UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-00242
Natixis Funds Trust II
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
399 Boylston Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Coleen Downs Dinneen, Esq.
NGAM Distribution, L.P.
399 Boylston Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02116
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (617) 449-2810
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2013
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
The Registrant's semi-annual report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is as follows:
SEMIANNUAL REPORT
June 30, 2013

ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund
ASG Global Alternatives Fund
ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Portfolio Review page 1
Portfolio of Investments page 15
Financial Statements page 29
Notes to Financial Statements page 39
ASG DIVERSIFYING STRATEGIES FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Andrew W. Lo, PhD | | Class A DSFAX |
Jeremiah H. Chafkin | | Class C DSFCX |
Philippe P. Lüdi, CFA, PhD | | Class Y DSFYX |
AlphaSimplex Group, LLC (Adviser) | | |
Robert S. Rickard | | |
Reich & Tang Asset Management, LLC (Subadviser) |
Objective
Pursues an absolute return strategy that seeks to provide capital appreciation while maintaining a low or negative correlation over time with the returns of major equity indices.
Strategy
Seeks to generate positive absolute returns over time rather than track the performance of any particular index by using multiple quantitative investment models and strategies.
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Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20134
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| | 6 Months | | | 1 Year | | | Since Inception | |
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Class A (Inception 8/3/09) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -6.56 | % | | | -8.88 | % | | | -0.62 | % |
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge | | | -11.94 | | | | -14.10 | | | | -2.12 | |
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Class C (Inception 8/3/09) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -6.89 | | | | -9.45 | | | | -1.35 | |
With CDSC1 | | | -7.82 | | | | -10.36 | | | | -1.35 | |
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Class Y (Inception 8/3/09) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -6.41 | | | | -8.53 | | | | -0.38 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
3-Month LIBOR2 | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.37 | |
Barclay Fund of Funds IndexTM3 | | | 2.97 | | | | 6.75 | | | | 2.60 | |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table does not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses.
1 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | 3-Month LIBOR, or the London Interbank Offered Rate, represents the average rate at which a leading bank, for a given currency (in this case U.S. dollars), can obtain unsecured funding, and is representative of short-term interest rates. |
3 | The Barclay Fund of Funds Index™ is a measure of the average return of all Fund of Funds (“FoFs”) in the Barclay database. The index is simply the arithmetic average of the net returns of all the FoFs that have reported that month. Index returns are recalculated by Barclay Hedge, Ltd. throughout each month. The fund does not expect to update the index returns provided if subsequent recalculations cause such returns to change. In addition, because of these recalculations, the Barclay Fund of Funds Index™ returns reported by the fund may differ from the index returns for the same period published by others. Benchmark since inception performance is calculated from 7/31/09. |
4 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
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ASG GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Andrew W. Lo, PhD | | Class A GAFAX |
Jeremiah H. Chafkin | | Class C GAFCX |
Peter A. Lee | | Class N GAFNX |
AlphaSimplex Group, LLC (Adviser) | | Class Y GAFYX |
Robert S. Rickard | | |
Reich & Tang Asset Management, LLC (Subadviser) |
Objective
Pursues an absolute return strategy that seeks capital appreciation consistent with the risk-return characteristics of a diversified portfolio of hedge funds while maintaining less volatility than major equity indices.
Strategy
Seeks to achieve long and short exposure to global equity, bond, currency and commodity markets through a wide range of derivative instruments and direct investments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20133
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| | 6 Months | | | 1 Year | | | Since Inception | |
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Class A (Inception 9/30/08) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 7.77 | % | | | 14.80 | % | | | 4.32 | % |
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge | | | 1.56 | | | | 8.18 | | | | 3.03 | |
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Class C (Inception 9/30/08) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 7.42 | | | | 13.93 | | | | 3.56 | |
With CDSC1 | | | 6.42 | | | | 12.93 | | | | 3.56 | |
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Class N (Inception 5/1/13) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.63 | |
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Class Y (Inception 9/30/08) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 7.98 | | | | 15.07 | | | | 4.59 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | Class A/C/Y Class N | |
Barclay Fund of Funds IndexTM2 | | | 2.97 | | | | 6.75 | | | | 0.94 -0.83 | |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table does not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses.
1 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | The Barclay Fund of Funds Index™ is a measure of the average return of all Fund of Funds (“FoFs”) in the Barclay database. The index is simply the arithmetic average of the net returns of all the FoFs that have reported that month. Index returns are recalculated by Barclay Hedge, Ltd. throughout each month. The fund does not expect to update the index returns provided if subsequent recalculations cause such returns to change. In addition, because of these recalculations, the Barclay Fund of Funds Index™ returns reported by the fund may differ from the index returns for the same period published by others. |
3 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
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ASG MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Andrew W. Lo, PhD | | Class A AMFAX |
Jeremiah H. Chafkin | | Class C ASFCX |
Robert W. Sinnott | | Class Y ASFYX |
AlphaSimplex Group, LLC (Adviser) | | |
Robert S. Rickard | | |
Reich & Tang Asset Management, LLC (Subadviser) |
Objective
Pursues an absolute return strategy that seeks to provide capital appreciation.
Strategy
Seeks to generate positive absolute returns over time by using a variety of derivative instruments, including futures and forward contracts, to capture the exposures suggested by its absolute return strategy while also seeking to add value through volatility management.
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Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20133
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| | 6 Months | | | 1 Year | | | Since Inception | |
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Class A (Inception 7/30/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 3.84 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 1.69 | % |
With 5.75% Maximum Sales Charge | | | -2.17 | | | | -3.68 | | | | -0.36 | |
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Class C (Inception 7/30/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 3.45 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.91 | |
With CDSC1 | | | 2.45 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.91 | |
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Class Y (Inception 7/30/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | 3.96 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 1.89 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FTSE StableRisk Trend Composite Index2 | | | -9.47 | | | | -18.21 | | | | -8.11 | |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table does not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses.
1 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | FTSE StableRisk Trend Composite Index is an unmanaged index based on a transparent trend-following strategy designed to provide long and/or short exposure to various asset classes at a targeted level of volatility. |
3 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION
This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.
The index information contained herein is derived form third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information, disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.
PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
A description of the funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the funds’ website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2013 is available on the funds’ website and the SEC’s website.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES
As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the funds’ prospectus. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The first line in the table for each class shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the fund from January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown for your Class.
The second line for the table of each class provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratios 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 on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.
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ASG DIVERSIFYING STRATEGIES FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2013 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2013 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2013 – 6/30/2013 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $934.40 | | | | $8.35 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,016.17 | | | | $8.70 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $931.10 | | | | $11.92 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,012.45 | | | | $12.42 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $935.90 | | | | $7.15 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,017.41 | | | | $7.45 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement), including expenses of the Subsidiary (see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements) and interest expense: 1.74%, 2.49% and 1.49% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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ASG GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2013 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2013 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD 1/1/2013 – 6/30/2013 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,077.70 | | | | $8.24 | 1 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,016.86 | | | | $8.00 | * |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,074.20 | | | | $12.09 | 1 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,013.14 | | | | $11.73 | * |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,006.30 | 2 | | | $2.18 | 2 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,018.25 | | | | $6.61 | * |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,079.80 | | | | $7.01 | 1 |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,018.05 | | | | $6.80 | * |
* | Hypothetical expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement), including expenses of the Subsidiary (see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements) and interest expense: 1.60%, 2.35%, 1.32% and 1.36% for Class A, C, N and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period). |
1 | Actual expenses for Class A, C and Y are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio including expenses of the Subsidiary (see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements) and interest expense: 1.60%, 2.35% and 1.36%, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181), divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period). |
2 | Class N commenced operations on May 1, 2013. Actual expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement) including expenses of the Subsidiary (see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements) and interest expense of 1.32%, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal period (60), divided by 365 (to reflect the partial period). |
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ASG MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2013 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2013 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2013 – 6/30/2013 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,038.40 | | | | $8.74 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,016.22 | | | | $8.65 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,034.50 | | | | $12.51 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,012.50 | | | | $12.37 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,039.60 | | | | $7.48 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,017.46 | | | | $7.40 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund's annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement), including expenses of the Subsidiary (see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements) and interest expense: 1.73%, 2.48% and 1.48% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EXISTING
ADVISORY AND SUB-ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
FOR THE FUNDS INCLUDED IN THIS REPORT
The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”), including the Independent Trustees, considers matters bearing on each Fund’s advisory and sub-advisory agreements (collectively, the “Agreements”) at most of its meetings throughout the year. Each year, usually in the spring, the Contract Review and Governance Committee of the Board meets to review the Agreements to determine whether to recommend that the full Board approve the continuation of the Agreements, typically for an additional one-year period. After the Committee has made its recommendation, the full Board, including the Independent Trustees, determines whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements.
In connection with these meetings, the Trustees receive materials that the Funds’ investment adviser and sub-adviser (collectively, the “Advisers”) believe to be reasonably necessary for the Trustees to evaluate the Agreements. These materials generally include, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of the Funds and the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ performance benchmarks, (ii) information on the Funds’ advisory and sub-advisory fees, if any, and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds’ expenses to the fees charged to institutional accounts with similar strategies managed by the Advisers, if any, and to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense caps and fee “breakpoints,” (iii) sales and redemption data in respect of the Funds, (iv) information about the profitability of the Agreements to the Advisers and (v) information obtained through the completion by the Advisers of a questionnaire distributed on behalf of the Trustees. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, also consider other matters such as (i) each Adviser’s financial results and/or financial condition, (ii) each Fund’s investment objective and strategies and the size, education and experience of the Advisers’ respective investment staffs and their use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iii) arrangements in respect of the distribution of the Funds’ shares and the related costs, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds’ assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage, if any, including, if applicable, allocations to brokers affiliated with the Advisers and the use of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, (vii) information about amounts invested by the Funds’ portfolio managers in the Funds or in similar accounts that they manage and (viii) the general economic outlook with particular emphasis on the mutual fund industry. Throughout the process, the Trustees are afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional materials from the Advisers.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with their annual consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees receive materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board that provide detailed information about the Funds’ investment performance and the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and other services. This information generally includes, among other things, an internal performance rating for each Fund based on agreed-upon criteria, graphs showing each
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Fund’s performance and fee differentials against each Fund’s peer group/category, performance ratings provided by a third-party, total return information for various periods, and third-party performance rankings for various periods comparing a Fund against similarly categorized funds. The portfolio management team for each Fund or other representatives of the Advisers make periodic presentations to the Contract Review and Governance Committee and/or the full Board, and Funds identified as presenting possible performance concerns may be subject to more frequent board presentations and reviews. In addition, each quarter the Trustees are provided with detailed statistical information about each Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees also receive periodic updates between meetings.
The Board most recently approved the continuation of the Agreements at their meeting held in June 2013. The Agreements were continued for a one-year period for the Funds. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with their approval of the Agreements included, but were not limited to, the factors listed below.
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds under the Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Advisers and their affiliates to the Funds and the resources dedicated to the Funds by the Advisers and their affiliates.
The Trustees considered not only the advisory services provided by the Advisers to the Funds, but also the administrative services provided by NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) and its affiliates to the Funds.
For each Fund, the Trustees also considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a family of funds that offers shareholders the right to exchange shares of one type of fund for shares of another type of fund, and provides a variety of fund and shareholder services.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the nature, extent and quality of services provided supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Investment performance of the Funds and the Advisers. As noted above, the Trustees received information about the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including information that compared the performance of the Funds to the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ respective performance benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees also reviewed data prepared by an independent third party that analyzed the performance of the Funds using a variety of performance metrics, including metrics that also measured the performance of the Funds on a risk adjusted basis. The Board noted that, given the recent commencement of operations of each Fund, the Funds have a limited operating history upon which to evaluate their performance.
With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance or other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreement(s) relating to that Fund. In the case of each Fund that had performance that lagged that of a relevant peer group median
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and/or category median for all periods, the Board concluded that other factors relevant to performance supported renewal of the Agreements. These factors included one or more of the following: (1) that the underperformance was attributable, to a significant extent, to investment decisions (such as security selection or sector allocation) by the Advisers that were reasonable and consistent with the Fund’s investment objective and policies; (2) that the Fund’s more recent performance, although lagging in certain periods, had shown improvement relative to its category; (3) that although the Fund’s performance lagged that of its relevant peer group for certain periods, performance was stronger when compared to the Fund’s relevant performance benchmark; and (4) that the Fund is meeting its target for volatility.
The Trustees also considered each Adviser’s performance and reputation generally, the performance of the fund family generally, and the historical responsiveness of the Advisers to Trustee concerns about performance and the willingness of the Advisers to take steps intended to improve performance.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the performance of the Funds and the Advisers supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Advisers and their affiliates from their respective relationships with the Funds. The Trustees considered the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and sub-advisory services as well as the total expense levels of the Funds. This information included comparisons (provided both by management and also by an independent third party) of the Funds’ advisory fees and total expense levels to those of their peer groups and information about the advisory fees charged by the Advisers to comparable accounts (such as institutional separate accounts), as well as information about differences in such fees and the reasons for any such differences. In considering the fees charged to comparable accounts, the Trustees considered, among other things, management’s representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including the additional resources required to effectively manage and the greater regulatory costs associated with the management of mutual fund assets. In evaluating each Fund’s advisory and sub-advisory fees, the Trustees also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of such Fund and the need for the Advisers to offer competitive compensation. The Trustees considered that over the past several years, management had made recommendations regarding reductions in advisory fee rates, implementation of advisory fee breakpoints and the institution of advisory fee waivers and expense caps for various funds in the fund family. The Trustees noted that management had instituted an expense cap for each Fund, and they considered the amounts waived or reimbursed by the adviser for each Fund whose current expenses are above the cap. The Trustees noted that the ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund had an advisory fee rate that was above the median of a peer group of funds. In this regard, the Trustees considered the factors that management believed justified such relatively higher fees. These factors included (1) that although the Fund’s advisory fee rate was above its peer group median, it is subject to an expense cap, which resulted in the reduction of the advisory fee; and (2) that the Fund’s net expense ratio was at or below the median of a peer group of funds.
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The Trustees also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Advisers and their affiliates from their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Advisers’ and their affiliates’ relationships with the Funds, and information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability. They also reviewed information provided by management about the effect of distribution costs and changes in asset levels on Adviser profitability, including information regarding resources spent on distribution activities. When reviewing profitability, the Trustees also considered information about court cases in which adviser compensation or profitability were issues, the performance of the relevant Funds, the expense levels of the Funds, and whether the Advisers had implemented breakpoints and/or expense caps with respect to such Funds.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the advisory fees charged to each of the Funds were fair and reasonable, and that the costs of these services generally and the related profitability of the Advisers and their affiliates in respect of their relationships with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered the existence of any economies of scale in the provision of services by the Advisers and whether those economies are shared with the Funds through breakpoints in their investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense waivers or caps. The Trustees noted that each of the Funds was subject to an expense cap. The Trustees also discussed with management the factors considered with respect to the implementation of breakpoints in investment advisory fees or expense waivers or caps for certain funds. Management explained that a number of factors are taken into account in considering the possible implementation of breakpoints or an expense cap for a fund, including, among other things, factors such as a fund’s assets, the projected growth of a fund, projected profitability and a fund’s fees and performance. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that the ASG Global Alternatives Fund has breakpoints in its advisory fee and that each of the Funds was subject to an expense cap or waiver. In considering these issues, the Trustees also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and a relative basis) and the profitability to the Advisers and their affiliates of their relationships with the Funds, as discussed above.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the extent to which economies of scale were shared with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
· | | The effect of recent market and economic events on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of each Fund. |
· | | Whether each Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Funds and the Advisers. They also considered the compliance-related resources the Advisers and their affiliates were providing to the Funds. |
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· | | The nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by the Advisers and their affiliates, both under the Agreements and under separate agreements covering administrative services. |
· | | So-called “fallout benefits” to the Advisers, such as the engagement of affiliates of the Advisers to provide distribution, administrative and brokerage services to the Funds, the benefits of research made available to the Advisers by reason of brokerage commissions (if any) generated by the Funds’ securities transactions and the benefits to NGAM Advisors of being able to offer “alternative” products in the Natixis family of funds. The Trustees also considered the fact that NGAM Advisors’ parent company benefits from the retention of affiliated Advisers. The Trustees considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest. |
· | | The Trustees’ review and discussion of the Funds’ advisory arrangements in prior years, and management’s record of responding to Trustee concerns raised during the year and in prior years. |
Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each of the existing Agreements should be continued through June 30, 2014.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Short-Term Investments — 80.9% of Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | Certificates of Deposit — 52.5% | | | | |
$ | 1,000,000 | | | Canadian Imperial Bank, 0.030%, 7/01/2013 | | $ | 1,000,000 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | BNP Paribas, 0.040%, 7/01/2013 | | | 2,500,000 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Credit Agricole, 0.110%, 7/01/2013 | | | 2,500,000 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | National Bank of Kuwait, 0.120%, 7/03/2013 | | | 2,500,000 | |
| 500,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. (NY), 0.240%, 7/05/2013 | | | 500,000 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd., 0.200%, 7/08/2013(b) | | | 2,500,020 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, 0.350%, 7/11/2013(b) | | | 2,500,145 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Norinchukin Bank, 0.380%, 7/12/2013 | | | 2,500,195 | |
| 2,800,000 | | | National Australia Bank, 0.240%, 7/16/2013(b) | | | 2,800,168 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Bank of Montreal (IL), 0.150%, 7/23/2013 | | | 2,499,948 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, 0.400%, 9/12/2013 | | | 2,500,790 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Deutsche Bank A.G., 0.390%, 9/13/2013(b) | | | 2,500,800 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Mizuho Corporate Bank, 0.220%, 9/20/2013 | | | 1,999,906 | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Westpac Banking Corp. (NY), 0.323%, 11/06/2013(b)(c) | | | 3,001,131 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (NY), 0.320%, 2/10/2014(b) | | | 2,500,312 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (TX), 0.320%, 2/13/2014(b) | | | 2,500,792 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. (NY), 0.443%, 7/20/2015(c)(e) | | | 2,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 38,804,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial Paper — 12.9% | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Rabobank), 0.210%, 7/18/2013(d) | | | 2,499,752 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking), 0.180%, 7/31/2013(d) | | | 1,999,700 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Vermont Economic Development Authority, (Credit Support: JPMorgan Chase), 0.180%, 8/12/2013 | | | 2,500,125 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Tennessee School Bond Authority, 0.180%, 8/13/2013 | | | 2,500,100 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,499,677 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Company Commercial Paper — 10.1% | | | | |
| 2,500,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., 0.200%, 7/15/2013(d) | | | 2,499,918 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | Societe Generale North America, 0.430%, 10/08/2013(d) | | | 2,497,875 | |
| 2,500,000 | | | United Overseas Bank Limited, 0.220%, 10/11/2013(d) | | | 2,498,395 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,496,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Notes — 5.4% | | | | |
| 4,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo, 0.322%, 7/18/2014(c) | | | 4,000,648 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $59,794,874) | | | 59,800,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 80.9% (Identified Cost $59,794,874)(a) | | | 59,800,720 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 19.1% | | | 14,142,503 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 73,943,223 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At June 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on short-term investments based on a cost of $59,794,874 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 6,039 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (193 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 5,846 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Only short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of more than sixty days are valued at other than amortized cost. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency and futures contracts. | |
| (c) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of June 30, 2013 is disclosed. | |
| (d) | | | Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate. | |
| (e) | | | Security payable on demand at par including accrued interest with thirty days notice. | |
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell1 | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Australian Dollar | | | 8,400,000 | | | $ | 7,638,807 | | | $ | (85,088 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Australian Dollar | | | 5,400,000 | | | | 4,910,661 | | | | 196,984 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 5,320,611 | | | | (157,427 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 4,562,500 | | | | 6,935,797 | | | | 85,086 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 3,606,448 | | | | 9,132 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,898,131 | | | | (64,557 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 5,694,392 | | | | 80,586 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Euro | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 5,859,416 | | | | (143,911 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Euro | | | 6,250,000 | | | | 8,138,078 | | | | 68,179 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 962,500,000 | | | | 9,708,041 | | | | (129,661 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 387,500,000 | | | | 3,908,432 | | | | 178,754 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 775,000,000 | | | | 7,816,864 | | | | (708 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | 4,100,000 | | | | 3,159,817 | | | | (47,396 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | 900,000 | | | | 693,618 | | | | 7,904 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Norwegian Krone | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 656,697 | | | | 1,683 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 375,000 | | | | 295,902 | | | | 1,790 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 1,972,677 | | | | (27,885 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,578,142 | | | | 19,069 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,183,606 | | | | (6,633 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swedish Krona | | | 16,000,000 | | | | 2,381,751 | | | | (88,838 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swedish Krona | | | 16,000,000 | | | | 2,381,751 | | | | 57,050 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swiss Franc | | | 2,625,000 | | | | 2,781,043 | | | | (64,405 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swiss Franc | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 5,297,226 | | | | 54,885 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 300,000 | | | | 153,670 | | | | 1,830 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 600,000 | | | | 307,341 | | | | (8,323 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 600,000 | | | | 307,341 | | | | 4,695 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 600,000 | | | | 307,341 | | | | (685 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (57,890 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Counterparty is UBS AG.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
AEX-Index® | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 4 | | | $ | 359,047 | | | $ | (7,185 | ) |
ASX SPI 200™ | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 16 | | | | 1,744,595 | | | | 37,954 | |
E-mini Dow | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 146 | | | | 10,821,520 | | | | (30,940 | ) |
E-mini NASDAQ 100 | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 138 | | | | 8,007,450 | | | | 41,235 | |
Euro Schatz | | | 9/06/2013 | | | | 138 | | | | 19,822,806 | | | | 27,725 | |
FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 44 | | | | 1,549,228 | | | | 13,273 | |
German Euro BOBL | | | 9/06/2013 | | | | 29 | | | | 4,726,029 | | | | (23,260 | ) |
Mini-Russell 2000 | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 235 | | | | 22,905,450 | | | | 350,095 | |
Nikkei 225™ | | | 9/12/2013 | | | | 19 | | | | 2,620,690 | | | | 69,268 | |
OMXS30® | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 84 | | | | 1,440,793 | | | | (12,153 | ) |
TOPIX | | | 9/12/2013 | | | | 5 | | | | 570,175 | | | | 9,579 | |
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/30/2013 | | | | 139 | | | | 30,580,000 | | | | (1,516 | ) |
3 Year Australia Government Bond | | | 9/16/2013 | | | | 52 | | | | 5,193,510 | | | | (21,761 | ) |
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/30/2013 | | | | 42 | | | | 5,083,969 | | | | 27,062 | |
10 Year Australia Government Bond | | | 9/16/2013 | | | | 235 | | | | 25,444,291 | | | | 194,822 | |
10 Year Canada Government Bond | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 380 | | | | 47,481,031 | | | | (510,069 | ) |
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 194 | | | | 24,553,125 | | | | 143,125 | |
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 11 | | | | 1,494,281 | | | | (29,844 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 277,410 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commodity Futures2 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Aluminum HG | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 40 | | | $ | 1,769,250 | | | $ | (27,671 | ) |
Brent Crude Oil | | | 7/16/2013 | | | | 8 | | | | 817,280 | | | | (21,180 | ) |
Copper LME | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 4 | | | | 675,100 | | | | 8,115 | |
Cotton | | | 12/06/2013 | | | | 28 | | | | 1,176,140 | | | | (17,950 | ) |
Gasoline | | | 7/31/2013 | | | | 41 | | | | 4,676,263 | | | | (95,537 | ) |
Light Sweet Crude Oil | | | 7/22/2013 | | | | 8 | | | | 772,480 | | | | (5,030 | ) |
Nickel | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 15 | | | | 1,233,315 | | | | (37,395 | ) |
Soybean | | | 11/14/2013 | | | | 15 | | | | 939,000 | | | | (14,100 | ) |
Soybean Meal | | | 12/13/2013 | | | | 158 | | | | 5,909,200 | | | | (48,350 | ) |
Soybean Oil | | | 12/13/2013 | | | | 29 | | | | 785,088 | | | | (28,854 | ) |
Zinc | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 9 | | | | 417,150 | | | | (5,922 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (293,874 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
CAC 40® | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 123 | | | $ | 5,979,042 | | | $ | (5,083 | ) |
CBOE SPX Volatility Index | | | 7/16/2013 | | | | 118 | | | | 2,129,900 | | | | 233,900 | |
DAX | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 1 | | | | 259,240 | | | | (293 | ) |
E-mini S&P 500® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 170 | | | | 13,594,050 | | | | (253,125 | ) |
EURO STOXX 50® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 29 | | | | 980,689 | | | | (16,570 | ) |
FTSE 100 Index | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 8 | | | | 749,706 | | | | (4,015 | ) |
FTSE MIB | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 34 | | | | 3,377,182 | | | | (11,930 | ) |
German Euro Bund | | | 9/06/2013 | | | | 87 | | | | 16,026,220 | | | | (75,873 | ) |
Hang Seng Index® | | | 7/30/2013 | | | | 32 | | | | 4,276,197 | | | | (154,666 | ) |
IBEX 35 | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 36 | | | | 3,593,599 | | | | (21,417 | ) |
MSCI Singapore | | | 7/30/2013 | | | | 17 | | | | 947,976 | | | | (18,414 | ) |
MSCI Taiwan Index | | | 7/30/2013 | | | | 99 | | | | 2,767,050 | | | | (84,490 | ) |
S&P CNX Nifty Futures Index | | | 7/25/2013 | | | | 132 | | | | 1,538,328 | | | | (52,511 | ) |
S&P/TSX 60 Index | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 8 | | | | 1,053,989 | | | | (15,214 | ) |
UK Long Gilt | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 108 | | | | 18,380,980 | | | | (54,450 | ) |
10 Year Japan Government Bond | | | 9/10/2013 | | | | 26 | | | | 37,408,752 | | | | (73,100 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (607,251 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commodity Futures2 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Aluminum HG | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 52 | | | $ | 2,300,025 | | | $ | 147,069 | |
Cocoa | | | 9/13/2013 | | | | 35 | | | | 757,400 | | | | (5,380 | ) |
Coffee | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 81 | | | | 3,657,150 | | | | 34,744 | |
Copper High Grade | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 7 | | | | 535,062 | | | | 2,388 | |
Copper LME | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 7 | | | | 1,181,425 | | | | 62,806 | |
Gas Oil | | | 8/12/2013 | | | | 4 | | | | 350,900 | | | | (9,600 | ) |
Gold | | | 8/28/2013 | | | | 11 | | | | 1,346,070 | | | | 125,410 | |
KC Wheat | | | 9/13/2013 | | | | 85 | | | | 2,936,750 | | | | 127,812 | |
Natural Gas | | | 7/29/2013 | | | | 61 | | | | 2,174,650 | | | | 139,660 | |
New York Harbor ULSD | | | 7/31/2013 | | | | 4 | | | | 480,278 | | | | (1,457 | ) |
Nickel | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 21 | | | | 1,726,641 | | | | 146,259 | |
Silver | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 11 | | | | 1,070,850 | | | | (9,030 | ) |
Sugar | | | 9/30/2013 | | | | 194 | | | | 3,676,378 | | | | 34,171 | |
Wheat | | | 9/13/2013 | | | | 93 | | | | 3,058,538 | | | | 148,737 | |
Zinc | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 21 | | | | 973,350 | | | | 29,990 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 973,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2 Commodity futures are held by ASG Diversifying Strategies Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund – (continued)
Industry Summary at June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Certificates of Deposit | | | 52.5 | % |
Commercial Paper | | | 12.9 | |
Financial Company Commercial Paper | | | 10.1 | |
Other Notes | | | 5.4 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 80.9 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts) | | | 19.1 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Global Alternatives Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Short-Term Investments — 92.3% of Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | Certificates of Deposit — 65.3% | | | | |
$ | 32,000,000 | | | BNP Paribas, 0.040%, 7/01/2013 | | $ | 32,000,000 | |
| 47,000,000 | | | Credit Industriel et Commercial (NY), 0.050%, 7/01/2013 | | | 47,000,000 | |
| 47,000,000 | | | Credit Agricole, 0.110%, 7/01/2013 | | | 47,000,000 | |
| 47,000,000 | | | National Bank of Kuwait, 0.120%, 7/03/2013 | | | 47,000,000 | |
| 20,000,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. (NY), 0.240%, 7/05/2013 | | | 20,000,000 | |
| 10,500,000 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd., 0.200%, 7/08/2013 | | | 10,500,084 | |
| 17,000,000 | | | Norinchukin Bank, 0.380%, 7/08/2013 | | | 17,000,952 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, 0.350%, 7/11/2013(b) | | | 40,002,320 | |
| 23,000,000 | | | Norinchukin Bank, 0.380%, 7/12/2013(b) | | | 23,001,794 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | National Australia Bank, 0.240%, 7/16/2013 | | | 40,002,400 | |
| 10,800,000 | | | Rabobank Nederland (NY), 0.356%, 7/19/2013(c) | | | 10,800,983 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Bank of Montreal (IL), 0.150%, 7/23/2013 | | | 39,999,160 | |
| 5,800,000 | | | Rabobank Nederland (NY), 0.325%, 8/09/2013(c) | | | 5,800,963 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, 0.400%, 9/12/2013 | | | 40,012,640 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Deutsche Bank A.G., 0.390%, 9/13/2013 | | | 40,012,800 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Mizuho Corporate Bank, 0.220%, 9/20/2013 | | | 39,998,120 | |
| 50,000,000 | | | Westpac Banking Corp. (NY), 0.323%, 11/06/2013(b)(c) | | | 50,018,850 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston, 0.290%, 11/07/2013 | | | 40,004,400 | |
| 20,000,000 | | | Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.330%, 11/07/2013(b) | | | 20,008,760 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (NY), 0.320%, 2/10/2014 | | | 40,005,000 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (TX), 0.320%, 2/13/2014(b) | | | 40,012,680 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. (NY), 0.443%, 7/20/2015(c)(e) | | | 25,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 715,181,906 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Company Commercial Paper — 17.0% | | | | |
| 40,000,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., 0.230%, 7/15/2013(b)(d) | | | 39,998,680 | |
| 19,200,000 | | | ICICI Bank Ltd., (Credit Support: Wells Fargo), 0.300%, 7/23/2013(b)(d) | | | 19,197,811 | |
| 47,000,000 | | | Barclays U.S. Funding, 0.200%, 9/25/2013(d) | | | 46,971,048 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | Societe Generale North America, 0.430%, 10/08/2013(b)(d) | | | 39,966,000 | |
| 40,000,000 | | | United Overseas Bank Limited, 0.220%, 10/11/2013(d) | | | 39,974,320 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 186,107,859 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial Paper — 5.9% | | | | |
| 22,600,000 | | | Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Rabobank), 0.210%, 7/18/2013(d) | | | 22,597,759 | |
| 23,000,000 | | | Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking), 0.180%, 7/31/2013(d) | | | 22,996,550 | |
| 19,000,000 | | | Vermont Economic Development Authority, (Credit Support: JPMorgan Chase), 0.180%, 8/12/2013 | | | 19,000,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 64,595,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Notes — 4.1% | | | | |
| 20,000,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 1, 0.354%, 7/07/2014(c) | | | 19,997,200 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo, 0.322%, 7/18/2014(c) | | | 25,004,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 45,001,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $1,010,801,008) | | | 1,010,886,274 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 92.3% (Identified Cost $1,010,801,008)(a) | | | 1,010,886,274 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 7.7% | | | 83,834,126 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 1,094,720,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Global Alternatives Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At June 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on short-term investments based on a cost of $1,010,801,008 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 102,441 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (17,175 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 85,266 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Only short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of more than sixty days are valued at other than amortized cost. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency and futures contracts. | |
| (c) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of June 30, 2013 is disclosed. | |
| (d) | | | Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate. | |
| (e) | | | Security payable on demand at par including accrued interest with thirty days notice. | |
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell1 | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Australian Dollar | | | 11,500,000 | | | $ | 10,457,890 | | | $ | 388,151 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 6,625,000 | | | | 10,071,158 | | | | (164,216 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 5,000,000 | | | | 4,745,326 | | | | 73,927 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Euro | | | 15,625,000 | | | | 20,345,196 | | | | (85,694 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Euro | | | 19,125,000 | | | | 24,902,520 | | | | 287,783 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 1,362,500,000 | | | | 13,742,551 | | | | (144,227 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 4,987,500,000 | | | | 50,305,303 | | | | 772,058 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 10,387,500,000 | | | | 104,771,195 | | | | (9,492 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swedish Krona | | | 90,000,000 | | | | 13,397,350 | | | | (232,955 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swiss Franc | | | 7,250,000 | | | | 7,680,977 | | | | (49,948 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 835,387 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Counterparty is UBS AG.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Global Alternatives Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
DAX | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 321 | | | $ | 83,215,963 | | | $ | (1,613,557 | ) |
E-mini S&P 500® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 2,779 | | | | 222,222,735 | | | | (3,592,697 | ) |
Eurodollar | | | 3/17/2014 | | | | 5,667 | | | | 1,410,657,975 | | | | (688,000 | ) |
FTSE 100 Index | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 658 | | | | 61,663,356 | | | | (942,365 | ) |
German Euro Bund | | | 9/06/2013 | | | | 270 | | | | 49,736,546 | | | | (570,044 | ) |
Hang Seng Index® | | | 7/30/2013 | | | | 133 | | | | 17,772,945 | | | | 775,943 | |
TOPIX | | | 9/12/2013 | | | | 808 | | | | 92,140,351 | | | | 2,450,050 | |
UK Long Gilt | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 132 | | | | 22,465,642 | | | | (989,773 | ) |
10 Year Japan Government Bond | | | 9/10/2013 | | | | 157 | | | | 225,891,309 | | | | 385,057 | |
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 339 | | | | 42,904,687 | | | | 481,359 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (4,304,027 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commodity Futures2 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Brent Crude Oil | | | 7/16/2013 | | | | 71 | | | $ | 7,253,360 | | | $ | (51,830 | ) |
Gas Oil | | | 8/12/2013 | | | | 57 | | | | 5,000,325 | | | | (89,775 | ) |
Light Sweet Crude Oil | | | 7/22/2013 | | | | 56 | | | | 5,407,360 | | | | 31,900 | |
Natural Gas | | | 7/29/2013 | | | | 34 | | | | 1,212,100 | | | | (123,080 | ) |
New York Harbor ULSD | | | 7/31/2013 | | | | 4 | | | | 480,278 | | | | (19,303 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (252,088 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commodity Futures2 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Aluminum HG | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 5 | | | $ | 221,156 | | | $ | 27,094 | |
Copper LME | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 56 | | | | 9,451,400 | | | | 1,048,600 | |
Gold | | | 8/28/2013 | | | | 473 | | | | 57,881,010 | | | | 4,234,430 | |
Nickel | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 95 | | | | 7,810,995 | | | | 979,830 | |
Zinc | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 2 | | | | 92,700 | | | | 5,887 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6,295,841 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2 Commodity futures are held by ASG Global Alternatives Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Global Alternatives Fund – (continued)
Investment Summary at June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Certificates of Deposit | | | 65.3 | % |
Financial Company Commercial Paper | | | 17.0 | |
Commercial Paper | | | 5.9 | |
Other Notes | | | 4.1 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 92.3 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency and futures contracts) | | | 7.7 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Short-Term Investments — 89.1% of Net Assets | | | | |
| | | | Certificates of Deposit — 60.8% | | | | |
$ | 16,300,000 | | | BNP Paribas, 0.040%, 7/01/2013 | | $ | 16,300,000 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Credit Industriel et Commercial (NY), 0.050%, 7/01/2013 | | | 30,000,000 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Credit Agricole, 0.110%, 7/01/2013 | | | 30,000,000 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | National Bank of Kuwait, 0.120%, 7/03/2013 | | | 30,000,000 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. (NY), 0.240%, 7/05/2013 | | | 15,000,000 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd., 0.200%, 7/08/2013(b) | | | 10,000,080 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Norinchukin Bank, 0.380%, 7/08/2013(b) | | | 15,000,840 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Sumitomo Mitsui Trust, 0.350%, 7/11/2013(b) | | | 25,001,450 | |
| 10,000,000 | | | Norinchukin Bank, 0.380%, 7/12/2013(b) | | | 10,000,780 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | National Australia Bank, 0.240%, 7/16/2013 | | | 25,001,500 | |
| 28,000,000 | | | Bank of Montreal (IL), 0.150%, 7/23/2013 | | | 27,999,412 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China, 0.400%, 9/12/2013 | | | 25,007,900 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Deutsche Bank A.G., 0.390%, 9/13/2013 | | | 25,008,000 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Mizuho Corporate Bank, 0.220%, 9/20/2013 | | | 29,998,590 | |
| 25,050,000 | | | Westpac Banking Corp. (NY), 0.323%, 11/06/2013(b)(c) | | | 25,059,444 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston, 0.290%, 11/07/2013 | | | 25,002,750 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Toronto Dominion Bank, 0.330%, 11/07/2013(b) | | | 15,006,570 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (NY), 0.320%, 2/10/2014(b) | | | 25,003,125 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Bank of Nova Scotia (TX), 0.320%, 2/13/2014(b) | | | 25,007,925 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | China Construction Bank Corp. (NY), 0.443%, 7/20/2015(c)(e) | | | 15,000,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 444,398,366 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Company Commercial Paper — 15.0% | | | | |
