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: 811-02145
LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in charter)
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302-4804
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Randolph A. Stuzin, Esq.
Vice President and Assistant Secretary
Member, Chief Legal Officer of Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
30 Hudson Street, Jersey City, New Jersey 07302-4804
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (888) 522-2388
Date of fiscal year end: 12/31
Date of reporting period: 6/30/2024
Item 1: | Report(s) to Shareholders. |
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class A | $39 | 0.78% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class C | $70 | 1.39% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class F | $34 | 0.68% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class F3 | $25 | 0.49% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class I | $29 | 0.58% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class P | $52 | 1.03% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R2 | $59 | 1.18% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R3 | $54 | 1.08% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R4 | $42 | 0.83% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R5 | $29 | 0.58% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc.
Semi-Annual Shareholder Report
June 30, 2024
lordabbett.com/FundDocuments
This semi-annual shareholder report contains important information about the Lord Abbett Bond Debenture Fund Inc. for the period of January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, as well as certain changes to the Fund. You can find additional information about the Fund at lordabbett.com/FundDocuments. You can also request this information by contacting us at 888-522-2388.
What were the Fund costs for the last period?
(based on a hypothetical $10,000 investment)
Class Name | Costs of a $10,000 investment | Costs paid as a percentage of a $10,000 investment |
---|
Class R6 | $25 | 0.49% |
Total Net Assets | $21,162,687,563 |
# of Portfolio Holdings | 943 |
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 144% |
Total Advisory Fees Paid | $44,216,256 |
What did the Fund invest in?
Portfolio Holdings Presented by SectorFootnote Reference* | % Footnote Reference** |
Asset Backed Securities | 4.47% |
Basic Materials | 5.13% |
Communications | 5.38% |
Consumer Cyclical | 10.88% |
Consumer Non-Cyclical | 8.46% |
Diversified | 0.23% |
Energy | 12.68% |
Financials | 12.36% |
Foreign Government | 4.77% |
Industrial | 8.93% |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | 5.37% |
Municipal | 0.22% |
Mutual Fund | 0.20% |
Technology | 5.58% |
U.S. Government | 11.68% |
Utilities | 3.32% |
Repurchase Agreements | 0.34% |
Total | 100.00% |
Footnote | Description |
Footnote* | A sector may comprise several industries |
Footnote** | Represents percent of total investments, which excludes derivatives |
There were no material fund changes during the period.
Where can I find additional information about the Fund?
For additional information about the Fund, including its Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information, financial statements, holdings and proxy information, please visit lordabbett.com/FundDocuments.
Item 1(b): Not applicable.
Item 2: | Code of Ethics. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 3: | Audit Committee Financial Expert. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 4: | Principal Accountant Fees and Services. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 5: | Audit Committee of Listed Registrants. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 6: | Investments. |
| The Registrant’s “Schedule I - Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers” as of the close of the reporting period is included under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR. |
Item 7: | Financial Statements and Financial Highlights for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
Item 8: | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
Item 9: | Proxy Disclosures for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
Item 10: | Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others for Open-End Management Investment Companies. |
Item 11: | Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract. |
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LORD ABBETT
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AND OTHER IMPORTANT
INFORMATION
Lord Abbett
Bond Debenture Fund
For the six-month period ended June 30, 2024
Table of Contents
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
LONG-TERM INVESTMENTS 111.84% | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES 5.36% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Automobiles 0.67% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Carvana Auto Receivables Trust Series NP1 2020-N1A Class E† | | 5.20% | | 7/15/2027 | | $ | 4,877,284 | | | $ | 4,795,595 | |
Flagship Credit Auto Trust Series 2023-1 Class B† | | 5.05% | | 1/18/2028 | | | 8,575,000 | | | | 8,485,350 | |
Flagship Credit Auto Trust Series 2023-1 Class C† | | 5.43% | | 5/15/2029 | | | 9,487,000 | | | | 9,413,668 | |
Santander Drive Auto Receivables Trust Series 2023-3 Class C | | 5.77% | | 11/15/2030 | | | 37,765,000 | | | | 38,044,412 | |
Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2021-1A Class F† | | 3.91% | | 9/15/2027 | | | 58,047,000 | | | | 56,964,818 | |
Westlake Automobile Receivables Trust Series 2024-1 Class D† | | 6.02% | | 10/15/2029 | | | 24,860,000 | | | | 24,908,492 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 142,612,335 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Card 0.12% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Genesis Sales Finance Master Trust Series 2021-AA Class A† | | 1.20% | | 12/21/2026 | | | 24,892,000 | | | | 24,434,789 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other 4.54% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affirm Asset Securitization Trust Series 2023-A Class 1A† | | 6.61% | | 1/18/2028 | | | 29,485,000 | | | | 29,599,417 | |
Affirm Asset Securitization Trust Series 2023-B Class A† | | 6.82% | | 9/15/2028 | | | 32,960,000 | | | | 33,369,943 | |
Affirm Asset Securitization Trust Series 2024-A Class A† | | 5.61% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 15,815,000 | | | | 15,774,254 | |
AGL CLO 28 Ltd. Series 2023-28A Class D† | 10.153% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.85% | )# | 1/21/2037 | | | 15,220,000 | | | | 15,290,000 | |
Anchorage Capital CLO 28 Ltd. Series 2024-28A Class C† | | 7.985% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.70% | )# | 4/20/2037 | | | 14,500,000 | | | | 14,593,173 | |
ARES LV CLO Ltd. Series 2020-55A Class BR† | | 7.29% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.96% | )# | 7/15/2034 | | | 10,600,000 | | | | 10,611,014 | |
Ballyrock CLO 20 Ltd. Series 2022-20A Class BR† | | 7.929% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.60% | )# | 7/15/2034 | | | 9,050,000 | | | | 9,052,890 | |
Ballyrock CLO 22 Ltd. Series 2024-22A Class A2† | | 7.273% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.95% | )# | 4/15/2037 | | | 23,000,000 | | | | 23,377,597 | |
Ballyrock CLO 25 Ltd. Series 2023-25A Class C† | | 10.024% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.70% | )# | 1/25/2036 | | | 9,980,000 | | | | 10,085,040 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 1 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Other (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Captree Park CLO Ltd. Series 2024-1A Class B1† | | 7.233% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.90% | )# | 7/20/2037 | | $ | 13,590,000 | | | $ | 13,587,508 | |
Carlyle U.S. CLO Ltd. Series 2023-4A Class C† | | 8.124% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.80% | )# | 10/25/2036 | | | 9,510,000 | | | | 9,659,838 | |
Carlyle U.S. CLO Ltd. Series 2023-5A Class D† | | 10.423% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.10% | )# | 1/27/2036 | | | 9,980,000 | | | | 10,212,411 | |
Carlyle U.S. CLO Ltd. Series 2024-1A Class C† | | 7.744% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.45% | )# | 4/15/2037 | | | 14,490,000 | | | | 14,729,449 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd. Series 2023-3A Class A† | | 6.916% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.60% | )# | 1/20/2037 | | | 46,830,000 | | | | 47,135,985 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd. Series 2023-3A Class D† | | 9.566% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.25% | )# | 1/20/2037 | | | 14,490,000 | | | | 14,585,578 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd. Series 2024-2A Class C† | | 7.728% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.40% | )# | 4/22/2037 | | | 14,010,000 | | | | 14,128,457 | |
Driven Brands Funding LLC Series 2019-1A Class A2† | | 4.641% | | 4/20/2049 | | | 14,155,650 | | | | 13,783,974 | |
Driven Brands Funding LLC Series 2020-2A Class A2† | | 3.237% | | 1/20/2051 | | | 8,910,675 | | | | 8,127,070 | |
Driven Brands Funding LLC Series 2024-1A Class A2†(a) | | 6.372% | | 10/20/2054 | | | 11,810,000 | | | | 11,810,000 | |
Dryden 113 CLO Ltd. Series 2022-113A Class CR† | | 8.025% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.70% | )# | 10/20/2035 | | | 10,710,000 | | | | 10,755,947 | |
Dryden 115 CLO Ltd. Series 2024-115A Class D† | | 9.101% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.80% | )# | 4/18/2037 | | | 10,000,000 | | | | 9,975,951 | |
Elmwood CLO 23 Ltd. Series 2023-2A Class A† | | 7.128% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.80% | )# | 4/16/2036 | | | 40,000,000 | | | | 40,276,916 | |
Elmwood CLO 27 Ltd. Series 2024-3A Class B† | | 7.276% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.95% | )# | 4/18/2037 | | | 23,500,000 | | | | 23,625,443 | |
Elmwood CLO 28 Ltd. Series 2024-4A Class B† | | 7.236% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.90% | )# | 4/17/2037 | | | 13,210,000 | | | | 13,229,850 | |
Elmwood CLO VII Ltd. Series 2020-4A Class CR† | | 8.017% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.70% | )# | 1/17/2034 | | | 9,120,000 | | | | 9,151,233 | |
Generate CLO 14 Ltd. Series 2024-14A Class B† | | 7.425% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.10% | )# | 4/22/2037 | | | 26,000,000 | | | | 26,138,484 | |
2 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Other (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
GoldenTree Loan Management U.S. CLO Ltd. Series 2022-16A Class DR† | | 10.075% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.75% | )# | 1/20/2034 | | $ | 13,780,000 | | | $ | 13,822,956 | |
Gracie Point International Funding Series 2023-1A Class A† | | 7.299% (90 day USD SOFR Average + 1.95% | )# | 9/1/2026 | | | 30,652,106 | | | | 30,977,417 | |
Halcyon Loan Advisors Funding Ltd. Series 2017-2A Class A2† | | 7.279% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.96% | )# | 1/17/2030 | | | 9,070,145 | | | | 9,084,408 | |
Hardee’s Funding LLC Series 2024-1A Class A2† | | 7.253% | | 3/20/2054 | | | 6,528,638 | | | | 6,574,980 | |
Invesco U.S. CLO Ltd. Series 2023-4A Class D† | | 10.61% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.25% | )# | 1/18/2037 | | | 13,070,000 | | | | 13,130,050 | |
Invesco U.S. CLO Ltd. Series 2024-2A Class B† | | 7.323% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.00% | )# | 7/15/2037 | | | 20,540,000 | | | | 20,876,952 | |
Madison Park Funding LVIII Ltd. Series 2024-58A Class B† | | 7.273% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.95% | )# | 4/25/2037 | | | 11,500,000 | | | | 11,480,237 | |
Madison Park Funding XXIX Ltd. Series 2018-29A Class BR† | | 7.127% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.80% | )# | 10/18/2030 | | | 31,610,000 | | | | 31,629,415 | |
Magnetite XXXIX Ltd. Series 2023-39A Class C† | | 7.874% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.55% | )# | 10/25/2033 | | | 18,320,000 | | | | 18,348,906 | |
MF1 LLC Series 2022-FL9 Class A† | | 7.489% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.15% | )# | 6/19/2037 | | | 39,025,000 | | | | 39,086,659 | |
MF1 LLC Series 2024-FL14 Class A† | | 7.076% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.74% | )# | 3/19/2039 | | | 32,890,000 | | | | 32,859,083 | |
Oaktree CLO Ltd. Series 2022-2a Class DR† | | 9.829% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.50% | )# | 7/15/2033 | | | 7,130,000 | | | | 7,148,801 | |
OCP CLO Ltd. Series 2024-31A Class D† | | 9.243% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.95% | )# | 4/20/2037 | | | 17,260,000 | | | | 17,749,091 | |
OHA Credit Funding 16 Ltd. Series 2023-16A Class C† | | 7.975% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.65% | )# | 10/20/2036 | | | 25,450,000 | | | | 25,521,021 | |
Palmer Square CLO Ltd. Series 2023-4A Class C† | | 7.925% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.60% | )# | 10/20/2033 | | | 15,940,000 | | | | 15,974,864 | |
Rad CLO 25 Ltd. Series 2024-25A Class B† | | 7.121% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.80% | )# | 7/20/2037 | | | 13,540,000 | | | | 13,568,326 | (b) |
RR 8 Ltd. Series 2020-8A Class A2R† | | 7.025% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.70% | )# | 7/15/2037 | | | 23,750,000 | | | | 23,762,725 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 3 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Other (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SEB Funding LLC Series 2021-1A Class A2† | | 4.969% | | 1/30/2052 | | $ | 21,423,308 | | | $ | 20,476,635 | |
Sixth Street CLO XXIII Ltd. Series 2023-23A Class C† | | 8.026% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.70% | )# | 10/23/2036 | | | 9,510,000 | | | | 9,539,659 | |
Sixth Street CLO XXIV Ltd. Series 2024-24A Class B† | | 7.295% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.00% | )# | 4/23/2037 | | | 16,590,000 | | | | 16,834,737 | |
Sotheby’s Artfi Master Trust Series 2024-1A Class A2† | | 7.198% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.50% | )# | 12/22/2031 | | | 30,482,000 | | | | 30,604,562 | |
Stream Innovations Issuer Trust Series 2024-1A Class A†(a) | | 6.27% | | 7/15/2044 | | | 11,170,000 | | | | 11,187,314 | |
Subway Funding LLC Series 2024-1A Class A23† | | 6.505% | | 7/30/2054 | | | 12,435,000 | | | | 12,703,347 | |
Subway Funding LLC Series 2024-1A Class A2II† | | 6.268% | | 7/30/2054 | | | 14,055,000 | | | | 14,313,359 | |
Sunrun Demeter Issuer LLC Series 2021-2A Class A† | | 2.27% | | 1/30/2057 | | | 25,533,713 | | | | 20,925,051 | |
Texas Debt Capital CLO Ltd. Series 2024-1A Class C† | | 7.62% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.35% | )# | 4/22/2037 | | | 8,790,000 | | | | 8,867,457 | |
TICP CLO VII Ltd. Series 2017-7A Class BR2† | | 7.229% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.90% | )# | 4/15/2033 | | | 19,000,000 | | | | 19,070,700 | |
Valley Stream Park CLO Ltd. Series 2022-1A Class CR† | | 7.975% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.65% | )# | 10/20/2034 | | | 7,725,000 | | | | 7,726,687 | |
Zaxbys Funding LLC Series 2024-1A Class A2I† | | 6.594% | | 4/30/2054 | | | 4,655,000 | | | | 4,723,265 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 961,236,086 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rec Vehicle Loan 0.03% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Octane Receivables Trust Series 2022-2A Class A† | | 5.11% | | 2/22/2028 | | | 5,584,305 | | | | 5,560,704 | |
Total Asset-Backed Securities (cost $1,133,525,365) | | | | | | | | | | 1,133,843,914 | |
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COMMON STOCKS 8.29% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Aerospace & Defense 0.20% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HEICO Corp. | | | | | | | 94,513 | | | | 21,134,052 | |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC*(c) | | | | | | | 3,667,948 | | | | 21,065,887 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 42,199,939 | |
4 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Automobile Components 0.03% | | | | | | |
Chassix Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,771,844 | | | $ | 7,087,378 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Automobiles 0.15% | | | | | | | | |
Ferrari NV (Italy)(d) | | | 76,415 | | | | 31,205,594 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks 0.40% | | | | | | | | |
First Citizens BancShares, Inc. Class A | | | 25,319 | | | | 42,627,322 | |
Hang Seng Bank Ltd.(c) | | | 1,486,114 | | | | 19,106,002 | |
NU Holdings Ltd. Class A (Brazil)*(d) | | | 1,786,941 | | | | 23,033,669 | |
Total | | | | | | | 84,766,993 | |
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Biotechnology 0.22% | | | | | | | | |
Natera, Inc.* | | | 232,111 | | | | 25,135,300 | |
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 20,221 | | | | 21,252,878 | |
Total | | | | | | | 46,388,178 | |
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Broadline Retail 0.36% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc.* | | | 274,225 | | | | 52,993,981 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | | | 237,476 | | | | 23,313,019 | |
Total | | | | | | | 76,307,000 | |
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Capital Markets 0.29% | | | | | | | | |
Coinbase Global, Inc. Class A* | | | 173,641 | | | | 38,588,239 | |
Robinhood Markets, Inc. Class A* | | | 996,926 | | | | 22,640,190 | |
Total | | | | | | | 61,228,429 | |
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Chemicals 0.11% | | | | | | | | |
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | | | 235,165 | | | | 22,390,060 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment 0.11% | | | | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc.* | | | 69,120 | | | | 24,225,178 | |
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Consumer Finance 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
American Express Co. | | | 92,173 | | | | 21,342,658 | |
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Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 25,096 | | | | 21,331,349 | |
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Electric: Utilities 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
Constellation Energy Corp. | | | 100,297 | | | | 20,086,480 | |
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Electrical Equipment 0.34% | | | | | | | | |
Generac Holdings, Inc.* | | | 146,732 | | | | 19,400,905 | |
Prysmian SpA(c) | | | 342,817 | | | | 21,164,479 | |
Schneider Electric SE(c) | | | 131,201 | | | | 31,454,885 | |
Total | | | | | | | 72,020,269 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 5 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Electric-Generation 0.00% | | | | | | | | |
Frontera Generation Holdings LLC* | | | 125,994 | | | $ | 39,373 | (b) |
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Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
Amphenol Corp. Class A | | | 315,090 | | | | 21,227,613 | |
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Entertainment 0.44% | | | | | | | | |
Netflix, Inc.* | | | 32,915 | | | | 22,213,675 | |
Spotify Technology SA (Sweden)*(d) | | | 156,940 | | | | 49,246,203 | |
TKO Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 197,997 | | | | 21,381,696 | |
Total | | | | | | | 92,841,574 | |
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Health Care Equipment & Supplies 0.30% | | | | | | | | |
Glaukos Corp.* | | | 273,064 | | | | 32,317,125 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.* | | | 72,045 | | | | 32,049,218 | |
Total | | | | | | | 64,366,343 | |
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Health Care Providers & Services 0.15% | | | | | | | | |
Universal Health Services, Inc. Class B | | | 168,264 | | | | 31,117,062 | |
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Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure 0.57% | | | | | | | | |
Cava Group, Inc.* | | | 269,078 | | | | 24,956,984 | |
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. | | | 41,399 | | | | 21,375,546 | |
Dutch Bros, Inc. Class A* | | | 658,381 | | | | 27,256,973 | |
MGM China Holdings Ltd.(c) | | | 11,758,854 | | | | 18,278,884 | |
Viking Holdings Ltd.* | | | 838,381 | | | | 28,454,651 | |
Total | | | | | | | 120,323,038 | |
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Industrial Conglomerates 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
3M Co. | | | 215,864 | | | | 22,059,142 | |
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Insurance 0.15% | | | | | | | | |
Progressive Corp. | | | 156,923 | | | | 32,594,476 | |
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Interactive Media & Services 0.15% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc. Class A | | | 173,055 | | | | 31,521,968 | |
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Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.* | | | 15,519 | | | | 21,689,199 | |
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Machinery 0.35% | | | | | | | | |
Alfa Laval AB(c) | | | 467,475 | | | | 20,471,486 | |
Atlas Copco AB Class A(c) | | | 1,688,221 | | | | 31,698,442 | |
Xylem, Inc. | | | 155,603 | | | | 21,104,435 | |
Total | | | | | | | 73,274,363 | |
6 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Marine Transportation 0.10% | | | | | | |
COSCO SHIPPING Holdings Co. Ltd. Class H(c) | | | 11,850,570 | | | $ | 20,684,053 | |
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Media 0.11% | | | | | | | | |
Trade Desk, Inc. Class A* | | | 235,109 | | | | 22,963,096 | |
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Metals & Mining 0.57% | | | | | | | | |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.(c) | | | 331,641 | | | | 21,691,632 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | 436,263 | | | | 21,202,382 | |
Kinross Gold Corp.(c) | | | 3,245,834 | | | | 27,023,902 | |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | 283,575 | | | | 30,552,370 | |
Teck Resources Ltd. Class B (Canada)(d) | | | 440,299 | | | | 21,090,322 | |
Total | | | | | | | 121,560,608 | |
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Miscellaneous Financials 0.02% | | | | | | | | |
Utex Industries* | | | 113,840 | | | | 4,952,040 | |
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Multi-Utilities 0.19% | | | | | | | | |
Dominion Energy, Inc. | | | 395,063 | | | | 19,358,087 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 282,195 | | | | 20,797,771 | |
Total | | | | | | | 40,155,858 | |
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Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels 0.40% | | | | | | | | |
ARC Resources Ltd.(c) | | | 1,128,757 | | | | 20,140,315 | |
Cameco Corp. (Canada)(d) | | | 648,579 | | | | 31,910,087 | |
Imperial Oil Ltd.(c) | | | 461,588 | | | | 31,473,213 | |
Total | | | | | | | 83,523,615 | |
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Personal Care Products 0.14% | | | | | | | | |
elf Beauty, Inc.* | | | 103,986 | | | | 21,911,930 | |
Gibson Brands Private Equity* | | | 106,902 | | | | 8,284,905 | |
Total | | | | | | | 30,196,835 | |
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Pharmaceuticals 0.19% | | | | | | | | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 159,889 | | | | 19,794,258 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. ADR* | | | 1,304,043 | | | | 21,190,699 | |
Total | | | | | | | 40,984,957 | |
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Professional Services 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corp. | | | 142,930 | | | | 21,996,927 | |
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Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment 0.68% | | | | | | | | |
ARM Holdings PLC ADR* | | | 278,832 | | | | 45,622,492 | |
First Solar, Inc.* | | | 94,045 | | | | 21,203,386 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 7 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | | | | | Shares | | | Fair Value | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment (continued) | | | | | | | | | | |
KLA Corp. | | | | | | | 53,134 | | | $ | 43,809,514 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | | | | | 40,552 | | | | 33,320,767 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 143,956,159 | |
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Software 0.49% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AppLovin Corp. Class A* | | | | | | | 527,903 | | | | 43,932,088 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. Class A* | | | | | | | 83,701 | | | | 32,073,386 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | | | | | 18,576 | | | | 27,653,348 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 103,658,822 | |
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Specialty Retail 0.00% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Claire’s Holdings LLC* | | | | | | | 15,164 | | | | 227,466 | (b) |
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Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.22% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | | | | | 197,446 | | | | 25,431,045 | |
Pure Storage, Inc. Class A* | | | | | | | 329,163 | | | | 21,135,556 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 46,566,601 | |
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Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.15% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hermes International SCA(c) | | | | | | | 13,550 | | | | 31,295,426 | |
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Transportation Infrastructure 0.01% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACBL Holdings Corp.* | | | | | | | 28,712 | | | | 1,292,040 | |
Total Common Stocks (cost $1,626,992,416) | | | | | | | | | | | 1,755,648,159 | |
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| | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | | | |
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CORPORATE BONDS 67.28% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Advertising 0.20% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.† | | 7.875% | | 4/1/2030 | | $ | 20,413,000 | | | | 20,563,056 | |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.† | | 9.00% | | 9/15/2028 | | | 20,178,000 | | | | 21,144,546 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 41,707,602 | |
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Aerospace/Defense 1.45% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BAE Systems PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 5.25% | | 3/26/2031 | | | 8,946,000 | | | | 8,925,454 | |
Boeing Co. | | 5.15% | | 5/1/2030 | | | 21,720,000 | | | | 20,863,865 | |
Boeing Co. | | 5.805% | | 5/1/2050 | | | 42,883,000 | | | | 38,674,496 | |
Boeing Co.† | | 6.528% | | 5/1/2034 | | | 12,609,000 | | | | 12,916,801 | |
Bombardier, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 7.50% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 34,016,000 | | | | 35,285,613 | |
HEICO Corp. | | 5.35% | | 8/1/2033 | | | 13,525,000 | | | | 13,412,845 | |
RTX Corp. | | 5.15% | | 2/27/2033 | | | 16,813,000 | | | | 16,645,781 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. | | 4.60% | | 6/15/2028 | | | 34,907,000 | | | | 32,728,705 | |
8 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Aerospace/Defense (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.† | | 9.375% | | 11/30/2029 | | $ | 13,085,000 | | | $ | 14,104,151 | |
Spirit AeroSystems, Inc.† | | 9.75% | | 11/15/2030 | | | 23,677,000 | | | | 26,148,074 | |
TransDigm, Inc. | | 4.625% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 58,913,000 | | | | 55,018,792 | |
Triumph Group, Inc.† | | 9.00% | | 3/15/2028 | | | 29,889,000 | | | | 31,368,193 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 306,092,770 | |
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Agriculture 0.69% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BAT Capital Corp. | | 7.75% | | 10/19/2032 | | | 20,427,000 | | | | 22,989,024 | |
Imperial Brands Finance PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 6.125% | | 7/27/2027 | | | 20,171,000 | | | | 20,534,513 | |
JT International Financial Services BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 6.875% | | 10/24/2032 | | | 12,475,000 | | | | 13,742,479 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | 5.125% | | 2/13/2031 | | | 17,297,000 | | | | 17,118,358 | |
Viterra Finance BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 2.00% | | 4/21/2026 | | | 24,125,000 | | | | 22,568,497 | |
Viterra Finance BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 3.20% | | 4/21/2031 | | | 27,334,000 | | | | 23,624,692 | |
Viterra Finance BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 5.25% | | 4/21/2032 | | | 27,102,000 | | | | 26,488,926 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 147,066,489 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Airlines 1.90% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Air Canada (Canada)†(d) | | 3.875% | | 8/15/2026 | | | 33,031,000 | | | | 31,455,817 | |
Alaska Airlines Pass-Through Trust† | | 4.80% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 25,245,051 | | | | 24,788,462 | |
American Airlines Pass-Through Trust | | 3.00% | | 4/15/2030 | | | 11,377,968 | | | | 10,483,006 | |
American Airlines, Inc.† | | 7.25% | | 2/15/2028 | | | 16,554,000 | | | | 16,582,158 | |
American Airlines, Inc./AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd.† | | 5.75% | | 4/20/2029 | | | 122,306,103 | | | | 119,102,142 | |
Azul Secured Finance LLP† | | 11.93% | | 8/28/2028 | | | 24,643,000 | | | | 23,939,408 | |
British Airways Pass-Through Trust (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 3.30% | | 6/15/2034 | | | 12,565,942 | | | | 11,326,101 | |
British Airways Pass-Through Trust Class A (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 4.25% | | 5/15/2034 | | | 9,352,626 | | | | 8,786,588 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc./SkyMiles IP Ltd.† | | 4.75% | | 10/20/2028 | | | 29,635,081 | | | | 28,873,360 | |
Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property Ltd./HawaiianMiles Loyalty Ltd.† | | 5.75% | | 1/20/2026 | | | 48,588,300 | | | | 46,280,137 | |
JetBlue Pass-Through Trust | | 2.95% | | 11/15/2029 | | | 10,588,380 | | | | 9,470,733 | |
JetBlue Pass-Through Trust | | 8.00% | | 11/15/2027 | | | 5,743,457 | | | | 5,875,732 | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust | | 5.80% | | 7/15/2037 | | | 24,046,000 | | | | 24,500,561 | |
United Airlines Pass-Through Trust Series 2020-1 Class A | | 5.875% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 26,326,442 | | | | 26,429,571 | |
