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FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number | 811-01355 |
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The Alger Funds |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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360 Park Avenue South New York, New York | | 10010 |
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Mr. Hal Liebes Fred Alger Management, Inc. 360 Park Avenue South New York, New York 10010 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 212-806-8800 | |
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Date of fiscal year end: | October 31 | |
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Date of reporting period: | April 30, 2019 | |
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ITEM 1. REPORT(S) TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Table of Contents
The Alger Funds
Shareholders’ Letter | 1 |
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Fund Highlights | 17 |
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Portfolio Summary | 37 |
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Schedules of Investments | 39 |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities | 75 |
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Statements of Operations | 85 |
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 90 |
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Financial Highlights | 100 |
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Notes to Financial Statements | 137 |
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Additional Information | 176 |
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Shareholders’ Letter (Unaudited) | April 30, 2019 |
Dear Shareholders,
Equities Rally as Economic Recovery Marches toward 10th Birthday
During the six-month reporting period ended April 30, 2019, the economic recovery marched toward a potential mid-year milestone—its 10th birthday. Despite encouraging economic data, market pundits predictably and frequently opined that the duration of the economic recovery could point to an economic slowdown or recession leading to a bear market. Notwithstanding this sentiment, the S&P 500 Index returned 9.76% during the reporting period while, in our view, economic data continued to suggest that a recession was unlikely in the near future. During the reporting period, our investment team navigated considerable market volatility by continuing to focus on what we have done for over 50 years—fundamental stock research. We also spent time reaffirming our broad investment themes, including innovation that is surging through all economic sectors. Our continuing research resulted in us staying the course while maintaining a positive outlook for equities.
Volatility Returns
The S&P 500 Index hit a peak on October 3, 2018 and then fell 19.25% to a December 24, 2018 low of 2351.1. It then rallied 26.13% from the December 24 low until the close of markets on April 30, 2019. Emerging markets led during the reporting period with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index returning 13.89% compared to the 9.15% gain of the MSCI World Index of developed markets. From a broader perspective, international markets returned 9.39% as measured by the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index. Wise investors did not react to the sharp, yet short-term, selloff, but instead stayed focused on the long-term potential of their investments.
Staying the Course
Pessimists frequently focused on the aging of the economic recovery, but we believe that cumulative growth is a more important factor to assess. While the current recovery has been longer than typical, it has generated real cumulative growth of approximately 20% compared to growth of typically more than 35% associated with expansions occurring after 1960, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In addition, the Conference Board Leading Economic Index, which we believe is a good indicator of future economic activity, has remained positive year over year and was up 3% as of the end of April. Since the late 1960s, recessions haven’t occurred until the index declined 3.4% on average year over year.
Market pundits also pounced upon the fourth quarter market decline as an example that the bull market was dying, but we viewed it as an opportunity to buy high-quality companies and we believed that equities could snap back. Since 1987 equity returns have averaged 19% after P/E ratios declined by double-digit amounts, according to data from FactSet Research Systems. We reasoned that with the S&P 500 Index P/E dropping 21% in the fourth quarter, the market was ready to rally. We believe the attractive P/E ratios resulting from the selloff and optimism regarding trade negotiations between the U.S. and China resulted in the strong market gains during the first four months of 2019.
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Pundits also focused on declining earnings estimates later in the reporting period. By the end of the six-month reporting period ended April 30, 2019, 46% of S&P 500 companies had reported first quarter results. Based on reported results and estimates for companies that hadn’t reported, first quarter earnings were expected to decline 2.3% year over year, which would be the first year-over-year decline since the second quarter of 2016, according to FactSet Research Systems. For calendar year 2019, earnings are forecast to grow only 3% to 4% compared to 20% last year, according to FactSet Research Systems.
However, during the past 35 years, the Russell 1000 Growth Index generated a median return of 15.8% compared to 14.1% for the Russell 1000 Value Index during periods when earnings growth weakened. We believe this outperformance resulted from the less cyclical nature of growth equities and the tendency for value stocks to have more operational and financial leverage. Going forward, earnings growth is expected to strengthen and reach 8.1% in the final quarter of this year, according to FactSet Research Systems data as of the end of the six-month reporting period ended April 30, 2019.
Moderating economic growth was another concern among pundits. In March the Federal Reserve (the Fed) lowered its prior estimate for 2019 U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) growth from 2.3% to 2.1% while GDP grew 3.1% in 2018. Based on our observations of innovation that is surging through virtually all industries, we continued to believe that the economy is healthy. This belief was confirmed when first quarter 2019 GDP grew 3.2%, the strongest first quarter since 2015. In addition, with the exception of four years associated with recessions, the S&P 500 Index has generated positive gains during periods of moderating GDP growth occurring during the past 35 years.(1) We believe there is no reason to expect a recession this year and we believe that a recession is unlikely in 2020.
Going Forward
We remain optimistic due to the positive Conference Board Leading Economic Index, favorable monetary policy, potential earnings growth and most importantly, innovation that is occurring throughout the economy and supporting economic growth. Regarding monetary policy, the real fed funds rate(2) is under 1%, which we believe is encouraging. Over the past half century, every U.S. recession was preceded by a materially positive real fed funds rate of 2% or higher. For much of 2018, many market pundits thought the Fed would raise interest rates three to four times in 2019. We, on the other hand, argued and correctly predicted that this was highly unlikely and moreover that, regardless of Fed actions, interest rates would remain very low by historical standards and moderate by recent ones. We were correct. The Fed in fact has paused its rate increases since its December 2018 meeting. Oddly, the same pundits have flipped 180 degrees and suggest that the Fed might actually cut rates more than once this year. We think they are again incorrect. Our view is that we are on pause for 2019, and while there might be one more Fed rate action in the next 18 months, the direction is unclear.
We believe that when considering current interest rates and corporate earnings, equities remain very attractive. The “earnings yield” or the inverse of price-to-equity ratios for the S&P 500 Index has historically been just modestly above 10-year Treasury yields. Since the global financial crisis, however, the spread has widened and was approximately 340 basis points as of April 30, 2019, which we believe makes equities attractive relative to bonds.
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We are also optimistic that earnings growth will improve when considering that certain idiosyncratic factors, such as weak semiconductor and energy sector profits, have been limiting the growth of corporate profits. As the semiconductor cycle improves and higher oil prices flow through oil and gas company financial statements, we believe overall earnings growth should improve by the end of the year. According to FactSet Research Systems consensus expectations, earnings growth could reach 8.1% for the fourth quarter of this year.
We are also optimistic because innovation is strong. The digital revolution, including the Internet of Things, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, driver assistance technology and 5G wireless communication, is helping leading corporations grow their earnings by creating new products and services that are disrupting legacy business models. In closing we intend to continue to focus on conducting in-depth fundamental research to find companies that are positioned to potentially grow their earnings by capturing market share or creating new niches with innovative products and services.
Portfolio Matters
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund
The Alger Capital Appreciation Fund returned 12.95% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 12.09% return of the Russell 1000 Growth Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest portfolio sector weightings were Information Technology and Health Care. The largest sector overweight was Health Care and the largest underweight was Consumer Staples. The Consumer Discretionary and Information Technology sectors provided the largest contributions to relative performance. Amazon. com, Inc.; Microsoft Corp.; Visa, Inc., Cl. A; Adobe, Inc.; and Facebook, Inc., Cl. A were among the top contributors to performance. Shares of Amazon.com performed strongly in response to the company continuing to take market share from brick and mortar retailers. Strong growth of the company’s web hosting and digital advertising services also supported the performance of Amazon.com shares.
Detractors from Performance
The Consumer Staples and Industrials sectors were among the sectors that detracted from relative performance. Among individual positions, Apple, Inc.; UnitedHealth Group, Inc.; Conagra Brands, Inc.; NVIDIA Corp.; and Cigna Corp. were the top detractors from performance. Apple is a leading technology provider in telecommunications, computing and services. Apple’s iOS operating system is the company’s unique intellectual property and competitive strength. This software drives extremely tight engagement with consumers and enterprises. Such engagement fosters growing purchases of high margin services such as music and apps, along with increasing use of Apple Pay. The shares underperformed as investors considered a slowing consumer demand environment for smartphones, which is driven by some skepticism around the utility of phones sold at increasingly high price points.
Alger International Focus Fund
The Alger International Focus Fund returned 10.40% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 9.38% return of the MSCI ACWI ex USA Index.
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Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest portfolio sector weightings were Consumer Discretionary and Consumer Staples. The largest sector overweight was Consumer Discretionary and the largest sector underweight was Financials. The Consumer Discretionary and Financials sectors provided the largest contributions to relative performance. From a country perspective, stock selection resulted in Italy, India, Argentina, China and Russia providing the largest contributions to performance. The portfolio’s overweight allocation to Italy, Argentina and Brazil was also beneficial but an underweight in China partially offset the benefits of strong stock selection within the country.
Among individual positions, Globant SA; Titan Co. Ltd.; Baozun, Inc.; TAL Education Group; and AIA Group Ltd. were among the top contributors to performance. AIA Group Ltd. is the dominant pan-Asian life insurance provider, benefitting from its long-standing presence in the region, strong regional demographic and economic trends, as well as its ongoing investment in its premier agent network. With headquarters in Hong Kong, AIA is the only foreign financial entity to own 100% of its business in China and has a well-established presence in the fast growing Chinese/Hong Kong insurance market. In addition to the strong underlying growth of the region, in the first quarter of 2019, AIA received regulatory approval to establish two additional sales and service offices in Tianjin and Hebei, further underpinning its presence and growth in the region as the Chinese insurance industry migrates toward a completely open marketplace.
Detractors from Performance
The Health Care and Materials sectors were among the sectors that detracted from results. From a country perspective, stock selection led Canada, Switzerland, Australia and Spain to detract the most from performance.
Regarding individual positions, UT Group Co., Ltd.; SMCP SA; Vifor Pharma AG; Eurofins Scientific SE; and Core Laboratories NV were the largest detractors from performance. UT Group is one of Japan’s premier employment outsourcing companies with a primary focus on short- and long-term contract workers for information technology, auto and general industry manufacturing positions. The recent global economic slowdown and trade tension between the U.S. and China have dented investor sentiment for the company and exacerbated the slowdown in manufacturing activity in Japan.
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
The Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund returned 11.55% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 16.55% return of the Russell Midcap Growth Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest portfolio sector weightings were Information Technology and Health Care. The largest sector overweight was Health Care and the largest sector underweight was Information Technology. The Industrials and Real Estate sectors provided the greatest contributions to relative performance. Among individual positions, Avalara, Inc.; Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.; ServiceNow, Inc.; Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; and Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A were some of the top contributors to performance. Tandem Diabetes Care provides the t:slim X2 Insulin Delivery System for treating diabetes. It is the smallest durable insulin pump available and it is the only pump on the market with software that can be updated remotely. The company also sells insulin reservoir cartridges
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and infusion sets for use with its pumps. Tandem stock outperformed after the company announced stronger-than-expected fourth quarter 2018 financial results. The company’s new t:slim X2 insulin pump with a Basal-IQ algorithm and integration with a no-calibration continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) sensor has helped Tandem gain significant U.S. market share. Tandem sales have also benefited from the company expanding internationally and a competitor exiting the insulin pump market in late 2017.
Detractors from Performance
The Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors were among the sectors that detracted from results. Among individual positions, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.; Conagra Brands, Inc.; Vail Resorts, Inc.; GrubHub, Inc.; and Yelp, Inc. were among the top detractors from performance. Take-Two Interactive owns the Rockstar Games and 2K videogame studios and distributes titles such as Grand Theft Auto, Red Dead Redemption, NBA 2K and Borderlands. Shares of Take-Two Interactive underperformed in response to the company’s lower-than-expected revenue and profitability guidance for the fiscal fourth quarter ending March 31.
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund
The Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund generated a 17.28% return during the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 11.86% return of the Russell 2500 Growth Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. The largest sector overweight was Consumer Discretionary. The Fund had no exposure to Materials, Consumer Staples or Utilities. The Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary sectors provided the greatest contributions to relative performance. Among individual positions, Wayfair, Inc., Cl. A; Trade Desk, Inc., Cl. A; Chegg, Inc.; Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Paylocity Holding Corp. were some of the top contributors to performance. Trade Desk provides a technology platform for managing digital display, mobile and video advertising campaigns. It is a pioneer in programmatic advertising, which seeks to pitch advertisements that are targeted to viewers’ specific interests. Trade Desk’s sales growth has benefitted from accelerating favorable trends, including brands moving from analog marketing to digital and programmatic advertising comprising the quickest growing segment within digital marketing. In particular, connected TV, or TV that accesses content via the internet, has reached an inflection point and is starting to contribute meaningfully to advertising growth. We believe programmatic advertising is still in its early phase of adoption.
Detractors from Performance
The Industrials sector was the largest detractor from relative performance and the Fund’s lack of Materials holdings was the second-largest detractor from performance. Among individual positions, Stamps.com, Inc.; XPO Logistics, Inc.; Puma Biotechnology, Inc.; Diplomat Pharmacy, Inc.; and WageWorks, Inc. were among the top detractors from performance. Stamps.com provides software that allows customers to print postage using a computer, printer and internet connection. Stamps.com is highly leveraged to secular growth in e-commerce and it is expanding beyond the U.S. The stock declined sharply in response to the company’s 2019 outlook for revenue and earnings per share that is significantly below
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expectations. This was due to Stamps.com failing to renew one of its contracts with USPS. While Stamps.com remains a partner of USPS and retains its PC postage license, Stamps. com will no longer participate in a “revenue sharing” arrangement with USPS whereby Stamps.com earns a small percentage of shipping fees that certain higher volume shipping customers pay to the postal service.
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund
The Alger Small Cap Growth Fund returned 11.71% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 8.27% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest portfolio sector weightings were Health Care and Information Technology. The largest sector overweight was Health Care and the largest underweight was Industrials. The Information Technology and Energy sectors provided the greatest contributions to relative performance. Among individual positions, Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A; Avalara Inc.; Etsy, Inc.; Shopify, Inc., Cl. A; and Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. were the top contributors to performance. Shares of Tandem Diabetes Care outperformed in response to developments identified in the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund discussion.
Detractors from Performance
The Industrials and Communication Services sectors were among the sectors that detracted from results. Among individual positions, Inogen, Inc.; Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.; Sun Hydraulics Corp; ABIOMED, Inc.; and Quidel Corp. were the top detractors from performance. Inogen develops, manufactures and markets innovative portable oxygen concentrators (POC) that provide supplemental long-term oxygen for patients suffering from chronic respiratory conditions. The company’s Inogen One systems concentrate the air around the patient to offer a single source of supplemental oxygen. The technology is more convenient than traditional portable devices that can weigh five to 20 pounds. During the first quarter of 2019, Inogen reported weaker-than-expected fourth quarter 2018 results, which heightened concerns about the sustainability of the company’s growth and the market penetration of its products. In 2018, Inogen delivered impressive revenue growth of 44% but margins declined slightly year over year. The company increased spending during the second half of the year to build upon its direct-to-consumer (DTC) business, which hurt margins, and it experienced slowing growth of its U.S home medical equipment (HME) distributor channel due to a sharp drop in purchasing at one of the company’s largest HME distributors. We believe the slowdown is a temporary result of this distributor’s adjustment of its infrastructure for POCs, which require significantly fewer home deliveries than oxygen tank systems. Additionally, the company has potential to benefit from increasing its U.S. DTC salesforce and the introduction of its next generation G5 POC.
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
The Alger Small Cap Focus Fund returned 9.43% during the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 8.27% return of the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the Health Care and Information Technology sectors were the largest portfolio sector weightings. The largest sector overweight was Health Care. The Fund had no exposure to Consumer Staples, Real Estate or Utilities. The Energy and Information Technology sectors were the most important contributors to performance.
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Among individual positions, Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.; Shopify, Inc., Cl. A; Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A; Coupa Software, Inc.; and Apptio, Inc., Cl. A. provided the largest contributions to performance. Shares of Tandem Diabetes Care outperformed in response to developments described in the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund discussion.
Detractors from Performance
The Consumer Discretionary and Health Care sectors were the biggest detractors from performance. Among individual positions, Inogen, Inc.; Stamps.com, Inc.; HealthEquity, Inc; Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.; and ABIOMED, Inc. were the most significant detractors from performance. Shares of Inogen underperformed in response to developments described in the Alger Small Cap Growth Fund discussion.
Alger Health Sciences Fund
The Alger Health Sciences Fund returned 0.85% for the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 9.76% return of the S&P 500 Index and the 2.21% return of the Russell 3000 Health Care TR Index.
Contributors to Performance
TESARO, Inc.; Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.; NanoString Technologies, Inc.; Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc.; and Abbott Laboratories were the most important contributors to performance. Shares of Tandem Diabetes Care outperformed in response to developments described in the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund discussion.
Detractors from Performance
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.; Prosetta Biosciences, Inc.; Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc.; Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. were the largest detractors from performance. UnitedHealth Group is a large managed health care company. Its products include Optum RX, which is a pharmacy benefits manager (PBM). Washington D.C.’s increased attention to pharmaceutical pricing turned to middlemen, such as PBMs, as a potential cause for drug price inflation, which hurt the performance of UnitedHealth Group stock.
Alger Growth & Income Fund
The Alger Growth & Income Fund returned 8.16% for the six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 9.76% return of the S&P 500 Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Financials. The largest sector overweight was Financials and the largest underweight was Information Technology. The Financials and Energy sectors provided the greatest contributions to relative performance.
Among individual positions, Microsoft Corp.; Broadcom, Inc.; Honeywell International, Inc.; Home Depot, Inc.; and Facebook, Inc., Cl. A provided the greatest contributions to performance. Microsoft created the world’s leading desktop operating system and it is transitioning its products to the cloud, which we believe is improving the company’s potential for increasing its profits. In addition, Microsoft’s enterprise cloud product, Azure, is rapidly growing and capturing market share. The company generates very strong free cash flow that it is returning to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Its shares
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performed strongly in response to investors’ reactions to the company’s positive lifecycle change in moving products and customers to the cloud.
Detractors from Performance
The Consumer Discretionary and Health Care sectors were the largest detractors from performance. Among individual positions, Apple, Inc.; Altria Group, Inc.; CVS Health Corp.; UnitedHealth Group, Inc.; and Kraft Heinz Co. were the top detractors from performance. Shares of UnitedHealth Group underperformed in response to developments identified in the Alger Health Sciences Fund discussion.
Alger 25 Fund
Class P shares of the Alger 25 Fund generated a 13.43% return during the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 9.76% return of the S&P 500 Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Consumer Discretionary. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology and the Fund had no exposure to Consumer Staples, Energy or Utilities. The Information Technology and Industrials sectors provided the largest contributions to relative performance. Among individual positions, Microsoft Corp.; Amazon.com, Inc.; Visa, Inc., Cl. A; Broadcom Inc.; and salesforce.com, inc. were the top contributors to performance. Shares of Microsoft Corp. performed strongly in response to developments identified in the Alger Growth & Income Fund discussion.
Detractors from Performance
The Health Care sector was the largest detractor from performance while the Fund’s lack of Consumer Staples holdings was the second-largest detractor from performance. Among individual positions Apple Inc.; Vail Resorts, Inc.; NVIDIA Corp.; UnitedHealth Group Inc.; and Worldpay, Inc., Cl. A were the top detractors from performance. Shares of UnitedHealth Group underperformed in response to developments identified in the Alger Health Sciences Fund discussion.
Alger 35 Fund
Class P shares of the Alger 35 Fund generated a 10.17% return during the fiscal six-month period ended April 30, 2019, compared to the 9.76% return of the S&P 500 Index.
Contributors to Performance
During the reporting period, the largest sector weightings were Information Technology and Health Care. The largest sector overweight was Information Technology. The Fund had no exposure to Consumer Staples, Materials or Energy sectors. The Information Technology and Health Care sectors provided the greatest contributions to relative performance. Among individual positions Amazon.com, Inc.; Microsoft Corp.; Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A; Visa, Inc. Cl. A; and Bio-Techne Corp. were among the top contributors to performance. Shares of Microsoft performed strongly in response to developments identified in the Alger Growth & Income Fund discussion.
Detractors from Performance
The Consumer Discretionary sector was the largest detractor from performance while the Fund’s lack of exposure to Consumer Staples companies was the second-largest
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detractor from performance. Among individual positions, Apple, Inc.; Vail Resorts, Inc.; Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.; Cantel Medical Corp.; and ABIOMED, Inc. were the top detractors from performance. Shares of Apple underperformed in response to developments identified in the Alger Capital Appreciation Fund discussion.
I thank you for putting your trust in Alger.
Sincerely,
Daniel C. Chung, CFA
Chief Investment Officer
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
(1) Source: FactSet Research Systems and Alger. Periods of material slowing of GDP are defined as negative change in the annual real GDP growth rate of 50 basis points or more.
(2) Fed funds are overnight loans banks use to meet reserve requirement at the end of each day. The real rate of the fed funds is the interest rate charged for these overnight loans established by the Federal Reserve minus the year-over-year change in the PCE Price Index (personal consumption expenditure) ex food and energy.
This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of shareholders of the funds. This report is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors in a fund unless preceded or accompanied by an effective prospectus for the fund. Performance of Funds discussed above other than the Alger 25 Fund and the Alger 35 Fund represents the return of Class A shares prior to the deduction of any sales charges and includes the reinvestment of any dividends or distributions. Performance of the Alger 25 Fund and the Alger 35 Fund represents the return of Class P shares.
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or guarantee of future results.
Investors cannot invest directly in an index. Index performance does not reflect the deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
Standardized performance results can be found on the following pages. The investment return and principal value of an investment in a fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
The views and opinions of the funds’ management in this report are as of the date of the Shareholders’ Letter and are subject to change at any time subsequent to this date. There is no guarantee that any of the assumptions that formed the basis for the opinions stated herein are accurate or that they will materialize. Moreover, the information forming the basis for such assumptions is from sources believed to be reliable; however, there is no guarantee that such information is accurate. Any securities mentioned, whether owned in a fund or otherwise, are considered in the context of the construction of an overall portfolio of securities and therefore reference to them should not be construed as a recommendation or offer to purchase or sell any such security. Inclusion of such securities in a fund and
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transactions in such securities, if any, may be for a variety of reasons, including, without limitation, in response to cash flows, inclusion in a benchmark, and risk control. The reference to a specific security should also be understood in such context and not viewed as a statement that the security is a significant holding in a fund. Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for each fund which is included in this report for a complete list of fund holdings as of April 30, 2019. Securities mentioned in the Shareholders’ Letter, if not found in the Schedule of Investments, may have been held by the funds during the six-month fiscal period ended April 30, 2019.
Risk Disclosures
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies.
Alger International Focus Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio. Foreign securities and emerging markets involve special risks including currency fluctuations, less liquidity, inefficient trading, political instability, and increased volatility. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment.
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of medium capitalizations involves the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity.
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of small and medium capitalizations involves the risk that such
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issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency fluctuations, less liquidity, inefficient trading, political instability, and increased volatility.
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of small capitalizations involves the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity.
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of small capitalizations involves the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio.
Alger Health Sciences Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Private placements are offerings of a company’s securities not registered with the SEC and not offered to the public, for which limited information may be available. Such investments are generally considered to be illiquid. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment.
Alger Growth & Income Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies.
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Alger 25 Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified fund” under federal securities laws because it can invest in fewer individual companies than a diversified fund. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio.
Alger 35 Fund
Investing in the stock market involves risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets will be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified fund” under federal securities laws because it can invest in fewer individual companies than a diversified fund. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio.
For a more detailed discussion of the risks associated with a fund, please see the Prospectus.
Before investing, carefully consider a fund’s investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses.
For a prospectus or a summary prospectus containing this and other information about The Alger Funds call us at (800) 992-3863 or visit us at www.alger.com. Read it carefully before investing.
Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, Distributor. Member NYSE Euronext, SIPC.
NOT FDIC INSURED. NOT BANK GUARANTEED. MAY LOSE VALUE.
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Definitions:
· The S&P 500 Index: An index of large company stocks considered to be representative of the U.S. stock market.
· The Russell 1000 Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s lead-ing style methodology. The Russell 1000 Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the large-cap growth segment.
· The Russell 1000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 1000 companies with lower price/book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
· The MSCI World Index is a broad global equity benchmark that represents large and mid-cap equity performance of 23 developed market countries.
· The MSCI ACWI ex USA Index (gross) captures large and mid cap represen-tation across 23 of 24 developed market countries (excluding the US) and 23 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. The index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US.
· The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index (gross) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index that is designed to measure equity market performance in the global emerging markets.
· The Conference Board Leading Economic Index is based on a variety of economic data and is part of the Conference Board’s analytic system that seeks to signal peaks and troughs in the business cycle.
· The Russell 3000 Health Care Total Return Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of those companies in the Russell 3000 Index involved in the medical services or health care field. The Russell 3000 Index measures the performance of the 3,000 largest U.S. companies based on the total market capitalization, which represents 99% of the U.S. equity market.
· The Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell Midcap Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap growth market.
· The Russell 2500 Growth Index measures the performance of the small to mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2500 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2500 Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the small to mid-cap growth market.
· The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of the small-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell
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2000 companies with higher growth earning potential as defined by Russell’s leading style methodology. The Russell 2000 Growth Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer for the small-cap growth segment.
· FactSet Research Systems provides data and research for investment managers, hedge funds, investment bankers and other financial professionals.
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FUND PERFORMANCE AS OF 3/31/19 (Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | SINCE INCEPTION | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 5.54 | % | 11.21 | % | 16.62 | % | 9.45 | % |
Alger Capital Appreciation Class B (Inception 11/1/93) | | 5.73 | % | 11.30 | % | 16.49 | % | 9.42 | % |
Alger Capital Appreciation Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 9.57 | % | 11.57 | % | 16.37 | % | 9.25 | % |
Alger Capital Appreciation Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 11.80 | % | 12.80 | % | n/a | | 13.87 | % |
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Alger International Focus Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | (15.61 | )% | 0.20 | % | 7.77 | % | 4.61 | % |
Alger International Focus Class B (Inception 11/11/86) | | (15.88 | )% | 0.22 | % | 7.76 | % | 4.58 | % |
Alger International Focus Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | (12.53 | )% | 0.51 | % | 7.50 | % | 4.42 | % |
Alger International Focus Class I (Inception 5/31/13) | | (10.71 | )% | 1.49 | % | n/a | | 2.97 | % |
Alger International Focus Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | (10.56 | )% | 1.75 | % | n/a | | 4.51 | % |
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Alger Mid Cap Growth Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 3.91 | % | 7.45 | % | 14.19 | % | 8.51 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Class B (Inception 5/24/93) | | 3.85 | % | 7.53 | % | 14.10 | % | 8.47 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 7.78 | % | 7.74 | % | 13.83 | % | 7.90 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) | | 10.01 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 7.69 | % |
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Alger SMid Cap Focus Class A (Inception 5/8/02) | | 15.20 | % | 11.06 | % | 16.08 | % | 9.70 | % |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Class C (Inception 5/8/02) | | 19.75 | % | 11.41 | % | 15.81 | % | 9.47 | % |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Class I (Inception 8/5/07) | | 21.63 | % | 12.25 | % | 16.77 | % | 10.11 | % |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Class Y (Inception 8/31/17) | | 22.15 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 24.86 | % |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 22.03 | % | 12.64 | % | n/a | | 12.75 | % |
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Alger Small Cap Growth Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 10.72 | % | 8.42 | % | 14.95 | % | 5.43 | % |
Alger Small Cap Growth Class B (Inception 11/11/86) | | 10.81 | % | 8.47 | % | 14.97 | % | 5.42 | % |
Alger Small Cap Growth Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 14.81 | % | 8.71 | % | 14.55 | % | 5.26 | % |
Alger Small Cap Growth Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 17.17 | % | 9.97 | % | n/a | | 10.86 | % |
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Alger Small Cap Focus Class A (Inception 3/3/08) | | 17.59 | % | 12.55 | % | 17.83 | % | 10.59 | % |
Alger Small Cap Focus Class C (Inception 3/3/08) | | 22.27 | % | 12.99 | % | 17.63 | % | 10.33 | % |
Alger Small Cap Focus Class I (Inception 3/3/08) | | 24.17 | % | 13.87 | % | 18.66 | % | 11.31 | % |
Alger Small Cap Focus Class Y (Inception 2/28/17) | | 24.54 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 26.24 | % |
Alger Small Cap Focus Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 24.54 | % | 14.20 | % | n/a | | 13.98 | % |
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Alger Health Sciences Class A (Inception 5/1/02) | | 10.14 | % | 12.60 | % | 15.58 | % | 12.19 | % |
Alger Health Sciences Class C (Inception 5/1/02) | | 14.32 | % | 12.94 | % | 15.30 | % | 11.94 | % |
Alger Health Sciences Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) | | 16.64 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 9.82 | % |
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Alger Growth & Income Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 2.20 | % | 8.28 | % | 12.50 | % | 8.04 | % |
Alger Growth & Income Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 6.05 | % | 8.64 | % | 12.27 | % | 7.85 | % |
Alger Growth & Income Class Z (Inception 3/1/12) | | 8.27 | % | 9.78 | % | n/a | | 11.66 | % |
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Alger 25 Class P (Inception 12/28/17) | | 9.67 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 10.71 | % |
Alger 25 Class P-2 (Inception 10/31/18) | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 6.97 | % |
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Alger 35 Class P (Inception 3/29/18) | | 10.31 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 10.31 | % |
Alger 35 Class P-2 (Inception 10/31/18) | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 6.27 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.
Beginning August 7, 2015, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund (formerly Alger Growth Opportunities Fund) changed its investment strategy to normally invest at least 80% of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of companies that, at the time of purchase of the securities, have a total market capitalization within the range of companies included in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
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Alger International Focus Fund prior to March 28, 2018, followed different investment strategies and was managed by different portfolio managers. Prior to August 15, 2018, the Fund was named “Alger International Growth Fund”. Beginning May 31, 2013, Alger International Growth Fund (formerly Alger Large Cap Growth Fund) changed its investment strategy to include securities of foreign companies of any market capitalization; its previous investment strategy considered securities of United States companies with a market capitalization equal to or greater than the companies in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Performance prior to March 28, 2018, reflects these prior management styles and does not reflect the Fund’s current investment strategies and investment personnel.
Beginning April 1, 2011, Alger Growth & Income Fund changed its investment strategy to focus on securities that offer opportunities for capital appreciation as well as pay dividends. Previously, under the name “Alger Balanced Fund”, its investment strategy focused on securities, including fixed-income, with an emphasis on income-producing and a potential for capital appreciation.
* Historical performance prior to the inception of the Class, is that of the Fund’s Class A shares, which has been adjusted to remove the sales charge imposed by Class A shares and adding the higher operating expenses of the Class C shares.
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ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell 1000 Growth Index (unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Figures for the Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class A shares and the Russell 1000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class B, Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/31/1996 | |
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 9.20 | % | 12.55 | % | 16.13 | % | 9.65 | % |
Class B (Inception 11/1/93) | | 9.48 | % | 12.66 | % | 15.99 | % | 9.63 | % |
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 13.43 | % | 12.93 | % | 15.87 | % | 9.46 | % |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | | 17.43 | % | 14.50 | % | 16.96 | % | 8.26 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/29/2010 | |
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 15.66 | % | 14.15 | % | n/a | | 14.39 | % |
Russell 1000 Growth Index | | 17.43 | % | 14.50 | % | n/a | | 14.69 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class B and C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to July 31, 1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund’s Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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ALGER INTERNATIONAL FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger International Focus Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the MSCI AC World Index ex USA (unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Beginning May 31, 2013, Alger International Growth Fund changed its investment strategy to include securities of foreign companies of any market capitalization. Alger International Focus Fund prior to March 28, 2018, followed different investment strategies and was managed by different portfolio managers. Prior to August 15, 2018, the Fund was named “Alger International Growth Fund”. Previously, under the name “Alger Large Cap Growth Fund”, its investment strategy considered securities of United States companies with a market capitalization equal to or greater than the companies in the Russell 1000 Growth Index. Performance prior to March 28, 2018, reflects these prior management styles and does not reflect the Fund’s current investment strategies and investment personnel. Figures for the Alger International Focus Fund Class A shares and the index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger International Focus Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger International Focus Fund Class B, Class C, Class I and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER INTERNATIONAL FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/31/1996 | |
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | (11.75 | )% | 1.17 | % | 7.33 | % | 4.80 | % |
Class B (Inception 11/11/86) | | (11.98 | )% | 1.18 | % | 7.34 | % | 4.77 | % |
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | (8.53 | )% | 1.46 | % | 7.07 | % | 4.61 | % |
MSCI AC World Index ex USA | | (2.76 | )% | 3.31 | % | 8.24 | % | 5.46 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 5/31/2013 | |
Class I (Inception 5/31/13) | | (6.68 | )% | 2.45 | % | n/a | | 3.70 | % |
MSCI AC World Index ex USA | | (2.76 | )% | 3.31 | % | n/a | | 4.90 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/29/2010 | |
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | (6.38 | )% | 2.74 | % | n/a | | 5.03 | % |
MSCI AC World Index ex USA | | (2.76 | )% | 3.31 | % | n/a | | 4.32 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class B and C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to July 31, 1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund’s Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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ALGER MID CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell Midcap Growth Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Figures for the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Class A shares and Russell Midcap Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Class B, Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER MID CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/31/1996 | |
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 7.88 | % | 8.87 | % | 13.27 | % | 8.64 | % |
Class B (Inception 5/24/93) | | 8.15 | % | 9.03 | % | 13.20 | % | 8.60 | % |
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 12.03 | % | 9.20 | % | 12.96 | % | 8.03 | % |
Russell Midcap Growth Index | | 17.64 | % | 12.20 | % | 16.56 | % | 9.27 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 5/28/2015 | |
Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) | | 14.20 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 8.43 | % |
Russell Midcap Growth Index | | 17.64 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 10.89 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class B and C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to July 31, 1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund’s Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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ALGER SMID CAP FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell 2500 Growth Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Effective March 1, 2017, Weatherbie Capital, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alger Associates, Inc., the parent company of Fred Alger Management, Inc., began acting as sub-advisor to the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund. Figures for the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund Class A shares and the Russell 2500 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund Class C, Class I, Class Y and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER SMID CAP FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 5/8/2002 | |
Class A (Inception 5/8/02) | | 18.00 | % | 12.63 | % | 15.23 | % | 9.80 | % |
Class C (Inception 5/8/02) | | 22.63 | % | 12.98 | % | 14.96 | % | 9.57 | % |
Class I (Inception 8/5/07)* | | 24.60 | % | 13.85 | % | 15.91 | % | 10.20 | % |
Russell 2500 Growth Index | | 12.02 | % | 11.27 | % | 16.28 | % | 9.75 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 8/30/2017 | |
Class Y (Inception 8/30/17) | | 25.02 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 25.18 | % |
Russell 2500 Growth Index | | 12.02 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 15.84 | % |
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 12/29/2010 | |
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 24.91 | % | 14.23 | % | n/a | | 12.91 | % |
Russell 2500 Growth Index | | 12.02 | % | 11.27 | % | n/a | | 12.44 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Historical performance prior to August 5, 2007, inception of the class, is that of the Fund’s Class A shares, which has been reduced to remove the sales charge imposed by Class A shares.