| 25,000,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., 0.230%, 7/15/2013(d) | | | 24,999,175 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | Barclays U.S. Funding, 0.200%, 9/25/2013(d) | | | 29,981,520 | |
| 25,000,000 | | | Societe Generale North America, 0.430%, 10/08/2013(d) | | | 24,978,750 | |
| 30,000,000 | | | United Overseas Bank Limited, 0.220%, 10/11/2013(d) | | | 29,980,740 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 109,940,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial Paper — 10.6% | | | | |
| 22,800,000 | | | Cofco Capital Corp., (Credit Support: Rabobank), 0.210%, 7/18/2013(d) | | | 22,797,739 | |
| 22,000,000 | | | Sinochem Co. Ltd., (Credit Support: ANZ Banking), 0.180%, 7/31/2013(d) | | | 21,996,700 | |
| 20,800,000 | | | Vermont Economic Development Authority, (Credit Support: JPMorgan Chase), 0.180%, 8/12/2013 | | | 20,801,040 | |
| 11,511,000 | | | Tennessee School Bond Authority, 0.180%, 8/13/2013 | | | 11,511,460 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 77,106,939 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Other Notes — 2.7% | | | | |
| 5,000,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, Series 1, 0.354%, 7/07/2014(c) | | | 4,999,300 | |
| 15,000,000 | | | Wells Fargo, 0.322%, 7/18/2014(c) | | | 15,002,430 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,001,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $651,391,827) | | | 651,447,220 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 89.1% (Identified Cost $651,391,827)(a) | | | 651,447,220 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 10.9% | | | 79,309,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 730,756,738 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information: | |
| | | | At June 30, 2013, the net unrealized appreciation on short-term investments based on a cost of $651,391,827 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 62,798 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (7,405 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 55,393 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Only short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of more than sixty days are valued at other than amortized cost. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency and futures contracts. | |
| (c) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of June 30, 2013 is disclosed. | |
| (d) | | | Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate. | |
| (e) | | | Security payable on demand at par including accrued interest with thirty days notice. | |
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell1 | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Australian Dollar | | | 31,900,000 | | | $ | 29,009,278 | | | $ | 714,938 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 11,250,000 | | | | 17,101,966 | | | | (475,033 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 16,500,000 | | | | 25,082,883 | | | | 367,416 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 40,600,000 | | | | 38,532,051 | | | | 411,621 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Canadian Dollar | | | 10,700,000 | | | | 10,154,999 | | | | (28,012 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Euro | | | 25,500,000 | | | | 33,203,360 | | | | (692,098 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Euro | | | 4,625,000 | | | | 6,022,178 | | | | 69,595 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 1,350,000,000 | | | | 13,616,473 | | | | (502,744 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 500,000,000 | | | | 5,043,138 | | | | 89,484 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 1,300,000,000 | | | | 13,112,159 | | | | (1,188 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | 28,900,000 | | | | 22,272,855 | | | | 206,672 | |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Norwegian Krone | | | 80,000,000 | | | | 13,133,943 | | | | (740,264 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Norwegian Krone | | | 112,000,000 | | | | 18,387,520 | | | | 679,648 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Norwegian Krone | | | 164,000,000 | | | | 26,924,583 | | | | (107,617 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 22,125,000 | | | | 17,458,196 | | | | (221,433 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 31,875,000 | | | | 25,151,638 | | | | 396,802 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 30,375,000 | | | | 23,968,031 | | | | (137,773 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swedish Krona | | | 52,000,000 | | | | 7,740,691 | | | | (251,312 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swedish Krona | | | 70,000,000 | | | | 10,420,161 | | | | 142,013 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swedish Krona | | | 60,000,000 | | | | 8,931,567 | | | | (39,111 | ) |
Buy | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swiss Franc | | | 21,750,000 | | | | 23,042,931 | | | | (491,596 | ) |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Swiss Franc | | | 13,625,000 | | | | 14,434,939 | | | | 93,869 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 35,400,000 | | | | 18,133,106 | | | | 179,372 | |
Sell | | | 9/18/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 27,300,000 | | | | 13,984,006 | | | | (107,675 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (444,426 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Counterparty is UBS AG.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
AEX-Index® | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 241 | | | $ | 21,632,581 | | | $ | (432,903 | ) |
ASX SPI 200™ | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 118 | | | | 12,866,391 | | | | 24,281 | |
CAC 40® | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 421 | | | | 20,464,851 | | | | (433,436 | ) |
DAX | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 105 | | | | 27,220,175 | | | | (828,239 | ) |
E-mini Dow | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 518 | | | | 38,394,160 | | | | (795,015 | ) |
E-mini NASDAQ 100 | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 552 | | | | 32,029,800 | | | | (786,888 | ) |
E-mini S&P 500® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 374 | | | | 29,906,910 | | | | (615,420 | ) |
EURO STOXX 50® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 702 | | | | 23,739,431 | | | | (840,657 | ) |
Eurodollar | | | 3/17/2014 | | | | 465 | | | | 115,750,125 | | | | (87,187 | ) |
FTSE 100 Index | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 205 | | | | 19,211,228 | | | | (484,841 | ) |
FTSE MIB | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 107 | | | | 10,628,189 | | | | (649,725 | ) |
FTSE/JSE Top 40 Index | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 417 | | | | 14,682,460 | | | | (587,636 | ) |
German Euro BOBL | | | 9/06/2013 | | | | 299 | | | | 48,726,987 | | | | (326,922 | ) |
German Euro Bund | | | 9/06/2013 | | | | 155 | | | | 28,552,462 | | | | (326,844 | ) |
Hang Seng Index® | | | 7/30/2013 | | | | 19 | | | | 2,538,992 | | | | 110,849 | |
IBEX 35 | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 78 | | | | 7,786,131 | | | | (409,262 | ) |
Mini-Russell 2000 | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 318 | | | | 30,995,460 | | | | (216,020 | ) |
MSCI Singapore | | | 7/30/2013 | | | | 222 | | | | 12,379,456 | | | | 409,846 | |
MSCI Taiwan Index | | | 7/30/2013 | | | | 487 | | | | 13,611,650 | | | | 491,870 | |
Nikkei 225™ | | | 9/12/2013 | | | | 74 | | | | 10,206,896 | | | | 162,654 | |
OMXS30® | | | 7/19/2013 | | | | 1,419 | | | | 24,339,105 | | | | (867,617 | ) |
S&P/TSX 60 Index | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 78 | | | | 10,276,391 | | | | (117,897 | ) |
TOPIX | | | 9/12/2013 | | | | 138 | | | | 15,736,842 | | | | 526,356 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (7,080,653 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commodity Futures2 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Aluminum HG | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 132 | | | $ | 5,838,525 | | | $ | (659,670 | ) |
Brent Crude Oil | | | 7/16/2013 | | | | 131 | | | | 13,382,960 | | | | (312,730 | ) |
Copper LME | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 22 | | | | 3,713,050 | | | | (265,183 | ) |
Gas Oil | | | 8/12/2013 | | | | 139 | | | | 12,193,775 | | | | 5,250 | |
Gasoline | | | 7/31/2013 | | | | 78 | | | | 8,896,306 | | | | (507,780 | ) |
Light Sweet Crude Oil | | | 7/22/2013 | | | | 203 | | | | 19,601,680 | | | | (248,230 | ) |
New York Harbor ULSD | | | 7/31/2013 | | | | 39 | | | | 4,682,714 | | | | (188,206 | ) |
Soybean | | | 11/14/2013 | | | | 297 | | | | 18,592,200 | | | | (125,850 | ) |
Soybean Meal | | | 12/13/2013 | | | | 435 | | | | 16,269,000 | | | | (395,420 | ) |
Zinc | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 121 | | | | 5,608,350 | | | | (112,742 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,810,561 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Euribor | | | 3/17/2014 | | | | 452 | | | $ | 146,475,979 | | | $ | (175,885 | ) |
Euro Schatz | | | 9/06/2013 | | | | 1,492 | | | | 214,316,139 | | | | (261,365 | ) |
S&P CNX Nifty Futures Index | | | 7/25/2013 | | | | 306 | | | | 3,566,124 | | | | (124,330 | ) |
Sterling | | | 3/19/2014 | | | | 2,177 | | | | 411,073,958 | | | | 224,758 | |
UK Long Gilt | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 273 | | | | 46,463,032 | | | | 232,979 | |
2 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/30/2013 | | | | 55 | | | | 12,100,000 | | | | (19,766 | ) |
3 Year Australia Government Bond | | | 9/16/2013 | | | | 356 | | | | 35,555,568 | | | | (45,911 | ) |
5 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/30/2013 | | | | 605 | | | | 73,233,359 | | | | (32,195 | ) |
10 Year Australia Government Bond | | | 9/16/2013 | | | | 206 | | | | 22,304,357 | | | | 322,833 | |
10 Year Canada Government Bond | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 401 | | | | 50,104,982 | | | | 539,270 | |
10 Year Japan Government Bond | | | 9/10/2013 | | | | 4 | | | | 5,755,193 | | | | 2,017 | |
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 378 | | | | 47,840,625 | | | | 173,141 | |
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 189 | | | | 25,674,469 | | | | 108,406 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 943,952 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commodity Futures2 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Aluminum HG | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 935 | | | $ | 41,356,219 | | | $ | 1,767,168 | |
Cocoa | | | 9/13/2013 | | | | 348 | | | | 7,530,720 | | | | (4,870 | ) |
Coffee | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 256 | | | | 11,558,400 | | | | 399,881 | |
Copper High Grade | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 237 | | | | 18,115,687 | | | | 539,625 | |
Copper LME | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 135 | | | | 22,784,625 | | | | 829,339 | |
Corn | | | 12/13/2013 | | | | 33 | | | | 843,150 | | | | 56,025 | |
Cotton | | | 12/06/2013 | | | | 15 | | | | 630,075 | | | | — | |
Gold | | | 8/28/2013 | | | | 178 | | | | 21,781,860 | | | | 2,106,600 | |
KC Wheat | | | 9/13/2013 | | | | 459 | | | | 15,858,450 | | | | 653,413 | |
Live Cattle | | | 8/30/2013 | | | | 306 | | | | 14,935,860 | | | | (414,440 | ) |
Natural Gas | | | 7/29/2013 | | | | 21 | | | | 748,650 | | | | 28,440 | |
Nickel | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 173 | | | | 14,224,233 | | | | 1,157,159 | |
Silver | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 174 | | | | 16,938,900 | | | | 87,355 | |
Soybean Oil | | | 12/13/2013 | | | | 982 | | | | 26,584,704 | | | | 764,880 | |
Sugar | | | 9/30/2013 | | | | 539 | | | | 10,214,266 | | | | 47,790 | |
Wheat | | | 9/13/2013 | | | | 473 | | | | 15,555,787 | | | | 697,750 | |
Zinc | | | 9/18/2013 | | | | 496 | | | | 22,989,600 | | | | 508,372 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 9,224,487 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2 Commodity futures are held by ASG Managed Futures Strategy Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary. See Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund – (continued)
Investment Summary at June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Certificates of Deposit | | | 60.8 | % |
Financial Company Commercial Paper | | | 15.0 | |
Commercial Paper | | | 10.6 | |
Other Notes | | | 2.7 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 89.1 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including open forward foreign currency and futures contracts) | | | 10.9 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund (Consolidated*) | | | ASG Global Alternatives Fund (Consolidated*) | | | ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund (Consolidated*) | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at cost | | $ | 59,794,874 | | | $ | 1,010,801,008 | | | $ | 651,391,827 | |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 5,846 | | | | 85,266 | | | | 55,393 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments at value | | | 59,800,720 | | | | 1,010,886,274 | | | | 651,447,220 | |
Cash | | | 3,948,150 | | | | 31,050,087 | | | | 12,855,135 | |
Due from brokers (including variation margin on futures contracts) (Note 2) | | | 10,144,358 | | | | 43,198,849 | | | | 65,715,375 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 306,936 | | | | 8,960,024 | | | | 2,394,422 | |
Interest receivable | | | 23,954 | | | | 425,818 | | | | 268,490 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 767,627 | | | | 1,521,919 | | | | 3,351,430 | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts (Note 2) | | | 2,155,199 | | | | 10,420,150 | | | | 12,978,307 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 77,146,944 | | | | 1,106,463,121 | | | | 749,010,379 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | 349,835 | | | | 1,097,185 | | | | 795,732 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 825,517 | | | | 686,532 | | | | 3,795,856 | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts (Note 2) | | | 1,805,335 | | | | 8,680,424 | | | | 12,701,082 | |
Management fees payable (Note 6) | | | 53,931 | | | | 1,000,911 | | | | 729,043 | |
Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6) | | | 38,083 | | | | 61,450 | | | | 31,662 | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 6) | | | 13,102 | | | | 49,445 | | | | 38,220 | |
Payable to distributor (Note 6d) | | | 1,376 | | | | 10,499 | | | | 10,729 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 116,542 | | | | 156,275 | | | | 151,317 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 3,203,721 | | | | 11,742,721 | | | | 18,253,641 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 73,943,223 | | | $ | 1,094,720,400 | | | $ | 730,756,738 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 151,037,378 | | | $ | 1,040,511,390 | | | $ | 837,138,474 | |
Distributions in excess of net investment income/Accumulated net investment (loss) | | | (5,026,600 | ) | | | (7,523,099 | ) | | | (9,659,028 | ) |
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (72,388,855 | ) | | | 59,072,314 | | | | (96,625,255 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translations | | | 321,300 | | | | 2,659,795 | | | | (97,453 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 73,943,223 | | | $ | 1,094,720,400 | | | $ | 730,756,738 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund (Consolidated*) | | | ASG Global Alternatives Fund (Consolidated*) | | | ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund (Consolidated*) | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 25,836,144 | | | $ | 118,348,617 | | | $ | 130,893,343 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 3,071,324 | | | | 10,571,975 | | | | 13,836,500 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 8.41 | | | $ | 11.19 | | | $ | 9.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share (100/94.25 of net asset value) (Note 1) | | $ | 8.92 | | | $ | 11.87 | | | $ | 10.04 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 6,347,458 | | | $ | 68,945,604 | | | $ | 18,436,055 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 770,810 | | | | 6,353,761 | | | | 1,983,124 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 8.23 | | | $ | 10.85 | | | $ | 9.30 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class N shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,006 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | — | | | | 89 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | — | | | $ | 11.27 | ** | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 41,759,621 | | | $ | 907,425,173 | | | $ | 581,427,340 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 4,933,424 | | | | 80,508,707 | | | | 61,440,745 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 8.46 | | | $ | 11.27 | | | $ | 9.46 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
** | Net asset value calculations reflect fractional shares and dollar amounts. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund (Consolidated*) | | | ASG Global Alternatives Fund (Consolidated*) | | | ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund (Consolidated*) | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 123,288 | | | $ | 1,343,781 | | | $ | 836,916 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Management fees (Note 6) | | | 708,307 | | | | 6,626,822 | | | | 4,696,935 | |
Service and distribution fees (Note 6) | | | 91,620 | | | | 488,525 | | | | 271,675 | |
Administrative fees (Note 6) | | | 55,566 | | | | 284,621 | | | | 202,651 | |
Trustees’ and directors’ fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 17,689 | | | | 27,311 | | | | 22,858 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 93,216 | | | | 540,250 | | | | 540,749 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 33,080 | | | | 33,125 | | | | 31,458 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 33,942 | | | | 35,082 | | | | 42,549 | |
Interest expense (Note 10) | | | 24,189 | | | | 113,383 | | | | 126,954 | |
Legal fees | | | 1,207 | | | | 12,393 | | | | 5,888 | |
Registration fees | | | 41,837 | | | | 50,826 | | | | 84,572 | |
Shareholder reporting expenses | | | 21,494 | | | | 68,712 | | | | 70,594 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 6,582 | | | | 17,294 | | | | 12,551 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 1,128,729 | | | | 8,298,344 | | | | 6,109,434 | |
Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6) | | | (191,064 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | (262,361 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 937,665 | | | | 8,298,341 | | | | 5,847,073 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | | (814,377 | ) | | | (6,954,560 | ) | | | (5,010,157 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 17,533 | | | | 105,989 | | | | 69,438 | |
Futures contracts | | | (4,176,865 | ) | | | 82,066,403 | | | | 48,684,071 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (1,734,812 | ) | | | 13,827,728 | | | | (5,317,702 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (3,025 | ) | | | 20,353 | | | | 9,644 | |
Futures contracts | | | 789,865 | | | | 3,784,810 | | | | (6,537,948 | ) |
Foreign currency translations | | | (111,123 | ) | | | (804,921 | ) | | | (2,726,797 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (5,218,427 | ) | | | 99,000,362 | | | | 34,180,706 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (6,032,804 | ) | | $ | 92,045,802 | | | $ | 29,170,549 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | |
| | ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund (Consolidated*) | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (814,377 | ) | | $ | (4,390,794 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency transactions | | | (5,894,144 | ) | | | (17,414,102 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures contracts and foreign currency translations | | | 675,717 | | | | (3,996,397 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (6,032,804 | ) | | | (25,801,293 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | — | |
Class C | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 11) | | | (97,579,427 | ) | | | (201,127,836 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | (103,612,231 | ) | | | (226,929,129 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the period | | | 177,555,454 | | | | 404,484,583 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of the period | | $ | 73,943,223 | | | $ | 177,555,454 | |
| | | | | | | | |
UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME/ACCUMULATED NET INVESTMENT (LOSS) | | $ | (5,026,600 | ) | | $ | (4,212,223 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
* | See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ASG Global Alternatives Fund (Consolidated*) | | | ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund (Consolidated*) | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | (6,954,560 | ) | | $ | (16,883,133 | ) | | $ | (5,010,157 | ) | | $ | (10,805,294 | ) |
| 96,000,120 | | | | 60,573,679 | | | | 43,435,807 | | | | (82,772,425 | ) |
| 3,000,242 | | | | (5,810,730 | ) | | | (9,255,101 | ) | | | (3,282,864 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 92,045,802 | | | | 37,879,816 | | | | 29,170,549 | | | | (96,860,583 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (193,099 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,688,047 | ) |
| — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (154,596 | ) |
| (6,293,231 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,746,855 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (2,349,033 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (1,432,972 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| (21,354,020 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (31,622,355 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,589,498 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (165,382,117 | ) | | | (283,005,886 | ) | | | (59,046,332 | ) | | | 118,979,815 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (104,958,670 | ) | | | (245,126,070 | ) | | | (29,875,783 | ) | | | 13,529,734 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 1,199,679,070 | | | | 1,444,805,140 | | | | 760,632,521 | | | | 747,102,787 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 1,094,720,400 | | | $ | 1,199,679,070 | | | $ | 730,756,738 | | | $ | 760,632,521 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | (7,523,099 | ) | | $ | 5,917,791 | | | $ | (9,659,028 | ) | | $ | (4,648,871 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | | | Less Distributions: | |
| | Net asset value, beginning of the period | | | Net investment income (loss) (a) | | | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | Total from investment operations | | | Dividends from net investment income (b) | | | Distributions from net realized capital gains | | | Total distributions | |
ASG DIVERSIFYING STRATEGIES FUND (CONSOLIDATED*) | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(h) | | $ | 9.00 | | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | (0.52 | ) | | $ | (0.59 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.75 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.45 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.41 | ) |
12/31/2010 | | | 10.19 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 1.02 | (i) | | | 0.86 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) |
12/31/2009(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(h) | | | 8.85 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.62 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.65 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.34 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.34 | ) |
12/31/2010 | | | 10.16 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 1.01 | (i) | | | 0.77 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) |
12/31/2009(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.69 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(h) | | | 9.05 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.77 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.46 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.43 | ) |
12/31/2010 | | | 10.19 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 1.01 | (i) | | | 0.88 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) |
12/31/2009(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
ASG GLOBAL ALTERNATIVES FUND (CONSOLIDATED*) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(h) | | $ | 10.62 | | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 0.89 | | | $ | 0.82 | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | $ | (0.23 | ) | | $ | (0.25 | ) |
12/31/2012 | | | 10.26 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.67 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
12/31/2010 | | | 10.39 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
12/31/2009 | | | 9.69 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) |
12/31/2008(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(h) | | | 10.32 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.87 | | | | 0.76 | | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) |
12/31/2012 | | | 10.05 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.27 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.53 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
12/31/2010 | | | 10.33 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.64 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
12/31/2009 | | | 9.70 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.79 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
12/31/2008(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Class N | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(m) | | | 11.20 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.07 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Class Y** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(h) | | | 10.72 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.91 | | | | 0.85 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
12/31/2012 | | | 10.34 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.38 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.72 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) |
12/31/2010 | | | 10.41 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 0.86 | | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) |
12/31/2009 | | | 9.70 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.98 | | | | 0.89 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
12/31/2008(l) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) |
* | See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
** | Prior to December 1, 2008, the Fund offered Institutional Class shares. On December 1, 2008, Institutional Class shares were redesignated as Class Y shares. |
(a) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable. |
(c) | A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized. |
(d) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower. |
(e) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, expenses would have been higher. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | | Total return (%) (c)(d) | | | Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | | Net expenses, excluding interest expense (%) (e)(f) | | | Gross expenses, excluding interest expense (%) (f) | | | Net expenses including interest expense (%) (e)(f) | | | Gross expenses including interest expense (%) (f) | | | Net investment income (loss) (%) (f) | | | Portfolio turnover rate (%) (g) | |
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$ | 8.41 | | | | (6.56 | ) | | $ | 25,836 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 2.07 | | | | (1.52 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.00 | | | | (7.69 | ) | | | 69,190 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.83 | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.75 | | | | (2.75 | ) | | | 134,758 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.72 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (1.46 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.45 | | | | 8.46 | | | | 61,411 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.02 | | | | 1.74 | | | | 2.05 | | | | (1.45 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.19 | | | | 7.26 | | | | 2,887 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 4.87 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 4.88 | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 8.23 | | | | (6.89 | ) | | | 6,347 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.84 | | | | (2.28 | ) | | | — | |
| 8.85 | | | | (8.29 | ) | | | 11,263 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.54 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.58 | | | | (2.24 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.65 | | | | (3.43 | ) | | | 26,032 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.53 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 2.55 | | | | (2.21 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.34 | | | | 7.58 | | | | 20,742 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.68 | | | | 2.49 | | | | 2.72 | | | | (2.20 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.16 | | | | 6.90 | | | | 131 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 5.75 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 5.76 | | | | (2.23 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 8.46 | | | | (6.41 | ) | | | 41,760 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.79 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.83 | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.05 | | | | (7.37 | ) | | | 97,102 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.77 | | | | (2.48 | ) | | | 243,695 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (1.21 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.46 | | | | 8.63 | | | | 173,034 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.91 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 1.94 | | | | (1.21 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.19 | | | | 7.29 | | | | 19,549 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 5.09 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 5.11 | | | | (1.22 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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$ | 11.19 | | | | 7.77 | | | $ | 118,349 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.62 | | | | 3.51 | | | | 126,226 | | | | 1.60 | (k) | | | 1.60 | (k) | | | 1.61 | (k) | | | 1.61 | (k) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.26 | | | | (3.29 | ) | | | 280,353 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.61 | | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.67 | | | | 6.94 | | | | 204,313 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.67 | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.39 | | | | 8.95 | | | | 82,160 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.92 | | | | 1.61 | | | | 1.92 | | | | (1.33 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.69 | | | | (2.73 | ) | | | 6 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 61.52 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 61.54 | | | | 1.36 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 10.85 | | | | 7.42 | | | | 68,946 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.33 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | (2.12 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.32 | | | | 2.69 | | | | 71,227 | | | | 2.35 | (k) | | | 2.35 | (k) | | | 2.36 | (k) | | | 2.36 | (k) | | | (2.10 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.05 | | | | (4.00 | ) | | | 92,540 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.36 | | | | (2.09 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.53 | | | | 6.21 | | | | 66,832 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.42 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.42 | | | | (2.03 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.33 | | | | 8.09 | | | | 22,367 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 2.64 | | | | 2.36 | | | | 2.65 | | | | (2.08 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.70 | | | | (2.88 | ) | | | 1 | | | | 2.35 | | | | 62.35 | | | | 2.39 | | | | 62.38 | | | | 0.62 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 11.27 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 1 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 3.40 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 3.42 | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 11.27 | | | | 7.98 | | | | 907,425 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.36 | | | | (1.12 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.72 | | | | 3.68 | | | | 1,002,226 | | | | 1.35 | (k) | | | 1.35 | (k) | | | 1.36 | (k) | | | 1.36 | (k) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.34 | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | 1,071,912 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.72 | | | | 7.22 | | | | 343,236 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 1.42 | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.41 | | | | 9.10 | | | | 112,591 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 1.98 | | | | 1.36 | | | | 2.00 | | | | (0.90 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.70 | | | | (2.60 | ) | | | 24,523 | | | | 1.35 | | | | 4.43 | | | | 1.39 | | | | 4.46 | | | | 1.59 | | | | — | |
(f) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(g) | Due to the short-term nature of the portfolio of investments there is no portfolio turnover calculation. |
(h) | For the six months ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited). |
(i) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund. |
(j) | From commencement of operations on August 3, 2009 through December 31, 2009. |
(k) | Includes fee/expense recovery of 0.01%. |
(l) | From commencement of operations on September 30, 2008 through December 31, 2008. |
(m) | From commencement of Class operations on May 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights (continued)
For a share outstanding throughout each period
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | | | Less Distributions: | |
| | Net asset value, beginning of the period | | | Net investment income (loss) (a) | | | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | Total from investment operations | | | Dividends from net investment income | | | Distributions from net realized capital gains | | | Total distributions | |
ASG MANAGED FUTURES STRATEGY FUND (CONSOLIDATED*) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | $ | 9.11 | | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | 0.35 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 10.34 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.09 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.61 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | 0.19 | (h) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.30 | ) |
12/31/2010(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.34 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.73 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | | 8.99 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 10.25 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (1.20 | ) | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.58 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.19 | (h) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) |
12/31/2010(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.30 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | | 9.10 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.36 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 10.34 | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (1.00 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.60 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.19 | (h) | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.32 | ) |
12/31/2010(i) | | | 10.00 | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.34 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) |
* | See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
(a) | Per share net investment income (loss) has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized. |
(c) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower. |
(d) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, expenses would have been higher. |
(e) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(f) | Due to the short-term nature of the portfolio of investments there is no portfolio turnover calculation. |
(g) | For the six months ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited). |
(h) | The amount shown for a share outstanding does not correspond with the aggregate realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments for the period due to the timing of sales and redemptions of fund shares in relation to fluctuating market values of investments of the Fund. |
(i) | From commencement of operations on July 30, 2010 through December 31, 2010. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | | Total return (%) (b)(c) | | | Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | | Net expenses, excluding interest expense (%) (d)(e) | | | Gross expenses, excluding interest expense (%) (e) | | | Net expenses including interest expense (%) (d)(e) | | | Gross expenses including interest expense (%) (e) | | | Net investment income (loss) (%) (e) | | | Portfolio turnover rate (%) (f) | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
$ | 9.46 | | | | 3.84 | | | $ | 130,893 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.11 | | | | (11.09 | ) | | | 145,729 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.34 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 312,098 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.76 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 1.78 | | | | (1.47 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.61 | | | | 13.44 | | | | 6,511 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 2.75 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 2.78 | | | | (1.43 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 9.30 | | | | 3.45 | | | | 18,436 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.55 | | | | (2.26 | ) | | | — | |
| 8.99 | | | | (11.74 | ) | | | 21,891 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.52 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 2.55 | | | | (2.24 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.25 | | | | (0.51 | ) | | | 24,838 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.54 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 2.56 | | | | (2.22 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.58 | | | | 13.04 | | | | 2,357 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 3.29 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 3.31 | | | | (2.17 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 9.46 | | | | 3.96 | | | | 581,427 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.55 | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | — | |
| 9.10 | | | | (10.90 | ) | | | 593,013 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.56 | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.34 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 410,166 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 1.57 | | | | (1.22 | ) | | | — | |
| 10.60 | | | | 13.39 | | | | 49,803 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 2.65 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 2.68 | | | | (1.20 | ) | | | — | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
1. Organization. Natixis Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:
ASG Diversifying Strategies Fund (the “Diversifying Strategies Fund”)
ASG Global Alternatives Fund (the “Global Alternatives Fund”)
ASG Managed Futures Strategy Fund (the “Managed Futures Strategy Fund”)
Each Fund is a diversified investment company.
Each Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. Effective May 1, 2013, Global Alternatives Fund began offering Class N shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 5.75%. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class N and Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class N shares are offered exclusively through intermediaries and are primarily intended for employer-sponsored retirement plans. Class Y shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus.
Most expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trust. Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees and transfer agent fees for Class N). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.
Each Fund invests in commodity-related instruments through ASG Diversifying Strategies Cayman Fund Ltd., ASG Global Alternatives Cayman Fund Ltd. and ASG Managed Futures Strategy Cayman Fund Ltd., wholly-owned subsidiaries (individually, a “Subsidiary” and collectively, the “Subsidiaries”) of Diversifying Strategies Fund, Global Alternatives Fund and Managed Futures Strategy Fund, respectively, organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. Subscription agreements were entered into between the Funds and their respective Subsidiaries with the intent that each Fund will remain the sole shareholder and primary beneficiary of its respective Subsidiary. The
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Subsidiaries are governed by a separate Board of Directors that is independent of the Funds’ Board of Trustees.
As of June 30, 2013, the value of each Fund’s investment in its respective Subsidiary was as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Investment in Subsidiary | | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 6,327,589 | | | | 8.6 | % |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 39,441,238 | | | | 3.6 | % |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 39,820,898 | | | | 5.4 | % |
2. Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to period-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
a. Consolidation. The accompanying financial statements of each Fund present the consolidated accounts of the Funds and their respective Subsidiaries. All interfund accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
b. Valuation. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service recommended by the investment adviser or subadviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt securities where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service. Futures contracts are valued at their most recent settlement price. Securities for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Funds’ investment adviser or subadviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
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The Funds may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued on a daily basis pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Funds calculate their net asset values.
c. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily net asset value calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
d. Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.
Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
Each Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.
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e. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency a Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. When a Fund enters into a forward foreign currency contract, it is required to pledge cash or high-quality securities equal to a percentage of the notional amount of the contract to the counterparty as an independent amount of collateral. The Funds may pledge additional collateral to the counterparty to the extent of mark-to-market losses on open contracts.
f. Futures Contracts. The Funds and the Subsidiaries may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.
When a Fund or a Subsidiary enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by a Fund or the Subsidiary, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not recorded in the financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statements of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses). Realized gain or loss on a futures position is 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, minus brokerage commissions. When a Fund or a Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit a Fund’s or a Subsidiary’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates.
Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds and the Subsidiaries are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into
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bankruptcy, a Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.
g. Due to/from Brokers. Transactions and positions in certain futures and forward foreign currency contracts are maintained and cleared by registered U.S. broker/dealers pursuant to customer agreements between the Funds or the Subsidiaries and the various broker/dealers. Due from brokers’ balances in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for Diversifying Strategies Fund, Global Alternatives Fund and Managed Futures Fund represent cash, including foreign currency, on deposit with the broker for open futures contracts and cash pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts. In certain circumstances the Funds’ or the Subsidiaries’ use of cash, securities and/or foreign currency held at brokers is restricted by regulation or broker mandated limits.
h. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. The Trust treats each fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of June 30, 2013 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
Each Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under the Internal Revenue Code. As a U.S. shareholder of a controlled foreign corporation, each Fund will include in its taxable income its share of its Subsidiary’s current earnings and profits (including net realized gains). Any deficit generated by a Subsidiary will be disregarded for purposes of computing the Funds’ taxable income in the current period and also disregarded for all future periods.
i. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as foreign currency transactions, deferred Trustees’ fees, Subsidiary income and premium amortization. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions, net investment income
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and net realized gains will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, commissions on open futures contracts, wash sales, futures and forward foreign currency contracts mark to market and Subsidiary basis adjustments. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.
The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 2012 Distributions Paid From: | |
Fund | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 8,589,498 | | | | — | | | | 8,589,498 | |
As of December 31, 2012, the capital loss carryforwards and post-October capital loss deferrals were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Diversifying Strategies Fund | | | Global Alternatives Fund | | | Managed Futures Strategy Fund | |
Capital loss carryforward: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-term: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No expiration date | | $ | (32,033,613 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (46,702,235 | ) |
Long-term: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
No expiration date | | | (8,029,367 | ) | | | — | | | | (30,123,466 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capital loss carryforward | | $ | (40,062,980 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (76,825,701 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Post-October capital loss deferrals* | | $ | (4,066,141 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,927,824 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
* | Under current tax law, capital losses, foreign currency losses, and losses on passive foreign investment companies and contingent payment debt instruments after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year. |
j. Indemnifications. Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
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3. Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| • | | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and |
| • | | Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of June 30, 2013, at value:
Diversifying Strategies Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Short-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,800,720 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,800,720 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | — | | | | 767,627 | | | | — | | | | 767,627 | |
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | 2,155,199 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,155,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 2,155,199 | | | $ | 60,568,347 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 62,723,546 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | $ | — | | | $ | (825,517 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (825,517 | ) |
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | (1,805,335 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,805,335 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (1,805,335 | ) | | $ | (825,517 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,630,852 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. |
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For the six months ended June 30, 2013, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Global Alternatives Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Short-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,010,886,274 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,010,886,274 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | — | | | | 1,521,919 | | | | — | | | | 1,521,919 | |
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | 10,420,150 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,420,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 10,420,150 | | | $ | 1,012,408,193 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,022,828,343 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | $ | — | | | $ | (686,532 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (686,532 | ) |
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | | (8,680,424 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,680,424 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (8,680,424 | ) | | $ | (686,532 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,366,956 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. |
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Managed Futures Strategy Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Short-Term Investments(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | 651,447,220 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 651,447,220 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | — | | | | 3,351,430 | | | | — | | | | 3,351,430 | |
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | 12,978,307 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,978,307 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 12,978,307 | | | $ | 654,798,650 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 667,776,957 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. |
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Managed Futures Strategy Fund (continued)
Liability Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) |
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | | (12,701,082 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (12,701,082 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (12,701,082 | ) | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (16,496,938 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 and 3.
4. Derivatives. Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Funds used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.
Diversifying Strategies Fund seeks to generate positive absolute returns over time rather than track the performance of any particular index. The Fund uses multiple quantitative investment models and strategies, each of which has an absolute return objective and may involve a broad range of market exposures. These market exposures, which are expected to change over time, may include exposures to the returns of equity and fixed income securities, currencies and commodities. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of a variety of derivative instruments, in particular futures and forward contracts, to capture the exposures suggested by its absolute return strategies while also adding value through volatility management and correlation management. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund used long and short contracts on short-term interest rates, U.S. and foreign equity market indices, U.S. and foreign government bonds, foreign currencies and commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary), to capture the exposures suggested by the quantitative investment models. The Fund also used short contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices to hedge correlation to the global equity markets.