United Airlines, Inc.† | | 4.625% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 14,775,000 | | | | 13,772,148 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 401,665,924 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 9 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Auto Manufacturers 0.36% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allison Transmission, Inc.† | | 3.75% | | 1/30/2031 | | $ | 37,678,000 | | | $ | 33,067,983 | |
Aston Martin Capital Holdings Ltd. (Jersey)†(d) | | 10.00% | | 3/31/2029 | | | 20,854,000 | | | | 20,569,655 | |
Jaguar Land Rover Automotive PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 5.875% | | 1/15/2028 | | | 23,500,000 | | | | 23,060,503 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 76,698,141 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Auto Parts & Equipment 0.37% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Clarios Global LP/Clarios U.S. Finance Co.† | | 6.75% | | 5/15/2028 | | | 19,552,000 | | | | 19,805,061 | |
Tenneco, Inc.† | | 8.00% | | 11/17/2028 | | | 23,120,000 | | | | 21,066,944 | |
ZF North America Capital, Inc.† | | 6.875% | | 4/14/2028 | | | 21,422,000 | | | | 21,854,853 | |
ZF North America Capital, Inc.† | | 7.125% | | 4/14/2030 | | | 15,278,000 | | | | 15,833,707 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 78,560,565 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banks 6.01% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ABN AMRO Bank NV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 3.324% (5 yr. CMT + 1.90% | )# | 3/13/2037 | | | 34,400,000 | | | | 28,208,531 | |
Akbank TAS (Turkey)†(d) | | 9.369% (5 yr. CMT + 5.27% | )# | – | (e) | | 24,524,000 | | | | 24,368,027 | |
Alfa Bank AO Via Alfa Bond Issuance PLC (Ireland)(d) | | 5.50% (5 yr. CMT + 4.55%) | | 10/26/2031 | | | 51,057,000 | | | | 1 | (f) |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. (Australia)†(d) | | 6.742% | | 12/8/2032 | | | 49,324,000 | | | | 52,492,522 | |
Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA (Chile)†(d) | | 8.75% (5 yr. CMT + 4.94% | )# | – | (e) | | 20,008,000 | | | | 20,972,886 | |
Bancolombia SA (Colombia)(d) | | 8.625% (5 yr. CMT + 4.32% | )# | 12/24/2034 | | | 22,632,000 | | | | 23,129,565 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC (Ireland)†(d) | | 2.029% (1 yr. CMT + 1.10% | )# | 9/30/2027 | | | 22,014,000 | | | | 20,300,136 | |
Bank OZK | 2.75% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.09% | )# | 10/1/2031 | | | 39,957,000 | | | | 31,689,870 | |
BankUnited, Inc. | | 4.875% | | 11/17/2025 | | | 24,108,000 | | | | 23,671,270 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA† | | 8.125% (5 yr. CMT + 4.21% | )# | 1/8/2039 | | | 41,628,000 | | | | 42,183,234 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA† | | 8.45% (5 yr. CMT + 4.66% | )# | 6/29/2038 | | | 22,233,000 | | | | 22,930,294 | |
BNP Paribas SA (France)†(d) | | 5.738% (SOFR + 1.88% | )# | 2/20/2035 | | | 22,448,000 | | | | 22,343,635 | |
BNP Paribas SA (France)†(d) | | 5.894% (SOFR + 1.87% | )# | 12/5/2034 | | | 22,387,000 | | | | 22,944,142 | |
CaixaBank SA (Spain)†(d) | | 6.208% (SOFR + 2.70% | )# | 1/18/2029 | | | 50,923,000 | | | | 51,757,405 | |
10 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Banks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | 5.841% (SOFR + 2.01% | )# | 1/23/2030 | | $ | 20,706,000 | | | $ | 20,645,423 | |
Credit Agricole SA (France)†(d) | | 4.75% (5 yr. CMT + 3.24% | )# | – | (e) | | 57,030,000 | | | | 49,735,338 | |
Danske Bank AS (Denmark)†(d) | | 4.298% (1 yr. CMT + 1.75% | )# | 4/1/2028 | | | 22,215,000 | | | | 21,512,990 | |
Danske Bank AS (Denmark)†(d) | | 6.466% (1 yr. CMT + 2.10% | )# | 1/9/2026 | | | 24,645,000 | | | | 24,714,807 | |
Danske Bank AS (Denmark)(d) | | 7.00% (7 yr. CMT + 4.13% | )# | – | (e) | | 21,255,000 | | | | 21,255,000 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | 4.875% (5 yr. USD ICE Swap + 2.55% | )# | 12/1/2032 | | | 22,540,000 | | | | 21,206,234 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | 6.72% (SOFR + 3.18% | )# | 1/18/2029 | | | 42,171,000 | | | | 43,536,085 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | 7.079% (SOFR + 3.65% | )# | 2/10/2034 | | | 54,127,000 | | | | 55,135,035 | |
First Republic Bank | | 4.375% | | 8/1/2046 | | | 20,817,000 | | | | 884,733 | |
First Republic Bank | | 4.625% | | 2/13/2047 | | | 15,410,000 | | | | 654,925 | |
First-Citizens Bank & Trust Co. | | 6.125% | | 3/9/2028 | | | 50,320,000 | | | | 51,429,523 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corp.† | | 12.00% | | 10/1/2028 | | | 5,315,000 | | | | 5,712,605 | |
Home BancShares, Inc. | | 3.125% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.82% | )# | 1/30/2032 | | | 22,552,000 | | | | 18,488,051 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)(d) | | 6.375% (5 yr. USD ICE Swap + 4.37% | )# | – | (e) | | 31,955,000 | | | | 31,903,124 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC (United Kingdom)(d) | | 6.375% (5 yr. USD ICE Swap + 3.71% | )# | – | (e) | | 15,212,000 | | | | 15,201,991 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (United Kingdom)(d) | | 5.871% (1 yr. CMT + 1.70% | )# | 3/6/2029 | | | 20,198,000 | | | | 20,491,995 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC (United Kingdom)(d) | | 6.922% (SOFR + 1.56% | )# | 8/7/2027 | | | 24,531,000 | | | | 24,893,473 | |
Macquarie Bank Ltd. (United Kingdom)(d) | | 6.125% (5 yr. USD Swap + 3.70% | )# | – | (e) | | 10,748,000 | | | | 10,584,273 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (Japan)(d) | | 8.20% (5 yr. CMT + 3.29% | )# | – | (e) | | 11,325,000 | | | | 12,195,723 | |
NatWest Group PLC (United Kingdom)(d) | | 7.472% (1 yr. CMT + 2.85% | )# | 11/10/2026 | | | 33,670,000 | | | | 34,419,581 | |
NatWest Group PLC (United Kingdom)(d) | | 8.125% (5 yr. CMT + 3.75% | )# | – | (e) | | 22,107,000 | | | | 22,390,964 | |
Societe Generale SA (France)†(d) | | 6.066% (1 yr. CMT + 2.10% | )# | 1/19/2035 | | | 20,817,000 | | | | 20,623,180 | |
Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 6.097% (1 yr. CMT + 2.10% | )# | 1/11/2035 | | | 17,680,000 | | | | 17,946,742 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 11 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Banks (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Chartered PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 7.767% (1 yr. CMT + 3.45% | )# | 11/16/2028 | | $ | 40,170,000 | | | $ | 42,770,438 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (Japan)(d) | | 6.60% (5 yr. CMT + 2.28% | )# | – | (e) | | 12,726,000 | | | | 12,674,573 | |
SVB Financial Group(g) | | 4.25% (5 yr. CMT + 3.07% | ) | – | (e) | | 78,029,000 | | | | 780,290 | |
TC Ziraat Bankasi AS (Turkey)†(d) | | 8.00% | | 1/16/2029 | | | 28,354,000 | | | | 28,744,009 | |
U.S. Bancorp | | 5.384% (SOFR + 1.56% | )# | 1/23/2030 | | | 20,679,000 | | | | 20,738,550 | |
UBS Group AG (Switzerland)†(d) | | 3.869% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 1.41% | )# | 1/12/2029 | | | 66,016,000 | | | | 62,338,909 | |
UBS Group AG (Switzerland)†(d) | | 9.25% (5 yr. CMT + 4.75% | )# | – | (e) | | 24,151,000 | | | | 26,044,511 | |
UBS Group AG (Switzerland)†(d) | | 9.25% (5 yr. CMT + 4.76% | )# | – | (e) | | 13,301,000 | | | | 14,928,936 | |
UniCredit SpA (Italy)†(d) | | 7.296% (5 yr. USD ICE Swap + 4.91% | )# | 4/2/2034 | | | 45,208,000 | | | | 46,158,836 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | 4.10% | | 3/25/2029 | | | 34,898,000 | | | | 32,352,386 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp | | 3.00% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.25% | )# | 6/15/2031 | | | 36,659,000 | | | | 32,125,748 | |
Yapi ve Kredi Bankasi AS (Turkey)†(d) | | 9.25% (5 yr. CMT + 5.28% | )# | 1/17/2034 | | | 19,391,000 | | | | 19,899,529 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 1,272,110,028 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages 0.25% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bacardi Ltd.† | | 4.70% | | 5/15/2028 | | | 16,884,000 | | | | 16,422,895 | |
Bacardi Ltd./Bacardi-Martini BV† | | 5.25% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 14,731,000 | | | | 14,544,395 | |
Central American Bottling Corp./CBC Bottling Holdco SL/Beliv Holdco SL (Guatemala)†(d) | | 5.25% | | 4/27/2029 | | | 22,947,000 | | | | 21,364,942 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 52,332,232 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Building Materials 1.39% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACProducts Holdings, Inc.† | | 6.375% | | 5/15/2029 | | | 27,943,000 | | | | 18,449,318 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.† | | 4.25% | | 2/1/2032 | | | 22,175,000 | | | | 19,620,937 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.† | | 6.375% | | 6/15/2032 | | | 21,666,000 | | | | 21,720,295 | |
EMRLD Borrower LP/Emerald Co.-Issuer, Inc.† | | 6.625% | | 12/15/2030 | | | 77,265,000 | | | | 77,964,403 | |
EMRLD Borrower LP/Emerald Co.-Issuer, Inc.†(a) | | 6.75% | | 7/15/2031 | | | 22,442,000 | | | | 22,736,551 | |
Griffon Corp. | | 5.75% | | 3/1/2028 | | | 16,769,000 | | | | 16,195,225 | |
Masterbrand, Inc.† | | 7.00% | | 7/15/2032 | | | 21,166,000 | | | | 21,419,479 | |
MIWD Holdco II LLC/MIWD Finance Corp.† | | 5.50% | | 2/1/2030 | | | 34,251,000 | | | | 31,695,622 | |
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete LLC† | | 6.00% | | 11/1/2028 | | | 27,426,000 | | | | 26,823,739 | |
12 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Building Materials (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
St. Mary’s Cement, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 5.75% | | 4/2/2034 | | $ | 7,859,000 | | | $ | 7,721,467 | |
Standard Industries, Inc.† | | 4.375% | | 7/15/2030 | | | 15,318,000 | | | | 13,852,864 | |
Summit Materials LLC/Summit Materials Finance Corp.† | 7.25% | | 1/15/2031 | | | 15,400,000 | | | | 15,965,088 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 294,164,988 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals 1.88% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ASP Unifrax Holdings, Inc.† | | 5.25% | | 9/30/2028 | | | 66,304,000 | | | | 36,381,005 | |
Cabot Corp. | | 5.00% | | 6/30/2032 | | | 32,395,000 | | | | 31,574,919 | |
Celanese U.S. Holdings LLC | | 6.165% | | 7/15/2027 | | | 38,493,000 | | | | 39,085,591 | |
FMC Corp. | | 6.375% | | 5/18/2053 | | | 21,198,000 | | | | 20,990,449 | |
INEOS Finance PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 7.50% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 20,776,000 | | | | 21,016,192 | |
Ingevity Corp.† | | 3.875% | | 11/1/2028 | | | 24,342,000 | | | | 22,119,787 | |
OCI NV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 6.70% | | 3/16/2033 | | | 22,392,000 | | | | 22,112,710 | |
OCP SA (Malaysia)†(d) | | 3.75% | | 6/23/2031 | | | 43,718,000 | | | | 37,777,751 | |
Olin Corp. | | 5.00% | | 2/1/2030 | | | 22,985,000 | | | | 21,739,002 | |
Olympus Water U.S. Holding Corp.† | | 7.25% | | 6/15/2031 | | | 27,168,000 | | | | 27,027,949 | |
SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc.† | | 4.875% | | 5/1/2028 | | | 21,862,000 | | | | 20,361,427 | |
SCIH Salt Holdings, Inc.† | | 6.625% | | 5/1/2029 | | | 22,357,000 | | | | 21,054,890 | |
SK Invictus Intermediate II SARL (Luxembourg)†(d) | | 5.00% | | 10/30/2029 | | | 31,346,000 | | | | 28,417,280 | |
Solvay Finance America LLC† | | 5.65% | | 6/4/2029 | | | 26,953,000 | | | | 27,146,269 | |
WR Grace Holdings LLC† | | 5.625% | | 8/15/2029 | | | 23,439,000 | | | | 21,628,347 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 398,433,568 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Coal 0.35% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SunCoke Energy, Inc.† | | 4.875% | | 6/30/2029 | | | 24,865,000 | | | | 22,554,243 | |
Teck Resources Ltd. (Canada)(d) | | 3.90% | | 7/15/2030 | | | 36,312,000 | | | | 33,710,870 | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc.† | | 7.875% | | 12/1/2028 | | | 17,451,000 | | | | 17,839,791 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 74,104,904 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services 1.60% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. (India)(d) | | 4.00% | | 7/30/2027 | | | 15,278,000 | | | | 14,154,341 | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd. (India)(d) | | 4.20% | | 8/4/2027 | | | 10,187,000 | | | | 9,476,456 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC† | | 7.875% | | 2/15/2031 | | | 22,654,000 | | | | 22,733,334 | |
Allied Universal Holdco LLC/Allied Universal Finance Corp./Atlas Luxco 4 SARL (Luxembourg)†(d) | | 4.625% | | 6/1/2028 | | | 24,282,000 | | | | 22,176,129 | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc.† | | 4.25% | | 11/1/2029 | | | 12,898,000 | | | | 12,103,348 | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc.† | | 5.50% | | 8/11/2032 | | | 19,088,000 | | | | 18,633,864 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 13 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Commercial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc.† | | 5.80% | | 4/15/2034 | | $ | 9,216,000 | | | $ | 9,150,938 | |
Block, Inc.† | | 6.50% | | 5/15/2032 | | | 37,156,000 | | | | 37,699,965 | |
Brink’s Co.† | | 4.625% | | 10/15/2027 | | | 15,353,000 | | | | 14,739,428 | |
CoreCivic, Inc. | | 8.25% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 22,853,000 | | | | 23,641,634 | |
Garda World Security Corp. (Canada)†(d) | | 7.75% | | 2/15/2028 | | | 14,444,000 | | | | 14,733,270 | |
Gartner, Inc.† | | 3.625% | | 6/15/2029 | | | 34,280,000 | | | | 31,423,979 | |
GEO Group, Inc.† | | 8.625% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 31,106,000 | | | | 31,886,325 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. | | 2.65% | | 7/15/2031 | | | 25,082,000 | | | | 20,354,466 | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. | | 6.25% | | 5/6/2029 | | | 20,719,000 | | | | 21,084,059 | |
Hertz Corp.† | | Zero Coupon | | 10/15/2024 | | | 16,775,000 | | | | 712,938 | |
Hertz Corp.† | | Zero Coupon | | 1/15/2028 | | | 33,436,000 | | | | 3,343,600 | |
ITR Concession Co. LLC† | | 5.183% | | 7/15/2035 | | | 12,438,000 | | | | 10,859,710 | |
Wand NewCo 3, Inc.† | | 7.625% | | 1/30/2032 | | | 20,137,000 | | | | 20,814,348 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 339,722,132 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Computers 0.99% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc.† | | 3.875% | | 9/1/2028 | | | 22,263,000 | | | | 20,982,281 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc. | | 3.00% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 83,075,000 | | | | 74,971,939 | |
McAfee Corp.† | | 7.375% | | 2/15/2030 | | | 26,054,000 | | | | 24,087,908 | |
NCR Atleos Corp.† | | 9.50% | | 4/1/2029 | | | 21,129,000 | | | | 22,854,311 | |
NCR Voyix Corp.† | | 5.125% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 22,314,000 | | | | 21,034,323 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | 2.70% | | 6/22/2030 | | | 10,143,000 | | | | 8,833,873 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman (Cayman Islands)(d) | | 8.25% | | 12/15/2029 | | | 13,411,000 | | | | 14,394,094 | |
Western Digital Corp. | | 3.10% | | 2/1/2032 | | | 27,000,000 | | | | 21,971,115 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 209,129,844 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distribution/Wholesale 0.65% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Builders & Contractors Supply Co., Inc.† | 4.00% | | 1/15/2028 | | | 24,375,000 | | | | 22,789,160 | |
Ferguson Finance PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 3.25% | | 6/2/2030 | | | 17,905,000 | | | | 16,163,001 | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc.† | | 3.875% | | 12/15/2028 | | | 22,711,000 | | | | 20,517,651 | |
LKQ Corp. | | 6.25% | | 6/15/2033 | | | 27,041,000 | | | | 27,771,148 | |
Ritchie Bros Holdings, Inc.† | | 7.75% | | 3/15/2031 | | | 21,911,000 | | | | 22,910,273 | |
Windsor Holdings III LLC† | | 8.50% | | 6/15/2030 | | | 25,292,000 | | | | 26,428,547 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 136,579,780 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services 3.20% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AG Issuer LLC† | | 6.25% | | 3/1/2028 | | | 24,003,000 | | | | 23,501,296 | |
Aircastle Ltd.† | | 6.50% | | 7/18/2028 | | | 22,558,000 | | | | 22,990,127 | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | 4.70% (5 yr. CMT + 3.87% | )# | – | (e) | | 24,356,000 | | | | 21,509,164 | |
14 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Diversified Financial Services (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc. | | 6.70% | | 2/14/2033 | | $ | 44,941,000 | | | $ | 44,706,907 | |
Apollo Management Holdings LP† | | 4.872% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 21,208,000 | | | | 20,941,138 | |
ARES Management Corp. | | 6.375% | | 11/10/2028 | | | 22,294,000 | | | | 23,240,492 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd. (Ireland)†(d) | | 4.25% | | 4/15/2026 | | | 29,720,000 | | | | 28,879,953 | |
Azul Secured Finance LLP† | | 11.50% | | 5/28/2029 | | | 38,391,638 | | | | 31,379,490 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC† | | 6.25% | | 4/18/2034 | | | 21,390,000 | | | | 21,459,152 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc.† | | 3.375% | | 10/1/2028 | | | 39,479,000 | | | | 33,886,721 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc.† | | 3.625% | | 10/1/2031 | | | 11,267,000 | | | | 9,043,981 | |
Freedom Mortgage Holdings LLC† | | 9.25% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 19,878,000 | | | | 19,882,360 | |
Global Aircraft Leasing Co. Ltd. (Cayman Islands)†(d) | 6.50% | | 9/15/2024 | | | 27,844,383 | | | | 26,297,020 | |
Hellas Telecommunications Luxembourg II SCA (Luxembourg)†(d)(g) | 6.054% (3 mo. USD LIBOR + 5.75% | ) | 1/15/2015 | | | 15,000,000 | | | | – | (f)(h) |
ILFC E-Capital Trust I† | | 7.159% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.81% | )# | 12/21/2065 | | | 21,956,000 | | | | 17,944,079 | |
ILFC E-Capital Trust II† | | 7.409% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.06% | )# | 12/21/2065 | | | 16,288,000 | | | | 13,577,804 | |
Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc.† | | 4.50% | | 11/15/2029 | | | 18,510,000 | | | | 17,378,904 | |
Jane Street Group/JSG Finance, Inc.† | | 7.125% | | 4/30/2031 | | | 29,287,000 | | | | 30,056,639 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc.† | | 4.00% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 21,679,000 | | | | 20,218,147 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc. | | 6.00% | | 5/20/2034 | | | 22,511,000 | | | | 22,490,901 | |
Macquarie Airfinance Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom)†(d) | 6.50% | | 3/26/2031 | | | 25,180,000 | | | | 25,910,447 | |
Navient Corp. | | 5.50% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 22,621,000 | | | | 20,674,559 | |
Navient Corp. | | 6.75% | | 6/15/2026 | | | 21,670,000 | | | | 21,819,133 | |
Neuberger Berman Group LLC/Neuberger Berman Finance Corp.† | | 4.875% | | 4/15/2045 | | | 25,846,000 | | | | 20,511,810 | |
OneMain Finance Corp. | | 7.50% | | 5/15/2031 | | | 20,005,000 | | | | 20,259,864 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.† | | 5.75% | | 9/15/2031 | | | 8,382,000 | | | | 7,856,483 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.† | | 7.125% | | 11/15/2030 | | | 21,685,000 | | | | 21,633,585 | |
PennyMac Financial Services, Inc.† | | 7.875% | | 12/15/2029 | | | 22,745,000 | | | | 23,471,771 | |
Synchrony Financial | | 7.25% | | 2/2/2033 | | | 41,896,000 | | | | 41,684,764 | |
VFH Parent LLC/Valor Co.-Issuer, Inc.† | | 7.50% | | 6/15/2031 | | | 24,820,000 | | | | 24,959,737 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 678,166,428 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Electric 3.20% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AES Corp. | | 7.60% (5 yr. CMT + 3.20% | )# | 1/15/2055 | | | 23,360,000 | | | | 23,661,223 | |
AES Panama Generation Holdings SRL (Panama)(d) | | 4.375% | | 5/31/2030 | | | 24,273,045 | | | | 21,124,588 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 15 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Electric (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ausgrid Finance Pty. Ltd. (Australia)†(d) | | 4.35% | | 8/1/2028 | | $ | 26,506,000 | | | $ | 25,476,197 | |
Calpine Corp.† | | 4.50% | | 2/15/2028 | | | 23,379,000 | | | | 22,231,493 | |
Calpine Corp.† | | 4.625% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 74,359,000 | | | | 69,054,333 | |
Calpine Corp.† | | 5.125% | | 3/15/2028 | | | 27,994,000 | | | | 26,944,186 | |
Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co.† | | 3.50% | | 4/1/2028 | | | 17,565,000 | | | | 16,471,506 | |
Constellation Energy Generation LLC | | 5.60% | | 6/15/2042 | | | 21,992,000 | | | | 21,223,422 | |
Constellation Energy Generation LLC | | 5.80% | | 3/1/2033 | | | 28,492,000 | | | | 29,089,523 | |
Constellation Energy Generation LLC | | 6.25% | | 10/1/2039 | | | 42,389,000 | | | | 43,829,261 | |
Minejesa Capital BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 4.625% | | 8/10/2030 | | | 28,384,934 | | | | 27,281,771 | |
NRG Energy, Inc.† | | 7.00% | | 3/15/2033 | | | 15,995,000 | | | | 16,899,949 | |
NRG Energy, Inc.† | | 10.25% (5 yr. CMT + 5.92% | )# | – | (e) | | 40,754,000 | | | | 44,611,570 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. | | 6.15% | | 1/15/2033 | | | 38,334,000 | | | | 38,969,681 | |
Palomino Funding Trust I† | | 7.233% | | 5/17/2028 | | | 44,964,000 | | | | 47,217,344 | |
PG&E Corp. | | 5.25% | | 7/1/2030 | | | 22,743,000 | | | | 21,737,434 | |
Pike Corp.† | | 5.50% | | 9/1/2028 | | | 21,772,000 | | | | 20,920,582 | |
Pike Corp.† | | 8.625% | | 1/31/2031 | | | 15,092,000 | | | | 16,006,122 | |
Puget Energy, Inc. | | 4.10% | | 6/15/2030 | | | 26,045,000 | | | | 23,997,244 | |
Talen Energy Supply LLC† | | 8.625% | | 6/1/2030 | | | 24,852,000 | | | | 26,517,805 | |
Vistra Corp.† | | 7.00% (5 yr. CMT + 5.74% | )# | – | (e) | | 21,649,000 | | | | 21,481,569 | |
Vistra Operations Co. LLC† | | 4.375% | | 5/1/2029 | | | 77,332,000 | | | | 72,058,131 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 676,804,934 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Electronics 0.40% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Allegion U.S. Holding Co., Inc. | | 5.60% | | 5/29/2034 | | | 13,510,000 | | | | 13,524,419 | |
EquipmentShare.com, Inc.† | | 8.625% | | 5/15/2032 | | | 21,214,000 | | | | 22,023,781 | |
Imola Merger Corp.† | | 4.75% | | 5/15/2029 | | | 18,106,000 | | | | 16,941,181 | |
Trimble, Inc. | | 6.10% | | 3/15/2033 | | | 31,018,000 | | | | 32,136,725 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 84,626,106 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Energy-Alternate Sources 0.24% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Topaz Solar Farms LLC† | | 5.75% | | 9/30/2039 | | | 53,183,665 | | | | 51,500,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Engineering & Construction 0.94% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aeropuertos Dominicanos Siglo XXI SA (Dominican Republic)†(a)(d) | | 7.00% | | 6/30/2034 | | | 13,082,000 | | | | 13,261,236 | |
Brand Industrial Services, Inc.† | | 10.375% | | 8/1/2030 | | | 15,077,000 | | | | 16,312,470 | |
Fluor Corp. | | 4.25% | | 9/15/2028 | | | 23,125,000 | | | | 22,005,937 | |
Heathrow Finance PLC | | 6.625% | | 3/1/2031 | | GBP | 25,264,000 | | | | 31,636,807 | |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | 5.90% | | 3/1/2033 | | $ | 27,604,000 | | | | 27,613,380 | |
16 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Engineering & Construction (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. | | 6.35% | | 8/18/2028 | | $ | 16,087,000 | | | $ | 16,600,651 | |
MasTec, Inc.† | | 4.50% | | 8/15/2028 | | | 23,035,000 | | | | 21,985,696 | |
MasTec, Inc. | | 5.90% | | 6/15/2029 | | | 19,917,000 | | | | 20,016,804 | |
TAV Havalimanlari Holding AS (Turkey)†(d) | | 8.50% | | 12/7/2028 | | | 20,581,000 | | | | 21,090,380 | |
TopBuild Corp.† | | 4.125% | | 2/15/2032 | | | 8,500,000 | | | | 7,493,301 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 198,016,662 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Entertainment 1.60% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Boyne USA, Inc.† | | 4.75% | | 5/15/2029 | | | 23,563,000 | | | | 22,001,591 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.† | | 4.625% | | 10/15/2029 | | | 38,882,000 | | | | 35,673,869 | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc.† | | 7.00% | | 2/15/2030 | | | 30,300,000 | | | | 30,975,872 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc.† | | 4.75% | | 1/15/2028 | | | 36,115,000 | | | | 34,517,576 | |
Churchill Downs, Inc.† | | 5.50% | | 4/1/2027 | | | 21,171,000 | | | | 20,843,483 | |
Flutter Treasury DAC (Ireland)†(d) | | 6.375% | | 4/29/2029 | | | 16,126,000 | | | | 16,238,178 | |
Midwest Gaming Borrower LLC/Midwest Gaming Finance Corp.† | 4.875% | | 5/1/2029 | | | 44,276,000 | | | | 41,278,386 | |
Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority† | | 8.00% | | 2/1/2026 | | | 30,721,000 | | | | 29,154,997 | |
Resorts World Las Vegas LLC/RWLV Capital, Inc.† | | 4.625% | | 4/16/2029 | | | 42,245,000 | | | | 37,928,435 | |
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.† | | 5.25% | | 8/15/2029 | | | 47,179,000 | | | | 44,611,217 | |
WMG Acquisition Corp.† | | 3.75% | | 12/1/2029 | | | 27,478,000 | | | | 24,937,549 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 338,161,153 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Environmental Control 0.19% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Madison IAQ LLC† | | 4.125% | | 6/30/2028 | | | 15,812,000 | | | | 14,760,228 | |
Madison IAQ LLC† | | 5.875% | | 6/30/2029 | | | 26,967,000 | | | | 25,115,686 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 39,875,914 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Food 0.99% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc./Safeway, Inc./New Albertsons LP/Albertsons LLC† | | 3.50% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 48,449,000 | | | | 43,620,670 | |
Chobani LLC/Chobani Finance Corp., Inc.† | | 4.625% | | 11/15/2028 | | | 16,808,000 | | | | 15,894,710 | |
Chobani LLC/Chobani Finance Corp., Inc.† | | 7.625% | | 7/1/2029 | | | 13,443,000 | | | | 13,861,830 | |
J M Smucker Co. | | 6.20% | | 11/15/2033 | | | 13,491,000 | | | | 14,174,737 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.† | | 4.125% | | 1/31/2030 | | | 24,243,000 | | | | 22,030,397 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | 4.95% | | 4/15/2033 | | | 14,652,000 | | | | 14,305,788 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.† | | 4.50% | | 9/15/2031 | | | 16,383,000 | | | | 14,695,091 | |
Post Holdings, Inc.† | | 4.625% | | 4/15/2030 | | | 30,030,000 | | | | 27,613,858 | |
Smithfield Foods, Inc.† | | 5.20% | | 4/1/2029 | | | 28,037,000 | | | | 27,213,479 | |
U.S. Foods, Inc.† | | 4.75% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 17,648,000 | | | | 16,753,601 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 210,164,161 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 17 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Gas 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Southwest Gas Corp. | | 4.05% | | 3/15/2032 | | $ | 22,297,000 | | | $ | 20,190,791 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hand/Machine Tools 0.28% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | 6.05% | | 4/15/2028 | | | 20,719,000 | | | | 20,975,731 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp. | | 6.40% | | 4/15/2033 | | | 36,534,000 | | | | 37,403,042 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 58,378,773 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care-Products 0.67% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bausch & Lomb Corp. (Canada)†(d) | | 8.375% | | 10/1/2028 | | | 20,761,000 | | | | 21,280,025 | |
Boston Scientific Corp. | | 6.50% | | 11/15/2035 | | | 13,056,000 | | | | 14,499,441 | |
Medline Borrower LP† | | 3.875% | | 4/1/2029 | | | 45,158,000 | | | | 41,620,535 | |
Medline Borrower LP† | | 5.25% | | 10/1/2029 | | | 25,194,000 | | | | 24,062,835 | |
Solventum Corp.† | | 5.45% | | 3/13/2031 | | | 20,992,000 | | | | 20,734,125 | |
Solventum Corp.† | | 5.60% | | 3/23/2034 | | | 19,282,000 | | | | 18,946,420 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 141,143,381 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care-Services 2.69% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Inc.† | | 3.125% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 32,785,000 | | | | 31,405,643 | |
Charles River Laboratories International, Inc.† | | 3.75% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 26,607,000 | | | | 24,311,588 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.† | | 4.75% | | 2/15/2031 | | | 103,117,000 | | | | 81,171,702 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.† | | 5.25% | | 5/15/2030 | | | 22,394,000 | | | | 18,484,279 | |
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc.† | | 6.875% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 43,038,000 | | | | 32,963,161 | |
Concentra Escrow Issuer Corp.†(a) | | 6.875% | | 7/15/2032 | | | 11,003,000 | | | | 11,161,555 | |
DaVita, Inc.† | | 4.625% | | 6/1/2030 | | | 62,876,000 | | | | 56,869,418 | |
HCA, Inc. | | 3.50% | | 9/1/2030 | | | 24,212,000 | | | | 21,846,679 | |
HCA, Inc. | | 5.50% | | 6/1/2033 | | | 22,533,000 | | | | 22,357,143 | |
HCA, Inc. | | 7.69% | | 6/15/2025 | | | 7,994,000 | | | | 8,128,375 | |
Health Care Service Corp. A Mutual Legal Reserve Co.† | | 5.875% | | 6/15/2054 | | | 21,193,000 | | | | 20,867,139 | |
IQVIA, Inc. | | 6.25% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 14,232,000 | | | | 14,638,409 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc.† | | 9.875% | | 8/15/2030 | | | 19,223,000 | | | | 20,523,897 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc.† | | 10.00% | | 6/1/2032 | | | 35,958,000 | | | | 36,808,874 | |
LifePoint Health, Inc.† | | 11.00% | | 10/15/2030 | | | 18,973,000 | | | | 20,927,561 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.† | | 3.875% | | 11/15/2030 | | | 41,142,000 | | | | 36,605,259 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.† | | 3.875% | | 5/15/2032 | | | 40,412,000 | | | | 35,054,209 | |
Montefiore Obligated Group | | 5.246% | | 11/1/2048 | | | 42,910,000 | | | | 33,121,658 | |