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ALGER SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Small Cap Growth Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the Russell 2000 Growth Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Figures for the Alger Small Cap Growth Fund Class A shares and the Russell 2000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Small Cap Growth Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Small Cap Growth Fund Class B, Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/31/1996 | |
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 13.62 | % | 10.91 | % | 14.25 | % | 5.61 | % |
Class B (Inception 11/11/86) | | 13.90 | % | 10.96 | % | 14.25 | % | 5.59 | % |
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 17.88 | % | 11.21 | % | 13.86 | % | 5.44 | % |
Russell 2000 Growth Index | | 6.91 | % | 10.22 | % | 15.24 | % | 7.02 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/29/2010 | |
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 20.40 | % | 12.52 | % | n/a | | 11.32 | % |
Russell 2000 Growth Index | | 6.91 | % | 10.22 | % | n/a | | 11.35 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class B and C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to July 31, 1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund’s Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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ALGER SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class A shares, with an initial 5.25% maximum sales charge, and the Russell 2000 Growth (unmanaged indices of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Prior to August 7, 2015, the Fund followed different investment strategies under the name “Alger Growth Opportunities Fund” and prior to February 12, 2015 was managed by a different portfolio manager. Accordingly, performance prior to those dates does not reflect the Fund’s current investment strategies and investment personnel. Figures for the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class A shares, and the Russell 2000 Growth Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class C, Class I, Class Y and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER SMALL CAP FOCUS FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 3/3/2008 | |
Class A (Inception 3/3/08) | | 18.07 | % | 14.70 | % | 17.00 | % | 10.82 | % |
Class C (Inception 3/3/08) | | 22.77 | % | 15.13 | % | 16.79 | % | 10.55 | % |
Class I (Inception 3/3/08) | | 24.68 | % | 16.05 | % | 17.82 | % | 11.53 | % |
Russell 2000 Growth Index | | 6.91 | % | 10.22 | % | 15.24 | % | 10.40 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 2/28/2017 | |
Class Y (Inception 2/28/17) | | 25.02 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 26.93 | % |
Russell 2000 Growth Index | | 6.91 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 12.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 12/29/2010 | |
Class Z (Inception 12/29/10) | | 25.02 | % | 16.37 | % | n/a | | 14.25 | % |
Russell 2000 Growth Index | | 6.91 | % | 10.22 | % | n/a | | 11.35 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
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ALGER HEALTH SCIENCES FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Health Sciences Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, the S&P 500 Index and the Russell 3000 Health Care Index (an unmanaged indices of common stocks) for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Figures for the Alger Health Sciences Fund Class A shares, the S&P 500 Index and the Russell 3000 Health Care Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Health Sciences Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Health Sciences Fund Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER HEALTH SCIENCES FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 5/1/2002 | |
Class A (Inception 5/1/02) | | 4.85 | % | 12.63 | % | 14.92 | % | 11.87 | % |
Class C (Inception 5/1/02) | | 8.80 | % | 12.98 | % | 14.65 | % | 11.62 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | 13.49 | % | 11.63 | % | 15.32 | % | 8.22 | % |
Russell 3000 Health Care Index | | 10.78 | % | 11.35 | % | 16.69 | % | 9.06 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 5/28/2015 | |
Class Z (Inception 5/28/15) | | 11.08 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 8.52 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | 13.49 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 10.98 | % |
Russell 3000 Health Care Index | | 10.78 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 6.43 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
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ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS A SHARES
— 10 years ended 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger Growth & Income Fund Class A shares, with a maximum sales charge of 5.25%, and the S&P 500 Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks), for the ten years ended April 30, 2019. Beginning April 1, 2011, Alger Growth & Income Fund changed its investment strategy to focus on securities that offer opportunities for capital appreciation as well as pay dividends. Previously, under the name “Alger Balanced Fund”, its investment strategy focused on securities, including fixed-income, with an emphasis on income-producing and a potential for capital appreciation. Figures for the Alger Growth & Income Fund Class A shares, and the S&P 500 Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger Growth & Income Fund Class A shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger Growth & Income Fund Class C and Class Z shares will vary from the results shown above due to differences in expenses and sales charges those classes bear. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER GROWTH & INCOME FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 12/31/1996 | |
Class A (Inception 12/31/96) | | 7.04 | % | 9.03 | % | 12.31 | % | 8.21 | % |
Class C (Inception 7/31/97)* | | 11.11 | % | 9.39 | % | 12.07 | % | 8.02 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | 13.49 | % | 11.63 | % | 15.32 | % | 8.40 | % |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | Since 3/1/2012 | |
Class Z (Inception 3/1/12) | | 13.38 | % | 10.54 | % | n/a | | 12.16 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | 13.49 | % | 11.63 | % | n/a | | 13.57 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Class A returns reflect the maximum initial sales charge and Class C returns reflect the applicable contingent deferred sales charge. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Prior to April 1, 2011, the Fund followed a different investment objective and different strategies under the name “Alger Balanced Fund”. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
* Since inception performance is calculated since the inception of the Class A shares. Historical performance prior to July 31,
1997, inception of the class, is that of the Fund’s Class A shares, reduced to reflect the current maximum sales charge and the higher operating expenses of Class C shares.
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ALGER 25 FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS P SHARES
from 12/28/17 to 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger 25 Fund Class P shares and the S&P 500 Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) from December 28, 2017, the inception date of the Alger 25 Fund Class P, through April 30, 2019. Figures for the Alger 25 Fund Class P shares and the S&P 500 Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger 25 Fund Class P shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger 25 Fund Class P-2 shares will vary from results shown above due to differences in the expenses that the class bears. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER 25 FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 12/28/2017 | |
Class P (Inception 12/28/17) | | 14.73 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 14.86 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | 13.49 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 9.20 | % |
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 10/31/2018 | |
Class P-2 (Inception 10/31/18) | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 13.38 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 9.76 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
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ALGER 35 FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT IN CLASS P SHARES
from 3/29/18 to 4/30/19
The chart above illustrates the change in value of a hypothetical $10,000 investment made in the Alger 35 Fund Class P shares and the S&P 500 Index (an unmanaged index of common stocks) from March 29, 2018, the inception date of the Alger 35 Fund Class P, through April 30, 2019. Figures for the Alger 35 Fund Class P shares and the S&P 500 Index include reinvestment of dividends. Figures for the Alger 35 Fund Class P shares also include reinvestment of capital gains. Performance for the Alger 35 Fund Class P-2 shares will vary from results shown above due to differences in the expenses that the class bears. Investors cannot invest directly in any index. Index performance does not reflect deduction for fees, expenses, or taxes.
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ALGER 35 FUND
Fund Highlights Through April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON AS OF 4/30/19
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 3/29/2018 | |
Class P (Inception 3/29/18) | | 13.11 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 13.24 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | 13.49 | % | n/a | | n/a | | 12.84 | % |
| | | | | | | | Since | |
| | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEARS | | 10 YEARS | | 10/31/2018 | |
Class P-2 (Inception 10/31/18) | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 10.05 | % |
S&P 500 Index | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | 9.76 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance, which is not an indication or a guarantee of future results. The Fund’s average annual total returns include changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. The chart and table above do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would have paid on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Investment return and principal will fluctuate and the Fund’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. For updated performance, visit us at www.alger.com or call us at (800) 992-3863.
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY†
April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
SECTORS | | Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | |
Communication Services | | 12.8 | % | 6.3 | % | 0.5 | % | 3.4 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 19.4 | | 18.5 | | 17.8 | | 12.0 | |
Consumer Staples | | 0.0 | | 1.9 | | 0.0 | | 1.4 | |
Energy | | 0.3 | | 0.3 | | 0.9 | | 1.8 | |
Financials | | 5.5 | | 5.2 | | 4.2 | | 1.6 | |
Health Care | | 14.7 | | 17.2 | | 21.5 | | 40.8 | |
Industrials | | 7.4 | | 17.5 | | 15.3 | | 2.9 | |
Information Technology | | 36.2 | | 26.0 | | 29.8 | | 32.1 | |
Materials | | 2.9 | | 1.3 | | 0.0 | | 1.9 | |
Real Estate | | 0.5 | | 5.3 | | 5.7 | | 0.0 | |
Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets | | 0.3 | | 0.5 | | 4.3 | | 2.1 | |
| | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % |
| | Alger Small Cap Focus | | Alger Health Sciences | | Alger Growth & Income | | | |
SECTORS | | Fund | | Fund | | Fund | | Alger 25 Fund | |
Communication Services | | 0.0 | % | 0.0 | % | 10.9 | % | 9.9 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 14.0 | | 0.0 | | 10.8 | | 17.0 | |
Consumer Staples | | 0.0 | | 0.0 | | 7.3 | | 0.0 | |
Energy | | 0.0 | | 0.0 | | 5.7 | | 0.0 | |
Financials | | 1.6 | | 0.7 | | 15.7 | | 11.7 | |
Health Care | | 40.5 | | 97.6 | | 12.9 | | 5.5 | |
Industrials | | 4.7 | | 0.0 | | 9.1 | | 7.6 | |
Information Technology | | 34.3 | | 0.0 | | 18.0 | | 40.5 | |
Materials | | 1.6 | | 0.0 | | 1.9 | | 2.9 | |
Real Estate | | 0.0 | | 1.2 | | 3.9 | | 2.6 | |
Utilities | | 0.0 | | 0.0 | | 1.3 | | 0.0 | |
Short-Term Investments and Net Other Assets | | 3.3 | | 0.5 | | 2.5 | | 2.3 | |
| | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % |
SECTORS | | Alger 35 Fund | |
Communication Services | | 9.1 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 14.6 | |
Financials | | 4.2 | |
Health Care | | 20.5 | |
Industrials | | 7.4 | |
Information Technology | | 34.3 | |
Real Estate | | 3.2 | |
Utilities | | 2.9 | |
Net Other Assets | | 3.8 | |
| | 100.0 | % |
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PORTFOLIO SUMMARY†
April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COUNTRY | | Alger International Focus Fund | |
Brazil | | 3.9 | % |
Canada | | 1.3 | |
China | | 12.6 | |
France | | 14.4 | |
Germany | | 2.0 | |
Hong Kong | | 2.8 | |
India | | 4.2 | |
Ireland | | 2.0 | |
Italy | | 7.7 | |
Japan | | 11.5 | |
Netherlands | | 4.9 | |
New Zealand | | 1.8 | |
Russia | | 5.4 | |
South Korea | | 2.4 | |
Sweden | | 2.2 | |
Switzerland | | 4.1 | |
United Kingdom | | 11.6 | |
United States | | 2.1 | |
Cash and Net Other Assets | | 3.1 | |
| | 100.0 | % |
† Based on net assets for each Fund.
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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS—99.0% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—2.3% | | | | | |
L3 Technologies, Inc. | | 27,406 | | $ | 5,990,403 | |
The Boeing Co. | | 114,465 | | 43,232,286 | |
United Technologies Corp. | | 127,556 | | 18,190,761 | |
| | | | 67,413,450 | |
AGRICULTURAL & FARM MACHINERY—0.5% | | | | | |
Deere & Co. | | 94,847 | | 15,709,509 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.3% | | | | | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | 53,400 | | 9,417,090 | |
| | | | | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—8.4% | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.* | | 406,580 | | 117,603,265 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@,(a) | | 153,282 | | 881,371 | |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | 641,804 | | 106,122,291 | |
Workday, Inc., Cl. A* | | 96,016 | | 19,743,770 | |
| | | | 244,350,697 | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.7% | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC. | | 255,363 | | 21,884,609 | |
| | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—1.7% | | | | | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 129,599 | | 15,155,307 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 196,587 | | 33,219,271 | |
| | | | 48,374,578 | |
CABLE & SATELLITE—0.4% | | | | | |
Charter Communications, Inc., Cl. A* | | 34,203 | | 12,695,812 | |
| | | | | |
CASINOS & GAMING—0.4% | | | | | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | 186,722 | | 12,519,710 | |
| | | | | |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.8% | | | | | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 193,085 | | 24,349,949 | |
| | | | | |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—8.3% | | | | | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | 162,251 | | 18,809,758 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | 477,336 | | 53,829,181 | |
Square, Inc., Cl. A* | | 191,595 | | 13,951,948 | |
Visa, Inc., Cl. A | | 905,412 | | 148,876,895 | |
Worldpay, Inc., Cl. A* | | 57,991 | | 6,797,125 | |
| | | | 242,264,907 | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—1.3% | | | | | |
Citigroup, Inc. | | 384,909 | | 27,213,067 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 101,620 | | 11,793,001 | |
| | | | 39,006,068 | |
DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES—1.1% | | | | | |
Cintas Corp. | | 152,416 | | 33,095,610 | |
| | | | | |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—2.3% | | | | | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. | | 539,156 | | 43,860,341 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 100,479 | | 22,171,696 | |
| | | | 66,032,037 | |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—1.2% | | | | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | 314,350 | | 34,980,868 | |
| | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—99.0% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—7.6% | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | 722,433 | | $ | 57,476,769 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.* | | 1,516,280 | | 56,284,313 | |
Danaher Corp. | | 534,055 | | 70,730,244 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | 33,627 | | 5,920,706 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | 56,929 | | 29,069,655 | |
Medtronic PLC. | | 41,692 | | 3,702,667 | |
| | | | 223,184,354 | |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.3% | | | | | |
Cigna Corp. | | 54,452 | | 8,649,156 | |
| | | | | |
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—1.6% | | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 224,167 | | 45,662,818 | |
| | | | | |
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.3% | | | | | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | 305,906 | | 36,996,272 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—2.2% | | | | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | 374,233 | | 64,978,076 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL GASES—1.2% | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | 170,207 | | 35,026,899 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—9.6% | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* | | 137,330 | | 163,213,958 | |
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A* | | 511,112 | | 98,849,061 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 347,368 | | 17,120,848 | |
| | | | 279,183,867 | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—13.2% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.#,* | | 132,089 | | 24,511,756 | |
Altaba, Inc.* | | 1,026,768 | | 77,408,039 | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | 143,275 | | 276,022,153 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | 13,926 | | 6,742,134 | |
| | | | 384,684,082 | |
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.6% | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley | | 366,825 | | 17,699,306 | |
| | | | | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.2% | | | | | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Cl. A | | 63,792 | | 4,654,264 | |
| | | | | |
LEISURE FACILITIES—0.7% | | | | | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | 83,426 | | 19,092,040 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—2.2% | | | | | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | 76,636 | | 23,910,432 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | 149,267 | | 41,414,129 | |
| | | | 65,324,561 | |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—2.2% | | | | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 282,160 | | 65,763,031 | |
| | | | | |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—2.4% | | | | | |
Netflix, Inc.* | | 85,080 | | 31,525,543 | |
The Walt Disney Co. | | 283,183 | | 38,787,576 | |
| | | | 70,313,119 | |
| | | | | | |
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THE ALGER FUNDS | ALGER CAPITAL APPRECIATION FUND
Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—99.0% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.3% | | | | | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | 48,786 | | $ | 8,120,918 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.6% | | | | | |
Allergan PLC. | | 67,473 | | 9,918,531 | |
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC.#,* | | 46,404 | | 7,856,661 | |
| | | | 17,775,192 | |
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—1.3% | | | | | |
The Progressive Corp. | | 481,537 | | 37,632,117 | |
| | | | | |
RAILROADS—1.3% | | | | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 209,932 | | 37,166,361 | |
| | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—1.5% | | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | 66,576 | | 2,934,004 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | 198,534 | | 41,181,908 | |
| | | | 44,115,912 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—4.4% | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | 125,691 | | 40,020,014 | |
Micron Technology, Inc.* | | 162,139 | | 6,819,566 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 255,583 | | 26,994,676 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | 422,273 | | 36,370,374 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.# | | 426,123 | | 18,672,710 | |
| | | | 128,877,340 | |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—0.9% | | | | | |
The Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 57,942 | | 26,353,760 | |
| | | | | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—10.3% | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 2,130,537 | | 278,248,132 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc.* | | 23,727 | | 5,903,989 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.* | | 59,806 | | 16,237,927 | |
| | | | 300,390,048 | |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—3.0% | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | 432,292 | | 86,748,036 | |
| | | | | |
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.4% | | | | | |
T-Mobile US, Inc.* | | 140,424 | | 10,249,548 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $1,937,399,252) | | | | 2,890,735,971 | |
| | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.2% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—0.1% | | | | | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@,(a) | | 625,130 | | 3,594,498 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@,(a) | | 81,445 | | 468,309 | |
| | | | 4,062,807 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.1% | | | | | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD*,@,(a) | | 76,682 | | 712,376 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $7,149,501) | | | | 4,775,183 | |
| | | | | | |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—0.5% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
SPECIALIZED—0.5% | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 104,756 | | $ | 13,176,210 | |
(Cost $11,335,713) | | | | 13,176,210 | |
Total Investments (Cost $1,955,884,466) | | 99.7 | % | $ | 2,908,687,364 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $1,955,884,466) | | | | 2,908,687,364 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 0.3 | % | 9,992,664 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 2,918,680,028 | |
# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
* Non-income producing security.
@ Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment may be sold only to qualified buyers.
| | | | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| | Acquisition | | Acquisition | | (Acquisition | | Market | | as of | |
Security | | Date(s) | | Cost | | Date) | | Value | | 4/30/2019 | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD | | 03/27/14 | | $ | 2,483,730 | | 0.14 | % | $ | 712,376 | | 0.02 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A | | 10/07/14 | | 997,406 | | 0.05 | % | 881,371 | | 0.03 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B | | 10/07/14 | | 4,128,004 | | 0.22 | % | 3,594,498 | | 0.12 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D | | 10/07/14 | | 537,767 | | 0.03 | % | 468,309 | | 0.02 | % |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 5,656,554 | | 0.19 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS—96.9% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BRAZIL—3.9% | | | | | |
DEPARTMENT STORES—2.1% | | | | | |
Lojas Renner SA | | 240,600 | | $ | 2,876,756 | |
| | | | | |
TRUCKING—1.8% | | | | | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA | | 278,600 | | 2,572,228 | |
TOTAL BRAZIL (Cost $4,399,537) | | | | 5,448,984 | |
| | | | | |
CANADA—1.3% | | | | | |
GOLD—1.3% | | | | | |
Kirkland Lake Gold Ltd. (Cost $1,762,528) | | 54,000 | | 1,745,849 | |
| | | | | |
CHINA—12.6% | | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—2.1% | | | | | |
3SBio, Inc. | | 1,600,000 | | 2,958,246 | |
| | | | | |
DISTILLERS & VINTNERS—1.6% | | | | | |
Kweichow Moutai Co., Ltd., Cl. A | | 15,725 | | 2,274,103 | |
| | | | | |
EDUCATION SERVICES—1.8% | | | | | |
TAL Education Group#,* | | 67,000 | | 2,577,490 | |
| | | | | |
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—1.7% | | | | | |
Focused Photonics Hangzhou, Inc., Cl. A | | 633,947 | | 2,397,871 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—2.9% | | | | | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | 82,400 | | 4,061,277 | |
| | | | | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—2.5% | | | | | |
Baozun, Inc.#,* | | 70,500 | | 3,419,250 | |
TOTAL CHINA (Cost $14,912,254) | | | | 17,688,237 | |
| | | | | |
FRANCE—14.4% | | | | | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—2.5% | | | | | |
Safran SA | | 24,100 | | 3,513,000 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—2.2% | | | | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | 7,700 | | 3,023,287 | |
| | | | | |
DISTILLERS & VINTNERS—1.9% | | | | | |
Remy Cointreau SA | | 19,956 | | 2,659,177 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE HOME ENTERTAINMENT—2.3% | | | | | |
Ubisoft Entertainment SA* | | 34,044 | | 3,252,648 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—2.9% | | | | | |
Eurofins Scientific SE | | 8,950 | | 4,098,638 | |
| | | | | |
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—2.6% | | | | | |
Teleperformance* | | 18,557 | | 3,567,568 | |
TOTAL FRANCE (Cost $19,247,504) | | | | 20,114,318 | |
| | | | | |
GERMANY—2.0% | | | | | |
FOOTWEAR—2.0% | | | | | |
Puma SE (Cost $2,244,902) | | 4,600 | | 2,845,514 | |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—96.9% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HONG KONG—2.8% | | | | | |
LIFE & HEALTH INSURANCE—2.8% | | | | | |
AIA Group Ltd. (Cost $3,370,129) | | 387,752 | | $ | 3,970,336 | |
| | | | | |
INDIA—4.2% | | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—2.1% | | | | | |
Titan Co., Ltd. | | 173,400 | | 2,891,469 | |
| | | | | |
CONSUMER FINANCE—2.1% | | | | | |
Manappuram Finance Ltd. | | 1,788,807 | | 3,022,508 | |
TOTAL INDIA (Cost $4,596,206) | | | | 5,913,977 | |
| | | | | |
IRELAND—2.0% | | | | | |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—2.0% | | | | | |
Kerry Group PLC., Cl. A (Cost $2,580,950) | | 25,241 | | 2,827,337 | |
| | | | | |
ITALY—7.7% | | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—2.8% | | | | | |
Moncler SpA | | 96,311 | | 3,959,931 | |
| | | | | |
AUTOMOBILE MANUFACTURERS—2.3% | | | | | |
Ferrari NV | | 23,400 | | 3,183,102 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—2.6% | | | | | |
Interpump Group SpA | | 96,159 | | 3,616,148 | |
TOTAL ITALY (Cost $9,514,719) | | | | 10,759,181 | |
| | | | | |
JAPAN—11.5% | | | | | |
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—2.0% | | | | | |
Hoya Corp. | | 39,700 | | 2,803,917 | |
| | | | | |
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—2.5% | | | | | |
Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. | | 119,000 | | 3,583,550 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE HOME ENTERTAINMENT—2.1% | | | | | |
Nintendo Co., Ltd. | | 8,400 | | 2,893,093 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.7% | | | | | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. | | 63,500 | | 2,343,260 | |
| | | | | |
REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT—1.1% | | | | | |
Katitas Co., Ltd. | | 44,700 | | 1,489,624 | |
| | | | | |
WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—2.1% | | | | | |
SoftBank Group Corp. | | 28,000 | | 2,968,879 | |
TOTAL JAPAN (Cost $14,778,177) | | | | 16,082,323 | |
| | | | | |
NETHERLANDS—4.9% | | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—2.5% | | | | | |
ASML Holding NV | | 16,600 | | 3,466,411 | |
| | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—2.4% | | | | | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | 31,600 | | 3,337,592 | |
TOTAL NETHERLANDS (Cost $6,093,969) | | | | 6,804,003 | |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—96.9% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
NEW ZEALAND—1.8% | | | | | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—1.8% | | | | | |
Xero Ltd.* (Cost $2,220,155) | | 67,200 | | $ | 2,585,050 | |
| | | | | |
RUSSIA—5.4% | | | | | |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—2.7% | | | | | |
LUKOIL PJSC# | | 44,000 | | 3,735,894 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—2.7% | | | | | |
Yandex NV, Cl. A* | | 100,300 | | 3,754,229 | |
TOTAL RUSSIA (Cost $6,182,768) | | | | 7,490,123 | |
| | | | | |
SOUTH KOREA—2.4% | | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—2.4% | | | | | |
Fila Korea Ltd. (Cost $2,824,229) | | 47,000 | | 3,335,109 | |
| | | | | |
SWEDEN—2.2% | | | | | |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—2.2% | | | | | |
Hexagon AB, Cl. B (Cost $3,386,279) | | 57,292 | | 3,130,567 | |
| | | | | |
SWITZERLAND—4.1% | | | | | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—2.5% | | | | | |
Partners Group Holding AG | | 4,584 | | 3,457,550 | |
| | | | | |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—1.6% | | | | | |
Sika AG | | 14,700 | | 2,252,364 | |
TOTAL SWITZERLAND (Cost $5,352,074) | | | | 5,709,914 | |
| | | | | |
UNITED KINGDOM—11.6% | | | | | |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—1.3% | | | | | |
Network International Holdings PLC.*,(a) | | 267,882 | | 1,819,878 | |
| | | | | |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—1.7% | | | | | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC. | | 35,900 | | 2,353,632 | |
| | | | | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.9% | | | | | |
Endava PLC.#,* | | 38,104 | | 1,260,099 | |
| | | | | |
PACKAGED FOODS & MEATS—2.0% | | | | | |
Nomad Foods Ltd.* | | 132,596 | | 2,757,997 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.7% | | | | | |
AstraZeneca PLC. | | 32,200 | | 2,398,802 | |
| | | | | |
SOFT DRINKS—4.0% | | | | | |
Coca-Cola HBC AG* | | 79,899 | | 2,861,496 | |
Fevertree Drinks PLC. | | 68,400 | | 2,812,270 | |
| | | | 5,673,766 | |
TOTAL UNITED KINGDOM (Cost $15,776,139) | | | | 16,264,174 | |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—96.9% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
UNITED STATES—2.1% | | | | | |
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—2.1% | | | | | |
Core Laboratories NV (Cost $3,594,101) | | 47,200 | | $ | 2,992,008 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $122,836,620) | | | | 135,707,004 | |
Total Investments (Cost $122,836,620) | | 96.9 | % | $ | 135,707,004 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $122,836,620) | | | | 135,707,004 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 3.1 | % | 4,384,218 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 140,091,222 | |
# American Depositary Receipts.
(a) Pursuant to Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 144A, this security may be sold prior to its maturity only to qualified institutional buyers. This security represents 1.3% of the net assets of the Fund.
* Non-income producing security.