Global Alternatives Fund seeks to achieve long and short exposure to global equity, bond, currency and commodity markets through a wide range of derivative instruments and direct investments. These investments are intended to provide the Fund with risk and return characteristics similar to those of a diversified portfolio of hedge funds. The Fund uses quantitative models to estimate the market exposures that drive the aggregate returns of a diverse set of hedge funds, and seeks to use a variety of derivative instruments to capture such exposures in the aggregate. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of derivative instruments, in
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particular futures and forward contracts on global equity and fixed income securities, securities indices, currencies, commodities and other instruments. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund used long contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices, foreign government bonds, and short-term interest rates, and long and short contracts on U.S. government bonds, commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary) and foreign currencies in accordance with these objectives.
Managed Futures Strategy Fund seeks to generate positive absolute returns over time. The Fund uses a proprietary quantitative model to identify price trends in equity, fixed income, currency and commodity instruments, and may have both short and long exposures within an asset class based on an analysis of trends in a particular asset class. Under normal market conditions, the Fund will make extensive use of derivative instruments, in particular futures and forward contracts, to capture the exposures suggested by its absolute return strategy while also adding value through volatility management. These market exposures, which are expected to change over time, may include exposures to the returns of U.S. and non-U.S. equity and fixed income securities indices, currencies and commodities. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund used long contracts on U.S. market indices and long and short contracts on foreign equity market indices, U.S. and foreign government bonds, foreign currencies, commodities (through investments in the Subsidiary) and short-term interest rates in accordance with these objectives.
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Diversifying Strategies Fund as of June 30, 2013, as reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 767,627 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 767,627 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter asset derivatives | | $ | 767,627 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 767,627 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 392,734 | | | $ | 392,734 | |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | 755,304 | | | | 755,304 | |
Commodity contracts | | | — | | | | 1,007,161 | | | | 1,007,161 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded asset derivatives | | | — | | | | 2,155,199 | | | | 2,155,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total asset derivatives | | $ | 767,627 | | | $ | 2,155,199 | | | $ | 2,922,826 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 825,517 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 825,517 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter liability derivatives | | $ | 825,517 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 825,517 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 789,873 | | | $ | 789,873 | |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | 688,006 | | | | 688,006 | |
Commodity contracts | | | — | | | | 327,456 | | | | 327,456 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded liability derivatives | | | — | | | | 1,805,335 | | | | 1,805,335 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liability derivatives | | $ | 825,517 | | | $ | 1,805,335 | | | $ | 2,630,852 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transactions in derivative instruments for Diversifying Strategies Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2013 as reflected in the Statements of Operations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency transactions1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (3,907,957 | ) | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | (1,747,821 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | 1,103,159 | | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | (1,372,067 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (4,176,865 | ) | | $ | (1,747,821 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency transactions1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (369,764 | ) | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | (142,153 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | (32,077 | ) | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | 1,191,706 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 789,865 | | | $ | (142,153 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
1 | Represents realized loss and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statement of Operations. |
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The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Global Alternatives Fund as of June 30, 2013, as reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 1,521,919 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,521,919 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter asset derivatives | | $ | 1,521,919 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,521,919 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 866,416 | | | $ | 866,416 | |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | 3,225,993 | | | | 3,225,993 | |
Commodity contracts | | | — | | | | 6,327,741 | | | | 6,327,741 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded asset derivatives | | | — | | | | 10,420,150 | | | | 10,420,150 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total asset derivatives | | $ | 1,521,919 | | | $ | 10,420,150 | | | $ | 11,942,069 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | |
Over-the-counter liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | (686,532 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (686,532 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter liability derivatives | | $ | (686,532 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (686,532 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,247,817 | ) | | $ | (2,247,817 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | (6,148,619 | ) | | | (6,148,619 | ) |
Commodity contracts | | | — | | | | (283,988 | ) | | | (283,988 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded liability derivatives | | | — | | | | (8,680,424 | ) | | | (8,680,424 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liability derivatives | | $ | (686,532 | ) | | $ | (8,680,424 | ) | | $ | (9,366,956 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Transactions in derivative instruments for Global Alternatives Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2013 as reflected in the Statements of Operations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency transactions1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (2,389,990 | ) | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | 13,834,096 | |
Equity contracts | | | 76,634,541 | | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | 7,821,852 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 82,066,403 | | | $ | 13,834,096 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency transactions1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 322,311 | | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | (801,438 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | (1,581,064 | ) | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | 5,043,563 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 3,784,810 | | | $ | (801,438 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
1 | Represents realized gain and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statement of Operations. |
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Managed Futures Strategy Fund as of June 30, 2013, as reflected in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | 3,351,430 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,351,430 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter asset derivatives | | $ | 3,351,430 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,351,430 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,603,404 | | | $ | 1,603,404 | |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | 1,725,856 | | | | 1,725,856 | |
Commodity contracts | | | — | | | | 9,649,047 | | | | 9,649,047 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded asset derivatives | | | — | | | | 12,978,307 | | | | 12,978,307 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total asset derivatives | | $ | 3,351,430 | | | $ | 12,978,307 | | | $ | 16,329,737 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter liability derivatives | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,276,075 | ) | | $ | (1,276,075 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | (8,189,886 | ) | | | (8,189,886 | ) |
Commodity contracts | | | — | | | | (3,235,121 | ) | | | (3,235,121 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded liability derivatives | | | — | | | | (12,701,082 | ) | | | (12,701,082 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liability derivatives | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) | | $ | (12,701,082 | ) | | $ | (16,496,938 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transactions in derivative instruments for Managed Futures Strategy Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2013 as reflected in the Statements of Operations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency transactions1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (32,546,500 | ) | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | (5,285,921 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | 89,078,075 | | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | (7,847,504 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 48,684,071 | | | $ | (5,285,921 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | Futures contracts | | | Foreign currency translations1 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (1,138,372 | ) | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | (2,726,427 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | (13,005,489 | ) | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | 7,605,913 | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (6,537,948 | ) | | $ | (2,726,427 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
1 | Represents realized loss and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statement of Operations. |
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As the Funds value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these disclosures.
Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Funds and their counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by a Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Collateral posted by a Fund may be in addition to the independent amount required by the counterparty. Master netting provisions allow the Funds and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Funds or the counterparty. The Funds, ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of a Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and liabilities, and any related collateral received or pledged, on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
As of June 30, 2013, gross amounts of derivative assets and liabilities not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the related net amounts after taking into account master netting arrangements, by counterparty, are as follows:
Diversifying Strategies Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Assets | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Asset Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
UBS AG | | $ | 767,627 | | | $ | (767,627 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Liabilities | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Liability Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
UBS AG | | $ | (825,517 | ) | | $ | 767,627 | | | $ | (57,890 | ) | | $ | 57,890 | | | $ | — | |
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Global Alternatives Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Assets | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Asset Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
UBS AG | | $ | 1,521,919 | | | $ | (686,532 | ) | | $ | 835,387 | | | $ | (835,387 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Liabilities | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Liability Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
UBS AG | | $ | (686,532 | ) | | $ | 686,532 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Assets | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Asset Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
UBS AG | | $ | 3,351,430 | | | $ | (3,351,430 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Liabilities | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Liability Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
UBS AG | | $ | (3,795,856 | ) | | $ | 3,351,430 | | | $ | (444,426 | ) | | $ | 444,426 | | | $ | — | |
The Funds are required to pledge an independent amount of collateral to the counterparty for open forward foreign currency contracts. In addition to the independent amount, the amount of collateral pledged to the counterparty is subsequently increased (for losses) or decreased (for gains) based on the change in value of the contracts, as calculated by the counterparty under the terms of the Funds’ ISDA agreements. Amounts shown as collateral received in the table above represent reductions of the Funds’ collateral requirements to the extent of the Funds’ net unrealized gains on open contracts. As of June 30, 2013, amounts pledged to the counterparty are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Independent Amount of Collateral | | | Increase (Decrease) for Change in Value | | | Required Collateral | | | Excess/ (Shortfall) | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 421,442 | | | $ | 31,302 | | | $ | 452,744 | | | $ | 111,283 | | | $ | 564,027 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | $ | 4,995,968 | | | $ | (1,453,904 | ) | | $ | 3,542,064 | | | $ | 1,157,936 | | | $ | 4,700,000 | |
Managed Futures Fund | | $ | 10,538,605 | | | $ | 881,415 | | | $ | 11,420,020 | | | $ | (588,917 | ) | | $ | 10,831,103 | |
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Amounts in excess or short of the required collateral amount are received or paid by the Funds on the next business day, subject to minimum transfer requirements. The ISDA agreements include a tri-party control agreement under which collateral is held for the benefit of the secured party at a third party custodian, State Street Bank. Collateral pledged to the counterparty is reflected in due from brokers on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by each Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures may include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The risk of loss to a Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent a Fund is undercollateralized for over-the-counter derivatives; however, final settlement of a Fund’s claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Additionally, cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Based on balances reflected on each Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities, including cash held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding, the maximum amount of loss that the Funds would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, and the amount of loss that the Funds would incur after taking into account master netting provisions, are as follows as of June 30, 2013:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Maximum Amount of Loss - Gross | | | Maximum Amount of Loss - Net | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 15,139,189 | | | $ | 14,371,562 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 57,364,627 | | | | 56,678,095 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 87,645,313 | | | | 84,293,883 | |
The volume of forward foreign currency contract and futures contract, as a percentage of net assets, based on gross month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
| | | | | | | | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | Forwards | | | Futures | |
Average Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 266.75 | % | | | 612.19 | % |
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 846.01 | % | | | 1,299.96 | % |
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 128.33 | % | | | 436.73 | % |
Notional Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2013 | | | 128.33 | % | | | 504.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | Forwards | | | Futures | |
Average Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 78.79 | % | | | 456.12 | % |
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 145.71 | % | | | 592.45 | % |
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 23.79 | % | | | 212.24 | % |
Notional Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2013 | | | 23.79 | % | | | 212.24 | % |
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Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | Forwards | | | Futures | |
Average Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 93.18 | % | | | 922.67 | % |
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 216.53 | % | | | 1,912.89 | % |
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 55.26 | % | | | 278.83 | % |
Notional Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2013 | | | 59.51 | % | | | 278.83 | % |
Notional amounts outstanding at the end of the prior period are included in the average notional amount outstanding.
Unrealized gain and/or loss on open forwards and futures is recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The aggregate notional values of forward and futures contracts are not recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and therefore are not included in the Funds’ net assets.
5. Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, purchases and proceeds from sales or maturities of short-term obligations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales/Maturities | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 1,953,158,260 | | | $ | 2,050,768,682 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 22,523,065,410 | | | | 22,576,146,398 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 14,742,861,810 | | | | 14,777,379,745 | |
6. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees. AlphaSimplex Group, LLC (“AlphaSimplex”), which is a subsidiary of Natixis Global Asset Management, L.P. (“Natixis US”), serves as investment adviser to the Funds. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets, less the net asset value of each Subsidiary:
| | | | |
Fund | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | | 1.25 | % |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 1.25 | % |
Global Alternatives Fund pays a management fee at an annual rate of 1.15% on the first $2 billion of the Fund’s average daily net assets (including the net asset value of the Subsidiary), and 1.10% thereafter, calculated daily and payable monthly, less the management fees paid by the Subsidiary.
AlphaSimplex also serves as investment adviser to ASG Diversifying Strategies Cayman Fund Ltd., ASG Global Alternatives Cayman Fund Ltd. and ASG Managed Futures Strategy Cayman Fund Ltd., which pay AlphaSimplex a management fee at the annual rate of 1.25%, 1.15% and 1.25%, respectively, of its average daily net assets.
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
AlphaSimplex has entered into a subadvisory agreement with Reich & Tang Asset Management, LLC (“Reich & Tang”) on behalf of the Funds. Payments to AlphaSimplex are reduced by the amount of payments to Reich & Tang.
AlphaSimplex has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses, including expenses of each Subsidiary, if applicable, to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses. These undertakings are in effect until April 30, 2014 and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class N | | | Class Y | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | | 1.70 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | — | | | | 1.45 | % |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 1.60 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 1.35 | % |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 1.70 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | — | | | | 1.45 | % |
AlphaSimplex shall be permitted to recover expenses they have borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the management fees and waivers of management fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Gross Management Fees | | | Waivers of Management Fees1 | | | Net Management Fees | | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
| | | | Gross | | | Net | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 708,307 | | | $ | 191,064 | | | $ | 517,243 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 0.91 | % |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 6,626,822 | | | | — | | | | 6,626,822 | | | | 1.15 | % | | | 1.15 | % |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 4,696,935 | | | | 262,361 | | | | 4,434,574 | | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.18 | % |
1 | Management fee waivers are subject to possible recovery until December 31, 2014. |
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For the period ended June 30, 2013 class specific expenses have been reimbursed as follows:
| | | | |
| | Reimbursement2 | |
Fund | | Class N | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | $ | 3 | |
2 | Expense reimbursements are subject to possible recovery until December 31, 2014. |
No expenses were recovered for any of the Funds during the six months ended June 30, 2013 under the terms of the expense agreements.
b. Service and Distribution Fees. NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trust.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”) and a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class C shares (the “Class C Plans”).
Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Class C Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Also under the Class C Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class C shares.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class C | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 48,339 | | | $ | 10,820 | | | $ | 32,461 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 145,684 | | | | 85,710 | | | | 257,131 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 170,142 | | | | 25,383 | | | | 76,150 | |
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c. Administrative Fees. NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”), provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”), Hansberger International Series and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion and 0.0350% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.
NGAM Advisors also provides certain administrative services to the Subsidiary for which the Subsidiary pays NGAM Advisors fees equal to an annual rate of 0.05% of the average daily net assets of each Subsidiary. Payments by the Funds are reduced by the amount of payments to NGAM Advisors by the Subsidiary. In addition, NGAM Advisors and each Subsidiary contract with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the administrative fees paid to NGAM Advisors for each Fund were as follows (exclusive of sub-administrative fees paid to State Street Bank by the Subsidiaries):
| | | | |
Fund | | Administrative Fees Paid to NGAM Advisors | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 25,019 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 254,370 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 165,841 | |
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping, processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers. Class N shares do not bear such expenses.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 59,097 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 484,937 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 470,304 | |
As of June 30, 2013, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees:
| | | | |
Fund | | Reimbursements of Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 1,376 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 10,499 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 10,729 | |
Sub-transfer agent fees attributable to Class A, Class C and Class Y are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.
e. Commissions. Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the six months ended June 30, 2013 were as follows:
| | | | |
Fund | | Commissions | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | $ | 4,551 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | 35,934 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | 29,878 | |
f. Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Trust does not pay any compensation directly to their officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $285,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $115,000. Each Independent Trustee also receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman receives an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $17,500. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends
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telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.
A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and Hansberger International Series, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
g. Payments by Affiliates. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, AlphaSimplex voluntarily reimbursed Global Alternatives Fund $490 in connection with a trade placed for the Fund.
h. Affiliated Ownership. At June 30, 2013, Natixis US held shares of Global Alternatives Fund representing less than 0.01% of the Fund’s net assets.
7. Class-Specific Expenses. For the period from May 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013, Global Alternatives Fund incurred the following class-specific expenses:
| | | | |
| | Class N | |
Transfer Agent Fees and Expenses | | $ | 3 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses attributable to Class A, Class C and Class Y are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of those classes.
8. Line of Credit. Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each fund that participates in the line of credit. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit.
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For the six months ended June 30, 2013, none of the Funds had borrowings under these agreements.
9. Concentration of Risk. Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.
The Funds’ investments in commodity-related instruments may subject the Funds to greater volatility than investments in other securities. The value of these investments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity.
10. Interest Expense. The Funds incur interest expense on net cash and foreign currency debit balances, if any, for accounts held at brokers. Interest expense incurred for the six months ended June 30, 2013 is reflected on the Statements of Operations.
11. Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
Diversifying Strategies Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 455,387 | | | $ | 4,036,369 | | | | 4,099,031 | | | $ | 38,970,945 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | (5,069,231 | ) | | | (45,458,352 | ) | | | (10,236,217 | ) | | | (95,779,012 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (4,613,844 | ) | | $ | (41,421,983 | ) | | | (6,137,186 | ) | | $ | (56,808,067 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 27,104 | | | $ | 237,687 | | | | 241,880 | | | $ | 2,303,417 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | (529,606 | ) | | | (4,619,450 | ) | | | (1,666,089 | ) | | | (15,459,772 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (502,502 | ) | | $ | (4,381,763 | ) | | | (1,424,209 | ) | | $ | (13,156,355 | ) |
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Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 1,058,209 | | | $ | 9,499,364 | | | | 11,424,744 | | | $ | 109,289,687 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | (6,858,662 | ) | | | (61,275,045 | ) | | | (25,631,204 | ) | | | (240,453,101 | ) |
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Net change | | | (5,800,453 | ) | | $ | (51,775,681 | ) | | | (14,206,460 | ) | | $ | (131,163,414 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (10,916,799 | ) | | $ | (97,579,427 | ) | | | (21,767,855 | ) | | $ | (201,127,836 | ) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
11. Capital Shares (continued).
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| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
Global Alternatives Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 2,268,226 | | | $ | 24,937,821 | | | | 6,671,859 | | | $ | 69,656,715 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 213,033 | | | | 2,311,408 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | (3,797,575 | ) | | | (41,419,195 | ) | | | (22,096,972 | ) | | | (229,884,273 | ) |
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Net change | | | (1,316,316 | ) | | $ | (14,169,966 | ) | | | (15,425,113 | ) | | $ | (160,227,558 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 441,488 | | | $ | 4,751,869 | | | | 1,312,558 | | | $ | 13,451,528 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 73,342 | | | | 772,293 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | (1,063,215 | ) | | | (11,288,841 | ) | | | (3,617,306 | ) | | | (36,399,756 | ) |
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Net change | | | (548,385 | ) | | $ | (5,764,679 | ) | | | (2,304,748 | ) | | $ | (22,948,228 | ) |
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Class N* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 89 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Net change | | | 89 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
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Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 19,415,541 | | | $ | 215,029,406 | | | | 49,694,765 | | | $ | 523,953,187 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,108,695 | | | | 23,026,954 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redeemed | | | (34,491,060 | ) | | | (383,504,832 | ) | | | (59,893,411 | ) | | | (623,783,287 | ) |
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Net change | | | (12,966,824 | ) | | $ | (145,448,472 | ) | | | (10,198,646 | ) | | $ | (99,830,100 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (14,831,436 | ) | | $ | (165,382,117 | ) | | | (27,928,507 | ) | | $ | (283,005,886 | ) |
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* | From commencement of Class operations on May 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
11. Capital Shares (continued).
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| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
Managed Futures Strategy Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 3,083,358 | | | $ | 28,940,232 | | | | 19,088,248 | | | $ | 186,697,025 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 151,550 | | | | 1,430,714 | |
Redeemed | | | (5,241,234 | ) | | | (48,941,818 | ) | | | (33,421,613 | ) | | | (323,499,035 | ) |
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Net change | | | (2,157,876 | ) | | $ | (20,001,586 | ) | | | (14,181,815 | ) | | $ | (135,371,296 | ) |
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Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 259,796 | | | $ | 2,420,629 | | | | 1,472,002 | | | $ | 14,295,148 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,597 | | | | 62,822 | |
Redeemed | | | (712,765 | ) | | | (6,631,419 | ) | | | (1,465,967 | ) | | | (14,003,106 | ) |
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Net change | | | (452,969 | ) | | $ | (4,210,790 | ) | | | 12,632 | | | $ | 354,864 | |
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Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 19,499,829 | | | $ | 183,431,515 | | | | 67,366,684 | | | $ | 652,785,497 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 560,531 | | | | 5,199,365 | |
Redeemed | | | (23,214,083 | ) | | | (218,265,471 | ) | | | (42,443,142 | ) | | | (403,988,615 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | (3,714,254 | ) | | $ | (34,833,956 | ) | | | 25,484,073 | | | $ | 253,996,247 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | (6,325,099 | ) | | $ | (59,046,332 | ) | | | 11,314,890 | | | $ | 118,979,815 | |
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12. Special Meeting of Shareholders. A special meeting of shareholders of the Trust was held on March 18, 2013 to consider a proposal to elect four Trustees to the Board of Trustees. The proposal was approved by shareholders of the Trust. The results of the shareholder vote were as follows:
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Natixis Funds Trust II | | | | | | | | |
Nominee | | Voted “For”* | | | Withheld* | |
Charles D. Baker | | | 291,855,929 | | | | 2,801,135 | |
Edmond J. English | | | 291,834,727 | | | | 2,822,337 | |
David L. Giunta | | | 291,783,730 | | | | 2,873,334 | |
Martin T. Meehan | | | 291,791,315 | | | | 2,865,749 | |
* | Trust-wide voting results. |
In addition to the Trustees named above, the following also serve as Trustees of the Trust: Daniel M. Cain, Kenneth A. Drucker, Wendell J. Knox, Sandra O. Moose, Erik R. Sirri, Peter J. Smail, Cynthia L. Walker, Robert J. Blanding and John T. Hailer.
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SEMIANNUAL REPORT
June 30, 2013

Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Portfolio Review page 1
Portfolio of Investments page 12
Financial Statements page 47
Notes to Financial Statements page 53
LOOMIS SAYLES MULTI-ASSET REAL RETURN FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Kevin P. Kearns | | Class A MARAX |
Maura T. Murphy, CFA | | Class C MARCX |
Laura L. Sarlo, CFA | | Class Y MARYX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
Objective
Seeks to maximize real returns consistent with prudent investment management.
Strategy
Seeks to pursue its investment goal primarily through exposure to investments in fixed-income securities, equity securities, currencies and commodity-linked instruments. The Fund expects that its exposure to these asset classes will often be obtained through the use of derivative instruments.
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Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20134
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| | 6 Months | | | 1 Year | | | Since Inception | |
Class A (Inception 9/30/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -1.02 | % | | | 3.44 | % | | | 0.87 | % |
With 4.50% Maximum Sales Charge | | | -5.45 | | | | -1.19 | | | | -0.81 | |
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Class C (Inception 9/30/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -1.43 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 0.10 | |
With CDSC1 | | | -2.42 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 0.10 | |
Class Y (Inception 9/30/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -0.92 | | | | 3.66 | | | | 1.08 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Barclays U.S. TIPS Index2 | | | -7.39 | | | | -4.78 | | | | 4.13 | |
U.S. CPI + 300 basis points3 | | | 3.24 | | | | 4.86 | | | | 5.56 | |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table does not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses.
Notes to Charts
1 | Performance for Class C shares performance assumes a 1% CDSC applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | Barclays U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) Index is an unmanaged index that tracks inflation protected securities issued by the U.S. Treasury. |
3 | U.S. CPI +300 basis points is created by adding 3.00% to the annual percentage change in the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The Consumer Price Index is an unmanaged index that represents the rate of inflation of U.S. consumer prices as determined by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. |
4 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC ALPHA FUND
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Managers | | Symbols |
Matthew J. Eagan, CFA | | Class A LABAX |
Kevin P. Kearns | | Class C LABCX |
Todd P. Vandam, CFA | | Class Y LASYX |
Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. |
Objective
Seeks to provide an attractive absolute total return, complemented by prudent investment management designed to manage risks and protect investor capital while maintaining relatively low volatility.
Strategy
Attempts to achieve absolute total returns over a full market cycle by utilizing a flexible investment approach that allocates investments across a global range of investment opportunities related to credit, currencies and interest rates while employing risk management strategies to mitigate downside risk. The Fund may invest in derivative securities. The Fund may also invest in below investment-grade fixed-income securities and preferred stocks.
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Average Annual Total Returns — June 30, 20134
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| | 6 Months | | | 1 Year | | | Since Inception | |
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Class A (Inception 12/15/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -0.54 | % | | | 5.00 | % | | | 2.97 | % |
With 4.50% Maximum Sales Charge | | | -5.02 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 1.12 | |
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Class C (Inception 12/15/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -0.96 | | | | 4.26 | | | | 2.13 | |
With CDSC1 | | | -1.95 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 2.13 | |
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Class Y (Inception 12/15/10) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NAV | | | -0.45 | | | | 5.23 | | | | 3.18 | |
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Comparative Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
3-Month LIBOR2 | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.37 | |
3-Month LIBOR + 300 basis points3 | | | 1.65 | | | | 3.44 | | | | 3.43 | |
Past performance does not guarantee future results. The table does not reflect taxes shareholders might owe on any fund distributions or when they redeem their shares. Performance for periods less than one year is cumulative, not annualized. Returns reflect changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, if any. Unlike a fund, an index is not managed and does not reflect fees and expenses.
Notes to Charts
1 | Performance for Class C shares assumes a 1% contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) applied when you sell shares within one year of purchase. |
2 | 3-Month LIBOR, or the London Interbank Offered Rate, represents the average rate at which a leading bank, for a given currency (in this case U.S. dollars), can obtain unsecured funding, and is representative of short-term interest rates. |
3 | 3-Month LIBOR +300 basis points is created by adding 3.00% to the annual percentage change of the 3-Month LIBOR. |
4 | Fund performance has been increased by fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, without which performance would have been lower. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL INDEX INFORMATION
This document may contain references to third party copyrights, indexes, and trademarks, each of which is the property of its respective owner. Such owner is not affiliated with Natixis Global Asset Management or any of its related or affiliated companies (collectively “NGAM”) and does not sponsor, endorse or participate in the provision of any NGAM services, funds or other financial products.
The index information contained herein is derived form third parties and is provided on an “as is” basis. The user of this information assumes the entire risk of use of this information. Each of the third party entities involved in compiling, computing or creating index information, disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties of originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to such information.
PROXY VOTING INFORMATION
A description of the funds’ proxy voting policies and procedures is available without charge, upon request, by calling Natixis Funds at 800-225-5478; on the funds’ website at ngam.natixis.com; and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the 12-month period ended June 30, 2013 is available on the funds’ website and the SEC’s website.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO SCHEDULES
The funds file a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The funds’ Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800-SEC-0330.
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UNDERSTANDING FUND EXPENSES
As a mutual fund shareholder, you incur different types of costs: transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchases, contingent deferred sales charges on redemptions, and ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service fees (12b-1 fees), and other fund expenses. Certain exemptions may apply. These costs are described in more detail in the funds’ prospectus. The following examples are intended to help you understand the ongoing costs of investing in the funds and help you compare these with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The first line in the table for each class shows the actual account values and actual fund expenses you would have paid on a $1,000 investment in the fund from January 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013. To estimate the expenses you paid over the period, simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.60) and multiply the result by the number in the Expenses Paid During Period column as shown for your Class.
The second line for the table of each class provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the fund’s actual expense ratios 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 on your investment for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the funds and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown reflect ongoing costs only, and do not include any transaction costs, such as sales charges. Therefore, the second line in the table of each fund is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. If transaction costs were included, total costs would be higher.
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LOOMIS SAYLES MULTI-ASSET REAL RETURN FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2013 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2013 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2013 – 6/30/2013 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $989.80 | | | | $6.66 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,018.10 | | | | $6.76 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $985.70 | | | | $10.34 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,014.38 | | | | $10.49 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $990.80 | | | | $5.43 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.34 | | | | $5.51 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (after waiver/reimbursement), including expenses of the Subsidiary (see Note 1 of Notes to Financial Statements): 1.35%, 2.10% and 1.10% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC ALPHA FUND | | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE 1/1/2013 | | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE 6/30/2013 | | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* 1/1/2013 – 6/30/2013 | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $994.60 | | | | $5.39 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,019.39 | | | | $5.46 | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $990.40 | | | | $9.03 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,015.72 | | | | $9.15 | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $995.50 | | | | $4.16 | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,020.63 | | | | $4.21 | |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio: 1.09%, 1.83% and 0.84% for Class A, C and Y, respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365 (to reflect the half-year period). |
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BOARD APPROVAL OF THE EXISTING ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
The Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”), including the Independent Trustees, considers matters bearing on each Fund’s advisory agreements (collectively, the “Agreements”) at most of its meetings throughout the year. Each year, usually in the spring, the Contract Review and Governance Committee of the Board meets to review the Agreements to determine whether to recommend that the full Board approve the continuation of the Agreements, typically for an additional one-year period. After the Committee has made its recommendation, the full Board, including the Independent Trustees, determines whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements.
In connection with these meetings, the Trustees receive materials that the Funds’ investment adviser (the “Adviser”) believe to be reasonably necessary for the Trustees to evaluate the Agreements. These materials generally include, among other items, (i) information on the investment performance of the Funds and the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ performance benchmarks, (ii) information on the Funds’ advisory fees, if any, and other expenses, including information comparing the Funds’ expenses to the fees charged to institutional accounts with similar strategies managed by the Adviser, if any, and to those of peer groups of funds and information about any applicable expense caps and fee “breakpoints,” (iii) sales and redemption data in respect of the Funds, (iv) information about the profitability of the Agreements to the Adviser and (v) information obtained through the completion by the Adviser of a questionnaire distributed on behalf of the Trustees. The Board, including the Independent Trustees, also consider other matters such as (i) the Adviser’s financial results and/or financial condition, (ii) each Fund’s investment objective and strategies and the size, education and experience of the Adviser’s investment staff and its use of technology, external research and trading cost measurement tools, (iii) arrangements in respect of the distribution of the Funds’ shares and the related costs, (iv) the procedures employed to determine the value of the Funds’ assets, (v) the allocation of the Funds’ brokerage, if any, including, if applicable, allocations to brokers affiliated with the Adviser and the use of “soft” commission dollars to pay Fund expenses and to pay for research and other similar services, (vi) the resources devoted to, and the record of compliance with, the Funds’ investment policies and restrictions, policies on personal securities transactions and other compliance policies, (vii) information about amounts invested by the Funds’ portfolio managers in the Funds or in similar accounts that they manage and (viii) the general economic outlook with particular emphasis on the mutual fund industry. Throughout the process, the Trustees are afforded the opportunity to ask questions of and request additional materials from the Adviser.
In addition to the materials requested by the Trustees in connection with their annual consideration of the continuation of the Agreements, the Trustees receive materials in advance of each regular quarterly meeting of the Board that provide detailed information about the Funds’ investment performance and the fees charged to the Funds for advisory and other services. This information generally includes, among other things, an internal performance rating for each Fund based on agreed-upon criteria, graphs showing each Fund’s performance and fee differentials against each Fund’s peer group/category, performance ratings provided by a third-party, total return information for various periods, and third-party performance rankings for various periods comparing a Fund against
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similarly categorized funds. The portfolio management team for each Fund or other representatives of the Adviser make periodic presentations to the Contract Review and Governance Committee and/or the full Board, and Funds identified as presenting possible performance concerns may be subject to more frequent board presentations and reviews. In addition, each quarter the Trustees are provided with detailed statistical information about each Fund’s portfolio. The Trustees also receive periodic updates between meetings.
The Board most recently approved the continuation of the Agreements at their meeting held in June 2013. The Agreements were continued for a one-year period for the Funds. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreements, the Board, including the Independent Trustees, did not identify any single factor as determinative. Individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. Matters considered by the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, in connection with their approval of the Agreements included, but were not limited to, the factors listed below.
The nature, extent and quality of the services provided to the Funds under the Agreements. The Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser and its affiliates to the Funds and the resources dedicated to the Funds by the Adviser and its affiliates.
The Trustees considered not only the advisory services provided by the Adviser to the Funds, but also the administrative services provided by NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”) and its affiliates to the Funds.
For each Fund, the Trustees also considered the benefits to shareholders of investing in a mutual fund that is part of a family of funds that offers shareholders the right to exchange shares of one type of fund for shares of another type of fund, and provides a variety of fund and shareholder services.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the nature, extent and quality of services provided supported the renewal of the Agreements.
Investment performance of the Funds and the Adviser. As noted above, the Trustees received information about the performance of the Funds over various time periods, including information that compared the performance of the Funds to the performance of peer groups and categories of funds and the Funds’ respective performance benchmarks. In addition, the Trustees also reviewed data prepared by an independent third party that analyzed the performance of the Funds using a variety of performance metrics, including metrics that also measured the performance of the Funds on a risk adjusted basis. The Board noted that, given the recent commencement of operations of each Fund, the Funds have a limited operating history upon which to evaluate their performance. With respect to each Fund, the Board concluded that the Fund’s performance and other relevant factors supported the renewal of the Agreement(s) relating to that Fund.
The Trustees also considered the Adviser’s performance and reputation generally, the performance of the fund family generally, and the historical responsiveness of the Adviser to Trustee concerns about performance and the willingness of the Adviser to take steps intended to improve performance.
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After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the performance of the Funds and the Adviser supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The costs of the services to be provided and profits to be realized by the Adviser and its affiliates from their respective relationships with the Funds. The Trustees considered the fees charged to the Funds for advisory services as well as the total expense levels of the Funds. This information included comparisons (provided both by management and also by an independent third party) of the Funds’ advisory fees and total expense levels to those of their peer groups and information about the advisory fees charged by the Adviser to comparable accounts (such as institutional separate accounts), as well as information about differences in such fees and the reasons for any such differences. In considering the fees charged to comparable accounts, the Trustees considered, among other things, management’s representations about the differences between managing mutual funds as compared to other types of accounts, including the additional resources required to effectively manage and the greater regulatory costs associated with the management of mutual fund assets. In evaluating each Fund’s advisory fees, the Trustees also took into account the demands, complexity and quality of the investment management of such Fund and the need for the Adviser to offer competitive compensation. The Trustees considered that over the past several years, management had made recommendations regarding reductions in advisory fee rates, implementation of advisory fee breakpoints and the institution of advisory fee waivers and expense caps for various funds in the fund family. The Trustees noted that management had instituted an expense cap for each Fund, and they considered the amounts waived or reimbursed by the adviser for each Fund whose current expenses are above the cap. The Trustees noted that Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund had an advisory fee rate that was above the median of a peer group of funds. In this regard, the Trustees considered the factors that management believed justified such relatively higher fees. These factors included the following: (1) that the Fund’s advisory fee rate was not significantly above its peer group median; ; (2) that the Fund’s net expense ratio was at or below the median of a peer group of funds; and (3) that the Fund’s investment discipline was capacity restrained.
The Trustees also considered the compensation directly or indirectly received by the Adviser and its affiliates from their relationships with the Funds. The Trustees reviewed information provided by management as to the profitability of the Adviser’s and its affiliates’ relationships with the Funds, and information about the allocation of expenses used to calculate profitability. They also reviewed information provided by management about the effect of distribution costs and changes in asset levels on Adviser profitability, including information regarding resources spent on distribution activities. When reviewing profitability, the Trustees also considered information about court cases in which adviser compensation or profitability were issues, the performance of the relevant Funds, the expense levels of the Funds, and whether the Adviser had implemented breakpoints and/or expense caps with respect to such Funds.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the advisory fees charged to each of the Funds were fair and reasonable, and that the costs of these services generally and the related profitability of the Advisers and their affiliates in respect of their relationships with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
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Economies of Scale. The Trustees considered the existence of any economies of scale in the provision of services by the Adviser and whether those economies are shared with the Funds through breakpoints in their investment advisory fees or other means, such as expense waivers or caps. The Trustees noted that each of the Funds was subject to an expense cap. The Trustees also discussed with management the factors considered with respect to the implementation of breakpoints in investment advisory fees or expense waivers or caps for certain funds. Management explained that a number of factors are taken into account in considering the possible implementation of breakpoints or an expense cap for a fund, including, among other things, factors such as a fund’s assets, the projected growth of a fund, projected profitability and a fund’s fees and performance. With respect to economies of scale, the Trustees noted that each of the Funds was subject to an expense cap or waiver. In considering these issues, the Trustees also took note of the costs of the services provided (both on an absolute and a relative basis) and the profitability to the Adviser and its affiliates of their relationships with the Funds, as discussed above.
