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: (811-22708)
Brown Advisory Funds
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
901 South Bond Street Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21231
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Paul J. Chew
Principal Executive Officer
Brown Advisory Funds
901 South Bond Street Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21231
(Name and address of agent for service)
(410) 537-5400
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: June 30
Date of reporting period: December 31, 2019
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
December 31, 2019
Brown Advisory Growth Equity Fund
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity Fund
Brown Advisory Equity Income Fund
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund
Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Fund
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund
Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income Fund
Brown Advisory Total Return Fund
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond Fund
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond Fund
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond Fund
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Brown Advisory Growth Equity Fund | | 1 |
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity Fund | | 4 |
Brown Advisory Equity Income Fund | | 7 |
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund | | 10 |
Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | 13 |
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund | | 16 |
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund | | 21 |
Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund | | 25 |
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income Fund | | 28 |
Brown Advisory Total Return Fund | | 33 |
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond Fund | | 40 |
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond Fund | | 47 |
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond Fund | | 53 |
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | 57 |
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund | | 63 |
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund | | 67 |
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund | | 76 |
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund | | 80 |
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund | | 83 |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities | | 86 |
Statements of Operations | | 91 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | | 96 |
Financial Highlights | | 106 |
Notes to Financial Statements | | 114 |
Additional Information | | 126 |
The views in the report contained herein were those of the Funds’ investment adviser, Brown Advisory LLC, or, for the sub-advised funds, of the respective sub-adviser, as of December 31, 2019 and may not reflect their views on the date this report is first published or anytime thereafter. This report may contain discussions about certain investments both held and not held in the portfolio as of December 31, 2019. All current and future holdings are subject to risk and are subject to change. While these views are intended to assist shareholders in understanding their investment in each Fund, they do not constitute investment advice, are not a guarantee of future performance and are not intended as an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any security. Performance figures include the reinvestment of dividend and capital gain distributions.
The Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS®) was developed by and is the exclusive property of MSCI, Inc. and Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”). GICS® is a service mark of MSCI, Inc. and S&P and has been licensed for use by the Administrator, U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Alpha refers to the abnormal rate of return on a security or portfolio in excess of what would be predicted by an equilibrium model like the capital asset pricing model (CAPM).
Bloomberg Barclays 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index is a market index of high quality, domestic fixed income securities with maturities of less than 10 years.
Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate US Aggregate Bond Index represents domestic taxable investment-grade bonds with index components for government and corporate securities, mortgage pass-through securities and asset-backed securities with average maturities and durations in the intermediate range. This index represents a sector of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
Bloomberg Barclays Mortgage Backed Securities Index is a market value-weighted index which covers the mortgage-backed securities component of the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index. The index is composed of agency mortgage-backed passthrough securities of the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae), the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) with a minimum $150 million par amount outstanding and a weighted-average maturity of at least 1 year. The index includes reinvestment of income.
Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS, ABS and CMBS.
Bloomberg Barclays US Corporate High Yield Index measures the US Dollar denominated, high-yield, fixed-rate corporate bond market.
Basis point(s) (bps) is a unit that is equal to 1/100th of 1%, and is used to denote the change in a financial instrument. The basis point is commonly used for calculating changes in interest rates, equity indexes and the yield of a fixed-income security. 1% is equal to 100 basis points.
Beta is a measure of the volatility, or systematic risk, of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole.
Book value is the net asset value of a company, calculated by total assets minus intangible assets (patents, goodwill) and liabilities.
CAPEX, or capital expenditures, are funds used by a company to acquire or upgrade physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment. It is often used to undertake new projects or investments by the firm. This type of outlay is also made by companies to maintain or increase the scope of their operations.
Cash flow measures the cash generating capability of a company by adding non-cash charges (e.g. depreciation) and interest expense to pretax income.
Correlation is a statistical measurement of how two securities move in relation to each other.
Dividend Yield is a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price. In the absence of any capital gains, the dividend yield is the return on investment for a stock.
Downside Capture is a statistical measure of a fund’s performance in down markets. For example, a fund with downside capture of 90% would only have declined 90% as much as the related index during the same down market period.
Duration is a measure of the sensitivity of the price of a fixed-income investment to a change in interest rates. Duration is expressed as a number of years.
Earnings growth is a measure of growth in a company’s net income over a specific period, often one year. The term can apply to actual data from previous periods or estimated data for future periods.
Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by taking the total earnings divided by the number of shares outstanding.
Earnings Yield is the earnings per share for the most recent 12-month period divided by the current market price per share. The earnings yield shows the percentage of each dollar invested in the stock that was earned by the company.
EBITDA is the Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization. An approximate measure of a company’s operating cash flow based on data from the company’s income statement.
Enterprise Value (EV) is a measure of a company’s value, often used as an alternative to straightforward market capitalization. Enterprise Value is calculated as market capitalization plus debt, minority interest and preferred shares, minus total cash and cash equivalents.
FTSE All-World Index is a market capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large and mid-capitalization stocks from the FTSE Global Equity Index Series.
FTSE Emerging Index is a market capitalization weighted index representing the performance of over 790 large and mid-capitalization companies in 22 emerging markets.
Forward price to earnings ratio uses forecasted earnings, rather than current earnings, to calculate the price to earnings ratio.
Free Cash Flow is the operating cash flows (net income plus amortization and depreciation) minus capital expenditures and dividends. Free cash flow is the amount of cash that a company has left over after it has paid all of its expenses, including investments.
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is the monetary value of all the goods and services produced by an economy over a specified period. It includes consumption, government purchases, investments, and exports minus imports.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
ICE BofAML 0-3 Month US Treasury Bill Index is a subset of the ICE BofAML US Treasury Bill Index and includes all securities with a remaining term to final maturity less than 3 months.
MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets.
MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure small cap equity market performance in the global emerging markets.
MSCI Europe Index is an index that captures large and mid cap representation across 15 developed market countries in Europe.
Price to Book Value Ratio (P/B) is ratio used to compare a stock’s market value to its book value. It is calculated by dividing the current closing price of the stock by the latest quarter’s book value per share.
Price to earnings ratio (P/E) is a common tool for comparing the prices of different common stocks and is calculated by dividing the current market price of a stock by the earnings per share.
Return of Capital (ROC) is a return from an investment that is not considered income. The return of capital is when some or all of the money an investor has in an investment is paid back to him or her, thus decreasing the value of the investment.
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is a financial ratio that measures a company’s profitability and the efficiency with which its capital is employed. Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) is calculated as: ROCE = Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) / Capital Employed.
Return on Equity (ROE) is the amount of net income returned as a percentage of shareholders equity. Return on equity measures a corporation’s profitability by revealing how much profit a company generates with the money shareholders have invested.
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is a calculation used to assess a company’s efficiency at allocating the capital under its control to profitable investments. ROIC is typically calculated by taking a company’s net income, subtracting dividends the company paid out and dividing that amount by the company’s total capital.
Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-capitalization growth sector of the U.S. equity market.
Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® companies with higher price to book value ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Russell 1000® Value Index measures the performance of the large-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000® companies with lower price to book value ratios and lower expected growth values.
Russell 2000® Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with higher price to book value ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index.
Russell 2000® Value Index measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® companies with lower price to book value ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies representing approximately 98% of the investable U.S. equity market.
S&P 500 Index (“S&P 500”) is a market-value weighted index representing the performance of 500 widely held, publicly traded large capitalization stocks.
Tangible Book Value (“TBV”) is a valuation ratio expressing the price of a security compared to its hard, or tangible, book value as reported in the company’s balance sheet. The tangible book value number is equal to the company’s total book value less the value of any intangible assets.
Tier 1 Capital Ratio is a comparison between a banking firm’s core equity capital and total risk-weighted assets. A firm’s core equity capital is known as its Tier 1 capital and is the measure of a bank’s financial strength based on the sum of its equity capital and disclosed reserves, and sometimes non-redeemable, non-cumulative preferred stock. A firm’s risk-weighted assets include all assets that the firm holds that are systematically weighted for credit risk. Central banks typically develop the weighting scale for different asset classes, such as cash and coins, which have zero risk, versus a letter or credit, which carries more risk.
Turnover refers to a fund buying or selling securities. (The fund “turns over” its portfolio.) A fund pays transaction costs, such as commissions, when it buys and sells securities. Additionally, a higher turnover rate may result in higher taxes when the fund shares are held in a taxable account.
Yield Curve is a line that plots the yields of securities having equal credit quality but different maturity dates.
Yield Spread is the difference between yields on differing securities, calculated by deducting the yield of one security from another.
The broad based market indexes referenced in the following management commentaries are considered representative of their indicated market, the indexes are unmanaged and do not reflect the deduction of fees, such as, investment management and fund accounting fees, or taxes associated with a mutual fund. Investors cannot invest directly in an index.
Brown Advisory Growth Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Growth Equity Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 11.18% in value. During the same period, the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 12.27%.
U.S. markets downplayed geopolitics and leaned towards optimism generating solid returns over the course of the last six months. Trade relations with China remain top of mind for investors, but historically low unemployment and a healthy U.S. consumer helped to offset these concerns. Despite trailing the benchmark over the last six months, the Fund delivered attractive absolute returns. There were no material fundamental issues with any of our holdings, and the underperformance was primarily attributable to some of our holdings taking a breather and not keeping pace with the benchmark. Forward price-to-earnings multiples for the broad market indices have expanded, as price appreciation was not matched with a corresponding increase in earnings expectations. The portfolio’s multiple expanded as well, but not nearly to the same extent as the benchmark, given that the portfolio has benefited from fundamental support in the form of increased earnings expectations.
The health care sector was the top contributor on a relative basis as both Dexcom and Edwards Lifesciences announced results that were materially ahead of expectations. These two companies are improving patient outcomes and pushing the overall health care cost curve lower at the same time. We view this as a win-win for patients and a system beleaguered by escalating costs.
The technology sector led the benchmark, contributing more than half of the Index return over the last six months. Our technology holdings generally performed well, gaining over 31% as a group. However mega-cap stocks, such as Apple, which as of year-end comprised 8.5% of the Index, drove a large percentage of the benchmark returns. The company does not meet the growth criteria for this strategy. Given its size, it created a material headwind, but not an insurmountable one. Microsoft, another mega-cap name, was a solid contributor to the portfolio, but was a drag on a relative basis, given its 7.8% benchmark weight. We maintain a 5% maximum position size limit, which can put the mega-cap names, even those that we quite like, at a structural underweight. We have no plans to relax the essential portfolio risk controls in order to match the benchmark weight for an individual stock. There are many other stocks in technology and otherwise that are making strong contributions to the portfolio’s performance. The fact that the portfolio kept up over the last six months and outperformed for the calendar year in a very narrow market environment reinforces our view that investors do not need to bear the excessive risk of an oversized position in a single business model in order generate attractive results.
We recently initiated positions in L3Harris and Illumina. A merger of equals between Harris and L3 spawned the sixth largest defense contractor. We believe this complementary merger should result in both cost and revenue synergies as the company scales up its product platforms in both defense and commercial end markets. The combined company offers leading-edge technology in electronic warfare, communication systems, space and avionics. Illumina is a leading company in the development and application of DNA sequencing for uses in medical research and clinical applications. We believe that the addressable market for genetic analysis is larger than the current revenue base, and that the adoption rate of gene sequencing should continue to rise. Individuals, medical professionals and government entities are just beginning to employ genetic research to predictive tests, disease treatment and population health projects. The stock pulled back as street expectations got a bit lofty, in our view, creating an opportunity to initiate our position.
We funded Illumina by selling our position in FleetCor.
Sincerely,
Kenneth M. Stuzin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Growth Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in medium capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Growth Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
| |
Common Stocks — 93.1% | |
| |
Communication Services — 6.3% | |
| | 64,476 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class C* | | | 86,205,702 | |
| | 722,381 | | Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | | 77,663,181 | |
| | | | | | | 163,868,883 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 11.3% | |
| | 251,883 | | Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR* | | | 53,424,384 | |
| | 58,179 | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 107,505,483 | |
| | 32,000 | | Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 65,719,360 | |
| | 1,093,076 | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 66,743,221 | |
| | | | | | | 293,392,448 | |
Consumer Staples — 7.7% | |
| | 974,105 | | Brown-Forman Corp. | | | 65,849,498 | |
| | 187,882 | | Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 55,222,278 | |
| | 384,636 | | Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. | | | 79,442,719 | |
| | | | | | | 200,514,495 | |
Health Care — 22.0% | |
| | 436,438 | | Danaher Corp. | | | 66,984,504 | |
| | 377,795 | | DexCom, Inc.* | | | 82,638,878 | |
| | 264,239 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 61,644,317 | |
| | 192,877 | | Illumina, Inc.* | | | 63,985,016 | |
| | 145,427 | | Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 85,969,171 | |
| | 306,061 | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 99,430,037 | |
| | 846,738 | | Zoetis, Inc. | | | 112,065,774 | |
| | | | | | | 572,717,697 | |
Industrials — 12.1% | |
| | 668,513 | | BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 41,501,287 | |
| | 276,121 | | Cintas Corp. | | | 74,298,639 | |
| | 934,329 | | Fortive Corp. | | | 71,373,392 | |
| | 202,151 | | L3Harris Technologies, Inc. | | | 39,999,618 | |
| | 246,180 | | Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 87,204,342 | |
| | | | | | | 314,377,278 | |
Information Technology — 30.2% | |
| | 152,080 | | Adobe, Inc.* | | | 50,157,505 | |
| | 642,222 | | Amphenol Corp. | | | 69,507,687 | |
| | 486,340 | | Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 89,223,936 | |
| | 1,641,198 | | Genpact, Ltd. | | | 69,209,320 | |
| | 286,576 | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 75,062,852 | |
| | 751,213 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 118,466,290 | |
| | 476,043 | | NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 60,581,232 | |
| | 712,215 | | PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 77,040,297 | |
| | 413,468 | | salesforce.com, Inc.* | | | 67,246,435 | |
| | 570,459 | | Visa, Inc. | | | 107,189,246 | |
| | | | | | | 783,684,800 | |
Materials — 3.5% | |
| | 157,308 | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 91,795,511 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,196,185,671) | | | 2,420,351,112 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 3.7% | |
| | 406,973 | | SBA Communications Corp. | | | 98,076,423 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $40,487,549) | | | 98,076,423 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.1% | |
Money Market Funds — 3.1% | |
| | 80,545,630 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 80,545,630 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $80,545,630) | | | 80,545,630 | |
Total Investments — 99.9% (Cost $1,317,218,850) | | | 2,598,973,165 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% | | | 1,543,434 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 2,600,516,599 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
* | | Non-Income Producing |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 30.2 | % |
Health Care | | | 22.0 | % |
Industrials | | | 12.1 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 11.3 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 7.7 | % |
Communication Services | | | 6.3 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 3.7 | % |
Materials | | | 3.5 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.1 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Flexible Equity Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 13.86% in value. During the same period, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 10.92%.
The U.S. equity markets for the full year returned an impressive 31.5% (as measured by the S&P 500 Index), its second-best year since the Great Recession. We believe that these gains are remarkable given that we are in the eleventh year of one of the longest bull markets in U.S. economic history. This is also in stark contrast to the skittish mood that prevailed in December 2018, when many equity investors were bailing and beginning to price in a recession. Market pundits worried about a host of issues—the length of economic expansion, trade tensions, slowing growth, a flattening yield curve, decline in oil prices and a federal budget impasse—which they believed would lead to a meaningful economic slowdown in the near term. However, as the year progressed, the U.S. economy continued to hum along in spite of the reality that many of these concerns remained. The U.S. economy has been bolstered by a strong consumer and a healthy job market. A significant data point was the nonfarm payroll employment figure, which rose by 266,000 in November. This number exceeded expectations, as job growth averaged 180,000 per month in 2019 before the November report. Any weakness in the overall economy (due to tepid business investments related to the worries associated with trade conflict and slower growth abroad) has been overcome by strong consumer spending. Consumer sentiment remains solid against the backdrop of a strong employment picture and a robust U.S. housing market.
The swift swings in market sentiment, such as the one we witnessed in the last thirteen months, naturally raise the question of the benefit of market timing. The idea of avoiding a market downturn similar to what we witnessed in the three weeks of December 2018, when markets corrected nearly 20% to enhance returns is very alluring. This is the case at least theoretically. In practice, however, it is very hard to execute upon because one has to be right twice: first, one needs to sell at the top, and then second, one needs to get back in at the bottom. Reentry, or getting back in, is just as important—equity markets generally tend to climb over time. The difficulty of trying to predict the top and the bottom is compounded by the fact that one has to not only correctly predict the level of the correction, but also gauge the duration of the lull. The eleven years after the financial crisis of 2009 should have taught us that predicting future economic slowdowns and impending recessions accurately is really hard, if not impossible, for most market participants. There have been plenty of alarm bells along the way—the Greek debt crisis, fears of food shortages and unusually high crop prices in the U.S., taper tantrums, high oil prices and its subsequent collapse, currency wars, negative yields and trade wars, to name a few. Yet the U.S. economy and the U.S. stock market have continued on an upward climb during this period. Relying on leading economic data (e.g., the shape of the yield curve and business and consumer confidence) to predict a future recession has not always been effective, as these measures have historically forecasted a recession incorrectly more times than they have correctly. We believe that sitting on cash and not participating in the equity markets can be detrimental to long-term returns. This is especially acute when the markets are in an upswing post a downturn, as a disproportionate percentage of market gains occur at the beginning of a market recovery. Several published academic research papers indicate that missing the ten best or even five best days of a market can cost investors dearly to the overall returns in their portfolio.
Market pullbacks are common, and they occur more frequently than investors realize. Over the last 40 years, the S&P 500 Index has seen a double-digit pullback within a year nearly half the time. However, the markets move generally higher over the longer term because of human and business progress that underlie the growth in profits and values of equity in companies. Predicting the next market move has never been our approach. We tend to be more cautious when the markets or individual stocks have strong upward moves, and we like to be buyers when we see sell-offs. We agree with Warren Buffett’s comment on timing the market: “I never have an opinion about the market because it wouldn’t be any good and it might interfere with the opinions we have that are good.”
The biggest contributors to returns in the six-month period were Apple Inc., a manufacturer of various personal digital, computing and communications devices, Edwards Lifesciences, a manufacturer and marketer of medical devices to treat late-stage cardiovascular disease, Bank of America Corp. and JP Morgan Chase & Co., banking and financial services companies and Microsoft Corp., a leading technology services and software business. All of the top contributors benefited from good business results and rising valuations.
The largest detractors to returns were PayPal Holdings, Inc., a digital payments company, Cimarex Energy Co., an independent oil and gas exploration and production company, DuPont de Nemours, Inc., a specialty chemicals and materials manufacturer, Amazon.com, Inc., a leading on-line retailer and provider of cloud services and Canadian National Railway, a North American railroad and transportation business. Noteworthy among the worst performers is Cimarex Energy. Cimarex continues to be challenged by lower crude oil prices, declining natural gas prices in the Permian and poor investor sentiment toward the sector. The
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
company is primarily an oil producer, but it also produces “associated” gas, a byproduct of the oil extraction. Revenue associated with its natural gas production has seen a bigger negative impact due to shortage of take away capacity in the region, pressuring earnings-per-share growth. A new pipeline scheduled to come online later this year should improve transportation challenges.
We added two new investments and eliminated four since our June 30, 2019 annual report to shareholders.
We initiated a new position in Agilent, a leading life science and tools company that has meaningful market share in cutting-edge technologies like chromatography (gas and liquid), mass spectrometry and oligo-nucleotides manufacturing. Agilent has transformed its business model to be more recurring revenue in nature by growing its consumable and services business. The stock trades at a modest premium to the market, which is deserved, in our view, because of its attractive organic growth profile and high return on capital characteristics.
New holding Hain Celestial owns and manages a portfolio of natural, organic and GMO-free brands, such as Celestial Seasonings teas and Terra Chips, which are positioned as healthier options. We believe these brands have been meaningfully undermanaged under the company’s prior team. With a new, properly incentivized management team in place, we believe that the turnaround plan has the potential to meaningfully increase the market value of Hain Celestial.
We eliminated Corteva, Dow and DuPont de Nemours. Over the past year, it became clear that our original investment thesis for value creation for the three DowDuPont companies was not realized, and we were unlikely to add capital to our small positions.
We eliminated Regions Financial. Our thesis about the company’s capital return to shareholders has been satisfied. We prefer to own the larger banks in the portfolio at this time.
The Flexible Equity team searches for investment bargains among long-term attractive businesses with shareholder-oriented managers—those with productive assets and productive managers. These businesses should have or develop competitive advantages that result in good business economics, managers who allocate capital well, capacity to adjust to changes in the world and the ability to grow business value over time. Bargains in these types of stocks can arise for various reasons but are often due to short-term investor perceptions, temporary business challenges that will improve, company or industry changes for the better, or as-yet-unrecognized potential for long-term growth and development. Despite the occasional investment that will go awry and stretches when the general stock market is unrewarding, we are optimistic about the long-term outlook for equities of good businesses purchased at reasonable prices and our ability to find them.
Sincerely,
Maneesh Bajaj, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers. Investments in such securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Investments in smaller and medium-sized companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer term debt securities. Investments in lower-rated and non-rated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Flexible Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 95.6% | |
| |
Communication Services — 10.0% | |
| | 5,631 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class A* | | | 7,542,105 | |
| | 13,279 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class C* | | | 17,754,289 | |
| | 96,879 | | Facebook, Inc.* | | | 19,884,415 | |
| | 56,286 | | Walt Disney Co. | | | 8,140,644 | |
| | | | | | | 53,321,453 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 14.4% | |
| | 71,642 | | Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR* | | | 15,195,268 | |
| | 2,738 | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 5,059,386 | |
| | 7,780 | | Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 15,978,020 | |
| | 188,048 | | CarMax, Inc.* | | | 16,486,168 | |
| | 160,819 | | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 19,259,684 | |
| | 78,573 | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 4,797,667 | |
| | | | | | | 76,776,193 | |
Consumer Staples — 4.4% | |
| | 271,744 | | Conagra Brands, Inc. | | | 9,304,515 | |
| | 166,280 | | Hain Celestial Group, Inc.* | | | 4,315,797 | |
| | 424,890 | | Nomad Foods, Ltd.* | | | 9,504,789 | |
| | | | | | | 23,125,101 | |
Energy — 4.0% | |
| | 86,970 | | Cimarex Energy Co. | | | 4,565,055 | |
| | 455,869 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 9,650,747 | |
| | 216,445 | | Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | 7,099,396 | |
| | | | | | | 21,315,198 | |
Financials — 18.5% | |
| | 66,344 | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 11,051,583 | |
| | 554,266 | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 19,521,249 | |
| | 95,549 | | Berkshire Hathaway, Inc.* | | | 21,641,848 | |
| | 251,068 | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | | 11,940,794 | |
| | 133,254 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 18,575,608 | |
| | 238,772 | | KKR & Co., Inc. | | | 6,964,979 | |
| | 163,487 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 8,795,601 | |
| | | | | | | 98,491,662 | |
Health Care — 10.0% | |
| | 50,447 | | Agilent Technologies, Inc. | | | 4,303,634 | |
| | 34,795 | | Anthem, Inc. | | | 10,509,134 | |
| | 73,808 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 17,218,668 | |
| | 49,694 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 4,519,669 | |
| | 57,128 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 16,794,489 | |
| | | | | | | 53,345,594 | |
Industrials — 7.8% | |
| | 66,395 | | Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 6,005,428 | |
| | 143,557 | | Delta Air Lines, Inc. | | | 8,395,213 | |
| | 27,966 | | General Dynamics Corp. | | | 4,931,804 | |
| | 133,073 | | Stericycle, Inc.* | | | 8,491,388 | |
| | 37,375 | | United Rentals, Inc.* | | | 6,233,029 | |
| | 50,024 | | United Technologies Corp. | | | 7,491,594 | |
| | | | | | | 41,548,456 | |
Information Technology — 26.5% | |
| | 47,688 | | Accenture PLC | | | 10,041,662 | |
| | 64,602 | | Apple, Inc. | | | 18,970,377 | |
| | 26,401 | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | 8,343,244 | |
| | 96,698 | | MasterCard, Inc. | | | 28,873,056 | |
| | 154,746 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 24,403,444 | |
| | 95,998 | | PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | | 10,384,104 | |
| | 113,509 | | Taiwan Semiconductor | | | | |
| | | | Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 6,594,873 | |
| | 176,411 | | Visa, Inc. | | | 33,147,627 | |
| | | | | | | 140,758,387 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $252,479,592) | | | 508,682,044 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.5% | |
| | 38,728 | | Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 5,505,185 | |
| | 33,284 | | SBA Communications Corp. | | | 8,021,111 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $7,941,129) | | | 13,526,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.9% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 1.9% | |
| | 9,996,515 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 9,996,515 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $9,996,515) | | | 9,996,515 | |
Total Investments — 100.0% (Cost $270,417,236) | | | 532,204,855 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.0% | | | 98,857 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 532,303,712 | |
* | | Non-Income Producing |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 26.5 | % |
Financials | | | 18.5 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 14.4 | % |
Health Care | | | 10.0 | % |
Communication Services | | | 10.0 | % |
Industrials | | | 7.8 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.4 | % |
Energy | | | 4.0 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 2.5 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.9 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.0 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Equity Income FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Equity Income Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 9.25% in value. During the same period, the S&P 500® Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 10.92%.
The past six months was a period of strong, broad-based performance for U.S. stocks. Trade frictions between the U.S. and China persisted throughout the period, but those worries were largely offset in investors’ minds by continued economic growth and a favorable outlook for corporate earnings in the coming year. In all, ten of the Index’s eleven industry sectors rose during the period.
Consumer discretionary stocks performed the best on a relative basis for the Fund during the period. The Fund holds a diverse group of investments in the sector that encompasses a range of business models and brand names. Recently, long-time holding and apparel company V.F. Corp separated its slower-growing Lee and Wrangler jeans business into an independent entity called Kontoor Brands. Kontoor was a strong performer for the Fund during the period, and so was luxury retail holding Tiffany & Co. In November, Tiffany announced that it would be acquired by international rival LVMH Moet Hennessy – Louis Vuitton at an attractive price for shareholders.
The information technology sector was the best performing sector for the Index during the period. The Fund’s holdings in the sector generally performed well but failed to keep pace and detracted from relative performance. Among the Fund’s holdings, Microsoft rose as the software maker continued to benefit from strong demand from enterprise customers transitioning business functions and processes to cloud-based computing environments. Also, strong consumer demand for iPhones and related services drove Apple’s stock price to a new high during the period. On a less positive note, networking equipment provider Cisco Systems declined after forecasting slower order growth, due in part to Asian customer uncertainty in light of the ongoing trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
Similar to the information technology sector, financials also detracted from relative performance during the period. Large gains by bank holdings JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America were offset somewhat by a drop in the share price of insurance holding Erie Indemnity. Amid the continuation of low interest rates, JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America have been able to grow their respective market shares in a variety of business areas. In addition, both banks have returned more cash to shareholders through dividend increases. Unfortunately for Erie Indemnity, a softer market environment for auto insurance pricing caused its stock to decline sharply. The Fund trimmed its position in Erie slightly during the period.
There was one new addition to the Fund and two deletions during the period. New holding UnitedHealth Group is an industry-leading provider of health care services featuring strong competitive positioning, a proven management team, and a commitment to earnings and dividend growth. In contrast, a deteriorating fundamental picture prompted the elimination of Healthcare Services Group, which provides outsourced services to customers in the profitability-challenged nursing home industry. A small position in Corteva, a recent agricultural products spin-off from existing holding DuPont, was also eliminated. Due to difficult industry conditions, Corteva’s future earnings and dividend growth no longer look as favorable as it had prior to the separation from DuPont.
The Fund is committed to finding and acquiring durable, defensible businesses with meaningful future dividend growth potential at attractive valuations. Historically, the dual focus on valuation and fundamentals has enabled the Fund to offer a degree of downside protection during periods of general stock market weakness in contrast to the current environment of prolonged strength. Regardless of the near-term direction of the stock market, the longer-term goal of the Fund remains the same – namely, to build the best possible portfolio of high quality investments with better-than-benchmark yield and lower volatility, providing investors with a reliable stream of growing income over time.
Sincerely,
Brian Graney, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Equity Income FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in lower-rated and nonrated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Investments in smaller and medium capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs and Real Estate may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. Investing in Master Limited Partnerships (“MLPs”) entails risk related to fluctuations in energy prices, decreases in supply of or demand for energy commodities, unique tax consequences due to the partnership structure and various other risks. Private Placement issued securities are restricted securities that are not publicly traded. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Equity Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 90.1% | |
| |
Communication Services — 2.0% | |
| | 43,046 | | Comcast Corp. | | | 1,935,779 | |
| |
Consumer Discretionary — 13.0% | |
| | 18,479 | | Best Buy Co., Inc. | | | 1,622,456 | |
| | 16,253 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 1,716,479 | |
| | 6,465 | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 1,411,827 | |
| | 24,649 | | Kontoor Brands, Inc. | | | 1,035,012 | |
| | 12,816 | | Lowe’s Companies, Inc. | | | 1,534,844 | |
| | 12,783 | | McDonald’s Corp. | | | 2,526,049 | |
| | 9,689 | | Tiffany & Co. | | | 1,294,935 | |
| | 11,375 | | V.F. Corp. | | | 1,133,633 | |
| | | | | | | 12,275,235 | |
Consumer Staples — 7.3% | |
| | 22,456 | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 1,120,779 | |
| | 43,979 | | Coca-Cola Co. | | | 2,434,237 | |
| | 16,155 | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 1,374,629 | |
| | 34,928 | | Unilever NV ADR | | | 2,006,963 | |
| | | | | | | 6,936,608 | |
Energy — 5.3% | |
| | 102,525 | | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | | 2,170,454 | |
| | 14,580 | | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | | 600,842 | |
| | 68,398 | | Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | 2,243,454 | |
| | | | | | | 5,014,750 | |
Financials — 15.3% | |
| | 13,814 | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 2,301,136 | |
| | 85,747 | | Bank of America Corp. | | | 3,020,009 | |
| | 20,299 | | Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | 2,134,440 | |
| | 9,971 | | Erie Indemnity Co. | | | 1,655,186 | |
| | 24,420 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 3,404,148 | |
| | 36,532 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 1,965,422 | |
| | | | | | | 14,480,341 | |
Health Care — 15.4% | |
| | 12,554 | | AbbVie, Inc. | | | 1,111,531 | |
| | 11,719 | | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 761,501 | |
| | 17,120 | | Johnson & Johnson | | | 2,497,294 | |
| | 21,032 | | Medtronic PLC | | | 2,386,080 | |
| | 42,506 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 3,865,921 | |
| | 28,136 | | Novartis AG ADR | | | 2,664,198 | |
| | 4,188 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 1,231,188 | |
| | | | | | | 14,517,713 | |
Industrials — 4.1% | |
| | 7,202 | | General Dynamics Corp. | | | 1,270,073 | |
| | 17,611 | | United Technologies Corp. | | | 2,637,423 | |
| | | | | | | 3,907,496 | |
Information Technology — 23.9% | |
| | 11,692 | | Accenture PLC | | | 2,461,984 | |
| | 18,135 | | Apple, Inc. | | | 5,325,343 | |
| | 18,446 | | Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 3,145,043 | |
| | 6,383 | | Broadcom, Inc. | | | 2,017,156 | |
| | 71,902 | | Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 3,448,420 | |
| | 39,070 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 6,161,339 | |
| | | | | | | 22,559,285 | |
Materials — 3.8% | |
| | 16,948 | | Dow, Inc. | | | 927,564 | |
| | 8,952 | | DuPont de Nemours, Inc. | | | 574,718 | |
| | 9,935 | | Linde PLC | | | 2,115,162 | |
| | | | | | | 3,617,444 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $44,387,210) | | | 85,244,651 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 7.2% | |
| | 10,442 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 2,399,780 | |
| | 31,376 | | W.P. Carey, Inc. | | | 2,511,335 | |
| | 61,754 | | Weyerhaeuser Co. | | | 1,864,971 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $4,424,890) | | | 6,776,086 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.6% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 2.6% | |
| | 2,435,398 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 2,435,398 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,435,398) | | | 2,435,398 | |
Total Investments — 99.9% (Cost $51,247,498) | | | 94,456,135 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% | | | 94,582 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 94,550,717 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 23.9 | % |
Health Care | | | 15.4 | % |
Financials | | | 15.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 13.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 7.3 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 7.2 | % |
Energy | | | 5.3 | % |
Industrials | | | 4.1 | % |
Materials | | | 3.8 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.6 | % |
Communication Services | | | 2.0 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.1 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 7.62% in value. During the same period, the Russell 1000® Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 12.27%.
The Fund’s underperformance during the period was almost entirely due to disappointing stock selection within health care, information technology and materials. Within health care and technology, we delivered positive performance but could not keep pace with that of the Index. In materials, our stocks declined during the period but this was due, in our opinion, to profit taking after strong performance earlier in the year. Overall, we underperformed in six of the ten economic sectors. The only bright spots were in communication services and real estate where our holdings outperformed but these positive factors were more than offset by relative weak performance in health care and technology.
As of the date of this writing, the market has responded favorably to a number of recent developments, including the decisive outcome in the British election, the announcement of a phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China, and the solid performance of the domestic economy. Central banks have kept monetary policy accommodative amid tepid inflation. While the macroeconomic environment remains fluid and is always uncertain, our focus remains unchanged. We seek to identify fundamentally superior companies that are using sustainability strategies to drive strong financial performance. We are in the eleventh year of a bull market and are careful to avoid chasing momentum-led stories.
Taking a closer look at the last six months, a number of our technology holdings performed well including Microsoft, Tyler Technologies and Monolithic Power. Microsoft consistently exceeded consensus estimates on both the top and bottom lines. The company’s public cloud business (Azure) performance was strong and, we believe, should be a key revenue driver for many years to come. Solid cost discipline led to impressive margin improvement. Tyler Technologies continues to perform well within the local government vertical. After a period of accelerated research and development investment, we believe spending should level out and margins should inflect positively going forward. Monolithic Power Systems continues to gain share in compute/storage, automotive and industrial-end markets given its advantage in energy efficiency and integration which results in a lower cost of ownership.
In terms of our largest detractors, Etsy, Mettler-Toledo and Illumina were our worst performers during the period. Etsy has made a number of changes to its platform in an attempt to generate more buyers to the site, including free shipping, advertising simplification and search optimization. Some of the changes have caused confusion for shippers and impacted growth in the short term. Short-term performance has suffered as a result of the changes. Over the long term, however, we believe these changes should enhance the platform and attract more buyers. Mettler-Toledo International posted better-than-expected EPS results and raised the lower end of its guidance range. Despite strong execution, the stock did not perform well during the period likely due to profit taking. Illumina posted disappointing quarterly results and lowered guidance for the year. Multiple population sequencing projects have been delayed and the company’s consumer genomics business has slowed much faster than expected. While the opportunity driven by population sequencing projects remains robust, timing remains difficult to predict.
We added three new names to the portfolio during the last six months including Bio-Rad Laboratories, Etsy, and Nike.
Bio-Rad is a globally diversified manufacturer of life science and clinical diagnostic instruments, consumables, software and services. The company has leadership positions in DNA and cell analysis, bio-chromatography, blood typing, quality control and consumables for infectious disease testing. We believe the company’s sustainable business advantage (“SBA”) advances the discovery process and improves health care. The company’s technology is used for early diagnosis of disease, notably in oncology, that can save lives and reduce health care costs. The company also provides products used in food and water safety testing, as well as quality control to improve laboratory performance in immunology, hematology and chemistry. We swapped out of Mettler-Toledo to make room for Bio-Rad, given Bio-Rad’s more attractive margin opportunity and lower valuation.
Nike is one of the world’s largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel. We have owned the stock previously and believe this is a great time to own it again. For the first time in recent memory, the company should be able to grow revenue and margins simultaneously. Margin improvement should come from the increased shift to direct-to-consumer sales, cost reductions and pricing power. Revenue growth should come from product mix shift and share gains. While a new CEO will have to prove himself, and with room to improve on some ESG characteristics, we believe the company has evolved from approaching sustainability as a reputation management issue to embracing sustainability more broadly as a source of innovation and growth.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
We swapped out of Aptiv Technologies, another consumer discretionary name, to make room for Nike, given Nike’s superior business model and stronger cash generation. Due to timing, we were not able to complete all of the Aptiv sale before year end.
We established a new position in Etsy which is an e-commerce marketplace that specializes in connecting buyers with personalized, unique, handmade, and vintage items. The company has a strong business model with high gross margins, strong cash flow generation and low capital intensity. We believe the platform has a wide competitive moat given its differentiated two-sided marketplace. Etsy has taken a leadership position in environmental performance and gender diversity. It is the first global e-commerce company to offset 100% of the carbon emissions generated from shipments on its platform and is on track to reach its goal of powering global operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2020. Females represent a majority of the board of directors, executive team and leadership positions throughout the company.
As for deletions during the period, we eliminated J.B. Hunt and Mettler-Toledo. We sold J.B. Hunt and swapped the position into Etsy with confidence that this is an upgrade to the portfolio. We believe Etsy has a better business model and should grow at a faster rate than J.B Hunt. As previously mentioned, we sold Mettler-Toledo to make room for Bio-Rad for similar reasons.
We maintain a disciplined process of discerning high-quality names poised for steady success–even in uncertain operating environments. Sustainable growth requires management teams to be resilient against many challenges, including constraints on the natural environment and resources. Our deep sustainability research helps us identify the companies that have been making the right long-term investments, for many years now, toward their own long-term sustainability and growth.
We enter 2020 with considerable macroeconomic and political uncertainty, and we will maintain focus on our disciplined, repeatable formula for stock selection which we believe will enable us to provide attractive long-term returns.
Sincerely,
David Powell and Karina Funk
Portfolio Managers
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund’s investment focus on environmental factors could cause it to make or avoid investments that could result in the Fund underperforming similar funds that do not have an environmental focus. Investments in smaller and medium-sized capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITS may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 93.5% | |
| |
Communication Services — 3.9% | |
| | 56,602 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class A* | | | 75,812,153 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary — 14.6% | |
| | 41,707 | | Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 77,067,863 | |
| | 189,694 | | Aptiv PLC | | | 18,015,239 | |
| | 590,847 | | Etsy, Inc.* | | | 26,174,522 | |
| | 186,688 | | Home Depot, Inc. | | | 40,768,925 | |
| | 306,843 | | Marriott International, Inc. | | | 46,465,236 | |
| | 210,728 | | NIKE, Inc. | | | 21,348,854 | |
| | 839,598 | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 51,265,854 | |
| | | | | | | 281,106,493 | |
Consumer Staples — 1.9% | |
| | 636,526 | | Unilever NV ADR | | | 36,574,784 | |
Health Care — 25.1% | |
| | 118,169 | | Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 43,726,075 | |
| | 574,958 | | Danaher Corp. | | | 88,244,554 | |
| | 214,492 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 50,038,839 | |
| | 165,834 | | IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 43,304,232 | |
| | 160,869 | | Illumina, Inc.* | | | 53,366,682 | |
| | 234,353 | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 76,134,259 | |
| | 276,059 | | UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 81,155,825 | |
| | 316,277 | | West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 47,545,921 | |
| | | | | | | 483,516,387 | |
Industrials — 8.7% | |
| | 648,938 | | Fortive Corp. | | | 49,572,374 | |
| | 310,815 | | Nordson Corp. | | | 50,613,114 | |
| | 459,768 | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 68,661,753 | |
| | | | | | | 168,847,241 | |
Information Technology — 34.4% | |
| | 177,751 | | Adobe, Inc.* | | | 58,624,057 | |
| | 357,487 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 42,483,755 | |
| | 354,011 | | Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | | 42,810,550 | |
| | 330,676 | | Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 60,665,819 | |
| | 284,004 | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 74,389,168 | |
| | 1,634,014 | | Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. | | | 43,399,412 | |
| | 628,581 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 99,127,224 | |
| | 280,032 | | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 49,851,297 | |
| | 315,780 | | salesforce.com, Inc.* | | | 51,358,459 | |
| | 185,695 | | Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | | | 55,712,214 | |
| | 457,286 | | Visa, Inc. | | | 85,924,039 | |
| | | | | | | 664,345,994 | |
Materials — 4.9% | |
| | 597,798 | | Ball Corp. | | | 38,659,597 | |
| | 293,437 | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | 56,630,406 | |
| | | | | | | 95,290,003 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $1,342,591,921) | | | 1,805,493,055 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 4.6% | |
| | 384,795 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 88,433,587 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $58,394,877) | | | 88,433,587 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.9% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 1.9% | |
| | 36,749,054 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 36,749,054 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $36,749,054) | | | 36,749,054 | |
Total Investments — 100.0% (Cost $1,437,735,852) | | | 1,930,675,696 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.0)% | | | (247,465 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,930,428,231 | |
* | | Non-Income Producing |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 34.4 | % |
Health Care | | | 25.1 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 14.6 | % |
Industrials | | | 8.7 | % |
Materials | | | 4.9 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 4.6 | % |
Communication Services | | | 3.9 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.9 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.9 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.0 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 5.15% in value. During the same period, the Russell Midcap Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 7.45%.
The Fund seeks to produce attractive risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle by owning companies that could grow their enterprise value significantly (or “compound”) over time. We strive to mitigate risk through deep due diligence, a valuation sensitivity, and by employing a structured sell discipline. We define a firm’s potential to “compound” with a set of traits we call the “3Gs”—durable Growth, sound Governance, and scalable Go-to-Market strategies. This philosophy typically leads us to own higher-quality, less-cyclical businesses.
In the second half of 2019, the U.S. trade dispute with China seemed to thaw. Subsequently, anecdotes of stabilization in the few industries that had been weak, such as electronics, semiconductors, and autos, surfaced. This nudged investors towards more economically-sensitive businesses in the technology and industrials sectors. The Fund is currently underweight the information technology sector, specifically due to an underweight to the top-performing “electronics” sub-sector, which includes semiconductor companies as well as their associated capital equipment vendors. In addition, while the Fund is overweight industrials, we believe our holdings exhibit less cyclicality than those in our benchmark. Thus, our approach likely faced a headwind during this short six-month period. That being said, stock selection best describes our relative performance over the long run and it best explains the Fund’s results in the second half of 2019.
The Fund’s performance lagged during the period mostly due to returns in the information technology sector. That shortfall related more to our underweight to the semiconductor capital equipment industry, rather than to any issues with individual holdings. Etsy’s 28% drawdown in the second half best explains the Fund’s lag in the consumer discretionary sector during the period. Etsy’s share price suffered after the company’s free shipping initiative and a new advertising platform temporarily impacted growth and margins. We believe the issues should prove transitory and we added to the position on weakness. The Fund’s performance trailed its benchmark in the materials sector due to Ball Corp’s 7% decline during the period. After strong year-to-date gains, Ball’s stock price pulled back when investor expectations for near-term growth were tamed by the company’s ability to increase capacity. Ball remains a top-five position.
Ironically, our largest second-half detractor is categorized in the sector where the Fund posted its best relative performance during the period—health care. Covetrus, an animal health technology and services company, was forced to lower its cash-flow guidance for 2019 multiple times due to a slowing end market and a rapidly shifting competitive environment. This increased the company’s leverage profile beyond our comfort zone; we sold the position at a loss. Fortunately, other health care holdings, such as Dexcom and Edwards Lifesciences, continued to post solid results. Their gains more than offset losses from Covetrus during the period.
Despite the ebullient market, we found several opportunities to build positions in “3G” companies at reasonable prices throughout the year, including four new additions to the Fund in the second half of the year. We bought shares of pesticide-maker FMC in the third quarter. We believe its business is undergoing a transformation that is not yet fully appreciated by the market. Specifically, we think assets acquired from DuPont are growing in excess of both legacy FMC’s portfolio and the market thanks to secular trends in insecticides (a move away from chemicals that harm pollinators) and merger synergies. We also think those products carry higher gross margins and can lift the corporate total when short-term macroeconomic issues wane. We started a position in Bruker Corp, a diversified science tools company with leading market share in 70% of its products. The company is in the midst of multiple product cycles that should help lift organic growth into the mid-single-digits more consistently. We rebuilt a position in HealthEquity, a leader in the HSA industry, in the fourth quarter. We sold the stock in 2018 due to valuation. It subsequently pulled back to a more palatable level and purchased its competitor WageWorks. Finally, we participated in the Datadog IPO and currently hold a small position. The company monitors cloud-scale application performance and is growing rapidly.
We exited eight positions during the period. Pfizer closed its purchase of Array BioPharma in the third quarter. We sold our small position in Tradeweb due to valuation. We exited our positions in J.B. Hunt and Henry Schein to fund other opportunities. We eliminated our positions in Six Flags, Calavo Growers, FarFetch, and Covetrus due to thesis violations.
We continue to see signs of a stable domestic economy with equity valuations stretched in certain areas (such as technology) due to the market’s run in 2019, but not to extremes. Regardless, we do not believe that the portfolio expresses a major bet for or
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against the domestic economic cycle. Moreover, we are comfortable with the positioning of the Fund relative to the Russell Midcap Growth Index due to our philosophy, approach, and valuation sensitivity.
As always, we remain committed to seeking attractive risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle by owning a diversified portfolio of companies, each of which we believe could one day grow much larger. We thank you for your support and interest and look forward to updating you in more detail in our next letter.
Sincerely,
George Sakellaris
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund may invest in securities of foreign issuers. Investments in such securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Investments in smaller and medium-sized companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer term debt securities. Investments in lower-rated and non-rated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 93.0% | |
| |
Communication Services — 6.8% | |
| | 15,300 | | Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | | 1,644,903 | |
| | 6,893 | | Liberty Broadband Corp.* | | | 858,592 | |
| | 11,591 | | Match Group, Inc.* | | | 951,737 | |
| | 35,762 | | Pinterest, Inc.* | | | 666,604 | |
| | | | | | | 4,121,836 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 14.6% | |
| | 13,445 | | Aptiv PLC | | | 1,276,872 | |
| | 6,615 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.* | | | 994,168 | |
| | 3,276 | | CarMax, Inc.* | | | 287,207 | |
| | 11,374 | | Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | | 1,069,725 | |
| | 17,185 | | Etsy, Inc.* | | | 761,296 | |
| | 9,365 | | Marriott International, Inc. | | | 1,418,142 | |
| | 41,356 | | National Vision Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,341,174 | |
| | 9,674 | | Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 1,126,247 | |
| | 15,176 | | Trip.com Group, Ltd. ADR* | | | 509,003 | |
| | | | | | | 8,783,834 | |
Consumer Staples — 1.2% | |
| | 6,985 | | Brown-Forman Corp. | | | 472,186 | |
| | 3,338 | | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | | 234,795 | |
| | | | | | | 706,981 | |
Financials — 2.2% | |
| | 24,263 | | KKR & Co., Inc. | | | 707,752 | |
| | 11,931 | | Webster Financial Corp. | | | 636,638 | |
| | | | | | | 1,344,390 | |
Health Care — 15.8% | | | | |
| | 6,955 | | Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.* | | | 378,630 | |
| | 2,596 | | Blueprint Medicines Corp.* | | | 207,966 | |
| | 6,367 | | Bruker Corp. | | | 324,526 | |
| | 21,111 | | Catalent, Inc.* | | | 1,188,549 | |
| | 5,595 | | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* | | | 854,692 | |
| | 3,338 | | Cooper Companies, Inc. | | | 1,072,466 | |
| | 4,018 | | DexCom, Inc.* | | | 878,897 | |
| | 4,884 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 1,139,388 | |
| | 2,967 | | Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 235,847 | |
| | 6,213 | | HealthEquity, Inc.* | | | 460,197 | |
| | 14,929 | | Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.* | | | 870,062 | |
| | 3,400 | | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 365,466 | |
| | 4,111 | | Teleflex, Inc. | | | 1,547,546 | |
| | | | | | | 9,524,232 | |
Industrials — 20.6% | |
| | 6,553 | | Allegion PLC | | | 816,111 | |
| | 16,536 | | BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,026,555 | |
| | 3,771 | | Cintas Corp. | | | 1,014,701 | |
| | 5,193 | | HEICO Corp. | | | 592,781 | |
| | 6,645 | | Hexcel Corp. | | | 487,145 | |
| | 28,436 | | IAA, Inc.* | | | 1,338,198 | |
| | 4,049 | | IDEX Corp. | | | 696,428 | |
| | 43,983 | | KAR Auction Services, Inc. | | | 958,390 | |
| | 15,362 | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | | 1,392,565 | |
| | 12,333 | | TransUnion | | | 1,055,828 | |
| | 20,894 | | Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 1,896,966 | |
| | 9,551 | | Woodward, Inc. | | | 1,131,220 | |
| | | | | | | 12,406,888 | |
Information Technology — 25.9% | |
| | 6,553 | | Amphenol Corp. | | | 709,231 | |
| | 4,296 | | Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | | 519,515 | |
| | 7,140 | | Autodesk, Inc.* | | | 1,309,904 | |
| | 4,698 | | Black Knight, Inc.* | | | 302,927 | |
| | 11,745 | | Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | | | 835,422 | |
| | 6,058 | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 748,405 | |
| | 3,329 | | Datadog, Inc.* | | | 125,770 | |
| | 1,669 | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | 625,341 | |
| | 38,853 | | Genpact, Ltd. | | | 1,638,431 | |
| | 22,131 | | GoDaddy, Inc.* | | | 1,503,137 | |
| | 7,016 | | Guidewire Software, Inc.* | | | 770,146 | |
| | 4,204 | | Intuit, Inc. | | | 1,101,154 | |
| | 3,740 | | Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. | | | 544,806 | |
| | 2,689 | | Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 514,406 | |
| | 43,798 | | Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. | | | 1,163,275 | |
| | 29,673 | | Mimecast, Ltd.* | | | 1,287,215 | |
| | 7,913 | | NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 1,007,008 | |
| | 1,453 | | ServiceNow, Inc.* | | | 410,211 | |
| | 2,380 | | WEX, Inc.* | | | 498,515 | |
| | | | | | | 15,614,819 | |
Materials — 5.9% | |
| | 28,436 | | Ball Corp. | | | 1,838,956 | |
| | 4,853 | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | 936,581 | |
| | 8,160 | | FMC Corp. | | | 814,531 | |
| | | | | | | 3,590,068 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $45,815,376) | | | 56,093,048 | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 2.2% | |
| | 5,687 | | SBA Communications Corp. | | | 1,370,510 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $1,048,258) | | | 1,370,510 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 4.4% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 4.4% | |
| | 2,638,632 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 2,638,632 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,638,632) | | | 2,638,632 | |
Total Investments — 99.6% (Cost $49,502,266) | | | 60,102,190 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.4% | | | 219,673 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 60,321,863 | |
* | | Non-Income Producing |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 25.9 | % |
Industrials | | | 20.6 | % |
Health Care | | | 15.8 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 14.6 | % |
Communication Services | | | 6.8 | % |
Materials | | | 5.9 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 4.4 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 2.2 | % |
Financials | | | 2.2 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.4 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 1.95% in value. During the same period, the Russell 2000® Growth Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 6.75%.
The fact that the Fund lagged the benchmark was not surprising due to the fact that market leadership shifted to very small-cap cyclicals and biotechnology issues as time wore on. These are areas where the portfolio has carried a philosophical underweight under present portfolio management since inception. Furthermore, the issue was likely exacerbated by the Fund’s historical bout of outperformance in the first six months of calendar 2019 – a pullback in relative results was probable as a number of our holdings were due to consolidate their gains at some point. In sum, while this six-month period was disappointing, full year calendar 2019 was a successful year of balanced, bottom-up stock selection by our analytical team.
Let’s review the results of the period in slightly more detail. While we opened the first two months of the period with strong relative gains as the market declined, we gave back all of the relative progress and then some in the first part of September as a pro-cyclical rally in lower-quality, micro-cap, value-oriented stocks drove the smaller-cap indices higher. Our lack of exposure to these names left our portfolio treading water comparatively. In fact, it was an utter reversal of fortune as the best-performing stocks of the first half of the calendar year became the worst performers and the worst-performing stocks became the best performers for several trading sessions. While the popular press described the period as a momentum meltdown, we felt there was also a healthy dose of “defensive downdraft” as well. We were likely harmed more by the latter than the former.
The second half of the six month period was an extremely narrow market. In fact, within the Index, it was the narrowest quarter in small-cap growth history, as only two industry groups outperformed—biopharma and health care equipment/services. Interestingly, it was the most speculative of these names that outperformed, rising in the neighborhood of 30% – 50% during the quarter. The catalysts for this performance were likely the merger and acquisition activity that took place within the health care sector and the sizable growth in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet, which has certainly provided a boost historically. To put an even finer point on the fourth quarter of 2019, here are a few fun facts:
| • | Every sector in the Index posted negative relative returns, except health care
|
| • | Lowest return on equity quintile outperformed meaningfully (+11% - 12% above the benchmark return)
|
| • | Non-earners outperformed strongly (+10% above the benchmark return) |
This change in market leadership led most small-cap core and growth managers to underperform during the period after doing reasonably well during the first half of 2019. It also cemented growth handily, beating value for the third straight year. And, finally, it has created a small-cap market where lower quality issues have become, according to Jefferies SMID strategist Steven DeSanctis, “…-off the charts expensive.”
It is certainly true that the leadership during the period was the critical factor in our relative results. There are stock specific stories to tell. In a period where we needed to be near perfect with our stock selection, we missed the mark. As previously mentioned, we had a few large positions that experienced large moves early in 2019 cool off in the latter half of the year. Unfortunately, we also had two holdings experience operational setbacks. 2U Inc., a small, multiyear consumer services holding, saw the final stages of what had been a successful investment end in disappointment as the company was forced to take down its revenue growth targets amid online enrollment pressures from some of its traditional university customers. Management missteps and the erosion in certain of our targeted key metrics forced us to exit the position. Covetrus, a recent spin-off combination of Henry Schein’s animal health business and an innovative software platform called Vets First Choice, was also a meaningful negative contributor during the period. Despite a compelling long-term rationale for combining the companies, recent “end market softness” led to a downward revision of the cash flow generation of its legacy Henry Schein business, causing net debt-to-EBITDA ratios to rise to unhealthy levels. Investors have thus been forced to underweight a fundamentally different risk profile than a couple quarters ago.
As we assess the changed investment landscape from start to finish last year, we certainly acknowledge that, while the rationale for some of our positioning seemed quite sound, the results were different than anticipated. Our underweight to “cyclicals”–both classic industrials and semiconductors–ended up detracting from portfolio results. We believe we did an effective job of identifying investment candidates that fit our philosophy but held off on pulling the trigger on several ideas because we simply felt that estimates were way too high, making the probability of meaningful price appreciation low. Well, regardless of what the likelihood was, the
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stocks moved appreciably higher despite our fundamental assumptions being largely correct. Given the divergent moves in earnings compared to prices, investors were more willing to look through the valley to a potential sizable recovery in the first half of 2020 due to a cooling of global trade tensions, the finalization of channel inventory de-stocking and the lagged impact of lower rates.
Looking prospectively, given the price movements in industrial cyclicals, semiconductors, biotechnology and, frankly, software, we are largely content with our present positioning. We obviously appreciate the secular growth opportunities tucked within the categories mentioned, but now feels like a moment to be selective. This is reinforced by the fact that the majority of our peers are massively overweight technology–many funds substitute technology beta for a lack of biotechnology–and we feel as though this could present a problem if the area’s relative strength ever breaks down. More broadly, we are placing a heavy emphasis on quality; we are focusing on business, balance sheet and earnings because of the aforementioned issues surrounding the lower-quality portion of the benchmark.
Since stock selection has driven the portfolio performance over the long-term and, given the relatively concentrated nature of the portfolio, it is always instructive and illustrative to examine the top and bottom contributors during the last twelve months as a window into the nature of the broader, diversified portfolio.
Our top contributor during the six month period was SiteOne Landscape Supply (SITE). The company reported strong third quarter results on better-than-expected organic sales growth, continued accretive mergers and acquisitions, and improving profitability. The next contributor to performance was Hain Celestial Group (HAIN), a relatively new position in the Fund. The company remains on track with its turnaround efforts as the company works to simplify the business by eliminating unprofitable SKUs and focusing on higher margin and faster growing segments of the business. TopBuild (BLD) shares rose following solid earnings results, coupled with a decline in mortgage rates, which buoyed sentiment for housing-related stocks. GCI Liberty (GCI) benefited from solid quarterly results from GCI and Charter. We believe the company should benefit over the long term from meaningful free cash flow generation. Ares (ARES) rose as the company continues to see strong fund raising momentum as well as the potential for additional margin expansion.
On the other side of the ledger, the largest detractors were collectively much smaller portfolio weights and were not tied together by any one theme or industry dynamic. Covetrus (CVET) mentioned earlier in this letter was the largest detractor for the period. Workiva (WK) reported solid financial results during the period, but ill-timed secondary and convertible offerings pressured the stock. Etsy (ETSY) shares fell post third-quarter 2019 earnings as the company’s efforts to institute free shipping and a new ad platform temporarily negatively impacted gross merchandise sales growth and margins. We believe these are the right long-term strategic moves and believe the present issues will likely prove transient. Nesco (NSCO) declined more meaningfully than anticipated following a tempering of 2019 growth expectations. The company’s relatively small market capitalization and low liquidity are likely having an impact in the short term. And finally, 2U Inc., a business we have owned for many years, was a drag on performance. In the middle of 2018, we cut our position size materially due to excessive valuation. Last quarter, the company disclosed a slowdown in the growth of its graduate programs due to the stagnation/decline of enrollments in several large programs for a variety of reasons. This quarter, we found out that the issues in the graduate business are more widespread than previously thought, and the short course business is now performing below expectations. We eliminated our position.
In conclusion, we remain confident that our historical pattern of results, keeping up in robust times through stock selection and mitigating downside risk through portfolio construction, will remain intact over the long-term due to the excellent effort put in by our analytical team. As we move into 2020, we carry with us the investment lessons of the past and hope to leverage them to execute at an even higher level in the future.
The complexity of the investment landscape today is as high as it ever has been, and we strive to meet the challenges ahead by continuing to drive strong team productivity and creativity in finding compelling opportunities for the next three to five years. We are committed to achieving attractive risk-adjusted returns over a full market cycle by owning a diversified portfolio of companies that we believe could one day grow much larger.
We look forward to updating you as time progresses and thank you for your interest and support.