Forward Foreign Currency Contract Outstanding as of April 30, 2019:
Buy Counterparty Amount | | Contract Settlement Date | | Sell Amount | | Contract Unrealized Appreciation | | Unrealized (Depreciation) | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
JPY Brown Brothers 8,072,145 05/08/2019 USD 72,280 Harriman & Co. | | | | | | $ | 220 | | — | | $ | 220 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Abbreviations used in this schedule:
JPY — Japanese Yen
USD — United States Dollar
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS—92.8% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—3.3% | | | | | |
Arconic, Inc. | | 45,242 | | $ | 971,798 | |
HEICO Corp. | | 32,271 | | 3,405,559 | |
L3 Technologies, Inc. | | 8,293 | | 1,812,684 | |
| | | | 6,190,041 | |
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—0.5% | | | | | |
XPO Logistics, Inc.* | | 14,060 | | 957,205 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—3.7% | | | | | |
Levi Strauss & Co., Cl. A* | | 38,622 | | 865,519 | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | 16,217 | | 2,859,868 | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | 55,405 | | 1,787,919 | |
VF Corp. | | 14,901 | | 1,406,804 | |
| | | | 6,920,110 | |
APPAREL RETAIL—2.3% | | | | | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.* | | 14,638 | | 2,472,505 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | 18,819 | | 1,837,863 | |
| | | | 4,310,368 | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—9.5% | | | | | |
ANSYS, Inc.* | | 12,031 | | 2,355,670 | |
Aspen Technology, Inc.* | | 12,964 | | 1,580,441 | |
Avalara, Inc.* | | 37,765 | | 2,223,226 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.* | | 25,094 | | 1,741,022 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.* | | 4,920 | | 1,376,370 | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Cl. A* | | 9,452 | | 1,414,964 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A*,@,(a) | | 16,376 | | 94,162 | |
PTC, Inc.* | | 23,772 | | 2,150,653 | |
RealPage, Inc.* | | 14,567 | | 949,914 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | 28,322 | | 1,916,266 | |
Workday, Inc., Cl. A* | | 9,484 | | 1,950,195 | |
| | | | 17,752,883 | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.5% | | | | | |
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. | | 117,305 | | 844,596 | |
| | | | | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—0.9% | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC. | | 20,723 | | 1,775,961 | |
| | | | | |
AUTOMOTIVE RETAIL—1.2% | | | | | |
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc.* | | 5,826 | | 2,205,549 | |
| | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—3.6% | | | | | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 5,848 | | 796,088 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 10,355 | | 925,116 | |
Array BioPharma, Inc.* | | 31,413 | | 710,248 | |
Bluebird Bio, Inc.* | | 4,465 | | 633,271 | |
Incyte Corp.* | | 15,228 | | 1,169,510 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | 11,335 | | 818,840 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 14,993 | | 1,753,282 | |
| | | | 6,806,355 | |
BUILDING PRODUCTS—1.4% | | | | | |
AO Smith Corp. | | 50,939 | | 2,677,863 | |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—92.8% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
CASINOS & GAMING—0.5% | | | | | |
Wynn Resorts Ltd. | | 6,531 | | $ | 943,403 | |
| | | | | |
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS—0.5% | | | | | |
Vulcan Materials Co. | | 7,607 | | 959,319 | |
| | | | | |
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS—0.5% | | | | | |
Garmin Ltd. | | 10,724 | | 919,476 | |
| | | | | |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—4.3% | | | | | |
Fiserv, Inc.* | | 35,425 | | 3,090,477 | |
Square, Inc., Cl. A* | | 38,396 | | 2,795,997 | |
Worldpay, Inc., Cl. A* | | 18,512 | | 2,169,791 | |
| | | | 8,056,265 | |
DEPARTMENT STORES—0.9% | | | | | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | 24,965 | | 1,775,012 | |
| | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES—2.3% | | | | | |
Cintas Corp. | | 15,871 | | 3,446,229 | |
UniFirst Corp. | | 5,964 | | 943,087 | |
| | | | 4,389,316 | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—1.8% | | | | | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | 38,092 | | 3,358,572 | |
| | | | | |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—2.4% | | | | | |
FLIR Systems, Inc. | | 42,514 | | 2,250,691 | |
Trimble, Inc.* | | 54,529 | | 2,225,874 | |
| | | | 4,476,565 | |
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—1.0% | | | | | |
Waste Connections, Inc. | | 20,818 | | 1,931,286 | |
| | | | | |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—0.8% | | | | | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | 5,171 | | 1,439,244 | |
| | | | | |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—1.3% | | | | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | 22,692 | | 2,525,166 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—4.9% | | | | | |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | 5,774 | | 1,601,765 | |
DexCom, Inc.* | | 20,582 | | 2,491,863 | |
Edwards Lifesciences Corp.* | | 5,806 | | 1,022,262 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | 5,328 | | 1,236,096 | |
Insulet Corp.* | | 6,616 | | 570,630 | |
Masimo Corp.* | | 7,366 | | 958,685 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | | 20,706 | | 1,271,556 | |
| | | | 9,152,857 | |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.6% | | | | | |
Guardant Health, Inc.* | | 16,957 | | 1,110,853 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—1.1% | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc.* | | 1,777 | | 576,956 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | 18,284 | | 934,861 | |
STAAR Surgical Co.* | | 19,062 | | 619,134 | |
| | | | 2,130,951 | |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—92.8% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—1.5% | | | | | |
Teladoc Health, Inc.* | | 13,739 | | $ | 781,474 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* | | 14,269 | | 1,995,805 | |
| | | | 2,777,279 | |
HOMEBUILDING—0.5% | | | | | |
NVR, Inc.* | | 278 | | 876,389 | |
| | | | | |
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.0% | | | | | |
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. | | 24,988 | | 1,872,851 | |
| | | | | |
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—0.8% | | | | | |
WageWorks, Inc.* | | 29,838 | | 1,455,796 | |
| | | | | |
HYPERMARKETS & SUPER CENTERS—0.9% | | | | | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.* | | 61,342 | | 1,739,046 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—1.2% | | | | | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | 6,000 | | 2,158,200 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—1.0% | | | | | |
Fortive Corp. | | 22,033 | | 1,902,329 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE HOME ENTERTAINMENT—0.8% | | | | | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | | 14,815 | | 1,434,536 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—2.2% | | | | | |
Pinterest, Inc., Cl. A* | | 134,126 | | 4,155,223 | |
| | | | | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—3.9% | | | | | |
Etsy, Inc.* | | 27,231 | | 1,839,182 | |
Farfetch Ltd., Cl. A* | | 29,590 | | 733,240 | |
GrubHub, Inc.* | | 40,813 | | 2,725,900 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | 2,746 | | 1,329,449 | |
Waitr Holdings, Inc.* | | 78,467 | | 765,838 | |
| | | | 7,393,609 | |
INTERNET SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE—1.9% | | | | | |
Okta, Inc., Cl. A* | | 10,679 | | 1,110,936 | |
Shopify, Inc., Cl. A* | | 2,102 | | 511,900 | |
VeriSign, Inc.* | | 9,396 | | 1,855,240 | |
| | | | 3,478,076 | |
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—0.8% | | | | | |
Virtu Financial, Inc., Cl. A | | 61,391 | | 1,508,991 | |
| | | | | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | |
Endava PLC.#,* | | 30,610 | | 1,012,273 | |
| | | | | |
LEISURE FACILITIES—1.1% | | | | | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A* | | 27,290 | | 2,065,853 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—1.7% | | | | | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 7,599 | | 1,554,679 | |
NanoString Technologies, Inc.* | | 62,935 | | 1,634,422 | |
| | | | 3,189,101 | |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—3.3% | | | | | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings, Inc., Cl. A | | 94,981 | | 1,439,912 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | 58,075 | | 3,794,620 | |
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
COMMON STOCKS—92.8% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—3.3% (CONT.) | | | | | |
The Madison Square Garden Co., Cl. A* | | 2,870 | | $ | 896,703 | |
| | | | 6,131,235 | |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.3% | | | | | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | 5,861 | | 623,552 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—2.6% | | | | | |
Canopy Growth Corp.* | | 38,213 | | 1,930,521 | |
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC.#,* | | 18,124 | | 3,068,574 | |
| | | | 4,999,095 | |
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—1.3% | | | | | |
The Progressive Corp. | | 31,845 | | 2,488,687 | |
| | | | | |
REAL ESTATE SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | |
Redfin Corp.* | | 41,056 | | 849,038 | |
| | | | | |
REGIONAL BANKS—0.5% | | | | | |
SVB Financial Group* | | 3,501 | | 881,272 | |
| | | | | |
RESEARCH & CONSULTING SERVICES—2.8% | | | | | |
CoStar Group, Inc.* | | 2,846 | | 1,412,328 | |
IHS Markit Ltd.* | | 33,607 | | 1,924,337 | |
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Cl. A | | 13,324 | | 1,880,549 | |
| | | | 5,217,214 | |
RESTAURANTS—1.7% | | | | | |
Shake Shack, Inc., Cl. A* | | 15,574 | | 954,686 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | 30,559 | | 2,300,176 | |
| | | | 3,254,862 | |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—2.0% | | | | | |
KLA-Tencor Corp. | | 14,904 | | 1,899,962 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | 9,075 | | 1,882,427 | |
| | | | 3,782,389 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—3.0% | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | 67,969 | | 1,877,984 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | 9,688 | | 967,734 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | 5,861 | | 912,616 | |
Xilinx, Inc. | | 15,401 | | 1,850,276 | |
| | | | 5,608,610 | |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—0.8% | | | | | |
WR Grace & Co. | | 19,145 | | 1,446,979 | |
| | | | | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—2.2% | | | | | |
ServiceNow, Inc.* | | 14,861 | | 4,034,910 | |
| | | | | |
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—0.8% | | | | | |
LendingTree, Inc.* | | 3,709 | | 1,427,297 | |
| | | | | |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—0.8% | | | | | |
Fastenal Co. | | 20,236 | | 1,427,650 | |
| | | | | |
TRUCKING—0.6% | | | | | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | | 6,980 | | 1,041,974 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $146,906,730) | | | | 173,843,532 | |
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PREFERRED STOCKS—0.5% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—0.2% | | | | | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B*,@,(a) | | 66,787 | | $ | 384,025 | |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D*,@,(a) | | 8,701 | | 50,031 | |
| | | | 434,056 | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.3% | | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a),(b) | | 219,610 | | 441,416 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $1,486,719) | | | | 875,472 | |
| | | | | | |
RIGHTS—0.9% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.9% | | | | | |
Tolero CDR*,@,(a),(c) | | 590,059 | | 1,675,768 | |
(Cost $315,501) | | | | 1,675,768 | |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—0.5% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.5% | | | | | |
The Carlyle Group LP. | | 44,148 | | 924,901 | |
(Cost $907,407) | | | | 924,901 | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—4.8% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE—1.0% | | | | | |
Welltower, Inc. | | 25,016 | | 1,864,443 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL—1.4% | | | | | |
Americold Realty Trust | | 29,832 | | 954,922 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | 44,791 | | 1,697,131 | |
| | | | 2,652,053 | |
RESIDENTIAL—0.5% | | | | | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | 8,066 | | 941,302 | |
| | | | | |
SPECIALIZED—1.9% | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 29,030 | | 3,651,393 | |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (Cost $8,169,547) | | | | 9,109,191 | |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.0% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.0% | | | | | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC*,@,(a) | | 314,956 | | — | |
(Cost $314,956) | | | | — | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS—0.0% | | | | | | | | | |
SECURITY NAME/ | | | | | | | | | |
EXPIRATION DATE/ | | NOTIONAL | | | | NUMBER OF | | | |
STRIKE PRICE | | AMOUNTS | | COUNTERPARTY | | CONTRACTS | | VALUE | |
PUT OPTIONS—0.0% | | | | | | | | | |
GrubHub, Inc., 5/17/19, 67.5* | | $ | 1,803,330 | | BNP Paribas | | 270 | | 84,780 | |
(Cost $146,418) | | | | | | | | 84,780 | |
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| | | | VALUE | |
Total Investments (Cost $158,247,278) | | 99.5 | % | $ | 186,513,644 | |
Affiliated Securities (Cost $988,245) | | | | 441,416 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $157,259,033) | | | | 186,072,228 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 0.5 | % | 876,789 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 187,390,433 | |
# | American Depositary Receipts. |
(a) | Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Board. |
(b) | Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 - Affiliated Securities. |
(c) | Contingent Deferred Rights. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
@ | Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment may be sold only to qualified buyers. |
| | | | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| | Acquisition | | Acquisition | | (Acquisition | | Market | | as of | |
Security | | Date(s) | | Cost | | Date) | | Value | | 4/30/2019 | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC | | 06/25/15 | | $ | 314,956 | | 0.15 | % | $ | 0 | | 0.00 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. A | | 10/07/14 | | 106,559 | | 0.05 | % | 94,162 | | 0.05 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. B | | 10/07/14 | | 441,023 | | 0.22 | % | 384,025 | | 0.20 | % |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Cl. D | | 10/14/14 | | 57,451 | | 0.03 | % | 50,031 | | 0.03 | % |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 02/06/15 | | 988,245 | | 0.50 | % | 441,416 | | 0.24 | % |
Toler o CDR | | 02/06/17 | | 315,501 | | 0.19 | % | 1,675,768 | | 0.89 | % |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 2,645,402 | | 1.41 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS—95.5% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—7.0% | | | | | |
HEICO Corp. | | 247,196 | | $ | 26,086,594 | |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.* | | 531,722 | | 8,443,745 | |
| | | | 34,530,339 | |
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—1.0% | | | | | |
XPO Logistics, Inc.* | | 73,457 | | 5,000,953 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—2.6% | | | | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.* | | 236,934 | | 12,649,906 | |
| | | | | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—24.0% | | | | | |
2U, Inc.* | | 125,558 | | 7,596,259 | |
Altair Engineering, Inc., Cl. A* | | 147,751 | | 5,827,299 | |
Avalara, Inc.* | | 139,157 | | 8,192,173 | |
Ebix, Inc. | | 176,332 | | 8,901,239 | |
Everbridge, Inc.* | | 230,762 | | 17,051,004 | |
Globant SA* | | 121,034 | | 10,165,646 | |
HubSpot, Inc.* | | 39,915 | | 7,363,918 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp.* | | 244,032 | | 23,561,290 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.* | | 90,389 | | 9,376,955 | |
Telaria, Inc.* | | 204,240 | | 1,472,570 | |
The Trade Desk, Inc., Cl. A* | | 86,800 | | 19,224,464 | |
| | | | 118,732,817 | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—0.1% | | | | | |
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Cl. A | | 6,046 | | 295,408 | |
| | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—7.7% | | | | | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 222,688 | | 5,355,646 | |
Acorda Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 243,742 | | 2,547,104 | |
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 466,119 | | 16,454,001 | |
Puma Biotechnology, Inc.* | | 348,917 | | 11,207,214 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | 33,888 | | 2,236,608 | |
| | | | 37,800,573 | |
EDUCATION SERVICES—5.0% | | | | | |
Chegg, Inc.* | | 687,818 | | 24,520,712 | |
| | | | | |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—1.6% | | | | | |
nLight, Inc.* | | 57,390 | | 1,499,601 | |
Novanta, Inc.* | | 71,473 | | 6,219,580 | |
| | | | 7,719,181 | |
ENVIRONMENTAL & FACILITIES SERVICES—3.0% | | | | | |
Casella Waste Systems, Inc., Cl. A* | | 391,239 | | 14,601,039 | |
| | | | | |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—2.5% | | | | | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | | 129,569 | | 12,391,979 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE DISTRIBUTORS—1.5% | | | | | |
PetIQ, Inc., Cl. A* | | 271,495 | | 7,457,968 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—7.8% | | | | | |
Glaukos Corp.* | | 67,257 | | 4,851,247 | |
Insulet Corp.* | | 191,887 | | 16,550,254 | |
Nevro Corp.* | | 277,396 | | 17,118,107 | |
| | | | 38,519,608 | |
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COMMON STOCKS—95.5% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE FACILITIES—2.0% | | | | | |
US Physical Therapy, Inc. | | 83,766 | | $ | 9,757,901 | |
| | | | | |
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—0.4% | | | | | |
Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.* | | 118,751 | | 1,924,954 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY—2.0% | | | | | |
The Middleby Corp.* | | 76,769 | | 10,143,488 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—0.5% | | | | | |
Care.com, Inc.* | | 136,075 | | 2,279,256 | |
Eventbrite, Inc., Cl. A* | | 5,556 | | 138,900 | |
| | | | 2,418,156 | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—3.0% | | | | | |
Stamps.com, Inc.* | | 30,207 | | 2,591,761 | |
Wayfair, Inc., Cl. A* | | 77,781 | | 12,612,189 | |
| | | | 15,203,950 | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—3.3% | | | | | |
EPAM Systems, Inc.* | | 91,695 | | 16,446,415 | |
| | | | | |
LEISURE FACILITIES—4.3% | | | | | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A* | | 282,195 | | 21,362,161 | |
| | | | | |
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—0.9% | | | | | |
Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc., Cl. A | | 270,127 | | 4,589,458 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—2.3% | | | | | |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 65,628 | | 2,503,708 | |
Dermira, Inc.* | | 805,922 | | 8,937,675 | |
| | | | 11,441,383 | |
REAL ESTATE SERVICES—5.7% | | | | | |
FirstService Corp. | | 323,499 | | 28,215,583 | |
| | | | | |
REGIONAL BANKS—3.1% | | | | | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | 135,808 | | 7,741,056 | |
Signature Bank | | 55,926 | | 7,386,147 | |
| | | | 15,127,203 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—0.2% | | | | | |
Impinj, Inc.* | | 26,553 | | 777,206 | |
| | | | | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—0.7% | | | | | |
Rapid7, Inc.* | | 45,068 | | 2,448,995 | |
Zuora, Inc., Cl. A* | | 43,840 | | 968,864 | |
| | | | 3,417,859 | |
THRIFTS & MORTGAGE FINANCE—1.0% | | | | | |
Axos Financial, Inc.* | | 151,829 | | 4,967,845 | |
| | | | | |
TRADING COMPANIES & DISTRIBUTORS—2.3% | | | | | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | 170,502 | | 11,474,785 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $388,071,548) | | | | 471,488,830 | |
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PREFERRED STOCKS—0.2% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.1% | | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a),(b) | | 231,474 | | $ | 465,263 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.1% | | | | | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD*,@,(b) | | 49,317 | | 458,155 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $2,639,011) | | | | 923,418 | |
Total Investments (Cost $390,710,559) | | 95.7 | % | $ | 472,412,248 | |
Affiliated Securities (Cost $1,041,633) | | 4.3 | % | 465,263 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $389,668,926) | | | | 471,946,985 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | | | 21,453,737 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 493,865,985 | |
(a) | Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 - Affiliated Securities. |
(b) | Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Board. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
@ | Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment may be sold only to qualified buyers. |
| | | | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| | Acquisition | | Acquisition | | (Acquisition | | Market | | as of | |
Security | | Date(s) | | Cost | | Date) | | Value | | 4/30/2019 | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD | | 03/27/14 | | $ | 1,597,378 | | 0.14 | % | $ | 458,155 | | 0.09 | % |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 02/06/15 | | 1,041,633 | | 0.10 | % | 465,263 | | 0.09 | % |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 923,418 | | 0.18 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS—97.5% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—1.9% | | | | | |
Hexcel Corp. | | 9,589 | | $ | 678,038 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.* | | 27,468 | | 2,005,713 | |
| | | | 2,683,751 | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.9% | | | | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.* | | 24,117 | | 1,287,607 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL RETAIL—1.6% | | | | | |
Burlington Stores, Inc.* | | 13,289 | | 2,244,645 | |
| | | | | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—22.6% | | | | | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.* | | 84,623 | | 3,005,809 | |
Avalara, Inc.* | | 63,211 | | 3,721,232 | |
Blackbaud, Inc. | | 34,112 | | 2,704,740 | |
Blackline, Inc.* | | 14,593 | | 745,410 | |
Coupa Software, Inc.* | | 14,692 | | 1,518,124 | |
Everbridge, Inc.* | | 22,591 | | 1,669,249 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc.* | | 21,822 | | 2,324,043 | |
HubSpot, Inc.* | | 17,880 | | 3,298,681 | |
Manhattan Associates, Inc.* | | 26,691 | | 1,800,308 | |
MicroStrategy, Inc., Cl. A* | | 9,233 | | 1,382,180 | |
Paycom Software, Inc.* | | 12,734 | | 2,579,017 | |
Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | | 30,311 | | 2,286,056 | |
Smartsheet, Inc., Cl. A* | | 23,611 | | 999,454 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.* | | 12,433 | | 1,289,799 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | | 14,357 | | 3,329,532 | |
| | | | 32,653,634 | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.2% | | | | | |
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. | | 230,514 | | 1,659,701 | |
| | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—6.4% | | | | | |
Bluebird Bio, Inc.* | | 5,756 | | 816,373 | |
CareDx, Inc.* | | 106,657 | | 2,902,137 | |
Exact Sciences Corp.* | | 14,708 | | 1,451,533 | |
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 13,974 | | 302,956 | |
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 20,047 | | 707,659 | |
Repligen Corp.* | | 13,572 | | 914,481 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 18,617 | | 2,177,072 | |
| | | | 9,272,211 | |
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS—1.0% | | | | | |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Cl. A | | 23,069 | | 1,492,334 | |
| | | | | |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—3.2% | | | | | |
Cognex Corp. | | 46,587 | | 2,349,382 | |
FLIR Systems, Inc. | | 43,472 | | 2,301,408 | |
| | | | 4,650,790 | |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—0.8% | | | | | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | | 11,453 | | 1,095,365 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—11.8% | | | | | |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | 13,807 | | 3,830,200 | |
AxoGen, Inc.* | | 24,777 | | 581,764 | |
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COMMON STOCKS—97.5% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—11.8% (CONT.) | | | | | |
Cantel Medical Corp. | | 39,949 | | $ | 2,754,084 | |
CryoPort, Inc.* | | 44,672 | | 628,535 | |
DexCom, Inc.* | | 14,549 | | 1,761,447 | |
Inogen, Inc.* | | 20,066 | | 1,751,762 | |
Insulet Corp.* | | 37,975 | | 3,275,344 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | | 40,142 | | 2,465,120 | |
| | | | 17,048,256 | |
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—5.6% | | | | | |
Neogen Corp.* | | 56,867 | | 3,449,552 | |
OraSure Technologies, Inc.* | | 68,810 | | 650,943 | |
Quidel Corp.* | | 61,500 | | 3,932,310 | |
| | | | 8,032,805 | |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—9.3% | | | | | |
Medidata Solutions, Inc.* | | 50,795 | | 4,588,820 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* | | 46,026 | | 6,437,657 | |
Vocera Communications, Inc.* | | 74,674 | | 2,378,367 | |
| | | | 13,404,844 | |
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—1.0% | | | | | |
WageWorks, Inc.* | | 28,700 | | 1,400,273 | |
| | | | | |
HYPERMARKETS & SUPER CENTERS—1.1% | | | | | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.* | | 54,555 | | 1,546,634 | |
| | | | | |
INSURANCE BROKERS—0.4% | | | | | |
eHealth, Inc.* | | 8,927 | | 542,226 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE HOME ENTERTAINMENT—2.0% | | | | | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | | 30,297 | | 2,933,659 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—0.4% | | | | | |
Pinterest, Inc., Cl. A* | | 20,633 | | 639,210 | |
| | | | | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—3.8% | | | | | |
Etsy, Inc.* | | 57,895 | | 3,910,228 | |
GrubHub, Inc.* | | 14,936 | | 997,575 | |
Waitr Holdings, Inc.* | | 56,984 | | 556,164 | |
| | | | 5,463,967 | |
INTERNET SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE—1.7% | | | | | |
Shopify, Inc., Cl. A* | | 10,019 | | 2,439,927 | |
| | | | | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.7% | | | | | |
InterXion Holding NV* | | 15,505 | | 1,072,791 | |
| | | | | |
LEISURE FACILITIES—1.9% | | | | | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Cl. A* | | 35,387 | | 2,678,796 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—5.4% | | | | | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 23,908 | | 4,891,338 | |
NanoString Technologies, Inc.* | | 58,204 | | 1,511,558 | |
PRA Health Sciences, Inc.* | | 15,488 | | 1,499,548 | |
| | | | 7,902,444 | |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—0.9% | | | | | |
HealthEquity, Inc.* | | 19,841 | | 1,344,228 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—97.5% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—1.0% | | | | | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | 21,167 | | $ | 1,383,052 | |
| | | | | |
OIL & GAS EQUIPMENT & SERVICES—1.1% | | | | | |
DMC Global, Inc. | | 23,034 | | 1,596,256 | |
| | | | | |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.7% | | | | | |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp.* | | 76,861 | | 1,013,028 | |
| | | | | |
PERSONAL PRODUCTS—0.3% | | | | | |
elf Beauty, Inc.* | | 39,705 | | 507,827 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—1.0% | | | | | |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 19,586 | | 747,206 | |
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC.#,* | | 4,119 | | 697,388 | |
| | | | 1,444,594 | |
RESTAURANTS—2.0% | | | | | |
Shake Shack, Inc., Cl. A* | | 30,435 | | 1,865,666 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | 13,971 | | 1,051,597 | |
| | | | 2,917,263 | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—0.6% | | | | | |
Universal Display Corp. | | 5,643 | | 900,623 | |
| | | | | |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—1.9% | | | | | |
Balchem Corp. | | 26,649 | | 2,705,140 | |
| | | | | |
SPECIALTY STORES—1.0% | | | | | |
Five Below, Inc.* | | 10,146 | | 1,485,273 | |
| | | | | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—2.3% | | | | | |
Proofpoint, Inc.* | | 25,920 | | 3,250,886 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $77,585,343) | | | | 140,694,040 | |
| | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.1% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.1% | | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a),(b) | | 50,688 | | 101,883 | |
(Cost $228,096) | | | | 101,883 | |
RIGHTS—0.3% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.3% | | | | | |
Tolero CDR*,@,(b),(c) | | 174,782 | | 496,381 | |
(Cost $94,483) | | | | 496,381 | |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE—0.0% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
CONSUMER FINANCE—0.0% | | | | | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC*,@,(b) | | 290,078 | | — | |
(Cost $290,078) | | | | — | |
Total Investments (Cost $78,198,000) | | 97.9 | % | $ | 141,292,304 | |
Affiliated Securities (Cost $228,096) | | | | 101,883 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $77,969,904) | | | | 141,190,421 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 2.1 | % | 2,979,488 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 144,271,792 | |
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# | American Depositary Receipts. |
(a) | Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 - Affiliated Securities. |
(b) | Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Board. |
(c) | Contingent Deferred Rights. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
@ | Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment may be sold only to qualified buyers. |
| | | | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| | Acquisition | | Acquisition | | (Acquisition | | Market | | as of | |
Security | | Date(s) | | Cost | | Date) | | Value | | 4/30/2019 | |
JS Kred SPV I, LLC | | 06/26/15 | | $ | 290,078 | | 0.15 | % | $ | 0 | | 0.00 | % |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 02/06/15 | | 228,096 | | 0.10 | % | 101,883 | | 0.07 | % |
Tolero CDR | | 02/06/17 | | 94,483 | | 0.08 | % | 496,381 | | 0.34 | % |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 598,264 | | 0.41 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS—96.7% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—2.6% | | | | | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.* | | 1,195,180 | | $ | 87,272,044 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—3.1% | | | | | |
Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.* | | 1,946,706 | | 103,934,633 | |
| | | | | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—21.2% | | | | | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.* | | 959,360 | | 34,076,467 | |
ANSYS, Inc.* | | 405,277 | | 79,353,237 | |
Avalara, Inc.* | | 1,304,238 | | 76,780,491 | |
Blackbaud, Inc. | | 419,641 | | 33,273,335 | |
Blackline, Inc.* | | 1,327,950 | | 67,831,686 | |
Coupa Software, Inc.* | | 775,908 | | 80,174,574 | |
Everbridge, Inc.* | | 902,868 | | 66,712,917 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc.* | | 511,257 | | 54,448,870 | |
Paycom Software, Inc.* | | 330,646 | | 66,965,734 | |
Pluralsight, Inc., Cl. A* | | 337,357 | | 11,972,800 | |
PROS Holdings, Inc.* | | 772,009 | | 39,557,741 | |
Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | | 536,520 | | 40,464,338 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | | 206,608 | | 47,914,461 | |
| | | | 699,526,651 | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.6% | | | | | |
WisdomTree Investments, Inc. | | 7,529,509 | | 54,212,465 | |
| | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—9.1% | | | | | |
CareDx, Inc.* | | 2,971,069 | | 80,842,787 | |
Exact Sciences Corp.* | | 589,650 | | 58,192,558 | |
Natera, Inc.* | | 3,356,905 | | 64,150,455 | |
Repligen Corp.* | | 1,465,536 | | 98,747,816 | |
| | | | 301,933,616 | |
EDUCATION SERVICES—2.6% | | | | | |
Chegg, Inc.* | | 2,432,127 | | 86,705,328 | |
| | | | | |
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT & INSTRUMENTS—8.3% | | | | | |
Cognex Corp. | | 2,432,554 | | 122,673,698 | |
FLIR Systems, Inc. | | 1,513,303 | | 80,114,261 | |
nLight, Inc.* | | 2,683,320 | | 70,115,152 | |
| | | | 272,903,111 | |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—1.5% | | | | | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | | 519,062 | | 49,643,090 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—18.3% | | | | | |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | 227,723 | | 63,172,637 | |
Cantel Medical Corp. | | 846,711 | | 58,372,256 | |
CryoPort, Inc.* | | 4,039,639 | | 56,837,721 | |
Glaukos Corp.* | | 482,248 | | 34,784,548 | |
Heska Corp.* | | 853,222 | | 66,261,221 | |
Inogen, Inc.* | | 703,032 | | 61,374,694 | |
Insulet Corp.* | | 688,480 | | 59,381,400 | |
iRhythm Technologies, Inc.* | | 449,842 | | 34,327,443 | |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.* | | 1,260,071 | | 62,701,133 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—96.7% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—18.3% (CONT.) | | | | | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | | 1,751,607 | | $ | 107,566,186 | |
| | | | 604,779,239 | |
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—3.0% | | | | | |
Neogen Corp.* | | 998,727 | | 60,582,780 | |
Quidel Corp.* | | 625,883 | | 40,018,959 | |
| | | | 100,601,739 | |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—6.0% | | | | | |
Medidata Solutions, Inc.* | | 748,872 | | 67,653,096 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* | | 678,388 | | 94,886,130 | |
Vocera Communications, Inc.* | | 1,069,593 | | 34,066,537 | |
| | | | 196,605,763 | |
HUMAN RESOURCE & EMPLOYMENT SERVICES—2.1% | | | | | |
WageWorks, Inc.* | | 1,413,206 | | 68,950,321 | |
| | | | | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—1.0% | | | | | |
GrubHub, Inc.* | | 486,826 | | 32,515,109 | |
| | | | | |
INTERNET SERVICES & INFRASTRUCTURE—2.9% | | | | | |
Shopify, Inc., Cl. A* | | 397,950 | | 96,912,763 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—2.9% | | | | | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 467,876 | | 95,722,751 | |
| | | | | |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—1.2% | | | | | |
HealthEquity, Inc.* | | 598,384 | | 40,540,516 | |
| | | | | |
RESTAURANTS—2.7% | | | | | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | 1,180,615 | | 88,864,891 | |
| | | | | |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—1.6% | | | | | |
Balchem Corp. | | 519,799 | | 52,764,796 | |
| | | | | |
SPECIALTY STORES—3.1% | | | | | |
Five Below, Inc.* | | 708,497 | | 103,716,876 | |
| | | | | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—1.9% | | | | | |
Proofpoint, Inc.* | | 505,758 | | 63,432,168 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $2,631,380,678) | | | | 3,201,537,870 | |
| | | | | | |
RIGHTS—0.0% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.0% | | | | | |
Tolero CDR*,@,(a),(b) | | 11,905 | | 33,810 | |
(Cost $6,436) | | | | 33,810 | |
Total Investments (Cost $2,631,387,114) | | 96.7 | % | $ | 3,201,571,680 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $2,631,387,114) | | | | 3,201,571,680 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 3.3 | % | 110,698,508 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 3,312,270,188 | |
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(a) | Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Board. |
(b) | Contingent Deferred Rights. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
@ | Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment may be sold only to qualified buyers. |
| | | | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| | Acquisition | | Acquisition | | (Acquisition | | Market | | as of | |
Security | | Date(s) | | Cost | | Date) | | Value | | 4/30/2019 | |
Tolero CDR | | 02/06/17 | | $ | 6,436 | | 0.00 | % | $ | 33,810 | | 0.00 | % |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 33,810 | | 0.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS—94.7% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—31.4% | | | | | |
ACADIA Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 44,000 | | $ | 1,058,200 | |
Acceleron Pharma, Inc.* | | 22,000 | | 896,060 | |
Adverum Biotechnologies, Inc.* | | 43,000 | | 277,350 | |
Alder Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 15,000 | | 203,850 | |
Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 16,000 | | 2,178,080 | |
Allogene Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 10,000 | | 299,500 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 16,622 | | 1,485,009 | |
Amarin Corp., PLC.#,* | | 85,000 | | 1,589,500 | |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 70,000 | | 933,800 | |
Applied Genetic Technologies Corp.* | | 35,000 | | 156,450 | |
Argenx SE#,* | | 9,000 | | 1,152,630 | |
ArQule, Inc.* | | 85,000 | | 507,450 | |
Array BioPharma, Inc.* | | 85,000 | | 1,921,850 | |
Ascendis Pharma#,* | | 8,500 | | 946,730 | |
BeiGene Ltd.#,* | | 6,000 | | 745,380 | |
Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co., Ltd.* | | 15,000 | | 897,750 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | 11,000 | | 940,830 | |
Bluebird Bio, Inc.* | | 9,000 | | 1,276,470 | |
CareDx, Inc.* | | 34,000 | | 925,140 | |
Clovis Oncology, Inc.* | | 40,447 | | 738,967 | |
CRISPR Therapeutics AG* | | 11,000 | | 442,090 | |
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc.*,@,(a) | | 699,948 | | 3,429,745 | |
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 3,000 | | 261,570 | |
Epizyme, Inc.* | | 60,000 | | 744,600 | |
Exact Sciences Corp.* | | 5,000 | | 493,450 | |
Five Prime Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 60,000 | | 664,800 | |
Galapagos NV#,* | | 13,500 | | 1,552,500 | |
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 23,500 | | 1,301,900 | |
GlycoMimetics, Inc.* | | 15,000 | | 182,550 | |
Gossamer Bio, Inc.* | | 55,000 | | 932,800 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 90,000 | | 1,451,700 | |
Heron Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 40,000 | | 867,200 | |
Incyte Corp.* | | 26,000 | | 1,996,800 | |
Insmed, Inc.* | | 13,000 | | 395,720 | |
Invitae Corp.* | | 71,000 | | 1,677,020 | |
Iovance Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | | 100,000 | | 1,140,000 | |
Kezar Life Sciences, Inc.* | | 20,500 | | 386,835 | |
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 12,000 | | 1,272,960 | |
MeiraGTx Holdings PLC.* | | 12,000 | | 234,360 | |
Moderna, Inc.* | | 25,000 | | 650,750 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | 18,500 | | 1,336,440 | |
Oncocyte Corp.* | | 20,000 | | 86,000 | |
Portola Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 40,000 | | 1,412,000 | |
REGENXBIO, Inc.* | | 32,000 | | 1,612,800 | |
Repligen Corp.* | | 20,000 | | 1,347,600 | |
Sage Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 7,000 | | 1,177,610 | |
Sarepta Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 57,000 | | 6,665,580 | |
Sierra Oncology, Inc.* | | 74,000 | | 111,000 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—94.7% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—31.4% (CONT.) | | | | | |
T2 Biosystems, Inc.* | | 85,000 | | $ | 218,450 | |
Turning Point Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 60,000 | | 2,088,000 | |
Twist Bioscience Corp.* | | 2,500 | | 59,150 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | 15,000 | | 990,000 | |
uniQure NV* | | 7,000 | | 393,330 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 44,000 | | 7,435,120 | |
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 55,000 | | 430,650 | |
Voyager Therapeutics, Inc.* | | 14,000 | | 295,400 | |
| | | | 64,869,476 | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—19.8% | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | 107,108 | | 8,521,513 | |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | 9,500 | | 2,635,395 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.* | | 70,000 | | 2,598,400 | |
Danaher Corp. | | 47,000 | | 6,224,680 | |
DexCom, Inc.* | | 43,000 | | 5,206,010 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc.* | | 8,500 | | 1,972,000 | |
Insulet Corp.* | | 25,000 | | 2,156,250 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | 11,000 | | 5,616,930 | |
Masimo Corp.* | | 10,000 | | 1,301,500 | |
Stryker Corp. | | 10,000 | | 1,889,100 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | | 29,060 | | 1,784,575 | |
Wright Medical Group NV* | | 37,000 | | 1,094,090 | |
| | | | 41,000,443 | |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.9% | | | | | |
Guardant Health, Inc.* | | 28,434 | | 1,862,711 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE SUPPLIES—3.4% | | | | | |
Alcon, Inc.* | | 13,000 | | 756,600 | |
Align Technology, Inc.* | | 7,000 | | 2,272,760 | |
DENTSPLY SIRONA, Inc. | | 22,000 | | 1,124,860 | |
Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | | 18,000 | | 749,520 | |
STAAR Surgical Co.* | | 45,000 | | 1,461,600 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | 5,500 | | 680,845 | |
| | | | 7,046,185 | |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—1.8% | | | | | |
Omnicell, Inc.* | | 10,000 | | 803,600 | |
Teladoc Health, Inc.* | | 24,407 | | 1,388,270 | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* | | 11,000 | | 1,538,570 | |
| | | | 3,730,440 | |
INSURANCE BROKERS—0.7% | | | | | |
eHealth, Inc.* | | 23,534 | | 1,429,455 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—10.6% | | | | | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 15,000 | | 3,068,850 | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | 19,000 | | 5,928,000 | |
Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | | 10,000 | | 561,700 | |
NanoString Technologies, Inc.* | | 110,000 | | 2,856,700 | |
NeoGenomics, Inc.* | | 55,000 | | 1,145,650 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—94.7% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—10.6% (CONT.) | | | | | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | 30,000 | | $ | 8,323,500 | |
| | | | 21,884,400 | |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—3.5% | | | | | |
Anthem, Inc. | | 5,500 | | 1,446,665 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 25,000 | | 5,826,750 | |
| | | | 7,273,415 | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—22.6% | | | | | |
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 29,000 | | 1,106,350 | |
Allergan PLC. | | 31,000 | | 4,557,000 | |
AstraZeneca PLC.# | | 90,000 | | 3,389,400 | |
Canopy Growth Corp.* | | 20,000 | | 1,010,400 | |
Dermira, Inc.* | | 78,000 | | 865,020 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | 56,000 | | 6,554,240 | |
Evolus, Inc.* | | 16,000 | | 390,080 | |
GW Pharmaceuticals PLC.#,* | | 39,000 | | 6,603,090 | |
Horizon Pharma PLC.* | | 15,000 | | 382,950 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | 8,000 | | 1,129,600 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | 132,000 | | 10,389,720 | |
Novartis AG# | | 53,500 | | 4,399,305 | |
Novo Nordisk AS# | | 14,000 | | 686,140 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.* | | 20,000 | | 796,400 | |
Roche Holding AG# | | 20,000 | | 661,200 | |
Tricida, Inc.* | | 24,000 | | 822,240 | |
Zoetis, Inc., Cl. A | | 17,000 | | 1,731,280 | |
Zogenix, Inc.* | | 31,000 | | 1,208,690 | |
| | | | 46,683,105 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $163,235,207) | | | | 195,779,630 | |
| | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS—0.9% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—0.9% | | | | | |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D*,@,(a),(b) | | 897,366 | | 1,803,706 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—0.0% | | | | | |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD*,@,(a) | | 7,546 | | 70,102 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $4,282,562) | | | | 1,873,808 | |
RIGHTS—2.7% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—2.7% | | | | | |
Tolero CDR*,@,(a),(c) | | 1,956,996 | | 5,557,869 | |
(Cost $1,044,370) | | | | 5,557,869 | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—1.2% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE—1.2% | | | | | |
HCP, Inc. | | 20,000 | | 595,600 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | 25,000 | | 1,863,250 | |
| | | | 2,458,850 | |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (Cost $2,383,268) | | | | 2,458,850 | |
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| | | | VALUE | |
Total Investments (Cost $170,945,407) | | 99.5 | % | $ | 205,670,157 | |
Affiliated Securities (Cost $4,038,147) | | | | 1,803,706 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $166,907,260) | | | | 203,866,451 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 0.5 | % | 1,055,701 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 206,725,858 | |
# | American Depositary Receipts. |
(a) | Security is valued in good faith at fair value determined using significant unobservable inputs pursuant to procedures established by the Board. |
(b) | Deemed an affiliate of the Fund in accordance with Section 2(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940. See Note 11 - Affiliated Securities. |
(c) | Contingent Deferred Rights. |
* | Non-income producing security. |
@ | Restricted security - Investment in security not registered under the Securities Act of 1933. The investment may be sold only to qualified buyers. |
| | | | | | % of net assets | | | | % of net assets | |
| | Acquisition | | Acquisition | | (Acquisition | | Market | | as of | |
Security | | Date(s) | | Cost | | Date) | | Value | | 4/30/2019 | |
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. | | 09/09/13 | | $ | 800,000 | | 0.42 | % | $ | 1,568,000 | | 0.76 | % |
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. | | 06/06/14 | | 556,721 | | 0.28 | % | 779,409 | | 0.38 | % |
Emmaus Life Sciences, Inc. | | 09/09/13 | | 0 | | 0.00 | % | 1,082,336 | | 0.52 | % |
Intarcia Therapeutics, Inc., Series DD | | 03/27/14 | | 290,376 | | 0.15 | % | 70,102 | | 0.03 | % |
Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 02/06/15 | | 4,038,147 | | 2.00 | % | 1,803,706 | | 0.87 | % |
Toler o CDR | | 02/06/17 | | 1,044,370 | | 0.90 | % | 5,557,869 | | 2.69 | % |
Total | | | | | | | | $ | 10,861,422 | | 5.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS—90.6% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—3.7% | | | | | |
General Dynamics Corp. | | 5,529 | | $ | 988,143 | |
The Boeing Co. | | 6,697 | | 2,529,390 | |
United Technologies Corp. | | 6,152 | | 877,337 | |
| | | | 4,394,870 | |
AIR FREIGHT & LOGISTICS—0.4% | | | | | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Cl. B | | 4,399 | | 467,262 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—0.6% | | | | | |
Tapestry, Inc. | | 20,548 | | 663,084 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL RETAIL—0.5% | | | | | |
The Gap, Inc. | | 22,808 | | 594,833 | |
| | | | | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.7% | | | | | |
BlackRock, Inc., Cl. A | | 4,139 | | 2,008,408 | |
| | | | | |
BIOTECHNOLOGY—1.7% | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | 9,348 | | 742,138 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | 4,100 | | 735,212 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | 9,700 | | 630,888 | |
| | | | 2,108,238 | |
BUILDING PRODUCTS—0.6% | | | | | |
Johnson Controls International PLC. | | 17,415 | | 653,063 | |
| | | | | |
CABLE & SATELLITE—1.6% | | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Cl. A | | 43,883 | | 1,910,227 | |
| | | | | |
CASINOS & GAMING—0.5% | | | | | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp. | | 8,632 | | 578,776 | |
| | | | | |
COMMODITY CHEMICALS—0.3% | | | | | |
Dow, Inc.* | | 5,494 | | 311,675 | |
| | | | | |
COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT—1.6% | | | | | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | 33,444 | | 1,871,192 | |
| | | | | |
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS—0.5% | | | | | |
Garmin Ltd. | | 6,613 | | 566,999 | |
| | | | | |
DEPARTMENT STORES—0.6% | | | | | |
Kohl’s Corp. | | 9,720 | | 691,092 | |
| | | | | |
DIVERSIFIED BANKS—6.6% | | | | | |
Bank of America Corp. | | 59,349 | | 1,814,892 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 42,297 | | 4,908,567 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | 21,178 | | 1,025,227 | |
| | | | 7,748,686 | |
ELECTRIC UTILITIES—0.6% | | | | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | 3,386 | | 658,374 | |
| | | | | |
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS & EQUIPMENT—0.7% | | | | | |
Eaton Corp., PLC. | | 9,500 | | 786,790 | |
| | | | | |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—2.1% | | | | | |
CME Group, Inc., Cl. A | | 14,068 | | 2,516,765 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—0.6% | | | | | |
Medtronic PLC. | | 7,950 | | 706,040 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—90.6% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—0.9% | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp. | | 20,048 | | $ | 1,090,210 | |
| | | | | |
HOME IMPROVEMENT RETAIL—2.7% | | | | | |
The Home Depot, Inc. | | 15,551 | | 3,167,739 | |
| | | | | |
HOTELS RESORTS & CRUISE LINES—1.2% | | | | | |
Extended Stay America, Inc. | | 36,181 | | 648,002 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. | | 6,485 | | 784,296 | |
| | | | 1,432,298 | |
HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS—1.8% | | | | | |
The Procter & Gamble Co. | | 20,040 | | 2,133,859 | |
| | | | | |
HYPERMARKETS & SUPER CENTERS—1.1% | | | | | |
Walmart, Inc. | | 12,141 | | 1,248,580 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—2.9% | | | | | |
Honeywell International, Inc. | | 19,527 | | 3,390,473 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL GASES—1.1% | | | | | |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | 6,023 | | 1,239,473 | |
| | | | | |
INTEGRATED OIL & GAS—3.1% | | | | | |
Chevron Corp. | | 8,239 | | 989,174 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | 19,901 | | 1,597,652 | |
TOTAL SA# | | 18,726 | | 1,042,476 | |
| | | | 3,629,302 | |
INTEGRATED TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—3.3% | | | | | |
AT&T, Inc. | | 53,397 | | 1,653,171 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | 39,128 | | 2,237,730 | |
| | | | 3,890,901 | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—6.0% | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. A* | | 2,073 | | 2,485,444 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* | | 2,010 | | 2,388,845 | |
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A* | | 11,268 | | 2,179,231 | |
| | | | 7,053,520 | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—1.7% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | 1,016 | | 1,957,344 | |
| | | | | |
INVESTMENT BANKING & BROKERAGE—2.2% | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley | | 54,323 | | 2,621,085 | |
| | | | | |
LEISURE FACILITIES—1.2% | | | | | |
Six Flags Entertainment Corp. | | 10,410 | | 552,667 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | 3,724 | | 852,237 | |
| | | | 1,404,904 | |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—1.7% | | | | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 8,486 | | 1,977,832 | |
| | | | | |
MULTI-LINE INSURANCE—0.8% | | | | | |
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. | | 16,900 | | 884,039 | |
| | | | | |
MULTI-UTILITIES—0.7% | | | | | |
Sempra Energy | | 6,674 | | 853,938 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—90.6% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
OIL & GAS EXPLORATION & PRODUCTION—0.9% | | | | | |
ConocoPhillips | | 17,676 | | $ | 1,115,709 | |
| | | | | |
OIL & GAS REFINING & MARKETING—0.4% | | | | | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | 5,049 | | 457,742 | |
| | | | | |
OIL & GAS STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION—0.6% | | | | | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | 10,458 | | 710,412 | |
| | | | | |
PHARMACEUTICALS—8.0% | | | | | |
AstraZeneca PLC.# | | 20,069 | | 755,799 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | 10,866 | | 504,508 | |
Eli Lilly & Co. | | 16,009 | | 1,873,693 | |
GlaxoSmithKline PLC.# | | 24,476 | | 1,006,698 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | 16,787 | | 2,370,324 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | 10,374 | | 816,538 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | 52,638 | | 2,137,629 | |
| | | | 9,465,189 | |
RAILROADS—0.8% | | | | | |
Union Pacific Corp. | | 4,993 | | 883,961 | |
| | | | | |
RESTAURANTS—1.3% | | | | | |
Darden Restaurants, Inc. | | 5,065 | | 595,644 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | 4,595 | | 907,834 | |
| | | | 1,503,478 | |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—1.2% | | | | | |
KLA-Tencor Corp. | | 10,895 | | 1,388,895 | |
| | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—3.6% | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | 7,270 | | 2,314,768 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | 13,296 | | 1,145,185 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.# | | 17,409 | | 762,862 | |
| | | | 4,222,815 | |
SOFT DRINKS—2.6% | | | | | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | 15,503 | | 1,985,159 | |
The Coca-Cola Co. | | 20,700 | | 1,015,542 | |
| | | | 3,000,701 | |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—0.5% | | | | | |
DowDuPont, Inc. | | 16,483 | | 633,771 | |
| | | | | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—7.6% | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 67,790 | | 8,853,374 | |
| | | | | |
TECHNOLOGY HARDWARE STORAGE & PERIPHERALS—4.0% | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. | | 23,127 | | 4,640,895 | |
| | | | | |
TOBACCO—1.8% | | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | 39,514 | | 2,146,796 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $57,016,832) | | | | 106,235,609 | |
| | | | | | |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—2.2% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
ASSET MANAGEMENT & CUSTODY BANKS—1.5% | | | | | |
The Blackstone Group LP. | | 44,208 | | 1,744,448 | |
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MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP—2.2% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
OIL & GAS STORAGE & TRANSPORTATION—0.7% | | | | | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP. | | 17,862 | | $ | 782,713 | |
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (Cost $1,581,738) | | | | 2,527,161 | |
| | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—4.7% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
HEALTH CARE—0.8% | | | | | |
Welltower, Inc. | | 12,080 | | 900,322 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL—0.5% | | | | | |
Americold Realty Trust | | 19,681 | | 629,989 | |
| | | | | |
MORTGAGE—0.8% | | | | | |
Blackstone Mortgage Trust, Inc., Cl. A | | 26,124 | | 929,753 | |
| | | | | |
SPECIALIZED—2.6% | | 11,857 | | 1,491,373 | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 12,366 | | 688,663 | |
CyrusOne, Inc. | | 10,909 | | 901,847 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Cl. A | | | | 3,081,883 | |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST (Cost $4,283,130) | | | | 5,541,947 | |
Total Investments (Cost $62,881,700) | | 97.5 | % | $ | 114,304,717 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $62,881,700) | | | | 114,304,717 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 2.5 | % | 2,911,773 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 117,216,490 | |