After reviewing these and related factors, the Trustees concluded, within the context of their overall conclusions regarding each of the Agreements, that the extent to which economies of scale were shared with the Funds supported the renewal of the Agreements.
The Trustees also considered other factors, which included but were not limited to the following:
· | | The effect of recent market and economic events on the performance, asset levels and expense ratios of each Fund. |
· | | Whether each Fund has operated in accordance with its investment objective and the Fund’s record of compliance with its investment restrictions, and the compliance programs of the Funds and the Adviser. They also considered the compliance-related resources the Adviser and their affiliates were providing to the Funds. |
· | | The nature, quality, cost and extent of administrative and shareholder services performed by the Adviser and its affiliates, both under the Agreements and under separate agreements covering administrative services. |
· | | So-called “fallout benefits” to the Adviser, such as the engagement of affiliates of the Adviser to provide distribution, administrative and brokerage services to the Funds, the benefits of research made available to the Adviser by reason of brokerage commissions (if any) generated by the Funds’ securities transactions and the benefits to NGAM Advisors of being able to offer “alternative” products in the Natixis family of funds. The Trustees also considered the fact that NGAM Advisor’s parent company benefits from the retention of affiliated Adviser. The Trustees considered the possible conflicts of interest associated with these fallout and other benefits, and the reporting, disclosure and other processes in place to disclose and monitor such possible conflicts of interest. |
· | | The Trustees’ review and discussion of the Funds’ advisory arrangements in prior years, and management’s record of responding to Trustee concerns raised during the year and in prior years. |
Based on their evaluation of all factors that they deemed to be material, including those factors described above, and assisted by the advice of independent counsel, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that each of the existing Agreements should be continued through June 30, 2014.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Bonds and Notes — 24.8% of Net Assets | | | | |
| Non-Convertible Bonds — 23.3% | | | | |
| | | | ABS Home Equity — 0.9% | | | | |
$ | 402,994 | | | Washington Mutual Alternative Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR6, Class 2A, 1.133%, 8/25/2046(b)(c) | | $ | 248,376 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 2.0% | | | | |
| 145,000 | | | United Continental Holdings, Inc., 6.375%, 6/01/2018(c) | | | 142,462 | |
| 375,000 | | | US Airways Group, Inc., 6.125%, 6/01/2018(c) | | | 354,375 | |
| 55,000 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-2A, Class A , 4.625%, 12/03/2026(c) | | | 54,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 551,287 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 0.9% | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., Series Q, (fixed rate to 5/01/2023, variable rate thereafter), 5.150%, 12/29/2049(c) | | | 238,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 0.1% | | | | |
| 20,000 | | | American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A(c) | | | 19,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.7% | | | | |
| 200,000 | | | INEOS Group Holdings S.A., 6.125%, 8/15/2018, 144A(c) | | | 191,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery — 1.2% | | | | |
| 300,000 | | | United Rentals North America, Inc., 7.625%, 4/15/2022(c) | | | 324,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 0.7% | | | | |
| 5,000 | | | Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 6.750%, 4/15/2021, 144A | | | 5,038 | |
| 250,000 | | | OGX Austria GmbH, 8.500%, 6/01/2018, 144A(c) | | | 78,750 | |
| 110,000 | | | SM Energy Co., 6.500%, 1/01/2023(c) | | | 115,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 199,288 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Life Insurance — 2.3% | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | AXA S.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 10/16/2019, variable rate thereafter), 6.772%, 10/29/2049, (GBP)(c) | | | 374,534 | |
| 300,000 | | | Genworth Financial, Inc., (fixed rate to 11/15/2016, variable rate thereafter), 6.150%, 11/15/2066(c) | | | 260,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 634,784 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Cable — 0.5% | | | | |
| 100,000 | | | Numericable Finance & Co. SCA, 8.750%, 2/15/2019, 144A, (EUR)(c) | | | 138,561 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Non-Cable — 2.8% | | | | |
| 500,000 | | | Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., 5.500%, 8/01/2023, 144A(c) | | | 470,000 | |
| 25,000 | | | Intelsat Luxembourg S.A., 6.750%, 6/01/2018, 144A(c) | | | 25,187 | |
| 175,000 | | | Intelsat Luxembourg S.A., 7.750%, 6/01/2021, 144A(c) | | | 176,750 | |
| 100,000 | | | Intelsat Luxembourg S.A., 8.125%, 6/01/2023, 144A(c) | | | 103,250 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 775,187 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.2% | | | | |
| 55,000 | | | Steel Dynamics, Inc., 5.250%, 4/15/2023, 144A(c) | | | 53,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Non-Captive Diversified — 1.0% | | | | |
$ | 300,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., Series C, (fixed rate to 6/15/2023, variable rate thereafter), 5.250%, 6/29/2049(c) | | $ | 286,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.3% | | | | |
| 75,000 | | | Hercules Offshore, Inc., 7.125%, 4/01/2017, 144A(c) | | | 79,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.5% | | | | |
| 135,000 | | | Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A., 4.750%, 4/15/2023, 144A(c) | | | 128,602 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pipelines — 1.4% | | | | |
| 250,000 | | | Energy Transfer Partners LP, 3.600%, 2/01/2023(c) | | | 233,972 | |
| 175,000 | | | Regency Energy Partners LP/Regency Energy Finance Corp., 4.500%, 11/01/2023, 144A(c) | | | 158,375 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 392,347 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Office Property — 1.7% | | | | |
| 475,000 | | | Boston Properties L.P., 3.800%, 2/01/2024(c) | | | 466,518 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.0% | | | | |
| 175,000 | | | Apple, Inc., 2.400%, 5/03/2023(c) | | | 162,306 | |
| 125,000 | | | Apple, Inc., 3.850%, 5/04/2043(c) | | | 111,029 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 273,335 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Textile — 0.8% | | | | |
| 220,000 | | | PVH Corp., 4.500%, 12/15/2022(c) | | | 211,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Treasuries — 3.1% | | | | |
| 74,000(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 5.000%, 6/15/2017, (MXN)(c) | | | 571,897 | |
| 35,000(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 7.750%, 11/13/2042, (MXN) | | | 290,916 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 862,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 1.2% | | | | |
| 110,000 | | | CenturyLink, Inc., 5.625%, 4/01/2020(c) | | | 111,100 | |
| 235,000 | | | Frontier Communications Corp., 9.000%, 8/15/2031(c) | | | 232,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 343,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $6,684,453) | | | 6,419,661 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Convertible Bonds — 1.5% | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 0.7% | | | | |
| 190,000 | | | Cobalt International Energy, Inc., 2.625%, 12/01/2019(c) | | | 201,519 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 0.8% | | | | |
| 195,000 | | | Intel Corp., 2.950%, 12/15/2035(c) | | | 212,184 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $405,461) | | | 413,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $7,089,914) | | | 6,833,364 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Senior Loans — 4.6% | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 1.5% | | | | |
$ | 425,933 | | | Delta Air Lines, Inc., New Term Loan B1, 4.000%, 10/18/2018(b) | | $ | 425,021 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 2.2% | | | | |
| 423,137 | | | Houghton International, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.000%, 12/20/2019(b) | | | 419,963 | |
| 180,000 | | | Houghton International, Inc., New 2nd Lien Term Loan, 9.500%, 12/18/2020(b) | | | 183,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 603,563 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Other — 0.4% | | | | |
| 108,919 | | | Harbourvest Partners LLC, Term Loan B, 4.750%, 11/21/2017(b) | | | 109,464 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Beverage — 0.5% | | | | |
| 130,000 | | | HJ Heinz Co., Term Loan B2, 3.500%, 6/07/2020(b) | | | 129,852 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Senior Loans (Identified Cost $1,263,815) | | | 1,267,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks — 8.9% | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 0.5% | | | | |
| 8,200 | | | US Airways Group, Inc.(c)(d) | | | 134,644 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automobiles — 0.7% | | | | |
| 6,000 | | | General Motors Co.(c)(d) | | | 199,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Communications Equipment — 0.7% | | | | |
| 7,500 | | | Cisco Systems, Inc.(c) | | | 182,325 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Computers & Peripherals — 0.9% | | | | |
| 156 | | | Apple, Inc.(c) | | | 61,788 | |
| 7,500 | | | EMC Corp.(c) | | | 177,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 238,938 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financial Services — 1.5% | | | | |
| 16,000 | | | Bank of America Corp.(c) | | | 205,760 | |
| 4,125 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co.(c) | | | 217,759 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 423,519 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Energy Equipment & Services — 0.6% | | | | |
| 2,500 | | | Schlumberger Ltd.(c) | | | 179,150 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Conglomerates — 0.5% | | | | |
| 1,300 | | | Siemens AG, Sponsored ADR(c) | | | 131,703 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 1.7% | | | | |
| 12,404 | | | Cobalt International Energy, Inc.(c)(d) | | | 329,574 | |
| 2,800 | | | Gulfport Energy Corp.(c)(d) | | | 131,796 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 461,370 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.6% | | | | |
| 2,000 | | | Johnson & Johnson(c) | | | 171,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.7% | | | | |
| 7,500 | | | Intel Corp.(c) | | $ | 181,650 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.5% | | | | |
| 3,000 | | | United Rentals, Inc.(c)(d) | | | 149,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $2,460,717) | | | 2,454,609 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Contracts/ Shares/ Units of Currency/ Notional Amount (†††) | | | | | | |
| Purchased Options — 0.6% | | | | |
| | | | Options on Futures Contracts — 0.0% | | | | |
| 3 | | | Light Sweet Crude Oil Put, expiring July 17, 2013 at 95(e) | | | 3,360 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Options on Securities — 0.0% | | | | |
| 16,700 | | | Dell, Inc. Call, expiring August 17, 2013 at 14 | | | 1,169 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Over-the-Counter Options on Currency — 0.6% | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | EUR Put, expiring April 25, 2014 at 1.3053(f) | | | 44,407 | |
| 630,000 | | | JPY Call, expiring January 14, 2015 at 88.3000(f) | | | 18,779 | |
| 315,000 | | | JPY Call, expiring March 12, 2015 at 94.8000(g) | | | 17,547 | |
| 1,687,500 | | | JPY Put, expiring May 13, 2014 at 101.4300(g) | | | 65,988 | |
| 1,687,500 | | | JPY Put, expiring May 13, 2014 at 109(g) | | | 30,135 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 176,856 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Purchased Options (Identified Cost $239,012) | | | 181,385 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Purchased Swaptions — 0.4% | | | | |
| | | | Interest Rate Swaptions — 0.4% | | | | |
| 230,000,000 | | | 7-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/08/2016, Pay 1.078%, Receive 6-month LIBOR(JPY)(f) | | | 62,843 | |
| 190,000,000 | | | 10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/10/2014, Pay 1.01%, Receive 6-month LIBOR(JPY)(h) | | | 41,659 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Purchased Swaptions (Identified Cost $97,230) | | | 104,502 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Short-Term Investments — 59.6% | | | | |
$ | 1,765,000 | | | Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 6/28/2013 at 0.010% to be repurchased at $1,765,001 on 7/01/2013 collateralized by $1,925,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.070% due 11/07/2022 valued at $1,801,286 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements)(e) | | $ | 1,765,000 | |
| 6,720,973 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/28/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $6,720,973 on 7/01/2013 collateralized by $7,105,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.650% due 11/15/2019 valued at $6,856,325 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 6,720,973 | |
| 7,950,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.045%-0.106%, 9/19/2013(c)(e)(i)(j)(k) | | | 7,949,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $16,434,570) | | | 16,435,353 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 98.9% (Identified Cost $27,585,258)(a) | | | 27,277,113 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — 1.1% | | | 309,268 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 27,586,381 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Contracts/ Units of Currency/ Notional Amount (†††) | | | | | | |
| Written Options — (0.4%) | | | | |
| | | | Options on Futures Contracts — (0.0%) | | | | |
| 3 | | | Light Sweet Crude Oil Put, expiring July 17, 2013 at 90(e) | | $ | (690 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Over-the-Counter Options on Currency — (0.4%) | | | | |
| 1,300,000 | | | EUR Put, expiring April 25, 2014 at 1.2000(f) | | | (15,222 | ) |
| 630,000 | | | JPY Call, expiring January 14, 2015 at 84(f) | | | (12,875 | ) |
| 315,000 | | | JPY Call, expiring March 12, 2015 at 90(g) | | | (11,962 | ) |
| 2,362,500 | | | JPY Put, expiring May 13, 2014 at 105(g) | | | (63,759 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | (103,818 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Written Options (Premiums Received $135,289) | | $ | (104,508 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Written Swaptions — (0.1%) | | | | |
| | | | Interest Rate Swaptions — (0.1%) | | | | |
| 230,000,000 | | | 7-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/08/2016, Pay 6-month LIBOR, Receive 1.828%(JPY)(f) | | $ | (32,613 | ) |
| 190,000,000 | | | 10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 2/10/2014, Pay 6-month LIBOR, Receive 1.760% (JPY)(h) | | | (8,722 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Written Swaptions (Premiums Received $43,966) | | $ | (41,335 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (‡) | | | Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. | | | | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | | | | |
| (††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100. | |
| (†††) | | | Options on futures are expressed as number of contracts. Options on securities are expressed as shares. Options on currency are expressed as units of currency. Interest rate swaptions are expressed as notional amount. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.): | |
| | | | At June 30, 2013, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $27,586,771 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 184,109 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (493,767 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (309,658 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of June 30, 2013 is disclosed. | | | | |
| (c) | | | All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements, options or interest rate swaptions. | |
| (d) | | | Non-income producing security. | | | | |
| (e) | | | All or a portion of this security is held by Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Fund, Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary. | |
| (f) | | | Counterparty is Citibank, N.A. | | | | |
| (g) | | | Counterparty is Credit Suisse AG. | | | | |
| (h) | | | Counterparty is Bank of America, N.A. | | | | |
| (i) | | | A portion of this security has been pledged as initial margin for open futures contracts. | |
| (j) | | | Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate. | | | | |
| (k) | | | The Fund’s investment in U.S. Treasury Bills is comprised of various lots with differing discount rates. These separate investments, which have the same maturity date, have been aggregated for the purpose of presentation in the Portfolio of Investments. | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2013, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $1,628,751 or 5.9% of net assets. | |
| ADR | | | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |
| ABS | | | Asset-Backed Securities | | | | |
| EMTN | | | Euro Medium Term Note | | | | |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| EUR | | | Euro | | | | |
| GBP | | | British Pound | | | | |
| JPY | | | Japanese Yen | | | | |
| MXN | | | Mexican Peso | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open bilateral credit default swap agreements:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buy Protection | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Value(‡) | | | Unamortized Up Front Premium Paid/ (Received) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. | | France Telecom | | (1.00%) | | | 6/20/2017 | | | | 500,000 | * | | | 12,636 | | | $ | (999 | ) | | $ | (13,635 | ) | | $ | (200 | ) |
UBS AG | | Japan Government | | (1.00%) | | | 6/20/2017 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | (1,412 | ) | | | (15,626 | ) | | | (14,214 | ) | | | (306 | ) |
UBS AG | | State of Israel | | (1.00%) | | | 9/20/2017 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 22,012 | | | | 1,486 | | | | (20,526 | ) | | | (306 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (15,139 | ) | | $ | (48,375 | ) | | $ | (812 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sell Protection | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | Expiration Date | | | Implied Credit Spread^ | | | Notional Value(‡) | | | Unamortized Up Front Premium Paid/ (Received) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | Toll Brothers Finance Corp. | | 1.00% | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 1.89 | % | | $ | 250,000 | | | $ | (9,288 | ) | | $ | (10,460 | ) | | $ | (1,172 | ) | | $ | 76 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | 1.00% | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 0.96 | % | | | 300,000 | | | | 1,717 | | | | 582 | | | | (1,135 | ) | | | 92 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (9,878 | ) | | $ | (2,307 | ) | | $ | 168 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open centrally cleared credit default swap agreements:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sell Protection | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | Expiration Date | | | Implied Credit Spread^ | | | Notional Value(‡) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
| | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | 5.00% | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 4.35 | % | | $ | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 27,500 | | | $ | (6,799 | ) | | $ | 417 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(‡) | Notional value stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. |
* | Notional value denominated in euros. |
^ | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular reference entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Buy1 | | | 7/08/2013 | | | Australian Dollar | | | 735,000 | | | $ | 671,898 | | | $ | (30,162 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/08/2013 | | | Australian Dollar | | | 735,000 | | | | 671,898 | | | | 23,535 | |
Buy1 | | | 7/22/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 360,000 | | | | 547,468 | | | | (8,956 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 7/25/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 290,000 | | | | 441,007 | | | | (7,191 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/18/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 250,000 | | | | 380,196 | | | | 11,901 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/22/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 360,000 | | | | 547,468 | | | | 9,733 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/25/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 740,000 | | | | 1,125,327 | | | | 10,237 | |
Buy2 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Chilean Peso | | | 209,000,000 | | | | 409,780 | | | | (225 | ) |
Sell2 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Chilean Peso | | | 209,000,000 | | | | 409,780 | | | | (4,545 | ) |
Buy3 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Colombian Peso | | | 1,100,000,000 | | | | 571,232 | | | | (940 | ) |
Sell3 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Colombian Peso | | | 1,100,000,000 | | | | 571,232 | | | | (7,707 | ) |
Buy3 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Czech Koruna | | | 8,200,000 | | | | 410,332 | | | | (3,190 | ) |
Sell3 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Czech Koruna | | | 8,200,000 | | | | 410,332 | | | | 9,721 | |
Buy4 | | | 7/01/2013 | | | Euro | | | 250,000 | | | | 325,412 | | | | (5,448 | ) |
Buy5 | | | 7/03/2013 | | | Euro | | | 210,000 | | | | 273,347 | | | | (793 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 7/08/2013 | | | Euro | | | 230,000 | | | | 299,386 | | | | (4,876 | ) |
Sell4 | | | 7/01/2013 | | | Euro | | | 250,000 | | | | 325,412 | | | | (1,836 | ) |
Sell5 | | | 7/03/2013 | | | Euro | | | 210,000 | | | | 273,347 | | | | 3,191 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/08/2013 | | | Euro | | | 230,000 | | | | 299,386 | | | | 1,454 | |
Sell3 | | | 7/25/2013 | | | Euro | | | 210,000 | | | | 273,371 | | | | 2,544 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/31/2013 | | | Euro | | | 100,000 | | | | 130,180 | | | | (118 | ) |
Sell3 | | | 7/31/2013 | | | Euro | | | 210,000 | | | | 273,378 | | | | (332 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 2/04/2014 | | | Indian Rupee | | | 14,400,000 | | | | 234,186 | | | | (21,133 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 2/04/2014 | | | Indian Rupee | | | 14,400,000 | | | | 234,186 | | | | 12,050 | |
Buy2 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 81,800,000 | | | | 824,772 | | | | (44,608 | ) |
Sell2 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 39,200,000 | | | | 395,245 | | | | 2,079 | |
Sell2 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 42,600,000 | | | | 429,527 | | | | (2,579 | ) |
Sell6 | | | 7/18/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 4,940,750 | | | | 49,819 | | | | 1,780 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/19/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 132,200,000 | | | | 1,333,014 | | | | 36,640 | |
Buy2 | | | 7/22/2013 | | | Malaysian Ringgit | | | 880,000 | | | | 278,142 | | | | 1,847 | |
Sell2 | | | 7/22/2013 | | | Malaysian Ringgit | | | 880,000 | | | | 278,142 | | | | (2,539 | ) |
Buy2 | | | 7/26/2013 | | | Mexican Peso | | | 7,300,000 | | | | 562,182 | | | | 4,248 | |
Sell2 | | | 7/26/2013 | | | Mexican Peso | | | 7,300,000 | | | | 562,182 | | | | (4,476 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | 885,500 | | | | 686,070 | | | | (23,613 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | New Zealand Dollar | | | 885,500 | | | | 686,070 | | | | 14,776 | |
Buy2 | | | 7/11/2013 | | | Philippine Peso | | | 23,600,000 | | | | 546,221 | | | | (5,503 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 7/22/2013 | | | Philippine Peso | | | 18,000,000 | | | | 416,546 | | | | 1,033 | |
Sell2 | | | 7/11/2013 | | | Philippine Peso | | | 23,600,000 | | | | 546,221 | | | | 1,343 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/22/2013 | | | Philippine Peso | | | 18,000,000 | | | | 416,546 | | | | (7,083 | ) |
Buy3 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Polish Zloty | | | 2,275,000 | | | | 683,735 | | | | (4,991 | ) |
Sell3 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Polish Zloty | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 398,219 | | | | 5,538 | |
Sell3 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Polish Zloty | | | 950,000 | | | | 285,516 | | | | (314 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 7/17/2013 | | | Russian Ruble | | | 17,900,000 | | | | 543,347 | | | | (17,781 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/17/2013 | | | Russian Ruble | | | 17,900,000 | | | | 543,347 | | | | 12,295 | |
Buy4 | | | 7/12/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 525,000 | | | | 414,210 | | | | (5,519 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell (continued) | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Sell4 | | | 7/12/2013 | | | Singapore Dollar | | | 525,000 | | | $ | 414,210 | | | $ | 1,844 | |
Buy3 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | South African Rand | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 424,698 | | | | 1,661 | |
Sell3 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | South African Rand | | | 4,200,000 | | | | 424,698 | | | | (2,651 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 310,000 | | | | 160,631 | | | | (3,774 | ) |
Buy1 | | | 7/17/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 543,071 | | | | (21,324 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 310,000 | | | | 160,631 | | | | 1,928 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/17/2013 | | | Turkish Lira | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 543,071 | | | | 18,036 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (54,793 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 Counterparty is Credit Suisse International.
2 Counterparty is Deutsche Bank AG.
3 Counterparty is UBS AG.
4 Counterparty is Bank of America, N.A.
5 Counterparty is Citibank, N.A.
6 Counterparty is Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc.
At June 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
E-mini S&P 500® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 24 | | | $ | 1,919,160 | | | $ | (6,548 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commodity Futures7 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Brent Crude Oil | | | 11/13/2015 | | | | 3 | | | $ | 278,580 | | | $ | (4,698 | ) |
Copper High Grade | | | 9/26/2013 | | | | 3 | | | | 229,313 | | | | 191 | |
Lead | | | 8/21/2013 | | | | 5 | | | | 256,031 | | | | (9,125 | ) |
Nickel | | | 7/17/2013 | | | | 2 | | | | 163,866 | | | | (20,227 | ) |
Zinc | | | 7/17/2013 | | | | 6 | | | | 274,200 | | | | (15,187 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | $ | (49,046 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 10 | | | $ | 1,265,625 | | | $ | (9,971 | ) |
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 1 | | | | 135,844 | | | | 4,779 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (5,192 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Commodity Futures7 | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Lead | | | 8/21/2013 | | | | 5 | | | $ | 256,031 | | | $ | 17,500 | |
Nickel | | | 7/17/2013 | | | | 2 | | | | 163,866 | | | | 17,501 | |
Zinc | | | 7/17/2013 | | | | 6 | | | | 274,200 | | | | 1,013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 36,014 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
7 Commodity futures are held by Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund – (continued)
Industry Summary at June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Airlines | | | 4.0 | % |
Treasuries | | | 3.1 | |
Chemicals | | | 2.9 | |
Media Non-Cable | | | 2.8 | |
Life Insurance | | | 2.3 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 24.2 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 59.6 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 98.9 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including open written options, written swaptions, swap agreements, forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts) | | | 1.1 | |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Bonds and Notes — 67.3% of Net Assets | | | | |
| Non-Convertible Bonds — 64.1% | | | | |
| | | | ABS Home Equity — 6.2% | | | | |
$ | 901,057 | | | Banc of America Funding Corp., Series 2008-R4, Class 1A4, 0.643%, 7/25/2037, 144A(b) | | $ | 552,065 | |
| 2,554,289 | | | Banc of America Funding Trust, Series 2004-B, Class 4A2, 2.976%, 11/20/2034(b) | | | 2,329,440 | |
| 996,884 | | | Bear Stearns ARM Trust, Series 2004-6, Class 2A1, 3.095%, 9/25/2034(b) | | | 913,955 | |
| 1,524,748 | | | Bella Vista Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-1, Class 2A, 0.463%, 2/22/2035(b) | | | 1,272,800 | |
| 2,613,312 | | | CHL Mortgage Pass-Through Trust, Series 2006-10, Class 1A16, 6.000%, 5/25/2036 | | | 2,380,871 | |
| 731,064 | | | CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A3, Class 1A7, 6.000%, 7/25/2036 | | | 617,521 | |
| 1,389,778 | | | CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-A6, Class 1A3, 6.000%, 6/25/2037 | | | 1,159,753 | |
| 2,276,938 | | | CitiMortgage Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-A8, Class A1, 6.000%, 10/25/2037 | | | 1,989,256 | |
| 797,220 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2004-J7, Class 1A5, 5.027%, 8/25/2034 | | | 814,427 | |
| 1,350,964 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2005-14, Class 2A1, 0.403%, 5/25/2035(b) | | | 1,074,974 | |
| 1,191,831 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-4CB, Class 2A2, 5.500%, 4/25/2036 | | | 1,071,797 | |
| 930,991 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-J4, Class 1A3, 6.250%, 7/25/2036 | | | 623,642 | |
| 1,020,935 | | | Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2007-4, Class 1A7, 5.750%, 4/25/2037 | | | 891,995 | |
| 277,687 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2004-HYB4, Class 2A1, 2.629%, 9/20/2034(b) | | | 259,379 | |
| 3,925,808 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 3A3, 2.712%, 4/25/2035(b) | | | 2,523,509 | |
| 548,174 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 4A1, 0.463%, 4/25/2035(b) | | | 422,067 | |
| 1,390,443 | | | Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, Series 2005-13, Class A3, 5.500%, 6/25/2035(c) | | | 1,376,850 | |
| 476,180 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-1, Class 3A4, 5.250%, 5/25/2028 | | | 489,806 | |
| 1,439,089 | | | Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2005-10, Class 5A4, 5.500%, 11/25/2035 | | | 1,246,667 | |
| 785,738 | | | Credit Suisse Mortgage Capital Certificates, Series 2006-8, Class 4A1, 6.500%, 10/25/2021 | | | 665,965 | |
| 2,471,139 | | | Fremont Home Loan Trust, Series 2006-D, Class 2A3, 0.343%, 11/25/2036(b) | | | 1,044,679 | |
| 312,300 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2003-J7, Class A7, 5.000%, 11/25/2033 | | | 317,830 | |
| 2,384,133 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR3, Class 2A1, 3.151%, 6/19/2035(b)(c) | | | 2,322,653 | |
| 1,072,364 | | | GMAC Mortgage Corp. Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 3A1, 3.494%, 7/19/2035(b) | | | 960,729 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | ABS Home Equity — continued | | | | |
$ | 332,622 | | | GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-14, Class 3A1, 3.133%, 12/25/2034(b) | | $ | 282,153 | |
| 2,310,150 | | | GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-14, Class 5A1, 2.713%, 12/25/2034(b) | | | 2,257,573 | |
| 1,043,364 | | | GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-AR4, Class 4A1, 2.716%, 7/25/2035(b) | | | 933,586 | |
| 1,870,463 | | | GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2006-8F, Class 4A17, 6.000%, 9/25/2036 | | | 1,593,687 | |
| 1,745,622 | | | HarborView Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-14, Class 3A1A, 2.933%, 12/19/2035(b) | | | 1,436,335 | |
| 2,712,806 | | | Impac Secured Assets CMN Owner Trust, Series 2007-2, Class 1A1A, 0.303%, 5/25/2037(b) | | | 1,707,451 | |
| 1,333,954 | | | IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-AR12, Class A1, 0.973%, 12/25/2034(b) | | | 949,073 | |
| 3,020,441 | | | IndyMac Index Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-16IP, Class A1, 0.513%, 7/25/2045(b) | | | 2,620,067 | |
| 1,457,035 | | | JPMorgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2005-A5, Class 1A2, 3.051%, 8/25/2035(b) | | | 1,414,818 | |
| 995,555 | | | JPMorgan Alternative Loan Trust, Series 2006-A7, Class 1A1, 0.353%, 12/25/2036(b) | | | 718,646 | |
| 1,005,079 | | | Lehman XS Trust, Series 2006-12N, Class A2A1, 0.343%, 8/25/2046(b) | | | 994,508 | |
| 2,854,343 | | | Lehman XS Trust, Series 2006-4N, Class A2A, 0.413%, 4/25/2046(b) | | | 2,011,772 | |
| 760,147 | | | MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-4, Class 5A1, 5.385%, 5/25/2034(b) | | | 730,273 | |
| 932,586 | | | MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2006-2, Class 1A1, 2.917%, 4/25/2036(b) | | | 854,505 | |
| 683,894 | | | MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2007-1, Class I2A1, 0.353%, 1/25/2047(b) | | | 503,699 | |
| 2,188,469 | | | MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2007-HF1, Class A1, 0.433%, 5/25/2037(b) | | | 1,466,274 | |
| 2,360,298 | | | Merrill Lynch Alternative Note Asset Trust, Series 2007-F1, Class 2A7, 6.000%, 3/25/2037 | | | 1,770,235 | |
| 520,589 | | | MLCC Mortgage Investors, Inc., Series 2006-2, Class 2A, 2.200%, 5/25/2036(b) | | | 503,700 | |
| 1,458,718 | | | Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-7, Class 4A2, 5.500%, 11/25/2035 | | | 1,330,820 | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-7, Class 7A5, 5.500%, 11/25/2035(c) | | | 2,791,278 | |
| 323,948 | | | Provident Funding Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-2, Class 2A1A, 2.684%, 10/25/2035(b) | | | 326,543 | |
| 2,961,703 | | | Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2005-A8CB, Class A9, 5.375%, 7/25/2035(c) | | | 2,407,716 | |
| 990,432 | | | Residential Asset Securitization Trust, Series 2007-A5, Class 2A5, 6.000%, 5/25/2037 | | | 902,441 | |
| 1,249,868 | | | Residential Funding Mortgage Securities, Series 2006-S1, Class 1A3, 5.750%, 1/25/2036 | | | 1,260,042 | |
| 751,704 | | | Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2005-14, Class A1, 0.503%, 7/25/2035(b) | | | 593,286 | |
| 2,462,834 | | | Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-20, Class 8A7, 5.750%, 11/25/2034 | | | 2,599,514 | |
| 2,759,108 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2004-AR14, Class A1, 2.436%, 1/25/2035(b) | | | 2,764,389 | |
| 1,578,540 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR11, Class 2A, 2.467%, 9/25/2046(b) | | | 1,456,091 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | ABS Home Equity — continued | | | | |
$ | 295,992 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR17, Class 1A1A, 0.983%, 12/25/2046(b) | | $ | 259,537 | |
| 3,416,154 | | | WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, Series 2006-AR19, Class 2A, 2.220%, 1/25/2047(b) | | | 3,072,906 | |
| 486,722 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2003-J, Class 1A9, 4.532%, 10/25/2033(b) | | | 484,854 | |
| 2,057,786 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2004-A, Class A1, 4.904%, 2/25/2034(b) | | | 2,059,537 | |
| 739,913 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-11, Class 2A3, 5.500%, 11/25/2035 | | | 749,774 | |
| 867,028 | | | Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, Series 2005-12, Class 1A2, 5.500%, 11/25/2035 | | | 870,045 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 73,999,758 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | ABS Other — 0.3% | | | | |
| 2,008,735 | | | Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A, 4.000%, 3/20/2023, 144A | | | 2,054,574 | |
| 730,000 | | | DSC Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2011-1, Class A, 3.910%, 3/15/2016, 144A | | | 736,684 | |
| 425,000 | | | DSC Floorplan Master Owner Trust, Series 2011-1, Class B, 8.110%, 3/15/2016, 144A | | | 425,770 | |
| 743,357 | | | Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2012-1A, Class A, 2.840%, 11/20/2028, 144A | | | 762,317 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,979,345 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — 1.2% | | | | |
| 9,203,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 6.250%, 1/15/2040, 144A(c) | | | 7,623,130 | |
| 2,335,000 | | | Meccanica Holdings USA, Inc., 7.375%, 7/15/2039, 144A | | | 2,120,409 | |
| 5,905,000 | | | Textron Financial Corp., (fixed rate to 2/15/2017, variable rate thereafter), 6.000%, 2/15/2067, 144A(c) | | | 5,137,350 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 14,880,889 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 2.2% | | | | |
| 2,180,000 | | | Air Canada Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.125%, 11/15/2026, 144A | | | 2,174,550 | |
| 2,900,000 | | | American Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2013-1, Class A, 4.000%, 1/15/2027, 144A | | | 2,740,500 | |
| 2,890,000 | | | British Airways PLC, 4.625%, 6/20/2024, 144A | | | 2,884,581 | |
| 2,890,000 | | | British Airways PLC, 5.625%, 6/20/2020, 144A | | | 2,918,900 | |
| 680,000 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-2, Class A, 4.000%, 4/29/2026 | | | 678,300 | |
| 505,000 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-2, Class B, 5.500%, 4/29/2022 | | | 510,050 | |
| 965,000 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Certificates, Series 2012-3, Class C, 6.125%, 4/29/2018 | | | 974,650 | |
| 2,289,043 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class A, 6.545%, 8/02/2020 | | | 2,546,561 | |
| 113,709 | | | Continental Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 1999-1, Class B, 6.795%, 2/02/2020 | | | 117,404 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Airlines — continued | | | | |
$ | 1,985,088 | | | Delta Air Lines Pass Through Trust, Series 2007-1, Class A, 6.821%, 2/10/2024 | | $ | 2,244,142 | |
| 5,003,536 | | | Doric Nimrod Air Finance Alpha Ltd., Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1, Class A, 5.125%, 11/30/2024, 144A(c) | | | 5,003,536 | |
| 1,802,827 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2011-1A, Class A, 7.125%, 4/22/2025 | | | 2,037,195 | |
| 1,612,090 | | | US Airways Pass Through Trust, Series 2012-1A, Class A, 5.900%, 4/01/2026 | | | 1,692,695 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 26,523,064 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 2.3% | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Ford Credit Canada Ltd., 4.875%, 3/17/2014, (CAD)(c) | | | 2,909,775 | |