Sincerely,
Christopher A. Berrier
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in smaller companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Earnings growth is not representative of the fund’s future performance. Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Privately Placement issued securities are restricted securities that are not publicly traded. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 91.4% | |
| |
Communication Services — 4.9% | |
| | 559,240 | | GCI Liberty, Inc.* | | | 39,622,154 | |
| | 5,352,862 | | Zynga Inc.* | | | 32,759,515 | |
| | | | | | | 72,381,669 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 18.1% | |
| | 338,190 | | Bright Horizons Family Solutions, Inc.* | | | 50,826,575 | |
| | 509,311 | | Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 3,590,643 | |
| | 615,732 | | Chegg, Inc.* | | | 23,342,400 | |
| | 340,167 | | Choice Hotels International, Inc. | | | 35,183,473 | |
| | 697,579 | | Clarus Corp. | | | 9,459,171 | |
| | 524,989 | | Despegar.com Corp.* | | | 7,076,852 | |
| | 473,919 | | Etsy, Inc.* | | | 20,994,612 | |
| | 242,878 | | Habit Restaurants, Inc.* | | | 2,533,217 | |
| | 636,230 | | Hudson, Ltd.* | | | 9,759,768 | |
| | 575,484 | | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.* | | | 9,409,163 | |
| | 985,280 | | MakeMyTrip, Ltd.* | | | 22,562,912 | |
| | 968,809 | | National Vision Holdings, Inc.* | | | 31,418,476 | |
| | 438,789 | | Stitch Fix, Inc.* | | | 11,259,326 | |
| | 276,009 | | TopBuild Corp.* | | | 28,451,008 | |
| | | | | | | 265,867,596 | |
Consumer Staples — 3.5% | |
| | 122,462 | | Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 19,470,233 | |
| | 1,251,208 | | Hain Celestial Group, Inc.* | | | 32,475,104 | |
| | | | | | | 51,945,337 | |
Energy — 0.8% | |
| | 370,032 | | Cactus, Inc. | | | 12,699,498 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Financials — 5.1% | |
| | 580,636 | | Ares Management Corp. | | | 20,722,899 | |
| | 166,462 | | Hamilton Lane, Inc. | | | 9,921,135 | |
| | 319,677 | | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | | | 22,981,580 | |
| | 389,681 | | Webster Financial Corp. | | | 20,793,378 | |
| | | | | | | 74,418,992 | |
Health Care — 16.7% | |
| | 142,097 | | Acceleron Pharma, Inc.* | | | 7,533,983 | |
| | 215,393 | | Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.* | | | 11,725,995 | |
| | 127,965 | | Blueprint Medicines Corp.* | | | 10,251,276 | |
| | 498,216 | | Catalent, Inc.* | | | 28,049,561 | |
| | 287,017 | | Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.* | | | 43,844,717 | |
| | 253,239 | | Coherus BioSciences, Inc.* | | | 4,559,568 | |
| | 107,598 | | Establishment Labs Holdings, Inc.* | | | 2,976,161 | |
| | 173,124 | | Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 13,761,627 | |
| | 204,345 | | HealthEquity, Inc.* | | | 15,135,834 | |
| | 83,031 | | Henry Schein, Inc.* | | | 5,539,828 | |
| | 533,222 | | Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.* | | | 31,076,178 | |
| | 237,320 | | Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | | | 6,569,018 | |
| | 203,042 | | Kura Oncology, Inc.* | | | 2,791,827 | |
| | 812,131 | | NeoGenomics, Inc.* | | | 23,754,832 | |
| | 173,891 | | Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 18,691,544 | |
| | 70,290 | | OrthoPediatrics Corp.* | | | 3,302,927 | |
| | 332,250 | | Phreesia, Inc.* | | | 8,851,140 | |
| | 152,178 | | Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.* | | | 7,408,025 | |
| | | | | | | 245,824,041 | |
Industrials — 19.0% | |
| | 451,229 | | BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 28,012,296 | |
| | 105,947 | | ESCO Technologies, Inc. | | | 9,800,097 | |
| | 114,510 | | HEICO Corp. | | | 13,071,317 | |
| | 297,270 | | Hexcel Corp. | | | 21,792,864 | |
| | 705,071 | | IAA, Inc.* | | | 33,180,641 | |
| | 85,319 | | IDEX Corp. | | | 14,674,868 | |
| | 165,880 | | John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | 18,688,041 | |
| | 200,638 | | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,190,866 | |
| | 96,589 | | Mercury Systems, Inc.* | | | 6,675,266 | |
| | 112,603 | | MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 14,228,515 | |
| | 1,096,573 | | Nesco Holdings, Inc.* | | | 4,506,915 | |
| | 362,956 | | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | | 32,901,961 | |
| | 564,858 | | Waste Connections, Inc. | | | 51,283,458 | |
| | 189,510 | | Woodward, Inc. | | | 22,445,564 | |
| | | | | | | 278,452,669 | |
Information Technology — 23.3% | |
| | 57,520 | | AppFolio, Inc.* | | | 6,324,324 | |
| | 148,758 | | Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | | 17,989,305 | |
| | 75,318 | | Blackbaud, Inc. | | | 5,995,313 | |
| | 394,474 | | BlackLine, Inc.* | | | 20,339,079 | |
| | 61,304 | | Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. | | | 7,573,496 | |
| | 602,018 | | Dynatrace, Inc.* | | | 15,231,055 | |
| | 1,240,438 | | EVO Payments, Inc.* | | | 32,759,968 | |
| | 33,754 | | Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | 12,646,949 | |
| | 1,217,788 | | Genpact, Ltd. | | | 51,354,120 | |
| | 184,899 | | Guidewire Software, Inc.* | | | 20,296,363 | |
| | 90,721 | | Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 17,354,927 | �� |
| | 290,691 | | Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. | | | 7,720,753 | |
| | 74,892 | | MAXIMUS, Inc. | | | 5,571,216 | |
| | 752,823 | | Mimecast, Ltd.* | | | 32,657,462 | |
| | 262,855 | | PROS Holdings, Inc.* | | | 15,750,272 | |
| | 106,125 | | WEX, Inc.* | | | 22,228,943 | |
| | 709,525 | | Workiva, Inc.* | | | 29,835,526 | |
| | 1,431,076 | | Zuora, Inc.* | | | 20,507,319 | |
| | | | | | | 342,136,390 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $992,688,933) | | | 1,343,726,192 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Private Placements — 0.2% | |
| | 19,200 | | Greenspring Global Partners IV-B, L.P.*^† | | | 2,148,432 | |
| | 91,769 | | Greenspring Global Partners V-B, L.P.*~† | | | 131,692 | |
Total Private Placements (Cost $–) | | | 2,280,124 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 8.2% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 8.2% | |
| | 120,794,573 | | First American Government | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 120,794,573 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $120,794,573) | | | 120,794,573 | |
Total Investments — 99.8% (Cost $1,113,483,506) | | | 1,466,800,889 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.2% | | | 2,334,578 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,469,135,467 | |
* | | Non-Income Producing |
^ | | Security is exempt from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Security was acquired from February 2008 to April 2018 as part of a $2,000,000 capital commitment. As of the date of this report, $1,920,000 of the capital commitment has been fulfilled by the Fund. |
~ | | Security is exempt from registration under Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933. Security was acquired from October 2012 to August 2018 as part of a $100,000 capital commitment. As of the date of this report, $91,000 of the capital commitment has been fulfilled by the Fund. |
† | | These securities are being fair valued, using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3), under the supervision of the Board of Trustees. Further, they may not be sold by the Fund. Total unfunded capital commitments related to these holdings are immaterial and total $89,000, or 0.0% of the Fund’s net assets as of the date of this report. |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 23.3 | % |
Industrials | | | 19.0 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 18.1 | % |
Health Care | | | 16.7 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 8.2 | % |
Financials | | | 5.1 | % |
Communication Services | | | 4.9 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.5 | % |
Energy | | | 0.8 | % |
Private Placements | | | 0.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.2 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 8.31% in value. During the same period, the Russell 2000® Value Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 7.87%.
The equity markets were strong during the fourth quarter, capping off an impressive 2019. An about-face by the Federal Reserve, coupled with optimism surrounding economic conditions, offset broader concerns about the trade war, geopolitical events and more troubling flat to declining earnings. This was a year that no one expected. Growth returns continued to outpace value, and despite a late in the year rally, large outperformed small. Despite challenging earnings results for 2019, the rally was marked by broad-based multiple expansion. Valuations in the small-value space have expanded but continue to trade at noteworthy discounts to small growth as well as large-cap companies.
The Fund posted a solid six months both on an absolute and relative basis to the Index. Our positive relative returns for the period were driven primarily during the turbulent third quarter (the only negative quarter during year for our Index) and offset partially during the fourth quarter.
For the six-months ending on December 31, 2019, the Fund outpaced its benchmark from strong performance in consumer staples (+21%), information technology (+20%), communication services (+16%) and real estate (+15%). Detractors during the period included utilities (-1.8%), energy (-1.7%) and materials (-1.2%).
During the six-month period, our top five contributors were all up 24% or more. Assurant, our top contributor for the period, benefited from a sizable acquisition it closed last year. Essential Properties continued to deploy its equity capital in attractive investments, while Murphy USA was boosted by solid operating margins and a consistent and meaningful buyback. Cabot Microelectronics, another contributor saw its share price rise as the company continues to execute on the integration of its acquisition of KMG from the fall of 2018. KMG has outperformed expectations since the acquisition, and Cabot has rapidly paid down debt post the deal. Finally, while the company’s core semiconductor materials business has not been growing, there is increasing optimism that trends are bottoming and performance should improve into 2020. McGrath RentCorp rose on the continued strong momentum in education, test and measurement end markets.
MRC Global was the largest detractor during the period, as supply concerns and weakness in underlying commodity prices resulted in many of its core oil and gas customers cutting spending for the back half of 2019. Due to this weaker outlook, MRC was forced to lower its third quarter 2019 guidance in early September, just five weeks after its second quarter 2019 call. Extended Stay’s share price fell as the company’s third-quarter results were modestly below expectations, and the announced conclusion of their strategic review—without a sale or separation of the company—weighed on the stock. Core-Mark reported a solid third quarter, beating consensus numbers; however, management maintained guidance, surprising investors and sending its share price down. Albany was a detractor during the period as investor concerns over further grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX outweighed strong operational results in the third quarter and an increase in 2019 EBITDA guidance. While the timing of the 737 MAX is very hard to predict, near-term expectations have been lowered meaningfully over the last few months, and Albany International’s falling capex needs should drive strong free cash flow (FCF) growth in 2020. Designer Brands was impacted by tariff and trade tensions.
The only announced acquisition for the year was Continental Building Products, which is being sold in a cash transaction to Saint-Gobain, a European building products conglomerate. Also within our materials investments, Eagle Materials has announced that it is spinning off its wallboard division and separating it from its cement aggregates businesses. We expect both of these actions to occur during the middle of 2020.
The Fund added 16 new companies during the course of the year. Sizable additions included: Cardtronics, UMB Financial, Cabot Microelectronics and Kontoor Brands.
Cardtronics (CATM) operates a network of 295,000 ATMs worldwide, with 75,000 owned by the company and 220,000 managed for financial institutions and retailers. Driven by $1 billion+ deployed for acquisitions and expanding worldwide, the company grew its topline at a double-digit CAGR in the past decade amidst the secular headwind of cash-to-card conversion at the point of sale. We like the value proposition CATM brings to its partners. By joining CATM’s Allpoint network, banks can optimize branches while giving customers more convenience to withdraw cash, and retail partners can drive more traffic to their stores and see an increase in average customer spend.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
UMB Financial Corporation presents the opportunity to buy into a conservatively run bank for 1.4x tangible book value, a discount to peers. This is a company that performed well on credit during the crisis and has been known as a disciplined underwriter. Recent losses in the factoring portfolio have caused the stock to underperform the larger Index, despite what we viewed as an appropriate and quick resolution to the underwriting issues. Additionally, the bank has one of the most attractive fee income streams in the industry, with the highest ratio of fee income to revenue at approximately 40%, led by a corporate trust and securities processing business that also complements the bank’s strong deposit franchise by onboarding high-quality, low-cost deposits.
PC Connection (CNXN) is a national provider of IT solutions, helping customers design, enable, manage, and service their IT environments. The company provides computer systems, data center solutions, networking communications, software, and security that they purchase from leading manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers. Like many other distributors, CNXN’s business model is light from a traditional capex perspective and the company has generated positive free cash flow in every year of its public existence.
Kontoor Brands is the former jeans business of VF Corporation that was spun out in May 2019. The business comprises two denim brands, Wrangler and Lee. Under VFC, the jeans business had historically been a strong free cash flow-generating business; however, the brands were underinvested, as VFC’s management used the free cash flow to invest in the company’s faster-growing brands. As an independent company, we see an opportunity for a focused management team to invest back into the brands, and return Wrangler and Lee to sustainable topline growth. Additionally, management has laid out multiple pathways to expand margins as the company laps temporary industry headwinds, grows in margin accretive channels and implements operational improvements.
During the six-month period, there were ten deletions from the Fund’s portfolio. A few were sold due to capital allocation and cash flow concerns, others to fund new positions with more conviction.
Multiple expansion and valuations combined with increasing levels of corporate debt make for a risky investment climate. As we enter 2020, we are mindful of the duration of the current economic recovery, as we continue to make investments using our cash flow based philosophy and methodical and deliberate process investment.
Sincerely,
J. David Schuster
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Investments in smaller companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. The risks of investments in derivatives, including options, futures contracts and options on futures contracts include imperfect correlation between the value of these instruments and the underlying assets; risks of default by the other party to the derivative transactions; risks that the transactions may result in losses that partially or completely offset gains in portfolio positions; and risks that the derivative transactions may not be liquid. Private Placement issued securities are restricted securities that are not publicly traded. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund. Earnings growth is not a measure of the Fund’s future performance.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 87.4% | |
| |
Communication Services — 5.4% | |
| | 348,109 | | GCI Liberty, Inc.* | | | 24,663,523 | |
| | 247,413 | | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | | | 29,009,174 | |
| | | | | | | 53,672,697 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 15.3% | |
| | 426,312 | | Century Casinos, Inc.* | | | 3,376,391 | |
| | 576,662 | | Core-Mark Holding Co., Inc. | | | 15,679,440 | |
| | 130,454 | | Culp, Inc. | | | 1,776,783 | |
| | 642,236 | | Denny’s Corp.* | | | 12,767,652 | |
| | 815,252 | | Designer Brands, Inc. | | | 12,832,066 | |
| | 310,737 | | Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | 15,378,374 | |
| | 1,800,752 | | Extended Stay America, Inc. | | | 26,759,175 | |
| | 881,344 | | Hudson, Ltd.* | | | 13,519,817 | |
| | 420,429 | | Kontoor Brands, Inc. | | | 17,653,814 | |
| | 138,323 | | Murphy USA, Inc.* | | | 16,183,791 | |
| | 907,989 | | Regis Corp.* | | | 16,225,763 | |
| | | | | | | 152,153,066 | |
Consumer Staples — 1.4% | |
| | 216,270 | | Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. | | | 13,903,998 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy — 1.5% | |
| | 178,553 | | Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.* | | | 2,189,060 | |
| | 119,381 | | REX American Resources Corp.* | | | 9,784,467 | |
| | 187,085 | | Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc. | | | 2,619,190 | |
| | | | | | | 14,592,717 | |
Financials — 26.3% | |
| | 110,038 | | Alerus Financial Corp. | | | 2,514,368 | |
| | 416,277 | | Ameris Bancorp | | | 17,708,423 | |
| | 160,702 | | Assurant, Inc. | | | 21,064,818 | |
| | 317,658 | | Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 9,396,324 | |
| | 234,956 | | Howard Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 3,966,057 | |
| | 142,783 | | National Bank Holdings Corp. | | | 5,028,817 | |
| | 790,112 | | National General Holdings Corp. | | | 17,461,475 | |
| | 619,398 | | OceanFirst Financial Corp. | | | 15,819,425 | |
| | 584,449 | | Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 19,055,960 | |
| | 252,604 | | Peapack Gladstone Financial Corp. | | | 7,805,464 | |
| | 128,032 | | Primerica, Inc. | | | 16,715,858 | |
| | 372,331 | | Renasant Corp. | | | 13,187,964 | |
| | 670,957 | | TriState Capital Holdings, Inc.* | | | 17,525,397 | |
| | 361,604 | | Triumph Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 13,748,184 | |
| | 241,531 | | UMB Financial Corp. | | | 16,578,688 | |
| | 297,131 | | Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,655,426 | |
| | 207,965 | | Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 25,313,500 | |
| | 585,569 | | Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. | | | 9,790,714 | |
| | 453,302 | | Washington Federal, Inc. | | | 16,613,518 | |
| | 105,540 | | WesBanco, Inc. | | | 3,988,357 | |
| | | | | | | 261,938,737 | |
Health Care — 3.7% | |
| | 269,905 | | Magellan Health, Inc.* | | | 21,120,066 | |
| | 271,635 | | Providence Service Corp.* | | | 16,075,360 | |
| | | | | | | 37,195,426 | |
Industrials — 19.6% | |
| | 349,839 | | Albany International Corp. | | | 26,559,777 | |
| | 283,400 | | Continental Building Products, Inc.* | | | 10,324,262 | |
| | 195,162 | | CRA International, Inc. | | | 10,630,474 | |
| | 367,486 | | Deluxe Corp. | | | 18,344,901 | |
| | 409,702 | | Federal Signal Corp. | | | 13,212,890 | |
| | 202,775 | | Kadant, Inc. | | | 21,360,319 | |
| | 512,128 | | KAR Auction Services, Inc. | | | 11,159,269 | |
| | 213,502 | | Lydall, Inc.* | | | 4,381,061 | |
| | 283,774 | | McGrath RentCorp | | | 21,720,062 | |
| | 1,049,516 | | MRC Global, Inc.* | | | 14,315,398 | |
| | 1,728,085 | | Mueller Water Products, Inc. | | | 20,702,458 | |
| | 231,842 | | Nesco Holdings, Inc.* | | | 952,871 | |
| | 212,810 | | Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 17,073,746 | |
| | 69,206 | | VIAD Corp. | | | 4,671,405 | |
| | | | | | | 195,408,893 | |
Information Technology — 9.7% | |
| | 130,800 | | Cabot Microelectronics Corp. | | | 18,877,056 | |
| | 430,956 | | Cardtronics PLC* | | | 19,242,185 | |
| | 195,508 | | CTS Corp. | | | 5,867,195 | |
| | 512,128 | | EchoStar Corp.* | | | 22,180,264 | |
| | 233,572 | | MAXIMUS, Inc. | | | 17,375,421 | |
| | 120,347 | | PC Connection, Inc. | | | 5,976,432 | |
| | 628,049 | | South Mountain Merger Corp. Units*^ | | | 6,494,027 | |
| | | | | | | 96,012,580 | |
Materials — 3.3% | |
| | 315,581 | | Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 28,610,573 | |
| | 58,479 | | Neenah, Inc. | | | 4,118,676 | |
| | | | | | | 32,729,249 | |
Real Estate — 0.5% | |
| | 36,679 | | Consolidated-Tomoka Land Co. | | | 2,212,477 | |
| | 194,124 | | Landmark Infrastructure Partners L.P. | | | 3,183,634 | |
| | | | | | | 5,396,111 | |
Utilities — 0.7% | |
| | 750,890 | | Star Group L.P. | | | 7,103,419 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $660,920,584) | | | 870,106,893 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 6.1% | |
| | 990,345 | | Essential Properties Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 24,570,459 | |
| | 2,316,686 | | MFA Financial, Inc. | | | 17,722,648 | |
| | 837,744 | | Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 18,103,648 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $43,617,881) | | | 60,396,755 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investment Companies — 2.8% | |
| | 778,919 | | Ares Capital Corp. | | | 14,526,839 | |
| | 1,319,075 | | Barings BDC, Inc. | | | 13,560,091 | |
Total Investment Companies (Cost $27,065,066) | | | 28,086,930 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.5% | |
Money Market Funds — 3.5% | |
| | 35,229,588 | | First American Government | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 35,229,588 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $35,229,588) | | | 35,229,588 | |
Total Investments — 99.8% (Cost $766,833,119) | | | 993,820,166 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.2% | | | 1,698,404 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 995,518,570 | |
* | | Non-Income Producing |
^ | | Each unit consists of one share of Class A common stock and one-half of one warrant. Each whole warrant is exercisable to purchase one share of Class A common stock at a price of $11.50 per share. The warrants expire on June 20, 2024. Refer to the company’s filings at sec.gov for additional information. Categorized as a Level 2 security as of the date of this report. All other common stocks are categorized as Level 1. |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Financials | | | 26.3 | % |
Industrials | | | 19.6 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 15.3 | % |
Information Technology | | | 9.7 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 6.1 | % |
Communication Services | | | 5.4 | % |
Health Care | | | 3.7 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.5 | % |
Materials | | | 3.3 | % |
Investment Companies | | | 2.8 | % |
Energy | | | 1.5 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.4 | % |
Utilities | | | 0.7 | % |
Real Estate | | | 0.5 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.2 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Global Leaders FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 11.43% in value. During the same period, the FTSE All-World Index (“the Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 9.08%.
The Fund is focused on delivering long-term performance by buying a concentrated portfolio of companies that we believe uniquely satisfy their customers and generate attractive economics for shareholders. Given its concentrated nature, the Fund’s performance is an output of our stock-picking. Relative performance benefitted from our holdings in a number of sectors but most notably from the communication services and information technology sectors for the period. For the year, the biggest contributors were also information technology and communication services.
We believe capital allocation is equally as important as stock selection. We are pleased to see five of our top ten largest weight holdings were in our ten biggest percentage gainers for the year, contributing meaningful alpha. In addition, the ten bottom performers in percentage terms included five of our smallest ten weights. This focus on getting big capital behind the big percentage winners and minimizing the impact of our losers is where we spend a lot of time. We are happy that the Fund outperformed an equal-weighted portfolio – this is the third year running we have achieved this.
For the six-months ending December 31, 2019 the two biggest positions Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) and Alphabet Inc. (GOOG) contributed some of the largest alpha. Momentum across Microsoft’s business has continued with hyper growth in the cloud portfolio supported by growth in the hyper server and Windows PC products. Our largest contributor was Taiwan Semiconductor (TSM). TSM saw its share price rise in the last quarter of 2019 due to increasing investor optimism around 5G and data, indicating strong 2020 demand for TSM’s 7nm and 5nm nodes. Furthermore, JP Morgan also performed well during the period due to positive earnings and an easing of trade tensions.
The biggest detractor was Unilever. It underperformed meaningfully at the end of the quarter after pre-announcing fourth-quarter results, which indicated revenue growth could come in below expectations. This was a shock to investors after a constructive Capital Markets Day in November 2019. We are very mindful of the market share issues that have arisen over the last several quarters and are monitoring the company’s progress on that front carefully. We expect to see tangible signs of reacceleration and a return to broad market share gains by mid-2020 as the company’s strategy to address specific losses in hair care and across its food portfolio take hold. Another one of the biggest detractors in the second half of the year was Hong Kong listed AIA Group. The ongoing civil unrest in Hong Kong saw the HK Exchange become the worst-performing major index globally in the third quarter, down approximately 11% in U.S. dollar terms. While AIA does get approximately 33% of sales from its domestic Hong Kong business, the biggest incremental driver to revenues remains mainland China.
There was one addition during the fourth quarter, which was the first position added since August 2018 to the portfolio. Roche Holding AG is a Swiss health care company operating globally to develop pharmaceuticals and diagnostic products. Roche has had a return on invested capital (ROIC) in excess of 20% for a long time, and its historical strength in research and development innovation continues via breakthrough drugs in both its traditional oncology franchise and new central nervous system medicines. We do see risk in biosimilar erosion on its patent-expiring cancer drugs, but we believe this is offset by new drug ramp and some protection from the 6.5% projected free cash flow (FCF) yield.
The Global Leaders team remains focused on executing our investment process and scouring the globe for high-quality companies. We remain very active on the research front, maintaining extensive ready-to-review and ready-to-buy lists. Patience is an underrated virtue in investing, and we remain disciplined on entry points for attractive assets. We feel that overpaying for good businesses is an ever-present risk for quality-focused investors.
Sincerely,
Mick Dillon, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Bertie Thomson, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Global Leaders FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund invests in small and medium capitalization companies which carry greater risk than is associated with larger companies for various reasons, such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The value of the Fund’s investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Private Placement issued securities are restricted securities that are not publicly traded. Delay or difficulty in selling such securities may result in a loss to the Fund.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Global Leaders FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 97.1% | |
| |
China — 8.5% | |
| | 1,102,083 | | AIA Group, Ltd. | | | 11,591,672 | |
| | 202,458 | | Tencent Holdings, Ltd. | | | 9,753,649 | |
| | 260,626 | | Trip.com Group, Ltd. ADR* | | | 8,741,396 | |
| | | | | | | 30,086,717 | |
France — 2.7% | |
| | 61,591 | | Safran SA | | | 9,513,349 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Germany — 5.1% | |
| | 165,065 | | CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA | | | 10,356,777 | |
| | 49,183 | | Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 7,712,550 | |
| | | | | | | 18,069,327 | |
India — 2.6% | |
| | 524,000 | | HDFC Bank, Ltd. | | | 9,350,018 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Indonesia — 2.6% | |
| | 29,249,300 | | Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero | | | 9,258,162 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Netherlands — 2.7% | |
| | 133,635 | | Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 9,757,472 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Sweden — 3.6% | |
| | 366,337 | | Atlas Copco AB | | | 12,719,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Switzerland — 4.3% | |
| | 16,583 | | Roche Holding AG | | | 5,389,522 | |
| | 40,545 | | Schindler Holding AG | | | 9,929,159 | |
| | | | | | | 15,318,681 | |
Taiwan — 3.8% | |
| | 235,436 | | Taiwan Semiconductor | | | | |
| | | | Manufacturing Co., Ltd. ADR | | | 13,678,832 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom — 6.6% | |
| | 497,711 | | Hiscox, Ltd. | | | 9,388,037 | |
| | 244,507 | | Unilever PLC | | | 13,996,323 | |
| | | | | | | 23,384,360 | |
United States — 54.6% | |
| |
Communication Services — 8.2% | |
| | 13,821 | | Alphabet, Inc. — Class C* | | | 18,478,953 | |
| | 100,840 | | Electronic Arts, Inc.* | | | 10,841,308 | |
| | | | | | | 29,320,261 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 5.7% | |
| | 6,125 | | Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 12,579,096 | |
| | 124,292 | | TJX Companies, Inc. | | | 7,589,270 | |
| | | | | | | 20,168,366 | |
Consumer Staples — 5.9% | |
| | 138,453 | | Brown-Forman Corp. | | | 9,359,423 | |
| | 56,858 | | Estee Lauder Companies, Inc. | | | 11,743,451 | |
| | | | | | | 21,102,874 | |
Financials — 6.4% | |
| | 197,520 | | Charles Schwab Corp. | | | 9,394,052 | |
| | 94,692 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 13,200,064 | |
| | | | | | | 22,594,116 | |
Health Care — 2.3% | |
| | 34,884 | | Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | | 8,138,088 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Industrials — 1.9% | |
| | 137,851 | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 6,860,844 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Information Technology — 19.6% | |
| | 327,627 | | Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. | | | 8,701,773 | |
| | 49,767 | | MasterCard, Inc. | | | 14,859,929 | |
| | 178,885 | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 28,210,165 | |
| | 95,827 | | Visa, Inc. | | | 18,005,893 | |
| | | | | | | 69,777,760 | |
Materials — 4.6% | |
| | 37,285 | | Ecolab, Inc. | | | 7,195,632 | |
| | 15,552 | | Sherwin-Williams Co. | | | 9,075,214 | |
| | | | | | | 16,270,846 | |
Total United States | | | 194,233,155 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $276,764,561) | | | 345,369,675 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.1% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 3.1% | |
| | 10,920,403 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 10,920,403 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $10,920,403) | | | 10,920,403 | |
Total Investments — 100.2% (Cost $287,684,964) | | | 356,290,078 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.2)% | | | (607,040 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 355,683,038 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
* | | Non-Income Producing |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Information Technology | | | 23.5 | % |
Financials | | | 19.6 | % |
Communication Services | | | 13.9 | % |
Industrials | | | 13.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 9.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 8.1 | % |
Materials | | | 4.6 | % |
Health Care | | | 3.8 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.2 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Intermediate Income Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 1.80% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate US Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 1.85%.
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through individual security analysis, supported by a detailed and disciplined credit process and focused on downside protection. Duratio and sector weightings are set mainly by an analysis of the intermediate-term risk/reward as opposed to any particular macroeconomic forecast.
The second half of 2019 was marked by three consecutive Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) rates reductions to help perpetuate U.S. economic momentum. Even though various economic metrics pointed to ongoing weakness in the manufacturing sector, inflation on average remained at or below Federal Reserve’s 2% target, and the consumer remained resilient, continuing to generate positive economic impact. After the final rate reduction at the October 30 meeting, the FOMC indicated it was comfortable with policy and that no additional rate reductions would be forthcoming in the near term.
In this environment, spreads of all types narrowed meaningfully in conjunction with a generally declining interest rate environment. These factors encouraged us to remain constructive on corporate bonds and other spread products with the exception of mortgage-backed securities because of their cash flow characteristics.
Specifically, for corporate bonds our ongoing overweight positioning and strong individual security selection were additive to performance as our holdings outpaced their Index counterparts. Although the economic backdrop was one of a strong consumer and weaker manufacturing environment, corporate bonds in the industrial sectors were some of our highest returning holdings during the period. This highlights the value of having a clearly defined investment thesis for a company underpinned by robust fundamental analysis.
For mortgage-backed securities, interest rate volatility became much more muted at the end of the period as fears of rapid refinancing lessened from an elevated level over the summer. Our emphasis on defensive positioning in regard to principal repayments detracted from performance on a relative basis as we held less mortgage pass-through securities in favor a greater amount of asset-backed and commercial mortgage-backed bonds. We would expect our muted exposure to principal prepayments to underperform during such periods and to outperform during periods of interest rate volatility.
We are pleased with the portfolio’s potential in the future. Looking forward, there is elevated uncertainty about general economic growth, which is something we will take into account as we position portfolios. However, we will continue to build portfolios that generate attractive income while focusing on downside protection.
Sincerely,
Paul D. Corbin
Portfolio Manager
Jason T. Vlosich
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of increases in market interest rates. Investments in Asset Backed and Mortgage Backed Securities include additional risks that investors should be aware of such as credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. The risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Inflation-indexed bonds see the principal value of the security increased as the Consumer Price Index increases. Should the Consumer Price Index decline, those securities should be adversely impacted. Diversification does not assure a profit, nor does it protect against a loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 27.9% | |
| 1,410,000 | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC | | | 3.50 | % | | 01/15/2025 | | | 1,454,690 | |
| 1,280,000 | | American Express Co. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.75%) | | | 2.65 | % | | 08/03/2023 | | | 1,291,569 | |
| 1,455,000 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 2.75 | % | | 01/15/2027 | | | 1,455,725 | |
| 1,330,000 | | Amphenol Corp. | | | 3.20 | % | | 04/01/2024 | | | 1,380,890 | |
| 665,000 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 3.13 | % | | 12/05/2023 | | | 687,824 | |
| 1,345,000 | | AutoZone, Inc. | | | 3.75 | % | | 06/01/2027 | | | 1,436,888 | |
| 1,205,000 | | Bank of America Corp. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.16%) | | | 3.13 | % | | 01/20/2023 | | | 1,222,974 | |
| 680,000 | | Boston Properties L.P. | | | 3.65 | % | | 02/01/2026 | | | 721,186 | |
| 625,000 | | BP Capital Markets America, Inc. | | | 3.80 | % | | 09/21/2025 | | | 676,921 | |
| 1,306,000 | | CC Holdings GS V LLC | | | 3.85 | % | | 04/15/2023 | | | 1,369,820 | |
| 1,275,000 | | Cigna Corp.^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 1,400,985 | |
| 1,355,000 | | Citigroup, Inc. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.69%) | | | 2.63 | % | | 10/27/2022 | | | 1,366,092 | |
| 745,000 | | Clorox Co. | | | 3.05 | % | | 09/15/2022 | | | 763,162 | |
| 1,325,000 | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 4.30 | % | | 03/25/2028 | | | 1,448,666 | |
| 970,000 | | Digital Realty Trust L.P. | | | 3.95 | % | | 07/01/2022 | | | 1,010,357 | |
| 650,000 | | Dollar General Corp. | | | 4.15 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 708,286 | |
| 1,340,000 | | Dollar Tree, Inc. | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/15/2025 | | | 1,434,726 | |
| 730,000 | | Edison International | | | 4.13 | % | | 03/15/2028 | | | 749,725 | |
| 1,290,000 | | Energy Transfer Operating L.P. | | | 4.50 | % | | 04/15/2024 | | | 1,374,206 | |
| 1,105,000 | | Enterprise Products Operating LLC (Fixed until 08/16/2022, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.99%) | | | 4.88 | % | | 08/16/2077 | | | 1,092,867 | |
| 665,000 | | Exelon Corp. | | | 2.45 | % | | 04/15/2021 | | | 668,174 | |
| 645,000 | | Ferguson Finance PLC^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/24/2028 | | | 706,504 | |
| 1,420,000 | | FMC Corp. | | | 3.20 | % | | 10/01/2026 | | | 1,452,699 | |
| 645,000 | | General Dynamics Corp. | | | 3.50 | % | | 05/15/2025 | | | 691,725 | |
| 1,295,000 | | Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.75%) | | | 2.66 | % | | 02/23/2023 | | | 1,303,059 | |
| 1,181,000 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 1,177,240 | |
| 675,000 | | Healthcare Trust of America Holdings L.P. | | | 3.75 | % | | 07/01/2027 | | | 713,559 | |
| 354,000 | | Hexcel Corp. | | | 3.95 | % | | 02/15/2027 | | | 369,663 | |
| 650,000 | | JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 3.88 | % | | 03/01/2026 | | | 699,052 | |
| 650,000 | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. | | | 4.60 | % | | 04/06/2027 | | | 721,511 | |
| 1,210,000 | | Land O’Lakes, Inc.^ | | | 6.00 | % | | 11/15/2022 | | | 1,287,515 | |
| 1,410,000 | | Lear Corp. | | | 4.25 | % | | 05/15/2029 | | | 1,458,784 | |
| 658,000 | | Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. | | | 4.88 | % | | 06/22/2028 | | | 727,704 | |
| 645,000 | | Morgan Stanley | | | 3.75 | % | | 02/25/2023 | | | 675,852 | |
| 1,355,000 | | NXP BV^ | | | 3.88 | % | | 06/18/2026 | | | 1,439,432 | |
| 700,000 | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 3.20 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 733,124 | |
| 1,330,000 | | Truist Financial Corp. | | | 2.75 | % | | 04/01/2022 | | | 1,353,995 | |
| 640,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.00%) | | | 2.89 | % | | 03/16/2022 | | | 650,899 | |
| 650,000 | | West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 679,835 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $39,497,952) | | |
| 40,557,885 |
| |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 20.2% | |
| 825,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2018-DSNY C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 3.09 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 823,839 | |
| 750,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2019-RLJ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 04/15/2036 | | | 749,932 | |
| 700,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-IND B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.90%)^ | | | 2.64 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 700,215 | |
| 350,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-IND D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 350,437 | |
| 1,500,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-XL D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 10/15/2036 | | | 1,503,782 | |
| 500,000 | | BX Trust, Series 2019-CALM C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.05 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 500,800 | |
| 913,543 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 914,955 | |
| 750,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.43%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 751,309 | |
| 500,000 | | DBGS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C1 7EA^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/17/2051 | | | 520,895 | |
| 1,074 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C0-0210 | | | 8.00 | % | | 01/01/2023 | | | 1,129 | |
| 168,117 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1B-0889 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.59%) | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2033 | | | 173,195 | |
| 5,359 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 2782 PA | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/15/2033 | | | 5,357 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 20.2% (Continued) | | | |
| 475,973 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2013-DN2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 11/27/2023 | | | 513,322 | |
| 693,122 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-DN1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.20%) | | | 3.99 | % | | 02/26/2024 | | | 700,832 | |
| 486,828 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-DN3 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%) | | | 5.79 | % | | 08/26/2024 | | | 519,087 | |
| 1,321,363 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-DNA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.85%) | | | 3.64 | % | | 10/25/2027 | | | 1,330,077 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-DNA1 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.30%) | | | 5.09 | % | | 10/25/2027 | | | 1,066,628 | |
| 750,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQA2 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.80%) | | | 6.59 | % | | 05/25/2028 | | | 809,457 | |
| 400,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-HQA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.55%) | | | 5.34 | % | | 08/27/2029 | | | 420,467 | |
| 784,393 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.63 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 782,099 | |
| 669,690 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.80 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 674,226 | |
| 475,206 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C01 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.40%) | | | 6.19 | % | | 01/25/2024 | | | 516,792 | |
| 477,210 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C02 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.60%) | | | 4.39 | % | | 05/28/2024 | | | 494,898 | |
| 460,171 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C02 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.60%) | | | 4.39 | % | | 05/28/2024 | | | 479,531 | |
| 492,606 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C03 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.90%)^ | | | 4.69 | % | | 07/25/2024 | | | 513,737 | |
| 803,331 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C04 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.90%) | | | 6.69 | % | | 11/25/2024 | | | 882,945 | |
| 613,686 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C04 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.00%) | | | 6.79 | % | | 11/25/2024 | | | 663,549 | |
| 34,542 | | FNMA, Pool# 628837 | | | 6.50 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 38,406 | |
| 71,734 | | FNMA, Pool# 663238 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2032 | | | 77,375 | |
| 28,569 | | FNMA, Pool# 744805 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 3.52 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 28,832 | |
| 11,408 | | FNMA, Pool# 741373 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.28%) | | | 4.03 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 11,861 | |
| 26,949 | | FNMA, Pool# 764342 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 3.77 | % | | 02/01/2034 | | | 27,758 | |
| 382,739 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4072 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 412,500 | |
| 422,155 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4073 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 448,531 | |
| 285,709 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4075 | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 310,889 | |
| 175,096 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 192,472 | |
| 508,539 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4078 | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/01/2048 | | | 540,129 | |
| 573,756 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4079 | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2048 | | | 620,461 | |
| 287,298 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-M5 FA (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.72%) | | | 2.57 | % | | 04/25/2023 | | | 288,123 | |
| 495,869 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M13 A1# | | | 3.70 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 542,981 | |
| 932,055 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-115 AI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2031 | | | 63,259 | |
| 446,162 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-M6 1AC# | | | 3.51 | % | | 02/25/2043 | | | 470,078 | |
| 700,000 | | Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust, Series 2019-FBLU D^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 12/10/2036 | | | 711,886 | |
| 1,150,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-K723 B#^ | | | 3.58 | % | | 10/25/2039 | | | 1,188,190 | |
| 750,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K735 B#^ | | | 4.02 | % | | 05/25/2052 | | | 781,009 | |
| 20,627 | | GNMA, Pool# 781186X | | | 9.00 | % | | 06/15/2030 | | | 21,670 | |
| 700,000 | | IMT Trust, Series 2017-APTS DFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%)^ | | | 3.29 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 699,801 | |
| 700,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-BKWD C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 09/17/2029 | | | 700,897 | |
| 500,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-MFP C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.36%)^ | | | 3.10 | % | | 07/15/2036 | | | 500,436 | |
| 500,000 | | KNDL Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KNSQ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.05%)^ | | | 2.79 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 500,245 | |
| 500,000 | | MRCD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-PARK C^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 490,636 | |
| 900,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.70%)^ | | | 2.44 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 898,579 | |
| 550,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.40%)^ | | | 3.14 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 550,541 | |
| 400,000 | | MSC, Series 2019-NUGS B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.05 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 400,901 | |
| 500,000 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2016-2 M1# | | | 3.66 | % | | 10/25/2046 | | | 506,719 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $29,180,241) | | | | | | 29,388,657 | |
| | | | |
Asset Backed Securities — 19.6% | | | | |
| 510,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent Trust, Series 2015-SFR2 C^ | | | 4.69 | % | | 10/18/2052 | | | 545,641 | |
| 500,000 | | Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2018-2 D^ | | | 3.97 | % | | 10/22/2024 | | | 513,932 | |
| 500,000 | | Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2019-1 D^ | | | 3.45 | % | | 03/24/2025 | | | 507,799 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 C | | | 2.90 | % | | 08/15/2025 | | | 1,011,294 | |
| 500,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-2A C^ | | | 3.18 | % | | 02/18/2025 | | | 506,410 | |
| 750,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-3A D^ | | | 2.96 | % | | 04/15/2025 | | | 750,979 | |
| 750,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-4A D^ | | | 2.85 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 751,065 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3A C^ | | | 2.79 | % | | 05/15/2024 | | | 1,006,424 | |
| 780,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-2A D^ | | | 3.71 | % | | 03/17/2025 | | | 799,905 | |
| 442,592 | | Federal Express Corp., Series 1998-1 | | | 6.72 | % | | 07/15/2023 | | | 460,050 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Asset Backed Securities — 19.6% (Continued) | |
| 700,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2019-1A D^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 09/20/2029 | | | 700,806 | |
| 500,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 499,746 | |
| 500,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 500,920 | |
| 998,535 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.80%)^ | | | 3.54 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 1,001,367 | |
| 734,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 2.99 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 733,243 | |
| 750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XII, Ltd., Series 2014-12A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%)^ | | | 4.32 | % | | 07/20/2026 | | | 752,071 | |
| 500,000 | | Madison Park Funding XV, Ltd., Series 2014-15A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.50%)^ | | | 3.44 | % | | 01/27/2026 | | | 500,046 | |
| 700,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVI, Ltd., Series 2015-16A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.90%)^ | | | 3.87 | % | | 04/20/2026 | | | 700,087 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO 26, Ltd., | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Series 2017-26A A (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.17%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 10/18/2030 | | | 1,000,001 | |
| 750,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners XIX, Ltd., Series 2014-1A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.10%)^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 750,036 | |
| 800,000 | | OHA Credit Partners IX, Ltd., Series 2013-9A B1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.46%)^ | | | 3.43 | % | | 10/20/2025 | | | 800,141 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A B^ | | | 4.45 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 1,012,194 | |
| 400,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C A^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 410,863 | |
| 1,500,000 | | OZLM XIII, Ltd., Series 2015-13A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 3.59 | % | | 07/30/2027 | | | 1,477,438 | |
| 1,470,000 | | Palmer Square Loan Funding, Ltd., Series 2017-1A B (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%)^ | | | 3.70 | % | | 10/15/2025 | | | 1,470,025 | |
| 500,000 | | Palmer Square Loan Funding, Ltd., Series 2018-4 (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.90%)^ | | | 3.81 | % | | 11/16/2026 | | | 500,019 | |
| 410,000 | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-1A D^ | | | 3.61 | % | | 10/16/2023 | | | 415,387 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-1^ | | | 2.70 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 1,006,392 | |
| 751,065 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2015-SFR3 A^ | | | 3.07 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 750,287 | |
| 896,717 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1 A^ | | | 2.77 | % | | 08/17/2034 | | | 898,337 | |
| 700,000 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 C^ | | | 3.40 | % | | 12/19/2034 | | | 700,736 | |
| 699,149 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 A^ | | | 3.26 | % | | 03/19/2035 | | | 703,327 | |
| 600,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 D | | | 2.68 | % | | 10/15/2025 | | | 598,182 | |
| 163,671 | | Seneca Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2014-1A AR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.12%)^ | | | 3.12 | % | | 07/17/2026 | | | 163,700 | |
| 750,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2018-B B^ | | | 4.12 | % | | 10/20/2021 | | | 766,876 | |
| 750,000 | | Treman Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2015-1A ARR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.07%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 10/20/2028 | | | 749,993 | |
| 500,000 | | United Auto Credit Securitization Trust, Series 2019-1 B^ | | | 3.03 | % | | 04/10/2024 | | | 503,310 | |
| 500,000 | | Verizon Owner Trust, Series 2019-A C | | | 3.22 | % | | 09/20/2023 | | | 509,816 | |
| 415,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-2A C^ | | | 2.84 | % | | 07/15/2024 | | | 417,941 | |
| 750,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3A D^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 11/15/2024 | | | 749,784 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $28,523,556) | | | | | | | | | 28,596,570 | |
| |
Municipal Bonds — 2.0% | |
| 1,600,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.64 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 1,600,000 | |
| 1,250,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority | | | 8.91 | % | | 02/01/2030 | | | 1,256,962 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $2,721,435) | | |
| 2,856,962 |
| |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 12.5% | |
| 100,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.38 | % | | 02/29/2020 | | | 99,955 | |
| 5,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.63 | % | | 08/15/2022 | | | 5,005,762 | |
| 6,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 2.25 | % | | 03/31/2026 | | | 6,166,640 | |
| 6,410,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 2.88 | % | | 05/15/2028 | | | 6,905,398 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes (Cost $17,431,646) | | |
| 18,177,755 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Intermediate Income FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds (Note 3) — 15.2% | |
| | 2,195,482 | | Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund — Institutional Shares | | | 22,174,368 | |
Total Affiliated Mutual Funds (Cost $21,950,538) | | | 22,174,368 | |
| |
Short-Term Investments — 1.9% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 1.9% | |
| | 2,703,546 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | 2,703,546 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,703,546) | | | 2,703,546 | |
Total Investments — 99.3% (Cost $142,008,914) | | | 144,455,743 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.7% | | | 990,597 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 145,446,340 | |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
~ | | Interest Only Security |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 27.9 | % |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 20.2 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 19.6 | % |
Affiliated Mutual Funds | | | 15.2 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 12.5 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 2.0 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.9 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.7 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Futures Contracts — Long (Note 6)
| | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note Futures | | | 110 | | 03/31/2020 | | $ | 23,722,461 | | | $ | 23,705,000 | | | $ | (17,461 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note Futures | | | 190 | | 03/31/2020 | | | 22,615,965 | | | | 22,535,781 | | | | (80,184 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | 46,338,426 | | | $ | 46,240,781 | | | $ | (97,645 | ) |
There is no variation margin due to or from the Fund as of the date of this report.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Total Return Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 2.67% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 2.45%.
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through individual security analysis, supported by a detailed and disciplined credit process and focused on downside protection. Duration and sector weightings are set mainly by an analysis of the intermediate-term risk/reward as opposed to any particular macroeconomic forecast.
For most of the last ten years, fixed income investors have been awaiting the “normalization” of interest rates. However in 2019, the U.S. Federal Reserve not only backed off continued rate hikes, but actually started cutting rates. This may well go down as a seminal time in the history of central banking. To describe rates as “normalizing” one must have a concept of what is “normal.” We are no longer sure that such a concept is relevant for the bond market.
Interest rate positioning relative to the benchmark is a very minor part of our process. However, we believe this shift does change how we should think about risk cycles. There is an old adage: “Bull markets don’t die of old age, the Fed kills them.” This is a glib way of saying that the Fed often hikes too far when the economy is good, thus killing the expansion and ultimately resulting in a weak stock market. But that was in a world where the Fed tried to pre-empt inflation when unemployment fell too low. If the Fed is only going to tighten in response to actual inflation, logically expansions can last longer than they might have previously.
This is not to say that recessions are a thing of the past. However, the last ten years in credit investing have mostly been either “risk on” or “risk off” in the market. When it was risk on, everything with risk generally performed well, and when it was risk-off, the opposite was true. This shift in Fed mentality could lead to a market where microeconomic factors matter more than top-down macroeconomic risk factors. For a firm that focuses on individual bond selection, this would certainly be a welcomed change.
The biggest contributor to performance over the last six-months has been our corporate bond positions. Our general overweight to the sector was a positive since this was the best performance segment of the U.S. bond market generally. Our individual positions also outperformed by 72bps after adjusting for duration.
Other factors were relatively minor. We are meaningfully underweight agency-backed mortgage bonds, as we think this sector is poorly priced for any kind of interest rate volatility. MBS underperformed in the third quarter but outperformed in the fourth quarter, leaving the net effect about neutral. Interest rates also had a small effect on relative performance. We are slightly overweight duration, which we view as a way to ameliorate potential credit volatility should the economy weaken. However, rates were roughly unchanged over the last six months, resulting in very little impact from duration.
Looking forward, 2020 began very differently than 2019. While there is reasonable optimism that the long expansion should continue into the new year, the credit markets are also pricing in all that optimism. This is a time to stay focused on each bond’s downside analysis and not reach for yield. We believe by maintaining that focus, our portfolios should be well positioned to perform in any macroeconomic environment.