# American Depositary Receipts.
* Non-income producing security.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Schedule of Investments April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
COMMON STOCKS—95.1% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—4.1% | | | | | |
HEICO Corp. | | 4,935 | | $ | 520,790 | |
| | | | | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—10.1% | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.* | | 2,304 | | 666,432 | |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | 3,810 | | 629,983 | |
| | | | 1,296,415 | |
AUTO PARTS & EQUIPMENT—1.7% | | | | | |
Aptiv PLC. | | 2,579 | | 221,020 | |
| | | | | |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—9.1% | | | | | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc.* | | 2,667 | | 300,758 | |
Visa, Inc., Cl. A | | 5,239 | | 861,449 | |
| | | | 1,162,207 | |
DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES—3.5% | | | | | |
Cintas Corp. | | 2,095 | | 454,908 | |
| | | | | |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—7.1% | | | | | |
CME Group, Inc., Cl. A | | 3,522 | | 630,086 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 1,260 | | 278,032 | |
| | | | 908,118 | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—7.7% | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* | | 510 | | 606,125 | |
Facebook, Inc., Cl. A* | | 1,959 | | 378,871 | |
| | | | 984,996 | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—13.4% | | | | | |
Altaba, Inc.* | | 7,113 | | 536,249 | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | 613 | | 1,180,957 | |
| | | | 1,717,206 | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—0.8% | | | | | |
Endava PLC.#,* | | 2,911 | | 96,267 | |
| | | | | |
LEISURE FACILITIES—1.9% | | | | | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. | | 1,075 | | 246,014 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—1.9% | | | | | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | 798 | | 248,976 | |
| | | | | |
MANAGED HEALTH CARE—3.6% | | | | | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | 1,999 | | 465,907 | |
| | | | | |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—2.2% | | | | | |
Netflix, Inc.* | | 751 | | 278,275 | |
| | | | | |
PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE—4.6% | | | | | |
The Progressive Corp. | | 7,570 | | 591,595 | |
| | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—3.0% | | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | 8,581 | | 378,165 | |
| | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—7.9% | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | 1,569 | | 499,569 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | 5,935 | | 511,181 | |
| | | | 1,010,750 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—95.1% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
SPECIALTY CHEMICALS—2.9% | | | | | |
The Sherwin-Williams Co. | | 831 | | $ | 377,964 | |
| | | | | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—9.6% | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 9,415 | | 1,229,599 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $10,077,717) | | | | 12,189,172 | |
| | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—2.6% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
SPECIALIZED—2.6% | | | | | |
SBA Communications Corp., Cl. A* | | 1,631 | | 332,284 | |
(Cost $279,136) | | | | 332,284 | |
Total Investments (Cost $10,356,853) | | 97.7 | % | $ | 12,521,456 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $10,356,853) | | | | 12,521,456 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 2.3 | % | 300,586 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 12,822,042 | |
* Non-income producing security.
# American Depositary Receipts.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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COMMON STOCKS—93.0% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE—2.1% | | | | | |
HEICO Corp. | | 1,787 | | $ | 188,582 | |
| | | | | |
APPAREL ACCESSORIES & LUXURY GOODS—3.6% | | | | | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | 863 | | 152,190 | |
Moncler SpA | | 4,159 | | 171,002 | |
| | | | 323,192 | |
APPLICATION SOFTWARE—6.7% | | | | | |
Adobe, Inc.* | | 1,320 | | 381,810 | |
salesforce.com, Inc.* | | 1,317 | | 217,766 | |
| | | | 599,576 | |
DATA PROCESSING & OUTSOURCED SERVICES—10.5% | | | | | |
Fiserv, Inc.* | | 3,911 | | 341,196 | |
Square, Inc., Cl. A* | | 2,494 | | 181,613 | |
Visa, Inc., Cl. A | | 2,542 | | 417,981 | |
| | | | 940,790 | |
DIVERSIFIED SUPPORT SERVICES—3.3% | | | | | |
Cintas Corp. | | 1,369 | | 297,265 | |
| | | | | |
ELECTRIC UTILITIES—2.9% | | | | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. | | 1,314 | | 255,494 | |
| | | | | |
FINANCIAL EXCHANGES & DATA—4.2% | | | | | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | 703 | | 195,666 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | 818 | | 180,500 | |
| | | | 376,166 | |
GENERAL MERCHANDISE STORES—3.1% | | | | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc.* | | 2,480 | | 275,974 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE EQUIPMENT—10.4% | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | 2,276 | | 181,079 | |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | 647 | | 179,484 | |
DexCom, Inc.* | | 1,082 | | 130,998 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | 524 | | 267,570 | |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | | 2,821 | | 173,238 | |
| | | | 932,369 | |
HEALTH CARE SERVICES—2.0% | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp. | | 3,311 | | 180,052 | |
| | | | | |
HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY—2.1% | | | | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Cl. A* | | 1,359 | | 190,083 | |
| | | | | |
INDUSTRIAL CONGLOMERATES—2.0% | | | | | |
General Electric Co. | | 17,425 | | 177,212 | |
| | | | | |
INTERACTIVE MEDIA & SERVICES—6.5% | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Cl. C* | | 493 | | 585,921 | |
| | | | | |
INTERNET & DIRECT MARKETING RETAIL—7.9% | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | 367 | | 707,033 | |
| | | | | |
IT CONSULTING & OTHER SERVICES—1.0% | | | | | |
Endava PLC.#,* | | 2,701 | | 89,322 | |
| | | | | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—6.0% | | | | | |
Bio-Techne Corp. | | 913 | | 186,791 | |
| | | | | | |
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COMMON STOCKS—93.0% (CONT.) | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
LIFE SCIENCES TOOLS & SERVICES—6.0% (CONT.) | | | | | |
Illumina, Inc.* | | 371 | | $ | 115,752 | |
NanoString Technologies, Inc.* | | 9,156 | | 237,781 | |
| | | | 540,324 | |
MOVIES & ENTERTAINMENT—2.6% | | | | | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | 3,513 | | 229,539 | |
| | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTOR EQUIPMENT—2.0% | | | | | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | 4,010 | | 176,721 | |
| | | | | |
SEMICONDUCTORS—4.1% | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | 3,553 | | 98,169 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | 3,072 | | 264,591 | |
| | | | 362,760 | |
SYSTEMS SOFTWARE—10.0% | | | | | |
Microsoft Corp. | | 5,515 | | 720,259 | |
ServiceNow, Inc.* | | 670 | | 181,912 | |
| | | | 902,171 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $7,303,429) | | | | 8,330,546 | |
| | | | | | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST—3.2% | | SHARES | | VALUE | |
SPECIALIZED—3.2% | | | | | |
Crown Castle International Corp. | | 2,244 | | 282,250 | |
(Cost $245,518) | | | | 282,250 | |
Total Investments (Cost $7,548,947) | | 96.2 | % | $ | 8,612,796 | |
Unaffiliated Securities (Cost $7,548,947) | | | | 8,612,796 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities | | 3.8 | % | 342,704 | |
NET ASSETS | | 100.0 | % | $ | 8,955,500 | |
* Non-income producing security.
# American Depositary Receipts.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | Alger Capital | | Alger International | |
| | Appreciation Fund | | Focus Fund | |
ASSETS: | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)* see accompanying schedules of investments | | $ | 2,908,687,364 | | $ | 135,707,004 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | — | | 220 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 20,826,537 | | 4,987,727 | |
Foreign cash † | | — | | 56,722 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 26,117,810 | | 2,656,609 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | 6,993,122 | | 10,471 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | 830,255 | | 474,651 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | — | | 11,529 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 242,854 | | 75,258 | |
Total Assets | | 2,963,697,942 | | 143,980,191 | |
| | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 34,874,398 | | 3,229,310 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | 6,453,314 | | 358,565 | |
Payable for foreign capital gain tax | | — | | 43,821 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | 1,905,370 | | 85,799 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | 865,824 | | 44,629 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | 496,563 | | 41,904 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | 68,742 | | 3,323 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | 33,566 | | 1,909 | |
Accrued trustee fees | | 8,242 | | 405 | |
Accrued other expenses | | 311,895 | | 79,304 | |
Total Liabilities | | 45,017,914 | | 3,888,969 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 2,918,680,028 | | $ | 140,091,222 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | 1,882,755,016 | | 141,697,816 | |
Distributable earnings (Distributions in excess of earnings) | | 1,035,925,012 | | (1,606,594 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 2,918,680,028 | | $ | 140,091,222 | |
* Identified cost | | $ | 1,955,884,466 | (a) | $ | 122,836,620 | (b) |
† Cost of foreign cash | | $ | — | | $ | 56,467 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | Alger International Focus Fund | |
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 1,271,031,865 | | $ | 102,583,550 | |
Class B | | $ | 9,963,058 | | $ | 18,449,707 | |
Class C | | $ | 248,341,344 | | $ | 4,189,745 | |
Class I | | $ | — | | $ | 1,264,746 | |
Class Z | | $ | 1,389,343,761 | | $ | 13,603,474 | |
| | | | | |
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | | | | |
Class A | | 47,832,384 | | 6,712,593 | |
Class B | | 494,527 | | 1,394,160 | |
Class C | | 12,254,296 | | 322,799 | |
Class I | | — | | 82,698 | |
Class Z | | 50,608,826 | | 881,849 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | | | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | | $ | 26.57 | | $ | 15.28 | |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share (includes a 5.25% sales charge) | | $ | 28.04 | | $ | 16.13 | |
Class B — Net Asset Value Per Share Class B | | $ | 20.15 | | $ | 13.23 | |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | | $ | 20.27 | | $ | 12.98 | |
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I | | $ | — | | $ | 15.29 | |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | | $ | 27.45 | | $ | 15.43 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) | At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $1,970,284,550, amounted to $938,402,814 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $957,707,456 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $19,304,642. |
(b) | At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $122,901,600, amounted to $12,805,624 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $8,737,881 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $5,932,257. |
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | |
ASSETS: | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)* see accompanying schedules of investments | | $ | 186,072,228 | | $ | 471,946,985 | |
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)** see accompanying schedules of investments | | 441,416 | | 465,263 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 2,167,554 | | 19,225,017 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 3,188,690 | | 3,427,254 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | 29,923 | | 5,769,379 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | 60,406 | | 162,610 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | 7,138 | | — | |
Prepaid expenses | | 83,371 | | 86,077 | |
Total Assets | | 192,050,726 | | 501,082,585 | |
| | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 4,202,626 | | 6,222,873 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | 132,131 | | 371,684 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | 123,097 | | 332,229 | |
Due to investment advisor | | — | | 4,711 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | 60,132 | | 95,484 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | 51,180 | | 84,751 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | 4,454 | | 11,279 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | 2,576 | | 5,115 | |
Accrued trustee fees | | 546 | | 1,207 | |
Accrued other expenses | | 83,551 | | 87,267 | |
Total Liabilities | | 4,660,293 | | 7,216,600 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 187,390,433 | | $ | 493,865,985 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | 154,452,923 | | 404,932,046 | |
Distributable earnings | | 32,937,510 | | 88,933,939 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 187,390,433 | | $ | 493,865,985 | |
* Identified cost | | $ | 157,259,033 | (a) | $ | 389,668,926 | (b) |
** Identified cost | | $ | 988,245 | (a) | $ | 1,041,633 | (b) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Mid Cap | | Alger SMid Cap | |
| | Growth Fund | | Focus Fund | |
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 147,898,267 | | $ | 136,707,572 | |
Class B | | $ | 15,184,288 | | $ | — | |
Class C | | $ | 7,077,788 | | $ | 44,573,547 | |
Class I | | $ | — | | $ | 87,452,176 | |
Class Y | | $ | — | | $ | 8,464,763 | |
Class Z | | $ | 17,230,090 | | $ | 216,667,927 | |
| | | | | |
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | | | | |
Class A | | 9,929,394 | | 9,782,084 | |
Class B | | 1,307,808 | | — | |
Class C | | 618,290 | | 4,688,814 | |
Class I | | — | | 6,099,588 | |
Class Y | | — | | 586,271 | |
Class Z | | 1,142,957 | | 14,597,209 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | | | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | | $ | 14.89 | | $ | 13.98 | |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share (includes a 5.25% sales charge) | | $ | 15.72 | | $ | 14.75 | |
Class B — Net Asset Value Per Share Class B | | $ | 11.61 | | $ | — | |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | | $ | 11.45 | | $ | 9.51 | |
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I | | $ | — | | $ | 14.34 | |
Class Y — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Y | | $ | — | | $ | 14.44 | |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | | $ | 15.08 | | $ | 14.84 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $158,534,211, amounted to $27,979,433 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $30,489,598 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $2,510,165.
(b) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $394,009,767, amounted to $78,402,481 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $98,499,234 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $20,096,753.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | |
ASSETS: | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)* see accompanying schedules of investments | | $ | 141,190,421 | | $ | 3,201,571,680 | |
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)** see accompanying schedules of investments | | 101,883 | | — | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 2,748,113 | | 95,651,561 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 364,681 | | 38,622,606 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | 124,306 | | 20,065,621 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | 90,681 | | 160,571 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | 3,456 | | — | |
Prepaid expenses | | 80,209 | | 304,785 | |
Total Assets | | 144,703,750 | | 3,356,376,824 | |
| | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | — | | 32,999,054 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | 168,576 | | 7,975,075 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | 99,526 | | 2,101,710 | |
Due to investment advisor | | — | | 134 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | 46,358 | | 312,723 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | 34,122 | | 377,837 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | 3,379 | | 77,063 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | 1,945 | | 32,074 | |
Accrued trustee fees | | 412 | | 8,967 | |
Accrued other expenses | | 77,640 | | 221,999 | |
Total Liabilities | | 431,958 | | 44,106,636 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 144,271,792 | | $ | 3,312,270,188 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | 79,629,631 | | 2,810,065,367 | |
Distributable earnings | | 64,642,161 | | 502,204,821 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 144,271,792 | | $ | 3,312,270,188 | |
* Identified cost | | $ | 77,969,904 | (a) | $ | 2,631,387,114 | (b) |
** Identified cost | | $ | 228,096 | (a) | $ | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Small Cap | | Alger Small Cap | |
| | Growth Fund | | Focus Fund | |
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 118,982,713 | | $ | 526,095,259 | |
Class B | | $ | 4,914,407 | | $ | — | |
Class C | | $ | 5,499,224 | | $ | 196,713,147 | |
Class I | | $ | — | | $ | 451,745,283 | |
Class Y | | $ | — | | $ | 33,370,069 | |
Class Z | | $ | 14,875,448 | | $ | 2,104,346,430 | |
| | | | | |
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | | | | |
Class A | | 12,536,638 | | 25,704,980 | |
Class B | | 717,144 | | — | |
Class C | | 832,125 | | 10,689,312 | |
Class I | | — | | 21,523,293 | |
Class Y | | — | | 1,565,743 | |
Class Z | | 1,517,873 | | 98,742,080 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | | | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | | $ | 9.49 | | $ | 20.47 | |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share (includes a 5.25% sales charge) | | $ | 10.02 | | $ | 21.60 | |
Class B — Net Asset Value Per Share Class B | | $ | 6.85 | | $ | — | |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | | $ | 6.61 | | $ | 18.40 | |
Class I — Net Asset Value Per Share Class I | | $ | — | | $ | 20.99 | |
Class Y — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Y | | $ | — | | $ | 21.31 | |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | | $ | 9.80 | | $ | 21.31 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $79,243,829, amounted to $62,048,475 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $66,130,683 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $4,082,208.
(b) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $2,643,417,524, amounted to $558,154,156 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $677,121,010 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $118,966,854.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Health Sciences Fund | | Alger Growth & Income Fund | |
ASSETS: | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)* see accompanying schedules of investments | | $ | 203,866,451 | | $ | 114,304,717 | |
Investments in affiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)** see accompanying schedules of investments | | 1,803,706 | | — | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 1,081,526 | | 2,967,270 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 2,697,631 | | 614,294 | |
Receivable for shares of beneficial interest sold | | 682,470 | | 5,646 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | 65,992 | | 168,311 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | — | | 1,300 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 57,594 | | 55,459 | |
Total Assets | | 210,255,370 | | 118,116,997 | |
| | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | 2,965,699 | | 475,593 | |
Payable for shares of beneficial interest redeemed | | 279,022 | | 252,678 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | 103,379 | | 50,713 | |
Due to investment advisor | | 697 | | — | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | 63,639 | | 34,065 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | 40,020 | | 30,602 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | 5,169 | | 2,789 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | 2,684 | | 1,525 | |
Accrued trustee fees | | 647 | | 353 | |
Accrued other expenses | | 68,556 | | 52,189 | |
Total Liabilities | | 3,529,512 | | 900,507 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 206,725,858 | | $ | 117,216,490 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | 163,799,467 | | 62,584,818 | |
Distributable earnings | | 42,926,391 | | 54,631,672 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 206,725,858 | | $ | 117,216,490 | |
* Identified cost | | $ | 166,907,260 | (a) | $ | 62,881,700 | (b) |
** Identified cost | | $ | 4,038,147 | (a) | $ | — | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Health | | Alger Growth & | |
| | Sciences Fund | | Income Fund | |
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | | | | |
Class A | | $ | 122,468,482 | | $ | 74,091,901 | |
Class C | | $ | 13,530,553 | | $ | 16,578,536 | |
Class Z | | $ | 70,726,823 | | $ | 26,546,053 | |
| | | | | |
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | | | | |
Class A | | 4,664,334 | | 1,778,561 | |
Class C | | 666,770 | | 403,747 | |
Class Z | | 2,684,155 | | 636,521 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | | | | |
Class A — Net Asset Value Per Share Class A | | $ | 26.26 | | $ | 41.66 | |
Class A — Offering Price Per Share (includes a 5.25% sales charge) | | $ | 27.71 | | $ | 43.97 | |
Class C — Net Asset Value Per Share Class C | | $ | 20.29 | | $ | 41.06 | |
Class Z — Net Asset Value Per Share Class Z | | $ | 26.35 | | $ | 41.70 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $172,510,498, amounted to $33,159,659 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $40,628,673 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $7,469,014.
(b) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $62,470,843, amounted to $51,833,874 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $52,910,365 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $1,076,491.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger 25 Fund | | Alger 35 Fund | |
ASSETS: | | | | | |
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at value (Identified cost below)* see accompanying schedules of investments | | $ | 12,521,456 | | $ | 8,612,796 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | 10,890 | | 427,435 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | 309,400 | | 730,722 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | — | | 2,657 | |
Receivable from Investment Manager | | 12,585 | | 14,430 | |
Prepaid expenses | | 26,018 | | 28,098 | |
Total Assets | | 12,880,349 | | 9,816,138 | |
| | | | | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | — | | 826,541 | |
Accrued investment advisory fees | | 26,585 | | 2,309 | |
Accrued transfer agent fees | | 458 | | 2,075 | |
Accrued distribution fees | | 51 | | 40 | |
Accrued administrative fees | | 300 | | 212 | |
Accrued shareholder administrative fees | | 119 | | 83 | |
Accrued trustee fees | | 35 | | 25 | |
Accrued other expenses | | 30,759 | | 29,353 | |
Total Liabilities | | 58,307 | | 860,638 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 12,822,042 | | $ | 8,955,500 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | |
Paid in capital (par value of $.001 per share) | | 11,059,187 | | 7,938,267 | |
Distributable earnings | | 1,762,855 | | 1,017,233 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 12,822,042 | | $ | 8,955,500 | |
* Identified cost | | $10,356,853 | (a) | $7,548,947 | (b) |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger 25 Fund | | Alger 35 Fund | |
NET ASSETS BY CLASS: | | | | | |
Class P | | $ | 12,660,963 | | $ | 8,845,353 | |
Class P-2 | | $ | 161,079 | | $ | 110,147 | |
| | | | | |
SHARES OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST OUTSTANDING — NOTE 6: | | | | | |
Class P | | 1,056,091 | | 782,986 | |
Class P-2 | | 13,392 | | 9,710 | |
| | | | | |
NET ASSET VALUE PER SHARE: | | | | | |
Class P — Net Asset Value Per Share Class P | | $ | 11.99 | | $ | 11.30 | |
Class P-2 — Net Asset Value Per Share Class P-2 | | $ | 12.03 | | $ | 11.34 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(a) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $10,460,856, amounted to $2,060,600 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $2,177,259 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $116,659.