| 5,250,000 | | | Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 1.525%, 5/09/2016(b) | | | 5,286,703 | |
| 10,650,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 0.564%, 5/17/2016(b) | | | 10,631,767 | |
| 8,500,000 | | | Toyota Motor Credit Corp., MTN, 0.424%, 3/10/2015(b)(c) | | | 8,492,962 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 27,321,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 6.1% | | | | |
| 15,025,000 | | | Banco Santander Brasil S.A./Cayman Islands, 8.000%, 3/18/2016, 144A, (BRL)(c) | | | 6,194,904 | |
| 2,484,000,000 | | | Banco Santander Chile, 6.500%, 9/22/2020, 144A, (CLP)(c) | | | 4,815,943 | |
| 3,950,000 | | | Barclays Bank PLC, EMTN, 6.000%, 1/14/2021, (EUR)(c) | | | 5,561,083 | |
| 9,320,000 | | | Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A., 6.500%, 2/24/2021, 144A(c) | | | 9,386,843 | |
| 9,280,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co., 4.250%, 11/02/2018, (NZD)(c) | | | 6,905,902 | |
| 5,285,000 | | | Lloyds TSB Bank PLC, EMTN, 6.500%, 3/24/2020, (EUR)(c) | | | 7,537,201 | |
| 11,135,000 | | | Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, 6.125%, 12/15/2022(c) | | | 10,595,732 | |
| 4,500,000 | | | Societe Generale, S.A., (fixed rate to 9/04/2019, variable rate thereafter), 9.375%, 9/29/2049, (EUR)(c) | | | 6,413,878 | |
| 6,600,000 | | | Standard Chartered PLC, 3.950%, 1/11/2023, 144A(c) | | | 6,139,624 | |
| 7,420,000 | | | UniCredit S.p.A., EMTN, 6.950%, 10/31/2022, (EUR)(c) | | | 9,891,022 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 73,442,132 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 0.7% | | | | |
| 155,000 | | | American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/2021, 144A | | | 152,288 | |
| 965,000 | | | Builders FirstSource, Inc., 7.625%, 6/01/2021, 144A | | | 933,638 | |
| 800,000 | | | Odebrecht Finance Ltd., 4.375%, 4/25/2025, 144A | | | 716,000 | |
| 3,900,000 | | | Odebrecht Finance Ltd., 8.250%, 4/25/2018, 144A, (BRL) | | | 1,563,775 | |
| 4,675,000 | | | Owens Corning, 4.200%, 12/15/2022 | | | 4,530,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,895,715 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.9% | | | | |
| 3,170,000 | | | Hercules, Inc., 6.500%, 6/30/2029(c) | | | 2,757,900 | |
| 2,625,000 | | | INEOS Group Holdings S.A., 6.125%, 8/15/2018, 144A | | | 2,506,875 | |
| 5,630,000 | | | Orion Engineered Carbons Finance & Co. SCA, 9.250%, 8/01/2019, 144A(c)(d) | | | 5,630,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,894,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.1% | | | | |
| 35,249,102 | | | Government National Mortgage Association, Series 2010-83, Class IO, 0.757%, 7/16/2050(b)(e) | | | 1,466,433 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities — 3.0% | | | | |
$ | 950,000 | | | Bear Stearns Commercial Mortgage Securities, Series 2003-PWR2, Class E, 6.060%, 5/11/2039, 144A(b) | | $ | 961,709 | |
| 4,565,000 | | | CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C1, Class D, 5.732%, 4/15/2044, 144A(b)(c) | | | 4,622,574 | |
| 2,765,000 | | | Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust, 3.635%, 5/10/2035, 144A | | | 2,402,780 | |
| 2,376,607 | | | CW Capital Cobalt Ltd., Series 2006-C1, Class AM, 5.254%, 8/15/2048(c) | | | 2,489,028 | |
| 5,109,000 | | | DBUBS Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-LC1A, Class E, 5.728%, 11/10/2046, 144A(b)(c) | | | 4,890,524 | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Del Coronado Trust, Series 2013-HDMZ, Class M, 5.193%, 3/15/2018, 144A(b) | | | 1,306,760 | |
| 3,430,000 | | | Extended Stay America Trust, Series 2013-ESH7, Class D7, 4.171%, 12/05/2031, 144A(b)(c) | | | 3,415,189 | |
| 4,340,000 | | | GS Mortgage Securities Corp. II, Series 2007-GG10, Class AM, 5.982%, 8/10/2045(b)(c) | | | 4,172,302 | |
| 1,520,000 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2007-LDPX, Class AM, 5.464%, 1/15/2049 | | | 1,521,441 | |
| 984,752 | | | JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Corp., Series 2013-JWMZ, Class M, 6.193%, 4/15/2018, 144A(b) | | | 1,002,871 | |
| 1,300,000 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2011-C1, Class E, 5.420%, 9/15/2047, 144A(b) | | | 1,219,449 | |
| 2,125,000 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I, Series 2011-C2, Class E, 5.493%, 6/15/2044, 144A(b) | | | 1,986,860 | |
| 1,325,000 | | | Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust, Series 2007-HQ12, Class AM, 5.763%, 4/12/2049(b) | | | 1,410,326 | |
| 5,175,000 | | | WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2011-C2, Class D, 5.646%, 2/15/2044, 144A(b)(c) | | | 4,930,191 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,332,004 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Construction Machinery — 1.5% | | | | |
| 17,660,000 | | | Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., MTN, 0.513%, 2/26/2016(b)(c) | | | 17,646,508 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.2% | | | | |
| 3,025,000 | | | ServiceMaster Co. (The), 7.000%, 8/15/2020 | | | 2,869,969 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Manufacturing — 1.1% | | | | |
| 3,000,000 | | | Mcron Finance Sub LLC/Mcron Finance Corp., 8.375%, 5/15/2019, 144A | | | 3,060,000 | |
| 1,100,000 | | | Milacron LLC/Mcron Finance Corp., 7.750%, 2/15/2021, 144A | | | 1,097,250 | |
| 11,090,000 | | | Ottawa Holdings Pte Ltd., 5.875%, 5/16/2018, 144A | | | 9,426,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,583,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 1.1% | | | | |
| 4,205,000 | | | Cia de Eletricidade do Estado da Bahia, 11.750%, 4/27/2016, 144A, (BRL) | | | 1,875,087 | |
| 3,300,000 | | | Enel Finance International NV, 6.000%, 10/07/2039, 144A | | | 3,047,557 | |
| 800,000 | | | Enel Finance International NV, 6.800%, 9/15/2037, 144A | | | 801,116 | |
| 5,510,000 | | | Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc., 10.000%, 12/01/2020, 144A(c) | | | 6,019,675 | |
| 2,225,766 | | | Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc., 11.250%, 12/01/2018, 144A(d) | | | 1,880,772 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,624,207 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Other — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,625,000 | | | Aviation Capital Group Corp., 4.625%, 1/31/2018, 144A | | | 1,599,764 | |
| 2,390,000 | | | Aviation Capital Group Corp., 6.750%, 4/06/2021, 144A | | | 2,517,047 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Financial Other — continued | | | | |
$ | 400,000 | | | Cielo S.A./Cielo USA, Inc., 3.750%, 11/16/2022, 144A | | $ | 351,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,467,811 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Beverage — 2.0% | | | | |
| 800,000 | | | Alicorp SAA, 3.875%, 3/20/2023, 144A | | | 740,000 | |
| 850,000 | | | BRF S.A., 3.950%, 5/22/2023, 144A | | | 748,000 | |
| 4,600,000 | | | BRF S.A., 5.875%, 6/06/2022, 144A(c) | | | 4,720,980 | |
| 10,800,000 | | | BRF S.A., 7.750%, 5/22/2018, 144A, (BRL) | | | 4,186,703 | |
| 2,300,000 | | | Cosan Luxembourg S.A., 9.500%, 3/14/2018, 144A, (BRL) | | | 980,516 | |
| 3,500,000 | | | General Mills, Inc., Series FRN, 0.576%, 1/29/2016(b)(c) | | | 3,495,608 | |
| 9,740,000 | | | Hawk Acquisition Sub, Inc., 4.250%, 10/15/2020, 144A(c) | | | 9,313,875 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,185,682 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Owned – No Guarantee — 2.7% | | | | |
| 8,000,000 | | | Gazprom Neft OAO Via GPN Capital S.A., 4.375%, 9/19/2022, 144A(c) | | | 7,326,800 | |
| 9,510,000 | | | Petrobras Global Finance BV, 4.375%, 5/20/2023 | | | 8,723,922 | |
| 700,000(††) | | | Petroleos Mexicanos, 7.650%, 11/24/2021, 144A, (MXN)(c) | | | 5,715,091 | |
| 12,005,000 | | | Rosneft Oil Co. via Rosneft International Finance Ltd., 4.199%, 3/06/2022, 144A(c) | | | 11,122,632 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 32,888,445 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Government Sponsored — 0.3% | | | | |
| 1,410,000 | | | EDP Finance BV, EMTN, 2.250%, 2/11/2021, (CHF) | | | 1,307,670 | |
| 2,275,000 | | | Eksportfinans ASA, 2.000%, 9/15/2015 | | | 2,184,000 | |
| 55,000 | | | Eksportfinans ASA, 2.375%, 5/25/2016 | | | 52,663 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,544,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Healthcare — 1.0% | | | | |
| 10,900,000 | | | Baxter International, Inc., 0.445%, 12/11/2014(b) | | | 10,896,796 | |
| 450,000 | | | Owens & Minor, Inc., 6.350%, 4/15/2016 | | | 488,131 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,384,927 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Home Construction — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,920,000 | | | Desarrolladora Homex SAB de CV, 9.750%, 3/25/2020, 144A(f) | | | 652,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 2.0% | | | | |
| 2,335,000 | | | Connacher Oil and Gas Ltd., 8.500%, 8/01/2019, 144A | | | 1,330,950 | |
| 670,000 | | | Halcon Resources Corp., 8.875%, 5/15/2021 | | | 649,900 | |
| 2,660,000 | | | Halcon Resources Corp., 9.750%, 7/15/2020 | | | 2,653,350 | |
| 10,940,000 | | | Newfield Exploration Co., 5.625%, 7/01/2024(c) | | | 10,611,800 | |
| 7,460,000 | | | OGX Austria GmbH, 8.375%, 4/01/2022, 144A | | | 2,163,400 | |
| 5,575,000 | | | OGX Austria GmbH, 8.500%, 6/01/2018, 144A(c) | | | 1,756,125 | |
| 4,670,000 | | | SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.500%, 2/15/2023 | | | 4,436,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,602,025 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Other — 0.5% | | | | |
| 5,900,000 | | | Steelcase, Inc., 6.375%, 2/15/2021(c) | | | 6,372,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Integrated Energy — 0.8% | | | | |
| 9,710,000 | | | Sasol Financing International PLC, 4.500%, 11/14/2022(c) | | | 8,981,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Life Insurance — 2.1% | | | | |
| 8,600,000 | | | Assicurazioni Generali S.p.A., EMTN, (fixed rate to 12/12/2022, variable rate thereafter), 7.750%, 12/12/2042, (EUR)(c) | | $ | 11,865,836 | |
| 9,263,000 | | | AXA S.A., (fixed rate to 12/14/2036, variable rate thereafter), 6.379%, 12/29/2049, 144A(c) | | | 9,008,268 | |
| 3,300,000 | | | MetLife Capital Trust IV, 7.875%, 12/15/2067, 144A(c) | | | 3,929,993 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,804,097 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Local Authorities — 1.1% | | | | |
| 11,978,000 | | | Autonomous Community of Madrid Spain, 4.300%, 9/15/2026, 144A, (EUR)(c) | | | 12,637,069 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Lodging — 0.3% | | | | |
| 2,105,000 | | | Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 5.250%, 3/15/2022 | | | 2,179,633 | |
| 1,050,000 | | | Host Hotels & Resorts LP, Series D, 3.750%, 10/15/2023 | | | 962,407 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,142,040 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Cable — 0.6% | | | | |
| 2,450,000 | | | CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 6.625%, 1/31/2022 | | | 2,554,125 | |
| 4,040,000 | | | NBCUniversal Enterprise, Inc., 5.250%, 12/19/2049, 144A | | | 4,040,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,594,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Non-Cable — 1.9% | | | | |
| 11,855,000 | | | Clear Channel Communications, Inc., 5.500%, 9/15/2014(c) | | | 11,528,987 | |
| 5,480,000 | | | Intelsat Jackson Holdings S.A., 5.500%, 8/01/2023, 144A | | | 5,151,200 | |
| 745,000 | | | Intelsat Luxembourg S.A., 6.750%, 6/01/2018, 144A | | | 750,588 | |
| 5,355,000 | | | Intelsat Luxembourg S.A., 7.750%, 6/01/2021, 144A(c) | | | 5,408,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,839,325 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 5.6% | | | | |
| 5,700,000 | | | Anglo American Capital PLC, 4.125%, 9/27/2022, 144A(c) | | | 5,383,519 | |
| 2,940,000 | | | AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC, 5.125%, 8/01/2022(c) | | | 2,599,677 | |
| 9,545,000 | | | ArcelorMittal, 7.250%, 3/01/2041(c) | | | 8,924,575 | |
| 11,100,000 | | | Glencore Funding LLC, 4.125%, 5/30/2023, 144A | | | 9,899,912 | |
| 4,910,000 | | | Hecla Mining Co., 6.875%, 5/01/2021, 144A | | | 4,554,025 | |
| 7,435,000 | | | IAMGOLD Corp., 6.750%, 10/01/2020, 144A(c) | | | 6,282,575 | |
| 11,775,000 | | | Newcrest Finance Pty Ltd., 4.200%, 10/01/2022, 144A(c) | | | 10,152,028 | |
| 12,220,000 | | | Samarco Mineracao S.A., 4.125%, 11/01/2022, 144A(c) | | | 10,936,900 | |
| 1,370,000 | | | Teck Resources Ltd., 5.200%, 3/01/2042 | | | 1,162,008 | |
| 2,450,000 | | | Teck Resources Ltd., 5.400%, 2/01/2043(c) | | | 2,144,826 | |
| 5,550,000 | | | Vedanta Resources PLC, 7.125%, 5/31/2023, 144A | | | 5,244,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 67,284,795 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Captive Consumer — 0.2% | | | | |
| 3,145,000 | | | Springleaf Finance Corp., 6.000%, 6/01/2020, 144A | | | 2,814,775 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Captive Diversified — 1.3% | | | | |
| 4,700,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., Series A, (fixed rate to 6/15/2022, variable rate thereafter), 7.125%, 12/29/2049(c) | | | 5,311,000 | |
| 9,600,000 | | | General Electric Capital Corp., Series B, (fixed rate to 12/15/2022, variable rate thereafter), 6.250%, 12/29/2049(c) | | | 10,200,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,511,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 1.3% | | | | |
$ | 2,900,000 | | | Hercules Offshore, Inc., 8.750%, 7/15/2021, 144A | | $ | 2,900,000 | |
| 10,200,000 | | | Lukoil International Finance BV, 4.563%, 4/24/2023, 144A(c) | | | 9,486,000 | |
| 3,630,933 | | | Schahin II Finance Co. SPV Ltd., 5.875%, 9/25/2023, 144A(c) | | | 3,594,624 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,980,624 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 1.2% | | | | |
| 9,125,000 | | | Mallinckrodt International Finance S.A., 4.750%, 4/15/2023, 144A(c) | | | 8,692,520 | |
| 2,085,000 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, 6.375%, 10/15/2020, 144A | | | 2,061,544 | |
| 2,975,000 | | | VPII Escrow Corp., 7.500%, 7/15/2021, 144A | | | 3,079,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,833,189 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pipelines — 0.3% | | | | |
| 3,825,000 | | | IFM US Colonial Pipeline 2 LLC, 6.450%, 5/01/2021, 144A(c) | | | 4,098,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailers — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Toys R Us Property Co. II LLC, 8.500%, 12/01/2017 | | | 2,077,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Sovereigns — 0.2% | | | | |
| 7,091,000 | | | Republic of Brazil, 8.500%, 1/05/2024, (BRL) | | | 2,923,665 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supermarket — 0.4% | | | | |
| 5,073,000 | | | SUPERVALU, Inc., 6.750%, 6/01/2021, 144A | | | 4,717,890 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.8% | | | | |
| 3,840,000 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., 6.450%, 3/15/2029(c) | | | 2,908,800 | |
| 4,650,000 | | | First Data Corp., 10.625%, 6/15/2021, 144A | | | 4,591,875 | |
| 2,675,000 | | | Hewlett-Packard Co., 4.650%, 12/09/2021 | | | 2,675,246 | |
| 4,005,000 | | | Ingram Micro, Inc., 5.000%, 8/10/2022(c) | | | 4,005,288 | |
| 4,900,000 | | | Jabil Circuit, Inc., 4.700%, 9/15/2022 | | | 4,716,250 | |
| 2,650,000 | | | VeriSign, Inc., 4.625%, 5/01/2023, 144A | | | 2,570,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 21,467,959 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Treasuries — 5.8% | | | | |
| 4,150,000,000 | | | Chile Government International Bond, 5.500%, 8/05/2020, (CLP)(c) | | | 8,229,751 | |
| 2,965,000 | | | Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 5.500%, 11/01/2022, (EUR) | | | 4,140,856 | |
| 696,000(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/10/2021, (MXN)(c) | | | 5,663,633 | |
| 465,000(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 6.500%, 6/09/2022, (MXN) | | | 3,772,018 | |
| 1,958,800(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M, 7.750%, 11/13/2042, (MXN) | | | 16,281,315 | |
| 325,500(††) | | | Mexican Fixed Rate Bonds, Series M-10, 8.500%, 12/13/2018, (MXN)(c) | | | 2,875,401 | |
| 7,550,000 | | | Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 3.850%, 4/15/2021, (EUR)(c) | | | 8,389,500 | |
| 5,460,000 | | | Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 5.650%, 2/15/2024, 144A, (EUR)(c) | | | 6,610,226 | |
| 2,560,000 | | | Spain Government Bond, 4.300%, 10/31/2019, (EUR) | | | 3,373,476 | |
| 1,280,000 | | | Spain Government Bond, 4.650%, 7/30/2025, (EUR) | | | 1,621,726 | |
| 70,766,908 | | | Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.250%, 4/05/2027, (UYU)(c) | | | 3,960,890 | |
| 68,741,763 | | | Uruguay Government International Bond, 4.375%, 12/15/2028, (UYU) | | | 3,910,523 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 68,829,315 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 3.1% | | | | |
| 8,335,000 | | | Bharti Airtel International Netherlands BV, 5.125%, 3/11/2023, 144A(c) | | | 7,574,848 | |
| 2,315,000 | | | Colombia Telecomunicaciones S.A., E.S.P., 5.375%, 9/27/2022, 144A | | | 2,187,675 | |
| 4,325,000 | | | Eircom Finance Ltd., 9.250%, 5/15/2020, 144A, (EUR) | | | 5,207,411 | |
| 7,800,000 | | | OI European Group BV, 9.750%, 9/15/2016, 144A, (BRL) | | | 3,233,468 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Wirelines — continued | | | | |
$ | 7,594,000 | | | Qwest Corp., 7.200%, 11/10/2026(c) | | $ | 7,631,970 | |
| 2,800,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 6.000%, 9/30/2034 | | | 2,539,051 | |
| 850,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 7.200%, 7/18/2036 | | | 837,100 | |
| 2,237,000 | | | Telecom Italia Capital S.A., 7.721%, 6/04/2038 | | | 2,270,108 | |
| 250,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.134%, 4/27/2020 | | | 256,275 | |
| 525,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 5.462%, 2/16/2021 | | | 541,246 | |
| 2,000,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, 7.045%, 6/20/2036 | | | 2,195,786 | |
| 1,500,000 | | | Telefonica Emisiones SAU, EMTN, 5.597%, 3/12/2020, (GBP)(c) | | | 2,345,692 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,820,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $793,947,716) | | | 766,917,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Convertible Bonds — 3.2% | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,610,000 | | | Ford Motor Co., 4.250%, 11/15/2016(c) | | | 2,909,069 | |
| 755,000 | | | TRW Automotive, Inc., 3.500%, 12/01/2015 | | | 1,718,097 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,627,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 0.4% | | | | |
| 425,000 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., 2.750%, 11/15/2035 | | | 421,813 | |
| 4,060,000 | | | Cobalt International Energy, Inc., 2.625%, 12/01/2019 | | | 4,306,137 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,727,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.3% | | | | |
| 2,515,000 | | | Peabody Energy Corp., 4.750%, 12/15/2066 | | | 1,746,353 | |
| 1,840,000 | | | United States Steel Corp., 2.750%, 4/01/2019 | | | 1,815,850 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,562,203 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,010,000 | | | Hornbeck Offshore Services, Inc., 1.500%, 9/01/2019, 144A | | | 2,437,125 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.6% | | | | |
| 2,210,000 | | | Gilead Sciences, Inc., Series D, 1.625%, 5/01/2016 | | | 5,001,506 | |
| 750,000 | | | Mylan, Inc., 3.750%, 9/15/2015 | | | 1,777,500 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,779,006 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.3% | | | | |
| 1,330,000 | | | Ciena Corp., 3.750%, 10/15/2018, 144A | | | 1,664,163 | |
| 1,440,000 | | | EMC Corp., Series B, 1.750%, 12/01/2013 | | | 2,127,600 | |
| 2,085,000 | | | Intel Corp., 3.250%, 8/01/2039 | | | 2,657,072 | |
| 2,320,000 | | | Micron Technology, Inc., Series D, 3.125%, 5/01/2032, 144A | | | 3,701,850 | |
| 1,825,000 | | | Nuance Communications, Inc., 2.750%, 11/01/2031 | | | 1,879,750 | |
| 1,675,000 | | | SanDisk Corp., 1.500%, 8/15/2017 | | | 2,232,984 | |
| 1,015,000 | | | Xilinx, Inc., 2.625%, 6/15/2017 | | | 1,450,181 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,713,600 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Bonds (Identified Cost $36,713,172) | | | 37,847,050 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Bonds and Notes (Identified Cost $830,660,888) | | | 804,764,312 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Senior Loans — 13.3% | | | | |
| | | | Aerospace & Defense — 0.2% | | | | |
$ | 646,750 | | | Sequa Corporation, New Term Loan B, 5.250%, 12/19/2017(b) | | $ | 647,287 | |
| 584,065 | | | Six3 Systems, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.000%, 10/04/2019(b) | | | 592,826 | |
| 699,000 | | | Transdigm, Inc., Term Loan C, 2/28/2020(g) | | | 689,011 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,929,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Airlines — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,846,000 | | | US Airways Group, Inc., Term Loan B1, 4.250%, 5/23/2019(b) | | | 2,809,230 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 0.8% | | | | |
| 148,727 | | | Affinia Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B1, 3.500%, 4/25/2016(b) | | | 148,727 | |
| 669,273 | | | Affinia Group Intermediate Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2, 4.750%, 4/27/2020(b) | | | 666,763 | |
| 4,120,000 | | | Chrysler Group LLC, New Term Loan B, 5/24/2017(g) | | | 4,140,600 | |
| 1,163,000 | | | Navistar International Corporation, Term Loan B, 5.750%, 8/17/2017(b) | | | 1,163,000 | |
| 2,583,525 | | | TI Group Automotive Systems LLC, Term Loan B, 5.500%, 3/27/2019(b) | | | 2,607,758 | |
| 231,253 | | | Transtar Holding Company, 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.500%, 10/09/2018(b) | | | 232,120 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,958,968 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,978,393 | | | Harland Clarke Holdings Corp., Extended Term Loan B2, 5.445%, 6/30/2017(b) | | | 1,899,257 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Building Materials — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,822,000 | | | ABC Supply Co., Inc., Term Loan, 3.500%, 4/16/2020(b) | | | 1,806,968 | |
| 325,540 | | | CPG International, Inc., Term Loan, 5.750%, 9/18/2019(b) | | | 325,866 | |
| 2,832,883 | | | Wilsonart International Holdings LLC, Term Loan B, 4.000%, 10/31/2019(b) | | | 2,806,905 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,939,739 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.6% | | | | |
| 578,727 | | | AI Chem & Cy S.C.A., Term Loan B1, 4.500%, 10/03/2019(b) | | | 575,109 | |
| 300,273 | | | AI Chem & Cy S.C.A., Term Loan B2, 4.500%, 10/03/2019(b) | | | 298,397 | |
| 1,628,000 | | | Arysta LifeScience Corporation, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.500%, 5/29/2020(b) | | | 1,610,711 | |
| 948,000 | | | Ascend Performance Materials LLC, Term Loan B, 6.750%, 4/10/2018(b) | | | 943,857 | |
| 295,000 | | | Kronos Worldwide, Inc., Term Loan B, 7.000%, 6/13/2018(b) | | | 295,000 | |
| 1,200,000 | | | MacDermid, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.000%, 6/05/2020(b) | | | 1,191,504 | |
| 658,266 | | | Nexeo Solutions LLC, Term Loan B, 5.000%, 9/08/2017(b) | | | 647,773 | |
| 1,241,760 | | | Taminco NV, USD Term Loan B2, 4.250%, 2/15/2019(b) | | | 1,242,021 | |
| 781,070 | | | Tronox Pigments (Netherlands) B.V., 2013 Term Loan, 4.500%, 3/19/2020(b) | | | 783,554 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,587,926 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Cyclical Services — 0.1% | | | | |
| 92,239 | | | Instant Web, Inc., Delayed Draw Term Loan, 3.570%, 8/07/2014(b) | | | 65,259 | |
| 879,359 | | | Instant Web, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.570%, 8/07/2014(b) | | | 622,146 | |
| 623,000 | | | Spin Holdco, Inc., New Term Loan B, 4.250%, 11/14/2019(b) | | | 619,499 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,306,904 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Consumer Products — 0.6% | | | | |
| 966,578 | | | Serta Simmons Holdings LLC, Term Loan, 5.003%, 10/01/2019(h) | | | 965,611 | |
| 2,316,088 | | | SRAM LLC, New Term Loan B, 4.008%, 4/10/2020(h) | | | 2,290,031 | |
| 2,838,406 | | | Tempur-Pedic International, Inc., Refi Term Loan B, 3.500%, 3/18/2020(b) | | | 2,811,214 | |
| 1,456,574 | | | Visant Holding Corp., Term Loan B, 5.250%, 12/22/2016(b) | | | 1,385,304 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,452,160 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Diversified Manufacturing — 0.3% | | | | |
$ | 599,985 | | | Ameriforge Group, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.000%, 12/19/2019(b) | | $ | 596,235 | |
| 1,211,963 | | | Doncaster US Finance LLC, USD Term Loan, 5.500%, 4/09/2020(b) | | | 1,208,932 | |
| 2,223,696 | | | Edwards (Cayman Islands II) Limited, New Term Loan B, 4.750%, 3/26/2020(b) | | | 2,220,917 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,026,084 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Electric — 0.5% | | | | |
| 1,851,000 | | | Calpine Construction Finance Company LP, Original Term Loan B1, 3.000%, 5/04/2020(b) | | | 1,821,699 | |
| 620,313 | | | Calpine Corporation, Term Loan B3, 4.000%, 10/09/2019(b) | | | 619,152 | |
| 1,186,846 | | | Dynegy Holdings, Inc., Term Loan B2, 4.000%, 4/23/2020(b) | | | 1,177,209 | |
| 2,807,963 | | | NRG Energy, Inc., Refi Term Loan B, 2.750%, 7/02/2018(b) | | | 2,778,142 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,396,202 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Entertainment — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,925,000 | | | Kasima LLC, New Term Loan B, 3.250%, 5/17/2021(b) | | | 1,915,375 | |
| 374,049 | | | WMG Acquisition Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan 1, 7/01/2020(g) | | | 369,063 | |
| 57,951 | | | WMG Acquisition Corp., Delayed Draw Term Loan 2, 7/01/2020(g) | | | 57,179 | |
| 449,321 | | | WMG Acquisition Corp., New Term Loan, 3.750%, 7/01/2020(b) | | | 445,950 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,787,567 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Environmental — 0.1% | | | | |
| 977,000 | | | Allflex Holdings II, Inc., New 1st Lien Term Loan, 7/20/2020(g) | | | 975,779 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Financial Other — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,094,000 | | | Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co., Term Loan B, 4.500%, 4/23/2020(b) | | | 1,095,367 | |
| 747,909 | | | Harbourvest Partners LLC, Term Loan B, 4.750%, 11/21/2017(b) | | | 751,649 | |
| 925,000 | | | Nuveen Investments, Inc., New Term Loan, 4.195%, 5/13/2017(b) | | | 916,620 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,763,636 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Beverage — 0.8% | | | | |
| 799,995 | | | Dole Food Company, Inc., New Term Loan, 3.752%, 4/01/2020(h) | | | 795,139 | |
| 313,816 | | | DS Waters Enterprises LP, 1st Lien Term Loan, 10.500%, 8/29/2017(b) | | | 321,662 | |
| 2,629,000 | | | HJ Heinz Co., Term Loan B2, 3.500%, 6/07/2020(b) | | | 2,626,003 | |
| 1,628,000 | | | Hostess Brands, Inc., Term Loan, 6.750%, 4/09/2020(b) | | | 1,655,139 | |
| 725,183 | | | Pinnacle Foods Finance LLC, Term Loan G, 3.250%, 4/29/2020(b) | | | 719,743 | |
| 2,852,000 | | | US Foods, Inc., Refi Term Loan, 4.500%, 3/29/2019(b) | | | 2,817,776 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,935,462 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Gaming — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,756,150 | | | MGM Resorts International, Term Loan B, 3.500%, 12/20/2019(b) | | | 2,735,479 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Healthcare — 0.4% | | | | |
| 2,445,000 | | | Apria Healthcare Group I, Term Loan, 6.750%, 4/05/2020(b) | | | 2,444,242 | |
| 265,000 | | | TriZetto Group, Inc., (The), 2nd Lien Term Loan D, 8.500%, 3/28/2019(b) | | | 262,350 | |
| 1,285,302 | | | TriZetto Group, Inc., (The), Term Loan B, 4.750%, 5/02/2018(b) | | | 1,277,268 | |
| 397,005 | | | United Surgical Partners International, Inc., Incremental Term Loan, 4.750%, 4/03/2019(b) | | | 394,774 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,378,634 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Industrial Other — 0.7% | | | | |
$ | 1,107,225 | | | Apex Tool Group LLC, Term Loan B, 4.500%, 1/31/2020(b) | | $ | 1,106,118 | |
| 240,121 | | | Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., Term Loan 1 Canadian, 6.250%, 10/23/2018(b) | | | 241,322 | |
| 1,000,504 | | | Brand Energy & Infrastructure Services, Inc., USD Term Loan B1, 6.250%, 10/23/2018(b) | | | 1,005,506 | |
| 2,840,000 | | | Generac Power Systems, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.500%, 5/29/2020(b) | | | 2,815,150 | |
| 552,225 | | | Mirror Bidco Corp., USD Term Loan, 5.250%, 12/27/2019(b) | | | 551,535 | |
| 1,959,958 | | | Pinnacle Operating Corp., Term Loan, 4.750%, 11/06/2018(b) | | | 1,953,216 | |
| 368,150 | | | WESCO Distribution, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.500%, 12/12/2019(b) | | | 368,382 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,041,229 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Cable — 0.9% | | | | |
| 1,968,000 | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term Loan E, 7/01/2020(g) | | | 1,941,865 | |
| 1,309,000 | | | Charter Communications Operating LLC, Term Loan F, 3.000%, 1/04/2021(b) | | | 1,296,093 | |
| 2,855,000 | | | CSC Holdings, Inc., New Term Loan B, 2.695%, 4/17/2020(b) | | | 2,819,312 | |
| 1,410,000 | | | Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited, USD Term Loan B, 6/05/2020(g) | | | 1,393,165 | |
| 1,885,000 | | | Virgin Media Investment Holdings Limited, USD Term Loan B, 3.500%, 6/05/2020(b) | | | 1,862,493 | |
| 671,000 | | | Weather Channel, 2nd Lien Term Loan, 12/11/2020(g) | | | 674,355 | |
| 947,625 | | | WideOpenWest Finance LLC, Term Loan B, 4.750%, 4/01/2019(b) | | | 948,810 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,936,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Media Non-Cable — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,135,295 | | | Getty Images, Inc., Term Loan B, 4.750%, 10/18/2019(b) | | | 1,120,627 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 1.3% | | | | |
| 694,739 | | | Arch Coal, Inc., Term Loan B, 5.750%, 5/16/2018(b) | | | 691,050 | |
| 1,879,457 | | | Essar Steel Algoma, Inc., ABL Term Loan, 8.750%, 9/19/2014(b) | | | 1,906,483 | |
| 1,334,503 | | | Fairmount Minerals Ltd., New Term Loan B, 5.250%, 3/15/2017(b) | | | 1,332,501 | |
| 2,811,753 | | | FMG America Finance, Inc., Term Loan, 5.250%, 10/18/2017(b) | | | 2,792,858 | |
| 1,362,155 | | | Metal Services LLC, Term Loan, 7.750%, 6/30/2017(b) | | | 1,365,560 | |
| 117,000 | | | Murray Energy Corporation, New Term Loan B, 4.750%, 5/24/2019(b) | | | 115,976 | |
| 2,610,000 | | | Patriot Coal Corporation, DIP First-Out Term Loan, 10/04/2013(g) | | | 2,581,734 | |
| 3,183,750 | | | Patriot Coal Corporation, DIP First-Out Term Loan, 9.250%, 10/04/2013(b) | | | 3,149,270 | |
| 704,406 | | | Preferred Proppants LLC, Term Loan B, 9.000%, 12/15/2016(b) | | | 665,664 | |
| 560,185 | | | Tube City IMS Corporation, Term Loan, 4.750%, 3/20/2019(b) | | | 560,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,161,281 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Captive Consumer — 0.2% | | | | |
| 2,905,000 | | | Springleaf Financial Funding Company, Term Loan, 5/10/2017(g) | | | 2,905,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil Field Services — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,454,000 | | | Pacific Drilling S.A., Term Loan B, 4.500%, 6/04/2018(b) | | | 1,447,093 | |
| 340,000 | | | Pinnacle Holdco S.A.R.L., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 10.500%, 7/24/2020(b) | | | 341,700 | |
| 650,000 | | | Stallion Oilfield Services Ltd., Term Loan B, 8.000%, 6/19/2018(b) | | | 651,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,440,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Packaging — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,720,000 | | | Berlin Packaging LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.750%, 4/02/2019(b) | | | 1,720,000 | |
| 1,080,000 | | | Pact Group Pty Ltd., Term Loan B, 3.750%, 5/29/2020(b) | | | 1,071,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,791,900 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.5% | | | | |
$ | 2,378,933 | | | inVentiv Health, Inc., Combined Term Loan, 7.500%, 8/04/2016(b) | | $ | 2,331,354 | |
| 1,526,612 | | | Quintiles Transnational Corp., New Term Loan B, 4.500%, 6/08/2018(b) | | | 1,523,559 | |
| 2,040,000 | | | Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc., Term Loan E, 8/05/2020(g) | | | 2,032,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,887,773 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pipelines — 0.1% | | | | |
| 1,172,893 | | | NGPL PipeCo LLC, Term Loan B, 6.750%, 9/15/2017(b) | | | 1,162,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Property & Casualty Insurance — 0.2% | | | | |
| 1,164,150 | | | AmWINS Group, Inc., New Term Loan, 5.000%, 9/06/2019(b) | | | 1,166,094 | |
| 330,000 | | | Applied Systems, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.250%, 6/08/2017(b) | | | 331,033 | |
| 1,115,000 | | | Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Ltd., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 10/16/2020(g) | | | 1,115,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,612,127 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Restaurants — 0.1% | | | | |
| 690,000 | | | Brasa Holdings, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 11.000%, 1/20/2020(b) | | | 696,900 | |
| 538,000 | | | Seminole Hard Rock Entertainment, Inc., Term Loan B, 3.500%, 5/14/2020(b) | | | 535,310 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,232,210 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Retailers — 0.3% | | | | |
| 2,940,000 | | | JC Penney Corp., Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 6.000%, 5/21/2018(b) | | | 2,942,087 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Supermarkets — 0.5% | | | | |
| 635,000 | | | Acosta, Inc., Term Loan D, 5.000%, 3/02/2018(b) | | | 637,908 | |
| 2,155,000 | | | Sprouts Farmers Markets Holdings LLC, New Term Loan, 4.500%, 4/23/2020(b) | | | 2,149,613 | |
| 3,348,769 | | | Supervalu, Inc., Refi Term Loan B, 5.000%, 3/21/2019(b) | | | 3,323,185 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,110,706 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Technology — 1.1% | | | | |
| 3,104,400 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., EUR Term Loan D, 7.500%, 1/30/2019, (EUR)(b) | | | 4,044,194 | |
| 980,000 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., USD Term Loan C, 1/30/2019(g) | | | 987,762 | |
| 2,113,753 | | | Alcatel-Lucent USA, Inc., USD Term Loan C, 7.250%, 1/30/2019(b) | | | 2,130,494 | |
| 1,872,800 | | | Blackboard, Inc., Term Loan B2, 6.250%, 10/04/2018(b) | | | 1,888,026 | |
| 471,630 | | | Deltek, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.000%, 10/10/2018(b) | | | 469,470 | |
| 1,008,930 | | | NXP B.V., Term Loan C, 4.750%, 1/11/2020(b) | | | 1,021,229 | |
| 850,000 | | | Rocket Software, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 10.250%, 2/08/2019(b) | | | 845,045 | |
| 453,720 | | | SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Term Loan D, 4.500%, 1/31/2020(b) | | | 454,573 | |
| 952,613 | | | SunGard Data Systems, Inc., Term Loan E, 4.000%, 3/08/2020(b) | | | 950,945 | |
| 324,188 | | | Verint Systems, Inc., New Term Loan B, 4.000%, 9/06/2019(b) | | | 323,918 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,115,656 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Transportation Services — 0.0% | | | | |
| 515,410 | | | FleetPride Corporation, 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.250%, 11/19/2019(b) | | | 499,948 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Utility Other — 0.1% | | | | |
| 461,000 | | | Power Team Services LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.250%, 5/06/2020(b) | | | 455,238 | |
| 380,000 | | | Sensus USA, Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 8.500%, 5/09/2018(b) | | | 376,200 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 831,438 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wireless — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,722,345 | | | Asurion LLC, New Term Loan B1, 4.500%, 5/24/2019(b) | | | 1,704,691 | |
| 935,000 | | | Asurion LLC, New Term Loan B2, 7/08/2020(g) | | | 901,499 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 34
Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Wireless — continued | | | | |
$ | 1,600,000 | | | Securus Technologies Holdings, Inc., Term Loan, 4.750%, 4/17/2020(b) | | $ | 1,585,008 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,191,198 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wirelines — 0.6% | | | | |
| 2,892,750 | | | Fairpoint Communications, Inc., Refi Term Loan, 7.500%, 2/14/2019(b) | | | 2,827,663 | |
| 478,800 | | | Integra Telecom, Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 5.250%, 2/22/2019(b) | | | 478,561 | |
| 1,440,000 | | | Level 3 Financing, Inc., Term Loan, 4.750%, 8/01/2019(b) | | | 1,438,646 | |
| 1,701,000 | | | Light Tower Fiber LLC, 1st Lien Term Loan, 4.500%, 4/13/2020(b) | | | 1,687,188 | |
| 816,812 | | | Zayo Group LLC, Term Loan B, 4.500%, 7/02/2019(b) | | | 815,448 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,247,506 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Senior Loans (Identified Cost $159,721,544) | | | 159,111,978 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | | | | |
| Preferred Stocks — 4.4% | | | | |
| Convertible Preferred Stocks — 2.4% | | | | |
| | | | Automotive — 0.3% | | | | |
| 72,200 | | | General Motors Co., Series B, 4.750%(c) | | | 3,477,152 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 0.3% | | | | |
| 1,388 | | | Bank of America Corp., Series L, 7.250% | | | 1,541,374 | |
| 2,240 | | | Wells Fargo & Co., Series L, Class A, 7.500%(c) | | | 2,674,560 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,215,934 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Independent Energy — 0.4% | | | | |
| 1,500 | | | Chesapeake Energy Corp., Series A, 5.750%, 144A | | | 1,538,437 | |
| 8,606 | | | SandRidge Energy, Inc., 7.000% | | | 737,427 | |
| 20,904 | | | SandRidge Energy, Inc., 8.500% | | | 2,001,558 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,277,422 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.6% | | | | |
| 124,850 | | | ArcelorMittal, 6.000% | | | 2,343,434 | |
| 282,067 | | | Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc., 7.000% | | | 5,003,869 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,347,303 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Captive Diversified — 0.3% | | | | |
| 56,286 | | | iStar Financial, Inc., Series J, 4.500% | | | 3,039,444 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Diversified — 0.5% | | | | |
| 114,300 | | | Weyerhaeuser Co., Series A, 6.375% | | | 5,830,443 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | REITs – Healthcare — 0.0% | | | | |