Star Parent, Inc.† | | 9.00% | | 10/1/2030 | | | 20,063,000 | | | | 21,089,152 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp. | | 6.75% | | 5/15/2031 | | | 20,331,000 | | | | 20,652,992 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 568,988,693 | |
18 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Holding Companies-Diversified 0.26% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benteler International AG (Austria)†(d) | | 10.50% | | 5/15/2028 | | $ | 21,318,000 | | | $ | 22,914,527 | |
Stena International SA (Luxembourg)†(d) | | 7.25% | | 1/15/2031 | | | 31,240,000 | | | | 31,964,018 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 54,878,545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home Builders 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
PulteGroup, Inc. | | 6.375% | | 5/15/2033 | | | 19,353,000 | | | | 20,345,768 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Home Furnishings 0.05% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leggett & Platt, Inc. | | 4.40% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 10,603,000 | | | | 9,696,493 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance 1.66% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alliant Holdings Intermediate LLC/Alliant Holdings Co-Issuer† | | 6.75% | | 4/15/2028 | | | 40,395,000 | | | | 40,497,482 | |
Arch Capital Finance LLC | | 4.011% | | 12/15/2026 | | | 14,967,000 | | | | 14,518,435 | |
Ardonagh Finco Ltd. (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 7.75% | | 2/15/2031 | | | 18,104,000 | | | | 17,911,906 | |
Ardonagh Group Finance Ltd. (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 8.875% | | 2/15/2032 | | | 21,499,000 | | | | 21,017,549 | |
Athene Global Funding† | | 1.985% | | 8/19/2028 | | | 21,746,000 | | | | 18,940,616 | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | | 2.375% | | 3/15/2031 | | | 20,059,000 | | | | 16,579,912 | |
Global Atlantic Fin Co.† | | 7.95% (5 yr. CMT + 3.61% | )# | 10/15/2054 | | | 15,315,000 | | | | 15,433,155 | |
Howden U.K. Refinance PLC/Howden U.K. Refinance 2 PLC/Howden U.S. Refinance LLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | 7.25% | | 2/15/2031 | | | 23,169,000 | | | | 23,013,755 | |
HUB International Ltd.† | | 7.25% | | 6/15/2030 | | | 27,054,000 | | | | 27,753,508 | |
HUB International Ltd.† | | 7.375% | | 1/31/2032 | | | 17,259,000 | | | | 17,512,828 | |
Jones Deslauriers Insurance Management, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 8.50% | | 3/15/2030 | | | 7,444,000 | | | | 7,770,062 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc. | | 6.00% | | 8/15/2029 | | | 18,009,000 | | | | 17,867,252 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | 5.75% | | 3/28/2034 | | | 13,682,000 | | | | 13,654,978 | |
Panther Escrow Issuer LLC† | | 7.125% | | 6/1/2031 | | | 26,138,000 | | | | 26,456,988 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | 3.60% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 34,224,000 | | | | 31,628,597 | |
Swiss RE Subordinated Finance PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 5.698% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.81% | )# | 4/5/2035 | | | 20,200,000 | | | | 20,032,838 | |
Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. | | 8.00% | | 11/30/2039 | | | 15,659,000 | | | | 19,714,514 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 350,304,375 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Internet 0.30% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EquipmentShare.com, Inc.† | | 9.00% | | 5/15/2028 | | | 42,000,000 | | | | 43,395,408 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China)†(d) | | 3.925% | | 1/19/2038 | | | 24,722,000 | | | | 20,747,208 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 64,142,616 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 19 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Investment Companies 0.27% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ARES Capital Corp. | | 7.00% | | 1/15/2027 | | $ | 34,688,000 | | | $ | 35,281,994 | |
Blackstone Private Credit Fund† | | 6.25% | | 1/25/2031 | | | 21,138,000 | | | | 21,028,995 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 56,310,989 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Iron-Steel 0.73% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ArcelorMittal SA (Luxembourg)(d) | | 6.55% | | 11/29/2027 | | | 19,727,000 | | | | 20,350,012 | |
ATI, Inc. | | 7.25% | | 8/15/2030 | | | 30,258,000 | | | | 31,276,847 | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | 4.375% | | 3/15/2032 | | | 15,677,000 | | | | 14,197,152 | |
Mineral Resources Ltd. (Australia)†(d) | | 8.50% | | 5/1/2030 | | | 25,341,000 | | | | 26,262,931 | |
Samarco Mineracao SA (Brazil)(d) | | 9.00% | | 6/30/2031 | | | 23,459,000 | | | | 21,827,410 | |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | 3.45% | | 4/15/2030 | | | 18,014,000 | | | | 16,462,519 | |
U.S. Steel Corp. | | 6.875% | | 3/1/2029 | | | 24,139,000 | | | | 24,282,579 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 154,659,450 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leisure Time 1.18% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Carnival Corp.† | | 4.00% | | 8/1/2028 | | | 41,410,000 | | | | 38,914,745 | |
Carnival Corp.† | | 5.75% | | 3/1/2027 | | | 42,176,000 | | | | 41,692,996 | |
Carnival Corp.† | | 6.00% | | 5/1/2029 | | | 29,128,000 | | | | 28,791,420 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd.† | | 5.875% | | 3/15/2026 | | | 34,273,000 | | | | 33,907,410 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd.† | | 5.875% | | 2/15/2027 | | | 31,490,000 | | | | 31,102,704 | |
NCL Corp. Ltd.† | | 8.375% | | 2/1/2028 | | | 12,109,000 | | | | 12,662,999 | |
Polaris, Inc. | | 6.95% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 20,228,000 | | | | 21,166,684 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.† | | 6.25% | | 3/15/2032 | | | 20,713,000 | | | | 20,899,956 | |
Viking Cruises Ltd.† | | 5.875% | | 9/15/2027 | | | 21,255,000 | | | | 21,048,384 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 250,187,298 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lodging 1.51% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Choice Hotels International, Inc.(a) | | 5.85% | | 8/1/2034 | | | 31,544,000 | | | | 31,101,710 | |
Genting New York LLC/GENNY Capital, Inc.† | | 3.30% | | 2/15/2026 | | | 27,745,000 | | | | 26,506,577 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.† | | 3.625% | | 2/15/2032 | | | 15,350,000 | | | | 13,296,508 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc.† | | 3.75% | | 5/1/2029 | | | 25,286,000 | | | | 23,210,141 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating Co., Inc. | | 4.875% | | 1/15/2030 | | | 6,321,000 | | | | 6,070,686 | |
Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow LLC/Hilton Grand Vacations Borrower Escrow, Inc.† | | 6.625% | | 1/15/2032 | | | 25,419,000 | | | | 25,554,915 | |
Marriott International, Inc. | | 3.50% | | 10/15/2032 | | | 23,858,000 | | | | 20,667,500 | |
Sands China Ltd. (Macau)(d) | | 2.85% | | 3/8/2029 | | | 57,502,000 | | | | 50,647,813 | |
Sands China Ltd. (Macau)(d) | | 4.375% | | 6/18/2030 | | | 35,200,000 | | | | 32,452,411 | |
Sands China Ltd. (Macau)(d) | | 5.40% | | 8/8/2028 | | | 25,193,000 | | | | 24,682,940 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd. (Hong Kong)(d) | | 5.00% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 24,221,000 | | | | 21,338,313 | |
20 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Lodging (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Wynn Las Vegas LLC/Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp.† | | 5.25% | | 5/15/2027 | | $ | 21,636,000 | | | $ | 21,118,374 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd. (Macau)†(d) | | 5.50% | | 10/1/2027 | | | 23,813,000 | | | | 22,710,122 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 319,358,010 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery: Construction & Mining 0.08% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Vertiv Group Corp.† | | 4.125% | | 11/15/2028 | | | 18,160,000 | | | | 16,974,548 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Machinery-Diversified 0.61% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
nVent Finance SARL (Luxembourg)(d) | | 2.75% | | 11/15/2031 | | | 20,244,000 | | | | 16,674,033 | |
nVent Finance SARL (Luxembourg)(d) | | 5.65% | | 5/15/2033 | | | 36,050,000 | | | | 35,921,457 | |
SPX FLOW, Inc.† | | 8.75% | | 4/1/2030 | | | 17,647,000 | | | | 18,135,292 | |
TK Elevator U.S. Newco, Inc.† | | 5.25% | | 7/15/2027 | | | 38,674,000 | | | | 37,532,777 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | 5.611% | | 3/11/2034 | | | 19,961,000 | | | | 20,085,101 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 128,348,660 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Media 2.38% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AMC Networks, Inc. | | 4.25% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 27,786,000 | | | | 18,775,937 | |
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.† | | 5.00% | | 2/1/2028 | | | 34,678,000 | | | | 32,449,124 | |
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.† | | 5.375% | | 6/1/2029 | | | 44,402,000 | | | | 40,436,435 | |
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.† | | 6.375% | | 9/1/2029 | | | 32,585,000 | | | | 30,996,465 | |
CCO Holdings LLC/CCO Holdings Capital Corp.† | | 7.375% | | 3/1/2031 | | | 41,519,000 | | | | 40,963,891 | |
CSC Holdings LLC† | | 4.125% | | 12/1/2030 | | | 9,124,000 | | | | 5,906,237 | |
CSC Holdings LLC† | | 5.375% | | 2/1/2028 | | | 15,464,000 | | | | 11,766,022 | |
CSC Holdings LLC† | | 6.50% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 17,012,000 | | | | 12,431,812 | |
CSC Holdings LLC† | | 11.75% | | 1/31/2029 | | | 25,157,000 | | | | 21,470,974 | |
DISH DBS Corp. | | 5.875% | | 11/15/2024 | | | 15,801,000 | | | | 15,017,000 | |
DISH Network Corp.† | | 11.75% | | 11/15/2027 | | | 85,029,000 | | | | 83,451,244 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | 3.45% | | 3/1/2032 | | | 23,698,000 | | | | 20,657,165 | |
Gray Television, Inc.† | | 5.375% | | 11/15/2031 | | | 29,785,000 | | | | 16,908,825 | |
LCPR Senior Secured Financing DAC (Ireland)†(d) | | 6.75% | | 10/15/2027 | | | 22,575,000 | | | | 21,166,765 | |
Nexstar Media, Inc.† | | 4.75% | | 11/1/2028 | | | 23,764,000 | | | | 21,149,901 | |
Sunrise FinCo I BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 4.875% | | 7/15/2031 | | | 53,571,000 | | | | 48,685,860 | |
Univision Communications, Inc.† | | 4.50% | | 5/1/2029 | | | 24,379,000 | | | | 20,514,568 | |
VZ Secured Financing BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 5.00% | | 1/15/2032 | | | 49,172,000 | | | | 41,982,601 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 504,730,826 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metal Fabricate-Hardware 0.32% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Roller Bearing Co. of America, Inc.† | | 4.375% | | 10/15/2029 | | | 46,574,000 | | | | 42,917,359 | |
Vallourec SACA (France)†(d) | | 7.50% | | 4/15/2032 | | | 23,124,000 | | | | 23,974,103 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 66,891,462 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 21 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Mining 2.17% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV (Netherlands)†(d) | | 7.125% | | 3/15/2031 | | $ | 20,653,000 | | | $ | 21,246,492 | |
Anglo American Capital PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 5.625% | | 4/1/2030 | | | 22,140,000 | | | | 22,299,702 | |
Anglo American Capital PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 5.75% | | 4/5/2034 | | | 20,634,000 | | | | 20,602,896 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Canada)†(d) | | 8.625% | | 6/1/2031 | | | 30,925,000 | | | | 30,911,708 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd. (Canada)†(d) | | 9.375% | | 3/1/2029 | | | 19,851,000 | | | | 20,766,635 | |
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd. (Australia)†(d) | | 4.375% | | 4/1/2031 | | | 59,000,000 | | | | 52,806,982 | |
FMG Resources August 2006 Pty. Ltd. (Australia)†(d) | | 6.125% | | 4/15/2032 | | | 28,083,000 | | | | 27,788,682 | |
Freeport Indonesia PT (Indonesia)(d) | | 6.20% | | 4/14/2052 | | | 31,767,000 | | | | 31,385,243 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | 5.40% | | 11/14/2034 | | | 34,970,000 | | | | 34,422,108 | |
Glencore Funding LLC† | | 2.50% | | 9/1/2030 | | | 19,663,000 | | | | 16,636,927 | |
Hecla Mining Co. | | 7.25% | | 2/15/2028 | | | 25,372,000 | | | | 25,417,720 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp.† | | 4.50% | | 6/1/2031 | | | 29,297,000 | | | | 25,976,425 | |
Kinross Gold Corp. (Canada)(d) | | 6.25% | | 7/15/2033 | | | 36,065,000 | | | | 37,727,959 | |
Mirabela Nickel Ltd. | | 1.00% | | 9/10/2044 | | | 185,297 | | | | – | (f) |
Nexa Resources SA (Brazil)†(d) | | 6.75% | | 4/9/2034 | | | 20,943,000 | | | | 21,295,052 | |
Novelis Corp.† | | 4.75% | | 1/30/2030 | | | 36,313,000 | | | | 33,722,972 | |
WE Soda Investments Holding PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 9.50% | | 10/6/2028 | | | 35,318,000 | | | | 36,249,512 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 459,257,015 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Office/Business Equipment 0.08% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Zebra Technologies Corp.† | | 6.50% | | 6/1/2032 | | | 17,401,000 | | | | 17,609,892 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas 9.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp.† | | 5.375% | | 3/1/2030 | | | 97,896,000 | | | | 94,800,264 | |
Apache Corp. | | 4.25% | | 1/15/2030 | | | 22,054,000 | | | | 20,592,345 | |
Apache Corp. | | 4.75% | | 4/15/2043 | | | 46,044,000 | | | | 36,871,658 | |
Apache Corp. | | 5.10% | | 9/1/2040 | | | 49,056,000 | | | | 41,897,052 | |
Baytex Energy Corp. (Canada)†(d) | | 7.375% | | 3/15/2032 | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 20,339,160 | |
Baytex Energy Corp. (Canada)†(d) | | 8.50% | | 4/30/2030 | | | 25,589,000 | | | | 26,782,599 | |
Borr IHC Ltd./Borr Finance LLC† | | 10.00% | | 11/15/2028 | | | 40,578,903 | | | | 42,531,762 | |
BP Capital Markets PLC (United Kingdom)(d) | | 6.45% (5 yr. CMT + 2.15% | )# | – | (e) | | 9,014,000 | | | | 9,282,013 | |
California Resources Corp.† | | 8.25% | | 6/15/2029 | | | 20,605,000 | | | | 21,047,410 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. (Canada)(d) | | 5.40% | | 6/15/2047 | | | 71,382,000 | | | | 65,783,141 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp.† | | 6.75% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 19,198,000 | | | | 19,251,409 | |
CITGO Petroleum Corp.† | | 8.375% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 28,033,000 | | | | 28,918,360 | |
22 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Oil & Gas (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Civitas Resources, Inc.† | | 8.625% | | 11/1/2030 | | $ | 19,449,000 | | | $ | 20,869,360 | |
Civitas Resources, Inc.† | | 8.75% | | 7/1/2031 | | | 26,928,000 | | | | 28,872,202 | |
Comstock Resources, Inc.† | | 6.75% | | 3/1/2029 | | | 44,417,000 | | | | 43,079,347 | |
Continental Resources, Inc. | | 4.375% | | 1/15/2028 | | | 21,473,000 | | | | 20,654,602 | |
Continental Resources, Inc.† | | 5.75% | | 1/15/2031 | | | 33,154,000 | | | | 32,616,642 | |
Cosan Luxembourg SA (Luxembourg)†(d) | | 7.25% | | 6/27/2031 | | | 22,811,000 | | | | 23,099,479 | |
Crescent Energy Finance LLC† | | 7.375% | | 1/15/2033 | | | 36,287,000 | | | | 36,387,916 | |
Crescent Energy Finance LLC† | | 7.625% | | 4/1/2032 | | | 26,919,000 | | | | 27,454,311 | |
Diamond Foreign Asset Co./Diamond Finance LLC (Cayman Islands)†(d) | | 8.50% | | 10/1/2030 | | | 20,793,000 | | | | 21,844,190 | |
Ecopetrol SA (Colombia)(d) | | 5.875% | | 5/28/2045 | | | 59,957,000 | | | | 43,019,525 | |
Encino Acquisition Partners Holdings LLC† | | 8.50% | | 5/1/2028 | | | 39,459,000 | | | | 40,244,234 | |
Encino Acquisition Partners Holdings LLC† | | 8.75% | | 5/1/2031 | | | 21,006,000 | | | | 21,920,013 | |
Eni SpA (Italy)†(d) | | 5.50% | | 5/15/2034 | | | 20,746,000 | | | | 20,562,881 | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | 2.90% | | 9/29/2031 | | | 26,951,000 | | | | 22,478,687 | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd.† | | 7.75% | | 5/1/2027 | | | 43,319,000 | | | | 42,387,078 | |
Matador Resources Co.† | | 6.50% | | 4/15/2032 | | | 22,263,000 | | | | 22,281,233 | |
Matador Resources Co.† | | 6.875% | | 4/15/2028 | | | 43,709,000 | | | | 44,419,140 | |
MC Brazil Downstream Trading SARL (Luxembourg)†(d) | | 7.25% | | 6/30/2031 | | | 41,303,495 | | | | 36,636,700 | |
MEG Energy Corp. (Canada)†(d) | | 5.875% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 57,133,000 | | | | 55,622,815 | |
Nabors Industries, Inc.† | | 7.375% | | 5/15/2027 | | | 22,606,000 | | | | 23,012,252 | |
Noble Finance II LLC† | | 8.00% | | 4/15/2030 | | | 19,533,000 | | | | 20,343,366 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | 6.125% | | 1/1/2031 | | | 20,079,000 | | | | 20,564,008 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | 6.625% | | 9/1/2030 | | | 19,846,000 | | | | 20,825,321 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | 7.50% | | 5/1/2031 | | | 18,501,000 | | | | 20,422,440 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | | 8.875% | | 7/15/2030 | | | 17,825,000 | | | | 20,544,794 | |
OGX Austria GmbH (Brazil)†(d)(g) | | 8.50% | | 6/1/2018 | | | 20,000,000 | | | | 400 | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | 6.50% | | 2/1/2038 | | | 35,442,000 | | | | 36,476,893 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | 5.15% | | 11/15/2029 | | | 29,814,000 | | | | 28,991,461 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | 7.15% | | 10/1/2033 | | | 23,666,000 | | | | 25,086,798 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico)(d) | | 5.35% | | 2/12/2028 | | | 30,987,000 | | | | 27,867,737 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos (Mexico)(d) | | 10.00% | | 2/7/2033 | | | 65,035,000 | | | | 65,312,439 | |
Pluspetrol Camisea SA/Pluspetrol Lote 56 SA (Peru)†(d) | | 6.24% | | 7/3/2036 | | | 21,976,000 | | | | 22,008,788 | |
Precision Drilling Corp. (Canada)†(d) | | 6.875% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 25,184,000 | | | | 24,937,444 | |
Range Resources Corp.† | | 4.75% | | 2/15/2030 | | | 54,135,000 | | | | 50,831,395 | |
Rockcliff Energy II LLC† | | 5.50% | | 10/15/2029 | | | 26,449,000 | | | | 24,775,236 | |
Saturn Oil & Gas, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 9.625% | | 6/15/2029 | | | 30,016,000 | | | | 30,320,159 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 23 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Oil & Gas (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Seadrill Finance Ltd.† | | 8.375% | | 8/1/2030 | | $ | 21,159,000 | | | $ | 22,132,526 | |
Southwestern Energy Co. | | 5.375% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 17,132,000 | | | | 16,663,579 | |
Southwestern Energy Co. | | 5.375% | | 3/15/2030 | | | 34,107,000 | | | | 32,971,339 | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada)(d) | | 7.15% | | 2/1/2032 | | | 28,398,000 | | | | 31,088,627 | |
Talos Production, Inc.† | | 9.00% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 20,033,000 | | | | 21,041,441 | |
Transocean, Inc.† | | 8.25% | | 5/15/2029 | | | 21,421,000 | | | | 21,490,061 | |
Transocean, Inc.† | | 8.50% | | 5/15/2031 | | | 21,064,000 | | | | 21,089,888 | |
Transocean, Inc.† | | 8.75% | | 2/15/2030 | | | 54,468,000 | | | | 57,228,858 | |
Valaris Ltd.† | | 8.375% | | 4/30/2030 | | | 28,849,000 | | | | 29,889,814 | |
Vermilion Energy, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 6.875% | | 5/1/2030 | | | 20,774,000 | | | | 20,442,609 | |
Viper Energy, Inc.† | | 5.375% | | 11/1/2027 | | | 37,638,000 | | | | 36,992,817 | |
Viper Energy, Inc.† | | 7.375% | | 11/1/2031 | | | 15,232,000 | | | | 15,790,298 | |
Vital Energy, Inc.† | | 7.75% | | 7/31/2029 | | | 35,741,000 | | | | 36,053,627 | |
Vital Energy, Inc.† | | 7.875% | | 4/15/2032 | | | 33,047,000 | | | | 33,619,374 | |
Vital Energy, Inc. | | 9.75% | | 10/15/2030 | | | 11,987,000 | | | | 13,099,262 | |
YPF SA (Argentina)(d) | | 9.50% | | 1/17/2031 | | | 20,439,000 | | | | 20,784,256 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 1,925,246,835 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas Services 0.53% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Kodiak Gas Services LLC† | | 7.25% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 20,572,000 | | | | 21,104,218 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc. | | 6.00% | | 2/1/2028 | | | 38,139,000 | | | | 37,740,112 | |
USA Compression Partners LP/USA Compression Finance Corp. | | 6.875% | | 9/1/2027 | | | 14,561,000 | | | | 14,603,795 | |
USA Compression Partners LP/USA Compression Finance Corp.† | | 7.125% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 16,836,000 | | | | 16,977,978 | |
Weatherford International Ltd.† | | 8.625% | | 4/30/2030 | | | 20,268,000 | | | | 21,019,476 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 111,445,579 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Packaging & Containers 0.72% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC/Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc. (Ireland)†(d) | | 4.125% | | 8/15/2026 | | | 22,644,000 | | | | 19,679,937 | |
LABL, Inc.† | | 6.75% | | 7/15/2026 | | | 19,868,000 | | | | 19,637,692 | |
LABL, Inc.† | | 10.50% | | 7/15/2027 | | | 8,001,000 | | | | 7,838,023 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.† | | 7.875% | | 8/15/2026 | | | 38,298,000 | | | | 38,387,732 | |
Mauser Packaging Solutions Holding Co.† | | 9.25% | | 4/15/2027 | | | 22,571,000 | | | | 22,613,253 | |
Owens-Brockway Glass Container, Inc.† | | 7.25% | | 5/15/2031 | | | 21,876,000 | | | | 21,865,373 | |
Sealed Air Corp.† | | 6.875% | | 7/15/2033 | | | 22,562,000 | | | | 23,256,526 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 153,278,536 | |
24 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Pharmaceuticals 0.67% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BellRing Brands, Inc.† | | 7.00% | | 3/15/2030 | | $ | 28,420,000 | | | $ | 29,152,895 | |
Organon & Co./Organon Foreign Debt Co.-Issuer BV† | | 5.125% | | 4/30/2031 | | | 23,646,000 | | | | 21,261,115 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.† | | 4.50% | | 3/31/2029 | | | 10,002,000 | | | | 8,634,790 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.† | | 6.625% | | 4/1/2030 | | | 19,194,000 | | | | 17,469,093 | |
Perrigo Finance Unlimited Co. (Ireland)(d) | | 5.15% | | 6/15/2030 | | | 24,024,000 | | | | 22,108,605 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. (Japan)(a)(d) | | 5.30% | | 7/5/2034 | | | 26,624,000 | | | | 26,462,791 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III BV (Netherlands)(d) | 3.15% | | 10/1/2026 | | | 18,678,000 | | | | 17,544,384 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 142,633,673 | |
|
Pipelines 3.35% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AI Candelaria Spain SA (Spain)†(d) | | 5.75% | | 6/15/2033 | | | 30,777,000 | | | | 24,922,442 | |
AI Candelaria Spain SA (Spain)(d) | | 5.75% | | 6/15/2033 | | | 19,229,000 | | | | 15,571,161 | |
AI Candelaria Spain SA (Spain)(d) | | 5.75% | | 6/15/2033 | | | 4,247,000 | | | | 3,439,114 | |
AI Candelaria Spain SA (Spain)†(d) | | 7.50% | | 12/15/2028 | | | 19,461,770 | | | | 19,130,753 | |
Blue Racer Midstream LLC/Blue Racer Finance Corp.† | | 7.25% | | 7/15/2032 | | | 20,994,000 | | | | 21,598,593 | |
Boardwalk Pipelines LP | | 5.625% | | 8/1/2034 | | | 31,480,000 | | | | 30,956,003 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners LP | | 3.25% | | 1/31/2032 | | | 30,486,000 | | | | 26,040,224 | |
Colonial Enterprises, Inc.† | | 3.25% | | 5/15/2030 | | | 19,028,000 | | | | 16,972,060 | |
Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC† | | 5.927% | | 8/15/2030 | | | 12,880,000 | | | | 13,161,421 | |
CQP Holdco LP/BIP-V Chinook Holdco LLC† | | 5.50% | | 6/15/2031 | | | 47,805,000 | | | | 45,349,778 | |
Delek Logistics Partners LP/Delek Logistics Finance Corp.† | | 8.625% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 30,918,000 | | | | 31,842,263 | |
DT Midstream, Inc.† | | 4.30% | | 4/15/2032 | | | 27,064,000 | | | | 24,554,945 | |
EnLink Midstream LLC† | | 6.50% | | 9/1/2030 | | | 30,196,000 | | | | 30,926,169 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP† | | 6.375% | | 4/1/2029 | | | 19,742,000 | | | | 19,953,970 | |
EQM Midstream Partners LP† | | 6.50% | | 7/1/2027 | | | 30,292,000 | | | | 30,639,025 | |
Hess Midstream Operations LP† | | 5.125% | | 6/15/2028 | | | 17,974,000 | | | | 17,415,826 | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | | 5.00% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 21,208,000 | | | | 20,977,193 | |
NGPL PipeCo LLC† | | 3.25% | | 7/15/2031 | | | 24,487,000 | | | | 20,939,417 | |
NGPL PipeCo LLC† | | 4.875% | | 8/15/2027 | | | 20,780,000 | | | | 20,336,178 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | 3.95% | | 3/1/2050 | | | 15,796,000 | | | | 11,473,622 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | 4.45% | | 9/1/2049 | | | 22,523,000 | | | | 17,728,619 | |
ONEOK, Inc. | | 6.05% | | 9/1/2033 | | | 31,558,000 | | | | 32,506,457 | |
Sabal Trail Transmission LLC† | | 4.246% | | 5/1/2028 | | | 16,996,000 | | | | 16,374,851 | |
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC† | | 3.875% | | 8/15/2029 | | | 26,406,000 | | | | 24,065,898 | |
Venture Global LNG, Inc.† | | 8.125% | | 6/1/2028 | | | 13,276,000 | | | | 13,687,649 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 25 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Pipelines (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Venture Global LNG, Inc.† | | 8.375% | | 6/1/2031 | | $ | 23,884,000 | | | $ | 24,791,019 | |
Venture Global LNG, Inc.† | | 9.50% | | 2/1/2029 | | | 24,103,000 | | | | 26,410,174 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP | | 4.05% | | 2/1/2030 | | | 70,590,000 | | | | 65,696,213 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP | | 6.35% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 20,497,000 | | | | 21,153,765 | |
Williams Cos., Inc. | | 4.90% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 20,992,000 | | | | 20,712,611 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 709,327,413 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate 0.25% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC† | | 6.75% | | 5/15/2028 | | | 21,071,000 | | | | 20,935,354 | |
Hunt Cos., Inc.† | | 5.25% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 22,442,000 | | | | 20,416,120 | |
Newmark Group, Inc.† | | 7.50% | | 1/12/2029 | | | 11,554,000 | | | | 11,887,148 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 53,238,622 | |
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REITS 1.32% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brixmor Operating Partnership LP | | 4.05% | | 7/1/2030 | | | 22,520,000 | | | | 20,907,853 | |
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc. | | 4.00% | | 1/15/2030 | | | 26,711,000 | | | | 24,492,606 | |
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc. | | 4.00% | | 1/15/2031 | | | 19,738,000 | | | | 17,711,300 | |
GLP Capital LP/GLP Financing II, Inc. | | 5.75% | | 6/1/2028 | | | 17,444,000 | | | | 17,466,486 | |
Goodman U.S. Finance Five LLC† | | 4.625% | | 5/4/2032 | | | 22,454,000 | | | | 20,816,201 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc.† | | 4.50% | | 2/15/2031 | | | 23,221,000 | | | | 20,980,329 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc.† | | 4.875% | | 9/15/2029 | | | 21,632,000 | | | | 20,401,418 | |
Rayonier LP | | 2.75% | | 5/17/2031 | | | 45,499,000 | | | | 38,033,847 | |
Regency Centers LP | | 5.25% | | 1/15/2034 | | | 13,482,000 | | | | 13,136,623 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Partnership LP | | 6.75% | | 10/15/2028 | | | 22,536,000 | | | | 23,338,002 | |
VICI Properties LP/VICI Note Co., Inc.† | | 4.625% | | 12/1/2029 | | | 65,109,000 | | | | 61,667,931 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 278,952,596 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail 2.01% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 4.00% | | 10/15/2030 | | | 25,190,000 | | | | 22,190,881 | |
1011778 BC ULC/New Red Finance, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 6.125% | | 6/15/2029 | | | 20,619,000 | | | | 20,708,891 | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | 3.50% | | 3/15/2032 | | | 33,077,000 | | | | 28,120,701 | |
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. | | 3.90% | | 4/15/2030 | | | 38,924,000 | | | | 35,201,227 | |
Alimentation Couche-Tard, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 5.267% | | 2/12/2034 | | | 15,738,000 | | | | 15,514,614 | |
Carvana Co.† | | 13.00% | | 6/1/2030 | | | 22,535,000 | | | | 24,689,579 | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | 4.10% | | 1/15/2052 | | | 42,397,000 | | | | 29,924,006 | |
Gap, Inc.† | | 3.875% | | 10/1/2031 | | | 30,155,000 | | | | 25,204,484 | |
Global Auto Holdings Ltd./AAG FH U.K. Ltd. (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 8.375% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 28,573,000 | | | | 27,829,188 | |
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26 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Retail (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Global Auto Holdings Ltd./AAG FH U.K. Ltd. (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 8.75% | | 1/15/2032 | | $ | 14,531,000 | | | $ | 13,915,702 | |
LBM Acquisition LLC† | | 6.25% | | 1/15/2029 | | | 17,160,000 | | | | 15,184,663 | |
Murphy Oil USA, Inc. | | 4.75% | | 9/15/2029 | | | 25,575,000 | | | | 24,263,987 | |
NMG Holding Co., Inc./Neiman Marcus Group LLC† | | 7.125% | | 4/1/2026 | | | 16,876,000 | | | | 16,687,561 | |
PetSmart, Inc./PetSmart Finance Corp.† | | 4.75% | | 2/15/2028 | | | 17,685,000 | | | | 16,447,695 | |
PetSmart, Inc./PetSmart Finance Corp.† | | 7.75% | | 2/15/2029 | | | 36,558,000 | | | | 35,637,594 | |
Staples, Inc.† | | 12.75% | | 1/15/2030 | | | 21,774,373 | | | | 16,962,354 | |
Stonegate Pub Co. Financing 2019 PLC | | 8.25% | | 7/31/2025 | | GBP | 24,584,000 | | | | 30,586,309 | |
Tiffany & Co. | | 4.90% | | 10/1/2044 | | $ | 15,113,000 | | | | 14,139,195 | |