Sincerely,
Thomas D.D. Graff, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed securities include additional risks that investor should be aware of including credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Investments in lower rated and non-rated securities present a great risk of loss to principal and interest than higher rated securities. In addition, the fund is susceptible to risks from investments in derivatives, U.S. Government securities, and changes in interest rates. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Federal Alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 30.7% | |
| 3,010,000 | | AerCap Ireland Capital DAC | | | 3.50 | % | | 01/15/2025 | | | 3,105,403 | |
| 1,535,000 | | Allison Transmission, Inc.^ | | | 4.75 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 1,596,933 | |
| 3,105,000 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 3.13 | % | | 01/15/2027 | | | 3,181,118 | |
| 2,950,000 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 3.90 | % | | 12/15/2025 | | | 3,173,896 | |
| 3,205,000 | | AstraZeneca PLC | | | 2.38 | % | | 06/12/2022 | | | 3,243,173 | |
| 1,570,000 | | AutoZone, Inc. | | | 3.13 | % | | 04/21/2026 | | | 1,620,942 | |
| 2,890,000 | | Cigna Corp.^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 3,175,566 | |
| 1,300,000 | | CommonSpirit Health | | | 4.19 | % | | 10/01/2049 | | | 1,305,286 | |
| 5,313,000 | | Conservation Fund | | | 3.47 | % | | 12/15/2029 | | | 5,303,692 | |
| 3,055,000 | | Crown Castle International Corp. | | | 4.88 | % | | 04/15/2022 | | | 3,237,214 | |
| 2,920,000 | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 4.30 | % | | 03/25/2028 | | | 3,192,531 | |
| 2,920,000 | | Dollar General Corp. | | | 4.15 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 3,181,840 | |
| 3,045,000 | | Dollar Tree, Inc. | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/15/2025 | | | 3,260,254 | |
| 3,330,000 | | Energy Transfer Operating L.P. (Fixed until 02/15/2023, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.03%) | | | 6.25 | % | | 05/15/2023 | | | 3,135,262 | |
| 3,280,000 | | Enterprise Products Operating LLC (Fixed until 08/16/2022, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.99%) | | | 4.88 | % | | 08/16/2077 | | | 3,243,986 | |
| 2,385,000 | | Ferguson Finance PLC^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/24/2028 | | | 2,612,421 | |
| 1,460,000 | | First Quality Finance Co., Inc.^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,523,269 | |
| 3,155,000 | | FMC Corp. | | | 3.20 | % | | 10/01/2026 | | | 3,227,651 | |
| 1,460,000 | | frontdoor, Inc.^ | | | 6.75 | % | | 08/15/2026 | | | 1,595,557 | |
| 1,460,000 | | Graphic Packaging International LLC^ | | | 4.75 | % | | 07/15/2027 | | | 1,566,357 | |
| 2,400,000 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 2,392,360 | |
| 2,315,000 | | Healthcare Trust of America Holdings L.P. | | | 3.75 | % | | 07/01/2027 | | | 2,447,241 | |
| 1,375,000 | | Hexcel Corp. | | | 3.95 | % | | 02/15/2027 | | | 1,435,837 | |
| 1,390,000 | | KeHE Distributors LLC^ | | | 8.63 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 1,458,631 | |
| 2,845,000 | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. | | | 4.60 | % | | 04/06/2027 | | | 3,157,999 | |
| 3,065,000 | | Lear Corp. | | | 4.25 | % | | 05/15/2029 | | | 3,171,045 | |
| 2,799,000 | | Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. | | | 4.88 | % | | 06/22/2028 | | | 3,095,507 | |
| 1,690,000 | | Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.^ | | | 7.25 | % | | 04/15/2025 | | | 1,673,083 | |
| 1,355,000 | | Mercer International, Inc. | | | 7.38 | % | | 01/15/2025 | | | 1,462,540 | |
| 2,190,000 | | MPLX L.P. | | | 4.80 | % | | 02/15/2029 | | | 2,405,673 | |
| 1,560,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. (Fixed until 12/01/2027, 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.41%) | | | 4.80 | % | | 12/01/2077 | | | 1,614,210 | |
| 3,020,000 | | NXP BV^ | | | 3.88 | % | | 06/18/2026 | | | 3,208,181 | |
| 1,530,000 | | Olin Corp. | | | 5.63 | % | | 08/01/2029 | | | 1,618,817 | |
| 1,460,000 | | ServiceMaster Co. LLC | | | 7.45 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 1,653,957 | |
| 3,275,000 | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 3.20 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 3,429,971 | |
| 1,600,000 | | TransDigm, Inc.^ | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/15/2027 | | | 1,620,928 | |
| 2,920,000 | | Trimble, Inc. | | | 4.90 | % | | 06/15/2028 | | | 3,192,562 | |
| 2,920,000 | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2025 | | | 3,146,640 | |
| 1,460,000 | | Viking Cruises, Ltd.^ | | | 5.88 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 1,563,076 | |
| 2,920,000 | | West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 3,054,027 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $99,323,488) | | |
| 102,284,636 |
| | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 29.1% | |
| 1,400,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2018-DSNY C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 3.09 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 1,398,029 | |
| 750,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2018-DSNY D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%)^ | | | 3.44 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 752,277 | |
| 1,250,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-RLJ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 04/15/2036 | | | 1,249,886 | |
| 1,000,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, Series 2019-RLJ D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.95%)^ | | | 3.69 | % | | 04/15/2036 | | | 1,003,634 | |
| 400,000 | | BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-TALL C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.12%)^ | | | 2.86 | % | | 03/16/2037 | | | 398,694 | |
| 350,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-IND B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.90%)^ | | | 2.64 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 350,108 | |
| 840,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-IND D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 841,048 | |
| 1,500,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-XL D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 10/15/2036 | | | 1,503,782 | |
| 600,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-XL F (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%)^ | | | 3.74 | % | | 10/15/2036 | | | 601,186 | |
| 940,000 | | BX Trust, Series 2019-CALM C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.05 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 941,503 | |
| 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 2.99 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 501,664 | |
| 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 501,672 | |
| 1,461,669 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.97%)^ | | | 2.71 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 1,460,178 | |
| 1,423,301 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 1,425,500 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 29.1% (Continued) | |
| 1,370,315 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.15%)^ | | | 3.89 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 1,368,557 | |
| 750,000 | | CORE Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-CORE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 749,844 | |
| 1,250,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.43%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 1,252,182 | |
| 1,250,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 1,252,551 | |
| 2,000,000 | | DBGS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C1 7EA^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/17/2051 | | | 2,083,579 | |
| 1,023,835 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# V8-2155 | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2045 | | | 1,091,342 | |
| 1,707,635 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4094 NI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 03/15/2027 | | | 85,496 | |
| 804,124 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4107 LI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 123,136 | |
| 1,303,367 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4143 IA~ | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2042 | | | 137,060 | |
| 275,000 | | FHLMC SCRTT, Series 2016-1 M1#^ | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/25/2055 | | | 270,187 | |
| 983,415 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2013-DN2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 11/27/2023 | | | 1,060,583 | |
| 402,978 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-DN1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.20%) | | | 3.99 | % | | 02/26/2024 | | | 407,461 | |
| 649,104 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-DN3 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%) | | | 5.79 | % | | 08/26/2024 | | | 692,116 | |
| 964,732 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-DNA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.85%) | | | 3.64 | % | | 10/25/2027 | | | 971,095 | |
| 1,130,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-DNA1 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.30%) | | | 5.09 | % | | 10/25/2027 | | | 1,205,290 | |
| 1,125,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQA2 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.80%) | | | 6.59 | % | | 05/25/2028 | | | 1,214,185 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-DNA3 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.00%) | | | 6.79 | % | | 12/26/2028 | | | 1,091,235 | |
| 1,250,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-DNA4 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.80%) | | | 5.59 | % | | 03/25/2029 | | | 1,330,772 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-DNA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%) | | | 5.04 | % | | 07/25/2029 | | | 2,103,943 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-HQA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.55%) | | | 5.34 | % | | 08/27/2029 | | | 1,051,168 | |
| 1,500,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-DNA2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.45%) | | | 5.24 | % | | 10/25/2029 | | | 1,599,341 | |
| 1,515,501 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-HQA3 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%) | | | 4.14 | % | | 04/25/2030 | | | 1,542,766 | |
| 4,073,822 | | FHMS, Series K-021 X1#~ | | | 1.43 | % | | 06/25/2022 | | | 122,094 | |
| 1,966,202 | | FHMS, Series K-721 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 08/25/2022 | | | 15,407 | |
| 10,295,927 | | FHMS, Series K-C02 X1#~ | | | 0.37 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 155,727 | |
| 4,513,836 | | FHMS, Series K-038 X1#~ | | | 1.13 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 180,107 | |
| 1,700,000 | | FHMS, Series K-728 A2# | | | 3.06 | % | | 08/25/2024 | | | 1,765,917 | |
| 65,433,148 | | FHMS, Series K-047 X1#~ | | | 0.14 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 484,474 | |
| 8,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-C06 X1#~ | | | 0.90 | % | | 06/25/2025 | | | 348,205 | |
| 10,393,953 | | FHMS, Series K-734 X1#~ | | | 0.65 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 359,965 | |
| 6,997,228 | | FHMS, Series K-735 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 05/25/2026 | | | 376,973 | |
| 8,499,333 | | FHMS, Series K-736 X1#~ | | | 1.31 | % | | 07/25/2026 | | | 607,100 | |
| 672,519 | | FHMS, Series K-058 X1#~ | | | 0.93 | % | | 08/25/2026 | | | 35,456 | |
| 3,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-C04 X1#~ | | | 1.25 | % | | 12/25/2026 | | | 194,672 | |
| 1,381,459 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 X1#~ | | | 0.84 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 66,259 | |
| 7,499,942 | | FHMS, Series K-C05 X1#~ | | | 1.20 | % | | 07/25/2027 | | | 496,912 | |
| 9,947,285 | | FHMS, Series K-070 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 11/25/2027 | | | 237,632 | |
| 697,238 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.63 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 695,199 | |
| 4,991,059 | | FHMS, Series K-087 X1#~ | | | 0.36 | % | | 12/25/2028 | | | 151,248 | |
| 3,997,772 | | FHMS, Series K-092 X1#~ | | | 0.71 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 230,872 | |
| 5,500,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 368,578 | |
| 3,544,931 | | FHMS, Series K-094 X1#~ | | | 0.88 | % | | 06/25/2029 | | | 251,856 | |
| 4,500,000 | | FHMS, Series K-103 X1#~ | | | 0.76 | % | | 11/25/2029 | | | 243,130 | |
| 566,476 | | FHMS, Series Q-004 A2H# | | | 2.98 | % | | 01/25/2046 | | | 570,364 | |
| 669,690 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.80 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 674,226 | |
| 483,008 | | FNMA, Pool# AN2738 | | | 2.39 | % | | 09/01/2028 | | | 483,662 | |
| 662,734 | | FNMA, Pool# AL3596 | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 739,561 | |
| 1,358,399 | | FNMA, Pool# AS2249 | | | 4.00 | % | | 04/01/2039 | | | 1,457,680 | |
| 266,701 | | FNMA, Pool# 467095 | | | 5.90 | % | | 01/01/2041 | | | 313,582 | |
| 176,622 | | FNMA, Pool# 469130 | | | 4.87 | % | | 10/01/2041 | | | 193,774 | |
| 784,160 | | FNMA, Pool# AB9349 | | | 3.00 | % | | 05/01/2043 | | | 807,559 | |
| 1,059,677 | | FNMA, Pool# BD4016 | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2047 | | | 1,138,909 | |
| 333,972 | | FNMA, Pool# BD4041 | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2047 | | | 355,514 | |
| 387,776 | | FNMA, Pool# BH7686 | | | 4.50 | % | | 12/01/2047 | | | 410,845 | |
| 995,207 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4049 | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 1,042,696 | |
| 195,407 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4050 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 213,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 29.1% (Continued) | |
| 264,356 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4051 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 284,992 | |
| 164,124 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4052 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 175,367 | |
| 195,958 | | FNMA, Pool# BK5105 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 215,581 | |
| 293,157 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4057 | | | 4.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 310,390 | |
| 176,399 | | FNMA, Pool# BK8032 | | | 5.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 194,063 | |
| 192,296 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4061 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 203,678 | |
| 244,785 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4060 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 267,954 | |
| 208,519 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4062 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 220,765 | |
| 692,065 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4067 | | | 4.50 | % | | 08/01/2048 | | | 732,539 | |
| 603,893 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4070 | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 632,659 | |
| 461,250 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4072 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 497,116 | |
| 500,695 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4073 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 531,979 | |
| 341,263 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4075 | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 371,340 | |
| 175,096 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 192,472 | |
| 515,245 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4082 | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2048 | | | 564,480 | |
| 263,332 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4936 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 288,066 | |
| 255,186 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4921 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2049 | | | 278,773 | |
| 514,468 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4085 | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/01/2049 | | | 556,680 | |
| 496,161 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4086 | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2049 | | | 538,764 | |
| 2,078,552 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C01 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.40%) | | | 6.19 | % | | 01/25/2024 | | | 2,260,449 | |
| 1,840,684 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C02 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.60%) | | | 4.39 | % | | 05/28/2024 | | | 1,918,124 | |
| 826,307 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C03 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.90%) | | | 4.69 | % | | 07/25/2024 | | | 861,752 | |
| 1,666,505 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C03 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%) | | | 4.79 | % | | 07/25/2024 | | | 1,754,273 | |
| 1,571,182 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C04 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.90%) | | | 6.69 | % | | 11/25/2024 | | | 1,726,894 | |
| 1,500,000 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2016-C04 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 01/25/2029 | | | 1,596,157 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2016-C06 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 2,149,989 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C01 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.55%) | | | 5.34 | % | | 07/25/2029 | | | 1,059,120 | |
| 923,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M13 A2# | | | 2.94 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 960,140 | |
| 750,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M8 A2# | | | 3.33 | % | | 06/25/2028 | | | 799,627 | |
| 743,803 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M13 A1# | | | 3.70 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 814,471 | |
| 540,450 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-65 HJ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/25/2040 | | | 585,690 | |
| 1,650,000 | | Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust, Series 2019-FBLU D^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 12/10/2036 | | | 1,678,018 | |
| 1,750,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2016-K723 B#^ | | | 3.58 | % | | 10/25/2039 | | | 1,808,116 | |
| 780,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-K729 B#^ | | | 3.67 | % | | 11/25/2049 | | | 800,573 | |
| 1,500,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K89 B#^ | | | 4.29 | % | | 01/25/2051 | | | 1,605,480 | |
| 1,500,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K734 B#^ | | | 4.05 | % | | 02/25/2051 | | | 1,571,907 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K735 B#^ | | | 4.02 | % | | 05/25/2052 | | | 2,082,691 | |
| 566,906 | | GNMA, Pool# 723334X | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/15/2039 | | | 631,174 | |
| 596,280 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-47 ZA | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/16/2036 | | | 651,889 | |
| 1,024,885 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-45 B1#~ | | | 0.73 | % | | 07/16/2054 | | | 37,854 | |
| 825,441 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-135 I0#~ | | | 0.79 | % | | 01/16/2056 | | | 37,229 | |
| 772,171 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-172 I0#~ | | | 0.84 | % | | 03/16/2057 | | | 38,802 | |
| 1,136,769 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-40 I0#~ | | | 0.72 | % | | 07/16/2057 | | | 54,132 | |
| 932,831 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-56 I0#~ | | | 0.91 | % | | 11/16/2057 | | | 59,336 | |
| 1,240,767 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-98 I0#~ | | | 0.95 | % | | 05/16/2058 | | | 83,293 | |
| 698,595 | | HPLY Trust, Series 2019-HIT D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%)^ | | | 3.74 | % | | 11/17/2036 | | | 699,778 | |
| 500,000 | | IMT Trust, Series 2017-APTS DFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%)^ | | | 3.29 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 499,858 | |
| 1,000,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-BKWD C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 09/17/2029 | | | 1,001,281 | |
| 1,500,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-MFP C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.36%)^ | | | 3.10 | % | | 07/15/2036 | | | 1,501,307 | |
| 500,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-MFP E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.16%)^ | | | 3.90 | % | | 07/15/2036 | | | 501,316 | |
| 500,000 | | KNDL Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KNSQ D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 3.09 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 500,269 | |
| 385,000 | | MAD Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-330M B#^ | | | 3.37 | % | | 08/17/2034 | | | 392,781 | |
| 750,000 | | MRCD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-PARK C^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 735,953 | |
| 275,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.00%)^ | | | 2.74 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 275,253 | |
| 925,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.40%)^ | | | 3.14 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 925,911 | |
| 781,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.95%)^ | | | 3.69 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 781,839 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 29.1% (Continued) | |
| 600,000 | | MSC, Series 2019-NUGS B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.05 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 601,351 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2016-2 M1# | | | 3.66 | % | | 10/25/2046 | | | 1,520,158 | |
| 500,000 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2017-1 M1#^ | | | 3.55 | % | | 05/25/2047 | | | 500,110 | |
| 384,043 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2018-2 A#^ | | | 4.05 | % | | 10/25/2048 | | | 390,505 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $95,253,614) | | |
| 96,915,565 |
| |
Asset Backed Securities — 24.9% | |
| 320,000 | | American Homes 4 Rent, Series 2015-SFR1 D^ | | | 4.41 | % | | 04/18/2052 | | | 334,842 | |
| 727,581 | | California Street CLO XII, Ltd., Series 2013-12A AR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.03%)^ | | | 3.03 | % | | 10/15/2025 | | | 727,661 | |
| 600,000 | | CCG Receivables Trust, Series 2019-1 B^ | | | 3.22 | % | | 09/14/2026 | | | 612,185 | |
| 1,375,000 | | CIFC Funding, Ltd., Series 2012-2RA B (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%)^ | | | 3.52 | % | | 01/20/2028 | | | 1,350,897 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2018-1 C^ | | | 3.53 | % | | 06/22/2023 | | | 1,015,464 | |
| 750,000 | | Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2018-2 D^ | | | 3.97 | % | | 10/22/2024 | | | 770,898 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2019-1 D^ | | | 3.45 | % | | 03/24/2025 | | | 1,269,498 | |
| 1,089,964 | | DLL LLC, Series 2019-DA1 A2^ | | | 2.79 | % | | 11/22/2021 | | | 1,093,493 | |
| 1,100,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2018-2 D | | | 4.14 | % | | 08/15/2024 | | | 1,122,630 | |
| 700,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2018-3 D | | | 4.30 | % | | 09/16/2024 | | | 718,202 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 D | | | 3.18 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 1,015,183 | |
| 1,000,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2018-3A D^ | | | 4.19 | % | | 07/15/2024 | | | 1,029,468 | |
| 1,000,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-2A C^ | | | 3.18 | % | | 02/18/2025 | | | 1,012,820 | |
| 500,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-2A D^ | | | 3.48 | % | | 02/18/2025 | | | 507,869 | |
| 1,250,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-3A D^ | | | 2.96 | % | | 04/15/2025 | | | 1,251,632 | |
| 1,500,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2018-2A E^ | | | 5.54 | % | | 06/16/2025 | | | 1,566,755 | |
| 1,750,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-4A D^ | | | 2.85 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 1,752,484 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Emerson Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2013-1A C1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.15%)^ | | | 4.15 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 1,250,547 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2018-2A E^ | | | 5.33 | % | | 05/15/2025 | | | 1,041,371 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3A D^ | | | 3.11 | % | | 08/15/2025 | | | 1,512,578 | |
| 2,800,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust 2019-2, Series 2019-2A D^ | | | 3.71 | % | | 03/17/2025 | | | 2,871,455 | |
| 398,333 | | Federal Express Corp., Series 1998-1 | | | 6.72 | % | | 07/15/2023 | | | 414,045 | |
| 2,000,000 | | GoldenTree Loan Opportunities XI, Ltd., Series 2015-11A AR2 (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.07%)^ | | | 3.07 | % | | 01/21/2031 | | | 1,996,107 | |
| 500,000 | | Great American Auto Leasing, Inc., Series 2019-1 B^ | | | 3.37 | % | | 02/18/2025 | | | 513,249 | |
| 500,000 | | Great American Auto Leasing, Inc., Series 2019-1 C^ | | | 3.54 | % | | 02/17/2026 | | | 513,140 | |
| 300,000 | | GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-1 C^ | | | 3.14 | % | | 06/16/2025 | | | 304,478 | |
| 500,000 | | Grippen Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2017-1A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.30%)^ | | | 4.27 | % | | 01/20/2030 | | | 504,056 | |
| 500,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2019-1A D^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 09/20/2029 | | | 500,576 | |
| 1,380,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.15%)^ | | | 2.89 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 1,379,869 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 1,202,209 | |
| 998,535 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.80%)^ | | | 3.54 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 1,001,367 | |
| 2,200,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 2.99 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 2,197,732 | |
| 999,863 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%)^ | | | 3.74 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 1,002,321 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR2 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.08%)^ | | | 2.82 | % | | 06/18/2037 | | | 995,362 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 06/18/2037 | | | 1,504,155 | |
| 2,750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XII, Ltd., Series 2014-12A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%)^ | | | 4.32 | % | | 07/20/2026 | | | 2,757,595 | |
| 750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XV, Ltd., Series 2014-15A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.50%)^ | | | 3.44 | % | | 01/27/2026 | | | 750,068 | |
| 2,100,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVI, Ltd., Series 2015-16A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.90%)^ | | | 3.87 | % | | 04/20/2026 | | | 2,100,262 | |
| 750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVII, Ltd., Series 2015-17A B1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.75%)^ | | | 3.72 | % | | 07/21/2030 | | | 752,119 | |
| 625,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVII, Ltd., Series 2015-17A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.40%)^ | | | 4.37 | % | | 07/22/2030 | | | 625,315 | |
| 750,000 | | Magnetite XVI, Ltd., Series 2015-16A C2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.60 | % | | 01/18/2028 | | | 740,515 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO, Ltd., Series 2017-26A A (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.17%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 10/18/2030 | | | 2,000,003 | |
| 410,563 | | Newtek Small Business Loan Trust, Series 2018-1 A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%)^ | | | 3.41 | % | | 02/25/2044 | | | 411,330 | |
| 750,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners 25, Ltd., Series 2015-1A AR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.80%)^ | | | 2.77 | % | | 10/20/2026 | | | 748,907 | |
| 750,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners 25, Ltd., Series 2015-1A BR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.20%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 10/20/2026 | | | 743,489 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners 36, Ltd., Series 2018-1A A1 (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.97%)^ | | | 2.97 | % | | 04/15/2031 | | | 1,981,592 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners XIX, Ltd., Series 2014-1A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.10%)^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 1,000,048 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners XXIII, Ltd., Series 2015-1A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.85%)^ | | | 3.85 | % | | 07/15/2027 | | | 1,476,188 | |
| 1,125,000 | | OHA Credit Partners IX, Ltd., Series 2013-9A B1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.46%)^ | | | 3.43 | % | | 10/20/2025 | | | 1,125,198 | |
| 250,000 | | Oportun Funding IX LLC, Series 2018-B B^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/08/2024 | | | 253,730 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par | | | | | | | | | | |
| Value/Shares | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Asset Backed Securities — 24.9% (Continued) | |
| | 325,000 | | Oportun Funding VII LLC, Series 2017-B B^ | | | 4.26 | % | | 10/10/2023 | | | 327,119 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Oportun Funding VII LLC, Series 2017-B C^ | | | 5.29 | % | | 10/10/2023 | | | 1,004,738 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A B^ | | | 4.45 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 1,012,194 | |
| | 500,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A C^ | | | 5.09 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 504,890 | |
| | 1,100,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C A^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 1,129,873 | |
| | 400,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C B^ | | | 4.59 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 413,560 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | OZLM XIII, Ltd., Series 2015-13A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 3.59 | % | | 07/30/2027 | | | 984,959 | |
| | 500,000 | | OZLM XV, Ltd., Series 2016-15A A2A (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.10%)^ | | | 4.07 | % | | 01/22/2029 | | | 500,184 | |
| | 500,000 | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-1A D^ | | | 3.61 | % | | 10/16/2023 | | | 506,570 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-1A D^ | | | 3.01 | % | | 08/15/2025 | | | 1,007,913 | |
| | 529,002 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2015-SFR3 A^ | | | 3.07 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 528,454 | |
| | 930,593 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1 A^ | | | 2.77 | % | | 08/17/2034 | | | 932,274 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1 D^ | | | 3.57 | % | | 08/17/2034 | | | 1,006,874 | |
| | 750,000 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 C^ | | | 3.40 | % | | 12/19/2034 | | | 750,789 | |
| | 850,000 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 B^ | | | 3.48 | % | | 03/17/2035 | | | 853,259 | |
| | 1,140,612 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 A^ | | | 3.26 | % | | 03/19/2035 | | | 1,147,427 | |
| | 1,310,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2018-3 D | | | 4.07 | % | | 08/15/2024 | | | 1,344,946 | |
| | 550,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-2 D | | | 3.22 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 561,338 | |
| | 790,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 D | | | 2.68 | % | | 10/15/2025 | | | 787,607 | |
| | 621,948 | | Seneca Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2014-1A AR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.12%)^ | | | 3.12 | % | | 07/17/2026 | | | 622,058 | |
| | 23,348 | | Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A A^ | | | 2.58 | % | | 09/20/2032 | | | 23,388 | |
| | 750,000 | | Sound Point CLO XIV, Ltd., Series 2016-3A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.65%)^ | | | 4.58 | % | | 01/23/2029 | | | 739,746 | |
| | 127,798 | | Southwest Airlines Co., Series 2007-1 | | | 6.15 | % | | 02/01/2024 | | | 134,788 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2018-B B^ | | | 4.12 | % | | 10/20/2021 | | | 1,022,502 | |
| | 1,250,000 | | Treman Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2015-1A ARR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.07%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 10/20/2028 | | | 1,249,989 | |
| | 500,000 | | United Auto Credit Securitization Trust, Series 2019-1 B^ | | | 3.03 | % | | 04/10/2024 | | | 503,310 | |
| | 1,125,000 | | United Auto Credit Securitization Trust, Series 2019-1 D^ | | | 3.47 | % | | 08/12/2024 | | | 1,137,322 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Voya CLO, Ltd., Series 2019 1A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%)^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 04/16/2029 | | | 989,495 | |
| | 688,010 | | Westgate Resorts LLC, Series 2018-1A C^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 12/20/2031 | | | 695,079 | |
| | 1,260,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2018-2A D^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/16/2024 | | | 1,289,251 | |
| | 835,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-2A C^ | | | 2.84 | % | | 07/15/2024 | | | 840,917 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-2A D^ | | | 3.20 | % | | 11/15/2024 | | | 1,012,808 | |
| | 2,250,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust 2019-3, Series 2019-3A D^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 11/15/2024 | | | 2,249,351 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $82,764,310) | | |
| 83,137,929 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 8.7% | |
| | 10,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.38 | % | | 02/29/2020 | | | 9,995,507 | |
| | 6,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.50 | % | | 09/30/2021 | | | 5,991,797 | |
| | 13,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.63 | % | | 11/15/2022 | | | 13,011,426 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes (Cost $28,983,886) | | |
| 28,998,730 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds — 2.7% | |
| | 230,000 | | American Municipal Power, Inc. | | | 6.05 | % | | 02/15/2043 | | | 319,670 | |
| | 3,500,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.64 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 3,500,000 | |
| | 250,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.95 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 250,000 | |
| | 1,200,000 | | Health Care Authority for Baptist Health | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/15/2043 | | | 1,499,460 | |
| | 800,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority | | | 8.91 | % | | 02/01/2030 | | | 804,456 | |
| | 2,000,000 | | Oregon Health & Science University | | | 3.00 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 2,006,540 | |
| | 655,000 | | San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District | | | 3.15 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 662,362 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $8,571,214) | | |
| 9,042,488 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 0.2% | |
| | 19,576 | | AGNC Investment Corp., Series C, 7.00% (Fixed until 10/15/2022, then 3 Month LIBOR + 5.11%) | | | | | | | | | 507,997 | |
| | 10,000 | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series G, 6.50% (Fixed until 03/31/2023, then 3 Month LIBOR + 4.17%) | | | | | | 252,500 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $745,293) | | |
| 760,497 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Total Return FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par | | | | | |
| Value/Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.7% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 1.2% | |
| | 4,079,314 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | 4,079,314 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.5% | |
| | 1,550,000 | | United States Treasury Bill, 1.75%† | | | 1,549,925 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $5,629,239) | | | 5,629,239 | |
Total Investments — 98.0% (Cost $321,271,044) | | | 326,769,084 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 2.0% | | | 6,501,848 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 333,270,932 | |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
~ | | Interest Only Security |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
† | | This security is pledged as collateral in connection with open futures contracts. Rate disclosed is yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 30.7 | % |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 29.1 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 24.9 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 8.7 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 2.7 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.2 | % |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 0.5 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 2.0 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Futures Contracts — Long (Note 6)
| | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note Futures | | | 140 | | 03/31/2020 | | $ | 30,199,084 | | | $ | 30,170,000 | | | $ | (29,084 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note Futures | | | 316 | | 03/31/2020 | | | 37,625,226 | | | | 37,480,563 | | | | (144,663 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note Futures | | | 49 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 6,348,030 | | | | 6,292,672 | | | | (55,358 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Note Futures | | | 217 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 30,899,800 | | | | 30,532,578 | | | | (367,222 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures | | | 122 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 19,390,009 | | | | 19,020,562 | | | | (369,447 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond Futures | | | 118 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 21,993,887 | | | | 21,435,438 | | | | (558,449 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | 146,456,036 | | | $ | 144,931,813 | | | $ | (1,524,223 | ) |
There is no variation margin due to or from the Fund as of the date of this report.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Strategic Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 2.55% in value. During the same period, the ICE BofAML 0-3 Month US Treasury Bill Index (the “Index), the Fund’s primary benchmark, increased 0.98%. The Fund also outperformed the 2.45% return of its secondary benchmark, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index.
Credit continued to perform well in the second half of calendar 2019. Nearly the entire period was characterized by strong overall performance of both rates and credit instruments. However, the path was not straight. Rates did bottom toward the beginning of September and gradually rose through December. And after underperforming for several months, lower-rated bonds began rallying into calendar year-end. The Fund’s attractive yield, the performance of its credit instruments, in particular corporate high yield bonds, and the low duration helped deliver the outperformance and the stability throughout the first six months of the fiscal year.
The Fund’s strategy is founded upon deep credit research that in turn feeds our proprietary, factor-based risk pricing models. We believe that this is a process that helps us to consistently identify individual securities offering the best risk-adjusted return. We analyze investment ideas using rigorous underwriting standards and fundamental analysis to identify, assess, and price a bond’s risks. Our methodology allows us to compare the relative value of bonds across multiple sectors, using our process to adjust for both the impairment risk and interest rate risk. This thereby helps drive our capital allocation decisions from the bottom-up. Idiosyncratic risks are mitigated by the strict application of a sizing model focused on a bond’s estimated downside.
The Fund attempts to mitigate duration risks in order to reduce its correlation to general interest rate movements. As such, the Fund has been managed with a duration of just over 1.0 over the past six months. As we have previously stated, we are not attempting to generate meaningful alpha by making a bet on the direction of interest rates. Instead, we aim to keep our sensitivity to interest rates low by buying shorter-dated bonds, using hedges such as Treasury futures, and by purchasing floating rate instruments. Floating rate debt comprised approximately 55% of Fund assets at period-end.
The Fund’s gain over the first six months was driven mainly by income, with a slight gain in principal due to the strong market and individual bond selection. Our average exposure to corporates fell slightly during the period, but did fluctuate intra-period. We added to high yield in the July through August time frame when we were able to identify value in the new issue market. We subsequently paired high yield exposure back as spreads tightened into calendar year end. That said, we ended the period with over 20% exposure to high yield, and this was the largest contributor to performance. The Fund’s exposure to investment grade-rated corporate bonds averaged in mid- to high-single digits and declined slightly throughout the period as we allocated to sectors with better relative value. Corporate bonds were the best performing sector in the six months ended December 31, 2019, returning roughly 5% over that period.
Structured products continue to comprise the majority of our holdings, but the composition thereof evolves based on relative value. Beginning in August, we began increasing our exposure to credit risk transfer securities (CRTs), also known as GSE risk-sharing securities. These are notes sold by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae that are designed to share the risk of loss in agency-backed residential mortgage pools. We began building this opportunistic position in August and continued throughout the period following the meaningful drop in interest rates that began in earnest in May. As rates fell precipitously, investors began to price in much higher prepayment speeds in the underlying residential mortgages in anticipation of heavier refinancing activity. Most of these bonds had been trading at very high dollar prices, which fell drastically to levels that we believed offered compelling relative value at reasonable prepayment assumptions. Our allocation to this sector rose to over 10% into December and was the second-best performing sector in the period. We funded this trade by selling low-yielding investment grade corporate bonds and by allowing for attrition in our CLO and auto ABS allocations. All of our structured finance allocations generated positive returns of between 1.7% and 3.2% over the past six months. We continue to believe that structured products are instrumental in helping us improve the overall credit quality of the portfolio, enhance returns, reduce duration, and provide diversification.
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Our investment process is focused on maximizing risk-adjusted return through the disciplined application of a deep due diligence process and proprietary risk pricing models designed to optimize capital allocation decisions. Our process is designed to facilitate consistently better decision-making, grounded in our thorough understanding of each investment’s cash flow profile, liquidity, structural terms, and enterprise value coverage. We believe that adhering to this process can continue to add value whether credit is widening or tightening, and should be a key driver of outperformance through market and business cycles.
Sincerely,
Robert H. Snyder
Co-Portfolio Manager
Thomas D.D. Graff, CFA
Co-Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in lower-rated and nonrated securities present a greater risk of loss to principal and interest than higher-rated securities. Municipal securities are subject to adverse political or economic factors, including changes in the tax law. Inflation-indexed bonds see the principal value of the security increased as the Consumer Price Index increases. Should the Consumer Price Index decline, those securities should be adversely impacted. A non-diversified fund may concentrate its assets in fewer individual holdings than a diversified fund. Therefore, a non-diversified fund is more exposed to individual stock volatility than a diversified fund. The fund may make short sales of securities, which involve the risk that losses in a security may exceed the original amount invested in that security. The risks of investments in derivatives, including options on futures contracts and options on futures contracts include imperfect correlation between the value of these instruments and the underlying assets; risks of default by the other party to the derivative transactions; risks that the transactions may result in losses that partially or completely offset gains in portfolio positions; and risks that the derivative transactions may not be liquid. Income from tax-exempt securities may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by a private independent rating service such as Standard & Poor’s. The firm evaluates a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when the rating agency has not issued a formal rating, the Adviser will classify the security as non-rated.
Diversification does not assure a profit or protect against loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Asset Backed Securities — 38.9% | |
| 225,000 | | AmeriCredit Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2017-3 D | | | 3.18 | % | | 07/18/2023 | | | 228,634 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Apidos CLO XVI, Series 2013-16A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%)^ | | | 4.97 | % | | 01/21/2025 | | | 1,000,906 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Carlyle Global Market Strategies CLO, Ltd., Series 2013-4A A1RR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.00%)^ | | | 3.00 | % | | 01/15/2031 | | | 1,982,910 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Carlyle US CLO, Ltd., Series 2017-2A A1B (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.22%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 07/21/2031 | | | 1,997,328 | |
| 1,000,000 | | CBAM, Ltd., Series 2017-1A B (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.80%)^ | | | 3.77 | % | | 07/22/2030 | | | 1,000,067 | |
| 636,000 | | CCG Receivables Trust, Series 2019-1 B^ | | | 3.22 | % | | 09/14/2026 | | | 648,916 | |
| 1,375,000 | | CIFC Funding, Ltd., Series 2012-2RA B (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%)^ | | | 3.52 | % | | 01/20/2028 | | | 1,350,897 | |
| 750,000 | | Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2018-2 D^ | | | 3.97 | % | | 10/22/2024 | | | 770,898 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Dell Equipment Finance Trust, Series 2019-1 D^ | | | 3.45 | % | | 03/24/2025 | | | 1,269,498 | |
| 2,025,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2018-2 D | | | 4.14 | % | | 08/15/2024 | | | 2,066,660 | |
| 700,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2018-3 D | | | 4.30 | % | | 09/16/2024 | | | 718,203 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-3 D | | | 3.18 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 1,015,183 | |
| 1,000,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2018-3A D^ | | | 4.19 | % | | 07/15/2024 | | | 1,029,468 | |
| 500,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-2A D^ | | | 3.48 | % | | 02/18/2025 | | | 507,869 | |
| 1,500,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2018-2A E^ | | | 5.54 | % | | 06/16/2025 | | | 1,566,755 | |
| 1,000,000 | | DT Auto Owner Trust, Series 2019-2A E^ | | | 4.46 | % | | 05/15/2026 | | | 1,021,913 | |
| 1,550,000 | | Emerson Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2013-1A C1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.15%)^ | | | 4.15 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 1,550,678 | |
| 2,150,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2018-1A E^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 2,200,354 | |
| 1,062,000 | | Exeter Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2018-2A E^ | | | 5.33 | % | | 05/15/2025 | | | 1,105,936 | |
| 265,555 | | Federal Express Corp., Series 1998-1 | | | 6.72 | % | | 07/15/2023 | | | 276,030 | |
| 1,000,000 | | GoldenTree Loan Management CLO, Ltd., Series 2017-1A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.20%)^ | | | 4.17 | % | | 04/20/2029 | | | 992,781 | |
| 2,000,000 | | GoldenTree Loan Opportunities XI, Ltd., Series 2015-11A AR2 (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.07%)^ | | | 3.07 | % | | 01/21/2031 | | | 1,996,107 | |
| 300,000 | | GreatAmerica Leasing Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2018-1 C^ | | | 3.14 | % | | 06/16/2025 | | | 304,478 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Grippen Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2017-1A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.30%)^ | | | 4.27 | % | | 01/20/2030 | | | 1,008,113 | |
| 1,975,000 | | Highbridge Loan Management, Ltd., Series 2013-2A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.63%)^ | | | 3.59 | % | | 10/20/2029 | | | 1,963,622 | |
| 300,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.15%)^ | | | 2.89 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 299,971 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 1,202,209 | |
| 1,388,962 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.80%)^ | | | 3.54 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 1,392,901 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 2.99 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 1,198,763 | |
| 999,863 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%)^ | | | 3.74 | % | | 03/19/2037 | | | 1,002,321 | |
| 500,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2018-SFR2 B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.08%)^ | | | 2.82 | % | | 06/18/2037 | | | 497,681 | |
| 1,400,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 06/18/2037 | | | 1,403,878 | |
| 930,000 | | LCM XXV, Ltd., Series 2017-25A C2 (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.30%)^ | | | 4.27 | % | | 07/22/2030 | | | 905,187 | |
| 2,750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XII, Ltd., Series 2014-12A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%)^ | | | 4.32 | % | | 07/20/2026 | | | 2,757,595 | |
| 750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XV, Ltd., Series 2014-15A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.50%)^ | | | 3.44 | % | | 01/27/2026 | | | 750,068 | |
| 2,200,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVI, Ltd., Series 2015-16A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.90%)^ | | | 3.87 | % | | 04/20/2026 | | | 2,200,275 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVI, Ltd., Series 2015-16A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.70%)^ | | | 5.67 | % | | 04/20/2026 | | | 2,006,577 | |
| 750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVII, Ltd., Series 2015-17A B1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.75%)^ | | | 3.72 | % | | 07/21/2030 | | | 752,119 | |
| 700,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVII, Ltd., Series 2015-17A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.40%)^ | | | 4.37 | % | | 07/22/2030 | | | 700,353 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Madison Park Funding XXV, Ltd., Series 2017-25A B (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%)^ | | | 4.29 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 997,949 | |
| 750,000 | | Magnetite XVI, Ltd., Series 2015-16A C2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.60 | % | | 01/18/2028 | | | 740,515 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO, Ltd., Series 2017-26A A (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.17%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 10/18/2030 | | | 2,000,003 | |
| 410,563 | | Newtek Small Business Loan Trust, Series 2018-1 A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%)^ | | | 3.41 | % | | 02/25/2044 | | | 411,330 | |
| 750,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners 25, Ltd., Series 2015-1A AR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.80%)^ | | | 2.77 | % | | 10/20/2026 | | | 748,907 | |
| 750,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners 25, Ltd., Series 2015-1A BR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.20%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 10/20/2026 | | | 743,489 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners 36, Ltd., Series 2018-1A A1 (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.97%)^ | | | 2.97 | % | | 04/15/2031 | | | 1,981,592 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners XIX, Ltd., Series 2014-1A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.10%)^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 2,000,096 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Octagon Investment Partners XXIII, Ltd., Series 2015-1A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.85%)^ | | | 3.85 | % | | 07/15/2027 | | | 1,476,188 | |
| 1,125,000 | | OHA Credit Partners IX, Ltd., Series 2013-9A B1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.46%)^ | | | 3.43 | % | | 10/20/2025 | | | 1,125,198 | |
| 750,000 | | OHA Credit Partners IX, Ltd., Series 2013-9A DR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.30%)^ | | | 5.27 | % | | 10/20/2025 | | | 750,641 | |
| 250,000 | | Oportun Funding IX LLC, Series 2018-B B^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/08/2024 | | | 253,730 | |
| 325,000 | | Oportun Funding VII LLC, Series 2017-B B^ | | | 4.26 | % | | 10/10/2023 | | | 327,119 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Oportun Funding VII LLC, Series 2017-B C^ | | | 5.29 | % | | 10/10/2023 | | | 1,004,738 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A B^ | | | 4.45 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 1,012,194 | |
| 500,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A C^ | | | 5.09 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 504,890 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C A^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 1,540,736 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Asset Backed Securities — 38.9% (Continued) | |
| | 400,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C B^ | | | 4.59 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 413,560 | |
| | 206,029 | | OSCAR U.S. Funding Trust VII LLC, Series 2017-2A A3^ | | | 2.45 | % | | 12/10/2021 | | | 206,307 | |
| | 99,405 | | OSCAR U.S. Funding Trust VIII LLC, Series 2018-1A A2B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.49%)^ | | | 2.21 | % | | 04/12/2021 | | | 99,438 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | OZLM XIII, Ltd., Series 2015-13A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 3.59 | % | | 07/30/2027 | | | 984,959 | |
| | 500,000 | | OZLM XV, Ltd., Series 2016-15A A2A (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.10%)^ | | | 4.07 | % | | 01/22/2029 | | | 500,184 | |
| | 900,000 | | Palmer Square Loan Funding, Ltd., Series 2017-1A B (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%)^ | | | 3.70 | % | | 10/15/2025 | | | 900,015 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Palmer Square Loan Funding, Ltd., Series 2019-3A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.40%)^ | | | 5.30 | % | | 08/20/2027 | | | 1,004,971 | |
| | 500,000 | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2017-1A D^ | | | 3.61 | % | | 10/16/2023 | | | 506,570 | |
| | 740,000 | | Prestige Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-1A C^ | | | 2.70 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 744,730 | |
| | 400,699 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2015-SFR3 A^ | | | 3.07 | % | | 11/15/2032 | | | 400,284 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR1 D^ | | | 3.57 | % | | 08/17/2034 | | | 1,006,874 | |
| | 800,000 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 D^ | | | 3.60 | % | | 12/19/2034 | | | 801,508 | |
| | 850,000 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 B^ | | | 3.48 | % | | 03/17/2035 | | | 853,259 | |
| | 998,785 | | Progress Residential Trust, Series 2018-SFR1 A^ | | | 3.26 | % | | 03/19/2035 | | | 1,004,753 | |
| | 550,000 | | Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust, Series 2019-2 D | | | 3.22 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 561,338 | |
| | 639,952 | | Seneca Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2014-1A AR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.12%)^ | | | 3.12 | % | | 07/17/2026 | | | 640,065 | |
| | 23,348 | | Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A A^ | | | 2.58 | % | | 09/20/2032 | | | 23,388 | |
| | 1,750,000 | | Sound Point CLO XI, Ltd., Series 2016-1A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%)^ | | | 4.22 | % | | 07/20/2028 | | | 1,749,969 | |
| | 750,000 | | Sound Point CLO XIV, Ltd., Series 2016-3A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.65%)^ | | | 4.58 | % | | 01/23/2029 | | | 739,746 | |
| | 180,846 | | Southwest Airlines Co., Series 2007-1 | | | 6.15 | % | | 02/01/2024 | | | 190,738 | |
| | 2,000,000 | | Treman Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2015-1A ARR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.07%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 10/20/2028 | | | 1,999,982 | |
| | 975,000 | | United Auto Credit Securitization Trust, Series 2019-1 C^ | | | 3.16 | % | | 08/12/2024 | | | 982,587 | |
| | 1,125,000 | | United Auto Credit Securitization Trust, Series 2019-1 D^ | | | 3.47 | % | | 08/12/2024 | | | 1,137,322 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Voya CLO, Ltd., Series 2019 1A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%)^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 04/16/2029 | | | 989,495 | |
| | 1,500,000 | | Voya CLO, Ltd., Series 2013-1A A2R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%)^ | | | 3.55 | % | | 10/15/2030 | | | 1,483,779 | |
| | 688,010 | | Westgate Resorts LLC, Series 2018-1A C^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 12/20/2031 | | | 695,079 | |
| | 1,300,000 | | Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust, Series 2019-2A E^ | | | 4.02 | % | | 04/15/2025 | | | 1,307,676 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $85,997,904) | | |
| 86,191,993 |
| |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 29.2% | |
| | 400,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Series 2018-DSNY C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 3.09 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 399,437 | |
| | 1,410,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Series 2018-DSNY D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%)^ | | | 3.44 | % | | 09/15/2034 | | | 1,414,282 | |
| | 2,483,000 | | BAMLL Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust, | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Series 2019-RLJ D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.95%)^ | | | 3.69 | % | | 04/15/2036 | | | 2,492,024 | |
| | 400,000 | | BBCMS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-TALL C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.12%)^ | | | 2.86 | % | | 03/16/2037 | | | 398,694 | |
| | 350,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-IND B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.90%)^ | | | 2.64 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 350,108 | |
| | 1,400,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-IND D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 11/15/2035 | | | 1,401,747 | |
| | 2,160,000 | | BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-XL F (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%)^ | | | 3.74 | % | | 10/15/2036 | | | 2,164,271 | |
| | 2,283,858 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 2,287,388 | |
| | 2,283,858 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.15%)^ | | | 3.89 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 2,280,928 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | CORE Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-CORE D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.65%)^ | | | 3.39 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 1,000,449 | |
| | 2,000,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.15%)^ | | | 3.89 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 2,005,830 | |
| | 2,000,000 | | DBGS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C1 7EA^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/17/2051 | | | 2,083,579 | |
| | 804,123 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4107 LI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 123,136 | |
| | 1,303,367 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4143 IA~ | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2042 | | | 137,060 | |
| | 335,000 | | FHLMC SCRTT, Series 2016-1 M1#^ | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/25/2055 | | | 329,137 | |
| | 983,415 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2013-DN2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 11/27/2023 | | | 1,060,583 | |
| | 685,063 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-DN1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.20%) | | | 3.99 | % | | 02/26/2024 | | | 692,683 | |
| | 649,104 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-DN3 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%) | | | 5.79 | % | | 08/26/2024 | | | 692,116 | |
| | 1,125,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQA2 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.80%) | | | 6.59 | % | | 05/25/2028 | | | 1,214,185 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-DNA3 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.00%) | | | 6.79 | % | | 12/26/2028 | | | 1,091,235 | |
| | 1,500,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-DNA4 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.80%) | | | 5.59 | % | | 03/25/2029 | | | 1,596,927 | |
| | 490,879 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-HQA3 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%) | | | 3.14 | % | | 03/26/2029 | | | 492,820 | |
| | 1,500,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-DNA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%) | | | 5.04 | % | | 07/25/2029 | | | 1,577,957 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-HQA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.55%) | | | 5.34 | % | | 08/27/2029 | | | 1,051,168 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 29.2% (Continued) | |
| 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-DNA2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.45%) | | | 5.24 | % | | 10/25/2029 | | | 1,066,228 | |
| 1,515,501 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-HQA3 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%) | | | 4.14 | % | | 04/25/2030 | | | 1,542,766 | |
| 4,073,822 | | FHMS, Series K-021 X1#~ | | | 1.43 | % | | 06/25/2022 | | | 122,094 | |
| 1,966,202 | | FHMS, Series K-721 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 08/25/2022 | | | 15,407 | |
| 2,479,808 | | FHMS, Series K-023 X1#~ | | | 1.24 | % | | 08/25/2022 | | | 69,143 | |
| 2,352,172 | | FHMS, Series K-722 X1#~ | | | 1.31 | % | | 03/25/2023 | | | 79,256 | |
| 10,295,927 | | FHMS, Series K-C02 X1#~ | | | 0.37 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 155,727 | |
| 4,513,836 | | FHMS, Series K-038 X1#~ | | | 1.13 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 180,107 | |
| 8,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-C06 X1#~ | | | 0.90 | % | | 06/25/2025 | | | 348,205 | |
| 10,393,953 | | FHMS, Series K-734 X1#~ | | | 0.65 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 359,965 | |
| 6,997,228 | | FHMS, Series K-735 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 05/25/2026 | | | 376,973 | |
| 8,499,333 | | FHMS, Series K-736 X1#~ | | | 1.31 | % | | 07/25/2026 | | | 607,100 | |
| 672,519 | | FHMS, Series K-058 X1#~ | | | 0.93 | % | | 08/25/2026 | | | 35,456 | |
| 3,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-C04 X1#~ | | | 1.25 | % | | 12/25/2026 | | | 194,672 | |
| 1,381,459 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 X1#~ | | | 0.84 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 66,259 | |
| 7,499,942 | | FHMS, Series K-C05 X1#~ | | | 1.20 | % | | 07/25/2027 | | | 496,912 | |
| 9,947,285 | | FHMS, Series K-070 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 11/25/2027 | | | 237,632 | |
| 697,238 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.63 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 695,199 | |
| 4,991,059 | | FHMS, Series K-087 X1#~ | | | 0.36 | % | | 12/25/2028 | | | 151,248 | |
| 4,500,000 | | FHMS, Series K-103 X1#~ | | | 0.76 | % | | 11/25/2029 | | | 243,130 | |
| 720,970 | | FHMS, Series Q-004 A2H# | | | 2.98 | % | | 01/25/2046 | | | 725,918 | |
| 210,203 | | FNMA, Pool# AB9392 | | | 2.50 | % | | 05/01/2023 | | | 212,133 | |
| 146,059 | | FNMA, Pool# 813714 (1 Year CMT Rate + 1.94%) | | | 3.58 | % | | 01/01/2035 | | | 152,316 | |
| 159,332 | | FNMA, Pool# 815323 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.53%) | | | 3.61 | % | | 01/01/2035 | | | 164,709 | |
| 44,503 | | FNMA, Pool# 910181 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.69%) | | | 4.71 | % | | 03/01/2037 | | | 46,762 | |
| 165,305 | | FNMA, Pool# 915191 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%) | | | 4.58 | % | | 04/01/2037 | | | 174,096 | |
| 299,059 | | FNMA, Pool# AL6262 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.42%) | | | 4.56 | % | | 04/01/2038 | | | 307,653 | |
| 87,935 | | FNMA, Pool# 965184 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.61%) | | | 3.86 | % | | 09/01/2038 | | | 91,305 | |
| 254,462 | | FNMA, Pool# 947512 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.75%) | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2047 | | | 267,851 | |
| 1,663,221 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C01 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.40%) | | | 6.19 | % | | 01/25/2024 | | | 1,808,773 | |
| 1,380,513 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C02 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.60%) | | | 4.39 | % | | 05/28/2024 | | | 1,438,593 | |
| 1,704,323 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C02 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.60%) | | | 4.39 | % | | 05/28/2024 | | | 1,767,493 | |
| 826,307 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C03 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.90%) | | | 4.69 | % | | 07/25/2024 | | | 861,752 | |
| 1,254,424 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C03 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%) | | | 4.79 | % | | 07/25/2024 | | | 1,320,489 | |
| 889,689 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C04 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.90%) | | | 6.69 | % | | 11/25/2024 | | | 977,862 | |
| 1,500,000 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2016-C04 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 01/25/2029 | | | 1,596,157 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2016-C06 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 2,149,989 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C01 1M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.55%) | | | 5.34 | % | | 07/25/2029 | | | 1,059,120 | |
| 540,450 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-65 HJ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/25/2040 | | | 585,690 | |
| 1,650,000 | | Fontainebleau Miami Beach Trust, Series 2019-FBLU D^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 12/10/2036 | | | 1,678,018 | |
| 780,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-K729 B#^ | | | 3.67 | % | | 11/25/2049 | | | 800,573 | |
| 90,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-K10 B#^ | | | 4.62 | % | | 11/25/2049 | | | 91,476 | |
| 169,456 | | GNMA, Pool# 004527M | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/20/2024 | | | 185,633 | |
| 522,604 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-45 B1#~ | | | 0.73 | % | | 07/16/2054 | | | 19,302 | |
| 412,720 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-135 I0#~ | | | 0.79 | % | | 01/16/2056 | | | 18,614 | |
| 386,086 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-172 I0#~ | | | 0.84 | % | | 03/16/2057 | | | 19,401 | |
| 568,384 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-40 I0#~ | | | 0.72 | % | | 07/16/2057 | | | 27,066 | |
| 464,557 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-56 I0#~ | | | 0.91 | % | | 11/16/2057 | | | 29,550 | |
| 620,384 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-98 I0#~ | | | 0.95 | % | | 05/16/2058 | | | 41,647 | |
| 698,595 | | HPLY Trust, Series 2019-HIT D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.00%)^ | | | 3.74 | % | | 11/17/2036 | | | 699,778 | |
| 510,000 | | IMT Trust 2017-APTS, Series 2017-APTS DFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%)^ | | | 3.29 | % | | 06/15/2034 | �� | | 509,855 | |
| 1,050,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-MFP C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.36%)^ | | | 3.10 | % | | 07/15/2036 | | | 1,050,915 | |
| 1,000,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-MFP E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.16%)^ | | | 3.90 | % | | 07/15/2036 | | | 1,002,632 | |
| 1,000,000 | | KNDL Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KNSQ D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 3.09 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 1,000,537 | |
| 385,000 | | MAD Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-330M B#^ | | | 3.37 | % | | 08/17/2034 | | | 392,781 | |
| 750,000 | | MRCD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-PARK C^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 735,953 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 29.2% (Continued) | |
| 275,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.00%)^ | | | 2.74 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 275,253 | |
| 925,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.40%)^ | | | 3.14 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 925,911 | |
| 790,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.95%)^ | | | 3.69 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 790,848 | |
| 2,214,000 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2016-2 M1# | | | 3.66 | % | | 10/25/2046 | | | 2,243,753 | |
| 500,000 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2017-1 M1#^ | | | 3.55 | % | | 05/25/2047 | | | 500,110 | |
| 384,043 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2018-2 A#^ | | | 4.05 | % | | 10/25/2048 | | | 390,505 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $63,749,316) | | |
| 64,519,995 |
| |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 25.5% | |
| 800,000 | | Allison Transmission, Inc.^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2024 | | | 820,992 | |
| 500,000 | | Core & Main Holdings L.P. (PIK 9.38%)^ | | | 8.63 | % | | 09/15/2024 | | | 521,457 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Delphi Technologies PLC^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2025 | | | 927,500 | |
| 3,500,000 | | Energy Transfer Operating L.P. (Fixed until 02/15/2023, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.03%) | | | 6.25 | % | | 05/15/2023 | | | 3,295,320 | |
| 3,200,000 | | Enterprise Products Operating LLC (Fixed until 08/16/2022, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.99%) | | | 4.88 | % | | 08/16/2077 | | | 3,164,864 | |
| 2,700,000 | | First Quality Finance Co., Inc.^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 2,817,004 | |
| 3,350,000 | | frontdoor, Inc.^ | | | 6.75 | % | | 08/15/2026 | | | 3,661,039 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 3.55 | % | | 11/19/2026 | | | 1,008,520 | |
| 1,050,000 | | H-Food Holdings LLC^ | | | 8.50 | % | | 06/01/2026 | | | 985,133 | |
| 1,100,000 | | JC Penney Corp., Inc.^ | | | 5.88 | % | | 07/01/2023 | | | 945,989 | |
| 2,000,000 | | KeHE Distributors LLC^ | | | 8.63 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 2,098,750 | |
| 1,610,000 | | Lamar Media Corp. | | | 5.75 | % | | 02/01/2026 | | | 1,709,417 | |
| 460,000 | | Land O’ Lakes, Inc.^ | | | 7.25 | % | | 07/14/2027 | | | 440,880 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Lear Corp. | | | 4.25 | % | | 05/15/2029 | | | 1,034,599 | |
| 750,000 | | Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.^ | | | 7.25 | % | | 04/15/2025 | | | 742,492 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Mercer International, Inc. | | | 7.38 | % | | 01/15/2025 | | | 2,698,412 | |
| 400,000 | | Mercer International, Inc. | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/15/2026 | | | 408,010 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Morgan Stanley | | | 2.63 | % | | 11/17/2021 | | | 1,518,438 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Morgan Stanley (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.93%) | | | 2.88 | % | | 07/22/2022 | | | 3,028,992 | |
| 1,000,000 | | MPLX L.P. (Fixed until 02/15/2023, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.65%) | | | 6.88 | % | | 08/15/2023 | | | 1,010,000 | |
| 2,250,000 | | Nathan’s Famous, Inc.^ | | | 6.63 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 2,306,250 | |
| 1,026,000 | | Neenah, Inc.^ | | | 5.25 | % | | 05/15/2021 | | | 1,028,565 | |
| 2,250,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (Fixed until 12/01/2027, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.41%) | | | 4.80 | % | | 12/01/2077 | | | 2,328,188 | |
| 1,500,000 | | NXP BV^ | | | 4.13 | % | | 06/01/2021 | | | 1,538,459 | |
| 1,750,000 | | Olin Corp. | | | 5.63 | % | | 08/01/2029 | | | 1,851,588 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Outfront Media Capital LLC^ | | | 4.63 | % | | 03/15/2030 | | | 2,548,375 | |
| 2,280,000 | | ServiceMaster Co. LLC | | | 7.45 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 2,582,892 | |
| 2,100,000 | | Titan International, Inc. | | | 6.50 | % | | 11/30/2023 | | | 1,801,622 | |
| 400,000 | | TransDigm, Inc.^ | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/15/2027 | | | 405,232 | |
| 2,575,000 | | Viking Cruises, Ltd.^ | | | 5.88 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 2,756,795 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Vulcan Materials Co. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.60%) | | | 2.49 | % | | 06/15/2020 | | | 1,001,103 | |
| 1,300,000 | | West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 1,359,670 | |
| 1,000,000 | | William Carter Co.^ | | | 5.63 | % | | 03/15/2027 | | | 1,077,323 | |
| 1,100,000 | | Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.75%) | | | 2.65 | % | | 03/19/2021 | | | 1,100,115 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $54,925,599) | | |
| 56,523,985 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds — 1.8% | | | | | | | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.64 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 2,500,000 | |
| 250,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.95 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 250,000 | |
| 225,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority | | | 8.91 | % | | 02/01/2030 | | | 226,253 | |
| 500,000 | | Public Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2030 | | | 543,405 | |
| 450,000 | | Washington State Housing Finance Commission^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2024 | | | 457,745 | |
| 5,000 | | Yamhill County Oregon Hospital Authority | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/15/2020 | | | 5,020 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $3,804,167) | | |
| 3,982,423 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Strategic Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Preferred Stocks — 0.5% | |
| | 29,576 | | AGNC Investment Corp., Series C, 7.00% | | | |
| | | | (Fixed until 10/15/2022, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 5.11%) | | | 767,497 | |
| | 10,000 | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series G, 6.50% | | | | |
| | | | (Fixed until 03/31/2023, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.17%) | | | 252,500 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $1,002,293) | | | 1,019,997 | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.2% | |
Money Market Funds — 3.2% | |
| | 7,144,444 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | 7,144,444 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $7,144,444) | | | 7,144,444 | |
Total Investments — 99.1% (Cost $216,623,723) | | | 219,382,837 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.9% | | | 2,006,550 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 221,389,387 | |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
PIK – | Payment-in-kind security. The issuer may make payments of interest in cash or by payment-in-kind. A payment-in-kind occurs when the security holder receives additional par value of the security rather than cash. |
~ | | Interest Only Security |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Asset Backed Securities | | | 38.9 | % |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 29.2 | % |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 25.5 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.2 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 1.8 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.5 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.9 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 2.23% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 2.45%.
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through individual security selection that augments fundamental credit analysis with integrated ESG research. The Fund seeks to identify and invest in issuers whose ESG characteristics strengthen their credit profiles, as well as issuers whose use of proceeds create positive environmental and social impacts. Duration and sector weightings are set mainly by an analysis of the intermediate-term risk/reward, as opposed to any particular macroeconomic forecast.
For most of the last ten years, fixed income investors have been awaiting the “normalization” of interest rates. However, in 2019 the U.S. Federal Reserve not only backed off continued rate hikes, but actually started cutting rates. This may well go down as a seminal time in the history of central banking. To describe rates as “normalizing” one must have a concept of what is “normal.” We are no longer sure that such a concept is relevant for the bond market.
Interest rate positioning relative to the benchmark is a very minor part of our process. However, we believe this shift does change how we should think about risk cycles. There is an old adage: “Bull markets don’t die of old age, the Fed kills them.” This is a glib way of saying that the Fed often hikes too far when the economy is good, thus killing the expansion and ultimately resulting in a weak stock market. But that was in a world where the Fed tried to pre-empt inflation when unemployment fell too low. If the Fed is only going to tighten in response to actual inflation, logically expansions can last longer than they might have previously.
This is not to say that recessions are a thing of the past. However the last ten years in credit investing have mostly been either “risk on” or “risk off” in the market. When it was risk on, everything with risk performed well, and when it was risk-off, the opposite was true. This shift in Fed mentality could lead to a market where micro factors matters more than top-down macroeconomic risk factors. For a firm that focuses on individual bond selection, this would certainly be a welcomed change.
Our overweight of corporate bonds was a positive for the period, since this was the best performing of the major U.S. bond sectors. Our individual picks performed about the same as the credit market broadly after adjusting for duration.
Mortgage positions were a bit of a detractor. We have been meaningfully underweight this sector for all of 2019 and for the whole period it has been a positive contributor. We still believe these bonds are poorly priced for any kind of interest rate volatility. However, during this period MBS performed well, especially during the fourth quarter, detracting a bit from performance.
Looking forward, 2020 began very differently than 2019. While there is reasonable optimism that the long expansion should continue into the new year, the credit markets are also pricing in all that optimism. This is a time to stay focused on each bond’s downside analysis and not reach for yield. We believe by maintaining that focus, our portfolios should be well positioned to perform in any macroeconomic environment.
We are in the process of completing our 2nd annual Impact Report on the Fund and we look forward to hearing feedback and continuing to enhance our reporting efforts.