| 8,000 | | | Health Care REIT, Inc., Series I, 6.500% | | | 496,720 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $28,615,104) | | | 28,684,418 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks — 2.0% | | | | |
| | | | Banking — 1.7% | | | | |
| 11,591 | | | Ally Financial, Inc., Series G, 7.000%, 144A | | | 11,016,884 | |
| 148,056 | | | Capital One Financial Corp., Series B, 6.000%(c) | | | 3,648,100 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
35 |
Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Banking — continued | | | | |
| 247,273 | | | SunTrust Banks, Inc., 5.875%(c) | | $ | 5,875,206 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,540,190 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Non-Captive Diversified — 0.3% | | | | |
| 102,000 | | | Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., 8.875%(c) | | | 2,772,360 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $23,431,245) | | | 23,312,550 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Preferred Stocks (Identified Cost $52,046,349) | | | 51,996,968 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| Common Stocks — 3.4% | | | | |
| | | | Chemicals — 0.4% | | | | |
| 65,453 | | | Dow Chemical Co. (The) | | | 2,105,623 | |
| 24,216 | | | Rockwood Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,550,550 | |
| 54,452 | | | Tronox Ltd., Class A | | | 1,097,208 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,753,381 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Commercial Banks — 0.1% | | | | |
| 18,731 | | | HSBC Holdings PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 972,139 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Financial Services — 0.2% | | | | |
| 39,821 | | | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 2,102,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.6% | | | | |
| 58,003 | | | AT&T, Inc. | | | 2,053,306 | |
| 87,030 | | | Deutsche Telekom AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 1,014,770 | |
| 35,730 | | | Orange S.A., Sponsored ADR | | | 337,648 | |
| 83,776 | | | Telefonica S.A., Sponsored ADR(f) | | | 1,073,171 | |
| 43,618 | | | Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 2,195,730 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,674,625 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Food & Staples Retailing — 0.1% | | | | |
| 13,873 | | | Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 1,033,400 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Industrial Conglomerates — 0.0% | | | | |
| 5,425 | | | Siemens AG, Sponsored ADR | | | 549,607 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Machinery — 0.1% | | | | |
| 76,802 | | | Komatsu Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 1,781,038 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Metals & Mining — 0.1% | | | | |
| 14,780 | | | Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 232,637 | |
| 13,184 | | | Goldcorp, Inc. | | | 326,041 | |
| 10,918 | | | Newmont Mining Corp. | | | 326,994 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 885,672 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Office Electronics — 0.0% | | | | |
| 12,269 | | | Canon, Inc., Sponsored ADR | | | 403,282 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.6% | | | | |
| 16,420 | | | Chevron Corp. | | | 1,943,143 | |
| 17,200 | | | ExxonMobil Corp. | | | 1,554,020 | |
| 21,700 | | | Royal Dutch Shell PLC, ADR | | | 1,384,460 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 36
Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| | | | Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — continued | | | | |
| 39,804 | | | Statoil ASA, Sponsored ADR | | $ | 823,545 | |
| 40,268 | | | Total S.A., Sponsored ADR | | | 1,961,051 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 7,666,219 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Pharmaceuticals — 0.3% | | | | |
| 24,755 | | | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 1,106,301 | |
| 10,500 | | | GlaxoSmithKline PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 524,685 | |
| 48,626 | | | Pfizer, Inc. | | | 1,362,014 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,993,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 0.3% | | | | |
| 19,771 | | | KLA-Tencor Corp. | | | 1,101,838 | |
| 65,920 | | | Texas Instruments, Inc. | | | 2,298,630 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,400,468 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Software — 0.0% | | | | |
| 16,290 | | | Microsoft Corp. | | | 562,494 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.1% | | | | |
| 10,168 | | | NIKE, Inc., Class B | | | 647,498 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Tobacco — 0.2% | | | | |
| 29,055 | | | Altria Group, Inc. | | | 1,016,634 | |
| 9,290 | | | British American Tobacco PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 956,313 | |
| 5,330 | | | Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 461,685 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,434,632 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.1% | | | | |
| 26,589 | | | Mitsubishi Corp., Sponsored ADR | | | 916,257 | |
| 3,235 | | | Mitsui & Co. Ltd., Sponsored ADR | | | 816,611 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,732,868 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | | |
| 75,054 | | | Vodafone Group PLC, Sponsored ADR | | | 2,157,052 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Common Stocks (Identified Cost $40,938,417) | | | 40,749,526 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount | | | | | | |
| Purchased Swaptions — 0.5% | | | | |
| | | | Interest Rate Swaptions — 0.5% | | | | |
$ | 63,000,000 | | | 2-year Interest Rate Swap Put, expiring 6/23/2014, Pay 3-month LIBOR, Receive 1.12%(i) | | | 407,799 | |
| 83,500,000 | | | 5-year Interest Rate Swap Put, expiring 10/03/2013, Pay 3-month LIBOR, Receive 1.171%(i) | | | 62,207 | |
| 114,500,000 | | | 10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 6/22/2015, Pay 3.518%, Receive 3-month LIBOR(i) | | | 5,500,351 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Purchased Swaptions (Identified Cost $6,757,383) | | | 5,970,357 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
Shares | | | Description | | Value (†) | |
| Purchased Options — 0.1% | | | | |
| | | | Options on Securities – 0.1% | | | | |
| 2,174,800 | | | Financial Select Sector SPDR® Fund, Put expiring August 17, 2013 at 18 | | $ | 391,464 | |
| 98,000 | | | iShares Russell 2000 Value Index Fund ETF, Put expiring August 17, 2013 at 94 | | | 187,180 | |
| 232,800 | | | SPDR® S&P 500® ETF Trust, Put expiring August 17, 2013 at 157 | | | 598,296 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Purchased Options (Identified Cost $1,380,226) | | | 1,176,940 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Principal Amount (‡) | | | | | | |
| Short-Term Investments — 12.1% | | | | |
$ | 532,179 | | | Repurchase Agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company, dated 6/28/2013 at 0.010% to be repurchased at $532,179 on 7/01/2013 collateralized by $595,000 Federal National Mortgage Association, 2.080% due 11/02/2022 valued at $560,481 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 532,179 | |
| 137,748,368 | | | Tri-Party Repurchase Agreement with Fixed Income Clearing Corporation, dated 6/28/2013 at 0.000% to be repurchased at $137,748,368 on 7/01/2013 collateralized by $80,000,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 2.500% due 10/17/2019 valued at $80,400,000; $41,190,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.650% due 11/15/2019 valued at $39,748,350; $19,545,000 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp., 1.250% due 8/01/2019 valued at $18,738,769; $1,260,000 U.S. Treasury Bond, 5.250% due 2/15/2029 valued at $1,623,322 including accrued interest (Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements) | | | 137,748,368 | |
| 7,000,000 | | | U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.047% - 0.110%, 9/19/2013(j)(k) | | | 6,999,454 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Short-Term Investments (Identified Cost $145,279,118) | | | 145,280,001 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Investments — 101.1% (Identified Cost $1,236,783,925)(a) | | | 1,209,050,082 | |
| | | | Other assets less liabilities — (1.1)% | | | (13,062,912 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net Assets — 100.0% | | $ | 1,195,987,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
Notional Amount | | | | | | |
| Written Swaptions — (0.3%) | | | | |
| | | | Interest Rate Swaptions – (0.3%) | | | | |
$ | 83,500,000 | | | 5-year Interest Rate Swap Put, expiring 10/03/2013, Pay 0.880%, Receive 3-month LIBOR(i) | | $ | (3,758 | ) |
| 114,500,000 | | | 10-year Interest Rate Swap Call, expiring 6/22/2015, Pay 3-month LIBOR, Receive 4.018%(i) | | | (3,650,718 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Total Written Swaptions (Premiums Received $3,965,333) | | $ | (3,654,476 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
| 38
Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (‡) | | | Principal Amount stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. | |
| (†) | | | See Note 2 of Notes to Financial Statements. | |
| (††) | | | Amount shown represents units. One unit represents a principal amount of 100. | |
| (a) | | | Federal Tax Information (Amounts exclude certain adjustments made at the end of the Fund’s fiscal year for tax purposes. Such adjustments are primarily due to wash sales. Amortization of premium on debt securities is excluded for tax purposes.): | |
| | | | At June 30, 2013, the net unrealized depreciation on investments based on a cost of $1,238,793,225 for federal income tax purposes was as follows: | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of value over tax cost | | $ | 20,585,496 | |
| | | | Aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all investments in which there is an excess of tax cost over value | | | (50,328,639 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | Net unrealized depreciation | | $ | (29,743,143 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| (b) | | | Variable rate security. Rate as of June 30, 2013 is disclosed. | | | | |
| (c) | | | All or a portion of this security has been designated to cover the Fund’s obligations under open forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, swap agreements or interest rate swaptions. | |
| (d) | | | All or a portion of interest payment is paid-in-kind. | | | | |
| (e) | | | Security represents right to receive monthly interest payments on an underlying pool of mortgages. Principal shown is the outstanding par amount of the pool held as of the end of the period. | |
| (f) | | | Non-income producing security. | | | | |
| (g) | | | Position is unsettled. Contract rate was not determined at June 30, 2013 and does not take effect until settlement date. | |
| (h) | | | Variable rate security. Rate shown represents the weighted average rate of underlying contracts at June 30, 2013. | |
| (i) | | | Counterparty is Citibank, N.A. | | | | |
| (j) | | | All or a portion of this security has been pledged as collateral for open forward foreign currency contracts and swap agreements, and as initial margin for open futures contracts. | |
| (k) | | | Interest rate represents discount rate at time of purchase; not a coupon rate. | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| 144A | | | All or a portion of these securities are exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2013, the value of Rule 144A holdings amounted to $369,506,005 or 30.9% of net assets. | |
| ADR | | | An American Depositary Receipt is a certificate issued by a custodian bank representing the right to receive securities of the foreign issuer described. The values of ADRs may be significantly influenced by trading on exchanges not located in the United States. | |
| ABS | | | Asset-Backed Securities | | | | |
| EMTN | | | Euro Medium Term Note | | | | |
| ETF | | | Exchange Traded Fund | | | | |
| MTN | | | Medium Term Note | | | | |
| REITs | | | Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | | |
| SPDR | | | Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipt | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| BRL | | | Brazilian Real | | | | |
| CAD | | | Canadian Dollar | | | | |
| CHF | | | Swiss Franc | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
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| CLP | | | Chilean Peso | | |
| EUR | | | Euro | | |
| GBP | | | British Pound | | |
| MXN | | | Mexican Peso | | |
| NZD | | | New Zealand Dollar | | |
| UYU | | | Uruguayan Peso | | |
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open bilateral credit default swap agreements:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buy Protection | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Value (‡) | | | Unamortized Up Front Premium Paid/ (Received) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Bank of Scotland PLC | | (1.00%) | | | 6/20/2017 | | | | 4,475,000 | * | | $ | 176,663 | | | $ | (71,855 | ) | | $ | (248,518 | ) | | $ | (1,780 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 5,075,000 | | | | (35,989 | ) | | | (51,837 | ) | | | (15,848 | ) | | | (1,551 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 1,000,000 | | | | (8,652 | ) | | | (10,214 | ) | | | (1,562 | ) | | | (306 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | (15,194 | ) | | | (30,642 | ) | | | (15,448 | ) | | | (917 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 1,500,000 | | | | (8,259 | ) | | | (15,322 | ) | | | (7,063 | ) | | | (458 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 3,100,000 | | | | (14,772 | ) | | | (19,044 | ) | | | (4,272 | ) | | | (947 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 7,000,000 | | | | (90,529 | ) | | | (43,003 | ) | | | 47,526 | | | | (2,139 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Dell, Inc. | | (1.00%) | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 398,829 | | | | 430,631 | | | | 31,802 | | | | (1,222 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Dell, Inc. | | (1.00%) | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 244,684 | | | | 269,144 | | | | 24,460 | | | | (764 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Electricite de France | | (1.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 3,700,000 | * | | | 10,727 | | | | (47,944 | ) | | | (58,671 | ) | | | (1,472 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Crossover Series 18, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 3,875,000 | * | | | 88,088 | | | | (170,065 | ) | | | (258,153 | ) | | | (7,706 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 550,000 | * | | | (60,674 | ) | | | (79,273 | ) | | | (18,599 | ) | | | (1,094 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 500,000 | * | | | (54,511 | ) | | | (72,067 | ) | | | (17,556 | ) | | | (994 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buy Protection – continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Value (‡) | | | Unamortized Up Front Premium Paid/ (Received) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 450,000 | * | | $ | (52,314 | ) | | $ | (64,859 | ) | | $ | (12,545 | ) | | $ | (895 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 1,500,000 | * | | | (154,594 | ) | | | (216,199 | ) | | | (61,605 | ) | | | (2,983 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 1,180,000 | * | | | (167,045 | ) | | | (170,077 | ) | | | (3,032 | ) | | | (2,347 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 5,000,000 | * | | | (760,250 | ) | | | (720,663 | ) | | | 39,587 | | | | (9,943 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 19, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 6,500,000 | * | | | (942,170 | ) | | | (950,413 | ) | | | (8,243 | ) | | | (12,926 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Textron Financial Corp. | | (1.00%) | | | 3/20/2017 | | | | 975,000 | | | | (22,282 | ) | | | (26,131 | ) | | | (3,849 | ) | | | (298 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Textron Financial Corp. | | (1.00%) | | | 6/20/2017 | | | | 1,250,000 | | | | (29,341 | ) | | | (34,522 | ) | | | (5,181 | ) | | | (382 | ) |
Bank of America, N.A. | | Westvaco Corp. | | (1.00%) | | | 9/20/2017 | | | | 4,900,000 | | | | 53,070 | | | | (12,286 | ) | | | (65,356 | ) | | | (1,497 | ) |
Citibank, N.A. | | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 5,000,000 | | | | (267,745 | ) | | | (151,348 | ) | | | 116,397 | | | | (7,639 | ) |
Citibank, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 3,400,000 | | | | (15,597 | ) | | | (34,728 | ) | | | (19,131 | ) | | | (1,039 | ) |
Citibank, N.A. | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | (1.00%) | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | (14,888 | ) | | | (30,643 | ) | | | (15,755 | ) | | | (917 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 7,000,000 | | | | (208,634 | ) | | | (211,886 | ) | | | (3,252 | ) | | | (10,694 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 14,150,000 | | | | (422,628 | ) | | | (428,313 | ) | | | (5,685 | ) | | | (24,840 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 4,500,000 | | | | (223,660 | ) | | | (136,213 | ) | | | 87,447 | | | | (6,875 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buy Protection – continued | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Value (‡) | | | Unamortized Up Front Premium Paid/ (Received) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
Credit Suisse International | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | | (1.00%) | | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 9,000,000 | | | $ | (79,085 | ) | | $ | (91,928 | ) | | $ | (12,843 | ) | | $ | (2,750 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | CDX.NA.IG Series 19, 5-Year | | | (1.00%) | | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 3,000,000 | | | | (11,626 | ) | | | (30,643 | ) | | | (19,017 | ) | | | (917 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | CDX.NA.IG Series 20, 5-Year | | | (1.00%) | | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 3,300,000 | | | | (14,143 | ) | | | (20,273 | ) | | | (6,130 | ) | | | (1,008 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. | | | (5.00%) | | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 4,275,000 | | | | 202,629 | | | | 30,938 | | | | (171,691 | ) | | | (6,531 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | Freescale Semiconductor, Inc. | | | (5.00%) | | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 151,978 | | | | 22,616 | | | | (129,362 | ) | | | (4,774 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | General Mills, Inc. | | | (1.00%) | | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 9,100,000 | | | | (233,846 | ) | | | (267,413 | ) | | | (33,567 | ) | | | (2,781 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | HJ Heinz Co. | | | (1.00%) | | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 7,650,000 | | | | 234,648 | | | | 170,219 | | | | (64,429 | ) | | | (2,338 | ) |
Credit Suisse International | | iTraxx Europe Sub Financial Series 18, 5-Year | | | (5.00%) | | | | 12/20/2017 | | | | 4,400,000 | * | | | (408,518 | ) | | | (634,183 | ) | | | (225,665 | ) | | | (8,750 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | Aramark Corp. | | | (5.00%) | | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | (193,573 | ) | | | (218,909 | ) | | | (25,336 | ) | | | (3,208 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | Aramark Corp. | | | (5.00%) | | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 2,100,000 | | | | (196,561 | ) | | | (218,910 | ) | | | (22,349 | ) | | | (3,208 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | Aramark Corp. | | | (5.00%) | | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 3,800,000 | | | | (364,398 | ) | | | (396,121 | ) | | | (31,723 | ) | | | (5,806 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | Boston Scientific Corp. | | | (1.00%) | | | | 9/20/2017 | | | | 4,900,000 | | | | 63,003 | | | | (74,118 | ) | | | (137,121 | ) | | | (1,497 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | | (5.00%) | | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 15,000,000 | | | | (926,373 | ) | | | (454,043 | ) | | | 472,330 | | | | (22,917 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | Dell, Inc. | | | (1.00%) | | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 782,880 | | | | 645,947 | | | | (136,933 | ) | | | (1,833 | ) |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. | | Textron Financial Corp. | | | (1.00%) | | | | 3/20/2017 | | | | 2,000,000 | | | | (43,434 | ) | | | (53,600 | ) | | | (10,166 | ) | | | (611 | ) |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. | | Textron Financial Corp. | | | (1.00 | %) | | | 3/20/2017 | | | | 1,300,000 | | | | (28,301 | ) | | | (34,841 | ) | | | (6,540 | ) | | | (397 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (4,725,034 | ) | | $ | (1,062,647 | ) | | $ | (173,951 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sell Protection | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | Expiration Date | | | Implied Credit Spread^ | | | Notional Value (‡) | | | Unamortized Up Front Premium Paid/ (Received) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
Citibank, N.A. | | JC Penney Corp., Inc. | | 5.00% | | | 6/20/2015 | | | | 5.14 | % | | $ | 4,875,000 | | | $ | (169,992 | ) | | $ | (12,851 | ) | | $ | 157,141 | | | $ | 7,448 | |
Credit Suisse International | | Boyd Gaming Corp. | | 5.00% | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 5.09 | % | | | 3,050,000 | | | | (375,368 | ) | | | (139,197 | ) | | | 236,171 | | | | 4,660 | |
Credit Suisse International | | Boyd Gaming Corp. | | 5.00% | | | 3/20/2018 | | | | 5.09 | % | | | 3,750,000 | | | | (464,619 | ) | | | (171,144 | ) | | | 293,475 | | | | 5,729 | |
Credit Suisse International | | Clear Channel Communications | | 5.00% | | | 3/20/2015 | | | | 6.63 | % | | | 4,300,000 | | | | (225,596 | ) | | | (229,603 | ) | | | (4,007 | ) | | | 6,570 | |
Credit Suisse International | | Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc. | | 5.00% | | | 6/20/2015 | | | | 16.73 | % | | | 5,300,000 | | | | (496,185 | ) | | | (811,756 | ) | | | (315,571 | ) | | | 8,097 | |
Credit Suisse International | | Energy Future Intermediate Holding Co. LLC/EFIH Finance, Inc. | | 5.00% | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 15.76 | % | | | 5,300,000 | | | | (527,172 | ) | | | (757,191 | ) | | | (230,019 | ) | | | 8,097 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,121,742 | ) | | $ | 137,190 | | | $ | 40,601 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open centrally cleared credit default swap agreements:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Buy Protection | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Reference Obligation | | (Pay)/ Receive Fixed Rate | | Expiration Date | | | Notional Value (‡) | | | Market Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Fees Receivable/ (Payable) | |
| | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | $ | 25,000,000 | | | $ | (687,500 | ) | | $ | 39,267 | | | $ | (10,417 | ) |
| | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 8,250,000 | | | | (226,875 | ) | | | (2,473 | ) | | | (3,437 | ) |
| | CDX.NA.HY Series 20, 5-Year | | (5.00%) | | | 6/20/2018 | | | | 8,250,000 | | | | (224,317 | ) | | | 23,040 | | | | (3,437 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,138,692 | ) | | $ | 59,834 | | | $ | (17,291 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(‡) | Notional value stated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. |
* | Notional value denominated in euros. |
^ | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular reference entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, the Fund had the following open forward foreign currency contracts:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contract to Buy/Sell | | Delivery Date | | | Currency | | Units of Currency | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Buy1 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Brazilian Real | | | 23,000,000 | | | $ | 10,256,447 | | | $ | (80,632 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | Brazilian Real | | | 48,400,000 | | | | 21,583,132 | | | | (216,212 | ) |
Sell2 | | | 7/24/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 3,775,000 | | | | 5,740,727 | | | | 96,397 | |
Sell1 | | | 9/04/2013 | | | British Pound | | | 1,495,000 | | | | 2,272,863 | | | | 644 | |
Buy1 | | | 7/03/2013 | | | Chilean Peso | | | 4,200,000,000 | | | | 8,265,439 | | | | (56,337 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/03/2013 | | | Chilean Peso | | | 4,200,000,000 | | | | 8,265,439 | | | | 164,911 | |
Buy1 | | | 7/03/2013 | | | Euro | | | 620,000 | | | | 807,026 | | | | (4,612 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/03/2013 | | | Euro | | | 620,000 | | | | 807,026 | | | | 2,144 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/05/2013 | | | Euro | | | 3,155,000 | | | | 4,106,753 | | | | (11,563 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/08/2013 | | | Euro | | | 3,150,000 | | | | 4,100,293 | | | | 19,907 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/09/2013 | | | Euro | | | 4,540,000 | | | | 5,909,653 | | | | 31,585 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/09/2013 | | | Euro | | | 4,960,000 | | | | 6,456,360 | | | | (6,571 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/10/2013 | | | Euro | | | 4,265,000 | | | | 5,551,711 | | | | 29,980 | |
Sell2 | | | 7/11/2013 | | | Euro | | | 6,895,000 | | | | 8,975,193 | | | | 157,103 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/11/2013 | | | Euro | | | 5,460,000 | | | | 7,107,260 | | | | 125,602 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/12/2013 | | | Euro | | | 6,270,000 | | | | 8,161,666 | | | | 118,120 | |
Sell3 | | | 7/15/2013 | | | Euro | | | 4,170,000 | | | | 5,428,158 | | | | 134,622 | |
Sell1 | | | 7/15/2013 | | | Euro | | | 3,530,000 | | | | 4,595,059 | | | | 78,025 | |
Sell2 | | | 7/25/2013 | | | Euro | | | 5,270,000 | | | | 6,860,318 | | | | 45,263 | |
Sell3 | | | 7/26/2013 | | | Euro | | | 3,220,000 | | | | 4,191,710 | | | | 22 | |
Sell3 | | | 7/26/2013 | | | Euro | | | 4,880,000 | | | | 6,352,654 | | | | (7,678 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/31/2013 | | | Euro | | | 8,930,000 | | | | 11,625,066 | | | | (10,547 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/16/2013 | | | Japanese Yen | | | 2,218,000,000 | | | | 22,364,541 | | | | 877,178 | |
Buy1 | | | 7/19/2013 | | | Peruvian Nuevo Sol | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 735,691 | | | | (11,258 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 7/19/2013 | | | Peruvian Nuevo Sol | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 735,691 | | | | (4,332 | ) |
Sell1 | | | 9/13/2013 | | | Swiss Franc | | | 990,000 | | | | 1,048,799 | | | | 20,562 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,492,323 | |
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1 Counterparty is Credit Suisse International.
2 Counterparty is Citibank, N.A.
3 Counterparty is Deutsche Bank AG.
At June 30, 2013, open long futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
Nikkei 225™ | | | 9/12/2013 | | | | 40 | | | $ | 5,517,241 | | | $ | 330,510 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments – as of June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund – (continued)
At June 30, 2013, open short futures contracts were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Financial Futures | | Expiration Date | | | Contracts | | | Notional Value | | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |
E-mini S&P 500® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 375 | | | $ | 29,986,875 | | | $ | 357,534 | |
Euro STOXX 50® | | | 9/20/2013 | | | | 144 | | | | 4,869,627 | | | | 97,155 | |
10 Year U.S. Treasury Note | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 651 | | | | 82,392,187 | | | | 1,890,777 | |
30 Year U.S. Treasury Bond | | | 9/19/2013 | | | | 32 | | | | 4,347,000 | | | | 152,941 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,498,407 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Industry Summary at June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Banking | | | 8.3 | % |
Metals & Mining | | | 7.9 | |
ABS Home Equity | | | 6.2 | |
Treasuries | | | 5.8 | |
Technology | | | 4.2 | |
Automotive | | | 3.8 | |
Wirelines | | | 3.7 | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 3.0 | |
Food & Beverage | | | 2.8 | |
Independent Energy | | | 2.8 | |
Government Owned—No Guarantee | | | 2.7 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.6 | |
Airlines | | | 2.4 | |
Life Insurance | | | 2.1 | |
Media Non-Cable | | | 2.0 | |
Other Investments, less than 2% each | | | 28.7 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 12.1 | |
| | | | |
Total Investments | | | 101.1 | |
Other assets less liabilities (including open written swaptions, swap agreements, forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts) | | | (1.1 | ) |
| | | | |
Net Assets | | | 100.0 | % |
| | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
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| | Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (Consolidated*) | | | Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Investments at cost | | $ | 19,099,285 | | | $ | 1,098,503,378 | |
Repurchase agreement(s) at cost | | | 8,485,973 | | | | 138,280,547 | |
Net unrealized depreciation | | | (308,145 | ) | | | (27,733,843 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments at value | | | 27,277,113 | | | | 1,209,050,082 | |
Cash | | | 256,755 | | | | 36,338 | |
Due from brokers (Note 2) | | | 149,336 | | | | 9,156,406 | |
Foreign currency at value (identified cost $243,106 and $4,462,537) | | | 241,395 | | | | 4,465,323 | |
Receivable for Fund shares sold | | | 150 | | | | 9,012,117 | |
Receivable from investment adviser (Note 6) | | | 2,622 | | | | — | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 187,438 | | | | 4,977,300 | |
Collateral received for open forward foreign currency contracts, swaptions or swap agreements (Notes 2 and 4) | | | — | | | | 2,897,200 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 85,588 | | | | 10,824,322 | |
Unrealized appreciation on bilateral swap agreements (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 1,506,336 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 189,414 | | | | 1,902,065 | |
Tax reclaims receivable | | | 4,154 | | | | 37,986 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 582,583 | |
Receivable for closed swap agreements | | | 27,397 | | | | — | |
Unamortized upfront premiums paid on bilateral swap agreements (Note 2) | | | 36,365 | | | | 2,407,199 | |
Fees receivable on swap agreements (Note 2) | | | 585 | | | | 40,601 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 28,458,312 | | | | 1,256,895,858 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Options/swaptions written, at value (premiums received $179,255 and $3,965,333) (Note 2) | | | 145,843 | | | | 3,654,476 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 294,211 | | | | 39,507,470 | |
Unrealized depreciation on bilateral swap agreements (Note 2) | | | 50,682 | | | | 2,431,793 | |
Payable for Fund shares redeemed | | | — | | | | 2,085,011 | |
Unrealized depreciation on unfunded loan commitments (Note 11) | | | — | | | | 417 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts (Note 2) | | | 244,207 | | | | 409,742 | |
Unamortized upfront premiums received on bilateral swap agreements (Note 2) | | | 10,700 | | | | 8,328,518 | |
Due to brokers (Note 2) | | | — | | | | 2,897,200 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts (Note 2) | | | 13,925 | | | | — | |
Payable for variation margin on centrally cleared swap agreements (Note 2) | | | 6,875 | | | | 295,635 | |
Payable for closed swap agreements | | | 20,941 | | | | 297,172 | |
Fees payable on swap agreements (Note 2) | | | 812 | | | | 191,242 | |
Management fees payable (Note 6) | | | — | | | | 673,050 | |
Deferred Trustees’ fees (Note 6) | | | 22,764 | | | | 25,870 | |
Administrative fees payable (Note 6) | | | 12,039 | | | | 42,458 | |
Payable to distributor (Note 6d) | | | 29 | | | | 5,155 | |
Other accounts payable and accrued expenses | | | 48,903 | | | | 63,479 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 871,931 | | | | 60,908,688 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 27,586,381 | | | $ | 1,195,987,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
* See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (Consolidated*) | | | Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 31,842,412 | | | $ | 1,233,603,880 | |
Undistributed net investment income | | | 188,120 | | | | 3,703,700 | |
Accumulated net realized loss on investments, futures contracts, options/swaptions written, swap agreements and foreign currency transactions | | | (4,032,628 | ) | | | (17,082,047 | ) |
Net unrealized depreciation on investments, futures contracts, options/swaptions written, swap agreements and foreign currency translations | | | (411,523 | ) | | | (24,238,363 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 27,586,381 | | | $ | 1,195,987,170 | |
| | | | | | | | |
COMPUTATION OF NET ASSET VALUE AND OFFERING PRICE: | | | | | | | | |
Class A shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,508,944 | | | $ | 200,190,808 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 155,493 | | | | 19,970,121 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 10.02 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Offering price per share (100/95.50 of net asset value) (Note 1) | | $ | 10.16 | | | $ | 10.49 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class C shares: (redemption price per share is equal to net asset value less any applicable contingent deferred sales charge) (Note 1) | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 100,764 | | | $ | 103,127,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 10,459 | | | | 10,325,183 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value and offering price per share | | $ | 9.63 | | | $ | 9.99 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Class Y shares: | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 25,976,673 | | | $ | 892,669,062 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares of beneficial interest | | | 2,679,024 | | | | 89,111,632 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.70 | | | $ | 10.02 | |
| | | | | | | | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (Consolidated*) | | | Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 398,769 | | | $ | 20,830,313 | |
Dividends | | | 26,241 | | | | 1,627,465 | |
Less net foreign taxes withheld | | | — | | | | (31,807 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | 425,010 | | | | 22,425,971 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | |
Management fees (Note 6) | | | 101,569 | | | | 3,246,168 | |
Service and distribution fees (Note 6) | | | 2,316 | | | | 610,986 | |
Administrative fees (Note 6) | | | 23,572 | | | | 204,617 | |
Trustees’ and directors’ fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 18,595 | | | | 14,753 | |
Transfer agent fees and expenses (Note 6) | | | 1,885 | | | | 188,339 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 41,888 | | | | 27,082 | |
Custodian fees and expenses | | | 35,397 | | | | 110,344 | |
Legal fees | | | 312 | | | | 5,698 | |
Registration fees | | | 15,203 | | | | 43,634 | |
Shareholder reporting expenses | | | 737 | | | | 19,590 | |
Miscellaneous expenses | | | 6,457 | | | | 15,654 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total expenses | | | 247,931 | | | | 4,486,865 | |
Less waiver and/or expense reimbursement (Note 6) | | | (96,425 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net expenses | | | 151,506 | | | | 4,486,865 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 273,504 | | | | 17,939,106 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS, FUTURES CONTRACTS, OPTIONS/SWAPTIONS WRITTEN, SWAP AGREEMENTS AND FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 814,516 | | | | 4,305,503 | |
Futures contracts | | | 41,700 | | | | (785,678 | ) |
Options/swaptions written | | | (95,021 | ) | | | (1,462,857 | ) |
Swap agreements | | | (194,963 | ) | | | (1,825,184 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 114,674 | | | | 3,318,235 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,184,321 | ) | | | (45,569,125 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | (56,393 | ) | | | 2,957,196 | |
Options/swaptions written | | | 42,573 | | | | 51,097 | |
Swap agreements | | | 37,171 | | | | (10,281 | ) |
Foreign currency translations | | | (100,569 | ) | | | 1,563,335 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Net realized and unrealized loss on investments, futures contracts, options/swaptions written, swap agreements and foreign currency transactions | | | (580,633 | ) | | | (37,457,759 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET DECREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (307,129 | ) | | $ | (19,518,653 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
* See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (Consolidated*) | | | Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 273,504 | | | $ | 792,921 | | | $ | 17,939,106 | | | $ | 20,369,587 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, options/swaptions written, swap agreements and foreign currency transactions | | | 680,906 | | | | 309,963 | | | | 3,550,019 | | | | (14,539,671 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, futures contracts, options/swaptions written, swap agreements and foreign currency translations | | | (1,261,539 | ) | | | 989,685 | | | | (41,007,778 | ) | | | 54,591,068 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (307,129 | ) | | | 2,092,569 | | | | (19,518,653 | ) | | | 60,420,984 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FROM DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | — | | | | (34,020 | ) | | | (1,808,264 | ) | | | (2,250,451 | ) |
Class C | | | — | | | | (1,022 | ) | | | (736,293 | ) | | | (1,446,714 | ) |
Class Y | | | — | | | | (659,232 | ) | | | (9,180,150 | ) | | | (12,641,328 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total distributions | | | — | | | | (694,274 | ) | | | (11,724,707 | ) | | | (16,338,493 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS (NOTE 10) | | | 1,117,060 | | | | (5,141,727 | ) | | | 581,130,884 | | | | 120,621,883 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | 809,931 | | | | (3,743,432 | ) | | | 549,887,524 | | | | 164,704,374 | |
NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of the period | | | 26,776,450 | | | | 30,519,882 | | | | 646,099,646 | | | | 481,395,272 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
End of the period | | $ | 27,586,381 | | | $ | 26,776,450 | | | $ | 1,195,987,170 | | | $ | 646,099,646 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
UNDISTRIBUTED (DISTRIBUTIONS IN EXCESS OF) NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | 188,120 | | | $ | (85,384 | ) | | $ | 3,703,700 | | | $ | (2,510,699 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
* See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements.
