UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
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| | Investment Company Act file number | | 811-4854 | | |
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The Oberweis Funds
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
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3333 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
James W. Oberweis The Oberweis Funds 3333 Warrenville Road, Suite 500 Lisle, IL 60532 | | Copy to: James A. Arpaia Vedder Price P.C. 222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2600 Chicago, IL 60601 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (800) 323-6166
Date of fiscal year end: December 31
Date of reporting period: June 30, 2023
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ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
Semi-Annual Reports for the period 01/01/23 through 06/30/23 is filed herewith
| | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT | | | | |
| | | | INVESTOR CLASS | | INSTITUTIONAL CLASS | | |
| | Oberweis Micro-Cap Fund | | OBMCX | | OMCIX | | |
| | Oberweis Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | | OBSOX | | OBSIX | | |
| | Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund | | OBEGX | | OBGIX | | |
| | Oberweis China Opportunities Fund | | OBCHX | | OCHIX | | |
| | Oberweis International Opportunities Fund | | OBIOX | | — | | |
| | Oberweis Emerging Markets Fund | | OBEMX | | OIEMX | | |
| | June 30, 2023 | | | | | | |
| | oberweisfunds.com | | | | | | |
PRESIDENT’S LETTER (unaudited)
Dear Fellow Oberweis Funds Shareholder,
YEAR-TO-DATE PERFORMANCE THROUGH June 30, 2023
There’s an old adage that the stock market climbs a wall of worry. The first half of 2023 appears to be a case in point. Despite persistent concerns of inflation and recession, global equity markets broadly rebounded. Both U.S. and international equities rallied materially, except for China, where equities fell 5.46%1. Globally, growth stocks outperformed value stocks, while large-cap stocks fared better than small. Continuing a phenomenal performance run relative to its benchmark and peers, the Micro-Cap Fund surged 18.55%, well ahead of the 7.16% gain of the Russell Micro-Cap Growth Index. The Small-Cap Fund returned 14.19% compared to 13.55% for the Russell 2000 Growth Index. The Emerging Markets Fund returned 10.96% versus 10.50% for the MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap Index. Rising U.S.-China tensions and an underwhelming post-Covid reopening in China were headwinds for the China Fund, which declined 8.96% compared to a 5.46% decline for the MSCI China Index. The International Opportunities Fund gained 3.54% versus 5.72% for the MSCI World ex-US Small-Cap Growth Fund. The Global Opportunities Fund returned 8.22% compared to 8.02% for the MSCI AWCI Small-Cap Index.
MARKET ENVIRONMENT
The key issues for investors — inflation, recession, and Russia’s war on Ukraine — have not changed since last year. While the mainstream financial media spends a significant amount of time debating the merits and timing and magnitude of a supposed “impending recession,” most economists would admit that economics is an inexact science and predicting a recession is often a fool’s errand. As bottom-up stock pickers, we claim no edge in macroeconomic forecasting, as the associated data lies in clear view for all investors to see. Instead, we assess macro risks and influences on individual company fundamentals and discount those risks as we would any other.
What we see in the global economy is a mixed picture: there are plenty of positive and negative data points out there to substantiate one’s position (as behavioral finance folks, we call this “confirmation bias”). On the negative side, the Fed continues to raise rates and has signaled its intention for additional hikes later this year, and we know the impact of tighter monetary policy on the economy is historically lagged. The U.S. ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reading of 46 signals contraction, and the Eurozone reading of 43 is even worse. The resilient consumer — who drives 70% of the U.S. economy — has seen excess savings they accumulated during Covid dwindle just as student loan forgiveness is set to expire. They are also facing the worst housing affordability picture since 2008 as mortgage rates eclipse 7%. On the positive side, the Services PMI reading of 54 signals expansion, so that part of the U.S. economy remains resilient. Future earnings estimates point to growth as inflation is finally abating and corporate profit margins rebound. While the consumer is seeing savings shrink, they enjoy a record-low debt-service ratio and they still have jobs. Rising rates have yet to hit employment, which continues to surprise to the upside. Job openings are still near all-time highs and non-farm layoffs have yet to inflect upward.
What’s it all mean? We don’t profess to know. But here’s what we do know. First, we continue to find companies posting significant positive earnings surprises driven by misunderstood fundamental changes that should, based on our research, lead to additional earnings surprises in the future. These are idiosyncratic fundamental changes that tend to trump economic headwinds. Second, we know small-cap stocks are cheaper relative to large-cap stocks than they’ve been in more than 20 years. In fact, today’s relative valuation discount sits around two
1 As measured by the MSCI China Index
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standard deviations, which means the current valuation delta between small-cap and large-cap stocks only happens around 5% of the time. Third, we know that non-U.S. stocks are much cheaper than their U.S. counterparts, especially in emerging markets. International equities have underperformed their U.S. brethren for a decade. Meanwhile, the U.S. large-cap market has been led by a narrow group of stocks trading at high valuations. The top 10 stocks in the capitalization-weighted S&P 500 Index comprise a record 32% of that index. Apple (AAPL) is now bigger in capitalization than the entire Russell 2000 and the top 5 market cap names are 3.5 times the market cap of small caps. Index investors unknowingly have a lot of eggs in a very small basket, and as a contrarian that set-up seems pretty compelling to us. We’d be surprised if small-caps didn’t outperform large-caps over the next decade. We also expect that, despite today’s uncertainties, international equities are likely to revert to more normal valuations over time.
In Europe, it is hard to find any strategist with much to say that’s positive. As European consumers have been deprived of cheap Russian natural gas, the cost of energy has sapped an ever-larger share of disposable income. That in turn has left the European consumer with less to spend, causing more pronounced economic slowness than in the U.S. That said, European stocks trade at a sharp discount to their American counterparts and trends, on the margin, appear to be improving. Energy prices in Europe are down year-over-year, which contributes to input price deflation and potentially higher margins. Much pessimism is already built into European stock prices, and the drags from input costs, inventories and capital spending appear to be marginally easing, which creates reasonable positive conditions for earnings surprises in the quarters to come.
Perhaps most difficult to forecast is China, where economic data has mostly been weak so far and unfriendly business policies have chased away many foreign investors. Again, this news isn’t new and Chinese equities are the among the cheapest in our investable universe. Relief for investors could come if the government commits to a new stimulus program. The worse the economic news, the greater the probability that the government will shift from a policy of deleveraging to stimulus, and it appears that pendulum has already begun to swing. When the Chinese government turns on the spending spigot against a backdrop of depressed stock prices, in our view you want to be in on the deal.
Emerging markets have generally been out of favor now for much of the past decade, in part due to the strength of the U.S. dollar, which hit its highest level of the last 20 years in the second quarter (Bloomberg Spot Dollar Index). Of course, that is not likely to last forever, and upswings in emerging markets tend to be swift and strong. So far into the third quarter, the dollar has already declined well off that high. A weakening dollar paired with below-average valuations could be good news for investors in the Emerging Markets Fund. I’m also pleased to wish the Emerging Markets Fund a Happy Fifth Birthday, with a track record boasting an average annual return of over 200 bps ahead of its benchmark since inception.
While sentiment may swing wildly in the short-run in response to incremental economic data, comments by the Federal Reserve, headlines, and TV soundbites, our bottom-up investment strategy focuses instead on companies demonstrating better-than-expected earnings power driven by transformational change. The P/E multiples afforded such companies may vary from quarter to quarter based on investor risk appetite, but we believe that the ultimate valuations of such companies will be driven by their ability to innovate, create new products, take market share, and generate cash flow back to shareholders. Times like today, when valuations for such companies are very reasonable amid uncertain economic times, have been historically favorable for investors in our strategies.
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VALUATION RECAP
As of June 30, 2023, the weighted-average forward price/earnings (P/E) ratio was 14.9 times for the Global Opportunities Fund (versus 15.0 last quarter), 19.3 times for the Small-Cap Opportunities Fund (versus 15.3 last quarter), 15.4 times for the Micro-Cap Fund (versus 13.2 last quarter), 17.8 times for the International Opportunities Fund (versus 15.5 last quarter), 14.4 times for the China Opportunities Fund (versus 18.6 last quarter), and 20.5 times for the Emerging Markets Fund (versus 19.1 times last quarter). Each of these funds invests in companies with expected earnings growth rates that are higher than that of the broader market, and in companies expected to grow faster than current market expectations. It’s worth noting that the P/E ratio of the funds with significant non-US exposure (the International Opportunities, China Opportunities, Emerging Markets, and Global Opportunities Funds) remain well below their historical average P/Es. As of June 30, 2023, the weighted-average market capitalization was $4.3 billion for the Global Opportunities Fund, $4.7 billion for the Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, $1.6 billion for the Micro-Cap Fund, $5.9 billion for the International Opportunities Fund, $58.4 billion for the China Opportunities Fund, and $3.4 billion for the Emerging Markets Fund.
Thank you for investing with us in The Oberweis Funds.
Sincerely,
James W. Oberweis, CFA
President & Portfolio Manager
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For current performance information, please visit www.oberweisfunds.com.
OBERWEIS FUNDS AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) (as of June 30, 2023)
| | Ticker | | Qtr | | 1 Yr | | 3 Yr | | 5 Yr | | 10 Yr | | Life of Fund2 | | Expense Ratio3 |
Global Opportunities | | OBEGX OBGIX1 | | 0.44 0.47 | | 21.66 21.94 | | 9.33 9.60 | | 6.92 7.17 | | 9.10 9.37 | | 8.62 8.89 | | 1.51 1.27 |
Micro-Cap | | OBMCX OMCIX1 | | 8.69 8.79 | | 35.71 36.03 | | 33.19 33.55 | | 15.43 15.74 | | 16.90 17.19 | | 11.63 11.91 | | 1.52 1.27 |
Small-Cap Opportunities | | OBSOX OBSIX1 | | 2.73 2.81 | | 30.75 31.05 | | 25.69 26.02 | | 15.59 15.87 | | 14.59 14.88 | | 8.77 9.04 | | 1.25 1.00 |
China Opportunities | | OBCHX OCHIX1 | | -7.01 -6.89 | | -27.00 -26.80 | | -10.79 -10.58 | | -3.38 -3.13 | | 4.08 4.33 | | 8.35 8.62 | | 2.03 1.78 |
International Opportunities | | OBIOX | | -1.54 | | 2.92 | | -1.16 | | -0.10 | | 6.47 | | 6.94 | | 1.60 |
Emerging Markets | | OBEMX OIEMX | | 2.77 2.83 | | 9.23 9.42 | | 7.78 8.01 | | 6.69 6.95 | | n/a n/a | | 5.42 5.67 | | 1.75 1.50 |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that you may have gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted. Unusually high returns may not be sustainable. Visit us online at oberweisfunds.com for most recent month-end performance.
The Oberweis Funds invest in rapidly growing smaller and medium sized companies which may offer greater return potential. However, these investments often involve greater risks and volatility. Foreign investments involve greater risks than U.S investments, including political and economic risks and the risk of currency fluctuations. There is no guarantee that the funds can achieve their objectives. Holdings in the Funds are subject to change.
Before investing, consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. To obtain a copy of the prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information please visit our website at oberweisfunds.com or call 800-323-6166. Read it carefully before investing. The Oberweis Funds are distributed by Oberweis Securities, Inc. Member: FINRA & SIPC.
1 Institutional Class shares OBGIX, OMCIX, OBSIX and OCHIX performance information was calculated using the historical performance of Investor Class shares for periods prior to May 1, 2017.
2 Life of Fund returns are from commencement of operations on 01/07/87 for the Global Opportunities Fund, 01/01/96 for the Micro-Cap Fund, 09/15/96 for the Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, 10/01/05 for the China Opportunities Fund, 02/01/07 for the International Opportunities Fund, 05/01/17 for the Institutional Share Classes, 05/01/18 for the Emerging Markets Fund Share Classes.
3 December 31, 2022 data. Expense ratio is the total net annualized fund operating expense ratio. The expense ratio gross of expense offset arrangements and expense reimbursements was 1.52%, 1.28%, 1.53%, 1.27%, 1.45%, 1.20%, 2.05%, 1.80%, 1.87%, 2.90%, and 2.65% for OBEGX, OBGIX, OBMCX, OMCIX, OBSOX, OBSIX, OBCHX, OCHIX, OBIOX, OBEMX, and OIEMX respectively. Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (OAM), the Fund’s investment advisor is contractually obligated through April 30, 2024 to reduce its management fees or reimburse OBEGX and OBMCX to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses, as defined, exceed in any one year the following amounts expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets: 1.8% of the first $50 million; plus 1.6% of average daily net assets in excess of $50 million and for OBGIX and OMCIX 1.55% of the first $50 million; plus 1.35% of average daily net assets in excess of $50 million. OAM is also contractually obligated through April 30, 2024 to reduce its management fees or reimburse OBSOX, OBCHX, OBIOX, OBEMX and OFIGX to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses exceed in any one year 1.25%, 2.24%, 1.60%,1.75% and 0.95% expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets, respectively, and for OBSIX, OCHIX and OIEMX 1.00%,1.99% and1.50% respectively. Effective May 15, 2023, for OBCHX, OCHIX, OBIOX, OBIIX, OBEMX,
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and OIEMX, respectively, the adviser may recoup the amount of any expenses reimbursed under the contract within three years following the date of the reimbursement if the recoupment does not cause the Fund’s expenses to exceed the expense limitation in place at the time of the recoupment, or the expense limitation in effect at the time of the initial reimbursement, whichever is lower.
The MSCI World ex-US Small Cap Growth Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of small cap growth developed markets excluding the US, with minimum dividends reinvested net of withholding tax. The MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of small cap developed and emerging markets with dividends reinvested net of withholding tax. The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted, market capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of small-cap stocks in 24 emerging markets. The MSCI China Net Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization-weighted Index of Chinese equities that include China-affiliated corporations and H shares listed on the Hong Kong Exchange, and B shares listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges and P chips and foreign listings with minimum dividends reinvested net of withholding tax.
The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of approximately 2,000 companies with small-market capitalizations. The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted earnings growth rates. The Russell Microcap Growth Index measures the performance of those Russell Micro Cap companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The performance data includes reinvested dividends. The Russell Microcap Index is represented by the smallest 1,000 securities in the small cap Russell 2000 Index plus the next 1,000 securities. Each index is an unmanaged group of stocks, whose performance does not reflect the deduction of fees, expenses or taxes.
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Oberweis Micro-Cap Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 97.9 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 2.1 |
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Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
Aehr Test Systems | | 5.1 |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. | | 4.0 |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc. | | 2.1 |
Extreme Networks, Inc. | | 2.0 |
Blue Bird Corp. | | 1.9 |
Navitas Semiconductor Corp. | | 1.9 |
Ultra Clean Hldgs., Inc. | | 1.9 |
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc. | | 1.8 |
OneSpan, Inc. | | 1.8 |
ADMA Biologics, Inc. | | 1.8 |
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Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | 21.0 |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies | | 12.1 |
Communications Equipment | | 6.0 |
Software | | 5.4 |
Biotechnology | | 4.9 |
Trading Co. & Distribution | | 3.9 |
Commercial Services & Supplies | | 3.5 |
Machinery | | 3.5 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | 3.3 |
Media | | 3.0 |
Oberweis Small-Cap Opportunities Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 97.1 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 2.9 |
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Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
Aehr Test Systems | | 5.4 |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. | | 4.1 |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc. | | 2.0 |
Visteon Corp. | | 1.8 |
Lantheus Hldgs., Inc. | | 1.7 |
Crocs, Inc. | | 1.7 |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc. | | 1.7 |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | 1.6 |
Encompass Health Corp. | | 1.6 |
Vertiv Hldgs. Co. | | 1.6 |
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Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | 18.0 |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies | | 11.4 |
Machinery | | 6.3 |
Healthcare Providers & Services | | 4.7 |
Professional Services | | 4.2 |
Aerospace & Defense | | 3.9 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | 3.3 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | 3.3 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | 3.3 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | 2.9 |
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Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 94.4 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 5.6 |
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Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc. | | 4.8 |
Belden, Inc. | | 4.3 |
Ashtead Technology Hldgs. PLC | | 4.0 |
Alphatec Hldgs., Inc. | | 3.4 |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 3.1 |
Impinj, Inc. | | 3.1 |
M31 Technology Corp. | | 2.7 |
Veracyte, Inc. | | 2.6 |
Bel Fuse, Inc. | | 2.6 |
Perion Network Ltd. | | 2.4 |
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Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | 20.6 |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies | | 10.3 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | 8.1 |
Trading Co. & Distribution | | 5.4 |
Communications Equipment | | 4.6 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | 4.0 |
Food Products | | 3.2 |
Energy Equipment & Services | | 3.1 |
Professional Services | | 3.1 |
Information Technology Services | | 2.8 |
Oberweis China Opportunities Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 97.9 |
Short-Term Investments | | 1.7 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 0.4 |
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Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
Alibaba Group Hldg. Ltd. | | 4.8 |
Tencent Hldgs. Ltd. | | 4.7 |
NetEase, Inc. | | 3.5 |
Meituan | | 3.1 |
Wistron Corp. | | 2.9 |
M31 Technology Corp. | | 2.8 |
Alchip Technologies Ltd. | | 2.3 |
Li Auto, Inc. ADS | | 2.3 |
PDD HIdgs. ADS | | 2.2 |
China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. | | 2.2 |
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Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | | 10.9 |
Broadline Retail | | 9.0 |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | 8.7 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | 8.7 |
Interactive Media & Services | | 6.2 |
Entertainment | | 6.0 |
Electrical Equipment | | 5.8 |
Beverages | | 4.2 |
Machinery | | 4.0 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | 3.7 |
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Oberweis International Opportunities Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 98.9 |
Rights | | 0.1 |
Short-Term Investments | | 0.4 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 0.6 |
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Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 5.1 |
The Sage Group PLC | | 3.9 |
ATS Corp. | | 3.5 |
Saab AB | | 3.1 |
Edenred SA | | 2.9 |
Gerresheimer AG | | 2.7 |
Element Fleet Management Corp. | | 2.6 |
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd. | | 2.6 |
Constellium SE | | 2.6 |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | 2.6 |
| | |
Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Machinery | | 9.9 |
Information Technology Services | | 6.6 |
Food Products | | 5.7 |
Financial Services | | 5.6 |
Professional Services | | 5.1 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | 4.4 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | 4.2 |
Metals & Mining | | 4.2 |
Trading Co. & Distribution | | 4.0 |
Software | | 3.9 |
Oberweis Emerging Markets Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 94.7 |
Short-Term Investments | | 5.0 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 0.3 |
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Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
Alchip Technologies Ltd. | | 2.6 |
LEENO Industrial, Inc. | | 2.1 |
Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd. | | 2.1 |
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co. Ltd. | | 2.0 |
Classys, Inc. | | 2.0 |
Zhejiang Shuanghuan Driveline Co. Ltd. | | 2.0 |
Cera Sanitaryware Ltd. | | 2.0 |
Chongqing Brewery Co. Ltd. | | 2.0 |
Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd. | | 2.0 |
Park Systems Corp. | | 1.9 |
| | |
Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment | | 12.0 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | 11.5 |
Software | | 10.6 |
Pharmaceuticals | | 6.0 |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure | | 5.7 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | 5.0 |
Beverages | | 4.2 |
Chemicals | | 3.6 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | 3.5 |
Professional Services | | 3.2 |
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OBERWEIS MICRO-CAP FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 97.9% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense – 1.4% | | | | | |
V2X, Inc.* | | 97,800 | | $ | 4,846,968 |
| | | | | |
Automobile Components – 1.1% | | | | | |
Modine Manufacturing Co.* | | 115,000 | | | 3,797,300 |
| | | | | |
Banks – 2.3% | | | | | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | 180,000 | | | 1,573,200 |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | 126,500 | | | 2,045,505 |
Mercantile Bank Corp. | | 39,700 | | | 1,096,514 |
Preferred Bank | | 57,000 | | | 3,134,430 |
| | | | | 7,849,649 |
| | | | | |
Biotechnology – 4.9% | | | | | |
ADMA Biologics, Inc.* | | 1,668,700 | | | 6,157,503 |
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 183,400 | | | 2,464,896 |
Dynavax Technologies Corp.* | | 245,400 | | | 3,170,568 |
Veracyte, Inc.* | | 202,700 | | | 5,162,769 |
| | | | | 16,955,736 |
| | | | | |
Building Products – 1.0% | | | | | |