White Cap Buyer LLC† | | 6.875% | | 10/15/2028 | | | 13,707,000 | | | | 13,238,784 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 426,447,415 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Savings & Loans 0.00% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Washington Mutual Bank/Debt not acquired by JPMorgan(g) | 6.875% | | 6/15/2011 | | | 22,500,000 | | | | – | (f)(h) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors 0.92% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Entegris, Inc.† | | 4.75% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 21,642,000 | | | | 20,722,808 | |
Foundry JV Holdco LLC† | | 6.25% | | 1/25/2035 | | | 17,722,000 | | | | 18,118,303 | |
Marvell Technology, Inc. | | 5.95% | | 9/15/2033 | | | 21,787,000 | | | | 22,519,879 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | 5.30% | | 1/15/2031 | | | 12,583,000 | | | | 12,558,077 | |
ON Semiconductor Corp.† | | 3.875% | | 9/1/2028 | | | 23,433,000 | | | | 21,643,508 | |
Qorvo, Inc.† | | 3.375% | | 4/1/2031 | | | 22,864,000 | | | | 19,621,128 | |
Qorvo, Inc. | | 4.375% | | 10/15/2029 | | | 21,594,000 | | | | 20,410,092 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. (South Korea)†(d) | | 5.50% | | 1/16/2029 | | | 26,457,000 | | | | 26,452,305 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. (South Korea)(d) | | 6.50% | | 1/17/2033 | | | 31,457,000 | | | | 33,171,790 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 195,217,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shipbuilding 0.14% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | | 4.20% | | 5/1/2030 | | | 32,665,000 | | | | 30,731,541 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Software 1.88% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AthenaHealth Group, Inc.† | | 6.50% | | 2/15/2030 | | | 37,901,000 | | | | 34,928,773 | |
Atlassian Corp. (Australia)(d) | | 5.50% | | 5/15/2034 | | | 22,509,000 | | | | 22,311,356 | |
Cloud Software Group, Inc.† | | 6.50% | | 3/31/2029 | | | 44,401,000 | | | | 42,672,012 | |
Cloud Software Group, Inc.† | | 8.25% | | 6/30/2032 | | | 35,312,000 | | | | 36,013,685 | |
Cloud Software Group, Inc.† | | 9.00% | | 9/30/2029 | | | 68,784,000 | | | | 66,788,947 | |
Constellation Software, Inc. (Canada)†(d) | | 5.158% | | 2/16/2029 | | | 14,665,000 | | | | 14,663,570 | |
MSCI, Inc.† | | 3.875% | | 2/15/2031 | | | 66,243,000 | | | | 59,718,621 | |
MSCI, Inc.† | | 4.00% | | 11/15/2029 | | | 66,838,000 | | | | 62,501,283 | |
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| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 27 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Software (continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ROBLOX Corp.† | | 3.875% | | 5/1/2030 | | $ | 25,180,000 | | | $ | 22,391,947 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | 1.75% | | 2/15/2031 | | | 18,251,000 | | | | 14,699,077 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. | | 5.40% | | 6/12/2029 | | | 20,501,000 | | | | 20,623,438 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 397,312,709 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications 1.75% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Altice France SA (France)†(d) | | 5.50% | | 10/15/2029 | | | 27,368,000 | | | | 18,075,672 | |
Altice France SA (France)†(d) | | 8.125% | | 2/1/2027 | | | 45,191,000 | | | | 33,929,682 | |
Connect Finco SARL/Connect U.S. Finco LLC (Luxembourg)†(d) | 6.75% | | 10/1/2026 | | | 27,239,000 | | | | 26,313,176 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC† | | 5.875% | | 10/15/2027 | | | 47,940,000 | | | | 46,850,990 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC† | | 6.75% | | 5/1/2029 | | | 57,642,000 | | | | 52,929,957 | |
Frontier Communications Holdings LLC† | | 8.75% | | 5/15/2030 | | | 45,349,000 | | | | 46,778,745 | |
Hughes Satellite Systems Corp. | | 5.25% | | 8/1/2026 | | | 34,012,000 | | | | 26,362,014 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc.† | | 4.125% | | 4/15/2029 | | | 7,446,028 | | | | 4,877,634 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc.† | | 4.125% | | 4/15/2030 | | | 12,741,029 | | | | 8,028,118 | |
Sprint Capital Corp. | | 6.875% | | 11/15/2028 | | | 19,428,000 | | | | 20,609,650 | |
Vmed O2 U.K. Financing I PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | | 4.25% | | 1/31/2031 | | | 79,166,000 | | | | 65,821,181 | |
Vmed O2 U.K. Financing I PLC (United Kingdom)†(d) | 4.75% | | 7/15/2031 | | | 24,505,000 | | | | 20,700,366 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 371,277,185 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Transportation 0.19% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Rand Parent LLC† | | 8.50% | | 2/15/2030 | | | 20,809,000 | | | | 21,088,902 | |
XPO, Inc.† | | 7.125% | | 2/1/2032 | | | 18,350,000 | | | | 18,824,439 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 39,913,341 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trucking & Leasing 0.16% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors LLC† | | 5.50% | | 5/1/2028 | | | 35,638,000 | | | | 34,587,955 | |
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $14,549,289,394) | | | | | | | | | | | 14,237,693,336 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
FLOATING RATE LOANS(i) 6.22% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace/Defense 0.16% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alloy Finco Ltd. USD Holdco PIK Term Loan 13.50% (Jersey)(d) | 0.50% | | 3/6/2025 | | | 18,765,066 | | | | 16,982,385 | |
TransDigm, Inc. 2024 Term Loan K | 8.085% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.75% | ) | 3/22/2030 | | | 16,381,397 | | | | 16,430,951 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 33,413,336 | |
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28 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Airlines 0.18% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
American Airlines, Inc. 2021 Term Loan | | 10.336% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.75% | ) | 4/20/2028 | | $ | 27,847,529 | | | $ | 28,804,788 | |
United Airlines, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | | 8.094% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.75% | ) | 2/22/2031 | | | 9,098,501 | | | | 9,132,621 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 37,937,409 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Automotive 0.11% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DexKo Global, Inc. 2021 USD Term Loan B | | 9.346% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.75% | ) | 10/4/2028 | | | 23,128,871 | | | | 23,033,812 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beverages 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pegasus BidCo BV 2024 USD Term Loan (Netherlands)(d) | | – | (j) | 7/12/2029 | | | 6,844 | | | | 6,893 | |
Triton Water Holdings, Inc. Term Loan | | 8.595% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.25% | ) | 3/31/2028 | | | 21,012,988 | | | | 21,044,507 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 21,051,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Building Materials 0.41% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACProducts, Inc. 2021 Term Loan B | | 9.846% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.25% | ) | 5/17/2028 | | | 11,614,098 | | | | 9,876,803 | |
CP Atlas Buyer, Inc. 2021 Term Loan B | | 9.194% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.75% | ) | 11/23/2027 | | | 17,881,514 | | | | 17,485,260 | |
MI Windows and Doors LLC 2024 Term Loan B2 | | 8.844% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.50% | ) | 3/28/2031 | | | 20,866,515 | | | | 21,018,736 | |
Quikrete Holdings, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | | 7.844% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.50% | ) | 4/14/2031 | | | 19,085,168 | | | | 19,149,771 | |
Quikrete Holdings, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B1 | | 7.594% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.25% | ) | 3/19/2029 | | | 19,085,167 | | | | 19,119,807 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 86,650,377 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Chemicals 0.34% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ineos Finance PLC 2024 EUR 1st Lien Term Loan B | | – | (j) | 6/23/2031 | | EUR | 28,280,000 | | | | 30,138,227 | |
Iris Holding, Inc. Term Loan | | 10.18% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.75% | ) | 6/28/2028 | | $ | 22,008,983 | | | | 20,798,489 | |
Lonza Group AG USD Term Loan B (Luxembourg)(d) | | 9.27% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.93% | ) | 7/3/2028 | | | 21,810,338 | | | | 21,180,782 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 72,117,498 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services 0.11% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grant Thornton Advisors LLC Term Loan B | 8.597% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.25% | ) | 6/2/2031 | | | 22,518,353 | | | | 22,611,016 | |
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| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 29 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Computers 0.15% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
McAfee LLC 2024 USD Term Loan B | | 8.579% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.25% | ) | 3/1/2029 | | $ | 31,493,863 | | | $ | 31,501,264 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Non-Durables 0.08% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Anastasia Parent LLC 2018 Term Loan B | | 9.346% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.75% | ) | 8/11/2025 | | | 23,470,866 | | | | 16,219,659 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Capital Goods 0.13% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CeramTec AcquiCo GmbH 2022 EUR Term Loan B | | 7.294% (3 mo. EURIBOR + 3.50% | ) | 3/16/2029 | | EUR | 25,074,401 | | | | 26,724,814 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services 0.23% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisor Group, Inc. 2024 Term Loan | | – | (j) | 8/17/2028 | | $ | 9,120,889 | | | | 9,160,246 | |
Assetmark Financial Holdings, Inc. 2024 Term Loan | | – | (j) | 6/3/2031 | | | 8,366,000 | | | | 8,381,686 | |
Jane Street Group LLC 2024 Term Loan B | | 7.958% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.50% | ) | 1/26/2028 | | | 31,835,052 | | | | 31,843,169 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 49,385,101 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Electric 0.00% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Helix Gen Funding LLC 2023 Term Loan | | 10.085% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.75% | ) | 12/31/2027 | | | 6,932 | | | | 6,975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Electric: Generation 0.02% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Astoria Energy LLC 2020 Term Loan B | | 8.958% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.50% | ) | 12/10/2027 | | | 510,581 | | | | 511,939 | |
Frontera Generation Holdings LLC 2021 2nd Lien Term Loan | | 7.096% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.50% | ) | 7/28/2028 | | | 1,720,948 | | | | 1,307,920 | |
Frontera Generation Holdings LLC 2021 Term Loan | | 18.596% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 13.00% | ) | 7/28/2026 | | | 1,773,053 | | | | 2,269,508 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 4,089,367 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Engineering & Construction 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brand Industrial Services, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | | 9.827% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.50% | ) | 8/1/2030 | | | 21,129,311 | | | | 21,223,231 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Entertainment 0.15% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Motion Finco SARL 2024 USD Term Loan B (Luxembourg)(d) | 8.835% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.50% | ) | 11/12/2029 | | | 31,795,313 | | | | 31,843,005 | |
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30 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Food 0.14% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bellis Acquisition Co. PLC 2024 EUR Term Loan B | | 7.802% (3 mo. EURIBOR + 4.00% | ) | 5/14/2031 | | EUR | 28,107,692 | | | $ | 29,899,812 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gas Distribution 0.11% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Freeport LNG Investments LLLP Term Loan B | | 9.086% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.50% | ) | 12/21/2028 | | $ | 22,389,533 | | | | 22,392,555 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Products 0.25% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bausch & Lomb Corp. Term Loan (Canada)(d) | | 8.689% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.25% | ) | 5/10/2027 | | | 44,440,958 | | | | 44,024,324 | |
Resonetics LLC 2024 Term Loan | | 9.082% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.75% | ) | 6/6/2031 | | | 8,618,000 | | | | 8,644,931 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 52,669,255 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Services 0.40% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
eResearchTechnology, Inc. 2024 Term Loan | | 9.344% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.00% | ) | 2/4/2027 | | | 22,361,980 | | | | 22,497,717 | |
Pacific Dental Services LLC 2024 Term Loan B | | 8.579% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.25% | ) | 3/15/2031 | | | 20,838,102 | | | | 20,905,409 | |
Radnet Management, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | | 7.827% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.50% | ) | 4/18/2031 | | | 21,287,772 | | | | 21,327,687 | |
Star Parent, Inc. Term Loan B | | 9.085% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.75% | ) | 9/27/2030 | | | 20,926,553 | | | | 20,934,818 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 85,665,631 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Athenahealth Group, Inc. 2022 Term Loan B | | 8.594% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.25% | ) | 2/15/2029 | | | 20,971,220 | | | | 20,928,648 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Insurance 0.18% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AssuredPartners, Inc. 2024 Incremental Term Loan B5 | | 8.844% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.50% | ) | 2/14/2031 | | | 26,503,575 | | | | 26,602,963 | |
OneDigital Borrower LLC 2024 Term Loan | | – | (j) | 6/13/2031 | | | 10,722,000 | | | | 10,708,651 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 37,311,614 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Leisure Time 0.06% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
City Football Group Ltd. 2024 Term Loan (United Kingdom)(d) | | – | (j) | 7/22/2030 | | | 13,673,000 | | | | 13,670,881 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lodging 0.12% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
One Hotels GmbH EUR Term Loan B | | 8.408% (3 mo. EURIBOR + 4.50% | ) | 4/2/2031 | | EUR | 22,837,000 | | | | 24,582,639 | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Machinery: Diversified 0.19% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LSF12 Badger Bidco LLC Term Loan B | | 11.344% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 6.00% | ) | 8/30/2030 | | $ | 22,426,549 | | | $ | 22,426,549 | |
SPX Flow, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | | 8.844% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.50% | ) | 4/5/2029 | | | 18,084,537 | | | | 18,209,682 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 40,636,231 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Media 0.33% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cengage Learning, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | | 9.538% (6 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.25% | ) | 3/22/2031 | | | 19,959,975 | | | | 20,041,112 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc. 2021 Term Loan B3 | | 8.591% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.00% | ) | 4/1/2028 | | | 23,196,069 | | | | 16,529,055 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc. 2022 Term Loan B4 | | 9.194% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.75% | ) | 4/21/2029 | | | 1,253,966 | | | | 863,180 | |
Virgin Media Bristol LLC 2023 USD Term Loan Y | | 8.656% (6 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.25% | ) | 3/31/2031 | | | 33,226,000 | | | | 31,451,898 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 68,885,245 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Metal Fabricate/Hardware 0.20% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Crosby U.S. Acquisition Corp. 2024 Term Loan B | | 9.344% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.00% | ) | 8/16/2029 | | | 20,973,080 | | | | 21,115,068 | |
Tank Holding Corp. 2022 Term Loan | | 11.194% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.75% | ) | 3/31/2028 | | | 21,821,661 | | | | 21,507,974 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 42,623,042 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Oil & Gas 0.11% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Parkway Generation LLC Term Loan B | | 10.341% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.75% | ) | 2/18/2029 | | | 19,834,271 | | | | 19,841,709 | |
Parkway Generation LLC Term Loan C | | 10.341% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.75% | ) | 2/18/2029 | | | 2,634,861 | | | | 2,635,849 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 22,477,558 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Packaging 0.08% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Clydesdale Acquisition Holdings, Inc. Term Loan B | | 9.119% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.68% | ) | 4/13/2029 | | | 17,298,208 | | | | 17,357,627 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Personal & Household Products 0.00% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
FGI Operating Co. LLC Exit Term Loan | | – | (j) | 12/31/2025 | | | 777,027 | | | | 97,517 | (f) |
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32 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Real Estate 0.02% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cushman & Wakefield U.S. Borrower LLC 2024 Term Loan | | 9.094% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.75% | ) | 1/31/2030 | | $ | 5,152,091 | | | $ | 5,190,732 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Retail 0.50% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
IRB Holding Corp. 2024 Term Loan B | | 8.194% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.75% | ) | 12/15/2027 | | | 28,304,000 | | | | 28,325,228 | |
Johnstone Supply LLC Term Loan | | 8.328% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.00% | ) | 5/16/2031 | | | 13,506,000 | | | | 13,539,765 | |
Restoration Hardware, Inc. Term Loan B | | 7.958% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.50% | ) | 10/20/2028 | | | 35,771,736 | | | | 34,484,490 | |
Staples, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | | 11.084% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 5.75% | ) | 9/4/2029 | | | 31,912,000 | | | | 29,351,062 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 105,700,545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Semiconductors 0.08% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. 2023 USD Term Loan B | | 7.828% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.50% | ) | 8/17/2029 | | | 18,033,370 | | | | 18,074,667 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Service 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brown Group Holding LLC 2022 Incremental Term Loan B2 | | 8.335% - 8.35% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.00% | ) | 7/2/2029 | | | 21,437,433 | | | | 21,453,511 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Software 0.61% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Applied Systems, Inc. 2024 1st Lien Term Loan | | 8.835% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.50% | ) | 2/24/2031 | | | 22,501,908 | | | | 22,694,974 | |
Banff Merger Sub, Inc. 2023 USD Term Loan | | 9.344% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.25% | ) | 12/29/2028 | | | 21,904,881 | | | | 21,977,167 | |
Cloud Software Group, Inc. 2024 USD Term Loan B | | 9.335% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.00% | ) | 3/30/2029 | | | 23,191,203 | | | | 23,201,407 | |
Modena Buyer LLC Term Loan | | – | (j) | 4/18/2031 | | | 31,005,000 | | | | 30,302,582 | |
Rocket Software, Inc. 2023 USD Term Loan B | | 10.094% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.75% | ) | 11/28/2028 | | | 31,531,575 | | | | 31,702,003 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 129,878,133 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications 0.14% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lorca Holdco Ltd. 2024 USD Term Loan (United Kingdom)(d) | | – | (j) | 3/25/2031 | | | 17,250,346 | | | | 17,315,035 | |
Lumen Technologies, Inc. 2024 Extended Term Loan B1 | | – | (j) | 4/15/2029 | | | 17,190,294 | | | | 11,911,413 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 29,226,448 | |
| | |
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Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Transportation 0.11% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Genesee & Wyoming, Inc. 2024 Term Loan B | 7.335% (3 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.00% | ) | 4/10/2031 | | $ | 23,046,131 | | | $ | 23,048,320 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Utilities 0.12% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Calpine Corp. Term Loan B9 | 7.345% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.00% | ) | 1/31/2031 | | | 26,179,272 | | | | 26,127,437 | |
Total Floating Rate Loans (cost $1,327,712,807) | | | | | | | | | 1,315,706,312 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS 5.35% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Angola 0.25% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Angola Government International Bonds(d) | | 9.375% | | 5/8/2048 | | | 63,270,000 | | | | 53,079,576 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina 0.49% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina Republic Government International Bonds(d) | 0.75% | (k) | 7/9/2030 | | | 184,670,159 | | | | 104,432,822 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benin 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Benin Government International Bonds†(d) | | 7.96% | | 2/13/2038 | | | 21,668,000 | | | | 20,189,376 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil 0.16% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional | | 10.00% | | 1/1/2029 | | BRL | 214,000,000 | | | | 33,569,546 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Colombia 0.16% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Colombia Government International Bonds(d) | | 8.00% | | 4/20/2033 | | $ | 31,633,000 | | | | 32,809,556 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Costa Rica 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Costa Rica Government International Bonds†(d) | | 7.158% | | 3/12/2045 | | | 19,962,000 | | | | 20,765,471 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dominican Republic 0.37% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bonds†(d) | | 6.00% | | 2/22/2033 | | | 80,098,000 | | | | 77,710,660 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ecuador 0.19% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ecuador Government International Bonds†(d) | | 6.00% | (k) | 7/31/2030 | | | 62,772,457 | | | | 39,916,877 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Egypt 0.11% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Egypt Government International Bonds(d) | | 8.50% | | 1/31/2047 | | | 4,553,000 | | | | 3,385,258 | |
Egypt Government International Bonds(d) | | 8.50% | | 1/31/2047 | | | 27,034,000 | | | | 20,100,387 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 23,485,645 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
El Salvador 0.37% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
El Salvador Government International Bonds†(d) | | 0.25% | | 4/17/2030 | | | 26,503,000 | | | | 806,084 | |
El Salvador Government International Bonds(d) | | 8.625% | | 2/28/2029 | | | 60,761,000 | | | | 54,016,545 | |
El Salvador Government International Bonds†(d) | | 9.25% | | 4/17/2030 | | | 26,503,000 | | | | 23,619,954 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 78,442,583 | |
34 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Gabon 0.12% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gabon Government International Bonds(d) | | 6.95% | | 6/16/2025 | | $ | 8,745,000 | | | $ | 8,036,600 | |
Gabon Government International Bonds(d) | | 6.95% | | 6/16/2025 | | | 18,379,000 | | | | 16,890,186 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 24,926,786 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Kenya 0.21% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Republic of Kenya Government International Bonds(d) | | 7.00% | | 5/22/2027 | | | 19,700,000 | | | | 18,785,270 | |
Republic of Kenya Government International Bonds†(d) | | 9.75% | | 2/16/2031 | | | 27,052,000 | | | | 25,985,475 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 44,770,745 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mexico 0.30% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mexico Bonos | | 7.50% | | 5/26/2033 | | MXN | 1,367,800,000 | | | | 64,396,129 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Montenegro 0.08% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Montenegro Government International Bonds†(d) | | 7.25% | | 3/12/2031 | | $ | 17,532,000 | | | | 17,615,277 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nigeria 0.34% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nigeria Government International Bonds(d) | | 7.143% | | 2/23/2030 | | | 58,674,000 | | | | 51,076,450 | |
Nigeria Government International Bonds(d) | | 7.625% | | 11/28/2047 | | | 27,075,000 | | | | 19,703,053 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 70,779,503 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Panama 0.19% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Panama Government International Bonds(d) | | 6.40% | | 2/14/2035 | | | 14,856,000 | | | | 14,111,439 | |
Panama Government International Bonds(d) | | 7.50% | | 3/1/2031 | | | 8,576,000 | | | | 8,985,233 | |
Panama Government International Bonds(d) | | 9.375% | | 4/1/2029 | | | 14,881,000 | | | | 16,603,457 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 39,700,129 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paraguay 0.05% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paraguay Government International Bonds† | | 7.90% | | 2/9/2031 | | PYG | 82,052,000,000 | | | | 11,319,777 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senegal 0.34% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Senegal Government International Bonds†(d) | | 6.25% | | 5/23/2033 | | $ | 85,313,000 | | | | 71,748,830 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Serbia 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Serbia International Bonds†(d) | | 6.00% | | 6/12/2034 | | | 21,899,000 | | | | 21,584,158 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sri Lanka 0.12% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sri Lanka Government International Bonds†(d)(g) | | 5.875% | | 7/25/2022 | | | 45,243,000 | | | | 25,811,975 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trinidad And Tobago 0.19% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Trinidad & Tobago Government International Bonds†(d) | | 6.40% | | 6/26/2034 | | | 39,948,000 | | | | 40,097,805 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 35 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
Turkey 0.64% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality†(d) | | 10.50% | | 12/6/2028 | | $ | 20,592,000 | | | $ | 22,174,238 | |
Turkiye Government International Bonds(d) | | 5.125% | | 2/17/2028 | | | 88,347,000 | | | | 84,040,083 | |
Turkiye Government International Bonds(d) | | 9.375% | | 3/14/2029 | | | 27,200,000 | | | | 29,609,213 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 135,823,534 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Uruguay 0.20% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Uruguay Government International Bonds | | 9.75% | | 7/20/2033 | | UYU | 1,645,058,743 | | | | 42,205,589 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Uzbekistan 0.07% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Republic of Uzbekistan International Bonds†(d) | | 6.90% | | 2/28/2032 | | $ | 15,441,000 | | | | 15,061,036 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Venezuela 0.10% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Venezuela Government International Bonds(d)(g) | | 9.00% | | 5/7/2023 | | | 58,725,800 | | | | 9,836,202 | |
Venezuela Government International Bonds(d)(g) | | 11.75% | | 10/21/2026 | | | 51,699,500 | | | | 9,983,650 | |
Venezuela Government International Bonds(d)(g) | | 12.75% | | 8/23/2022 | | | 11,543,700 | | | | 2,159,233 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 21,979,085 | |
Total Foreign Government Obligations (cost $1,134,964,228) | | | | | | | | | 1,132,222,470 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES PASS-THROUGHS 12.77% | | | | | | | | | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 2.50% | | TBA | | | 33,429,000 | | | | 28,129,981 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 3.00% | | TBA | | | 148,709,000 | | | | 129,623,408 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 3.50% | | TBA | | | 65,450,000 | | | | 58,786,147 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 4.00% | | TBA | | | 118,032,000 | | | | 109,112,521 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 4.50% | | TBA | | | 84,827,000 | | | | 80,651,463 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 5.00% | | TBA | | | 107,442,000 | | | | 104,639,487 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 5.50% | | TBA | | | 104,359,000 | | | | 103,509,603 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 6.00% | | TBA | | | 103,656,000 | | | | 104,038,457 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 6.50% | | TBA | | | 204,377,000 | | | | 207,212,803 | |