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
For a share outstanding throughout each period.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | Income (Loss) from Investment Operations: | | | Less Distributions: | |
| | Net asset value, beginning of the period | | | Net investment income (a)(b) | | | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | Total from investment operations | | | Dividends from net investment income (b) | | | Distributions from net realized capital gains (b) | | | Total distributions (b) | |
LOOMIS SAYLES MULTI-ASSET REAL RETURN FUND (CONSOLIDATED*) | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | $ | (0.20 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.34 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.70 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.23 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.13 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
12/31/2010(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | | 9.78 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.31 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.46 | | | | 0.63 | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.16 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.11 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) |
12/31/2010(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | | 9.79 | | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.33 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.72 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.26 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.13 | | | | 0.23 | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
12/31/2010(h) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) |
LOOMIS SAYLES STRATEGIC ALPHA FUND | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | $ | 10.20 | | | $ | 0.19 | | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | $ | (0.07 | ) | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (0.11 | ) |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.34 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.77 | | | | 1.14 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.06 | | | | 0.34 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
12/31/2010(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | | 10.16 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.31 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 1.06 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.21 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.05 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
12/31/2010(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2013(g) | | | 10.19 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) |
12/31/2012 | | | 9.33 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 1.17 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) |
12/31/2011 | | | 10.05 | | | | 0.37 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | (0.38 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.00 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
12/31/2010(j) | | | 10.00 | | | | 0.00 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.00 | ) |
* | See Notes 1 and 2 of the Notes to Financial Statements. |
(a) | Per share net investment income has been calculated using the average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share, if applicable. |
(c) | A sales charge for Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge for Class C shares are not reflected in total return calculations. Periods less than one year, if applicable, are not annualized. |
(d) | Had certain expenses not been waived/reimbursed during the period, if applicable, total returns would have been lower. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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| | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets: | | |
Net asset value, end of the period | | Total return (%) (c)(d) | | Net assets, end of the period (000’s) | | Net expenses (%) (e)(f) | | Gross expenses (%) (f) | | Net investment income (%) (f) | | Portfolio turnover rate (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 9.70 | | | | | (1.02 | ) | | | $ | 1,509 | | | | | 1.35 | | | | | 2.06 | | | | | 1.79 | | | | | 280 | |
| | 9.81 | | | | | 7.52 | | | | | 1,461 | | | | | 1.35 | | | | | 2.07 | | | | | 2.56 | | | | | 570 | |
| | 9.34 | | | | | (5.76 | ) | | | | 1,871 | | | | | 1.35 | | | | | 2.04 | | | | | 2.02 | | | | | 732 | |
| | 10.13 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | 1,139 | | | | | 1.35 | | | | | 2.91 | | | | | 2.82 | | | | | 139 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 9.63 | | | | | (1.43 | ) | | | | 101 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | 2.80 | | | | | 1.03 | | | | | 280 | |
| | 9.78 | | | | | 6.73 | | | | | 65 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | 2.81 | | | | | 1.78 | | | | | 570 | |
| | 9.31 | | | | | (6.44 | ) | | | | 99 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | 2.65 | | | | | 1.30 | | | | | 732 | |
| | 10.11 | | | | | 1.88 | | | | | 12 | | | | | 2.10 | | | | | 3.90 | | | | | 1.86 | | | | | 139 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 9.70 | | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | | 25,977 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 1.81 | | | | | 2.04 | | | | | 280 | |
| | 9.79 | | | | | 7.76 | | | | | 25,250 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 1.83 | | | | | 2.79 | | | | | 570 | |
| | 9.33 | | | | | (5.52 | ) | | | | 28,550 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 1.72 | | | | | 2.29 | | | | | 732 | |
| | 10.13 | | | | | 2.12 | | | | | 27,528 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 2.98 | | | | | 2.25 | | | | | 139 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 10.02 | | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | $ | 200,191 | | | | | 1.09 | | | | | 1.09 | | | | | 3.77 | | | | | 47 | |
| | 10.20 | | | | | 12.24 | | | | | 80,704 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 1.12 | | | | | 3.77 | | | | | 116 | |
| | 9.34 | | | | | (3.90 | ) | | | | 130,662 | | | | | 1.15 | (i) | | | | 1.15 | (i) | | | | 3.50 | | | | | 141 | |
| | 10.06 | | | | | 0.41 | | | | | 2,465 | | | | | 1.30 | | | | | 6.98 | | | | | 0.86 | | | | | 39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 9.99 | | | | | (0.96 | ) | | | | 103,127 | | | | | 1.83 | | | | | 1.83 | | | | | 3.00 | | | | | 47 | |
| | 10.16 | | | | | 11.44 | | | | | 67,748 | | | | | 1.87 | | | | | 1.87 | | | | | 3.05 | | | | | 116 | |
| | 9.31 | | | | | (4.69 | ) | | | | 77,398 | | | | | 1.89 | (i) | | | | 1.89 | (i) | | | | 2.82 | | | | | 141 | |
| | 10.05 | | | | | 0.31 | | | | | 563 | | | | | 2.05 | | | | | 8.68 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 39 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | 10.02 | | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | 892,669 | | | | | 0.84 | | | | | 0.84 | | | | | 4.00 | | | | | 47 | |
| | 10.19 | | | | | 12.57 | | | | | 497,648 | | | | | 0.87 | | | | | 0.87 | | | | | 4.09 | | | | | 116 | |
| | 9.33 | | | | | (3.78 | ) | | | | 273,335 | | | | | 0.90 | (i) | | | | 0.90 | (i) | | | | 3.81 | | | | | 141 | |
| | 10.05 | | | | | 0.41 | | | | | 26,758 | | | | | 1.05 | | | | | 5.37 | | | | | 0.06 | | | | | 39 | |
(e) | The investment adviser agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse a portion of the Fund’s expenses during the period. Without this waiver/reimbursement, if applicable, expenses would have been higher. |
(f) | Computed on an annualized basis for periods less than one year, if applicable. |
(g) | For the six months ended June 30, 2013 (Unaudited). |
(h) | From commencement of operations on September 30, 2010 through December 31, 2010. |
(i) | Includes fee/expense recovery of less than 0.01%. |
(j) | From commencement of operations on December 15, 2010 through December 31, 2010. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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1. Organization. Natixis Funds Trust II (the “Trust”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. The Trust is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. The Declaration of Trust permits the Board of Trustees to authorize the issuance of an unlimited number of shares of the Trust in multiple series. The financial statements for certain funds of the Trust are presented in separate reports. The following funds (individually, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) are included in this report:
Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (the “Multi-Asset Real Return Fund”)
Loomis Sayles Strategic Alpha Fund (the “Strategic Alpha Fund”)
Each Fund is a non-diversified investment company.
Each Fund offers Class A, Class C and Class Y shares. Class A shares are sold with a maximum front-end sales charge of 4.50%. Class C shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, do not convert to any other class of shares, pay higher Rule 12b-1 fees than Class A shares and may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% if those shares are redeemed within one year of acquisition, except for reinvested distributions. Class Y shares do not pay a front-end sales charge, a CDSC or Rule 12b-1 fees. Class Y shares are intended for institutional investors with a minimum initial investment of $100,000, though some categories of investors are exempted from the minimum investment amount as outlined in the Funds’ prospectus.
Most expenses of the Trust can be directly attributed to a fund. Expenses which cannot be directly attributed to a fund are generally apportioned based on the relative net assets of each of the funds in the Trust. Expenses of a Fund are borne pro rata by the holders of each class of shares, except that each class bears expenses unique to that class (including the Rule 12b-1 service and distribution fees). In addition, each class votes as a class only with respect to its own Rule 12b-1 Plan. Shares of each class would receive their pro rata share of the net assets of a Fund if the Fund were liquidated. The Trustees approve separate distributions from net investment income on each class of shares.
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund invests in commodity-related instruments through Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Fund Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary (the “Subsidiary”) of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund, organized under the laws of the Cayman Islands. A subscription agreement was entered into between Multi-Asset Real Return Fund and its Subsidiary with the intent that Multi-Asset Real Return Fund will remain the sole shareholder and primary beneficiary of its Subsidiary. The Subsidiary is governed by a separate Board of Directors that is independent of the Multi-Asset Real Return Fund’s Board of Trustees.
As of June 30, 2013, the value of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund’s investment in its Subsidiary was as follows:
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Investment in Subsidiary | | Percentage of Net Assets | |
$3,838,758 | | | 13.9% | |
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2. Significant Accounting Policies. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by each Fund in the preparation of its financial statements. The Funds’ financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Management has evaluated the events and transactions subsequent to period-end through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no material events that would require disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
a. Consolidation. The accompanying financial statements of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund present the consolidated accounts of the Fund and its Subsidiary. All interfund accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
b. Valuation. Equity securities, including shares of closed-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds, for which market quotations are readily available are valued at market value, as reported by independent pricing services recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Such independent pricing services generally use the security’s last sale price on the exchange or market where the security is primarily traded or, if there is no reported sale during the day, the closing bid price. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market, NASDAQ Global Market and NASDAQ Capital Market are valued at the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”), or if lacking a NOCP, at the most recent bid quotation on the applicable NASDAQ Market. Debt securities (other than short-term obligations purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less) and unlisted equity securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees, which service determines valuations for normal, institutional-size trading units of such securities using market information, transactions for comparable securities and various relationships between securities which are generally recognized by institutional traders. Senior loans are priced at bid prices supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Broker-dealer bid prices may also be used to value debt and equity securities and senior loans where an independent pricing service is unable to price a security or where an independent pricing service does not provide a reliable price for the security. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued utilizing interpolated prices determined from information provided by an independent pricing service. Futures contracts and centrally cleared credit default swap agreements are valued at their most recent settlement price. Bilateral credit default swap agreements and options on interest rate swaps (“interest rate swaptions”) are valued at mid prices (between the bid and ask price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available, or prices obtained from broker-dealers. Commodity index total return swaps are priced based on the closing price of the reference asset that is supplied by an independent pricing service, if available, or prices from a broker-dealer. Domestic exchange-traded
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single equity option contracts are valued at the mean of the National Best Bid and Offer quotations. Other exchange-traded options are valued at the average of the closing bid and ask quotations. Options on futures contracts are valued using the current settlement price. Currency options are priced at the mid price (between the ask price and the bid price) supplied by an independent pricing service, if available. Over-the-counter options contracts (including currency options not priced through an independent pricing service) are valued based on prices obtained from broker-dealers. These prices will be either the bid for a long transaction or the ask for a short transaction. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value each day. Short-term obligations purchased with an original or 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 by the Funds’ investment adviser under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees.
The Funds may hold securities traded in foreign markets. Foreign securities are valued at the closing market price in the foreign market. However, if events occurring after the close of the foreign market (but before the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange) are believed to materially affect the value of those securities, such securities are fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. When fair valuing securities, the Funds may, among other things, use modeling tools or other processes that may take into account factors such as securities market activity and/or significant events that occur after the close of the foreign market and before the Funds calculate their net asset values.
c. Investment Transactions and Related Investment Income. Investment transactions are accounted for on a trade date plus one day basis for daily net asset value calculation. However, for financial reporting purposes, investment transactions are reported on trade date. Dividend income is recorded on ex-dividend date, or in the case of certain foreign securities, as soon as a Fund is notified, and interest income is recorded on an accrual basis. Interest income is increased by the accretion of discount and decreased by the amortization of premium. Periodic principal adjustments for inflation-protected securities are recorded to interest income. In determining net gain or loss on securities sold, the cost of securities has been determined on an identified cost basis. Investment income, non-class specific expenses and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated on a pro rata basis to each class based on the relative net assets of each class to the total net assets of the Fund.
d. Foreign Currency Translation. The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. The values of securities, currencies and other assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than U.S. dollars are translated into U.S. dollars based upon foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period. Purchases and sales of investment securities, income and expenses are translated on the respective dates of such transactions.
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Since the values of investment securities are presented at the foreign exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period, it is not practical to isolate that portion of the results of operations arising from changes in exchange rates from fluctuations which arise due to changes in market prices of investment securities. Such changes are included with the net realized and unrealized gain or loss on investments.
Net realized foreign exchange gains or losses arise from sales of foreign currency, currency gains or losses realized between the trade and settlement dates on securities transactions and the difference between the amounts of dividends, interest and foreign withholding taxes recorded on the Funds’ books and the U.S. dollar equivalent of the amounts actually received or paid. Net unrealized foreign exchange gains and losses arise from changes in the value of assets and liabilities, other than investment securities, at the end of the fiscal period, resulting from changes in exchange rates.
Each Fund may use foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated investments. Losses may arise from changes in the value of the foreign currency or if the counterparties do not perform under the contracts’ terms.
e. Forward Foreign Currency Contracts. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency contracts, including forward foreign cross currency contracts, to acquire exposure to foreign currencies or to hedge the Funds’ investments against currency fluctuation. A contract can also be used to offset a previous contract. These contracts involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The U.S. dollar value of the currencies a Fund has committed to buy or sell represents the aggregate exposure to each currency a Fund has acquired or hedged through currency contracts outstanding at period end. Gains or losses are recorded for financial statement purposes as unrealized until settlement date. Contracts are traded over-the-counter directly with a counterparty. Risks may arise upon entering into these contracts from the potential inability of counterparties to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. Certain contracts may require the movement of cash and/or securities as collateral for the Funds’ or counterparty’s net obligations under the contracts.
f. Futures Contracts. The Funds and the Subsidiary may enter into futures contracts. Futures contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a particular commodity, instrument or index for a specified price on a specified future date.
When a Fund or a Subsidiary enters into a futures contract, it is required to deposit with (or for the benefit of) its broker an amount of cash or short-term high-quality securities as “initial margin.” As the value of the contract changes, the value of the futures contract position increases or declines. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by a Fund or the Subsidiary, depending on the price fluctuations in the fair value of the contract and the value of cash or securities on deposit with the broker. The aggregate principal amounts of the contracts are not
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recorded in the financial statements. Fluctuations in the value of the contracts are recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset (liability) and in the Statements of Operations as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are closed, when they are recorded as realized gains (losses). Realized gain or loss on a futures position is 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, minus brokerage commissions. When a Fund or a Subsidiary enters into a futures contract certain risks may arise, such as illiquidity in the futures market, which may limit a Fund’s or a Subsidiary’s ability to close out a futures contract prior to settlement date, and unanticipated movements in the value of securities, commodities or interest rates.
Futures contracts are exchange-traded. Exchange-traded futures contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds and the Subsidiary are reduced; however, in the event that a counterparty enters into bankruptcy, a Fund’s claim against initial/variation margin on deposit with the counterparty may be subject to terms of a final settlement in bankruptcy court.
g. Option Contracts. The Funds and the Subsidiary may enter into option contracts. When a Fund purchases an option, it pays a premium and the option is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Funds enter into a closing sale transaction, the difference between the premium paid and the proceeds of the closing sale transaction is treated as a realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing options is limited to the premium paid.
When a Fund writes an option, an amount equal to the net premium received (the premium less commission) is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value. Net premiums received for written options which expire are treated as realized gains. Net premiums received for written options which are exercised are deducted from the cost or added to the proceeds on the underlying instrument to determine the realized gain or loss. If the Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the net premium received and any amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including commissions, is treated as a realized gain or, if the net premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. The Fund, as writer of a written option, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the instrument underlying the written option.
Exchange-traded options contracts are standardized and are settled through a clearing house with fulfillment supported by the credit of the exchange. Therefore, counterparty credit risks to the Funds are reduced. Over-the-counter options are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the option.
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h. Swaptions. The Funds may enter into interest rate swaptions. An interest rate swaption gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to enter into or cancel an interest rate swap agreement at a future date. Interest rate swaptions may be either purchased or written. The buyer of an interest rate swaption may purchase either the right to receive a fixed rate in the underlying swap (known as a “receiver swaption”) or to pay a fixed rate (known as a “payer swaption”), based on the notional amount of the swap agreement, in exchange for a floating rate. The notional amounts of swaptions are not recorded in the financial statements.
When a Fund purchases an interest rate swaption, it pays a premium and the swaption is subsequently marked to market to reflect current value. Premiums paid for purchasing interest rate swaptions which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing interest rate swaptions which are exercised are added to the cost or deducted from the proceeds on the underlying swap to determine the realized gain or loss. If a Fund enters into a closing sale transaction, the difference between the premium paid and the proceeds of the closing sale transaction is treated as a realized gain or loss. The risk associated with purchasing interest rate swaptions is limited to the premium paid.
When a Fund writes an interest rate swaption, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and is subsequently adjusted to the current value. Premiums received for written interest rate swaptions which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received for written interest rate swaptions which are exercised are deducted from the cost or added to the proceeds on the underlying swap to determine the realized gain or loss. If a Fund enters into a closing purchase transaction, the difference between the premium received and any amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including commission, is treated as a realized gain or, if the premium received is less than the amount paid, as a realized loss. A Fund, as writer of a written interest rate swaption, bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the market value of the swap underlying the written interest rate swaption.
Over-the-counter interest rate swaptions are subject to the risk that the counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet its obligations under the swaption.
i. Swap Agreements. The Funds and the Subsidiary may enter into credit default and total return swaps. A credit default swap is an agreement between two parties (the “protection buyer” and “protection seller”) to exchange the credit risk of an issuer (“reference obligation”) for a specified time period. The reference obligation may be one or more debt securities or an index of such securities. The Funds may be either the protection buyer or the protection seller. As a protection buyer, the Funds have the ability to hedge the downside risk of an issuer or group of issuers. As a protection seller, the Funds have the ability to gain exposure to an issuer or group of issuers whose bonds are unavailable or in short supply in the cash bond market, as well as realize additional income in the form of fees paid by the protection buyer. The protection buyer
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is obligated to pay the protection seller a stream of payments (“fees”) over the term of the contract, provided that no credit event, such as a default or a downgrade in credit rating, occurs on the reference obligation. The Funds may also pay or receive upfront premiums. If a credit event occurs, the protection seller must pay the protection buyer the difference between the agreed upon notional value and market value of the reference obligation. Market value in this case is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the value. The maximum potential amount of undiscounted future payments that a Fund as the protection seller could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement.
Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, are disclosed in the Portfolio of Investments for those agreements for which the Fund is the protection seller. Implied credit spreads serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular reference entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
A total return swap is an agreement between two parties to exchange, for a specified period and based on the notional amount, the total return of an underlying asset for, typically, fixed or floating interest payments. When a fund pays interest in exchange for the total return of an underlying asset and the value of the underlying asset decreases, the fund may be required to pay the change in value to the counterparty in addition to the interest payment; conversely, when a fund receives interest in exchange for the total return of an underlying asset and the value of the underlying asset decreases, the fund may receive the change in value in addition to the interest payment. Total return swaps can also be structured without an interest payment, so that one party pays the other party if the value of the underlying asset increases and receives payments from the other party if the value of the underlying asset decreases.
The notional amounts of swap agreements are not recorded in the financial statements. Swap agreements are valued daily, and fluctuations in value are recorded in the Statements of Operations as change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Fees are accrued in accordance with the terms of the agreement and are recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as fees receivable or payable. When received or paid, fees are recorded in the Statements of Operations as realized gain or loss. Upfront premiums paid or received by the Funds are recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as an asset or liability, respectively, and are amortized or accreted over the term of the agreement and recorded as realized gain or loss. Payments made or received by the Funds as a result of a credit event or termination of the agreement are recorded as realized gain or loss.
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Swap agreements are privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market and may be entered into as a bilateral contract or centrally cleared (“centrally cleared swaps”). Bilateral swap agreements are traded between counterparties and, as such, are subject to the risk that a party to the agreement will not be able to meet its obligations. In a centrally cleared swap, immediately following execution of the swap agreement, the swap agreement is novated to a central counterparty (the “CCP”) and the Funds face the CCP through a broker. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, the Funds are required to deposit initial margin with the broker in the form of cash or securities in an amount that varies depending on the size and risk profile of the particular swap. Subsequent payments, known as “variation margin,” are made or received by a Fund based on the daily change in the value of the centrally cleared swap agreement. For centrally cleared swaps, the Funds’ counterparty credit risk is reduced as the CCP stands between the Funds and the counterparty. The Funds cover their net obligations under outstanding swap agreements by segregating or earmarking cash or securities.
j. Due to/from Brokers. Transactions and positions in certain options, futures, forward foreign currency contracts and swap agreements are maintained and cleared by registered U.S. broker/dealers pursuant to customer agreements between the Funds or the Subsidiary and the various broker/dealers. Due from brokers’ balances in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for Multi-Asset Real Return Fund and Strategic Alpha Fund represents cash pledged as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts, option contracts and bilateral swap agreements and as initial margin for centrally cleared swap agreements. Due to brokers’ balances in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities for Strategic Alpha Fund represent cash and securities received as collateral for forward foreign currency contracts, interest rate swaptions and swap agreements. In certain circumstances the Funds’ or the Subsidiary’s use of cash, securities and/or foreign currency held at brokers is restricted by regulation or broker mandated limits.
k. Federal and Foreign Income Taxes. The Trust treats each fund as a separate entity for federal income tax purposes. Each Fund intends to meet the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its net investment income and any net realized capital gains at least annually. Management has performed an analysis of each Fund’s tax positions for the open tax years as of June 30, 2013 and has concluded that no provisions for income tax are required. The Funds’ federal tax returns for the prior three fiscal years, where applicable, remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. Management is not aware of any events that are reasonably possible to occur in the next six months that would result in the amounts of any unrecognized tax benefits significantly increasing or decreasing for the Funds. However, management’s conclusions regarding tax positions taken may be subject to review and adjustment at a later date based on factors including, but not limited to, new tax laws and accounting regulations and interpretations thereof.
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The Subsidiary is classified as a controlled foreign corporation under the Internal Revenue Code. As a U.S. shareholder of a controlled foreign corporation, Multi-Asset Real Return Fund will include in its taxable income its share of its Subsidiary’s current earnings and profits (including net realized gains). Any deficit generated by a Subsidiary will be disregarded for purposes of computing the Funds’ taxable income in the current period and also disregarded for all future periods.
A Fund may be subject to foreign withholding taxes on investment income and taxes on capital gains on investments that are accrued and paid based upon the Fund’s understanding of the tax rules and regulations that exist in the countries in which the Fund invests. Foreign withholding taxes on dividend and interest income are reflected on the Statements of Operations as a reduction of investment income, net of amounts eligible to be reclaimed. Dividends and interest receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities are net of foreign withholding taxes. Foreign withholding taxes eligible to be reclaimed are reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as tax reclaims receivable. Capital gains taxes paid are included in net realized gain (loss) on investments in the Statements of Operations. Accrued but unpaid capital gains taxes are reflected as foreign taxes payable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, if applicable, and reduce unrealized gains on investments. In the event that realized gains on investments are subsequently offset by realized losses, taxes paid on realized gains may be returned to a Fund. Such amounts, if applicable, are reflected as foreign tax rebates receivable on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and are recorded as a realized gain when received.
l. Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders. Dividends and distributions are recorded on ex-dividend date. The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gain distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations, which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Permanent differences are primarily due to differing treatments for book and tax purposes of items such as paydown gains and losses, capital gain distributions from real estate investment trusts, distribution in excess, net operating losses, contingent payment debt instruments, foreign currency transactions, deferred Trustees’ fees, Subsidiary income and premium amortization. Permanent book and tax basis differences relating to shareholder distributions, net investment income and net realized gains will result in reclassifications to capital accounts. Temporary differences between book and tax distributable earnings are primarily due to deferred Trustees’ fees, commissions on open futures contracts, premium amortization, unrealized gain/loss on open swap agreements, wash sales, futures, forward and option contracts mark to market and Subsidiary basis adjustments. Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are considered to be distributed from ordinary income for tax purposes.
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The tax characterization of distributions is determined on an annual basis. The tax character of distributions paid to shareholders during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:
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| | 2012 Distributions Paid From: | |
Fund | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 694,274 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 694,274 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 16,338,493 | | | | — | | | | 16,338,493 | |
As of December 31, 2012, the capital loss carryforwards and post-October capital loss deferrals were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | | Strategic Alpha Fund | |
Capital loss carryforward: | | | | | | | | |
Short-term: | | | | | | | | |
No expiration date | | $ | (3,284,533 | ) | | $ | (10,720,475 | ) |
Long-term: | | | | | | | | |
No expiration date | | | (256,137 | ) | | | (8,325,319 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Total capital loss carryforward | | $ | (3,540,670 | ) | | $ | (19,045,794 | ) |
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Post-October capital loss deferrals* | | $ | (23,103 | ) | | $ | (2,564,877 | ) |
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* | Under current tax law, capital losses, foreign currency losses, and losses on passive foreign investment companies and contingent payment debt instruments after October 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following taxable year. |
m. Repurchase Agreements. It is each Fund’s policy that the market value of the collateral for repurchase agreements be at least equal to 102% of the repurchase price, including interest. Certain repurchase agreements are tri-party arrangements whereby the collateral is held in a segregated account for the benefit of the Fund and on behalf of the counterparty. Repurchase agreements could involve certain risks in the event of default or insolvency of the counterparty, including possible delays or restrictions upon a Fund’s ability to dispose of the underlying securities.
n. Securities Lending. The Funds have entered into an agreement with State Street Bank and Trust Company (“State Street Bank”), as agent of the Funds, to lend securities to certain designated borrowers. The loans are collateralized with cash or securities in an amount equal to at least 105% or 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of the loaned international or domestic securities, respectively, when the loan is initiated. Thereafter, the value of the collateral must remain at least 102% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. equities and U.S. corporate debt; at least 105% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned
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securities for non-U.S. equities; and at least 100% of the market value (including accrued interest) of loaned securities for U.S. Government securities, sovereign debt issued by non-U.S. Governments and non-U.S. corporate debt. In the event that the market value of the collateral falls below the required percentages described above, the borrower will deliver additional collateral on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Funds may bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the collateral. The Funds invest cash collateral in short-term investments, a portion of the income from which is remitted to the borrowers and the remainder allocated between the Funds and State Street Bank as lending agent.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, neither of the Funds had loaned securities under this agreement.
o. Indemnifications. Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Funds. Additionally, in the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts with service providers that contain general indemnification clauses. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, the Funds expect the risk of loss to be remote.
3. Fair Value Measurements. In accordance with accounting standards related to fair value measurements and disclosures, the Funds have categorized the inputs utilized in determining the value of each Fund’s assets or liabilities. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
| • | | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; |
| • | | Level 2 – prices determined using other significant inputs that are observable either directly, or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data (which could include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities, interest rates, credit risk, etc.); and |
| • | | Level 3 – prices determined using significant unobservable inputs when quoted prices or observable inputs are unavailable such as when there is little or no market activity for an asset or liability (unobservable inputs reflect each Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of assets or liabilities and would be based on the best information available). |
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The Funds’ pricing policies and procedures are recommended by the investment adviser and approved by the Board of Trustees. Debt securities are generally valued on the basis of evaluated bids furnished to the Funds by an independent pricing service. Broker-dealer bid prices may be used if an independent pricing service either is unable
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to price a security or does not provide a reliable price for a security. Broker-dealer bid prices for which the Funds do not have knowledge of the inputs used by the broker-dealer are categorized in Level 3. All security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, are reviewed on a daily basis by the investment adviser, subject to oversight by Fund management under the general supervision of the Board of Trustees. If the investment adviser, in good faith, believes that the price provided by an independent pricing service is unreliable, broker-dealer bid prices may be used until the price provided by the independent pricing service is considered to be reliable. Reliability of all security prices, including those obtained from an independent pricing service and broker-dealer bid prices, is tested in a variety of ways, including comparison to recent transaction prices and daily fluctuations, amongst other validation procedures in place.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ investments as of June 30, 2013, at value:
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
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Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines | | $ | — | | | $ | 496,837 | | | $ | 54,450 | | | $ | 551,287 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 5,868,374 | | | | — | | | | 5,868,374 | |
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Total Non-Convertible Bonds | | | — | | | | 6,365,211 | | | | 54,450 | | | | 6,419,661 | |
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Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 413,703 | | | | — | | | | 413,703 | |
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Total Bonds and Notes | | | — | | | | 6,778,914 | | | | 54,450 | | | | 6,833,364 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior Loans(a) | | | — | | | | 1,267,900 | | | | — | | | | 1,267,900 | |
Common Stocks(a) | | | 2,454,609 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,454,609 | |
Purchased Options | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Options on Futures Contracts | | | 3,360 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,360 | |
Options on Securities | | | 1,169 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,169 | |
Over-the-Counter Options on Currency | | | — | | | | 176,856 | | | | — | | | | 176,856 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Purchased Options | | | 4,529 | | | | 176,856 | | | | — | | | | 181,385 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Purchased Swaptions(a) | | | — | | | | 104,502 | | | | — | | | | 104,502 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 16,435,353 | | | | — | | | | 16,435,353 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 2,459,138 | | | | 24,763,525 | | | | 54,450 | | | | 27,277,113 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund (continued)
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | $ | — | | | $ | 189,414 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 189,414 | |
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | 40,984 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,984 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 2,500,122 | | | $ | 24,952,939 | | | $ | 54,450 | | | $ | 27,507,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Written Options(a) | | $ | (690 | ) | | $ | (103,818 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (104,508 | ) |
Written Swaptions(a) | | | — | | | | (41,335 | ) | | | — | | | | (41,335 | ) |
Bilateral Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation) | | | — | | | | (50,682 | ) | | | — | | | | (50,682 | ) |
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation) | | | (6,799 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,799 | ) |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | | — | | | | (244,207 | ) | | | — | | | | (244,207 | ) |
Futures Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | | (65,756 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (65,756 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (73,245 | ) | | $ | (440,042 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (513,287 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. |
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Strategic Alpha Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,924,771 | | | $ | 2,054,574 | (b) | | $ | 3,979,345 | |
Airlines | | | — | | | | 5,513,586 | | | | 21,009,478 | (b) | | | 26,523,064 | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | 34,022,373 | | | | 2,309,631 | (b) | | | 36,332,004 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 700,082,849 | | | | — | | | | 700,082,849 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Non-Convertible Bonds | | | — | | | | 741,543,579 | | | | 25,373,683 | | | | 766,917,262 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Bonds(a) | | | — | | | | 37,847,050 | | | | — | | | | 37,847,050 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Bonds and Notes | | | — | | | | 779,390,629 | | | | 25,373,683 | | | �� | 804,764,312 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senior Loans(a) | | | — | | | | 159,111,978 | | | | — | | | | 159,111,978 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Convertible Preferred Stocks(a) | | | 28,684,418 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 28,684,418 | |
Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banking | | | 9,523,306 | | | | 11,016,884 | | | | — | | | | 20,540,190 | |
All Other Non-Convertible Preferred Stocks(a) | | | 2,772,360 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,772,360 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Preferred Stocks | | | 40,980,084 | | | | 11,016,884 | | | | — | | | | 51,996,968 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks(a) | | | 40,749,526 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,749,526 | |
Purchased Swaptions(a) | | | — | | | | 5,970,357 | | | | — | | | | 5,970,357 | |
Purchased Options(a) | | | 1,176,940 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,176,940 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | — | | | | 145,280,001 | | | | — | | | | 145,280,001 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Investments | | | 82,906,550 | | | | 1,100,769,849 | | | | 25,373,683 | | | | 1,209,050,082 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Strategic Alpha Fund (continued)
Asset Valuation Inputs (continued)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Bilateral Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized appreciation) | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,506,336 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,506,336 | |
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized appreciation) | | | 62,307 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62,307 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | — | | | | 1,902,065 | | | | — | | | | 1,902,065 | |
Futures Contracts (unrealized appreciation) | | | 2,828,917 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,828,917 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 85,797,774 | | | $ | 1,104,178,250 | | | $ | 25,373,683 | | | $ | 1,215,349,707 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Description | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Written Swaptions(a) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,654,476 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,654,476 | ) |
Bilateral Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation) | | | — | | | | (2,431,793 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,431,793 | ) |
Centrally Cleared Credit Default Swap Agreements (unrealized depreciation) | | | (2,473 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,473 | ) |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts (unrealized depreciation) | | | — | | | | (409,742 | ) | | | — | | | | (409,742 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (2,473 | ) | | $ | (6,496,011 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (6,498,484 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(a) | Details of the major categories of the Fund’s investments are reflected within the Portfolio of Investments. |
(b) | Valued using broker-dealer bid prices. |
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 investments for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value as of December 31, 2012 and/or June 30, 2013:
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of December 31, 2012 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,513 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Sales | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | Balance as of June 30, 2013 | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at June 30, 2013 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines | | $ | — | | | $ | 55,963 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 54,450 | | | $ | (1,513 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
A debt security valued at $55,963 was transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended June 30, 2013. At June 30, 2013, this security was valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the security.
All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Strategic Alpha Fund
Asset Valuation Inputs
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | Balance as of December 31, 2012 | | | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | | | Realized Gain (Loss) | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | | | Purchases | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,131 | | | $ | (28,747 | ) | | $ | — | |
Airlines | | | — | | | | — | | | | (26,919 | ) | | | (163,120 | ) | | | 10,860,000 | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | — | | | | — | | | | (128 | ) | | | 9,320 | | | | 2,310,687 | |
Treasuries | | | 6,211,796 | | | | — | | | | (187,627 | ) | | | (31,634 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 6,211,796 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (211,543 | ) | | $ | (214,181 | ) | | $ | 13,170,687 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Investments in Securities | | | Sales | | | | Transfers into Level 3 | | | | Transfers out of Level 3 | | | | Balance as of June 30, 2013 | | | | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) from Investments Still Held at June 30, 2013 | |
Bonds and Notes | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-Convertible Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABS Other | | $ | (453,192 | ) | | $ | 2,533,382 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,054,574 | | | $ | (28,747 | ) |
Airlines | | | (388,768 | ) | | | 10,728,285 | | | | — | | | | 21,009,478 | | | | (163,120 | ) |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | (10,248 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,309,631 | | | | 9,320 | |
Treasuries | | | (5,992,535 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (6,844,743 | ) | | $ | 13,261,667 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 25,373,683 | | | $ | (182,547 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
Debt securities valued at $13,261,667 were transferred from Level 2 to Level 3 during the period ended June 30, 2013. At June 30, 2013, these securities were valued using broker-dealer bid prices based on inputs unobservable to the Fund as an independent pricing service was unable to price the securities.
All transfers are recognized as of the beginning of the reporting period.
4. Derivatives. Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Funds used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts, futures contracts, option contracts, swaptions and swap agreements (including credit default swaps).
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund seeks to maximize real returns through exposure to investments in fixed-income securities, equity securities, currencies, and commodity linked instruments (through investments in the Subsidiary). The Fund expects that its exposure to these asset classes will often be obtained substantially through the use of derivative instruments, including forward foreign currency, futures and option contracts, interest rate swaptions and swap agreements. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund used forward foreign currency, futures and options contracts, swaptions and credit default swap agreements (as a protection seller) to gain investment exposures in accordance with its objective.
Strategic Alpha Fund seeks to achieve positive total returns over a full market cycle. The Fund pursues its objective by utilizing a flexible investment approach that allocates investments across a global range of investment opportunities related to credit, currencies and interest rates, while employing risk management techniques to mitigate downside risk. At times, the Fund expects to gain its investment exposure substantially through the use of derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, futures and option contracts, interest rate swaptions and swap agreements. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Fund used forward foreign currency, futures and options contracts, swaptions and credit default swap agreements (as a protection seller) to gain investment exposures in accordance with its objective.