JELD WEN Hldg., Inc.* | | 201,900 | | | 3,541,326 |
| | | | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies – 3.5% | | | | | |
CECO Environmental Corp.* | | 392,600 | | | 5,245,136 |
SP Plus Corp.* | | 113,700 | | | 4,446,807 |
VSE Corp. | | 47,700 | | | 2,608,713 |
| | | | | 12,300,656 |
| | | | | |
Communications Equipment – 6.0% | | | | | |
Aviat Networks, Inc.* | | 109,507 | | | 3,654,249 |
Digi International, Inc.* | | 120,600 | | | 4,750,434 |
Extreme Networks, Inc.* | | 266,800 | | | 6,950,140 |
Harmonic, Inc.* | | 294,300 | | | 4,758,831 |
KVH Industries, Inc.* | | 91,000 | | | 831,740 |
| | | | | 20,945,394 |
| | | | | |
Construction & Engineering – 3.0% | | | | | |
Granite Construction, Inc. | | 110,100 | | | 4,379,778 |
Sterling Construction Co. Inc.* | | 106,700 | | | 5,953,860 |
| | | | | 10,333,638 |
| | | | | |
Consumer Finance – 1.7% | | | | | |
EZCORP, Inc.* | | 506,200 | | | 4,241,956 |
NerdWallet, Inc.* | | 187,700 | | | 1,766,257 |
| | | | | 6,008,213 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail – 1.5% | | | | | |
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc.* | | 141,500 | | $ | 5,060,040 |
| | | | | |
Electrical Equipment – 1.7% | | | | | |
Allied Motion Technologies, Inc. | | 56,600 | | | 2,260,604 |
LSI Industries, Inc. | | 283,700 | | | 3,563,272 |
| | | | | 5,823,876 |
| | | | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.3% | | | | | |
Bel Fuse, Inc. | | 96,500 | | | 5,540,065 |
NAPCO Security Technologies, Inc. | | 59,300 | | | 2,054,745 |
RF Industries Ltd.* | | 63,100 | | | 261,865 |
ScanSource, Inc.* | | 58,200 | | | 1,720,392 |
Vishay Precision Group, Inc.* | | 54,500 | | | 2,024,675 |
| | | | | 11,601,742 |
| | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services – 1.9% | | | | | |
Nine Energy Service, Inc.* | | 235,800 | | | 903,114 |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | 226,500 | | | 2,711,205 |
RPC, Inc. | | 407,200 | | | 2,911,480 |
| | | | | 6,525,799 |
| | | | | |
Financial Services – 0.8% | | | | | |
International Money Express, Inc.* | | 108,300 | | | 2,656,599 |
| | | | | |
Food Products – 1.0% | | | | | |
SunOpta, Inc.* | | 537,700 | | | 3,597,213 |
| | | | | |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies – 12.1% | | | | | |
Alphatec Hldgs., Inc.* | | 319,800 | | | 5,750,004 |
Artivion, Inc.* | | 211,300 | | | 3,632,247 |
Lantheus Hldgs., Inc.* | | 63,200 | | | 5,303,744 |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | | 31,600 | | | 2,126,048 |
SI BONE, Inc.* | | 220,200 | | | 5,940,996 |
Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.* | | 294,950 | | | 7,353,104 |
TransMedics Group, Inc.* | | 66,600 | | | 5,593,068 |
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.* | | 251,500 | | | 6,433,370 |
| | | | | 42,132,581 |
| | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 2.9% | | | | | |
Everi Hldgs. Inc.* | | 229,200 | | | 3,314,232 |
Full House Resorts, Inc.* | | 223,143 | | | 1,495,058 |
Playa Hotels & Resorts NV* | | 655,300 | | | 5,334,142 |
| | | | | 10,143,432 |
| | | | | |
Household Durables – 1.0% | | | | | |
M/I Homes, Inc.* | | 40,400 | | | 3,522,476 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Insurance – 1.0% | | | | | |
Employers Hldgs., Inc. | | 95,100 | | $ | 3,557,691 |
| | | | | |
Machinery – 3.5% | | | | | |
Blue Bird Corp.* | | 301,300 | | | 6,773,224 |
Circor International, Inc.* | | 95,000 | | | 5,362,750 |
| | | | | 12,135,974 |
| | | | | |
Media – 3.0% | | | | | |
Magnite, Inc.* | | 340,700 | | | 4,650,555 |
Perion Network Ltd.* | | 194,500 | | | 5,965,315 |
| | | | | 10,615,870 |
| | | | | |
Metals & Mining – 1.1% | | | | | |
Haynes International, Inc. | | 72,600 | | | 3,689,532 |
| | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 0.9% | | | | | |
Earthstone Energy, Inc.* | | 223,000 | | | 3,186,670 |
| | | | | |
Passenger Airlines – 1.4% | | | | | |
Sun Country Airlines Hldgs., Inc.* | | 213,200 | | | 4,792,736 |
| | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals – 1.4% | | | | | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 87,100 | | | 5,005,637 |
| | | | | |
Professional Services – 1.5% | | | | | |
ICF International, Inc. | | 42,600 | | | 5,299,014 |
| | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 21.0% | | | | | |
ACM Research, Inc.* | | 285,600 | | | 3,735,648 |
Aehr Test Systems* | | 432,400 | | | 17,836,500 |
Amtech Systems, Inc.* | | 118,900 | | | 1,136,684 |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.* | | 75,300 | | | 13,804,749 |
Camtek Ltd.* | | 148,202 | | | 5,280,437 |
CVD Equipment Corp.* | | 103,000 | | | 759,110 |
Impinj, Inc.* | | 52,700 | | | 4,724,555 |
Navitas Semiconductor Corp.* | | 640,000 | | | 6,745,600 |
PDF Solutions, Inc.* | | 54,500 | | | 2,457,950 |
Photronics, Inc.* | | 194,700 | | | 5,021,313 |
Ultra Clean Hldgs., Inc.* | | 170,900 | | | 6,572,814 |
Veeco Instruments, Inc.* | | 202,500 | | | 5,200,200 |
| | | | | 73,275,560 |
| | | | | |
Software – 5.4% | | | | | |
A10 Networks, Inc. | | 208,600 | | | 3,043,474 |
Model N, Inc.* | | 146,618 | | | 5,184,412 |
OneSpan, Inc.* | | 416,845 | | | 6,185,980 |
Weave Communications, Inc.* | | 394,500 | | | 4,382,895 |
| | | | | 18,796,761 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Specialty Retail – 2.0% | | | | | |
Boot Barn Hldgs., Inc.* | | 37,800 | | $ | 3,201,282 |
Caleres, Inc. | | 66,900 | | | 1,600,917 |
Destination XL Group, Inc.* | | 415,700 | | | 2,036,930 |
| | | | | 6,839,129 |
| | | | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 0.7% | | | | | |
Oxford Industries, Inc. | | 27,600 | | | 2,716,392 |
| | | | | |
Trading Co. & Distribution – 3.9% | | | | | |
Alta Equipment Group, Inc. | | 110,100 | | | 1,908,033 |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. | | 82,100 | | | 3,756,075 |
MRC Global, Inc.* | | 223,400 | | | 2,249,638 |
Veritiv Corp. | | 47,548 | | | 5,972,504 |
| | | | | 13,886,250 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $273,509,722) | | | | $ | 341,439,854 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 97.9% | | | | | |
(Cost: $273,509,722) | | | | $ | 341,439,854 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.1% | | | | | 7,330,929 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 348,770,783 |
* Non-income producing security during the period ended June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 97.1% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense – 3.9% | | | | | |
Hexcel Corp. | | 59,000 | | $ | 4,485,180 |
Parsons Corp.* | | 90,400 | | | 4,351,856 |
Woodward, Inc. | | 37,100 | | | 4,411,561 |
| | | | | 13,248,597 |
| | | | | |
Automobile Components – 1.8% | | | | | |
Visteon Corp.* | | 42,600 | | | 6,117,786 |
| | | | | |
Banks – 0.9% | | | | | |
First Merchants Corp. | | 54,800 | | | 1,547,004 |
Washington Federal, Inc. | | 58,200 | | | 1,543,464 |
| | | | | 3,090,468 |
| | | | | |
Beverages – 1.4% | | | | | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc. | | 44,700 | | | 4,750,716 |
| | | | | |
Biotechnology – 1.4% | | | | | |
Veracyte, Inc.* | | 184,500 | | | 4,699,215 |
| | | | | |
Building Products – 1.2% | | | | | |
Janus International Group, Inc.* | | 224,700 | | | 2,395,302 |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc.* | | 12,600 | | | 1,745,100 |
| | | | | 4,140,402 |
| | | | | |
Chemicals – 2.0% | | | | | |
Cabot Corp. | | 40,800 | | | 2,729,112 |
Quaker Chemical Corp. | | 20,800 | | | 4,053,920 |
| | | | | 6,783,032 |
| | | | | |
Commercial Services & Supplies – 2.2% | | | | | |
ABM Industries, Inc. | | 68,500 | | | 2,921,525 |
Clean Harbors, Inc.* | | 28,200 | | | 4,636,926 |
| | | | | 7,558,451 |
| | | | | |
Communications Equipment – 0.9% | | | | | |
Ciena Corp.* | | 75,400 | | | 3,203,746 |
| | | | | |
Construction & Engineering – 0.5% | | | | | |
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | 10,500 | | | 1,724,100 |
| | | | | |
Consumer Finance – 1.1% | | | | | |
FirstCash Hldgs., Inc. | | 40,100 | | | 3,742,533 |
| | | | | |
Containers & Packaging – 1.1% | | | | | |
O-I Glass, Inc.* | | 168,100 | | | 3,585,573 |
| | | | | |
Diversified Consumer Services – 1.1% | | | | | |
Frontdoor, Inc.* | | 117,700 | | | 3,754,630 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Electrical Equipment – 2.6% | | | | | |
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.* | | 139,600 | | $ | 3,568,176 |
Vertiv Hldgs. Co.* | | 212,300 | | | 5,258,671 |
| | | | | 8,826,847 |
| | | | | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 3.3% | | | | | |
Belden, Inc. | | 49,900 | | | 4,772,935 |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | 15,200 | | | 4,427,912 |
Novanta, Inc.* | | 10,600 | | | 1,951,460 |
| | | | | 11,152,307 |
| | | | | |
Energy Equipment & Services – 2.2% | | | | | |
Liberty Energy, Inc. | | 109,900 | | | 1,469,363 |
NOV, Inc. | | 94,500 | | | 1,515,780 |
Weatherford International PLC* | | 68,500 | | | 4,549,770 |
| | | | | 7,534,913 |
| | | | | |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies – 11.4% | | | | | |
Alphatec Hldgs., Inc.* | | 262,500 | | | 4,719,750 |
Axonics, Inc.* | | 86,900 | | | 4,385,843 |
Haemonetics Corp.* | | 47,500 | | | 4,044,150 |
Inmode Ltd.* | | 103,600 | | | 3,869,460 |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | | 7,650 | | | 2,483,496 |
Lantheus Hldgs., Inc.* | | 68,300 | | | 5,731,736 |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.* | | 67,200 | | | 5,620,608 |
Shockwave Medical, Inc.* | | 9,050 | | | 2,582,961 |
TransMedics Group, Inc.* | | 60,400 | | | 5,072,392 |
| | | | | 38,510,396 |
| | | | | |
Healthcare Providers & Services – 4.7% | | | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.* | | 43,800 | | | 3,488,232 |
Encompass Health Corp. | | 78,100 | | | 5,288,151 |
NeoGenomics, Inc.* | | 213,000 | | | 3,422,910 |
Option Care Health, Inc.* | | 111,000 | | | 3,606,390 |
| | | | | 15,805,683 |
| | | | | |
Healthcare Technology – 1.5% | | | | | |
Evolent Health, Inc.* | | 169,400 | | | 5,132,820 |
| | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 3.3% | | | | | |
Monarch Casino and Resort, Inc. | | 45,200 | | | 3,184,340 |
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.* | | 79,600 | | | 4,458,396 |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | 16,700 | | | 1,875,076 |
Wingstop, Inc. | | 7,600 | | | 1,521,216 |
| | | | | 11,039,028 |
| | | | | |
Insurance – 0.9% | | | | | |
Unum Group | | 62,600 | | | 2,986,020 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Machinery – 6.3% | | | | | |
Allison Transmission Hldgs., Inc. | | 77,400 | | $ | 4,370,004 |
Federal Signal Corp. | | 73,900 | | | 4,731,817 |
Flowserve Corp. | | 119,200 | | | 4,428,280 |
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | | 40,900 | | | 4,208,610 |
SPX Technologies, Inc.* | | 41,500 | | | 3,526,255 |
| | | | | 21,264,966 |
| | | | | |
Media – 1.4% | | | | | |
Perion Network Ltd.* | | 151,800 | | | 4,655,706 |
| | | | | |
Metals & Mining – 1.4% | | | | | |
ATI, Inc.* | | 106,800 | | | 4,723,764 |
| | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.9% | | | | | |
Comstock Resources, Inc. | | 135,100 | | | 1,567,160 |
International Seaways, Inc. | | 74,800 | | | 2,860,352 |
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp. | | 77,400 | | | 1,617,660 |
Matador Resources Co. | | 38,300 | | | 2,003,856 |
PDC Energy, Inc. | | 24,700 | | | 1,757,158 |
| | | | | 9,806,186 |
| | | | | |
| | | | | |
Passenger Airlines – 1.1% | | | | | |
Allegiant Travel Co.* | | 30,400 | | | 3,838,912 |
| | | | | |
Personal Care Products – 1.2% | | | | | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | 30,400 | | | 4,110,992 |
| | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals – 1.6% | | | | | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 60,700 | | | 3,488,429 |
Amylyx Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | 85,000 | | | 1,833,450 |
| | | | | 5,321,879 |
| | | | | |
Professional Services – 4.2% | | | | | |
Alight, Inc.* | | 361,300 | | | 3,338,412 |
ICF International, Inc. | | 37,600 | | | 4,677,064 |
Insperity, Inc. | | 18,000 | | | 2,141,280 |
Maximus, Inc. | | 47,800 | | | 4,039,578 |
| | | | | 14,196,334 |
| | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 18.0% | | | | | |
Aehr Test Systems* | | 440,408 | | | 18,166,830 |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.* | | 152,000 | | | 6,861,280 |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.* | | 74,900 | | | 13,731,417 |
FormFactor, Inc.* | | 143,000 | | | 4,893,460 |
Impinj, Inc.* | | 52,200 | | | 4,679,730 |
MACOM Technology Solutions Hldgs., Inc.* | | 55,700 | | | 3,650,021 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | 56,600 | | $ | 5,358,322 |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.* | | 20,850 | | | 3,288,879 |
| | | | | 60,629,939 |
| | | | | |
Software – 2.8% | | | | | |
Alteryx, Inc.* | | 56,200 | | | 2,551,480 |
New Relic, Inc.* | | 45,300 | | | 2,964,432 |
Zeta Global Hldgs. Corp.* | | 474,500 | | | 4,052,229 |
| | | | | 9,568,141 |
| | | | | |
Specialty Retail – 0.4% | | | | | |
Murphy USA, Inc. | | 4,800 | | | 1,493,328 |
| | | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 1.0% | | | | | |
Super Micro Computer, Inc.* | | 13,100 | | | 3,265,175 |
| | | | | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 3.3% | | | | | |
Crocs, Inc.* | | 50,900 | | | 5,723,196 |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.* | | 9,300 | | | 4,907,238 |
| | | | | 10,630,434 |
| | | | | |
Trading Co. & Distribution – 2.1% | | | | | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | 24,400 | | | 3,533,852 |
Veritiv Corp. | | 25,242 | | | 3,170,648 |
| | | | | 6,704,500 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $284,139,546) | | | | $ | 327,597,519 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 97.1% | | | | | |
(Cost: $284,139,546) | | | | $ | 327,597,519 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 2.9% | | | | | 9,701,188 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 337,298,707 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 94.4% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Brazil – 1.4% | | | | | |
Vamos Locacao de Caminhoes Maquinas e Equipamentos SA | | 300,000 | | $ | 758,740 |
| | | | | |
Canada – 5.4% | | | | | |
ATS Corp.* | | 25,000 | | | 1,150,174 |
BRP, Inc. | | 8,800 | | | 743,895 |
Element Fleet Management Corp. | | 33,800 | | | 514,858 |
Stantec, Inc. | | 8,500 | | | 554,925 |
| | | | | 2,963,852 |
| | | | | |
China – 1.1% | | | | | |
MINISO Group Hldg. Ltd. ADS* | | 35,000 | | | 594,650 |
| | | | | |
Finland – 1.1% | | | | | |
Kemira Oyj | | 38,000 | | | 604,998 |
| | | | | |
France – 2.3% | | | | | |
Rexel SA | | 29,700 | | | 732,777 |
Sopra Steria Group SA | | 2,600 | | | 518,638 |
| | | | | 1,251,415 |
| | | | | |
Germany – 5.1% | | | | | |
AIXTRON SE | | 30,000 | | | 1,017,787 |
Elmos Semiconductor SE | | 14,800 | | | 1,214,491 |
Gerresheimer AG | | 5,000 | | | 562,527 |
| | | | | 2,794,805 |
| | | | | |
Israel – 3.7% | | | | | |
Inmode Ltd.* | | 19,400 | | | 724,590 |
Perion Network Ltd.* | | 43,200 | | | 1,324,944 |
| | | | | 2,049,534 |
| | | | | |
Japan – 8.1% | | | | | |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 46,000 | | | 1,711,272 |
Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. | | 14,000 | | | 610,278 |
Future Corp. | | 84,400 | | | 998,446 |
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd.* | | 26,000 | | | 1,171,752 |
| | | | | 4,491,748 |
| | | | | |
Netherlands – 1.4% | | | | | |
Be Semiconductor Industries NV* | | 7,200 | | | 780,183 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Sweden – 2.9% | | | | | |
HMS Networks AB | | 21,900 | | $ | 1,072,116 |
Saab AB | | 10,000 | | | 540,731 |
| | | | | 1,612,847 |
| | | | | |
Taiwan – 2.7% | | | | | |
M31 Technology Corp.* | | 48,000 | | | 1,493,426 |
| | | | | |
United Kingdom – 7.3% | | | | | |
Ashtead Technology Hldgs. PLC | | 459,400 | | | 2,228,738 |
Oxford Instruments PLC | | 19,200 | | | 665,685 |
Premier Foods PLC | | 365,400 | | | 591,211 |
Whitbread PLC* | | 12,900 | | | 554,729 |
| | | | | 4,040,363 |
| | | | | |
United States of America – 51.9% | | | | | |
Acadia Healthcare Co., Inc.* | | 7,600 | | | 605,264 |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.* | | 20,000 | | | 902,800 |
Alphatec Hldgs., Inc.* | | 105,300 | | | 1,893,294 |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.* | | 14,329 | | | 2,626,936 |
Axonics, Inc.* | | 18,700 | | | 943,789 |
Bel Fuse, Inc. | | 25,000 | | | 1,435,250 |
Belden, Inc. | | 24,500 | | | 2,343,425 |
Cabot Corp. | | 8,400 | | | 561,876 |
Ciena Corp.* | | 19,000 | | | 807,310 |
Clean Harbors, Inc.* | | 7,900 | | | 1,298,997 |
Comstock Resources, Inc. | | 64,900 | | | 752,840 |
Crocs, Inc.* | | 9,500 | | | 1,068,180 |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.* | | 2,200 | | | 1,160,852 |
Evolent Health, Inc.* | | 29,600 | | | 896,880 |
Extreme Networks, Inc.* | | 25,000 | | | 651,250 |
Impinj, Inc.* | | 19,030 | | | 1,706,040 |
Lantheus Hldgs., Inc.* | | 15,500 | | | 1,300,760 |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.* | | 10,000 | | | 836,400 |
Model N, Inc.* | | 16,200 | | | 572,832 |
Power Integrations, Inc.* | | 10,000 | | | 946,700 |
RPC, Inc. | | 159,000 | | | 1,136,850 |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.* | | 4,200 | | | 662,508 |
Veracyte, Inc.* | | 57,100 | | | 1,454,337 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Vertiv Hldgs. Co.* | | 32,500 | | $ | 805,025 |
Visteon Corp.* | | 4,600 | | | 660,606 |
Weatherford International PLC* | | 8,800 | | | 584,496 |
| | | | | 28,615,497 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $42,345,299) | | | | $ | 52,052,058 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 94.4% | | | | | |
(Cost: $42,345,299) | | | | $ | 52,052,058 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 5.6% | | | | | 3,071,663 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 55,123,721 |
ADS—American depositary share
SECTOR ALLOCATIONS (As a Percentage of Net Assets) | | |
Communication Services | | 2.4 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 8.7 | % |
Consumer Staples | | 3.2 | % |
Energy | | 4.5 | % |
Financials | | 0.9 | % |
Healthcare | | 16.7 | % |
Industrials | | 18.9 | % |
Information Technology | | 37.0 | % |
Materials | | 2.1 | % |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS CHINA OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 97.9% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Automobiles – 3.6% | | | | | |
BYD Co. Ltd. | | 20,000 | | $ | 641,293 |
Li Auto, Inc. ADS* | | 33,000 | | | 1,158,300 |
| | | | | 1,799,593 |
| | | | | |
Banks – 1.3% | | | | | |
China CITIC Bank Corp. Ltd. | | 1,400,000 | | | 658,229 |
| | | | | |
Beverages – 4.2% | | | | | |
China Resources Beer Hldgs. Co. Ltd. | | 120,000 | | | 792,986 |
Luzhou Laojiao Co. Ltd.* | | 25,000 | | | 722,279 |
Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd. | | 25,000 | | | 564,383 |
| | | | | 2,079,648 |
| | | | | |
Biotechnology – 1.7% | | | | | |
Legend Biotech Corp. ADS* | | 12,000 | | | 828,360 |
| | | | | |
Broadline Retail – 9.0% | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Hldg. Ltd.* | | 230,000 | | | 2,394,260 |
MINISO Group Hldg. Ltd. ADS* | | 60,000 | | | 1,019,400 |
PDD Hldgs. ADS* | | 16,000 | | | 1,106,240 |
| | | | | 4,519,900 |
| | | | | |
Chemicals – 1.3% | | | | | |
Nanjing Cosmos Chemical Co. Ltd. | | 25,000 | | | 271,378 |
Tianqi Lithium Corp.* | | 55,000 | | | 384,444 |
| | | | | 655,822 |
| | | | | |
Communications Equipment – 1.2% | | | | | |
Accton Technology Corp.* | | 55,000 | | | 618,651 |
| | | | | |
Construction & Engineering – 0.5% | | | | | |
China Communications Services Corp. Ltd.* | | 550,000 | | | 271,547 |
| | | | | |
Diversified Consumer Services – 1.2% | | | | | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc.* | | 155,000 | | | 610,972 |
| | | | | |
Electrical Equipment – 5.8% | | | | | |
Chung-Hsin Electric & Machinery Manufacturing Corp.* | | 150,000 | | | 662,579 |
Fortune Electric Co. Ltd.* | | 120,000 | | | 570,580 |
Phihong Technology Co. Ltd.* | | 150,000 | | | 377,474 |
Ta Ya Electric Wire & Cable* | | 500,000 | | | 622,341 |
Teco Electric and Machinery Co. Ltd. | | 400,000 | | | 686,335 |
| | | | | 2,919,309 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components – 1.7% | | | | | |
Cowell e Hldgs., Inc.* | | 300,000 | | $ | 556,558 |
Global Brands Manufacture Ltd.* | | 200,000 | | | 295,522 |
| | | | | 852,080 |
| | | | | |
Entertainment – 6.0% | | | | | |
Kingsoft Corp. Ltd. | | 80,000 | | | 316,204 |
NetEase, Inc. | | 90,000 | | | 1,743,202 |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADS* | | 125,000 | | | 922,500 |
| | | | | 2,981,906 |
| | | | | |
Ground Transportation – 1.3% | | | | | |
Guangshen Railway Co. Ltd.* | | 2,000,000 | | | 633,920 |
| | | | | |
Healthcare Equipment & Supplies – 0.4% | | | | | |
AK Medical Hldgs. Ltd. | | 230,000 | | | 200,419 |
| | | | | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure – 8.7% | | | | | |
H World Group Ltd.* | | 90,000 | | | 348,783 |
Meituan* | | 100,000 | | | 1,568,092 |
Sands China Ltd.* | | 250,000 | | | 856,180 |
Trip.com Group Ltd.* | | 30,000 | | | 1,047,283 |
Wowprime Corp.* | | 50,000 | | | 512,796 |
| | | | | 4,333,134 |
| | | | | |
Household Durables – 1.8% | | | | | |
Hisense Home Appliances Group Co. Ltd.* | | 350,000 | | | 901,299 |
| | | | | |
Insurance – 2.9% | | | | | |
China Life Insurance Co. Ltd.* | | 450,000 | | | 753,291 |
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. | | 110,000 | | | 702,561 |
| | | | | 1,455,852 |
| | | | | |
Interactive Media & Services – 6.2% | | | | | |
Baidu, Inc.* | | 45,000 | | | 767,510 |
Tencent Hldgs. Ltd. | | 55,000 | | | 2,332,065 |
| | | | | 3,099,575 |
| | | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services – 0.4% | | | | | |
Wuxi Biologics (Cayman), Inc.* | | 45,000 | | | 216,273 |
| | | | | |
Machinery – 4.0% | | | | | |
Lucky Harvest Co. Ltd. | | 70,000 | | | 537,625 |
Sunonwealth Electric Machine Industry Co. Ltd.* | | 190,000 | | | 568,760 |
Waffer Technology Corp.* | | 180,000 | | | 901,205 |
| | | | | 2,007,590 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Media – 1.1% | | | | | |
Focus Media Information Technology Co. Ltd.* | | 600,000 | | $ | 562,657 |
| | | | | |
Metals & Mining – 2.5% | | | | | |
CMOC Group Ltd. | | 501,000 | | | 263,773 |
Gloria Material Technology Corp. | | 250,000 | | | 464,518 |
Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. | | 350,000 | | | 518,310 |
| | | | | 1,246,601 |
| | | | | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels – 2.1% | | | | | |
PetroChina Co. Ltd. | | 1,500,000 | | | 1,041,539 |
| | | | | |
Passenger Airlines – 0.8% | | | | | |
China Airlines Ltd.* | | 480,000 | | | 405,333 |
| | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals – 0.8% | | | | | |
Beijing Tong Ren Tang Chinese Medicine Co. Ltd. | | 230,000 | | | 422,098 |
| | | | | |
Real Estate Management & Development – 3.2% | | | | | |
China Resources Mixc Lifestyle Services Ltd. | | 221,538 | | | 1,103,517 |
Longfor Group Hldgs. Ltd. | | 200,000 | | | 488,389 |
| | | | | 1,591,906 |
| | | | | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment – 8.7% | | | | | |
Alchip Technologies Ltd.* | | 20,000 | | | 1,158,485 |
Global Unichip Corp. | | 14,000 | | | 724,616 |
M31 Technology Corp.* | | 45,000 | | | 1,408,412 |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. ADS | | 10,500 | | | 1,059,660 |
| | | | | 4,351,173 |
| | | | | |
Specialty Retail – 0.9% | | | | | |
Hotai Motor Co. Ltd.* | | 17,000 | | | 444,881 |
| | | | | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals – 10.9% | | | | | |
Aopen, Inc.* | | 130,000 | | | 400,653 |
Asia Vital Components Co. Ltd.* | | 60,000 | | | 523,141 |
Getac Hldgs. Corp.* | | 250,000 | | | 538,330 |
Gigabyte Technology Co. Ltd.* | | 70,000 | | | 548,965 |
Innodisk Corp.* | | 70,000 | | | 730,136 |
Lite-On Technology Corp.* | | 80,000 | | | 266,395 |
Qisda Corp.* | | 150,000 | | | 221,475 |
Quanta Computer, Inc.* | | 160,000 | | | 781,418 |
Wistron Corp.* | | 500,000 | | | 1,458,884 |
| | | | | 5,469,397 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods – 3.7% | | | | | |
Li Ning Co. Ltd. | | 75,000 | | $ | 405,013 |
Makalot Industrial Co. Ltd.* | | 80,000 | | | 778,025 |
PRADA SpA | | 90,000 | | | 605,542 |
| | | | | 1,788,580 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $46,011,468) | | | | $ | 48,968,244 |
| | | | | |
Short-Term Investments – 1.7% | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I 4.99%b | | 861,040 | | | 861,040 |
| | | | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | | | |
(Cost: $861,040) | | | | $ | 861,040 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 99.6% | | | | | |
(Cost: $46,872,508) | | | | $ | 49,829,284 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.4% | | | | | 209,636 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 50,038,920 |
a Certain securities were fair valued under the discretion of the Board of Trustees
b Annualized seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.