Government National Mortgage Association(l) | | 7.00% | | TBA | | | 102,323,000 | | | | 104,212,643 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 2.00% | | TBA | | | 54,916,000 | | | | 42,984,102 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 2.50% | | TBA | | | 109,106,000 | | | | 89,161,659 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 3.00% | | TBA | | | 50,291,000 | | | | 42,825,930 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 3.50% | | TBA | | | 48,243,000 | | | | 42,702,593 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 4.00% | | TBA | | | 104,910,000 | | | | 96,044,038 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 4.50% | | TBA | | | 79,396,000 | | | | 74,868,112 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 5.00% | | TBA | | | 219,824,000 | | | | 212,444,019 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 5.50% | | TBA | | | 418,951,000 | | | | 415,159,166 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 6.00% | | TBA | | | 348,236,000 | | | | 350,184,244 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 6.50% | | TBA | | | 140,311,000 | | | | 142,768,313 | |
Uniform Mortgage-Backed Security(l) | | 7.00% | | TBA | | | 159,805,000 | | | | 164,268,303 | |
Total Government Sponsored Enterprises Pass-Throughs (cost $2,712,943,168) | | | | | | | 2,703,326,992 | |
36 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
INVESTMENTS IN UNDERLYING FUNDS 0.23% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund 1, LP(m)(n) (cost $48,543,689) | | | | | | $ | 48,543,689 | (o) | | $ | 48,543,689 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
MUNICIPAL BONDS 0.25% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Miscellaneous 0.17% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corp. TX | | 7.088% | | 1/1/2042 | | | 17,645,000 | | | | 19,849,363 | |
New York City Industrial Development Agency NY† | | 11.00% | | 3/1/2029 | | | 13,278,000 | | | | 14,897,003 | |
Total | | | | | | | | | | | 34,746,366 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tax Revenue 0.08% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Memphis-Shelby County Industrial Development Board Tax Allocation TN(g) | 7.00% | | 7/1/2045 | | | 22,085,000 | | | | 17,718,003 | |
Total Municipal Bonds (cost $60,392,558) | | | | | | | | | | | 52,464,369 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NON-AGENCY COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES 6.03% | | | | | | | | | |
ARZ Trust Series 2024-BILT Class A† | | 5.772% | | 6/11/2029 | | | 16,500,000 | | | | 16,597,629 | |
BBCMS Mortgage Trust Series 2019-BWAY Class A† | 6.40% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.07% | )# | 11/15/2034 | | | 9,960,000 | | | | 7,021,800 | |
Benchmark Mortgage Trust Series 2024-V5 Class A3 | | 5.805% | | 1/10/2057 | | | 13,400,000 | | | | 13,627,146 | |
Benchmark Mortgage Trust Series 2024-V6 Class A3 | | 5.926% | | 3/15/2029 | | | 23,710,000 | | | | 24,247,473 | |
BFLD Mortgage Trust Series 2024-VICT Class A†(a) | | 7.19% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.89% | ) | 7/15/2041 | | | 14,200,000 | | | | 14,163,932 | |
BFLD Mortgage Trust Series 2024-VICT Class B†(a) | | 7.889% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.59% | )# | 7/15/2041 | | | 7,400,000 | | | | 7,381,209 | |
BHMS Mortgage Trust Series 2018-ATLS Class A† | | 6.876% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.55% | )# | 7/15/2035 | | | 36,989,743 | | | | 36,951,917 | |
BLP Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2024-IND2 Class A† | | 6.671% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.34% | )# | 3/15/2041 | | | 55,600,000 | | | | 55,268,919 | |
BPR Trust Series 2022-OANA Class A† | | 7.227% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.90% | )# | 4/15/2037 | | | 27,830,000 | | | | 27,874,041 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2020-VIV4 Class A† | | 2.843% | | 3/9/2044 | | | 18,102,000 | | | | 15,704,738 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 37 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
NON-AGENCY COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2021-VOLT Class A† | 6.143% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 0.81% | )# | 9/15/2036 | | $ | 41,121,000 | | | $ | 40,636,808 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2024-XL4 Class A† | | 6.771% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.44% | )# | 2/15/2039 | | | 34,522,743 | | | | 34,456,894 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2024-XL5 Class A† | | 6.721% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.39% | )# | 3/15/2041 | | | 25,834,990 | | | | 25,729,788 | |
BX Trust Series 2021-ARIA Class A† | | 6.343% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.01% | )# | 10/15/2036 | | | 12,340,000 | | | | 12,196,049 | |
BX Trust Series 2022-PSB Class A† | | 7.78% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.45% | )# | 8/15/2039 | | | 32,993,760 | | | | 32,983,450 | |
BX Trust Series 2024-VLT4 Class A† | | 6.811% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.49% | )# | 7/15/2029 | | | 16,400,000 | | | | 16,406,022 | |
CF Trust Series 2019-BOSS Class A1† | | 8.626% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.30% | )# | 12/15/2024 | | | 18,050,000 | | | | 18,291,742 | |
CIM Trust Series 2018-INV1 Class B1† | | 4.705% | #(p) | 8/25/2048 | | | 7,980,188 | | | | 7,453,184 | |
CS Master Trust Series 2021-BLUF Class A†(g) | | 9.619% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 4.29% | )# | 4/15/2023 | | | 19,335,000 | | | | 19,334,097 | (b) |
CSMC Trust Series 2021-BPNY Class A† | | 9.158% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.83% | )# | 8/15/2026 | | | 38,040,000 | | | | 34,338,141 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Notes Series 2022-HQA2 Class M1B† | | 9.335% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 4.00% | )# | 7/25/2042 | | | 7,550,000 | | | | 8,073,156 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Notes Series 2023-DNA2 Class M1A† | | 7.435% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.10% | )# | 4/25/2043 | | | 19,878,171 | | | | 20,354,831 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Notes Series 2023-DNA2 Class M1B† | | 8.585% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 3.25% | )# | 4/25/2043 | | | 43,500,000 | | | | 46,138,388 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Trust Series 2022-DNA2 Class M1B† | | 7.735% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.40% | )# | 2/25/2042 | | | 16,065,000 | | | | 16,483,371 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Trust Series 2022-HQA3 Class M1A† | | 7.635% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.30% | )# | 8/25/2042 | | | 27,343,889 | | | | 28,038,623 | |
38 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
NON-AGENCY COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Trust Series 2022-HQA3 Class M1B† | | 8.885% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 3.55% | )# | 8/25/2042 | | $ | 32,190,000 | | | $ | 34,044,743 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Trust Series 2023-HQA3 Class M2† | | 8.685% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 3.35% | )# | 11/25/2043 | | | 24,400,000 | | | | 25,894,017 | |
Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. STACR REMICS Trust Series 2024-DNA2 Class M1† | | 6.535% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.20% | )# | 5/25/2044 | | | 23,684,847 | | | | 23,738,701 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2022-R01 Class 1B2† | | 11.335% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 6.00% | )# | 12/25/2041 | | | 25,930,000 | | | | 27,382,793 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2023-R03 Class 2M2† | | 9.235% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 3.90% | )# | 4/25/2043 | | | 45,765,000 | | | | 49,034,626 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2023-R06 Class 1M2† | | 8.035% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.70% | )# | 7/25/2043 | | | 9,700,000 | | | | 10,149,073 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2024-R01 Class 1M2† | | 7.135% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.80% | )# | 1/25/2044 | | | 7,525,000 | | | | 7,639,377 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2024-R03 Class 2B1† | | 8.135% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.80% | )# | 3/25/2044 | | | 13,200,000 | | | | 13,299,433 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2024-R04 Class 1M2† | | 6.974% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.65% | )# | 5/25/2044 | | | 16,000,000 | | | | 16,082,949 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Series 2019-R05 Class 1B1† | | 9.55% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 4.21% | )# | 7/25/2039 | | | 17,417,272 | | | | 18,262,965 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Series 2022-R02 Class 2M1† | | 6.535% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 1.20% | )# | 1/25/2042 | | | 9,989,798 | | | | 9,994,994 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 39 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
NON-AGENCY COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Series 2022-R08 Class 1M1† | 7.885% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.55% | )# | 7/25/2042 | | $ | 18,125,987 | | | $ | 18,653,606 | |
Federal National Mortgage Association Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust Series 2023-R01 Class 1M1† | | 7.735% (30 day USD SOFR Average + 2.40% | )# | 12/25/2042 | | | 41,319,452 | | | | 42,563,085 | |
Great Wolf Trust Series 2024-WOLF Class A† | | 6.871% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.54% | )# | 3/15/2039 | | | 26,070,000 | | | | 26,055,226 | |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust Series 2023-FUN Class A† | | 7.42% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.09% | )# | 3/15/2028 | | | 33,050,000 | | | | 33,146,569 | |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp. Trust Series 2024-MARK Class A† | | 7.091% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.79% | )# | 6/15/2029 | | | 23,150,000 | | | | 23,120,785 | |
HLTN Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2024-DPLO Class D† | | 8.668% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 3.34% | )# | 6/15/2041 | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 4,000,976 | |
HPLY Trust Series 2019-HIT Class A† | | 6.443% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.11% | )# | 11/15/2036 | | | 10,829,329 | | | | 10,797,425 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust Series 2021-BOLT Class D† | | 12.144% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 6.81% | )# | 8/15/2033 | | | 41,665,000 | | | | 27,409,474 | (b) |
JW Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2024-MRCO Class A† | | 6.941% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.62% | )# | 6/15/2039 | | | 46,100,000 | | | | 46,010,492 | |
Life Mortgage Trust Series 2022-BMR2 Class A1† | | 6.624% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.30% | )# | 5/15/2039 | | | 27,940,000 | | | | 27,477,529 | |
MCR Mortgage Trust Series 2024-TWA Class A† | | 5.924% | | 6/12/2039 | | | 6,000,000 | | | | 5,994,935 | |
NRTH Mortgage Trust Series 2024-PARK Class A† | | 6.97% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.64% | )# | 3/15/2041 | | | 35,768,000 | | | | 35,740,265 | |
SDR Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2024-DSNY Class A† | | 6.721% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.39% | )# | 5/15/2039 | | | 13,870,000 | | | | 13,822,598 | |
SHOW Trust Series 2022-BIZ Class A† | | 8.311% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 2.98% | )# | 1/15/2027 | | | 81,900,000 | | | | 76,444,920 | |
SMRT Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2022-MINI Class A† | | 6.329% (1 mo. USD Term SOFR + 1.00% | )# | 1/15/2039 | | | 13,730,000 | | | | 13,569,741 | |
40 | See Notes to Financial Statements. |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Investments | | Interest Rate | | Maturity Date | | Principal Amount† | | | Fair Value | |
NON-AGENCY COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Velocity Commercial Capital Loan Trust Series 2024-3 Class A† | | 6.65% | #(p) | 6/25/2054 | | $ | 31,554,828 | | | $ | 31,768,019 | |
WB Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2024-HQ Class A† | | 6.134% | #(p) | 3/15/2040 | | | 23,430,000 | | | | 23,437,587 | |
Total Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $1,286,938,750) | | | | | | 1,275,290,251 | |
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PREFERRED STOCKS 0.06% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Transportation Infrastructure 0.06% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ACBL Holdings Corp. (cost $5,126,725) | | Zero Coupon | | | | | 205,069 | | | | 13,329,485 | |
Total Long-Term Investments (cost $23,886,429,100) | | | | | | | | | | | 23,668,068,977 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.38% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS 0.38% | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreement dated 6/28/2024, 2.800% due 7/1/2024 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $81,713,900 of U.S. Treasury Note at 4.875% due 04/30/2026; value: $82,473,957; proceeds: $80,875,501 (cost $80,856,635) | | | | | | $ | 80,856,635 | | | | 80,856,635 | |
Total Investments in Securities 112.22% (cost $23,967,285,735) | | | | | | | | | 23,748,925,612 | |
Other Assets and Liabilities – Net(q) (12.22)% | | | | | | | | | | | (2,586,238,049 | ) |
Net Assets 100.00% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 21,162,687,563 | |
BRL | | Brazilian Real. |
EUR | | Euro. |
GBP | | British Pound. |
MXN | | Mexican Peso. |
PYG | | Paraguay Guarani. |
UYU | | Uruguayan Peso. |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipt. |
CMT | | Constant Maturity Rate. |
EURIBOR | | Euro Interbank Offered Rate. |
ICE | | Intercontinental Exchange. |
LIBOR | | London Interbank Offered Rate. |
PIK | | Payment-in-kind. |
REITS | | Real Estate Investment Trusts. |
REMICS | | Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduits. |
SOFR | | Secured Overnight Financing Rate. |
STACR | | Structured Agency Credit Risk. |
† | | Principal Amount is denominated in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted. |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 41 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
† | | Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933 and, unless registered under such Act or exempted from registration, may only be resold to qualified institutional buyers. At June 30, 2024, the total value of Rule 144A securities was $12,558,517,817, which represents 59.34% of net assets. |
# | | Variable rate security. The interest rate represents the rate in effect at June 30, 2024. |
* | | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | | Securities purchased on a when-issued basis (See Note 2(n)). |
(b) | | Level 3 Investment as described in Note 2(r) in the Notes to Financial Statements. Security valued utilizing third party pricing information without adjustment. Such valuations are based on unobservable inputs. A significant change in third party information could result in a significantly lower or higher value of such Level 3 investments. |
(c) | | Investment in non-U.S. dollar denominated securities. |
(d) | | Foreign security traded in U.S. dollars. |
(e) | | Security is perpetual in nature and has no stated maturity. |
(f) | | Level 3 Investment as described in Note 2(r) in the Notes to Financial Statements. Security fair valued by the Pricing Committee. |
(g) | | Defaulted (non-income producing security). |
(h) | | Amount is less than $1. |
(i) | | Floating Rate Loans in which the Fund invests generally pay interest at rates which are periodically re-determined at a margin above the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) or the prime rate offered by major U.S. banks. The rate(s) shown is the rate(s) in effect at June 30, 2024. |
(j) | | Interest Rate to be determined. |
(k) | | Step Bond – Security with a predetermined schedule of interest rate changes. |
(l) | | To-be-announced (“TBA”). Security purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal and maturity date. Actual principal and maturity will be determined upon settlement when the specific mortgage pools are assigned. |
(m) | | Affiliated funds (See Note 13). |
(n) | | Restricted securities (including private placement) - investments in securities not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 (excluding 144A issues). At June 30, 2024, the value of restricted securities (excluding 144A issues) amounted to $48,543,689 or 0.23% of net assets. |
(o) | | Principal amount represents partnership interest. |
(p) | | Interest rate is based on the weighted average interest rates of the underlying mortgages within the mortgage pool. |
(q) | | Other Assets and Liabilities – Net include net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and swap contracts as follows: |
Centrally Cleared Consumer Price Index (“CPI”) Swap Contracts at June 30, 2024:
Swap Counterparty | | Payments to be Made By The Fund at Termination Date | | Payments to be Received By The Fund at Termination Date | | Termination Date | | Notional Amount | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation | |
Bank of America | | 2.544% | | CPI Urban Consumer NSA | | 3/2/2052 | | $ | 29,848,102 | | | $ | 830,064 | (1) |
Bank of America | | 2.544% | | CPI Urban Consumer NSA | | 3/2/2052 | | | 60,151,898 | | | | 1,672,800 | |
Total Unrealized Appreciation on Centrally Cleared CPI Swap Contracts | | | | | | | $ | 2,502,864 | |
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Swap Counterparty | | Payments to be Made By The Fund at Termination Date | | Payments to be Received By The Fund at Termination Date | | Termination Date | | Notional Amount | | Value/ Unrealized Depreciation | |
Bank of America | | 2.665% | | CPI Urban Consumer NSA | | 10/23/2028 | | $ | 200,000,000 | | | $ | (595,522 | ) |
Bank of America | | 2.665% | | CPI Urban Consumer NSA | | 5/12/2052 | | | 97,080,000 | | | | (960,444 | ) |
Bank of America | | 2.748% | | CPI Urban Consumer NSA | | 4/20/2052 | | | 128,000,000 | | | | (3,222,690 | ) |
Total Unrealized Depreciation on Centrally Cleared CPI Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | $ | (4,778,656 | ) |
NSA | | Non-seasonally adjusted. |
(1) | | Unrealized appreciation on Centrally Cleared CPI Swap Contract is $695,567, which includes upfront payment of $134,497. Upfront payments paid (received) by Central Clearing Party are presented net of amortization. |
42 | See Notes to Financial Statements. | |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | Transaction Type | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | Foreign Currency | | U.S. $ Cost on Origination Date | | | U.S. $ Current Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
Australian dollar | | Buy | | Bank of America | | 8/9/2024 | | 452,341,000 | | $ | 299,619,823 | | | $ | 302,065,070 | | | $ | 2,445,247 | |
Australian dollar | | Buy | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/9/2024 | | 8,178,000 | | | 5,449,523 | | | | 5,461,119 | | | | 11,596 | |
Australian dollar | | Buy | | Toronto Dominion Bank | | 8/9/2024 | | 502,559,000 | | | 333,322,257 | | | | 335,599,734 | | | | 2,277,477 | |
Australian dollar | | Buy | | Toronto Dominion Bank | | 8/9/2024 | | 16,060,000 | | | 10,657,011 | | | | 10,724,575 | | | | 67,564 | |
Australian dollar | | Buy | | Toronto Dominion Bank | | 8/9/2024 | | 9,012,000 | | | 5,997,953 | | | | 6,018,049 | | | | 20,096 | |
Canadian dollar | | Buy | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/9/2024 | | 11,648,000 | | | 8,476,660 | | | | 8,521,723 | | | | 45,063 | |
Euro | | Buy | | Morgan Stanley | | 8/20/2024 | | 10,374,000 | | | 11,130,224 | | | | 11,135,865 | | | | 5,641 | |
Swedish krona | | Buy | | Morgan Stanley | | 7/17/2024 | | 12,809,000 | | | 1,199,274 | | | | 1,209,393 | | | | 10,119 | |
Swedish krona | | Buy | | Morgan Stanley | | 7/17/2024 | | 22,823,000 | | | 2,140,568 | | | | 2,154,890 | | | | 14,322 | |
Swedish krona | | Buy | | Morgan Stanley | | 7/17/2024 | | 62,669,000 | | | 5,889,254 | | | | 5,917,049 | | | | 27,795 | |
Swedish krona | | Buy | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 7/17/2024 | | 56,153,000 | | | 5,300,519 | | | | 5,301,824 | | | | 1,305 | |
British pound | | Sell | | J.P. Morgan | | 8/30/2024 | | 16,956,000 | | | 21,700,186 | | | | 21,443,163 | | | | 257,023 | |
British pound | | Sell | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/30/2024 | | 94,746,000 | | | 120,269,625 | | | | 119,819,173 | | | | 450,452 | |
Canadian dollar | | Sell | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/9/2024 | | 12,529,000 | | | 9,170,806 | | | | 9,166,266 | | | | 4,540 | |
Canadian dollar | | Sell | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/9/2024 | | 16,536,000 | | | 12,112,650 | | | | 12,097,803 | | | | 14,847 | |
Euro | | Sell | | J.P. Morgan | | 8/20/2024 | | 10,873,000 | | | 11,858,024 | | | | 11,671,511 | | | | 186,513 | |
Euro | | Sell | | Morgan Stanley | | 8/20/2024 | | 85,144,000 | | | 92,953,373 | | | | 91,396,962 | | | | 1,556,411 | |
Euro | | Sell | | Morgan Stanley | | 8/20/2024 | | 18,977,000 | | | 20,617,482 | | | | 20,370,668 | | | | 246,814 | |
Euro | | Sell | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/20/2024 | | 27,967,000 | | | 30,425,803 | | | | 30,020,892 | | | | 404,911 | |
Euro | | Sell | | Toronto Dominion Bank | | 8/20/2024 | | 22,609,000 | | | 24,615,021 | | | | 24,269,401 | | | | 345,620 | |
Total Unrealized Appreciation on Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | | | | | | | | $ | 8,393,356 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 43 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | Transaction Type | | Counterparty | | Expiration Date | | Foreign Currency | | U.S. $ Cost on Origination Date | | | U.S. $ Current Value | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
Australian dollar | | Buy | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/9/2024 | | 7,581,000 | | $ | 5,063,760 | | | $ | 5,062,454 | | | $ | (1,306 | ) |
British pound | | Buy | | Morgan Stanley | | 8/30/2024 | | 27,045,000 | | | 34,369,273 | | | | 34,202,072 | | | | (167,201 | ) |
British pound | | Buy | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 8/30/2024 | | 16,070,000 | | | 20,489,877 | | | | 20,322,696 | | | | (167,181 | ) |
British pound | | Buy | | Toronto Dominion Bank | | 8/30/2024 | | 3,055,000 | | | 3,883,119 | | | | 3,863,462 | | | | (19,657 | ) |
Australian dollar | | Sell | | Morgan Stanley | | 8/9/2024 | | 35,631,000 | | | 23,602,783 | | | | 23,793,732 | | | | (190,949 | ) |
Canadian dollar | | Sell | | Toronto Dominion Bank | | 8/9/2024 | | 114,410,000 | | | 83,438,777 | | | | 83,702,810 | | | | (264,033 | ) |
Swedish krona | | Sell | | J.P. Morgan | | 7/17/2024 | | 92,049,000 | | | 8,459,158 | | | | 8,691,034 | | | | (231,876 | ) |
Swedish krona | | Sell | | J.P. Morgan | | 7/17/2024 | | 144,235,000 | | | 13,132,424 | | | | 13,618,304 | | | | (485,880 | ) |
Swedish krona | | Sell | | Morgan Stanley | | 7/17/2024 | | 129,380,000 | | | 11,854,228 | | | | 12,215,733 | | | | (361,505 | ) |
Swedish krona | | Sell | | Morgan Stanley | | 7/17/2024 | | 143,502,000 | | | 13,393,554 | | | | 13,549,096 | | | | (155,542 | ) |
Swedish krona | | Sell | | Morgan Stanley | | 7/17/2024 | | 77,255,000 | | | 7,214,543 | | | | 7,294,222 | | | | (79,679 | ) |
Swedish krona | | Sell | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 7/17/2024 | | 91,477,000 | | | 8,435,534 | | | | 8,637,027 | | | | (201,493 | ) |
Swedish krona | | Sell | | State Street Bank and Trust | | 7/17/2024 | | 10,295,000 | | | 945,052 | | | | 972,028 | | | | (26,976 | ) |
Total Unrealized Depreciation on Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,353,278 | ) |
Futures Contracts at June 30, 2024:
Type | | Expiration | | Contracts | | Position | | Notional Amount | | | Notional Value | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
U.S. 10-Year Ultra Treasury Note | | September 2024 | | 1,983 | | Long | | $ | 224,149,670 | | | $ | 225,132,469 | | | $ | 982,799 | |
U.S. 2-Year Treasury Note | | September 2024 | | 7,058 | | Long | | | 1,440,160,401 | | | | 1,441,375,938 | | | | 1,215,537 | |
U.S. 5-Year Treasury Note | | September 2024 | | 12,399 | | Long | | | 1,318,457,601 | | | | 1,321,462,172 | | | | 3,004,571 | |
Total Unrealized Appreciation on Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5,202,907 | |
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Type | | Expiration | | Contracts | | Position | | | Notional Amount | | | Notional Value | | Unrealized Depreciation | |
U.S. 10-Year Treasury Note | | September 2024 | | 1,723 | | Short | | $ | (188,720,242 | ) | | $ | (189,503,079 | ) | | $ | (782,837 | ) |
U.S. Long Bond | | September 2024 | | 408 | | Long | | | 48,686,989 | | | | 48,271,500 | | | | (415,489 | ) |
U.S. Ultra Bond | | September 2024 | | 816 | | Long | | | 103,515,510 | | | | 102,280,500 | | | | (1,235,010 | ) |
Total Unrealized Depreciation on Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,433,336 | ) |
44 | See Notes to Financial Statements. | |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(continued)
June 30, 2024
The following is a summary of the inputs used as of June 30, 2024 in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value(1):
Investment Type(2) | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Long-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset-Backed Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other | | $ | – | | | $ | 947,667,760 | | | $ | 13,568,326 | | | $ | 961,236,086 | |
Remaining Industries | | | – | | | | 172,607,828 | | | | – | | | | 172,607,828 | |
Common Stocks | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense | | | 21,134,052 | | | | 21,065,887 | | | | – | | | | 42,199,939 | |
Automobile Components | | | – | | | | 7,087,378 | | | | – | | | | 7,087,378 | |
Banks | | | 65,660,991 | | | | 19,106,002 | | | | – | | | | 84,766,993 | |
Electrical Equipment | | | 19,400,905 | | | | 52,619,364 | | | | – | | | | 72,020,269 | |
Electric-Generation | | | – | | | | – | | | | 39,373 | | | | 39,373 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | | 102,044,154 | | | | 18,278,884 | | | | – | | | | 120,323,038 | |
Machinery | | | 21,104,435 | | | | 52,169,928 | | | | – | | | | 73,274,363 | |
Marine Transportation | | | – | | | | 20,684,053 | | | | – | | | | 20,684,053 | |
Miscellaneous Financials | | | – | | | | 4,952,040 | | | | – | | | | 4,952,040 | |
Personal Care Products | | | 21,911,930 | | | | 8,284,905 | | | | – | | | | 30,196,835 | |
Specialty Retail | | | – | | | | – | | | | 227,466 | | | | 227,466 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | | – | | | | 31,295,426 | | | | – | | | | 31,295,426 | |
Transportation Infrastructure | | | – | | | | 1,292,040 | | | | – | | | | 1,292,040 | |
Remaining Industries | | | 1,267,288,946 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 1,267,288,946 | |
Corporate Bonds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banks | | | – | | | | 1,272,110,027 | | | | 1 | | | | 1,272,110,028 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | – | | | | 678,166,428 | | | | – | (3) | | | 678,166,428 | |
Mining | | | – | | | | 459,257,015 | | | | – | (4) | | | 459,257,015 | |
Savings & Loans | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | (3) | | | – | (3) |
Remaining Industries | | | – | | | | 11,828,159,865 | | | | – | | | | 11,828,159,865 | |
Floating Rate Loans | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Personal & Household Products | | | – | | | | – | | | | 97,517 | | | | 97,517 | |
Remaining Industries | | | – | | | | 1,315,608,795 | | | | – | | | | 1,315,608,795 | |
Foreign Government Obligations | | | – | | | | 1,132,222,470 | | | | – | | | | 1,132,222,470 | |
Government Sponsored Enterprises Pass-Throughs | | | – | | | | 2,703,326,992 | | | | – | | | | 2,703,326,992 | |
Investments in Underlying Funds | | | – | | | | 48,543,689 | | | | – | | | | 48,543,689 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | – | | | | 52,464,369 | | | | – | | | | 52,464,369 | |
Non-Agency Commercial | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | – | | | | 1,228,546,680 | | | | 46,743,571 | | | | 1,275,290,251 | |
Preferred Stocks | | | – | | | | 13,329,485 | | | | – | | | | 13,329,485 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | – | | | | 80,856,635 | | | | – | | | | 80,856,635 | |
Total | | $ | 1,518,545,413 | | | $ | 22,169,703,945 | | | $ | 60,676,254 | | | $ | 23,748,925,612 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 45 |
Schedule of Investments (unaudited)(concluded)
June 30, 2024
Investment Type(2) | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Centrally Cleared CPI Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | $ | – | | | $ | 2,502,864 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 2,502,864 | |
Liabilities | | | – | | | | (4,778,656 | ) | | | – | | | | (4,778,656 | ) |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | – | | | | 8,393,356 | | | | – | | | | 8,393,356 | |
Liabilities | | | – | | | | (2,353,278 | ) | | | – | | | | (2,353,278 | ) |
Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets | | | 5,202,907 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | 5,202,907 | |
Liabilities | | | (2,433,336 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | (2,433,336 | ) |
Total | | $ | 2,769,571 | | | $ | 3,764,286 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 6,533,857 | |
(1) | | Refer to Note 2(r) for a description of fair value measurements and the three-tier hierarchy of inputs. |
(2) | | See Schedule of Investments for fair values in each industry and identification of foreign issuers and/or geography. The table above is presented by Investment Type. Industries are presented within an Investment Type should such Investment Type include securities classified as two or more levels within the three-tier fair value hierarchy. When applicable, each Level 3 security is identified on the Schedule of Investments along with the valuation technique utilized. |
(3) | | Amount is less than $1. |
(4) | | Includes securities with zero fair value. |
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Fund has a material amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning or end of the period in relation to the Fund’s net assets. Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation as the balance of Level 3 investments was not considered to be material to the Fund’s net assets at the beginning or end of the period.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)
June 30, 2024
ASSETS: | | | | |
Investments in securities, at fair value (cost $23,918,742,046) | | $ | 23,700,381,923 | |