The Funds are subject to the risk that changes in interest rates will affect the value of the Funds’ investments in fixed income securities. A Fund will be subject to increased interest rate risk to the extent that it invests in fixed-income securities with longer maturities or durations, as compared to investing in fixed-income securities with shorter maturities or durations. The Funds may use futures contracts and interest rate swaptions to hedge against changes in interest rates and to manage duration without having to buy or sell portfolio securities. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Funds engaged in futures contracts for hedging purposes. Additionally, Multi-Asset Real Return Fund engaged in futures contracts and interest rate swaptions to manage duration and in interest rate swaptions for hedging purposes.
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
The Funds are subject to the risk that changes in foreign currency exchange rates will have an unfavorable effect on the value of Fund assets denominated in foreign currencies. The Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts and option contracts for hedging purposes to protect the value of the Funds’ holdings of foreign securities. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Funds engaged in forward foreign currency and option transactions for hedging purposes.
The Funds are subject to the risk that companies in which the Funds invest will fail financially or otherwise be unwilling or unable to meet their obligations to the Funds. The Funds may use credit default swaps, as a protection buyer, to hedge their credit exposure to issuers of bonds they hold without having to sell the bonds. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Funds engaged in credit default swap transactions as a protection buyer to hedge their credit exposure.
The Funds are subject to the risk of unpredictable declines in the value of individual equity securities and periods of below-average performance in individual securities or in the equity market as a whole. The Funds may use futures contracts, purchased put options and written call options to hedge against a decline in value of an equity security that it owns. The Funds may also write put options to offset the cost of options used for hedging purposes. During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Funds engaged in futures and option transactions for hedging purposes.
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Multi-Asset Real Return Fund as of June 30, 2013, as reflected within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Investments at value1 | | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts2 | | | Swap Agreements at value3 | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 104,502 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 104,502 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | 176,856 | | | | 189,414 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 366,270 | |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,068 | | | | 2,068 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter asset derivatives | | $ | 281,358 | | | $ | 189,414 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,068 | | | $ | 472,840 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded/cleared asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,779 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,779 | |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 27,500 | | | | 27,500 | |
Equity contracts | | | 1,169 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,169 | |
Commodity contracts | | | 3,360 | | | | — | | | | 36,205 | | | | — | | | | 39,565 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded/cleared asset derivatives | | | 4,529 | | | | — | | | | 40,984 | | | | 27,500 | | | | 73,013 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total asset derivatives | | $ | 285,887 | | | $ | 189,414 | | | $ | 40,984 | | | $ | 29,568 | | | $ | 545,853 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | Options/swaptions written at value | | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts2 | | | Swap Agreements at value3 | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (41,335 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (41,335 | ) |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | (103,818 | ) | | | (244,207 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (348,025 | ) |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (27,085 | ) | | | (27,085 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter liability derivatives | | $ | (145,153 | ) | | $ | (244,207 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (27,085 | ) | | $ | (416,445 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded/cleared liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,971 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,971 | ) |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,548 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,548 | ) |
Commodity contracts | | | (690 | ) | | | — | | | | (49,237 | ) | | | — | | | | (49,927 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded/cleared liability derivatives | | $ | (690 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (65,756 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (66,446 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liability derivatives | | $ | (145,843 | ) | | $ | (244,207 | ) | | $ | (65,756 | ) | | $ | (27,085 | ) | | $ | (482,891 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 | Represents purchased options/swaptions, at value. |
2 | Represents cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin on futures contracts is reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as receivable or payable for variation margin, as applicable. |
3 | Represents swap agreements, at value. Market value of swap agreements is reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments along with the unamortized upfront premium paid (received) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on each individual contract. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and upfront premiums paid (received) are reported within the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
Transactions in derivative instruments for Multi-Asset Real Return Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2013 as reflected within the Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | Investments4 | | | Futures contracts | | | Options/ swaptions written | | | Swap agreements | | | Foreign currency transactions5 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | 117,031 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | 101,536 | | | | — | | | | (83,772 | ) | | | — | | | | 147,711 | |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (194,963 | ) | | | — | |
Equity contracts | | | (219,239 | ) | | | (113,982 | ) | | | (6,691 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | 13,181 | | | | 38,651 | | | | (4,558 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (104,522 | ) | | $ | 41,700 | | | $ | (95,021 | ) | | $ | (194,963 | ) | | $ | 147,711 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | Investments4 | | | Futures contracts | | | Options/ swaptions written | | | Swap agreements | | | Foreign currency translations5 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 7,273 | | | $ | (24,351 | ) | | $ | 2,631 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | (37,018 | ) | | | — | | | | 35,514 | | | | — | | | | (99,889 | ) |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 37,171 | | | | — | |
Equity contracts | | | 29,392 | | | | (16,390 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Commodity contracts | | | (6,852 | ) | | | (15,652 | ) | | | 4,428 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (7,205 | ) | | $ | (56,393 | ) | | $ | 42,573 | | | $ | 37,171 | | | $ | (99,889 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
4 | Represents realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for purchased options/swaptions during the period. |
5 | Represents realized gain and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. |
The following is a summary of derivative instruments for Strategic Alpha Fund as of June 30, 2013, as reflected within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | Investments at value1 | | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts2 | | | Swap Agreements at value3 | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 5,970,357 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,970,357 | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | 1,902,065 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,902,065 | |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,569,495 | | | | 1,569,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter asset derivatives | | $ | 5,970,357 | | | $ | 1,902,065 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,569,495 | | | $ | 9,441,917 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded/cleared asset derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,043,718 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,043,718 | |
Equity contracts | | | 1,176,940 | | | | — | | | | 785,199 | | | | — | | | | 1,962,139 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total exchange traded/cleared asset derivatives | | $ | 1,176,940 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,828,917 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,005,857 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total asset derivatives | | $ | 7,147,297 | | | $ | 1,902,065 | | | $ | 2,828,917 | | | $ | 1,569,495 | | | $ | 13,447,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | Options/swaptions written at value | | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts2 | | | Swap Agreements at value3 | | | Total | |
Over-the-counter liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (3,654,476 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (3,654,476 | ) |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | (409,742 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (409,742 | ) |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (8,416,271 | ) | | | (8,416,271 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total over-the-counter liability derivatives | | $ | (3,654,476 | ) | | $ | (409,742 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (8,416,271 | ) | | $ | (12,480,489 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange traded/cleared liability derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,138,692 | ) | | $ | (1,138,692 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total liability derivatives | | $ | (3,654,476 | ) | | $ | (409,742 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (9,554,963 | ) | | $ | (13,619,181 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1 | Represents purchased options/swaptions, at value. |
2 | Represents cumulative unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts. Only the current day’s variation margin on futures contracts is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as receivable or payable for variation margin, as applicable. |
3 | Represents swap agreements, at value. Market value of swap agreements is reported in the Portfolio of Investments along with the unamortized upfront premium paid (received) and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on each individual contract. Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) and upfront premiums paid (received) are reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
Transactions in derivative instruments for Strategic Alpha Fund during the six months ended June 30, 2013 as reflected in the Statement of Operations were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | | Investments4 | | | Futures contracts | | | Options/ swaptions written | | | Swap agreements | | | Foreign currency transactions5 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | 2,647,477 | | | $ | 1,169,793 | | | $ | (1,646,559 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | (204,000 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,489,351 | |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,825,184 | ) | | | — | |
Equity contracts | | | (665,101 | ) | | | (1,955,471 | ) | | | 183,702 | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 1,778,376 | | | $ | (785,678 | ) | | $ | (1,462,857 | ) | | $ | (1,825,184 | ) | | $ | 3,489,351 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on: | | Investments4 | | | Futures contracts | | | Options/ swaptions written | | | Swap agreements | | | Foreign currency translations5 | |
Interest rate contracts | | $ | (548,636 | ) | | $ | 2,151,867 | | | $ | 51,097 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Foreign exchange contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,665,507 | |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (10,281 | ) | | | — | |
Equity contracts | | | (100,458 | ) | | | 805,329 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (649,094 | ) | | $ | 2,957,196 | | | $ | 51,097 | | | $ | (10,281 | ) | | $ | 1,665,507 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
4 | Represents realized gain (loss) and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for purchased options/swaptions during the period. |
5 | Represents realized gain and change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation), respectively, for forward foreign currency contracts during the period. Does not include other foreign currency gains or losses included in the Statement of Operations. |
As the Funds value their derivatives at fair value and recognize changes in fair value through the Statements of Operations, they do not qualify for hedge accounting under authoritative guidance for derivative instruments. The Funds’ investments in derivatives may represent an economic hedge; however, they are considered to be non-hedge transactions for the purpose of these disclosures.
Over-the-counter derivatives, including forward foreign currency contracts, options, interest rate swaptions, and swap agreements, are entered into pursuant to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. (“ISDA”) agreements negotiated between the Funds and their counterparties. ISDA agreements typically contain, among other things, terms for the posting of collateral and master netting provisions in the event of a default or other termination event. Collateral is posted by a Fund or the counterparty to the extent of the net mark-to-market exposure to the other party of all open contracts under the agreement, subject to minimum transfer requirements. Master netting provisions allow the Funds and the counterparty, in the event of a default or other termination event, to offset amounts owed by each related to derivative contracts, including any posted collateral, to one net amount payable by either the Funds or the counterparty. The Funds’ ISDA agreements typically contain provisions that allow a counterparty to terminate open contracts early if the net asset value of a Fund declines beyond a certain threshold. For financial reporting purposes, the Funds do not offset derivative assets and liabilities, and any related collateral received or pledged, on the Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
As of June 30, 2013, gross amounts of derivative assets and liabilities not offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and the related net amounts after taking into account master netting arrangements, by counterparty, are as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Assets | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Asset Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | $ | 43,503 | | | $ | (21,525 | ) | | $ | 21,978 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 21,978 | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Citibank, N.A. | | | 129,220 | | | | (61,503 | ) | | | 67,717 | | | | — | | | | 67,717 | |
Credit Suisse International | | | 267,288 | | | | (221,732 | ) | | | 45,556 | | | | — | | | | 45,556 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 10,099 | | | | (10,099 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | �� |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. | | | 1,780 | | | | (999 | ) | | | 781 | | | | — | | | | 781 | |
UBS AG | | | 20,950 | | | | (20,950 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 472,840 | | | $ | (336,808 | ) | | $ | 136,032 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 136,032 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Liabilities | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Liability Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | $ | (21,525 | ) | | $ | 21,525 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Barclays Bank PLC | | | (10,460 | ) | | | — | | | | (10,460 | ) | | | — | | | | (10,460 | ) |
Citibank, N.A. | | | (61,503 | ) | | | 61,503 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Credit Suisse International | | | (221,732 | ) | | | 221,732 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | (64,475 | ) | | | 10,099 | | | | (54,376 | ) | | | — | | | | (54,376 | ) |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. | | | (999 | ) | | | 999 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
UBS AG | | | (35,751 | ) | | | 20,950 | | | | (14,801 | ) | | | — | | | | (14,801 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | (416,445 | ) | | $ | 336,808 | | | $ | (79,637 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (79,637 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Assets | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Asset Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | $ | 699,775 | | | $ | (699,775 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Citibank, N.A. | | | 6,269,120 | | | | (3,884,046 | ) | | | 2,385,074 | | | | (2,385,074 | ) | | | — | |
Credit Suisse International | | | 1,692,431 | | | | (1,692,431 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 780,591 | | | | (780,591 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | 9,441,917 | | | $ | (7,056,843 | ) | | $ | 2,385,074 | | | $ | (2,385,074 | ) | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Gross Amounts of Derivative Liabilities | | | Offset Amount | | | Net Liability Balance | | | Collateral (Received)/ Pledged | | | Net Amount | |
Bank of America, N.A. | | $ | (2,806,416 | ) | | $ | 699,775 | | | $ | (2,106,641 | ) | | $ | 2,100,836 | | | $ | (5,805 | ) |
Citibank, N.A. | | | (3,884,046 | ) | | | 3,884,046 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Credit Suisse International | | | (4,331,807 | ) | | | 1,692,431 | | | | (2,639,376 | ) | | | 2,639,376 | | | | — | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | (1,369,779 | ) | | | 780,591 | | | | (589,188 | ) | | | 440,000 | | | | (149,188 | ) |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services Inc. | | | (88,441 | ) | | | — | | | | (88,441 | ) | | | — | | | | (88,441 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | $ | (12,480,489 | ) | | $ | 7,056,843 | | | $ | (5,423,646 | ) | | $ | 5,180,212 | | | $ | (243,434 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The actual collateral received or pledged may exceed the amounts shown in the table due to overcollateralization. Timing differences may exist between when contracts under the ISDA agreement are marked-to-market and when collateral moves. The ISDA agreements include tri-party control agreements under which collateral is held for the benefit of the secured party at a third party custodian, State Street Bank.
Counterparty risk is managed based on policies and procedures established by each Fund’s adviser. Such policies and procedures include, but are not limited to, minimum counterparty credit rating requirements, monitoring of counterparty credit default swap spreads and posting of collateral. The risk of loss to a Fund from counterparty default should be limited to the extent a Fund is under collateralized for over-the-counter derivatives; however, final settlement of a Fund’s claim against any collateral received may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Additionally, cash or securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral may be subject to bankruptcy court proceedings. Based on balances reflected on each Fund’s Consolidated Statements of Assets and Liabilities, including cash and securities held at or pledged to counterparties for initial/variation margin or as collateral that could be subject to the terms of a final settlement in a bankruptcy court proceeding, the maximum amount of loss that the Funds would incur if counterparties failed to meet their obligations, and the amount of loss that the Funds would incur after taking into account master netting provisions, are as follows as of June 30, 2013:
| | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Maximum Amount of Loss – Gross | | | Maximum Amount of Loss – Net | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 1,105,803 | | | $ | 768,995 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 24,529,053 | | | | 17,472,210 | |
These amounts do not take into account cash and U.S. government and agency securities received as collateral for Strategic Alpha Fund of $2,897,200. U.S. government and agency securities received as collateral are valued in accordance with the Fund’s valuation policies and are recorded on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The volume of forward foreign currency contract, futures contract and swap agreement activity, as a percentage of net assets, based on gross month-end notional amounts outstanding during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
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| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | Forwards | | | Futures | | | Swaps | |
Average Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 65.51 | % | | | 32.31 | % | | | 21.53 | % |
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 90.81 | % | | | 42.31 | % | | | 49.14 | % |
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 54.85 | % | | | 18.91 | % | | | 14.67 | % |
Notional Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2013 | | | 85.77 | % | | | 18.91 | % | | | 14.67 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | Forwards | | | Futures | | | Swaps | |
Average Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 30.04 | % | | | 13.32 | % | | | 22.12 | % |
Highest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 51.30 | % | | | 19.63 | % | | | 28.58 | % |
Lowest Notional Amount Outstanding | | | 14.41 | % | | | 10.63 | % | | | 20.40 | % |
Notional Amount Outstanding as of June 30, 2013 | | | 14.41 | % | | | 10.63 | % | | | 20.75 | % |
Notional amounts outstanding at the end of the prior period are included in the average notional amount outstanding.
Unrealized gain and/or loss on open forwards, futures and swaps is recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The aggregate notional values of forward, futures and swap contracts are not recorded in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, and therefore are not included in the Funds’ net assets.
The volume of option contract activity, as a percentage of net assets, based on the month-end market values of instruments underlying purchased and written options, at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund* | | Call Options Purchased | | | Put Options Purchased | | | Call Options Written | | | Put Options Written | |
Average Market Value of Underlying Instruments | | | 18.77 | % | | | 21.67 | % | | | 9.41 | % | | | 10.27 | % |
Highest Market Value of Underlying Instruments | | | 25.53 | % | | | 44.16 | % | | | 14.18 | % | | | 21.34 | % |
Lowest Market Value of Underlying Instruments | | | 13.07 | % | | | 4.17 | % | | | 9.17 | % | | | 4.02 | % |
Market Value of Underlying Instruments as of June 30, 2013 | | | 18.49 | % | | | 4.17 | % | | | 14.18 | % | | | 4.02 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic Alpha Fund* | | Put Options Purchased | | | Put Options Written | | | | | |
Average Market Value of Underlying Instruments | | | 10.68 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | | |
Highest Market Value of Underlying Instruments | | | 19.95 | % | | | 7.69 | % | | | | |
Lowest Market Value of Underlying Instruments | | | 5.04 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
Market Value of Underlying Instruments as of June 30, 2013 | | | 7.45 | % | | | 0.00 | % | | | | |
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* Market value of underlying instruments is determined as follows: for securities by multiplying option shares by the price of the option’s underlying security, for currencies by multiplying par value by the strike price and dividing by the foreign currency exchange rate and for futures by multiplying the number of contracts by the contract multiplier by the price of the underlying futures contract.
The volume of interest rate swaption activity, as a percentage of net assets based on average premiums paid or received during the period, including long and short positions at absolute value, was as follows for the six months ended June 30, 2013:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | | | Interest Rate Call Swaptions Written | | | | | Interest Rate Call Swaptions Purchased | |
Average Premium Paid/Received | | | | | 0.12 | % | | | | | 0.26 | % |
Highest Premium Paid/Received | | | | | 0.17 | % | | | | | 0.37 | % |
Lowest Premium Paid/Received | | | | | 0.00 | % | | | | | 0.00 | % |
Premium Paid/Received as of June 30, 2013 | | | | | 0.16 | % | | | | | 0.35 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | Interest Rate Put Swaptions Written | | | Interest Rate Call Swaptions Written | | | Interest Rate Put Swaptions Purchased | | | Interest Rate Call Swaptions Purchased | |
Average Premium Paid/Received | | | 0.04 | % | | | 0.28 | % | | | 0.10 | % | | | 0.46 | % |
Highest Premium Paid/Received | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.11 | % | | | 0.54 | % |
Lowest Premium Paid/Received | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.22 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 0.38 | % |
Premium Paid/Received as of June 30, 2013 | | | 0.02 | % | | | 0.31 | % | | | 0.09 | % | | | 0.47 | % |
The following is a summary of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund’s written option activity (excluding foreign currency options and interest rate swaptions):
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Contracts | | | Premiums | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options written | | | 1,210 | | | | 26,895 | |
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | (1,203 | ) | | | (19,593 | ) |
Options expired | | | (4 | ) | | | (2,184 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2013 | | | 3 | | | $ | 5,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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The following is a summary of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund’s foreign currency written option activity:
| | | | |
| | Premiums | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | | $ | 11,936 | |
Options written | | | 243,171 | |
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | (124,936 | ) |
| | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2013 | | $ | 130,171 | |
| | | | |
The following is a summary of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund’s written interest rate swaption activity:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Notional Amount | | | Premiums | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Swaptions written | | | 420,000,000 | | | | 43,966 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2013 | | $ | 420,000,000 | | | $ | 43,966 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The following is a summary of Strategic Alpha Fund’s written option activity (excluding interest rate swaptions):
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of Contracts | | | Premiums | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
Options written | | | 10,357 | | | | 538,084 | |
Options terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | (10,357 | ) | | | (538,084 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2013 | | | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
The following is a summary of Strategic Alpha Fund’s written interest rate swaption activity:
| | | | | | | | |
| | Notional Amount | | | Premiums | |
Outstanding at December 31, 2012 | | $ | 640,000,000 | | | $ | 3,148,500 | |
Swaptions written | | | 250,500,000 | | | | 6,590,333 | |
Swaptions terminated in closing purchase transactions | | | (692,500,000 | ) | | | (5,773,500 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Outstanding at June 30, 2013 | | $ | 198,000,000 | | | $ | 3,965,333 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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June 30, 2013 (Unaudited)
5. Purchases and Sales of Securities. For the six months ended June 30, 2013, purchases and sales of securities (excluding short-term investments and including paydowns) were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | U.S. Government/ Agency Securities | | | Other Securities | |
Fund | | Purchases | | | Sales | | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 2,870,997 | | | $ | 2,810,218 | | | $ | 43,288,636 | | | $ | 51,840,212 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 877,932,596 | | | | 382,800,669 | |
6. Management Fees and Other Transactions with Affiliates.
a. Management Fees. Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P. (“Loomis Sayles”) is the investment adviser to the Funds. Loomis Sayles’ general partner is indirectly owned by Natixis US, which is part of Natixis Global Asset Management, an international asset management group based in Paris, France. Under the terms of the management agreements, each Fund pays a management fee at the following annual rates, calculated daily and payable monthly, based on each Fund’s average daily net assets, less the net asset value of the Subsidiary, where applicable:
| | | | |
Fund | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | | 0.75 | % |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 0.70 | % |
Loomis Sayles also serves as investment adviser to the Loomis Sayles Multi-Asset Real Return Cayman Fund Ltd., which pays Loomis Sayles a management fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of its average daily net assets.
Loomis Sayles has given binding undertakings to the Funds to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses, including expenses of the Subsidiary, if applicable, to limit the Funds’ operating expenses, exclusive of acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage expenses, interest expense, taxes and extraordinary expenses. These undertakings are in effect until April 30, 2014 and are reevaluated on an annual basis. Management fees payable, as reflected on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, is net of waivers and/or expense reimbursements, if any, pursuant to these undertakings.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the expense limits as a percentage of average daily net assets under the expense limitation agreements were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Expense Limit as a Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class Y | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | | 1.35 | % | | | 2.10 | % | | | 1.10 | % |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 1.30 | % | | | 2.05 | % | | | 1.05 | % |
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Loomis Sayles shall be permitted to recover expenses it has borne under the expense limitation agreements (whether through waiver of its management fees or otherwise) on a class by class basis in later periods to the extent the annual operating expenses of a class fall below a class’ expense limits, provided, however, that a class is not obligated to pay such waived/reimbursed fees or expenses more than one year after the end of the fiscal year in which the fees or expenses were waived/reimbursed.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the management fees and waivers of management fees for each Fund were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fund | | Gross Management Fees | | | Waivers of Management Fees1 | | | Net Management Fees | | | Percentage of Average Daily Net Assets | |
| | | | Gross | | | Net | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 101,569 | | | $ | 96,425 | | | $ | 5,144 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.04 | % |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 3,246,168 | | | | — | | | | 3,246,168 | | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.70 | % |
1 | Management fee waivers are subject to possible recovery until December 31, 2014. |
No expenses were recovered for either of the Funds during the six months ended June 30, 2013 under the terms of the expense limitation agreements.
b. Service and Distribution Fees. NGAM Distribution, L.P. (“NGAM Distribution”), which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US, has entered into a distribution agreement with the Trust. Pursuant to this agreement, NGAM Distribution serves as principal underwriter of the Funds of the Trust.
Pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, the Trust has adopted a Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class A shares (the “Class A Plans”) and a Distribution and Service Plan relating to each Fund’s Class C shares (the “Class C Plans”).
Under the Class A Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class A shares, as reimbursement for expenses incurred by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class A shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
Under the Class C Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly service fee at an annual rate not to exceed 0.25% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in providing personal services to investors in Class C shares and/or the maintenance of shareholder accounts.
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Also under the Class C Plans, each Fund pays NGAM Distribution a monthly distribution fee at the annual rate of 0.75% of the average daily net assets attributable to the Funds’ Class C shares, as compensation for services provided by NGAM Distribution in connection with the marketing or sale of Class C shares.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the service and distribution fees for each Fund were as follows:
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| | Service Fees | | | Distribution Fees | |
Fund | | Class A | | | Class C | | | Class C | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 1,816 | | | $ | 125 | | | $ | 375 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 172,116 | | | | 109,717 | | | | 329,153 | |
c. Administrative Fees. NGAM Advisors, L.P. (“NGAM Advisors”), provides certain administrative services for the Funds and contracts with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator. NGAM Advisors is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Natixis US. Pursuant to an agreement among Natixis Funds Trust I, Natixis Funds Trust II, Natixis Funds Trust IV, Gateway Trust (“Natixis Funds Trusts”), Loomis Sayles Funds I, Loomis Sayles Funds II (“Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts”), Hansberger International Series and NGAM Advisors, each Fund pays NGAM Advisors monthly its pro rata portion of fees equal to an annual rate of 0.0575% of the first $15 billion of the average daily net assets of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series, 0.0500% of the next $15 billion, 0.0400% of the next $30 billion and 0.0350% of such assets in excess of $60 billion, subject to an annual aggregate minimum fee for the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series of $10 million, which is reevaluated on an annual basis.
NGAM Advisors also provides certain administrative services to the Subsidiary for which the Subsidiary pays NGAM Advisors fees equal to an annual rate of 0.05% of the average daily net assets of the Subsidiary. Payments by the Fund are reduced by the amount of payments to NGAM Advisors by the Subsidiary. In addition, NGAM Advisors and the Subsidiary contract with State Street Bank to serve as sub-administrator.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the administrative fees paid to NGAM Advisors for each Fund were as follows (exclusive of sub-administrative fees paid to State Street Bank by the Subsidiary):
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Fund | | Administrative Fees Paid to NGAM Advisors | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 5,977 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 204,617 | |
d. Sub-Transfer Agent Fees. NGAM Distribution has entered into agreements, which include servicing agreements, with financial intermediaries that provide recordkeeping,
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processing, shareholder communications and other services to customers of the intermediaries that hold positions in the Funds and has agreed to compensate the intermediaries for providing those services. Intermediaries transact with the Funds primarily through the use of omnibus accounts on behalf of their customers who hold positions in the Funds. These services would have been provided by the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers if the shareholders’ accounts were maintained directly at the Funds’ transfer agent. Accordingly, the Funds have agreed to reimburse NGAM Distribution for all or a portion of the servicing fees paid to these intermediaries. The reimbursement amounts (sub-transfer agent fees) paid to NGAM Distribution are subject to a current per-account equivalent fee limit approved by the Funds’ Board, which is based on fees for similar services paid to the Funds’ transfer agent and other service providers.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, the sub-transfer agent fees (which are reflected in transfer agent fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations) for each Fund were as follows:
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Fund | | Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 1,139 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 176,201 | |
As of June 30, 2013, the Funds owe NGAM Distribution the following reimbursements for sub-transfer agent fees:
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Fund | | Reimbursements of Sub-Transfer Agent Fees | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 29 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 5,155 | |
e. Commissions. Commissions (including CDSCs) on Fund shares retained by NGAM Distribution during the six months ended June 30, 2013 were as follows:
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Fund | | Commissions | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | $ | 864 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 206,089 | |
f. Trustees Fees and Expenses. The Trust does not pay any compensation directly to its officers or Trustees who are directors, officers or employees of NGAM Advisors, NGAM Distribution, Natixis US or their affiliates. The Chairperson of the Board receives a retainer fee at the annual rate of $285,000. The Chairperson does not receive any meeting attendance fees for Board of Trustees meetings or committee meetings that she attends. Each Independent Trustee (other than the Chairperson) receives, in the aggregate, a retainer fee at the annual rate of $115,000. Each Independent Trustee also
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receives a meeting attendance fee of $10,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends in person and $5,000 for each meeting of the Board of Trustees that he or she attends telephonically. In addition, each committee chairman receives an additional retainer fee at an annual rate of $17,500. Each Contract Review and Governance Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. Each Audit Committee member is compensated $6,000 for each Committee meeting that he or she attends in person and $3,000 for each meeting that he or she attends telephonically. These fees are allocated among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series based on a formula that takes into account, among other factors, the relative net assets of each fund. Trustees are reimbursed for travel expenses in connection with attendance at meetings.
A deferred compensation plan (the “Plan”) is available to the Trustees on a voluntary basis. Deferred amounts remain in the Funds until distributed in accordance with the provisions of the Plan. The value of a participating Trustee’s deferral account is based on theoretical investments of deferred amounts, on the normal payment dates, in certain funds of the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series as designated by the participating Trustees. Changes in the value of participants’ deferral accounts are allocated pro rata among the funds in the Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts, and Hansberger International Series, and are normally reflected as Trustees’ fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations. The portions of the accrued obligations allocated to the Funds under the Plan are reflected as Deferred Trustees’ fees in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
g. Affiliated Ownership. At June 30, 2013, Natixis US held shares of Multi-Asset Real Return Fund representing 74.52% of the Fund’s net assets. Investment activities of affiliated shareholders could have material impacts on the Funds.
7. Line of Credit. Each Fund, together with certain other funds of Natixis Funds Trusts, Loomis Sayles Funds Trusts and Hansberger International Series, participates in a $200,000,000 committed unsecured line of credit provided by State Street Bank, with an individual limit of $125,000,000 for each fund that participates in the line of credit. Interest is charged to each participating fund based on its borrowings at a rate per annum equal to the greater of the Federal Funds rate or overnight LIBOR, plus 1.25%. In addition, a commitment fee of 0.10% per annum, payable at the end of each calendar quarter, is accrued and apportioned among the participating funds based on their average daily unused portion of the line of credit. Prior to April 19, 2012, the commitment fee was 0.125% per annum.
For the six months ended June 30, 2013, neither Fund had borrowings under these agreements.
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8. Concentration of Risk. Each Fund’s investments in foreign securities are subject to foreign currency fluctuations, higher volatility than U.S. securities, varying degrees of regulation and limited liquidity. Greater political, economic, credit and information risks are also associated with foreign securities.
The Funds are non-diversified, which means that they are not limited under the 1940 Act to a percentage of assets that they may invest in any one issuer. Because the Funds may invest in the securities of a limited number of issuers, an investment in the Funds may involve a higher degree of risk than would be present in a diversified portfolio.
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund’s investments in commodity-related instruments may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in other securities. The value of these investments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates, or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity.
9. Concentration of Ownership. From time to time, a Fund may have a concentration of one or more accounts constituting a significant percentage of shares outstanding. Investment activities by holders of such accounts could have material impacts on the Funds. As of June 30, 2013, based on management’s evaluation of the shareholder account base, the Funds had accounts representing controlling ownership of more than 5% of the Funds’ total outstanding shares. The number of such accounts, based on accounts that represent more than 5% of an individual class of shares, and the aggregate percentage of net assets represented by such holdings was as follows:
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| | Number of >5% Non-Affiliated Account Holders | | | Percentage of Non-Affiliated Ownership | | | Percentage of Affiliated Ownership (Note 6) | | | Total Percentage of Ownership | |
Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 74.52 | % | | | 74.52 | % |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | 1 | | | | 16.52 | % | | | — | | | | 16.52 | % |
Omnibus shareholder accounts for which NGAM advisors understand that the intermediary has discretion over the underlying shareholder accounts are included in the table above. For other omnibus accounts, the Funds do not have information on the individual shareholder accounts underlying omnibus accounts; therefore, there could be other 5% shareholders in addition to those disclosed in the table above.
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10. Capital Shares. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, without par value. Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
Multi-Asset Real Return Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 15,358 | | | $ | 151,849 | | | | 59,602 | | | $ | 575,228 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,433 | | | | 33,503 | |
Redeemed | | | (8,734 | ) | | | (86,307 | ) | | | (114,389 | ) | | | (1,110,527 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 6,624 | | | $ | 65,542 | | | | (51,354 | ) | | $ | (501,796 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 6,000 | | | $ | 59,242 | | | | 4,445 | | | $ | 42,861 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 105 | | | | 1,022 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,222 | ) | | | (21,754 | ) | | | (8,539 | ) | | | (81,769 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 3,778 | | | $ | 37,488 | | | | (3,989 | ) | | $ | (37,886 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 310,865 | | | $ | 3,075,897 | | | | 1,160,408 | | | $ | 11,199,368 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 67,616 | | | | 658,584 | |
Redeemed | | | (209,861 | ) | | | (2,061,867 | ) | | | (1,709,547 | ) | | | (16,459,997 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 101,004 | | | $ | 1,014,030 | | | | (481,523 | ) | | $ | (4,602,045 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 111,406 | | | $ | 1,117,060 | | | | (536,866 | ) | | $ | (5,141,727 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 14,363,070 | | | $ | 148,918,568 | | | | 3,368,991 | | | $ | 33,423,777 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 155,646 | | | | 1,580,371 | | | | 208,555 | | | | 2,083,348 | |
Redeemed | | | (2,463,011 | ) | | | (25,499,399 | ) | | | (9,652,105 | ) | | | (94,597,229 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 12,055,705 | | | $ | 124,999,540 | | | | (6,074,559 | ) | | $ | (59,090,104 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 5,444,204 | | | $ | 56,437,547 | | | | 1,159,013 | | | $ | 11,483,158 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 48,251 | | | | 487,869 | | | | 99,708 | | | | 993,353 | |
Redeemed | | | (1,832,203 | ) | | | (18,585,277 | ) | | | (2,906,551 | ) | | | (28,567,885 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 3,660,252 | | | $ | 38,340,139 | | | | (1,647,830 | ) | | $ | (16,091,374 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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10. Capital Shares. (continued).
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | | | | Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |
Strategic Alpha Fund (continued) | | | Shares | | | | Amount | | | | Shares | | | | Amount | |
Class Y | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Issued from the sale of shares | | | 53,245,655 | | | $ | 552,424,081 | | | | 30,864,515 | | | $ | 307,198,920 | |
Issued in connection with the reinvestment of distributions | | | 552,871 | | | | 5,609,988 | | | | 791,524 | | | | 7,923,627 | |
Redeemed | | | (13,540,942 | ) | | | (140,242,864 | ) | | | (12,086,981 | ) | | | (119,319,186 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net change | | | 40,257,584 | | | $ | 417,791,205 | | | | 19,569,058 | | | $ | 195,803,361 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Increase (decrease) from capital share transactions | | | 55,973,541 | | | $ | 581,130,884 | | | | 11,846,669 | | | $ | 120,621,883 | |
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11. Unfunded Loan Commitments. The Funds may enter into unfunded loan commitments, which are contractual obligations for future funding. Unfunded loan commitments are marked-to-market daily with the resulting unrealized appreciation (depreciation) recorded on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. As of June 30, 2013, Strategic Alpha Fund had one unfunded loan commitment which could be funded at the option of the following Borrower, pursuant to the loan agreement:
| | | | |
Borrower | | Unfunded Loan Commitment | |
Power Team Services, LLC | | $ | 55,000 | |
12. Special Meeting of Shareholders. A special meeting of shareholders of the Trust was held on March 18, 2013 to consider a proposal to elect four Trustees to the Board of Trustees. The proposal was approved by shareholders of the Trust. The results of the shareholder vote were as follows:
Natixis Funds Trust II
| | | | | | | | |
Nominee | | Voted “For”* | | | Withheld* | |
Charles D. Baker | | | 291,855,929 | | | | 2,801,135 | |
Edmond J. English | | | 291,834,727 | | | | 2,822,337 | |
David L. Giunta | | | 291,783,730 | | | | 2,873,334 | |
Martin T. Meehan | | | 291,791,315 | | | | 2,865,749 | |
* | Trust-wide voting results. |
In addition to the Trustees named above, the following also serve as Trustees of the Trust: Daniel M. Cain, Kenneth A. Drucker, Wendell J. Knox, Sandra O. Moose, Erik R. Sirri, Peter J. Smail, Cynthia L. Walker, Robert J. Blanding and John T. Hailer.
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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. Schedule of Investments.
Included as part of the Report to Shareholders filed as Item 1 herewith.
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 Companies and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders.
There were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Registrant’s Board of Trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
The Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures are sufficient to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Registrant in this Form N-CSR was recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, based upon such officers' evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report.
There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Registrant’s last fiscal quarter of the period covered by the report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
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(a) | | (1) | | Not applicable |
(a) | | (2) | | Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)), filed herewith as Exhibits (a)(2)(1) and (a)(2)(2), respectively. |
(a) | | (3) | | Not applicable. |
(b) | | | | Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are filed herewith as Exhibit (b). |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | Natixis Funds Trust II |
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| | By: | | /s/ David L. Giunta |
| | Name: | | David L. Giunta |
| | Title: | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | Date: | | August 20, 2013 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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| | By: | | /s/ David L. Giunta |
| | Name: | | David L. Giunta |
| | Title: | | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| | Date: | | August 20, 2013 |
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| | By: | | /s/ Michael C. Kardok |
| | Name: | | Michael C. Kardok |
| | Title: | | Treasurer |
| | Date: | | August 20, 2013 |