* Non-income producing security during the period ended June 30, 2023
ADS—American depositary share
COUNTRY ALLOCATION (As a Percentage of Net Assets) | | |
China ( Includes the People’s Republic of China, Taiwan and Hong Kong) | | 97.9 | % |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS International Opportunities Fund
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 98.9% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Australia – 3.3% | | | | | |
GrainCorp Ltd.* | | 435,700 | | $ | 2,272,536 |
JB Hi-Fi Ltd. | | 49,200 | | | 1,433,853 |
Super Retail Group Ltd. | | 87,900 | | | 669,263 |
| | | | | 4,375,652 |
| | | | | |
Belgium – 0.4% | | �� | | | |
Barco NV | | 20,500 | | | 510,934 |
| | | | | |
Canada – 13.7% | | | | | |
Ag Growth International, Inc. | | 49,300 | | | 1,885,591 |
ATS Corp.* | | 101,800 | | | 4,683,507 |
BRP, Inc. | | 18,100 | | | 1,530,057 |
Element Fleet Management Corp. | | 231,400 | | | 3,524,798 |
Finning International, Inc. | | 54,500 | | | 1,676,385 |
Parex Resources, Inc. | | 109,224 | | | 2,189,757 |
Stantec, Inc. | | 43,100 | | | 2,813,798 |
| | | | | 18,303,893 |
| | | | | |
Denmark – 3.4% | | | | | |
D/S Norden A/S | | 5,100 | | | 254,421 |
Demant A/S* | | 51,400 | | | 2,173,210 |
Jyske Bank A/S* | | 6,500 | | | 493,823 |
NKT A/S* | | 26,000 | | | 1,576,727 |
| | | | | 4,498,181 |
| | | | | |
Finland – 4.0% | | | | | |
Cargotec Oyj | | 30,100 | | | 1,653,792 |
Metso Corp. | | 176,500 | | | 2,127,283 |
Outokumpu Oyj | | 161,200 | | | 862,290 |
Valmet Oyj | | 23,100 | | | 642,283 |
| | | | | 5,285,648 |
| | | | | |
France – 9.4% | | | | | |
Alten SA* | | 11,700 | | | 1,842,329 |
Edenred SA | | 58,600 | | | 3,922,440 |
Rexel SA | | 99,500 | | | 2,454,927 |
Sopra Steria Group SACA | | 9,900 | | | 1,974,814 |
Spie SA | | 72,000 | | | 2,325,622 |
| | | | | 12,520,132 |
| | | | | |
Germany – 7.1% | | | | | |
AIXTRON SE | | 45,000 | | | 1,526,680 |
CTS Eventim AG & Co.* | | 39,500 | | | 2,493,534 |
Gerresheimer AG | | 31,500 | | | 3,543,922 |
Hugo Boss AG | | 19,500 | | | 1,522,294 |
Krones AG | | 2,900 | | | 351,582 |
| | | | | 9,438,012 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS International Opportunities Fund
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Italy – 4.0% | | | | | |
Brunello Cucinelli SpA | | 20,800 | | $ | 1,829,419 |
Davide Campari-Milano NV* | | 249,300 | | | 3,452,223 |
| | | | | 5,281,642 |
| | | | | |
Japan – 20.7% | | | | | |
ABC-Mart, Inc.* | | 45,300 | | | 2,450,931 |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 183,000 | | | 6,807,887 |
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. | | 605,800 | | | 3,108,034 |
Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. | | 47,800 | | | 2,083,662 |
Future Corp. | | 201,100 | | | 2,378,999 |
Information Services International-Dentsu Ltd. | | 35,900 | | | 1,253,931 |
M&A Capital Partners Co. Ltd.* | | 14,700 | | | 339,243 |
Nissin Foods Hldgs. Co. Ltd. | | 38,100 | | | 3,144,745 |
Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.* | | 79,000 | | | 670,948 |
Sundrug Co. Ltd.* | | 43,800 | | | 1,295,529 |
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd. | | 77,700 | | | 3,501,737 |
Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.* | | 18,300 | | | 649,336 |
| | | | | 27,684,982 |
| | | | | |
Netherlands – 5.0% | | | | | |
BE Semiconductor Industries NV | | 30,000 | | | 3,250,764 |
Constellium SE* | | 202,800 | | | 3,488,160 |
| | | | | 6,738,924 |
| | | | | |
Norway – 1.9% | | | | | |
Aker Solutions ASA | | 521,100 | | | 1,888,536 |
Subsea 7 SA | | 50,700 | | | 631,294 |
| | | | | 2,519,830 |
| | | | | |
Sweden – 5.6% | | | | | |
AAK AB* | | 51,500 | | | 968,365 |
AddTech AB* | | 53,000 | | | 1,153,819 |
Alleima AB | | 72,600 | | | 330,239 |
Indutrade AB* | | 5,700 | | | 128,371 |
Saab AB | | 75,400 | | | 4,077,112 |
SSAB AB* | | 132,300 | | | 939,866 |
| | | | | 7,597,772 |
| | | | | |
United Kingdom – 20.4% | | | | | |
B&M European Value Retail SA | | 194,400 | | | 1,375,169 |
Games Workshop Group PLC* | | 10,000 | | | 1,386,843 |
IMI PLC | | 84,500 | | | 1,759,970 |
Indivior PLC* | | 114,600 | | | 2,653,236 |
Informa PLC* | | 72,000 | | | 663,856 |
Keywords Studios PLC | | 57,400 | | | 1,319,456 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Marks and Spencer Group PLC* | | 963,300 | | $ | 2,357,479 |
Melrose Industries PLC* | | 131,300 | | | 844,095 |
Morgan Sindall Group PLC | | 30,600 | | | 711,176 |
Oxford Instruments PLC* | | 76,100 | | | 2,638,468 |
Spectris PLC | | 54,800 | | | 2,501,981 |
Telecom Plus PLC* | | 65,700 | | | 1,410,122 |
The Sage Group PLC | | 439,700 | | | 5,164,269 |
Whitbread PLC | | 61,300 | | | 2,636,039 |
| | | | | 27,422,159 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $117,990,871) | | | | $ | 132,177,761 |
| | | | | |
Rights – 0.1% | | | | | |
Denmark – 0.1% | | | | | |
NKT A/S* | | 6,500 | | | 151,271 |
| | | | | |
Total Rights | | | | | |
(Cost: $ 0) | | | | $ | 151,271 |
| | | | | |
Short-Term Investments – 0.4% | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I 4.99%a | | 476,468 | | | 476,468 |
| | | | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | | | |
(Cost: $476,468) | | | | $ | 476,468 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 99.4% | | | | | |
(Cost: $118,467,339) | | | | $ | 132,805,500 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.6% | | | | | 808,016 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 133,613,516 |
a Annualized seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.
* Non-income producing security during the period ended June 30, 2023
SECTOR ALLOCATIONS (As a Percentage of Net Assets) | | |
Communication Services | | 2.4 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 11.1 | % |
Consumer Staples | | 12.7 | % |
Energy | | 3.5 | % |
Financials | | 8.5 | % |
Healthcare | | 6.8 | % |
Industrials | | 30.5 | % |
Information Technology | | 18.2 | % |
Materials | | 4.2 | % |
Utilities | | 1.1 | % |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS Emerging Markets Fund
Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 94.7% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Argentina – 1.5% | | | | | |
Arcos Dorados Hldgs., Inc. | | 23,200 | | $ | 237,800 |
| | | | | |
Brazil – 5.2% | | | | | |
Hypera SA* | | 21,200 | | | 203,712 |
Petro Rio SA* | | 27,200 | | | 210,638 |
TOTVS SA | | 25,500 | | | 159,661 |
Vamos Locacao de Caminhoes Maquinas e Equipamentos SA | | 95,000 | | | 240,268 |
| | | | | 814,279 |
| | | | | |
Canada – 1.0% | | | | | |
Orla Mining Ltd.* | | 35,600 | | | 149,408 |
| | | | | |
Chile – 1.1% | | | | | |
Embotelladora Andina SA* | | 66,700 | | | 174,787 |
| | | | | |
China – 12.0% | | | | | |
AK Medical Hldgs. Ltd. | | 191,000 | | | 166,435 |
Chongqing Brewery Co. Ltd. | | 24,000 | | | 304,773 |
Dada Nexus Ltd. ADS* | | 22,800 | | | 121,068 |
Glodon Co. Ltd. | | 25,480 | | | 114,137 |
Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd. | | 12,800 | | | 113,511 |
Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd.* | | 210,000 | | | 281,997 |
OPT Machine Vision Tech Co. Ltd.* | | 13,800 | | | 313,833 |
Xiabuxiabu Catering Management China Hldgs. Co. Ltd.* | | 290,000 | | | 136,811 |
Zhejiang Shuanghuan Driveline Co. Ltd. | | 62,616 | | | 313,404 |
| | | | | 1,865,969 |
| | | | | |
France – 1.0% | | | | | |
Gaztransport & Technigaz SA | | 1,550 | | | 157,794 |
| | | | | |
Greece – 1.4% | | | | | |
Greek Organization of Football Prognostics SA | | 12,500 | | | 217,983 |
| | | | | |
Hungary – 1.5% | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | 9,200 | | | 227,126 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS Emerging Markets Fund
Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
India – 21.6% | | | | | |
Affle India Ltd.* | | 13,400 | | $ | 179,590 |
AMI Organics Ltd.* | | 10,300 | | | 160,011 |
C.E. Info Systems Ltd.* | | 13,500 | | | 198,878 |
Cera Sanitaryware Ltd. | | 3,332 | | | 311,626 |
Emudhra Ltd. | | 48,900 | | | 257,013 |
Federal Bank Ltd.* | | 103,000 | | | 158,873 |
Kaynes Technology India Ltd.* | | 11,100 | | | 204,393 |
KEI Industries Ltd.* | | 8,198 | | | 232,023 |
KPIT Technologies Ltd. | | 18,500 | | | 246,635 |
Linde India Ltd.* | | 3,000 | | | 158,163 |
Navin Fluorine International Ltd* | | 4,300 | | | 236,364 |
Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd* | | 4,000 | | | 188,621 |
Route Mobile Ltd.* | | 14,000 | | | 272,484 |
Tube Investments of India Ltd. | | 4,300 | | | 166,790 |
TVS Motor Co. Ltd.* | | 12,000 | | | 194,446 |
Varun Beverages Ltd. | | 18,236 | | | 178,821 |
| | | | | 3,344,731 |
| | | | | |
Indonesia – 8.5% | | | | | |
PT Indofood CBP Sukses Makmur Tbk* | | 340,700 | | | 257,357 |
PT Kalbe Farma Tbk | | 1,585,000 | | | 216,910 |
PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk* | | 2,158,900 | | | 243,655 |
PT Sumber Alfaria Trijaya Tbk | | 1,502,500 | | | 258,899 |
PT Samator Indo Gas Tbk | | 1,292,700 | | | 162,099 |
PT United Tractors Tbk | | 112,000 | | | 173,701 |
| | | | | 1,312,621 |
| | | | | |
Japan – 1.2% | | | | | |
RS Technologies Co. Ltd.* | | 8,000 | | | 178,596 |
| | | | | |
Malaysia – 1.5% | | | | | |
CTOS Digital Bhd | | 777,800 | | | 232,298 |
| | | | | |
Mexico – 6.6% | | | | | |
Alsea, S.A.B. de CV* | | 88,300 | | | 286,355 |
Controladora Vuela Compania de Aviacion, S.A.B de CV ADS* | | 12,000 | | | 167,400 |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV ADS | | 2,700 | | | 229,068 |
Prologis Property Mexico SA de CV | | 49,200 | | | 182,808 |
Regional SAB de CV | | 22,300 | | | 161,573 |
| | | | | 1,027,204 |
| | | | | |
Philippines – 0.9% | | | | | |
Wilcon Depot, Inc. | | 324,800 | | | 142,101 |
| | | | | |
Poland – 1.6% | | | | | |
Dino Polska SA* | | 2,100 | | | 245,347 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS Emerging Markets Fund
Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
South Africa – 1.0% | | | | | |
Clicks Group Ltd. | | 10,980 | | $ | 152,432 |
| | | | | |
South Korea – 8.0% | | | | | |
Classys, Inc. | | 12,727 | | | 313,488 |
LEENO Industrial, Inc. | | 2,938 | | | 330,132 |
Park Systems Corp. | | 2,056 | | | 294,716 |
Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd.* | | 3,450 | | | 303,327 |
| | | | | 1,241,663 |
| | | | | |
Taiwan – 17.0% | | | | | |
91APP, Inc.* | | 39,000 | | | 179,159 |
Alchip Technologies Ltd.* | | 7,000 | | | 405,470 |
Andes Technology Corp. | | 9,000 | | | 138,264 |
ASPEED Technology, Inc. | | 2,400 | | | 221,051 |
Chroma ATE, Inc.* | | 31,000 | | | 250,177 |
Ennoconn Corp.* | | 23,000 | | | 202,281 |
Innodisk Corp.* | | 23,881 | | | 249,091 |
M31 Technology Corp.* | | 9,000 | | | 281,682 |
Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd.* | | 27,000 | | | 320,770 |
Unimicron Technology Corp.* | | 43,000 | | | 244,527 |
Yageo Corp.* | | 9,551 | | | 151,312 |
| | | | | 2,643,784 |
| | | | | |
Thailand – 0.8% | | | | | |
Mega Lifesciences PCL | | 111,300 | | | 117,878 |
| | | | | |
United Kingdom – 1.3% | | | | | |
WAG Payment Solutions PLC* | | 173,000 | | | 194,224 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $12,796,260) | | | | $ | 14,678,025 |
| | | | | |
Short-Term Investments – 5.0% | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I 4.99%b | | 783,040 | | | 783,040 |
| | | | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | | | |
(Cost: $783,040) | | | | $ | 783,040 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 99.7% | | | | | |
(Cost: $13,579,300) | | | | $ | 15,461,065 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.3% | | | | | 54,119 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 15,515,184 |
���a Certain securities were fair valued under the discretion of the Board of Trustees
b Annualized seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.