Sincerely,
Thomas D.D. Graff, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Amy Hauter, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed securities include additional risks that investor should be aware of including credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Investments in lower rated and non-rated securities present a great risk of loss to principal and interest than higher rated securities. In addition, the fund is susceptible to risks from investments in derivatives, U.S. Government securities, and changes in interest rates. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Federal Alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes — 38.2% | |
| | 1,370,000 | | Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | | 3.80 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 1,465,877 | |
| | 700,000 | | Allison Transmission, Inc.^ | | | 4.75 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 728,243 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | American Tower Corp. | | | 3.13 | % | | 01/15/2027 | | | 2,105,378 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 3.90 | % | | 12/15/2025 | | | 2,210,968 | |
| | 1,370,000 | | AstraZeneca PLC | | | 3.38 | % | | 11/16/2025 | | | 1,457,234 | |
| | 2,740,000 | | Bank of America Corp. (Fixed until 10/22/2024, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.87%) | | | 2.46 | % | | 10/22/2025 | | | 2,760,198 | |
| | 1,715,000 | | Boston Properties L.P. | | | 3.65 | % | | 02/01/2026 | | | 1,818,872 | |
| | 790,000 | | Children’s Hospital Corp. | | | 4.12 | % | | 01/01/2047 | | | 897,387 | |
| | 1,370,000 | | Cigna Corp.^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 1,505,372 | |
| | 1,370,000 | | Clorox Co. | | | 3.10 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 1,413,763 | |
| | 2,399,000 | | Conservation Fund | | | 3.47 | % | | 12/15/2029 | | | 2,394,797 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | CVS Health Corp. | | | 4.30 | % | | 03/25/2028 | | | 2,246,799 | |
| | 1,715,000 | | Digital Realty Trust L.P. | | | 3.95 | % | | 07/01/2022 | | | 1,786,352 | |
| | 685,000 | | Graphic Packaging International LLC^ | | | 4.75 | % | | 07/15/2027 | | | 734,901 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | Hasbro, Inc. | | | 3.50 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 2,048,458 | |
| | 606,000 | | Hexcel Corp. | | | 3.95 | % | | 02/15/2027 | | | 632,812 | |
| | 1,370,000 | | JB Hunt Transport Services, Inc. | | | 3.88 | % | | 03/01/2026 | | | 1,473,387 | |
| | 610,000 | | KeHE Distributors LLC^ | | | 8.63 | % | | 10/15/2026 | | | 640,119 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | Keysight Technologies, Inc. | | | 4.60 | % | | 04/06/2027 | | | 2,281,084 | |
| | 1,400,000 | | Land O’ Lakes, Inc.^ | | | 7.25 | % | | 07/14/2027 | | | 1,341,809 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | Marvell Technology Group, Ltd. | | | 4.88 | % | | 06/22/2028 | | | 2,272,694 | |
| | 765,000 | | Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.^ | | | 7.25 | % | | 04/15/2025 | | | 757,342 | |
| | 1,370,000 | | NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc. | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | (Fixed until 12/01/2027, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.41%) | | | 4.80 | % | | 12/01/2077 | | | 1,417,608 | |
| | 2,740,000 | | Northwell Healthcare, Inc. | | | 4.26 | % | | 11/01/2047 | | | 2,951,940 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | NXP BV^ | | | 3.88 | % | | 06/18/2026 | | | 2,183,050 | |
| | 1,370,000 | | Regency Centers L.P. | | | 3.75 | % | | 06/15/2024 | | | 1,440,333 | |
| | 1,365,000 | | Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 3.20 | % | | 08/15/2027 | | | 1,429,591 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | Trimble, Inc. | | | 4.90 | % | | 06/15/2028 | | | 2,246,820 | |
| | 900,000 | | Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | | | 4.01 | % | | 08/15/2047 | | | 936,967 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | Verisk Analytics, Inc. | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2025 | | | 2,214,502 | |
| | 2,055,000 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 3.88 | % | | 02/08/2029 | | | 2,268,782 | |
| | 1,835,000 | | West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd.^ | | | 4.35 | % | | 10/15/2024 | | | 1,919,226 | |
Total Corporate Bonds & Notes (Cost $51,943,704) | | |
| 53,982,665 |
| |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 31.5% | |
| | 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.25%)^ | | | 2.99 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 501,664 | |
| | 500,000 | | CAMB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-LIFE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 12/15/2037 | | | 501,672 | |
| | 913,543 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC B (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.97%)^ | | | 2.71 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 912,611 | |
| | 1,370,315 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 1,372,433 | |
| | 456,772 | | CGDBB Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2017-BIOC E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.15%)^ | | | 3.89 | % | | 07/15/2032 | | | 456,186 | |
| | 750,000 | | CORE Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-CORE C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.30%)^ | | | 3.04 | % | | 12/15/2031 | | | 749,844 | |
| | 500,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.43%)^ | | | 3.17 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 500,873 | |
| | 750,000 | | CSMC, Series 2019-ICE4 D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.60%)^ | | | 3.34 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 751,530 | |
| | 105,692 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-HQ2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.20%) | | | 3.99 | % | | 09/25/2024 | | | 106,969 | |
| | 170,149 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQA2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.80%) | | | 4.59 | % | | 05/25/2028 | | | 171,071 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQA2 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.80%) | | | 6.59 | % | | 05/25/2028 | | | 1,079,276 | |
| | 446,795 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-HQA3 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%) | | | 3.14 | % | | 03/26/2029 | | | 448,562 | |
| | 600,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-HQA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.55%) | | | 5.34 | % | | 08/27/2029 | | | 630,701 | |
| | 947,188 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-HQA3 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%) | | | 4.14 | % | | 04/25/2030 | | | 964,229 | |
| | 197,400 | | FHMS, Series K-W01 A1 | | | 2.59 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 201,661 | |
| | 600,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 A7 | | | 2.88 | % | | 04/25/2026 | | | 617,739 | |
| | 592,054 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 X1#~ | | | 0.84 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 28,397 | |
| | 300,000 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 A2 | | | 3.02 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 312,565 | |
| | 784,393 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.63 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 782,099 | |
| | 640,355 | | FHMS, Series K-W04 A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.24%) | | | 1.94 | % | | 09/25/2028 | | | 632,146 | |
| | 5,500,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 368,578 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 31.5% (Continued) | |
| 6,250,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G02 X1#~ | | | 1.14 | % | | 08/25/2029 | | | 495,136 | |
| 337,311 | | FHMS, Series Q-004 A2H# | | | 2.98 | % | | 01/25/2046 | | | 339,626 | |
| 669,690 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.80 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 674,226 | |
| 1,028,724 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT1# | | | 2.98 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 1,047,179 | |
| 874,139 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4049 | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 915,852 | |
| 164,124 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4052 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 175,367 | |
| 264,356 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4051 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 284,992 | |
| 195,407 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4050 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 213,852 | |
| 195,958 | | FNMA, Pool# BK5105 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 215,581 | |
| 195,438 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4057 | | | 4.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 206,927 | |
| 176,399 | | FNMA, Pool# BK8032 | | | 5.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 194,063 | |
| 208,519 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4062 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 220,765 | |
| 192,296 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4061 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 203,678 | |
| 244,785 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4060 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 267,954 | |
| 922,753 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4067 | | | 4.50 | % | | 08/01/2048 | | | 976,719 | |
| 814,068 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4070 | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 852,846 | |
| 245,330 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4072 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 264,406 | |
| 257,126 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4073 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 273,191 | |
| 189,054 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4075 | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 205,715 | |
| 175,096 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 192,472 | |
| 490,622 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4078 | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/01/2048 | | | 521,099 | |
| 446,250 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4079 | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2048 | | | 482,576 | |
| 437,108 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4082 | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2048 | | | 478,877 | |
| 263,332 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4936 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 288,066 | |
| 255,186 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4921 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2049 | | | 278,773 | |
| 494,385 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4085 | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/01/2049 | | | 534,950 | |
| 494,965 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4086 | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2049 | | | 537,464 | |
| 920,334 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C02 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.60%) | | | 4.39 | % | | 05/28/2024 | | | 954,446 | |
| 1,258,529 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C03 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.90%) | | | 4.69 | % | | 07/25/2024 | | | 1,312,514 | |
| 997,863 | | FNMA Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2014-C04 2M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.00%) | | | 6.79 | % | | 11/25/2024 | | | 1,078,941 | |
| 300,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M10 AV2# | | | 2.56 | % | | 07/25/2024 | | | 305,428 | |
| 80,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M2 A2# | | | 2.80 | % | | 02/25/2027 | | | 82,551 | |
| 831,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M13 A2# | | | 2.94 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 864,438 | |
| 1,900,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M2 A2# | | | 2.90 | % | | 01/25/2028 | | | 1,977,080 | |
| 930,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-M1 A2# | | | 3.55 | % | | 09/25/2028 | | | 1,008,269 | |
| 1,066,118 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M13 A1# | | | 3.70 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 1,167,408 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K89 B#^ | | | 4.29 | % | | 01/25/2051 | | | 1,070,320 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K734 B#^ | | | 4.05 | % | | 02/25/2051 | | | 1,047,938 | |
| 1,250,000 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-K735 B#^ | | | 4.02 | % | | 05/25/2052 | | | 1,301,682 | |
| 1,157,000 | | GSCG Trust, Series 2019-600C C^ | | | 3.46 | % | | 09/12/2034 | | | 1,160,080 | |
| 442,000 | | IMT Trust, Series 2017-APTS BFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.95%)^ | | | 2.69 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 441,136 | |
| 1,116,000 | | IMT Trust, Series 2017-APTS CFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.10%)^ | | | 2.84 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 1,114,506 | |
| 750,000 | | IMT Trust, Series 2017-APTS DFL (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%)^ | | | 3.29 | % | | 06/15/2034 | | | 749,786 | |
| 1,000,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-MFP C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.36%)^ | | | 3.10 | % | | 07/15/2036 | | | 1,000,871 | |
| 500,000 | | JPMCC, Series 2019-MFP E (1 Month LIBOR USD + 2.16%)^ | | | 3.90 | % | | 07/15/2036 | | | 501,316 | |
| 1,345,000 | | KNDL Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KNSQ C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.05%)^ | | | 2.79 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 1,345,659 | |
| 500,000 | | KNDL Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-KNSQ D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.35%)^ | | | 3.09 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 500,269 | |
| 700,000 | | MRCD Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-PARK C^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 12/15/2036 | | | 686,890 | |
| 200,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.70%)^ | | | 2.44 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 199,684 | |
| 100,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.00%)^ | | | 2.74 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 100,092 | |
| 1,110,000 | | MSC, Series 2017-CLS D (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.40%)^ | | | 3.14 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 1,111,093 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $43,727,134) | | |
| 44,515,555 |
| |
Municipal Bonds — 15.2% | |
| 300,000 | | Atlanta Development Authority | | | 3.57 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 315,450 | |
| 2,650,000 | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority | | | 3.03 | % | | 06/01/2034 | | | 2,630,389 | |
| 1,650,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.64 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 1,650,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 15.2% (Continued) | |
| | 50,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.95 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 50,000 | |
| | 1,060,000 | | Grant County Washington Public Utility District No. 2 | | | 5.63 | % | | 01/01/2027 | | | 1,262,524 | |
| | 100,000 | | Honolulu, City & County Hawaii | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/01/2027 | | | 104,211 | |
| | 850,000 | | Honolulu, City & County Hawaii | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2036 | | | 919,513 | |
| | 30,000 | | Los Angeles California Community College District | | | 6.60 | % | | 08/01/2042 | | | 46,158 | |
| | 430,000 | | Los Angeles California Wastewater System Revenue | | | 3.49 | % | | 06/01/2029 | | | 454,519 | |
| | 30,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 3.24 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 30,543 | |
| | 1,345,000 | | Massachusetts, Commonwealth of | | | 3.28 | % | | 06/01/2046 | | | 1,365,027 | |
| | 530,000 | | Miami-Dade County Florida Aviation | | | 3.98 | % | | 10/01/2041 | | | 553,362 | |
| | 675,000 | | Miami-Dade County Florida Educational Facilities Authority | | | 4.47 | % | | 04/01/2051 | | | 719,597 | |
| | 650,000 | | Montgomery County Virginia Economic Development Authority | | | 3.95 | % | | 06/01/2039 | | | 681,155 | |
| | 340,000 | | New York State Dormitory Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2039 | | | 361,573 | |
| | 100,000 | | Ohio Air Quality Development Authority^ | | | 3.75 | % | | 01/15/2028 | | | 108,137 | |
| | 2,470,000 | | Oregon Health & Science University | | | 3.00 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 2,478,077 | |
| | 475,000 | | Oregon State University | | | 3.75 | % | | 04/01/2049 | | | 489,915 | |
| | 250,000 | | Pennsylvania Economic Development | | | 3.20 | % | | 11/15/2027 | | | 256,445 | |
| | 20,000 | | San Diego California Redevelopment Agency Successor Agency | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2040 | | | 20,814 | |
| | 500,000 | | San Francisco, City & County of California Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 | | | 3.75 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 522,660 | |
| | 595,000 | | San Francisco, City & County of California Community Facilities District No. 2014-1 | | | 4.37 | % | | 09/01/2049 | | | 633,163 | |
| | 60,000 | | San Francisco, City & County of California Public Utilities Commission Water Revenue | | | 3.55 | % | | 11/01/2031 | | | 62,870 | |
| | 2,735,000 | | Santa Clara California Valley Water District | | | 3.82 | % | | 06/01/2039 | | | 2,877,793 | |
| | 480,000 | | Southern California Public Power Authority | | | 4.31 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 514,920 | |
| | 790,000 | | Texas A&M University | | | 3.82 | % | | 05/15/2047 | | | 823,125 | |
| | 355,000 | | University of California | | | 2.99 | % | | 05/15/2026 | | | 367,663 | |
| | 850,000 | | University of Massachusetts Building Authority | | | 5.45 | % | | 11/01/2040 | | | 1,098,923 | |
| | 25,000 | | University of North Texas System | | | 3.69 | % | | 04/15/2030 | | | 26,746 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $20,771,501) | | |
| 21,425,272 |
| |
Asset Backed Securities — 6.7% | |
| | 653,978 | | DLL LLC, Series 2019-DA1 A2^ | | | 2.79 | % | | 11/22/2021 | | | 656,096 | |
| | 500,000 | | Great American Auto Leasing, Inc., Series 2019-1 B^ | | | 3.37 | % | | 02/18/2025 | | | 513,249 | |
| | 500,000 | | Great American Auto Leasing, Inc., Series 2019-1 C^ | | | 3.54 | % | | 02/17/2026 | | | 513,140 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | HPEFS Equipment Trust, Series 2019-1A D^ | | | 2.72 | % | | 09/20/2029 | | | 1,001,152 | |
| | 821,126 | | Newtek Small Business Loan Trust, Series 2018-1 A (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%)^ | | | 3.41 | % | | 02/25/2044 | | | 822,659 | |
| | 250,000 | | Oportun Funding VII LLC, Series 2017-B B^ | | | 4.26 | % | | 10/10/2023 | | | 251,630 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A B^ | | | 4.45 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 1,012,194 | |
| | 500,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A C^ | | | 5.09 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 504,890 | |
| | 900,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C A^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 924,441 | |
| | 250,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C B^ | | | 4.59 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 258,475 | |
| | 1,250,000 | | Tesla Auto Lease Trust, Series 2018-B B^ | | | 4.12 | % | | 10/20/2021 | | | 1,278,127 | |
| | 750,000 | | Verizon Owner Trust, Series 2019-A C | | | 3.22 | % | | 09/20/2023 | | | 764,724 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Verizon Owner Trust, Series 2019-B C | | | 2.60 | % | | 12/20/2023 | | | 1,005,361 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $9,410,581) | | |
| 9,506,138 |
| |
Foreign Government Bonds — 2.4% | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Industrial Bank of Korea (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.60%)^ | | | 2.50 | % | | 08/02/2021 | | | 1,004,040 | |
| | 2,425,000 | | Korea Development Bank (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.73%) | | | 2.77 | % | | 07/06/2022 | | | 2,443,104 | |
Total Foreign Government Bonds (Cost $3,431,978) | | |
| 3,447,144 |
| | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 4.1% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 1,725,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.88 | % | | 08/31/2022 | | | 1,738,005 | |
| | 4,000,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.63 | % | | 11/15/2022 | | | 4,003,516 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes (Cost $5,734,577) | | |
| 5,741,521 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares/ | | | | | |
| Par Value | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.3% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 1.1% | |
| | 1,512,103 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | 1,512,103 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.2% | |
| | 310,000 | | United States Treasury Bill, 1.75%† | | | 309,985 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $1,822,088) | | | 1,822,088 | |
Total Investments — 99.4% (Cost $136,841,563) | | | 140,440,383 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.6% | | | 877,083 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 141,317,466 | |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
~ | | Interest Only Security |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
† | | This security is pledged as collateral in connection with open futures contracts. Rate disclosed is yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | 38.2 | % |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 31.5 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 15.2 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 6.7 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 4.1 | % |
Foreign Government Bonds | | | 2.4 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.1 | % |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 0.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.6 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Futures Contracts — Long (Note 6)
| | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note Futures | | | 96 | | 03/31/2020 | | $ | 20,707,748 | | | $ | 20,688,000 | | | $ | (19,748 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note Futures | | | 121 | | 03/31/2020 | | | 14,407,596 | | | | 14,351,734 | | | | (55,862 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures | | | 33 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 5,223,494 | | | | 5,144,906 | | | | (78,588 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond Futures | | | 26 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 4,858,440 | | | | 4,723,063 | | | | (135,377 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | 45,197,278 | | | $ | 44,907,703 | | | $ | (289,575 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts — Short (Note 6) | | | | | |
| | | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note Futures | | | (75) |
| 03/20/2020 | | $ | (9,673,470 | ) | | $ | (9,631,640 | ) | | $ | 41,830 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Note Futures | | | (9) |
| 03/20/2020 | | | (1,281,785 | ) | | | (1,266,328 | ) | | | 15,457 | |
| | | | | | | $ | (10,955,255 | )
| | $ | (10,897,968 | ) | | $ | 57,287 | |
There is no variation margin due to or from the Fund as of the date of this report.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Maryland Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 2.13% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 1.68%.
In many ways the second half of 2019 could represent a period where municipal investors experienced a seminal shift in their ability to continue to find success by doing what they have done in the past. The dearth of opportunities in so many corners of the municipal bond market will likely reduce the absolute and relative return potential in the near to medium term for many of these portfolios. Yet many managers seem resolute to continue down the same path. This concept is not new. Municipal investors have been consistently obstinate in their inability to adapt to a changing landscape. We have discussed this dynamic many times in the past when portions of the municipal bond market seem fully valued. Yet, at risk of sounding too cliché, we do believe this time may be different.
It is important to emphasize that we neither attempt to predict the future direction of interest rates, nor do we invest the Fund in a manner where relative performance is specifically tied to broad interest rate moves. However, we view the current landscape as somewhat supportive of the current (low) level of interest rates. Unless conditions change unexpectedly, the Fed is likely on hold for an extended period, as downside economic risks have faded and inflation remains below target. We believe the Fed could also continue cutting rates if signs of a slowdown emerge, whereas the bar for rate hikes is quite high. When this benign rate environment is combined with record demand for municipal bonds, it creates a challenge for investors who are faced with high taxes and limited investment options.
So how can a municipal bond investor generate alpha in world where the old paradigm may be changing? The answer, we believe, is by taking a flexible approach to capital allocation. We are benchmark-aware, but not benchmark beholden. Our goal is to deliver a portfolio that provides principal stability and upside potential. To achieve our goal we have been able to utilize non-benchmark municipals, like floating-rate bonds, along with somewhat “off-the-run” structures, like lower-coupon bonds and short-call bonds that have more attractive relative valuations. These holdings have helped create a durable yield advantage that we believe can continue to deliver solid performance in a variety of interest rate environments. By comparison, the Fund’s net indicated yield ended the year at 2.76%, which is near the top of our Morningstar peer group, compared to a yield-to-worst of 1.40% for our benchmark.
Finding the right balance of risk and reward at this point in the market cycle requires a disciplined process, an open mind and discerning analysis. In the current environment, we believe our flexible approach can offer a better return profile and more extensive diversification than our benchmark, and also many of our peers. We believe our approach to fundamental research and holistic risk management can continue to provide opportunities for both principal stability and upside potential in a wide variety of economic scenarios.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Shutz, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Joshua R. Perry, CFA, CAIA, FRM
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is non-diversified which means it may invest a large percentage of its assets in the securities of fewer issuers. Investment in a limited number of issuers exposes the Fund to greater market risk than if its assets were diversified among a greater number of issuers. The Fund is also subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in market interest rates. Municipal securities are subject to adverse political or economic factors, including changes in the tax law. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the federal alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report. Credit Quality weights by rating are derived from the highest bond rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”), Moody’s or Fitch. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. These firms evaluate a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when none of the three rating agencies have issued a formal rating, the Advisor will classify the security as nonrated.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 97.3% | |
| |
General Obligation Bonds — 15.9% | |
| 2,225,000 | | Anne Arundel County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 04/01/2022 | | | 2,418,286 | |
| 1,650,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2028 | | | 1,918,768 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Baltimore County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 5,782,050 | |
| 1,080,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/15/2032 | | | 1,337,731 | |
| 2,400,000 | | Maryland State | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2024 | | | 2,815,104 | |
| 1,400,000 | | Maryland State | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2031 | | | 1,778,910 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Montgomery County Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2023 | | | 5,731,950 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Prince George’s County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/15/2037 | | | 5,707,400 | |
| 2,040,000 | | Wicomico County Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2021 | | | 2,148,263 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 29,638,462 | |
Revenue Bonds — 81.4% | |
| 3,300,000 | | Austin, Texas | | | 7.88 | % | | 09/01/2026 | | | 3,417,480 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,229,690 | |
| 1,320,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,627,138 | |
| 520,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2030 | | | 585,712 | |
| 2,255,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2031 | | | 2,672,964 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 1,134,440 | |
| 670,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2033 | | | 747,445 | |
| 1,150,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2033 | | | 1,352,676 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 1,155,450 | |
| 1,260,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland^ | | | 3.50 | % | | 06/01/2039 | | | 1,270,042 | |
| 2,350,000 | | Baltimore, Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2039 | | | 2,699,304 | |
| 6,000,000 | | California Municipal Finance Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/15/2029 | | | 6,825,060 | |
| 1,750,000 | | California Municipal Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2039 | | | 1,978,497 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Denver County Colorado | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2032 | | | 1,090,670 | |
| 1,550,000 | | Franklin County Ohio | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 1,730,110 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Frederick County Maryland^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2027 | | | 1,140,240 | |
| 5,050,000 | | Frederick County Maryland^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2032 | | | 5,796,087 | |
| 1,110,000 | | Frederick County Maryland^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 1,255,998 | |
| 1,410,000 | | Frederick County Maryland | | | 3.75 | % | | 07/01/2039 | | | 1,428,020 | |
| 2,260,000 | | Frederick County Maryland | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/01/2040 | | | 2,293,448 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Gaithersburg, City of Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2028 | | | 1,154,510 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Gaithersburg, City of Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 2,281,200 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Health & Educational Facilities Authority of the State of Missouri# | | | 2.42 | % | | 06/01/2020 | | | 2,500,000 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Lancaster County Pennsylvania Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 2,196,980 | |
| 1,245,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2030 | | | 1,569,049 | |
| 1,030,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2031 | | | 1,293,103 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Maryland Community Development Administration | | | 3.25 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 1,039,490 | |
| 1,025,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp.# | | | 2.55 | % | | 12/01/2025 | | | 1,030,648 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2026 | | | 5,264,950 | |
| 700,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2027 | | | 759,458 | |
| 400,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2027 | | | 431,828 | |
| 850,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 936,606 | |
| 4,500,000 | | Maryland Economic Development Corp. | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2044 | | | 4,728,555 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Maryland Stadium Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2030 | | | 3,598,020 | |
| 1,055,000 | | Maryland State Department of Transportation | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/15/2022 | | | 1,126,223 | |
| 1,715,000 | | Maryland State Department of Transportation | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 2,121,747 | |
| 485,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2023 | | | 511,913 | |
| 500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2023 | | | 565,730 | |
| 500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2024 | | | 542,155 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 6.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,066,660 | |
| 1,060,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,152,633 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,772,970 | |
| 1,450,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2025 | | | 1,677,723 | |
| 420,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2026 | | | 498,019 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Maryland Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par | | | | | | | | | | |
Value/Shares | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 97.3% (Continued) | |
| |
Revenue Bonds — 81.4% (Continued) | |
| 2,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.25 | % | | 07/01/2026 | | | 2,894,375 | |
| 1,605,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,839,587 | |
| 3,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 4,277,455 | |
| 100,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2030 | | | 109,111 | |
| 1,130,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 6.25 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 1,205,100 | |
| 300,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 326,514 | |
| 1,070,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 1,215,295 | |
| 250,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2033 | | | 292,718 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2033 | | | 1,436,738 | |
| 15,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 15,010 | |
| 1,955,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 2,244,614 | |
| 200,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 200,280 | |
| 430,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2036 | | | 500,718 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2037 | | | 1,406,364 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2038 | | | 1,738,485 | |
| 2,400,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/15/2040 | | | 2,434,464 | |
| 1,310,000 | | Maryland State Health & Higher Educational Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2043 | | | 1,498,221 | |
| 4,255,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/01/2022 | | | 4,609,186 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2022 | | | 1,087,740 | |
| 4,420,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 5,539,321 | |
| 4,330,000 | | Maryland State Transportation Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 4,936,676 | |
| 2,525,000 | | Maryland Water Quality Financing Administration | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/01/2020 | | | 2,540,933 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Metropolitan Washington DC Airports Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 1,836,915 | |
| 1,185,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.75 | % | | 07/01/2051 | | | 1,253,943 | |
| 3,640,000 | | New York Transportation Development Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2026 | | | 3,811,371 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Newport News Virginia Economic Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2031 | | | 2,206,020 | |
| 2,000,000 | | North Carolina Medical Care Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 2,217,840 | |
| 1,005,000 | | Prince William County Virginia Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2023 | | | 1,102,917 | |
| 9,288,000 | | Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue+ | | | 4.24 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 6,388,472 | |
| 1,000,000 | | St Mary’s College of Maryland | | | 4.00 | % | | 09/01/2024 | | | 1,121,430 | |
| 4,335,000 | | University System of Maryland | | | 5.00 | % | | 04/01/2022 | | | 4,709,544 | |
| 3,280,000 | | Washington State Housing Finance Commission^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 3,552,634 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 151,800,632 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $173,995,572) | | |
| 181,439,094 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 1.4% | |
| |
Money Market Fund — 1.4% | |
| 2,505,799 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | | | | | | | 2,505,799 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $2,505,799) | | |
| 2,505,799 |
Total Investments — 98.7% (Cost $176,501,371) | | |
| 183,944,893 |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.3% | | |
| 2,494,189 |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | |
| $ | 186,439,082 |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
+ | | Zero coupon bond. Rate disclosed is calculated yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds | | | 81.4 | % |
General Obligation Bonds | | | 15.9 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 1.4 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 1.3 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 2.41% in value. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 1.68%.
In many ways the second half of 2019 could represent a period where municipal investors experienced a seminal shift in their ability to continue to find success by doing what they have done in the past. The dearth of opportunities in so many corners of the municipal bond market will likely reduce the absolute and relative return potential in the near to medium term for many of these portfolios. Yet many managers seem resolute to continue down the same path. This concept is not new. Municipal investors have been consistently obstinate in their inability to adapt to a changing landscape. We have discussed this dynamic many times in the past when portions of the municipal bond market seem fully valued. Yet, at risk of sounding too cliché, we do believe this time may be different.
It is important to emphasize that we neither attempt to predict the future direction of interest rates, nor do we invest the Fund in a manner where relative performance is specifically tied to broad interest rate moves. However, we view the current landscape as somewhat supportive of the current (low) level of interest rates. Unless conditions change unexpectedly, the Fed is likely on hold for an extended period, as downside economic risks have faded and inflation remains below target. We believe the Fed could also continue cutting rates if signs of a slowdown emerge, whereas the bar for rate hikes is quite high. When this benign rate environment is combined with record demand for municipal bonds, it creates a challenge for investors who are faced with high taxes and limited investment options.
So how can a municipal bond investor generate alpha in world where the old paradigm may be changing? The answer, we believe, is by taking a flexible approach to capital allocation. We are benchmark-aware, but not benchmark beholden. Our goal is to deliver a portfolio that provides principal stability and upside potential. To achieve our goal we have been able to utilize non-benchmark municipals, like floating-rate bonds, along with somewhat “off-the-run” structures, like lower-coupon bonds and short-call bonds that have more attractive relative valuations. These holdings have helped create a durable yield advantage that we believe can continue to deliver solid performance in a variety of interest rate environments. By comparison, the Fund’s net indicated yield ended the year at 2.71%, which is near the top of our Morningstar peer group, compared to a yield-to-worst of 1.40% for our benchmark.
Finding the right balance of risk and reward at this point in the market cycle requires a disciplined process, an open mind and discerning analysis. In the current environment, we believe our flexible approach can offer a better return profile and more extensive diversification than our benchmark, and also many of our peers. We believe our approach to fundamental research and holistic risk management can continue to provide opportunities for both principal stability and upside potential in a wide variety of economic scenarios.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Shutz, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Joshua R. Perry, CFA, CAIA, FRM
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is non-diversified which means it may invest a large percentage of its assets in the securities of fewer issuers. Concentration in a limited number of issuers exposes the Fund to greater market risk than if its assets were diversified among a greater number of issuers. The Fund is also subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in market interest rates. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Federal Alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Credit Quality weights by rating are derived from the highest bond rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”), Moody’s or Fitch. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. These firms evaluate a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when none of the three rating agencies have issued a formal rating, the Advisor will classify the security as nonrated.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.3% | |
| |
General Obligation Bonds — 18.7% | |
| | 4,480,000 | | Alameda California Unified School District+ | | | 2.44 | % | | 08/01/2032 | | | 3,380,160 | |
| | 4,960,000 | | Chicago Illinois Metropolitan Water Reclamation | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2030 | | | 5,289,642 | |
| | 2,800,000 | | Chicago Illinois Park District | | | 5.75 | % | | 01/01/2038 | | | 3,150,924 | |
| | 11,425,000 | | Clark County Nevada | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2035 | | | 13,027,927 | |
| | 11,000,000 | | Clark County Nevada | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 12,507,220 | |
| | 4,775,000 | | Clark County Nevada School District | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2032 | | | 5,895,549 | |
| | 1,750,000 | | Connecticut, State of | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2036 | | | 1,966,702 | |
| | 1,700,000 | | Connecticut, State of | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2037 | | | 1,904,153 | |
| | 30,000,000 | | Detroit Michigan School District | | | 5.25 | % | | 05/01/2030 | | | 39,524,700 | |
| | 6,760,000 | | Foothill-De Anza California Community College District+ | | | 2.80 | % | | 08/01/2036 | | | 4,575,371 | |
| | 8,045,000 | | Grossmont California Healthcare District+ | | | 2.43 | % | | 07/15/2033 | | | 5,858,289 | |
| | 25,140,000 | | Illinois, State of | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2024 | | | 28,077,860 | |
| | 24,295,000 | | Illinois, State of | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 27,451,406 | |
| | 5,090,000 | | Joshua Texas Independent School District | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2040 | | | 5,779,084 | |
| | 1,435,000 | | Lane County Oregon School District No. 9 Springfield+ | | | 3.49 | % | | 06/15/2032 | | | 1,049,789 | |
| | 7,200,000 | | Las Vegas Valley Nevada Water District | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2042 | | | 7,767,432 | |
| | 1,280,000 | | Madera California Unified School District+ | | | 3.15 | % | | 08/01/2029 | | | 1,049,638 | |
| | 2,895,000 | | Massachusetts, Commonwealth of (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.57%) | | | 1.85 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 2,863,705 | |
| | 830,000 | | Massachusetts, Commonwealth of (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.57%) | | | 1.85 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 821,028 | |
| | 6,235,000 | | Mississippi, State of | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 7,107,900 | |
| | 2,905,000 | | Oceanside Unified California School District+ | | | 4.13 | % | | 08/01/2042 | | | 1,514,638 | |
| | 1,675,000 | | Oceanside Unified California School District+ | | | 4.14 | % | | 08/01/2043 | | | 841,118 | |
| | 10,690,000 | | Palomar Health+ | | | 4.14 | % | | 08/01/2039 | | | 5,836,633 | |
| | 4,640,000 | | Twin Rivers California Unified School District+ | | | 2.34 | % | | 08/01/2032 | | | 3,444,782 | |
| | 5,315,000 | | Victor Valley California Union High School District+ | | | 3.74 | % | | 08/01/2035 | | | 3,587,306 | |
| | 5,165,000 | | West Contra Costa California Unified School District+ | | | 2.95 | % | | 08/01/2036 | | | 3,416,544 | |
| | 3,340,000 | | West Contra Costa California Unified School District | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 3,787,927 | |
| | 3,060,000 | | West Contra Costa California Unified School District | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 3,470,377 | |
| | 8,300,000 | | West Contra Costa California Unified School District+ | | | 2.42 | % | | 08/01/2033 | | | 6,020,488 | |
| | 6,500,000 | | Wiseburn California School District+ | | | 2.78 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 4,058,990 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | 215,027,282 | |
Revenue Bonds — 77.6% | |
| | 8,990,000 | | Anaheim California Public Financing Authority+ | | | 2.71 | % | | 09/01/2031 | | | 6,804,801 | |
| | 1,285,000 | | Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2028 | | | 1,377,636 | |
| | 1,500,000 | | Arlington, Texas | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/15/2037 | | | 1,821,615 | |
| | 4,275,000 | | Austin, Texas | | | 7.88 | % | | 09/01/2026 | | | 4,427,190 | |
| | 17,000,000 | | Black Belt Energy Gas District# | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 18,363,060 | |
| | 8,450,000 | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority# | | | 2.29 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 8,450,000 | |
| | 23,845,000 | | Cedar Rapids, Iowa# | | | 2.29 | % | | 08/15/2029 | | | 23,833,077 | |
| | 8,100,000 | | Cedar Rapids, Iowa# | | | 2.30 | % | | 08/15/2032 | | | 8,100,000 | |
| | 20,000,000 | | Central Plains Energy Project# | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2049 | | | 22,390,400 | |
| | 6,330,000 | | Chicago O’Hare International Airport | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 7,325,772 | |
| | 10,000,000 | | City of Austin Texas Water & Wastewater System Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2043 | | | 11,328,300 | |
| | 4,000,000 | | City of Chicago Illinois Waterworks Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2039 | | | 4,462,840 | |
| | 5,000,000 | | Clark County Nevada Department of Aviation | | | 5.13 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 5,000,000 | |
| | 1,300,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2027 | | | 1,416,493 | |
| | 5,965,000 | | Colorado Health Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2035 | | | 6,746,475 | |
| | 7,000,000 | | Commonwealth Financing Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2042 | | | 7,507,080 | |
| | 4,390,000 | | Cumberland County Pennsylvania Municipal Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 4,585,750 | |
| | 2,500,000 | | Delaware State Health Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2034 | | | 3,010,650 | |
| | 15,250,000 | | Delaware Valley Pennsylvania Regional Finance Authority (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.65%) | | | 1.93 | % | | 06/01/2027 | | | 15,102,837 | |
| | 15,000,000 | | Delaware Valley Pennsylvania Regional Finance Authority (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.75%) | | | 2.03 | % | | 06/01/2037 | | | 13,978,500 | |
| | 6,750,000 | | Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 8,905,747 | |
| | 9,150,000 | | Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 12,287,169 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.3% (Continued) | |
| |
Revenue Bonds — 77.6% (Continued) | |
| 9,000,000 | | Detroit Michigan Sewage Disposal System (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.60%) | | | 2.01 | % | | 07/01/2032 | | | 8,903,970 | |
| 20,800,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.95 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 21,138,000 | |
| 3,675,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.95 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 3,675,000 | |
| 5,000,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.64 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 5,000,000 | |
| 1,700,000 | | Educational Enhancement Funding Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2023 | | | 1,886,728 | |
| 12,095,000 | | Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2039 | | | 13,771,246 | |
| 15,000,000 | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 17,968,800 | |
| 14,260,000 | | Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 17,013,036 | |
| 6,500,000 | | Grand Forks County North Dakota^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/15/2028 | | | 6,449,950 | |
| 11,150,000 | | Harris County Texas (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.67%) | | | 1.95 | % | | 08/15/2035 | | | 10,690,620 | |
| 3,865,000 | | Harris County Texas Sports Authority+ | | | 4.38 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 2,381,961 | |
| 1,300,000 | | Henrico County Virginia Economic Development Authority# | | | 3.01 | % | | 08/23/2027 | | | 1,300,000 | |
| 6,070,000 | | Imperial California Irrigation District Electric System Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2037 | | | 6,874,578 | |
| 7,620,000 | | Indianapolis Indiana Department of Public Utilities Gas Utility Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2024 | | | 7,794,422 | |
| 3,720,000 | | Kansas City Missouri Municipal Assistance Corp.+ | | | 3.01 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 3,296,255 | |
| 13,500,000 | | Kansas State Department of Transportation (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.50%) | | | 1.70 | % | | 09/01/2024 | | | 13,587,615 | |
| 10,100,000 | | Kentucky Asset Liability Commission (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.55%) | | | 1.83 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 10,019,200 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Lancaster County Pennsylvania Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 3,295,470 | |
| 2,280,000 | | Las Vegas Nevada Redevelopment Agency | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2028 | | | 2,688,576 | |
| 5,235,000 | | Lees Summit Missouri Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 08/15/2039 | | | 5,633,802 | |
| 3,000,000 | | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority | | | 3.50 | % | | 06/01/2030 | | | 3,067,200 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Louisiana Public Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2036 | | | 1,152,440 | |
| 7,000,000 | | Louisiana State Gasoline & Fuels Tax Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2041 | | | 8,080,520 | |
| 7,230,000 | | Love Field Texas Airport Modernization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2028 | | | 7,833,922 | |
| 20,000,000 | | Main Street Natural Gas, Inc. (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.83%) | | | 1.97 | % | | 08/01/2048 | | | 20,106,200 | |
| 20,000,000 | | Main Street Natural Gas, Inc.# | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/01/2050 | | | 22,645,600 | |
| 9,455,000 | | Maricopa County Arizona Pollution Control Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 9,602,025 | |
| 5,030,000 | | Maryland Health & Higher Educational Facilities Authority | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2036 | | | 6,044,098 | |
| 1,615,000 | | Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority# | | | 4.79 | % | | 07/01/2023 | | | 1,615,000 | |
| 5,100,000 | | Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority# | | | 3.50 | % | | 07/01/2023 | | | 5,100,000 | |
| 1,200,000 | | Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority# | | | 5.75 | % | | 07/01/2023 | | | 1,200,000 | |
| 150,000 | | Massachusetts Health & Educational Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2024 | | | 150,483 | |
| 1,495,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 4.09 | % | | 12/15/2033 | | | 964,036 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 4.14 | % | | 06/15/2035 | | | 6,081,900 | |
| 10,165,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 4.12 | % | | 06/15/2037 | | | 5,702,870 | |
| 7,470,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority+ | | | 4.12 | % | | 06/15/2038 | | | 4,020,503 | |
| 13,000,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2050 | | | 13,589,030 | |
| 1,705,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority+ | | | 3.20 | % | | 11/15/2029 | | | 1,366,796 | |
| 6,000,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority+ | | | 3.61 | % | | 11/15/2033 | | | 4,200,660 | |
| 1,895,000 | | Miami Beach Florida Health Facilities | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2029 | | | 2,067,900 | |
| 6,760,000 | | Miami-Dade County Florida Water & Sewer System Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 7,644,276 | |
| 2,775,000 | | Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota Housing & Redevelopment Authority# | | | 2.30 | % | | 08/01/2027 | | | 2,775,000 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota Housing & Redevelopment Authority# | | | 2.39 | % | | 08/01/2028 | | | 1,000,000 | |
| 5,000,000 | | Mission Texas Economic Development Corp.^ | | | 4.63 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 5,406,750 | |
| 1,600,000 | | Mountain House California Public Financing Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2027 | | | 1,603,440 | |
| 2,565,000 | | Mountain House California Public Financing Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2032 | | | 2,570,515 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 04/01/2029 | | | 1,091,680 | |
| 1,080,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 1,134,929 | |
| 1,750,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.25 | % | | 07/01/2036 | | | 1,843,328 | |
| 4,000,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 4,194,120 | |
| 1,250,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 1,312,538 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.75 | % | | 07/01/2051 | | | 1,058,180 | |
| 10,000,000 | | New Jersey Turnpike Authority (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.70%) | | | 1.90 | % | | 01/02/2024 | | | 10,105,800 | |
| 12,250,000 | | New York & New Jersey Port Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2034 | | | 14,071,820 | |
| 2,375,000 | | New York City Industrial Development Agency | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2039 | | | 2,402,740 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 96.3% (Continued) | |
| |
Revenue Bonds — 77.6% (Continued) | |
| 3,000,000 | | New York City Industrial Development Agency | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2046 | | | 3,035,010 | |
| 5,000,000 | | New York Convention Center Development Corp.+ | | | 3.77 | % | | 11/15/2041 | | | 2,655,250 | |
| 25,950,000 | | New York Liberty Development Corp. | | | 2.80 | % | | 09/15/2069 | | | 26,166,942 | |
| 3,375,000 | | Newport News Virginia Economic Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2031 | | | 3,722,659 | |
| 1,760,000 | | Niagara County New York Tobacco Asset Securitization Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/15/2024 | | | 1,947,035 | |
| 2,000,000 | | North Carolina Medical Care Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 2,217,840 | |
| 3,765,000 | | North Carolina Turnpike Authority+ | | | 3.89 | % | | 01/01/2034 | | | 2,547,324 | |
| 4,165,000 | | North Texas Tollway Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2032 | | | 4,819,280 | |
| 5,950,000 | | Ohio Air Quality Development Authority^ | | | 3.75 | % | | 01/15/2028 | | | 6,434,152 | |
| 3,275,000 | | Ohio, State of# | | | 2.22 | % | | 09/01/2041 | | | 3,242,283 | |
| 5,790,000 | | Oregon State Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2031 | | | 6,774,821 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Park Creek Colorado Metropolitan District | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 1,156,600 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2029 | | | 11,935,700 | |
| 6,360,000 | | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 7,045,099 | |
| 6,575,000 | | Pinellas County Florida Health Facilities Authority# | | | 2.41 | % | | 11/15/2023 | | | 6,575,000 | |
| 1,110,000 | | Prince William County Virginia Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2025 | | | 1,278,132 | |
| 3,120,000 | | Prince William County Virginia Industrial Development Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2031 | | | 3,579,545 | |
| 6,050,000 | | Public Finance Authority | | | 2.63 | % | | 11/01/2025 | | | 6,269,252 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Public Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/01/2030 | | | 1,630,215 | |
| 17,483,000 | | Puerto Rico Sales Tax Financing Corp Sales Tax Revenue+ | | | 4.66 | % | | 07/01/2033 | | | 11,144,189 | |
| 7,300,000 | | San Diego California Tobacco Settlement Revenue Funding Corp. | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 7,810,927 | |
| 10,000,000 | | Southern California Public Power Authority (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.25%) | | | 1.86 | % | | 07/01/2040 | | | 10,001,300 | |
| 8,225,000 | | Syracuse New York Industrial Development Agency# | | | 2.37 | % | | 12/01/2029 | | | 8,225,000 | |
| 22,140,000 | | Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp.# | | | 4.00 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 23,705,741 | |
| 7,150,000 | | Tennessee Energy Acquisition Corp.# | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2049 | | | 7,951,372 | |
| 3,045,000 | | Terrebonne Parish Louisiana+ | | | 3.10 | % | | 04/01/2036 | | | 1,933,331 | |
| 21,425,000 | | Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp II (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.87%) | | | 2.14 | % | | 09/15/2027 | | | 21,373,794 | |
| 6,995,000 | | Texas Municipal Gas Acquisition & Supply Corp. III | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/15/2023 | | | 7,724,788 | |
| 2,055,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 06/01/2032 | | | 2,150,064 | |
| 8,425,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2024 | | | 9,563,218 | |
| 11,105,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 13,446,156 | |
| 27,500,000 | | Tobacco Settlement Financing Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 30,884,700 | |
| 1,045,000 | | Triborough Bridge & Tunnel Authority+ | | | 3.38 | % | | 11/15/2031 | | | 788,212 | |
| 9,030,000 | | TSASC, Inc. | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2031 | | | 10,747,687 | |
| 15,500,000 | | Union County New Jersey Utilities Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 12/01/2031 | | | 16,590,270 | |
| 2,405,000 | | University of Connecticut | | | 5.00 | % | | 03/15/2029 | | | 2,864,596 | |
| 2,123,528 | | Vermont Student Assistance Corp. (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%) | | | 4.90 | % | | 12/03/2035 | | | 2,192,585 | |
| 5,755,000 | | Virginia Public Building Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2036 | | | 6,619,631 | |
| 4,000,000 | | Virginia Small Business Financing Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 4,258,600 | |
| 24,290,000 | | Virginia Small Business Financing Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2049 | | | 25,742,056 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Washington State Housing Finance Commission^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 1,083,120 | |
| 2,655,000 | | Washington State Housing Finance Commission^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 01/01/2031 | | | 2,996,991 | |
| 3,655,000 | | Wayne County Michigan Airport Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2038 | | | 4,240,823 | |
| 1,610,000 | | Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2027 | | | 1,805,277 | |
| 1,730,000 | | Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2028 | | | 1,916,304 | |
| 650,000 | | Wisconsin Health & Educational Facilities Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/15/2037 | | | 676,923 | |
| 2,010,000 | | Yamhill County Oregon Hospital Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/15/2026 | | | 2,140,047 | |
| 480,000 | | Yamhill County Oregon Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2031 | | | 540,792 | |
| 460,000 | | Yamhill County Oregon Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2036 | | | 512,872 | |
| 1,085,000 | | Yamhill County Oregon Hospital Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2046 | | | 1,197,666 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 889,262,091 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $1,066,181,598) | | |
| 1,104,289,373 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 4.1% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 4.1% | |
| | 46,644,394 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | 46,644,394 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $46,644,394) | | | 46,644,394 | |
Total Investments — 100.4% (Cost $1,112,825,992) | | | 1,150,933,767 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | (4,505,634 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 1,146,428,133 | |
+ | | Zero coupon bond. Rate disclosed is calculated yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds | | | 77.6 | % |
General Obligation Bonds | | | 18.7 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 4.1 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.4 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
The Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund (the “Fund”) launched December 2, 2019 and is benchmarked against the Bloomberg Barclays 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index (the “Index”).
The Fund aims to generate performance primarily through individual security selection that augments fundamental credit analysis with integrated ESG research. The Fund seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from federal income tax by investing primarily in intermediate-term investment grade municipal bonds while giving special consideration to ESG criteria. The Fund seeks to identify and invest in issuers whose ESG characteristics strengthen their credit profiles, as well as issuers whose use of proceeds create positive environmental and social impacts.
It is important to emphasize that we neither attempt to predict the future direction of interest rates, nor do we invest the Fund in a manner where relative performance is specifically tied to broad interest rate moves. However, we view the current landscape as somewhat supportive of the current (low) level of interest rates. Unless conditions change unexpectedly, the Federal Reserve is likely on hold for an extended period, as downside economic risks have faded and inflation remains well below target. We believe the Fed could also continue cutting rates if signs of a slowdown emerge, whereas the bar for rate hikes is quite high. When this benign rate environment is combined with record demand for municipal bonds, it creates a challenge for investors who are faced with high taxes and limited investment options.
So how can a municipal bond investor generate alpha in world where the old paradigm may be changing? The answer we believe is by taking a flexible approach to capital allocation. We are benchmark-aware, but not benchmark beholden. Our goal is to deliver a portfolio that provides principal stability and upside potential. To achieve our goal we have been able to utilize non-benchmark municipals, like floating-rate bonds, along with somewhat “off-the-run” structures, like lower-coupon bonds and short-call bonds that have more attractive relative valuations.
Finding the right balance of risk and reward at this point in the market cycle requires a disciplined process, an open mind and discerning analysis. In the current environment, we believe our flexible approach can offer a better return profile and more extensive diversification than our benchmark, and also many of our peers. We believe our approach to fundamental and ESG research, and holistic risk management should continue to provide opportunities for both principal stability and upside potential in a wide variety of economic scenarios.
In addition, we are happy to announce that we launched our first annual Impact Report on the Fund that highlights the environmental and social impact from our investments over the past year. We look forward to hearing feedback and continuing to enhance our reporting efforts.
Sincerely,
Stephen M. Shutz, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Amy Hauter, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund is non-diversified which means it may invest a large percentage of its assets in the securities of fewer issuers. Concentration in a limited number of issuers exposes the Fund to greater market risk than if its assets were diversified among a greater number of issuers. The Fund is also subject to interest rate risk which is the risk that debt securities in the Fund’s portfolio will decline in value because of an increase in market interest rates. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Income from tax-exempt funds may be subject to state and local taxes and a portion of income may be subject to the Federal Alternative minimum tax for certain investors.
Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Credit Quality weights by rating are derived from the highest bond rating as determined by Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”), Moody’s or Fitch. Bond ratings are grades given to bonds that indicate their credit quality as determined by private independent rating services such as S&P, Moody’s and Fitch. These firms evaluate a bond issuer’s financial strength, or its ability to pay a bond’s principal and interest in a timely fashion. Ratings are expressed as letters ranging from ‘AAA’, which is the highest grade, to ‘D’, which is the lowest grade. In limited situations when none of the three rating agencies have issued a formal rating, the Advisor will classify the security as nonrated.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Municipal Bonds — 95.2% | |
| |
General Obligation Bonds — 9.6% | |
| 2,400,000 | | Alhambra California Unified School District+ | | | 2.41 | % | | 08/01/2034 | | | 1,697,064 | |
| 1,080,000 | | Coachella Valley California Unified School District+ | | | 2.59 | % | | 08/01/2034 | | | 747,360 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Illinois, State of | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2026 | | | 2,862,625 | |
| 1,100,000 | | Placentia-Yorba Linda California Unified School District+ | | | 2.62 | % | | 08/01/2036 | | | 718,168 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 6,025,217 | |
Revenue Bonds — 85.6% | |
| 425,000 | | Arlington Texas Higher Education Finance Corp. | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/15/2026 | | | 517,242 | |
| 1,000,000 | | California Health Facilities Financing Authority# | | | 2.29 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 1,000,000 | |
| 630,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2023 | | | 696,541 | |
| 500,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2024 | | | 566,140 | |
| 1,000,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.37%) | | | 1.71 | % | | 04/01/2038 | | | 1,000,170 | |
| 1,005,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 1,266,561 | |
| 1,000,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2039 | | | 1,260,790 | |
| 1,500,000 | | California Infrastructure & Economic Development Bank (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.20%) | | | 1.40 | % | | 10/01/2047 | | | 1,500,045 | |
| 1,170,000 | | California Municipal Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2029 | | | 1,366,724 | |
| 575,000 | | California Municipal Finance Authority^ | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2049 | | | 637,094 | |
| 2,000,000 | | California Statewide Communities Development Authority# | | | 2.63 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 2,074,600 | |
| 975,000 | | Cedar Rapids, Iowa# | | | 2.30 | % | | 08/15/2032 | | | 975,000 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Connecticut State Clean Water Fund | | | 4.00 | % | | 02/01/2035 | | | 1,163,510 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Connecticut State Clean Water Fund | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2036 | | | 1,839,750 | |
| 2,500,000 | | Delaware Valley Regional Finance Authority (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.53%) | | | 2.14 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 2,504,849 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Denver Colorado Airport System Revenue | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 2,441,260 | |
| 600,000 | | Harris County Texas Flood Control District | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2027 | | | 719,412 | |
| 1,405,000 | | Hartford County Connecticut Metropolitan District Clean Water Project | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/01/2036 | | | 1,618,434 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Los Angeles California Department of Airports | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/15/2031 | | | 1,894,140 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2042 | | | 1,065,730 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Metropolitan Pier & Exposition Authority | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2050 | | | 2,090,620 | |
| 1,250,000 | | Metropolitan Transportation Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2038 | | | 1,548,800 | |
| 1,350,000 | | Michigan Finance Authority | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2020 | | | 1,390,028 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota Housing & Redevelopment Authority | | | 5.25 | % | | 08/15/2025 | | | 1,024,790 | |
| 850,000 | | Minneapolis & St. Paul, Minnesota Housing & Redevelopment Authority# | | | 2.39 | % | | 08/01/2028 | | | 850,000 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Minnesota Municipal Power Agency | | | 5.25 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 2,058,760 | |
| 1,000,000 | | New Hampshire Business Finance Authority (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.75%) | | | 2.36 | % | | 10/01/2033 | | | 999,830 | |
| 1,190,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 1,249,536 | |
| 885,000 | | New Hope Texas Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corp. | | | 5.75 | % | | 07/01/2051 | | | 936,489 | |
| 2,000,000 | | New York City Housing Development Corp. | | | 2.60 | % | | 11/01/2034 | | | 2,005,460 | |
| 2,050,000 | | New York State Environmental Facilities Corp.# | | | 1.45 | % | | 05/01/2030 | | | 2,050,000 | |
| 2,500,000 | | New York State Housing Finance Agency | | | 1.60 | % | | 11/01/2024 | | | 2,501,400 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Ohio Higher Educational Facility Commission# | | | 1.63 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 1,000,110 | |
| 1,000,000 | | Ohio, State of# | | | 2.30 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 1,000,000 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Ohio, State of (SIFMA Municipal Swap Index + 0.40%) | | | 2.01 | % | | 01/01/2052 | | | 1,503,150 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Port of Los Angeles | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2023 | | | 1,693,500 | |
| 1,500,000 | | Portland Metropolitan General Airport Revenue | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2038 | | | 1,713,570 | |
| 2,000,000 | | Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Revenue | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | (3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.79%) | | | 2.07 | % | | 05/15/2047 | | | 1,907,980 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | 53,632,015 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $59,592,616) | | |
| 59,657,232 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Short-Term Investments — 5.4% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 5.4% | |
| | 3,397,905 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | 3,397,905 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $3,397,905) | | | 3,397,905 | |
Total Investments — 100.6% (Cost $62,990,521) | | | 63,055,137 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.6)% | | | (362,398 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 62,692,739 | |
+ | | Zero coupon bond. Rate disclosed is calculated yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Revenue Bonds | | | 85.6 | % |
General Obligation Bonds | | | 9.6 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 5.4 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (0.6 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund – Investor Shares (the “Fund”) increased 1.86%. During the same period, the Bloomberg Barclays Mortgage Backed Securities Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 2.09%.
The Fund aims to generate performance through strong current income generation from high quality mortgage-related securities. The mortgage sector in particular is highly sensitive to interest rate volatility and assumptions around borrower refinancing behavior. Our disciplined process is supported by detailed individual security selection with a keen focus on downside protection from these factors across all interest rate environments.
During the course of the period, the Fund’s underweight to traditional mortgage exposure was the primary driver behind the mild underperformance as interest rate volatility and fears of recession subsided. The 10-year treasury bottomed toward the beginning of September and gradually rose through December. After underperforming for most of the calendar year, mortgages sharply outperformed Treasuries as borrowers tended to slow their rapid rate of refinancing. We remain underweight lower coupon mortgages as our team sees few opportunities to capitalize on individual security selection. Rather, we favor seasoned, higher coupon passthroughs and specific parts of the agency commercial mortgage market given their more predictable cash flows.
Within our non-agency holdings, we maintain an allocation to low-duration asset-backed securities and floating rate securitized products. Notably in August, we began increasing our exposure to credit risk transfer securities (CRTs), also known as GSE risk-sharing securities. These are notes sold by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to transfer default risk of agency-originated residential mortgages to private investors. We feel that the combination of strong underlying fundamentals and technical selling pressure led to an attractive entry point for an opportunistic allocation. Overall, we feel that these out-of-benchmark sectors help to reduce our sensitivity to interest rates and offer compelling risk adjusted return.
Looking forward, we believe that mortgage investors will face a more difficult environment due to lower rates and more disparate prepayment profiles. Our objective for the Fund is to build a portfolio that is resilient to a wide variety of challenging markets. By balancing attractive income generation with stable prepayment profiles and fundamentally sound credits, we aim to deliver incremental return with the stability of a government related mandate.