Investments in underlying funds, at fair value (cost $48,543,689) | | | 48,543,689 | |
Cash at brokers for forwards, swap contracts and TBA collateral | | | 8,260,000 | |
Deposits with brokers for futures collateral | | | 32,443,100 | |
Deposits with brokers for forwards and swaps collateral | | | 38,206,934 | |
Foreign cash, at value (cost $5,558,062) | | | 5,482,902 | |
Receivables: | | | | |
Investment securities sold | | | 2,729,619,290 | |
Interest and dividends | | | 297,859,856 | |
Capital shares sold | | | 113,624,637 | |
Variation margin for centrally cleared swap contracts agreements | | | 636,173 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 8,393,356 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 374,903 | |
Total assets | | | 26,983,826,763 | |
LIABILITIES: | | | | |
Payables: | | | | |
Investment securities purchased | | | 5,639,369,859 | |
Capital shares reacquired | | | 44,637,734 | |
To brokers for forwards, swap contracts and TBA collateral | | | 8,260,000 | |
Management fee | | | 7,373,821 | |
Variation margin for futures contracts | | | 3,391,351 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 1,995,049 | |
12b-1 distribution plan | | | 1,800,519 | |
Fund administration | | | 694,349 | |
To bank | | | 452,413 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 2,353,278 | |
Distributions payable | | | 107,631,426 | |
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 3,179,401 | |
Total liabilities | | | 5,821,139,200 | |
NET ASSETS | | $ | 21,162,687,563 | |
COMPOSITION OF NET ASSETS: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 24,697,453,981 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (3,534,766,418 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 21,162,687,563 | |
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities (unaudited)(concluded)
June 30, 2024
Net assets by class: | | | | |
Class A Shares | | $ | 4,640,188,868 | |
Class C Shares | | $ | 644,905,708 | |
Class F Shares | | $ | 470,293,557 | |
Class F3 Shares | | $ | 5,134,409,948 | |
Class I Shares | | $ | 9,548,681,879 | |
Class P Shares | | $ | 6,998,249 | |
Class R2 Shares | | $ | 4,116,372 | |
Class R3 Shares | | $ | 187,547,108 | |
Class R4 Shares | | $ | 56,515,110 | |
Class R5 Shares | | $ | 32,485,636 | |
Class R6 Shares | | $ | 436,545,128 | |
Outstanding shares by class: | | | | |
Class A Shares (1.8 billion shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 656,352,035 | |
Class C Shares (600 million shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 90,981,445 | |
Class F Shares (2.25 billion shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 66,633,324 | |
Class F3 Shares (3 billion shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 729,690,662 | |
Class I Shares (3.9 billion shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 1,358,326,005 | |
Class P Shares (160 million shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 967,576 | |
Class R2 Shares (478 million shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 582,192 | |
Class R3 Shares (478 million shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 26,571,866 | |
Class R4 Shares (478 million shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 7,990,977 | |
Class R5 Shares (478 million shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 4,614,496 | |
Class R6 Shares (478 million shares of common stock authorized, $.001 par value) | | | 62,046,104 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share (Net assets divided by outstanding shares): | | | | |
Class A Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.07 | |
Class A Shares-Maximum offering price (Net asset value plus sales charge of 2.25%) | | | $7.23 | |
Class C Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.09 | |
Class F Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.06 | |
Class F3 Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.04 | |
Class I Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.03 | |
Class P Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.23 | |
Class R2 Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.07 | |
Class R3 Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.06 | |
Class R4 Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.07 | |
Class R5 Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.04 | |
Class R6 Shares-Net asset value | | | $7.04 | |
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Statement of Operations (unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024
Investment income: | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign withholding taxes of $472,953) | | $ | 8,646,002 | |
Securities lending net income | | | 371,697 | |
Interest and other (net of foreign withholding taxes of $35,041) | | | 672,874,215 | |
Dividend income from underlying Funds (See Note 13) | | | 667,362 | |
Total investment income | | | 682,559,276 | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Management fee | | | 44,216,256 | |
12b-1 distribution plan-Class A | | | 4,653,828 | |
12b-1 distribution plan-Class C | | | 2,695,138 | |
12b-1 distribution plan-Class F | | | 253,161 | |
12b-1 distribution plan-Class P | | | 17,573 | |
12b-1 distribution plan-Class R2 | | | 12,148 | |
12b-1 distribution plan-Class R3 | | | 465,611 | |
12b-1 distribution plan-Class R4 | | | 74,613 | |
Shareholder servicing | | | 7,138,410 | |
Fund administration | | | 4,160,560 | |
Reports to shareholders | | | 945,366 | |
Directors’ fees | | | 479,092 | |
Registration | | | 322,100 | |
Professional | | | 160,296 | |
Custody | | | 140,110 | |
Other | | | 524,403 | |
Gross expenses | | | 66,258,665 | |
Fees waived and expenses reimbursed (See Note 3) | | | (140,110 | ) |
Net expenses | | | 66,118,555 | |
Net investment income | | | 616,440,721 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss): | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments | | | (5,320,356 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts | | | (91,755,727 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (2,401,754 | ) |
Net realized gain (loss) on swap contracts | | | 2,034,158 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions | | | 462,215 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | | (708,825 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts | | | 68,821,990 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 10,620,216 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on swap contracts | | | 11,035,540 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | (67,116 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | (7,279,659 | ) |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting From Operations | | $ | 609,161,062 | |
| | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 49 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited) | | For the Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |
Operations: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | $ | 616,440,721 | | | $ | 1,101,240,921 | |
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swap contracts and foreign currency related transactions | | | | (96,981,464 | ) | | | (1,365,299,346 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments, futures contracts, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, swap contracts, and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | | 89,701,805 | | | | 1,646,023,186 | |
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | | 609,161,062 | | | | 1,381,964,761 | |
Distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | | (137,276,714 | ) | | | (253,513,962 | ) |
Class C | | | | (17,590,422 | ) | | | (35,009,444 | ) |
Class F | | | | (15,151,601 | ) | | | (53,749,034 | ) |
Class F3 | | | | (155,512,924 | ) | | | (263,944,080 | ) |
Class I | | | | (282,148,308 | ) | | | (493,546,120 | ) |
Class P | | | | (220,221 | ) | | | (415,300 | ) |
Class R2 | | | | (111,393 | ) | | | (189,175 | ) |
Class R3 | | | | (5,214,414 | ) | | | (9,513,535 | ) |
Class R4 | | | | (1,744,178 | ) | | | (3,205,554 | ) |
Class R5 | | | | (829,151 | ) | | | (1,360,657 | ) |
Class R6 | | | | (13,285,054 | ) | | | (22,260,421 | ) |
Total distributions to shareholders | | | | (629,084,380 | ) | | | (1,136,707,282 | ) |
Capital share transactions (See Note 15): | | | | | | | | | |
Net proceeds from sales of shares | | | | 2,785,634,840 | | | | 7,402,293,476 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | | 578,434,378 | | | | 1,041,056,658 | |
Cost of shares reacquired | | | | (2,931,368,706 | ) | | | (9,155,380,038 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | | 432,700,512 | | | | (712,029,904 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | | | | 412,777,194 | | | | (466,772,425 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | $ | 20,749,910,369 | | | $ | 21,216,682,794 | |
End of period | | | $ | 21,162,687,563 | | | $ | 20,749,910,369 | |
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Financial Highlights
| | | | Per Share Operating Performance: |
| | | | Investment Operations: | | | Distributions to shareholders from: |
| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | Total from invest- ment opera- tions | | Net investment income | | Net realized gain | | Total distri- butions |
Class A | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | $7.08 | | | | $0.20 | | | | $ – | | | | $ 0.20 | | | | $ (0.21 | ) | | | $ – | | | | $(0.21 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.98 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.36 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.37 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.41 | | | | 0.27 | | | | – | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.13 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.31 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.47 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.33 | ) |
Class C | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.10 | | | | 0.18 | | | | – | | | | 0.18 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.19 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 7.00 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.42 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.32 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.39 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.43 | | | | 0.22 | | | | – | | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.16 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.53 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.26 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.49 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.28 | ) |
Class F | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.07 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.21 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.97 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.37 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.36 | | | | 0.31 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.40 | | | | 0.28 | | | | – | | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.12 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.32 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.46 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.33 | ) |
Class F3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.04 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.01 | (f) | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.95 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.38 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.33 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.37 | | | | 0.29 | | | | – | | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.10 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.60 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.43 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.02 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.35 | ) |
Class I | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.04 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.21 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.94 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.37 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.32 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.36 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.01 | (f) | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.09 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.32 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.43 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.00 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.34 | ) |
Class P | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.24 | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.20 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 7.14 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.45 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.35 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.56 | | | | 0.29 | | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.60 | | | | 0.26 | | | | – | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.32 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.30 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.64 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.31 | ) |
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| | | | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets:(g) | | | Supplemental Data: |
| | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) (%) | | Total expenses after waivers and/or reim- bursements (%) | | Total expenses (%) | | Net invest- ment income (loss) (%) | | Net assets, end of period (000) | | Portfolio turnover rate (%) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ 7.07 | | | | 2.83 | (d) | | | 0.78 | (e) | | | 0.78 | (e) | | | 5.78 | (e) | | | $ 4,640,189 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.08 | | | | 6.85 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 5.05 | | | | 4,727,745 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.98 | | | | (12.68 | ) | | | 0.77 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 4.12 | | | | 5,029,503 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.37 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 3.19 | | | | 6,750,572 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.41 | | | | 7.60 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 3.65 | | | | 5,877,018 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.13 | | | | 13.37 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 0.79 | | | | 3.90 | | | | 5,246,570 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.09 | | | | 2.52 | (d) | | | 1.39 | (e) | | | 1.39 | (e) | | | 5.17 | (e) | | | 644,906 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.10 | | | | 6.19 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 4.42 | | | | 695,474 | | | | 263 | |
| 7.00 | | | | (13.21 | ) | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 833,154 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.39 | | | | 2.60 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 1,269,001 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.43 | | | | 6.77 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 3.02 | | | | 1,197,178 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.16 | | | | 12.77 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 1,328,321 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.06 | | | | 2.88 | (d) | | | 0.68 | (e) | | | 0.68 | (e) | | | 5.87 | (e) | | | 470,294 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.07 | | | | 6.96 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 5.00 | | | | 583,404 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.97 | | | | (12.62 | ) | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 4.04 | | | | 2,261,927 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.36 | | | | 3.48 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 0.66 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 11,596,041 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.40 | | | | 7.57 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 3.73 | | | | 7,838,614 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.12 | | | | 13.64 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 3.97 | | | | 5,743,483 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.04 | | | | 3.12 | (d) | | | 0.49 | (e) | | | 0.49 | (e) | | | 6.07 | (e) | | | 5,134,410 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.04 | | | | 7.02 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 5.36 | | | | 4,988,158 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.95 | | | | (12.40 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 4.41 | | | | 4,616,783 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.33 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 3.44 | | | | 5,134,497 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.37 | | | | 7.77 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 3.91 | | | | 2,989,747 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.10 | | | | 13.86 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 4.14 | | | | 2,290,420 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.03 | | | | 2.93 | (d) | | | 0.58 | (e) | | | 0.58 | (e) | | | 5.98 | (e) | | | 9,548,682 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.04 | | | | 7.08 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 5.27 | | | | 9,041,632 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.94 | | | | (12.49 | ) | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 4.44 | | | | 7,788,311 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.32 | | | | 3.46 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 3.38 | | | | 2,962,943 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.36 | | | | 7.69 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 3.84 | | | | 1,782,404 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.09 | | | | 13.80 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 4.07 | | | | 1,401,118 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.23 | | | | 2.70 | (d) | | | 1.03 | (e) | | | 1.03 | (e) | | | 5.52 | (e) | | | 6,998 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.24 | | | | 6.56 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 4.80 | | | | 8,284 | | | | 263 | |
| 7.14 | | | | (12.89 | ) | | | 1.02 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 3.86 | | | | 8,699 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.56 | | | | 3.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 1.01 | | | | 2.95 | | | | 12,453 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.60 | | | | 7.25 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.03 | | | | 3.42 | | | | 14,104 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.32 | | | | 13.16 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.04 | | | | 3.67 | | | | 16,727 | | | | 217 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 53 |
Financial Highlights (concluded)
| | | | Per Share Operating Performance: |
| | | | Investment Operations: | | | Distributions to shareholders from: |
| | Net asset value, beginning of period | | Net investment income (loss)(a) | | Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | Total from invest- ment opera- tions | | Net investment income | | Net realized gain | | Total distri- butions |
Class R2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | $7.08 | | | | $0.19 | | | | $(0.01 | ) | | | $0.18 | | | | $(0.19 | ) | | | $ – | | | | $(0.19 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.98 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.43 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.37 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.41 | | | | 0.24 | | | | – | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.13 | | | | 0.26 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.28 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.47 | | | | 0.28 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.95 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.29 | ) |
Class R3 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.07 | | | | 0.19 | | | | – | | | | 0.19 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.20 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.97 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.44 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.34 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.36 | | | | 0.28 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.39 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.01 | (f) | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.12 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.56 | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.29 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.46 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.67 | | | | 0.96 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.30 | ) |
Class R4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.08 | | | | 0.20 | | | | – | | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.21 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.98 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.36 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.37 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.41 | | | | 0.27 | | | | – | | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.14 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.31 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.47 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 0.99 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.32 | ) |
Class R5 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.05 | | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 0.20 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.21 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.95 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.37 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.33 | | | | 0.32 | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.37 | | | | 0.29 | | | | – | | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.10 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.29 | | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.32 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.43 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.01 | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.34 | ) |
Class R6 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
6/30/2024(c) | | | 7.04 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.01 | (f) | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.22 | ) |
12/31/2023 | | | 6.95 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.38 | ) |
12/31/2022 | | | 8.33 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (1.36 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) |
12/31/2021 | | | 8.37 | | | | 0.29 | | | | – | | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2020 | | | 8.09 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.30 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.33 | ) |
12/31/2019 | | | 7.43 | | | | 0.33 | | | | 0.68 | | | | 1.01 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | – | | | | (0.35 | ) |
(a) | | Calculated using average shares outstanding during the period. |
(b) | | Total return for Classes A and C does not consider the effects of sales loads and assumes the reinvestment of all distributions. Total return for all other classes assumes the reinvestment of all distributions. |
(c) | | Unaudited. |
(d) | | Not annualized. |
(e) | | Annualized. |
(f) | | Realized and unrealized gain (loss) per share does not correlate to the aggregate of the net realized and unrealized gain (loss) in the Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2021, primarily due to the timing of the sales and repurchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values of the Fund’s portfolio. |
(g) | | Does not include expenses of the Underlying Funds in which the Fund invests. |
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| | | | Ratios to Average Net Assets:(g) | | Supplemental Data: |
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Net asset value, end of period | | Total return(b) (%) | | Total expenses after waivers and/or reim- bursements (%) | | Total expenses (%) | | Net invest- ment income (loss) (%) | | Net assets, end of period (000) | | Portfolio turnover rate (%) |
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| $7.07 | | | | 2.63 | (d) | | | 1.18 | (e) | | | 1.18 | (e) | | | 5.38 | (e) | | | $ 4,116 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.08 | | | | 6.43 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 4.66 | | | | 4,037 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.98 | | | | (13.04 | ) | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 3.73 | | | | 3,890 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.37 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 4,700 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.41 | | | | 7.17 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 1.18 | | | | 3.28 | | | | 5,222 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.13 | | | | 12.93 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 1.19 | | | | 3.52 | | | | 6,688 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.06 | | | | 2.68 | (d) | | | 1.08 | (e) | | | 1.08 | (e) | | | 5.48 | (e) | | | 187,547 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.07 | | | | 6.54 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 4.75 | | | | 189,931 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.97 | | | | (12.97 | ) | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 3.82 | | | | 200,096 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.36 | | | | 3.07 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 2.90 | | | | 264,066 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.39 | | | | 7.16 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 3.36 | | | | 232,103 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.12 | | | | 13.20 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 3.60 | | | | 201,289 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.07 | | | | 2.80 | (d) | | | 0.83 | (e) | | | 0.83 | (e) | | | 5.72 | (e) | | | 56,515 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.08 | | | | 6.80 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 5.00 | | | | 61,658 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.98 | | | | (12.73 | ) | | | 0.82 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 4.09 | | | | 64,879 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.37 | | | | 3.21 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 0.81 | | | | 3.15 | | | | 74,934 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.41 | | | | 7.41 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 3.61 | | | | 61,183 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.14 | | | | 13.46 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 3.80 | | | | 48,229 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.04 | | | | 2.93 | (d) | | | 0.58 | (e) | | | 0.58 | (e) | | | 5.99 | (e) | | | 32,486 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.05 | | | | 7.07 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 5.27 | | | | 25,659 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.95 | | | | (12.47 | ) | | | 0.57 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 4.33 | | | | 24,622 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.33 | | | | 3.47 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 0.56 | | | | 3.39 | | | | 30,538 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.37 | | | | 7.70 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 3.85 | | | | 22,722 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.10 | | | | 13.79 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 4.13 | | | | 16,505 | | | | 217 | |
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| 7.04 | | | | 3.12 | (d) | | | 0.49 | (e) | | | 0.49 | (e) | | | 6.07 | (e) | | | 436,545 | | | | 144 | (d) |
| 7.04 | | | | 7.17 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 5.36 | | | | 423,928 | | | | 263 | |
| 6.95 | | | | (12.52 | ) | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 4.42 | | | | 384,818 | | | | 181 | |
| 8.33 | | | | 3.53 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.49 | | | | 3.46 | | | | 407,728 | | | | 81 | |
| 8.37 | | | | 7.91 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 0.50 | | | | 3.92 | | | | 280,839 | | | | 109 | |
| 8.09 | | | | 13.73 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 4.16 | | | | 186,784 | | | | 217 | |
| See Notes to Financial Statements. | 55 |
Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)
Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. (the “Fund”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. The Fund was organized in 1970 and incorporated under Maryland law on January 23, 1976.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek high current income and the opportunity for capital appreciation to produce a high total return. The Fund has eleven active classes of shares: Class A, C, F, F3, I, P, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6, each with different expenses and dividends. A front-end sales charge is normally added to the net asset value (“NAV”) for Class A shares. There is no front-end sales charge in the case of Class C, F, F3, I, P, R2, R3, R4, R5 and R6 shares, although there may be a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) in certain cases as follows: Class A shares purchased without a sales charge and redeemed before the first day of the month in which the one-year anniversary of the purchase falls (subject to certain exceptions as set forth in the Fund’s prospectus); Class C shares redeemed before the first anniversary of purchase. Class C shares automatically convert to Class A shares on the 25th day of the month (or, if the 25th day is not a business day, the next business day thereafter) following the eighth anniversary of the month on which the purchase order was accepted, provided that the Fund or financial intermediary through which a shareholder purchased Class C shares has records verifying that the C shares have been held at least eight years. The Fund’s Class P shares are closed to substantially all new investors, with certain exceptions as set forth in the Fund’s prospectus. The Fund also invests in the Lord Abbett Private Credit Fund 1, LP, (“PCF”) which is a limited partnership available only to the Fund and certain other investment companies managed by Lord Abbett.