(b) At April 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation on investments, based on cost for federal income tax purposes of $7,573,539, amounted to $1,039,257 which consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation of $1,149,385 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation of $110,128.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | Alger International Focus Fund | |
INCOME: | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) | | $ | 13,350,199 | | $ | 646,853 | |
Interest | | 589,842 | | 30,392 | |
Total Income | | 13,940,041 | | 677,245 | |
| | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 10,302,528 | | 465,403 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | | | |
Class A | | 1,496,504 | | 119,670 | |
Class��B | | 48,445 | | 81,990 | |
Class C | | 1,169,151 | | 21,061 | |
Class I | | — | | 2,166 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 180,911 | | 10,336 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 368,740 | | 18,026 | |
Custodian fees | | 68,568 | | 65,970 | |
Interest expenses | | — | | 578 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 870,826 | | 56,335 | |
Printing fees | | 193,150 | | 25,749 | |
Professional fees | | 110,050 | | 31,220 | |
Registration fees | | 49,857 | | 39,524 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 48,947 | | 2,467 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 183,931 | | 14,932 | |
Miscellaneous | | 107,586 | | 8,846 | |
Total Expenses | | 15,199,194 | | 964,273 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | — | | (26,275 | ) |
Net Expenses | | 15,199,194 | | 937,998 | |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | (1,259,153 | ) | (260,753 | ) |
| | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY CONTRACTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on unaffiliated investments | | 104,160,695 | | (10,318,124 | ) |
Net realized gain on forward foreign currency contracts | | — | | 12,665 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions | | 1,685 | | (73,037 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments | | 234,377,666 | | 23,850,856 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | — | | 220 | |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on foreign currency | | — | | (6,693 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, forward foreign currency contracts and foreign currency | | 338,540,046 | | 13,465,887 | |
| | | | | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 337,280,893 | | $ | 13,205,134 | |
* Foreign withholding taxes | | $ | 2,894 | | $ | 85,196 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | |
INCOME: | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) | | $ | 610,476 | | $ | 271,523 | |
Interest | | 16,303 | | 135,184 | |
Total Income | | 626,779 | | 406,707 | |
| | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 654,149 | | 1,466,062 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | | | |
Class A | | 169,935 | | 141,268 | |
Class B | | 71,610 | | — | |
Class C | | 34,639 | | 183,180 | |
Class I | | — | | 61,287 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 13,716 | | 22,963 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 23,670 | | 49,774 | |
Custodian fees | | 32,549 | | 33,461 | |
Interest expenses | | 310 | | — | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 71,663 | | 110,366 | |
Printing fees | | 17,630 | | 37,742 | |
Professional fees | | 31,960 | | 33,035 | |
Registration fees | | 30,674 | | 57,925 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 3,207 | | 6,717 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 17,826 | | 31,949 | |
Miscellaneous | | 10,370 | | 20,975 | |
Total Expenses | | 1,183,908 | | 2,256,704 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | (7,138 | ) | (3,433 | ) |
Net Expenses | | 1,176,770 | | 2,253,271 | |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | (549,991 | ) | (1,846,564 | ) |
| | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, OPTIONS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | | |
Net realized gain on unaffiliated investments | | 5,510,064 | | 14,787,654 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments and purchased options | | 14,837,999 | | 47,793,137 | |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on affiliated investments | | (248,159 | ) | (261,565 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments, options and foreign currency | | 20,099,904 | | 62,319,226 | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 19,549,913 | | $ | 60,472,662 | |
* Foreign withholding taxes | | $ | — | | $ | 11,864 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | |
INCOME: | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 147,149 | | $ | 3,318,381 | |
Interest | | 19,878 | | 1,024,478 | |
Total Income | | 167,027 | | 4,342,859 | |
| | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 529,715 | | 9,723,914 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | | | |
Class A | | 135,658 | | 492,660 | |
Class B | | 22,354 | | — | |
Class C | | 26,070 | | 769,928 | |
Class I | | — | | 492,928 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 10,381 | | 147,466 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 17,984 | | 356,544 | |
Custodian fees | | 32,012 | | 60,143 | |
Interest expenses | | 418 | | — | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 56,687 | | 509,523 | |
Printing fees | | 16,010 | | 232,375 | |
Professional fees | | 31,650 | | 81,535 | |
Registration fees | | 31,641 | | 207,775 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 2,364 | | 51,697 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 15,210 | | 195,278 | |
Miscellaneous | | 10,285 | | 77,953 | |
Total Expenses | | 938,439 | | 13,399,719 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | (10,814 | ) | (5,100 | ) |
Net Expenses | | 927,625 | | 13,394,619 | |
NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | (760,598 | ) | (9,051,760 | ) |
| | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on unaffiliated investments | | 3,587,589 | | (46,895,669 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments | | 11,738,016 | | 325,983,186 | |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on affiliated investments | | (57,277 | ) | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 15,268,328 | | 279,087,517 | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 14,507,730 | | $ | 270,035,757 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Health Sciences Fund | | Alger Growth & Income Fund | |
INCOME: | | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes*) | | $ | 865,869 | | $ | 1,544,706 | |
Interest | | 18,127 | | 30,754 | |
Income from securities lending | | — | | 5,142 | |
Total Income | | 883,996 | | 1,580,602 | |
| | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 561,504 | | 272,547 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | | | |
Class A | | 157,613 | | 86,536 | |
Class C | | 71,207 | | 79,328 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 14,770 | | 8,216 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 28,075 | | 14,990 | |
Custodian fees | | 34,776 | | 25,426 | |
Interest expenses | | 1,693 | | — | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 73,788 | | 43,514 | |
Printing fees | | 19,870 | | 11,722 | |
Professional fees | | 28,588 | | 19,918 | |
Registration fees | | 30,206 | | 24,965 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 3,912 | | 2,181 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 19,839 | | 12,576 | |
Miscellaneous | | 41,291 | | 7,063 | |
Total Expenses | | 1,087,132 | | 608,982 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | (12,291 | ) | (9,841 | ) |
Net Expenses | | 1,074,841 | | 599,141 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | (190,845 | ) | 981,461 | |
| | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | | |
Net realized gain on unaffiliated investments | | 9,960,272 | | 2,484,005 | |
Net realized (loss) on foreign currency transactions | | (2,111 | ) | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on unaffiliated investments | | (8,489,269 | ) | 5,417,949 | |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on affiliated investments | | (1,014,023 | ) | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency | | 454,869 | | 7,901,954 | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 264,024 | | $ | 8,883,415 | |
* Foreign withholding taxes | | $ | 14,950 | | $ | 9,248 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019 (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger 25 Fund | | Alger 35 Fund | |
INCOME: | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 73,100 | | $ | 27,024 | |
Interest | | 3,155 | | 2,938 | |
Total Income | | 76,255 | | 29,962 | |
| | | | | |
EXPENSES: | | | | | |
Advisory fees — Note 3(a) | | 40,367 | | 12,111 | |
Distribution fees — Note 3(c) | | | | | |
Class P-2 | | 51 | | 40 | |
Shareholder administrative fees — Note 3(f) | | 613 | | 439 | |
Administration fees — Note 3(b) | | 1,563 | | 1,110 | |
Custodian fees | | 24,680 | | 23,980 | |
Interest expenses | | 3 | | — | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses — Note 3(f) | | 2,680 | | 5,633 | |
Printing fees | | 18,913 | | 16,563 | |
Professional fees | | 17,653 | | 17,772 | |
Registration fees | | 26,260 | | 28,434 | |
Trustee fees — Note 3(g) | | 221 | | 156 | |
Fund accounting fees | | 5,703 | | 5,485 | |
Miscellaneous | | 2,491 | | 2,525 | |
Total Expenses | | 141,198 | | 114,248 | |
Less, expense reimbursements/waivers — Note 3(a) | | (95,041 | ) | (98,020 | ) |
Net Expenses | | 46,157 | | 16,228 | |
NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | 30,098 | | 13,734 | |
| | | | | |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY: | | | | | |
Net realized (loss) on unaffiliated investments | | (253,178 | ) | (23,077 | ) |
Net realized gain on foreign currency transactions | | — | | 27 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments | | 1,744,480 | | 832,399 | |
Net change in unrealized (depreciation) on foreign currency | | — | | (3 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments and foreign currency | | 1,491,302 | | 809,346 | |
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 1,521,400 | | $ | 823,080 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited)
| | Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (1,259,153 | ) | $ | (4,911,418 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | 104,162,380 | | 296,832,752 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments and foreign currency | | 234,377,666 | | (53,517,827 | ) |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 337,280,893 | | 238,403,507 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (118,060,867 | ) | (90,475,149 | ) |
Class B | | (1,233,773 | ) | (1,094,453 | ) |
Class C | | (29,263,718 | ) | (23,150,679 | ) |
Class Z | | (117,391,542 | ) | (68,306,869 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (265,949,900 | ) | (183,027,150 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | (16,581,999 | ) | (276,982,859 | ) |
Class B | | (547,180 | ) | (4,198,478 | ) |
Class C | | 5,900,602 | | (54,764,607 | ) |
Class Z | | 106,055,684 | | 231,832,711 | |
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 94,827,107 | | (104,113,233 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) | | 166,158,100 | | (48,736,876 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 2,752,521,928 | | 2,801,258,804 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 2,918,680,028 | | $ | 2,752,521,928 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger International Focus Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | (260,753 | ) | $ | 461,689 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, forward foreign currency contracts and foreign currency | | (10,378,496 | ) | 2,373,532 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, forward foreign currency contracts and foreign currency | | 23,844,383 | | (25,717,220 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 13,205,134 | | (22,881,999 | ) |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (2,881,102 | ) | (5,895,272 | ) |
Class B | | (467,635 | ) | (1,207,195 | ) |
Class C | | (92,353 | ) | (604,319 | ) |
Class I | | (57,640 | ) | (86,375 | ) |
Class Z | | (450,854 | ) | (1,162,504 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (3,949,584 | ) | (8,955,665 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | (2,286,562 | ) | 1,076,718 | |
Class B | | (458,720 | ) | (2,899,081 | ) |
Class C | | (798,482 | ) | (6,000,077 | ) |
Class I | | (969,379 | ) | 871,931 | |
Class Z | | (1,859,319 | ) | (3,447,273 | ) |
Net decrease from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | (6,372,462 | ) | (10,397,782 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) | | 2,883,088 | | (42,235,446 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 137,208,134 | | 179,443,580 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 140,091,222 | | $ | 137,208,134 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (549,991 | ) | $ | (1,654,418 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 5,510,064 | | 11,560,535 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments, options, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 14,589,840 | | 1,005,085 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 19,549,913 | | 10,911,202 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (6,913,344 | ) | (1,134,276 | ) |
Class B | | (922,266 | ) | (183,818 | ) |
Class C | | (462,451 | ) | (160,862 | ) |
Class Z | | (720,658 | ) | (116,909 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (9,018,719 | ) | (1,595,865 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | 1,009,837 | | (5,105,127 | ) |
Class B | | (828,412 | ) | (3,817,051 | ) |
Class C | | (819,264 | ) | (8,896,953 | ) |
Class Z | | 1,889,082 | | 197,627 | |
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 1,251,243 | | (17,621,504 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) | | 11,782,437 | | (8,306,167 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 175,607,996 | | 183,914,163 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 187,390,433 | | $ | 175,607,996 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (1,846,564 | ) | $ | (3,059,307 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | 14,787,654 | | 25,102,026 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | 47,531,572 | | 1,396,512 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 60,472,662 | | 23,439,231 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (8,577,662 | ) | (9,645,921 | ) |
Class C | | (3,989,889 | ) | (5,076,126 | ) |
Class I | | (2,940,481 | ) | (2,662,491 | ) |
Class Y | | (413,909 | ) | (12,512 | ) |
Class Z | | (10,810,369 | ) | (7,000,164 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (26,732,310 | ) | (24,397,214 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | 15,812,287 | | 25,710,799 | |
Class C | | 6,317,001 | | 5,154,616 | |
Class I | | 45,835,857 | | 11,640,324 | |
Class Y | | 3,984,501 | | 4,008,840 | |
Class Z | | 53,229,384 | | 96,878,755 | |
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 125,179,030 | | 143,393,334 | |
Total increase | | 158,919,382 | | 142,435,351 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 334,946,603 | | 192,511,252 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 493,865,985 | | $ | 334,946,603 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | |
| | For the | | For the Year | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (760,598 | ) | $ | (1,519,891 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 3,587,589 | | 14,228,839 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 11,680,739 | | 6,100,449 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 14,507,730 | | 18,809,397 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (10,924,773 | ) | (1,214,981 | ) |
Class B | | (619,623 | ) | (81,757 | ) |
Class C | | (738,714 | ) | (131,118 | ) |
Class Z | | (1,257,802 | ) | (113,693 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (13,540,912 | ) | (1,541,549 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | 6,427,338 | | (5,000,215 | ) |
Class B | | 59,624 | | (1,104,550 | ) |
Class C | | (160,424 | ) | (3,301,738 | ) |
Class Z | | 1,732,879 | | (15,291,533 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 8,059,417 | | (24,698,036 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) | | 9,026,235 | | (7,430,188 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 135,245,557 | | 142,675,745 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 144,271,792 | | $ | 135,245,557 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (9,051,760 | ) | $ | (9,107,822 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | (46,895,669 | ) | 17,774,194 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and escrow receivable | | 325,983,186 | | 138,566,189 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 270,035,757 | | 147,232,561 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (2,493,271 | ) | (740,593 | ) |
Class C | | (1,216,518 | ) | (532,423 | ) |
Class I | | (2,785,387 | ) | (1,060,101 | ) |
Class Y | | (204,286 | ) | (30,602 | ) |
Class Z | | (10,527,912 | ) | (3,461,774 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (17,227,374 | ) | (5,825,493 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | 190,145,868 | | 210,742,580 | |
Class C | | 50,842,647 | | 70,373,576 | |
Class I | | 78,246,974 | | 205,452,240 | |
Class Y | | 4,896,109 | | 22,113,631 | |
Class Z | | 607,570,227 | | 889,013,265 | |
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 931,701,825 | | 1,397,695,292 | |
Total increase | | 1,184,510,208 | | 1,539,102,360 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 2,127,759,980 | | 588,657,620 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 3,312,270,188 | | $ | 2,127,759,980 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Health Sciences Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (190,845 | ) | $ | (1,258,056 | ) |
Net realized gain on investments, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | 9,958,161 | | 15,850,603 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, escrow receivable and foreign currency | | (9,503,292 | ) | 5,151,646 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 264,024 | | 19,744,193 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (8,894,519 | ) | (2,755,985 | ) |
Class C | | (1,259,487 | ) | (1,130,222 | ) |
Class Z | | (3,853,831 | ) | (934,763 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (14,007,837 | ) | (4,820,970 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | (398,670 | ) | 27,588,783 | |
Class C | | (616,654 | ) | (19,641,733 | ) |
Class Z | | 16,791,973 | | 29,118,127 | |
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 15,776,649 | | 37,065,177 | |
Total increase | | 2,032,836 | | 51,988,400 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 204,693,022 | | 152,704,622 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 206,725,858 | | $ | 204,693,022 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger Growth & Income Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | For the Year Ended October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 981,461 | | $ | 1,823,562 | |
Net realized gain on investments and foreign currency | | 2,484,005 | | 4,781,753 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | 5,417,949 | | 63,277 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 8,883,415 | | 6,668,592 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class A | | (3,707,138 | ) | (2,111,129 | ) |
Class C | | (799,071 | ) | (479,614 | ) |
Class Z | | (1,280,202 | ) | (823,886 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (5,786,411 | ) | (3,414,629 | ) |
| | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class A | | 1,350,409 | | (3,580,008 | ) |
Class C | | 73,551 | | (6,954,915 | ) |
Class Z | | 1,158,784 | | 1,637,652 | |
Net increase (decrease) from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 2,582,744 | | (8,897,271 | ) |
Total increase (decrease) | | 5,679,748 | | (5,643,308 | ) |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 111,536,742 | | 117,180,050 | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 117,216,490 | | $ | 111,536,742 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger 25 Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | From 12/28/2017 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 30,098 | | $ | 1,100 | |
Net realized loss on investments | | (253,178 | ) | (140,522 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments | | 1,744,480 | | 420,123 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 1,521,400 | | 280,701 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class P | | (39,246 | ) | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (39,246 | ) | — | |
| | | | | |
Increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class P | | 39,245 | | 10,879,952 | |
Class P-2 | | 39,990 | | 100,000 | |
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 79,235 | | 10,979,952 | |
Total increase | | 1,561,389 | | 11,260,653 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 11,260,653 | | — | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 12,822,042 | | $ | 11,260,653 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) (Continued)
| | Alger 35 Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019 | | From 3/29/2018 (commencement of operations) to October 31, 2018 | |
| | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 13,734 | | $ | 11,206 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and foreign currency | | (23,050 | ) | 39,728 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation on investments and foreign currency | | 832,396 | | 231,436 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | 823,080 | | 282,370 | |
| | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | |
Class P | | (87,537 | ) | — | |
Class P-2 | | (680 | ) | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | (88,217 | ) | — | |
| | | | | |
Increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions: | | | | | |
Class P | | 337,537 | | 7,500,000 | |
Class P-2 | | 730 | | 100,000 | |
Net increase from shares of beneficial interest transactions — Note 6 | | 338,267 | | 7,600,000 | |
Total increase | | 1,073,130 | | 7,882,370 | |
| | | | | |
Net Assets: | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | 7,882,370 | | — | |
END OF PERIOD | | $ | 8,955,500 | | $ | 7,882,370 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 26.20 | | $ | 25.86 | | $ | 20.09 | | $ | 21.83 | | $ | 23.13 | | $ | 21.18 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.02 | ) | — | | (0.04 | ) | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 2.93 | | 2.07 | | 5.96 | | (0.07 | ) | 1.97 | | 3.51 | |
Total from investment operations | | 2.91 | | 2.01 | | 5.94 | | (0.07 | ) | 1.93 | | 3.48 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (2.54 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (3.23 | ) | (1.53 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.57 | | $ | 26.20 | | $ | 25.86 | | $ | 20.09 | | $ | 21.83 | | $ | 23.13 | |
Total return(iii) | | 12.95 | % | 8.15 | % | 29.84 | % | (0.42 | )% | 9.15 | % | 17.35 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 1,271,032 | | $ | 1,257,811 | | $ | 1,506,389 | | $ | 1,360,963 | | $ | 1,592,859 | | $ | 1,389,005 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.23 | % | 1.21 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.24 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.23 | % | 1.21 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.24 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.19 | )% | (0.23 | )% | (0.10 | )% | (0.02 | )% | (0.18 | )% | (0.14 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 40.87 | % | 67.33 | % | 72.99 | % | 103.80 | % | 141.43 | % | 147.78 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund
| | Class B | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.58 | | $ | 20.81 | | $ | 16.32 | | $ | 18.17 | | $ | 19.91 | | $ | 18.58 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.09 | ) | (0.21 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.17 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 2.20 | | 1.65 | | 4.81 | | (0.04 | ) | 1.66 | | 3.03 | |
Total from investment operations | | 2.11 | | 1.44 | | 4.66 | | (0.18 | ) | 1.49 | | 2.86 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (2.54 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (3.23 | ) | (1.53 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.15 | | $ | 20.58 | | $ | 20.81 | | $ | 16.32 | | $ | 18.17 | | $ | 19.91 | |
Total return(iii) | | 12.57 | % | 7.38 | % | 28.82 | % | (1.18 | )% | 8.30 | % | 16.37 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 9,963 | | $ | 10,583 | | $ | 14,820 | | $ | 16,682 | | $ | 24,399 | | $ | 30,382 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.97 | % | 1.99 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.01 | % | 2.03 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.97 | % | 1.99 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.01 | % | 2.03 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.92 | )% | (0.99 | )% | (0.85 | )% | (0.84 | )% | (0.95 | )% | (0.93 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 40.87 | % | 67.33 | % | 72.99 | % | 103.80 | % | 141.43 | % | 147.78 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.69 | | $ | 20.91 | | $ | 16.39 | | $ | 18.24 | | $ | 19.97 | | $ | 18.62 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.09 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.17 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 2.21 | | 1.65 | | 4.84 | | (0.05 | ) | 1.67 | | 3.05 | |
Total from investment operations | | 2.12 | | 1.45 | | 4.69 | | (0.18 | ) | 1.50 | | 2.88 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (2.54 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (3.23 | ) | (1.53 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.27 | | $ | 20.69 | | $ | 20.91 | | $ | 16.39 | | $ | 18.24 | | $ | 19.97 | |
Total return(iii) | | 12.60 | % | 7.35 | % | 28.88 | % | (1.17 | )% | 8.33 | % | 16.44 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 248,341 | | $ | 243,523 | | $ | 297,044 | | $ | 309,114 | | $ | 314,402 | | $ | 236,985 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.97 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.97 | % | 1.98 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.00 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.97 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.97 | % | 1.98 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.00 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.93 | )% | (0.96 | )% | (0.83 | )% | (0.78 | )% | (0.94 | )% | (0.90 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 40.87 | % | 67.33 | % | 72.99 | % | 103.80 | % | 141.43 | % | 147.78 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
102
THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 26.94 | | $ | 26.46 | | $ | 20.48 | | $ | 22.15 | | $ | 23.35 | | $ | 21.31 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(ii) | | 0.02 | | 0.03 | | 0.05 | | 0.06 | | 0.03 | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 3.03 | | 2.12 | | 6.10 | | (0.06 | ) | 2.00 | | 3.53 | |
Total from investment operations | | 3.05 | | 2.15 | | 6.15 | | — | | 2.03 | | 3.57 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (2.54 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (1.67 | ) | (3.23 | ) | (1.53 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 27.45 | | $ | 26.94 | | $ | 26.46 | | $ | 20.48 | | $ | 22.15 | | $ | 23.35 | |
Total return(iii) | | 13.17 | % | 8.51 | % | 30.25 | % | (0.08 | )% | 9.54 | % | 17.68 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 1,389,344 | | $ | 1,240,605 | | $ | 983,006 | | $ | 735,889 | | $ | 620,355 | | $ | 286,186 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 0.88 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.88 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.93 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.88 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.88 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.93 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 0.16 | % | 0.10 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.30 | % | 0.12 | % | 0.16 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 40.87 | % | 67.33 | % | 72.99 | % | 103.80 | % | 141.43 | % | 147.78 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
103
THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger International Focus Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.30 | | $ | 17.58 | | $ | 14.58 | | $ | 15.57 | | $ | 15.29 | | $ | 15.27 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | (0.02 | ) | 0.06 | | 0.13 | | 0.16 | | 0.03 | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.43 | | (2.46 | ) | 3.11 | | (1.14 | ) | 0.40 | | (0.02 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 1.41 | | (2.40 | ) | 3.24 | | (0.98 | ) | 0.43 | | 0.02 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.43 | ) | (0.88 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.15 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.28 | | $ | 14.30 | | $ | 17.58 | | $ | 14.58 | | $ | 15.57 | | $ | 15.29 | |
Total return(iii) | | 10.40 | % | (14.35 | )% | 22.63 | % | (6.32 | )% | 2.85 | % | 0.15 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 102,584 | | $ | 98,105 | | $ | 119,477 | | $ | 107,398 | | $ | 137,207 | | $ | 130,957 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.38 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.32 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.38 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.32 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | (0.35 | )% | 0.38 | % | 0.83 | % | 1.08 | % | 0.18 | % | 0.25 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 69.15 | % | 207.22 | % | 148.35 | % | 134.84 | % | 114.81 | % | 97.50 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger International Focus Fund
| | Class B | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.38 | | $ | 15.35 | | $ | 12.76 | | $ | 13.71 | | $ | 13.44 | | $ | 13.51 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | (0.05 | ) | (0.06 | ) | 0.02 | | 0.05 | | (0.07 | ) | (0.06 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.24 | | (2.13 | ) | 2.73 | | (1.00 | ) | 0.34 | | (0.01 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 1.19 | | (2.19 | ) | 2.75 | | (0.95 | ) | 0.27 | | (0.07 | ) |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.34 | ) | (0.78 | ) | (0.16 | ) | — | | — | (iii) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 13.23 | | $ | 12.38 | | $ | 15.35 | | $ | 12.76 | | $ | 13.71 | | $ | 13.44 | |
Total return(iv) | | 10.07 | % | (15.00 | )% | 21.71 | % | (6.86 | )% | 2.04 | % | (0.52 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 18,450 | | $ | 17,639 | | $ | 24,777 | | $ | 25,033 | | $ | 31,357 | | $ | 38,520 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.09 | % | 2.01 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.06 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.02 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.11 | )% | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.98 | % | 2.01 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.06 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.02 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | (0.90 | )% | (0.40 | )% | 0.13 | % | 0.37 | % | (0.53 | )% | (0.47 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 69.15 | % | 207.22 | % | 148.35 | % | 134.84 | % | 114.81 | % | 97.50 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger International Focus Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 12.07 | | $ | 14.98 | | $ | 12.44 | | $ | 13.57 | | $ | 13.36 | | $ | 13.44 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | (0.07 | ) | (0.06 | ) | 0.01 | | 0.04 | | (0.08 | ) | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.23 | | (2.09 | ) | 2.66 | | (0.99 | ) | 0.36 | | (0.01 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 1.16 | | (2.15 | ) | 2.67 | | (0.95 | ) | 0.28 | | (0.08 | ) |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.25 | ) | (0.76 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.07 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.98 | | $ | 12.07 | | $ | 14.98 | | $ | 12.44 | | $ | 13.57 | | $ | 13.36 | |
Total return(iii) | | 9.97 | % | (15.08 | )% | 21.70 | % | (7.04 | )% | 1.99 | % | (0.60 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 4,190 | | $ | 4,712 | | $ | 12,130 | | $ | 15,190 | | $ | 21,697 | | $ | 20,567 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.21 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.13 | % | 2.14 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.08 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 2.21 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.13 | % | 2.14 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.08 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | (1.20 | )% | (0.41 | )% | 0.06 | % | 0.29 | % | (0.60 | )% | (0.49 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 69.15 | % | 207.22 | % | 148.35 | % | 134.84 | % | 114.81 | % | 97.50 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
106
THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger International Focus Fund
| | Class I | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.31 | | $ | 17.54 | | $ | 14.55 | | $ | 15.55 | | $ | 15.27 | | $ | 15.29 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(ii) | | (0.01 | ) | 0.09 | | 0.17 | | 0.21 | | 0.05 | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.44 | | (2.48 | ) | 3.09 | | (1.16 | ) | 0.41 | | (0.07 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 1.43 | | (2.39 | ) | 3.26 | | (0.95 | ) | 0.46 | | 0.05 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.45 | ) | (0.84 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.07 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.29 | | $ | 14.31 | | $ | 17.54 | | $ | 14.55 | | $ | 15.55 | | $ | 15.27 | |
Total return(iii) | | 10.61 | % | (14.27 | )% | 22.84 | % | (6.12 | )% | 3.04 | % | 0.31 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 1,265 | | $ | 2,156 | | $ | 1,742 | | $ | 14,202 | | $ | 14,435 | | $ | 3,722 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.45 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.48 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.32 | )% | (0.04 | )% | (0.33 | )% | (0.18 | )% | (0.15 | )% | (0.12 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.13 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.15 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | (0.17 | )% | 0.51 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.43 | % | 0.34 | % | 0.76 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 69.15 | % | 207.22 | % | 148.35 | % | 134.84 | % | 114.81 | % | 97.50 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger International Focus Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.46 | | $ | 17.77 | | $ | 14.74 | | $ | 15.73 | | $ | 15.44 | | $ | 15.35 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(ii) | | 0.01 | | 0.12 | | 0.20 | | 0.23 | | 0.12 | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.45 | | (2.48 | ) | 3.14 | | (1.15 | ) | 0.39 | | (0.04 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 1.46 | | (2.36 | ) | 3.34 | | (0.92 | ) | 0.51 | | 0.09 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.49 | ) | (0.95 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.22 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.43 | | $ | 14.46 | | $ | 17.77 | | $ | 14.74 | | $ | 15.73 | | $ | 15.44 | |
Total return(iii) | | 10.77 | % | (14.03 | )% | 23.16 | % | (5.88 | )% | 3.27 | % | 0.59 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 13,603 | | $ | 14,597 | | $ | 21,317 | | $ | 18,477 | | $ | 19,326 | | $ | 8,573 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.11 | % | 1.01 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.04 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.22 | )% | (0.12 | )% | (0.14 | )% | (0.15 | )% | (0.14 | )% | (0.15 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 0.12 | % | 0.71 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.57 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.82 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 69.15 | % | 207.22 | % | 148.35 | % | 134.84 | % | 114.81 | % | 97.50 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.13 | | $ | 13.47 | | $ | 10.20 | | $ | 10.66 | | $ | 10.54 | | $ | 9.38 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.04 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.51 | | 0.88 | | 3.34 | | (0.43 | ) | 0.19 | | 1.20 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.47 | | 0.77 | | 3.27 | | (0.46 | ) | 0.12 | | 1.16 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.71 | ) | (0.11 | ) | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.89 | | $ | 14.13 | | $ | 13.47 | | $ | 10.20 | | $ | 10.66 | | $ | 10.54 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.55 | % | 5.78 | % | 32.06 | % | (4.32 | )% | 1.23 | % | (12.37 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 147,898 | | $ | 138,370 | | $ | 136,795 | | $ | 111,423 | | $ | 131,592 | | $ | 142,977 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.31 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.31 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.58 | )% | (0.77 | )% | (0.55 | )% | (0.32 | )% | (0.67 | )% | (0.38 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 80.18 | % | 125.34 | % | 162.65 | % | 99.42 | % | 122.05 | % | 194.81 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | Class B | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.22 | | $ | 10.80 | | $ | 8.23 | | $ | 8.67 | | $ | 8.63 | | $ | 7.73 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.06 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.09 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.16 | | 0.70 | | 2.69 | | (0.35 | ) | 0.16 | | 0.99 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.10 | | 0.53 | | 2.57 | | (0.44 | ) | 0.04 | | 0.90 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.71 | ) | (0.11 | ) | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.61 | | $ | 11.22 | | $ | 10.80 | | $ | 8.23 | | $ | 8.67 | | $ | 8.63 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.23 | % | 4.98 | % | 31.23 | % | (5.07 | )% | 0.46 | % | 11.64 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 15,184 | | $ | 15,361 | | $ | 18,375 | | $ | 19,005 | | $ | 26,151 | | $ | 33,377 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.03 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.02 | % | 2.04 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.10 | )% | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.93 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.05 | % | 2.02 | % | 2.04 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.20 | )% | (1.50 | )% | (1.28 | )% | (1.05 | )% | (1.36 | )% | (1.05 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 80.18 | % | 125.34 | % | 162.65 | % | 99.42 | % | 122.05 | % | 194.81 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | Year ended 10/31/2015 | | Year ended 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.08 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 8.15 | | $ | 8.58 | | $ | 8.56 | | $ | 7.68 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.07 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.10 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.15 | | 0.70 | | 2.65 | | (0.34 | ) | 0.15 | | 0.98 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.08 | | 0.52 | | 2.52 | | (0.43 | ) | 0.02 | | 0.88 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.71 | ) | (0.11 | ) | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.45 | | $ | 11.08 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 8.15 | | $ | 8.58 | | $ | 8.56 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.19 | % | 4.94 | % | 30.92 | % | (5.01 | )% | 0.35 | % | 11.46 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 7,078 | | $ | 7,647 | | $ | 15,438 | | $ | 18,495 | | $ | 23,628 | | $ | 25,932 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.11 | % | 2.11 | % | 2.13 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.16 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 2.11 | % | 2.11 | % | 2.13 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.16 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.38 | )% | (1.55 | )% | (1.35 | )% | (1.16 | )% | (1.47 | )% | (1.19 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 80.18 | % | 125.34 | % | 162.65 | % | 99.42 | % | 122.05 | % | 194.81 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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THE ALGER FUNDS
Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | Year ended 10/31/2017 | | Year ended 10/31/2016 | | From 5/28/2015 (commencement of operations) to 10/31/2015(ii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.27 | | $ | 13.56 | | $ | 10.24 | | $ | 10.67 | | $ | 11.70 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(iii) | | (0.02 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.04 | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.54 | | 0.89 | | 3.36 | | (0.47 | ) | (1.01 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 1.52 | | 0.82 | | 3.32 | | (0.43 | ) | (1.03 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.71 | ) | (0.11 | ) | — | | — | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.08 | | $ | 14.27 | | $ | 13.56 | | $ | 10.24 | | $ | 10.67 | |
Total return(iv) | | 11.72 | % | 6.03 | % | 32.52 | % | (4.03 | )% | (8.80 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 17,230 | | $ | 14,230 | | $ | 13,306 | | $ | 7,508 | | $ | 2,413 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.03 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.07 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.76 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | — | | — | | (0.02 | )% | (0.21 | )% | (0.77 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.03 | % | 1.03 | % | 1.05 | % | 1.02 | % | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | (0.30 | )% | (0.49 | )% | (0.29 | )% | 0.40 | % | (0.49 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 80.18 | % | 125.34 | % | 162.65 | % | 99.42 | % | 122.05 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.08 | | $ | 12.87 | | $ | 10.64 | | $ | 16.72 | | $ | 19.32 | | $ | 20.89 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.07 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.09 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 2.00 | | 1.90 | | 3.58 | | (0.04 | ) | 0.09 | | 1.53 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.93 | | 1.75 | | 3.46 | | (0.12 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 1.44 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.03 | ) | (1.54 | ) | (1.23 | ) | (5.96 | ) | (2.57 | ) | (3.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 13.98 | | $ | 13.08 | | $ | 12.87 | | $ | 10.64 | | $ | 16.72 | | $ | 19.32 | |
Total return(iii) | | 17.28 | % | 15.02 | % | 35.64 | % | (0.92 | )% | (0.31 | )% | 7.68 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 136,708 | | $ | 111,456 | | $ | 84,644 | | $ | 82,618 | | $ | 159,061 | | $ | 241,510 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.34 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.34 | % | 1.33 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.30 | % | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.11 | )% | (1.16 | )% | (1.02 | )% | (0.69 | )% | (0.65 | )% | (0.45 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 34.32 | % | 42.56 | % | 157.39 | % | 164.36 | % | 110.40 | % | 91.59 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.30 | | $ | 9.65 | | $ | 8.32 | | $ | 14.45 | | $ | 17.16 | | $ | 19.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.08 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.21 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 1.32 | | 1.37 | | 2.71 | | (0.04 | ) | 0.08 | | 1.38 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.24 | | 1.19 | | 2.56 | | (0.17 | ) | (0.14 | ) | 1.17 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.03 | ) | (1.54 | ) | (1.23 | ) | (5.96 | ) | (2.57 | ) | (3.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.51 | | $ | 9.30 | | $ | 9.65 | | $ | 8.32 | | $ | 14.45 | | $ | 17.16 | |
Total return(iii) | | 16.85 | % | 14.11 | % | 34.64 | % | (1.72 | )% | (1.09 | )% | 6.92 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 44,574 | | $ | 36,325 | | $ | 31,651 | | $ | 32,183 | | $ | 54,768 | | $ | 63,572 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.08 | % | 2.08 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.15 | % | 2.07 | % | 2.03 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 2.08 | % | 2.08 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.15 | % | 2.07 | % | 2.03 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.86 | )% | (1.91 | )% | (1.79 | )% | (1.49 | )% | (1.43 | )% | (1.21 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 34.32 | % | 42.56 | % | 157.39 | % | 164.36 | % | 110.40 | % | 91.59 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund
| | Class I | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.38 | | $ | 13.14 | | $ | 10.84 | | $ | 16.91 | | $ | 19.54 | | $ | 21.09 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.07 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.09 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 2.06 | | 1.94 | | 3.64 | | (0.04 | ) | 0.05 | | 1.55 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.99 | | 1.78 | | 3.53 | | (0.11 | ) | (0.06 | ) | 1.46 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.03 | ) | (1.54 | ) | (1.23 | ) | (5.96 | ) | (2.57 | ) | (3.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.34 | | $ | 13.38 | | $ | 13.14 | | $ | 10.84 | | $ | 16.91 | | $ | 19.54 | |
Total return(iii) | | 17.34 | % | 14.94 | % | 35.63 | % | (0.79 | )% | (0.48 | )% | 7.70 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 87,452 | | $ | 35,669 | | $ | 23,374 | | $ | 32,606 | | $ | 70,677 | | $ | 699,237 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.28 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.31 | % | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.28 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.31 | % | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.05 | )% | (1.18 | )% | (0.99 | )% | (0.58 | )% | (0.62 | )% | (0.45 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 34.32 | % | 42.56 | % | 157.39 | % | 164.36 | % | 110.40 | % | 91.59 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund
| | Class Y | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | Year ended 10/31/2018 | | From 8/31/2017 (commencement of operations) to 10/31/2017(ii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.44 | | $ | 13.14 | | $ | 12.27 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(iii) | | (0.04 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 2.07 | | 1.94 | | 0.89 | |
Total from investment operations | | 2.03 | | 1.84 | | 0.87 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.03 | ) | (1.54 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.44 | | $ | 13.44 | | $ | 13.14 | |