* Non-income producing security during the period ended June 30, 2023
ADS—American depositary share
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS Emerging Markets Fund
Schedule of Investmentsa June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
SECTOR ALLOCATIONS (As a Percentage of Net Assets) | | |
Communication Services | | 1.2 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 12.5 | % |
Consumer Staples | | 10.9 | % |
Energy | | 3.5 | % |
Financials | | 3.3 | % |
Healthcare | | 9.1 | % |
Industrials | | 11.5 | % |
Information Technology | | 36.9 | % |
Materials | | 4.6 | % |
Real Estate | | 1.2 | % |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | Micro-Cap Fund | | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | | Global Opportunities Fund | |
| | ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment securities at valuea | $ | 341,439,854 | | $ | 327,597,519 | | $ | 52,052,058 | |
| | Cash | | 23,645,834 | | | 38,311,990 | | | 3,093,622 | |
| | Receivable from securities sold | | 306,744 | | | 879,625 | | | — | |
| | Dividends and interest receivable | | 121,169 | | | 119,111 | | | 45,495 | |
| | Prepaid expenses | | 66,374 | | | 42,747 | | | 22,705 | |
| | Total Assets | | 365,579,975 | | | 366,950,992 | | | 55,213,880 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | |
| | Payable for securities purchased | | 16,459,210 | | | 29,375,707 | | | — | |
| | Payable to advisor (see note 3) | | 262,099 | | | 191,245 | | | 37,810 | |
| | Payable to distributor | | 38,504 | | | 38,533 | | | 7,467 | |
| | Accrued expenses | | 49,379 | | | 46,800 | | | 44,882 | |
| | Total Liabilities | | 16,809,192 | | | 29,652,285 | | | 90,159 | |
| | NET ASSETS | $ | 348,770,783 | | $ | 337,298,707 | | $ | 55,123,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | $ | 206,285,883 | | $ | 205,587,348 | | $ | 36,791,686 | |
| | Institutional Class | | 142,484,900 | | | 131,711,359 | | | 18,332,035 | |
| | Total | $ | 348,770,783 | | $ | 337,298,707 | | $ | 55,123,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | | | | | | | |
| | (shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding, respectively, unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value) | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | 5,499,470 | | | 9,425,806 | | | 1,350,523 | |
| | Institutional Class | | 3,726,411 | | | 5,912,122 | | | 659,795 | |
| | Total | | 9,225,881 | | | 15,337,928 | | | 2,010,318 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class, offering price and redemption price | $ | 37.51 | | $ | 21.81 | | $ | 27.24 | |
| | Institutional Class, offering price and redemption price | $ | 38.24 | | $ | 22.28 | | $ | 27.78 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital | $ | 285,096,398 | | $ | 304,476,618 | | $ | 51,598,632 | |
| | Accumulated earnings | | 63,674,385 | | | 32,822,089 | | | 3,525,089 | |
| | Net assets | $ | 348,770,783 | | $ | 337,298,707 | | $ | 55,123,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | a Investment securities at cost | $ | 273,509,722 | | $ | 284,139,546 | | $ | 42,345,299 | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | | China Opportunities Fund | | International Opportunities Fund | | Emerging Markets Fund | |
| | ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment securities at valuea | $ | 49,829,284 | | | $ | 132,805,500 | | | $ | 15,461,065 | |
| | Cash | | 36,081 | | | | — | | | | 98,025 | |
| | Foreign Currencyb | | 180,054 | | | | 327,208 | | | | 1,716 | |
| | Receivable from securities sold | | 301,357 | | | | 445,160 | | | | 48,463 | |
| | Dividends and interest receivable | | 225,904 | | | | 941,769 | | | | 12,689 | |
| | Prepaid expenses | | 19,508 | | | | 21,458 | | | | 21,727 | |
| | Total Assets | | 50,592,188 | | | | 134,541,095 | | | | 15,643,685 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Payable for securities purchased | | 441,564 | | | | 556,383 | | | | — | |
| | Payable to advisor (see note 3) | | 51,855 | | | | 97,570 | | | | 3,653 | |
| | Payable to distributor | | 8,348 | | | | 27,728 | | | | 594 | |
| | Payable to Custodian | | — | | | | 169,931 | | | | — | |
| | Accrued expenses | | 51,501 | | | | 75,967 | | | | 124,254 | |
| | Total Liabilities | | 553,268 | | | | 927,579 | | | | 128,501 | |
| | NET ASSETS | $ | 50,038,920 | | | $ | 133,613,516 | | | $ | 15,515,184 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | $ | 40,158,967 | | | $ | 133,613,516 | | | $ | 2,931,368 | |
| | Institutional Class | | 9,879,953 | | | | — | | | | 12,583,816 | |
| | Total | $ | 50,038,920 | | | $ | 133,613,516 | | | $ | 15,515,184 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding, respectively, unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value) | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | 6,176,768 | | | | 7,734,951 | | | | 263,196 | |
| | Institutional Class | | 1,492,065 | | | | — | | | | 1,115,422 | |
| | Total | | 7,668,833 | | | | 7,734,951 | | | | 1,378,618 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSET VALUE | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class, offering price and redemption price | $ | 6.50 | | | $ | 17.27 | | | $ | 11.14 | |
| | Institutional Class, offering price and redemption price | $ | 6.62 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11.28 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Capital | $ | 76,345,623 | | | $ | 167,713,345 | | | $ | 15,015,333 | |
| | Accumulated earnings (losses) | | (26,306,703 | ) | | | (34,099,829 | ) | | | 499,851 | |
| | Net assets | $ | 50,038,920 | | | $ | 133,613,516 | | | $ | 15,515,184 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | a Investment securities at cost | $ | 46,872,508 | | | $ | 118,467,339 | | | $ | 13,579,300 | |
| | b Foreign currency at cost | $ | 179,147 | | | $ | 326,377 | | | $ | 1,627 | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Operations Period Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | Micro-Cap Fund | | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | |
| | INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
| | Dividends | $ | 514,013 | | | $ | 852,419 | | |
| | Interest | | 266,787 | | | | 184,521 | | |
| | Total investment income | | 780,800 | | | | 1,036,940 | | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment advisory fees (see note 3) | | 716,633 | | | | 472,749 | | |
| | Management fees (see note 3) | | 477,755 | | | | 472,749 | | |
| | Distribution fees and shareholder services (see note 3) | | 172,036 | | | | 175,978 | | |
| | Transfer agent fees and expenses | | 150,036 | | | | 140,040 | | |
| | Custodian fees and expenses | | 9,072 | | | | 6,107 | | |
| | Accounting services fees | | 47,571 | | | | 47,105 | | |
| | Other | | 100,044 | | | | 100,177 | | |
| | Total expenses before reimbursed expenses | | 1,673,147 | | | | 1,414,905 | | |
| | Earnings credit (see note 6) | | (5,627 | ) | | | (5,847 | ) | |
| | Expense reimbursement (see note 3) | | — | | | | (51,237 | ) | |
| | Total expenses | | 1,667,520 | | | | 1,357,821 | | |
| | NET INVESTMENT LOSS | | (886,720 | ) | | | (320,881 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) FROM INVESTMENTS | | |
| | Net realized losses on investment transactions | | (809,576 | ) | | | (6,361,437 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | 42,912,063 | | | | 36,045,740 | | |
| | Net realized/unrealized gains on investments | | 42,102,487 | | | | 29,684,303 | | |
| | NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 41,215,767 | | | $ | 29,363,422 | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Operations Period Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Global Opportunities Fund | China Opportunities Fund | International Opportunities Fund | Emerging Markets Fund | |
| | INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Dividendsa | $ | 214,942 | | $ | 351,635 | | $ | 2,062,701 | | $ | 144,005 | | |
| | Interest | | 21,754 | | | 6,581 | | | 34,674 | | | 14,573 | | |
| | Total investment income | | 236,696 | | | 358,216 | | | 2,097,375 | | | 158,578 | | |
| | EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Investment advisory fees (see note 3) | | 119,847 | | | 346,739 | | | 896,684 | | | 99,504 | | |
| | Management fees (see note 3) | | 107,450 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | |
| | Distribution fees and shareholder services (see note 3) | | 45,541 | | | 55,053 | | | 179,337 | | | 3,455 | | |
| | Transfer agent fees and expenses | | 31,049 | | | 49,452 | | | 136,392 | | | 15,686 | | |
| | Custodian fees and expenses | | 18,591 | | | 47,540 | | | 57,944 | | | 30,637 | | |
| | Accounting services fees | | 17,594 | | | 19,122 | | | 33,987 | | | 13,101 | | |
| | Federal and state registration fees | | 16,241 | | | 17,994 | | | 15,199 | | | 15,349 | | |
| | Audit fees | | 10,998 | | | 10,998 | | | 10,998 | | | 10,998 | | |
| | Other | | 20,376 | | | 21,731 | | | 47,421 | | | 8,739 | | |
| | Total expenses before reimbursed expenses | | 387,687 | | | 568,629 | | | 1,377,962 | | | 197,469 | | |
| | Earnings credit (see note 6) | | (3,522 | ) | | (3,966 | ) | | (14,935 | ) | | (7,377 | ) | |
| | Expense reimbursement (see note 3) | | — | | | — | | | (215,272 | ) | | (67,233 | ) | |
| | Total Expenses | | 384,165 | | | 564,663 | | | 1,147,755 | | | 122,859 | | |
| | NET INVESTMENT INCOME (LOSS) | | (147,469 | ) | | (206,447 | ) | | 949,620 | | | 35,719 | | |
| | NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) FROM INVESTMENTS | | |
| | Net realized losses on investment transactions | | (342,281 | ) | | (3,756,423 | ) | | (5,558,840 | ) | | (3,325 | ) | |
| | Net realized foreign capital gains tax | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (77,252 | ) | |
| | Net realized gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions | | 1,770 | | | 12,462 | | | 1,954 | | | (273 | ) | |
| | Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | | (340,511 | ) | | (3,743,961 | ) | | (5,556,886 | ) | | (80,850 | ) | |
| | Change in net deferred foreign capital gains taxes on unrealized appreciation/depreciation | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 42,917 | | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | 4,789,105 | | | (1,536,441 | ) | | 9,783,337 | | | 1,382,629 | | |
| | Net realized/unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currencies | | 4,448,594 | | | (5,280,402 | ) | | 4,226,451 | | | 1,344,696 | | |
| | NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 4,301,125 | | $ | (5,486,849 | ) | $ | 5,176,071 | | $ | 1,380,415 | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | | Micro-Cap Fund | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment loss | $ | (886,720 | ) | $ | (1,252,328 | ) | |
| | Net realized gains (losses) on investment transactions | | (809,576 | ) | | 440,411 | | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | 42,912,063 | | | (16,127,343 | ) | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 41,215,767 | | | (16,939,260 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM DISTRIBUTIONS: | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | — | | | (1,309,953 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | — | | | (970,504 | ) | |
| | Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | — | | | (2,280,457 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 115,178,081 | | | 56,866,010 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 1,148,717 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (28,779,341 | ) | | (37,721,248 | ) | |
| | Net increase from investor class share transactions | | 86,398,740 | | | 20,293,479 | | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 59,453,968 | | | 48,191,773 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 535,090 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (7,194,792 | ) | | (18,739,798 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 52,259,176 | | | 29,987,065 | | |
| | Redemption fees (see note 5) | | 109,252 | | | 109,101 | | |
| | Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | 138,767,168 | | | 50,389,645 | | |
| | Total increase in net assets | | 179,982,935 | | | 31,169,928 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 168,787,848 | | | 137,617,920 | | |
| | End of period | $ | 348,770,783 | | $ | 168,787,848 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 3,309,149 | | | 1,782,331 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 36,306 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (853,074 | ) | | (1,217,062 | ) | |
| | Net increase from investor class share transactions | | 2,456,075 | | | 601,575 | | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 1,680,526 | | | 1,471,975 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 16,613 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (205,191 | ) | | (610,465 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 1,475,335 | | | 878,123 | | |
| | Net increase from capital share transactions | | 3,931,410 | | | 1,479,698 | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment loss | $ | (320,881 | ) | $ | (499,133 | ) | |
| | Net realized losses on investment transactions | | (6,361,437 | ) | | (3,923,184 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments | | 36,045,740 | | | 450,435 | | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 29,363,422 | | | (3,971,882 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | — | | | (161,156 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | — | | | (103,813 | ) | |
| | Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | — | | | (264,969 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 111,978,011 | | | 93,036,426 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 147,510 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (18,597,907 | ) | | (13,146,967 | ) | |
| | Net increase from investor class share transactions | | 93,380,104 | | | 80,036,969 | | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 72,946,380 | | | 55,903,334 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 95,053 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (15,317,947 | ) | | (4,007,340 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 57,628,433 | | | 51,991,047 | | |
| | Redemption fees (see note 5) | | 40,394 | | | 46,333 | | |
| | Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | 151,048,931 | | | 132,074,349 | | |
| | Total increase in net assets | | 180,412,353 | | | 127,837,498 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 156,886,354 | | | 29,048,856 | | |
| | End of period | $ | 337,298,707 | | $ | 156,886,354 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 5,405,341 | | | 4,858,138 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 7,699 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (906,400 | ) | | (696,651 | ) | |
| | Net increase from investor class share transactions | | 4,498,941 | | | 4,169,186 | | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 3,439,036 | | | 2,843,183 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 4,865 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (748,536 | ) | | (206,936 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 2,690,500 | | | 2,641,112 | | |
| | Net increase from capital share transactions | | 7,189,441 | | | 6,810,298 | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | Global Opportunities Fund | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment loss | $ | (147,469 | ) | $ | (353,269 | ) | |
| | Net realized losses on investment and foreign currency transactions | | (340,511 | ) | | (5,696,680 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currencies | | 4,789,105 | | | (14,254,269 | ) | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 4,301,125 | | | (20,304,218 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | — | | | (900,921 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | — | | | (426,487 | ) | |
| | Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | — | | | (1,327,408 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 1,998,142 | | | 2,803,731 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 817,261 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (3,020,611 | ) | | (6,856,467 | ) | |
| | Net decrease from investor class share transactions | | (1,022,469 | ) | | (3,235,475 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 1,064,726 | | | 7,322,246 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 357,317 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (1,026,766 | ) | | (7,869,826 | ) | |
| | Net increase (decrease) from institutional class share transactions | | 37,960 | | | (190,263 | ) | |
| | Redemption fees (see note 5) | | 2,485 | | | 1,616 | | |
| | Net decrease in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | (982,024 | ) | | (3,424,122 | ) | |
| | Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 3,319,101 | | | (25,055,748 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 51,804,620 | | | 76,860,368 | | |
| | End of period | $ | 55,123,721 | | $ | 51,804,620 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 74,994 | | | 102,805 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 32,431 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (113,709 | ) | | (257,569 | ) | |
| | Net decrease from investor class share transactions | | (38,715 | ) | | (122,333 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 40,323 | | | 275,023 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 13,920 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (37,210 | ) | | (288,395 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 3,113 | | | 548 | | |
| | Net decrease from capital share transactions | | (35,602 | ) | | (121,785 | ) | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | China Opportunities Fund | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment loss | $ | (206,447 | ) | $ | (612,274 | ) | |
| | Net realized losses on investment and foreign currency transactions | | (3,743,961 | ) | | (24,276,628 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currencies | | (1,536,441 | ) | | (10,954,305 | ) | |
| | Net decrease in net assets resulting from operations | | (5,486,849 | ) | | (35,843,207 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | — | | | (549,877 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | — | | | (120,710 | ) | |
| | Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | — | | | (670,587 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 1,386,812 | | | 4,872,214 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 520,397 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (2,950,760 | ) | | (10,629,431 | ) | |
| | Net decrease from investor class share transactions | | (1,563,948 | ) | | (5,236,820 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 3,317,670 | | | 7,464,227 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 109,388 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (2,592,400 | ) | | (5,794,362 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 725,270 | | | 1,779,253 | | |
| | Redemption fees (see note 5) | | 48,225 | | | 22,697 | | |
| | Net decrease from capital share transactions | | (790,453 | ) | | (3,434,870 | ) | |
| | Total decrease in net assets | | (6,277,302 | ) | | (39,948,664 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 56,316,222 | | | 96,264,886 | | |
| | End of period | $ | 50,038,920 | | $ | 56,316,222 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 184,638 | | | 567,266 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 71,680 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (418,818 | ) | | (1,269,813 | ) | |
| | Net decrease from investor class share transactions | | (234,180 | ) | | (630,867 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 432,973 | | | 897,133 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 14,822 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (387,599 | ) | | (771,295 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 45,374 | | | 140,660 | | |
| | Net decrease from capital share transactions | | (188,806 | ) | | (490,207 | ) | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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| | | International Opportunities Fund | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment income | $ | 949,620 | | $ | 1,162,475 | | |
| | Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | | (5,556,886 | ) | | (40,116,589 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currencies | | 9,783,337 | | | (68,979,632 | ) | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 5,176,071 | | | (107,933,746 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 4,101,459 | | | 22,084,380 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (20,638,468 | ) | | (79,575,084 | ) | |
| | Redemption fees (see note 5) | | 4,510 | | | 38,129 | | |
| | Net decrease from capital share transactions | | (16,532,499 | ) | | (57,452,575 | ) | |
| | Total decrease in net assets | | (11,356,428 | ) | | (165,386,321 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 144,969,944 | | | 310,356,265 | | |
| | End of period | $ | 133,613,516 | | $ | 144,969,944 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 234,244 | | | 1,103,401 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (1,191,419 | ) | | (4,123,116 | ) | |
| | Net decrease from capital share transactions | | (957,175 | ) | | (3,019,715 | ) | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| | | Emerging Markets Fund | |
| | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment income (loss) | $ | 35,719 | | $ | (28,674 | ) | |
| | Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | | (80,850 | ) | | (1,160,556 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and foreign currencies | | 1,425,546 | | | (2,592,626 | ) | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 1,380,415 | | | (3,781,855 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions to shareholders | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | — | | | (42,452 | ) | |
| | Institutional Class | | — | | | (294,995 | ) | |
| | Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | — | | | (337,447 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 1,902,239 | | | 1,197,372 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 38,456 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (719,897 | ) | | (743,874 | ) | |
| | Net increase from investor class share transactions | | 1,182,342 | | | 491,954 | | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 2,608,506 | | | 3,351,358 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 255,307 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (2,251,215 | ) | | (948,787 | ) | |
| | Net increase from institutional class share transactions | | 357,291 | | | 2,657,878 | | |
| | Redemption fees (see note 5) | | 4,660 | | | 3,324 | | |
| | Net increase in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | 1,544,293 | | | 3,153,156 | | |
| | Total increase (decrease) in net assets | | 2,924,708 | | | (966,146 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 12,590,476 | | | 13,556,622 | | |
| | End of period | $ | 15,515,184 | | $ | 12,590,476 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Investor Class | | | | | | | |
�� | | Shares sold | | 173,509 | | | 105,005 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 3,800 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (67,439 | ) | | (72,461 | ) | |
| | Net increase from investor class share transactions | | 106,070 | | | 36,344 | | |
| | Institutional Class | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 234,994 | | | 283,306 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 24,957 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (203,502 | ) | | (90,401 | ) | |
| | Net increase from investor class share transactions | | 31,492 | | | 217,862 | | |
| | Net increase from capital share transactions | | 137,562 | | | 254,206 | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
1. Description of Organization
Description of business. The Oberweis Funds (the ‘‘Trust’’) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is authorized to operate numerous Funds under various trading strategies. The Trust consists of eight Funds of which six are in this report: the Oberweis Micro-Cap Fund, the Oberweis Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, the Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund, the Oberweis China Opportunities Fund, the Oberweis International Opportunities Fund, and the Oberweis Emerging Markets Fund (collectively, ‘‘the Funds’’) are each a series of the Trust. Each Fund in this report except for Oberweis International Opportunities Fund currently offers two classes of shares: Investor Class and Institutional Class. Oberweis International Opportunities Fund offers only Investor Class shares. Each class of shares has identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except each class may be subject to different class expenses as outlined in the relevant prospectus and each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to matters solely affecting such class.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Funds are each an investment company and follow accounting and reporting guidance under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services — Investment Companies.”
Investment valuation. Investments in securities are stated at value as of the close of the regular trading session on the New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’) (generally 3 p.m., Central Standard Time). Each listed and unlisted security for which last sale information is regularly reported is valued at the last reported sales price on that day. If there has been no sale on such day, then such security is valued at the current day’s bid price. Any unlisted security for which last sale information is not regularly reported and any listed debt security which has an inactive listed market for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available is valued at the closing bid price determined on the basis of reasonable inquiry. Restricted securities and any other securities or other assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued by appraisal at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Board of Trustees. Short-term debt obligations, commercial paper and repurchase agreements are valued on the basis of quoted yields for securities of comparable maturity, quality and type or on the basis of amortized cost.
The Oberweis Global Opportunities Fund, the Oberweis China Opportunities Fund, the Oberweis International Opportunities Fund and the Oberweis Emerging Markets Fund hold foreign equity securities. Foreign securities are fair valued as described in the following circumstances. Generally, trading in foreign securities markets is completed each day at various times prior to the close of the regular trading session of the NYSE. Due to the time differences between the closings of the relevant foreign securities exchanges and the close of the regular trading session of the NYSE for the Funds, the Funds will fair value their foreign investments when it is determined that the market quotations for the foreign investments either are not readily available or are unreliable and, therefore, do not represent fair value. When the fair value prices are utilized, these prices will attempt to reflect the impact of the U.S. financial markets’ perceptions and trading activities on the Funds’ foreign investments since the last closing prices of the foreign investments were calculated on their primary foreign securities
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markets or exchanges. For these purposes, the Board of Trustees of the Trust has determined that movements in relevant indices, after the close of the foreign securities exchanges, may demonstrate that market quotations are unreliable, and may trigger fair value pricing for certain securities. Consequently, fair valuation of portfolio securities may occur on a daily basis. In determining fair value prices, the Trust utilizes data furnished by an independent pricing service (and that data draws upon, among other information, the market values of foreign investments). When a Fund uses fair value pricing, the values assigned to the Fund’s foreign investments may not be the quoted or published prices of the investments on their primary markets or exchanges.
Fair value measurements. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (‘‘FASB’’) guidance, the Funds utilize the ‘‘Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures’’ to define fair value, set out a framework for measuring fair value, and expand disclosures regarding fair value measurements.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in the three levels listed below:
• Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
• Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc).
• Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds’ net assets as of June 30, 2023:
| | Micro-Cap Fund | | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | |
| | Level 1 – Equities | $ | 341,439,854 | | $ | 327,597,519 | |
| | Total Level 1 | | 341,439,854 | | | 327,597,519 | |
| | Level 2 | | — | | | — | |
| | Level 3 | | — | | | — | |
| | Total Investments | $ | 341,439,854 | | $ | 327,597,519 | |
| | Global Opportunities Fund | | China Opportunities Fund | | International Opportunities Fund | |
| | Level 1 – Equities | | | | | | | | | |
| | Total Asia | $ | 8,629,358 | | $ | 6,094,460 | | $ | 27,684,982 | |
| | Total Australia | | — | | | — | | | 4,375,652 | |
| | Total Europe | | 11,084,611 | | | — | | | 81,813,234 | |
| | Total North America | | 31,579,349 | | | — | | | 18,303,893 | |
| | Total South America | | 758,740 | | | — | | | — | |
| | Total Short-Term Investments | | — | | | 861,040 | | | 476,468 | |
| | Total Level 1 | | 52,052,058 | | | 6,955,500 | | | 132,654,229 | |
| | Level 2 – Equities/Rights | | | | | | | | | |
| | Total Asia | | — | | | 42,873,784 | | | — | |
| | Total Europe | | — | | | — | | | 151,271 | |
| | Total Level 2 | | — | | | 42,873,784 | | | 151,271 | |
| | Level 3 | | — | | | — | | | — | |
| | Total Investments | $ | 52,052,058 | | $ | 49,829,284 | | $ | 132,805,500 | |
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| | | Emerging Markets Fund | |
| | Level 1 – Equities | | | | |
| | Total Asia | | $ | 1,575,790 | |
| | Total Africa | | | 152,432 | |
| | Total Europe | | | 194,224 | |
| | Total North America | | | 1,176,612 | |
| | Total South America | | | 1,226,866 | |
| | Total Short-Term Investments | | | 783,040 | |
| | Total Level 1 | | | 5,108,964 | |
| | Level 2 – Equities | | | | |
| | Total Asia | | | 9,503,851 | |
| | Total Europe | | | 848,250 | |
| | Total Level 2 | | | 10,352,101 | |
| | Level 3 | | | — | |
| | Total Investments | | $ | 15,461,065 | |
The Funds’ assets include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The pricing service provides fair market valuation on days when the movement in relevant indices exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Foreign currency transactions. The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange to determine the value of investments, assets and liabilities. Purchases and sales of securities, and income and expenses are translated at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective date of these transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. These fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments and foreign currencies.