Sincerely,
John Henry Iucker, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Thomas D.D. Graff, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments in debt securities typically decrease in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in Asset-Backed and Mortgage-Backed securities include additional risks that investor should be aware of including credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Certain fixed income securities held by the Fund may be difficult (or impossible) to sell at the time and at the price the Adviser would like. As a result, the Fund may have to hold these securities longer than it would like and may forego other investment opportunities. Issuers may experience an acceleration in prepayments of mortgage loans or other receivables backing the issuers’ fixed income securities when interest rates decline, which can shorten the maturity of the security, force the Fund to invest in securities with lower interest rates, and reduce the Fund’s return. Issuers may decrease prepayments of principal when interest rates increase, extending the maturity of a fixed income security and causing the value of the security to decline. Investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investors should consult a tax professional for advice and information concerning the tax features of mortgage backed securities and fixed coupon bonds. Mortgage-backed securities (MBS) are bonds secured by a mortgage or collection of mortgages. Diversification does not assure a profit nor protect against loss in a declining market.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 85.9% | |
| 986,000 | | DBGS Mortgage Trust, Series 2018-C1 7EA^ | | | 4.64 | % | | 10/17/2051 | | | 1,027,204 | |
| 51,714 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N3-0530 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2029 | | | 52,597 | |
| 102,688 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C5-3878 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2030 | | | 113,476 | |
| 266,093 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C9-1366 | | | 4.50 | % | | 04/01/2031 | | | 286,223 | |
| 63,054 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C6-6421 | | | 6.50 | % | | 02/01/2032 | | | 70,042 | |
| 225,241 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N7-0078 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2033 | | | 240,690 | |
| 78,546 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1B-0889 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.59%) | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2033 | | | 80,918 | |
| 648,025 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# C7-9930 | | | 5.50 | % | | 06/01/2033 | | | 717,979 | |
| 728,625 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A1-2929 | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2033 | | | 808,447 | |
| 144,184 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A1-4256 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2033 | | | 161,753 | |
| 306,014 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G3-0932 | | | 4.50 | % | | 03/01/2034 | | | 329,128 | |
| 590,326 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A3-0648 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2034 | | | 653,062 | |
| 51,395 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1J-0204 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.75%) | | | 4.64 | % | | 05/01/2035 | | | 54,050 | |
| 174,957 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N7-0071 | | | 6.00 | % | | 06/01/2035 | | | 188,835 | |
| 73,081 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A4-6629 | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2035 | | | 79,546 | |
| 1,284,807 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# K9-3365 | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/01/2035 | | | 1,340,846 | |
| 975,801 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# K9-3349 | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2035 | | | 1,040,346 | |
| 127,562 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A3-9555 | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/01/2035 | | | 143,637 | |
| 370,606 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-1980 | | | 5.00 | % | | 12/01/2035 | | | 413,752 | |
| 31,743 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1L-1263 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.25%) | | | 4.89 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 33,547 | |
| 32,398 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1H-1348 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.14%) | | | 4.31 | % | | 10/01/2036 | | | 34,190 | |
| 304,040 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G2-0028 | | | 7.50 | % | | 12/01/2036 | | | 338,640 | |
| 104,737 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1891 | | | 5.38 | % | | 01/01/2037 | | | 112,545 | |
| 197,413 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A5-6261 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2037 | | | 221,753 | |
| 126,690 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 84-7727 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.74%) | | | 3.78 | % | | 02/01/2037 | | | 132,193 | |
| 202,942 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1900 | | | 5.38 | % | | 02/01/2037 | | | 218,653 | |
| 119,291 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1934 | | | 5.38 | % | | 04/01/2037 | | | 128,133 | |
| 80,404 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1950 | | | 5.10 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 86,126 | |
| 96,406 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-1976 | | | 5.10 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 103,240 | |
| 177,286 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A6-7884 | | | 5.38 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 190,884 | |
| 57,337 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1J-1681 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.98%) | | | 4.86 | % | | 06/01/2037 | | | 60,968 | |
| 171,833 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# B3-2000 | | | 5.10 | % | | 06/01/2037 | | | 183,882 | |
| 97,211 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0471 | | | 5.10 | % | | 07/01/2037 | | | 104,065 | |
| 55,909 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0653 | | | 5.13 | % | | 07/01/2037 | | | 60,239 | |
| 75,876 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0606 | | | 5.10 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 81,244 | |
| 230,459 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0681 | | | 5.10 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 246,524 | |
| 52,435 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# 1G-2249 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.78%) | | | 3.65 | % | | 10/01/2037 | | | 54,892 | |
| 268,650 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# T3-0346 | | | 5.38 | % | | 10/01/2037 | | | 288,732 | |
| 85,592 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-0800 | | | 5.10 | % | | 11/01/2037 | | | 91,608 | |
| 146,989 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-1874 | | | 5.38 | % | | 04/01/2038 | | | 157,991 | |
| 355,444 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# N7-0082 | | | 6.00 | % | | 07/01/2038 | | | 387,036 | |
| 215,561 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-4655 | | | 6.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 249,190 | |
| 255,359 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-4540 | | | 6.00 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 295,145 | |
| 114,295 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# U3-2470 | | | 5.10 | % | | 11/01/2038 | | | 122,336 | |
| 141,230 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-8348 | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2039 | | | 155,904 | |
| 838,492 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A8-7915 | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2039 | | | 942,098 | |
| 159,634 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-7053 | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 178,262 | |
| 476,191 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# A9-2630 | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2040 | | | 535,169 | |
| 1,182,639 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-7054 | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/01/2041 | | | 1,304,961 | |
| 475,719 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# Q3-8585 | | | 4.00 | % | | 10/01/2043 | | | 495,304 | |
| 2,165,411 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# V8-2155 | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2045 | | | 2,308,188 | |
| 737,123 | | FHLMC PC, Pool# G0-8828 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2048 | | | 800,061 | |
| 1,842,909 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4318 DI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 08/15/2022 | | | 40,139 | |
| 1,947,977 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4329 CI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 01/15/2023 | | | 51,445 | |
| 39,218 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 1843 Z | | | 7.00 | % | | 04/15/2026 | | | 42,095 | |
| 169,790 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 2517 Z | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/15/2032 | | | 181,612 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 85.9% (Continued) | |
| 368,495 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 2890 ZA | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/15/2034 | | | 409,333 | |
| 572,548 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 3150 DZ | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/15/2036 | | | 652,534 | |
| 241,141 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 3294 CB | | | 5.50 | % | | 03/15/2037 | | | 271,168 | |
| 1,357,662 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4309 BI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 08/15/2039 | | | 103,590 | |
| 968,736 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4828 MA | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/15/2042 | | | 978,062 | |
| 1,120,114 | | FHLMC REMIC, Series 4784 ED | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/15/2044 | | | 1,139,760 | |
| 1,450,000 | | FHLMC SCRTT, Series 2016-1 M1#^ | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/25/2055 | | | 1,424,623 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FHLMC SCRTT, Series 2017-1 M1#^ | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/25/2056 | | | 1,008,822 | |
| 1,180,098 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2013-DN2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.25%) | | | 6.04 | % | | 11/27/2023 | | | 1,272,699 | |
| 863,308 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2014-DN3 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.00%) | | | 5.79 | % | | 08/26/2024 | | | 920,514 | |
| 515,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQA1 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.70%) | | | 6.49 | % | | 03/27/2028 | | | 548,608 | |
| 2,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2015-HQA2 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 4.80%) | | | 6.59 | % | | 05/25/2028 | | | 2,158,552 | |
| 2,050,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-DNA3 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 5.00%) | | | 6.79 | % | | 12/26/2028 | | | 2,237,032 | |
| 2,500,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2016-DNA4 M3 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.80%) | | | 5.59 | % | | 03/25/2029 | | | 2,661,544 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-DNA1 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.25%) | | | 5.04 | % | | 07/25/2029 | | | 1,051,971 | |
| 918,000 | | FHLMC STACR, Series 2017-DNA2 M2 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.45%) | | | 5.24 | % | | 10/25/2029 | | | 978,797 | |
| 300,223 | | FHLMC WLST, Series 2017-SC02 2A1 | | | 3.50 | % | | 05/25/2047 | | | 303,260 | |
| 13,423,804 | | FHMS, Series K-019 X1#~ | | | 1.59 | % | | 03/25/2022 | | | 404,710 | |
| 12,221,465 | | FHMS, Series K-021 X1#~ | | | 1.43 | % | | 06/25/2022 | | | 366,281 | |
| 15,691,251 | | FHMS, Series K-721 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 08/25/2022 | | | 122,953 | |
| 24,747,360 | | FHMS, Series K-025 X1#~ | | | 0.82 | % | | 10/25/2022 | | | 492,185 | |
| 13,224,218 | | FHMS, Series K-035 X1#~ | | | 0.38 | % | | 08/25/2023 | | | 158,893 | |
| 63,416,360 | | FHMS, Series K-C02 X1#~ | | | 0.37 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 959,179 | |
| 16,249,811 | | FHMS, Series K-038 X1#~ | | | 1.13 | % | | 03/25/2024 | | | 648,385 | |
| 36,740,474 | | FHMS, Series K-040 X1#~ | | | 0.72 | % | | 09/25/2024 | | | 1,075,181 | |
| 17,879,795 | | FHMS, Series K-C03 X1#~ | | | 0.49 | % | | 11/25/2024 | | | 396,372 | |
| 116,308,365 | | FHMS, Series K-047 X1#~ | | | 0.14 | % | | 05/25/2025 | | | 861,159 | |
| 17,798,000 | | FHMS, Series K-C06 X1#~ | | | 0.90 | % | | 06/25/2025 | | | 774,669 | |
| 31,411,725 | | FHMS, Series K-734 X1#~ | | | 0.65 | % | | 02/25/2026 | | | 1,087,856 | |
| 9,453,193 | | FHMS, Series K-055 X1#~ | | | 1.36 | % | | 03/25/2026 | | | 678,824 | |
| 27,851,966 | | FHMS, Series K-735 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 05/25/2026 | | | 1,500,513 | |
| 17,548,622 | | FHMS, Series K-736 X1#~ | | | 1.31 | % | | 07/25/2026 | | | 1,253,482 | |
| 5,380,151 | | FHMS, Series K-058 X1#~ | | | 0.93 | % | | 08/25/2026 | | | 283,651 | |
| 6,509,788 | | FHMS, Series K-059 X1#~ | | | 0.31 | % | | 09/25/2026 | | | 118,831 | |
| 14,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-C04 X1#~ | | | 1.25 | % | | 12/25/2026 | | | 908,468 | |
| 55,400,349 | | FHMS, Series K-063 X1#~ | | | 0.29 | % | | 01/25/2027 | | | 1,023,294 | |
| 22,423,623 | | FHMS, Series K-064 X1#~ | | | 0.61 | % | | 03/25/2027 | | | 860,845 | |
| 4,362,452 | | FHMS, Series K-W03 X1#~ | | | 0.84 | % | | 06/25/2027 | | | 209,235 | |
| 15,534,880 | | FHMS, Series K-C05 X1#~ | | | 1.20 | % | | 07/25/2027 | | | 1,029,271 | |
| 12,618,115 | | FHMS, Series K-068 X1#~ | | | 0.43 | % | | 08/25/2027 | | | 372,300 | |
| 30,394,231 | | FHMS, Series K-069 X1#~ | | | 0.36 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 789,286 | |
| 42,773,327 | | FHMS, Series K-070 X1#~ | | | 0.33 | % | | 11/25/2027 | | | 1,021,816 | |
| 31,780,486 | | FHMS, Series K-072 X1#~ | | | 0.37 | % | | 12/25/2027 | | | 845,831 | |
| 3,834,810 | | FHMS, Series Q-006 APT1# | | | 2.63 | % | | 04/25/2028 | | | 3,823,597 | |
| 19,964,235 | | FHMS, Series K-087 X1#~ | | | 0.36 | % | | 12/25/2028 | | | 604,992 | |
| 18,225,352 | | FHMS, Series K-091 X1#~ | | | 0.56 | % | | 03/25/2029 | | | 842,352 | |
| 12,673,226 | | FHMS, Series K-092 X1#~ | | | 0.71 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 731,880 | |
| 10,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G01 X1#~ | | | 0.97 | % | | 04/25/2029 | | | 670,141 | |
| 6,294,443 | | FHMS, Series K-093 X1#~ | | | 0.95 | % | | 05/25/2029 | | | 475,614 | |
| 10,996,951 | | FHMS, Series K-094 X1#~ | | | 0.88 | % | | 06/25/2029 | | | 781,297 | |
| 6,250,000 | | FHMS, Series K-G02 X1#~ | | | 1.14 | % | | 08/25/2029 | | | 495,136 | |
| 10,000,000 | | FHMS, Series K-103 X1#~ | | | 0.76 | % | | 11/25/2029 | | | 540,290 | |
| 2,461,596 | | FHMS, Series Q-004 A2H# | | | 2.98 | % | | 01/25/2046 | | | 2,478,493 | |
| 1,116,151 | | FHMS, Series Q-010 APT1# | | | 2.80 | % | | 04/25/2046 | | | 1,123,711 | |
| 4,457,932 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT1# | | | 2.98 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 4,537,908 | |
| 3,565,434 | | FHMS, Series Q-007 APT2# | | | 3.33 | % | | 10/25/2047 | | | 3,695,335 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 85.9% (Continued) | |
| 35,819 | | FNMA, Pool# 922791 | | | 6.50 | % | | 12/01/2021 | | | 35,987 | |
| 405,632 | | FNMA, Pool# BL0273 | | | 4.36 | % | | 10/01/2023 | | | 421,168 | |
| 1,000,000 | | FNMA, Pool# AN9202 | | | 3.32 | % | | 05/01/2025 | | | 1,023,755 | |
| 1,218,889 | | FNMA, Pool# 109465 | | | 3.58 | % | | 08/01/2025 | | | 1,269,534 | |
| 50,777 | | FNMA, Pool# 336422 (3 Year CMT Rate + 2.30%) | | | 4.67 | % | | 10/01/2025 | | | 51,076 | |
| 157,301 | | FNMA, Pool# 344903 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2025 | | | 169,178 | |
| 452,740 | | FNMA, Pool# BL1165 | | | 3.62 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 485,475 | |
| 472,425 | | FNMA, Pool# BL1166 | | | 3.62 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 506,582 | |
| 86,608 | | FNMA, Pool# 356232 | | | 6.50 | % | | 01/01/2026 | | | 96,176 | |
| 41,021 | | FNMA, Pool# 406521 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.52%) | | | 4.90 | % | | 05/01/2026 | | | 41,572 | |
| 2,676,624 | | FNMA, Pool# AN3155 | | | 2.49 | % | | 11/01/2026 | | | 2,700,999 | |
| 62,881 | | FNMA, Pool# 356329 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.64%) | | | 4.26 | % | | 01/01/2027 | | | 64,020 | |
| 20,364 | | FNMA, Pool# 363850 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.13%) | | | 4.70 | % | | 04/01/2027 | | | 20,707 | |
| 43,440 | | FNMA, Pool# 406380 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.17%) | | | 4.40 | % | | 11/01/2027 | | | 44,043 | |
| 1,005,235 | | FNMA, Pool# 257203 | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/01/2028 | | | 1,072,881 | |
| 1,991,786 | | FNMA, Pool# AN2738 | | | 2.39 | % | | 09/01/2028 | | | 1,994,484 | |
| 846,110 | | FNMA, Pool# 958720 | | | 5.65 | % | | 10/01/2028 | | | 943,820 | |
| 797,634 | | FNMA, Pool# 957502 | | | 3.98 | % | | 07/01/2029 | | | 845,184 | |
| 46,240 | | FNMA, Pool# 520478 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.10%) | | | 3.85 | % | | 11/01/2029 | | | 46,977 | |
| 40,876 | | FNMA, Pool# 559439 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.27%) | | | 4.02 | % | | 09/01/2030 | | | 41,772 | |
| 54,070 | | FNMA, Pool# 573097 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.21%) | | | 3.96 | % | | 02/01/2031 | | | 54,839 | |
| 175,682 | | FNMA, Pool# AL0898 | | | 5.00 | % | | 02/01/2031 | | | 189,137 | |
| 40,805 | | FNMA, Pool# 590852 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.11%) | | | 4.49 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 41,377 | |
| 2,600,522 | | FNMA, Pool# AI4717 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2031 | | | 2,795,111 | |
| 47,616 | | FNMA, Pool# 656181 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.16%) | | | 4.50 | % | | 08/01/2031 | | | 49,321 | |
| 39,611 | | FNMA, Pool# 723313 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.54%) | | | 4.54 | % | | 09/01/2031 | | | 40,047 | |
| 10,652 | | FNMA, Pool# 642122 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.27%) | | | 4.77 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 10,844 | |
| 32,383 | | FNMA, Pool# 628837 | | | 6.50 | % | | 03/01/2032 | | | 36,005 | |
| 42,056 | | FNMA, Pool# 640225 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.27%) | | | 4.77 | % | | 04/01/2032 | | | 43,391 | |
| 42,453 | | FNMA, Pool# 662138 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.30%) | | | 4.30 | % | | 09/01/2032 | | | 42,965 | |
| 44,471 | | FNMA, Pool# 668309 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.02%) | | | 4.02 | % | | 11/01/2032 | | | 44,899 | |
| 31,184 | | FNMA, Pool# 696546 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 2.26%) | | | 4.51 | % | | 03/01/2033 | | | 31,212 | |
| 198,173 | | FNMA, Pool# 688002 | | | 5.50 | % | | 03/01/2033 | | | 223,128 | |
| 488,672 | | FNMA, Pool# 687887 | | | 5.50 | % | | 03/01/2033 | | | 550,193 | |
| 450,125 | | FNMA, Pool# 702427 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2033 | | | 506,748 | |
| 81,670 | | FNMA, Pool# 711206 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2033 | | | 87,932 | |
| 292,167 | | FNMA, Pool# 711501 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2033 | | | 318,839 | |
| 726,099 | | FNMA, Pool# 555458 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2033 | | | 817,845 | |
| 34,111 | | FNMA, Pool# 555819 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.56%) | | | 3.48 | % | | 07/01/2033 | | | 35,135 | |
| 42,558 | | FNMA, Pool# 744805 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 3.52 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 42,949 | |
| 25,616 | | FNMA, Pool# 751498 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.22%) | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2033 | | | 26,710 | |
| 29,042 | | FNMA, Pool# 741373 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.28%) | | | 4.03 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 30,195 | |
| 368,321 | | FNMA, Pool# 725017 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 414,881 | |
| 29,953 | | FNMA, Pool# 754767 | | | 6.50 | % | | 12/01/2033 | | | 33,253 | |
| 328,223 | | FNMA, Pool# 725599 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2034 | | | 369,714 | |
| 599,284 | | FNMA, Pool# 759331 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2034 | | | 675,142 | |
| 1,067,563 | | FNMA, Pool# 763673 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2034 | | | 1,201,886 | |
| 32,240 | | FNMA, Pool# 764342 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 3.77 | % | | 02/01/2034 | | | 33,208 | |
| 31,220 | | FNMA, Pool# 774969 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.28%) | | | 4.78 | % | | 04/01/2034 | | | 31,976 | |
| 548,457 | | FNMA, Pool# 763545 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2034 | | | 617,239 | |
| 18,815 | | FNMA, Pool# 789060 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.75%) | | | 4.38 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 19,559 | |
| 124,141 | | FNMA, Pool# 783554 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.21%) | | | 4.59 | % | | 07/01/2034 | | | 127,224 | |
| 285,210 | | FNMA, Pool# 801034 | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/01/2034 | | | 313,917 | |
| 26,043 | | FNMA, Pool# 819649 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.52%) | | | 4.60 | % | | 03/01/2035 | | | 27,051 | |
| 78,054 | | FNMA, Pool# 889829 | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/01/2035 | | | 86,064 | |
| 43,594 | | FNMA, Pool# 830970 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.83%) | | | 4.47 | % | | 08/01/2035 | | | 45,812 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 85.9% (Continued) | |
| 75,777 | | FNMA, Pool# 837329 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.04%) | | | 4.12 | % | | 09/01/2035 | | | 78,390 | |
| 57,138 | | FNMA, Pool# 836715 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.77%) | | | 3.77 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 57,419 | |
| 18,430 | | FNMA, Pool# 836335 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.23%) | | | 4.23 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 18,623 | |
| 138,672 | | FNMA, Pool# 842006 | | | 4.25 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 145,143 | |
| 1,489,863 | | FNMA, Pool# AL3596 | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/01/2035 | | | 1,662,575 | |
| 37,864 | | FNMA, Pool# 922680 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.91%) | | | 4.51 | % | | 11/01/2035 | | | 39,986 | |
| 274,548 | | FNMA, Pool# 850232 | | | 4.25 | % | | 12/01/2035 | | | 287,897 | |
| 14,069 | | FNMA, Pool# 865849 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.54%) | | | 4.66 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 14,455 | |
| 47,673 | | FNMA, Pool# 877009 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 2.38%) | | | 5.20 | % | | 03/01/2036 | | | 51,045 | |
| 52,066 | | FNMA, Pool# 868568 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.76%) | | | 4.71 | % | | 04/01/2036 | | | 54,841 | |
| 67,491 | | FNMA, Pool# 882017 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.56%) | | | 3.56 | % | | 05/01/2036 | | | 69,840 | |
| 32,750 | | FNMA, Pool# 745626 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.14%) | | | 4.57 | % | | 05/01/2036 | | | 34,076 | |
| 17,068 | | FNMA, Pool# 872895 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.68%) | | | 4.47 | % | | 06/01/2036 | | | 17,916 | |
| 28,726 | | FNMA, Pool# 886163 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.80%) | | | 4.42 | % | | 07/01/2036 | | | 30,012 | |
| 470,025 | | FNMA, Pool# 896838 | | | 5.45 | % | | 07/01/2036 | | | 508,617 | |
| 148,210 | | FNMA, Pool# 745818 | | | 6.50 | % | | 09/01/2036 | | | 165,778 | |
| 166,072 | | FNMA, Pool# 894270 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.50%) | | | 4.25 | % | | 10/01/2036 | | | 167,859 | |
| 640,198 | | FNMA, Pool# 960606 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2036 | | | 715,311 | |
| 4,739 | | FNMA, Pool# 905193 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.99%) | | | 4.11 | % | | 11/01/2036 | | | 4,827 | |
| 82,720 | | FNMA, Pool# 902770 | | | 5.38 | % | | 11/01/2036 | | | 88,890 | |
| 116,122 | | FNMA, Pool# 940309 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.50%) | | | 3.37 | % | | 01/01/2037 | | | 118,304 | |
| 23,317 | | FNMA, Pool# 910181 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.69%) | | | 4.71 | % | | 03/01/2037 | | | 24,501 | |
| 42,793 | | FNMA, Pool# 888445 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.55%) | | | 4.12 | % | | 04/01/2037 | | | 45,169 | |
| 245,236 | | FNMA, Pool# 995148 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2037 | | | 276,199 | |
| 62,586 | | FNMA, Pool# 995521 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.84%) | | | 4.72 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 65,478 | |
| 115,000 | | FNMA, Pool# 888418 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2037 | | | 130,122 | |
| 81,036 | | FNMA, Pool# 950382 (6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.11%) | | | 3.36 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 82,855 | |
| 153,130 | | FNMA, Pool# 941050 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.70%) | | | 4.33 | % | | 08/01/2037 | | | 152,812 | |
| 59,168 | | FNMA, Pool# 952835 (1 Year CMT Rate + 2.32%) | | | 4.54 | % | | 09/01/2037 | | | 63,033 | |
| 4,758,004 | | FNMA, Pool# MA3208 | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/01/2037 | | | 5,074,582 | |
| 137,381 | | FNMA, Pool# 955233 | | | 6.50 | % | | 12/01/2037 | | | 158,833 | |
| 63,440 | | FNMA, Pool# 962656 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.24%) | | | 4.21 | % | | 04/01/2038 | | | 65,084 | |
| 6,670 | | FNMA, Pool# 982237 (12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.84%) | | | 4.72 | % | | 05/01/2038 | | | 6,990 | |
| 412,970 | | FNMA, Pool# AD0100 | | | 7.00 | % | | 12/01/2038 | | | 491,849 | |
| 105,981 | | FNMA, Pool# 930507 | | | 6.50 | % | | 02/01/2039 | | | 119,815 | |
| 3,169,598 | | FNMA, Pool# AS2249 | | | 4.00 | % | | 04/01/2039 | | | 3,401,253 | |
| 439,999 | | FNMA, Pool# AL0407 | | | 6.50 | % | | 04/01/2039 | | | 505,514 | |
| 363,939 | | FNMA, Pool# AD0427 | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/01/2039 | | | 409,046 | |
| 1,849,671 | | FNMA, Pool# AD3507 | | | 5.00 | % | | 04/01/2040 | | | 2,022,777 | |
| 474,920 | | FNMA, Pool# AD0941 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2040 | | | 536,262 | |
| 978,530 | | FNMA, Pool# AL5437 | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/01/2040 | | | 1,077,218 | |
| 622,301 | | FNMA, Pool# 467095 | | | 5.90 | % | | 01/01/2041 | | | 731,692 | |
| 638,339 | | FNMA, Pool# AH8447 | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/01/2041 | | | 710,498 | |
| 246,504 | | FNMA, Pool# AL2903 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2041 | | | 278,628 | |
| 971,421 | | FNMA, Pool# 469130 | | | 4.87 | % | | 10/01/2041 | | | 1,065,757 | |
| 1,121,535 | | FNMA, Pool# AZ0579 | | | 4.00 | % | | 02/01/2042 | | | 1,174,079 | |
| 785,390 | | FNMA, Pool# BC1738 | | | 4.50 | % | | 09/01/2043 | | | 851,214 | |
| 748,463 | | FNMA, Pool# AS1429 | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/01/2043 | | | 795,500 | |
| 594,098 | | FNMA, Pool# AV7739 | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2044 | | | 637,055 | |
| 513,716 | | FNMA, Pool# AW6485 | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2044 | | | 538,188 | |
| 721,857 | | FNMA, Pool# AY0382 | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2044 | | | 749,431 | |
| 716,019 | | FNMA, Pool# AW9534 | | | 4.00 | % | | 03/01/2045 | | | 777,448 | |
| 634,686 | | FNMA, Pool# AZ4154 | | | 4.00 | % | | 06/01/2045 | | | 677,232 | |
| 2,644,614 | | FNMA, Pool# AZ7828 | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/01/2045 | | | 2,803,950 | |
| 1,353,197 | | FNMA, Pool# BA3674 | | | 4.50 | % | | 10/01/2045 | | | 1,456,967 | |
| 1,344,006 | | FNMA, Pool# BA5587 | | | 4.00 | % | | 01/01/2046 | | | 1,439,873 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 85.9% (Continued) | |
| 905,596 | | FNMA, Pool# BC1231 | | | 4.00 | % | | 02/01/2046 | | | 970,115 | |
| 507,540 | | FNMA, Pool# BC6366 | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/01/2046 | | | 537,301 | |
| 350,792 | | FNMA, Pool# BD1241 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2046 | | | 369,883 | |
| 1,410,653 | | FNMA, Pool# BD5189 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2046 | | | 1,515,246 | |
| 703,948 | | FNMA, Pool# BD8599 | | | 4.50 | % | | 11/01/2046 | | | 748,083 | |
| 805,072 | | FNMA, Pool# BD3999 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2047 | | | 851,262 | |
| 971,289 | | FNMA, Pool# BD4009 | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2047 | | | 1,046,779 | |
| 1,045,555 | | FNMA, Pool# BD4010 | | | 4.00 | % | | 07/01/2047 | | | 1,118,273 | |
| 679,619 | | FNMA, Pool# BD4041 | | | 4.00 | % | | 11/01/2047 | | | 723,457 | |
| 1,158,365 | | FNMA, Pool# BH7686 | | | 4.50 | % | | 12/01/2047 | | | 1,227,274 | |
| 1,459,798 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ8287 | | | 4.50 | % | | 01/01/2048 | | | 1,557,692 | |
| 905,309 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4035 | | | 4.50 | % | | 02/01/2048 | | | 958,987 | |
| 976,375 | | FNMA, Pool# AN8989 | | | 4.07 | % | | 04/01/2048 | | | 1,056,023 | |
| 566,808 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4052 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 605,639 | |
| 674,315 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4050 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 737,964 | |
| 936,456 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4051 | | | 4.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 1,009,559 | |
| 960,973 | | FNMA, Pool# BK5105 | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/01/2048 | | | 1,057,204 | |
| 1,251,201 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4057 | | | 4.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 1,324,753 | |
| 624,751 | | FNMA, Pool# BK8032 | | | 5.50 | % | | 06/01/2048 | | | 687,313 | |
| 701,661 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4062 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 742,868 | |
| 745,818 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4061 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 789,962 | |
| 735,345 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4060 | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/01/2048 | | | 804,945 | |
| 1,481,385 | | FNMA, Pool# BJ4067 | | | 4.50 | % | | 08/01/2048 | | | 1,568,022 | |
| 558,020 | | FNMA, Pool# BN0202 | | | 5.50 | % | | 09/01/2048 | | | 613,396 | |
| 658,160 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4936 | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/01/2048 | | | 719,977 | |
| 367,330 | | FNMA, Pool# BN4921 | | | 5.50 | % | | 01/01/2049 | | | 401,283 | |
| 12,327 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 1990-116 H | | | 9.00 | % | | 10/25/2020 | | | 12,542 | |
| 47,344 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 1991-136 J | | | 7.50 | % | | 10/25/2021 | | | 48,371 | |
| 498,125 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M5 FA1 (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.67%) | | | 2.52 | % | | 04/25/2024 | | | 497,082 | |
| 111,460 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 1996-23 G | | | 6.50 | % | | 07/25/2026 | | | 118,399 | |
| 1,705,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-M13 A2# | | | 2.94 | % | | 09/25/2027 | | | 1,773,607 | |
| 1,981,122 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-139 HI~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 12/25/2027 | | | 130,808 | |
| 142,717 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-15 QI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 03/25/2028 | | | 10,578 | |
| 2,590,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M8 A2# | | | 3.33 | % | | 06/25/2028 | | | 2,761,380 | |
| 213,982 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-M10 A1 | | | 2.10 | % | | 07/25/2028 | | | 213,983 | |
| 1,804,328 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M14 A1# | | | 3.58 | % | | 08/25/2028 | | | 1,948,886 | |
| 2,947,746 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2019-M14 A1 | | | 2.30 | % | | 06/25/2029 | | | 2,951,972 | |
| 2,879,997 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M12 A1 | | | 3.55 | % | | 08/25/2030 | | | 3,116,498 | |
| 3,887,611 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-M13 A1# | | | 3.70 | % | | 09/25/2030 | | | 4,256,968 | |
| 1,756,525 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-115 AI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2031 | | | 119,216 | |
| 5,017,926 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-14 LI~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 04/25/2031 | | | 174,830 | |
| 250,081 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2001-80 Z | | | 6.00 | % | | 01/25/2032 | | | 270,753 | |
| 779,017 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-M2 A2A# | | | 5.27 | % | | 10/25/2032 | | | 874,500 | |
| 560,376 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-71 MB | | | 5.50 | % | | 08/25/2033 | | | 635,404 | |
| 2,652,529 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2005-73 EZ | | | 5.50 | % | | 08/25/2035 | | | 3,030,773 | |
| 967,160 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2005-110 GL | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/25/2035 | | | 1,084,037 | |
| 1,666,000 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2005-104 UE | | | 5.50 | % | | 12/25/2035 | | | 1,886,955 | |
| 584,801 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-21 Z | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/25/2036 | | | 648,091 | |
| 52,658 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-30 DA | | | 3.00 | % | | 08/25/2036 | | | 53,113 | |
| 1,603,176 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-112 QC | | | 5.50 | % | | 11/25/2036 | | | 1,812,463 | |
| 713,669 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2007-22 A | | | 5.50 | % | | 03/25/2037 | | | 820,147 | |
| 2,161,801 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-65 HJ | | | 5.00 | % | | 07/25/2040 | | | 2,342,762 | |
| 295,014 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-10 UF (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.55%) | | | 2.34 | % | | 02/25/2042 | | | 297,150 | |
| 1,104,093 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-34 IG~ | | | 3.00 | % | | 05/25/2042 | | | 98,673 | |
| 1,784,647 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-M6 1AC# | | | 3.51 | % | | 02/25/2043 | | | 1,880,313 | |
| 10,424 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W10 3A5 | | | 4.30 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 11,034 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — 85.9% (Continued) | |
| 2,971 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 1A9 | | | 4.48 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 3,207 | |
| 17,826 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 1A8 | | | 4.55 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 19,142 | |
| 10,246 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 2A7 | | | 4.68 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 10,902 | |
| 11,953 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-W12 2A6 | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/25/2043 | | | 12,923 | |
| 876,875 | | FNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-40 LI~ | | | 4.50 | % | | 03/25/2045 | | | 168,413 | |
| 9,712,539 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-K17 X2A^~ | | | 0.10 | % | | 12/25/2044 | | | 13,805 | |
| 21,507,523 | | FREMF Mortgage Trust, Series 2012-K20 X2A^~ | | | 0.20 | % | | 05/25/2045 | | | 84,944 | |
| 23,369 | | GNMA, Pool# 004295M | | | 6.00 | % | | 10/20/2023 | | | 23,682 | |
| 230,125 | | GNMA, Pool# 783374X | | | 5.50 | % | | 04/15/2024 | | | 242,203 | |
| 283,022 | | GNMA, Pool# 728160X | | | 5.25 | % | | 11/15/2024 | | | 295,557 | |
| 708,709 | | GNMA, Pool# 752842X | | | 3.95 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 728,992 | |
| 347,729 | | GNMA, Pool# 623145X | | | 5.50 | % | | 10/15/2028 | | | 375,373 | |
| 397,352 | | GNMA, Pool# 589694X | | | 4.50 | % | | 08/15/2029 | | | 426,333 | |
| 42,936 | | GNMA, Pool# 728157X | | | 3.75 | % | | 11/15/2029 | | | 44,926 | |
| 411,998 | | GNMA, Pool# 770225C | | | 4.25 | % | | 08/20/2031 | | | 433,987 | |
| 533,402 | | GNMA, Pool# 003160M | | | 6.00 | % | | 11/20/2031 | | | 604,742 | |
| 1,030,064 | | GNMA, Pool# 604389X | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2033 | | | 1,133,693 | |
| 873,680 | | GNMA, Pool# 615958X | | | 5.00 | % | | 09/15/2033 | | | 967,873 | |
| 748,617 | | GNMA, Pool# 003489M | | | 6.00 | % | | 12/20/2033 | | | 860,578 | |
| 469,998 | | GNMA, Pool# 781746X | | | 5.00 | % | | 05/15/2034 | | | 520,600 | |
| 779,110 | | GNMA, Pool# 781815X | | | 5.00 | % | | 10/15/2034 | | | 862,869 | |
| 403,333 | | GNMA, Pool# 782173M | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/20/2035 | | | 454,102 | |
| 202,102 | | GNMA, Pool# 784315X | | | 6.00 | % | | 06/15/2036 | | | 222,652 | |
| 376,760 | | GNMA, Pool# 770226C | | | 4.75 | % | | 09/20/2036 | | | 399,077 | |
| 256,423 | | GNMA, Pool# 004194M | | | 5.50 | % | | 07/20/2038 | | | 285,876 | |
| 96,576 | | GNMA, Pool# 706295C | | | 5.10 | % | | 12/20/2038 | | | 102,015 | |
| 740,841 | | GNMA, Pool# 784442X | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/15/2040 | | | 829,974 | |
| 3,611,865 | | GNMA, Pool# 367090X | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/15/2041 | | | 3,961,007 | |
| 1,208,183 | | GNMA, Pool# AC0521C | | | 5.50 | % | | 05/20/2042 | | | 1,338,094 | |
| 1,425,144 | | GNMA, Pool# BM9287C | | | 4.00 | % | | 08/20/2049 | | | 1,514,820 | |
| 652,595 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-168 IA~ | | | 2.50 | % | | 11/16/2028 | | | 42,379 | |
| 103,354 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2003-94 AB | | | 4.00 | % | | 04/16/2033 | | | 104,027 | |
| 876,873 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2004-93 PD | | | 5.00 | % | | 11/16/2034 | | | 961,996 | |
| 1,583,721 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-47 ZA | | | 5.00 | % | | 08/16/2036 | | | 1,731,418 | |
| 138,149 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2006-40 B | | | 6.00 | % | | 08/20/2036 | | | 154,005 | |
| 718,856 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-52 WA# | | | 6.16 | % | | 04/20/2038 | | | 827,642 | |
| 789,683 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2017-83 ID~ | | | 7.00 | % | | 01/20/2039 | | | 178,945 | |
| 1,038,527 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2011-2 DP# | | | 5.46 | % | | 03/20/2039 | | | 1,166,604 | |
| 682,000 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2011-156 PM | | | 2.00 | % | | 04/20/2040 | | | 617,948 | |
| 3,362,067 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2010-162 ZE | | | 4.00 | % | | 12/16/2040 | | | 3,618,287 | |
| 484,339 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-112 AW# | | | 7.11 | % | | 12/20/2040 | | | 566,600 | |
| 831,612 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-97 GB | | | 2.00 | % | | 08/16/2042 | | | 767,544 | |
| 382,348 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2011-121 FA (1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.40%) | | | 2.14 | % | | 03/16/2043 | | | 381,625 | |
| 1,298,967 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2013-86 IA~ | | | 5.00 | % | | 06/20/2043 | | | 211,963 | |
| 725,000 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2012-44 B | | | 2.95 | % | | 08/16/2043 | | | 731,394 | |
| 682,313 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-127 PB | | | 3.00 | % | | 09/20/2047 | | | 696,038 | |
| 1,138,530 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2018-153 QA | | | 3.50 | % | | 11/20/2048 | | | 1,186,507 | |
| 3,920,844 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2014-135 I0#~ | | | 0.79 | % | | 01/16/2056 | | | 176,836 | |
| 3,667,813 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2015-172 I0#~ | | | 0.84 | % | | 03/16/2057 | | | 184,308 | |
| 5,535,412 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-40 I0#~ | | | 0.72 | % | | 07/16/2057 | | | 263,590 | |
| 4,548,945 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-56 I0#~ | | | 0.91 | % | | 11/16/2057 | | | 289,352 | |
| 5,893,644 | | GNMA REMIC Trust, Series 2016-98 I0#~ | | | 0.95 | % | | 05/16/2058 | | | 395,643 | |
| 718,923 | | SBA, Pool# 522053 (PRIME + 0.58%) | | | 5.58 | % | | 05/25/2026 | | | 749,325 | |
| 1,122,000 | | Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust, Series 2017-1 M1#^ | | | 3.55 | % | | 05/25/2047 | | | 1,122,248 | |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Cost $217,049,255) | | |
| 223,299,589 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par | | | | | | | | | | |
| Value/Shares | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Asset Backed Securities — 4.6% | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Apidos CLO XVI, Series 2013-16A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.00%)^ | | | 4.97 | % | | 01/21/2025 | | | 1,000,906 | |
| | 800,000 | | Emerson Park CLO, Ltd., Series 2013-1A C1R (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.15%)^ | | | 4.15 | % | | 07/15/2025 | | | 800,350 | |
| | 600,000 | | Invitation Homes Trust, Series 2017-SFR2 C (1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.45%)^ | | | 3.19 | % | | 12/19/2036 | | | 601,104 | |
| | 1,484,600 | | Madison Park Funding XII, Ltd., Series 2014-12A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.35%)^ | | | 4.32 | % | | 07/20/2026 | | | 1,488,700 | |
| | 750,000 | | Madison Park Funding XVI, Ltd., Series 2015-16A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.70%)^ | | | 5.67 | % | | 04/20/2026 | | | 752,466 | |
| | 750,000 | | OHA Credit Partners IX, Ltd., Series 2013-9A DR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.30%)^ | | | 5.27 | % | | 10/20/2025 | | | 750,641 | |
| | 500,000 | | Oportun Funding IX LLC, Series 2018-B B^ | | | 4.50 | % | | 07/08/2024 | | | 507,461 | |
| | 650,000 | | Oportun Funding VII LLC, Series 2017-B B^ | | | 4.26 | % | | 10/10/2023 | | | 654,238 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Oportun Funding VII LLC, Series 2017-B C^ | | | 5.29 | % | | 10/10/2023 | | | 1,004,738 | |
| | 725,000 | | Oportun Funding VIII LLC, Series 2018-A C^ | | | 5.09 | % | | 03/08/2024 | | | 732,090 | |
| | 950,000 | | Oportun Funding X LLC, Series 2018-C B^ | | | 4.59 | % | | 10/08/2024 | | | 982,206 | |
| | 1,000,000 | | Palmer Square Loan Funding, Ltd., Series 2019-3A C (3 Month LIBOR USD + 3.40%)^ | | | 5.30 | % | | 08/20/2027 | | | 1,004,971 | |
| | 240,149 | | Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2015-3A A^ | | | 2.58 | % | | 09/20/2032 | | | 240,565 | |
| | 750,000 | | Sound Point CLO XI, Ltd., Series 2016-1A CR (3 Month LIBOR USD + 2.25%)^ | | | 4.22 | % | | 07/20/2028 | | | 749,986 | |
| | 717,923 | | Westgate Resorts LLC, Series 2018-1A C^ | | | 4.10 | % | | 12/20/2031 | | | 725,299 | |
Total Asset Backed Securities (Cost $11,934,476) | | |
| 11,995,721 |
| |
Municipal Bonds — 1.3% | |
| | 2,800,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.64 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 2,800,000 | |
| | 650,000 | | District of Columbia# | | | 4.95 | % | | 08/01/2038 | | | 650,000 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (Cost $3,174,303) | | |
| 3,450,000 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Notes — 5.2% | |
| | 13,500,000 | | United States Treasury Note | | | 1.63 | % | | 08/15/2022 | | | 13,515,557 | |
Total U.S. Treasury Notes (Cost $13,503,892) | | |
| 13,515,557 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 0.6% | |
| | 32,768 | | AGNC Investment Corp., Series C, 7.00% (Fixed until 10/15/2022, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 5.11%) | | | | | | 850,330 | |
| | 25,000 | | Annaly Capital Management, Inc., Series G, 6.50% (Fixed until 03/31/2023, then 3 Month LIBOR USD + 4.17%) | | | | | | 631,250 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $1,448,265) | | |
| 1,481,580 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 3.4% | |
| |
Money Market Funds — 3.2% | |
| | 8,265,805 | | First American Government Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%* | | | | | | | | | 8,265,805 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills — 0.2% | |
| | 515,000 | | United States Treasury Bill, 1.75%† | | | | | | | | | 514,975 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $8,780,780) | | | 8,780,780 | |
Total Investments — 101.0% (Cost $255,890,971) | | | | | | | | | 262,523,227 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (1.0)% | | | | | | | | | (2,647,428 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | $ | 259,875,799 | |
# | | Variable rate security. Rate disclosed is as of the date of this report. |
^ | | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. |
~ | | Interest Only Security |
* | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
† | | This security is pledged as collateral in connection with open futures contracts. Rate disclosed is yield to maturity as of the date of this report. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | 85.9 | % |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | 5.2 | % |
Asset Backed Securities | | | 4.6 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 3.2 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 1.3 | % |
Preferred Stocks | | | 0.6 | % |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 0.2 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | (1.0 | )% |
| | | 100.0 | % |
Futures Contracts — Long (Note 6)
| | | | | | Notional | | | Notional | | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Issue | | Contracts | | Expiration Date | | Amount | | | Value | | | (Depreciation) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Note Futures | | | 170 | | 03/31/2020 | | $ | 36,670,316 | | | $ | 36,635,000 | | | $ | (35,316 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note Futures | | | 120 | | 03/31/2020 | | | 14,288,060 | | | | 14,233,125 | | | | (54,935 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond Futures | | | 60 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 9,536,071 | | | | 9,354,375 | | | | (181,696 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bond Futures | | | 20 | | 03/20/2020 | | | 3,735,722 | | | | 3,633,125 | | | | (102,597 | ) |
| | | | | | | $ | 64,230,169 | | | $ | 63,855,625 | | | $ | (374,544 | ) |
There is no variation margin due to or from the Fund as of the date of this report.
Schedule of Securities Sold Short
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Par Value | | Security Description | | Rate | | | Maturity | | Value $ | |
Mortgage Backed Securities — (5.8)% | |
| | 15,000,000 | | FNMA, 3.0%, Due TBA February | | | 3.00 | % | | 02/15/2049 | | | (15,200,219 | ) |
Total Mortgage Backed Securities (Proceeds $15,148,242) | | | | | | | | $
| (15,200,219 | )
|
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 6.62% in value. During the same period, the MSCI Europe Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 6.88%.
We take a bottom-up approach to building the portfolio and aim to identify companies that we believe benefit from a structural growth advantage, are competitively well-positioned, and are attractively valued.
Sector allocation, a result of our bottom-up stock selection process, contributed to the relative performance, driven by the Fund’s zero weight in energy and overweight to industrials. This was offset by our lack of exposure to utilities and real estate, which detracted from relative returns. Stock selection was negative during the period. Selection within the health care, consumer staples, and consumer discretionary sectors detracted most from relative performance. This was partially offset by stronger selection within information technology and industrials.
The top individual contributors to relative returns during the period were overweight positions in Epiroc (industrials), Trelleborg (industrials), and Smith & Nephew (health care). Not holding benchmark constituent Royal Dutch Shell (energy) also contributed positively to relative returns.
Epiroc is a Swedish manufacturer of mining equipment and is one of the portfolio’s top ten positions. The stock price has reacted positively to stable demand growth and better-than-expected margin improvement. We believe Epiroc is a high-quality company exposed to structurally and cyclically attractive end markets with best-in-class margins and returns and continue to hold a position.
Trelleborg is a leader in engineered polymer solutions based in Sweden. The stock fell sharply in the first half of the year due to disappointing margins growth. However, the stock has recovered strongly. The market has started to buy back into the company which has experienced a pick-up in growth and announced a restructuring exercise which should lead to a simplification of the business and ultimately margin improvement. We continue to hold our position which we believe should continue to benefit from structural growth drivers, its dominant position in a niche market, and growth in its agricultural tires business.
Smith & Nephew is a United Kingdom-based multinational medical equipment manufacturing company and also one of the Fund’s top ten positions. The stock outperformed as investors continue to react favorably to positive sales growth and a simplification of the business. Despite the well-regarded CEO departing in October over pay related issues, the stock also benefited from the election result in the United Kingdom that saw an overwhelming Conservative party victory. We continue to believe that the business is exposed to growing end markets and there is further potential for margin expansion, although we remain watchful on valuation.
Top detractors from relative returns included our overweight positions in Ipsen (health care), Qiagen (health care), and Heineken (consumer staples).
Ipsen is a France-based pharmaceutical manufacturer for oncology, neuroscience and rare diseases. The stock price fell sharply in the fourth quarter after a key drug received a set-back when the FDA placed two trials on partial clinical hold. We continue to hold a position because we believe the company has a well-rounded product offering with several catalysts for future growth, a growing product portfolio, and a well-respected management team that has been able to forge value-accretive deals.
Qiagen is a Dutch life science and molecular diagnostics company. Shares declined, first in October due to management changes, and then recovered as American company Thermo Fisher Scientific approached Qiagen about a potential buyout deal. Shares fell sharply in December as management rejected the buyout. We continue to hold the name as of the end of the period.
Heineken is a Dutch beer brewing company. Shares underperformed the broader market after the company lowered the profit forecast due to the slow sales in the Americas. We continue to hold the position as of the end of the period.
Several macroeconomic indicators in Europe appear to now be bottoming and we believe the long-term growth story in Europe is supported by positive data and signs that Central Bank policy is likely to remain accommodative. However, political unease lingers and with the continued threat of trade tariffs, the hard deadline imposed on Brexit following the UK election result, we feel the shorter-term outlook remains unclear and volatility is likely to persist.
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Looking forward, we continue to seek to identify companies that are exposed to structural growth drivers and have built strong competitive advantages. These intrinsic qualities drive margins and returns, as well as high free cash flow generation, which we believe will create long-term value. In line with our philosophy, we continue to remain disciplined around valuations across our holdings, trimming positions where higher valuations and expectations outpace fundamentals.
Sincerely,
Carl Dirk Enderlein, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. Investments focused in a single geographic region may be exposed to greater risk than investments diversified among various geographies. Investments in foreign securities entail certain risks not associated with investments in domestic securities, such as volatility of currency exchange rates, and in some cases, political and economic instability and relatively illiquid markets. These risks are greater in emerging markets. Investments in smaller and medium capitalization companies generally carry greater risk than is customarily associated with larger companies for various reasons such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. The value of investments in REITs may change in response to changes in the real estate market such as declines in the value of real estate, lack of available capital or financing opportunities, and increases in property taxes or operating costs. Derivatives involve risks different from, and in certain cases, greater than the risks presented by more traditional investments. Investors will indirectly bear the principal risks and its share of the fees and expenses of the Fund’s investment in other Investment Companies.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 95.9% | |
| |
Austria — 0.3% | |
| | 81,902 | | Porr AG | | | 1,418,471 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Belgium — 3.0% | |
| | 180,289 | | UCB S.A. | | | 14,346,486 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Denmark — 2.4% | |
| | 16,799 | | ALK-Abello A/S* | | | 4,122,934 | |
| | 36,963 | | DSV Panalpina A/S | | | 4,260,953 | |
| | 30,242 | | Netcompany Group A/S * | | | 1,441,328 | |
| | 166,326 | | Spar Nord Bank A/S | | | 1,615,361 | |
| | | | | | | 11,440,576 | |
Finland — 1.0% | |
| | 75,116 | | Kone OYJ | | | 4,911,695 | |
| | | | | | | | |
France — 12.0% | |
| | 567,926 | | Elior Group S.A. | | | 8,365,930 | |
| | 615,710 | | Elis S.A. | | | 12,806,217 | |
| | 71,830 | | Ipsen S.A. | | | 6,376,147 | |
| | 176,787 | | Legrand S.A. | | | 14,437,169 | |
| | 56,241 | | Pernod Ricard S.A. | | | 10,063,679 | |
| | 23,221 | | Safran S.A. | | | 3,586,717 | |
| | 7,976 | | Virbac S.A.* | | | 2,120,339 | |
| | | | | | | 57,756,198 | |
Germany — 13.1% | |
| | 10,508 | | Adidas AG | | | 3,420,559 | |
| | 50,300 | | Beiersdorf AG | | | 6,017,381 | |
| | 151,861 | | Brenntag AG | | | 8,239,513 | |
| | 143,043 | | Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA | | | 8,049,564 | |
| | 39,393 | | Knorr-Bremse AG | | | 4,010,000 | |
| | 120,352 | | Merck KGaA | | | 14,188,811 | |
| | 139,169 | | Siemens Healthineers AG | | | 6,671,381 | |
| | 314,151 | | United Internet AG | | | 10,288,262 | |
| | 43,037 | | Washtec AG | | | 2,588,524 | |
| | | | | | | 63,473,995 | |
Italy — 0.5% | |
| | 16,794 | | DiaSorin S.p.A. | | | 2,174,967 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Netherlands — 9.0% | |
| | 14,560 | | ASML Holding NV | | | 4,310,603 | |
| | 55,832 | | BE Semiconductor Industries NV | | | 2,167,580 | |
| | 156,724 | | Heineken NV | | | 16,726,898 | |
| | 82,800 | | QIAGEN NV* | | | 2,821,283 | |
| | 245,495 | | Unilever NV | | | 14,089,198 | |
| | 45,464 | | Wolters Kluwer NV | | | 3,319,592 | |
| | | | | | | 43,435,154 | |
Portugal — 1.7% | |
| | 511,893 | | Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A. | | | 8,435,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Spain — 1.9% | |
| | 165,100 | | Almirall S.A. | | | 2,714,095 | |
| | 94,059 | | Laboratorios Farmaceuticos Rovi S.A. | | | 2,574,357 | |
| | 73,877 | | Viscofan S.A. | | | 3,911,379 | |
| | | | | | | 9,199,831 | |
Sweden — 11.8% | |
| | 568,092 | | Alfa Laval AB | | | 14,306,977 | |
| | 433,609 | | Assa Abloy AB | | | 10,135,809 | |
| | 77,503 | | Atlas Copco AB | | | 3,093,584 | |
| | 865,385 | | Cloetta AB | | | 2,934,666 | |
| | 1,222,071 | | Epiroc AB | | | 14,945,022 | |
| | 57,000 | | Swedish Match AB | | | 2,936,453 | |
| | 484,323 | | Trelleborg AB | | | 8,718,744 | |
| | | | | | | 57,071,255 | |
Switzerland — 14.4% | |
| | 14,092 | | Geberit AG | | | 7,909,578 | |
| | 2,264 | | INFICON Holding AG | | | 1,797,772 | |
| | 289,348 | | Julius Baer Group, Ltd. | | | 14,916,735 | |
| | 37,876 | | Kuehne & Nagel International AG | | | 6,388,418 | |
| | 220,534 | | Novartis AG | | | 20,882,278 | |
| | 1,413,051 | | UBS Group AG | | | 17,831,839 | |
| | | | | | | 69,726,620 | |
United Kingdom — 24.8% | |
| | 521,336 | | Beazley PLC | | | 3,835,916 | |
| | 320,519 | | Bunzl PLC | | | 8,766,483 | |
| | 402,918 | | Compass Group PLC | | | 10,097,907 | |
| | 176,374 | | Diageo PLC | | | 7,431,866 | |
| | 1,403,869 | | Electrocomponents PLC | | | 12,626,611 | |
| | 821,627 | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC | | | 19,305,933 | |
| | 426,457 | | IMI PLC | | | 6,664,271 | |
| | 686,975 | | Prudential PLC | | | 13,162,964 | |
| | 754,704 | | Rentokil Initial PLC | | | 4,523,401 | |
| | 516,570 | | Rotork PLC | | | 2,296,330 | |
| | 748,978 | | Smith & Nephew PLC | | | 18,051,039 | |
| | 282,705 | | Smiths Group PLC | | | 6,314,302 | |
| | 38,136 | | Softcat PLC | | | 582,708 | |
| | 164,043 | | Spectris PLC | | | 6,321,872 | |
| | | | | | | 119,981,603 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $374,179,624) | | | 463,372,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 0.9% | |
Germany — 0.9% | |
| | 95,403 | | Fuchs Petrolub SE | | | 4,739,973 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $3,876,919) | | | 4,739,973 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.3% | |
Money Market Funds — 2.3% | |
| | 10,966,397 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 10,966,397 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $10,966,397) | | | 10,966,397 | |
Total Investments — 99.1% (Cost $389,022,940) | | | 479,078,893 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.9% | | | 4,107,280 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 483,186,173 | |
* | | Non-Income Producing |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
United Kingdom | | | 24.8 | % |
Switzerland | | | 14.4 | % |
Germany | | | 14.0 | % |
France | | | 12.0 | % |
Sweden | | | 11.8 | % |
Netherlands | | | 9.0 | % |
Belgium | | | 3.0 | % |
Denmark | | | 2.4 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.3 | % |
Spain | | | 1.9 | % |
Portugal | | | 1.7 | % |
Finland | | | 1.0 | % |
Italy | | | 0.5 | % |
Austria | | | 0.3 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.9 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 7.66% in value. During the same period, the FTSE Emerging Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 7.49%.
Over the period, the Fund performed well in Eastern Europe, specifically in Russian investments. The Fund’s underweight to Latin America mitigated outperformance as the region performed well over the last six months. In Asia, the largest exposure in the Index, performance was generally strong; however overweights to India and Hong Kong diminished otherwise solid returns. In India, government reforms around financial institutions dampened returns in the region, while in Hong Kong, protests deterred tourism and business travel leading to underperformance versus mainland China.
From a sector perspective, an overweight to information technology, specifically the semiconductor industry, was an outsized contributor. The utilities sector proved challenging as government reform in several emerging market regions resulted in perceived risks for the profitability of the industry. While a small weight in the portfolio, real estate was a challenging sector, specifically driven by allocations in India where financial reform drove underperformance.
From an individual stock perspective, three semiconductor names, Taiwan Semiconductor, Samsung, and MediaTek, were outsized contributors as trade tensions abated and revenues normalized from previously depressed levels. Chinese e-commerce conglomerate, Alibaba, was also a strong contributor during the period. Punjab National Bank, an Indian government-owned bank, was the largest detractor followed by South African chemicals company, Sasol, and Brazilian utility, CEMIG.
Over the six-month period, the Fund added eight new names, eliminated six, and both initiated and wholly exited two companies. These moves marginally increased weights in information technology and real estate and shrunk the weight in consumer staples.
Looking forward, we continue to believe that a structural overweight to the Asia ex-Japan region, which has excellent long-term growth potential, should be accretive to future returns. Additionally, bottom-up analysis on individual companies has led to overweight exposures in information technology and financials where we have found attractive opportunities.
Overall, we continue to believe in the philosophy of the fund and the ability to find mispriced opportunities across the growth and value spectrum.
Sincerely,
Chris H. Bartlett
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. The Fund may invest in foreign securities which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater in emerging markets. Derivatives may involve certain costs and risks such as liquidity, interest rate, market, credit, management, and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could lose more than the amount invested. The Fund invests in smaller and medium-sized companies which carry greater risk than is associated with larger companies for various reasons, such as narrower markets, limited financial resources and less liquid stock.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 93.4% | |
| |
China — 31.5% | |
| | 22,205 | | 51job, Inc. ADR* | | | 1,885,205 | |
| | 838,664 | | AIA Group, Ltd. | | | 8,821,040 | |
| | 71,791 | | Alibaba Group Holding, Ltd. ADR* | | | 15,226,871 | |
| | 163,681 | | ASM Pacific Technology, Ltd. | | | 2,271,953 | |
| | 11,283 | | Autohome, Inc. ADR* | | | 902,753 | |
| | 38,173 | | Baidu, Inc. ADR* | | | 4,825,067 | |
| | 11,690 | | BeiGene, Ltd. ADR* | | | 1,937,734 | |
| | 1,900,034 | | Brilliance China Automotive Holdings, Ltd. | | | 1,971,962 | |
| | 980,000 | | China Communications Services Corp., Ltd. | | | 714,404 | |
| | 4,200,000 | | China Construction Bank Corp. | | | 3,641,577 | |
| | 160,692 | | China International Travel Service Corp., Ltd. | | | 2,055,010 | |
| | 800,034 | | China Mengniu Dairy Co., Ltd. | | | 3,236,212 | |
| | 648,832 | | China Merchants Bank Co., Ltd. | | | 3,335,729 | |
| | 380,000 | | China Mobile, Ltd. | | | 3,210,946 | |
| | 3,938,000 | | China Resources Power Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | 5,529,324 | |
| | 1,156,000 | | China Shenhua Energy Co., Ltd. | | | 2,417,086 | |
| | 4,253,811 | | Dongfeng Motor Group Co., Ltd. | | | 4,001,919 | |
| | 236,229 | | ENN Energy Holdings, Ltd. | | | 2,580,849 | |
| | 512,114 | | Henderson Land Development Co., Ltd. | | | 2,512,972 | |
| | 7,136,955 | | Huadian Power International Corp., Ltd. | | | 2,711,814 | |
| | 2,403,000 | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, Ltd. | | | 1,853,984 | |
| | 8,560,000 | | Lenovo Group, Ltd. | | | 5,748,498 | |
| | 696,901 | | Longfor Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 3,263,572 | |
| | 1,704,725 | | MGM China Holdings, Ltd. | | | 2,783,866 | |
| | 176,800 | | Midea Group Co., Ltd. | | | 1,482,332 | |
| | 19,488 | | New Oriental Education & | | | | |
| | | | Technology Group, Inc. ADR* | | | 2,362,920 | |
| | 97,000 | | Pharmaron Beijing Co., Ltd.* | | | 541,496 | |
| | 433,379 | | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China, Ltd. | | | 5,128,376 | |
| | 462,079 | | Swire Properties, Ltd. | | | 1,530,797 | |
| | 70,686 | | TAL Education Group ADR* | | | 3,407,065 | |
| | 237,859 | | Tencent Holdings, Ltd. | | | 11,459,133 | |
| | 51,640 | | WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. — Class A | | | 683,456 | |
| | 106,260 | | WuXi AppTec Co., Ltd. — Class H | | | 1,317,441 | |
| | | | | | | 115,353,363 | |
Czech Republic — 0.9% | |
| | 140,432 | | CEZ A/S | | | 3,156,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hungary — 0.5% | |
| | 34,081 | | OTP Bank | | | 1,784,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
India — 12.4% | |
| | 272,949 | | Aurobindo Pharma, Ltd. | | | 1,746,988 | |
| | 39,822 | | Bajaj Auto, Ltd. | | | 1,777,572 | |
| | 34,575 | | Bajaj Finance, Ltd. | | | 2,052,295 | |
| | 1,170,618 | | Bharat Electronics, Ltd.* | | | 1,641,274 | |
| | 257,022 | | Cyient, Ltd. | | | 1,477,948 | |
| | 223,780 | | Escorts, Ltd. | | | 1,975,770 | |
| | 251,412 | | Godrej Consumer Products, Ltd. | | | 2,411,870 | |
| | 166,824 | | Godrej Properties, Ltd.* | | | 2,311,490 | |
| | 209,049 | | HDFC Bank, Ltd. | | | 3,730,175 | |
| | 116,080 | | Housing Development Finance Corp., Ltd. | | | 3,924,950 | |
| | 765,705 | | ICICI Bank, Ltd. | | | 5,806,929 | |
| | 75,418 | | Kotak Mahindra Bank, Ltd. | | | 1,780,031 | |
| | 2,403,247 | | NTPC, Ltd. | | | 4,008,321 | |
| | 287,371 | | Oberoi Realty, Ltd. | | | 2,136,162 | |
| | 116,773 | | Phoenix Mills, Ltd. | | | 1,362,722 | |
| | 3,756,679 | | Punjab National Bank* | | | 3,388,366 | |
| | 62,602 | | PVR, Ltd. | | | 1,665,869 | |
| | 435,486 | | State Bank of India* | | | 2,037,967 | |
| | | | | | | 45,236,699 | |
Indonesia — 2.1% | |
| | 1,544,868 | | Bank Central Asia Tbk PT | | | 3,715,418 | |
| | 2,925,700 | | Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT | | | 1,616,635 | |
| | 7,589,600 | | Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT | | | 2,402,305 | |
| | | | | | | 7,734,358 | |
Malaysia — 1.5% | |
| | 1,813,600 | | CIMB Group Holdings Bhd | | | 2,284,265 | |
| | 4,060,600 | | Genting Malaysia Bhd | | | 3,268,448 | |
| | | | | | | 5,552,713 | |
Philippines — 0.7% | |
| | 914,789 | | Universal Robina Corp. | | | 2,619,102 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Russia — 3.7% | |
| | 53,939 | | LUKOIL PJSC ADR | | | 5,372,681 | |
| | 93,918 | | MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC ADR | | | 2,872,130 | |
| | 726,746 | | Rosneft Oil Co. PJSC GDR | | | 5,276,109 | |
| | | | | | | 13,520,920 | |
Singapore — 2.6% | |
| | 199,389 | | DBS Group Holdings, Ltd. | | | 3,844,468 | |
| | 1,778,108 | | Wilmar International, Ltd. | | | 5,447,589 | |
| | | | | | | 9,292,057 | |
South Africa — 1.6% | |
| | 266,889 | | Sasol, Ltd. | | | 5,790,326 | |
| | | | | | | | |
South Korea — 14.5% | |
| | 109,450 | | DB Insurance Co., Ltd. | | | 4,944,027 | |
| | 71,720 | | Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,281,270 | |
| | 4,930 | | Hugel, Inc.* | | | 1,693,734 | |
| | 148,236 | | KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 6,107,020 | |
| | 37,575 | | Korea Shipbuilding & | | | | |
| | | | Offshore Engineering Co., Ltd.* | | | 4,088,715 | |
| | 11,039 | | LG Electronics, Inc. | | | 685,712 | |
| | 2,674 | | LG Household & Health Care, Ltd. | | | 2,904,639 | |
| | 30,029 | | POSCO | | | 6,103,808 | |
| | 346,661 | | Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | 16,704,513 | |
| | 88,250 | | Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. | | | 3,308,739 | |
| | 52,939 | | SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 4,305,939 | |
| | | | | | | 53,128,116 | |
Taiwan — 12.2% | |
| | 469,000 | | Catcher Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 3,552,398 | |
| | 404,803 | | Chroma ATE, Inc. | | | 1,968,744 | |
| | 2,671,000 | | Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | 1,682,353 | |
| | 152,300 | | Globalwafers Co., Ltd. | | | 1,950,414 | |
| | 1,321,000 | | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd. | | | 4,007,274 | |
| | 2,090,406 | | Lite-On Technology Corp. | | | 3,441,753 | |
| | 325,191 | | MediaTek, Inc. | | | 4,818,383 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 93.4% (Continued) | |
| |
Taiwan — 12.2% (Continued) | |
| | 1,844,212 | | Taiwan Semiconductor | | | |
| | | | Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | 20,411,425 | |
| | 1,187,179 | | Uni-President Enterprises Corp. | | | 2,944,001 | |
| | | | | | | 44,776,745 | |
Thailand — 2.1% | |
| | 439,600 | | Bangkok Bank PCL NVDR | | | 2,345,654 | |
| | 692,215 | | CP ALL PCL | | | 1,667,942 | |
| | 884,700 | | Siam Commercial Bank PCL NVDR | | | 3,597,595 | |
| | | | | | | 7,611,191 | |
Turkey — 1.6% | |
| | 1,874,870 | | Akbank T.A.S.* | | | 2,553,796 | |
| | 276,589 | | Ford Otomotiv Sanayi A.S. | | | 3,293,144 | |
| | | | | | | 5,846,940 | |
United Arab Emirates — 1.2% | |
| | 2,045,150 | | Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank PJSC | | | 4,415,563 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom — 2.0% | |
| | 223,980 | | Antofagasta PLC | | | 2,711,909 | |
| | 471,303 | | Standard Chartered PLC | | | 4,441,160 | |
| | | | | | | 7,153,069 | |
United States — 2.3% | |
| | 71,754 | | Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. | | | 4,450,183 | |
| | 322,369 | | Flex, Ltd.* | | | 4,068,297 | |
| | | | | | | 8,518,480 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $311,236,223) | | | 341,490,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks — 2.3% | |
Brazil — 1.3% | |
| | 1,357,996 | | Cia Energetica de Minas Gerais | | | 4,677,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
South Korea — 1.0% | |
| | 59,034 | | Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 3,656,386 | |
Total Preferred Stocks (Cost $8,755,006) | | | 8,334,036 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts — 0.5% | |
China — 0.5% | |
| | 175,255 | | Link REIT | | | 1,856,648 | |
Total Real Estate Investment Trusts (Cost $1,923,256) | | | 1,856,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Exchange Traded Funds — 0.4% | |
United States — 0.4% | |
| | 22,392 | | iShares MSCI All Country Asia ex | | | | |
| | | | Japan Exchange Traded Fund | | | 1,645,812 | |
Total Exchange Traded Funds (Cost $1,643,138) | | | 1,645,812 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.8% | |
Money Market Funds — 2.8% | |
| | 10,084,757 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 10,084,757 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $10,084,757) | | | 10,084,757 | |
Total Investments — 99.4% (Cost $333,642,380) | | | 363,411,527 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.6% | | | 2,369,744 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 365,781,271 | |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
GDR — Global Depositary Receipt
NVDR — Non-Voting Depositary Receipt
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
China | | | 32.0 | % |
South Korea | | | 15.5 | % |
India | | | 12.4 | % |
Taiwan | | | 12.2 | % |
Russia | | | 3.7 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 2.8 | % |
United States | | | 2.7 | % |
Singapore | | | 2.6 | % |
Indonesia | | | 2.1 | % |
Thailand | | | 2.1 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 2.0 | % |
Turkey | | | 1.6 | % |
South Africa | | | 1.6 | % |
Malaysia | | | 1.5 | % |
Brazil | | | 1.3 | % |
United Arab Emirates | | | 1.2 | % |
Czech Republic | | | 0.9 | % |
Philippines | | | 0.7 | % |
Hungary | | | 0.5 | % |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | 0.6 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Dear Shareholders:
During the six-month period ended December 31, 2019, the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund – Institutional Shares (the “Fund”) increased 12.03% in value. During the same period, the Russell 1000® Value Index (the “Index”), the Fund’s benchmark, increased 8.86%.
Geopolitical volatility was a main theme in the early half of the period. In addition to central bank easing, the laundry list of distractions included – but was not limited to – another escalation of trade tensions, growing fears of a hard Brexit, unrest in Hong Kong, concern about a potential recession in Europe, an attack on Saudi Arabian oil fields and a whistleblower complaint that sparked an impeachment inquiry. If volatility was the central theme in the third quarter, however, then the fourth quarter represented something quite the opposite. Despite market angst centered on trade tensions, the feared impact of slowing economic growth on corporate earnings, and liquidity issues in the repurchase agreement (repo) market, each pocket of uncertainty was seemingly addressed early on in the quarter. The U.S. and China shook hands on a Phase I trade deal in October (although it took another two months to work out the details), earnings were mostly better than expected, and the U.S. Federal Reserve stepped in to help the repo market. This prompted a return to risk-on sentiment in the markets.