The Fund is an investment company and applies the accounting and reporting guidance of the Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification Topic 946 Financial Services – Investment Companies. The preparation of the financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of increases and decreases in net assets from operations during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
2. | SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES |
(a) | Investment Valuation–Under procedures approved by the Fund’s Board of Directors (the “Board”), the Board has designated the determination of fair value of the Fund’s portfolio investments to Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC (“Lord Abbett”) as its valuation designee. Accordingly, Lord Abbett is responsible for, among other things, assessing and managing valuation risks, establishing, applying and testing fair value methodologies, and evaluating pricing services. Lord Abbett has formed a Pricing Committee that performs these responsibilities on behalf of Lord Abbett, administers the pricing and valuation of portfolio investments and ensures that prices utilized reasonably reflect fair value. Among other things, these procedures allow Lord Abbett, subject to Board oversight, to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from securities and financial instrument dealers and other market sources to determine fair value. |
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| Securities actively traded on any recognized U.S. or non-U.S. exchange or on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC are valued at the last sale price or official closing price on the exchange or system on which they are principally traded. Events occurring after the close of trading on non-U.S. exchanges may result in adjustments to the valuation of foreign securities to reflect their fair value as of the |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)(continued)
| close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange. When valuing foreign equity securities that meet certain criteria, the Pricing Committee uses a third-party fair valuation service that values such securities to reflect market trading that occurs after the close of the applicable foreign markets of comparable securities or other instruments that correlate to the fair-valued securities. Unlisted equity securities are valued at the last quoted sale price or, if no sale price is available, at the mean between the most recently quoted bid and ask prices. Investments in the PCF are valued at the most recent monthly NAV. Exchange traded options and futures contracts are valued at the last quoted sale price in the market where they are principally traded. If no sale has occurred, the mean between the most recently quoted bid and ask prices is used. Fixed income securities are valued based on evaluated prices supplied by independent pricing services, which reflect broker/dealer supplied valuations and the independent pricing services’ own electronic data processing techniques. Floating rate loans are valued at the average of bid and ask quotations obtained from dealers in loans on the basis of prices supplied by independent pricing services. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued using daily forward exchange rates. Swaps, options and options on swaps (“swaptions”) are valued daily using independent pricing services or quotations from broker/dealers to the extent available. |
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| Securities for which prices are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined by the Pricing Committee. The Pricing Committee considers a number of factors, including observable and unobservable inputs, when arriving at fair value. The Pricing Committee may use observable inputs such as yield curves, broker quotes, observable trading activity, option adjusted spread models and other relevant information to determine the fair value of portfolio investments. The Board or a designated committee thereof periodically reviews reports that may include fair value determinations made by the Pricing Committee, related market activity, inputs and assumptions, and retrospective comparison of prices of subsequent purchases and sales transactions to fair value determinations made by the Pricing Committee. |
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| Short-term securities with 60 days or less remaining to maturity are valued using the amortized cost method, which approximates fair value. |
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(b) | Security Transactions–Security transactions are recorded as of the date that the securities are purchased or sold (trade date). Realized gains and losses on sales of portfolio securities are calculated using the identified-cost method. Realized and unrealized gains (losses) are allocated to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets at the beginning of the day. |
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(c) | Investment Income–Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis as earned. Discounts are accreted and premiums are amortized using the effective interest method and are included in Interest and other, if applicable, in the Statement of Operations. Withholding taxes on foreign dividends have been provided for in accordance with the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Investment income is allocated to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets at the beginning of the day. |
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(d) | Income Taxes–It is the policy of the Fund to meet the requirements of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Therefore, no income tax provision is required. |
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| The Fund files U.S. federal and various state and local tax returns. No income tax returns are currently under examination. The statute of limitations on the Fund’s filed U.S. federal tax returns remains open for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2023. The statutes of limitations on the Fund’s state and local tax returns may remain open for an additional year depending upon the Fund’s jurisdiction. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (unaudited)(continued)
(e) | Expenses–Expenses, excluding class-specific expenses, are allocated to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets at the beginning of the day. In addition, Class F3 and R6 bear only their class specific shareholder expenses. Class A, C, F, P, R2, R3 and R4 shares bear their class-specific share of all expenses and fees related to the Fund’s 12b-1 Distribution Plan. |
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(f) | Foreign Transactions–The books and records of the Fund are maintained in U.S. dollars and transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded in the Fund’s records at the rate prevailing when earned or recorded. Asset and liability accounts that are denominated in foreign currencies are adjusted daily to reflect current exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss), if applicable, is included in Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The resultant exchange gains and losses upon settlement of such transactions, if applicable, are included in Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency related transactions in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The Fund does not isolate that portion of the results of operations arising as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rates from the changes in market prices of the securities. |
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| The Fund uses foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions in foreign-denominated securities. Losses from these transactions 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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(g) | Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts–The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts in order to reduce exposure to changes in foreign currency exchange rates on foreign portfolio holdings, or gain or reduce exposure to foreign currency solely for investment purposes. A forward foreign currency exchange contract is a commitment to purchase or sell a foreign currency at a future date at a negotiated rate. The contracts are valued daily at forward exchange rates and any unrealized gain (loss), if applicable, is included in Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. The gain (loss) arising from the difference between the U.S. dollar cost of the original contract and the value of the forward foreign currency in U.S. dollars upon closing of such contracts is included, if applicable, in Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. |
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(h) | Futures Contracts–The Fund may purchase and sell futures contracts to enhance returns, to attempt to economically hedge some of its investment risk, or as a substitute position in lieu of holding the underlying asset on which the instrument is based. At the time of entering into a futures transaction, an investor is required to deposit and maintain a specified amount of cash or eligible securities called “initial margin.” Subsequent payments made or received by the Fund called “variation margin” are made on a daily basis as the market price of the futures contract fluctuates. The Fund will record an unrealized gain (loss) based on the amount of variation margin. When a contract is closed, a realized gain (loss) is recorded equal to the difference between the opening and closing value of the contract. |
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(i) | Credit Default Swap Contracts–The Fund may enter into credit default swap contracts in order to hedge credit risk or for speculation purposes. As a seller of a credit default swap contract (“seller of protection”), the Fund is required to pay the notional amount or other agreed-upon value of a referenced debt obligation to the counterparty in the event of a default |
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| by or other credit event involving the referenced issuer, obligation or index. In return, the Fund receives from the counterparty a periodic stream of payments over the term of the contract. |
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| As a purchaser of a credit default swap contract (“buyer of protection”), the Fund would receive the notional amount or other agreed upon value of a referenced debt obligation from the counterparty in the event of default by or other credit event involving the referenced issuer, obligation or index. In return, the Fund makes periodic payments to the counterparty over the term of the contracts, provided no event of default has occurred. |
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| These credit default swap contracts may have as a reference obligation corporate or sovereign issuers or credit indexes. These credit indexes are comprised of a basket of securities representing a particular sector of the market. |
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| Credit default swap contracts are fair valued based upon quotations from counterparties, brokers or market-makers and the change in value, if any, is recorded as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. For a credit default swap contract sold by the Fund, payment of the agreed-upon amount made by the Fund in the event of default of the referenced debt obligation is recorded as the cost of the referenced debt obligation purchased/received. For a credit default swap contract purchased by the Fund, the agreed-upon amount received by the Fund in the event of default of the referenced debt obligation is recorded as proceeds from sale/delivery of the referenced debt obligation and the resulting gain or loss realized on the referenced debt obligation is recorded as such by the Fund. |
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| Any upfront payments made or received upon entering a credit default swap contract would be amortized or accreted over the life of the swap contract and recorded as realized gains or losses. Collateral, in the form of cash or securities, may be required to be held in segregated accounts with the custodian bank or broker in accordance with the swap contract agreement. The value and credit rating of each credit default swap contract where the Fund is the seller of protection, are both measures of the current payment/performance risk of the swap contract. As the value of the swap contract changes as a positive or negative percentage of the total notional amount, the payment/performance risk may decrease or increase, respectively. The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap contract agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap contract agreements entered into by the Fund for the same referenced entity or entities. |
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| Entering into credit default swap contracts involves credit and market risk. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of the contractual terms in the agreements, and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates, and that Lord Abbett does not correctly predict the creditworthiness of the issuers of the reference obligation on which the credit default swap contract is based. For the centrally cleared credit default swap contracts, there was minimal counterparty risk to the Fund, since such credit default swap contracts entered into were traded through a central clearinghouse, which guarantees against default. |
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(j) | Inflation-Linked Derivatives–The Fund may invest in inflation-linked derivatives, such as Consumer Price Index Swap Contract Agreements (“CPI swap contracts”). A CPI swap contract is a contract in which one party agrees to pay a fixed rate in exchange for a variable rate, which is the rate of change in the CPI during the life of the contract. Payments are based on a notional amount of principal. The Fund will normally enter into CPI swap contracts on a zero coupon basis, meaning that the floating rate will be based on the cumulative CPI during the life of the contract, and the fixed rate will compound until the swap contract’s maturity date, at which point the payments are netted. The swap contracts are valued daily and any unrealized gain (loss) is included in the Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on swap contracts in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination or maturity of the swap contract is recorded in realized gain (loss) and is included in Net realized gain (loss) on swap contracts in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. Daily changes in valuation of centrally cleared CPI swap contracts, if any, are recorded as a receivable or payable for the change in value as appropriate (“variation margin”) on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. For the centrally cleared CPI swap contracts, there was minimal counterparty risk to the Fund, since such CPI swap contracts entered into were traded through a central clearinghouse, which guarantees against default. |
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(k) | Options–The Fund may purchase and write exchange-listed and over-the-counter put or call options on securities, stock indices, currencies and other financial instruments for hedging purposes, to enhance portfolio returns and reduce overall volatility. |
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| When the Fund writes (sells) an option, an amount equal to the premium received by the Fund is recorded as a liability in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The amount of the liability is subsequently marked-to-market to reflect the current market value of the option written. When an option expires, the Fund realizes a gain on the option to the extent of the premium received. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to or offset against the proceeds or amount paid on the transaction to determine the realized gain or loss. If a put option on a security is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the security purchased by the Fund. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds of the security sold to determine the realized gain or loss. The Fund, as writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the underlying investment. Other risks include the possibility of an illiquid options market or the inability of the counterparties to fulfill their obligations under the contracts. Net realized and net change in unrealized gains and losses on purchased options are included in Net realized and Net change in unrealized gains and losses on investments in the Fund’s Statement of Operations. |
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| Put and call options purchased are accounted for in the same manner as portfolio securities. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying investment transaction to determine the realized gain or loss when the underlying transaction is executed. The risk associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. Additionally, the Fund bears the risk of loss of the premium and change in market value should the counterparty not perform under the contract. |
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(l) | Repurchase Agreements–The Fund may enter into repurchase agreements with respect to securities. A repurchase agreement is a transaction in which a fund acquires a security and simultaneously commits to resell that security to the seller (a bank or securities dealer) at an agreed-upon price on an agreed-upon date. The Fund requires at all times that the repurchase agreement be collateralized by cash, or by securities of the U.S. Government, its agencies, its instrumentalities, or |
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| U.S. Government sponsored enterprises having a value equal to, or in excess of, the value of the repurchase agreement (including accrued interest). If the seller of the agreement defaults on its obligation to repurchase the underlying securities at a time when the fair value of these securities has declined, the Fund may incur a loss upon disposition of the securities. |
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(m) | Mortgage Dollar Rolls–The Fund may enter into mortgage dollar rolls in which the Fund sells mortgage-backed securities for delivery in the current month and simultaneously contracts with the same counterparty to repurchase similar (same type, coupon and maturity) but not identical securities on a specified future date. During the roll period, the Fund loses the right to receive principal (including prepayments of principal) and interest paid on the securities sold. |
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(n) | When-Issued, Forward Transactions or To-Be-Announced (“TBA”) Transactions–The Fund may purchase portfolio securities on a when-issued or forward basis. When-issued, forward transactions or TBA transactions involve a commitment by the Fund to purchase securities, with payment and delivery (“settlement”) to take place in the future, in order to secure what is considered to be an advantageous price or yield at the time of entering into the transaction. During the period between purchase and settlement, the fair value of the securities will fluctuate and assets consisting of cash and/or marketable securities (normally short-term U.S. Government or U.S. Government sponsored enterprise securities) marked to market daily in an amount sufficient to make payment at settlement will be segregated at the Fund’s custodian in order to pay for the commitment. At the time the Fund makes the commitment to purchase a security on a when-issued basis, it will record the transaction and reflect the liability for the purchase and fair value of the security in determining its NAV. The Fund, generally, has the ability to close out a purchase obligation on or before the settlement date rather than take delivery of the security. Under no circumstances will settlement for such securities take place more than 120 days after the purchase date. |
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(o) | Reverse Repurchase Agreements–The Fund may enter into reverse repurchase agreements. In a reverse repurchase agreement, a fund sells a security to a securities dealer or bank for cash and also agrees to repurchase the same security later at a set price. Reverse repurchase agreements expose the Fund to credit risk (that is, the risk that the counterparty will fail to resell the security to the Fund). Engaging in reverse repurchase agreements also may involve the use of leverage, in that the Fund may reinvest the cash it receives in additional securities. Reverse repurchase agreements involve the risk that the market value of the securities to be repurchased by the Fund may decline below the repurchase price. |
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| For the period ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not enter into reverse repurchase agreements. |
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(p) | Floating Rate Loans–The Fund may invest in floating rate loans, which usually take the form of loan participations and assignments. Loan participations and assignments are agreements to make money available to U.S. or foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities (the “Borrower”) in a specified amount, at a specified rate and within a specified time. A loan is typically originated, negotiated and structured by a U.S. or foreign bank, insurance company or other financial institution (the “Agent”) for a group of loan investors (“Loan Investors”). The Agent typically administers and enforces the loan on behalf of the other Loan Investors in the syndicate and may hold any collateral on behalf of the Loan Investors. Such loan participations and assignments are typically senior, secured and collateralized in nature. The Fund records an investment when the Borrower withdraws money and records interest as earned. These loans pay interest at rates which are periodically reset by reference to a base lending rate plus a spread. These base lending rates are generally the prime rate offered by a designated U.S. bank or Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”). |
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| The loans in which the Fund invests may be subject to some restrictions on resale. For example, the Fund may be contractually obligated to receive approval from the Agent and/or Borrower prior to the sale of these investments. The Fund generally has no right to enforce compliance with the terms of the loan agreement with the Borrower. As a result, the Fund assumes the credit risk of the Borrower, the selling participant and any other persons interpositioned between the Fund and the Borrower (“Intermediate Participants”). In the event that the Borrower, selling participant or Intermediate Participants become insolvent or enter into bankruptcy, the Fund may incur certain costs and delays in realizing payment or may suffer a loss of principal and/or interest. |
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| Unfunded commitments represent the remaining obligation of the Fund to the Borrower. At any point in time, up to the maturity date of the issue, the Borrower may demand the unfunded portion. Until demanded by the Borrower, unfunded commitments are not recognized as an asset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Unrealized appreciation/depreciation on unfunded commitments presented, if any, on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities represents mark to market of the unfunded portion of the Fund’s floating rate notes. |
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| As of June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any unfunded loan commitments. |
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(q) | Total Return Swap Contracts–The Fund may enter into total return swap contract agreements to obtain exposure to a security or market without owning such security or investing directly in that market. The Fund may agree to make payments that are the equivalent of interest in exchange for the right to receive payments equivalent to any appreciation in the value of an underlying security, index or other asset, as well as receive payments equivalent to any distributions made on that asset, over the term of the swap contract. If the value of the asset underlying a total return swap contract declines over the term of the swap contract, the Fund also may be required to pay an amount equal to that decline in value to its counterparty. |
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(r) | Fair Value Measurements–Fair value is defined as the price that the Fund would receive upon selling an investment or transferring a liability in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment. A three-tier hierarchy is used to maximize the use of observable market data and minimize the use of unobservable inputs and to establish classification of fair value measurements for disclosure purposes. Inputs refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk - for example, the risk inherent in a particular valuation technique used to measure fair value (such as a pricing model) and/or the risk inherent in the inputs to the valuation technique. Inputs may be observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs are based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Unobservable inputs are based on the best information available in the circumstances. The three-tier hierarchy classification is determined based on the lowest level of inputs that is significant to the fair value measurement, and is summarized in the three broad Levels listed below: |
| ● | Level 1 – | unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical investments; |
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| ● | Level 2 – | other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.); and |
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| ● | Level 3 – | significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
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| A summary of inputs used in valuing the Fund’s investments and other financial instruments as of June 30, 2024 and, if applicable, Level 3 rollforwards for the six months then ended is included in the Fund’s Schedule of Investments. |
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| Changes in valuation techniques may result in transfers into or out of an assigned level within the three-tier hierarchy. The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. |
3. | MANAGEMENT FEE AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES |
Management Fee
The Fund has a management agreement with Lord Abbett, pursuant to which Lord Abbett provides the Fund with investment management services and executive and other personnel, provides office space and pays for ordinary and necessary office and clerical expenses relating to research and statistical work and supervision of the Fund’s investment portfolio. The management fee is accrued daily and payable monthly.
The management fee is based on the Fund’s average daily net assets at the following annual rate:
First $500 million | .50% |
Next $9.5 billion | .45% |
Over $10 billion | .40% |
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the effective management fee, net of any applicable waiver, was at an annualized rate of .43% of the Fund’s average daily net assets.
In addition, Lord Abbett provides certain administrative services to the Fund pursuant to an Administrative Services Agreement in return for a fee at an annual rate of .04% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. The fund administration fee is accrued daily and payable monthly. Lord Abbett voluntarily waived $140,110 of fund administration fees during the six months ended June 30, 2024:
12b-1 Distribution Plan
The Fund has adopted a distribution plan with respect to Class A, C, F, P, R2, R3 and R4 shares pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act, which provides for the payment of ongoing distribution and service fees to Lord Abbett Distributor LLC (the “Distributor”), an affiliate of Lord Abbett. The distribution and service fees are accrued daily and payable monthly.
The following annual rates have been authorized by the Board pursuant to the plan:
Fees* | | Class A | | Class C(1) | | Class F(2) | | Class P | | Class R2 | | Class R3 | | Class R4 |
Service | | .15% | | .25% | | – | | .25% | | .25% | | .25% | | .25% |
Distribution | | .05% | | .75% | | .10% | | .20% | | .35% | | .25% | | – |
* | The Fund may designate a portion of the aggregate fees attributable to service activities for purposes of calculating Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Inc. sales charge limitations. |
(1) | The Rule 12b-1 fee the Fund pays on Class C shares is a blended rate based on 1.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares held for less than one year and .80% (.25% service, .55% distribution) of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C shares held for one year or more. All Class C shareholders of the Fund will bear 12b-1 fees at the same rate. |
(2) | The Class F shares 12b-1 fee may be designated as a service fee in limited circumstances as described in the Fund’s prospectus. |
Class F3, Class I, Class R5 and Class R6 shares do not have a distribution plan.
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Commissions
The Distributor received the following commissions on sales of shares of the Fund, after concessions were paid to authorized dealers, during the six months ended June 30, 2024:
Distributor Commissions | Dealers’ Concessions |
$134,428 | $1,506,137 |
The Distributor received CDSCs of $42,320 and $31,681 for Class A and Class C shares, respectively, for the six months ended June 30, 2024.
4. | DISTRIBUTIONS AND TAX INFORMATION |
Dividends are paid from net investment income, if any. Capital gain distributions are paid from taxable net realized gains from investments transactions, reduced by allowable capital loss carryforwards, if any. The capital loss carryforward amount, if any, is available to offset future net capital gains. Dividends and distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. The amounts of dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized capital gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. These book/tax differences are either considered temporary or permanent in nature. To the extent these differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified within the components of net assets based on their federal tax basis treatment; temporary differences do not require reclassification. Dividends and distributions, which exceed earnings and profits for tax purposes, are reported as a tax return of capital.
The tax character of distributions paid during the six months ended June 30, 2024 was as follows:
Fund | | Tax-Exempt Income | | Ordinary Income | | Net Long-Term Capital Gains | | Return of Capital | | Total Distributions Paid |
Bond Debenture Fund | | $ – | | $629,084,380 | | $ – | | $ – | | $629,084,380 |
The tax character of distributions paid during the period ended December 31, 2023 was as follows:
Fund | | Tax-Exempt Income | | Ordinary Income | | Net Long-Term Capital Gains | | Return of Capital | | Total Distributions Paid |
Bond Debenture Fund | | $ – | | $1,136,707,282 | | $ – | | $ – | | $1,136,707,282 |
Net capital losses recognized by the Funds may be carried forward indefinitely and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term losses. Capital losses incurred that will be carried forward are as follows:
Fund | | Short-Term Losses | | | Long-Term Losses | | | Net Capital Losses | |
Bond Debenture Fund | | | $(1,830,713,816 | ) | | | $(1,375,695,256 | ) | | | $(3,206,409,072 | ) |
As of June 30, 2024, the tax cost of investments and the breakdown of unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) for the Fund are shown below. The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) is attributable to the tax treatment of certain securities, other financial instruments and wash sales.
Fund | | Tax Cost of Investments | | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Bond Debenture Fund | | | $23,958,266,712 | | | | $525,191,046 | | | | $(727,998,289 | ) | | | $(202,807,243 | ) |
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5. | PORTFOLIO SECURITIES TRANSACTIONS |
Purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) during the six months ended June 30, 2024 were as follows:
U.S. Government Purchases* | | Non-U.S. Government Purchases | | U.S. Government Sales* | | Non-U.S. Government Sales |
$24,299,200,057 | | $9,637,603,718 | | $24,264,963,110 | | $9,152,315,605 |
* | Includes U.S. Government sponsored enterprises securities. |
The Fund is permitted to purchase and sell securities (“cross-trade”) from and to other Lord Abbett funds or client accounts pursuant to procedures approved by the Board in compliance with Rule 17a-7 under the Act (the “Rule”). Each cross-trade is executed at a fair market price in compliance with provisions of the Rule. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not engage in cross-trade purchases or sales.
6. | DISCLOSURES ABOUT DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES |
The Fund entered into forward foreign currency exchange contracts during the six months ended June 30, 2024 (as described in Note 2(g)). A forward foreign currency exchange contract reduces the Fund’s exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will deliver (or settle in cash) and increases its exposure to changes in the value of the currency it will receive (or settle in cash) for the duration of the contract. The Fund’s use of forward foreign currency exchange contracts involves the risk that Lord Abbett will not accurately predict currency movements, and the Fund’s returns could be reduced as a result. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar, or, in the case of hedged positions, that the U.S. dollar will decline relative to the currency being hedged. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and deposits with brokers as collateral.
The Fund entered into U.S. Treasury futures contracts during the six months ended June 30, 2024 (as described in Note 2(h)) to economically hedge against changes in interest rates. The Fund bears the risk of interest rates moving unexpectedly, in which case the Fund may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the futures contracts and realize a loss. There is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since futures are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange traded futures, guarantees futures against default.
The Fund entered into CPI swap contracts during the six months ended June 30, 2024 (as described in Note 2(j)) to speculate the rate of inflation in the U.S. economy. The Fund’s use of CPI swap involves the risk that Lord Abbett will not accurately predict expectations of inflation or interest rates, and the Fund’s returns could be reduced as a result. The Fund’s risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is unrealized appreciation on CPI swap contracts. For the centrally cleared CPI swap contracts, there is minimal counterparty credit risk to the Fund since these CPI swap contracts are traded through a central clearinghouse. As a counterparty to all centrally cleared swap contracts, the clearinghouse guarantees CPI swap contracts against default.
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As of June 30, 2024, the Fund had the following derivatives at fair value, grouped into appropriate risk categories that illustrate the Fund’s use of derivative instruments:
Asset Derivatives | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Inflation Linked Contracts | |
Centrally Cleared CPI Swap Contracts(1) | | | – | | | | – | | | $ | 2,502,864 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(2) | | | – | | | $ | 8,393,356 | | | | – | |
Futures Contracts(3) | | $ | 5,202,907 | | | | – | | | | – | |
Liability Derivatives | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Centrally Cleared CPI Swap Contracts(1) | | | – | | | | – | | | $ | 4,778,656 | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(4) | | | – | | | $ | 2,353,278 | | | | – | |
Futures Contracts(3) | | $ | 2,433,336 | | | | – | | | | – | |
(1) | Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Includes cumulative unrealized appreciation/depreciation of centrally cleared swap contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
(2) | Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
(3) | Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Includes cumulative unrealized appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investments. Only current day’s variation margin is reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
(4) | Statement of Assets and Liabilities location: Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
Transactions in derivative investments for the six months ended June 30, 2024 were as follows:
| | Inflation Linked/Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | |
Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | | | | | | | |
CPI/Interest Rate Swap Contracts(1) | | $ | 2,034,158 | | | | – | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(2) | | | – | | | $ | (2,401,754 | ) |
Futures Contracts(3) | | $ | (91,755,727 | ) | | | – | |
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/Depreciation | | | | | | | | |
CPI/Interest Rate Swap Contracts(4) | | $ | 11,035,540 | | | | – | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(5) | | | – | | | $ | 10,620,216 | |
Futures Contracts(6) | | $ | 68,821,990 | | | | – | |
Average Number of Contracts/Notional Amounts* | | | | | | | | |
CPI/Interest Rate Swap Contracts(7) | | $ | 515,080,000 | | | | – | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts(7) | | | – | | | $ | 579,281,586 | |
Futures Contracts(8) | | | 32,014 | | | | – | |
* | Calculated based on the number of contracts during the six months ended June 30, 2024. |
(1) | Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) on swap contracts. |
(2) | Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
(3) | Statement of Operations location: Net realized gain (loss) on futures contracts. |
(4) | Statement of Operations location: Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on swap contracts. |
(5) | Statement of Operations location: Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. |
(6) | Statement of Operations location: Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on futures contracts. |
(7) | Amount represents notional amounts in U.S. dollars. |
(8) | Amount represents number of contracts. |
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7. | DISCLOSURES ABOUT OFFSETTING ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
The FASB requires disclosures intended to help better assess the effect or potential effect of offsetting arrangements on a fund’s financial position. The following tables illustrate gross and net information about recognized assets and liabilities eligible for offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities; and disclose such amounts subject to an enforceable master netting agreement or similar agreement, by the counterparty. A master netting agreement is an agreement between a fund and a counterparty which provides for the net settlement of amounts owed under all contracts traded under that agreement, as well as cash collateral, through a single payment by one party to the other in the event of default on or termination of any one contract. The Fund’s accounting policy with respect to balance sheet offsetting is that, absent an event of default by the counterparty or a termination of the agreement, the master netting agreement does not result in an offset of reported amounts of financial assets and liabilities in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities across transactions between the Fund and the applicable counterparty:
Description | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets | | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | 8,393,356 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 8,393,356 | |
Repurchase Agreements | | | 80,856,635 | | | | – | | | | 80,856,635 | |
Total | | $ | 89,249,991 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 89,249,991 | |
| | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | |
Counterparty | | | | Financial Instruments | | | Cash Collateral Received(a) | | | Securities Collateral Received(a) | | | Net Amount(b) | |
Bank of America | | $ | 2,445,247 | | | $ | – | | | $ | (2,445,247 | ) | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
J.P. Morgan | | | 443,536 | | | | (443,536 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 1,861,102 | | | | (954,876 | ) | | | (906,226 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
State Street Bank and Trust | | | 932,714 | | | | (396,956 | ) | | | (535,758 | ) | | | – | | | | – | |
Toronto Dominion Bank | | | 2,710,757 | | | | (283,690 | ) | | | (1,560,000 | ) | | | – | | | | 867,067 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | | | 80,856,635 | | | | – | | | | – | | | | (80,856,635 | ) | | | – | |
Total | | $ | 89,249,991 | | | $ | (2,079,058 | ) | | $ | (5,447,231 | ) | | $ | (80,856,635 | ) | | $ | 867,067 | |
Description | | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities | | | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | $ | 2,353,278 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 2,353,278 | |
Total | | $ | 2,353,278 | | | $ | – | | | $ | 2,353,278 | |
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| | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | |
Counterparty | | | | Financial Instruments | | | Cash Collateral Pledged(a) | | | Securities Collateral Pledged(a) | | | Net Amount(c) | |
J.P. Morgan | | $ | 717,756 | | | $ | (443,536 | ) | | $ | (274,220 | ) | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 954,876 | | | | (954,876 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
State Street Bank and Trust | | | 396,956 | | | | (396,956 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Toronto Dominion Bank | | | 283,690 | | | | (283,690 | ) | | | – | | | | – | | | | – | |
Total | | $ | 2,353,278 | | | $ | (2,079,058 | ) | | $ | (274,220 | ) | | $ | – | | | $ | – | |
(a) | Collateral disclosed is limited to an amount not to exceed 100% of the net amount of assets (liabilities) presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, for each respective counterparty. |
(b) | Net amount represents the amount owed to the Fund by the counterparty as of June 30, 2024. |
(c) | Net amount represents the amount owed by the Fund to the counterparty as of June 30, 2024. |
8. | DIRECTORS’ REMUNERATION |
The Fund’s officers and one Director, who are associated with Lord Abbett, do not receive any compensation from the Fund for serving in such capacities. Independent Directors’ fees are allocated among all Lord Abbett-sponsored funds primarily based on the relative net assets of each fund. There is an equity-based plan available to all Independent Directors under which Independent Directors may elect to defer receipt of a portion of Directors’ fees. The deferred amounts are treated as though equivalent dollar amounts had been invested in the Fund. Such amounts and earnings accrued thereon are included in Directors’ fees in the Statement of Operations and in Directors’ fees payable in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and are not deductible for U.S. federal income tax purposes until such amounts are paid.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund and certain other funds managed by Lord Abbett (collectively, the “Participating Funds”) were party to a syndicated line of credit facility with various lenders for $1.6 billion (the “Syndicated Facility”) under which State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”) participated as a lender and as agent for the lenders. The Participating Funds were subject to graduated borrowing limits of one-third of fund net assets (if fund net assets are less than $750 million), $250 million, $300 million, $700 million, or $1 billion, based on past borrowings and likelihood of future borrowings, among other factors.