Total return(iv) | | 17.58 | % | 15.45 | % | 7.09 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 8,465 | | $ | 3,832 | | $ | 107 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 0.99 | % | 1.05 | % | 9.54 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.12 | )% | (0.18 | )% | (8.67 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.87 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.87 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.64 | )% | (0.67 | )% | (0.78 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 34.32 | % | 42.56 | % | 157.39 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.80 | | $ | 13.46 | | $ | 11.04 | | $ | 17.08 | | $ | 19.63 | | $ | 21.11 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.05 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 2.12 | | 2.00 | | 3.74 | | (0.03 | ) | 0.08 | | 1.55 | |
Total from investment operations | | 2.07 | | 1.88 | | 3.65 | | (0.08 | ) | 0.02 | | 1.53 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.03 | ) | (1.54 | ) | (1.23 | ) | (5.96 | ) | (2.57 | ) | (3.01 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.84 | | $ | 13.80 | | $ | 13.46 | | $ | 11.04 | | $ | 17.08 | | $ | 19.63 | |
Total return(iii) | | 17.40 | % | 15.37 | % | 36.11 | % | (0.57 | )% | (0.02 | )% | 8.07 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 216,668 | | $ | 147,665 | | $ | 52,736 | | $ | 29,565 | | $ | 134,051 | | $ | 52,091 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 0.99 | % | 1.00 | % | 1.06 | % | 1.01 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.95 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | — | | (0.01 | )% | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | 1.06 | % | 1.01 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.95 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.76 | )% | (0.82 | )% | (0.77 | )% | (0.40 | )% | (0.33 | )% | (0.13 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 34.32 | % | 42.56 | % | 157.39 | % | 164.36 | % | 110.40 | % | 91.59 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.54 | | $ | 8.40 | | $ | 6.15 | | $ | 8.00 | | $ | 8.96 | | $ | 9.97 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.05 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.94 | | 1.34 | | 2.31 | | (0.21 | ) | 0.11 | | 0.19 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.89 | | 1.24 | | 2.25 | | (0.26 | ) | 0.03 | | 0.12 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.94 | ) | (0.10 | ) | — | | (1.59 | ) | (0.99 | ) | (1.13 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.49 | | $ | 9.54 | | $ | 8.40 | | $ | 6.15 | | $ | 8.00 | | $ | 8.96 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.71 | % | 14.94 | % | 36.59 | % | (3.92 | )% | 0.16 | % | 1.30 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 118,983 | | $ | 111,271 | | $ | 102,318 | | $ | 85,556 | | $ | 115,594 | | $ | 139,497 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.40 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.40 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.15 | )% | (1.06 | )% | (0.88 | )% | (0.79 | )% | (0.92 | )% | (0.81 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 6.53 | % | 28.68 | % | 30.32 | % | 55.25 | % | 131.72 | % | 88.98 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund
| | Class B | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 7.20 | | $ | 6.42 | | $ | 4.73 | | $ | 6.57 | | $ | 7.59 | | $ | 8.67 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.06 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.65 | | 1.01 | | 1.78 | | (0.17 | ) | 0.09 | | 0.17 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.59 | | 0.88 | | 1.69 | | (0.25 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.05 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.94 | ) | (0.10 | ) | — | | (1.59 | ) | (0.99 | ) | (1.13 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.85 | | $ | 7.20 | | $ | 6.42 | | $ | 4.73 | | $ | 6.57 | | $ | 7.59 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.30 | % | 13.93 | % | 35.73 | % | (4.80 | )% | (0.55 | )% | 0.61 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 4,914 | | $ | 4,958 | | $ | 5,397 | | $ | 4,998 | | $ | 6,564 | | $ | 8,874 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.19 | % | 2.23 | % | 2.19 | % | 2.18 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.11 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.08 | )% | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 2.11 | % | 2.23 | % | 2.19 | % | 2.18 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.11 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.85 | )% | (1.90 | )% | (1.68 | )% | (1.59 | )% | (1.73 | )% | (1.56 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 6.53 | % | 28.68 | % | 30.32 | % | 55.25 | % | 131.72 | % | 88.98 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 6.99 | | $ | 6.22 | | $ | 4.59 | | $ | 6.42 | | $ | 7.44 | | $ | 8.52 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.06 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.62 | | 0.99 | | 1.72 | | (0.16 | ) | 0.09 | | 0.17 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.56 | | 0.87 | | 1.63 | | (0.24 | ) | (0.03 | ) | 0.05 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.94 | ) | (0.10 | ) | — | | (1.59 | ) | (0.99 | ) | (1.13 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 6.61 | | $ | 6.99 | | $ | 6.22 | | $ | 4.59 | | $ | 6.42 | | $ | 7.44 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.23 | % | 14.22 | % | 35.51 | % | (4.79 | )% | (0.70 | )% | 0.61 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 5,499 | | $ | 5,837 | | $ | 8,007 | | $ | 8,708 | | $ | 13,724 | | $ | 16,119 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.20 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.17 | % | 2.22 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.15 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 2.20 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.17 | % | 2.22 | % | 2.16 | % | 2.15 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.94 | )% | (1.82 | )% | (1.64 | )% | (1.64 | )% | (1.73 | )% | (1.61 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 6.53 | % | 28.68 | % | 30.32 | % | 55.25 | % | 131.72 | % | 88.98 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.80 | | $ | 8.60 | | $ | 6.27 | | $ | 8.10 | | $ | 9.04 | | $ | 10.01 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.03 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.03 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.97 | | 1.36 | | 2.37 | | (0.21 | ) | 0.10 | | 0.20 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.94 | | 1.30 | | 2.33 | | (0.24 | ) | 0.05 | | 0.16 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.94 | ) | (0.10 | ) | — | | (1.59 | ) | (0.99 | ) | (1.13 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.80 | | $ | 9.80 | | $ | 8.60 | | $ | 6.27 | | $ | 8.10 | | $ | 9.04 | |
Total return(iii) | | 11.93 | % | 15.30 | % | 37.16 | % | (3.55 | )% | 0.52 | % | 1.73 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 14,875 | | $ | 13,179 | | $ | 26,953 | | $ | 21,357 | | $ | 22,002 | | $ | 64,684 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.13 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.08 | % | 1.06 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.03 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.14 | )% | (0.13 | )% | (0.09 | )% | (0.07 | )% | (0.05 | )% | (0.04 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.74 | )% | (0.65 | )% | (0.50 | )% | (0.41 | )% | (0.55 | )% | (0.45 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 6.53 | % | 28.68 | % | 30.32 | % | 55.25 | % | 131.72 | % | 88.98 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 18.86 | | $ | 14.91 | | $ | 11.16 | | $ | 10.95 | | $ | 11.52 | | $ | 12.98 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.08 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.14 | ) | (0.11 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.84 | | 4.26 | | 3.86 | | 0.30 | | 0.55 | | 0.60 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.76 | | 4.09 | | 3.75 | | 0.21 | | 0.41 | | 0.49 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.15 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | | — | | (0.98 | ) | (1.95 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.47 | | $ | 18.86 | | $ | 14.91 | | $ | 11.16 | | $ | 10.95 | | $ | 11.52 | |
Total return(iii) | | 9.43 | % | 27.72 | % | 33.60 | % | 1.92 | % | 3.78 | % | 4.23 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 526,095 | | $ | 300,066 | | $ | 77,791 | | $ | 23,653 | | $ | 14,480 | | $ | 7,241 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.19 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.36 | % | 1.82 | % | 2.22 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | — | | — | | (0.02 | )% | (0.11 | )% | (0.22 | )% | (0.62 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.19 | % | 1.18 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.60 | % | 1.60 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.87 | )% | (0.92 | )% | (0.86 | )% | (0.84 | )% | (1.24 | )% | (0.95 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.85 | % | 27.04 | % | 44.56 | % | 75.50 | % | 162.44 | % | 91.91 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.04 | | $ | 13.58 | | $ | 10.25 | | $ | 10.12 | | $ | 10.79 | | $ | 12.34 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.14 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.17 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.65 | | 3.87 | | 3.53 | | 0.28 | | 0.51 | | 0.57 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.51 | | 3.60 | | 3.33 | | 0.13 | | 0.31 | | 0.40 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.15 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | | — | | (0.98 | ) | (1.95 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 18.40 | | $ | 17.04 | | $ | 13.58 | | $ | 10.25 | | $ | 10.12 | | $ | 10.79 | |
Total return(iii) | | 9.02 | % | 26.82 | % | 32.49 | % | 1.28 | % | 3.06 | % | 3.65 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 196,713 | | $ | 131,655 | | $ | 48,345 | | $ | 15,928 | | $ | 8,020 | | $ | 2,612 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.97 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.97 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.53 | % | 2.99 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.01 | )% | — | | (0.02 | )% | (0.13 | )% | (0.28 | )% | (0.74 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.96 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.95 | % | 1.99 | % | 2.25 | % | 2.25 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.62 | )% | (1.66 | )% | (1.61 | )% | (1.57 | )% | (1.91 | )% | (1.60 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.85 | % | 27.04 | % | 44.56 | % | 75.50 | % | 162.44 | % | 91.91 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
| | Class I | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 19.34 | | $ | 15.28 | | $ | 11.44 | | $ | 11.22 | | $ | 11.75 | | $ | 13.17 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.08 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.08 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.88 | | 4.37 | | 3.95 | | 0.31 | | 0.57 | | 0.61 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.80 | | 4.20 | | 3.84 | | 0.22 | | 0.45 | | 0.53 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.15 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | | — | | (0.98 | ) | (1.95 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.99 | | $ | 19.34 | | $ | 15.28 | | $ | 11.44 | | $ | 11.22 | | $ | 11.75 | |
Total return(iii) | | 9.40 | % | 27.77 | % | 33.57 | % | 1.96 | % | 4.07 | % | 4.50 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 451,745 | | $ | 340,636 | | $ | 109,146 | | $ | 75,648 | | $ | 40,924 | | $ | 2,359 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.20 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.21 | % | 1.32 | % | 1.56 | % | 2.19 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | — | | — | | (0.01 | )% | (0.09 | )% | (0.21 | )% | (0.84 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.20 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.20 | % | 1.23 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.35 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.85 | )% | (0.90 | )% | (0.80 | )% | (0.81 | )% | (1.07 | )% | (0.70 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.85 | % | 27.04 | % | 44.56 | % | 75.50 | % | 162.44 | % | 91.91 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
| | Class Y | |
| | | | | | From 3/1/2017 | |
| | Six months | | | | (commencement of | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | operations) to | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017(ii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 19.60 | | $ | 15.44 | | $ | 12.93 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(iii) | | (0.05 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.08 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.91 | | 4.42 | | 2.59 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.86 | | 4.30 | | 2.51 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.15 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.31 | | $ | 19.60 | | $ | 15.44 | |
Total return(iv) | | 9.58 | % | 28.13 | % | 19.41 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 33,370 | | $ | 25,691 | | $ | 3,279 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 0.87 | % | 0.88 | % | 1.51 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | — | (v) | — | | (0.61 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.87 | % | 0.88 | % | 0.90 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.52 | )% | (0.63 | )% | (0.83 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.85 | % | 27.04 | % | 44.56 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
(v) Amount was less than 0.005% per share.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 19.60 | | $ | 15.44 | | $ | 11.53 | | $ | 11.28 | | $ | 11.77 | | $ | 13.16 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.05 | ) | (0.12 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.07 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.91 | | 4.42 | | 3.99 | | 0.32 | | 0.57 | | 0.61 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.86 | | 4.30 | | 3.91 | | 0.25 | | 0.49 | | 0.56 | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.15 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | | — | | (0.98 | ) | (1.95 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 21.31 | | $ | 19.60 | | $ | 15.44 | | $ | 11.53 | | $ | 11.28 | | $ | 11.77 | |
Total return(iii) | | 9.58 | % | 28.13 | % | 33.91 | % | 2.22 | % | 4.43 | % | 4.78 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 2,104,346 | | $ | 1,329,712 | | $ | 350,097 | | $ | 68,253 | | $ | 17,109 | | $ | 3,368 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 0.87 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.90 | % | 1.01 | % | 1.56 | % | 2.11 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | — | | — | | — | | — | | (0.55 | )% | (1.01 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.87 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.90 | % | 1.01 | % | 1.01 | % | 1.10 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.54 | )% | (0.61 | )% | (0.58 | )% | (0.58 | )% | (0.68 | )% | (0.45 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 23.85 | % | 27.04 | % | 44.56 | % | 75.50 | % | 162.44 | % | 91.91 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Health Sciences Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 28.04 | | $ | 25.16 | | $ | 16.01 | | $ | 21.94 | | $ | 26.96 | | $ | 25.35 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.03 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.13 | | 3.82 | | 9.34 | | (2.39 | ) | 0.82 | | 5.89 | |
Total from investment operations | | 0.10 | | 3.63 | | 9.15 | | (2.54 | ) | 0.57 | | 5.75 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | — | | — | | — | | — | | (0.16 | ) | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.88 | ) | (0.75 | ) | — | | (3.39 | ) | (5.43 | ) | (4.14 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.26 | | $ | 28.04 | | $ | 25.16 | | $ | 16.01 | | $ | 21.94 | | $ | 26.96 | |
Total return(iii) | | 0.85 | % | 14.92 | % | 57.15 | % | (14.06 | )% | 1.72 | % | 26.29 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 122,468 | | $ | 131,731 | | $ | 95,913 | | $ | 68,686 | | $ | 122,814 | | $ | 139,306 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.11 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.31 | % | 1.31 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.11 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.38 | % | 1.41 | % | 1.31 | % | 1.31 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (0.25 | )% | (0.68 | )% | (0.86 | )% | (0.87 | )% | (1.05 | )% | (0.59 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 78.92 | % | 89.73 | % | 106.66 | % | 93.49 | % | 133.92 | % | 167.94 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Health Sciences Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.21 | | $ | 20.23 | | $ | 12.98 | | $ | 18.53 | | $ | 23.60 | | $ | 22.83 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss(ii) | | (0.10 | ) | (0.31 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.29 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.06 | | 3.04 | | 7.53 | | (1.92 | ) | 0.73 | | 5.20 | |
Total from investment operations | | (0.04 | ) | 2.73 | | 7.25 | | (2.16 | ) | 0.36 | | 4.91 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | (iii) | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.88 | ) | (0.75 | ) | — | | (3.39 | ) | (5.43 | ) | (4.14 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.29 | | $ | 22.21 | | $ | 20.23 | | $ | 12.98 | | $ | 18.53 | | $ | 23.60 | |
Total return(iv) | | 0.46 | % | 14.03 | % | 55.86 | % | (14.70 | )% | 0.95 | % | 25.37 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 13,531 | | $ | 15,322 | | $ | 31,148 | | $ | 28,242 | | $ | 53,487 | | $ | 60,628 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.88 | % | 1.93 | % | 2.15 | % | 2.18 | % | 2.08 | % | 2.06 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.88 | % | 1.93 | % | 2.15 | % | 2.18 | % | 2.08 | % | 2.06 | % |
Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets | | (1.01 | )% | (1.46 | )% | (1.63 | )% | (1.65 | )% | (1.81 | )% | (1.34 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 78.92 | % | 89.73 | % | 106.66 | % | 93.49 | % | 133.92 | % | 167.94 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Health Sciences Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | | | | | | | | | From 5/28/2015 | |
| | Six months | | | | | | | | (commencement of | |
| | ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | operations) to | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015(ii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 28.09 | | $ | 25.11 | | $ | 15.92 | | $ | 21.76 | | $ | 25.03 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)(iii) | | 0.02 | | (0.09 | ) | (0.11 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments | | 0.12 | | 3.82 | | 9.30 | | (2.37 | ) | (3.22 | ) |
Total from investment operations | | 0.14 | | 3.73 | | 9.19 | | (2.45 | ) | (3.27 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.88 | ) | (0.75 | ) | — | | (3.39 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.35 | | $ | 28.09 | | $ | 25.11 | | $ | 15.92 | | $ | 21.76 | |
Total return(iv) | | 1.03 | % | 15.32 | % | 57.73 | % | (13.63 | )% | (13.06 | )% |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 70,727 | | $ | 57,640 | | $ | 25,644 | | $ | 4,980 | | $ | 6,517 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 0.79 | % | 0.84 | % | 1.12 | % | 1.16 | % | 1.36 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.04 | )% | (0.06 | )% | (0.13 | )% | (0.17 | )% | (0.28 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.75 | % | 0.78 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | 1.08 | % |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | 0.11 | % | (0.32 | )% | (0.48 | )% | (0.45 | )% | (0.47 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 78.92 | % | 89.73 | % | 106.66 | % | 93.49 | % | 133.92 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the twelve months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Growth & Income Fund
| | Class A | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 40.77 | | $ | 39.68 | | $ | 32.66 | | $ | 33.37 | | $ | 33.56 | | $ | 29.63 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(ii) | | 0.36 | | 0.65 | | 0.56 | | 0.59 | | 0.59 | | 0.63 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 2.67 | | 1.64 | | 6.97 | | 0.24 | | 0.81 | | 3.92 | |
Total from investment operations | | 3.03 | | 2.29 | | 7.53 | | 0.83 | | 1.40 | | 4.55 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.29 | ) | (0.57 | ) | (0.50 | ) | (0.50 | ) | (0.51 | ) | (0.62 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.85 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (1.08 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 41.66 | | $ | 40.77 | | $ | 39.68 | | $ | 32.66 | | $ | 33.37 | | $ | 33.56 | |
Total return(iii) | | 8.16 | % | 5.78 | % | 23.22 | % | 2.62 | % | 4.26 | % | 15.53 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 74,092 | | $ | 70,859 | | $ | 72,427 | | $ | 64,123 | | $ | 70,933 | | $ | 73,674 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.07 | % | 1.06 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.18 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.07 | % | 1.06 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.14 | % | 1.15 | % | 1.18 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 1.83 | % | 1.59 | % | 1.52 | % | 1.85 | % | 1.76 | % | 2.00 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 5.23 | % | 11.05 | % | 7.78 | % | 5.36 | % | 15.83 | % | 21.20 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Financial Highlights for a share outstanding throughout the period (Unaudited)
Alger Growth & Income Fund
| | Class C | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 40.20 | | $ | 39.14 | | $ | 32.23 | | $ | 32.95 | | $ | 33.18 | | $ | 29.33 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(ii) | | 0.21 | | 0.34 | | 0.28 | | 0.35 | | 0.33 | | 0.38 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 2.64 | | 1.60 | | 6.88 | | 0.24 | | 0.80 | | 3.89 | |
Total from investment operations | | 2.85 | | 1.94 | | 7.16 | | 0.59 | | 1.13 | | 4.27 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.14 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.42 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.85 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (1.08 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 41.06 | | $ | 40.20 | | $ | 39.14 | | $ | 32.23 | | $ | 32.95 | | $ | 33.18 | |
Total return(iii) | | 7.76 | % | 4.96 | % | 22.28 | % | 1.87 | % | 3.47 | % | 14.65 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 16,579 | | $ | 16,074 | | $ | 22,266 | | $ | 20,790 | | $ | 21,156 | | $ | 19,999 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 1.83 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.88 | % | 1.90 | % | 1.93 | % |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 1.83 | % | 1.82 | % | 1.94 | % | 1.88 | % | 1.90 | % | 1.93 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 1.07 | % | 0.84 | % | 0.76 | % | 1.09 | % | 0.99 | % | 1.22 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 5.23 | % | 11.05 | % | 7.78 | % | 5.36 | % | 15.83 | % | 21.20 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger Growth & Income Fund
| | Class Z | |
| | Six months ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | | Year ended | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018 | | 10/31/2017 | | 10/31/2016 | | 10/31/2015 | | 10/31/2014 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 40.81 | | $ | 39.71 | | $ | 32.69 | | $ | 33.39 | | $ | 33.57 | | $ | 29.64 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income(ii) | | 0.43 | | 0.80 | | 0.65 | | 0.67 | | 0.66 | | 0.63 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 2.68 | | 1.64 | | 6.99 | | 0.26 | | 0.82 | | 4.00 | |
Total from investment operations | | 3.11 | | 2.44 | | 7.64 | | 0.93 | | 1.48 | | 4.63 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.37 | ) | (0.71 | ) | (0.61 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.58 | ) | (0.70 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (1.85 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (1.04 | ) | (1.08 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 41.70 | | $ | 40.81 | | $ | 39.71 | | $ | 32.69 | | $ | 33.39 | | $ | 33.57 | |
Total return(iii) | | 8.36 | % | 6.16 | % | 23.55 | % | 2.91 | % | 4.53 | % | 15.78 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 26,546 | | $ | 24,604 | | $ | 22,487 | | $ | 11,422 | | $ | 8,752 | | $ | 8,441 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 0.77 | % | 0.76 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.91 | % | 1.05 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (0.08 | )% | (0.05 | )% | — | | — | | — | | (0.10 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.69 | % | 0.71 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.87 | % | 0.91 | % | 0.95 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 2.21 | % | 1.96 | % | 1.75 | % | 2.09 | % | 1.99 | % | 1.98 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 5.23 | % | 11.05 | % | 7.78 | % | 5.36 | % | 15.83 | % | 21.20 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iii) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger 25 Fund
| | Class P | |
| | Six months ended 4/30/2019(i) | | From 12/28/2017 (commencement of operations) to 10/31/2018(ii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.61 | | $ | 10.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | |
Net investment income(iii) | | 0.03 | | — | (iv) |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.39 | | 0.61 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.42 | | 0.61 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.04 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.99 | | $ | 10.61 | |
Total return(v) | | 13.43 | % | 6.10 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 12,661 | | $ | 11,161 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.45 | % | 2.35 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (1.64 | )% | (1.60 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.81 | % | 0.75 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 0.53 | % | 0.01 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 51.26 | % | 64.02 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the eleven months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Amount was less than $0.005 per share.
(v) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger 25 Fund
| | Class P-2 | |
| | | | From 10/31/2018 | |
| | Six months | | (commencement | |
| | ended | | of operations) to | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018(ii),(iii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.61 | | $ | 10.61 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | |
Net investment income(iv) | | 0.02 | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.40 | | — | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.42 | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 12.03 | | $ | 10.61 | |
Total return(v) | | 13.38 | % | — | |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 161 | | $ | 100 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 5.04 | % | — | |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (4.07 | )% | — | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.97 | % | — | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 0.32 | % | — | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 51.26 | % | 64.02 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the eleven months then ended.
(iii) Class P-2 inception date was October 31, 2018, no income or expenses were recorded.
(iv) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(v) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger 35 Fund
| | Class P | |
| | Six months ended | | From 3/29/2018 (commencement of operations) to | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018(ii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.38 | | $ | 10.00 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | |
Net investment income(iii) | | 0.02 | | 0.01 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.01 | | 0.37 | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.03 | | 0.38 | |
Dividends from net investment income | | (0.04 | ) | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.07 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.30 | | $ | 10.38 | |
Total return(iv) | | 10.17 | % | 3.80 | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 8,845 | | $ | 7,782 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 2.79 | % | 2.46 | % |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (2.39 | )% | (2.06 | )% |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.40 | % | 0.40 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 0.34 | % | 0.23 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 66.84 | % | 31.20 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the seven months then ended.
(iii) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(iv) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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Alger 35 Fund
| | Class P-2 | |
| | | | From 10/31/2018 | |
| | Six months | | (commencement | |
| | ended | | of operations) to | |
| | 4/30/2019(i) | | 10/31/2018(ii),(iii) | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.38 | | $ | 10.38 | |
INCOME FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | | | | |
Net investment income(iv) | | 0.01 | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain on investments | | 1.02 | | — | |
Total from investment operations | | 1.03 | | — | |
Distributions from net realized gains | | (0.07 | ) | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.34 | | $ | 10.38 | |
Total return(v) | | 10.05 | % | — | |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 110 | | $ | 100 | |
Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets | | 6.04 | % | — | |
Ratio of expense reimbursements to average net assets | | (5.48 | )% | — | |
Ratio of net expenses to average net assets | | 0.56 | % | — | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | 0.18 | % | — | |
Portfolio turnover rate | | 66.84 | % | 31.20 | % |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
(i) Ratios have been annualized; total return and portfolio turnover rate have not been annualized.
(ii) Ratios have been annualized; total return has not been annualized; portfolio turnover is for the seven months then ended.
(iii) Class P-2 inception date was October 31, 2018, no income or expenses were recorded.
(iv) Amount was computed based on average shares outstanding during the period.
(v) Does not reflect the effect of sales charges, if applicable.
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NOTE 1 — General:
The Alger Funds (the “Trust”) is an open-end registered investment company organized as a business trust under the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Trust qualifies as an investment company as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 946-Financial Services — Investment Companies. The Trust operates as a series company currently offering an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest in ten funds — Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger International Focus Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger Health Sciences Fund, Alger Growth & Income Fund, Alger 25 Fund and Alger 35 Fund (collectively, the “Funds” or individually, each a “Fund”). Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger International Focus Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger Health Sciences Fund, Alger 25 Fund and Alger 35 Fund normally invest primarily in equity securities and each has an investment objective of long-term capital appreciation. Alger Growth & Income Fund also normally invests primarily in equity securities but has an investment objective of both capital appreciation and current income.
Each Fund offers one or more of the following share classes: Class A, B, C, I, P, P-2, Y and Z. Class A shares are generally subject to an initial sales charge while Class B and C shares are generally subject to a deferred sales charge. Class B shares will automatically convert to Class A shares eight years after the end of the calendar month in which the order to purchase was accepted. The conversion is completed without the imposition of any sales charges or other fees. Class C shares will automatically convert to Class A shares on the fifth business day of the month following the tenth anniversary of the purchase date of a shareholder’s Class C shares, without the imposition of any sales load, fee or other charge. Class C shares held at certain dealers may convert to Class A shares earlier. At conversion, a proportionate amount of shares representing reinvested dividends and distributions will also be converted into Class A shares. Class I, P, P-2, Y and Z shares are sold to investors without an initial or deferred sales charge. Each class has identical rights to assets and earnings, except that each share class bears the pro rata allocation of the Fund’s expenses other than a class expense (not including advisory or custodian fees or other expenses related to the management of the Fund’s assets).
NOTE 2 — Significant Accounting Policies:
(a) Investment Valuation: The Funds value their financial instruments at fair value using independent dealers or pricing services under policies approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (“Board”). Investments held by the Funds are valued on each day the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) is open, as of the close of the NYSE (normally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time).
Equity securities, including traded rights, warrants and option contracts for which valuation information is readily available are valued at the last quoted sales price or official closing price on the primary market or exchange on which they are traded as reported by an independent pricing service. In the absence of quoted sales, such securities are valued at the bid price
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or, in the absence of a recent bid price, the equivalent as obtained from one or more of the major market makers for the securities to be valued.
Debt securities generally trade in the over-the-counter market. Debt securities with remaining maturities of more than sixty days at the time of acquisition are valued on the basis of last available bid prices or current market quotations provided by dealers or pricing services. In determining the value of a particular investment, pricing services may use certain information with respect to transactions in such investments, quotations from dealers, pricing matrixes, market transactions in comparable investments, various relationships observed in the market between investments and calculated yield measures based on valuation technology commonly employed in the market for such investments. Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities are valued by independent pricing services using models that consider estimated cash flows of each tranche of the security, establish a benchmark yield and develop an estimated tranche-specific spread to the benchmark yield based on the unique attributes of the tranche. Debt securities with a remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost which approximates market value.
Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value, as determined in good faith pursuant to procedures established by the Board.
Securities in which the Funds invest may be traded in foreign markets that close before the close of the NYSE. Developments that occur between the close of the foreign markets and the close of the NYSE may result in adjustments to the closing foreign prices to reflect what the investment manager, pursuant to policies established by the Board, believes to be the fair value of these securities as of the close of the NYSE. The Funds may also fair value securities in other situations, for example, when a particular foreign market is closed but the Funds are open.
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 820 — Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”) defines fair value as the price that the Funds would receive upon selling an investment in a timely transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. ASC 820 established a three-tier hierarchy to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability and may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Funds. Unobservable inputs are inputs that reflect the Funds’ own assumptions based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below.
· Level 1 — quoted prices in active markets for identical investments
· Level 2 — significant other observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.)
· Level 3 — significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments)
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The Funds’ valuation techniques are generally consistent with either the market or the income approach to fair value. The market approach considers prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets to measure fair value. The income approach converts future amounts to a current, or discounted, single amount. These fair value measurements are determined on the basis of the value indicated by current market expectations about such future events. Inputs for Level 1 include exchange-listed prices and broker quotes in an active market. Inputs for Level 2 include the last trade price in the case of a halted security, an exchange-listed price which has been adjusted for fair value factors, and prices of closely related securities. Additional Level 2 inputs include an evaluated price which is based upon a compilation of observable market information such as spreads for fixed income and preferred securities. Inputs for Level 3 include, but are not limited to, revenue multiples, earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples, discount rates, time to exit and the probabilities of success of certain outcomes. Such unobservable market information may be obtained from a company’s financial statements and from industry studies, market data, and market indicators such as benchmarks and indexes. Because of the inherent uncertainty and often limited markets for restricted securities, the values may significantly differ from the values if there was an active market.
Valuation processes are determined by a Valuation Committee (“Committee”) established by the Board and comprised of representatives of the Trust’s investment adviser and officers of the Trust. The Committee reports its fair valuation determinations and related valuation information to the Board. The Board is responsible for approving valuation policy and procedures.
While the Committee meets on an as-needed basis, the Committee generally meets quarterly to review and evaluate the effectiveness of the procedures for making fair value determinations. The Committee considers, among other things, the results of quarterly back testing of the fair value model for foreign securities, pricing comparisons between primary and secondary price sources, the outcome of price challenges put to the Funds’ pricing vendor, and variances between transactional prices and the previous day’s price.
The Funds will record a change to a security’s fair value level if new inputs are available or it becomes evident that inputs previously considered for leveling have changed or are no longer relevant. Transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3 are recognized at the end of the reporting period.
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents: Cash and Cash Equivalents include U.S. dollars, foreign cash and overnight time deposits.
(c) Securities Transactions and Investment Income: Securities transactions are recorded on a trade date basis. Realized gains and losses from securities transactions are recorded on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recognized on the accrual basis.
Premiums and discounts on debt securities purchased are amortized or accreted over the lives of the respective securities.
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(d) Foreign Currency Translations: The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currencies, investments and other assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing rates of exchange on the valuation date. Purchases and sales of investment securities and income and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars at the prevailing exchange rates on the respective dates of such transactions.
Net realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions represent net gains and losses from the disposition of foreign currencies, currency gains and losses realized between the trade dates and settlement dates of security transactions, and the difference between the amount of net investment income accrued and the U.S. dollar amount actually received. The effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments in securities are included in realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments in the accompanying Statements of Operations.
(e) Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts: Certain Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge against foreign currency exchange rate risk on their non-U.S. dollar denominated securities or to facilitate settlement of foreign currency denominated portfolio transactions. A forward foreign currency contract is an agreement between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The contract is marked-to-market daily and the change in value is recorded by a Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. Realized gains or losses equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed are recorded upon delivery or receipt of the currency.
These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In addition, the Funds could be exposed to risk if the counterparties are unable to meet the terms of the contracts or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably to the base currency.
(f) Option Contracts: When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current fair value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Fund on the expiration date as realized gains 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 the 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 in determining whether the Fund has realized a gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Fund. The Fund as writer of an option bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option.
The Funds may also purchase put and call options. Each Fund pays a premium which is included in the Fund’s accompanying Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire unexercised are treated as realized losses. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums
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paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying security to determine the realized gain or loss.
(g) Lending of Fund Securities: The Funds may lend their securities to financial institutions, provided that the market value of the securities loaned will not at any time exceed one third of a Fund’s total assets including borrowings, as defined in its prospectuses. The Funds earn fees on the securities loaned, which are included in interest income in the accompanying Statements of Operations. In order to protect against the risk of failure by the borrower to return the securities loaned or any delay in the delivery of such securities, the loan is collateralized by cash or securities that are maintained with Brown Brothers Harriman & Company, the Funds’ Custodian (“BBH” or the “Custodian”), in an amount equal to at least 102 percent of the current market value of U.S. loaned securities or 105 percent for non-U.S. loaned securities. The market value of the loaned securities is determined at the close of business of the Funds. Any required additional collateral is delivered to the Custodian and any excess collateral is returned to the borrower on the next business day. In the event the borrower fails to return the loaned securities when due, the Funds may take the collateral to replace the securities. If the value of the collateral is less than the purchase cost of replacement securities, the Custodian shall be responsible for any shortfall, but only to the extent that the shortfall is not due to any diminution in collateral value, as defined in the securities lending agreement. The Funds are required to maintain the collateral in a segregated account and determine its value each day until the loaned securities are returned. Cash collateral may be invested as determined by the Funds. Collateral is returned to the borrower upon settlement of the loan. There were no securities loaned as of April 30, 2019.
(h) Dividends to Shareholders: Dividends and distributions payable to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The Funds declare and pay dividends from net investment income, if available, annually except that Alger Growth & Income Fund declares and pays such dividends quarterly. With respect to all Funds, dividends from net realized gains, offset by any loss carryforward, are declared and paid annually after the end of the fiscal year in which earned.
Each class is treated separately in determining the amounts of dividends from net investment income payable to holders of its shares.
The characterization of distributions to shareholders for financial reporting purposes is determined in accordance with federal income tax rules. Therefore, the source of a Fund’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from, or in excess of, net investment income, net realized gain on investment transactions, or return of capital, depending on the type of book/tax differences that may exist. Capital accounts within the financial statements are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences. Reclassifications result primarily from the differences in tax treatment of net operating losses, foreign currency transactions and premium/discount of debt securities. The reclassifications are done annually at fiscal year-end and have no impact on the net asset values of the Funds and are designed to present each Fund’s capital accounts on a tax basis.
(i) Federal Income Taxes: It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code Subchapter M applicable to regulated investment companies and to
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distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Provided the Funds maintain such compliance, no federal income tax provision is required. Each Fund is treated as a separate entity for the purpose of determining such compliance.
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 740 — Income Taxes (“ASC 740”) requires the Funds to measure and recognize in their financial statements the benefit of a tax position taken (or expected to be taken) on an income tax return if such position will more likely than not be sustained upon examination based on the technical merits of the position. No tax years are currently under investigation. The Funds file income tax returns in the U.S., as well as New York State and New York City. The statute of limitations on the Funds’ tax returns remains open for the tax years 2015-2018. Management does not believe there are any uncertain tax positions that require recognition of a tax liability.