Stock selection was the key driver of performance over the period, with the most meaningful contributions coming from the Fund’s consumer staples, information technology, health care and industrials names. Sector weighting effects were also a meaningful source of added value, where the Fund’s underweight position in energy, as well as its overweight positions in information technology and communication services all contributed positively to performance. The Fund’s sector weights are purely a function of our bottom-up fundamental view of stocks; accordingly, this discussion will focus on absolute contributions to performance.
At the individual security level, KLA-Tencor was the most notable contributor on an absolute-return basis, following a surprise increase in management’s forward guidance. The company also benefitted from signs that memory prices are flattening, which could indicate an inflection point in the cycle. Despite the sizeable move in the stock, valuation remains attractive, particularly given the company’s dominant market position, high returns, clean balance sheet and positive capital allocation decisions over the last few years. Amgen was up on stronger-than-forecast third quarter results and positive news flow around its EVENITY® treatment for severe osteoporosis, as well as continued strong business fundamentals, which the market is now recognizing. Consumer staples company Kellogg contributed after reporting positive quarterly results, and most importantly, organic growth in all regions as it continues to invest in its portfolio of brands. Parker-Hannifin, which had come under pressure in 2019 as most other cyclicals had in the wake of the U.S.-China tariff tensions, rose in the weeks following U.S. President Trump’s October 11 announcement that a Phase I deal had been reached with China.
Halliburton was the most notable detractor on an absolute basis, negatively affected by its exposure to oil and gas. The holding was ultimately sold over the period. The stock breached our downside target earlier this year. After a review was conducted, the conclusion was that there was still meaningful upside to intrinsic value based on what we viewed as reasonable and still conservative assumptions for activity and margins. However, while we have confidence that the company will come out of the current downturn as an even stronger player, the necessary consolidation of its peers has taken longer than expected, and the uncertainty in our outlook has increased. Flowserve was another detractor over the period. Investor expectations for Flowserve had been high heading into the reporting of second quarter results, after beating estimates and increasing its outlook for the past few quarters. Despite a repeat of past results (i.e., beat and raise), the stock declined sharply as the magnitude fell short. Further, management would not provide insight into its largest end market, energy, for 2020. That said, we take a long-term view with all of our holdings, and with continuing good execution, we believe our target should be achieved. At times when management exceeds expectations, investor excitement should move the shares to more lofty valuations (based on lower sales and margins) and pullbacks like this may occur. Our focus continues to be on management’s ability to execute on its strategy and follow the plan it has widely communicated.
During the period, we initiated one-third process-driven sales on American Express, KLA, Merck and JPMorgan Chase after all four reached our target prices. We further trimmed the position in KLA in the ensuing weeks. Halliburton was sold in its entirety. We redeployed the proceeds of the sales into existing holdings American Express, Ameriprise Financial, Amgen, BlackRock, Cummins, Gardner Denver, Harley-Davidson, Kellogg, Omnicom, Oracle and Symantec (renamed NortonLifeLock, post-sale close).
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value FundA Message to Our Shareholders
December 31, 2019
Amid geopolitical distractions, investors extended the flight into quality. In an environment of various geopolitical distractions and significant volatility, the Index returned 26.54% in 2019. As earnings growth in the year was essentially flat versus 2018, U.S. equity performance was driven primarily by multiple expansion, likely stemming from lofty expectations for 14.5% earnings growth in 2020. These projections, in turn, are being fueled in part by M&A activity and company share buybacks funded largely through debt – not, in our view, the best setup for equities in 2020.
That being said, we don’t own the market – we own a basket of what we view as quality companies that generate free cash flow; have strong balance sheets and capital allocation policies that we feel strike the right balance between corporate needs and shareholder returns; and trade at a discount. We trimmed a number of positions over the period as they have reached our target prices, and as we have noted over the past year, finding new opportunities in the U.S. equity universe has become more challenging. We only added one new business to the portfolio in 2019, versus eight in 2018. We believe this reflects how expensive the market has become – there are far fewer great companies trading at deep discounts. Despite the more challenging operating environment for us, we have not wavered from our disciplined and patient approach to investment management. Forced decisions are marginal decisions, usually followed by profound regret. As the market has gotten more expensive, we believe owning more of our gems (i.e., increasing concentration) is a far better approach than forcing a decision on a stock that “might be good enough.”
Moving in to 2020, the portfolio is still trading at a discount to intrinsic value and to the market overall. As a result, while the market appears expensive and expectations are high, we do not believe our outlook for the growth and profitability of the businesses we own is stretched. As such, we remain positive that more of our holdings will begin to outperform in the years ahead.
Sincerely,
Rui Cardoso, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Glenn Fortin, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Mutual fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible. The Fund may invest in ETFs, which may trade at a discount to the aggregate value of the underlying securities and although expense ratios for ETFs are generally low, frequent trading of ETFs by the Fund can generate brokerage expenses. In addition, the Fund is susceptible to risks from investments in derivatives, private placements, REITs, and its investments in other investment companies. The Fund is non-diversified, which means that it may invest a significant portion of its assets in the securities of a single issuer or small number of issuers. Investment by the Fund in securities of a limited number of issuers exposes it to greater risk and potential monetary losses than if its assets were diversified among the securities of a greater number of issuers. If a Fund is non-diversified, then its investments are not required to meet certain requirements under Federal law. A non-diversified fund is permitted to invest a greater percentage of its assets in the securities of a single issuer than a diversified fund. Thus, the Fund may have fewer holdings than other funds. As a result, a decline in the value of those investments would cause the Fund’s overall value to decline to a greater degree than if the Fund held a more diversified portfolio. The risks of derivatives include imperfect correlation between the value of the instruments and the underlying assets; risks of default by the other party to the derivative transactions; risks that the transactions may result in losses that partially or completely offset gains in portfolio positions ad risks that the derivative transactions may not be liquid.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell any security. For a complete list of fund holdings, please refer to the Schedule of Investments provided in this report.
Definitions for terms and indices are provided in the Glossary of Terms.
Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value FundSchedule of Investments
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| Shares | | Security Description | | Value $ | |
Common Stocks — 95.4% | |
| |
Communication Services — 15.1% | |
| | 392,800 | | Comcast Corp. | | | 17,664,216 | |
| | 258,487 | | Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 20,942,617 | |
| | 380,340 | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 23,352,876 | |
| | | | | | | 61,959,709 | |
Consumer Discretionary — 6.1% | |
| | 7,430 | | AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 8,851,433 | |
| | 432,774 | | Harley-Davidson, Inc. | | | 16,094,865 | |
| | | | | | | 24,946,298 | |
Consumer Staples — 12.1% | |
| | 246,250 | | Campbell Soup Co. | | | 12,169,675 | |
| | 298,126 | | Kellogg Co. | | | 20,618,394 | |
| | 124,130 | | Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 17,074,082 | |
| | | | | | | 49,862,151 | |
Financials — 14.0% | |
| | 107,800 | | American Express Co. | | | 13,420,022 | |
| | 116,150 | | Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 19,348,267 | |
| | 25,820 | | BlackRock, Inc. | | | 12,979,714 | �� |
| | 45,160 | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 6,295,304 | |
| | 97,430 | | Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 5,241,734 | |
| | | | | | | 57,285,041 | |
Health Care — 10.9% | |
| | 218,311 | | AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 18,560,801 | |
| | 93,520 | | Amgen, Inc. | | | 22,544,867 | |
| | 38,740 | | Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 3,523,403 | |
| | | | | | | 44,629,071 | |
Industrials — 18.3% | |
| | 96,660 | | Cummins, Inc. | | | 17,298,274 | |
| | 189,409 | | Flowserve Corp. | | | 9,426,886 | |
| | 460,520 | | Gardner Denver Holdings, Inc.* | | | 16,891,874 | |
| | 73,740 | | Ingersoll-Rand PLC | | | 9,801,521 | |
| | 106,460 | | Parker-Hannifin Corp. | | | 21,911,596 | |
| | | | | | | 75,330,151 | |
Information Technology — 16.5% | |
| | 274,587 | | Amdocs, Ltd. | | | 19,822,436 | |
| | 52,930 | | KLA Corp. | | | 9,430,538 | |
| | 898,350 | | NortonLifeLock, Inc. | | | 22,925,892 | |
| | 291,380 | | Oracle Corp. | | | 15,437,312 | |
| | | | | | | 67,616,178 | |
Materials — 2.4% | |
| | 104,340 | | LyondellBasell Industries NV | | | 9,858,043 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $335,255,934) | | | 391,486,642 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 4.1% | |
Money Market Funds — 4.1% | |
| | 16,657,514 | | First American Government | | | | |
| | | | Obligations Fund — Class Z, 1.47%# | | | 16,657,514 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $16,657,514) | | | 16,657,514 | |
Total Investments — 99.5% (Cost $351,913,448) | | | 408,144,156 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.5% | | | 1,996,026 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 410,140,182 | |
* | | Non-Income Producing |
# | | Annualized seven-day yield as of the date of this report. |
PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS
% of Net Assets
Industrials | | | 18.3 | % |
Information Technology | | | 16.5 | % |
Communication Services | | | 15.1 | % |
Financials | | | 14.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 12.1 | % |
Health Care | | | 10.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 6.1 | % |
Money Market Funds | | | 4.1 | % |
Materials | | | 2.4 | % |
Other Assets and Liabilities | | | 0.5 | % |
| | | 100.0 | % |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | GROWTH | | | FLEXIBLE | | | EQUITY | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | EQUITY | | | EQUITY | | | INCOME | | | GROWTH | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 1,317,218,850 | | | $ | 270,417,236 | | | $ | 51,247,498 | | | $ | 1,437,735,852 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,281,754,315 | | | | 261,787,619 | | | | 43,208,637 | | | | 492,939,844 | |
Total investments, at market value | | | 2,598,973,165 | | | | 532,204,855 | | | | 94,456,135 | | | | 1,930,675,696 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,461,604 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 3,803,912 | | | | 286,693 | | | | — | | | | 15,416,300 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 716,007 | | | | 142,097 | | | | 176,512 | | | | 1,047,191 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 86,615 | | | | 52,071 | | | | 49,871 | | | | 111,495 | |
Total Assets | | | 2,603,579,699 | | | | 532,685,716 | | | | 94,682,518 | | | | 1,952,712,286 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,249,037 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 1,348,347 | | | | 57,368 | | | | 49,059 | | | | 656,986 | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 1,254,549 | | | | 195,772 | | | | 47,463 | | | | 930,832 | |
Service fees | | | 112,905 | | | | 48,468 | | | | 8,383 | | | | 114,557 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 156,949 | | | | 31,225 | | | | 5,995 | | | | 107,848 | |
Business management fees | | | 108,275 | | | | 22,354 | | | | 3,955 | | | | 78,846 | |
Trustee fees | | | 8,167 | | | | 1,600 | | | | 238 | | | | 8,521 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1,827 | | | | 1,088 | | | | 219 | | | | 54,956 | |
Professional fees | | | 21,843 | | | | 13,899 | | | | 10,185 | | | | 13,866 | |
Custody fees | | | 24,914 | | | | 5,721 | | | | 1,463 | | | | 22,748 | |
Other liabilities | | | 25,324 | | | | 4,509 | | | | 4,841 | | | | 45,858 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 3,063,100 | | | | 382,004 | | | | 131,801 | | | | 22,284,055 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 2,600,516,599 | | | $ | 532,303,712 | | | $ | 94,550,717 | | | $ | 1,930,428,231 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,314,012,576 | | | $ | 269,369,563 | | | $ | 51,085,835 | | | $ | 1,429,200,727 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 1,286,504,023 | | | | 262,934,149 | | | | 43,464,882 | | | | 501,227,504 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 2,600,516,599 | | | $ | 532,303,712 | | | $ | 94,550,717 | | | $ | 1,930,428,231 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,697,399,208 | | | $ | 147,457,963 | | | $ | 27,523,073 | | | $ | 1,000,180,290 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 64,530,501 | | | | 5,912,202 | | | | 1,929,968 | | | | 35,475,280 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 26.30 | | | $ | 24.94 | | | $ | 14.26 | | | $ | 28.19 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 894,031,848 | | | $ | 379,617,378 | | | $ | 65,996,523 | | | $ | 666,953,580 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 34,447,481 | | | | 15,240,409 | | | | 4,629,323 | | | | 23,961,923 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 25.95 | | | $ | 24.91 | | | $ | 14.26 | | | $ | 27.83 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 9,085,543 | | | $ | 5,228,371 | | | $ | 1,031,121 | | | $ | 263,294,361 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 373,042 | | | | 209,739 | | | | 72,372 | | | | 9,650,018 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 24.36 | | | $ | 24.93 | | | $ | 14.25 | | | $ | 27.28 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MID-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | GLOBAL | |
| | GROWTH | | | GROWTH | | | FUNDAMENTAL | | | LEADERS | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | | | FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 49,502,266 | | | $ | 1,113,483,506 | | | $ | 766,833,119 | | | $ | 287,684,964 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 10,599,924 | | | | 353,317,383 | | | | 226,987,047 | | | | 68,605,114 | |
Total investments, at market value | | | 60,102,190 | | | | 1,466,800,889 | | | | 993,820,166 | | | | 356,290,078 | |
Foreign currency (Cost of $—, $—, $— and $73,904, respectively.) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 73,904 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,646,882 | | | | — | |
Fund shares sold | | | 657,463 | | | | 6,832,896 | | | | 1,150,136 | | | | 2,717,985 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 29,191 | | | | 486,956 | | | | 1,835,758 | | | | 248,765 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 32,591 | | | | 96,340 | | | | 45,725 | | | | 37,701 | |
Total Assets | | | 60,821,435 | | | | 1,474,217,081 | | | | 998,498,667 | | | | 359,368,433 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 456,145 | | | | 3,143,990 | | | | 1,282,969 | | | | 3,418,257 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | — | | | | 594,824 | | | | 727,238 | | | | 6,128 | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees, net | | | 21,322 | | | | 1,040,693 | | | | 717,212 | | | | 168,620 | |
Service fees | | | 153 | | | | 65,622 | | | | 80,116 | | | | 3,131 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 3,713 | | | | 88,239 | | | | 65,083 | | | | 18,134 | |
Business management fees | | | 2,448 | | | | 61,217 | | | | 42,189 | | | | 14,415 | |
Trustee fees | | | 229 | | | | 5,188 | | | | 2,991 | | | | 1,448 | |
Distribution fees | | | — | | | | 3,152 | | | | 1,770 | | | | — | |
Professional fees | | | 9,898 | | | | 16,253 | | | | 13,048 | | | | 10,771 | |
Custody fees | | | 3,005 | | | | 16,133 | | | | 14,155 | | | | 40,171 | |
Other liabilities | | | 2,659 | | | | 46,303 | | | | 33,326 | | | | 4,320 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 499,572 | | | | 5,081,614 | | | | 2,980,097 | | | | 3,685,395 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 60,321,863 | | | $ | 1,469,135,467 | | | $ | 995,518,570 | | | $ | 355,683,038 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 50,356,481 | | | $ | 1,119,349,480 | | | $ | 772,371,129 | | | $ | 290,654,827 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 9,965,382 | | | | 349,785,987 | | | | 223,147,441 | | | | 65,028,211 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 60,321,863 | | | $ | 1,469,135,467 | | | $ | 995,518,570 | | | $ | 355,683,038 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 59,058,422 | | | $ | 947,525,753 | | | $ | 365,734,647 | | | $ | 329,340,783 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 4,282,203 | | | | 21,434,256 | | | | 14,306,208 | | | | 19,444,948 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.79 | | | $ | 44.21 | | | $ | 25.56 | | | $ | 16.94 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,263,441 | | | $ | 506,620,090 | | | $ | 621,401,849 | | | $ | 26,342,255 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 91,829 | | | | 22,926,125 | | | | 24,328,627 | | | | 1,556,297 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.76 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 25.54 | | | $ | 16.93 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,989,624 | | | $ | 8,382,074 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | 710,692 | | | | 329,738 | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 21.09 | | | $ | 25.42 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | INTERMEDIATE | | | TOTAL | | | STRATEGIC | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | INCOME | | | RETURN | | | BOND | | | BOND | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments – unaffiliated, at cost | | $ | 120,058,376 | | | $ | 321,271,044 | | | $ | 216,623,723 | | | $ | 136,841,563 | |
Investments – affiliated, at cost (Note 3) | | | 21,950,538 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total investments, at cost | | | 142,008,914 | | | | 321,271,044 | | | | 216,623,723 | | | | 136,841,563 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – unaffiliated | | | 2,222,999 | | | | 5,498,040 | | | | 2,759,114 | | | | 3,598,820 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) – affiliated (Note 3) | | | 223,830 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 2,446,829 | | | | 5,498,040 | | | | 2,759,114 | | | | 3,598,820 | |
Investments – unaffiliated, at market value | | | 122,281,375 | | | | 326,769,084 | | | | 219,382,837 | | | | 140,440,383 | |
Investments – affiliated, at market value (Note 3) | | | 22,174,368 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total investments, at market value | | | 144,455,743 | | | | 326,769,084 | | | | 219,382,837 | | | | 140,440,383 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | — | |
Cash deposit at broker – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | 422,595 | | | | 1,918,929 | | | | 81,667 | | | | 266,731 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 57,287 | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 805 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,000 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 62,600 | | | | 4,447,596 | | | | 452,899 | | | | 103,700 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 646,612 | | | | 1,865,118 | | | | 1,570,376 | | | | 752,668 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 30,262 | | | | 38,537 | | | | 30,496 | | | | 35,298 | |
Total Assets | | | 145,618,617 | | | | 335,045,284 | | | | 221,524,295 | | | | 141,681,067 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross unrealized depreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | 97,645 | | | | 1,524,223 | | | | — | | | | 289,575 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | — | | | | 100,677 | | | | 5,000 | | | | — | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees, net | | | 31,326 | | | | 82,995 | | | | 74,524 | | | | 35,421 | |
Service fees | | | 6,200 | | | | 147 | | | | 83 | | | | 28 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 13,440 | | | | 28,500 | | | | 24,039 | | | | 13,435 | |
Business management fees | | | 6,200 | | | | 13,832 | | | | 9,315 | | | | 5,903 | |
Trustee fees | | | 385 | | | | 1,220 | | | | 545 | | | | 423 | |
Distribution fees | | | 763 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Professional fees | | | 10,413 | | | | 10,897 | | | | 11,801 | | | | 10,268 | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,909 | | | | 4,804 | | | | 4,895 | | | | 3,150 | |
Other liabilities | | | 2,996 | | | | 7,057 | | | | 4,706 | | | | 5,398 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 172,277 | | | | 1,774,352 | | | | 134,908 | | | | 363,601 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 145,446,340 | | | $ | 333,270,932 | | | $ | 221,389,387 | | | $ | 141,317,466 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 143,718,738 | | | $ | 330,037,173 | | | $ | 222,526,104 | | | $ | 137,681,308 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 1,727,602 | | | | 3,233,759 | | | | (1,136,717 | ) | | | 3,636,158 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 145,446,340 | | | $ | 333,270,932 | | | $ | 221,389,387 | | | $ | 141,317,466 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 329,775,702 | | | $ | 219,379,567 | | | $ | 140,609,676 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | 32,594,415 | | | | 22,743,519 | | | | 13,938,770 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 9.65 | | | $ | 10.09 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 141,856,433 | | | $ | 3,495,230 | | | $ | 2,009,820 | | | $ | 707,790 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 13,158,415 | | | | 345,456 | | | | 208,412 | | | | 70,153 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.78 | | | $ | 10.12 | | | $ | 9.64 | | | $ | 10.09 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 3,589,907 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 340,443 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | BROWN | | | | |
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | ADVISORY | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MARYLAND | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | SUSTAINABLE | | | MORTGAGE | |
| | BOND | | | BOND | | | BOND | | | SECURITIES | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 176,501,371 | | | $ | 1,112,825,992 | | | $ | 62,990,521 | | | $ | 255,890,971 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 7,443,522 | | | | 38,107,775 | | | | 64,616 | | | | 6,632,256 | |
Total investments, at market value | | | 183,944,893 | | | | 1,150,933,767 | | | | 63,055,137 | | | | 262,523,227 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Cash deposit at broker – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 461,825 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 25,000 | | | | — | | | | 15,174,157 | |
Fund shares sold | | | 454,008 | | | | 5,311,783 | | | | 1,445,000 | | | | 250,000 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 2,479,658 | | | | 6,399,544 | | | | 318,543 | | | | 1,265,718 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 6,887 | | | | 55,195 | | | | — | | | | 39,589 | |
Total Assets | | | 186,885,446 | | | | 1,162,725,289 | | | | 64,818,680 | | | | 279,727,908 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities sold short (Proceeds of $—, $—, $—, and $15,148,242) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15,200,219 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation – futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 374,544 | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | 13,529,250 | | | | 2,051,900 | | | | 4,145,187 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 35,167 | | | | 409,231 | | | | — | | | | 11 | |
Distribution to shareholders | | | 317,955 | | | | 1,916,982 | | | | 49,895 | | | | — | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 46,959 | | | | 288,828 | | | | 10,844 | | | | 65,807 | |
Service fees | | | 7,826 | | | | 526 | | | | 2,268 | | | | 38 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 14,665 | | | | 69,405 | | | | 3,509 | | | | 31,117 | |
Business management fees | | | 7,826 | | | | 48,138 | | | | 2,268 | | | | 10,968 | |
Trustee fees | | | 423 | | | | 4,501 | | | | 203 | | | | 604 | |
Professional fees | | | 10,590 | | | | 12,482 | | | | 2,171 | | | | 10,761 | |
Custodian fees | | | 2,344 | | | | 13,713 | | | | 426 | | | | 8,522 | |
Other liabilities | | | 2,609 | | | | 4,100 | | | | 2,457 | | | | 4,331 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 446,364 | | | | 16,297,156 | | | | 2,125,941 | | | | 19,852,109 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 186,439,082 | | | $ | 1,146,428,133 | | | $ | 62,692,739 | | | $ | 259,875,799 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 181,328,691 | | | $ | 1,116,031,326 | | | $ | 62,628,123 | | | $ | 263,130,694 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 5,110,391 | | | | 30,396,807 | | | | 64,616 | | | | (3,254,895 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 186,439,082 | | | $ | 1,146,428,133 | | | $ | 62,692,739 | | | $ | 259,875,799 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,133,776,579 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 258,949,101 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | 110,073,890 | | | | — | | | | 25,641,087 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10.10 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 186,439,082 | | | $ | 12,651,554 | | | $ | 62,692,739 | | | $ | 926,698 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 17,142,009 | | | | 1,228,181 | | | | 6,261,926 | | | | 91,672 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.88 | | | $ | 10.30 | | | $ | 10.01 | | | $ | 10.11 | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | | | | | |
| | ADVISORY – | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | WMC | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY – | |
| | STRATEGIC | | | EMERGING | | | BEUTEL | |
| | EUROPEAN | | | MARKETS | | | GOODMAN | |
| | EQUITY | | | SELECT | | | LARGE-CAP | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Investments: | | | | | | | | | |
Total investments, at cost | | $ | 389,022,940 | | | $ | 333,642,380 | | | $ | 351,913,448 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 90,055,953 | | | | 29,769,147 | | | | 56,230,708 | |
Total investments, at market value | | | 479,078,893 | | | | 363,411,527 | | | | 408,144,156 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | | |
Foreign currency (Cost of $5, $34,677, and $—, respectively.) | | | 5 | | | | 34,677 | | | | — | |
Receivables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 873,497 | | | | 154,856 | | | | — | |
Fund shares sold | | | 1,042,475 | | | | 1,063,482 | | | | 2,452,622 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 3,249,138 | | | | 1,634,057 | | | | 463,292 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 37,092 | | | | 67,708 | | | | 25,679 | |
Total Assets | | | 484,281,100 | | | | 366,366,307 | | | | 411,124,232 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 350,655 | | | | 137,046 | | | | 744,443 | |
Fund shares redeemed | | | 200,071 | | | | 11,149 | | | | 20,000 | |
Accrued Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 372,480 | | | | 271,444 | | | | 153,094 | |
Service fees | | | 2,933 | | | | 667 | | | | — | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 31,302 | | | | 22,538 | | | | 21,764 | |
Business management fees | | | 20,693 | | | | 15,080 | | | | 17,010 | |
Trustee fees | | | 2,202 | | | | 1,614 | | | | 1,609 | |
Distribution fees | | | 1,314 | | | | 35 | | | | — | |
Professional fees | | | 11,276 | | | | 11,944 | | | | 10,781 | |
Custodian fees | | | 80,821 | | | | 97,668 | | | | 7,422 | |
Other liabilities | | | 21,180 | | | | 15,851 | | | | 7,927 | |
Total Liabilities | | | 1,094,927 | | | | 585,036 | | | | 984,050 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 483,186,173 | | | $ | 365,781,271 | | | $ | 410,140,182 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
COMPONENTS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 400,521,038 | | | $ | 351,244,371 | | | $ | 361,087,070 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 82,665,135 | | | | 14,536,900 | | | | 49,053,112 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 483,186,173 | | | $ | 365,781,271 | | | $ | 410,140,182 | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 459,635,351 | | | $ | 360,392,182 | | | $ | 410,140,182 | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 40,764,744 | | | | 36,265,293 | | | | 35,638,625 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | 11.51 | |
Investor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 17,356,549 | | | $ | 5,219,474 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 1,542,357 | | | | 525,215 | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.25 | | | $ | 9.94 | | | $ | — | |
Advisor Shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,194,273 | | | $ | 169,615 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding (unlimited shares authorized) | | | 555,064 | | | | 16,995 | | | | — | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.16 | | | $ | 9.98 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | GROWTH | | | FLEXIBLE | | | EQUITY | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | EQUITY | | | EQUITY | | | INCOME | | | GROWTH | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 6,431,429 | | | $ | 2,441,058 | | | $ | 1,029,933 | | | $ | 6,208,216 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (53,712 | ) | | | (46,596 | ) | | | (11,249 | ) | | | (77,698 | ) |
Interest Income | | | 615,912 | | | | 130,491 | | | | 44,800 | | | | 458,330 | |
Total investment income | | | 6,993,629 | | | | 2,524,953 | | | | 1,063,484 | | | | 6,588,848 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 7,106,383 | | | | 1,103,666 | | | | 274,111 | | | | 4,972,902 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 636,221 | | | | 268,269 | | | | 47,562 | | | | 411,378 | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 5,782 | | | | 3,647 | | | | 735 | | | | 191,427 | |
Business management fees | | | 611,758 | | | | 125,390 | | | | 22,843 | | | | 417,997 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 412,171 | | | | 82,654 | | | | 16,467 | | | | 281,538 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 70,088 | | | | 17,684 | | | | 10,846 | | | | 87,992 | |
Professional fees | | | 96,769 | | | | 28,991 | | | | 12,933 | | | | 66,089 | |
Trustee fees | | | 53,792 | | | | 11,120 | | | | 2,077 | | | | 34,207 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 9,636 | | | | 6,078 | | | | 1,225 | | | | 319,045 | |
Custody fees | | | 36,705 | | | | 7,923 | | | | 2,081 | | | | 31,275 | |
Registration fees | | | 82,244 | | | | 30,217 | | | | 23,164 | | | | 88,086 | |
Insurance fees | | | 16,906 | | | | 3,479 | | | | 658 | | | | 9,517 | |
Total Expenses | | | 9,138,455 | | | | 1,689,118 | | | | 414,702 | | | | 6,911,453 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (2,144,826 | ) | | | 835,835 | | | | 648,782 | | | | (322,605 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 53,213,787 | | | | 8,960,082 | | | | 1,348,297 | | | | 10,646,115 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 211,892,629 | | | | 56,174,260 | | | | 6,194,814 | | | | 118,276,035 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 265,106,416 | | | | 65,134,342 | | | | 7,543,111 | | | | 128,922,150 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 262,961,590 | | | $ | 65,970,177 | | | $ | 8,191,893 | | | $ | 128,599,545 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MID-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | SMALL-CAP | | | GLOBAL | |
| | GROWTH | | | GROWTH | | | FUNDAMENTAL | | | LEADERS | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | | | FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 156,144 | | | $ | 2,713,183 | | | $ | 10,030,920 | | | $ | 1,323,226 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (2,040 | ) | | | (29,231 | ) | | | — | | | | (60,710 | ) |
Interest Income | | | 19,221 | | | | 1,157,984 | | | | 406,122 | | | | 94,980 | |
Total investment income | | | 173,325 | | | | 3,841,936 | | | | 10,437,042 | | | | 1,357,496 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 168,929 | | | | 5,856,906 | | | | 4,245,204 | | | | 944,271 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 1,564 | | | | 368,517 | | | | 448,571 | | | | 15,563 | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 10,827 | | | | 6,147 | | | | — | |
Business management fees | | | 12,995 | | | | 344,524 | | | | 249,718 | | | | 72,636 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 10,258 | | | | 233,229 | | | | 170,580 | | | | 48,846 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 9,845 | | | | 125,193 | | | | 53,222 | | | | 17,381 | |
Professional fees | | | 11,507 | | | | 58,872 | | | | 42,676 | | | | 19,711 | |
Trustee fees | | | 1,067 | | | | 29,128 | | | | 23,813 | | | | 5,883 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | — | | | | 18,044 | | | | 10,245 | | | | — | |
Custody fees | | | 3,993 | | | | 22,741 | | | | 19,193 | | | | 56,548 | |
Registration fees | | | 22,119 | | | | 61,412 | | | | 39,208 | | | | 39,814 | |
Insurance fees | | | 307 | | | | 9,413 | | | | 7,424 | | | | 1,599 | |
Total Expenses | | | 242,584 | | | | 7,138,806 | | | | 5,316,001 | | | | 1,222,252 | |
Expenses waived by adviser – expense cap (Note 3) | | | (59,097 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (117,145 | ) |
Net Expenses | | | 183,487 | | | | 7,138,806 | | | | 5,316,001 | | | | 1,105,107 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (10,162 | ) | | | (3,296,870 | ) | | | 5,121,041 | | | | 252,389 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (201,380 | ) | | | 4,603,816 | | | | 19,565,117 | | | | 341,068 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 3,141,688 | | | | 27,886,457 | | | | 50,555,715 | | | | 32,425,419 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 2,940,308 | | | | 32,490,273 | | | | 70,120,832 | | | | 32,766,487 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 2,930,146 | | | $ | 29,193,403 | | | $ | 75,241,873 | | | $ | 33,018,876 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | |
| | INTERMEDIATE | | | TOTAL | | | STRATEGIC | | | SUSTAINABLE | |
| | INCOME | | | RETURN | | | BOND | | | BOND | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income – unaffiliated | | $ | — | | | $ | 35,565 | | | $ | 45,619 | | | $ | — | |
Dividend income – affiliated (Note 3) | | | 256,775 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | 1,826,723 | | | | 4,832,107 | | | | 4,199,765 | | | | 2,135,085 | |
Total investment income | | | 2,083,498 | | | | 4,867,672 | | | | 4,245,384 | | | | 2,135,085 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 217,548 | | | | 440,266 | | | | 425,524 | | | | 194,694 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 35,348 | | | | 1,105 | | | | 483 | | | | 195 | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 910 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Business management fees | | | 36,258 | | | | 73,378 | | | | 53,190 | | | | 32,449 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 37,912 | | | | 80,484 | | | | 66,294 | | | | 37,404 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 11,025 | | | | 13,661 | | | | 11,616 | | | | 9,161 | |
Professional fees | | | 14,813 | | | | 19,915 | | | | 18,238 | | | | 14,244 | |
Trustee fees | | | 3,276 | | | | 6,114 | | | | 4,721 | | | | 2,873 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 4,553 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 4,111 | | | | 7,076 | | | | 5,817 | | | | 4,577 | |
Registration fees | | | 22,822 | | | | 27,902 | | | | 30,120 | | | | 26,958 | |
Insurance fees | | | 991 | | | | 1,726 | | | | 1,441 | | | | 876 | |
Total Expenses | | | 389,567 | | | | 671,627 | | | | 617,444 | | | | 323,431 | |
Expenses waived by adviser – investments in affiliates (Note 3) | | | (40,346 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 349,221 | | | | 671,627 | | | | 617,444 | | | | 323,431 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 1,734,277 | | | | 4,196,045 | | | | 3,627,940 | | | | 1,811,654 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments – unaffiliated | | | 689,658 | | | | 1,905,539 | | | | 929,663 | | | | 1,375,331 | |
Investments – affiliated (Note 3) | | | (6,074 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | 356,179 | | | | 4,175,997 | | | | — | | | | 566,485 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 1,039,763 | | | | 6,081,536 | | | | 929,663 | | | | 1,941,816 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments – unaffiliated | | | (12,585 | ) | | | 809,574 | | | | 856,487 | | | | (448,678 | ) |
Investments – affiliated (Note 3) | | | 243,273 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | (439,808 | ) | | | (4,335,529 | ) | | | — | | | | (642,851 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (209,120 | ) | | | (3,525,955 | ) | | | 856,487 | | | | (1,091,529 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 830,643 | | | | 2,555,581 | | | | 1,786,150 | | | | 850,287 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 2,564,920 | | | $ | 6,751,626 | | | $ | 5,414,090 | | | $ | 2,661,941 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | BROWN | | | | |
| | BROWN | | | BROWN | | | ADVISORY | | | BROWN | |
| | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | ADVISORY | |
| | MARYLAND | | | TAX-EXEMPT | | | SUSTAINABLE | | | MORTGAGE | |
| | BOND | | | BOND | | | BOND | | | SECURITIES | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | | | FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 69,187 | |
Interest Income | | | 2,661,915 | | | | 16,422,839 | | | | 80,019 | | | | 2,229,357 | |
Total investment income | | | 2,661,915 | | | | 16,422,839 | | | | 80,019 | | | | 2,298,544 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 278,681 | | | | 1,648,188 | | | | 13,607 | | | | 409,338 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 46,447 | | | | 4,171 | | | | 2,268 | | | | 123 | |
Business management fees | | | 46,447 | | | | 274,698 | | | | 2,268 | | | | 68,223 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 40,912 | | | | 198,555 | | | | 3,509 | | | | 87,214 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 11,519 | | | | 22,983 | | | | 1,443 | | | | 12,521 | |
Professional fees | | | 16,203 | | | | 47,148 | | | | 2,171 | | | | 18,994 | |
Trustee fees | | | 4,319 | | | | 23,106 | | | | 203 | | | | 6,606 | |
Custodian fees | | | 3,059 | | | | 18,612 | | | | 426 | | | | 12,373 | |
Registration fees | | | 5,901 | | | | 65,366 | | | | 2,714 | | | | 22,128 | |
Insurance fees | | | 1,303 | | | | 6,519 | | | | 7 | | | | 2,023 | |
Total Expenses | | | 454,791 | | | | 2,309,346 | | | | 28,616 | | | | 639,543 | |
Expenses waived by adviser – expense cap (Note 3) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,763 | ) | | | — | |
Net Expenses | | | 454,791 | | | | 2,309,346 | | | | 25,853 | | | | 639,543 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | 2,207,124 | | | | 14,113,493 | | | | 54,166 | | | | 1,659,001 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 276,268 | | | | 1,752,531 | | | | — | | | | 3,051,720 | |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,581,895 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 276,268 | | | | 1,752,531 | | | | — | | | | 4,633,615 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 1,355,719 | | | | 9,433,267 | | | | 64,616 | | | | 184,059 | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (51,977 | ) |
Futures contracts (Note 6) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,453,652 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,355,719 | | | | 9,433,267 | | | | 64,616 | | | | (1,321,570 | ) |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 1,631,987 | | | | 11,185,798 | | | | 64,616 | | | | 3,312,045 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 3,839,111 | | | $ | 25,299,291 | | | $ | 118,782 | | | $ | 4,971,046 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | BROWN | | | | | | | |
| | ADVISORY – | | | BROWN | | | BROWN | |
| | WMC | | | ADVISORY | | | ADVISORY – | |
| | STRATEGIC | | | EMERGING | | | BEUTEL | |
| | EUROPEAN | | | MARKETS | | | GOODMAN | |
| | EQUITY | | | SELECT | | | LARGE-CAP | |
| | FUND | | | FUND | | | VALUE FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | |
Dividend income | | $ | 1,827,924 | | | $ | 5,536,747 | | | $ | 4,224,610 | |
Less: foreign taxes withheld | | | (124,392 | ) | | | (760,306 | ) | | | — | |
Interest Income | | | 140,623 | | | | 112,215 | | | | 114,028 | |
Total investment income | | | 1,844,155 | | | | 4,888,656 | | | | 4,338,638 | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 2,166,655 | | | | 1,510,276 | | | | 787,902 | |
Service fees – Investor Shares (Note 3) | | | 12,457 | | | | 3,722 | | | | — | |
Service fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 4,924 | | | | 121 | | | | — | |
Business management fees | | | 120,370 | | | | 83,904 | | | | 87,545 | |
Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees | | | 82,888 | | | | 60,545 | | | | 58,985 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 22,433 | | | | 32,956 | | | | 14,006 | |
Professional fees | | | 25,076 | | | | 14,730 | | | | 21,468 | |
Trustee fees | | | 13,599 | | | | 7,125 | | | | 7,341 | |
Distribution fees – Advisor Shares (Note 3) | | | 8,206 | | | | 201 | | | | — | |
Custodian fees | | | 120,963 | | | | 135,718 | | | | 11,467 | |
Registration fees | | | 46,705 | | | | 35,731 | | | | 23,243 | |
Insurance fees | | | 3,879 | | | | 2,464 | | | | 2,038 | |
Total Expenses | | | 2,628,155 | | | | 1,887,493 | | | | 1,013,995 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | | (784,000 | ) | | | 3,001,163 | | | | 3,324,643 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | 21,639,771 | | | | (364,443 | ) | | | (388,178 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 9,564,399 | | | | 22,811,245 | | | | 38,584,855 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) | | | 31,204,170 | | | | 22,446,802 | | | | 38,196,677 | |
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 30,420,170 | | | $ | 25,447,965 | | | $ | 41,521,320 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | GROWTH EQUITY FUND | | | FLEXIBLE EQUITY FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (2,144,826 | ) | | $ | (5,831,050 | ) | | $ | 835,835 | | | $ | 3,065,658 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 53,213,787 | | | | 169,374,545 | | | | 8,960,082 | | | | 19,425,595 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 211,892,629 | | | | 154,675,163 | | | | 56,174,260 | | | | 16,141,116 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 262,961,590 | | | | 318,218,658 | | | | 65,970,177 | | | | 38,632,369 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (78,470,294 | ) | | | (31,938,112 | ) | | | (6,703,163 | ) | | | (4,982,976 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (41,945,136 | ) | | | (170,284,138 | ) | | | (16,756,040 | ) | | | (11,627,698 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (435,104 | ) | | | (633,523 | ) | | | (222,591 | ) | | | (152,574 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (120,850,534 | ) | | | (202,855,773 | ) | | | (23,681,794 | ) | | | (16,763,248 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 154,667,444 | | | | 1,214,065,021 | | | | 6,186,028 | | | | 15,209,667 | |
Investor Shares | | | 63,432,689 | | | | 173,036,435 | | | | 14,640,239 | | | | 37,630,673 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 2,256,452 | | | | 1,736,644 | | | | 222,388 | | | | 173,850 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 71,765,265 | | | | 25,119,029 | | | | 4,713,060 | | | | 4,128,381 | |
Investor Shares | | | 38,531,279 | | | | 158,805,779 | | | | 8,421,752 | | | | 6,006,030 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 384,904 | | | | 570,681 | | | | 194,869 | | | | 131,607 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (145,605,196 | ) | | | (199,631,475 | ) | | | (10,278,302 | ) | | | (21,274,184 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (85,101,532 | ) | | | (1,199,080,020 | ) | | | (17,592,609 | ) | | | (31,566,261 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (632,050 | ) | | | (2,115,835 | ) | | | (250,734 | ) | | | (2,321,621 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1,650 | | | | 3,234 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | 864 | | | | 2,185 | | | | 1 | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | 9 | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 3 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 99,701,778 | | | | 172,511,682 | | | | 6,256,692 | | | | 8,118,145 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 241,812,834 | | | | 287,874,567 | | | | 48,545,075 | | | | 29,987,266 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 2,358,703,765 | | | | 2,070,829,198 | | | | 483,758,637 | | | | 453,771,371 | |
End of period | | $ | 2,600,516,599 | | | $ | 2,358,703,765 | | | $ | 532,303,712 | | | $ | 483,758,637 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 6,004,475 | | | | 56,772,050 | | | | 256,662 | | | | 695,341 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,494,472 | | | | 7,510,920 | | | | 604,389 | | | | 1,758,262 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 94,107 | | | | 78,798 | | | | 9,263 | | | | 8,068 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 2,761,264 | | | | 1,280,930 | | | | 189,312 | | | | 213,265 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,502,780 | | | | 8,190,086 | | | | 339,273 | | | | 309,491 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 15,991 | | | | 31,185 | | | | 7,851 | | | | 6,780 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (5,675,903 | ) | | | (8,717,249 | ) | | | (431,974 | ) | | | (990,468 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (3,358,418 | ) | | | (56,836,557 | ) | | | (734,703 | ) | | | (1,470,632 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (26,434 | ) | | | (96,472 | ) | | | (10,534 | ) | | | (105,832 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 3,812,334 | | | | 8,213,691 | | | | 229,539 | | | | 424,275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | EQUITY INCOME FUND | | | SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 648,782 | | | $ | 1,609,667 | | | $ | (322,605 | ) | | $ | (221,299 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 1,348,297 | | | | 7,006,550 | | | | 10,646,115 | | | | 14,589,301 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 6,194,814 | | | | 2,049,045 | | | | 118,276,035 | | | | 168,526,897 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 8,191,893 | | | | 10,665,262 | | | | 128,599,545 | | | | 182,894,899 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (2,198,633 | ) | | | (3,458,904 | ) | | | (7,161,993 | ) | | | (14,400,593 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (5,121,798 | ) | | | (8,182,576 | ) | | | (4,864,731 | ) | | | (4,531,789 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (80,018 | ) | | | (124,204 | ) | | | (2,000,138 | ) | | | (7,216,074 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (7,400,449 | ) | | | (11,765,684 | ) | | | (14,026,862 | ) | | | (26,148,456 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 857,222 | | | | 1,204,412 | | | | 255,772,655 | | | | 341,962,244 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,835,930 | | | | 2,199,841 | | | | 332,910,684 | | | | 358,637,346 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 89,376 | | | | 46,946 | | | | 18,962,826 | | | | 33,138,882 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1,791,165 | | | | 3,219,492 | | | | 4,922,448 | | | | 10,630,756 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,317,844 | | | | 3,472,257 | | | | 4,633,379 | | | | 4,159,852 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 72,004 | | | | 112,078 | | | | 1,807,570 | | | | 6,736,941 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (1,805,229 | ) | | | (5,635,593 | ) | | | (70,227,342 | ) | | | (59,777,923 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,021,448 | ) | | | (9,087,646 | ) | | | (83,921,181 | ) | | | (128,921,185 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (153,315 | ) | | | (220,207 | ) | | | (24,605,141 | ) | | | (32,840,757 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,003 | | | | 2,125 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,787 | | | | 7,666 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | 15 | | | | 1,786 | | | | 351 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 3,983,549 | | | | (4,688,405 | ) | | | 440,267,474 | | | | 533,736,298 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 4,774,993 | | | | (5,788,827 | ) | | | 554,840,157 | | | | 690,482,741 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 89,775,724 | | | | 95,564,551 | | | | 1,375,588,074 | | | | 685,105,333 | |
End of period | | $ | 94,550,717 | | | $ | 89,775,724 | | | $ | 1,930,428,231 | | | $ | 1,375,588,074 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 59,461 | | | | 89,966 | | | | 9,483,641 | | | | 14,360,645 | |
Investor Shares | | | 200,647 | | | | 167,988 | | | | 12,583,743 | | | | 15,163,632 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 6,137 | | | | 3,826 | | | | 729,101 | | | | 1,408,385 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 126,828 | | | | 258,861 | | | | 176,558 | | | | 505,024 | |
Investor Shares | | | 164,349 | | | | 282,353 | | | | 168,303 | | | | 199,801 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 5,110 | | | | 9,047 | | | | 66,972 | | | | 329,274 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (125,642 | ) | | | (421,246 | ) | | | (2,605,337 | ) | | | (2,501,182 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (140,575 | ) | | | (662,890 | ) | | | (3,164,426 | ) | | | (5,473,465 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (10,824 | ) | | | (15,743 | ) | | | (947,937 | ) | | | (1,438,394 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 285,491 | | | | (287,838 | ) | | | 16,490,618 | | | | 22,553,720 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | MID-CAP GROWTH FUND | | | SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (10,162 | ) | | $ | (12,223 | ) | | $ | (3,296,870 | ) | | $ | (4,469,244 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (201,380 | ) | | | 9,412 | | | | 4,603,816 | | | | 70,447,097 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 3,141,688 | | | | 6,000,860 | | | | 27,886,457 | | | | 85,126,028 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 2,930,146 | | | | 5,998,049 | | | | 29,193,403 | | | | 151,103,881 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (147,231 | ) | | | (251,515 | ) | | | (18,379,206 | ) | | | (18,857,505 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (3,180 | ) | | | (28,594 | ) | | | (9,927,383 | ) | | | (20,274,985 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (295,435 | ) | | | (736,847 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (150,411 | ) | | | (280,109 | ) | | | (28,602,024 | ) | | | (39,869,337 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 16,117,691 | | | | 45,446,576 | | | | 169,422,994 | | | | 453,596,629 | |
Investor Shares | | | 576,411 | | | | 4,870,115 | | | | 39,126,430 | | | | 84,662,520 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,813,240 | | | | 3,596,032 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 105,612 | | | | 175,744 | | | | 17,184,357 | | | | 17,134,301 | |
Investor Shares | | | 3,180 | | | | 6,330 | | | | 6,524,308 | | | | 13,467,349 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 235,996 | | | | 472,665 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (2,287,212 | ) | | | (7,410,342 | ) | | | (78,999,910 | ) | | | (123,532,084 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,310,289 | ) | | | (24,847,122 | ) | | | (31,843,632 | ) | | | (124,299,139 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,527,892 | ) | | | (9,409,409 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42 | | | | 332 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 23 | | | | 9 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 308 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 12,205,393 | | | | 18,241,301 | | | | 121,935,957 | | | | 315,689,513 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 14,985,128 | | | | 23,959,241 | | | | 122,527,336 | | | | 426,924,057 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 45,336,735 | | | | 21,377,494 | | | | 1,346,608,131 | | | | 919,684,074 | |
End of period | | $ | 60,321,863 | | | $ | 45,336,735 | | | $ | 1,469,135,467 | | | $ | 1,346,608,131 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1,221,422 | | | | 3,888,574 | | | | 3,898,318 | | | | 11,137,950 | |
Investor Shares | | | 43,322 | | | | 411,866 | | | | 1,794,333 | | | | 4,315,251 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 87,788 | | | | 188,531 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 7,754 | | | | 17,435 | | | | 392,516 | | | | 504,201 | |
Investor Shares | | | 234 | | | | 628 | | | | 298,050 | | | | 789,396 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,297 | | | | 29,009 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (172,854 | ) | | | (680,128 | ) | | | (1,814,714 | ) | | | (3,128,368 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (175,199 | ) | | | (2,071,357 | ) | | | (1,461,458 | ) | | | (6,245,404 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (73,429 | ) | | | (480,780 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 924,679 | | | | 1,567,018 | | | | 3,132,701 | | | | 7,109,786 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY SMALL-CAP | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | FUNDAMENTAL VALUE FUND | | | GLOBAL LEADERS FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 5,121,041 | | | $ | 11,586,937 | | | $ | 252,389 | | | $ | 1,023,454 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 19,565,117 | | | | 87,538,333 | | | | 341,068 | | | | (3,182,936 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 50,555,715 | | | | (151,351,080 | ) | | | 32,425,419 | | | | 21,420,078 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 75,241,873 | | | | (52,225,810 | ) | | | 33,018,876 | | | | 19,260,596 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (17,665,988 | ) | | | (61,245,393 | ) | | | (1,110,880 | ) | | | (320,277 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (29,652,681 | ) | | | (69,753,987 | ) | | | (61,527 | ) | | | (26,825 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (388,948 | ) | | | (2,165,335 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (47,707,617 | ) | | | (133,164,715 | ) | | | (1,172,407 | ) | | | (347,102 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 26,105,509 | | | | 286,399,463 | | | | 91,044,628 | | | | 206,071,635 | |
Investor Shares | | | 53,722,988 | | | | 64,699,564 | | | | 11,494,885 | | | | 59,641,568 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 261,268 | | | | 1,897,188 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 12,695,459 | | | | 41,165,697 | | | | 257,184 | | | | 87,785 | |
Investor Shares | | | 18,062,610 | | | | 44,121,355 | | | | 46,787 | | | | 14,683 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 368,764 | | | | 2,090,046 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (129,968,378 | ) | | | (202,513,956 | ) | | | (5,789,158 | ) | | | (14,648,283 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (45,830,996 | ) | | | (311,577,993 | ) | | | (6,423,711 | ) | | | (122,987,577 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (885,333 | ) | | | (17,532,405 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 897 | | | | 5,423 | | | | — | | | | 36 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,527 | | | | 9 | | | | — | | | | 157 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 21 | | | | 261 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | (65,465,664 | ) | | | (91,245,348 | ) | | | 90,630,615 | | | | 128,180,004 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (37,931,408 | ) | | | (276,635,873 | ) | | | 122,477,084 | | | | 147,093,498 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,033,449,978 | | | | 1,310,085,851 | | | | 233,205,954 | | | | 86,112,456 | |
End of period | | $ | 995,518,570 | | | $ | 1,033,449,978 | | | $ | 355,683,038 | | | $ | 233,205,954 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1,033,129 | | | | 10,281,751 | | | | 5,731,355 | | | | 15,186,717 | |
Investor Shares | | | 2,106,077 | | | | 2,606,432 | | | | 718,141 | | | | 4,223,089 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 10,253 | | | | 71,572 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 499,923 | | | | 1,856,445 | | | | 15,218 | | | | 7,172 | |
Investor Shares | | | 712,736 | | | | 1,989,311 | | | | 2,770 | | | | 1,200 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 14,633 | | | | 94,809 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (5,307,758 | ) | | | (8,146,724 | ) | | | (361,211 | ) | | | (1,134,303 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (1,811,676 | ) | | | (11,298,838 | ) | | | (408,784 | ) | | | (9,212,269 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (35,763 | ) | | | (689,443 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (2,778,446 | ) | | | (3,234,685 | ) | | | 5,697,489 | | | | 9,071,606 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | INTERMEDIATE INCOME FUND | | | TOTAL RETURN FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 1,734,277 | | | $ | 3,440,312 | | | $ | 4,196,045 | | | $ | 5,925,817 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 1,039,763 | | | | (689,393 | ) | | | 6,081,536 | | | | 2,250,768 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | (209,120 | ) | | | 5,357,033 | | | | (3,525,955 | ) | | | 8,569,473 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 2,564,920 | | | | 8,107,952 | | | | 6,751,626 | | | | 16,746,058 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (11,186,450 | ) | | | (5,843,105 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (1,733,906 | ) | | | (3,236,114 | ) | | | (136,257 | ) | | | (107,565 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (40,889 | ) | | | (84,055 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (1,774,795 | ) | | | (3,320,169 | ) | | | (11,322,707 | ) | | | (5,950,670 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 98,490,876 | | | | 134,263,932 | |
Investor Shares | | | 16,824,834 | | | | 31,974,326 | | | | 537,541 | | | | 2,404,176 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 9,251 | | | | 81,553 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,845,815 | | | | 1,804,015 | |
Investor Shares | | | 517,025 | | | | 928,274 | | | | 101,888 | | | | 72,245 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 37,477 | | | | 57,663 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (17,061,049 | ) | | | (22,004,981 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (11,430,650 | ) | | | (27,451,535 | ) | | | (2,062,440 | ) | | | (345,153 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (91,550 | ) | | | (430,919 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 5,866,387 | | | | 5,159,363 | | | | 86,852,631 | | | | 116,194,234 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 6,656,512 | | | | 9,947,146 | | | | 82,281,550 | | | | 126,989,622 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 138,789,828 | | | | 128,842,682 | | | | 250,989,382 | | | | 123,999,760 | |
End of period | | $ | 145,446,340 | | | $ | 138,789,828 | | | $ | 333,270,932 | | | $ | 250,989,382 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,505,557 | | | | 13,690,421 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,558,861 | | | | 3,079,002 | | | | 52,057 | | | | 241,142 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 874 | | | | 8,014 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 673,224 | | | | 183,175 | |
Investor Shares | | | 47,921 | | | | 89,217 | | | | 9,979 | | | | 7,349 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 3,551 | | | | 5,649 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,654,173 | ) | | | (2,220,358 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (1,059,583 | ) | | | (2,642,447 | ) | | | (197,421 | ) | | | (35,530 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (8,683 | ) | | | (42,328 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 542,941 | | | | 497,107 | | | | 8,389,223 | | | | 11,866,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | STRATEGIC BOND FUND | | | SUSTAINABLE BOND FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 3,627,940 | | | $ | 6,350,755 | | | $ | 1,811,654 | | | $ | 2,813,703 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 929,663 | | | | (1,451,277 | ) | | | 1,941,816 | | | | 91,953 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 856,487 | | | | 2,922,328 | | | | (1,091,529 | ) | | | 5,217,046 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 5,414,090 | | | | 7,821,806 | | | | 2,661,941 | | | | 8,122,702 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (3,844,620 | ) | | | (6,353,117 | ) | | | (3,468,166 | ) | | | (2,447,030 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (34,712 | ) | | | (35,886 | ) | | | (18,502 | ) | | | (359,798 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (3,879,332 | ) | | | (6,389,003 | ) | | | (3,486,668 | ) | | | (2,806,828 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 38,112,636 | | | | 91,338,915 | | | | 39,696,656 | | | | 137,251,390 | |
Investor Shares | | | 265,739 | | | | 1,984,929 | | | | 409,449 | | | | 13,050,813 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 950,221 | | | | 1,270,091 | | | | 1,672,365 | | | | 389,456 | |
Investor Shares | | | 34,106 | | | | 35,545 | | | | 17,727 | | | | 121,617 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (25,530,460 | ) | | | (30,848,146 | ) | | | (26,400,804 | ) | | | (16,988,816 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (67,999 | ) | | | (487,540 | ) | | | (603,115 | ) | | | (66,081,904 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 2 | | | | 150 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | 40 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 13,764,245 | | | | 63,293,984 | | | | 14,792,278 | | | | 67,742,556 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 15,299,003 | | | | 64,726,787 | | | | 13,967,551 | | | | 73,058,430 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 206,090,384 | | | | 141,363,597 | | | | 127,349,915 | | | | 54,291,485 | |
End of period | | $ | 221,389,387 | | | $ | 206,090,384 | | | $ | 141,317,466 | | | $ | 127,349,915 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 3,957,471 | | | | 9,600,905 | | | | 3,878,217 | | | | 14,165,832 | |
Investor Shares | | | 27,664 | | | | 209,165 | | | | 40,001 | | | | 1,348,441 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 98,815 | | | | 133,702 | | | | 165,088 | | | | 39,625 | |
Investor Shares | | | 3,548 | | | | 3,739 | | | | 1,742 | | | | 12,602 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (2,652,572 | ) | | | (3,241,949 | ) | | | (2,583,746 | ) | | | (1,726,246 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (7,064 | ) | | | (51,135 | ) | | | (58,770 | ) | | | (6,869,071 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 1,427,862 | | | | 6,654,427 | | | | 1,442,532 | | | | 6,971,183 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | MARYLAND BOND FUND | | | TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 2,207,124 | | | $ | 4,845,626 | | | $ | 14,113,493 | | | $ | 21,795,193 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 276,268 | | | | (543,793 | ) | | | 1,752,531 | | | | (1,493,959 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 1,355,719 | | | | 5,517,531 | | | | 9,433,267 | | | | 26,180,265 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 3,839,111 | | | | 9,819,364 | | | | 25,299,291 | | | | 46,481,499 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (15,389,594 | ) | | | (17,854,169 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (2,535,775 | ) | | | (4,845,626 | ) | | | (233,538 | ) | | | (3,941,024 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (2,535,775 | ) | | | (4,845,626 | ) | | | (15,623,132 | ) | | | (21,795,193 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 317,483,823 | | | | 1,049,625,643 | |
Investor Shares | | | 12,837,129 | | | | 36,672,964 | | | | 4,806,181 | | | | 84,945,677 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,418,468 | | | | 3,636,859 | |
Investor Shares | | | 614,671 | | | | 1,358,666 | | | | 139,833 | | | | 957,286 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (147,395,965 | ) | | | (129,045,070 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (10,389,156 | ) | | | (42,164,096 | ) | | | (11,928,192 | ) | | | (504,486,079 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 79 | | | | 782 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,458 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 312 | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 3,064,102 | | | | (4,132,466 | ) | | | 166,524,228 | | | | 505,635,410 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 4,367,438 | | | | 841,272 | | | | 176,200,387 | | | | 530,321,716 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 182,071,644 | | | | 181,230,372 | | | | 970,227,746 | | | | 439,906,030 | |
End of period | | $ | 186,439,082 | | | $ | 182,071,644 | | | $ | 1,146,428,133 | | | $ | 970,227,746 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30,838,103 | | | | 105,870,655 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,178,766 | | | | 3,489,427 | | | | 467,988 | | | | 8,578,932 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | 331,782 | | | | 363,223 | |
Investor Shares | | | 56,430 | | | | 128,831 | | | | 13,573 | | | | 96,722 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (14,322,158 | ) | | | (13,007,715 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (953,190 | ) | | | (4,011,799 | ) | | | (1,155,075 | ) | | | (51,214,148 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 282,006 | | | | (393,541 | ) | | | 16,174,213 | | | | 50,687,669 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY | | | | | | | |
| | TAX-EXEMPT SUSTAINABLE | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | BOND FUND | | | MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND | |
| | Period Ended | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | | 2019* |
| | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | (Unaudited) | | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 54,166 | | | $ | 1,659,001 | | | $ | 6,665,501 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | — | | | | 4,633,615 | | | | 922,064 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 64,616 | | | | (1,321,570 | ) | | | 10,790,297 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 118,782 | | | | 4,971,046 | | | | 18,377,862 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | (2,614,764 | ) | | | (7,953,449 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (54,166 | ) | | | (5,066 | ) | | | (7,313 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (54,166 | ) | | | (2,619,830 | ) | | | (7,960,762 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | 13,803,120 | | | | 42,679,230 | |
Investor Shares | | | 62,717,850 | | | | 663,717 | | | | 140,547 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | 373,733 | | | | 1,072,618 | |
Investor Shares | | | 4,270 | | | | 4,982 | | | | 7,312 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | (39,306,426 | ) | | | (73,075,085 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (93,997 | ) | | | (8,967 | ) | | | (210,771 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 62,628,123 | | | | (24,469,841 | ) | | | (29,386,149 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 62,692,739 | | | | (22,118,625 | ) | | | (18,969,049 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | — | | | | 281,994,424 | | | | 300,963,473 | |
End of period | | $ | 62,692,739 | | | $ | 259,875,799 | | | $ | 281,994,424 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | 1,364,525 | | | | 4,411,309 | |
Investor Shares | | | 6,270,891 | | | | 65,513 | | | | 14,369 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | 36,955 | | | | 110,676 | |
Investor Shares | | | 427 | | | | 492 | | | | 755 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | (3,885,825 | ) | | | (7,540,833 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (9,392 | ) | | | (885 | ) | | | (21,775 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 6,261,926 | | | | (2,419,225 | ) | | | (3,025,499 | ) |
* Fund commenced operations on December 2, 2019.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY – | | | BROWN ADVISORY | |
| | WMC STRATEGIC | | | EMERGING MARKETS | |
| | EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND | | | SELECT FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | | | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | | | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | | | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | | | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (784,000 | ) | | $ | 4,252,319 | | | $ | 3,001,163 | | | $ | 3,981,554 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 21,639,771 | | | | 45,646,473 | | | | (364,443 | ) | | | 35,869,933 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 9,564,399 | | | | (81,646,181 | ) | | | 22,811,245 | | | | (72,194,485 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 30,420,170 | | | | (31,747,389 | ) | | | 25,447,965 | | | | (32,342,998 | ) |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (24,582,304 | ) | | | (74,718,358 | ) | | | (4,125,513 | ) | | | (8,210,572 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (865,243 | ) | | | (1,440,449 | ) | | | (46,220 | ) | | | (1,023,238 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (308,735 | ) | | | (877,353 | ) | | | (1,296 | ) | | | (5,109 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (25,756,282 | ) | | | (77,036,160 | ) | | | (4,173,029 | ) | | | (9,238,919 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 36,881,945 | | | | 153,465,228 | | | | 37,848,247 | | | | 220,418,141 | |
Investor Shares | | | 1,727,497 | | | | 10,126,285 | | | | 295,954 | | | | 6,679,100 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 173,462 | | | | 965,406 | | | | 2,397 | | | | 10,724 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 13,910,236 | | | | 54,307,922 | | | | 705,403 | | | | 2,455,975 | |
Investor Shares | | | 806,296 | | | | 1,336,888 | | | | 43,772 | | | | 889,506 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 302,297 | | | | 832,723 | | | | 1,296 | | | | 5,109 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (66,543,439 | ) | | | (558,385,244 | ) | | | (25,802,024 | ) | | | (371,214,620 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (3,423,379 | ) | | | (6,787,813 | ) | | | (500,170 | ) | | | (37,547,635 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (1,878,975 | ) | | | (6,409,594 | ) | | | (10,822 | ) | | | (9,609 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | 172 | | | | — | | | | 3,838 | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 130 | |
Advisor Shares | | | — | | | | 51 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | (18,044,060 | ) | | | (350,547,976 | ) | | | 12,584,053 | | | | (178,309,341 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (13,380,172 | ) | | | (459,331,525 | ) | | | 33,858,989 | | | | (219,891,258 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 496,566,345 | | | | 955,897,870 | | | | 331,922,282 | | | | 551,813,540 | |
End of period | | $ | 483,186,173 | | | $ | 496,566,345 | | | $ | 365,781,271 | | | $ | 331,922,282 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 3,334,983 | | | | 14,506,240 | | | | 4,067,111 | | | | 23,815,702 | |
Investor Shares | | | 156,188 | | | | 930,583 | | | | 32,053 | | | | 717,214 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 15,638 | | | | 88,786 | | | | 256 | | | | 1,139 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 1,221,044 | | | | 5,614,751 | | | | 71,325 | | | | 291,337 | |
Investor Shares | | | 71,109 | | | | 138,631 | | | | 4,426 | | | | 105,642 | |
Advisor Shares | | | 26,900 | | | | 87,135 | | | | 130 | | | | 603 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (6,042,109 | ) | | | (52,569,893 | ) | | | (2,841,411 | ) | | | (40,192,817 | ) |
Investor Shares | | | (312,502 | ) | | | (624,135 | ) | | | (54,153 | ) | | | (4,078,896 | ) |
Advisor Shares | | | (173,288 | ) | | | (572,179 | ) | | | (1,218 | ) | | | (1,017 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (1,702,037 | ) | | | (32,400,081 | ) | | | 1,278,519 | | | | (19,341,093 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | BROWN ADVISORY – | |
| | BEUTEL GOODMAN | |
| | LARGE-CAP VALUE FUND | |
| | Six Months Ended | | | Fiscal | |
| | December 31, | | | Year Ended | |
| | 2019 | | | June 30, | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 2019 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 3,324,643 | | | $ | 4,261,824 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | (388,178 | ) | | | (1,911,535 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 38,584,855 | | | | 21,553,306 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations | | | 41,521,320 | | | | 23,903,595 | |
DISTRIBUTIONS FROM EARNINGS | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (7,657,728 | ) | | | (4,272,001 | ) |
Total Distributions from earnings | | | (7,657,728 | ) | | | (4,272,001 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 92,225,906 | | | | 181,152,872 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 3,633,329 | | | | 1,717,764 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (16,546,195 | ) | | | (56,543,596 | ) |
Redemption fees: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 955 | | | | — | |
Increase (Decrease) from Capital Share Transactions | | | 79,313,995 | | | | 126,327,040 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 113,177,587 | | | | 145,958,634 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 296,962,595 | | | | 151,003,961 | |
End of period | | $ | 410,140,182 | | | $ | 296,962,595 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Sale of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 8,486,257 | | | | 18,467,748 | |
Reinvestment of distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | 314,395 | | | | 185,951 | |
Redemption of shares: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | (1,516,906 | ) | | | (6,065,208 | ) |
Increase (Decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 7,283,746 | | | | 12,588,491 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total |
| | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY GROWTH EQUITY FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 24.80 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 2.79 | | | | 2.77 | | | | — | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | $ | 26.30 | | | | 11.25 | % | | $ | 1,697,399 | | | | (0.12 | )% | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 6 | % |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 23.91 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 3.38 | | | | 3.34 | | | | — | | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | 24.80 | | | | 16.69 | | | | 1,523,633 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 22 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 20.03 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 5.62 | | | | 5.56 | | | | — | | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | 23.91 | | | | 28.89 | | | | 289,434 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 19.16 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 2.47 | | | | 2.44 | | | | — | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 20.03 | | | | 13.91 | | | | 276,592 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 40 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 20.33 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.11 | | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 19.16 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 253,640 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 24 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 19.10 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.84 | | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 20.33 | | | | 9.73 | | | | 259,098 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 24 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 24.50 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 2.75 | | | | 2.72 | | | | — | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 25.95 | | | | 11.18 | | | | 894,032 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 6 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 23.69 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 3.34 | | | | 3.26 | | | | — | | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | 24.50 | | | | 16.50 | | | | 828,388 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 22 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 19.89 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 5.58 | | | | 5.48 | | | | — | | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | 23.69 | | | | 28.69 | | | | 1,775,180 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 19.06 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 2.46 | | | | 2.40 | | | | — | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 19.89 | | | | 13.77 | | | | 1,484,383 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 40 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 20.26 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.08 | | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 19.06 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 1,916,472 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 24 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 19.07 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 1.81 | | | | 1.80 | | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 20.26 | | | | 9.54 | | | | 2,143,325 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 24 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 23.09 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 2.60 | | | | 2.54 | | | | — | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 24.36 | | | | 11.08 | | | | 9,086 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 6 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 22.53 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 3.14 | | | | 3.01 | | | | — | | | | (2.45 | ) | | | (2.45 | ) | | | 23.09 | | | | 16.22 | | | | 6,683 | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 22 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 19.04 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 5.31 | | | | 5.17 | | | | — | | | | (1.68 | ) | | | (1.68 | ) | | | 22.53 | | | | 28.32 | | | | 6,215 | | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 18.35 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.26 | | | | — | | | | (1.57 | ) | | | (1.57 | ) | | | 19.04 | | | | 13.53 | | | | 5,479 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 40 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 19.60 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.03 | | | | — | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 18.35 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 33,304 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 24 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 18.51 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.70 | | | | — | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 19.60 | | | | 9.28 | | | | 44,587 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 24 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY FLEXIBLE EQUITY FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 22.92 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 3.14 | | | | 3.19 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | 24.94 | | | | 13.94 | | | | 147,458 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 4 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 21.94 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | 22.92 | | | | 8.94 | | | | 135,190 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.53 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 3.43 | | | | 3.53 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 21.94 | | | | 19.07 | | | | 131,218 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.15 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 3.37 | | | | 3.48 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 18.53 | | | | 23.05 | | | | 101,431 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 15.92 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 15.15 | | | | (4.16 | ) | | | 24,012 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 14.81 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.20 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 15.92 | | | | 8.09 | | | | 4,240 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 7 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 22.88 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 3.12 | | | | 3.16 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 24.91 | | | | 13.86 | | | | 379,617 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 4 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 21.90 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 1.77 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.79 | ) | | | 22.88 | | | | 8.77 | | | | 343,917 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.50 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 3.42 | | | | 3.49 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 21.90 | | | | 18.88 | | | | 316,109 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.12 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 3.37 | | | | 3.45 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 18.50 | | | | 22.90 | | | | 310,360 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 15.89 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 15.12 | | | | (4.30 | ) | | | 306,456 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 14.79 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.17 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 15.89 | | | | 7.92 | | | | 268,569 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 7 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 22.90 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 3.12 | | | | 3.13 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | 24.93 | | | | 13.71 | | | | 5,228 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 4 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 21.91 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 1.73 | | | | — | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 22.90 | | | | 8.52 | | | | 4,652 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.50 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 3.42 | | | | 3.44 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 21.91 | | | | 18.61 | | | | 6,445 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.12 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 3.37 | | | | 3.41 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 18.50 | | | | 22.56 | | | | 5,842 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 15.88 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 15.12 | | | | (4.56 | ) | | | 7,168 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 15 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 14.77 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.13 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 15.88 | | | | 7.68 | | | | 11,540 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 7 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY EQUITY INCOME FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 14.15 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.19 | ) | | $ | 14.26 | | | | 9.33 | % | | $ | 27,523 | | | | 1.53 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 5 | % |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 14.41 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.59 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 14.15 | | | | 13.12 | | | | 26,449 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 11 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 13.80 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.31 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.70 | ) | | | 14.41 | | | | 9.51 | | | | 27,975 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 12.87 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.67 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 13.80 | | | | 13.36 | | | | 29,587 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 7 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 13.14 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 12.87 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 13,840 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 13.70 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) | | | 13.14 | | | | 2.60 | | | | 18,134 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 18 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 14.15 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.29 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | 14.26 | | | | 9.25 | | | | 65,997 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 5 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 14.40 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.58 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | 14.15 | | | | 13.03 | | | | 62,309 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 11 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 13.80 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.28 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 14.40 | | | | 9.27 | | | | 66,512 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 12.86 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.66 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 13.80 | | | | 13.28 | | | | 81,890 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 7 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 13.13 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | 12.86 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 112,116 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 13.69 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.35 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 13.13 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 183,001 | | | | 2.01 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 18 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 14.14 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.27 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | 14.25 | | | | 9.13 | | | | 1,031 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 5 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 14.40 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.54 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.58 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 14.14 | | | | 12.67 | | | | 1,017 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 11 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 13.78 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.25 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 14.40 | | | | 9.04 | | | | 1,077 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 12.84 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.63 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 13.78 | | | | 13.02 | | | | 2,422 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 7 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 13.11 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 12.84 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 2,980 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 13.67 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 13.11 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 3,148 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 18 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 26.39 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 28.19 | | | | 7.62 | | | | 1,000,180 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 8 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 23.02 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 4.12 | | | | 4.15 | | | | — | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 26.39 | | | | 18.89 | | | | 749,949 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 21 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.94 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 4.42 | | | | 4.43 | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 23.02 | | | | 23.59 | | | | 369,642 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 16.05 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 3.03 | | | | 3.01 | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 18.94 | | | | 18.83 | | | | 221,177 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 41 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 15.69 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.11 | | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 16.05 | | | | 7.17 | | | | 122,008 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 14.11 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.89 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 15.69 | | | | 13.50 | | | | 67,789 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 37 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 26.07 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.97 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 27.83 | | | | 7.56 | | | | 666,954 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.87 | | | | 8 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 22.79 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 4.07 | | | | 4.06 | | | | — | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 26.07 | | | | 18.68 | | | | 374,769 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 21 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.78 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 4.38 | | | | 4.36 | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 22.79 | | | | 23.41 | | | | 102,201 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.94 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 3.00 | | | | 2.96 | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 18.78 | | | | 18.65 | | | | 36,954 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 0.88 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 41 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 15.61 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.08 | | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 15.94 | | | | 7.01 | | | | 25,676 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.89 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 14.06 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.90 | | | | 1.86 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 15.61 | | | | 13.34 | | | | 11,206 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 37 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 25.59 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 1.94 | | | | 1.90 | | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 27.28 | | | | 7.43 | | | | 263,294 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 8 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 22.44 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 4.00 | | | | 3.93 | | | | — | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) | | | 25.59 | | | | 18.39 | | | | 250,871 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 21 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 18.54 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 4.32 | | | | 4.25 | | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 22.44 | | | | 23.12 | | | | 213,262 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 29 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.78 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 2.96 | | | | 2.88 | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 18.54 | | | | 18.33 | | | | 172,012 | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 41 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 15.50 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.03 | | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 15.78 | | | | 6.73 | | | | 201,727 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 14.00 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 1.88 | | | | 1.81 | | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 15.50 | | | | 13.03 | | | | 137,410 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 37 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY MID-CAP GROWTH FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 13.14 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | $ | 13.79 | | | | 5.22 | % | | $ | 59,058 | | | | (0.03 | )% | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 10 | % |