Risks associated with foreign securities and currencies. Investments in securities of foreign issuers carry certain risks not ordinarily associated with investments in securities of U.S. issuers. These risks include future political and economic developments, and the possible imposition of exchange controls or other foreign governmental laws and restrictions. In addition, with respect to certain countries, there is the possibility of expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, political or social instability or diplomatic developments, which could adversely affect investments in those countries.
Certain countries also may impose substantial restrictions on investments in their capital markets by foreign entities, including restrictions on investments in issuers of industries deemed sensitive to relevant national interests. These factors may limit the investment opportunities available and result in a lack of liquidity and a high price volatility with respect to securities of issuers from developing countries.
Fund share valuation. Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuous basis at net asset value. On each day the NYSE is open for trading, the net asset value per share is determined as of the later of the close of the NYSE or the CBOE by dividing the total value of each Fund’s investments and other assets, less liabilities, by the number of each Fund’s shares outstanding.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
Investment transactions and investment income. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Fund, and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premium and discount. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Income and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets.
Fund foreign taxation. The Funds may be subject to foreign taxation related to income received, capital gains on the sale of securities and certain foreign currency transactions in the foreign jurisdictions in which they invest. Foreign taxes, if any, are recorded based on the tax regulations and rates that exist in the foreign markets in which the Funds invest. When a capital gain tax is determined to apply, the Funds record an estimated deferred tax liability in an amount that may be payable if the securities were disposed of on the valuation date.
Fund expense allocations. The Funds account separately for the assets, liabilities and operations of each Fund. Direct expenses of each Fund or class are charged to that Fund or class while general expenses are allocated pro-rata among the Funds based on net assets or other appropriate methods.
Federal income taxes and dividends to shareholders. It is the policy of the Funds to continue to comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (‘‘the Code’’), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their taxable income to their shareholders. The Funds have met the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies for the period ended June 30, 2023. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Income and capital gains of the Funds are determined in accordance with both tax regulations and accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (‘‘GAAP’’). Such treatment may result in temporary and permanent differences between tax basis earnings and earnings reported for financial statement purposes. These reclassifications, which have no impact on the net asset value of the Funds, are primarily attributable to certain differences in computation of distributable income and capital gains under federal tax rules versus GAAP.
Certain Funds may utilize earnings and profits on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, permanent book and tax basis differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for net operating losses, foreign currency transactions, passive foreign investment company (‘‘PFIC’’) adjustments and the tax practice known as equalization, were identified and reclassified among the components of the Funds’ net assets.
GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended December 31, 2022, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to paid in capital and accumulated earnings (loss) as follows:
| | | Increases/(Decrease) | |
| | Capital | | Accumulated Earnings (Loss) | |
| | Micro-Cap Fund | $ | (579,362 | ) | | $ | 579,362 | |
| | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | | (500,936 | ) | | | 500,936 | |
| | Global Opportunities Fund | | (781,959 | ) | | | 781,959 | |
| | China Opportunities Fund | | (255,615 | ) | | | 255,615 | |
| | International Opportunities Fund | | (2,428,938 | ) | | | 2,428,938 | |
| | Emerging Markets Fund | | (6,723 | ) | | | 6,723 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid from Ordinary Income | | Distributions Paid from Net Long-Term Capital Gains | | Total Distributions Paid | |
| Micro-Cap Fund | $ — | | $ 2,280,457 | | $ 2,280,457 | |
| Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | — | | 264,969 | | 264,969 | |
| Global Opportunities Fund | — | | 1,327,408 | | 1,327,408 | |
| China Opportunities Fund | — | | 670,587 | | 670,587 | |
| International Opportunities Fund | — | | — | | — | |
| Emerging Markets Fund | �� | | 337,447 | | 337,447 | |
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid from Ordinary Income | | Distributions Paid from Net Long-Term Capital Gains | | Total Distributions Paid | |
| Micro-Cap Fund | $ 6,601,079 | | $ 21,730,672 | | $ 28,331,751 | |
| Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | 2,861,415 | | 2,668,831 | | 5,530,246 | |
| Global Opportunities Fund | 2,861,842 | | 13,000,295 | | 15,862,137 | |
| China Opportunities Fund | 4,018,595 | | 24,805,173 | | 28,823,768 | |
| International Opportunities Fund | — | | 54,761,352 | | 54,761,352 | |
| Emerging Markets Fund | 15,223 | | 1,712,401 | | 1,727,624 | |
As of December 31, 2022, the following Funds had net capital loss carryforwards to offset future net capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by treasury regulations:
| | | Not Subject to Expiration | |
| | Short-Term | | Long-Term | |
| | Micro-Cap Fund | $ — | | $ — | |
| | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | 3,875,560 | | — | |
| | Global Opportunities Fund | 5,328,265 | | — | |
| | China Opportunities Fund | 23,446,626 | | — | |
| | International Opportunities Fund | 39,322,654 | | 823,206 | |
| | Emerging Markets Fund | 849,768 | | — | |
Post-October capital losses incurred after October 31 and within the taxable year are deemed to arise on the first business day of the Funds’ next taxable year. For the year ended December 31, 2022, Post October capital losses treated arising on January 1, 2023 was as follows:
| | Short-Term | | Long-Term | |
| | Micro-Cap Fund | $ 2,369,475 | | $ — | |
| | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | — | | — | |
| | Global Opportunities Fund | — | | — | |
| | China Opportunities Fund | — | | — | |
| | International Opportunities Fund | — | | — | |
| | Emerging Markets Fund | — | | — | |
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
As of December 31, 2022 the components of accumulated earnings (deficit) on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Undistributed ordinary income (deficit) | | Undistributed long-term capital gains | | Accumulated capital and other losses | | Unrealized Appreciation on investments | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) foreign currency translations and India sales tax | |
| | Micro-Cap Fund | $ — | | $ — | | $ (2,369,475) | | | $ 24,828,093 | | $ — | | |
| | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | — | | — | | (3,875,560 | ) | | 7,334,226 | | — | | |
| | Global Opportunites Fund | | | — | | (5,328,265 | ) | | 4,552,784 | | (556 | ) | |
| | China Opportunities Fund | — | | — | | (23,446,626 | ) | | 2,612,522 | | 14,249 | | |
| | International Opportunities Fund | — | | — | | (40,145,860 | ) | | 899,530 | | (29,570 | ) | |
| | Emerging Markets Fund | — | | — | | (849,768 | ) | | 12,511 | | (43,307 | ) | |
Accumulated capital and other losses consists of timing differences related to wash sales and capital loss carryforwards.
As of December 31, 2022 the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes are as follows:
| | Cost of Investments for Federal Tax Purposes | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation) | | Unrealized Appreciation | |
| | Micro-Cap Fund | $ 137,992,985 | | $ 34,093,660 | | $ (9,265,567 | ) | | $ 24,828,093 | |
| | Global Opportunities Fund | 143,148,399 | | 14,056,265 | | (6,722,039 | ) | | 7,334,226 | |
| | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | 47,254,575 | | 8,713,446 | | (4,160,662 | ) | | 4,552,784 | |
| | China Opportunities Fund | 53,256,649 | | 6,412,523 | | (3,800,001 | ) | | 2,612,522 | |
| | International Opportunities Fund | 143,653,212 | | 18,828,362 | | (17,928,832 | ) | | 899,530 | |
| | Emerging Markets Fund | 12,082,909 | | 1,666,974 | | (1,654,463 | ) | | 12,511 | |
The Funds have reviewed all open tax years and major jurisdictions and concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for exam by taxing authorities and, as of June 30, 2023, open Federal tax years include the tax years ended 2019 through 2023. The Funds have no examinations in progress and are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Indemnifications. Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its present and former Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
3. Transactions with affiliates
The Funds have written agreements with Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (‘‘OAM’’) as the Funds’ investment advisor and manager. Oberweis Securities, Inc. (‘‘OSI’’), the Funds’ principal distributor, is an affiliate of OAM.
Investment advisory agreement. Under the Advisory Agreement, OAM provides investment advisory services to the Micro-Cap, Global Opportunities, and Small-Cap Opportunities Funds and pursuant to a separate Management Agreement, OAM provides non-investment advisory management services such as administrative, compliance and accounting services to these Funds. For investment advisory services, the Micro-Cap Fund paid monthly investment advisory fees at an annual rate equal to .60% of average daily net assets. The Global Opportunities Fund paid monthly investment advisory fees at an annual rate equal to .45% of the first $50 million of average daily net assets and .40% of average daily net assets in excess of $50 million. The Small-Cap Opportunities Fund paid monthly investment advisory fees at an annual rate equal to .40% of average daily net assets. For investment advisory and management services, the China Opportunities Fund, the International Opportunities Fund and the Emerging Markets Fund paid monthly investment advisory and management fees at an annual rate equal to 1.25%, 1.25% and 1.25% of average daily net assets, respectively. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the Micro-Cap Fund, Small-Cap Opportunities Fund and Global Opportunities Fund incurred investment advisory fees totaling $716,633, $472,749 and $119,847, respectively. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the China Opportunities Fund, International Opportunities Fund, and Emerging Market Fund incurred investment advisory fees totaling $346,739, $896,684, and $99,504, respectively.
Management agreement. For management services and facilities furnished, the Micro-Cap Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, and Small-Cap Opportunities Fund each paid a monthly fee at an annual rate equal to .40% of average daily net assets. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the Micro-Cap Fund, Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, and Global Opportunities Fund incurred management fees totaling $477,755, $472,749, and $107,450, respectively.
Expense reimbursement. OAM is contractually obligated to reduce its investment and management fees or reimburse the Micro-Cap Fund and Global Opportunities Fund Investor Class Shares to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses, as defined, exceed in any one year the following amounts expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets: 1.80% of the first $50 million; plus 1.60% of average daily net assets in excess of $50 million. OAM is contractually obligated to reduce its investment and management fees or reimburse Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, China Opportunities Fund, International Opportunities Fund and Emerging Markets Fund Investor Class Shares to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses, as defined, exceed in any one year 1.25%, 2.24%, 1.60% and 1.75% expressed as a percentage of the
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Fund’s average daily net assets, respectively. OAM is contractually obligated to reduce its investment and management fees or reimburse the Micro-Cap Fund Institutional and the Global Opportunities Fund Class Shares to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses, as defined, exceed in any one year the following amounts expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets: 1.55% of the first $50 million; plus 1.35% of average daily net assets in excess of $50 million. OAM is contractually obligated to reduce its investment and management fees or reimburse the Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, China Opportunities Fund and Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Class Shares to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses, as defined, exceed in any one year 1.00%, 1.99% and 1.50% expressed as a percentage of the Funds’ average daily net assets, respectively. For the period ended June 30, 2023 OAM reimbursed the Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, the International Opportunities Fund, and the Emerging Markets Fund in the amount of $51,237, $215,272, and $67,233, respectively.
Officers and trustees. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of OAM and OSI. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Trust made no direct payments to its officers and paid $85,250 to its unaffiliated trustees.
Distribution and shareholder service agreement. The Funds have a distribution and shareholder services agreement with OSI. For services under the distribution and shareholder services agreement, the Funds pay OSI a fee at the annual rate of .25% of the average daily net assets of Investor Class Shares as compensation for services. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the Micro-Cap Fund, Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, China Opportunities Fund, International Opportunities Fund, and Emerging Markets Fund incurred distribution fees totaling $172,036, $175,978, $45,541, $55,053, $179,337, and $3,455, respectively.
Affiliated Commissions. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the Micro-Cap Fund, Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, China Opportunities Fund, International Opportunities Fund, and Emerging Markets Fund did not execute any security transactions through OSI and therefore did not pay commissions to OSI.
4. Investment transactions
The cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold during the period ended June 30, 2023, other than money market investments, aggregated $171,927,447 and $35,411,158, respectively, for the Micro-Cap Fund, $199,850,853 and $52,420,263, respectively, for the Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, $25,776,657 and $29,967,559, respectively, for the Global Opportunities Fund, $64,382,115 and $66,004,513, respectively, for the China Opportunities Fund, $97,938,403,and $114,373,785, respectively, for the International Opportunities Fund, $12,350,494 and $11,185,010, respectively, for the Emerging Markets Fund. There were no long-term purchases or sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the period ended June 30, 2023.
The Funds may write covered call options. The premiums received provide a partial hedge (protection) against declining prices and enables each Fund to generate a higher return during periods when OAM does not expect the underlying security to make any major price moves in the near future but still deems the underlying security to be, over the long term, an attractive investment for each Fund. The Funds write covered call options for which premiums received are recorded as liabilities and are subsequently adjusted to the current value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options that expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options, which are either exercised or closed, are offset against the proceeds received or amount paid on the transaction to determine realized gains or losses. Amounts recovered for securities litigation are included in the realized gains of the Fund and are recorded when received. The Funds did not write covered call options during the period ended June 30, 2023.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
5. Redemption fee
The Oberweis Funds are designed for long-term investors. To discourage market timers, redemptions of shares of the Micro-Cap Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, and Small-Cap Opportunities Fund within 90 days of purchase are subject to a 1% redemption fee of the total redemption amount and 2% for the China Opportunities Fund, the Emerging Markets Fund and the International Opportunities Fund. The redemption fee is deducted from the redemption proceeds and is retained by the Fund.
The redemption fee is retained by the Funds for the expense they incur in connection with shareholder redemptions. Redemption fees received by the Micro-Cap Fund, Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, China Opportunities Fund, International Opportunities Fund, and Emerging Markets Fund were $109,252, $40,394, $2,485, $48,225, $4,510 and $4,660, respectively, for the period ended June 30, 2023, and were recorded as a reduction of the redemption of shares in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
6. Earnings credits and interest charges
The Trust, as part of the agreement with the Custodian, receives credits against its custodian fees on its uninvested cash balances and is allowed to borrow for temporary purposes. Borrowings are not to exceed 5% of the value of each Fund’s total assets at the time of any such borrowing. Interest on amounts borrowed is calculated at the prime rate and is payable monthly. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Micro-Cap Fund, Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, China Opportunities Fund, International Opportunities Fund, and Emerging Markets Fund received credits of $5,627, $5,847, $3,522, $3,966, $14,935, and $7,377, respectively. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Micro-Cap Fund, the Small Cap Opportunities Fund, the Global Opportunities Fund, the China Opportunities Fund, the International Opportunities Fund and the Emerging Markets Fund incurred interest charges of $5, $5, $458, $4,777, $3,678, and $844 respectively, which is included in custodian fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.
7. Subsequent events
The Funds have evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.
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Financial Highlights
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Investor Class | | | MICRO-CAP FUND | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 31.64 | | | $ | 35.88 | | | $ | 29.10 | | | $ | 22.40 | | | $ | 18.37 | | | $ | 25.12 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.43 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.22 | ) | | | (.35 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 5.99 | | | | (3.52 | ) | | | 15.93 | | | | 6.96 | | | | 4.25 | | | | (2.82 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 5.85 | | | | (3.84 | ) | | | 15.50 | | | | 6.70 | | | | 4.03 | | | | (3.17 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesa | | | .02 | | | | .03 | | | | .02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | .03 | | |
| Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.43 | ) | | | (8.74 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.61 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 37.51 | | | $ | 31.64 | | | $ | 35.88 | | | $ | 29.10 | | | $ | 22.40 | | | $ | 18.37 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | 18.55 | d | | | (10.60 | ) | | | 53.38 | | | | 29.91 | | | | 21.94 | | | | (12.30 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 206,286 | | | $ | 96,281 | | | $ | 87,603 | | | $ | 45,345 | | | $ | 46,546 | | | $ | 53,094 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.51 | c | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.57 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.50 | c | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.55 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.85 | )c | | | (1.02 | ) | | | (1.08 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (1.30 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 16 | d | | | 61 | | | | 81 | | | | 92 | | | | 112 | | | | 119 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Institutional Class | | | MICRO-CAP FUND | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 32.21 | | | $ | 36.43 | | | $ | 29.36 | | | $ | 22.55 | | | $ | 18.47 | | | $ | 25.17 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.33 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.28 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 6.11 | | | | (3.58 | ) | | | 16.12 | | | | 7.02 | | | | 4.21 | | | | (2.84 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 6.01 | | | | (3.82 | ) | | | 15.79 | | | | 6.81 | | | | 4.08 | | | | (3.12 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesa | | | 0.02 | | | | .03 | | | | .02 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | .03 | | |
| Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.43 | ) | | | (8.74 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.61 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 38.24 | | | $ | 32.21 | | | $ | 36.43 | | | $ | 29.36 | | | $ | 22.55 | | | $ | 18.47 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | 18.72 | d | | | (10.39 | ) | | | 53.90 | | | | 30.20 | | | | 22.09 | | | | (12.07 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 142,485 | | | $ | 72,507 | | | $ | 50,015 | | | $ | 31,202 | | | $ | 30,994 | | | $ | 14,445 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.26 | c | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.33 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.25 | c | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.32 | | | | 1.32 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.60 | )c | | | (.76 | ) | | | (.85 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | | | (.61 | ) | | | (1.05 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 16 | d | | | 61 | | | | 81 | | | | 92 | | | | 112 | | | | 119 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Investor Class | | | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 19.10 | | | $ | 21.54 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 14.36 | | | $ | 11.83 | | | $ | 16.40 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.04 | ) | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.28 | ) | | | (.17 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.18 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 2.75 | | | | (2.26 | ) | | | 8.23 | | | | 4.84 | | | | 3.10 | | | | (1.05 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 2.71 | | | | (2.42 | ) | | | 7.95 | | | | 4.67 | | | | 2.97 | | | | (1.23 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesa | | | — | | | | .01 | | | | .01 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.03 | ) | | | (4.71 | ) | | | (.74 | ) | | | (.44 | ) | | | (3.34 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 21.81 | | | $ | 19.10 | | | $ | 21.54 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 14.36 | | | $ | 11.83 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | 14.19 | d | | | (11.17 | ) | | | 43.57 | | | | 32.47 | | | | 25.07 | | | | (7.23 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 205,587 | | | $ | 94,110 | | | $ | 16,322 | | | $ | 7,767 | | | $ | 6,110 | | | $ | 5,299 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.30 | c | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 2.03 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 2.13 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.25 | c | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.55 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.37 | )c | | | (.82 | ) | | | (1.22 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (.95 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 23 | d | | | 45 | | | | 106 | | | | 147 | | | | 142 | | | | 160 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Institutional Class | | | Small-Cap Opportunities Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 21.92 | | | $ | 18.51 | | | $ | 14.49 | | | $ | 11.90 | | | $ | 16.44 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.01 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.23 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.14 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 2.80 | | | | (2.30 | ) | | | 8.34 | | | | 4.89 | | | | 3.13 | | | | (1.06 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 2.79 | | | | (2.41 | ) | | | 8.11 | | | | 4.76 | | | | 3.03 | | | | (1.20 | ) | |
| Redemption feesa | | | — | | | | .01 | | | | .01 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.03 | ) | | | (4.71 | ) | | | (.74 | ) | | | (.44 | ) | | | (3.34 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 22.28 | | | $ | 19.49 | | | $ | 21.92 | | | $ | 18.51 | | | $ | 14.49 | | | $ | 11.90 | | |
| Total return (%) | | | 14.32 | d | | | (10.93 | ) | | | 43.92 | | | | 32.80 | | | | 25.43 | | | | (7.05 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 131,711 | | | $ | 62,776 | | | $ | 12,727 | | | $ | 8,866 | | | $ | 5,622 | | | $ | 4,538 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.05 | c | | | 1.20 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.88 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.00 | c | | | 1.00 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.30 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.13 | )c | | | (.59 | ) | | | (.97 | ) | | | (.89 | ) | | | (.69 | ) | | | (.80 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 23 | d | | | 45 | | | | 106 | | | | 147 | | | | 142 | | | | 160 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Investor Class | | | Global Opportunities Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 25.17 | | | $ | 35.29 | | | $ | 36.51 | | | $ | 24.82 | | | $ | 19.75 | | | $ | 28.36 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.37 | ) | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.20 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | 2.15 | | | | (9.27 | ) | | | 7.99 | | | | 14.13 | | | | 5.31 | | | | (7.09 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 2.07 | | | | (9.46 | ) | | | 7.62 | | | | 13.81 | | | | 5.07 | | | | (7.29 | ) | |
| Redemption feesa | | | — | | | | — | | | | .01 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.66 | ) | | | (8.85 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 27.24 | | | $ | 25.17 | | | $ | 35.29 | | | $ | 36.51 | | | $ | 24.82 | | | $ | 19.75 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | 8.22 | d | | | (26.80 | ) | | | 20.92 | | | | 55.55 | | | | 25.67 | | | | (25.66 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 36,792 | | | $ | 34,968 | | | $ | 53,342 | | | $ | 45,566 | | | $ | 32,004 | | | $ | 28,847 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.52 | c | | | 1.52 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.58 | | | | 1.52 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.51 | c | | | 1.51 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 1.50 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.63 | )c | | | (.73 | ) | | | (.86 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) | | | (1.07 | ) | | | (.72 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 49 | d | | | 73 | | | | 111 | | | | 129 | | | | 120 | | | | 155 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Institutional Class | | | Global Opportunities Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 25.64 | | | $ | 35.84 | | | $ | 36.87 | | | $ | 24.99 | | | $ | 19.84 | | | $ | 28.41 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.25 | ) | | | (.18 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency | | | 2.19 | | | | (9.42 | ) | | | 8.07 | | | | 14.25 | | | | 5.33 | | | | (7.12 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 2.14 | | | | (9.54 | ) | | | 7.81 | | | | 14.00 | | | | 5.15 | | | | (7.25 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesa | | | — | | | | — | | | | .01 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.66 | ) | | | (8.85 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.32 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 27.78 | | | $ | 25.64 | | | $ | 35.84 | | | $ | 36.87 | | | $ | 24.99 | | | $ | 19.84 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | 8.35 | d | | | (26.61 | ) | | | 21.23 | | | | 55.94 | | | | 25.96 | | | | (25.48 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 18,332 | | | $ | 16,837 | | | $ | 23,518 | | | $ | 17,109 | | | $ | 10,644 | | | $ | 8,937 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.27 | c | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.28 | | | | 1.33 | | | | 1.28 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.26 | c | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.27 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.25 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.38 | )c | | | (.44 | ) | | | (.61 | ) | | | (.88 | ) | | | (.78 | ) | | | (.49 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 49 | d | | | 73 | | | | 111 | | | | 129 | | | | 120 | | | | 155 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Investor Class | | | China Opportunities Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 7.14 | | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 17.29 | | | $ | 12.33 | | | $ | 9.35 | | | $ | 15.95 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.08 | ) | | | (.11 | ) | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | (.62 | ) | | | (4.20 | ) | | | (.88 | ) | | | 7.11 | | | | 3.47 | | | | (4.06 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | (.65 | ) | | | (4.28 | ) | | | (.99 | ) | | | 6.95 | | | | 3.38 | | | | (4.16 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesa | | | .01 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | .02 | | | | — | | |