(j) Allocation Methods: The Trust accounts separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each Fund. Expenses directly attributable to each Fund are charged to that Fund’s operations; expenses which are applicable to all Funds are allocated among them based on net assets. Income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and expenses of each Fund are allocated among the Fund’s classes based on relative net assets, with the exception of distribution fees, transfer agency fees, and shareholder servicing and related fees.
(k) Estimates: These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require using estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts therein. These unaudited interim financial statements reflect all adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of results for the interim period. Actual results may differ from those estimates. All such estimates are of normal recurring nature.
(l) Recent Accounting Pronouncement: In August 2018, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update 2018-13 “Disclosure Framework — Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement” (“ASU 2018-13”) which modifies disclosure requirements for fair value measurements principally for Level 3 securities and transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and for interim periods within those fiscal years.
Management is currently evaluating the application of ASU 2018-13 and its impact, if any, on the Funds’ financial statements.
NOTE 3 — Investment Advisory Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates:
(a) Investment Advisory Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Trust’s Investment Advisory Agreement with Fred Alger Management, Inc. (“Alger Management” or the “Investment Manager”), are payable monthly and computed based on the following rates. The actual rate paid as a percentage of average daily net assets, for the six months ended April 30, 2019, is set forth below under the heading “Actual Rate”:
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| | Tier 1 | | Tier 2 | | Tier 3 | | Tier 4 | | Tier 5 | | Actual Rate | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund(a) | | 0.81 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.60 | % | 0.55 | % | 0.45 | % | 0.77 | % |
Alger International Focus Fund(b) | | 0.71 | | 0.60 | | — | | — | | — | | 0.71 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund(b) | | 0.76 | | 0.70 | | — | | — | | — | | 0.76 | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund(b) | | 0.81 | | 0.75 | | — | | — | | — | | 0.81 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund(b) | | 0.81 | | 0.75 | | — | | — | | — | | 0.81 | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund(c) | | 0.75 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.75 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund(c) | | 0.55 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.55 | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund(c) | | 0.50 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.50 | |
Alger 25 Fund(d) | | 0.30-0.80 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.71 | |
Alger 35 Fund(d) | | 0.30-0.80 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.30 | |
(a) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $2 billion, Tier 2 rate is paid on assets between $2 billion and $3 billion, Tier 3 rate is paid on assets between $3 billion and $4 billion, Tier 4 rate is paid on assets between $4 billion and $5 billion, and Tier 5 rate is paid on assets in excess of $5 billion.
(b) Tier 1 rate is paid on assets up to $1 billion and Tier 2 rate is paid on assets in excess of $1 billion.
(c) Tier 1 is based on all assets.
(d) The management fee paid to Alger Management consists of a base fee at an annual rate of 0.55% of the Fund’s average daily net assets and a positive or negative performance adjustment of up to an annual rate of 0.25% based upon the Fund’s performance relative to the S&P 500 Index, resulting in a minimum total fee of 0.30% and a maximum total fee of 0.80%.
The sub-advisor to the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund, Weatherbie Capital, LLC (“Weatherbie” or the “Sub-Advisor”), an affiliate of Alger Management, is paid a fee, out of the management fee that Alger Management received at no additional cost to the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund, which is equal to 70% of the net management fee paid by the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund to Alger Management with respect to the sub-advised assets. For the six months ended April 30, 2019, Alger Management paid a sub-advisory fee of $968,589 to Weatherbie. Weatherbie began sub-advising the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund in 2017.
Alger Management has agreed to expense caps for several of the A, C, I, Y and Z share classes, effective through February 28, 2021, whereby it reimburses the share classes if annualized operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, interest, taxes, brokerage, dividend expense on short sales, borrowing costs and extraordinary expenses) exceed the rates, based on average daily net assets, listed in the table below.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | FEES WAIVED / | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | REIMBURSED FOR | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | THE SIX MONTHS | |
| | CLASS | | ENDED | |
| | A | | C | | I | | Y | | Z | | APRIL 30, 2019 | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | — | | — | | 1.10 | %(a) | — | | 0.89 | % | $ | 16,816 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 1.05 | | — | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | — | | — | | — | | 0.87 | % | 0.99 | | 3,433 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.99 | | 8,872 | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | — | (b) | — | (b) | — | (b) | 0.85 | (b) | — | (b) | 5,100 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.75 | | 12,291 | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 0.69 | | 9,841 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) Prior to March 1, 2019, the expense cap for the Alger International Focus Fund Class I was 1.15%.
(b) Prior to March 1, 2019, the expense cap for the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund Class A and Class I was 1.20%, Class C was 1.95%, Class Y was 0.90% and Class Z was 0.99%.
Alger Management has also agreed to an expense cap for the Class P and Class P-2 share classes of Alger 25 Fund and Alger 35 Fund, currently expected to remain in place for the life of the applicable Funds, whereby it reimburses the share class so that expenses, other than advisory fees, sub-transfer agency fees and shareholder service fees for Class P-2, never exceed 0.10%, based on average daily net assets. The expense reimbursement arrangement does not include interest, taxes, brokerage, dividend expense on short sales, borrowing costs and extraordinary expenses. Fees waived for the Alger 25 Fund and Alger 35 Fund were $95,052 and $98,020, respectively, for the six months ended April 30, 2019.
In addition, Alger Management voluntarily reduced its 12b-1 fee effective April 1, 2019, for the Class B shares of the Alger International Focus Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund and Alger Small Cap Growth Fund by $9,459, $7,138 and $1,942, respectively, for the six months ended April 30, 2019.
Alger Management may, during the first year of the expense reimbursement contract, recoup any expenses waived or reimbursed for share classes A, C, I, Y and Z pursuant to the expense reimbursement contract to the extent that such recoupment would not cause the expense ratio to exceed the lesser of the stated limitation in effect at the time of (i) the waiver or reimbursement and (ii) the recoupment. For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the recoupments made by the Funds to the Investment Manager for the Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund and Alger Health Sciences Fund were $7,726, $3,921 and $697, respectively. As of April 30, 2019, the total repayments that may potentially be made by the Funds to the Investment Manager for the Alger International Focus Fund, Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger Health Sciences Fund, Alger Growth & Income Fund, Alger 25 Fund and Alger 35 Fund were $27,011, $5,798, $19,341, $5,100, $29,940, $17,007, $172,760 and $127,193, respectively, which will expire February 28, 2020.
(b) Administration Fees: Fees incurred by each Fund, pursuant to the provisions of the Trust’s Administration Agreement with Alger Management, are payable monthly and computed based on the average daily net assets of each Fund at the annual rate of 0.0275%.
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(c) Distribution Fees:
Class A Shares: The Trust has adopted a Plan of Distribution pursuant to which each Fund pays Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, the Fund’s distributor (the “Distributor” or “Alger Inc.”) and an affiliate of Alger Management, a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the respective average daily net assets of the Class A shares of the designated Fund to compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing the Class A shares and/or shareholder servicing. Fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger Inc.
Class B Shares: The Trust has adopted an Amended and Restated Plan of Distribution pursuant to which Class B shares of each Fund issuing such shares reimburse Alger Inc. for costs and expenses incurred by Alger Inc. in connection with advertising, marketing and selling the Class B shares, and shareholder servicing, not to exceed an annual rate of 1% of the respective average daily net assets of the Class B shares of the designated Fund. If in any month, the costs incurred by Alger Inc. relating to the Class B shares are in excess of the distribution fees charged to the Class B shares of the Fund, the excess may be carried forward, with interest, and sought to be reimbursed in future periods. As of April 30, 2019, such excess carried forward was $23,436,154, $17,642,856, $11,291,293 and $17,822,274 for Class B shares of Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger International Focus Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund and Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, respectively. Contingent deferred sales charges imposed on redemptions of Class B shares will reduce the amount of distribution expenses for which reimbursement may be sought. See Note 3(d) below.
Class C Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class C shares of each Fund pays Alger Inc. a fee at the annual rate of 1% of the respective average daily net assets of the Class C shares of the designated Fund to compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing the Class C shares and/or shareholder servicing. The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger Inc.
Class I Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class I shares of Alger International Focus Fund, Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund and Alger Small Cap Focus Fund each pay Alger Inc. a fee at the annual rate of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class I shares to compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing the Class I shares and/or shareholder servicing. The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger Inc.
Class P-2 Shares: The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan pursuant to which Class P-2 shares of Alger 25 Fund and Alger 35 Fund each pay Alger Inc. a fee at the annual rate of 0.08% of the average daily net assets of the Fund’s Class P-2 shares to compensate Alger Inc. for its activities and expenses incurred in distributing the Class P-2 shares and/ or shareholder servicing. The fees paid may be more or less than the expenses incurred by Alger Inc.
(d) Sales Charges: Purchases and sales of shares of the Funds may be subject to initial sales charges or contingent deferred sales charges. The contingent deferred sales charges are used by Alger Inc. to offset distribution expenses previously incurred. Sales charges do not
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represent expenses of the Trust. For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges imposed, all of which were retained by Alger Inc., were as follows:
| | | | CONTINGENT | |
| | INITIAL SALES | | DEFERRED SALES | |
| | CHARGES | | CHARGES | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | $ | 2,488 | | $ | 21,241 | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | 1,143 | | 1,705 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | 998 | | 1,609 | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | 689 | | 4,544 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | 2,086 | | 2,883 | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | 16,468 | | 75,395 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | 906 | | 2,545 | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund | | 913 | | 1,632 | |
| | | | | | | |
(e) Brokerage Commissions: During the six months ended April 30, 2019, Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger International Focus Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger Health Sciences Fund, Alger Growth & Income Fund, Alger 25 Fund and Alger 35 Fund paid Alger Inc. commissions of $148,383, $2,929, $24,635, $736, $138,450, $34,009, $29, $1,343 and $1,353, respectively, in connection with securities transactions.
(f) Shareholder Administrative Fees: The Trust has entered into a shareholder administrative services agreement with Alger Management to compensate Alger Management for its liaison and administrative oversight of DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc., the transfer agent, and for other related services. The Funds compensate Alger Management at the annual rate of 0.0165% of their respective average daily net assets for the Class A, Class B and Class C shares and 0.01% of their respective average daily net assets of the Class I, Class P, Class P-2 and Class Z shares for these services.
Alger Management makes payments to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services to omnibus accounts invested in the Funds. A portion of the fees paid by Alger Management to intermediaries that provide sub-accounting services are charged back to the appropriate Fund, subject to certain limitations, as approved by the Board. For the six months ended April 30, 2019, Alger Management charged back to Alger Capital Appreciation Fund, Alger International Focus Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Focus Fund, Alger Health Sciences Fund and Alger Growth & Income Fund, $593,667, $18,791, $30,606, $59,714, $19,668, $182,562, $34,813 and $19,188, respectively, for these services, which are included in transfer agent fees and expenses in the accompanying Statements of Operations.
(g) Trustee Fees: From Prior to January 1, 2019, each Independent Trustee receives a fee of $112,000 per annum, paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex, plus travel expenses incurred for attending board meetings. The term “Alger Fund Complex” refers to the Trust, The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger Portfolios and Alger Global Focus Fund, each of which is a registered investment company managed by Alger Management. The Independent Trustee appointed as Chairman of the
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Board of Trustees receives additional compensation of $30,000 per annum paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex. Additionally, each member of the Audit Committee receives a fee of $11,000 per annum, paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex.
Effective January 1, 2019, each Independent Trustee receives a fee of $122,000 per annum, paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex, plus travel expenses incurred for attending board meetings. The Independent Trustee appointed as Chairman of the Board of Trustees receives additional compensation of $30,000 per annum paid pro based on net assets rata by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex. Additionally, each member of the Audit Committee receives a fee of $11,000 per annum, paid pro rata based on net assets by each fund in the Alger Fund Complex.
(h) Interfund Trades: The Funds may engage in purchase and sale transactions with other funds advised by Alger Management. For the six months ended April 30, 2019, these purchases and sales were as follows:
| | Purchases | | Sales | | Realized loss | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | $ | 6,599,633 | | $ | — | | $ | — | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | 3,690,576 | | — | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
(i) Interfund Loans: The Funds, along with other funds advised by Alger Management, may borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes with the exception of the Alger International Focus Fund, which can only borrow for temporary or emergency purposes. To the extent permitted under its investment restrictions, each fund may lend uninvested cash in an amount up to 15% of its net assets to other funds. If a fund has borrowed from other funds and has aggregate borrowings from all sources that exceed 10% of the fund’s total assets, such fund will secure all of its loans from other funds. The interest rate charged on interfund loans is equal to the average of the overnight time deposit rate and bank loan rate available to the funds. There were no interfund loans outstanding as of April 30, 2019.
During the six months ended April 30, 2019, Alger International Focus Fund, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund, Alger Small Cap Growth Fund and Alger Health Sciences Fund incurred interfund loan interest expense of $358, $57, $197 and $1,622, respectively, and Alger Capital Appreciation Fund and Alger Small Cap Focus Fund earned interfund loan interest income of $1,019 and $42,511, respectively, which is included in interest from unaffiliated securities in the accompanying Statements of Operations.
(j) Other Transactions With Affiliates: Certain officers of the Trust are directors or officers of Alger Management and the Distributor. At April 30, 2019, Alger Management and its affiliated entities owned the following shares:
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| | SHARE CLASS | |
| | A | | I | | P | | P-2 | | Y | | Z | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | 73,980 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 28,882 | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | — | | 8,107 | | — | | — | | — | | 363,714 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 91,394 | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | 205,244 | | — | | — | | — | | 10,066 | | 185 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | 71,040 | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 88,731 | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 787 | | 291,681 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 5,232 | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund | | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 32,080 | |
Alger 25 Fund | | — | | — | | 250,933 | | 9,425 | | — | | — | |
Alger 35 Fund | | — | | — | | 759,019 | | 9,705 | | — | | — | |
NOTE 4 — Securities Transactions:
The following summarizes the securities transactions by the Trust, other than U.S. Government securities, short-term securities, purchased options, forward foreign currency contracts and short sales, for the six months ended April 30, 2019:
| | PURCHASES | | SALES | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | $ | 1,090,258,057 | | $ | 1,110,554,261 | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | 89,337,278 | | 99,961,414 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | 139,479,397 | | 148,614,539 | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | 211,154,869 | | 123,448,916 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | 8,598,495 | | 15,568,967 | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | 1,576,861,588 | | 606,206,559 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | 165,026,381 | | 161,398,705 | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund | | 5,619,687 | | 7,434,734 | |
Alger 25 Fund | | 6,042,592 | | 5,779,575 | |
Alger 35 Fund | | 5,497,196 | | 5,269,663 | |
| | | | | | | |
Transactions in foreign securities may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with those of U.S. companies because of, among other factors, the level of governmental supervision and regulation of foreign security markets, and the possibility of political or economic instability. Additional risks associated with investing in the emerging markets include increased volatility, limited liquidity, and less stringent regulatory and legal systems.
NOTE 5 — Borrowing:
The Funds may borrow from the Custodian on an uncommitted basis. Each Fund pays the Custodian a market rate of interest, generally based upon the London Interbank Offered Rate. The Funds may also borrow from other funds advised by Alger Management, as discussed in Note 3(i). For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the Funds had the following borrowings:
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| | AVERAGE DAILY BORROWING | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | $ | 31,688 | | 3.50 | % |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | 14,101 | | 4.18 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | 22,532 | | 3.74 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | 109,530 | | 3.12 | |
Alger 25 Fund | | 149 | | 4.55 | |
| | | | | | |
The highest amount borrowed from the Custodian and other funds during the six months ended April 30, 2019, for each Fund was as follows:
| | HIGHEST BORROWING | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | $ | 2,303,000 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | 1,443,891 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | 589,169 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | 2,681,765 | |
Alger 25 Fund | | 27,049 | |
| | | | |
NOTE 6 — Share Capital:
The Trust has an unlimited number of authorized shares of beneficial interest of $.001 par value which are presently divided into ten series. Each series is divided into separate classes. The transactions of shares of beneficial interest were as follows:
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 3,287,583 | | $ | 78,333,882 | | 7,224,768 | | $ | 191,866,742 | |
Shares converted from Class B | | 30,756 | | 771,311 | | 74,193 | | 1,967,220 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 21,158 | | 525,729 | | 347,503 | | 9,802,243 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 4,389,837 | | 97,586,145 | | 2,967,765 | | 73,392,923 | |
Shares redeemed | | (7,897,567 | ) | (193,799,066 | ) | (20,854,241 | ) | (554,011,987 | ) |
Net decrease | | (168,233 | ) | $ | (16,581,999 | ) | (10,240,012 | ) | $ | (276,982,859 | ) |
Class B: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 14,328 | | $ | 270,198 | | 26,581 | | $ | 560,521 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (40,124 | ) | (771,311 | ) | (93,708 | ) | (1,967,220 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 71,787 | | 1,213,205 | | 54,056 | | 1,057,346 | |
Shares redeemed | | (65,571 | ) | (1,259,272 | ) | (184,942 | ) | (3,849,125 | ) |
Net decrease | | (19,580 | ) | $ | (547,180 | ) | (198,013 | ) | $ | (4,198,478 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 839,343 | | $ | 14,873,329 | | 1,186,237 | | $ | 24,790,009 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (27,490 | ) | (525,729 | ) | (439,370 | ) | (9,802,243 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 1,416,975 | | 24,088,590 | | 965,092 | | 18,964,049 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,744,345 | ) | (32,535,588 | ) | (4,149,378 | ) | (88,716,422 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 484,483 | | $ | 5,900,602 | | (2,437,419 | ) | $ | (54,764,607 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 5,038,755 | | $ | 126,333,957 | | 16,135,019 | | $ | 438,624,385 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 4,615,566 | | 105,881,077 | | 2,392,479 | | 60,649,333 | |
Shares redeemed | | (5,098,745 | ) | (126,159,350 | ) | (9,629,598 | ) | (267,441,007 | ) |
Net increase | | 4,555,576 | | $ | 106,055,684 | | 8,897,900 | | $ | 231,832,711 | |
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 120,971 | | $ | 1,689,804 | | 483,735 | | $ | 8,191,550 | |
Shares converted from Class B | | 583,666 | | 8,340,310 | | 366,017 | | 6,157,653 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 3,548 | | 50,751 | | 60,476 | | 994,748 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 199,154 | | 2,563,105 | | 312,787 | | 5,198,555 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,057,220 | ) | (14,930,532 | ) | (1,156,304 | ) | (19,465,788 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (149,881 | ) | $ | (2,286,562 | ) | 66,711 | | $ | 1,076,718 | |
Class B: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 650,964 | | $ | 8,012,965 | | 350,594 | | $ | 5,069,136 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (673,651 | ) | (8,340,310 | ) | (421,257 | ) | (6,157,653 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 36,343 | | 405,944 | | 72,520 | | 1,050,813 | |
Shares redeemed | | (44,435 | ) | (537,319 | ) | (191,300 | ) | (2,861,377 | ) |
Net decrease | | (30,779 | ) | $ | (458,720 | ) | (189,443 | ) | $ | (2,899,081 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 15,077 | | $ | 177,880 | | 42,367 | | $ | 599,029 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (4,186 | ) | (50,751 | ) | (71,505 | ) | (994,748 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 6,179 | | 67,724 | | 35,808 | | 505,970 | |
Shares redeemed | | (84,794 | ) | (993,335 | ) | (426,172 | ) | (6,110,328 | ) |
Net decrease | | (67,724 | ) | $ | (798,482 | ) | (419,502 | ) | $ | (6,000,077 | ) |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 10,885 | | $ | 155,220 | | 78,695 | | $ | 1,332,247 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 4,470 | | 57,531 | | 4,979 | | 82,750 | |
Shares redeemed | | (83,250 | ) | (1,182,130 | ) | (32,411 | ) | (543,066 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (67,895 | ) | $ | (969,379 | ) | 51,263 | | $ | 871,931 | |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 81,142 | | $ | 1,127,442 | | 448,491 | | $ | 7,747,953 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 34,225 | | 443,891 | | 41,526 | | 695,983 | |
Shares redeemed | | (242,714 | ) | (3,430,652 | ) | (680,137 | ) | (11,891,209 | ) |
Net decrease | | (127,347 | ) | $ | (1,859,319 | ) | (190,120 | ) | $ | (3,447,273 | ) |
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 318,564 | | $ | 4,276,273 | | 795,915 | | $ | 11,691,007 | |
Shares converted from Class B | | 30,066 | | 417,046 | | 64,731 | | 929,787 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 3,536 | | 48,519 | | 129,628 | | 1,978,293 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 495,829 | | 6,009,462 | | 72,091 | | 976,828 | |
Shares redeemed | | (713,799 | ) | (9,741,463 | ) | (1,424,682 | ) | (20,681,042 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 134,196 | | $ | 1,009,837 | | (362,317 | ) | $ | (5,105,127 | ) |
Class B: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 21,803 | | $ | 220,933 | | 20,242 | | $ | 232,433 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (38,362 | ) | (417,046 | ) | (81,159 | ) | (929,787 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 94,332 | | 893,322 | | 16,756 | | 181,471 | |
Shares redeemed | | (139,496 | ) | (1,525,621 | ) | (288,435 | ) | (3,301,168 | ) |
Net decrease | | (61,723 | ) | $ | (828,412 | ) | (332,596 | ) | $ | (3,817,051 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 49,044 | | $ | 506,371 | | 56,388 | | $ | 646,285 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (4,576 | ) | (48,519 | ) | (164,933 | ) | (1,978,293 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 36,385 | | 339,838 | | 12,612 | | 135,071 | |
Shares redeemed | | (152,724 | ) | (1,616,954 | ) | (660,403 | ) | (7,700,016 | ) |
Net decrease | | (71,871 | ) | $ | (819,264 | ) | (756,336 | ) | $ | (8,896,953 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 196,034 | | $ | 2,625,619 | | 287,065 | | $ | 4,193,912 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 34,439 | | 422,221 | | 4,056 | | 55,405 | |
Shares redeemed | | (84,821 | ) | (1,158,758 | ) | (274,820 | ) | (4,051,690 | ) |
Net increase | | 145,652 | | $ | 1,889,082 | | 16,301 | | $ | 197,627 | |
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 2,680,263 | | $ | 34,642,455 | | 3,658,711 | | $ | 49,440,879 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 8,628 | | 110,552 | | 196,214 | | 2,746,182 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 761,268 | | 8,085,010 | | 764,419 | | 8,905,265 | |
Shares redeemed | | (2,190,353 | ) | (27,025,730 | ) | (2,671,578 | ) | (35,381,527 | ) |
Net increase | | 1,259,806 | | $ | 15,812,287 | | 1,947,766 | | $ | 25,710,799 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 958,033 | | $ | 8,423,960 | | 1,807,680 | | $ | 17,314,971 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (12,617 | ) | (110,552 | ) | (275,464 | ) | (2,746,182 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 519,008 | | 3,757,615 | | 543,572 | | 4,533,386 | |
Shares redeemed | | (681,981 | ) | (5,754,022 | ) | (1,449,320 | ) | (13,947,559 | ) |
Net increase | | 782,443 | | $ | 6,317,001 | | 626,468 | | $ | 5,154,616 | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 4,072,240 | | $ | 53,813,399 | | 2,127,136 | | $ | 30,316,318 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 206,658 | | 2,250,504 | | 212,603 | | 2,534,234 | |
Shares redeemed | | (844,494 | ) | (10,228,046 | ) | (1,453,187 | ) | (21,210,228 | ) |
Net increase | | 3,434,404 | | $ | 45,835,857 | | 886,552 | | $ | 11,640,324 | |
Class Y: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 342,748 | | $ | 4,601,862 | | 345,045 | | $ | 5,048,006 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 37,800 | | 413,909 | | 1,049 | | 12,512 | |
Shares redeemed | | (79,292 | ) | (1,031,270 | ) | (69,229 | ) | (1,051,678 | ) |
Net increase | | 301,256 | | $ | 3,984,501 | | 276,865 | | $ | 4,008,840 | |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 6,050,308 | | $ | 82,193,253 | | 9,195,125 | | $ | 131,153,351 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 953,077 | | 10,731,650 | | 460,898 | | 5,645,999 | |
Shares redeemed | | (3,109,105 | ) | (39,695,519 | ) | (2,871,600 | ) | (39,920,595 | ) |
Net increase | | 3,894,280 | | $ | 53,229,384 | | 6,784,423 | | $ | 96,878,755 | |
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 608,250 | | $ | 5,362,629 | | 946,767 | | $ | 9,283,392 | |
Shares converted from Class B | | 158,976 | | 1,471,113 | | 73,239 | | 740,527 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 3,820 | | 34,237 | | 84,382 | | 858,149 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 1,327,983 | | 10,198,906 | | 133,463 | | 1,115,746 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,221,103 | ) | (10,639,547 | ) | (1,762,496 | ) | (16,998,029 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 877,926 | | $ | 6,427,338 | | (524,645 | ) | $ | (5,000,215 | ) |
Class B: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 193,777 | | $ | 1,285,208 | | 52,660 | | $ | 408,297 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (218,370 | ) | (1,471,113 | ) | (96,680 | ) | (740,527 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 111,241 | | 618,499 | | 12,833 | | 81,492 | |
Shares redeemed | | (57,956 | ) | (372,970 | ) | (121,644 | ) | (853,812 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 28,692 | | $ | 59,624 | | (152,831 | ) | $ | (1,104,550 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 114,987 | | $ | 696,812 | | 237,983 | | $ | 1,691,080 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (5,391 | ) | (34,237 | ) | (115,007 | ) | (858,149 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 126,861 | | 679,974 | | 20,445 | | 125,943 | |
Shares redeemed | | (239,508 | ) | (1,502,973 | ) | (594,629 | ) | (4,260,612 | ) |
Net decrease | | (3,051 | ) | $ | (160,424 | ) | (451,208 | ) | $ | (3,301,738 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 421,007 | | $ | 3,827,550 | | 697,639 | | $ | 7,451,090 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 153,409 | | 1,214,997 | | 12,055 | | 103,072 | |
Shares redeemed | | (400,974 | ) | (3,309,668 | ) | (2,500,512 | ) | (22,845,695 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 173,442 | | $ | 1,732,879 | | (1,790,818 | ) | $ | (15,291,533 | ) |
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 17,828,576 | | $ | 340,292,363 | | 15,837,662 | | $ | 306,847,442 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 623 | | 11,520 | | 1,233 | | 24,492 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 134,336 | | 2,275,658 | | 45,051 | | 669,009 | |
Shares redeemed | | (8,168,717 | ) | (152,433,673 | ) | (5,191,994 | ) | (96,798,363 | ) |
Net increase | | 9,794,818 | | $ | 190,145,868 | | 10,691,952 | | $ | 210,742,580 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 3,770,169 | | $ | 64,526,969 | | 5,309,092 | | $ | 89,258,579 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (692 | ) | (11,520 | ) | (1,362 | ) | (24,492 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 69,301 | | 1,058,916 | | 35,806 | | 483,381 | |
Shares redeemed | | (876,744 | ) | (14,731,718 | ) | (1,175,722 | ) | (19,343,892 | ) |
Net increase | | 2,962,034 | | $ | 50,842,647 | | 4,167,814 | | $ | 70,373,576 | |
Class I: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 12,709,713 | | $ | 245,748,628 | | 16,132,572 | | $ | 312,619,545 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 146,344 | | 2,541,989 | | 61,999 | | 943,634 | |
Shares redeemed | | (8,950,008 | ) | (170,043,643 | ) | (5,721,057 | ) | (108,110,939 | ) |
Net increase | | 3,906,049 | | $ | 78,246,974 | | 10,473,514 | | $ | 205,452,240 | |
Class Y: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 391,635 | | $ | 7,625,783 | | 1,199,254 | | $ | 24,053,154 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 7,242 | | 127,601 | | 7 | | 112 | |
Shares redeemed | | (143,763 | ) | (2,857,275 | ) | (100,942 | ) | (1,939,635 | ) |
Net increase | | 255,114 | | $ | 4,896,109 | | 1,098,319 | | $ | 22,113,631 | |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 49,229,637 | | $ | 960,586,490 | | 56,309,928 | | $ | 1,102,710,539 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 488,759 | | 8,611,930 | | 184,034 | | 2,830,443 | |
Shares redeemed | | (18,820,067 | ) | (361,628,193 | ) | (11,326,733 | ) | (216,527,717 | ) |
Net increase | | 30,898,329 | | $ | 607,570,227 | | 45,167,229 | | $ | 889,013,265 | |
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 680,660 | | $ | 18,214,383 | | 2,107,309 | | $ | 60,734,492 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 17,296 | | 477,674 | | 86,773 | | 2,577,400 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 316,696 | | 7,721,044 | | 95,004 | | 2,320,960 | |
Shares redeemed | | (1,047,991 | ) | (26,811,771 | ) | (1,403,741 | ) | (38,044,069 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | (33,339 | ) | $ | (398,670 | ) | 885,345 | | $ | 27,588,783 | |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 69,784 | | $ | 1,474,388 | | 144,431 | | $ | 3,251,063 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (22,158 | ) | (477,674 | ) | (109,354 | ) | (2,577,400 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 59,612 | | 1,126,072 | | 50,433 | | 982,433 | |
Shares redeemed | | (130,397 | ) | (2,739,440 | ) | (934,955 | ) | (21,297,829 | ) |
Net decrease | | (23,159 | ) | $ | (616,654 | ) | (849,445 | ) | $ | (19,641,733 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 1,154,671 | | $ | 30,890,613 | | 1,642,841 | | $ | 45,630,951 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 154,247 | | 3,768,246 | | 34,432 | | 839,806 | |
Shares redeemed | | (677,019 | ) | (17,866,886 | ) | (646,328 | ) | (17,352,630 | ) |
Net increase | | 631,899 | | $ | 16,791,973 | | 1,030,945 | | $ | 29,118,127 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 62,731 | | $ | 2,415,175 | | 186,575 | | $ | 7,696,101 | |
Shares converted from Class C | | 1,346 | | 52,994 | | 41,116 | | 1,742,685 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 90,862 | | 3,339,537 | | 45,839 | | 1,878,541 | |
Shares redeemed | | (114,544 | ) | (4,457,297 | ) | (360,723 | ) | (14,897,335 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 40,395 | | $ | 1,350,409 | | (87,193 | ) | $ | (3,580,008 | ) |
Class C: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 47,039 | | $ | 1,760,613 | | 54,193 | | $ | 2,206,790 | |
Shares converted to Class A | | (1,365 | ) | (52,994 | ) | (41,706 | ) | (1,742,685 | ) |
Dividends reinvested | | 20,665 | | 748,160 | | 11,107 | | 447,111 | |
Shares redeemed | | (62,409 | ) | (2,382,228 | ) | (192,694 | ) | (7,866,131 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) | | 3,930 | | $ | 73,551 | | (169,100 | ) | $ | (6,954,915 | ) |
Class Z: | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 95,795 | | $ | 3,638,774 | | 255,487 | | $ | 10,601,221 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 30,877 | | 1,136,524 | | 16,155 | | 663,649 | |
Shares redeemed | | (93,006 | ) | (3,616,514 | ) | (235,023 | ) | (9,627,218 | ) |
Net increase | | 33,666 | | $ | 1,158,784 | | 36,619 | | $ | 1,637,652 | |
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| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2019 | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2018 | |
| | SHARES | | AMOUNT | | SHARES | | AMOUNT | |
Alger 25 Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class P:* | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | — | | $ | — | | 1,052,162 | | $ | 10,879,952 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 3,929 | | 39,245 | | — | | — | |
Net increase | | 3,929 | | $ | 39,245 | | 1,052,162 | | $ | 10,879,952 | |
Class P-2:** | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 3,967 | | $ | 39,990 | | 9,425 | | $ | 100,000 | |
Net increase | | 3,967 | | $ | 39,990 | | 9,425 | | $ | 100,000 | |
Alger 35 Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class P:*** | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 23,801 | | $ | 250,000 | | 750,000 | | $ | 7,500,000 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 9,185 | | 87,537 | | — | | — | |
Net increase | | 32,986 | | $ | 337,537 | | 750,000 | | $ | 7,500,000 | |
Class P-2:** | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | 5 | | $ | 50 | | 9,634 | | $ | 100,000 | |
Dividends reinvested | | 71 | | 680 | | — | | — | |
Net increase | | 76 | | $ | 730 | | 9,634 | | $ | 100,000 | |
* Inception date 12/28/17.
** Inception date 10/31/18.
*** Inception date 3/29/18.
NOTE 7 — Income Tax Information:
At October 31, 2018, Alger International Focus Fund and Alger 25 Fund, for federal income tax purposes, had capital loss carryforwards of $3,270,903 and $36,519, respectively. These amounts will not be subject to expiration under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, and these amounts may be applied against future net realized gains until their utilization.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, capital losses incurred by the Funds on or after January 1, 2011 (Post Act) will not be subject to expiration.
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is determined annually and is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, U.S. Internal Revenue Code Section 988 currency transactions, nondeductible expenses on dividends sold short, the tax treatment of partnership investments, the realization of unrealized appreciation of passive foreign investment companies, and return of capital from real estate investment trust investments.
NOTE 8 — Fair Value Measurements:
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of April 30, 2019 in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value on a recurring basis. Based upon the nature, characteristics, and risks associated with their investments, the Funds have determined that presenting them by security type and sector is appropriate.