07/02/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 11.42 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.83 | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 13.14 | | | | 16.36 | | | | 42,404 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 46 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 13.12 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.68 | | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 13.76 | | | | 5.15 | | | | 1,263 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 10 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 11.36 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 1.89 | | | | 1.87 | | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 13.12 | | | | 16.80 | | | | 2,933 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 46 | |
10/02/17^ | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.36 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11.36 | | | | 13.60 | | | | 21,377 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 29 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 44.24 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.85 | | | | — | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 44.21 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 947,526 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 40.64 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 5.52 | | | | 5.37 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | 44.24 | | | | 14.56 | | | | 838,698 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 44 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 35.15 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 6.31 | | | | 6.15 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 40.64 | | | | 17.64 | | | | 424,449 | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 31.19 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 5.25 | | | | 5.09 | | | | — | | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 35.15 | | | | 16.57 | | | | 165,615 | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 22 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 35.91 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.37 | | | | — | | | | (5.09 | ) | | | (5.09 | ) | | | 31.19 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 17,037 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 35.85 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 4.45 | | | | 4.27 | | | | — | | | | (4.21 | ) | | | (4.21 | ) | | | 35.91 | | | | 12.98 | | | | 12,841 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 0.99 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 28 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 22.13 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.41 | | | | — | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 22.10 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 506,620 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 20.34 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 2.77 | | | | 2.67 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (0.88 | ) | | | 22.13 | | | | 14.40 | | | | 493,421 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 44 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 17.61 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 3.15 | | | | 3.04 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 20.34 | | | | 17.44 | | | | 476,786 | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.65 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 2.63 | | | | 2.52 | | | | — | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 17.61 | | | | 16.40 | | | | 335,185 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 22 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 18.05 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.16 | | | | — | | | | (2.56 | ) | | | (2.56 | ) | | | 15.65 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 268,390 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 18.04 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 2.24 | | | | 2.13 | | | | — | | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | 18.05 | | | | 12.86 | | | | 262,426 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 28 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 21.15 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | 21.09 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 14,990 | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 14 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 19.46 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.64 | | | | 2.49 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | 21.15 | | | | 14.08 | | | | 14,489 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 44 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 16.85 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 3.02 | | | | 2.87 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 19.46 | | | | 17.21 | | | | 18,449 | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 15.02 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 2.51 | | | | 2.37 | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | 16.85 | | | | 16.04 | | | | 32,852 | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 22 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 17.35 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.13 | | | | — | | | | (2.46 | ) | | | (2.46 | ) | | | 15.02 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 9,704 | | | | (0.85 | ) | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 17.39 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.00 | | | | — | | | | (2.04 | ) | | | (2.04 | ) | | | 17.35 | | | | 12.54 | | | | 6,348 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 28 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
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| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SMALL-CAP FUNDAMENTAL VALUE FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 24.77 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 2.06 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | $ | 25.56 | | | | 8.38 | % | | $ | 365,735 | | | | 1.12 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 20 | % |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 29.16 | | | | 0.29 | | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (2.93 | ) | | | (3.14 | ) | | | 24.77 | | | | (2.91 | ) | | | 447,846 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 36 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 27.11 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 3.11 | | | | 3.26 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (1.21 | ) | | | 29.16 | | | | 12.13 | | | | 410,785 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 22.75 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 4.48 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 27.11 | | | | 19.73 | | | | 341,038 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 23.61 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 22.75 | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | 156,205 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 23.96 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.31 | ) | | | 23.61 | | | | 4.04 | | | | 75,994 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 26 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 24.75 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 2.04 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | 25.54 | | | | 8.31 | | | | 621,402 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 29.12 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (1.53 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (2.93 | ) | | | (3.09 | ) | | | 24.75 | | | | (3.05 | ) | | | 577,212 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 36 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 27.08 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 3.10 | | | | 3.20 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | 29.12 | | | | 11.95 | | | | 874,269 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 22.73 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 4.31 | | | | 4.44 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 27.08 | | | | 19.54 | | | | 834,317 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 23.59 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 22.73 | | | | (1.32 | ) | | | 774,547 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 23.94 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.93 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 23.59 | | | | 3.90 | | | | 748,003 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 26 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 24.64 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 2.00 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | 25.42 | | | | 8.18 | | | | 8,382 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 20 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 28.98 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | (1.32 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (2.93 | ) | | | (3.02 | ) | | | 24.64 | | | | (3.27 | ) | | | 8,393 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 36 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 26.95 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 3.08 | | | | 3.11 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | 28.98 | | | | 11.65 | | | | 25,032 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 22.62 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 4.29 | | | | 4.36 | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 26.95 | | | | 19.29 | | | | 24,974 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 23.48 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | 22.62 | | | | (1.58 | ) | | | 52,883 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 30 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 23.87 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (1.25 | ) | | | 23.48 | | | | 3.61 | | | | 58,583 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 26 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY GLOBAL LEADERS FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 15.24 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.76 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 16.94 | | | | 11.54 | | | | 329,341 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 4 | |
10/31/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 13.13 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 2.14 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 15.24 | | | | 16.38 | | | | 214,263 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 23 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 15.23 | | | | — | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.74 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 16.93 | | | | 11.43 | | | | 26,342 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 4 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 13.82 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.44 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 15.23 | | | | 10.49 | | | | 18,943 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 11.50 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.33 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 13.82 | | | | 20.28 | | | | 86,112 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 26 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.65 | | | | 0.04 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 1.87 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 11.50 | | | | 19.39 | | | | 39,354 | | | | 0.39 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 35 | |
07/01/15^ | 06/30/16 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9.65 | | | | (3.50 | ) | | | 26,367 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 53 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY INTERMEDIATE INCOME FUND: | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.72 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 10.78 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 141,856 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.35 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.72 | | | | 6.24 | | | | 135,175 | | | | 2.63 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 82 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.60 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 10.35 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 125,060 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 35 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.78 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.60 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 131,941 | | | | 1.88 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 62 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.63 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.78 | | | | 3.99 | | | | 137,900 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 68 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.74 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 10.63 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 140,006 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 130 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.49 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 10.54 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 3,590 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.13 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 10.49 | | | | 6.01 | | | | 3,615 | | | | 2.38 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 82 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.38 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 10.13 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 3,782 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 35 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.56 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 10.38 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 4,098 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 62 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.42 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.38 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 10.56 | | | | 3.71 | | | | 8,972 | | | | 1.67 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 68 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.53 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 10.42 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 9,608 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 130 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY TOTAL RETURN FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 10.22 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | $ | 10.12 | | | | 2.67 | % | | $ | 329,776 | | | | 2.86 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 0.46 | % | | | 36 | % |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 0.76 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 10.22 | | | | 7.90 | | | | 246,074 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 106 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 121,381 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 209 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.18 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 107,686 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 216 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.83 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.18 | | | | 6.46 | | | | 83,854 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 218 | |
10/30/14^ | 06/30/15 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 9.83 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 73,735 | | | | 1.89 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 235 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.22 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 10.12 | | | | 2.64 | | | | 3,495 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 36 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 10.22 | | | | 7.85 | | | | 4,916 | | | | 3.21 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 106 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 2,619 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 209 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.18 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 2,668 | | | | 2.31 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 216 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.83 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.18 | | | | 6.40 | | | | 1,957 | | | | 2.50 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 218 | |
10/30/14^ | 06/30/15 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 9.83 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 9,081 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 235 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY STRATEGIC BOND FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 9.57 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | | 2.69 | | | | 219,380 | | | | 3.41 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 54 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.51 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 9.57 | | | | 4.23 | | | | 204,326 | | | | 3.55 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 115 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.61 | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 9.51 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 141,150 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 200 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.47 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 9.61 | | | | 3.92 | | | | 114,651 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 259 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.83 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 9.47 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 39,211 | | | | 3.21 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 288 | |
10/31/14^ | 06/30/15 | | | 10.07 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 9.83 | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | 59,680 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 317 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 9.57 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 9.64 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 2,010 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 54 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.51 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.39 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 9.57 | | | | 4.18 | | | | 1,764 | | | | 3.50 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 0.65 | | | | 115 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.61 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 9.51 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 214 | | | | 2.60 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.92 | | | | 200 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.47 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 9.61 | | | | 3.65 | | | | 248 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 259 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.82 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) | | | 9.47 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 865 | | | | 2.96 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 0.98 | | | | 288 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.04 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 9.82 | | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 1,692 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 317 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY SUSTAINABLE BOND FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.13 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.09 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 140,610 | | | | 2.79 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 32 | |
07/02/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 9.70 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.13 | | | | 7.60 | | | | 126,466 | | | | 3.08 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 66 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.13 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.09 | | | | 2.23 | | | | 708 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 32 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.70 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.13 | | | | 7.54 | | | | 884 | | | | 3.03 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 66 | |
08/07/17^ | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 9.70 | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 54,291 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.71 | | | | 64 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY MARYLAND BOND FUND: | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 10.80 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | $ | 10.88 | | | | 2.13 | % | | $ | 186,439 | | | | 2.38 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | 10 | % |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.50 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.80 | | | | 5.65 | | | | 182,072 | | | | 2.69 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.62 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.50 | | | | 1.29 | | | | 181,230 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 25 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.92 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.62 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 181,518 | | | | 2.14 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.65 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.55 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.92 | | | | 5.24 | | | | 183,705 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 80 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.82 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 10.65 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 199,469 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 61 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY TAX-EXEMPT BOND FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.20 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.25 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 10.30 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 1,133,777 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 33 | |
07/02/18^ | 06/30/19 | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 10.20 | | | | 6.51 | | | | 950,832 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 53 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.20 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 10.30 | | | | 2.41 | | | | 12,652 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 10.20 | | | | 6.49 | | | | 19,395 | | | | 3.31 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 53 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.94 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | 9.90 | | | | 2.78 | | | | 439,906 | | | | 3.16 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 55 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.26 | | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 9.94 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 257,602 | | | | 2.88 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 55 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.93 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 10.26 | | | | 5.94 | | | | 233,675 | | | | 2.51 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 119 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.03 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 9.93 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 224,154 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 109 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY TAX-EXEMPT SUSTAINABLE BOND FUND: | |
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Investor Shares* | |
12/02/19^ | 12/31/19 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 10.01 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 62,693 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 13 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY MORTGAGE SECURITIES FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.02 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 10.10 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 258,949 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 56 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.65 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 10.02 | | | | 6.72 | | | | 281,728 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 200 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.87 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 9.65 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 300,643 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 336 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.20 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 9.87 | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | 342,705 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 414 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.06 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | 10.20 | | | | 4.32 | | | | 377,908 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 244 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.16 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | 10.06 | | | | 2.74 | | | | 206,299 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 147 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 10.02 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 10.11 | | | | 1.86 | | | | 927 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 56 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.66 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 0.62 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 10.02 | | | | 6.55 | | | | 266 | | | | 2.24 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 200 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 9.87 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 9.66 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 321 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 336 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 10.21 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 9.87 | | | | (0.68 | ) | | | 738 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 0.51 | | | | 414 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.06 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 10.21 | | | | 4.33 | | | | 1,793 | | | | 2.07 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 244 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.16 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 10.06 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 28,649 | | | | 2.63 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 147 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
| | | | | | From Investment | | | Distributions to | | | | | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average | | | | |
| | | | | | Operations(a) | | | Shareholders From | | | | | | | | | | | | Net Assets(b) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY – WMC STRATEGIC EUROPEAN EQUITY FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 11.15 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | $ | 11.28 | | | | 6.62 | % | | $ | 459,635 | | | | (0.32 | )% | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 24 | % |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 12.42 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | 11.15 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 470,903 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 34 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 12.05 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.48 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 12.42 | | | | 3.97 | | | | 927,916 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.07 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 2.16 | | | | 2.28 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 12.05 | | | | 23.32 | | | | 1,176,492 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 27 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.20 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 9.90 | | | | (2.68 | ) | | | 1,059,870 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 31 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.46 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 10.20 | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | 240,182 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 48 | |
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Investor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 11.12 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.75 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | 11.25 | | | | 6.52 | | | | 17,357 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 24 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 12.41 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | 11.12 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 18,100 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 34 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 12.05 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 12.41 | | | | 3.85 | | | | 14,669 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.90 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 2.17 | | | | 2.27 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 12.05 | | | | 23.18 | | | | 7,367 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 1.24 | | | | 27 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.19 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9.90 | | | | (2.85 | ) | | | 13,031 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 31 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.45 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 10.19 | | | | (1.56 | ) | | | 25,840 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 48 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 11.03 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | 0.74 | | | | 0.70 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | 11.16 | | | | 6.40 | | | | 6,194 | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 24 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 12.30 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.98 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | 11.03 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 7,563 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 34 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 11.98 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 12.30 | | | | 3.54 | | | | 13,313 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 33 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 9.85 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 2.23 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 11.98 | | | | 22.91 | | | | 10,740 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 27 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 10.17 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9.85 | | | | (3.15 | ) | | | 745 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.51 | | | | 31 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.44 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 10.17 | | | | (1.78 | ) | | | 1,076 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 48 | |
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BROWN ADVISORY EMERGING MARKETS SELECT FUND: | |
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07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 9.34 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 0.71 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 9.94 | | | | 7.66 | | | | 360,392 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.06 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 9.34 | | | | (3.35 | ) | | | 326,693 | | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 1.26 | | | | 131 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.17 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 10.06 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | 513,535 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 1.15 | | | | 13 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 8.73 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 10.17 | | | | 18.04 | | | | 407,616 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.74 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 8.73 | | | | (9.40 | ) | | | 319,993 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 19 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.22 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 9.74 | | | | (3.22 | ) | | | 268,530 | | | | 1.31 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 1.22 | | | | 22 | |
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07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 9.33 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.70 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 9.94 | | | | 7.49 | | | | 5,219 | | | | 1.64 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.03 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 9.33 | | | | (3.42 | ) | | | 5,063 | | | | 1.05 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 131 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.15 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 10.03 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | 38,106 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 13 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 8.71 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 1.43 | | | | 1.54 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 10.15 | | | | 17.90 | | | | 183,378 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.73 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 8.71 | | | | (9.60 | ) | | | 196,841 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 19 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.21 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 9.73 | | | | (3.33 | ) | | | 155,919 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 22 | |
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Advisor Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | | 9.37 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 0.69 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 9.98 | | | | 7.33 | | | | 170 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 17 | |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 10.07 | | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | 9.37 | | | | (3.66 | ) | | | 167 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 131 | |
07/01/17 | 06/30/18 | | | 10.19 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 10.07 | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | 172 | | | | 1.17 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 13 | |
07/01/16 | 06/30/17 | | | 8.73 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.53 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 10.19 | | | | 17.65 | | | | 253 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 23 | |
07/01/15 | 06/30/16 | | | 9.70 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (0.95 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 8.73 | | | | (9.82 | ) | | | 281 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 1.57 | | | | 19 | |
07/01/14 | 06/30/15 | | | 10.18 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 9.70 | | | | (3.60 | ) | | | 942 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 22 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Financial Highlights
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For a Share | | | | | | | | Realized | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Net | | | | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Outstanding | | Net Asset | | | Net | | | | & | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Asset | | | | | | Assets at | | | Net | | | | | | | | | | |
Throughout | | Value, | | | Investment | | | Unrealized | | | | | | Net | | | Net | | | | | | Value, | | | | | | End of | | | Investment | | | | | | Gross | | | Portfolio | |
Each Fiscal Period: | | Beginning | | | Income | | | Gains | | | | | | Investment | | | Realized | | | | | | End of | | | Total | | | Period | | | Income | | | Net | | | Expenses | | | Turnover | |
Beginning | Ending | | of Period | | | (Loss) | | | (Losses) | | | Total | | | Income | | | Gains | | | Total | | | Period | | | Return(c) | | | | (000’s | ) | | (Loss) | | | Expenses | | | (d) | | | Rate(c) | |
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BROWN ADVISORY – BEUTEL GOODMAN LARGE-CAP VALUE FUND: | |
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Institutional Shares* | |
07/01/19 | 12/31/19 | | $ | 10.47 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.26 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | $ | 11.51 | | | | 12.03 | % | | $ | 410,140 | | | | 1.90 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 9 | % |
07/01/18 | 06/30/19 | | | 9.58 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.89 | | | | 1.09 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | 10.47 | | | | 11.62 | | | | 296,963 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 0.60 | | | | 45 | |
02/13/18^ | 06/30/18 | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9.58 | | | | (4.20 | ) | | | 151,004 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 11 | |
* | Periods beginning after June 30, 2019 are unaudited. Redemption fees of less than $0.005/share are not presented and are included in net realized & unrealized gains (losses) from investment operations. Prior to July 1, 2018, Brown Advisory Strategic Bond Fund Institutional Shares and Investor Shares were known as Investor Shares and Advisor Shares, respectively. The increase in the portfolio turnover rate for Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund for the year ended June 30, 2019 was primarily the result of a change in sub-advisers during the year. |
^ | Commencement of operations. |
(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding during the fiscal period. |
(b) | Annualized for periods less than one year. Ratios include only income and expenses of the funds themselves, as presented in the Statements of Operations, and do not include any additional or pro rata amounts of income or expenses from the ownership of any other investment companies (as applicable). |
(c) | Not annualized for periods less than one year. Portfolio turnover rates are calculated at the fund level (not by individual share class). |
(d) | Reflects the expense ratio excluding any expense waivers or expense recoupments. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 1. Organization
Brown Advisory Funds (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-ended management investment company. The Trust offers the following series of shares (each a “Fund,” and collectively, the “Funds”):
• | Brown Advisory Growth Equity Fund (“Growth Equity Fund”) seeks to achieve capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities,
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• | Brown Advisory Flexible Equity Fund (“Flexible Equity Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term growth of capital,
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• | Brown Advisory Equity Income Fund (“Equity Income Fund”) seeks to provide current dividend yield and dividend growth,
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• | Brown Advisory Sustainable Growth Fund (“Sustainable Growth Fund”) seeks to achieve capital appreciation,
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• | Brown Advisory Mid-Cap Growth Fund (“Mid-Cap Growth Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation,
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• | Brown Advisory Small-Cap Growth Fund (“Small-Cap Growth Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by primarily investing in equity securities,
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• | Brown Advisory Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund (“Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation,
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• | Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund (“Global Leaders Fund”) seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in global equities,
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• | Brown Advisory Intermediate Income Fund (“Intermediate Income Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income consistent with the preservation of principal within an intermediate-term maturity structure,
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• | Brown Advisory Total Return Fund (“Total Return Fund”) seeks to provide a competitive total return consistent with the preservation of principal,
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• | Brown Advisory Strategic Bond Fund (“Strategic Bond Fund”) seeks to achieve capital appreciation and income with a low correlation to interest rate movements,
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• | Brown Advisory Sustainable Bond Fund (“Sustainable Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a competitive total return consistent with the preservation of principal while giving special consideration to certain environmental, social and governance criteria,
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• | Brown Advisory Maryland Bond Fund (“Maryland Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from both Federal and Maryland State income taxes without undue risk,
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• | Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Bond Fund (“Tax-Exempt Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from Federal income tax by investing primarily in intermediate-term investment grade municipal bonds,
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• | Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund (“Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund”) seeks to provide a high level of current income exempt from Federal income tax by investing primarily in intermediate-term investment grade municipal bonds while giving special consideration to certain environmental, social, and governance criteria,
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• | Brown Advisory Mortgage Securities Fund (“Mortgage Securities Fund”) seeks to maximize total return consistent with preservation of capital,
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• | Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund (“WMC Strategic European Equity Fund”) seeks to achieve total return by investing principally in equity securities issued by companies established or operating in Europe,
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• | Brown Advisory Emerging Markets Select Fund (“Emerging Markets Select Fund”) seeks to achieve total return by investing principally in equity securities issued by companies established or operating in emerging markets, and
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• | Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund (“Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund”) seeks to achieve capital appreciation. |
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The Funds commenced operations as follows:
| Institutional | Investor | Advisor | | | Institutional | Investor | Advisor |
Fund | Shares | Shares | Shares | | Fund | Shares | Shares | Shares |
Growth Equity | 10/19/2012 | 6/28/1999 | 5/18/2006 | | Strategic Bond1 | 10/31/2014 | 9/30/2011 | — |
Flexible Equity | 10/19/2012 | 11/30/2006 | 1/24/2007 | | Sustainable Bond | 7/2/2018 | 8/7/2017 | — |
Equity Income | 10/19/2012 | 12/29/2011 | 12/29/2011 | | Maryland Bond | — | 12/21/2000 | — |
Sustainable Growth | 6/29/2012 | 6/29/2012 | 6/29/2012 | | Tax-Exempt Bond | 7/2/2018 | 6/29/2012 | — |
Mid-Cap Growth | 7/2/2018 | 10/2/2017 | — | | Tax-Exempt | | | |
Small-Cap Growth | 9/20/2002 | 6/28/1999 | 4/25/2006 | | Sustainable Bond | — | 12/2/2019 | — |
Small-Cap | | | | | Mortgage Securities | 5/13/2014 | 12/26/2013 | — |
Fundamental Value | 10/19/2012 | 12/31/2008 | 7/28/2011 | | WMC Strategic | | | |
Global Leaders | 10/31/2018 | 7/1/2015 | — | | European Equity | 10/21/2013 | 10/21/2013 | 10/21/2013 |
Intermediate Income | — | 11/2/1995 | 5/13/1991 | | Emerging Markets Select | 12/12/2012 | 12/12/2012 | 12/12/2012 |
Total Return | 10/30/2014 | 10/30/2014 | — | | Beutel Goodman | | | |
| | | | | Large-Cap Value | 2/13/2018 | — | — |
1 | Prior to July 1, 2018, Institutional Shares and Investor Shares were known as Investor Shares and Advisor Shares, respectively. |
Note 2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The Funds are investment companies and follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies, which is part of U.S. GAAP.
A. Security Valuation – The Funds have adopted fair valuation accounting standards which establish an authoritative definition of fair value and set out a hierarchy for measuring fair value. These standards require additional disclosures about the various inputs and valuation techniques used to develop the measurements of fair value and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques and related inputs, if any, during the period. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1 – | Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
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Level 2 – | Evaluated price based on other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment spreads, credit risk, etc). |
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Level 3 – | Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Domestic Equity Securities – Domestic equity securities that are traded on a national securities exchange, except those listed on the NASDAQ Global Market® (“NASDAQ”), are valued at the last reported sale price on the exchange on which the security is principally traded. Securities traded on NASDAQ will be valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”). If, on a particular day, an exchange-traded or NASDAQ security does not trade, then the mean between the most recent quoted bid and asked prices will be used. All equity securities that are not traded on a listed exchange are valued at the last sale price in the over-the counter market. If a non-exchange traded security does not trade on a particular day, then the mean between the last quoted closing bid and asked price will be used. Such domestic equity securities are typically categorized as Level 1 securities. Investments in other domestic open-ended mutual funds are valued at their reported Net Asset Value (“NAV”) and are typically categorized as Level 1 securities. Investments in Exchange Traded Funds (“ETFs”) and Closed-End Funds are valued at their last reported sale price and are typically categorized as Level 1 securities.
Foreign Equity Securities – For foreign equity securities that are traded on foreign exchanges, the Funds have selected ICE Data Services (“ICE”) to provide pricing data. The use of ICE’s pricing services with respect to these foreign exchange traded securities is designed to capture events occurring after a foreign exchange closes that may affect the value of certain holdings of the Funds that are traded on those foreign exchanges. The Funds utilize a confidence interval when determining whether or not to utilize these prices provided by ICE. The confidence interval is a measure of the relationship that each foreign exchange traded security has to movements in various indices and the price of the foreign exchange traded security’s corresponding American Depositary Receipt, if one exists. ICE provides a confidence interval for each foreign exchange traded security for which it provides a price. If the confidence interval provided by ICE is equal to or greater than a predefined level utilized by the Funds, the Funds will value that foreign exchange traded security at that price. If
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
the confidence interval provided by ICE is less than the predefined level utilized by the Funds, the Funds will value that foreign exchange traded security at the preceding closing price on its respective foreign exchange, or, if there were no transactions on the preceding day, at the mean between the bid and the asked prices. Such foreign securities are typically categorized as Level 2 securities. Foreign securities for which the local market closing prices are utilized are typically categorized as Level 1 securities.
Debt Securities – Debt securities are valued by using the mean between the closing bid and asked prices provided by an independent pricing service. If the closing bid and asked prices are not readily available, the independent pricing service may provide a price determined by a matrix pricing method. These techniques generally consider such factors as yields or prices of bonds of comparable quality, type of issue, coupon, maturity, ratings and general market conditions. Fixed income debt instruments, such as commercial paper, banker’s acceptances and U.S. Treasury Bills, having a maturity of less than 60 days are valued at amortized cost when the amortized cost value is determined to approximate fair value established using market-based and issuer-specific factors. Such debt securities are typically categorized as Level 2.
Exchange Traded Options – Exchange traded options are valued at the composite price, using the National Best Bid and Offer quotes (NBBO). NBBO consists of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across any of the exchanges on which an option is quoted, thus providing a view across the entire U.S. options marketplace. Specifically, composite pricing calculates the mean of the highest bid price and lowest ask price across the exchanges where the option is traded. Such options are typically categorized as Level 2.
Futures Contracts – Futures contracts are generally valued at the settlement prices established each day on the exchange on which they are traded and are categorized as Level 1 securities.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts – Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the prevailing forward exchange rates of the underlying currencies and are categorized as Level 2 securities.
Securities for which quotations are not readily available, or for which quotations are deemed to be inaccurate or unreliable, are valued at their respective fair values as determined in good faith under guidelines and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. These are generally considered Level 3 securities when significant unobservable inputs are utilized in the determination of the fair value. When a security is “fair valued,” consideration is given to the facts and circumstances relevant to the particular situation, including a review of various factors set forth in the guidelines and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. Fair value pricing is an inherently subjective process, and no single standard exists for determining fair value. Different funds could reasonably arrive at different values for the same security. The use of fair value pricing by a fund may cause the net asset value of its shares to differ significantly from the net asset value that would be calculated without regard to such considerations. As of December 31, 2019, the Small-Cap Growth Fund held Level 3 securities for which significant and unobservable inputs or assumptions were used in the determination of fair value. The total market value of such securities held as of December 31, 2019, was $2,280,124 or 0.2% of Small-Cap Growth Fund’s net assets.
The following is a summary of inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of December 31, 2019:
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Growth Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 2,420,351,112 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 98,076,423 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 80,545,630 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 2,598,973,165 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Flexible Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 508,682,044 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 13,526,296 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 9,996,515 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 532,204,855 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 85,244,651 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 6,776,086 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,435,398 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 94,456,135 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustainable Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,805,493,055 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 88,433,587 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 36,749,054 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 1,930,675,696 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 56,093,048 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 1,370,510 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,638,632 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 60,102,190 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 1,343,726,192 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Private Placements | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,280,124 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 120,794,573 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 1,464,520,765 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,280,124 | |
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 863,612,866 | | | $ | 6,494,027 | | | $ | — | |
REIT^ | | | 60,396,755 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investment Companies | | | 28,086,930 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 35,229,588 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 987,326,139 | | | $ | 6,494,027 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Leaders Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | $ | 8,741,396 | | | $ | 21,345,321 | | | $ | — | |
France | | | — | | | | 9,513,349 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 18,069,327 | | | | — | |
India | | | — | | | | 9,350,018 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 9,258,162 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 9,757,472 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 12,719,602 | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 15,318,681 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | 13,678,832 | | | | — | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | 9,388,037 | | | | 13,996,323 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 194,233,155 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 10,920,403 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 236,961,823 | | | $ | 119,328,255 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Intermediate Income Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,557,885 | | | $ | — | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 29,388,657 | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 28,596,570 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,856,962 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | 18,177,755 | | | | — | |
Affiliated Mutual Funds | | | 22,174,368 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,703,546 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 24,877,914 | | | $ | 119,577,829 | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Long* | | $ | (97,645 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Return Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | $ | — | | | $ | 102,284,636 | | | $ | — | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 96,915,565 | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 83,137,929 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | 28,998,730 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 9,042,488 | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 760,497 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,079,314 | | | | 1,549,925 | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 4,839,811 | | | $ | 321,929,273 | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Long* | | $ | (1,524,223 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 86,191,993 | | | $ | — | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 64,519,995 | | | | — | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | | — | | | | 56,523,985 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 3,982,423 | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1,019,997 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7,144,444 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 8,164,441 | | | $ | 211,218,396 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Corporate Bonds & Notes | | $ | — | | | $ | 53,982,665 | | | $ | — | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 44,515,555 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 21,425,272 | | | | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 9,506,138 | | | | — | |
Foreign Government Bonds | | | — | | | | 3,447,144 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | 5,741,521 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,512,103 | | | | 309,985 | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 1,512,103 | | | $ | 138,928,280 | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Long* | | $ | (289,575 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Short* | | $ | 57,287 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Maryland Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 181,439,094 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,505,799 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 2,505,799 | | | $ | 181,439,094 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,104,289,373 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 46,644,394 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 46,644,394 | | | $ | 1,104,289,373 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Municipal Bonds | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,657,232 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,397,905 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 3,397,905 | | | $ | 59,657,232 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Securities Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 223,299,589 | | | $ | — | |
Asset Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 11,995,721 | | | | — | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 3,450,000 | | | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Notes | | | — | | | | 13,515,557 | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 1,481,580 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8,265,805 | | | | 514,975 | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 9,747,385 | | | $ | 252,775,842 | | | $ | — | |
Futures Contracts – Long* | | $ | (374,544 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Mortgage Backed | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities – Short | | $ | — | | | $ | (15,200,219 | ) | | $ | — | |
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WMC Strategic European Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Austria | | $ | 1,418,471 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | 14,346,486 | | | | — | |
Denmark | | | 5,738,295 | | | | 5,702,281 | | | | — | |
Finland | | | — | | | | 4,911,695 | | | | — | |
France | | | — | | | | 57,756,198 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | 10,027,381 | | | | 53,446,614 | | | | — | |
Italy | | | — | | | | 2,174,967 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 43,435,154 | | | | — | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | 8,435,672 | | | | — | |
Spain | | | 2,574,357 | | | | 6,625,474 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 57,071,255 | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | 1,797,772 | | | | 67,928,848 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 119,981,603 | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | — | | | | 4,739,973 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 10,966,397 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 32,522,673 | | | $ | 446,556,220 | | | $ | — | |
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Emerging Markets Select Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks: | | | | | | | | | |
China | | $ | 31,089,111 | | | $ | 84,264,252 | | | $ | — | |
Czech Republic | | | 3,156,151 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Hungary | | | — | | | | 1,784,481 | | | | — | |
India | | | 5,755,309 | | | | 39,481,390 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 7,734,358 | | | | — | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 5,552,713 | | | | — | |
Philippines | | | 2,619,102 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Russia | | | — | | | | 13,520,920 | | | | — | |
Singapore | | | — | | | | 9,292,057 | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | — | | | | 5,790,326 | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | — | | | | 53,128,116 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | — | | | | 44,776,745 | | | | — | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 7,611,191 | | | | — | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 5,846,940 | | | | — | |
United Arab Emirates | | | — | | | | 4,415,563 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 7,153,069 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 8,518,480 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | — | | | | 8,334,036 | | | | — | |
REIT^ | | | — | | | | 1,856,648 | | | | — | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | 1,645,812 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 10,084,757 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 62,868,722 | | | $ | 300,542,805 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 391,486,642 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 16,657,514 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 408,144,156 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
^ | Real Estate Investment Trusts |
* | Amounts presented for Futures Contracts represent total unrealized appreciation (depreciation) as of December 31, 2019. |
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 securities for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value.
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | Private Placements | |
Balance as of June 30, 2019 | | $ | 2,403,334 | |
Purchases | | | — | |
Distributions / Returns of Capital | | | (209,500 | ) |
Realized Gains | | | 209,500 | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation | | | (123,210 | ) |
Balance as December 31, 2019 | | $ | 2,280,124 | |
Private Placements – The inputs utilized in valuing the Private Placements consist of annual audited financial statements and quarterly capital statements which are provided by the issuer. These valuations are adjusted periodically for certain events (additional contributions of capital or purchases made by the Fund, distributions to the Fund made by the issuer, etc) that may occur prior to receipt of the next quarterly capital statement or Annual Report.
B. Securities Transactions and Investment Income – Investment securities transactions are accounted for on trade date. Discounts/premiums on debt securities purchased are accreted/amortized over the life of the respective securities. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Income and capital gains on some foreign securities may be subject to foreign withholding or capital gains taxes. Identified cost of investments sold is used to determine the gain and loss for both financial statement and Federal income tax purposes. Distributions deemed to be a return of capital are recorded as a reduction of the cost of the related investments or as realized capital gains when there is no remaining cost basis on the investments.
C. Expenses and Share Class Allocations – Expenses directly attributable to a Fund are charged to that Fund. Expenses attributable to more than one Fund are allocated to the respective Funds on the basis of relative net assets or other appropriate methods. In Funds with multiple share classes, each share class has equal rights to earnings and assets except that each share class bears different shareholder servicing and/or Rule 12b-1 distribution expenses. Each share class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters that affect just that share class. Income, expenses (other than expenses attributable to a specific share class), and realized and unrealized capital gains or losses on investments are allocated to each share class on the basis of relative net assets.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
D. Foreign Currency – Investment securities and other assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollar amounts at the date of valuation. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expense items denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. Dollar amounts on the respective dates of such transactions.
The Funds do not isolate the portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from the fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. Such fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss from investments. Some of the Funds may invest in forward foreign currency contracts. These amounts are presented separately from realized and unrealized gains and losses from investments in the financial statements.
E. Options – The Funds may invest in options. When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by a Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by a Fund on the expiration date as realized gain from investments. The difference between the premium and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is also treated as a realized gain, or if the premium is less than the amount paid for closing purchase transaction, as a realized loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security or currency determining whether a Fund has a realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchase by a Fund. A Fund, as a writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
When a Fund purchases an option, an amount equal to the premium paid by a Fund is recorded as an investment and is subsequently adjusted to the current value of the option purchased. If an option expires on the stipulated expiration date or if a Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, a gain or loss is realized. If a call option is exercised, the cost of the security acquired is increased by the premium paid for the call. If a put option is exercised, a gain or loss is realized from the sale of the underlying security, and the proceeds from such sale are decreased by the premium originally paid. Written and purchased options are non- income producing securities. None of the Funds purchased, sold or wrote any options during the six months ended December 31, 2019.
F. To-Be-Announced Securities – Some of the Funds may invest in to-be-announced securities (“TBAs”). TBAs is a term that is generally used to describe forward-settling mortgage-backed securities. These TBAs are generally issued by U.S. Government Agencies or U.S. Government Sponsored Entities such as Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and Ginnie Mae. The actual mortgage-backed security that will be delivered to the buyer at the time TBAs trades are entered into is not known, however, the terms of the acceptable pools of loans that will comprise the mortgage-backed security are determined at the time the trade is entered into (coupon rate, maturity, credit quality, etc.). Investment in TBAs will generally increase a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk and could also expose a Fund to counterparty default risk. In order to mitigate counterparty default risk, the Funds only enter into TBAs with counterparties for which the risk of default is determined to be remote. As a purchaser or seller of TBAs, the Funds segregate cash or cash equivalents as collateral as required in accordance with applicable industry regulations.
G. Distributions to Shareholders – For Maryland Bond Fund, Tax-Exempt Bond Fund and Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund, distributions of net investment income, if any, are declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions to shareholders of net investment income, if any, are declared and paid monthly for the Intermediate Income Fund, Total Return Fund, Strategic Bond Fund, Sustainable Bond Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund and quarterly for the Equity Income Fund. The remaining Funds declare and pay net investment income, if any, at least annually. Distributions to shareholders of net capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually. Distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date. If a Fund is involved in a reorganization in which it acquires, or is being acquired by another fund, an additional distribution of net investment income and/or capital gains may be made prior to such reorganization.
H. Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amount of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
I. Federal Taxes – Each Fund has elected to be taxed as a “regulated investment company” and intends to distribute substantially all taxable income to its shareholders and otherwise comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies. Therefore, no provision for federal income taxes or excise taxes has been made.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
The Funds recognize tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities.
The Funds have analyzed their tax positions and have concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain income tax positions taken on returns filed for open tax years (2016-2018) as of June 30, 2019 or are expected to be taken in the Funds’ 2019 tax returns. The Funds identify their major tax jurisdictions as U.S. Federal and Delaware State; however, the Funds are not aware of any tax position for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will change materially in the next year.
J. Redemption Fees – A shareholder who redeems or exchanges shares of the Funds within fourteen days of purchase may incur a redemption fee of 1.00% of the current net asset value of shares redeemed or exchanged, subject to certain exceptions. The fee is charged for the benefit of the remaining shareholders and will be paid to the Fund to help offset transaction costs. The fee is accounted for as an addition to paid-in capital. Each Fund reserves the right to modify the terms of or terminate the fee at any time.
K. Guarantees and Indemnifications – In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
L. New Accounting Pronouncements – In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2017-08, Receivables—Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic 310-20): Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities (“ASU 2017-08”). The amendments in the ASU shorten the amortization period for certain callable debt securities, held at a premium, to be amortized to the earliest call date. The ASU is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 and has been adopted by the Funds as of July 1, 2019. In accordance with ASU 2017-08, the Funds have made a retrospective cumulative adjustment, as applicable, which decreased the beginning cost of investments and increased the beginning unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments by the amounts shown in the following table. These adjustments to cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) were offset by corresponding adjustments which decreased the undistributed net investment income component of total distributable earnings (loss). These adjustments did not impact the tax cost of investments or the net assets of the Funds.
| | Adjustment to Unrealized | | | Adjustment to Total | | | | |
Fund | | Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Distributable Earnings (Loss) | | | Impact on Net Assets | |
Intermediate Income | | $ | 182,179 | | | $ | (182,179 | ) | | $ | — | |
Total Return | | | 118,204 | | | | (118,204 | ) | | | — | |
Strategic Bond | | | 43,252 | | | | (43,252 | ) | | | — | |
Sustainable Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Maryland Bond | | | 1,120,859 | | | | (1,120,859 | ) | | | — | |
Tax-Exempt Bond | | | 2,692,405 | | | | (2,692,405 | ) | | | — | |
Mortgage Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Note 3. Commitments and Other Affiliated Party Transactions
Investment Adviser – Brown Advisory LLC serves as Investment Adviser (the “Adviser”) to the Funds. Pursuant to investment advisory agreements, the Adviser receives a management fee, accrued daily and payable monthly, from each Fund at an annual rate of the Fund’s average daily net assets as follows:
Fund | Breakpoint | Annual Fee |
| Fund | Breakpoint | Annual Fee |
Growth Equity and | First $1.5 billion | 0.60% | | Flexible Equity | First $150 million | 0.50% |
Sustainable Growth | $1.5 billion to $3 billion | 0.55% | | | $150 million to $250 million | 0.45% |
| $3 billion to $6 billion | 0.50% | | | $250 million to $1 billion | 0.40% |
| Over $6 billion | 0.45% | | | Over $1 billion | 0.38% |
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Fund | Annual Fee |
| Fund | Annual Fee |
Equity Income | 0.60% | | Sustainable Bond | 0.30% |
Mid-Cap Growth | 0.65% | | Maryland Bond | 0.30% |
Small-Cap Growth | 0.85% | | Tax-Exempt Bond | 0.30% |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value | 0.85% | | Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | 0.30% |
Global Leaders1 | 0.65% | | Mortgage Securities Fund | 0.30% |
Intermediate Income | 0.30% | | WMC Strategic European Equity2 | 0.90% |
Total Return | 0.30% | | Emerging Markets Select2,3 | 0.90% |
Strategic Bond | 0.40% | | Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value4 | 0.45% |
1 | Brown Advisory Limited (“BAL”) serves as sub-adviser to the Global Leaders Fund and makes investment decisions on its behalf. BAL is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
2 | Wellington Management Company LLP (“Wellington”) serves as sub-adviser to the WMC Strategic European Equity Fund and the Emerging Markets Select Fund and makes investment decisions on their behalf. Wellington is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
3 | Pzena Investment Management, LLC (“Pzena”) serves as sub-adviser to the Emerging Markets Select Fund and makes investment decisions on its behalf. Pzena is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
4 | Beutel, Goodman & Company Ltd. (“Beutel Goodman”) serves as sub-adviser to the Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund and makes investment decisions on its behalf. Beutel Goodman is compensated for its services by the Adviser. |
These fees are reported on the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Investment advisory fees”.
Business Management Fees – The Adviser is also entitled to receive an annual business management fee of 0.05%, accrued daily and payable monthly, of the Funds’ average daily net assets in exchange for its management and oversight of the non-investment advisory services provided to the Funds and the Trust. These fees are reported on the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Business management fees”.
Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursements (Operating Expense Caps) – The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive a portion of its fees and reimburse certain expenses to limit total annual operating expenses as follows:
Fund(s): | Institutional Shares | Investor Shares | Advisor Shares |
Growth Equity, Flexible Equity, Equity Income and Sustainable Growth | 1.00% | 1.15% | 1.35% |
Mid-Cap Growth and Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value | 0.70% | 0.85% | 1.10% |
Small-Cap Growth and Small-Cap Fundamental Value | 1.25% | 1.40% | 1.60% |
Global Leaders | 0.75% | 0.90% | 1.15% |
Intermediate Income, Total Return, | | | |
Sustainable Bond, Maryland Bond, Tax-Exempt Bond and Mortgage Securities | 0.55% | 0.60% | 0.80% |
Strategic Bond | 0.65% | 0.70% | 0.95% |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | 0.52% | 0.57% | 0.82% |
WMC Strategic European Equity and Emerging Markets Select | 1.60% | 1.75% | 2.00% |
During the six months ended December 31, 2019, the Adviser waived $59,097 in expenses for Mid-Cap Growth Fund, $117,145 in expenses for Global Leaders Fund and $2,763 in expenses for Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund. The Adviser may recoup any waived amounts from the Funds if such reimbursement does not cause the Funds to exceed its existing expense limitations or the limitation in place at the time the reduction was originally made and the amount recouped is made within three years after the date on which the Adviser waived the expense. The Funds must pay their current ordinary operating expenses before the Adviser is entitled to any recoupment of previously waived fees and/or expenses. The cumulative amounts of previously waived fees that the Adviser may recoup from the Funds are shown below:
| June 30, |
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | Total |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | N/A | $ 59,874 | $103,738 | $163,612 |
Global Leaders Fund | $99,017 | 138,801 | 231,484 | 469,302 |
Distribution – ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”) serves as principal underwriter for shares of the Funds and acts as each Fund’s Distributor in a continuous public offering of each Fund’s shares.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Rule 12b-1 Distribution Fees – Under a Distribution Plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act (“Distribution Plan”), each Fund pays ALPS Distributors, Inc. (the “Distributor”), or any other entity as authorized by the Board, as compensation for the distribution-related and/or shareholder services provided by such entities an aggregate fee equal to 0.25% of the average daily net assets of Advisor Shares for each Fund. The Distributor may pay any or all amounts received under the Rule 12b-1 Plan to financial intermediaries or other persons, including the Adviser, for any distribution or service activity. These fees are reported in the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Distribution fees – Advisor Shares”.
Shareholder Servicing Fees – The Trust has also adopted a Shareholder Service Plan under which each Fund may pay a fee of up to 0.15% of the average daily net assets of each Fund’s Investor and Advisor Shares (except for the Intermediate Income Fund, Total Return Fund, Strategic Bond Fund, Sustainable Bond Fund, Maryland Bond Fund, Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund, which may pay a fee of up to 0.05%) for shareholder services provided to the Funds by financial institutions, including the Adviser. The Adviser serves as the shareholder servicing agent of the Funds. These fees are reported in the Funds’ Statements of Operations as “Service fees – Investor Shares” and “Service fees – Advisor Shares”.
Investments in Affiliates – Intermediate Income Fund
The Intermediate Income Fund and Mortgage Securities Fund are considered affiliates since Brown Advisory LLC is the Adviser to both of the Funds. In seeking to achieve its investment objective, the Intermediate Income Fund invests a portion of its assets into the Mortgage Securities Fund. As of December 31, 2019, the Intermediate Income Fund owned shares of the Mortgage Securities Fund with a total market value of $22,174,368, or 15.2% of the Intermediate Income Fund’s net assets.
The Intermediate Income Fund has entered into a Fee Waiver Agreement (“the Agreement”) with the Adviser. Per the Agreement, the Intermediate Income Fund will waive Advisory Fees in an amount equal to the Advisory Fees earned by the Mortgage Securities Fund on the assets invested into it by the Intermediate Income Fund. For example, if the Intermediate Income Fund owned $10,000,000 worth of the Mortgage Securities Fund for an entire year, it would waive, on an annual basis, $30,000 in Advisory Fees ($10,000,000 multiplied by 0.30%, the annual Advisory Fee ratio for the Mortgage Securities Fund). During the six months ended December 31, 2019, the Intermediate Income Fund waived $40,346 in Advisory Fees per the terms of the Agreement. This is a permanent waiver of fees and these waived fees may not be recouped by the Adviser at any time in the future.