| Less dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.09 | ) | | | (4.79 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (2.44 | ) | |
| Dividends from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Total dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | (.09 | ) | | | (4.79 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (2.44 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 6.50 | | | $ | 7.14 | | | $ | 11.51 | | | $ | 17.29 | | | $ | 12.33 | | | $ | 9.35 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | (8.96 | )d | | | (37.23 | ) | | | (5.41 | ) | | | 56.51 | | | | 36.33 | | | | (26.01 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 40,159 | | | $ | 45,803 | | | $ | 81,018 | | | $ | 98,527 | | | $ | 75,487 | | | $ | 60,844 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 2.10 | c | | | 2.05 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.91 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 2.09 | c | | | 2.03 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.84 | | | | 1.86 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.79 | )c | | | (.97 | ) | | | (.63 | ) | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (.77 | ) | | | (.68 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 119 | d | | | 254 | | | | 241 | | | | 192 | | | | 184 | | | | 85 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Institutional Class | | | China Opportunities Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 11.67 | | | $ | 17.42 | | | $ | 12.39 | | | $ | 9.36 | | | $ | 15.93 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossa | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | (.64 | ) | | | (4.26 | ) | | | (.89 | ) | | | 7.15 | | | | 3.50 | | | | (4.07 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | (.66 | ) | | | (4.31 | ) | | | (.96 | ) | | | 7.02 | | | | 3.43 | | | | (4.13 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesa | | | .01 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | .02 | | | | — | | |
| Less dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.09 | ) | | | (4.79 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (2.44 | ) | |
| Dividends from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Total dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | (.09 | ) | | | (4.79 | ) | | | (1.99 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | | | (2.44 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 6.62 | | | $ | 7.27 | | | $ | 11.67 | | | $ | 17.42 | | | $ | 12.39 | | | $ | 9.36 | | |
| Total return (%) | | | (8.94 | )d | | | (36.97) | | | | (5.23) | | | | 56.79 | | | | 36.82 | | | | (25.85) | | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 9,880 | | | $ | 10,513 | | | $ | 15,247 | | | $ | 21,497 | | | $ | 14,301 | | | $ | 10,998 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.85 | c | | | 1.80 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.70 | | | | 1.65 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.84 | c | | | 1.78 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 1.69 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 1.61 | | |
| Ratio of net investment loss to average net assets (%) | | | (.57 | )c | | | (.62 | ) | | | (.38 | ) | | | (.85 | ) | | | (.55 | ) | | | (.42 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 119 | d | | | 254 | | | | 241 | | | | 192 | | | | 184 | | | | 85 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Investor Class | | | International Opportunities Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 16.68 | | | $ | 26.50 | | | $ | 31.52 | | | $ | 19.43 | | | $ | 16.01 | | | $ | 25.49 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment income (loss)a | | | .11 | | | | .11 | | | | (.26 | ) | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | .48 | | | | (9.93 | ) | | | .72 | | | | 12.37 | | | | 3.69 | | | | (6.30 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | .59 | | | | (9.82 | ) | | | .46 | | | | 12.21 | | | | 3.66 | | | | (6.34 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesa | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Less dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5.48 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3.10 | ) | |
| Dividends from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.24 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | |
| Total dividends and distributions | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | (5.48 | ) | | | (.12 | ) | | | (.24 | ) | | | (3.14 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 17.27 | | | $ | 16.68 | | | $ | 26.50 | | | $ | 31.52 | | | $ | 19.43 | | | $ | 16.01 | | |
| Total return (%) | | | 3.54 | d | | | (37.06 | ) | | | 1.52 | | | | 62.86 | | | | 22.85 | | | | (24.73 | ) | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 133,614 | | | $ | 144,970 | | | $ | 310,356 | | | $ | 327,354 | | | $ | 324,254 | | | $ | 498,164 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.92 | c | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.77 | | | | 1.87 | | | | 1.82 | | | | 1.77 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)b | | | 1.60 | c | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | | | 1.60 | | |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%) | | | 1.32 | c | | | .60 | | | | (.79 | ) | | | (.75 | ) | | | (.19 | ) | | | (.16 | ) | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 69 | d | | | 74 | | | | 93 | | | | 130 | | | | 142 | | | | 145 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Investor Class | | | Emerging Markets Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | Period Ended December 31, 2018a | | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 10.04 | | | $ | 13.63 | | | $ | 13.81 | | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | 7.89 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment lossb | | | .02 | | | | (.07 | ) | | | (.13 | ) | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | 1.08 | | | | (3.24 | ) | | | 1.95 | | | | 4.20 | | | | 1.80 | | | | (2.10 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 1.10 | | | | (3.31 | ) | | | 1.82 | | | | 4.14 | | | | 1.78 | | | | (2.11 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesb | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Less dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.28 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Dividends from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Total dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | (.28 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 11.14 | | | $ | 10.04 | | | $ | 13.63 | | | $ | 13.81 | | | $ | 9.67 | | | $ | 7.89 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | 10.96 | e | | | (24.31 | ) | | | 13.24 | | | | 42.81 | | | | 22.56 | | | | (21.10 | )e | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 2,931 | | | $ | 1,578 | | | $ | 1,646 | | | $ | 789 | | | $ | 587 | | | $ | 426 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 2.69 | d | | | 2.90 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 3.79 | | | | 3.86 | | | | 3.99 | d | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)c | | | 1.75 | d | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.75 | d | |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%) | | | .29 | d | | | (.65 | ) | | | (.87 | ) | | | (.54 | ) | | | (.21 | ) | | | (.15 | )d | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 76 | e | | | 70 | | | | 67 | | | | 131 | | | | 153 | | | | 111 | e | |
Notes:
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| Institutional Class | | | Emerging Markets Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | Period Ended December 31, 2018a | | |
| | | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 10.16 | | | $ | 13.75 | | | $ | 13.90 | | | $ | 9.71 | | | $ | 7.90 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
| | | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | | |
| Net investment income (loss)b | | | .03 | | | | (.02 | ) | | | (.10 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | — | | | | .01 | | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | 1.09 | | | | (3.29 | ) | | | 1.97 | | | | 4.22 | | | | 1.81 | | | | (2.11 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | 1.12 | | | | (3.31 | ) | | | 1.87 | | | | 4.19 | | | | 1.81 | | | | (2.10 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesb | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Less dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Distribution from net realized gains on investments | | | — | | | | (.28 | ) | | | (2.00 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Dividends from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Total dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | (.28 | ) | | | (2.02 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 10.16 | | | $ | 13.75 | | | $ | 13.90 | | | $ | 9.71 | | | $ | 7.90 | | |
| Total Return (%) | | | 11.02 | e | | | (24.10 | ) | | | 13.50 | | | | 43.15 | | | | 22.91 | | | | (21.00 | )e | |
| | | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 12,584 | | | $ | 11,012 | | | $ | 11,910 | | | $ | 9,938 | | | $ | 7,382 | | | $ | 6,012 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 2.44 | d | | | 2.65 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 3.54 | | | | 3.61 | | | | 3.74 | d | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)c | | | 1.50 | d | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.50 | d | |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%) | | | .48 | d | | | (.16 | ) | | | (.62 | ) | | | (.26 | ) | | | — | | | | .10 | d | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 76 | e | | | 70 | | | | 67 | | | | 131 | | | | 153 | | | | 111 | e | |
Notes:
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Supplemental Information (unaudited)
Liquidity Risk Management Program:
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), The Oberweis Funds (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) have adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Funds’ liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that a Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved an officer of the Funds (the “Administrator”) to serve as the administrator of the Funds’ LRMP.
The Fund’s LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence each Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of a Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on May 17, 2023, the Administrator provided a written report (the “LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of implementation of the Fund’s LRMP, including if and as applicable, (1) the operation of the Highly Liquid Investment Minimum established for each applicable Fund; (2) an assessment of the quality of the data and analysis provided, and of the particular methodologies used and metrics analyzed, by any third-party vendor engaged; and (3) a summary of any material changes to the LRMP during the prior annual period. The LRMP Report covered the period from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the LRMP had operated adequately and effectively to manage the Funds’ liquidity risk during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Funds’ investment strategies were appropriate for an open-end fund and did not involve relatively concentrated portfolios.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future.
Proxy Voting:
The Oberweis Funds has delegated authority to vote proxies related to the Funds’ (Micro-Cap Fund, Small-Cap Opportunities Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, China Opportunities Fund, International Opportunities Fund and Emerging Markets Fund) Portfolio securities to the Funds’ investment adviser, Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (“OAM”). A description of the policies and procedures that OAM uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available, without charge upon request, by calling 1-800-323-6166. It also appears on www.oberweisfunds.com and in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov. Information on how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12 month period ended June 30 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-323-6166, and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)
Availability of Schedules of Portfolio Investments:
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year (March 31 and September 30) on Form NPORT. The Funds’ Forms NPORT are available, without charge, on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Change of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Effective March 9, 2023, BBD LLP (“BBD”) ceased to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds. The Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees approved the replacement of BBD as a result of Cohen & Company, Ltd.’s (“Cohen”) acquisition of BBD’s investment management group. On March 9, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees also recommended and approved the appointment of Cohen as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.
The reports of BBD, LLP on the Funds’ financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
During the Funds’ most recent year, and through March 9, 2023, there were no disagreements with BBD, LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of BBD, LLP, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their reports on the Funds’ financial statements for such years. During the year ended December 31, 2022, and through March 9, 2023, there were no reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC.
The Funds requested BBD, LLP to furnish them with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of such letter will be filed as an Exhibit to the Form N-CSR filing.
Expense Examples:
As a shareholder of The Oberweis Funds, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (and/or service) 12b-1 fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in The Oberweis Funds and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 investment at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses:
The first line for each Fund in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information below; together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
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Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes:
The second line for each Fund in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.
The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line for each Fund in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)
| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/23 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/23 | | Expenses Paid During Period* 1/1/23 – 6/30/23 | | Expense Ratio During Period 1/1/23 – 6/30/23 |
MICRO-CAP FUND | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,185.50 | | $ | 8.13 | | 1.50 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.36 | | $ | 7.50 | | 1.50 | % |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,187.20 | | $ | 6.78 | | 1.25 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,018.60 | | $ | 6.26 | | 1.25 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
SMALL-CAP OPPORTUNITIES FUND | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,141.90 | | $ | 6.64 | | 1.25 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,018.60 | | $ | 6.26 | | 1.25 | % |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,143.20 | | $ | 5.31 | | 1.00 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,019.84 | | $ | 5.01 | | 1.00 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,082.20 | | $ | 7.80 | | 1.51 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.31 | | $ | 7.55 | | 1.51 | % |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,083.50 | | $ | 6.51 | | 1.26 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,018.55 | | $ | 6.31 | | 1.26 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
CHINA OPPORTUNITIES FUND | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 910.40 | | $ | 9.90 | | 2.09 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,014.43 | | $ | 10.44 | | 2.09 | % |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 910.60 | | $ | 8.72 | | 1.84 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,015.67 | | $ | 9.20 | | 1.84 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,035.40 | | $ | 8.07 | | 1.60 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,016.86 | | $ | 8.00 | | 1.60 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
EMERGING MARKETS FUND | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,109.60 | | $ | 9.15 | | 1.75 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,016.12 | | $ | 8.75 | | 1.75 | % |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,110.20 | | $ | 7.85 | | 1.50 | % |
Hypothetical | | $ 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,017.36 | | $ | 7.50 | | 1.50 | % |
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Trustees and Officers | | |
Michael J. Simon Trustee James W. Oberweis President, Trustee David I. Covas Vice President Kenneth S. Farsalas Vice President Katherine Smith Dedrick Trustee | | Alix J. Charles Trustee Eric V. Hannemann Treasurer Thomas P. Joyce Secretary Chief Compliance Officer |
Manager and Investment Advisor
Oberweis Asset Management, Inc.
3333 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532
800-323-6166
oberweisfunds.com
Distributor
Oberweis Securities, Inc.
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630-577-2300
oberweisfunds.com
Custodian
UMB Bank, n.a.
928 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106
Transfer Agent
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 711, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0711
800-245-7311
Counsel
Vedder Price P.C.
222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Cohen & Co.
1835 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Oberweis Funds
Micro-Cap Fund
Small-Cap Opportunities Fund
Global Opportunities Fund
China Opportunities Fund
International Opportunities Fund
Emerging Markets Fund
800-245-7311
oberweisfunds.com
3333 Warrenville Road
Suite 500
Lisle, IL 60532
| | SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT |
| | Oberweis International Opportunities Institutional Fund (OBIIX) |
| | Oberweis Focused International Growth Fund (OFIGX) |
| | June 30, 2023 |
| | oberweisfunds.com | | |
| | | | |
President and Portfolio Manager’s LETTER (unaudited)
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
Year-to-date performance through june 30, 2023
For the first six months of 2023, the Oberweis International Opportunities Institutional fund returned +3.66% vs. +5.72% for the benchmark, the MSCI World Ex USA Small Cap Growth Index. The Oberweis Focused International Growth Fund returned +13.24% vs. +11.67% for the MSCI EAFE Index.
market environment
Developed equity markets continued to do well during the second quarter. Equities have been strengthened by improved earnings expectations as well as macro data, in particular from the United States, that has been supportive of a soft-landing scenario. Both U.S. consumer confidence and durable goods orders exceeded expectations in May, while new home sales increased by 20% year-on-year despite the increase in mortgage rates. This data contrasts with the prevailing consensus narrative among pundits that the United States will soon lead the global economy into a severe recession. Furthermore, the improvement in inflation data has been positive for equity markets. Sticky-Price CPI, which is comprised of a basket of goods and services that reprice slowly and which represent more than 60% of the core index, peaked at over +8% in September when expressed on an annualized month-over-month basis. In May it was +4.1%, down from +4.7% in April. Moreover, rents are the biggest part of this indicator, and they rolled over last year, a dynamic that has largely yet to be reflected in the shelter index. In addition, the growth rate in U.S. average hourly earnings has been decelerating and the quit rate of service workers has declined. Services inflation, which has been central to the Fed’s view of price pressure, also fell further in May. For the first time in over a year, at its June meeting the Federal Reserve left interest rates alone. The yield curve has steepened from its low in February, with the market building in, at a minimum, a pause from the Central Bank after one more rate increase next month. However, Chairman Powell has explicitly suggested otherwise, stating that more rate hikes are likely this year.
Internationally, the inflation trends in the U.S. have been mirrored, with the portion of countries reporting large positive surprises in headline inflation continuing to decrease. Euro area headline inflation fell to +5.5% year-on-year in the June report, below consensus. Inflation in Spain and Switzerland even fell below 2%. Similarly, in Japan, the BOJ is forecasting easing core inflation after slower than expected increases in CPI in June. This was allied with its latest Tankan survey signaling faster business investment and increased production.
In the United States, neither consumers nor public companies went on borrowing binges over the last decade, and both refinanced long near the extraordinary bottom in rates. Consequently, the rate sensitivity of the economy is lower compared to prior cycles. The unemployment rate in the U.S. for June was 3.6%, near a five-decade low. Indeed, it has been below 4% for the longest stretch in 50 years and is now around 100bps below where it was when the tightening campaign started. As such, at this moment, the argument that higher rates will harm the labor market is hard to make. Indeed, if anything, the data to date suggests the economy is highly resilient. Moreover, as mentioned above, the recent trends in inflation point to slowing inflation. A continuing combination of disinflation and healthy demand lowers the odds of an economic downturn and is likely a friendly environment for equities.
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President and Portfolio Manager’s LETTER (unaudited) (continued)
A concern with an aggressive Fed is the impact on the banking sector, where the mini-financial crisis last spring could still foreshadow larger issues to come. In particular, commercial real estate looks vulnerable with significant refinancing needs (more than 40% of bank loans maturing this year and next). The cost of this refinancing is now above the rate embedded in the stock. Until now, there have been few non-performers in the banks’ commercial real estate loan books, but it may be that credit problems could worsen, even if set against a benign economic climate. Per above, the recent economic data has lent support to the soft-landing scenario, an outcome that would reduce the odds of a credit cycle.
Internationally, it is hard to find many strategists who have much that is positive to say on Europe, making the consensus opinion quite bearish on the region. However, Empirical Research Partners, who we have found to be among the best market strategists, have an overweight on Continental Europe. Notably, energy prices in Europe are down year-on-year, which contributes to input price deflation in the Eurozone and enables higher margins. Overall, the drags from input costs, inventories and capital spending appear to be easing in the developed world, resulting in improving margins of the core market (i.e. ex-commodities). As a result, we expect earnings to move higher over time within our investible universe.
In Japan, a series of corporate governance reforms announced by the Tokyo Stock Exchange encourages listed companies to create a plan to improve capital efficiency. Furthermore, the expansive monetary policy of the Bank of Japan, which started under Shinzo Abe, has continued in Kazuo Ueda’s term. Last but not least, Japan is emerging as an alternative to China, a gateway to Asia where the rule of law is respected. All this is leading to significant capital flows into Japan, including investments by Warren Buffett.
Precisely because the fate of the economy remains difficult to diagnose, many investors and analysts tend to — in line with basic human nature — “err on the side of caution”, which means they err. They tend to over-focus on the negative rather than analyze the reward/risk in an emotionally unbiased fashion. For example, for six quarters in a row, investors have been expecting a global recession to happen in the next 12 months. This has turned out to be wrong. As a result, many investors miss out on attractive buying opportunities. In a research note in May of last year, Morgan Stanley forecasted that the S&P would fall to 3,400. It never did, yet meanwhile risk aversion rose markedly. Many market participants got spooked and sold equites near the lows or did not take advantage of the attractive entry points. Today the S&P sits well north of 4,000, with New York Federal Reserve President John Williams recently stating that he does not have a recession in his forecast.
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President and Portfolio Manager’s LETTER (unaudited) (continued)
valuation recap
Valuations for developed market equities outside of the US remain below-average with, for example, free cash flow yields for small cap stocks in developed markets still near historical highs:
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President and Portfolio Manager’s LETTER (unaudited) (continued)
Further, investor sentiment and expectations for forward returns remain among the lowest they have ever been. Counter to common investor behavior, which tends to shy away from deploying new capital when consensus opinion becomes fearful, we have found that, historically, attractive valuations and near-trough expectations have generally made a favorable set-up for forward-looking long-term returns.
Our primary focus continues to be investing in strong companies with great underlying fundamentals, balance sheets and cash flows. Our holdings tend to be niche-oriented firms operating in disruptive markets. GDP matters, but it generally is not the main driver of long-term earnings growth. In that regard, our portfolio companies had in aggregate a solid set of earnings reports with strong underlying fundamentals. We are confident that whether the market goes up or down from here in the short-term, on a relative basis, the underlying fundamentals of our companies will continue to do well.
On behalf of the entire team at Oberweis, thank you for investing in the Oberweis Funds. If you have any questions about your account, please contact shareholder services at (800) 245-7311.
Sincerely,
| | | | |
James W. Oberweis, CFA President | | Ralf Scherschmidt Portfolio Manager | | |
For current performance information, please visit www.oberweisfunds.com.
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President and Portfolio Manager’s LETTER (unaudited) (continued)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS (%) (as of June 30, 2023)
Ticker | | Qtr | | 1 Yr | | 3 Yr | | 5 Yr | | 10 Yr | | Life of Fund* | | Expense Ratio** |
OBIIX | | -1.39 | | 1.92 | | -1.13 | | 0.31 | | n/a | | 3.77 | | 1.10 |
OFIGX | | 2.37 | | 11.72 | | n/a | | n/a | | n/a | | -10.18 | | 0.95 |
Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that you may have gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than quoted. Unusually high returns may not be sustainable. Visit us online at oberweisfunds.com for most recent month-end performance.
The Oberweis Funds invest in rapidly growing smaller and medium sized companies which may offer greater return potential. However, these investments often involve greater risks and volatility. Foreign investments involve greater risks than U.S investments, including political and economic risks and the risk of currency fluctuations. There is no guarantee that the funds can achieve their objectives. Holdings in the Funds are subject to change.
Before investing, consider the fund’s investment objectives, risks, charges, and expenses. To obtain a copy of the prospectus or summary prospectus containing this and other information please visit our website at oberweisfunds.com or call 800-323-6166. Read it carefully before investing. The Oberweis Funds are distributed by Oberweis Securities, Inc. Member: FINRA & SIPC.