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Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 372,442,346 | | $ | 355,321,498 | | $ | 17,120,848 | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 565,237,489 | | 565,237,489 | | — | | — | |
Energy | | 8,120,918 | | 8,120,918 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 160,369,528 | | 160,369,528 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 429,070,872 | | 429,070,872 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 218,363,006 | | 218,363,006 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 1,051,401,204 | | 1,050,519,833 | | — | | $ | 881,371 | |
Materials | | 85,730,608 | | 85,730,608 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 2,890,735,971 | | $ | 2,872,733,752 | | $ | 17,120,848 | | $ | 881,371 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 712,376 | | — | | — | | 712,376 | |
Information Technology | | 4,062,807 | | — | | — | | 4,062,807 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | $ | 4,775,183 | | — | | — | | $ | 4,775,183 | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | 13,176,210 | | 13,176,210 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 2,908,687,364 | | $ | 2,885,909,962 | | $ | 17,120,848 | | $ | 5,656,554 | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 16,930,126 | | $ | 3,754,229 | | $ | 13,175,897 | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 28,111,908 | | 14,902,112 | | 13,209,796 | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | 16,192,380 | | 5,417,174 | | 10,775,206 | | — | |
Energy | | 6,727,902 | | 2,992,008 | | 3,735,894 | | — | |
Financials | | 12,804,026 | | — | | 12,804,026 | | — | |
Health Care | | 14,602,863 | | — | | 14,602,863 | | — | |
Industrials | | 19,250,365 | | 2,572,228 | | 16,678,137 | | — | |
Information Technology | | 15,599,597 | | 6,417,569 | | 9,182,028 | | — | |
Materials | | 3,998,213 | | 1,745,849 | | 2,252,364 | | — | |
Real Estate | | 1,489,624 | | — | | 1,489,624 | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 135,707,004 | | $ | 37,801,169 | | $ | 97,905,835 | | — | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 135,707,004 | | $ | 37,801,169 | | $ | 97,905,835 | | — | |
FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | 220 | | — | | $ | 220 | | — | |
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Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 11,720,994 | | $ | 11,720,994 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 34,965,758 | | 34,965,758 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | 3,611,897 | | 3,611,897 | | — | | — | |
Energy | | 623,552 | | 623,552 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 8,590,087 | | 8,590,087 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 30,166,491 | | 30,166,491 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 32,707,446 | | 32,707,446 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 48,201,971 | | 48,107,809 | | — | | $ | 94,162 | |
Materials | | 2,406,298 | | 2,406,298 | | — | | — | |
Real Estate | | 849,038 | | 849,038 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 173,843,532 | | $ | 173,749,370 | | — | | $ | 94,162 | |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | 924,901 | | 924,901 | | — | | — | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 441,416 | | — | | — | | 441,416 | |
Information Technology | | 434,056 | | — | | — | | 434,056 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | $ | 875,472 | | — | | — | | $ | 875,472 | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 84,780 | | 84,780 | | — | | — | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | 9,109,191 | | 9,109,191 | | — | | — | |
RIGHTS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 1,675,768 | | — | | — | | 1,675,768 | |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | — | * | — | | — | | — | * |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 186,513,644 | | $ | 183,868,242 | | — | | $ | 2,645,402 | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 2,418,156 | | $ | 2,418,156 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 88,053,662 | | 88,053,662 | | — | | — | |
Energy | | 4,589,458 | | 4,589,458 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 20,390,456 | | 20,390,456 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 104,977,433 | | 104,977,433 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 75,750,604 | | 75,750,604 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 147,093,478 | | 147,093,478 | | — | | — | |
Real Estate | | 28,215,583 | | 28,215,583 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 471,488,830 | | $ | 471,488,830 | | — | | — | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 923,418 | | — | | — | | $ | 923,418 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 472,412,248 | | $ | 471,488,830 | | — | | $ | 923,418 | |
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Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 4,955,921 | | $ | 4,955,921 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 17,172,916 | | 17,172,916 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | 2,054,461 | | 2,054,461 | | — | | — | |
Energy | | 2,609,284 | | 2,609,284 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 2,201,927 | | 2,201,927 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 58,449,382 | | 58,449,382 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 4,084,024 | | 4,084,024 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 46,460,985 | | 46,460,985 | | — | | — | |
Materials | | 2,705,140 | | 2,705,140 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 140,694,040 | | $ | 140,694,040 | | — | | — | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 101,883 | | — | | — | | $ | 101,883 | |
RIGHTS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 496,381 | | — | | — | | 496,381 | |
SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLE | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | — | * | — | | — | | — | * |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 141,292,304 | | $ | 140,694,040 | | — | | $ | 598,264 | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 465,379,927 | | $ | 465,379,927 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 54,212,465 | | 54,212,465 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 1,340,183,624 | | 1,340,183,624 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 156,222,365 | | 156,222,365 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 1,132,774,693 | | 1,132,774,693 | | — | | — | |
Materials | | 52,764,796 | | 52,764,796 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 3,201,537,870 | | $ | 3,201,537,870 | | — | | — | |
RIGHTS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 33,810 | | — | | — | | $ | 33,810 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 3,201,571,680 | | $ | 3,201,537,870 | | — | | $ | 33,810 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | $ | 1,429,455 | | $ | 1,429,455 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 194,350,175 | | 190,920,430 | | — | | $ | 3,429,745 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 195,779,630 | | $ | 192,349,885 | | — | | $ | 3,429,745 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 1,873,808 | | — | | — | | 1,873,808 | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | 2,458,850 | | 2,458,850 | | — | | — | |
RIGHTS | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | 5,557,869 | | — | | — | | 5,557,869 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 205,670,157 | | $ | 194,808,735 | | — | | $ | 10,861,422 | |
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Alger Growth & Income Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 12,854,648 | | $ | 12,854,648 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 12,560,547 | | 12,560,547 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | 8,529,936 | | 8,529,936 | | — | | — | |
Energy | | 5,913,165 | | 5,913,165 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 15,778,983 | | 15,778,983 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 15,347,509 | | 15,347,509 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 10,576,419 | | 10,576,419 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 20,977,171 | | 20,977,171 | | — | | — | |
Materials | | 2,184,919 | | 2,184,919 | | — | | — | |
Utilities | | 1,512,312 | | 1,512,312 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 106,235,609 | | $ | 106,235,609 | | — | | — | |
MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | | | | | | | | | |
Energy | | 782,713 | | 782,713 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 1,744,448 | | 1,744,448 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | | $ | 2,527,161 | | $ | 2,527,161 | | — | | — | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | 929,753 | | 929,753 | | — | | — | |
Real Estate | | 4,612,194 | | 4,612,194 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | $ | 5,541,947 | | $ | 5,541,947 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 114,304,717 | | $ | 114,304,717 | | — | | — | |
Alger 25 Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 1,263,271 | | $ | 1,263,271 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 2,184,240 | | 2,184,240 | | — | | — | |
Financials | | 1,499,713 | | 1,499,713 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 714,883 | | 714,883 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 975,698 | | 975,698 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 5,173,403 | | 5,173,403 | | — | | — | |
Materials | | 377,964 | | 377,964 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 12,189,172 | | $ | 12,189,172 | | — | | — | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | 332,284 | | 332,284 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 12,521,456 | | $ | 12,521,456 | | — | | — | |
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Alger 35 Fund | | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 815,460 | | $ | 815,460 | | — | | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | 1,306,199 | | 1,135,197 | | $ | 171,002 | | — | |
Financials | | 376,166 | | 376,166 | | — | | — | |
Health Care | | 1,842,828 | | 1,842,828 | | — | | — | |
Industrials | | 663,059 | | 663,059 | | — | | — | |
Information Technology | | 3,071,340 | | 3,071,340 | | — | | — | |
Utilities | | 255,494 | | 255,494 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | $ | 8,330,546 | | $ | 8,159,544 | | $ | 171,002 | | — | |
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate | | 282,250 | | 282,250 | | — | | — | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS IN SECURITIES | | $ | 8,612,796 | | $ | 8,441,794 | | $ | 171,002 | | — | |
* Alger Small Cap Growth Fund’s and Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund’s holdings of JS Kred SPV I, LLC shares are classified as a Level 3 investment and are fair valued at zero as of April 30, 2019.
| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | Common Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 881,371 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | — | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 881,371 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | — | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | Preferred Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 4,900,174 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (124,991 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 4,775,183 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | (124,991 | ) |
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| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Common Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 94,162 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | — | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 94,162 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | — | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Preferred Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 1,123,631 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (248,159 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 875,472 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | (248,159 | ) |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Rights | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 1,661,429 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 14,339 | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 1,675,768 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | 14,339 | |
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| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | Special Purpose Vehicle | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 0 | * |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | — | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 0 | * |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | — | |
| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | Preferred Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 1,265,370 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (341,952 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 923,418 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | (341,952 | ) |
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| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | Preferred Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 159,160 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (57,277 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 101,883 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | (57,277 | ) |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | Rights | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 492,134 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 4,247 | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 496,381 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | 4,247 | |
| | Special Purpose | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | Vehicle | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 0 | * |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | — | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 0 | * |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | — | |
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| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | Rights | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 33,521 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 289 | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 33,810 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | 289 | |
| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | Common Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 4,444,670 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (1,014,925 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 3,429,745 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | (1,014,925 | ) |
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| | FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS USING SIGNIFICANT UNOBSERVABLE INPUTS (LEVEL 3) | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | Preferred Stocks | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 2,900,132 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | (1,026,324 | ) |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 1,873,808 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | (1,026,324 | ) |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | Rights | |
Opening balance at November 1, 2018 | | $ | 5,510,314 | |
Transfers into Level 3 | | — | |
Transfers out of Level 3 | | — | |
Total gains or losses | | | |
Included in net realized gain (loss) on investments | | — | |
Included in net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | 47,555 | |
Purchases and sales | | | |
Purchases | | — | |
Sales | | — | |
Closing balance at April 30, 2019 | | 5,557,869 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) attributable to investments still held at April 30, 2019 | | $ | 47,555 | |
* Includes securities that are fair valued at zero.
The following table provides quantitative information about our Level 3 fair value measurements of our investments as of April 30, 2019. In addition to the techniques and inputs noted in the table below, according to our valuation policy we may also use other valuation techniques and methodologies when determining our fair value measurements. The table below is not intended to be all-inclusive, but rather provides information on the Level 3 inputs as they relate to our fair value measurements.
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| | Fair Value | | Valuation | | Unobservable | | | | Weighted | |
| | April 30, 2019 | | Methodology | | Input | | Input/Range | | Average Inputs | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 881,371 | | Market Approach | | Market Quotation | | N/A* | | N/A | |
Preferred Stocks | | 4,775,183 | | Market Approach | | Time to Exit | | 2.5 years | | N/A | |
| | | | | | Volatility | | 70.50% | | N/A | |
| | | | | | Market Quotation | | N/A* | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 94,162 | | Market Approach | | Market Quotation | | N/A* | | N/A | |
Preferred Stocks | | 434,056 | | Market Approach | | Market Quotation | | N/A* | | N/A | |
Preferred Stocks | | 441,416 | | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 48.00%-53.00% | | N/A | |
Rights | | 1,675,768 | | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 7.77%-8.05% | | N/A | |
Special Purpose Vehicle | | 0 | | Market Approach | | Revenue Multiple | | 4.55x-5.05x | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | $ | 458,155 | | Market Approach | | Time to Exit | | 2.5 years | | N/A | |
Preferred Stocks | | 465,263 | | Income Approach | | Volatility | | 70.50% | | N/A | |
| | | | | | Discount Rate | | 48.00%-53.00% | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
Preferred Stocks | | $ | 101,883 | | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 48.00%-53.00% | | N/A | |
Rights | | 496,381 | | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 7.77%-8.05% | | N/A | |
Special Purpose Vehicle | | 0 | | Market Approach | | Revenue Multiple | | 4.55x-5.05x | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rights | | $ | 33,810 | | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 7.77%-8.05% | | N/A | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 3,429,745 | | Market Approach | | Revenue Multiple | | 0.90x-1.30x | | N/A | |
Preferred Stocks | | 70,102 | | Market Approach | | Time to Exit | | 2.5 years | | N/A | |
| | | | | | Volatility | | 70.50% | | N/A | |
Preferred Stocks | | 1,803,706 | | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 48.00%-53.00% | | N/A | |
Rights | | 5,557,869 | | Income Approach | | Discount Rate | | 7.77%-8.05% | | N/A | |
* The Fund utilized a market approach to fair value this security. The significant unobservable input used in the valuation model was a private sale available to the Fund at April 30, 2019.
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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurement of the Fund’s securities are revenue and EBITDA multiples, discount rates, and the probabilities of success of certain outcomes. Significant increases and decreases in these inputs in isolation and interrelationships between those inputs could result in significantly higher or lower fair value measurements than those noted in the table above. Generally, increases in revenue and EBITDA multiples, decreases in discount rates, and increases in the probabilities of success result in higher fair value measurements, whereas decreases in revenues and EBITDA multiples, increases in discount rates, and decreases in the probabilities of success result in lower fair value measurements.
During the period ended April 30, 2019, Alger International Focus Fund transferred securities totaling $2,827,337 from Level 1 to Level 2 and $5,504,691 from Level 2 to Level 1, utilizing fair value adjusted prices and exchange listed prices, respectively.
Certain of the Funds’ assets and liabilities are held at carrying amount or face value, which approximates fair value for financial statement purposes. As of April 30, 2019, such assets were categorized within the disclosure hierarchy as follows:
| | TOTAL | | LEVEL 1 | | LEVEL 2 | | LEVEL 3 | |
Cash, Foreign Cash and Cash Equivalents: | | | | | | | | | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | $ | 20,826,537 | | — | | $ | 20,826,537 | | — | |
Alger International Focus Fund | | 5,044,449 | | $ | 56,722 | | 4,987,727 | | — | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | 2,167,554 | | — | | 2,167,554 | | — | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | 19,225,017 | | — | | 19,225,017 | | — | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | 2,748,113 | | — | | 2,748,113 | | — | |
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | 95,651,561 | | — | | 95,651,561 | | — | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund | | 1,081,526 | | — | | 1,081,526 | | — | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund | | 2,967,270 | | — | | 2,967,270 | | — | |
Alger 25 Fund | | 10,890 | | — | | 10,890 | | — | |
Alger 35 Fund | | 427,435 | | — | | 427,435 | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NOTE 9 — Derivatives:
Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 815 — Derivatives and Hedging (“ASC 815”) requires qualitative disclosures about objectives and strategies for using derivatives, quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of and gains and losses on derivative instruments, and disclosures about credit-risk-related contingent features in derivative agreements.
Options—The Funds seek to capture the majority of the returns associated with equity market investments. To meet this investment goal, the Funds invest in a broadly diversified portfolio of common stocks, while also buying and selling call and put options on equities and equity indexes. The Funds purchase call options to increase their exposure to the stock market and also provide diversification of risk. The Funds purchase put options in order to protect from significant market declines that may occur over a short period of time. The Funds will write covered call and cash secured put options to generate cash flows while reducing the volatility of the Funds’ portfolios. The cash flows may be an important source
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of the Funds’ returns, although written call options may reduce the Funds’ ability to profit from increases in the value of the underlying security or equity portfolio. The value of a call option generally increases as the price of the underlying stock increases and decreases as the stock decreases in price. Conversely, the value of a put option generally increases as the price of the underlying stock decreases and decreases as the stock increases in price. The combination of the diversified stock portfolio and the purchase and sale of options is intended to provide the Funds with the majority of the returns associated with equity market investments but with reduced volatility and returns that are augmented with the cash flows from the sale of options. During the six months ended April 30, 2019, options were used in accordance with these objectives.
The Funds’ option contracts were not subject to any rights of offset with any counterparty. All of the Funds’ options were exchange traded which utilize a clearing house that acts as an intermediary between buyer and seller, receiving initial and maintenance margin from both, and guaranteeing performance of the option contract. The purchased options included on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are exchange traded and not subject to offsetting.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts—In connection with portfolio purchases and sales of securities denominated in foreign currencies, the Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts. Additionally, each Fund may enter into such contracts to economically hedge certain other foreign currency denominated investments. These contracts are valued at the current cost of covering or offsetting such contracts and the related realized and unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses are included in the Statements of Operations. In the event that counterparties fail to settle these currency contracts or the related foreign security trades, a Fund could be exposed to foreign currency fluctuations.
The Fund’s Forward Foreign Currency Contracts were not subject to any right of offset with any Counterparty.
Alger International Focus Fund
| | ASSET DERIVATIVES 2019 | | LIABILITY DERIVATIVES 2019 | |
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | Balance Sheet Location | | Fair Value | | Balance Sheet Location | | Fair Value | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | $ | 220 | | — | | $ | — | |
Total | | | | $ | 220 | | | | $ | — | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | Balance Sheet Location | | Fair Value | | Balance Sheet Location | | Fair Value | |
Purchased Put Options | | Investments in Securities, at value | | $ | 84,780 | | — | | $ | — | |
Total | | | | $ | 84,780 | | | | $ | — | |
For the six months ended April 30, 2019, the average notional amount of forward foreign currency contracts outstanding for Alger International Focus Fund was $72,280. Forward foreign currency contracts were held during 1 month of the period.
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For the six months ended April 30, 2019, Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund had option purchases of $146,418. The average volume of contracts for purchased options for the six months ended April 30, 2019, is $84,780 market value.
The effect of derivative instruments on the accompanying Statement of Operations for the six months ended April 30, 2019, is as follows:
NET REALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVES
Alger International Focus Fund
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | 12,665 | |
Total | | $ | 12,665 | |
NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) ON DERIVATIVES
Alger International Focus Fund
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | 220 | |
Total | | $ | 220 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund
Derivatives not accounted for as hedging instruments | | | |
Purchased Options | | $ | (61,638 | ) |
Total | | $ | (61,638 | ) |
NOTE 10 — Principal Risks:
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies.
Alger International Focus Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency risk and risks related to political, social, or economic conditions. Emerging Markets securities involves special risks including currency fluctuations, less liquidity, inefficient trading, political instability, and increased volatility. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment.
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other
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stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of medium capitalizations involve the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity.
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of small and medium capitalizations involve the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio. Foreign securities involve special risks including currency risk and risks related to political, social, or economic conditions.
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of small capitalizations involve the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity.
Alger Small Cap Focus Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Investing in companies of small capitalizations involve the risk that such issuers may have limited product lines or financial resources, lack management depth, or have limited liquidity. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio.
Alger Health Sciences Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other
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stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. Private placements are offerings of a company’s securities not registered with the SEC and not offered to the public, for which limited information may be available. Such investments are generally considered to be illiquid. Active trading may increase transaction costs, brokerage commissions, and taxes, which can lower the return on investment.
Alger Growth & Income Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies.
Alger 25 Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified fund” under federal securities laws because it can invest in fewer individual companies than a diversified fund. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio.
Alger 35 Fund — Investing in the stock market involves certain risks, and may not be suitable for all investors. Growth stocks tend to be more volatile than other stocks as their prices tend to be higher in relation to their companies’ earnings and may be more sensitive to market, political, and economic developments. A significant portion of assets may be invested in technology and healthcare companies, which may be significantly affected by competition, innovation, regulation, and product obsolescence, and may be more volatile than the securities of other companies. The Fund is classified as a “non-diversified fund” under federal securities laws because it can invest in fewer individual companies than a diversified fund. Assets may be focused in a small number of holdings, making them susceptible to risks associated with a single economic, political or regulatory event than a more diversified portfolio.
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NOTE 11 — Affiliated Securities:
The issuers of the securities listed below are deemed to be affiliates of the Funds because the Funds or their affiliates owned 5% or more of the issuer’s voting securities during all or part of the six months ended April 30, 2019. Purchase and sale transactions, interest income and dividend income earned during the period were as follows:
Security | | Shares/ Par at October 31, 2018 | | Purchases/ Conversion | | Sales/ Conversion | | Shares/ Par at April 30, 2019 | | Dividend/ Interest Income | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Net Increase (Decrease) in Unrealized App(Dep) | | Value at April 30, 2019 | |
Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund Preferred Stocks Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 219,610 | | — | | — | | 219,610 | | — | | — | | $ | (248,159 | ) | $ | 441,416 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | — | | — | | $ | (248,159 | ) | $ | 441,416 | |
Security | | Shares/ Par at October 31, 2018 | | Purchases/ Conversion | | Sales/ Conversion | | Shares/ Par at April 30, 2019 | | Dividend/ Interest Income | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Net Increase (Decrease) in Unrealized App(Dep) | | Value at April 30, 2019 | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund Preferred Stocks Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 231,474 | | — | | — | | 231,474 | | — | | — | | $ | (261,565 | ) | $ | 465,263 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | — | | — | | $ | (261,565 | ) | $ | 465,263 | |
Security | | Shares/ Par at October 31, 2018 | | Purchases/ Conversion | | Sales/ Conversion | | Shares/ Par at April 30, 2019 | | Dividend/ Interest Income | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Net Increase (Decrease) in Unrealized App(Dep) | | Value at April 30, 2019 | |
Alger Small Cap Growth Fund Preferred Stocks Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 50,688 | | — | | — | | 50,688 | | — | | — | | $ | (57,277 | ) | $ | 101,883 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | — | | — | | $ | (57,277 | ) | $ | 101,883 | |
Security | | Shares/ Par at October 31, 2018 | | Purchases/ Conversion | | Sales/ Conversion | | Shares/ Par at April 30, 2019 | | Dividend/ Interest Income | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | Net Increase (Decrease) in Unrealized App(Dep) | | Value at April 30, 2019 | |
Alger Health Sciences Fund Preferred Stocks Prosetta Biosciences, Inc., Series D | | 897,366 | | — | | — | | 897,366 | | — | | — | | $ | (1,014,023 | ) | $ | 1,803,706 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | — | | — | | $ | (1,014,023 | ) | $ | 1,803,706 | |
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NOTE 12 — Subsequent Events:
Management of each Fund has evaluated events that have occurred subsequent to April 30, 2019, through the issuance date of the Financial Statements. No such events have been identified which require recognition and/or disclosure other than the events listed below:
· The Board has authorized a partial limitation on investors ability to purchase shares of the Alger Small Cap Focus Fund. Specifically Classes A, C, I, and Z shares will be available for purchase only by existing shareholders and certain other investors selected by Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated, the Fund’s distributor. Class Y shares will remain open to all qualifying investors.
· The Funds have entered into a new transfer agency agreement with UMB Funds Services, Inc. effective October 5, 2019.
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Shareholder Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: transaction costs, if applicable, including sales charges (loads) and redemption fees; and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, if applicable, and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example below is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period starting November 1, 2018 and ending April 30, 2019.
Actual Expenses
The first line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you would have 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 Six Months Ended April 30, 2019” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line for each class of shares in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratios for each class of shares and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads) and redemption fees. Therefore, the second line under each class of shares 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.
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| | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2018 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2019 | | Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019(a) | | Annualized Expense Ratio For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019(b) | |
Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,070.30 | | $ | 6.31 | | 1.23 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.70 | | 6.16 | | 1.23 | |
Class B | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,076.70 | | 10.14 | | 1.97 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.03 | | 9.84 | | 1.97 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,116.20 | | 10.34 | | 1.97 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.03 | | 9.84 | | 1.97 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,131.70 | | 4.65 | | 0.88 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.43 | | 4.41 | | 0.88 | |
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Alger International Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,046.20 | | $ | 7.00 | | 1.38 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.95 | | 6.90 | | 1.38 | |
Class B | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,050.70 | | 10.07 | | 1.98 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,014.98 | | 9.89 | | 1.98 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,089.70 | | 11.45 | | 2.21 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.84 | | 11.03 | | 2.21 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,106.10 | | 5.90 | | 1.13 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.19 | | 5.66 | | 1.13 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,107.70 | | 4.65 | | 0.89 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.38 | | 4.46 | | 0.89 | |
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Alger Mid Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,057.10 | | $ | 6.68 | | 1.31 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.30 | | 6.56 | | 1.31 | |
Class B | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,062.30 | | 9.87 | | 1.93 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.22 | | 9.64 | | 1.93 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,101.90 | | 11.00 | | 2.11 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,014.33 | | 10.54 | | 2.11 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,117.20 | | 5.41 | | 1.03 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.69 | | 5.16 | | 1.03 | |
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| | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2018 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2019 | | Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019(a) | | Annualized Expense Ratio For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019(b) | |
Alger SMid Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,111.60 | | $ | 7.02 | | 1.34 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.15 | | 6.71 | | 1.34 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,158.50 | | 11.13 | | 2.08 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,014.48 | | 10.39 | | 2.08 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,173.40 | | 6.90 | | 1.28 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.45 | | 6.41 | | 1.28 | |
Class Y | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,175.80 | | 4.69 | | 0.87 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.48 | | 4.36 | | 0.87 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,174.00 | | 5.34 | | 0.99 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.89 | | 4.96 | | 0.99 | |
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Alger Small Cap Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,058.30 | | $ | 7.14 | | 1.40 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,017.85 | | 7.00 | | 1.40 | |
Class B | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,065.40 | | 10.81 | | 2.11 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,014.33 | | 10.54 | | 2.11 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,102.80 | | 11.47 | | 2.20 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,013.88 | | 10.99 | | 2.20 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,119.30 | | 5.20 | | 0.99 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.89 | | 4.96 | | 0.99 | |
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Alger Small Cap Focus Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,036.60 | | $ | 6.01 | | 1.19 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.89 | | 5.96 | | 1.19 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,080.20 | | 10.11 | | 1.96 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.08 | | 9.79 | | 1.96 | |
Class I | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,094.00 | | 6.23 | | 1.20 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.84 | | 6.01 | | 1.20 | |
Class Y | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,095.80 | | 4.52 | | 0.87 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.48 | | 4.36 | | 0.87 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,095.80 | | 4.52 | | 0.87 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.48 | | 4.36 | | 0.87 | |
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Alger Health Sciences Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 955.70 | | $ | 5.38 | | 1.11 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.29 | | 5.56 | | 1.11 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 995.40 | | 9.30 | | 1.88 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.47 | | 9.39 | | 1.88 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,010.30 | | 3.74 | | 0.75 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,021.08 | | 3.76 | | 0.75 | |
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| | | Beginning Account Value November 1, 2018 | | Ending Account Value April 30, 2019 | | Expenses Paid During the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019(a) | | Annualized Expense Ratio For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2019(b) | |
Alger Growth & Income Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,024.80 | | $ | 5.37 | | 1.07 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.49 | | 5.36 | | 1.07 | |
Class C | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,067.60 | | 9.38 | | 1.83 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,015.72 | | 9.15 | | 1.83 | |
Class Z | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,083.60 | | 3.56 | | 0.69 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,021.37 | | 3.46 | | 0.69 | |
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Alger 25 Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class P | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,134.30 | | $ | 4.29 | | 0.81 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.78 | | 4.06 | | 0.81 | |
Class P-2 | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,133.80 | | 5.13 | | 0.97 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,019.98 | | 4.86 | | 0.97 | |
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Alger 35 Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Class P | Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,101.70 | | $ | 2.08 | | 0.40 | % |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,022.81 | | 2.01 | | 0.40 | |
Class P-2 | Actual | | 1,000.00 | | 1,100.50 | | 2.92 | | 0.56 | |
| Hypothetical(c) | | 1,000.00 | | 1,022.02 | | 2.81 | | 0.56 | |
(a) Expenses are equal to the annualized expense ratio of the respective share class, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period).
(b) Annualized.
(c) 5% annual return before expenses.
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Privacy Policy
U.S. Consumer Privacy Notice | | Rev. 12/20/16 | |
FACTS | | WHAT DOES ALGER DO WITH YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION? |
Why? | | Financial companies choose how they share your personal information. Federal law gives consumers the right to limit some but not all sharing. Federal law also requires us to tell you how we collect, share, and protect your personal information. Please read this notice carefully to understand what we do. |
What? | | The types of personal information we collect and share depend on the product or service you have with us. This information can include: · Social Security number and · Account balances and · Transaction history and · Purchase history and · Assets When you are no longer our customer, we continue to share your information as described in this notice. |
How? | | All financial companies need to share personal information to run their everyday business. In the section below, we list the reasons financial companies can share personal information; the reasons Alger chooses to share; and whether you can limit this sharing. |
Reasons we can share your personal information | | Does Alger share? | | Can you limit this sharing? |
For our everyday business purposes — such as to process your transactions, maintain your account(s), respond to court orders and legal investigations, or report to credit bureaus | | Yes | | No |
For our marketing purposes — to offer our products and services to you | | Yes | | No |
For joint marketing with other financial companies | | No | | We don’t share |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your transactions and experiences | | Yes | | No |
For our affiliates’ everyday business purposes — information about your creditworthiness | | No | | We don’t share |
For nonaffiliates to market to you | | No | | We don’t share |
Questions? Call 1-800-342-2186 | | | | |
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Who we are | | |
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Who is providing this notice? | | Alger includes Fred Alger Management, Inc. and Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as the following funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, and Alger Global Focus Fund. |
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What we do | | |
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How does Alger protect my personal information? | | To protect your personal information from unauthorized access and use, we use security measures that comply with federal law. These measures include computer safeguards and secured files and buildings. |
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How does Alger collect my personal information? | | We collect your personal information, for example, when you: · Open an account or · Make deposits or withdrawals from your account or · Give us your contact information or · Provide account information or · Pay us by check. |
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Why can’t I limit all sharing? | | Federal law gives you the right to limit some but not all sharing related to: · sharing for affiliates’ everyday business purposes —information about your credit worthiness · affiliates from using your information to market to you · sharing for nonaffiliates to market to you State laws and individual companies may give you additional rights to limit sharing. |
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Definitions | | |
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Affiliates | | Companies related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. · Our affiliates include Fred Alger Management, Inc., Weatherbie Capital, LLC and Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated as well as the following funds: The Alger Funds, The Alger Funds II, The Alger Institutional Funds, The Alger Portfolios, and Alger Global Focus Fund. |
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Nonaffiliates | | Companies not related by common ownership or control. They can be financial and nonfinancial companies. |
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Joint marketing | | A formal agreement between nonaffiliated financial companies that together market financial products or services to you. |
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Proxy Voting Policies
A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities and the proxy voting record is available, without charge, by calling (800) 992-3863 or online on the Fund’s website at http://www.alger.com or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Fund Holdings
The Board of Trustees has adopted policies and procedures relating to disclosure of the Funds’ portfolio securities. These policies and procedures recognize that there may be legitimate business reasons for holdings to be disclosed and seek to balance those interests to protect the proprietary nature of the trading strategies and implementation thereof by the Funds.
Generally, the policies prohibit the release of information concerning portfolio holdings which have not previously been made public to individual investors, institutional investors, intermediaries that distribute the Funds’ shares and other parties which are not employed by the Investment Manager or its affiliates except when the legitimate business purposes for selective disclosure and other conditions (designed to protect the Funds) are acceptable.
The Funds make their complete schedules of portfolio holdings available semi-annually in shareholder reports filed on Form N-CSR and after the first and third fiscal quarters as an exhibit to their reports on Form N-PORT. Previously, the Funds made their complete schedules of portfolio holdings available after the first and third fiscal quarters in regulatory filings on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Forms N-CSR, N-PORT and N-Q are available online on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
In addition, the Funds make publicly available their respective month-end top 10 holdings with a 10 day lag and their month-end full portfolios with a 60 day lag on their website www. alger.com and through other marketing communications (including printed advertising/ sales literature and/or shareholder telephone customer service centers). No compensation or other consideration is received for the non-public disclosure of portfolio holdings information.
In accordance with the foregoing, the Funds provide portfolio holdings information to service providers who provide necessary or beneficial services when such service providers need access to this information in the performance of their services and are subject to duties of confidentiality (1) imposed by law, including a duty not to trade on non-public information, and/or (2) pursuant to an agreement that confidential information is not to be disclosed or used (including trading on such information) other than as required by law. From time to time, the Funds will communicate with these service providers to confirm that they understand the Funds’ policies and procedures regarding such disclosure. This agreement must be approved by the Trust’s Chief Compliance Officer, President, Secretary or Assistant Secretary.
The Board of Trustees periodically reviews a report disclosing the third parties to whom each Fund’s holdings information has been disclosed and the purpose for such disclosure,
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and it considers whether or not the release of information to such third parties is in the best interest of the Fund and its shareholders.
In addition to material the Funds routinely provide to shareholders, the Investment Manager may make additional statistical information available regarding the Funds. Such information may include, but not be limited to, characteristics of a Fund’s portfolio versus an index (such as P/E ratio, alpha, beta, capture ratio, maximum drawdown, standard deviation, EPS forecasts, Sharpe ratio, information ratio, R-squared, and market cap analysis), security specific impact on overall portfolio performance, month-end top ten contributors to and detractors from performance, portfolio turnover, and other similar information. Shareholders should visit www.alger.com or may also contact the Funds at (800) 992-3863 to obtain such information.
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360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
(800) 992-3863
www.alger.com
Investment Manager
Fred Alger Management, Inc.
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Distributor
Fred Alger & Company, Incorporated
360 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10010
Transfer Agent and Dividend Disbursing Agent
DST Asset Manager Solutions, Inc.
Attn: Alger Funds
430 W 7th Street
STE 219432
Kansas City, MO 64105-1407
Custodian
Brown Brothers Harriman & Company
50 Post Office Square
Boston, MA 02110
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Deloitte & Touche LLP
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of The Alger Funds. It is not authorized for distribution to prospective investors unless accompanied by an effective Prospectus for the Trust, which contains information concerning the Trust’s investment policies, fees and expenses as well as other pertinent information.
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ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended) are effective based on their evaluation of the disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this document.
(b) No changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting occurred during the Registrant’s second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that 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.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.
(a) (1) Not applicable
(a) (2) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached as Exhibit 99.CERT
(a) (3) Not applicable
(a) (4) Not applicable
(b) Certifications of principal executive officer and principal financial officer as required by rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached as Exhibit 99.906CERT
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.
The Alger Funds | |
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By: | /s/Hal Liebes | |
| Hal Liebes | |
| President | |
Date: June 25, 2019
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/Hal Liebes | |
| Hal Liebes | |
| President | |
Date: June 25, 2019
By: | /s/Michael D. Martins | |
| Michael D. Martins | |
| Treasurer | |
Date: June 25, 2019