Effective August 1, 2024, the Participating Funds renewed the Syndicated Facility for $1.6 billion. The Participating Funds are subject to graduated borrowing limits of one-third of fund net assets (if fund net assets are less than $750 million), $250 million, $700 million, or $1 billion, based on past borrowings and likelihood of future borrowings, among other factors.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Participating Funds were also party to an additional uncommitted line of credit facility with SSB for $330 million (the “Bilateral Facility”). Under the Bilateral Facility, the Participating Funds were subject to graduated borrowing limits of one-third of fund net assets (if fund net assets are less than $750 million), or $250 million based on past borrowings and likelihood of future borrowings, among other factors.
Effective August 1, 2024, the Participating Funds renewed the Bilateral Facility in the same amount. The Participating Funds remain subject to the same borrowing limits as were in place prior to the renewal.
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These credit facilities are to be used for short-term working capital purposes as additional sources of liquidity to satisfy redemptions.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not utilize the Syndicated Facility or Bilateral Facility.
10. | INTERFUND LENDING PROGRAM |
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC exemptive order”) certain registered open-end management investment companies managed by Lord Abbett, including the Fund, participate in a joint lending and borrowing program (the “Interfund Lending Program”). The SEC exemptive order allows the funds that participate in the Interfund Lending Program to borrow money from and lend money to each other for temporary or emergency purposes subject to the limitations and conditions.
For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Fund did not participate as a borrower or lender in the Interfund Lending Program.
11. | CUSTODIAN AND ACCOUNTING AGENT |
SSB is the Fund’s custodian and accounting agent. SSB performs custodial, accounting and recordkeeping functions relating to portfolio transactions and calculating the Fund’s NAV.
12. | SECURITIES LENDING AGREEMENT |
The Fund has established a securities lending agreement with Citibank, N.A. for the lending of securities to qualified brokers in exchange for securities or cash collateral equal to at least the market value of securities loaned, plus interest, if applicable. Cash collateral is invested in an approved money market fund. In accordance with the Fund’s securities lending agreement, the market value of securities on loan is determined each day at the close of business and any additional collateral required to cover the value of securities on loan is delivered to the Fund on the next business day. As with other extensions of credit, the Fund may experience a delay in the recovery of its securities or incur a loss should the borrower of the securities breach its agreement with the Fund or the borrower becomes insolvent at a time when the collateral is insufficient to cover the cost of repurchasing securities on loan. Any income earned from securities lending is included in Securities lending net income in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.
The initial collateral received by the Fund is required to have a value equal to at least 100% of the market value of the securities loaned. The collateral must be marked-to-market daily to cover increases in the market value of the securities loaned (or potentially a decline in the value of the collateral). In general, the risk of borrower default will be borne by Citibank, N.A.; the Fund will bear the risk of loss with respect to the investment of the cash collateral. The advantage of such loans is that the Fund continues to receive income on loaned securities while receiving a portion of any securities lending fees and earning returns on the cash amounts which may be reinvested for the purchase of investments in securities.
As of June 30, 2024, the Fund did not have any securities on loan.
13. | TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATED FUNDS |
The Fund intends to obtain exposure to less liquid or illiquid private credit investments, generally involving corporate borrowers, through their investments in pooled investment vehicles, including those managed by Lord Abbett (“underlying fund”). Typically, private credit investments are not
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traded in public markets and are illiquid, such that an underlying fund may not be able to dispose of its holdings for extended periods, which may be several years, or at the price at which the underlying fund is valuing its investments. An underlying fund will also be illiquid, and the Fund incurs two layers of fees, with Lord Abbett potentially receiving a management fee at both levels. An underlying fund may, from time to time or over time, focus its private credit investments in a particular industry or sector or select industries or sectors. Investment performance of such industries or sectors may thus at times have an out-sized impact on the performance of an underlying fund or a Fund indirectly. Additionally, private credit investments can range in credit quality depending on security-specific factors, including total leverage, amount of leverage senior to the security in question, variability in the issuer’s cash flows, the size of the issuer, the quality of assets securing debt and the degree to which such assets cover the subject company’s debt obligations. The issuers of the underlying fund’s private credit investment will often be leveraged, often as a result of leveraged buyouts or other recapitalization transactions, and often will not be rated by national credit rating agencies.
The Fund’s investment in the PCF is subject to restrictions on transfer and the Fund currently has no redemption rights. There will be no trading market for the Fund’s investments in the PCF. The Schedule of Investments lists the PCF as an investment as of period end, but does not include the underlying holdings of the PCF. The Fund indirectly bear the proportionate share of the expenses of the PCF. The annualized expense ratio for the PCF for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was 20.86% consisting of interest and borrowing costs of 20.16% and net operating expenses of 0.70%.
The Fund had the following transactions with the PCF during the six months ended June 30, 2024:
Value at 12/31/2023 | | Contributions | | Withdrawals | | Net Realized Gain (Loss) | | Net Change in Appreciation (Depreciation) | | Value at 6/30/2024 | | Dividend Income |
– | | 48,543,689 | | – | | – | | – | | 48,543,689 | | $667,362 |
The Fund has an unfunded commitment to make investments in the PCF at a future date in the amount of $576,456,311 at period end. This unfunded commitment is not recognized as an asset on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities at period end.
The Fund is subject to the general risks and considerations associated with investing in debt securities and to the changing prospects of individual companies and/or sectors in which the Fund invests. The value of an investment will change as interest rates fluctuate and in response to market movements. When interest rates rise, the prices of debt securities are likely to decline; when rates fall, such prices tend to rise. Longer-term debt securities are usually more sensitive to interest rate changes. There is also the risk that an issuer of a debt security will fail to make timely payments of principal or interest to the Fund, a risk that is greater with high-yield securities (sometimes called “lower-rated bonds” or “junk bonds”), in which the Fund may substantially invest. Some issuers, particularly of high-yield securities, may default as to principal and/or interest payments after the Fund purchases its securities. A default, or concerns in the market about an increase in risk of default, may result in losses to the Fund. High-yield securities are subject to greater price fluctuations, as well as additional risks. The market for below investment grade securities may be less liquid, which may make such securities more difficult to sell at an acceptable price, especially during periods of financial distress, increased market volatility, or significant market decline.
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Certain instruments in which the Fund may invest have historically relied upon LIBOR. As of June 30, 2023, the administrator of LIBOR ceased publication of U.S. dollar LIBOR settings. The LIBOR transition could have adverse impacts on newly issued financial instruments and existing financial instruments which referenced LIBOR and lead to significant short-term and long-term uncertainty and market instability.
The Fund is subject to the risk of investing in securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Government or its agencies and instrumentalities (such as the Government National Mortgage Association (“Ginnie Mae”), the Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (“Freddie Mac”)). Unlike Ginnie Mae securities, securities issued or guaranteed by U.S. Government-related organizations such as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are not backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government and no assurance can be given that the U.S. Government would provide financial support to its agencies and instrumentalities if not required to do so by law. Consequently, the Fund may be required to look principally to the agency issuing or guaranteeing the obligation.
The mortgage-related and asset-backed securities in which the Fund may invest may be particularly sensitive to changes in prevailing interest rates, and economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults. These changes can affect the value, income, and/or liquidity of such positions. When interest rates are declining, the value of these securities with prepayment features may not increase as much as other fixed income securities. Early principal repayment may deprive the Fund of income payments above current market rates. Alternatively, rising interest rates may cause prepayments to occur at a slower-than-expected rate, extending the duration of a security and typically reducing its value. The payment rate will thus affect the price and volatility of a mortgage-related security. In addition, the Fund may invest in non-agency asset backed and mortgage related securities, which are issued by private institutions, not by government-sponsored enterprises.
The Fund may invest up to 20% of its net assets in equity securities, the value of which fluctuates in response to movements in the equity securities markets in general, the changing prospects of individual companies in which the Fund invests, or an individual company’s financial condition.
The Fund may invest in convertible securities, which have both equity and fixed income risk characteristics, including market, credit, liquidity, and interest rate risks. Generally, convertible securities offer lower interest or dividend yields than non-convertible securities of similar quality and less potential for gains or capital appreciation in a rising equity securities market than equity securities. They tend to be more volatile than other fixed income securities and the market for convertible securities may be less liquid than the markets for stocks or bonds. A significant portion of convertible securities have below investment grade credit ratings and are subject to increased credit and liquidity risks.
Due to the Fund’s investment exposure to foreign companies and American Depositary Receipts, the Fund may experience increased market, industry and sector, liquidity, currency, political, information, and other risks. The securities of foreign companies also may be subject to inadequate exchange control regulations, the imposition of economic sanctions or other government restrictions, higher transaction and other costs, and delays in settlement to the extent they are traded on non-U.S. exchanges or markets.
The Fund is subject to the risks associated with derivatives, which may be different from and greater than the risks associated with directly investing in securities. Derivatives may be subject to risks such as liquidity risk, leveraging risk, interest rate risk, market risk, and credit risk. Illiquid securities may lower the Fund’s returns since the Fund may be unable to sell these securities at their desired
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time or price. Derivatives also may involve the risk of mispricing or improper valuation and the risk that changes in the value of the derivative may not correlate perfectly with the value of the underlying asset, rate or index. Whether the Fund’s use of derivatives is successful will depend on, among other things, the Fund’s ability to correctly forecast market movements and other factors. Losses may also arise from the failure of a derivative counterparty to meet its contractual obligations. If the Fund incorrectly forecasts these and other factors, the Fund’s performance could suffer. The Fund’s use of derivatives could result in a loss exceeding the amount of the Fund’s investment in these instruments.
The Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in floating rate or adjustable rate senior loans, including bridge loans, novations, assignments, and participations, which are subject to increased credit and liquidity risks. Senior loans are business loans made to borrowers that may be U.S. or foreign corporations, partnerships or other business entities. The senior loans in which the Fund invests may consist primarily of senior loans that are rated below investment grade or, if unrated, deemed by Lord Abbett to be equivalent to below investment grade securities. Below investment grade senior loans, as in the case of high-yield debt securities, or junk bonds, are usually more credit sensitive than interest rate sensitive, although the value of these instruments may be impacted by broader interest rate swings in the overall fixed income market. Below investment grade senior loans may be affected by interest rate swings in the overall fixed income market. In addition, senior loans may be subject to structural subordination.
Geopolitical and other events (e.g., wars, terrorism, natural disasters, epidemics or pandemics) may disrupt securities markets and adversely affect global economies and markets, thereby decreasing the value of the Fund’s investments. Market disruptions can also prevent the Fund from implementing its investment strategies and achieving its investment objective.
Other adverse developments that affect financial institutions or the financial services industry generally, or concerns or rumors about any events of these kinds or other similar risks, may reduce liquidity in the market generally or have other adverse effects on the economy, the Fund or issuers in which the Fund invests. In addition, issuers in which the Fund invests and the Fund may not be able to identify all potential solvency or stress concerns with respect to a financial institution or to transfer assets from one bank or financial institution to another in a timely manner in the event such bank or financial institution comes under stress or fails.
The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, and the effects of other infectious illness outbreaks, epidemics, or pandemics, may be short term or may continue for an extended period of time. For example, a global pandemic or other widespread health crises could negatively affect the global economy, the economies of individual countries, and the financial performance of individual issuers, sectors, industries, asset classes, and markets in significant and unforeseen ways. Health crises caused by outbreaks of disease may also exacerbate other pre-existing political, social, and economic risks in certain countries or globally. The foregoing could disrupt the operations of the Fund and its service providers, adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, and negatively impact each Fund’s performance and your investment in the Fund.
Advancements in technology may also adversely impact markets and the overall performance of the Funds. For instance, the economy may be significantly impacted by the advanced development and increased regulation of technology. As the use of technology grows, liquidity and market movements may be affected. As technology is used more widely in the asset management industry, the profitability and growth of each Fund’s holdings may be impacted, which could significantly impact the overall performance of the Fund.
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15. | SUMMARY OF CAPITAL TRANSACTIONS |
Transactions in shares of capital stock were as follows:
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited | ) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |
Class A Shares | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 37,512,101 | | | $ | 264,871,302 | | | | 88,668,343 | | | $ | 617,671,332 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 18,078,044 | | | | 127,656,662 | | | | 33,921,856 | | | | 235,296,394 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (67,317,905 | ) | | | (475,277,208 | ) | | | (175,181,430 | ) | | | (1,213,804,594 | ) |
Decrease | | | (11,727,760 | ) | | $ | (82,749,244 | ) | | | (52,591,231 | ) | | $ | (360,836,868 | ) |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,343,414 | | | $ | 44,904,015 | | | | 13,162,206 | | | $ | 91,803,611 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,285,553 | | | | 16,177,354 | | | | 4,589,450 | | | | 31,920,856 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (15,666,426 | ) | | | (110,893,302 | ) | | | (38,798,577 | ) | | | (269,218,570 | ) |
Decrease | | | (7,037,459 | ) | | $ | (49,811,933 | ) | | | (21,046,921 | ) | | $ | (145,494,103 | ) |
Class F Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,677,801 | | | $ | 32,962,396 | | | | 34,372,993 | | | $ | 241,843,516 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,112,192 | | | | 14,887,658 | | | | 7,600,256 | | | | 52,909,410 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (22,731,163 | ) | | | (160,027,674 | ) | | | (283,990,803 | ) | | | (1,990,647,402 | ) |
Decrease | | | (15,941,170 | ) | | $ | (112,177,620 | ) | | | (242,017,554 | ) | | $ | (1,695,894,476 | ) |
Class F3 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 83,233,797 | | | $ | 584,940,228 | | | | 175,321,611 | | | $ | 1,211,699,022 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 22,161,841 | | | | 155,718,181 | | | | 38,212,736 | | | | 263,714,647 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (83,926,737 | ) | | | (589,743,693 | ) | | | (169,979,686 | ) | | | (1,169,783,105 | ) |
Increase | | | 21,468,901 | | | $ | 150,914,716 | | | | 43,554,661 | | | $ | 305,630,564 | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 249,335,302 | | | $ | 1,749,626,456 | | | | 730,483,655 | | | $ | 5,077,362,432 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 34,869,879 | | | | 244,827,490 | | | | 61,550,130 | | | | 424,262,763 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (210,795,978 | ) | | | (1,479,453,737 | ) | | | (629,413,921 | ) | | | (4,334,164,739 | ) |
Increase | | | 73,409,203 | | | $ | 515,000,209 | | | | 162,619,864 | | | $ | 1,167,460,456 | |
Class P Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 56,396 | | | $ | 407,715 | | | | 205,169 | | | $ | 1,458,425 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 30,286 | | | | 218,817 | | | | 58,033 | | | | 411,884 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (263,336 | ) | | | (1,909,227 | ) | | | (337,348 | ) | | | (2,402,833 | ) |
Decrease | | | (176,654 | ) | | $ | (1,282,695 | ) | | | (74,146 | ) | | $ | (532,524 | ) |
Class R2 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 37,808 | | | $ | 267,283 | | | | 86,555 | | | $ | 600,136 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 14,799 | | | | 104,503 | | | | 25,288 | | | | 175,443 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (40,819 | ) | | | (288,735 | ) | | | (98,757 | ) | | | (683,184 | ) |
Increase | | | 11,788 | | | $ | 83,051 | | | | 13,086 | | | $ | 92,395 | |
Class R3 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,267,440 | | | $ | 8,945,386 | | | | 2,337,692 | | | $ | 16,223,241 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 740,320 | | | | 5,217,821 | | | | 1,372,307 | | | | 9,502,921 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (2,318,647 | ) | | | (16,334,555 | ) | | | (5,545,631 | ) | | | (38,214,097 | ) |
Decrease | | | (310,887 | ) | | $ | (2,171,348 | ) | | | (1,835,632 | ) | | $ | (12,487,935 | ) |
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| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (unaudited | ) | | Year Ended December 31, 2023 | |
Class R4 Shares | | Shares | | | Amount | | | Shares | | | Amount | |
Shares sold | | | 1,242,509 | | | $ | 8,782,486 | | | | 2,105,965 | | | $ | 14,615,500 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 178,146 | | | | 1,258,525 | | | | 332,063 | | | | 2,304,374 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (2,139,329 | ) | | | (15,140,777 | ) | | | (3,021,614 | ) | | | (20,931,905 | ) |
Decrease | | | (718,674 | ) | | $ | (5,099,766 | ) | | | (583,586 | ) | | $ | (4,012,031 | ) |
Class R5 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,380,482 | | | $ | 9,734,171 | | | | 1,024,981 | | | $ | 7,081,721 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 115,592 | | | | 812,808 | | | | 192,419 | | | | 1,328,719 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (522,675 | ) | | | (3,674,266 | ) | | | (1,119,580 | ) | | | (7,729,107 | ) |
Increase | | | 973,399 | | | $ | 6,872,713 | | | | 97,820 | | | $ | 681,333 | |
Class R6 Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 11,410,919 | | | $ | 80,193,402 | | | | 17,668,140 | | | $ | 121,934,540 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,644,471 | | | | 11,554,559 | | | | 2,787,208 | | | | 19,229,247 | |
Shares reacquired | | | (11,202,724 | ) | | | (78,625,532 | ) | | | (15,667,760 | ) | | | (107,800,502 | ) |
Increase | | | 1,852,666 | | | $ | 13,122,429 | | | | 4,787,588 | | | $ | 33,363,285 | |
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Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants
There were no changes in or disagreements with accountants during the period.
Proxy Disclosures
There were no matters submitted to a vote of shareholders during the period.
Remuneration Paid to Directors, Officers, and Others
Remuneration paid to directors, officers, and others is included in “Directors’ Remuneration” under Item 7 of this Form N-CSR.
Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract
The Board, including all of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Fund or of Lord Abbett, as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Independent Directors”), annually considers whether to approve the continuation of the existing management agreement between the Fund and Lord Abbett (the “Agreement”). In connection with its most recent approval, the Board reviewed materials relating specifically to the Agreement, as well as numerous materials received throughout the course of the year, including information about the Fund’s investment performance compared to the performance of an appropriate benchmark. Before making its decision as to the Fund, the Board had the opportunity to ask questions and request further information, taking into account its knowledge of Lord Abbett gained through its meetings and discussions. The Independent Directors also met with their independent legal counsel in various private sessions at which no representatives of management were present.
The materials received by the Board included, but were not limited to: (1) information provided by Broadridge Financial Solutions (“Broadridge”) regarding the investment performance of the Fund compared to the investment performance of certain funds with similar investment styles as determined by Broadridge, based, in part, on the Fund’s Morningstar category (the “performance peer group”) and the investment performance of two appropriate benchmarks; (2) information provided by Broadridge regarding the expense ratios, contractual and actual management fee rates, and other expense components for the Fund and certain funds in the same Morningstar category, with generally the same or similar share classes and operational characteristics, including asset size (the “expense peer group”); (3) certain supplemental investment performance information provided by Lord Abbett; (4) information provided by Lord Abbett on the expense ratios, management fee rates, and other expense components for the Fund; (5) sales and redemption information for the Fund; (6) information regarding Lord Abbett’s financial condition; (7) an analysis of the relative profitability to Lord Abbett of providing management and administrative services to the Fund; (8) information provided by Lord Abbett regarding the investment management fee schedules for Lord Abbett’s other advisory clients maintaining accounts with a similar investment strategy as the Fund; and (9) information regarding the personnel and other resources devoted by Lord Abbett to managing the Fund.
Investment Management and Related Services Generally. The Board considered the services provided by Lord Abbett to the Fund, including investment research, portfolio management, and trading, and Lord Abbett’s commitment to compliance with all applicable legal requirements. The Board also observed that Lord Abbett was solely engaged in the investment management business and accordingly did not experience the conflicts of interest that may result from being engaged in other lines of business. The Board considered the investment advisory services provided by Lord Abbett
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to other clients, the fees charged for the services, and the differences in the nature of the services provided to the Fund and other Lord Abbett Funds, on the one hand, and the services provided to other clients, on the other. After reviewing these and related factors, the Board concluded that the Fund was likely to continue to benefit from the nature, extent and quality of the investment services provided by Lord Abbett under the Agreement.
Investment Performance. The Board reviewed the Fund’s investment performance in relation to that of the performance peer group and two appropriate benchmarks as of various periods ended June 30, 2023. The Board observed that the Fund’s investment performance was below the median of the performance peer group for the one-year period, above the median of the performance peer group for the three- and ten-year periods and equal to the median of the performance peer group for the five-year period. The Board further considered Lord Abbett’s performance and reputation generally, the performance of other Lord Abbett-managed funds overseen by the Board, and the willingness of Lord Abbett to take steps intended to improve performance when appropriate. After reviewing these and other factors, including those described below, the Board concluded that the Fund’s Agreement should be continued.
Lord Abbett’s Personnel and Methods. The Board considered the qualifications of the personnel providing investment management services to the Fund, in light of its investment objective and discipline, and other services provided to the Fund by Lord Abbett. Among other things, the Board considered the size, experience, and turnover of Lord Abbett’s staff, Lord Abbett’s investment methodology and philosophy, and Lord Abbett’s approach to recruiting, training, and retaining personnel.
Nature and Quality of Other Services. The Board considered the nature, quality, and extent of compliance, administrative, and other services performed by Lord Abbett and the nature and extent of Lord Abbett’s supervision of third-party service providers, including the Fund’s transfer agent and custodian.
Expenses. The Board considered the expense level of the Fund, including the contractual and actual management fee rates, and the expense levels of the Fund’s expense peer group. It also considered how each of the expense level and the actual management fee rates of the Fund related to those of the expense peer group and the amount and nature of the fees paid by shareholders. The Board observed that the net total expense ratio and the actual management fee of the Fund were both below the median of the expense peer group. After reviewing these and related factors, the Board concluded, within the context of its overall approval of the Agreement, that the management fees paid by the Fund were reasonable in light of all of the factors it considered, including the nature quality and extent of services provided by Lord Abbett.
Profitability. The Board considered the level of Lord Abbett’s operating margin in managing the Fund, including a review of Lord Abbett’s methodology for allocating its costs to its management of the Fund. It considered whether the Fund was profitable to Lord Abbett in connection with the Fund’s operation, including the fee that Lord Abbett receives from the Fund for providing administrative services to the Fund. The Board considered Lord Abbett’s profit margins, excluding Lord Abbett’s marketing and distribution expenses. The Board also considered Lord Abbett’s profit margins without those exclusions in comparison with available industry data and how those profit margins could affect Lord Abbett’s ability to recruit and retain personnel. The Board recognized that Lord Abbett’s overall profitability was a factor in enabling it to attract and retain qualified personnel to provide services to the Fund. After reviewing these and related factors, the Board concluded, within the context of its overall approval of the Agreement, that Lord Abbett’s profitability with respect to the Fund was not excessive.
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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Investment Advisory Contract (concluded)
Economies of Scale. The Board considered the extent to which there had been economies of scale in managing the Fund, whether the Fund’s shareholders had appropriately benefited from such economies of scale, and whether there was potential for realization of any further economies of scale. The Board also considered information provided by Lord Abbett regarding how it shares any potential economies of scale through its investments in its businesses supporting the Funds. The Board also considered the Fund’s existing management fee schedule, with its breakpoints in the level of the management fee. Based on these considerations, the Board concluded that any economies of scale were adequately addressed in respect of the Fund.
Other Benefits to Lord Abbett. The Board considered the amount and nature of the fees paid by the Fund and the Fund’s shareholders to Lord Abbett and the Distributor for services other than investment advisory services, such as the fee that Lord Abbett receives from the Fund for providing administrative services to the Fund. The Board also considered the revenues and profitability of Lord Abbett’s investment advisory business apart from its mutual fund business, and the intangible benefits enjoyed by Lord Abbett by virtue of its relationship with the Fund. The Board observed that the Distributor receives 12b-1 fees from certain of the Lord Abbett Funds as to shares held in accounts for which there is no other broker of record, that the Distributor may retain a portion of the 12b-1 fees it receives, and that the Distributor receives a portion of the sales charges on sales and redemptions of some classes of shares of the Lord Abbett Funds. In addition, the Board observed that Lord Abbett accrues certain benefits for its business of providing investment advice to clients other than the Lord Abbett Funds, but that business also benefits the Funds. The Board also noted that Lord Abbett, as disclosed in the prospectus of the Fund, has entered into revenue sharing arrangements with certain entities that distribute shares of the Lord Abbett Funds. The Board also took into consideration the investment research that Lord Abbett receives as a result of client brokerage transactions.
Alternative Arrangements. The Board considered whether, instead of approving continuation of the Agreement, it might be in the best interests of the Fund to implement one or more alternative arrangements, such as continuing to employ Lord Abbett, but on different terms. After considering all of the relevant factors, the Board unanimously found that continuation of the Agreement was in the best interests of the Fund and its shareholders and voted unanimously to approve the continuation of the Agreement. In considering whether to approve the continuation of the Agreement, the Board did not identify any single factor as paramount or controlling. Individual Directors may have evaluated the information presented differently from one another, giving different weights to various factors. This summary does not discuss in detail all matters considered.
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This report, when not used for the general information of shareholders of the Fund, is to be distributed only if preceded or accompanied by a current fund prospectus. | | | |
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Lord Abbett mutual fund shares are distributed by LORD ABBETT DISTRIBUTOR LLC. | | Lord Abbett Bond-Debenture Fund, Inc. | LABD-3 (08/24) |
Item 12: | Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 13: | Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 14: | Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 15: | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 16: | Controls and Procedures. |
| (a) | The principal executive officer and principal financial & accounting officer have concluded as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, |
| | based on their evaluation of the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940), that the design of such procedures is effective to provide reasonable assurance that material information required to be disclosed by the Registrant on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms. |
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| (b) | There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 17: | Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies. |
| Not applicable. |
Item 18: | Recovery of Erroneously Awarded Compensation. |
| Not applicable. |
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.
| LORD ABBETT BOND-DEBENTURE FUND, INC. |
| By: | /s/ Douglas B. Sieg |
| | Douglas B. Sieg |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: August 28, 2024 | | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
| By: | /s/ Douglas B. Sieg |
| | Douglas B. Sieg |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
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Date: August 28, 2024 | | |
| By: | /s/ Michael J. Hebert |
| | Michael J. Hebert |
| | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) |
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Date: August 28, 2024 | | |
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