* Life of Fund returns are from commencement of operations on 03/10/14 for OBIIX and 4/1/22 for OFIGX.
** December 31, 2022. Expense ratio is the total net annualized fund operating expense ratio. The expense ratio gross of expense offset arrangements and expense reimbursements were 1.14% for OBIIX and 1.97% for OFIGX. Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (OAM), the Fund’s investment advisor is contractually obligated through April 30, 2024 to reduce its management fees or reimburse OBIIX and OFIGX to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses exceed in any one year 1.10% and 0.95% expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets, respectively. Effective May 15, 2023, for OBIIX and OFIGX, respectively, the adviser may recoup the amount of any expenses reimbursed under the contract within three years following the date of the reimbursement if the recoupment does not cause the Fund’s expenses to exceed the expense limitation in place at the time of the recoupment, or the expense limitation in effect at the time of the initial reimbursement, whichever is lower.
The MSCI World ex-US Small Cap Growth Index (Net) is a free float-adjusted market capitalization weighted index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of small cap growth developed markets excluding the US, with minimum dividends reinvested net of withholding tax. The MSCI EAFE Index is an equity index that captures large and mid-cap representation across 21 developed markets countries around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada. The index is comprehensive, covering approximately 85% of the free-float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.
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Oberweis International Opportunities Institutional Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 97.7 |
Rights | | 0.1 |
Short-Term Investments | | 1.5 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 0.7 |
| | |
Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 5.0 |
The Sage Group PLC | | 3.8 |
ATS Corp. | | 3.5 |
Saab AB | | 3.0 |
Edenred SA | | 2.9 |
Gerresheimer AG | | 2.6 |
Element Fleet Management Corp. | | 2.6 |
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd. | | 2.6 |
Constellium SE | | 2.6 |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | 2.6 |
| | |
Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Machinery | | 9.8 |
Information Technology Services | | 6.5 |
Food Products | | 5.6 |
Diversified Financial Services | | 5.5 |
Professional Services | | 5.0 |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail | | 4.4 |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components | | 4.2 |
Metals & Mining | | 4.2 |
Trading Co. & Distribution | | 3.9 |
Software | | 3.8 |
Oberweis Focused International Growth Fund
At June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
Equities | | 96.5 |
Short-Term Investments | | 2.8 |
Other Assets less Liabilities | | 0.7 |
| | |
Top Ten Holdings (% of Net Assets) |
Sony Group Corp. | | 7.9 |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. | | 5.5 |
Schneider Electric SE | | 5.4 |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | 5.3 |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | 4.7 |
HSBC Hldgs. PLC | | 4.3 |
Publicis Groupe SA | | 4.3 |
Adyen NV | | 4.2 |
UniCredit SpA | | 4.1 |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 3.8 |
| | |
Top Ten Industries (% of Net Assets) |
Pharmaceuticals | | 10.4 |
Banks | | 8.4 |
Household Durables | | 7.9 |
Software | | 7.1 |
Electrical Equipment | | 5.4 |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods | | 5.3 |
Insurance | | 4.7 |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels | | 4.7 |
Media | | 4.3 |
Financial Services | | 4.2 |
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OBERWEIS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 97.7% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Australia – 3.2% | | | | | |
GrainCorp Ltd.* | | 1,014,023 | | $ | 5,288,969 |
JB Hi-Fi Ltd. | | 114,512 | | | 3,337,264 |
Super Retail Group Ltd. | | 204,448 | | | 1,556,648 |
| | | | | 10,182,881 |
| | | | | |
Belgium – 0.4% | | | | | |
Barco NV | | 47,985 | | | 1,195,960 |
| | | | | |
Canada – 13.5% | | | | | |
Ag Growth International, Inc. | | 114,800 | | | 4,390,788 |
ATS Corp.* | | 236,875 | | | 10,897,895 |
BRP, Inc. | | 42,273 | | | 3,573,485 |
Element Fleet Management Corp. | | 538,500 | | | 8,202,695 |
Finning International, Inc. | | 126,800 | | | 3,900,287 |
Parex Resources, Inc. | | 254,291 | | | 5,098,105 |
Stantec, Inc. | | 100,300 | | | 6,548,118 |
| | | | | 42,611,373 |
| | | | | |
Denmark – 3.3% | | | | | |
D/S Norden A/S | | 11,735 | | | 585,417 |
Demant A/S* | | 119,600 | | | 5,056,730 |
Jyske Bank A/S* | | 15,100 | | | 1,147,188 |
NKT A/S* | | 60,600 | | | 3,674,988 |
| | | | | 10,464,323 |
| | | | | |
Finland – 3.9% | | | | | |
Cargotec Oyj | | 70,060 | | | 3,849,325 |
Metso Corp. | | 410,768 | | | 4,950,821 |
Outokumpu Oyj | | 376,743 | | | 2,015,271 |
Valmet Oyj | | 54,000 | | | 1,501,440 |
| | | | | 12,316,857 |
| | | | | |
France – 9.3% | | | | | |
Alten SA* | | 27,300 | | | 4,298,767 |
Edenred SA | | 136,300 | | | 9,123,354 |
Rexel SA | | 231,519 | | | 5,712,183 |
Sopra Steria Group SACA | | 23,100 | | | 4,607,900 |
Spie SA | | 167,500 | | | 5,410,301 |
| | | | | 29,152,505 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Germany – 7.0% | | | | | |
AIXTRON SE | | 104,749 | | $ | 3,553,739 |
CTS Eventim AG & Co.* | | 91,851 | | | 5,798,320 |
Gerresheimer AG | | 73,300 | | | 8,246,650 |
Hugo Boss AG | | 45,400 | | | 3,544,212 |
Krones AG | | 6,700 | | | 812,276 |
| | | | | 21,955,197 |
| | | | | |
Italy – 3.9% | | | | | |
Brunello Cucinelli SpA | | 48,500 | | | 4,265,714 |
Davide Campari-Milano NV* | | 580,100 | | | 8,033,030 |
| | | | | 12,298,744 |
| | | | | |
Japan – 20.4% | | | | | |
ABC-Mart, Inc.* | | 105,300 | | | 5,697,197 |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 425,900 | | | 15,844,147 |
Daiwa Securities Group, Inc. | | 1,409,900 | | | 7,233,438 |
Fuji Electric Co. Ltd. | | 111,200 | | | 4,847,347 |
Future Corp. | | 468,000 | | | 5,536,408 |
Information Services International-Dentsu Ltd. | | 83,500 | | | 2,916,525 |
M&A Capital Partners Co. Ltd.* | | 34,300 | | | 791,566 |
Nissin Foods Hldgs. Co. Ltd. | | 88,600 | | | 7,312,977 |
Santen Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd.* | | 183,700 | | | 1,560,167 |
Sundrug Co. Ltd.* | | 101,900 | | | 3,014,028 |
Toyo Suisan Kaisha Ltd. | | 180,700 | | | 8,143,679 |
Toyo Tanso Co. Ltd.* | | 42,500 | | | 1,508,022 |
| | | | | 64,405,501 |
| | | | | |
Netherlands – 5.0% | | | | | |
BE Semiconductor Industries NV | | 69,900 | | | 7,574,280 |
Constellium SE* | | 472,039 | | | 8,119,071 |
| | | | | 15,693,351 |
| | | | | |
Norway – 1.9% | | | | | |
Aker Solutions ASA | | 1,212,800 | | | 4,395,349 |
Subsea 7 SA | | 118,100 | | | 1,470,529 |
| | | | | 5,865,878 |
| | | | | |
Sweden – 5.6% | | | | | |
AAK AB* | | 119,820 | | | 2,252,999 |
AddTech AB* | | 123,400 | | | 2,686,439 |
Alleima AB | | 169,034 | | | 768,892 |
Indutrade AB | | 13,100 | | | 295,028 |
Saab AB | | 175,400 | | | 9,484,422 |
SSAB AB* | | 308,021 | | | 2,188,196 |
| | | | | 17,675,976 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
United Kingdom – 20.3% | | | | | |
B&M European Value Retail SA | | 452,400 | | $ | 3,200,239 |
Games Workshop Group PLC* | | 23,250 | | | 3,224,409 |
IMI PLC | | 196,516 | | | 4,093,043 |
Indivior PLC* | | 266,600 | | | 6,172,362 |
Informa PLC* | | 168,000 | | | 1,548,997 |
Keywords Studios PLC | | 133,700 | | | 3,073,368 |
Marks and Spencer Group PLC* | | 2,241,800 | | | 5,486,346 |
Melrose Industries PLC* | | 305,600 | | | 1,964,627 |
Morgan Sindall Group PLC | | 71,271 | | | 1,656,413 |
Oxford Instruments PLC* | | 177,200 | | | 6,143,713 |
Spectris PLC | | 127,630 | | | 5,827,151 |
Telecom Plus PLC* | | 152,900 | | | 3,281,699 |
The Sage Group PLC | | 1,023,270 | | | 12,018,289 |
Whitbread PLC | | 144,000 | | | 6,192,330 |
| | | | | 63,882,986 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $271,428,792) | | | | $ | 307,701,532 |
| | | | | |
Rights – 0.1% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Denmark – 0.1% | | | | | |
NKT A/S* | | 15,150 | | | 352,579 |
| | | | | |
Total Rights | | | | | |
(Cost: $0) | | | | $ | 352,579 |
| | | | | |
Short-Term Investments – 1.5% | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I 4.99%a | | 4,751,782 | | | 4,751,782 |
| | | | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | | | |
(Cost: $4,751,782) | | | | $ | 4,751,782 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 99.3% | | | | | |
(Cost: $276,180,574) | | | | $ | 312,805,893 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.7% | | | | | 2,139,523 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 314,945,416 |
a Annualized seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.
* Non-income producing security during the period ended June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
SECTOR ALLOCATIONS (As a Percentage of Net Assets) | | |
Communication Services | | 2.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 11.0 | % |
Consumer Staples | | 12.6 | % |
Energy | | 3.5 | % |
Financials | | 8.4 | % |
Healthcare | | 6.7 | % |
Industrials | | 30.2 | % |
Information Technology | | 18.0 | % |
Materials | | 4.2 | % |
Utilities | | 0.9 | % |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | Shares | | Value |
Equities – 96.5% | | | | | |
| | | | | |
Australia – 3.5% | | | | | |
BHP Group Ltd. | | 4,400 | | $ | 131,865 |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. | | 3,300 | | | 75,708 |
| | | | | 207,573 |
| | | | | |
Denmark – 3.0% | | | | | |
Novo Nordisk A/S | | 1,100 | | | 177,232 |
| | | | | |
France – 15.0% | | | | | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE | | 335 | | | 315,479 |
Publicis Groupe SA* | | 3,200 | | | 256,656 |
Schneider Electric SE | | 1,800 | | | 326,962 |
| | | | | 899,097 |
| | | | | |
Germany – 3.8% | | | | | |
SAP SE* | | 700 | | | 95,589 |
Siemens AG* | | 800 | | | 133,165 |
| | | | | 228,754 |
| | | | | |
Italy – 5.7% | | | | | |
Ferrari NV* | | 300 | | | 98,047 |
UniCredit SpA | | 10,600 | | | 245,972 |
| | | | | 344,019 |
| | | | | |
Japan – 18.5% | | | | | |
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | | 6,200 | | | 230,650 |
Bridgestone Corp. | | 3,600 | | | 146,999 |
Sony Group Corp. | | 5,300 | | | 476,208 |
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. | | 3,300 | | | 119,197 |
Toyota Motor Corp. | | 8,500 | | | 135,987 |
| | | | | 1,109,041 |
| | | | | |
Netherlands – 8.2% | | | | | |
Adyen NV* | | 144 | | | 249,187 |
ASML Hldg. NV | | 150 | | | 108,522 |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | 4,000 | | | 136,447 |
| | | | | 494,156 |
| | | | | |
Sweden – 2.9% | | | | | |
EQT AB | | 4,200 | | | 80,765 |
Volvo AB* | | 4,400 | | | 90,976 |
| | | | | 171,741 |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
| | Shares | | Value |
Switzerland – 14.6% | | | | | |
Alcon AG | | 1,600 | | $ | 132,454 |
Nestle SA | | 1,600 | | | 192,336 |
Novartis AG* | | 800 | | | 80,438 |
Roche Hldg. AG | | 600 | | | 183,331 |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | 600 | | | 284,818 |
| | | | | 873,377 |
| | | | | |
United Kingdom – 15.9% | | | | | |
Anglo American PLC | | 2,900 | | | 82,242 |
AstraZeneca PLC* | | 1,300 | | | 186,167 |
BAE Systems PLC | | 8,000 | | | 94,183 |
BP PLC | | 14,400 | | | 83,823 |
HSBC Hldgs. PLC | | 32,600 | | | 257,397 |
Shell PLC | | 4,100 | | | 121,974 |
Unilever PLC | | 2,500 | | | 130,096 |
| | | | | 955,882 |
| | | | | |
United States of America – 5.4% | | | | | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc.* | | 1,400 | | | 328,328 |
| | | | | |
Total Equities | | | | | |
(Cost: $5,623,217) | | | | $ | 5,789,200 |
| | | | | |
Short-Term Investments – 2.8% | | | | | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio Class I 4.99%a | | 169,951 | | | 169,951 |
| | | | | |
Total Short-Term Investments | | | | | |
(Cost: $169,951) | | | | $ | 169,951 |
| | | | | |
Total Investments – 99.3% | | | | | |
(Cost: $5,793,168) | | | | $ | 5,959,151 |
| | | | | |
Other Assets Less Liabilities – 0.7% | | | | | 43,022 |
| | | | | |
Net Assets – 100% | | | | $ | 6,002,173 |
a Annualized seven-day effective yield as of June 30, 2023.
* Non-income producing security during the period ended June 30, 2023
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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OBERWEIS FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND
Schedule of Investments June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
SECTOR ALLOCATIONS (As a Percentage of Net Assets) | | |
Communication Services | | 4.3 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | 19.5 | % |
Consumer Staples | | 9.6 | % |
Energy | | 4.7 | % |
Financials | | 18.6 | % |
Healthcare | | 12.7 | % |
Industrials | | 14.6 | % |
Information Technology | | 8.9 | % |
Materials | | 3.6 | % |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | Focused International Growth Fund | |
| | ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Investment securities at valuea | $ | 312,805,893 | | $ | 5,959,151 | | |
| | Cash | | 78,649 | | | — | | |
| | Foreign Currencyb | | 762,162 | | | — | | |
| | Receivable from securities sold | | 1,046,948 | | | 49,416 | | |
| | Dividends and interest receivable | | 1,893,464 | | | 11,541 | | |
| | Receivable due from advisor (see note 3) | | — | | | 5,579 | | |
| | Prepaid expenses | | 45,078 | | | 11,835 | | |
| | Total Assets | | 316,632,194 | | | 6,037,522 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | LIABILITIES | | | | | | | |
| | Payable for securities purchased | | 1,337,041 | | | 20,081 | | |
| | Payable to advisor (see note 3) | | 232,844 | | | — | | |
| | Accrued expenses | | 116,893 | | | 15,268 | | |
| | Total Liabilities | | 1,686,778 | | | 35,349 | | |
| | NET ASSETS | $ | 314,945,416 | | $ | 6,002,173 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | SHARES OUTSTANDING | | | | | | | |
| | (shares of beneficial interest issued and outstanding, respectively, unlimited number of shares authorized with no par value) | | 37,031,944 | | | 694,532 | | |
| | Net asset value, offering price and redemption price | $ | 8.50 | | $ | 8.64 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Capital | $ | 453,531,603 | | $ | 7,293,670 | | |
| | Accumulated earnings | | (138,586,187 | ) | | (1,291,497 | ) | |
| | Net Assets | $ | 314,945,416 | | $ | 6,002,173 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | a Investment securities at cost | $ | 276,180,574 | | $ | 5,793,168 | | |
| | b Foreign currency at cost | $ | 760,228 | | $ | — | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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THE OBERWEIS FUNDS
Statements of Operations Period Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
| International Opportunities Institutional Fund | Focused International Growth Fund | |
| | INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | |
| | Dividendsa | $ | 4,953,120 | | $ | 84,498 | | |
| | Interest | | 118,875 | | | 2,075 | | |
| | Total Investment Income | | 5,071,995 | | | 86,573 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | EXPENSES | | | | | | | |
| | Investment advisory fees (see note 3) | | 1,757,818 | | | 22,821 | | |
| | Transfer agent fees and expenses | | 32,172 | | | 7,122 | | |
| | Custodian fees and expenses | | 117,320 | | | 8,124 | | |
| | Accounting services fees | | 68,884 | | | 9,044 | | |
| | Audit Fees | | 10,998 | | | 9,893 | | |
| | Registration Fees | | 15,996 | | | 9,328 | | |
| | Other | | 121,923 | | | 4,107 | | |
| | Total expenses before reimbursed expenses | | 2,125,111 | | | 70,439 | | |
| | Earnings credit (see note 6) | | (33,461 | ) | | (1,943 | ) | |
| | Expense reimbursement (see note 3) | | (158,050 | ) | | (41,396 | ) | |
| | Total Expenses | | 1,933,600 | | | 27,100 | | |
| | NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | 3,138,395 | | | 59,473 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) FROM INVESTMENTS | | |
| | Net realized losses on investment transactions | | (3,707,391 | ) | | (133,131 | ) | |
| | Net realized gains on foreign currency transactions | | 4,954 | | | 725 | | |
| | Net realized losses on investment and foreign currency transactions | | (3,702,437 | ) | | (132,406 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation/depreciation on investments and translation of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | 17,145,782 | | | 744,827 | | |
| | Net realized/unrealized gains on investments and foreign currencies | | 13,443,345 | | | 612,421 | | |
| | NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 16,581,740 | | $ | 671,894 | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| International Opportunities Institutional Fund | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | Year Ended December 31, 2022 | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment income | $ | 3,138,395 | | $ | 6,730,008 | | |
| | Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | | (3,702,437 | ) | | (163,161,932 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation\depreciation on investments and foreign currencies | | 17,145,782 | | | (233,434,243 | ) | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 16,581,740 | | | (389,866,167 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 14,558,648 | | | 43,941,613 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (108,039,132 | ) | | (340,658,949 | ) | |
| | Net decrease from capital share transactions | | (93,480,484 | ) | | (296,717,336 | ) | |
| | Total decrease in net assets | | (76,898,744 | ) | | (686,583,503 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 391,844,160 | | | 1,078,427,663 | | |
| | End of period | $ | 314,945,416 | | $ | 391,844,160 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 1,697,009 | | | 4,483,001 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (12,431,198 | ) | | (38,982,152 | ) | |
| | Net decrease from capital share transactions | | (10,734,189 | ) | | (34,499,151 | ) | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
| Focused International Growth Fund | |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | Period Ended December 31, 2022a | |
| | FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Net investment income | $ | 59,473 | | $ | 57,383 | | |
| | Net realized losses on investments and foreign currency transactions | | (132,406 | ) | | (1,381,459 | ) | |
| | Change in net unrealized appreciation\depreciation on investments and foreign currencies | | 744,827 | | | (578,751 | ) | |
| | Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | 671,894 | | | (1,902,827 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM DISTRIBUTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Distributions to shareholders | | — | | | (63,069 | ) | |
| | Net decrease in net assets from distributions | | — | | | (63,069 | ) | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | |
| | Proceeds from sale of shares | | 319,500 | | | 11,665,393 | | |
| | Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 37,596 | | |
| | Redemption of shares (see note 5) | | (66,337 | ) | | (4,659,977 | ) | |
| | Net increase from capital share transactions | | 253,163 | | | 7,043,012 | | |
| | Total increase in net assets | | 925,057 | | | 5,077,116 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | NET ASSETS | | | | | | | |
| | Beginning of period | | 5,077,116 | | | — | | |
| | End of period | $ | 6,002,173 | | $ | 5,077,116 | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | TRANSACTIONS IN SHARES | | | | | | | |
| | Shares sold | | 37,277 | | | 1,278,827 | | |
| | Shares issued in reinvestment of distributions | | — | | | 4,889 | | |
| | Less shares redeemed | | (8,140 | ) | | (618,321 | ) | |
| | Net increase from capital share transactions | | 29,137 | | | 665,395 | | |
See accompanying notes to the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited)
1. Description of Organization
Description of business. The Oberweis Funds (the ‘‘Trust’’) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as an open-end management investment company. The Trust is authorized to operate numerous Funds under various trading strategies. The Oberweis International Opportunities Institutional Fund and the Oberweis Focused International Growth Fund (collectively, the “Funds”) are each Funds in a series issued by the Trust.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Funds. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). The Funds are each an investment company and follow accounting and reporting guidance under the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 946, “Financial Services — Investment Companies.”
Investment valuation. Investments in securities are stated at value as of the close of the regular trading session on the New York Stock Exchange (‘‘NYSE’’) (generally 3 p.m., Central Standard Time). Each listed and unlisted security for which last sale information is regularly reported is valued at the last reported sales price on that day. If there has been no sale on such day, then such security is valued at the current day’s bid price. Any unlisted security for which last sale information is not regularly reported and any listed debt security which has an inactive listed market for which over-the-counter market quotations are readily available are valued at the closing bid price determined on the basis of reasonable inquiry. Options are valued at the last reported bid price on the primary exchange as of the close of the regular trading session of the Chicago Board Options Exchange (‘‘CBOE’’). Restricted securities and any other securities or other assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued by appraisal at their fair value as determined in good faith under procedures established by and under the general supervision and responsibility of the Board of Trustees. Short-term debt obligations, commercial paper and repurchase agreements are valued on the basis of quoted yields for securities of comparable maturity, quality and type or on the basis of amortized cost.
The Funds hold foreign equity securities. Foreign securities are fair valued as described in the following circumstances. Generally, trading in foreign securities markets is completed each day at various times prior to the close of the regular trading session of the NYSE. Due to the time differences between the closings of the relevant foreign securities exchanges and the close of the regular trading session of the NYSE for the Funds, the Funds will fair value their foreign investments when it is determined that the market quotations for the foreign investments either are not readily available or are unreliable and, therefore, do not represent fair value. When the fair value prices are utilized, these prices will attempt to reflect the impact of the U.S. financial markets’ perceptions and trading activities on the Funds’ foreign investments since the last closing prices of the foreign investments were calculated on their primary foreign securities markets or exchanges. For these purposes, the Board of Trustees of the Trust has determined that movements in relevant indices, after the close of the foreign securities exchanges, may demonstrate that market quotations are unreliable, and may trigger fair value pricing for certain securities. Consequently, fair valuation of portfolio securities may occur on a daily basis. In determining fair value prices, the Trust utilizes data furnished by an independent pricing service (and that data draws upon, among other information, the market values of foreign investments). When a Fund uses fair value pricing, the values assigned to the Fund’s foreign investments may not be the quoted or published prices of the investments on their primary markets or exchanges.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
Fair value measurements. In accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (‘‘FASB’’) guidance, the Funds utilize the ‘‘Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures’’ to define fair value, set out a framework for measuring fair value, and expand disclosures regarding fair value measurements. The Fair Value Measurement Standard applies to fair value measurements already required or permitted by existing standards.
Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three levels listed below:
• Level 1 — Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities.
• Level 2 — Other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc).
• Level 3 — Significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments).
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The following is a summary of the inputs used to value the Funds net assets as of June 30, 2023:
| | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | | Focused International Growth Fund | |
| | Level 1 – Equities | | | | | | |
| | Total Asia | $ | 64,405,501 | | $ | 1,109,041 | |
| | Total Australia | | 10,182,881 | | | 207,573 | |
| | Total Europe | | 190,501,777 | | | 4,144,258 | |
| | Total North America | | 42,611,373 | | | 328,328 | |
| | Total Short Term-Investments | | 4,751,782 | | | 169,951 | |
| | Total Level 1 | | 312,453,314 | | | 5,959,151 | |
| | Level 2 – Rights | | | | | | |
| | Total Europe | | 352,579 | | | — | |
| | Total Level 2 | | 352,579 | | | — | |
| | Level 3 | | — | | | — | |
| | Total Investments | $ | 312,805,893 | | $ | 5,959,151 | |
The Funds’ assets may include certain foreign securities for which a third party statistical pricing service may be employed for purposes of fair market valuation. The pricing service provides fair market valuation on days when the movement in relevant indices exceeds a predetermined threshold.
Foreign currency transactions. The accounting records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars. Foreign currency amounts are translated into U.S. dollars at the current rate of exchange to determine the value of investments, assets and liabilities. Purchases and sales of securities, and income and expenses are translated at the prevailing rate of exchange on the respective date of these transactions. The Funds do not isolate that portion of the results of operations resulting from changes in foreign exchange rates on investments from fluctuations arising from changes in market prices of securities held. These fluctuations are included with the net realized and unrealized gains or losses from investments and foreign currencies.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
Risks associated with foreign securities and currencies. Investments in securities of foreign issuers carry certain risks not ordinarily associated with investments in securities of U.S. issuers. These risks include future political and economic developments, and the possible imposition of exchange controls or other foreign governmental laws and restrictions. In addition, with respect to certain countries, there is the possibility of expropriation of assets, confiscatory taxation, political or social instability or diplomatic developments, which could adversely affect investments in those countries.
Certain countries also may impose substantial restrictions on investments in their capital markets by foreign entities, including restrictions on investments in issuers of industries deemed sensitive to relevant national interests. These factors may limit the investment opportunities available and result in a lack of liquidity and a high price volatility with respect to securities of issuers from developing countries.
Fund share valuation. Fund shares are sold and redeemed on a continuous basis at net asset value. On each day the NYSE is open for trading, the net asset value per share is determined as of the later of the close of the NYSE or the CBOE by dividing the total value of investments and other assets, less liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding.
Investment transactions and investment income. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date (date the order to buy or sell is executed). Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date, except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Fund, and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis and includes amortization of premium and discount. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are reported on an identified cost basis. Gains and losses on premiums from expired options are recognized on the date of expiration.
Federal income taxes and dividends to shareholders. It is the policy of the Funds to continue to comply with all requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (‘‘the Code’’), applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all of their taxable income to their shareholders. The Funds have met the requirements of the Code applicable to regulated investment companies for the period ended June 30, 2023. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. Income and capital gains of the Funds are determined in accordance with both tax regulations and accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (‘‘GAAP’’). Such treatment may result in temporary and permanent differences between tax basis earnings and earnings reported for financial statement purposes. These reclassifications, which have no impact on the net asset value of the Funds, are primarily attributable to certain differences in computation of distributable income and capital gains under federal tax rules versus GAAP.
The Funds may utilize earnings and profits on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, permanent book and tax differences resulting primarily from differing treatments for foreign currency transactions, and passive foreign investment company (“PFIC”) adjustments were identified and reclassified among the components of the Fund’s net assets.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
GAAP requires that certain components of net assets be reclassified between financial and tax reporting. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share. For the year ended December 31, 2022, permanent differences in book and tax accounting have been reclassified to paid in capital, accumulated net investment loss and accumulated net realized gain as follows:
| | | Increases/(Decrease) | |
| | Capital | | Accumulated Earnings | |
| | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | $ (6,335,656 | ) | | $ 6,335,656 | |
| | Focused International Growth Fund | (2,505 | ) | | 2,505 | |
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid from Ordinary Income | | Distributions Paid from Net Long-Term Capital Gains | | Total Distributions Paid | |
| | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | $ — | | $ — | | $ — | |
| | Focused International Growth Fund | 63,069 | | — | | 63,069 | |
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 was as follows:
| | Distributions Paid from Ordinary Income | | Distributions Paid from Net Long-Term Capital Gains | | Total Distributions Paid
| |
| | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | $ — | | $ 266,497,571 | | $ 266,497,571 | |
| | Focused International Growth Fund | — | | — | | — | |
As of December 31, 2022, the following Funds had net capital loss carryforwards to offset future net capital gains, if any, to the extent provided by treasury regulations:
| | | Not Subject to Expiration | |
| | Short-Term | | Long-Term | |
| | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | $ 152,972,176 | | $ 9,407,340 | |
| | Focused International Growth Fund | 1,288,355 | | — | |
The International Institutional and Focused International Growth Fund utilized $0 and $0 of capital loss carryforward during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
As of December 31, 2022 the components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Undistributed ordinary income
| | Undistributed long-term capital gains
| | Accumulated capital and other losses
| | Unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) on investments
| | Unrealized depreciation foreign currency translations | |
| | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | $ — | | $ — | | $(162,379,516 | ) | | $7,254,861 | | | $ (43,271) | |
| | Focused International Growth Fund | — | | — | | (1,288,355 | ) | | (675,120 | ) | | 85 | |
Accumulated capital and other losses consists of timing differences related to wash sales.
As of December 31, 2022 the cost of investments for federal income tax purposes are as follows:
| | Cost of Investments for Federal Tax Purposes | | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | | Gross Unrealized (Depreciation)
| |
Unrealized Appreciation
| |
| International Opportunities Institutional Fund | $ 379,783,159 | | $ 52,564,366 | | $ (45,309,505) | | $ 7,254,861 | |
| Focused International Growth Fund | 5,746,382 | | 98,631 | | (773,751) | | (675,120) | |
The Funds have reviewed all open tax years and major jurisdictions and concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions that would require recognition in the financial statements. Open tax years are those that are open for exam by taxing authorities and, as of June 30, 2023, open Federal tax years include the tax years ended 2019 through 2023. The Funds have no examinations in progress and are also not aware of any tax positions for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Use of estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimates.
Indemnifications. Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its present and former Officers and Trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In addition, in the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications to other parties. The Trusts’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. However, the Trust has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
3. Transactions with Affiliates
The Funds have written agreements with Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (‘‘OAM’’) as the Fund’s investment adviser and manager. Oberweis Securities, Inc. (‘‘OSI’’), the Fund’s principal distributor, is an affiliate of OAM.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
Investment advisory agreement. Under the Advisory Agreement, OAM provides investment advisory and management services to the Funds. The Oberweis International Opportunities Institutional Fund paid monthly investment advisory and management fees at an annual rate equal to 1.00% of average daily net assets and the Focused International Growth Fund paid investment advisory and management fees at an annual rate equal to 0.80% of average daily net assets. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the International Opportunities Institutional Fund incurred investment advisory and management fees totaling $1,757,818 and the Focused International Growth Fund incurred investment advisory and management fees totaling $22,821.
Expense reimbursement. OAM is contractually obligated to reduce its investment and management fees or reimburse the International Opportunities Institutional Fund and the Focused International Growth Fund to the extent that total ordinary operating expenses, as defined, exceed in any one year 1.10% and 0.95%, respectively expressed as a percentage of each Fund’s average daily net assets. For the period ended June 30, 2023 OAM reimbursed the International Opportunities Institutional Fund and the Focused International Growth Fund in the amount of $158,050 and $41,396, respectively.
Officers and trustees. Certain officers and trustees of the Trust are also officers and/or directors of OAM and OSI. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the Trust made no direct payments to its officers and paid $85,250 to its unaffiliated trustees.
Affiliated commissions. For the period ended June 30, 2023, the International Opportunities Institutional Fund and the Focused International Growth Fund did not execute any security transactions through OSI and therefore did not pay commissions to OSI.
4. Investment Transactions
The cost of securities purchased and proceeds from securities sold during the period ended June 30, 2023, other than options written and money market investments, aggregated $234,498,086 and $326,895,183, respectively for the International Opportunities Institutional Fund, and $2,557,001 and $2,450,749 respectively for the Focused International Growth Fund. There were no long-term purchases or sales of U.S. Government Obligations during the period ended June 30, 2023.
The Funds may write covered call options. The premiums received provide a partial hedge (protection) against declining prices and enables the Fund to generate a higher return during years when OAM does not expect the underlying security to make any major price moves in the near future but still deems the underlying security to be, over the long term, an attractive investment for the Fund. The Fund may write covered call options for which premiums received are recorded as liabilities and are subsequently adjusted to the current value of the options written. Premiums received from writing options that expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options, which are either exercised or closed, are offset against the proceeds received or amount paid on the transaction to determine realized gains or losses. Amounts recovered for securities litigation are included in the realized gains of the Fund and are recorded when received. The Fund did not write covered call options during the period ended June 30, 2023.
5. Redemption Fee
The Fund is designed for long-term investors. To discourage market timers, redemptions of shares within 90 days of purchase are subject to a 2% redemption fee of the total redemption amount. The redemption fee is deducted from the redemption proceeds and is retained by the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements June 30, 2023 (unaudited) (continued)
The redemption fee is retained by the Funds for the expense they incur in connection with shareholder redemptions. Redemption fees received by the International Opportunities International Fund and Focused International Growth Fund were $7,704 and $0 respectively for the period ended June 30, 2023 and were recorded as a reduction of the redemption of shares in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets.
6. Earnings Credits and Interest Charges
The Trust, as part of the agreement with the Custodian, receives credits against its custodian fees on its uninvested cash balances and is allowed to borrow for temporary purposes. Borrowings are not to exceed 5% of the value of each Fund’s total assets at the time of any such borrowing. Interest on amounts borrowed is calculated at the prime rate and is payable monthly. During the period ended June 30, 2023, the International Opportunities Institutional Fund and the Focused International Growth Fund received credits of $33,461 and $1,943 respectively. The International Opportunities Institutional Fund and the Focused International Growth Fund incurred interest charges of $30,383 and $166 respectively, which is included in custodian fees and expenses in the Statements of Operations.
7. Subsequent Events
The Funds have evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of the financial statements and determined that no events have occurred that require disclosure.
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Financial Highlights
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout each period is as follows:
| | | International Opportunities Institutional Fund | | |
| | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | |
Years Ended December 31,
| | |
| | 2022 | | | | 2021 | | | | 2020 | | | | 2019 | | | | 2018 | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | $ | 8.20 | | | $ | 13.11 | | | $ | 16.95 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 8.54 | | | $ | 12.77 | | |
| | |
| INCOME (LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT OPERATIONS: | |
| Net investment income (loss)a | | | .08 | | | | .09 | | | | (.06 | ) | | | (.03 | ) | | | .04 | | | | .04 | | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | .22 | | | | (5.00 | ) | | | .40 | | | | 6.66 | | | | 1.97 | | | | (3.11 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | .30 | | | | (4.91 | ) | | | .34 | | | | 6.63 | | | | 2.01 | | | | (3.07 | ) | |
| Redemption feesa | | | — | c | | | — | c | | | — | c | | | — | c | | | — | c | | | — | c | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Less dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Dividends from net realized gains on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.18 | ) | | | (.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.15 | ) | |
| Dividends from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (.05 | ) | | | (.14 | ) | | | (.01 | ) | |
| Total dividends and distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | (4.18 | ) | | | (.09 | ) | | | (.14 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | $ | 8.50 | | | $ | 8.20 | | | $ | 13.11 | | | $ | 16.95 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | $ | 8.54 | | |
| Total return (%) | | | 3.66 | e | | | (37.45 | ) | | | 2.10 | | | | 63.65 | | | | 23.50 | | | | (23.91 | ) | |
| | |
| RATIO/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA: | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | $ | 314,945 | | | $ | 391,844 | | | $ | 1,078,428 | | | $ | 1,197,656 | | | $ | 967,119 | | | $ | 753,138 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%) | | | 1.21 | d | | | 1.14 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.12 | | | | 1.11 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)(b) | | | 1.10 | d | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.10 | | | | 1.08 | | | | 1.08 | | |
| Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (%) | | | 1.79 | d | | | .99 | | | | (.32 | ) | | | (.27 | ) | | | .37 | | | | .35 | | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%) | | | 68 | e | | | 77 | | | | 91 | | | | 134 | | | | 153 | | | | 145 | | |
Notes:
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Financial Highlights (continued)
Per share income and capital for a share outstanding throughout the period is as follows:
| Focused International Growth Fund | | |
| | | | | Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (unaudited) | | | | Period Ended December 31, 2022a | | |
| Net asset value at beginning of period | | | $ | 7.63 | | | $ | 10.00 | | |
| | |
| Income (loss) from investment operations: | |
| Net investment incomeb | | | | .09 | | | | .07 | | |
| Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and foreign currency transactions | | | | .92 | | | | (2.34 | ) | |
| Total from investment operations | | | | 1.01 | | | | (2.27 | ) | |
| Redemption Feesb | | | | — | | | | — | | |
| | |
| Less dividends and distributions: | | |
| Dividends from net investment income | | | | — | | | | (.10 | ) | |
| Total dividends and distributions | | | | — | | | | (.10 | ) | |
| Net asset value at end of period | | | $ | 8.64 | | | $ | 7.63 | | |
| Total Return (%)e | | | | 13.24 | | | | (22.75 | ) | |
| | |
| Ratio/Supplemental Data | |
| Net Assets at end of period (in thousands) | | | $ | 6,002 | | | $ | 5,077 | | |
| Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets (%)d | | | | 2.47 | | | | 1.97 | | |
| Ratio of net expenses to average net assets (%)c,d | | | | .95 | | | | .95 | | |
| Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (%)d | | | 2.08 | | | | 1.18 | | |
| Portfolio turnover rate (%)e | | | | 45 | | | | 54 | | |
Notes:
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Supplemental Information (unaudited)
Liquidity Risk Management Program:
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Liquidity Rule”), The Oberweis Funds (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”) have adopted and implemented a liquidity risk management program (the “LRMP”). The LRMP seeks to assess and manage the Funds liquidity risk, which is defined as the risk that a Fund could not meet requests to redeem shares issued by the Fund without significant dilution of the remaining investors’ interests in the Fund. The Funds’ Board of Trustees (the “Board”) has approved an officer of the Funds (the “Administrator”) to serve as the administrator of the Funds’ LRMP.
The Funds LRMP includes a number of processes designed to support the assessment and management of its liquidity risk. In particular, the LRMP includes no less than annual assessments of factors that influence each Fund’s liquidity risk; no less than monthly classifications of a Fund’s investments into one of four liquidity classifications provided for in the Liquidity Rule; a 15% of net assets limit on the acquisition of “illiquid investments” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule); establishment of a minimum percentage of a Fund’s assets to be invested in investments classified as “highly liquid” (as defined under the Liquidity Rule) if the Fund does not invest primarily in highly liquid investments; and regular reporting to the Board.
At a meeting of the Board on May 17, 2023, the Administrator provided a written report (the “LRMP Report”) to the Board addressing the operation, adequacy, and effectiveness of implementation of the Funds LRMP, including if and as applicable, (1) the operation of the Highly Liquid Investment Minimum established for each applicable Fund; (2) an assessment of the quality of the data and analysis provided, and of the particular methodologies used and metrics analyzed, by any third-party vendor engaged; and (3) a summary of any material changes to the LRMP during the prior annual period. The LRMP Report covered the period from May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2023 (the “Reporting Period”). The LRMP Report concluded that the LRMP had operated adequately and effectively to manage the Funds’ liquidity risk during the Reporting Period. There were no material changes to the LRMP during the Reporting Period. The LRMP Report further concluded that the Funds’ investment strategies were appropriate for an open-end fund and did not involve relatively concentrated portfolios.
There can be no assurance that the LRMP will achieve its objectives under all circumstances in the future.
Proxy Voting:
The Oberweis Funds has delegated authority to vote proxies related to the Funds portfolio securities to the Fund’s investment advisor, Oberweis Asset Management, Inc. (“OAM”). A description of the policies and procedures that OAM uses in fulfilling this responsibility is available, without charge upon request, by calling 1-800-323-6166. It also appears on www.oberweisfunds.com and in the Funds Statement of Additional Information, which can be found on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov. Information on how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available (1) without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-323-6166, and (2) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Availability of Schedules of Portfolio Investments:
The Funds file their complete schedule of portfolio investments with the SEC for the first and third quarter of each fiscal year (March 31 and September 30) on Form NPORT. The Funds Form NPORT are available, without charge, on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov
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Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)
and may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1-800-SEC-0330.
Change of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Effective March 9, 2023, BBD LLP (“BBD”) ceased to serve as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Funds. The Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees approved the replacement of BBD as a result of Cohen & Company, Ltd.’s (“Cohen”) acquisition of BBD’s investment management group. On March 9, 2023, the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees also recommended and approved the appointment of Cohen as the Funds’ independent registered public accounting firm for the year ending December 31, 2023.
The reports of BBD, LLP on the Funds’ financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022 contained no adverse opinion or disclaimer of opinion and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.
During the Funds’ most recent year, and through March 9, 2023, there were no disagreements with BBD, LLP on any matter of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope or procedure, which disagreements, if not resolved to the satisfaction of BBD, LLP, would have caused them to make reference to the subject matter of the disagreements in connection with their reports on the Funds’ financial statements for such years. During the year ended December 31, 2022, and through March 9, 2023, there were no reportable events as defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K promulgated by the SEC.
The Funds requested BBD, LLP to furnish them with a letter addressed to the SEC stating whether or not it agrees with the above statements. A copy of such letter will be filed as an Exhibit to the Form N-CSR filing.
Expense Examples:
As a shareholder of The Fund, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution (and/or service) 12b-1 fees; and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in The Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 investment at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses:
The first line for each Fund in the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information below; together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000=8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the table under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
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Supplemental Information (unaudited) (continued)
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes:
The second line for each Fund in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return.
The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second line for each Fund in the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/23 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/23 | | Expenses Paid During Period* 1/1/23 – 6/30/23 | | Expense Ratio During Period 1/1/23 – 6/30/23 |
INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES INSTITUTIONAL FUND |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,036.60 | | $ | 5.55 | | 1.10% |
Hypothetical | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,019.34 | | $ | 5.51 | | 1.10% |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
FOCUSED INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,132.40 | | $ | 5.02 | | 0.95% |
Hypothetical | | $ | 1,000.00 | | $ | 1,020.08 | | $ | 4.76 | | 0.95% |
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Trustees and Officers | | |
Michael J. Simon Trustee James W. Oberweis President, Trustee David I. Covas Vice President Kenneth S. Farsalas Vice President | | Katherine Smith Dedrick Trustee Alix J. Charles Trustee Eric V. Hannemann Treasurer Thomas P. Joyce Secretary Chief Compliance Officer |
Manager and Investment Advisor
Oberweis Asset Management, Inc.
3333 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532
800-323-6166
oberweisfunds.com
Distributor
Oberweis Securities, Inc.
3333 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532
630-577-2300
oberweisfunds.com
Custodian
UMB Bank, n.a.
928 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64106
Transfer Agent
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 711, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0711
800-245-7311
Counsel
Vedder Price P.C.
222 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60601
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Cohen & Co.
1835 Market Street, 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
International Opportunities Institutional Fund
Focused International Growth Fund
800-245-7311
oberweisfunds.com
3333 Warrenville Road
Suite 500
Lisle, IL 60532
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not required for the Semi-Annual Report.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
Not required for the Semi-Annual Report.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not required for the Semi-Annual Report.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not Applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS.
See Schedule of Investments in Item 1.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not Applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not Applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not Applicable to the registrant.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees since registrant last disclosed such procedures in its proxy statement dated April 16, 2004.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”) (17CFR 270.30a-3(c))) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of the report that includes the disclosure required by this paragraph, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(b)) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-15(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13a-15(b) or 240.15d-15(b)).
(b) There has been no change to the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the first and second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) | | The Oberweis Funds | | |
By (Signature and Title*) | | /s/ James W. Oberweis | | |
| | James W. Oberweis President, The Oberweis Funds | | |
Date 9/7/2023
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title*) | | /s/ James W. Oberweis | | |
| | James W. Oberweis President, The Oberweis Funds | | |
Date 9/7/2023
By (Signature and Title*) | | /s/ Eric V. Hannemann | | |
| | Eric V. Hannemann Treasurer, The Oberweis Funds | | |
Date 9/7/2023