See the table below for details of the Intermediate Income Fund’s investment in the Mortgage Securities Fund Institutional Shares during the six months ended December 31, 2019:
| | | Net | Change In | | | | |
Beginning | | | Realized | Unrealized | Ending | | | Shares |
Market Value | Purchases | Proceeds | Gains | Appreciation | Market Value | Dividend | Capital Gain | Owned at |
7/01/2019 | at Cost | from Sales | (Losses) | (Depreciation) | 12/31/2019 | Income | Distributions | 12/31/2019 |
$27,337,169 | $ — | $(5,400,000) | $(6,074) | $243,273 | $22,174,368 | $256,775 | $ — | 2,195,482 |
Other Service Providers – U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, serves as the Funds’ Administrator (“Administrator”), and in that capacity, performs various administrative services for the Funds. Fund Services also serves as the Funds’ fund accountant and transfer agent. Certain officers of the Trust are employees of Fund Services and the Funds’ custodian, U.S. Bank, N.A., is an affiliate of the Administrator. Fees paid to Fund Services and U.S. Bank, N.A. for its service can be found in the Statements of Operations as “Administration, accounting and transfer agent fees” and “Custodian fees”, respectively. Additional amounts for miscellaneous expenses may be paid by the Funds to Fund Services and included in “Miscellaneous expenses” in the Statements of Operations.
Rule 17a-7 Transactions – Each Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities to certain affiliated parties under specified conditions outlined in procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees pursuant to Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act. Pursuant to these procedures, during the six months ended December 31, 2019, WMC Strategic European Equity Fund engaged in securities sales of $1,446,402. During the six months ended December 31, 2019, Emerging Markets Select Fund engaged in securities purchases of $174,766 and sales of $173,649. These transactions are included in the purchases and sales table in Note 4.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Note 4. Purchases and Sales of Securities
The cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of investments (including maturities), other than short-term investments, during the six months ended December 31, 2019 were as follows:
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | | Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Growth Equity | | $ | 137,030,340 | | | $ | 175,866,426 | | Strategic Bond | | $ | 123,143,472 | | | $ | 109,766,385 | |
Flexible Equity | | | 17,134,581 | | | | 35,949,693 | | Sustainable Bond | | | 54,599,109 | | | | 39,686,018 | |
Equity Income | | | 4,002,716 | | | | 6,391,214 | | Maryland Bond | | | 19,903,412 | | | | 17,908,429 | |
Sustainable Growth | | | 567,264,893 | | | | 129,649,275 | | Tax-Exempt Bond | | | 507,891,444 | | | | 346,913,352 | |
Mid-Cap Growth | | | 16,503,010 | | | | 5,138,042 | | Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | | | 62,236,491 | | | | 4,000,000 | |
Small-Cap Growth | | | 221,930,723 | | | | 172,347,727 | | Mortgage Securities | | | 152,333,410 | | | | 172,767,984 | |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value | | | 190,730,118 | | | | 291,321,704 | | WMC Strategic European Equity | | | 113,266,103 | | | | 154,873,101 | |
Global Leaders | | | 98,063,500 | | | | 9,802,369 | | Emerging Markets Select | | | 71,221,038 | | | | 55,632,769 | |
Intermediate Income | | | 49,421,543 | | | | 45,366,847 | | Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value | | | 97,951,669 | | | | 29,967,701 | |
Total Return | | | 166,150,680 | | | | 100,592,582 | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchases and sales of U.S. Government securities are included in the totals above and include U.S. Treasury Bonds and Notes. The Funds listed below purchased and sold U.S. Government securities during the six months ended December 31, 2019 as follows:
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | | Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Intermediate Income | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,991,625 | | Sustainable Bond | | $ | 7,036,837 | | | $ | 2,822,032 | |
Total Return | | | 18,993,477 | | | | 18,538,652 | | Mortgage Securities | | | 33,003,712 | | | | 22,512,267 | |
Note 5. Federal Income Tax and Distribution Information
Distributions during the fiscal periods ended as noted were characterized for tax purposes as follows (tax character during the six months ended December 31, 2019 is estimated):
| | Tax-Exempt Income | | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gain^ | |
| | December 31, | | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | June 30, | | | December 31, | | | June 30, | |
Fund | | 2019 | | | 2019 | | | 2019 | | | 2019 | | | 2019 | | | 2019 | |
Growth Equity | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,475,290 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 115,375,244 | | | $ | 202,855,773 | |
Flexible Equity | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,585,878 | | | | 2,104,882 | | | | 21,095,916 | | | | 14,658,366 | |
Equity Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 634,050 | | | | 1,928,181 | | | | 6,766,399 | | | | 9,837,503 | |
Sustainable Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,432,651 | | | | 14,026,862 | | | | 24,715,805 | |
Mid-Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | 105,406 | | | | 280,109 | | | | 45,005 | | | | — | |
Small-Cap Growth | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,942,913 | | | | 11,630,630 | | | | 24,659,111 | | | | 28,238,707 | |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,501,408 | | | | 20,916,108 | | | | 43,206,209 | | | | 112,248,607 | |
Global Leaders | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,172,407 | | | | 347,102 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Intermediate Income | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,774,795 | | | | 3,320,169 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Return | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,181,070 | | | | 5,950,670 | | | | 3,141,637 | | | | — | |
Strategic Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,879,332 | | | | 6,389,003 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sustainable Bond | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,791,204 | | | | 2,806,828 | | | | 695,464 | | | | — | |
Maryland Bond | | | 2,486,200 | | | | 4,779,731 | | | | 49,575 | | | | 65,895 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tax-Exempt Bond | | | 15,091,343 | | | | 21,013,692 | | | | 531,789 | | | | 781,501 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond | | | 36,024 | | | | N/A | | | | 18,142 | | | | N/A | | | | — | | | | N/A | |
Mortgage Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,619,830 | | | | 7,960,762 | | | | — | | | | — | |
WMC Strategic European Equity | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,538,203 | | | | 13,352,788 | | | | 20,218,079 | | | | 63,683,372 | |
Emerging Markets Select | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,173,029 | | | | 9,238,919 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,225,070 | | | | 4,272,001 | | | | 1,432,658 | | | | — | |
^ | Designated as a long-term capital gain dividend, pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 852(b)(3). The Funds, as applicable, have also designated earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares as capital gains in order to reduce earnings and profits of the Fund related to net capital gains. |
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
At June 30, 2019, the components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Growth | | | Flexible | | | Equity | | | Sustainable | | | Mid-Cap | | | Small-Cap | |
| | Equity | | | Equity | | | Income | | | Growth | | | Growth | | | Growth | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 1,293,328,783 | | | $ | 278,577,796 | | | $ | 52,772,839 | | | $ | 996,079,467 | | | $ | 37,994,739 | | | $ | 1,045,528,343 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 1,079,698,735 | | | | 214,224,179 | | | | 37,733,172 | | | | 381,426,166 | | | | 8,363,081 | | | | 366,419,978 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (15,053,410 | ) | | | (9,369,790 | ) | | | (614,672 | ) | | | (8,797,585 | ) | | | (1,327,787 | ) | | | (42,848,929 | ) |
Net unrealized app (dep) | | | 1,064,645,325 | | | | 204,854,389 | | | | 37,118,500 | | | | 372,628,581 | | | | 7,035,294 | | | | 323,571,049 | |
Undistributed income | | | — | | | | 2,368,648 | | | | 9,678 | | | | — | | | | 105,389 | | | | 964,545 | |
Undistributed capital gains | | | 82,104,473 | | | | 13,422,716 | | | | 5,545,260 | | | | 14,026,240 | | | | 44,964 | | | | 24,659,014 | |
Total undistributed earnings | | | 82,104,473 | | | | 15,791,364 | | | | 5,554,938 | | | | 14,026,240 | | | | 150,353 | | | | 25,623,559 | |
Other accumulated gains (losses) | | | (2,356,831 | ) | | | 13 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | $ | 1,144,392,967 | | | $ | 220,645,766 | | | $ | 42,673,438 | | | $ | 386,654,821 | | | $ | 7,185,647 | | | $ | 349,194,608 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Small-Cap | | | Global | | | Intermediate | | | Total | | | Strategic | | | Sustainable | |
| | Fundamental | | | Leaders | | | Income | | | Return | | | Bond | | | Bond | |
| | Value Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 863,217,659 | | | $ | 197,977,745 | | | $ | 136,316,591 | | | $ | 243,928,042 | | | $ | 203,742,201 | | | $ | 119,005,754 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 240,954,158 | | | | 38,580,203 | | | | 2,645,118 | | | | 5,304,074 | | | | 2,521,600 | | | | 4,188,751 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (72,570,493 | ) | | | (3,321,437 | ) | | | (611,156 | ) | | | (736,397 | ) | | | (664,937 | ) | | | (141,984 | ) |
Net unrealized app (dep) | | | 168,383,665 | | | | 35,258,766 | | | | 2,033,962 | | | | 4,567,677 | | | | 1,856,663 | | | | 4,046,767 | |
Undistributed income | | | — | | | | 936,191 | | | | 94,560 | | | | 2,226,186 | | | | 518,382 | | | | 519,147 | |
Undistributed capital gains | | | 27,229,520 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,414,199 | | | | — | | | | 129,875 | |
Total undistributed earnings | | | 27,229,520 | | | | 936,191 | | | | 94,560 | | | | 3,640,385 | | | | 518,382 | | | | 649,022 | |
Other accumulated gains (losses) | | | — | | | | (3,013,215 | ) | | | (1,191,045 | ) | | | (403,222 | ) | | | (5,046,520 | ) | | | (234,904 | ) |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | $ | 195,613,185 | | | $ | 33,181,742 | | | $ | 937,477 | | | $ | 7,804,840 | | | $ | (2,671,475 | ) | | $ | 4,460,885 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Beutel | |
| | Maryland | | | Tax-Exempt | | | Mortgage | | | WMC Strategic | | | Emerging | | | Goodman | |
| | Bond | | | Bond | | | Securities | | | European | | | Markets | | | Large-Cap | |
| | Fund | | | Fund | | | Fund | | | Equity Fund | | | Select Fund | | | Value Fund | |
Cost of investments | | $ | 176,165,188 | | | $ | 929,827,424 | | | $ | 275,075,130 | | | $ | 429,107,744 | | | $ | 320,989,938 | | | $ | 286,658,154 | |
Unrealized appreciation | | | 5,261,238 | | | | 27,655,436 | | | | 8,412,963 | | | | 92,701,543 | | | | 20,903,949 | | | | 28,711,321 | |
Unrealized depreciation | | | (294,294 | ) | | | (1,802,801 | ) | | | (2,115,157 | ) | | | (30,001,979 | ) | | | (14,218,221 | ) | | | (20,221,341 | ) |
Net unrealized app (dep) | | | 4,966,944 | | | | 25,852,635 | | | | 6,297,806 | | | | 62,699,564 | | | | 6,685,728 | | | | 8,489,980 | |
Undistributed income | | 285,238 | ^
| | 1,793,846 | ^
| | | 459,035 | | | | 4,318,580 | | | | 1,319,782 | | | | 5,267,009 | |
Undistributed capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,992,308 | | | | — | | | | 1,432,531 | |
Total undistributed earnings | | 285,238 | ^ | | 1,793,846 | ^ | | | 459,035 | | | | 15,310,888 | | | | 1,319,782 | | | | 6,699,540 | |
Other accumulated gains (losses) | | | (1,445,127 | ) | | | (6,925,833 | ) | | | (12,362,952 | ) | | | (9,205 | ) | | | (14,743,546 | ) | | | — | |
Total distributable earnings (losses) | | $ | 3,807,055 | | | $ | 20,720,648 | | | $ | (5,606,111 | ) | | $ | 78,001,247 | | | $ | (6,738,036 | ) | | $ | 15,189,520 | |
^ Represents income that is exempt from federal income taxes.
Note 6. Futures Contracts
The Intermediate Income Fund, Total Return Fund, Sustainable Bond Fund, and Mortgage Securities Fund invested in futures contracts during the six months ended December 31, 2019. At the time a Fund purchases or enters into a futures contract, the Fund deposits and maintains as collateral an initial margin with the broker, as required by the terms of the contract. This collateral may consist of cash and / or securities (generally U.S. Treasury Bills). Thereafter, in connection with changes in the market value of the futures contracts, the Funds may send or receive collateral to or from the broker. Such amounts are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as “Cash deposit at broker – futures contracts” or “Cash collateral from broker – futures contracts”. Securities pledged as collateral are included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as part of “Total investments, at market value”. These securities are tickmarked on the Schedules of Investments as being pledged in connection with open futures contracts.
Notes to Financial Statements
December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
Pursuant to the contract, the Fund agrees to receive from or pay to the broker an amount of cash equal to the fluctuation in the value of the contract. These daily fluctuations are known as variation margin and are recorded by the Fund as unrealized gains or losses on futures contracts. When these futures contracts are closed, realized gains or losses on futures contracts are recorded by the Fund. The realized gains or losses are reported in the Statement of Operations as net realized gains or losses from futures contracts. Depending upon the agreement with the broker, the Funds may or may not settle variation margin daily. The Funds attempt to mitigate counterparty credit risk by only entering into futures contracts with brokers that the Funds believe have the financial resources to honor their obligations and by monitoring the financial stability of these brokers. The “Notional Amount” of futures contracts shown on the Schedule of Investments represents the notional market value of the futures contracts on the day they were opened. The “Notional Value” of futures contracts shown on the Schedule of Investments represents the notional market value of the futures contracts as of the date of this report. For long futures contracts, an excess of Notional Value over Notional Amount results in unrealized appreciation on the futures contract (and an excess of Notional Amount over Notional Value results in unrealized depreciation on the futures contract). The opposite is true for short futures contracts. These unrealized appreciation (depreciation) amounts represent the net impact on a Fund’s net assets as a result of open futures contracts as of the date of this report. The use of long futures contracts by the Funds subjects them to a risk of loss in excess of the gross unrealized appreciation and/or gross unrealized depreciation amounts shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and up to the total Notional Amount of the futures contract as shown on the Schedule of Investments. The use of short futures contracts by the Funds subjects them to a risk of loss in excess of the gross unrealized appreciation and/or gross unrealized depreciation amounts shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and, hypothetically, up to an unlimited amount of loss that could exceed the Notional Amount of the futures contracts as shown on the Schedules of Investments.
During the six months ended December 31, 2019, investments in futures contracts were as follows:
| | | Average Notional Value Outstanding | |
Fund | Risk Type | | Long Futures Contracts | | | Short Futures Contracts | |
Intermediate Income | Interest Rate | | $ | 37,858,901 | | | $ | — | |
Total Return | Interest Rate | | | 120,099,257 | | | | — | |
Sustainable Bond | Interest Rate | | | 41,292,042 | | | | (6,899,325 | ) |
Mortgage Securities | Interest Rate | | | 70,834,512 | | | | (6,823,663 | ) |
Investment in long futures contracts increases a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk, while investment in short futures contracts serves to reduce a Fund’s exposure to interest rate risk. Assets and/or liabilities related to futures contracts were not subject to an arrangement wherein those assets and/or liabilities were, or could have been, settled on a net basis with any other derivative related obligations.
Note 7. Line of Credit
As of December 31, 2019, Brown Advisory Funds has an unsecured line of credit of up to $100,000,000 with U.S. Bank, N.A. The interest rate on the line of credit as of December 31, 2019 was 4.75% (prime rate). None of the Funds utilized the line of credit during the six months ended December 31, 2019. As of the date of this report, none of the Funds had any outstanding borrowings under the line of credit.
Note 8. Subsequent Events
In preparing these financial statements, the Funds have evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition through the date the financial statements were issued. No material events or transactions occurred subsequent to December 31, 2019 that would require recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.
Expense Example For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of a Fund you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including investment advisory fees; distribution and/or service fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds. The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six month period and held for the entire period (July 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019).
Actual Expenses
The Actual Expenses columns in the following table provides information about actual account values based on actual returns and actual expenses. As a shareholder you will be assessed fees for outgoing wire transfers, returned checks and stop payment orders at prevailing rates charged by U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, the Funds’ transfer agent. If you request that a redemption be made by wire transfer, currently, the Funds’ transfer agent charges a $15.00 fee. You will be charged a redemption fee equal to 1.00% of the net amount of the redemption if you redeem your shares less than 14 days after you purchase, with certain limited exceptions. Individual Retirement Accounts (“IRA”) that are held directly at the Funds will be charged a $15.00 annual maintenance fee. IRAs held by broker-dealers or through other means, may or may not incur an annual maintenance fee. Yet, if IRAs maintenance fees are charged to accounts held elsewhere, the fees charged may be more or may be less than $15.00. To the extent the Funds invest in shares of other investment companies as part of their investment strategy, you will indirectly bear your proportionate share of any fees and expenses charged by the underlying funds in which the Funds invest in addition to the expenses of the Funds. Actual expenses of the underlying funds may vary. These expenses are not included in the example below. The example below includes, but is not limited to, investment advisory, shareholder servicing, fund accounting, custody and transfer agent fees. However, the example below does not include portfolio trading commissions and related expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6). Then, multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The Hypothetical Expenses columns in the following table provides information about hypothetical account values based on a hypothetical return and hypothetical expenses based on the Funds’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Funds’ 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 Funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. Please note that the expenses shown in the table 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 hypothetical information in 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.
| | Actual Expenses | | Hypothetical Expenses | |
| Beginning | Ending | Expenses | | Ending | Expenses | Annualized |
| Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | | Account Value | Paid During | Net Expense |
| July 1, 2019 | December 31, 2019 | the Period* | | December 31, 2019 | the Period* | Ratio* |
Growth Equity Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,112.50 | $3.66 | | $1,021.67 | $3.51 | 0.69% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,111.80 | $4.46 | | $1,020.91 | $4.27 | 0.84% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,110.80 | $5.78 | | $1,019.66 | $5.53 | 1.09% |
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Flexible Equity Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,139.40 | $3.01 | | $1,022.32 | $2.85 | 0.56% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,138.60 | $3.82 | | $1,021.57 | $3.61 | 0.71% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,137.10 | $5.16 | | $1,020.31 | $4.88 | 0.96% |
Expense Example For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | Actual Expenses | | Hypothetical Expenses | |
| Beginning | Ending | Expenses | | Ending | Expenses | Annualized |
| Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | | Account Value | Paid During | Net Expense |
| July 1, 2019 | December 31, 2019 | the Period* | | December 31, 2019 | the Period* | Ratio* |
Equity Income Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,093.30 | $4.21 | | $1,021.11 | $4.06 | 0.80% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,092.50 | $5.00 | | $1,020.36 | $4.82 | 0.95% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,091.30 | $6.31 | | $1,019.10 | $6.09 | 1.20% |
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Sustainable Growth Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,076.20 | $3.76 | | $1,021.52 | $3.66 | 0.72% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,075.60 | $4.54 | | $1,020.76 | $4.42 | 0.87% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,074.30 | $5.84 | | $1,019.51 | $5.69 | 1.12% |
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Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,052.20 | $3.61 | | $1,021.62 | $3.56 | 0.70% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,051.50 | $4.38 | | $1,020.86 | $4.32 | 0.85% |
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Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,019.50 | $4.97 | | $1,020.21 | $4.98 | 0.98% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,018.80 | $5.73 | | $1,019.46 | $5.74 | 1.13% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,017.30 | $7.00 | | $1,018.20 | $7.00 | 1.38% |
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Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,083.80 | $5.08 | | $1,020.26 | $4.93 | 0.97% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,083.10 | $5.86 | | $1,019.51 | $5.69 | 1.12% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,081.80 | $7.17 | | $1,018.25 | $6.95 | 1.37% |
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Global Leaders Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,115.40 | $3.99 | | $1,021.37 | $3.81 | 0.75% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,114.30 | $4.78 | | $1,020.61 | $4.57 | 0.90% |
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Intermediate Income Fund | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,018.00 | $2.43 | | $1,022.72 | $2.44 | 0.48% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,016.20 | $3.70 | | $1,021.47 | $3.71 | 0.73% |
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Total Return Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,026.70 | $2.34 | | $1,022.82 | $2.34 | 0.46% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,026.40 | $2.60 | | $1,022.57 | $2.59 | 0.51% |
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Strategic Bond Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,026.90 | $2.96 | | $1,022.22 | $2.95 | 0.58% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,025.50 | $3.21 | | $1,021.97 | $3.20 | 0.63% |
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Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,022.50 | $2.54 | | $1,022.62 | $2.54 | 0.50% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,022.30 | $2.80 | | $1,022.37 | $2.80 | 0.55% |
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Maryland Bond Fund | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,021.30 | $2.49 | | $1,022.67 | $2.49 | 0.49% |
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Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.40 | $2.14 | | $1,023.03 | $2.14 | 0.42% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,024.10 | $2.39 | | $1,022.77 | $2.39 | 0.47% |
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Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares1 | $1,000.00 | $1,001.90 | $0.45 | | $1,022.27 | $2.90 | 0.57% |
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Mortgage Securities Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,017.80 | $2.38 | | $1,022.77 | $2.39 | 0.47% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,018.60 | $2.64 | | $1,022.52 | $2.64 | 0.52% |
Expense Example For the Six Months Ended December 31, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | Actual Expenses | | Hypothetical Expenses | |
| Beginning | Ending | Expenses | | Ending | Expenses | Annualized |
| Account Value | Account Value | Paid During | | Account Value | Paid During | Net Expense |
| July 1, 2019 | December 31, 2019 | the Period* | | December 31, 2019 | the Period* | Ratio* |
WMC Strategic European Equity Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,066.20 | $5.61 | | $1,019.71 | $5.48 | 1.08% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,065.20 | $6.39 | | $1,018.95 | $6.24 | 1.23% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,064.00 | $7.68 | | $1,017.70 | $7.51 | 1.48% |
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Emerging Markets Select Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,076.60 | $5.85 | | $1,019.51 | $5.69 | 1.12% |
Investor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,074.90 | $6.62 | | $1,018.75 | $6.44 | 1.27% |
Advisor Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,073.30 | $7.92 | | $1,017.50 | $7.71 | 1.52% |
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Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | $1,000.00 | $1,120.30 | $3.09 | | $1,022.22 | $2.95 | 0.58% |
* | The calculations are based on expenses incurred during the most recent six-month period ended as of the date of this report. The dollar amounts shown as expenses paid during the period are equal to the annualized six-month net expense ratio multiplied by the average account value during the period, multiplied by the number of days (184) in the most recent six-month period divided by the number of days in the Funds’ fiscal year (366). |
1 | Actual expenses information is presented for the period from share class inception end of day December 2, 2019 to December 31, 2019 (29 days). |
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 Act, the Board of Trustees of the Trust is required, on an annual basis, to consider: (i) the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Trust, on behalf of each of the Funds, and Brown Advisory LLC (“Brown Advisory” or the “Adviser”), as well as (ii) any applicable Sub-Advisory Agreements that are being considered for continuation, and this must take place at an in-person meeting of the Board. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and each of the subject Sub-Advisory Agreements, and it is the duty of the Adviser, and each of the Sub-Advisers, as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request. In addition, the Board must also consider the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to any new Funds that are added to the Trust.
Set forth below is information regarding the Board’s most recent consideration of the approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and each of the subject Sub-Advisory Agreements, as well as information regarding the Board’s approval of the addition of a new Fund to the Investment Advisory Agreement. The first section provides information regarding the Board’s review of matters with respect to the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with Brown Advisory. In addition, set forth immediately following that section are separate discussions of the Board’s consideration of matters with respect to: (1) the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund; (2) the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund; (3) the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund; and (4) the approval of the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund.
1. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for the Funds
In determining whether to approve the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the applicable Funds, the Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration. This included materials prepared by Brown Advisory and by the Funds’ administrator that provided the Board with information regarding the investment performance of the Funds, and information regarding the fees and expenses of the Funds, as compared to other similar mutual funds. As part of its deliberations, the Board also considered and relied upon information about the Funds and Brown Advisory that they had received during the past year in connection with their regular Board meetings at which they engage in the ongoing oversight of the Funds and their operations.
The Board most recently considered the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement at an in-person meeting held on September 12, 2019. At this meeting, the Board engaged in a thorough review process in connection with determining whether to continue the Investment Advisory Agreement. In addition, the Board also considered the continuation of the currently effective Expense Limitation Agreement with respect to each Fund which would limit the total operating expenses for each class of shares of each of the Funds through October 31, 2020.
Following their review and consideration, the Trustees determined that the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each of the subject Funds was advisable and would enable shareholders of the Funds to continue to obtain high quality services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, including those Trustees who are not considered to be “interested persons” of the Trust, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Trustees”), unanimously approved the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement. In reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and obtained from the Adviser such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also carefully considered the profitability data and comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared for their use. In considering the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to each applicable Fund, the Trustees evaluated a number of factors that they believed, in light of their reasonable business judgment, to be relevant. They based their decision on the following considerations, among others, although they did not identify any one specific consideration or any particular information that was controlling of their decision:
The nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory is capable of providing high quality services to the Funds, as indicated by the nature, extent and quality of the services provided in the past by Brown Advisory to each of the Funds, Brown Advisory’s management capabilities as demonstrated with respect to the Funds, the professional qualifications and experience of each of the portfolio managers of the Funds, Brown Advisory’s investment management and compliance oversight processes, and the competitive investment performance of the Funds. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services provided by Brown Advisory, the Trustees concluded
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
that Brown Advisory is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Funds’ investment objectives, policies and strategies and is competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The Board received and reviewed performance information for each of the Funds separately, including performance information for applicable one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019, and for shorter periods as applicable with respect to those Funds with shorter operating histories. The Board also reviewed with the representatives of Brown Advisory other information and data, including each Fund’s performance against its benchmark and its peers, as follows:
1. Equity Income Fund
The Board first reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Equity Income Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the S&P 500 Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its benchmark index for the three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its peer group median for the three-year period ended June 30, 2019.
2. Flexible Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Flexible Equity Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the S&P 500 Index, for the three- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its primary benchmark index for the one- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the three- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its peer group median for the one- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
3. Growth Equity Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Growth Equity Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
4. Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 2000 Value Index, for the one-, five- and ten-years period ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its primary benchmark index for the three-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had outperformed its peer group median for the ten-year period ended June 30, 2019. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance relative to its peer group and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
5. Small-Cap Growth Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Small-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 2000 Growth Index, for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, five-, and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its peer group median for the three-year period ended June 30, 2019.
6. Sustainable Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Sustainable Growth Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 1000 Growth Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
7. Intermediate Income Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Intermediate Income Fund, noting that the Investor Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate US Aggregate Bond Index, for the one-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had outperformed its benchmark index for the three-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Investor Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three-, five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
8. Maryland Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Maryland Bond Fund, noting that the Investor Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index, for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its primary benchmark index for the five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Investor Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had underperformed its peer group median for the five- and ten-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s longer term underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
9. Strategic Bond Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Strategic Bond Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the ICE BofAML 0-3 Month US Treasury Bill Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance relative to its peer group and they reviewed them with the Adviser.
10. Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays 1-10 Year Blended Municipal Bond Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
11. Emerging Markets Select Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Emerging Markets Select Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the FTSE Emerging Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser. The members of the Board took into consideration that in February 2019 the Fund’s previous Sub-Adviser that had been sub-advising the Fund since its inception in December 2012 was replaced by two new Sub-Advisers.
12. WMC Strategic European Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the WMC Strategic European Equity Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the MSCI Europe Index, for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2019, but had outperformed its primary benchmark index for the five-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
13. Mortgage Securities Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Mortgage Securities Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays Mortgage Backed Securities Index, for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-, three- and five-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
14. Total Return Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Total Return Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
15. Global Leaders Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Global Leaders Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the FTSE All-World Index, for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one- and three-year periods ended June 30, 2019.
16. Mid-Cap Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Mid-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell Midcap Growth Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board also noted that, because the Fund commenced operations in October 2017, the Fund has a relatively short performance history.
17. Sustainable Bond Fund
The Board then reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Sustainable Bond Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had underperformed its primary benchmark index, the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2019. The members of the Board considered and discussed the factors contributing to the Fund’s underperformance and they reviewed them with the Adviser. The Board also noted that, because the Fund commenced operations in August 2017, the Fund has a relatively short performance history.
18. Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund
The Board next reviewed information and materials regarding the performance results for the Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund, noting that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its primary benchmark index, the Russell 1000 Value Index, for the one-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board noted that the Institutional Shares of the Fund had outperformed its peer group median for the one-year period ended June 30, 2019. The Board also noted that, because the Fund commenced operations in February 2018, the Fund has a relatively short performance history.
The cost of advisory services provided and the level of profitability. The Board also considered the advisory fees and overall expenses of the Funds as compared to the advisory fees and overall expenses of other mutual funds in each Fund’s peer group, as well as profitability information with respect to Brown Advisory’s management and operation of the Funds. On the basis of this comparative information, the Trustees determined that the overall advisory fees and expense ratios of the Funds are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees noted that Brown Advisory had proposed the continuation of their contractual commitment for the benefit of shareholders of the Funds to limit the Funds’ operating expenses through October 31, 2020, subject to recoupment by the Adviser of certain amounts under specified circumstances.
The Board also considered Brown Advisory’s level of profitability with respect to each of the subject Funds, and noted that Brown Advisory’s level of profitability was acceptable and not unreasonable. The Board reviewed the extent to which Brown Advisory uses its own financial resources to help promote and market the Funds in order to support various components of the distribution efforts of the Funds. In considering the profitability of Brown Advisory from their operation of the Funds, the Trustees considered the level of profitability realized by Brown Advisory before the imposition of any distribution and marketing expenses incurred by the firm from its own resources. The Board also considered information regarding the fees that Brown Advisory charges to its other clients for investment advisory services that are similar to the advisory services provided to the Funds and the Board noted that the fees charged to the Funds by the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature of the services provided by the Adviser to the other accounts, the types of accounts involved, and the applicable services provided in each case. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Brown Advisory for investment advisory services, the investment advisory and other
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
services provided to the Funds by Brown Advisory, and the level of profitability from Brown Advisory’s relationship with the Funds, the Board concluded that the level of investment advisory fees and Brown Advisory’s profitability were appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The Board reviewed with the representatives of Brown Advisory certain fee and expense information for the relevant share classes of the Funds as compared to the advisory fees and overall expenses (excluding Rule 12b-1 fees) of other mutual funds in each Fund’s peer group, as follows:
1. Equity Income Fund
The Board first reviewed expense information and materials for the Equity Income Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.60% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.80%, which is lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
2. Flexible Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Flexible Equity Fund, noting that due to the breakpoints provided for in the Investment Advisory Agreement, the investment advisory fee for the period was 0.44% for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.57%, which was below the median net expense ratio of its peer funds. The Board took into account that the Investment Advisory Agreement included breakpoints to the Fund’s investment advisory fee such that the advisory fee charged with respect to the Fund would be 0.50% on all assets less than $150 million; 0.45% on all assets greater than or equal to $150 million but less than $250 million; 0.40% on all assets greater than or equal to $250 million but less than $1 billion; and 0.38% on all assets greater than or equal to $1 billion.
3. Growth Equity Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Growth Equity Fund, noting that due to the breakpoints provided for in the Investment Advisory Agreement, the investment advisory fee for the period was 0.59% for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.70%, which was below the median net expense ratio of its peer funds. The Board took into account that the Investment Advisory Agreement included breakpoints to the Fund’s investment advisory fee such that the advisory fee charged with respect to the Fund would be 0.60% on all assets less than $1.5 billion; 0.55% on all assets greater than or equal to $1.5 billion but less than $3 billion; 0.50% on all assets greater than or equal to $3 billion but less than $6 billion; and 0.45% on all assets greater than or equal to $6 billion.
4. Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.85% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was above the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.97%, which was above the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
5. Small-Cap Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Small-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.85% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was above the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.98%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
6. Sustainable Growth Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Sustainable Growth Fund, noting that due to the breakpoints provided for in the Investment Advisory Agreement, the investment advisory fee for the period was 0.60% for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.73%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds. The Board took into account that the Investment Advisory Agreement included breakpoints to the Fund’s investment advisory fee such that the advisory fee charged with respect to the Fund would be 0.60% on all assets less than $1.5 billion; 0.55% on all assets greater than or equal to
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
$1.5 billion but less than $3 billion; 0.50% on all assets greater than or equal to $3 billion but less than $6 billion; and 0.45% on all assets greater than or equal to $6 billion.
7. Intermediate Income Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Intermediate Income Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Investor Shares was 0.47%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
8. Maryland Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Maryland Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Investor Shares was 0.49%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
9. Strategic Bond Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Strategic Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.40% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.60%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
10. Tax-Exempt Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Tax-Exempt Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.43%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
11. Emerging Markets Select Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Emerging Markets Select Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.90% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 1.26%, which was above the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
12. WMC Strategic European Equity Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the WMC Strategic European Equity Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.90% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was above the median for its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 1.07%, which was the same as the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
13. Mortgage Securities Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Mortgage Securities Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.47%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
14. Total Return Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Total Return Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.49%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
15. Global Leaders Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Global Leaders Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.65% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.75%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
16. Mid-Cap Growth Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Mid-Cap Growth Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.65% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.70%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
17. Sustainable Bond Fund
The Board next reviewed expense information and materials for the Sustainable Bond Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.30% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.52%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
18. Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund
The Board then reviewed expense information and materials for the Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund, noting that the Investment Advisory Agreement provided for a 0.45% investment advisory fee for the Fund, which was below the median compared to its peer funds. The Board also noted that the net expense ratio of the Fund’s Institutional Shares was 0.60%, which was lower than the median net expense ratio of its peer funds.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Funds grow and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that, for most of the Funds, the Funds’ investment advisory fees will not decrease as those Funds’ assets grow because they are not subject to investment advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Funds’ investment advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Funds, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees took into consideration that the Adviser had proposed to retain previously effective breakpoints in the investment advisory fee schedules for the Flexible Equity Fund, the Growth Equity Fund and the Sustainable Growth Fund. The Trustees took into consideration that the Adviser has previously informed the Board that the Adviser has consistently attempted to set the investment advisory fees at a level that provides for economies of scale by being set at a starting point that is at a reasonable rate without necessarily requiring the imposition of breakpoints, which approach has been favorably recognized by relevant court decisions as one of the acceptable means of achieving economies of scale. The Trustees also noted that the Funds’ advisory fees are competitive against their peers, and that the breakpoints for the three Funds are intended to enhance the competitiveness of those Funds. The Trustees further noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether any of the other Funds in the Trust have achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of investment advisory fees payable to Brown Advisory with respect to the Funds, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on other Funds could be considered further.
Benefits to Brown Advisory from its relationship with the Funds (and any corresponding benefits to the Funds). The Trustees concluded that certain benefits that may be derived by Brown Advisory from its relationship with the Funds, including “soft dollar” benefits in connection with Fund brokerage transactions and use of the Funds’ performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. In addition, the Trustees determined that the Funds benefit from their relationship with Brown Advisory by virtue of Brown Advisory’s provision of business management and shareholder services, in addition to investment advisory services, at a cost to the Funds that is generally comparable to the costs of an outside service provider, which the Trustees have previously determined to be reasonable, fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of the Funds in light of the nature and quality of the services provided and the necessity of the services for the Funds’ operations.
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Brown Advisory has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the Funds in a professional manner that is consistent
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
with the best interests of the Funds and their shareholders. The Board also acknowledged the experience and expertise of members of the Brown Advisory senior management team and the focus these individuals have on ensuring the Funds operate successfully. The Trustees also concluded that Brown Advisory has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment to the management and success of the Funds, which entails a substantial financial and professional commitment, including the Expense Limitation Agreement under which Brown Advisory has undertaken to waive a portion of its fees and to reimburse expenses of the Funds to the benefit of Fund shareholders to the extent necessary in accordance with the terms of the Expense Limitation Agreement. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Brown Advisory, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
The Board also considered various matters with respect to the distribution and shareholder servicing arrangements applicable to the Funds and they considered the distribution fees and the non-distribution shareholder servicing fees payable with respect to certain of the share classes of the Funds, including certain of such fees which are payable to the Adviser for the shareholder administrative services that it provides to shareholders of the Funds. The Board took note of the fact that the non-distribution related shareholder administrative fees payable to the Adviser are intended to compensate the Adviser for providing certain administrative services to those Fund shareholders covered by the applicable servicing arrangements in the relevant share classes.
The Board also took into consideration the nature and extent of the business management fees payable to the Adviser by each of the Funds pursuant to which Brown Advisory provides certain business management services to the Funds, which the Board had previously considered and approved at a prior meeting based upon a finding that the business management fees charged are fair and reasonable in light of the usual and customary charges made by others for services of the same nature and quality.
In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, but rather, the Board took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of the investment advisory services provided by Brown Advisory to each of the Funds in the Trust, and they found that these services will continue to benefit the Funds and their shareholders and also reflected the Adviser’s overall commitment to the continued growth and development of the Funds.
Based upon their review and consideration of these factors and other matters deemed relevant by the Board in reaching an informed business judgment, a majority of the Board of Trustees, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement, were fair and reasonable and the Board voted to renew the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Funds for an additional one-year period.
2. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund
The continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – WMC Strategic European Equity Fund (the “Fund”) between Brown Advisory and Wellington Management Company LLP, the sub-investment adviser to the Fund (“Wellington”), was also approved by the Board of Trustees at the Board meeting held on September 12, 2019.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, and this was required to take place at an in-person meeting of the Board. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and it is the duty of Brown Advisory and Wellington, as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Wellington, the Board of Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory and Wellington provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration.
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Wellington. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Wellington in connection with the management and operation of the Fund and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Wellington. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Wellington’s investment activities with respect to Wellington’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets in order to make sure that Wellington is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Wellington with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Wellington, which reports contain detailed analyses of how Wellington is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Wellington had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Wellington and Brown Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Wellington is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers of the Fund, and Wellington’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Wellington, the Trustees concluded that Wellington is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Fund to limit the Fund’s operating expenses through October 31, 2020. The Board took note of the fact that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund had been separately negotiated by Brown Advisory and Wellington. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Wellington for sub-investment advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees is appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies, and that the sub-advisory fee had been separately negotiated at arm’s-length by independent third parties.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Wellington and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Wellington from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Wellington from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Wellington has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Wellington, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Wellington with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Wellington to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Wellington and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Wellington, reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Wellington with respect to the Fund.
3. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory Global Leaders Fund
At their September 12, 2019 Board meeting, the Board also undertook the consideration of matters with respect to the proposed continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and its affiliate Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the Global Leaders Fund.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, and this was required to take place at an in-person meeting of the Board. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and it is the duty of Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd., as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd., the Board of Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration. In connection with these matters with respect to the sub-advisory arrangements for the Global Leaders Fund, the Trustees took into consideration the fact that the two firms are affiliates of one another and under common control.
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. in connection with the management and operation of the Fund and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Brown Advisory Ltd. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Brown Advisory Ltd.’s investment activities with respect to Brown Advisory Ltd.’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets in order to make sure that Brown Advisory Ltd. is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Brown Advisory Ltd., which reports contain detailed analyses of how Brown Advisory Ltd. is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Brown Advisory Ltd. and Brown Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its respective shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory Ltd. is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers of the Fund, and Brown Advisory Ltd.’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Brown Advisory Ltd., the Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory Ltd. is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Funds to limit the Fund’s operating expenses through October 31, 2020. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Brown Advisory Ltd. for sub-investment advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees is appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Brown Advisory Ltd. from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Brown Advisory Ltd. from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Brown Advisory Ltd. has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Brown Advisory Ltd., including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Brown Advisory Ltd. to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd., reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Brown Advisory Ltd. with respect to the Fund. The Trustees also took into consideration the fact that Brown Advisory and Brown Advisory Ltd. are affiliated entities and are under common control.
4. Board of Trustees Approval of the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund
The continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory – Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund (the “Fund”) between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman & Company, Ltd., the sub-investment adviser to the Fund (“Beutel Goodman”), was also approved by the Board of Trustees at the Board meeting held on September 12, 2019.
In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, and this was required to take place at an in-person meeting of the Board. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Advisory Agreement, and it is the duty of Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman, as applicable, to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman, the Board of Trustees requested, and Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration.
The Board then undertook the consideration of various matters with respect to the proposed approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman. The Trustees considered various matters involving the respective services provided by each of Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman in connection with the management and operation of the Fund and they took note of the extensive oversight duties performed by Brown Advisory including investment management and compliance oversight of the operations of Beutel Goodman. The Trustees considered that Brown Advisory is actively engaged in conducting an ongoing monitoring program involving Beutel Goodman’s investment activities with respect to Beutel Goodman’s day-to-day portfolio management of the Fund’s assets in order to make sure that Beutel Goodman is adhering to all of the stated investment objectives, policies, limitations and restrictions that the Fund is subject to. In addition, the Trustees also took note of the fact that in connection with Brown Advisory’s oversight of the investment program maintained by Beutel Goodman with respect to the Fund, Brown Advisory prepares extensive reports to the Board regarding the investment activities of Beutel Goodman, which reports contain detailed analyses of how Beutel Goodman is performing.
The Board reviewed and evaluated the information that Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman had presented for the Board’s review. The Board particularly noted, among other considerations, that the Fund’s investment advisory fees and overall operating expenses were competitive with comparable mutual funds. The Board also took into account presentations made by Beutel Goodman and Brown Advisory throughout the year. Based on its review of all of the information, the Board determined that the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement was consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and would enable the Fund to continue to receive high quality sub-advisory services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the Fund and its respective shareholders. In reaching these conclusions, the Board considered the following:
The nature, extent and quality of the sub-investment advisory services provided. The Trustees concluded that Beutel Goodman is capable of providing high quality sub-advisory services to the Fund as indicated by the professional qualifications and experience of the portfolio managers of the Fund, and Beutel Goodman’s investment management processes. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the sub-advisory services provided by Beutel Goodman, the Trustees concluded that Beutel Goodman is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that had been provided to the Board members, the Trustees determined that the expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that the Fund is subject to a contractual expense limitation agreement for the benefit of shareholders of the Funds to limit the Funds’ operating expenses through October 31, 2020. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees charged by Beutel Goodman for sub-investment advisory services provided to the Fund, the Board concluded that the level of sub-investment advisory fees are appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees will not decrease as the Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment sub-advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the Fund’s investment sub-advisory fees are appropriate in light of the size of the Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman and the competitive nature of the mutual fund market. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment sub-advisory fees with respect to the Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the Fund could be further considered.
Benefits to Beutel Goodman from its relationship with the Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Beutel Goodman from its relationship with the Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the Fund’s performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
Other Considerations. In approving the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Beutel Goodman has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to provide sub-advisory services to the Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Beutel Goodman, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them by Beutel Goodman with respect to the contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Beutel Goodman to the Fund and determined that these services will continue to benefit the Fund and its shareholders. They also considered the nature of the allocation of the duties and responsibilities for the management and operation of the Fund between Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman and they determined that the sub-advisory fees for the Fund, as negotiated by Brown Advisory and Beutel Goodman, reasonably reflected the nature and extent of the services provided by Beutel Goodman with respect to the Fund.
5. Board of Trustees Approval of the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement With Respect to the Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund
At an in-person meeting of the Board held on November 13, 2019, the members of the Board undertook the consideration of matters with respect to the proposed adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the Brown Advisory Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund (the “New Fund”). In accordance with the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Board of Trustees was required to consider the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement and this was required to take place at an in-person meeting of the Board. The relevant provisions of the Investment Company Act of 1940 specifically provide that it is the duty of the Board to request and evaluate such information as the Board determines is necessary to allow them to properly consider the approval of the adoption of the Agreement, and it is the duty of the Adviser to furnish the Trustees with such information that is responsive to their request.
Accordingly, in determining whether to approve the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement between Brown Advisory and the Trust with respect to the New Fund, the Board of Trustees requested, and the Adviser provided, information and data relevant to the Board’s consideration. This included materials prepared by the Adviser and by the Funds’ administrator that provided the Board with information regarding the investment performance of the Adviser with respect to the other Funds in the Trust, the Adviser’s performance of a composite of all of those accounts managed by the Adviser having substantially similar investment objectives, policies and strategies as the New Fund, and the investment experience and background of the proposed portfolio managers for the New Fund, as well as information regarding the estimated fees and expenses of the New Fund, as compared to other similar mutual funds.
At this meeting, the Board reviewed with representatives of the Adviser various matters with respect to the proposed management and operation of the New Fund, the proposed investment advisory services to be provided to the New Fund by the Adviser, the nature and extent of the duties and responsibilities of the Adviser with respect to the New Fund, the compliance oversight process involving the New Fund and its operations, and the proposed fees and expenses of the New Fund. During the meeting representatives of the Adviser made presentations to the Board regarding their proposal to provide investment advisory services to the New Fund.
In addition, the Board also considered the adoption of an Expense Limitation Agreement with respect to the New Fund which would limit the total operating expenses of the New Fund through October 31, 2021, as well as a Business Management Agreement with Brown Advisory pursuant to which Brown Advisory would provide certain business management services to the New Fund. At this meeting, representatives of the Adviser reviewed for the members of the Board their experience and background in managing the other Funds in the Trust, and they also reviewed information regarding the investment advisory process proposed to be followed with respect to the New Fund.
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
Following their consideration and review of these matters, the Trustees determined that the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser with respect to the New Fund would enable shareholders of the New Fund to obtain high quality services at a cost that is appropriate, reasonable, and in the best interests of the New Fund and its shareholders. Accordingly, the Board, including a majority of the Independent Trustees, unanimously approved the Investment Advisory Agreement for the New Fund. In reaching their decision, the Trustees requested and obtained from the Adviser such information as they deemed reasonably necessary to evaluate the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also carefully considered the projected profitability data and comparative fee, expense and performance information prepared by Trust management. In considering the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement with respect to the New Fund, the Trustees evaluated a number of factors that they believed, in light of their reasonable business judgment, to be relevant. They based their decision on the following considerations, among others, although they did not identify any one specific consideration or any particular information that was controlling of their decision:
The nature, extent and quality of the advisory services to be provided. The Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory is capable of providing high quality services to the New Fund, as indicated by the nature and quality of services provided in the past to the other Funds in the Trust, Brown Advisory’s management capabilities as demonstrated with respect to the other Funds in the Trust, the professional qualifications and experience of the members of Brown Advisory’s investment team who will be responsible for the ongoing management of the New Fund’s investment program, Brown Advisory’s investment and compliance oversight processes, and the competitive investment performance of the other Funds in the Trust. The Trustees also determined that Brown Advisory proposed to provide investment advisory services that were of the same quality as services provided to the other Funds in the Trust, and that these services are appropriate in scope and extent in light of the New Fund’s proposed operations, the competitive landscape of the investment company business and investor needs. On the basis of the Trustees’ assessment of the nature, extent and quality of the advisory services to be provided by Brown Advisory, the Trustees concluded that Brown Advisory is capable of generating a level of long-term investment performance that is appropriate in light of the New Fund’s investment objectives, policies and strategies and competitive with many other comparable investment companies.
The cost of advisory services to be provided and the expected level of profitability. On the basis of comparative information derived from the data that was included with the materials provided to the Board at their meeting, the Trustees determined that the overall projected expense ratios for each respective class of shares of the New Fund are competitive with industry averages. The Trustees also noted that Brown Advisory had proposed a contractual commitment for the benefit of shareholders of the New Fund to limit the New Fund’s total operating expenses through October 31, 2021. The Board also focused on Brown Advisory’s projected level of profitability with respect to the New Fund, and noted that Brown Advisory’s expected level of profitability was acceptable and not unreasonable. Accordingly, on the basis of the Board’s review of the fees to be charged by Brown Advisory for investment advisory services, the investment advisory services to be provided to the New Fund by Brown Advisory, and the estimated level of profitability from Brown Advisory’s relationship with the New Fund, the Board concluded that the level of investment advisory fees and Brown Advisory’s projected profitability are appropriate in light of the management fees, overall expense ratios and investment performance of comparable investment companies.
The extent to which economies of scale may be realized as the New Fund grows and whether the advisory fees reflect possible economies of scale. While it was noted that the New Fund’s investment advisory fees will not decrease as the New Fund’s assets grow because they will not be subject to investment advisory fee breakpoints, the Trustees concluded that the New Fund’s investment advisory fees are appropriate in light of the projected size of the New Fund, and appropriately reflect the current economic environment for Brown Advisory and the competitive nature of the mutual fund marketplace. The Trustees took into consideration that Brown Advisory has previously informed the Board that the Adviser has consistently attempted to set the investment advisory fees at a level that provides for economies of scale by being set at a starting point that is at a reasonable rate without necessarily requiring the imposition of breakpoints, which approach has been favorably recognized by relevant court decisions as one of the acceptable means of achieving economies of scale. The Trustees also noted that the New Fund’s proposed advisory fees are competitive against the New Fund’s peers. The Trustees then noted that they will have the opportunity to periodically re-examine whether the new Fund has achieved economies of scale, and the appropriateness of the investment advisory fees payable to Brown Advisory with respect to the New Fund, in the future at which time the implementation of fee breakpoints on the New Fund could be considered.
Benefits to Brown Advisory from its relationship with the New Fund (and any corresponding benefits to the New Fund). The Trustees concluded that other benefits that may be derived by Brown Advisory from its relationship with the New Fund, including any potential “soft dollar” benefits in connection with the New Fund’s brokerage transactions and use of the New Fund’s
Board of Trustees Approval of: (i) the Continuation of the Investment Advisory Agreement for Each of the Funds; (ii) the Continuation of the Sub-Investment Advisory Agreements for the Applicable Sub-Advised Funds; and (iii) the Adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement for a New Fund (Unaudited)
performance track record in advertising materials, are reasonable and fair, and consistent with industry practice and the best interests of the New Fund and its shareholders. In addition, the Trustees determined that the New Fund will benefit from its relationship with Brown Advisory by virtue of Brown Advisory’s provision of business management and shareholder services, in addition to investment advisory services, at a cost to the New Fund that is generally comparable to the costs of an outside service provider, which the Trustees determined to be reasonable, fair and in the best interests of the shareholders of the New Fund in light of the nature and quality of the services to be provided and the necessity of the services for the New Fund’s operations.
Other Considerations. In approving the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Trustees determined that Brown Advisory has made a substantial commitment to the recruitment and retention of high quality personnel, and maintains the financial, compliance and operational resources reasonably necessary to manage the New Fund in a professional manner that is consistent with the best interests of the New Fund and its shareholders. The Board also considered the proposed level of the investment advisory fees, and the Board determined that the advisory fees fairly compensate Brown Advisory for the services that it is to perform pursuant to the Investment Advisory Agreement. The Trustees also concluded that Brown Advisory has made a significant entrepreneurial commitment to the management and success of the New Fund, which entails a substantial financial and professional commitment, including the Expense Limitation Agreement under which Brown Advisory has undertaken to waive a portion of its fees to the benefit of the New Fund’s shareholders to the extent necessary in accordance with the terms of the Expense Limitation Agreement. The Board also considered matters with respect to the brokerage practices of Brown Advisory, including its soft dollar arrangements and its best-execution procedures, and noted that these were reasonable and consistent with standard industry practice.
The Board also considered various matters with respect to the proposed distribution and shareholder servicing arrangements applicable to the New Fund and they considered the distribution fees and the non-distribution shareholder servicing fees payable with respect to certain of the share classes of the New Fund, including certain of such fees which may be payable to the Adviser for the shareholder administrative services that it proposes to provide to shareholders of the New Fund. The Board took note of the fact that the non-distribution related shareholder administrative fees payable to the Adviser are intended to compensate the Adviser for providing certain administrative services to those shareholders of the New Fund covered by the applicable servicing arrangements in the relevant share classes.
The Board also took into consideration the nature and extent of the business management fees payable to Brown Advisory by the New Fund pursuant to which Brown Advisory will provide certain business management services to the New Fund, which the Board approved based upon a finding that the business management fees to be charged are fair and reasonable in light of the usual and customary charges made by others for services of the same nature and quality and based upon the level and quality of business management services provided by Brown Advisory to the other Funds in the Trust.
It was noted that in making their determinations, the Trustees had considered and relied upon the materials provided to them at the Board meeting with respect to the proposed contract and the presentation of the representatives of Brown Advisory. In reaching their conclusion with respect to the approval of the adoption of the Investment Advisory Agreement and the level of fees to be paid under the Agreement, the Trustees did not identify any one single factor as being controlling, rather, the Trustees took note of a combination of factors that had influenced their decision making process. They noted the level and quality of investment advisory services provided by Brown Advisory to each of the other Funds in the Trust, and they found that these services will benefit the New Fund and its shareholders and also reflected management’s overall commitment to the growth and development of the New Fund.
Information About Proxy Voting (Unaudited)
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 toll-free at (800) 540-6807 and by accessing the Funds’ website at www.brownadvisory.com/mf/how-to-invest (refer to Appendix B in the Statement of Additional Information). Furthermore, you can obtain the description on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the year ended June 30 is available without charge, by calling toll-free at (800) 540-6807. In addition, you can obtain the Funds’ proxy voting records on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
Information About the Portfolio Holdings (Unaudited)
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio holdings for their first and third fiscal quarters with the SEC on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT is available without charge, upon request, by calling toll-free at (800) 540-6807. Furthermore, you can obtain the Form N-PORT on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Funds’ schedules of portfolio holdings are posted on their website at www.brownadvisory.com/mf/how-to-invest within ten business days after calendar quarter end.
Householding (Unaudited)
In an effort to decrease costs, the Funds will reduce the number of duplicate Prospectuses and annual and semi-annual reports that you receive by sending only one copy of each to those addresses shown by two or more accounts. Please call the Transfer Agent toll free at (800) 540-6807 to request individual copies of these documents. The Funds will begin sending individual copies 30 days after receiving your request. This policy does not apply to account statements.
BROWN ADVISORY FUNDS
At Brown Advisory, we believe that you deserve frank and open communication on all aspects of our relationship. In this spirit, we provide this annual summary of our policies relating to confidentiality and privacy of client information, mutual funds, conflicts of interest, trading commissions, proxy voting and Form ADV annual notice.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND PRIVACY POLICY
Brown Advisory takes the confidentiality of your personal information and the privacy of your account very seriously. Our commitment to safeguard your personal information goes beyond our legal obligation to process your transactions accurately and securely. Whether we serve you online, in person, on the telephone or by mail, the principles that guide the way in which we conduct business are built upon the core values of trust and integrity.
We limit access to your personal information to only those employees with a business reason to know such information. We train and consistently remind all employees to respect client privacy and to recognize the importance of the confidentiality of such information. Those who violate our privacy policy are subject to disciplinary action. This commitment also applies to the sharing of information among Brown Advisory and its affiliates.
We maintain physical, electronic and procedural safeguards that comply with applicable laws and regulations to protect your personal information, including various measures to protect your personal information while it is stored electronically.
Federal law requires us to inform you that we have on record personal information about you and that we obtain such information from you directly (e.g., information you provide to us on account applications and other forms, such as your name, address, social security number, occupation, assets and income) and indirectly (e.g., information on our computer systems about your transactions with us, such as your account balance and account holdings). Any personal information you choose to provide is kept confidential and allows us to: (i) provide better and more complete investment and strategic advice; (ii) develop new services that meet additional needs you may have; and, (iii) comply with legal and regulatory requirements.
In addition, in the normal conduct of our business, it may become necessary for us to share information relating to our clients that we have on record, as described above, with companies not affiliated with us who are under contract to perform services on our behalf. For example, we have contracted with companies to assist us in complying with anti-terrorist and anti-money laundering statutory requirements (including the identification and reporting of activities that may involve terrorist acts or money laundering activities), companies that provide clearing services, and other vendors that provide services directly related to your account relationship with us. Our agreements with these companies require that they keep your information confidential and not use such information for any unrelated purpose.
We do not sell information about you to third parties, and we do not otherwise disclose information to third parties without your permission or unless required by law.
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INVESTMENT ADVISER
Brown Advisory LLC
901 South Bond Street, Suite 400
Baltimore, MD 21231
www.brownadvisory.com
DISTRIBUTOR
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203
CUSTODIAN
U.S. Bank, N.A.
Custody Operations
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
TRANSFER AGENT
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
(800) 540-6807
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
Tait, Weller & Baker LLP
Two Liberty Place
50 South 16th Street, Suite 2900
Philadelphia, PA 19102
LEGAL COUNSEL
Dechert LLP
1900 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
| Institutional Shares | | Investor Shares | | Advisor Shares |
| Symbol | CUSIP |
| Symbol | CUSIP |
| Symbol | CUSIP |
Growth Equity Fund | BAFGX | 115233702 | | BIAGX | 115233504 | | BAGAX | 115233603 |
Flexible Equity Fund | BAFFX | 115233843 | | BIAFX | 115233868 | | BAFAX | 115233850 |
Equity Income Fund | BAFDX | 115233660 | | BIADX | 115233686 | | BADAX | 115233678 |
Sustainable Growth Fund | BAFWX | 115233207 | | BIAWX | 115233306 | | BAWAX | 115233405 |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | BAFMX | 115233413 | | BMIDX | 115233439 | | — | — |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | BAFSX | 115233819 | | BIASX | 115233835 | | BASAX | 115233827 |
Small-Cap Fundamental Value Fund | BAUUX | 115233777 | | BIAUX | 115233793 | | BAUAX | 115233785 |
Global Leaders Fund | BAFLX | 115233355 | | BIALX | 115233462 | | — | — |
Intermediate Income Fund | — | — | | BIAIX | 115233744 | | BAIAX | 115233736 |
Total Return Fund | BAFTX | 115233538 | | BIATX | 115233520 | | — | — |
Strategic Bond Fund | BIABX | 115233470 | | BATBX | 115233710 | | — | — |
Sustainable Bond Fund | BAISX | 115233389 | | BASBX | 115233447 | | — | — |
Maryland Bond Fund | — | — | | BIAMX | 115233751 | | — | — |
Tax-Exempt Bond Fund | BTEIX | 115233371 | | BIAEX | 115233108 | | — | — |
Tax-Exempt Sustainable Bond Fund | — | — | | BITEX | 115233348 | | — | — |
Mortgage Securities Fund | BAFZX | 115233546 | | BIAZX | 115233587 | | — | — |
WMC Strategic European Equity Fund | BAFHX | 115233629 | | BIAHX | 115233611 | | BAHAX | 115233595 |
Emerging Markets Select Fund | BAFQX | 115233652 | | BIAQX | 115233645 | | BAQAX | 115233637 |
Beutel Goodman Large-Cap Value Fund | BVALX | 115233421 | | — | — | | — | — |
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of each Fund. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus, which includes information regarding the Funds’ risks, objectives, fees and expenses, experience of their management, and other information.
BX-SEMIANNUAL
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) | Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed‑End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | The Registrant’s Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer have reviewed the Registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d‑15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider. |
(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 period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Filed herewith.
(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c‑1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.
(b) | Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes‑Oxley Act of 2002. Furnished herewith. |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Brown Advisory Funds
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Paul J. Chew
Paul J. Chew, Principal Executive Officer
Date March 10, 2020
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Paul J. Chew
Paul J. Chew, Principal Executive Officer
Date March 10, 2020
By (Signature and Title)* /s/ Jason T. Meix
Jason T. Meix, Principal Financial Officer
Date March 10, 2020
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature.