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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORMN-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number:811-04920
WASATCH FUNDS TRUST
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip code)
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Eric S. Bergeson Wasatch Advisors, Inc. 505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 | Eric F. Fess, Esq. Chapman & Cutler LLP 111 West Monroe Street Chicago, IL 60603 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801)533-0777
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2019
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2019 ANNUAL REPORT SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 FUND NAME Investor Class Institutional Class Wasatch Core Growth Fund WGROX WIGRX Wasatch Emerging India Fund WAINX WIINX Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund WAESX WIESX Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund WAEMX WIEMX Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund WAFMX WIFMX Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund WAGOX WIGOX Wasatch Global Value Fund FMIEX WILCX Wasatch International Growth Fund WAIGX WIIGX Wasatch International Opportunities Fund WAIOX WIIOX Wasatch Micro Cap Fund WMICX - Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund WAMVX - Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund WAAEX WIAEX Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund WMCVX WICVX Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund WAMCX - Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund WHOSX – WASATCH GLOBAL INVESTORS Beginning January 31, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Fund’s shareholderreports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, (such as a broker - dealer or bank). Instead, the reports will be made available on the Fund’s website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report. If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Fund electronically by contacting your financial intermediary (such as a broker- dealer or bank) or, for Fund shares held directly with the Fund, by calling 800.551.1700 or by enrolling in “eDelivery” by logging into your account at https://wasatchfunds.olaccess.com. You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. If you invest directly with the Fund, you can call 800.551.1700 to let the Fund know you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all Wasatch Funds held in your account if you invest through a financial intermediary or all Wasatch Funds held with the fund complex if you invest directly with the fund.
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LETTERTO SHAREHOLDERS — STAYING HUMBLE, FOCUSEDONTHE LONG TERM | ||
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JB Taylor CEO and Head of U.S. Small Cap Investing | DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS:
We’re pleased to report that performance results relative to our benchmarks across most of the Wasatch funds have been exceptional over the past one-year, five-year and 10-year or since-inception periods. As always, you can access up-to-date returns for all the standard time periods on our website at wasatchglobal.com. Our performance results over five years and beyond have been gratifying to us because the long term has consistently been our focus. Nevertheless, we know that the markets don’t always reward good investment decisions within the timespan we deem appropriate. This is why we think it’s so important for us to stay humble and realize that the wind won’t always be at our backs. Moreover, we think it’s critical for us to continually question our analyses and investment decisions |
because we understand that, as Mark Twain reportedly said, “It ain’t what you don’t know that gets you into trouble. It’s what you know for sure that just ain’t so.” The discussion below reflects the results of hard questions to ensure that we stay positioned most appropriately in our U.S. small-cap strategies.
MARKETS
In the U.S., the large-cap S&P 500® Index rose 4.25% during the 12 months ended September 30, 2019. The technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index was up a marginal 0.52%. The Russell 2000® Index of small caps fell -8.89%. Growth-oriented small caps fell even more, with the Russell 2000 Growth Index down -9.63%.
Value-oriented small caps in the Russell 2000 Value Index were down a lesser -8.24% during the 12 months, as value stocks — including those across larger market capitalizations — showed signs late in the period of holding up better than their growth counterparts. Investors’ recent preference for value stocks over growth names was the first major “value reversal” since the 2016 post-election market performance. We discuss growth versus value in greater detail below.
Generally speaking, international stocks had uninspiring performance during the 12 months. The MSCI World ex USA Index was down slightly at -0.95%. The MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index lost -5.63%. And the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell -2.02%.
In terms of fixed-income securities, intermediate- and long-term bond yields fell, which may have had something to do with disinflationary forces and extremely low or even negative interest rates overseas. Beyond that, there was probably a flight to safety as angst intensified over politics and trade-war tensions. Because bond prices move in the opposite direction of yields, bond indexes posted positive returns for the 12 months. The Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index increased 10.30%. And the Bloomberg Barclays US 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index was up an impressive 25.21%.
For the most part, we believe the equity markets’ ups and downs during the past year were driven by day-to-day events — rather than by meaningful changes in company fundamentals. And since the short term isn’t the main focus of our investment research, in this letter we’d like to discuss broader, longer-term themes. These themes center on U.S. small caps. You can read further about other topics at wasatchglobal.com.
U.S. SMALL CAPS, PRE-AND POST-GFC
As we consider the U.S. small-cap market, let’s review some statistics for the Russell 2000 Index — which roughly represents the target universe for our strategies that invest in U.S. small caps. We’d like to discuss growth, valuations and quality in the 10 years prior to the global financial crisis (GFC) and in the almost 10 years after the GFC.
In terms of companies’ growth, the median sales growth was 9.2% pre-GFC and 6.6% post-GFC. In terms of valuations, the median market value to sales ratio was 1.6 pre-GFC and 1.8 post-GFC. In terms of quality, the median return on assets was 2.6% pre-GFC and 1.6% post-GFC. What all this means is that post-GFC for the Russell 2000 Index, growth has come down, valuations have risen and quality has deteriorated.
Another important point is that prior to the GFC, stock prices were largely driven by sales and earnings growth — rather than by price/earnings (P/E) multiple expansion. After the GFC, stock prices were again driven by sales and earnings growth, but there were also significant expansions in P/E multiples (i.e., investors were willing to pay more for a stream of earnings).
Does this mean that U.S. small caps, and growth-oriented small caps in particular, are priced “irrationally”? We don’t think so for two main reasons. First, the healthy gains in stock prices since the GFC started from a low base, and since then the U.S. economy and U.S. corporations have performed reasonably well — and ahead of most counterparts around the world. Second, it makes sense to us that extremely low interest rates have favored stocks, particularly those of small-cap companies with the potential to grow by double-digit percentages in an economy that’s expanding quite slowly by comparison.
Moreover, although P/E multiples expanded for several years after the GFC, in the past two years, P/E multiples overall for profitable companies have actually contracted. In our analysis of the majority of our U.S. small-cap holdings and of Russell 2000 positions, we found that stock returns were influenced mainly by sales growth, and to a lesser extent by profit-margin improvement that led to even better earnings growth — not by P/E multiple expansion. For Wasatch holdings, sales growth was especially strong.
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U.S. VERSUS INTERNATIONAL,AND GROWTH VERSUS VALUE
Regarding our investment outlook, we often receive two main questions from shareholders. First, how do U.S. valuations compare to international valuations? And second, what are the implications of the situation in which growth-oriented investing has outperformed value-oriented investing by a substantial margin (the past few months notwithstanding)?
As for the first question, when we looked at returns for the U.S. small-cap Russell 2000 Index versus the MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Index since the end of the GFC in 2009, we found that the two indexes performed similarly through 2012. After 2012, however, the Russell 2000 gained a large performance advantage. At the same time, sales growth and earnings growth have been in the same vicinity for both indexes. So we can conclude that valuations are somewhat higher among the U.S. small caps in the Russell 2000.
Does this mean that now’s the time for investors to skew their holdings internationally? While there’s always a good case for international diversification, we don’t think the U.S./international balance should necessarily change. For one, we aren’t investing in an index. Moreover, as mentioned, P/E multiples overall for profitable U.S. small-cap companies held by Wasatch have actually declined during the past two years as our companies have strongly delivered on sales and earnings improvement. Beyond that, the U.S. is home to many of the innovative companies that are able to generate high growth within the context of a slowly expanding world economy.
As for the second question — growth versus value — it’s important to understand the circumstances that lead some practitioners of growth-oriented investing to get into trouble. Oftentimes, it’s when there’s a bubble in stock prices for companies that don’t live up to their hype as total game-changers. A prime example was 2000’s peak in the dot-com mania — which, by the way, we at Wasatch largely avoided. We don’t see a similar situation today. SaaS companies, for example,really are changing productivity, commerce and entertainment for the better.
Let’s revisit the dot-com mania to help us gain a better understanding of where valuations stand today. The bubble burst in 2000, and the Russell 2000 Growth Index didn’t start recovering until 2002. So by 2003, growth stocks had still been major laggards for more than a decade compared to the value names in the Russell 2000 Value Index. From 2003 to 2013, growth and value stocks performed almost in lockstep.
The period from 2013 to the present has been when growth names have really done well on a relative basis. But rather than seeing this as a sign of significant overpricing in growth stocks, we think this reflects (1) some ongoing catching up from the dot-com crash, (2) the truly spectacular operating performance of certain companies in the Russell 2000 Growth Index, and (3) investors’ rational attraction to companies with faster sales and earnings growth within the context of extremely low interest rates and a slowly expanding economy.
We do acknowledge, however, that there are certainly some areas in which stocks are overpriced. We just don’t see signs of a widespread bubble. And, as mentioned, we never did get caught up in the dot-com mania because we were grounded in our bottom-up research of company fundamentals. As a result, we were willing to lag index performance until we were eventually vindicated by the market. Moreover, we believe that as active, non-index investors, we can still find some of tomorrow’s winners in the competition to grow sales and earnings at double-digit rates.
With sincere thanks for your continuing investment and for your trust,
JB Taylor
CEO and Head of U.S. Small Cap Investing
Information in this report regarding market or economic trends, or the factors influencing historical or future performance, reflects the opinions of management as of the date of this report. These statements should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Past performance is no guarantee of future results, and there is no guarantee that the market forecasts discussed will be realized.
Wasatch Global Investors is the investment advisor to Wasatch Funds.
Wasatch Funds are distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc. (ADI). ADI is not affiliated with Wasatch Global Investors.
Definitions of financial terms and index descriptions and disclosures begin on page 34.
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WASATCH CORE GROWTH FUND(WGROX / WIGRX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Management Discussion
The Wasatch Core Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by JB Taylor, Paul Lambert and Mike Valentine.
JB Taylor Lead Portfolio Manager |
Paul Lambert Portfolio Manager |
Mike Valentine Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
After solid performance during the previous fiscal year, many stocks took a breather during the 12 months ended September 30, 2019. Against this weakness, we were relatively pleased with our results. The Wasatch Core Growth Fund — Investor Class lost -0.37%, outperforming the-8.89% decline in the benchmark Russell 2000 Index and the -9.63% fall in the Russell 2000 Growth Index.
Issues surrounding Federal Reserve policy, trade and other short-term macro conditions seemed to drive most of the significant market moves during the 12 months. Having said that, our investment decisions aren’t based primarily on macro themes.
In terms of sector results during the 12 months, our information-technology and consumer-discretionary holdings did well on an absolute basis and relative to their benchmark counterparts. At the other end of the spectrum, our laggards were primarily concentrated in financials.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
The top contributor to Fund performance for the 12 months was Euronet Worldwide, Inc., an electronic-payments provider. Euronet operates roughly 40,000 ATMs, 293,000 traditional point-of-sale (POS) terminals, 719,000 prepaid POS terminals and 369,000 money-transfer networks. In a crowded field, Euronet continues to shine with extensive operations managed from an unassuming headquarters in a Kansas City suburb. The company released full-year 2018 earnings and delivered a 35% increase in operating income year-over-year. As is often the case with stronger-than-expected numbers, Euronet’s stock price soared post-release. Although the stock price has appreciated considerably, we still believe the company remains fairly valued. We continue to be impressed with Euronet’s operating discipline — as 2018 was the sixth consecutive year that management delivered strong double-digit growth in adjusted earnings per share.
Another major contributor was Copart, Inc., which processes and auctions salvaged vehicles primarily to licensed dismantlers, rebuilders and used-vehicle dealers. The company has been benefiting from high demand and a sufficient supply of wrecked vehicles. Copart has been able to sustain operating margins even as capital expenditures have been on the rise for its expansion in the U.S., Germany, Brazil and Canada. The company has an unusually strong balance
sheet, particularly for an operation growing on multiple continents. We believe Copart has long been a prime example of how well-managed businesses can grow assertively while maintaining a healthy financial footing.
Metro Bank plc was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12 months. Troubles emerged in January when regulators discovered the bank had incorrectly applied low risk weightings to its mortgage book. In mid-May, the bank successfully raised £375 million ($467 million) in a highly dilutive sale of shares. Metro also disclosed measures to change its lending mix away from commercial real estate and loans to landlords. Despite Metro’s missteps, we still hold the stock, in part because of the bank’s unique business model that drives customer loyalty, brand awareness and market share. Chief Executive Officer Craig Donaldson ranks among the United Kingdom’s most-favorably viewed CEOs in employee surveys, while Metro’s “Net Promoter Score” — an indicator of how likely a customer is to recommend a company — is well above industry peers.
Another significant detractor was Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc., which operates a chain of retail stores that sell housewares, food, books, stationery, bed and bath supplies, floor coverings, toys and hardware. As an off-price retailer, the company offers a constantly changing selection of close-out items and other brand-name merchandise at deeply discounted prices. Ollie’s opened 29 new stores during the first half of 2019 — including 13 former Toys “R” Us locations that came online at roughly the same time. Strong sales at the new stores increased cannibalization and supply-chain pressures, hurting the sales performance of existing stores. We view these developments as temporary and believe the long-term prospects for Ollie’s remain intact. We also believe Ollie’s business model offers a measure of insulation from Amazon-type competition. We used recent weakness in the stock as an opportunity to add to our position.
OUTLOOK
Rather than getting caught up in short-term market events, here are some of our thoughts regarding the fundamentals of the U.S. small-cap market. Valuations are elevated, but they don’t appear “irrational.” Compared to the generally phenomenal performance of stocks in the decade since the end of the global financial crisis, U.S. small-cap returns in the past two years have been lower — but still positive — and more volatile. Despite recent stock-price increases, valuations for profitable companies are actually somewhat lower today compared to two years ago. At both the sector and individual-stock level, returns over the past two years have been increasingly driven by fundamentals and have been less broad-based. Going forward, we expect fundamentals to continue to play larger roles in determining stock returns.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
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WASATCH CORE GROWTH FUND(WGROX / WIGRX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Core Growth (WGROX) — Investor | -0.37% | 13.12% | 14.52% | ||||||||||||
Core Growth (WIGRX) — Institutional | -0.22% | 13.26% | 14.62% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Index | -8.89% | 8.19% | 11.19% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Growth Index | -9.63% | 9.08% | 12.25% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Core Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.18% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.08%, Net: 1.06%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2012 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2012 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
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Pool Corp. | 3.3% | |||
Trex Co., Inc. | 3.3% | |||
RBC Bearings, Inc. | 3.2% | |||
Tyler Technologies, Inc. | 3.2% | |||
Balchem Corp. | 3.1% |
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ICON plc(Ireland) | 3.1% | |||
Monro, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
InterXion Holding N.V.(Netherlands) | 2.7% | |||
Guidewire Software, Inc. | 2.4% | |||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. | 2.4% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 56 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization. The Russell 2000 Index is widely regarded in the industry as accurately capturing the universe of small company stocks. The Russell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged total return index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH EMERGING INDIA FUND(WAINX / WIINX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Emerging India Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan and Matthew Dreith.
Ajay Krishnan, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Matthew Dreith, CFA Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
For the12-month period ended September 30, 2019, the benchmark MSCI India Investable Market Index (IMI) rose a moderate 3.26% amid |
a generally difficult environment for emerging markets. Surpassing its benchmark by a wide margin, the Wasatch Emerging India Fund — Investor Class increased 15.06%.
During the period, Indian stocks were rocked as financial markets reacted negatively to the government’s new budget. Presented by recently appointed Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the annual financial statement failed to include initiatives to stimulate India’s decelerating economy. Instead, provisions to impose higher taxes on the wealthy and some foreign funds spooked investors.
Later in the period, sentiment improved somewhat after the government announced measures aimed at boosting consumer demand, bolstering imports and attracting foreign investment. However, these efforts came in fits and starts and were largely seen as inadequate. Moreover, gross domestic product (GDP) grew just 5% year-over-year in the April-to-June quarter — the weakest pace since March 2013. Investors hoped a windfall from the central bank in excess of US$24 billion would increase the government’s fiscal scope to confront the slowdown in growth.
In September, investors got at least part of what they wanted. Indian stocks soared after the government slashed corporate taxes by approximately US$20 billion, taking the rate for local companies to one of the lowest in Asia. India joined Indonesia in cutting taxes on corporations as Asian countries attempt to lure manufacturers seeking to escape tariffs and other disruptions tied to the trade dispute between the U.S. and China.
Financials comprised the greatest source of outperformance relative to the benchmark, followed by health care and materials. In each of these sectors, the Fund’s holdings significantly outpaced the corresponding positions in the benchmark. The largest sources of weakness against the benchmark were consumer discretionary and information technology. In these sectors, our stocks underperformed.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
The top contributor to Fund performance for the 12-month period was Bajaj Finance Ltd. An Indian non-bank financial company, Bajaj Finance offers a broad spectrum of lending services that include vehicle loans, mortgage loans, consumer loans and commercial loans. Because financials such as Bajaj tend to pay high effective tax rates, they are expected to benefit most as lower corporate taxes in India translate into higher earnings for the sector.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. was another major contributor. Operating in a strong and growing industry, ICICI Lombard is the leading general insurance company in India. The company has recently focused on building its own digital capabilities. To accomplish this, ICICI Lombard has set up a separate arm named ICICI Lombard Digital, which is run like a start-up technology company and is dedicated to developing ICICI Lombard’s digital platform.
The largest detractor from Fund performance for the12-month period was V-Mart Retail Ltd. The company operates department stores specializing in apparel. In response to disappointing same-store sales growth, management cited a liquidity crunch that caused consumers to hold back on spending in the rural areas where V-Mart operates the majority of its stores. Compared to the same period a year ago, profit after tax was essentially flat after adjusting for a government-mandated accounting change pertaining to leased assets. On the plus side, we believe management’s aggressive plans for expansion indicate confidence in the company’s business model and long-term market opportunity.
Another significant detractor was Endurance Technologies Ltd. The company makes automotive components for vehicle manufacturers in India and Europe. Boosted by mega-project incentives from the Indian government, consolidated profit after tax at Endurance rose significantly in the company’s most-recent reporting period. But revenue growth from operations was lackluster, which management attributed to declining industry sales of two-wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles. Investors also reacted negatively to news that Endurance was considering diversification into the tire business — a capital-intensive and comparatively less-profitable business with well-established competitors.
OUTLOOK
The Indian government’s unexpected cut in corporate taxes in September appears to be a game-changer. Although India remains the best long-term growth story in emerging markets in our view, the country’s economy has been decelerating. By slashing the structural corporate tax rate, the government has reset expectations for corporate earnings and economic development.
Perhaps the tax reform’s most-important and lasting impact will come in the area of foreign direct investment. One of the greatest challenges India faces over the coming decade is to create jobs for its young and growing population. With trade frictions between the U.S. and China heating up, we think foreign manufacturers seeking a favorable location to set up shop will find India’s new tax regime attractive.
Change requires time in a country the size of India. That’s why, when assessing India’s future prospects, we tend to focus on the direction of change rather than its pace. In taking such a bold step to improve the business environment and encourage the creation of wealth, India appears to be very much headed in the right direction.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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WASATCH EMERGING INDIA FUND(WAINX / WIINX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION 4/26/11 | |||||||||||||
Emerging India (WAINX) — Investor | 15.06% | 11.94% | 11.06% | ||||||||||||
Emerging India (WIINX) — Institutional | 15.23% | 12.08% | 11.14% | ||||||||||||
MSCI India IMI | 3.26% | 3.87% | 2.11% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging India Fund are Investor Class: 1.70% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.60%, Net: 1.51%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as unstable currencies, highly volatile securities markets and political and social instability, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Bajaj Finance Ltd.(India) | 9.7% | |||
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 6.0% | |||
HDFC Bank Ltd.(India) | 5.5% | |||
Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.(India) | 5.0% | |||
Pidilite Industries Ltd.(India) | 4.6% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Aavas Financiers Ltd.(India) | 4.6% | |||
Elgi Equipments Ltd.(India) | 4.2% | |||
Amara Raja Batteries Ltd.(India) | 4.1% | |||
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.(India) | 4.1% | |||
Britannia Industries Ltd.(India) | 4.1% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 36 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
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GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.†Inception: April 26, 2011.The MSCI IndiaIMI (Investable Market Index)is designed to measure the performance of the large-, mid- and small-cap segments of the Indian market. The Index covers approximately 99% of the free-float adjusted market capitalization of the Indian equity universe.You cannot invest directlyin this or any index.
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WASATCH EMERGING MARKETS SELECT FUND(WAESX / WIESX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan, Roger Edgley, Scott Thomas and Matthew Dreith.
Ajay Krishnan, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager
Scott Thomas, CFA Associate Portfolio |
Roger Edgley, CFA Portfolio Manager
Matthew Dreith, CFA Associate Portfolio | OVERVIEW
On the back of escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and worries about global growth, emerging-market equities were volatile during the12-month period ended September 30, 2019. The benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index slipped-2.02% for the period. Outpacing its benchmark, the Wasatch |
Select Fund — Investor Class rose 8.85%.
Central banks and governments in developing nations escalated efforts to shore up their economies amid a deepening global economic slowdown. Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines and Mexico all cut interest rates after the U.S. Federal Reserve began lowering borrowing costs in July.
According to official data released on the last day of the period, Chinese factory activity contracted in September. The report suggested China’s economy continued to lose momentum as trade frictions curbed demand for exports and domestic headwinds impacted consumption. Expectations of additional stimulus measures from the Chinese government seemed to provide scant relief for anxious investors seeking a positive catalyst to drive enthusiasm for emerging markets.
In September, India seemed to provide at least part of what was hoped for by investors. Indian stocks soared after the government slashed corporate taxes by approximately US$20 billion, taking the rate for local companies to one of the lowest in Asia. The surprise move followed a series of support measures announced over the previous month aimed at boosting consumer demand, bolstering imports and attracting foreign investment.
The Fund’s most-heavily weighted country, India was the largest source of outperformance relative to the benchmark. Taiwan and Brazil were among other countries in which the Fund outperformed. Korea and Mexico were areas of weakness.
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The top contributor to Fund performance for the12-month period was Bajaj Finance Ltd. An Indian non-bank financial company, Bajaj Finance offers a broad spectrum of lending services that include vehicle loans, mortgage loans, consumer loans and commercial loans. Because financials such as Bajaj tend to pay high effective tax rates, they are
expected to benefit most as lower corporate taxes in India translate into higher earnings for the sector.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. was another major contributor. Operating in a strong and growing industry, ICICI Lombard is the leading general insurance company in India. The company has recently focused on building its own digital capabilities. To accomplish this, ICICI Lombard has set up a separate arm named ICICI Lombard Digital, which is run like a start-up technology company and is dedicated to developing ICICI Lombard’s digital platform.
Medytox, Inc. was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period. A Korean company with significant sales in China, Medytox manufactures neurotoxins for cosmetic applications. Since late 2018, the company has struggled as the Chinese government cracked down on the industry’s so-called “grey market” — unofficial locations such as hair salons that account for approximately 70% of neurotoxin cosmetic sales in China. Medytox anticipates official approval for its products in China during the next few months, however, and we expect the grey market to represent a smaller portion of the company’s sales going forward.
Page Industries Ltd. was another significant detractor. The company manufactures and sells undergarments branded with the Jockey name in India. The stock has languished in recent months as a shortage of liquidity in India prevented distributors and end-retailers from accessing the capital necessary to stock Page’s products. The company also has struggled to refine its marketing message in the women’s-innerwear segment. We believe management has adequately addressed the marketing challenges, and we remain patient. Over the long term, we believe the women’s-innerwear and athleisure segments offer growth prospects that may ultimately exceed those of Page’s core, men’s-innerwear business.
OUTLOOK
The Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund seeks companies and countries with their own unique growth drivers. We look for high-quality businesses benefiting from secular trends in domestic demand tied to the long-term development of a country’s middle class. Generally speaking, we try to avoid companies whose fortunes are subject to export demand from developed markets and the whims of the global economy.
While it may be interesting to speculate about when, how or if the U.S.-China trade war will end, our bottom-up investment approach requires no such predictions or forecasts. Instead, we continue to apply our discipline with a long horizon, and we feel comfortable with our companies and investment approach despite the increasingly uncertain macro backdrop.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
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WASATCH EMERGING MARKETS SELECT FUND (WAESX / WIESX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
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Emerging Markets Select (WAESX) — Investor | 8.85% | 1.94% | 1.90% | ||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select (WIESX) — Institutional | 9.19% | 2.20% | 2.22% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | -2.02% | 2.33% | 1.88% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 1.76%, Net: 1.51% / Institutional Class — Gross:1.45%, Net: 1.21%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Bajaj Finance Ltd.(India) | 9.3% | |||
Silergy Corp.(Taiwan) | 5.2% | |||
MercadoLibre, Inc.(Brazil) | 5.1% | |||
Raia Drogasil S.A.(Brazil) | 4.6% | |||
HDFC Bank Ltd.(India) | 4.3% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 3.8% | |||
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk(Indonesia) | 3.5% | |||
BGF Retail Co. Ltd.(Korea) | 3.4% | |||
Asian Paints Ltd.(India) | 3.3% | |||
Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.(China) | 3.2% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 39 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
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GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.†Inception: December 13, 2012. The MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets.You cannot invest directly in this or any index.
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WASATCH EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP FUND(WAEMX / WIEMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Ajay Krishnan, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Roger Edgley, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Dan Chace, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Andrey Kutuzov, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
Scott Thomas, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
Kevin Unger, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class finished the 12 months ended September 30, 2019 with a gain of 7.29%, significantly outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index, which lost -5.49% over the same period.
Stock selection — particularly in Taiwan and India — was a significant driver of the Fund’s outperformance of its benchmark during a tumultuous year that saw the overall emerging-market asset class sink on the back of escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and worries about slowing global growth. Taiwan saw its markets attract $2.9 billion in foreign investments during September, continuing the upward trend that helped make the country the Fund’s second-best contributor. Korea subtracted the most from the Fund’s return, although collectively our Korean stocks slightly outperformed their benchmark counterparts. An ongoing trade dispute between Japan and Korea served as a source of uncertainty for investors for much of the year. Mexico was the Fund’s second-largest detractor.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
It is worth noting that India, the Fund’s most overweight country versus the benchmark, finished the year as the largest contributor on a country basis even though, this time last year, many analysts foresaw a dire future for investors in India. Consider one analyst writing almost precisely one year ago, in September of 2018, who argued that India’s markets are “in the throes of a bear hug.”
Throughout the year, however, investors piled seemingly en masse into India’s equity markets, with India attracting an estimated $1 billion in foreign investments in September 2019 alone following the government’s decision to slash corporate tax rates by US$20 billion. One of the main beneficiaries of
this Indian bump was Bajaj Finance Ltd., a significant contributor to Fund performance over the past 12 months. An Indian non-bank financial company, Bajaj Finance offers a broad spectrum of lending services that include vehicle loans, mortgage loans, consumer loans and commercial loans. Because financials such as Bajaj tend to pay high effective tax rates, they are expected to benefit most as lower corporate taxes in India translate into higher earnings for the sector.
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. was also among the Fund’s top contributors for the year. Operating in a strong and growing industry, ICICI Lombard is the leading general insurance company in India. The company has recently focused on building its own digital capabilities by setting up a separate arm named ICICI Lombard Digital, which is run like a start-up technology company and is dedicated to developing ICICI Lombard’s digital platform.
Medytox, Inc., a Korean manufacturer of neurotoxins for cosmetic applications with significant sales in China, was the Fund’s greatest overall detractor for the 12-month period. Since late 2018, Medytox has struggled as the Chinese government cracked down on the industry’s so-called “grey market” — unofficial locations such as hair salons that account for approximately 70% of neurotoxin cosmetic sales in China. Medytox anticipates official approval for its products in China during the next few months, and we expect the grey market to represent a smaller portion of the company’s sales going forward.
Among our holdings in Mexico, the largest detractor from Fund performance was Unifin Financiera S.A.B. de C.V., a market-leading non-bank financial company in an underpenetrated leasing market. We continue to like the company’s prospects and increased our position during the year.
OUTLOOK
As trade and global growth concerns intensified during 2019, the Fund has fared substantially better than its benchmark. We attribute much of the recent outperformance to our unique investment approach to emerging markets. While traditional emerging-market funds tend to be heavily weighted in exporters and commodity producers, our analysis has shown these companies to be significantly correlated with the developed markets that buy their products, with the global economy in general and, therefore, with one another as well. These correlations can make diversification among fund holdings difficult to achieve, and may also rob the investor of the desired level of diversification relative to developed-market investments.
The Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund seeks companies and countries with their own unique growth drivers. We look for high-quality businesses benefiting from secular trends in domestic demand tied to the long-term development of the country’s middle class. Generally speaking, we try to avoid companies whose fortunes are subject to export demand from developed markets and the whims of the global economy. With the U.S.-China trade conflict heating up and the global economy slowing down, our portfolio of what we believe are high-quality, well-managed growth companies continued to outperform.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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WASATCH EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP FUND (WAEMX / WIEMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | |||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap (WAEMX) — Investor | 7.29% | 1.74% | 6.98% | ||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap (WIEMX) — Institutional | 7.25% | 1.81% | 7.02% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index | -5.49% | -0.13% | 3.21% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | -2.02% | 2.33% | 3.37% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of theJanuary 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund are Investor Class — Gross:1.97%, Net: 1.95%/ Institutional Class — Gross:1.83%, Net: 1.81%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Silergy Corp.(Taiwan) | 4.4% | |||
Bajaj Finance Ltd.(India) | 4.3% | |||
ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 4.1% | |||
Raia Drogasil S.A.(Brazil) | 3.6% | |||
Voltronic Power Technology Corp.(Taiwan) | 3.6% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Magazine Luiza S.A.(Brazil) | 3.2% | |||
Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.(China) | 3.1% | |||
Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd.(India) | 2.8% | |||
Info Edge India Ltd.(India) | 2.8% | |||
Globant S.A.(Argentina) | 2.6% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 56 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
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GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. The MSCI Emerging Marketsand Emerging Markets Small Cap indexes are free float-adjusted market capitalization indexes designed to measure the equity market performance of emerging markets.You cannotinvest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH FRONTIER EMERGING SMALL COUNTRIES FUND (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Scott Thomas and Jared Whatcott.
Scott Thomas, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Jared Whatcott, CFA Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class finished the 12 months ended September 30, 2019 with a gain of |
9.16%, significantly outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index, which was up 2.63% over the same period.
Despite the volatility of our target markets this year, the last couple of quarters have also seen strong fundamentals in our companies. While we have gone through periods during which external factors — from currency issues to commodity prices to national politics — have temporarily overwhelmed fundamental performance in many of the markets in which we invest, we are confident that as those factors come and go, holding a stable of high-quality companies gives us the best chance to weather this volatility successfully.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
Egypt was the top overall contributor to Fund performance, on a country basis, as inflation in the country has continued to normalize and the central bank has cut interest rates, improving both investor sentiment and the backdrop against which quality companies can flourish. All three of our Egyptian holdings added to the Fund’s return, led by Cleopatra Hospital, the Fund’s second-largest individual contributor.
Cleopatra, the largest private hospital operator in Egypt, is at the forefront of consolidating a fragmented and underdeveloped hospital market. Egypt has a population of nearly 100 million people, a significant undersupply of hospital beds, and one of the lowest levels of health-care spending per capita in the region. As a result, we believe demand for Cleopatra’s services is set to grow at a rapid pace. All told, Cleopatra finished the 12-month period with a return of more than 90%.
FPT Corp., the Fund’s largest position in Vietnam, also saw its share price skyrocket during the year. FPT is primarily a software outsourcing business, offering cloud-based products and platforms intended to help customers with software development, systems integration and technology product distribution. Additionally, the company offers broadband and other telecommunication services across Vietnam. FPT was one of the Fund’s largest individual contributors with the stock up more than 115% for the year.
Globant S.A., a software-solutions company headquartered in Argentina, was the top overall contributor to Fund performance. Globant provides engineering, design and innovation services for clients in North and South America, Europe and other regions. The large-scale migration of corporate clients to digital platforms is benefiting IT service providers such as Globant. The company is considered a world-wide leader in digital-strategy consulting services.
Globant’s contribution to the Fund comes just as market uncertainty in Argentina has reached a tipping point. In August, the defeat of incumbent president Mauricio Macri was unforeseen by many analysts. Fears of a return to less market-friendly policies prompted a sell-off and international-facing companies like Globant were better-positioned to weather the ensuing tumult. Although Argentina contributed to Fund performance, largely on the strength of Globant’s stock, other holdings in the country didn’t fare as well. The leading detractor in Argentina was Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos S.A.
Bolsas y Mercados provides services for the Argentinian stock exchange operation, including a platform for managing the trading process, order management, market monitoring and risk administration. In light of the changing landscape in Argentina, decreased prospects for growth, and the company’s small weight within the Fund, we chose to sell our position in Bolsas y Mercados, preferring to focus on new, more exciting ideas.
ASA International Group plc was the most-significant detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period. ASA is a micro-lending institution that operates across more than a dozen countries in South Asia, Southeast Asia, East Africa and West Africa. The company’s founders are among the pioneers of the micro-lending industry. Despite strong operating metrics and stable asset quality, currency depreciation in South Asia caused the company to fall short of its 20% to 25% U.S. dollar earnings-growth target. With more stability in currency markets, or at least less dramatic headwinds, ASA International should continue to expand strongly while benefiting from increasing geographic diversification.
OUTLOOK
Overall, as an asset class, frontier markets performed well for the 12 months ended September 30, 2019, with the 5.87% gain of the MSCI Frontier Markets Index outpacing the -2.02% loss of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index. We remain committed to investing in the broader universe of frontier and emerging small countries that the Fund was founded to address. We believe this universe will offer increasingly unique and attractive investment opportunities going forward.
While headlines change and risk factors move from one area to another, we continue to rely on our time-proven investment process to point us to the best companies that we believe increase our chances of weathering market crosswinds and securing long-term growth of capital for Fund shareholders. Our team of dedicated professionals continues to travel the globe in search of high-quality, long-duration growth companies. Their findings keep us excited about the promise offered by the unique frontier and emerging small countries asset class.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your money.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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WASATCH FRONTIER EMERGING SMALL COUNTRIES FUND (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
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Frontier Emerging Small Countries (WAFMX) — Investor | 9.16% | -3.35% | 4.53% | ||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries (WIFMX) — Institutional | 9.09% | -3.21% | 4.63% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index | 2.63% | -2.32% | 3.28% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Frontier Markets Index | 5.87% | -1.28% | 6.03% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 2.31%, Net: 2.17%/ Institutional Class — Gross:2.07%, Net: 1.98%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in frontier and emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Cleopatra Hospital(Egypt) | 5.4% | |||
Raia Drogasil S.A.(Brazil) | 5.3% | |||
MercadoLibre, Inc.(Brazil) | 4.6% | |||
Philippine Seven Corp.(Philippines) | 4.3% | |||
PT Bank Central Asia Tbk(Indonesia) | 4.1% | |||
Commercial International Bank S.A.E(Egypt) | 4.1% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V., Class B(Mexico) | 4.0% | |||
Safaricom plc(Kenya) | 4.0% | |||
Banco Davivienda S.A., 2.03%(Colombia) | 3.5% | |||
FPT Corp.(Vietnam) | 3.4% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 40 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
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GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees.†Inception: January 31, 2012. The MSCI Frontier Emerging Marketsand MSCI Frontier Markets indexes are free float-adjusted market capitalization indexes designed to measure the equity market performance of the global frontier and emerging markets.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by JB Taylor, Ajay Krishnan, Ken Applegate and Paul Lambert.
JB Taylor Lead Portfolio Manager
Ken Applegate, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Ajay Krishnan, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager
Paul Lambert Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund — Our holdings in | ||
the United States, which make up about 46% of the Fund’s investments, performed especially well during the year. India also contributed substantially. The two countries were the Fund’s strongest markets, with both adding significantly to its return. Stock selection was a plus for the Fund, especially in the U.S., and both the U.S. and India outperformed their benchmark counterparts, which were down for the year.
The United Kingdom was the Fund’s leading detractor for the year. While this may seem unsurprising, given the headline-grabbing tumult surrounding Brexit, we remain positive on the long-term prospects of the market.
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Copart, Inc. was the top contributor to Fund performance for the 12-month period. Copart processes and auctions salvaged vehicles primarily to licensed dismantlers, rebuilders and used-vehicle dealers. The company has been benefiting from high demand and a sufficient supply of wrecked vehicles. Copart has been able to sustain operating margins even as capital expenditures have been on the rise for its expansion in the U.S., Germany, Brazil and Canada. The company has an unusually strong balance sheet, particularly for an operation growing on multiple continents. We believe Copart has long been a prime example of how well-managed businesses can grow assertively while maintaining a healthy financial footing.
Globant S.A., our only holding in Argentina, was the Fund’s second-best contributor. Globant provides engineering, design and innovation services for clients in North and South America, Europe and other regions. The large-scale migration of corporate clients to digital platforms is benefiting IT service providers such as Globant. The company is considered a world-wide leader in digital-strategy consulting services.
Globant’s contribution to the Fund comes just as market uncertainty in Argentina has reached a tipping point. In August, the surprising defeat of incumbent president Mauricio Macri raised fears of a return to less market-friendly
policies and prompted a sell-off in Argentina’s equity market. International-facing companies like Globant were better-positioned to weather the ensuing tumult.
Metro Bank plc subtracted the most from the Fund’s12-month return. Troubles emerged in January when regulators discovered the bank had incorrectly applied low risk weightings to its mortgage book. In mid-May, the bank successfully raised £375 million ($467 million) in a highly dilutive sale of shares. Metro also disclosed measures to change its lending mix away from commercial real estate and loans to landlords. Despite Metro’s missteps, we still hold the stock, in part because of the bank’s unique business model that drives customer loyalty, brand awareness and market share. Chief Executive Officer Craig Donaldson ranks among the United Kingdom’s most-favorably viewed CEOs in employee surveys, while Metro’s “Net Promoter Score” — an indicator of how likely a customer is to recommend a company — is well above industry peers.
Medytox, Inc., a Korean manufacturer of neurotoxins for cosmetic applications with significant sales in China, was also a large detractor for the 12-month period. Since late 2018, Medytox has struggled as the Chinese government cracked down on the industry’s so-called “grey market” — unofficial locations such as hair salons that account for approximately 70% of neurotoxin cosmetic sales in China. Medytox anticipates official approval for its products in China during the next few months, and we expect the grey market to represent a smaller portion of the company’s sales going forward.
OUTLOOK
The past year contained no shortage of unpredictability. Seemingly daily, analysts forecast doom on the basis of shifts in market metrics or unexpected political developments. While we consider awareness of the macro environment a necessity, developments are inherently unpredictable. As such, we choose primarily to focus on factors we can better control — namely, finding companies with outstanding growth prospects and applying rigorous due diligence to both potential and current Fund holdings.
We believe our “bottom-up” investment approach, which prioritizes a company’s underlying financials and the experience of its management team over the “news of the day,” better positions us to realize long-term growth of capital for Fund shareholders. Because we focus on companies with strong fundamentals, we also believe our holdings are better able to withstand market conditions when they inevitably (and unpredictably) turn tumultuous.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your money.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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WASATCH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
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Global Opportunities (WAGOX) — Investor | 0.82% | 9.19% | 11.34% | ||||||||||||
Global Opportunities (WIGOX) — Institutional | 1.09% | 9.36% | 11.43% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World Small Cap Index | -5.45% | 6.24% | 9.12% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund are Investor Class: 1.55%/ Institutional Class — Gross:1.66%, Net: 1.36%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in small and micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Trex Co., Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. | 2.9% | |||
Copart, Inc. | 2.7% | |||
Globant S.A.(Argentina) | 2.6% | |||
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd.(India) | 2.4% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
RBC Bearings, Inc. | 2.2% | |||
MercadoLibre, Inc.(Brazil) | 2.2% | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 2.1% | |||
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 1.9% | |||
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 1.9% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 77 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
** | Excludes securities sold short and options written, if any. |
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. The MSCI AC (All Country) World Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities in developed and emerging markets.You cannot invest directly inthis or any index.
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WASATCH GLOBAL VALUE FUND (FMIEX / WILCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Global Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by David Powers.
David Powers, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Global Value Fund — |
Global equity markets saw increased volatility over the past 12 months as stocks responded to macro headlines. Investor sentiment was supported by more accommodative U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) policy, most notably a one-quarter percentage point cut in the federal-funds rate in July and again in September. Benign U.S. corporate earnings reports were also encouraging. Sentiment was dampened by U.S.-China trade tensions and signs of slowing global growth. The uncertain backdrop led to outperformance for stocks viewed as relatively defensive and underperformance for more cyclical areas of the market.
Within the MSCI AC World Index, sectors considered defensive — including utilities, consumer staples and real estate — were the best performers, while energy and materials were the biggest laggards. The Fund’s underperformance of the benchmark was driven by weakness among our holdings in the energy, financials and health-care sectors. In the utilities and materials sectors, the Fund’s holdings performed better than the benchmark’s positions.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
The utilities sector contributed the most to Fund performance for the 12-month period. While all of our utilities stocks had gains for the year, the Fund’s top overall gainer was electric-power producer Entergy Corp. Citing opportunities to improve reliability and enable new products and services, Entergy management raised its earnings-growth outlook.
Telecommunications giant AT&T, Inc. was the second-best contributor. In its most-recent quarter, earnings were essentially in line with expectations — supported by strength in the company’s core wireless business. AT&T has been relying on free cash flow to finance its 5G buildout and pay down debt incurred in conjunction with its acquisition of Time Warner, an approach viewed favorably by investors. Sentiment with respect to AT&T’s stock also has been helped by an activist hedge-fund manager who has promoted an increased strategic focus on the core telecommunications business, the sale of lagging assets and changes to leadership.
A position in Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen (Munich Re) also added to performance. Munich Re and other reinsurers help companies underwriting property and casualty (P&C) policies to mitigate the impact of large claims by assuming some of the risk of loss in exchange for a portion of the premiums earned. The reinsurance and P&C segments are less affected by the economic cycle and by financial-market volatility than the banking and life-insurance businesses, which worked in the stock’s favor during the 12-month period.
Oil-field services giant Schlumberger N.V. was the largest detractor from Fund performance. The company has faced several challenges including the 2014 to 2015 dive in oil prices, the cost of mobilizing U.S. rigs to meet rising international demand as oil prices began to recover in 2016, and reduced exploration and production spending due to lack of takeaway capacity (pipelines) in the Permian Basin. We maintained our position. Schlumberger has demonstrated the highest return on capital in its space and we believe results stand to benefit from the redeployment of assets to the highly profitable international arena.
The Fund’s second-largest detractor was CVS Health Corp. Results in the company’s retail drugstore and pharmacy benefit management (PBM) businesses were disappointing. More broadly, investors have grown concerned over the pricing environment for PBMs, given proposals to eliminate rebates from drug companies and escalating political rhetoric around drug prices. We chose to sell our position in CVS.
Nordea Bank AB, a leading provider of banking services across the Nordic region, also detracted. Nordea sawyear-over-year operating profits decline due to challenging conditions including pressure on net interest margins in a lower-for-longer interest-rate environment. Additionally, the bank has been investing in digital technology, especially to strengthen its regulatory and systems infrastructure. Management expects these investments to lower costs and lead to improved financial results.
OUTLOOK
We view the global economy as being in very-late-cycle mode. Manufacturing indicators have dipped to levels that usually suggest an earnings recession is not far off. Given high corporate debt levels, the U.S. Fed will likely have to lower short-term interest rates to near-zero to support capital investment. The bond market appears to have entered the risk-aversion stage, putting downward pressure on Treasury yields. At the same time, the stock market, while off its highs, is not inexpensive as investors have focused more on the upside to Fed rate cuts than on the reasoning behind them. Equity investors appear to be basing their outlook on healthy consumer spending and low unemployment, metrics that will likely be challenged as companies start to reduce headcounts.
In our view, embedded earnings expectations are too high. Should the outlook for earnings growth turn negative, the market reaction will likely be significant. Given this view of the cycle, we continue to prefer a defensive-minded approach. The Fund remains tilted toward higher-quality companies within the large-cap value universe, as gauged by strong and sustainable free cash flows and solid balance sheets. Relative to the MSCI AC World Value Index, the Fund’s holdings are less expensive, less market sensitive and less cyclical, while paying higher dividends. We believe the Fund is well-positioned for the current environment.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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WASATCH GLOBAL VALUE FUND (FMIEX / WILCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | |||||||||||||
Global Value (FMIEX) — Investor | -1.04% | 5.99% | 8.23% | ||||||||||||
Global Value (WILCX) — Institutional | -0.89% | 6.13% | 8.33% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World Index | 1.38% | 6.65% | 8.35% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Value Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 1.19%, Net: 1.11% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.58%, Net: 0.95%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2012 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2012 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investments in value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. Investing in foreign securities entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Loss of principal is a risk of investing.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Exelon Corp. | 4.4% | |||
AT&T, Inc. | 4.3% | |||
China Mobile Ltd.(China) | 4.3% | |||
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen(Germany) | 4.2% | |||
Pfizer, Inc. | 4.1% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 3.9% | |||
Suncor Energy, Inc.(Canada) | 3.8% | |||
Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR, Class A(United Kingdom) | 3.2% | |||
EPR Properties | 3.1% | |||
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | 3.1% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 36 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
** | Excludes securities sold short and options written, if any. |
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheMSCI AC (All Country) World Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 23 developed-market and 26 emerging-market countries. With over 2,800 constituents, the Index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set.You cannot invest directly in this or any index.
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WASATCH INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND (WAIGX / WIIGX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Management Discussion
The Wasatch International Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Applegate, Roger Edgley and Linda Lasater.
Ken Applegate, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Roger Edgley, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Linda Lasater, CFA Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
The Wasatch International Growth Fund — Investor Class finished the 12 months ended September 30, 2019 down-9.76%, underperforming its benchmark, the MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index, which lost -5.63% over the same period.
Our emerging-market holdings, notably those in India, Taiwan and China, outperformed the Fund’s developed-market holdings, as well as their emerging-market counterparts in the benchmark for the12-month period.
On a country basis, the United Kingdom was the Fund’s leading detractor during the year. While this may seem unsurprising, given the headline-grabbing tumult surrounding Brexit, we remain positive on the long-term prospects of the market. Although we sold several U.K. holdings for various reasons during the year, we continue to like our remaining holdings, which tend to be more globally focused and therefore less dependent on a healthy domestic backdrop.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
Metro Bank plc subtracted the most from Fund performance for the year. Troubles emerged in January when regulators discovered the bank had incorrectly applied low risk weightings to its mortgage book. In mid-May, the bank successfully raised £375 million ($467 million) in a highly dilutive sale of shares. Metro also disclosed measures to change its lending mix away from commercial real estate and loans to landlords. Despite Metro’s missteps, we still hold the stock, in part because of the bank’s unique business model that drives customer loyalty, brand awareness and market share. Chief Executive Officer Craig Donaldson ranks among the United Kingdom’s most-favorably viewed CEOs in employee surveys, while Metro’s “Net Promoter Score” — an indicator of how likely a customer is to recommend a company — is well above industry peers.
We sold our position in second-largest detractor Burford Capital Ltd., a New York-based legal firm offering arbitration and litigation finance services whose stock is traded on the London Stock Exchange. Burford’s stock declined precipitously in August following the release of a short-selling report by U.S. investment firm Muddy Waters Research. While we did not find the glaring issues suggested by the short-selling report, the public tête-a-tête nonetheless highlighted how opaque Burford’s business is given the legal nature of its work. Our optimism for Burford was
subsequently diminished and we chose to take the opportunity to focus on several new, more exciting ideas.
Ted Baker plc, a British designer brand, was also a detractor for the 12-month period. While we believe the Ted Baker brand is relevant and has global potential, our faith in management waned and we sold the stock in June.
Silergy Corp. was the largest individual contributor to Fund performance. Silergy manufactures high-performance mixed-signal and analog integrated circuits used in a wide array of electronic devices. In keeping with our belief that there are nearly always solid growth prospects to be found, even in down markets, Silergy represents a rare example of a company that has the potential to benefit from a U.S.-China trade war that has otherwise tended to serve as a diminishing force on global markets. With Chinese officials singling out technology as an area of focus, and the ongoing trade war increasingly causing China to favor its own domestic producers, Silergy — which is headquartered in Hangzhou, China with its stock traded on the Taiwan Stock Exchange — enjoyed a boost and exceeded market expectations for the year.
It is worth noting that India, the Fund’s most overweight emerging market, finished the year as the largest contributor on a country basis. Throughout the year, investors piled seemingly en masse into India’s equity markets, with India attracting an estimated $1 billion in foreign investments in September 2019 alone following the government’s decision to slash corporate tax rates by US$20 billion.
The Fund’s top beneficiary of this Indian bump was ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd., a significant contributor to performance over the past year. Operating in a strong and growing industry, ICICI Lombard is the leading general insurance company in India. The company has recently focused on building its own digital capabilities, setting up a separate arm named ICICI Lombard Digital, which is run like a start-up technology company and is dedicated to developing ICICI Lombard’s digital platform.
OUTLOOK
Our generally positive outlook, despite increasingly uncertain macro conditions, is due in large part to our bottom-up approach that sees our 34 analysts and researchers undertake deep due diligence before making any investing decision. This rigorous approach means we aim to invest in high-quality, long-duration growth companies with top-notch management teams. We believe these are the companies more likely to be well-prepared for the inevitable (and unpredictable) macroeconomic ebbs and flows, whenever they may arise and whatever their catalyst may be.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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WASATCH INTERNATIONAL GROWTH FUND (WAIGX / WIIGX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | |||||||||||||
International Growth (WAIGX) — Investor | -9.76% | 6.02% | 10.25% | ||||||||||||
International Growth (WIIGX) — Institutional | -9.67% | 6.11% | 10.30% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Index | -5.63% | 3.98% | 6.13% | ||||||||||||
MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index | -5.62% | 5.14% | 6.93% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.45%/ Institutional Class — Gross:1.36%, Net: 1.35%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in foreign securities, especially in frontier and emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Silergy Corp.(Taiwan) | 2.4% | |||
Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd.(China) | 2.2% | |||
Cochlear Ltd.(Australia) | 2.1% | |||
Halma plc(United Kingdom) | 2.0% | |||
Nihon M&A Center, Inc.(Japan) | 1.9% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
DiaSorin S.p.A.(Italy) | 1.9% | |||
Royal Unibrew A/S(Denmark) | 1.8% | |||
Canadian Western Bank(Canada) | 1.7% | |||
Diploma plc(United Kingdom) | 1.7% | |||
Abcam plc(United Kingdom) | 1.7% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 85 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
** | Excludes securities sold short and options written, if any. |
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheMSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities in developed markets, excluding the United States, and in emerging markets. TheMSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities in developed markets, excluding the United States.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (WAIOX / WIIOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Management Discussion
The Wasatch International Opportunities Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Linda Lasater, Jared Whatcott and Allison He.
Linda Lasater, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Jared Whatcott, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Allison He, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
The Wasatch International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class finished the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019 with a gain of 1.61%, significantly outperforming its benchmark, the MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index, which experienced a loss of -5.63% over the same period.
Stock selection supported an impressive performance contribution from our emerging-market holdings, which cumulatively outperformed those in the benchmark, as well as their developed-market counterparts within the Fund. The emerging markets that contributed the most to Fund performance were China and India.
Although emerging markets broadly outperformed developed markets within the Fund, our largest source of contribution on a country basis was Australia, a developed market. Cumulatively, our Australian holdings gained more than 40% for the 12-month period.
On a country basis, the United Kingdom was the Fund’s leading detractor for the year. While this may seem unsurprising, given the headline-grabbing tumult surrounding Brexit, we remain positive on the long-term prospects of the U.K. market.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
Across nearly every underlying industry, our health-care holdings served as solid contributors for the year, with the Fund’s holdings in the sector significantly outperforming their benchmark counterparts.
One of those health-care holdings, Pro Medicus Ltd.,was the top contributor to Fund performance for the fiscal year. Pro Medicus is an Australian developer of software and other information-technology solutions targeted both at large medical corporations and smaller medical practices. Its flagship software suite, Visage, specializes in the handling of medical imagery and the management of medical imagery practices. During the year, Pro Medicus mounted an impressive run that saw its share price increase by more than 105%.
Yihai International Holding Ltd. was the second-largest contributor, benefiting from the initial public offering (IPO) of its former parent and largest customer, Haidilao International Holding Ltd.,* one of China’s most-popular hotpot restaurant chains. Yihai manufactures and sells hotpot soup flavorings, hotpot dipping sauces and Chinese-style compound condiments under the Haidilao brand name. Yihai’s stock gained more than 150% during the fiscal year.
Although our group of Japanese holdings only produced a small gain in U.S.-dollar terms for the year, our group outperformed the benchmark’s Japanese positions, which were down. Japan was home to a number of contributors to Fund performance, including IR Japan Holdings Ltd., a name we’ve owned at Wasatch for several years. The company’s consulting business aligns with the increasing focus in Japan on shareholder-friendly investor relations.
The largest individual detractor from Fund performance was also a Japanese company. Yume No Machi Souzou Iinkai Co. Ltd. has an online platform that allows customers to place orders for services including food delivery, dry cleaning and household repairs. While it remains to be seen whether the management team can fully capitalize on the opportunity, we believe the considerable size of the market means Yume can potentially be a top contender within the space.
We sold our position in accesso Technology Group plc, which was a detractor for the period. The company develops IT solutions such as virtual queuing, ticketing, point of sales, group ticketing and guest management for entertainment and leisure venues. Investors, including ourselves, did not respond favorably to accesso’s surprise increase in research and development spending, increased capitalization of product development and unexpected management changes. We exited the position due to lack of confidence.
OUTLOOK
In our search for high-quality, long-duration growth companies, we do not attempt to read the macroeconomic tea leaves and predict the unpredictable. Although we are vitally aware of macro developments, we are not driven by them, and instead place higher priority on finding prospective investments with solid fundamentals (including proven management teams, a wise use of debt and adequate cash reserve levels) that we believe make a company more likely not only to grow, but also to withstand political developments, cyclical market changes, and other unpredictable-yet-inevitable market crosswinds.
Our extensive due diligence includes deep-dive research and routine international travel to check in with all of our companies on a regular basis, no matter where they’re located. And our “Multiple Eyes” approach means that we consistently send not just one analyst, but a group of analysts representing diverse backgrounds and viewpoints, to scout out potential new holdings.
A company’s “fundamentals” are put to the test when economic uncertainties arise and we believe they ultimately mark the difference between those companies that will weather macroeconomic ebbs and flows and those that will find themselves unprepared when facing challenges. We remain committed to understanding the drivers underlying companies’ fundamental performance both before and after we invest.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your money.
* | As of September 30, 2019, the Wasatch International Opportunities Fund was not invested in Haidilao International Holding Ltd. |
Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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WASATCH INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (WAIOX / WIIOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | |||||||||||||
International Opportunities (WAIOX) — Investor | 1.61% | 7.97% | 11.15% | ||||||||||||
International Opportunities (WIIOX) — Institutional | 1.59% | 8.19% | 11.27% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Index | -5.63% | 3.98% | 6.13% | ||||||||||||
MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index | -5.62% | 5.14% | 6.93% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Opportunities Fund are Investor Class: 2.09%/ Institutional Class — Gross:1.96%, Net: 1.95%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in foreign securities, especially in frontier and emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Investing in micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Fortnox AB(Sweden) | 2.5% | |||
Hypoport AG(Germany) | 2.3% | |||
Prestige International, Inc.(Japan) | 2.1% | |||
Philippine Seven Corp.(Philippines) | 2.0% | |||
AK Medical Holdings Ltd.(China) | 1.9% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Rakus Co. Ltd.(Japan) | 1.9% | |||
Esker S.A.(France) | 1.9% | |||
Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de C.V.(Mexico) | 1.8% | |||
Pro Medicus Ltd.(Australia) | 1.8% | |||
Systena Corp.(Japan) | 1.8% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 95 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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**Excludes | securities sold short and options written, if any. |
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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheMSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Indexis a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities in developed markets, excluding the United States, and in emerging markets. TheMSCI World exUSA Small Cap Indexis a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities in developed markets, excluding the United States.Youcannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH MICRO CAP FUND (WMICX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Micro Cap Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Korngiebel and Dan Chace.
Ken Korngiebel, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Dan Chace, CFA Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Micro Cap Fund fell -1.15% during the 12 months ended September 30, 2019. The Fund declined far less than its benchmark, |
the Russell Microcap Index, which lost -15.98%.
Despite generally favorable investment conditions and two interest-rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, ongoing worries about economic growth and the U.S.-China trade dispute kept a lid on equity prices throughout the year. Stocks of micro caps and other small companies fared poorly compared to large-cap issues as heightened uncertainty weighed on investor sentiment.
The Fund’s information-technology (IT) holdings contributed the most to performance relative to the benchmark for the 12-month period. We also had positive results from our group of industrial names. Although our health-care investments ended the year in negative territory, they substantially outperformed the benchmark’s health-care positions.
Within the benchmark, the worst-performing sectors were energy, communication services and materials. The Fund was underweight in the energy and communication-services sectors and had no holdings in the materials sector, which worked to the Fund’s advantage over the past year. We attribute the Fund’s outperformance of its benchmark over the 12-month period and for the past five and 10 years to our research-driven, bottom-up investment process and the fundamental strength of our companies.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
Two of the top contributors to Fund performance for the year came from the health-care sector. The sector’s leading contributor was Simulations Plus, Inc., which develops drug-discovery and development software designed to help pharmaceutical companies shorten the time required to bring their drugs to market. Shares of Simulations Plus soared in July on news that the company had entered into a new five-year research collaboration with the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Strong quarterly results at Simulations Plus helped lift the stock as well.
The other strong contributor from among our health- care holdings was Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc. The company offers insulin-delivery systems for people with diabetes. Tandem’s share price soared in February on better-than-expected quarterly results and strong guidance for 2019. Total pump shipments surged 133% versus the year-ago quarter, sending revenues 89% higher and pushing earnings into the black sooner than analysts had been expecting.
Fortnox AB was a significant contributor from the IT sector. The company provides Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)
accounting and invoicing software for micro businesses in Sweden. Recently announced revenues and earnings were well ahead of our expectations. In addition, the company notched another period of accelerating growth in revenues per customer.
We sold three names that did not live up to our expectations and ended the period as significant detractors — Curo Group Holdings Corp., Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc. and Sonim Technologies, Inc. Curo was sold late in 2018 because we determined that a partnership with MetaBank would probably take longer to contribute to earnings than originally expected. We sold our shares in Fiesta Restaurant Group early in 2019 due to what we viewed as hyper competition in the company’s niche market. Sonim makes ultra-rugged mobile phones used by military, police and fire personnel, and by industrial clients like oil-rig operators. Sonim’s stock price declined on concerns about the effect of tariffs on the supply chain and management’s lowered guidance stemming from technical challenges and other near-term delays. With the abrupt departure of Sonim’s CFO adding to the stock’s woes, we liquidated our position.
OUTLOOK
The general decline in risk appetite late in the 12-month period was felt especially acutely in the market for initial public offerings (IPOs), as investors soured on several recent or potential big-name deals. Although IPO participation is not a major part of our investment strategy, we believe our fundamental investment approach and experience with micro-cap companies naturally lends itself to the analysis of IPOs. Moreover, subdued economic growth in recent years has made the disruptive, innovative companies we favor more appealing to IPO investors.
Companies seeking to go public appear to have caught on, often trying to position themselves as “disruptors” in the hope of capturing the imagination of investors. Because costs inherent in being a public company have a proportionately greater impact on smaller firms, start-ups have turned increasingly to venture capital and private equity for funding. This has resulted in the creation of high-profile “unicorns” — companies valued at $1 billion or more in the private market. As backers of these unicorns sought to monetize their stakes through IPOs, some found that not all unicorns were deserving of the “disruptor” label. In other cases, investors are finding out that companies with disruptive business models may not always have a clear path to profitability.
We think the increased scrutiny now being applied to disruptor-company growth stories — both in the initial and secondary markets — is a positive development likely to result in higher efficiency of capital allocation. More generally, we believe markets driven by earnings growth and other time-tested fundamental metrics are markets in which the Wasatch investment approach has the greatest potential to shine.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
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WASATCH MICRO CAP FUND(WMICX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
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Micro Cap | -1.15% | 15.21% | 14.40% | ||||||||||||
Russell Microcap® Index | -15.98% | 6.15% | 9.81% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Micro Cap Fund are 1.65%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Investing in micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Kornit Digital Ltd.(Israel) | 3.8% | |||
Medallia, Inc. | 3.1% | |||
ICF International, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
Construction Partners, Inc., Class A | 2.5% | |||
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc. | 2.4% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Freshpet, Inc. | 2.4% | |||
Kadant, Inc. | 2.2% | |||
Transcat, Inc. | 2.1% | |||
Alamo Group, Inc. | 2.1% | |||
Fabrinet | 2.1% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 71 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
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GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheRussell Microcap Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 1,000 securities in the small-cap Russell 2000 Index along with the next smallest 1,000 companies, based on a ranking of all U.S. equities by market capitalization. TheRussell 2000 Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH MICRO CAP VALUE FUND(WAMVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Brian Bythrow.
Brian Bythrow, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
The12-month period ended September 30, 2019 was particularly difficult for U.S. micro caps. The benchmark Russell Microcap Index was down-15.98%. Against this negative backdrop, the Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund held up relatively well, declining only-4.50%. |
We see the Fund’s loss for the September 30 fiscal year as a normal, intermittent partial reversal of prior-period gains. As we wrote previously, we have been mindful of higher prices in some of the Fund’s “growthier” names and have trimmed several holdings where we see stocks as fully valued.
The Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund doesn’t employ a “traditional” value strategy. So it wasn’t surprising that many of the Fund’s holdings underperformed during the value-oriented reversal we saw late in the period. Our investment focus tends to lead us away from companies with less-differentiated business models, such as many of the generic financial companies in the value indexes.
Where our investment focus does lead us is to companies with a better way of doing business or a unique product offering. Sometimes these companies stumble, as happened late in the period for several names in the information-technology sector. And sometimes, as occurred with the recent value-oriented reversal, stocks simply fall back as the market undergoes a broad-based rotation. This type of market behavior is by no means a bad thing. Such moves give us the opportunity to buy “on sale” names we already know well.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
The top contributor to Fund performance for the12-month period was our lone Chinese holding, Yihai International Holding Ltd. The company benefited from the initial public offering of its former parent and largest customer, Haidilao International Holding Ltd.* — one of China’s most-popular hotpot restaurant chains. Yihai manufactures and sells hotpot soup flavorings, hotpot dipping sauces and Chinese-style compound condiments under the Haidilao brand name.
Napco Security Technologies, Inc. also performed well for the Fund. Napco is a technology firm that provides security services to customers including schools. In this way, Napco’s market strength has, sadly, been partially related to the threat of violence in public places.
Another major contributor was IR Japan Holdings Ltd., a name we’ve owned for several years. The company’s consulting business aligns with the increasing focus in Japan on shareholder-friendly investor relations. IR Japan had been growing revenues reasonably well, at about 15% per year, without attracting substantial attention from investors. More recently, growth accelerated to about 30% — and investors took notice, sending the stock up significantly.
The largest detractor from Fund performance for the
12-month period was Neuronetics, Inc., a medical-technology company focused on psychiatric disorders. While the company has been experiencing strong organic growth, investors seem to be nervous that some upcoming treatments — in particular, new drugs to combat depression — may reduce interest in Neuronetics’s approach. Although we acknowledge there could be some continued nervousness among investors in the short term, we’re still confident in the company’s long-term prospects.
RA Medical Systems, Inc., another significant detractor, is a newly public company that missed its sales forecast right out of the chute. The company designs and markets lasers and catheters used to treat skin and cardiovascular diseases. What appeared to hold back RA Medical’s product success and hurt revenues was the need to hire qualified sales personnel and improve training for the entire sales team to ensure that doctors are comfortable using the company’s innovative devices. We’ve seen that it’s common for smallmed-tech companies to experience such hiccups. RA Medical’s management believes that the newly hired chief commercial officer will alleviate the sales-force hiring and training issues.
OUTLOOK
We believe economic conditions in the U.S. are better than many media pundits portray. While growth has been slow, central banks around the world appear committed to providing economic fuel in the form of accommodative monetary policy. We think the Federal Reserve’s recent clear embrace of lower interest rates will help support the housing market, which remains underbuilt relative to the population in the U.S. In the Fund, we have several holdings that we expect should benefit from strength in housing — through construction, building services and mortgages.
When it comes to investing outside the U.S., there are different headline risks (e.g., Brexit and the economic slowdown in Europe) and there are currency risks. But internationally, we’ve been able to find more companies that aren’t well-researched by other analysts. And we believe these companies — even the ones growing nicely — tend to have stocks priced more reasonably, partially because it’s harder to raise capital outside the U.S.
With regard tomicro-cap stocks in general, we’re relatively optimistic — even in the U.S. where prices tend to be higher. We remain convinced that well-chosenmicro-cap companies can continue to see improved sales and earnings despite a slow-growth economic environment. We’re optimistic that, as some of the excesses in the financial markets are squeezed out, the pricing disparity across market capitalizations will lessen. To get a sense of the current disparity, large caps are more expensive than micro caps by the widest margin in about 20 years.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
* | As of September 30, 2019, the Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund was not invested in Haidilao International Holding Ltd. |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | 10 YEARS | |||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value | -4.50% | 11.51% | 12.45% | ||||||||||||
Russell Microcap® Index | -15.98% | 6.15% | 9.81% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund are 1.74%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Investing in micro cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investments in value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Skyline Champion Corp. | 2.5% | |||
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | 1.9% | |||
Freshpet, Inc. | 1.9% | |||
Fabrinet | 1.7% | |||
Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 1.7% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Kornit Digital Ltd.(Israel) | 1.5% | |||
Construction Partners, Inc., Class A | 1.4% | |||
NV5 Global, Inc. | 1.4% | |||
LGI Homes, Inc. | 1.3% | |||
i3 Verticals, Inc. | 1.3% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 98 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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** | Excludes securities sold short and options written, if any. |
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheRussell Microcap Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 1,000 securities in the small-cap Russell 2000 Index along with the next smallest 1,000 companies, based on a ranking of all U.S. equities by market capitalization. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND(WAAEX / WIAEX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by JB Taylor, Ken Korngiebel and Ryan Snow.
JB Taylor Lead Portfolio Manager |
Ken Korngiebel, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Ryan Snow Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
After solid performance during the previous fiscal year, many stocks took a breather during the 12 months ended September 30, 2019. Against this weakness, we were very pleased with our results. The Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class gained 1.67%, outperforming the-9.63% decline in the benchmark Russell 2000 Growth Index and the-8.89% fall in the Russell 2000 Index.
In terms of sector performance during the 12 months, our holdings in information technology and industrials did well on an absolute basis and relative to the benchmark’s positions. On the negative side of the ledger, our stock selections in financials were detrimental.
After the continued strong returns in the market over the past two years — and our outperformance during this time — it may seem logical to think that price/earnings (P/E) multiples have expanded too. But this isn’t the case. In fact, P/E multiples for profitable companies are lower today than two years ago. In our analysis of both the Small Cap Growth Fund and the benchmark, we found that stock returns were influenced mainly by companies’ sales growth, and to a lesser extent by profit-margin improvement that led to even better earnings growth.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
The top contributor to Fund performance for the 12 months was Euronet Worldwide, Inc., an electronic-payments provider. Euronet operates roughly 40,000 ATMs, 293,000 traditionalpoint-of-sale (POS) terminals, 719,000 prepaid POS terminals and 369,000 money-transfer networks. In a crowded field, Euronet continues to shine with extensive operations managed from an unassuming headquarters in a Kansas City suburb. The company released full-year 2018 earnings and delivered a 35% increase in operating income year-over-year. As is often the case with stronger-than-expected numbers, Euronet’s stock price soared post-release. Although the stock price has appreciated considerably, we still believe the company remains fairly valued. We continue to be impressed with Euronet’s operating discipline — as 2018 was the sixth consecutive year that management delivered strong double-digit growth in adjusted earnings per share.
Another major contributor was Copart, Inc., which processes and auctions salvaged vehicles primarily to licensed dismantlers, rebuilders and used-vehicle dealers. The company has been benefiting from high demand and a sufficient
supply of wrecked vehicles. Copart has been able to sustain operating margins even as capital expenditures have been on the rise for its expansion in the U.S., Germany, Brazil and Canada. The company has an unusually strong balance sheet, particularly for an operation growing on multiple continents. We believe Copart has long been a prime example of how well-managed businesses can grow assertively while maintaining a healthy financial footing.
Metro Bank plc was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12 months. Troubles emerged in January when regulators discovered the bank had incorrectly applied low risk weightings to its mortgage book. Inmid-May, the bank successfully raised £375 million ($467 million) in a highly dilutive sale of shares. Metro also disclosed measures to change its lending mix away from commercial real estate and loans to landlords. Despite Metro’s missteps, we still hold the stock, in part because of the bank’s unique business model that drives customer loyalty, brand awareness and market share. Chief Executive Officer Craig Donaldson ranks among the United Kingdom’s most-favorably viewed CEOs in employee surveys, while Metro’s “Net Promoter Score” — an indicator of how likely a customer is to recommend a company — is well above industry peers.
Another significant detractor was National Vision Holdings, Inc., a U.S. optical retailer that provides eye exams, eyeglasses and contact lenses. The company also offers its products online. National Vision’s goal is to make the company the best place for optometrists to work. We believe the stock was down because the company’s latest earnings fell short of analysts’ estimates, but revenues rose 11.4% from theyear-ago quarter and comparable-store sales grew 4.4%. We still have a positive view on National Vision’s plan for opening new stores and for recruiting and retaining optometrists.
OUTLOOK
Regarding the breadth of market performance, let’s consider the past five years. In 2014 and 2015, Wasatch and benchmark performance results were relatively narrow — driven for the most part by health care and information technology. In 2016 and 2017, performance results were broad across industrials, information technology, consumer discretionary, health care and financials. In 2018 and 2019, we’ve been seeing a narrowing again with performance results driven almost exclusively by information technology, with only modest help from health care and consumer discretionary. Going forward, we wouldn’t be surprised to see performance results stay narrowly driven. If that’s the case, we believe advantageous individual stock selection will become even more important.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
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WASATCH SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND (WAAEX / WIAEX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Small Cap Growth (WAAEX) — Investor | 1.67% | 12.01% | 13.59% | ||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth (WIAEX) — Institutional | 1.80% | 12.14% | 13.66% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Growth Index | -9.63% | 9.08% | 12.25% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Index | -8.89% | 8.19% | 11.19% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.20% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.09%, Net: 1.05%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 2/1/2016 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
RBC Bearings, Inc. | 3.5% | |||
ICON plc(Ireland) | 3.0% | |||
Neogen Corp. | 2.9% | |||
Five Below, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
Paylocity Holding Corp. | 2.7% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Monro, Inc. | 2.7% | |||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. | 2.5% | |||
InterXion Holding N.V.(Netherlands) | 2.5% | |||
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. | 2.3% | |||
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 2.3% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 71 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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** | Excludes securities sold short and options written, if any. |
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheRussell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged total return index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. TheRussell 2000 Indexis an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization. The Russell 2000 Index is widely regarded in the industry as accurately capturing the universe of small company stocks.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH SMALL CAP VALUE FUND(WMCVX / WICVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Jim Larkins.
Jim Larkins Lead Portfolio Manager
| OVERVIEW
The past year proved to be an eventful time for the U.S. equity markets. New headlines ranging from Federal Reserve policy to trade negotiations with China, and the outlook for economic growth led to meaningful swings in the major stock indexes. The Russell 2000 Value Index, the Fund’s bench- |
mark, fell-8.24% for the12-month period. The bulk of the loss occurred in the final three months of 2018 amid a broad-based market decline.
The Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class, while holding up much better than its benchmark, retreated-2.69% for the 12 months ended September 30, 2019. The Fund maintained its long-term track record of outperforming the benchmark. At period end, the Fund had outperformed the Index for the three-, five- and10-year periods, and since its December 17, 1997 inception.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
We continued to pursue a multi-faceted approach that seeks to diversify the Fund’s holdings across three buckets — Fallen Angels, Undiscovered Gems and Quality Value. Classifying stocks within different value categories we believe provides the Fund with a measure of balance that can help it navigate a wide range of market conditions. As a result, the Fund hasn’t been dependent on the outperformance of a certain style or market segment in order to deliver competitive results.
Fallen Angels, our term for fundamentally sound, growing companies whose stocks have slid into value territory due to short-term factors, typically feature higher-growth characteristics than the broader value category — a plus when growth stocks are outperforming. Undiscovered Gems — inexpensive growth companies flying below Wall Street’s radar — also tend to perform well when growth is in favor. On the other hand, our Quality Value category holds companies that have not just traditional value characteristics, but also a specific attribute that sets them apart from their “deep value” peers. Quality Value is typically the key driver of performance when value stocks take the lead.
Our multi-faceted approach benefited the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark over the12-month period, as investors’ preferences oscillated between growth and value. While value stocks finished with a slight advantage over growth stocks for the full 12 months, there were also intervals in which growth stocks significantly outperformed. During this year of heightened market volatility, the Fund’s mix of investments helped it deliver better performance than its benchmark through a variety of market conditions.
In the Fallen Angels category, Lithia Motors, Inc., a retailer selling new and used vehicles, struggled in 2018 as its acquisition strategy resulted in uneven earnings numbers. Lithia’s share price recovered nicely over the past 12 months, making the company the Fund’s second-best contributor to
performance. Investors appear to have been scared off by the company’s lumpy results, but we saw an opportunity based on our knowledge of Lithia’s strong management team and track record of operational excellence.
One of our Undiscovered Gems — Euronet Worldwide, Inc., a provider of electronic payment services, was the Fund’s top overall contributor. We added to the Fund’s Euronet holdings in early 2018, when we identified an improvement in company fundamentals that was not yet being recognized by investors. The market has since become aware of Euronet’s progress, particularly after management announced a partnership with Visa in late 2018.
Our Quality Value category was boosted by positions in real estate investment trusts (REITs), which benefited from the sharp downturn in interest rates. Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. and National Storage Affiliates Trust were bothtop-10 contributors for the12-month period. We believe REITs, although a slower-growth segment overall, can provide ballast to the Fund when the market backdrop becomes less favorable, as they did over the past three months.
On the downside, Stamps.com, Inc.was the largest detractor from Fund performance. The stock fell sharply in the first quarter of 2019 after management renounced its exclusive partnership with the U.S. Postal Service. The share price suffered another down leg in May after the company experienced difficulties in adjusting its strategy. While we initially thought Stamps.com would be able to manage the loss of the postal-service contract, subsequent events demonstrated that our investment thesis was no longer valid, and we sold the stock.
Our two energy-sector holdings — Gran Tierra Energy, Inc. and Oil States International, Inc. — detracted from performance amid increased volatility in oil prices. We continue to hold smaller weightings in both companies given our view that they have quality management teams and healthy balance sheets.
OUTLOOK
Over the course of the year, we have gradually shifted the Fund toward higher-quality companies because we believe that slowing economic growth and heightened market volatility indicate that a measure of defensiveness is warranted. In our view, the stocks of higher-quality companies have the potential participate in rallies and may also help to mitigate the downside when the market weakens. We therefore have been placing greater emphasis on companies with important quality characteristics such as positive earnings growth, above-average returns on equity, robust profit margins and high free cash flow. Conversely, we have continued to pare Fund positions in companies that haven’t been showing the fundamental progress we’d anticipated. We believe this more-defensive approach is well-suited for an environment in which gains for the broader market may prove more difficult to achieve.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
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WASATCH SMALL CAP VALUE FUND (WMCVX / WICVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Small Cap Value (WMCVX) — Investor | -2.69% | 9.36% | 12.46% | ||||||||||||
Small Cap Value (WICVX) — Institutional | -2.55% | 9.48% | 12.59% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Value Index | -8.24% | 7.17% | 10.06% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Index | -8.89% | 8.19% | 11.19% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund are Investor Class: 1.20% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.13%, Net: 1.06%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Net expenses are based on Fund expenses, net of waivers and reimbursements. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Performance for the Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2012 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2012 uses the actual expenses of the Fund’s Investor Class without any adjustments. For any such period of time, the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class would have been substantially similar to, yet higher than, the performance of the Fund’s Investor Class, because the shares of both classes are invested in the same portfolio of securities, but the classes bear different expenses.
Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investments in value stocks can perform differently from the market as a whole and from other types of stocks and can continue to be undervalued by the market for long periods of time. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
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Monro, Inc. | 3.4% | |||
Kadant, Inc. | 3.4% | |||
Innospec, Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 3.0% | |||
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. | 2.9% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Fabrinet | 2.8% | |||
Dorman Products, Inc. | 2.7% | |||
Valvoline, Inc. | 2.6% | |||
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | 2.6% | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 2.5% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 54 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
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Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheRussell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. TheRussell 2000 Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization. The Russell 2000 Index is widely regarded in the industry as accurately capturing the universe of small company stocks.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH ULTRA GROWTH FUND(WAMCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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The Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by John Malooly.
John Malooly, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
The last three months of 2018 saw a broad decline in U.S. stock prices. The slump was followed by a sustained rally that drove prices higher during the first half of 2019, but the rally stalled during the third quarter of the year. For the 12 months ended September 30, 2019, the Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund fell |
-1.35% but outperformed the benchmark Russell 2000 Growth Index, which slipped-9.63%.
Against the backdrop of elevated uncertainty over the past 12 months, equity prices rose and fell largely in response to the latest news headlines. On the one hand, investors worried about economic and trade tensions. On the other hand, they applauded the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates — once in July and again in September.
Against this challenging backdrop, we think our fundamental,bottom-up investment approach navigated the uncertain landscape reasonably well. Our investment process has led to an overweight position in the information-technology (IT) sector, the top contributor to the Fund’s performance relative to its benchmark for the12-month period. Consumer discretionary was also an area of strength for the Fund. Conversely, the financials sector was the Fund’s biggest laggard.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
Two consumer-discretionary holdings were among the top three contributors to Fund performance for the year — LGI Homes, Inc. and Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. Top contributor LGI designs and builds entry-level homes in Texas, Arizona, Florida and other U.S. locations. Its innovative marketing strategy has been successful in targeting renters and younger home buyers. Moreover, lower interest rates and low unemployment have been a boon for the home-building industry.
Floor & Decor is a retailer specializing in flooring of all types — exceptlow-margin carpet. The company has been able to offer more selection, better service and often better pricing thanbig-box home-improvement stores. Floor & Decor benefited from better-than-expected earnings driven by robust sales growth from new stores, higher product gross margins and lower operating expenses.
Insulet Corp., a global leader in tubeless insulin-pump technology, was the Fund’s second-best contributor. The company’s technology can providenon-stop insulin delivery for people with diabetes through a small patch worn on the skin and eliminates regular finger-prick testing and the hassle of manual insulin injections. Insulet’s share price soared in August after the company’s revenues exceeded forecasts and management raised full-year guidance for 2019. News that Insulet had received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its Alternate Controller Enabled Infusion Pump was also well-received by investors.
Metro Bank plc was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12 months. Troubles emerged in January when regulators discovered the bank had incorrectly applied low risk weightings to its mortgage book. Inmid-May, the bank successfully raised £375 million ($467 million) in a highly dilutive sale of shares. Metro also disclosed measures to change its lending mix away from commercial real estate and loans to landlords. Despite Metro’s missteps, we still hold the stock, in part because of the bank’s unique business model that drives customer loyalty, brand awareness and market share. Chief Executive Officer Craig Donaldson ranks among the United Kingdom’s most-favorably viewed CEOs in employee surveys, while Metro’s “Net Promoter Score” — an indicator of how likely a customer is to recommend a company — is well above industry peers.
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing therapeutics for central nervous system disorders, was also a significant detractor. The company’s stock price tumbled after the FDA canceled an advisory-committee meeting for Intra-Cellular’s schizophrenia drug lumateperone. The agency also requested additional data and pushed back the target date for completing its review of the drug. Although the delay is disappointing, we think lumateperone is likely to gain approval. We believe the drug has significant market potential and makes Intra-Cellular a worthwhile holding for the Fund. We used the downturn in the stock price to increase our position.
Another notable detractor was Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc., which operates a chain of retail stores that sell housewares, food, books, stationery, bed and bath supplies, floor coverings, toys and hardware. As anoff-price retailer, the company offers a constantly changing selection ofclose-out items and other brand-name merchandise at deeply discounted prices. Ollie’s opened 29 new stores during the first half of 2019 — including 13 former Toys “R” Us locations that came online at roughly the same time. Strong sales at the new stores increased cannibalization and supply-chain pressures, hurting the sales performance of existing stores. We view these developments as temporary and believe the long-term prospects for Ollie’s remain intact. We also believe Ollie’s business model offers a measure of insulation fromAmazon-type competition. We used recent weakness in the stock as an opportunity to add to our position.
OUTLOOK
While the consumer, housing and employment segments are holding up reasonably well, industrial activity is slowing both in the U.S. and abroad. The upshot is that we think the current environment of subdued economic growth is likely to persist for some time. We believe such an environment tends to favor ourbottom-up investment style focused on innovative companies with the potential to take market share and continue growing even during periods of economic uncertainty.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
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WASATCH ULTRA GROWTH FUND(WAMCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
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Ultra Growth | -1.35% | 16.40% | 15.47% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Growth Index | -9.63% | 9.08% | 12.25% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund are 1.25%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. Expenses include direct expenses paid to the Advisor as well as indirect expenses incurred by the Fund as a result of its investments in other investment companies (each an “Acquired Fund”), before any expense reimbursements by the Advisor. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Investing in small cap funds will be more volatile and loss of principal could be greater than investing in large cap or more diversified funds. Investing in foreign securities, especially in emerging markets, entails special risks, such as currency fluctuations and political uncertainties, which are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Trex Co., Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Kornit Digital Ltd.(Israel) | 2.9% | |||
Freshpet, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
Paylocity Holding Corp. | 2.4% | |||
Five Below, Inc. | 2.2% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
InterXion Holding N.V.(Netherlands) | 2.2% | |||
Balchem Corp. | 2.0% | |||
Insulet Corp. | 2.0% | |||
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A | 2.0% | |||
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 2.0% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 86 holdings in the Fund. Foreign currency contracts, written options and repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
SECTOR BREAKDOWN**
** | Excludes securities sold short and options written, if any. |
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheRussell 2000 Growth Index is an unmanaged total return index that measures the performance of those Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged total return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization.You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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WASATCH-HOISINGTON U.S. TREASURY FUND(WHOSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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Van Hoisington Lead Portfolio Manager |
Van R. Hoisington, Jr. Portfolio Manager |
David Hoisington Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2019, the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund gained 28.73%, while the benchmark Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index rose 10.30%. The Fund also outperformed the benchmark for the five- and 10-year periods. The 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yield closed the three months ended September 30 at 2.11%, down from 3.03% a year ago.
DETAILSOFTHE YEAR
Thirty-year Treasury bonds reached a new record low yield of 1.90% during the third quarter of 2019, eclipsing the previous record low of 2.09% set in August of 2016. No cataclysmic events, such as fear of a systemic banking collapse or some immediate slump in economic activity, created the new low in the yields of these long-term Treasury bonds, which are regarded as being free of credit risk. Certainly, concerns surrounding trade and economic weakness overseas, and a reversal in U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) policy toward decreasing interest rates, could be cited as the proximate cause, yet these problems were well-known for a considerable time. Early in 2019, Fed Chair Jerome Powell introduced the possibility of a reduction in the policy rate (federal-funds rate) during the year.
The decline in Treasury bond yields from 3.04% at the start of 2019 to 1.90% in August can be attributed to a shift in inflationary expectations resulting from the lagging impact of Fed policy actions. In 2015, the Fed initiated the first of nine 0.25 percentage point increases in the federal-funds rate. And, simultaneously caused the monetary base and excess reserves of depository institutions to shrink by 21% and 50%, respectively, from their mid-decade peaks as of the final week of September 2019. Nobel Prize-winning economist Dr. Milton Friedman explained at length the delayed impact of Fed policy actions upon economic activity. He postulated that monetary tightening by raising the policy rate would eventually result in lower market interest rates.
OUTLOOKFORTHE YEAR
In the past 20 years, gross government debt as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP) advanced dramatically in all major economic areas of the world, yet long-term government bond yields dropped sharply in these areas. This result contradicts the view that the supply of government debt determines long-term risk-free yields. In microeconomic models and standard supply/demand analysis, increasing the issuance of debt could push yields higher. Quite possibly in the short-run, heavy issuance of government debt has this
presumed effect, but it is not the ultimate determinant of long-term risk-free rates.
The Fisher equation (i=r+pe ) defines the long-term risk-free rate as being equal to the real rate plus expected inflation. This means that any short-run increase in yields caused by greater supply is eventually reversed by deteriorating economic and inflation fundamentals. Undoubtedly government debt will rise sharply relative to GDP over the next several years. This increased debt level will weaken economic activity, thus inflation, pushing long-term yields lower, thereby continuing the now almost three-decade-long trend toward lower long-term Treasury yields.
Irving Fisher’s equation of exchange (M2*V=GDP) states that money times its turnover (velocity) is equal to nominal GDP. Federal Reserve officials have virtually no control over the velocity of money, but they can influence the monetary and credit aggregates. The Fed’s actions over the past four years fit a pattern that has many precedents in economic history. The reserve aggregates, such as the monetary base and excess reserves, peaked in the summer of 2014. The Fed has raised the policy rate nine times since December 2015. The year-over-year growth in M2 and bank credit peaked in October 2016 and then decelerated sharply thereafter. Meanwhile, the velocity of money fell sharply. Also, symptomatic of the Fed’s monetary restraint, the yield curve flattened dramatically, with parts of the curve inverting. Moreover, the fall in the monetary base resulted in an unprecedented contraction in world dollar liquidity that led to monetary decelerations in Europe, Japan and China and from there to a synchronized global economic slowdown.
The Fed appears to have high sensitivity to coincident or contemporaneous indicators of economic activity. However, economic variables (i.e., money and interest rates) over which the Fed has influence are slow-moving and have enormous lag times. In the last half of 2018, the Fed raised the federal-funds rate twice in reaction to strong mid-year GDP numbers. These actions were taken despite the fact that the Fed’s previous rate hikes and monetary deceleration were beginning to slow economic growth. It appears that history is being repeated. Monetary policy that is too tight for too long leads to slower growth and lower interest rates.
As a result of these considerations, we conclude that the Fund’s investments in long-term U.S. Treasury securities continue to be appropriate.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
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WASATCH-HOISINGTON U.S. TREASURY FUND (WHOSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 (UNAUDITED) | |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS
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U.S. Treasury | 28.73% | 7.34% | 7.43% | ||||||||||||
Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index | 10.30% | 3.38% | 3.75% |
Data show past performance, which is not indicative of future performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance quoted. To obtain the most recent month-end performance data available, please visit wasatchglobal.com. The Advisor may absorb certain Fund expenses, without which total returns would have been lower. Investment returns and principal value will fluctuate and shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
As of the January 31, 2019 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund are 0.70%. The expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report may be different. See the prospectus for additional information regarding Fund expenses.
Wasatch will deduct a 2.00% redemption fee on Fund shares held 60 days or less. Performance data does not reflect the deduction of fees, including sales charges, or the taxes you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Fees and taxes, if reflected, would reduce the performance quoted. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. For more complete information including charges, risks and expenses, read the prospectus carefully.
Investments in fixed income funds are subject to the same interest rate, inflation, credit and other risks associated with the underlying bonds. Return of principal is not guaranteed.
TOP U.S. TREASURY HOLDINGS*
Holding | Maturity Date | % of Net Assets | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Strip, principal only | 8/15/45 | 24.1% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.250% | 8/15/46 | 23.7% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Strip, principal only | 5/15/44 | 14.9% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.000% | 8/15/48 | 14.3% |
Holding | Maturity Date | % of Net Assets | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.500% | 2/15/45 | 9.2% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Strip, principal only | 8/15/40 | 6.8% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Note, 2.250% | 8/15/49 | 4.6% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.875% | 5/15/49 | 1.9% |
* | As of September 30, 2019, there were 8 holdings in the Fund. Repurchase agreements, if any, are not included in the number of holdings. Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time. References to specific securities should not be construed as recommendations by the Funds or their Advisor. Current and future holdings are subject to risk. |
INVESTMENTS & CASH
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GROWTHOFA HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT
Past performance does not predict future performance. The graph above does not reflect the deduction of fees, sales charges, or taxes that you would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Wasatch does not charge any sales fees. TheBloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, MBS (agency fixed-rate and hybrid ARM pass-throughs), ABS and CMBS (agency and non-agency).You cannot invest directly in this or any index.
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Definitions of Financial Terms
Brexit is an abbreviation for “British exit,” which refers to the June 23, 2016 referendum whereby British citizens voted to exit the European Union. The referendum roiled global markets, including currencies, causing the British pound to fall to its lowest level in decades.
CFA® stands for Chartered Financial Analyst and is a trademark owned by CFA Institute.
The“cloud” is the internet.Cloud-computing is a model for delivering information-technology services in which resources are retrieved from the internet through web-based tools and applications, rather than from a direct connection to a server.
Correlation, in the financial world, is a statistical measure of how asset classes, securities, markets, or countries move in relation to each other.
Acredit aggregate measures the stock of bank loans outstanding at a point in time.
Diversification does not eliminate the risk of experiencing investment losses.
Earnings growth is a measure of growth in a company’s net income over a specific period, often one year.
Earnings per share or EPS is the portion of a company’s profit allocated to each outstanding share of common stock. EPS growth rates help investors identify companies that are increasing or decreasing in profitability.
Thefederal-funds rate is the interest rate at which private depository institutions (mostly banks) lend balances (federal funds) at the Federal Reserve to other depository institutions, usually overnight. It is the interest rate banks charge each other for loans.
Theglobal financial crisis, also known as the financial crisis of 2007-09 and 2008 financial crisis, is considered by many economists to have been the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Gross domestic product (GDP) is a basic measure of a country’s economic performance and is the market value of all final goods and services made within the borders of a country in a year.
Aninitial public offering (IPO) is a company’s first sale of stock to the public.
M2 money supply consists of currency and checking accounts, consumer-type time and savings accounts and equivalent near monies, while M3 money supply consists of M2 plus business-type time deposits and less liquid near monies. Both M2 and M3 exclude monies and near monies owned by the Treasury, depository institutions and foreign banks and official institutions and IRA and Keogh balances owned by consumers.
Amonetary aggregate measures the stock of money outstanding within an economy at a point in time.
Theprice/earnings (P/E) multiple, also known as the P/E ratio, is the price of a stock divided by its earnings per share.
Return on assets (ROA) measures a company’s profitability by showing how many dollars of earnings a company derives from each dollar of assets it controls.
Return on capital is a measure of how effectively a company uses the money, owned or borrowed, that has been invested in its operations.
Return on equity (ROE) measures a company’s efficiency at generating profits from shareholders’ equity.
Sales growth is the increase in sales over a specified period of time, not necessarily one year.
Valuation is the process of determining the current worth of an asset or company.
Thevelocity of money (V) is defined as the rate at which money circulates, changes hands or turns over in an economy.
U.S. Treasury yield is the return on investment, expressed as a percentage, on the U.S. government’s debt obligations.
Theyield curve is a line on a graph that plots the interest rates, at a set point in time, of bonds having equal credit quality, but differing maturity dates. The most frequently reported yield curve compares three-month, two-year,five-year and 30-year U.S. Treasury securities. This yield curve is used as a benchmark for other interest rates, such as mortgage rates or bank lending rates. The curve is also used to predict changes in economic output and growth.
INDEX DESCRIPTIONSAND DISCLOSURES
TheRussell 2000 Index is an unmanaged total-return index of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000 Index, as ranked by total market capitalization. The Russell 2000 is widely used in the industry to measure the performance of small-company stocks.
TheRussell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
TheRussell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
Pertaining to the use of Russell information. All rights in the Russell 2000, Russell 2000 Growth and Russell 2000 Value vest in the relevant London Stock Exchange Group plc (collectively, the “LSE Group”), which owns these indexes. Russell® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. These indexes are calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or its affiliate, agent or partner. The LSE Group does not accept any liability whatsoever to any person arising out of (a) the use of, reliance on or any error in the Index or (b) investment in or operation of any Wasatch portfolio. The LSE Group makes no claim, prediction, warranty or representation either as to the results to be obtained from any Wasatch portfolio or the suitability of these indexes for the purpose to which they are being put by Wasatch Global Investors.
Launched in 1971, theNasdaq Composite Index is a market-capitalization weighted index of the more than 3,000 securities listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market. The types of securities in the index include American depositary receipts, common stocks, limited partnership interests, ordinary shares, real estate investment trusts (REITs), shares of beneficial interest (SBIs) and tracking stocks.
TheS&P 500 Index includes 500 of the United States’ largest stocks from a broad variety of industries. The Index is unmanaged and is a commonly used measure of common stock total return performance.
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TheMSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 26 emerging-market countries. With 1,202 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.
TheMSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index is an unmanaged index and includes reinvestment of all dividends of issuers located in countries throughout the world representing developed and emerging markets, excluding securities of U.S. issuers. This index is a free float-adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small capitalization securities.
TheMSCI World ex USA Index captures large- andmid-cap representation across 22 of 23 developed-market countries — excluding the United States. With 2,215 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the free float-adjusted market capitalization in each country.
TheMSCI AC (All Country) World Value Index captures large- and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across 23 developed-market countries and 26 emerging-market countries.
Pertaining to the use of MSCI information. Source: MSCI. The MSCI information may only be used for your internal use, may not be reproduced or redisseminated in any form and may not be used as a basis for or a component of any financial instruments or products or indexes. None of the MSCI information is intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied
on as such. Historical data and analysis should not be taken as an indication or guarantee of any future performance analysis, forecast or prediction. The MSCI information is provided on an “as is” basis and the user of this information assumes the entire risk of any use made of this information. MSCI, each of its affiliates and each other person involved in or related to compiling, computing or creating any MSCI information (collectively, the “MSCI Parties”) expressly disclaims all warranties (including, without limitation, any warranties or originality, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, non-infringement, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose) with respect to this information. Without limiting any of the foregoing, in no event shall any MSCI Party have any liability for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, punitive, consequential (including, without limitation, lost profits) or any other damages. (www.msci.com)
TheBloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, US dollar denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market. The index includes Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities (MBS) (agency fixed-rate and hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage [ARM] pass-throughs), asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) (agency and non-agency).
TheBloomberg Barclays US 20+ Year Treasury Bond Index measures the performance of U.S. Treasury securities that have remaining maturities of 20 or more years.
You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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EXPENSE EXAMPLE
As a shareholder of Wasatch Funds, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in a Wasatch Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000.00 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period ended September 30, 2019.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first line of the table on the next page provides information about actual account values and actual expenses, based upon the actual total return of the fund during the most recent six-month period ended September 30, 2019. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000.00 (for example, an $8,600.00 account value divided by $1,000.00 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
In addition, the Funds charge a $12.50 IRA annual maintenance fee and a $15.00 fee for redemptions paid by wire. To the extent these fees apply to your account, your expenses paid during the period would be higher and your ending account value would be lower than the amounts shown in the table on the next page.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLEFOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second line of the table on the next page provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a 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 the ongoing costs of investing in a Wasatch Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
In addition, the Funds charge a $12.50 IRA annual maintenance fee and a $15.00 fee for redemptions paid by wire. To the extent these fees apply to your account, your expenses paid during the period would be higher and your ending account value would be lower than the amounts shown in the table on the next page. If another fund’s fees differ from those listed above, your expenses paid and your ending account value could be higher or lower than those 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 of 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.
A Fund’s annualized expense ratio may vary as a result of various factors including expenses that are not reimbursable under the contractual agreement between the Fund and the Advisor such as interest, taxes, brokerage commissions, other investment related costs, dividend expense on short sales, and extraordinary expenses.
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Account Value | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | ||||||||||||||||||
Fund/Class and Return | Beginning of Period April 1, 2019 | End of Period September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,062.00 | $6.15 | 1.19% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.10 | $6.02 | 1.19% | ||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,062.70 | $5.43 | 1.05% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.80 | $5.32 | 1.05% | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,021.60 | $8.31 | 1.64% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,016.85 | $8.29 | 1.64% | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,021.50 | $7.50 | 1.48% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.65 | $7.49 | 1.48% | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,023.50 | $7.66 | 1.51% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.50 | $7.64 | 1.51% | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,024.90 | $6.14 | 1.21% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.00 | $6.12 | 1.21% | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,035.30 | $10.05 | 1.97% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.19 | $9.95 | 1.97% | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,031.10 | $9.27 | 1.82% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.94 | $9.20 | 1.82% | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund —Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,049.80 | $11.15 | 2.17% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,014.19 | $10.96 | 2.17% | ||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund —Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,049.40 | $10.12 | 1.97% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.19 | $9.95 | 1.97% | ||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,035.90 | $7.86 | 1.54% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.35 | $7.79 | 1.54% | ||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,038.80 | $6.90 | 1.35% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.30 | $6.83 | 1.35% | ||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,014.20 | $5.55 | 1.10% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.55 | $5.57 | 1.10% | ||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,015.00 | $5.00 | 0.99% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,020.11 | $5.01 | 0.99% | ||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,010.40 | $7.26 | 1.44% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.85 | $7.28 | 1.44% | ||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,010.70 | $6.75 | 1.34% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.35 | $6.78 | 1.34% |
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Operating Expenses(continued)
Account Value | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | ||||||||||||||||||
Fund/Class and Return | Beginning of Period April 1, 2019 | End of Period September 30, 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,079.30 | $10.11 | 1.94% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.34 | $9.80 | 1.94% | ||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,078.30 | $10.16 | 1.95% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,015.29 | $9.85 | 1.95% | ||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,046.30 | $8.52 | 1.66% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,016.75 | $8.39 | 1.66% | ||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,025.60 | $8.84 | 1.74% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,016.34 | $8.80 | 1.74% | ||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,039.80 | $5.88 | 1.15% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.30 | $5.82 | 1.15% | ||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,040.20 | $5.37 | 1.05% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.80 | $5.32 | 1.05% | ||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,032.60 | $6.11 | 1.20% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.05 | $6.07 | 1.20% | ||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,033.70 | $5.35 | 1.05% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.80 | $5.32 | 1.05% | ||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,012.80 | $6.36 | 1.26% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,018.75 | $6.38 | 1.26% | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $1,173.00 | $3.70 | 0.68% | ||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,021.66 | $3.45 | 0.68% |
*Expenses are equal to a fund’s annualized expense ratio as indicated above multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year divided by the number of days in the full fiscal year (183/365).
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WASATCH CORE GROWTH FUND(WGROX / WIGRX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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COMMON STOCKS 100.1% | ||||||||
Airlines 1.2% | ||||||||
183,144 | Allegiant Travel Co. | $ | 27,409,331 | |||||
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Application Software 12.9% | ||||||||
355,112 | DocuSign, Inc.* | 21,988,535 | ||||||
259,916 | Envestnet, Inc.* | 14,737,237 | ||||||
616,359 | Five9, Inc.* | 33,123,132 | ||||||
523,865 | Guidewire Software, Inc.* | 55,204,894 | ||||||
774,095 | Medallia, Inc.* | 21,233,426 | ||||||
484,938 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 47,320,250 | ||||||
358,455 | Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | 28,271,346 | ||||||
275,738 | Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | 72,381,225 | ||||||
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294,260,045 | ||||||||
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Asset Management & Custody Banks 4.0% | ||||||||
894,530 | Cohen & Steers, Inc. | 49,136,533 | ||||||
731,257 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 41,652,399 | ||||||
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90,788,932 | ||||||||
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Automotive Retail 3.3% | ||||||||
1,372,067 | Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A | 12,211,396 | ||||||
814,967 | Monro, Inc. | 64,390,543 | ||||||
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76,601,939 | ||||||||
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Biotechnology 1.6% | ||||||||
1,889,430 | Abcam plc (United Kingdom) | 26,600,041 | ||||||
1,202,934 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 10,886,553 | ||||||
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37,486,594 | ||||||||
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Building Products 3.3% | ||||||||
832,119 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 75,664,581 | ||||||
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Commercial Printing 1.9% | ||||||||
325,217 | Cimpress N.V.* | 42,876,609 | ||||||
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Commodity Chemicals 2.1% | ||||||||
2,205,559 | Valvoline, Inc. | 48,588,465 | ||||||
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Consumer Finance 1.9% | ||||||||
96,850 | Credit Acceptance Corp.* | 44,677,874 | ||||||
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Data Processing & Outsourced Services 2.4% | ||||||||
371,871 | Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 54,404,727 | ||||||
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Distributors 3.3% | ||||||||
378,704 | Pool Corp. | 76,384,597 | ||||||
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Diversified Banks 1.3% | ||||||||
9,378,173 | City Union Bank Ltd. (India) | 28,715,931 | ||||||
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Diversified Support Services 3.6% | ||||||||
641,176 | Copart, Inc.* | 51,505,668 | ||||||
1,260,732 | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | 30,623,180 | ||||||
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82,128,848 | ||||||||
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Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.0% | ||||||||
271,158 | Novanta, Inc.* | 22,159,032 | ||||||
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Electronic Manufacturing Services 1.1% | ||||||||
467,050 | Fabrinet* | 24,426,715 | ||||||
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General Merchandise Stores 1.9% | ||||||||
728,318 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 42,708,568 | ||||||
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Health Care Equipment 1.9% | ||||||||
582,223 | Cantel Medical Corp. | 43,550,280 | ||||||
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Health Care Facilities 1.8% | ||||||||
877,503 | Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 41,619,967 | ||||||
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Health Care Supplies 2.2% | ||||||||
743,693 | Neogen Corp.* | $ | 50,652,930 | |||||
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Home Improvement Retail 1.4% | ||||||||
605,897 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | 30,991,632 | ||||||
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Industrial Machinery 10.0% | ||||||||
1,283,374 | Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | 35,543,043 | ||||||
1,027,380 | Barnes Group, Inc. | 52,951,165 | ||||||
763,037 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 30,956,411 | ||||||
400,716 | Kadant, Inc. | 35,178,858 | ||||||
443,908 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 73,648,776 | ||||||
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228,278,253 | ||||||||
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Industrial REITs 2.2% | ||||||||
3,522,940 | Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. | 50,765,565 | ||||||
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IT Consulting & Other Services 5.0% | ||||||||
288,964 | EPAM Systems, Inc.* | 52,683,916 | ||||||
744,399 | InterXion Holding N.V.* (Netherlands) | 60,638,743 | ||||||
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113,322,659 | ||||||||
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Leisure Facilities 1.1% | ||||||||
419,085 | Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A* | 24,252,449 | ||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.5% | ||||||||
475,504 | ICON plc* (Ireland) | 70,060,759 | ||||||
377,449 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | 31,720,814 | ||||||
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101,781,573 | ||||||||
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Managed Health Care 1.0% | ||||||||
400,599 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 22,892,230 | ||||||
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Regional Banks 5.3% | ||||||||
1,013,416 | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | 45,218,622 | ||||||
2,553,985 | Metro Bank plc* † (United Kingdom) | 6,280,502 | ||||||
538,770 | Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.* | 29,443,781 | ||||||
854,105 | Webster Financial Corp. | 40,031,901 | ||||||
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120,974,806 | ||||||||
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Research & Consulting Services 1.1% | ||||||||
1,564,703 | Clarivate Analytics plc* | 26,396,540 | ||||||
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Semiconductors 2.2% | ||||||||
324,245 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 50,462,249 | ||||||
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Specialty Chemicals 3.1% | ||||||||
717,937 | Balchem Corp. | 71,212,171 | ||||||
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Specialty Stores 3.5% | ||||||||
411,188 | Five Below, Inc.* | 51,850,807 | ||||||
1,198,150 | National Vision Holdings, Inc.* | 28,839,470 | ||||||
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80,690,277 | ||||||||
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Systems Software 1.7% | ||||||||
297,004 | Proofpoint, Inc.* | 38,328,366 | ||||||
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Trading Companies & Distributors 1.7% | ||||||||
514,805 | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | 38,105,866 | ||||||
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Trucking 3.7% | ||||||||
1,040,257 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 37,761,329 | ||||||
278,747 | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | 47,378,628 | ||||||
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85,139,957 | ||||||||
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Total Common Stocks (cost $1,641,723,061) | 2,288,700,558 | |||||||
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WASATCH CORE GROWTH FUND(WGROX / WIGRX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Investments(continued)
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.4% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.4% | ||||||||
$8,459,248 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $8,495,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $8,632,381; repurchase proceeds: $8,459,307 (cost $8,459,248) | $ | 8,459,248 | |||||
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $8,459,248) | 8,459,248 | |||||||
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Total Investments (cost $1,650,182,309) 100.5% | 2,297,159,806 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.5%) | (11,378,712 | ) | ||||||
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NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 2,285,781,094 | ||||||
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*Non-income producing.
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9).
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Core Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
India | 1.3 | ||||
Ireland | 3.1 | ||||
Netherlands | 2.6 | ||||
United Kingdom | 1.4 | ||||
United States | 91.6 | ||||
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WASATCH EMERGING INDIA FUND(WAINX / WIINX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Investments
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COMMON STOCKS 101.7% | ||||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 2.3% | ||||||||
20,299 | Page Industries Ltd. (India) | $ | 6,487,655 | |||||
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Auto Parts & Equipment 3.4% | ||||||||
540,534 | Endurance Technologies Ltd. (India) | 7,627,631 | ||||||
1,342,512 | Minda Corp. Ltd. (India) | 1,799,644 | ||||||
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9,427,275 | ||||||||
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Brewers 2.0% | ||||||||
299,965 | United Breweries Ltd. (India) | 5,714,119 | ||||||
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Building Products 2.7% | ||||||||
983,819 | Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. (India) | 7,635,242 | ||||||
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Commodity Chemicals 5.3% | ||||||||
1,714,806 | Berger Paints India Ltd. (India) | 10,541,384 | ||||||
350,292 | Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. (India) | 4,265,657 | ||||||
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14,807,041 | ||||||||
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Consumer Finance 9.7% | ||||||||
476,305 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. (India) | 27,212,417 | ||||||
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Department Stores 1.7% | ||||||||
159,886 | V-Mart Retail Ltd. (India) | 4,677,991 | ||||||
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Diversified Banks 9.4% | ||||||||
1,455,941 | City Union Bank Ltd. (India) | 4,458,086 | ||||||
886,808 | HDFC Bank Ltd. (India) | 15,360,170 | ||||||
276,422 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (India) | 6,388,588 | ||||||
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26,206,844 | ||||||||
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Diversified Chemicals 4.6% | ||||||||
636,637 | Pidilite Industries Ltd. (India) | 12,954,844 | ||||||
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Electrical Components & Equipment 4.1% | ||||||||
1,141,125 | Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. (India) | 11,541,064 | ||||||
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Financial Exchanges & Data 1.3% | ||||||||
182,372 | CRISIL Ltd. (India) | 3,500,047 | ||||||
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Health Care Services 5.0% | ||||||||
717,165 | Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. (India) | 13,965,069 | ||||||
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Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 0.7% | ||||||||
2,426,328 | Lemon Tree Hotels Ltd.* (India) | 1,951,503 | ||||||
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Industrial Conglomerates 1.9% | ||||||||
18,340 | 3M India Ltd.* (India) | 5,346,549 | ||||||
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Industrial Machinery 4.2% | ||||||||
2,743,791 | Elgi Equipments Ltd. (India) | 11,783,363 | ||||||
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Interactive Media & Services 3.1% | ||||||||
302,136 | Info Edge India Ltd. (India) | 8,697,162 | ||||||
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Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 2.4% | ||||||||
300,260 | MakeMyTrip Ltd.* (India) | 6,812,899 | ||||||
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IT Consulting & Other Services 2.8% | ||||||||
276,472 | Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd. (India) | 5,886,882 | ||||||
190,875 | Mindtree Ltd. (India) | 1,899,894 | ||||||
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7,786,776 | ||||||||
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Life & Health Insurance 2.3% | ||||||||
633,164 | ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 4,141,054 | ||||||
370,235 | Max Financial Services Ltd.* (India) | 2,235,971 | ||||||
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6,377,025 | ||||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.1% | ||||||||
484,131 | Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. (India) | 11,381,063 | ||||||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 4.1% | ||||||||
274,178 | Britannia Industries Ltd. (India) | $ | 11,416,861 | |||||
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Personal Products 3.7% | ||||||||
692,363 | Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (India) | 6,711,746 | ||||||
20,913 | Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care Ltd. (India) | 3,555,890 | ||||||
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10,267,636 | ||||||||
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Pharmaceuticals 0.5% | ||||||||
296,945 | Amrutanjan Health Care Ltd. (India) | 1,510,729 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 6.0% | ||||||||
991,295 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 16,856,636 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 4.1% | ||||||||
1,242,363 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. (India) | 11,422,851 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 2.0% | ||||||||
225,938 | Asian Paints Ltd. (India) | 5,623,838 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 8.3% | ||||||||
572,275 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* (India) | 12,734,485 | ||||||
373,904 | Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. (India) | 10,430,922 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
23,165,407 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $213,911,394) | 284,529,906 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS 0.0% | ||||||||
Food-Baking 0.0% | ||||||||
$6,475,620 | Britannia Industries Ltd.§§ (India) | |||||||
8.00%, due 8/28/2022 | $ | 90,658 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $92,394) | 90,658 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.5% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.5% | ||||||||
1,279,359 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $1,295,000 of United States Treasury Notes 1.875% due 9/30/22; value: $1,306,533; repurchase proceeds: $1,279,368 (cost $1,279,359) | 1,279,359 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,279,359) | 1,279,359 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $215,283,147) 102.2% | 285,899,923 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (2.2%) | (6,061,885 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 279,838,038 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2019, amounts to approximately $90,658, and represents 0.03% of net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Emerging India Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
India | 100.0 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.1% | ||||||||
Airport Services 3.9% | ||||||||
92,626 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V., Class B (Mexico) | $ | 893,967 | |||||
55,428 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V., Class B (Mexico) | 845,099 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,739,066 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 2.2% | ||||||||
3,095 | Page Industries Ltd. (India) | 989,176 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 2.7% | ||||||||
13,019 | Globant S.A.* (Argentina) | 1,192,280 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 2.8% | ||||||||
4,150 | Medytox, Inc. (Korea) | 1,249,354 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 9.3% | ||||||||
71,646 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. (India) | 4,093,303 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 10.0% | ||||||||
108,436 | HDFC Bank Ltd. (India) | 1,878,192 | ||||||
69,576 | Kasikornbank Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 357,150 | ||||||
712,464 | PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (Indonesia) | 1,523,303 | ||||||
38,123 | TCS Group Holding plc GDR (Russia) | 667,152 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,425,797 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Chemicals 1.9% | ||||||||
40,888 | Pidilite Industries Ltd. (India) | 832,025 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 4.6% | ||||||||
88,166 | Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil) | 2,033,041 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 6.2% | ||||||||
80,363 | Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. (India) | 812,772 | ||||||
47,350 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. (Taiwan) | 976,655 | ||||||
166,301 | Weg S.A. (Brazil) | 969,801 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,759,228 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 3.4% | ||||||||
9,169 | BGF Retail Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 1,510,089 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.7% | ||||||||
809,339 | Microport Scientific Corp. (China) | 733,162 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 2.8% | ||||||||
16,630 | 51job, Inc. ADR* (China) | 1,230,620 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 2.4% | ||||||||
150,000 | Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong) | 1,043,993 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 2.5% | ||||||||
26,325 | Tencent Holdings Ltd. (China) | 1,109,065 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 12.3% | ||||||||
6,847 | Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. ADR* (China) | 1,145,024 | ||||||
42,514 | Ctrip.com International Ltd. ADR* (China) | 1,245,235 | ||||||
34,276 | MakeMyTrip Ltd.* (India) | 777,722 | ||||||
4,069 | MercadoLibre, Inc.* (Brazil) | 2,242,955 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,410,936 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 0.9% | ||||||||
18,294 | Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd. (India) | 389,532 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 2.7% | ||||||||
80,759 | Discovery Ltd. (South Africa) | $ | 608,159 | |||||
92,590 | ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 605,562 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,213,721 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.5% | ||||||||
21,000 | Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.* (China) | 214,349 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 5.7% | ||||||||
25,711 | Britannia Industries Ltd. (India) | 1,070,614 | ||||||
351,393 | Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) | 1,423,470 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,494,084 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Products 3.4% | ||||||||
72,802 | Godrej Consumer Products Ltd. (India) | 705,740 | ||||||
733 | LG Household & Health Care Ltd. (Korea) | 800,929 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,506,669 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 3.7% | ||||||||
97,235 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 1,653,448 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 8.1% | ||||||||
49,297 | ASPEED Technology, Inc. (Taiwan) | 1,251,866 | ||||||
92,959 | Silergy Corp. (Taiwan) | 2,305,369 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
3,557,235 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 3.3% | ||||||||
57,952 | Asian Paints Ltd. (India) | 1,442,487 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.1% | ||||||||
21,693 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* (India) | 482,721 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $33,072,226) | 43,305,381 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 2.8% | ||||||||
Diversified Banks 2.8% | ||||||||
101,363 | Banco Davivienda S.A., 1.98% (Colombia) | 1,237,910 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $966,635) | 1,237,910 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS 0.0% | ||||||||
Food-Baking 0.0% | ||||||||
$804,960 | Britannia Industries Ltd.§§ (India) 8.00%, due 8/28/2022 | $ | 11,269 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $11,485) | 11,269 | |||||||
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|
Schedule of Investments(continued)
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.5% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.5% | ||||||||
$201,512 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $205,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $208,315; repurchase proceeds: $201,512 (cost $201,512) | $ | 201,512 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $201,512) | 201,512 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $34,251,858) 101.4%§ | 44,756,072 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (1.4%) | (609,423 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 44,146,649 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing. |
| |||||||
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 10.27%. |
| |||||||
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2019, amounts to approximately $11,269, and represents 0.03% of net assets. |
| |||||||
ADR American Depositary Receipt. |
| |||||||
GDR Global Depositary Receipt. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Argentina | 2.7 | ||||
Brazil | 11.8 | ||||
China | 12.7 | ||||
Colombia | 2.8 | ||||
Hong Kong | 5.5 | ||||
India | 35.3 | ||||
Indonesia | 3.4 | ||||
Korea | 8.0 | ||||
Mexico | 3.9 | ||||
Russia | 1.5 | ||||
South Africa | 1.4 | ||||
Taiwan | 10.2 | ||||
Thailand | 0.8 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH EMERGING MARKETS SMALL CAP FUND(WAEMX / WIEMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
| ||
|
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Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.7% | ||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics 0.9% | ||||||||
3,111,925 | Aramex PJSC (United Arab Emirates) | $ | 3,397,307 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Airport Services 3.2% | ||||||||
1,417,325 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico) | 8,433,996 | ||||||
224,866 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V., Class B (Mexico) | 3,428,483 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,862,479 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 2.6% | ||||||||
104,397 | Globant S.A.* (Argentina) | 9,560,677 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Auto Parts & Equipment 1.4% | ||||||||
1,539,768 | Minth Group Ltd. (Hong Kong) | 5,215,923 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 2.3% | ||||||||
27,302 | Medytox, Inc. (Korea) | 8,219,245 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 1.8% | ||||||||
837,329 | Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. (India) | 6,498,360 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 4.9% | ||||||||
1,544,104 | Berger Paints India Ltd. (India) | 9,492,032 | ||||||
6,326,402 | TOA Paint Thailand Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 8,377,286 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,869,318 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 9.3% | ||||||||
273,405 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. (India) | 15,620,266 | ||||||
2,585,375 | Muangthai Capital Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 4,818,257 | ||||||
2,490,029 | Srisawad Corp. Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 4,660,917 | ||||||
4,744,545 | Unifin Financiera S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM ENR (Mexico) | 8,693,764 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
33,793,204 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Department Stores 1.1% | ||||||||
289,946 | Poya International Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) | 4,113,834 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distillers & Vintners 1.1% | ||||||||
608,057 | Sichuan Swellfun Co. Ltd., Class A (China) | 3,860,409 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 3.3% | ||||||||
1,758,032 | City Union Bank Ltd. (India) | 5,383,087 | ||||||
375,132 | TCS Group Holding plc GDR (Russia) | 6,564,810 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,947,897 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Chemicals 1.9% | ||||||||
332,915 | Pidilite Industries Ltd. (India) | 6,774,444 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 6.0% | ||||||||
604,829 | Clicks Group Ltd. (South Africa) | 8,585,816 | ||||||
576,410 | Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil) | 13,291,578 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
21,877,394 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 4.7% | ||||||||
408,296 | Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. (India) | 4,129,407 | ||||||
638,422 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. (Taiwan) | 13,168,284 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,297,691 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.5% | ||||||||
1,130,616 | Chroma ATE, Inc. (Taiwan) | 5,361,156 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 1.3% | ||||||||
28,441 | BGF Retail Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 4,684,092 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
General Merchandise Stores 3.2% | ||||||||
1,328,766 | Magazine Luiza S.A. (Brazil) | 11,845,508 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.3% | ||||||||
5,197,076 | Microport Scientific Corp. (China) | $ | 4,707,917 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 1.7% | ||||||||
17,123,347 | Cleopatra Hospital* (Egypt) | 6,363,406 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 2.8% | ||||||||
533,341 | Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. (India) | 10,385,538 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Highways & Railtracks 1.3% | ||||||||
5,680,875 | Yuexiu Transport Infrastructure Ltd. (China) | 4,906,991 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 1.5% | ||||||||
42,963,824 | PT Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk (Indonesia) | 5,357,236 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 1.6% | ||||||||
179,331 | Huazhu Group Ltd. ADR (China) | 5,921,510 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 2.5% | ||||||||
124,426 | 51job, Inc. ADR* (China) | 9,207,524 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Conglomerates 1.8% | ||||||||
22,871 | 3M India Ltd.* (India) | 6,667,443 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 0.9% | ||||||||
270,583 | Airtac International Group (Taiwan) | 3,223,914 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 2.8% | ||||||||
355,845 | Info Edge India Ltd. (India) | 10,243,207 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 1.2% | ||||||||
187,282 | MakeMyTrip Ltd.* (India) | 4,249,429 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 1.6% | ||||||||
274,707 | Larsen & Toubro Infotech Ltd. (India) | 5,849,300 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 1.3% | ||||||||
193,012 | Discovery Ltd. (South Africa) | 1,453,484 | ||||||
551,418 | Max Financial Services Ltd.* (India) | 3,330,195 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,783,679 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 4.7% | ||||||||
139,371 | Britannia Industries Ltd. (India) | 5,803,454 | ||||||
2,771,755 | Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) | 11,228,195 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,031,649 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.0% | ||||||||
13,017,213 | China Animal Healthcare Ltd.* ***§§ (China) | 16,608 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 4.1% | ||||||||
879,440 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 14,954,580 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Real Estate Operating Companies 1.0% | ||||||||
1,311,366 | Parque Arauco S.A. (Chile) | 3,740,851 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 4.1% | ||||||||
832,027 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. (India) | 7,650,035 | ||||||
16,035,600 | PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Syariah Tbk* (Indonesia) | 3,727,896 | ||||||
806,762 | Regional S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico) | 3,697,352 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,075,283 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Equipment 0.6% | ||||||||
27,625 | Koh Young Technology, Inc. (Korea) | 2,053,139 | ||||||
|
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|
Schedule of Investments(continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Semiconductors 8.2% | ||||||||
289,374 | ASPEED Technology, Inc. (Taiwan) | $ | 7,348,467 | |||||
77,792 | LEENO Industrial, Inc. (Korea) | 3,635,474 | ||||||
178,735 | Parade Technologies Ltd. (Taiwan) | 3,107,708 | ||||||
646,126 | Silergy Corp. (Taiwan) | 16,023,828 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
30,115,477 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 2.0% | ||||||||
133,178 | Douzone Bizon Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 7,281,563 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.2% | ||||||||
199,906 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* (India) | 4,448,386 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $248,531,928) | 360,763,568 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 1.9% | ||||||||
Personal Products 1.9% | ||||||||
10,913 | LG Household & Health Care Ltd., 1.21% (Korea) | 7,034,171 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $5,149,453) | 7,034,171 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
CORPORATE BONDS 0.0% | ||||||||
Food-Baking 0.0% | ||||||||
$4,181,130 | Britannia Industries Ltd.§§(India) 8.00%, due 8/28/2022 | $ | 58,535 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $59,657) | 58,535 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.2% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.2% | ||||||||
589,863 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $595,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $604,622; repurchase proceeds: $589,867 (cost $589,863) | 589,863 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $589,863) | 589,863 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $254,330,901) 100.8%§ | 368,446,137 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.8%) | (2,991,676 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 365,454,461 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing. |
| |||||||
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12). |
| |||||||
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 14.32%. |
| |||||||
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2019, amounts to approximately $75,143, and represents 0.02% of net assets. |
| |||||||
ADR American Depositary Receipt. |
| |||||||
GDR Global Depositary Receipt. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Argentina | 2.6 | ||||
Brazil | 6.8 | ||||
Chile | 1.0 | ||||
China | 7.8 | ||||
Egypt | 1.7 | ||||
Hong Kong | 4.5 | ||||
India | 33.0 | ||||
Indonesia | 2.5 | ||||
Korea | 9.0 | ||||
Mexico | 6.6 | ||||
Russia | 1.8 | ||||
South Africa | 2.7 | ||||
Taiwan | 14.2 | ||||
Thailand | 4.9 | ||||
United Arab Emirates | 0.9 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH FRONTIER EMERGING SMALL COUNTRIES FUND (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
| ||
|
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.3% | ||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics 1.5% | ||||||||
852,587 | Aramex PJSC (United Arab Emirates) | $ | 930,774 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Airport Services 4.8% | ||||||||
148,500 | Airports Corp. of Vietnam JSC* (Vietnam) | 492,845 | ||||||
157,364 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste S.A.B. de C.V., Class B (Mexico) | 2,399,295 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,892,140 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 3.2% | ||||||||
20,930 | Globant S.A.* (Argentina) | 1,916,769 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 2.4% | ||||||||
1,085,100 | TOA Paint Thailand Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 1,436,866 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 11.7% | ||||||||
399,437 | ASA International Group plc (United Kingdom) | 1,718,947 | ||||||
455,525 | Delta Brac Housing Finance Corp. Ltd. (Bangladesh) | 664,189 | ||||||
428,700 | Muangthai Capital Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 798,951 | ||||||
102,680 | Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd.* (India) | 1,347,453 | ||||||
460,100 | Srisawad Corp. Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 861,230 | ||||||
894,920 | Unifin Financiera S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM ENR (Mexico) | 1,639,825 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,030,595 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 1.9% | ||||||||
176,741 | Network International Holdings plc* (United Arab Emirates) | 1,162,618 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Diversified Banks 18.1% | ||||||||
311,720 | Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam JSC (Vietnam) | 1,103,065 | ||||||
510,861 | Commercial International Bank S.A.E (Egypt) | 2,447,614 | ||||||
6,178 | Credicorp Ltd. (Peru) | 1,287,742 | ||||||
20,038 | Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. ADR (Argentina) | 260,494 | ||||||
412,850 | National Bank of Kuwait SAK (Kuwait) | 1,284,814 | ||||||
1,168,000 | PT Bank Central Asia Tbk (Indonesia) | 2,497,274 | ||||||
114,789 | TCS Group Holding plc GDR (Russia) | 2,008,808 | ||||||
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| |||||||
10,889,811 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 7.7% | ||||||||
99,752 | Clicks Group Ltd. (South Africa) | 1,416,024 | ||||||
139,500 | Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil) | 3,216,764 | ||||||
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| |||||||
4,632,788 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 2.2% | ||||||||
233,100 | Weg S.A. (Brazil) | 1,359,346 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 6.0% | ||||||||
390,900 | CP ALL Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 1,038,438 | ||||||
961,484 | Philippine Seven Corp. (Philippines) | 2,597,101 | ||||||
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| |||||||
3,635,539 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Distributors 2.4% | ||||||||
2,404,416 | Ibnsina Pharma S.A.E. (Egypt) | 1,462,145 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 5.4% | ||||||||
8,779,244 | Cleopatra Hospital* (Egypt) | 3,262,557 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 1.1% | ||||||||
5,152,300 | PT Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk (Indonesia) | 642,450 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hypermarkets & Super Centers 2.7% | ||||||||
44,128 | InRetail Peru Corp. (Peru) | 1,606,259 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 8.7% | ||||||||
4,998 | MercadoLibre, Inc.* (Brazil) | $ | 2,755,047 | |||||
11,040 | Naspers Ltd., Class N (South Africa) | 1,672,985 | ||||||
11,040 | Prosus N.V.* (Netherlands) | 810,426 | ||||||
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| |||||||
5,238,458 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 1.7% | ||||||||
134,435 | Discovery Ltd. (South Africa) | 1,012,368 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 1.2% | ||||||||
251,849 | Square Pharmaceuticals Ltd. (Bangladesh) | 704,921 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 3.2% | ||||||||
547,600 | Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico) | 1,954,089 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Real Estate Operating Companies 0.6% | ||||||||
119,514 | Parque Arauco S.A. (Chile) | 340,930 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Regional Banks 3.4% | ||||||||
125,705 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. (India) | 1,155,789 | ||||||
3,813,000 | PT Bank Tabungan Pensiunan Nasional Syariah Tbk* (Indonesia) | 886,432 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,042,221 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Distributors 3.4% | ||||||||
829,170 | FPT Corp. (Vietnam) | 2,062,114 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services 4.0% | ||||||||
9,023,838 | Safaricom plc (Kenya) | 2,389,557 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $53,495,759) | 58,605,315 | |||||||
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| |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 3.4% | ||||||||
Diversified Banks 3.4% | ||||||||
170,073 | Banco Davivienda S.A., 1.98% (Colombia) | 2,077,041 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $1,852,963) | 2,077,041 | |||||||
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| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $55,348,722) 100.7% | 60,682,356 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.7%) | (437,403 | ) | ||||||
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| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 60,244,953 | ||||||
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*Non-income producing. |
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ADR American Depositary Receipt.
GDR Global Depositary Report. |
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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WASATCH FRONTIER EMERGING SMALL COUNTRIES FUND (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Investments(continued)
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Argentina | 3.6 | ||||
Bangladesh | 2.3 | ||||
Brazil | 12.1 | ||||
Chile | 0.6 | ||||
Colombia | 3.4 | ||||
Egypt | 11.8 | ||||
India | 4.1 | ||||
Indonesia | 6.6 | ||||
Kenya | 3.9 | ||||
Kuwait | 2.1 | ||||
Mexico | 9.9 | ||||
Netherlands | 1.3 | ||||
Peru | 4.8 | ||||
Philippines | 4.3 | ||||
Russia | 3.3 | ||||
South Africa | 6.8 | ||||
Thailand | 6.8 | ||||
United Arab Emirates | 3.5 | ||||
United Kingdom | 2.8 | ||||
Vietnam | 6.0 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 100.0% | ||||||||
Airlines 1.3% | ||||||||
10,687 | Allegiant Travel Co. | $ | 1,599,416 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 14.9% | ||||||||
15,912 | Envestnet, Inc.* | 902,210 | ||||||
21,449 | Five9, Inc.* | 1,152,669 | ||||||
34,834 | Globant S.A.* (Argentina) | 3,190,098 | ||||||
12,718 | HubSpot, Inc.* | 1,928,176 | ||||||
61,965 | Infomart Corp. (Japan) | 965,078 | ||||||
49,797 | Medallia, Inc.* | 1,365,932 | ||||||
18,045 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 1,760,831 | ||||||
16,499 | Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | 1,301,276 | ||||||
102,418 | Systena Corp. (Japan) | 1,521,233 | ||||||
7,858 | Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | 2,062,725 | ||||||
29,884 | Zendesk, Inc.* | 2,177,946 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
18,328,174 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 1.9% | ||||||||
28,706 | Monro, Inc. | 2,268,061 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 4.6% | ||||||||
101,538 | Abcam plc (United Kingdom) | 1,429,487 | ||||||
18,994 | Exact Sciences Corp.* | 1,716,488 | ||||||
5,682 | Medytox, Inc. (Korea) | 1,710,561 | ||||||
86,299 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 781,006 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,637,542 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 3.1% | ||||||||
41,506 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 3,774,141 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial Printing 1.2% | ||||||||
11,429 | Cimpress N.V.* (Netherlands) | 1,506,799 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 1.1% | ||||||||
1,047,900 | TOA Paint Thailand Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 1,387,607 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 5.2% | ||||||||
33,630 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. (India) | 1,921,361 | ||||||
3,911 | Credit Acceptance Corp.* | 1,804,183 | ||||||
784,708 | Srisawad Corp. Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 1,468,842 | ||||||
644,500 | Unifin Financiera S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM ENR (Mexico) | 1,180,963 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
6,375,349 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 3.6% | ||||||||
24,505 | Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 3,585,082 | ||||||
12,500 | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. (Japan) | 835,838 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,420,920 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Chemicals 1.2% | ||||||||
73,457 | Pidilite Industries Ltd. (India) | 1,494,767 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Real Estate Activities 0.6% | ||||||||
42,728 | Patrizia AG (Germany) | 794,042 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 2.7% | ||||||||
41,115 | Copart, Inc.* | 3,302,768 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 0.6% | ||||||||
11,690 | Ain Holdings, Inc. (Japan) | 680,047 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 2.4% | ||||||||
93,878 | Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. (India) | 949,460 | ||||||
95,281 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. (Taiwan) | 1,965,294 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,914,754 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
General Merchandise Stores 1.1% | ||||||||
22,538 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 1,321,628 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Equipment 2.6% | ||||||||
21,469 | Cantel Medical Corp. | $ | 1,605,881 | |||||
11,506 | Cochlear Ltd. (Australia) | 1,616,488 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
3,222,369 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 2.1% | ||||||||
53,944 | Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 2,558,564 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.3% | ||||||||
84,902 | Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. (India) | 1,653,263 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.1% | ||||||||
50,200 | Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 1,317,155 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 1.7% | ||||||||
25,624 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 2,134,992 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Household Products 0.7% | ||||||||
21,200 | Pigeon Corp. (Japan) | 873,489 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 1.9% | ||||||||
24,600 | en-japan, Inc. (Japan) | 940,772 | ||||||
55,830 | SMS Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 1,356,960 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,297,732 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Conglomerates 1.0% | ||||||||
4,226 | 3M India Ltd.* (India) | 1,231,980 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 7.5% | ||||||||
35,669 | Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | 987,853 | ||||||
24,393 | Barnes Group, Inc. | 1,257,215 | ||||||
30,575 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 1,240,428 | ||||||
44,032 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* (Israel) | 1,355,305 | ||||||
68,400 | MISUMI Group, Inc. (Japan) | 1,608,705 | ||||||
16,345 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 2,711,799 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,161,305 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 0.6% | ||||||||
2,738 | New Work SE (Germany) | 746,071 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 4.3% | ||||||||
62,227 | MakeMyTrip Ltd.* (India) | 1,411,931 | ||||||
4,847 | MercadoLibre, Inc.* (Brazil) | 2,671,812 | ||||||
224,623 | Trainline plc* (United Kingdom) | 1,157,215 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,240,958 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 1.5% | ||||||||
284,505 | ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 1,860,735 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 1.1% | ||||||||
23,517 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 1,343,879 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Diversified Financial Services 1.1% | ||||||||
5,376 | Hypoport AG* (Germany) | 1,338,912 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.8% | ||||||||
542,000 | Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) | 2,195,606 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.4% | ||||||||
59,226 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 442,418 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 1.5% | ||||||||
108,691 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 1,848,254 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 4.8% | ||||||||
316,913 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. (India) | 2,913,842 | ||||||
41,416 | Canadian Western Bank (Canada) | 1,039,738 | ||||||
35,208 | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | 1,570,981 | ||||||
130,412 | Metro Bank plc* † (United Kingdom) | 320,696 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,845,257 | ||||||||
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WASATCH GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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|
Schedule of Investments(continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 2.3% | ||||||||
37,100 | Funai Soken Holdings, Inc. (Japan) | $ | 843,392 | |||||
71,000 | Nihon M&A Center, Inc. (Japan) | 1,996,208 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,839,600 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 0.9% | ||||||||
36,174 | Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (Australia) | 1,134,107 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 5.7% | ||||||||
48,000 | ASPEED Technology, Inc. (Taiwan) | 1,218,929 | ||||||
22,607 | Melexis N.V. (Belgium) | 1,565,904 | ||||||
15,304 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 2,381,762 | ||||||
75,000 | Silergy Corp. (Taiwan) | 1,859,989 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,026,584 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Soft Drinks 1.0% | ||||||||
40,501 | Fevertree Drinks plc (United Kingdom) | 1,206,605 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Stores 1.6% | ||||||||
15,662 | Five Below, Inc.* | 1,974,978 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Distributors 0.7% | ||||||||
110,332 | Electrocomponents plc (United Kingdom) | 873,370 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.1% | ||||||||
59,570 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* (India) | 1,325,575 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.3% | ||||||||
83,720 | Diploma plc (United Kingdom) | 1,711,857 | ||||||
43,400 | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 1,134,320 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,846,177 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Trucking 1.9% | ||||||||
64,833 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 2,353,438 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $88,308,678) | 122,699,388 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.3% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.3% | ||||||||
$405,056 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $410,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $416,631; repurchase proceeds: $405,059 (cost $405,056) | $ | 405,056 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $405,056) | 405,056 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $88,713,734) 100.3%§ | 123,104,444 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.3%) | (334,364 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 122,770,080 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing. |
| |||||||
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). |
| |||||||
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 4.11%. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Argentina | 2.6 | ||||
Australia | 2.2 | ||||
Belgium | 1.3 | ||||
Brazil | 2.2 | ||||
Canada | 0.9 | ||||
Germany | 2.3 | ||||
Hong Kong | 1.8 | ||||
India | 13.5 | ||||
Israel | 1.1 | ||||
Japan | 11.5 | ||||
Korea | 1.4 | ||||
Mexico | 1.0 | ||||
Netherlands | 1.2 | ||||
Taiwan | 4.1 | ||||
Thailand | 2.3 | ||||
United Kingdom | 5.5 | ||||
United States | 45.1 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH GLOBAL VALUE FUND (FMIEX / WILCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
| ||
|
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 95.6% | ||||||||
Airlines 2.4% | ||||||||
122,000 | Japan Airlines Co. Ltd. (Japan) | $ | 3,624,176 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 1.0% | ||||||||
900,000 | PTT Global Chemical Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 1,581,658 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 1.0% | ||||||||
2,475,000 | Sinopec Engineering Group Co. Ltd., Class H (China) | 1,553,645 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Department Stores 1.2% | ||||||||
36,000 | Kohl’s Corp. | 1,787,760 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 12.1% | ||||||||
60,000 | Citigroup, Inc. | 4,144,800 | ||||||
230,000 | ING Groep N.V. ADR (Netherlands) | 2,403,500 | ||||||
430,000 | Nordea Bank Abp (Sweden) | 3,049,385 | ||||||
168,000 | United Overseas Bank Ltd. (Singapore) | 3,118,967 | ||||||
120,000 | Wells Fargo & Co. | 6,052,800 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
18,769,452 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electric Utilities 7.0% | ||||||||
42,000 | Duke Energy Corp. | 4,026,120 | ||||||
142,000 | Exelon Corp. | 6,860,020 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,886,140 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 2.4% | ||||||||
45,000 | Eaton Corp. plc | 3,741,750 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 3.0% | ||||||||
188,000 | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize N.V. (Netherlands) | 4,703,724 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 2.1% | ||||||||
19,000 | Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings* | 3,192,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hypermarkets & Super Centers 2.7% | ||||||||
35,000 | Walmart, Inc. | 4,153,800 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Integrated Oil & Gas 8.9% | ||||||||
490,000 | BP plc (United Kingdom) | 3,107,588 | ||||||
83,000 | Royal Dutch Shell plc ADR, Class A (United Kingdom) | 4,884,550 | ||||||
185,000 | Suncor Energy, Inc. (Canada) | 5,835,491 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
13,827,629 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Integrated Telecommunication Services 4.3% | ||||||||
175,000 | AT&T, Inc. | 6,622,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 3.0% | ||||||||
32,000 | International Business Machines Corp. | 4,653,440 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 2.1% | ||||||||
2,230,000 | Fubon Financial Holding Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) | 3,201,647 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Line Insurance 2.1% | ||||||||
126,000 | AXA S.A. (France) | 3,217,730 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Utilities 1.9% | ||||||||
270,000 | National Grid plc (United Kingdom) | 2,927,717 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 1.9% | ||||||||
86,000 | Schlumberger Ltd. | 2,938,620 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.2% | ||||||||
3,100,000 | Dali Foods Group Co. Ltd. (China) | 1,902,471 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 9.7% | ||||||||
33,000 | Johnson & Johnson | 4,269,540 | ||||||
50,000 | Novartis AG (Switzerland) | 4,335,454 | ||||||
177,000 | Pfizer, Inc. | 6,359,610 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
14,964,604 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 3.1% | ||||||||
72,000 | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | $ | 4,803,840 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Reinsurance 4.2% | ||||||||
25,000 | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen (Germany) | 6,468,855 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized REITs 5.8% | ||||||||
63,000 | EPR Properties | 4,842,180 | ||||||
185,000 | VICI Properties, Inc. | 4,190,250 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,032,430 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 2.7% | ||||||||
75,000 | Oracle Corp. | 4,127,250 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 2.6% | ||||||||
99,000 | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 4,059,650 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Tobacco 2.9% | ||||||||
50,000 | KT&G Corp. (Korea) | 4,409,982 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services 4.3% | ||||||||
795,000 | China Mobile Ltd. (China) | 6,577,918 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $138,016,312) | 147,729,888 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 4.0% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 4.0% | ||||||||
$6,261,985 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $6,290,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $6,391,722; repurchase proceeds: $6,262,029 (cost $6,261,985) | $ | 6,261,985 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $6,261,985) | 6,261,985 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $144,278,297) 99.6%§ | 153,991,873 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.4% | 690,110 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 154,681,983 | ||||||
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*Non-income producing. |
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§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 2.07%. |
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ADR American Depositary Receipt. |
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REIT Real Estate Investment Trust. |
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Global Value Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Canada | 3.9 | ||||
China | 6.8 | ||||
France | 2.2 | ||||
Germany | 4.4 | ||||
Japan | 2.4 | ||||
Korea | 5.7 | ||||
Netherlands | 4.8 | ||||
Singapore | 2.1 | ||||
Sweden | 2.1 | ||||
Switzerland | 2.9 | ||||
Taiwan | 2.2 | ||||
Thailand | 1.1 | ||||
United Kingdom | 7.4 | ||||
United States | 52.0 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 96.8% | ||||||||
Airport Services 1.3% | ||||||||
2,573,072 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico) | $ | 15,311,434 | |||||
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Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 1.1% | ||||||||
38,754 | Page Industries Ltd. (India) | 12,385,960 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Application Software 9.0% | ||||||||
106,019 | Descartes Systems Group, Inc. (The)* (Canada) | 4,279,651 | ||||||
1,344,426 | GB Group plc (United Kingdom) | 8,959,468 | ||||||
896,811 | Infomart Corp. (Japan) | 13,967,443 | ||||||
189,876 | Kinaxis, Inc.* (Canada) | 12,356,953 | ||||||
181,287 | Lightspeed POS, Inc.* (Canada) | 4,192,651 | ||||||
455,301 | Miroku Jyoho Service Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 12,413,663 | ||||||
189,791 | Nemetschek SE (Germany) | 9,685,315 | ||||||
1,116,000 | Systena Corp. (Japan) | 16,576,148 | ||||||
2,576,492 | Technology One Ltd. (Australia) | 12,486,045 | ||||||
348,216 | WiseTech Global Ltd. (Australia) | 8,162,537 | ||||||
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103,079,874 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 1.2% | ||||||||
2,236,556 | Netwealth Group Ltd. (Australia) | 13,752,125 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Biotechnology 2.1% | ||||||||
1,352,957 | Abcam plc (United Kingdom) | 19,047,391 | ||||||
16,926 | Medytox, Inc. (Korea) | 5,095,559 | ||||||
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24,142,950 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Brewers 1.8% | ||||||||
254,855 | Royal Unibrew A/S (Denmark) | 21,013,599 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 1.6% | ||||||||
2,945,266 | Berger Paints India Ltd. (India) | 18,105,360 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks 0.6% | ||||||||
407,900 | Takeuchi Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 6,326,458 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 1.7% | ||||||||
322,079 | Afterpay Touch Group Ltd.* (Australia) | 7,797,681 | ||||||
167,500 | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. (Japan) | 11,200,231 | ||||||
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| |||||||
18,997,912 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Diversified Real Estate Activities 1.5% | ||||||||
912,239 | Patrizia AG (Germany) | 16,952,733 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 2.7% | ||||||||
1,054,455 | HomeServe plc (United Kingdom) | 15,376,545 | ||||||
1,976,152 | Prestige International, Inc. (Japan) | 15,681,280 | ||||||
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| |||||||
31,057,825 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Drug Retail 6.3% | ||||||||
187,928 | Ain Holdings, Inc. (Japan) | 10,932,413 | ||||||
1,067,570 | Clicks Group Ltd. (South Africa) | 15,154,630 | ||||||
190,100 | Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 12,939,986 | ||||||
458,900 | Raia Drogasil S.A. (Brazil) | 10,581,886 | ||||||
160,800 | Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 8,699,931 | ||||||
128,700 | Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. (Japan) | 14,009,702 | ||||||
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| |||||||
72,318,548 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 1.4% | ||||||||
765,740 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. (Taiwan) | 15,794,383 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.0% | ||||||||
916,686 | Halma plc (United Kingdom) | 22,215,354 | ||||||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 0.3% | ||||||||
589,301 | IntegraFin Holdings plc (United Kingdom) | $ | 2,869,316 | |||||
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| |||||||
General Merchandise Stores 1.2% | ||||||||
2,981,229 | B&M European Value Retail S.A. (United Kingdom) | 13,907,168 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 5.6% | ||||||||
234,504 | CellaVision AB (Sweden) | 9,088,056 | ||||||
171,631 | Cochlear Ltd. (Australia) | 24,112,587 | ||||||
182,375 | DiaSorin S.p.A. (Italy) | 21,209,793 | ||||||
629,064 | Nakanishi, Inc. (Japan) | 9,907,940 | ||||||
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| |||||||
64,318,376 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.6% | ||||||||
684,900 | Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 17,970,509 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Technology 2.2% | ||||||||
702,420 | M3, Inc. (Japan) | 16,903,554 | ||||||
512,178 | RaySearch Laboratories AB* (Sweden) | 8,361,092 | ||||||
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| |||||||
25,264,646 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Household Appliances 1.0% | ||||||||
1,025,388 | Breville Group Ltd. (Australia) | 11,142,580 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Household Products 1.5% | ||||||||
413,084 | Pigeon Corp. (Japan) | 17,020,016 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 4.3% | ||||||||
125,531 | 51job, Inc. ADR* (China) | 9,289,294 | ||||||
627,900 | Benefit One, Inc. (Japan) | 11,858,237 | ||||||
331,097 | en-japan, Inc. (Japan) | 12,662,068 | ||||||
602,542 | SMS Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 14,644,905 | ||||||
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| |||||||
48,454,504 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 2.3% | ||||||||
637,215 | MISUMI Group, Inc. (Japan) | 14,986,708 | ||||||
2,874,671 | Rotork plc (United Kingdom) | 11,010,124 | ||||||
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| |||||||
25,996,832 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 3.9% | ||||||||
455,247 | Info Edge India Ltd. (India) | 13,104,552 | ||||||
65,734 | New Work SE (Germany) | 17,911,699 | ||||||
1,958,565 | Rightmove plc (United Kingdom) | 13,259,288 | ||||||
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| |||||||
44,275,539 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 2.4% | ||||||||
3,004,735 | Trainline plc* (United Kingdom) | 15,479,831 | ||||||
1,575,215 | Webjet Ltd. (Australia) | 11,599,420 | ||||||
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| |||||||
27,079,251 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.0% | ||||||||
1,370,146 | Avanza Bank Holding AB (Sweden) | 11,162,653 | ||||||
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| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.0% | ||||||||
148,914 | Endava plc ADR* (United Kingdom) | 5,636,395 | ||||||
231,508 | Reply S.p.A. (Italy) | 13,588,090 | ||||||
263,730 | Softcat plc (United Kingdom) | 3,249,176 | ||||||
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| |||||||
22,473,661 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.5% | ||||||||
69,624 | Tecan Group AG (Switzerland) | 16,630,792 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Movies & Entertainment 1.6% | ||||||||
319,931 | CTS Eventim AG & Co KGaA (Germany) | 18,028,250 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 1.7% | ||||||||
694,440 | Pason Systems, Inc. (Canada) | 8,465,265 | ||||||
425,790 | TGS-NOPEC Geophysical Co. ASA (Norway) | 10,806,627 | ||||||
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| |||||||
19,271,892 | ||||||||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
Other Diversified Financial Services 1.4% | ||||||||
63,834 | Hypoport AG* (Germany) | $ | 15,898,091 | |||||
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| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 2.6% | ||||||||
86,246 | Morinaga & Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 4,187,667 | ||||||
6,243,449 | Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) | 25,291,796 | ||||||
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| |||||||
29,479,463 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.5% | ||||||||
77,500 | JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 5,934,798 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 1.6% | ||||||||
1,102,324 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. (India) | 18,744,647 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 3.3% | ||||||||
1,658,515 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. (India) | 15,249,142 | ||||||
783,685 | Canadian Western Bank (Canada) | 19,674,199 | ||||||
1,021,669 | Metro Bank plc* † (United Kingdom) | 2,512,385 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
37,435,726 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.1% | ||||||||
604,044 | Funai Soken Holdings, Inc. (Japan) | 13,731,701 | ||||||
757,828 | Nihon M&A Center, Inc. (Japan) | 21,306,794 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
35,038,495 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 1.4% | ||||||||
509,986 | Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Ltd. (Australia) | 15,988,792 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Equipment 0.6% | ||||||||
601,600 | Japan Material Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 7,400,028 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 4.0% | ||||||||
196,688 | Elmos Semiconductor AG (Germany) | 5,220,156 | ||||||
184,960 | Melexis N.V. (Belgium) | 12,811,503 | ||||||
1,097,165 | Silergy Corp. (Taiwan) | 27,209,528 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
45,241,187 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Soft Drinks 1.5% | ||||||||
583,961 | Fevertree Drinks plc (United Kingdom) | 17,397,357 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 1.5% | ||||||||
202,296 | Chr. Hansen Holding A/S (Denmark) | 17,170,183 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 0.9% | ||||||||
182,570 | Douzone Bizon Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 9,982,091 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Distributors 1.1% | ||||||||
1,620,180 | Electrocomponents plc (United Kingdom) | 12,825,085 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Textiles 0.4% | ||||||||
160,034 | Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A. (Italy) | 4,985,184 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 4.5% | ||||||||
254,962 | Beijer Ref AB (Sweden) | 5,796,445 | ||||||
950,186 | Diploma plc (United Kingdom) | 19,428,841 | ||||||
166,859 | IMCD N.V. (Netherlands) | 12,339,745 | ||||||
539,324 | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 14,095,997 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
51,661,028 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $804,501,111) | 1,102,502,655 | |||||||
|
|
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 3.7% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 3.7% | ||||||||
$42,045,094 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $42,510,000 of United States Treasury Notes 1.875% due 9/30/22; value: $42,888,594; repurchase proceeds: $42,045,386 (cost $42,045,094) | $ | 42,045,094 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $42,045,094) | 42,045,094 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $846,546,205) 100.5%§ | 1,144,547,749 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.5%) | (5,216,472 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 1,139,331,277 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9).
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 3.77%.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch International Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 9.5 | ||||
Belgium | 1.2 | ||||
Brazil | 1.0 | ||||
Canada | 4.4 | ||||
China | 0.8 | ||||
Denmark | 3.5 | ||||
Germany | 7.6 | ||||
Hong Kong | 2.3 | ||||
India | 7.0 | ||||
Italy | 3.6 | ||||
Japan | 27.7 | ||||
Korea | 1.4 | ||||
Mexico | 1.4 | ||||
Netherlands | 1.1 | ||||
Norway | 1.0 | ||||
South Africa | 1.4 | ||||
Sweden | 3.1 | ||||
Switzerland | 1.5 | ||||
Taiwan | 3.9 | ||||
United Kingdom | 16.6 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 94.3% | ||||||||
Advertising 1.7% | ||||||||
141,023 | 4imprint Group plc (United Kingdom) | $ | 5,201,843 | |||||
535,366 | YouGov plc (United Kingdom) | 3,528,268 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,730,111 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense 1.0% | ||||||||
255,507 | Avon Rubber plc (United Kingdom) | 5,221,314 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Alternative Carriers 1.0% | ||||||||
703,000 | Chief Telecom, Inc.§ (Taiwan) | 5,322,221 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 0.5% | ||||||||
1,808,490 | JNBY Design Ltd. (China) | 2,598,160 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 13.3% | ||||||||
108,221 | Esker S.A. (France) | 9,436,441 | ||||||
175,100 | Fixstars Corp. (Japan) | 2,330,348 | ||||||
749,816 | Fortnox AB (Sweden) | 12,583,195 | ||||||
791,092 | GB Group plc (United Kingdom) | 5,271,963 | ||||||
23,188,436 | Humanica Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) | 6,216,942 | ||||||
430,100 | Infomart Corp. (Japan) | 6,698,621 | ||||||
236,300 | Miroku Jyoho Service Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 6,442,658 | ||||||
610,572 | Rakus Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 9,469,866 | ||||||
607,600 | Systena Corp. (Japan) | 9,024,792 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
67,474,826 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Auto Parts & Equipment 0.6% | ||||||||
2,379,262 | Minda Corp. Ltd. (India) | 3,189,413 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Brewers 1.4% | ||||||||
607,145 | Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad, Class B (Malaysia) | 3,807,888 | ||||||
42,497 | Royal Unibrew A/S (Denmark) | 3,504,012 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,311,900 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 0.8% | ||||||||
513,260 | Kajaria Ceramics Ltd. (India) | 3,983,318 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial Printing 0.5% | ||||||||
74,700 | Raksul, Inc.* (Japan) | 2,466,395 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 3.5% | ||||||||
867,649 | Berger Paints India Ltd. (India) | 5,333,677 | ||||||
666,740 | Gulf Oil Lubricants India Ltd. (India) | 8,119,181 | ||||||
255,016 | Supreme Industries Ltd. (India) | 4,451,071 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,903,929 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 2.7% | ||||||||
819,635 | ASA International Group plc (United Kingdom) | 3,527,237 | ||||||
207,910 | Gruppo MutuiOnline S.p.A. (Italy) | 3,739,091 | ||||||
195,619 | Spandana Sphoorty Financial Ltd.* (India) | 2,567,077 | ||||||
2,204,062 | Unifin Financiera S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM ENR (Mexico) | 4,038,658 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
13,872,063 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Department Stores 2.1% | ||||||||
396,908 | Poya International Co. Ltd. (Taiwan) | 5,631,440 | ||||||
179,853 | V-Mart Retail Ltd. (India) | 5,262,192 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,893,632 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 5.3% | ||||||||
1,864,804 | Clipper Logistics plc (United Kingdom) | 4,883,811 | ||||||
328,900 | Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 8,535,430 | ||||||
1,203,361 | Johnson Service Group plc (United Kingdom) | 2,574,490 | ||||||
1,354,362 | Prestige International, Inc. (Japan) | 10,747,215 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
26,740,946 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Drug Retail 1.6% | ||||||||
50,000 | Kusuri no Aoki Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan) | $ | 3,403,468 | |||||
198,524 | Yakuodo Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 4,968,379 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,371,847 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Education Services 0.5% | ||||||||
310,197 | Dadi Early-Childhood Education Group Ltd. (Taiwan) | 2,569,348 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 1.8% | ||||||||
223,393 | Amara Raja Batteries Ltd. (India) | 2,259,343 | ||||||
326,158 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. (Taiwan) | 6,727,433 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,986,776 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.1% | ||||||||
129,328 | Isra Vision AG (Germany) | 5,429,821 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 3.8% | ||||||||
4,010,374 | 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad, Class B (Malaysia) | 1,388,832 | ||||||
3,819,129 | Philippine Seven Corp. (Philippines) | 10,315,996 | ||||||
70,499 | Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd. (Israel) | 3,995,240 | ||||||
4,502,100 | Sheng Siong Group Ltd. (Singapore) | 3,615,621 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
19,315,689 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 4.4% | ||||||||
10,178,000 | AK Medical Holdings Ltd. (China) | 9,661,549 | ||||||
166,826 | CellaVision AB (Sweden) | 6,465,237 | ||||||
103,691 | Inmode Ltd.* (United States) | 2,230,393 | ||||||
239,982 | Xvivo Perfusion AB* (Sweden) | 4,217,460 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
22,574,639 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 0.9% | ||||||||
12,367,496 | Cleopatra Hospital* (Egypt) | 4,596,029 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 3.6% | ||||||||
255,177 | Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. (India) | 4,968,960 | ||||||
452,900 | Elan Corp. (Japan) | 7,401,381 | ||||||
341,275 | Metropolis Healthcare Ltd.* (India) | 6,091,720 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
18,462,061 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.8% | ||||||||
797,194 | Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc (United Kingdom) | 2,416,167 | ||||||
1,571,583 | Nanosonics Ltd.* (Australia) | 6,693,270 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,109,437 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 5.0% | ||||||||
275,380 | Craneware plc (United Kingdom) | 8,583,342 | ||||||
99,198 | Nexus AG (Germany) | 3,405,808 | ||||||
481,990 | Pro Medicus Ltd. (Australia) | 9,050,380 | ||||||
262,144 | RaySearch Laboratories AB* (Sweden) | 4,279,391 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
25,318,921 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Furnishing Retail 0.5% | ||||||||
450,529 | Nick Scali Ltd. (Australia) | 2,280,634 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 2.0% | ||||||||
3,984,055 | Italtile Ltd. (South Africa) | 3,519,753 | ||||||
52,787,300 | PT Ace Hardware Indonesia Tbk (Indonesia) | 6,582,143 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,101,896 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 1.6% | ||||||||
59,588 | en-japan, Inc. (Japan) | 2,278,811 | ||||||
234,262 | SMS Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 5,693,785 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,972,596 | ||||||||
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Schedule of Investments(continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 1.7% | ||||||||
80,400 | Atrae, Inc.* (Japan) | $ | 2,379,468 | |||||
16,043 | New Work SE (Germany) | 4,371,518 | ||||||
60,445 | Wantedly, Inc.* (Japan) | 1,732,990 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,483,976 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 3.1% | ||||||||
558,706 | On the Beach Group plc (United Kingdom) | 2,620,053 | ||||||
234,418 | Open Door, Inc.* (Japan) | 4,715,460 | ||||||
817,570 | Webjet Ltd. (Australia) | 6,020,345 | ||||||
149,721 | Yume No Machi Souzou Iinkai Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 2,223,833 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,579,691 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 0.6% | ||||||||
374,090 | HUB24 Ltd. (Australia) | 3,178,875 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.4% | ||||||||
233,971 | Appen Ltd. (Australia) | 3,341,561 | ||||||
61,681 | Aubay (France) | 2,282,432 | ||||||
340,372 | Avant Corp. (Japan) | 6,522,551 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
12,146,544 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.1% | ||||||||
417,174 | Biotage AB (Sweden) | 4,335,299 | ||||||
2,384,000 | Frontage Holdings Corp.* | 1,444,812 | ||||||
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| |||||||
5,780,111 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 0.5% | ||||||||
583,959 | Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (Canada) | 2,693,127 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Diversified Financial Services 2.3% | ||||||||
46,464 | Hypoport AG* (Germany) | 11,572,029 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 3.1% | ||||||||
2,003,120 | Vitasoy International Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong) | 8,114,506 | ||||||
1,271,000 | Yihai International Holding Ltd.* (China) | 7,556,885 | ||||||
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| |||||||
15,671,391 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Products 0.9% | ||||||||
543,629 | Sarantis S.A. (Greece) | 4,799,482 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 1.8% | ||||||||
2,589,300 | Qualitas Controladora S.A.B. de C.V. (Mexico) | 9,239,815 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Publishing 1.0% | ||||||||
324,155 | Future plc (United Kingdom) | 4,886,402 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.0% | ||||||||
40,458 | Akka Technologies (France) | 2,786,944 | ||||||
220,000 | IR Japan Holdings Ltd. (Japan) | 7,813,179 | ||||||
426,472 | NICE Information Service Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 4,688,464 | ||||||
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| |||||||
15,288,587 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 0.5% | ||||||||
141,500 | Arcland Service Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 2,538,821 | ||||||
630,045 | Patisserie Holdings plc* ***§§ (United Kingdom) | 7,747 | ||||||
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2,546,568 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Semiconductor Equipment 0.6% | ||||||||
266,832 | Japan Material Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 3,282,188 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Semiconductors 2.6% | ||||||||
194,472 | Elmos Semiconductor AG (Germany) | 5,161,344 | ||||||
168,791 | LEENO Industrial, Inc. (Korea) | 7,888,155 | ||||||
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| |||||||
13,049,499 | ||||||||
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|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Specialized Finance 1.1% | ||||||||
410,900 | eGuarantee, Inc. (Japan) | $ | 5,658,544 | |||||
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| |||||||
Systems Software 1.7% | ||||||||
53,300 | Digital Arts, Inc. (Japan) | 3,519,649 | ||||||
352,897 | Minwise Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 5,074,471 | ||||||
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| |||||||
8,594,120 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 0.6% | ||||||||
57,241 | MGI Digital Graphic Technology* (France) | 2,838,738 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 2.7% | ||||||||
345,265 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* (India) | 7,682,970 | ||||||
78,690 | Equitable Group, Inc. (Canada) | 6,165,837 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
13,848,807 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $341,302,336) | 479,936,416 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 5.7% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 5.7% | ||||||||
$28,947,270 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $29,270,000 of United States Treasury Notes 1.875% due 9/30/22; value: $29,530,679; repurchase proceeds: $28,947,471 (cost $28,947,270) | $ | 28,947,270 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $28,947,270) | 28,947,270 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $370,249,606) 100.0%§ | 508,883,686 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities <0.1% | 196,774 | |||||||
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| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 509,080,460 | ||||||
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| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 4.76%.
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2019, amounts to approximately $7,747, and represents 0.00% of net assets.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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WASATCH INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND (WAIOX / WIIOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Investments(continued)
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch International Opportunities Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 6.4 | ||||
Canada | 1.8 | ||||
China | 4.1 | ||||
Denmark | 0.7 | ||||
Egypt | 1.0 | ||||
France | 3.6 | ||||
Germany | 6.2 | ||||
Greece | 1.0 | ||||
Hong Kong | 1.7 | ||||
India | 11.2 | ||||
Indonesia | 1.4 | ||||
Israel | 0.8 | ||||
Italy | 0.8 | ||||
Japan | 25.0 | ||||
Korea | 3.7 | ||||
Malaysia | 1.1 | ||||
Mexico | 2.8 | ||||
Philippines | 2.1 | ||||
Singapore | 0.8 | ||||
South Africa | 0.7 | ||||
Sweden | 6.6 | ||||
Taiwan | 4.2 | ||||
Thailand | 1.3 | ||||
United Kingdom | 10.2 | ||||
United States | 0.8 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH MICRO CAP FUND (WMICX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.2% | ||||||||
Alternative Carriers 1.8% | ||||||||
133,376 | Bandwidth, Inc., Class A* | $ | 8,684,111 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel Retail 2.4% | ||||||||
328,592 | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.* | 11,467,861 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 1.7% | ||||||||
502,591 | Superior Group of Cos., Inc. | 8,101,767 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 11.8% | ||||||||
113,850 | Digimarc Corp.* | 4,450,397 | ||||||
64,600 | Esker S.A. (France) | 5,632,863 | ||||||
135,017 | Five9, Inc.* | 7,255,814 | ||||||
446,035 | Fortnox AB* (Sweden) | 7,485,230 | ||||||
582,694 | Medallia, Inc.* *** † | 14,841,216 | ||||||
256,875 | Model N, Inc.* | 7,130,850 | ||||||
260,998 | Upland Software, Inc.* | 9,098,390 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
55,894,760 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 5.3% | ||||||||
134,208 | Castle Biosciences, Inc.* | 2,427,823 | ||||||
198,651 | ChemoCentryx, Inc.* | 1,346,854 | ||||||
252,841 | Cytokinetics, Inc.* | 2,877,331 | ||||||
94,564 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 3,466,716 | ||||||
150,836 | Exagen, Inc. | 2,336,450 | ||||||
291,270 | Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 3,991,855 | ||||||
622,873 | Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 1,276,890 | ||||||
206,788 | MacroGenics, Inc.* | 2,638,615 | ||||||
355,567 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 3,217,881 | ||||||
829,394 | Selecta Biosciences, Inc.* | 1,451,439 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
25,031,854 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 2.5% | ||||||||
747,971 | Construction Partners, Inc., Class A* | 11,653,388 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction Machinery & Heavy Trucks 2.1% | ||||||||
83,714 | Alamo Group, Inc. | 9,854,812 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 1.5% | ||||||||
995,525 | USA Technologies, Inc.* | 7,297,198 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 1.0% | ||||||||
1,607,909 | City Union Bank Ltd. (India) | 4,923,411 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.6% | ||||||||
288,300 | Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 7,481,802 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.4% | ||||||||
236,179 | Napco Security Technologies, Inc.* | 6,027,288 | ||||||
354,246 | nLight, Inc.* | 5,547,492 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,574,780 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.0% | ||||||||
185,512 | Fabrinet* | 9,702,278 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Environmental & Facilities Services 1.5% | ||||||||
267,750 | Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.* | 7,095,375 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Distributors 1.6% | ||||||||
182,375 | Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc. (The)* | 7,353,360 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Distributors 1.1% | ||||||||
184,971 | PetIQ, Inc.* | 5,042,309 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Equipment 7.0% | ||||||||
202,487 | AtriCure, Inc.* | $ | 5,050,026 | |||||
274,746 | CryoLife, Inc.* | 7,459,354 | ||||||
230,637 | LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | 7,883,173 | ||||||
26,233 | Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 6,237,420 | ||||||
109,271 | Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | 6,444,803 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
33,074,776 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.9% | ||||||||
115,525 | Addus HomeCare Corp.* | 9,158,822 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.5% | ||||||||
202,337 | OrthoPediatrics Corp.* | 7,134,403 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 4.5% | ||||||||
84,059 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 5,129,280 | ||||||
204,078 | Simulations Plus, Inc. | 7,081,507 | ||||||
161,227 | Tabula Rasa HealthCare, Inc.* | 8,857,811 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
21,068,598 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 2.8% | ||||||||
83,731 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 6,976,467 | ||||||
212,791 | Skyline Champion Corp.* | 6,402,881 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
13,379,348 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 6.0% | ||||||||
120,111 | Kadant, Inc. | 10,544,545 | ||||||
579,955 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* (Israel) | 17,851,015 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
28,395,560 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 2.3% | ||||||||
115,587 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A | 5,704,218 | ||||||
208,174 | Health Insurance Innovations, Inc., Class A* | 5,189,778 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,893,996 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet Services & Infrastructure 1.4% | ||||||||
2,114,650 | Limelight Networks, Inc.* | 6,407,389 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.0% | ||||||||
245,479 | Endava plc ADR* (United Kingdom) | 9,291,380 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Leisure Products 1.0% | ||||||||
304,553 | MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.* | 4,545,454 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 1.6% | ||||||||
167,591 | DMC Global, Inc. | 7,370,652 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 1.4% | ||||||||
2,524,023 | Abraxas Petroleum Corp.* | 1,280,942 | ||||||
1,904,429 | Lonestar Resources US, Inc., Class A* ‡‡ | 5,180,047 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
6,460,989 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 2.4% | ||||||||
225,271 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 11,211,738 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Products 1.5% | ||||||||
105,268 | USANA Health Sciences, Inc.* | 7,199,279 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 1.2% | ||||||||
361,242 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 2,698,478 | ||||||
456,918 | Optinose, Inc.* | 3,198,426 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,896,904 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 3.6% | ||||||||
307,747 | CBTX, Inc. | 8,579,986 | ||||||
472,579 | Metro Bank plc* † (United Kingdom) | 1,162,119 | ||||||
265,676 | People’s Utah Bancorp | 7,515,974 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,258,079 | ||||||||
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Schedule of Investments(continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.9% | ||||||||
155,004 | ICF International, Inc. | $ | 13,093,188 | |||||
147,800 | IR Japan Holdings Ltd. (Japan) | 5,249,036 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
18,342,224 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 1.7% | ||||||||
329,766 | Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.* | 8,165,006 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 4.4% | ||||||||
127,095 | Ambarella, Inc.* | 7,986,014 | ||||||
114,402 | Inphi Corp.* | 6,984,242 | ||||||
257,654 | MaxLinear, Inc.* | 5,766,297 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
20,736,553 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 3.7% | ||||||||
54,941 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* (Israel) | 5,484,210 | ||||||
157,784 | Rapid7, Inc.* | 7,161,816 | ||||||
81,764 | Varonis Systems, Inc.* | 4,887,852 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,533,878 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.1% | ||||||||
391,701 | Transcat, Inc.* ‡‡ | 10,031,463 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $362,679,324) | 464,715,557 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
SUBSCRIPTION RECEIPTS 0.6% | ||||||||
Health Care Services 0.6% | ||||||||
3,795,143 | IM Cannabis Finance Ltd.* *** † (Canada) | 3,007,812 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Subscription Receipts (cost $2,996,504) | 3,007,812 | |||||||
|
|
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 1.3% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 1.3% | ||||||||
$6,310,337 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $6,335,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $6,437,450; repurchase proceeds: $6,310,380 (cost $6,310,337) | $ | 6,310,337 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $6,310,337) | 6,310,337 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $371,986,165) 100.1% | 474,033,706 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.1%) | (528,319 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 473,505,387 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9).
‡‡Affiliated company (see Note 8).
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Micro Cap Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Canada | 0.6 | ||||
France | 1.2 | ||||
India | 1.1 | ||||
Israel | 5.0 | ||||
Japan | 2.7 | ||||
Sweden | 1.6 | ||||
United Kingdom | 2.2 | ||||
United States | 85.6 | ||||
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| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH MICRO CAP VALUE FUND(WAMVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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|
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 93.5% | ||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics 1.1% | ||||||||
554,000 | Radiant Logistics, Inc.* | $ | 2,864,180 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Airlines 1.1% | ||||||||
18,000 | Allegiant Travel Co. | 2,693,880 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Alternative Carriers 1.0% | ||||||||
193,205 | Gamma Communications plc (United Kingdom) | 2,624,984 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 9.9% | ||||||||
59,000 | Ebix, Inc. | 2,483,900 | ||||||
175,500 | eGain Corp.* | 1,404,877 | ||||||
37,000 | Esker S.A. (France) | 3,226,253 | ||||||
20,000 | Everbridge, Inc.* | 1,234,200 | ||||||
22,000 | Globant S.A.* (Argentina) | 2,014,760 | ||||||
100,800 | Miroku Jyoho Service Co. Ltd. (Japan) | 2,748,286 | ||||||
100,000 | Model N, Inc.* | 2,776,000 | ||||||
50,000 | QAD, Inc., Class A | 2,309,000 | ||||||
277,000 | SharpSpring, Inc.* | 2,686,900 | ||||||
202,000 | Systena Corp. (Japan) | 3,000,342 | ||||||
198,000 | Telenav, Inc.* | 946,440 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
24,830,958 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 2.1% | ||||||||
750,000 | Fiducian Group Ltd. (Australia) | 2,809,480 | ||||||
44,000 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 2,506,240 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,315,720 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 1.0% | ||||||||
94,000 | Cytokinetics, Inc.* | 1,069,720 | ||||||
160,000 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,448,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,517,720 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 0.8% | ||||||||
44,400 | Patrick Industries, Inc.* | 1,903,872 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Communications Equipment 1.1% | ||||||||
200,000 | Digi International, Inc.* | 2,724,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 2.9% | ||||||||
231,000 | Construction Partners, Inc., Class A* | 3,598,980 | ||||||
52,000 | NV5 Global, Inc.* | 3,550,040 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,149,020 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 0.7% | ||||||||
945,000 | Unifin Financiera S.A.B. de C.V. SOFOM ENR (Mexico) | 1,731,590 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 2.4% | ||||||||
162,000 | i3 Verticals, Inc., Class A* | 3,259,440 | ||||||
377,000 | USA Technologies, Inc.* | 2,763,410 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
6,022,850 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 1.1% | ||||||||
900,000 | City Union Bank Ltd. (India) | 2,755,797 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.3% | ||||||||
1,505,000 | Johnson Service Group plc (United Kingdom) | 3,219,821 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Education Services 0.8% | ||||||||
256,781 | Dadi Early-Childhood Education Group Ltd. (Taiwan) | 2,126,906 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.2% | ||||||||
119,000 | Napco Security Technologies, Inc.* | 3,036,880 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.3% | ||||||||
83,000 | Fabrinet* | $ | 4,340,900 | |||||
181,150 | RF Industries Ltd. | 1,282,542 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,623,442 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Distributors 2.0% | ||||||||
4,161,922 | Ibnsina Pharma S.A.E. (Egypt) | 2,530,899 | ||||||
95,000 | PetIQ, Inc.* | 2,589,700 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,120,599 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 3.8% | ||||||||
80,000 | AtriCure, Inc.* | 1,995,200 | ||||||
132,000 | Inmode Ltd.* | 2,839,320 | ||||||
351,000 | IRIDEX Corp.* | 663,390 | ||||||
265,000 | Neuronetics, Inc.* | 2,202,150 | ||||||
41,000 | Tactile Systems Technology, Inc.* | 1,735,120 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,435,180 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 1.0% | ||||||||
53,000 | Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 2,513,790 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 2.2% | ||||||||
22,000 | LHC Group, Inc.* | 2,498,320 | ||||||
420,000 | Viemed Healthcare, Inc.* (Canada) | 2,897,536 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,395,856 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.2% | ||||||||
83,000 | OrthoPediatrics Corp.* | 2,926,580 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 3.4% | ||||||||
93,000 | Nexus AG (Germany) | 3,193,009 | ||||||
31,000 | Omnicell, Inc.* | 2,240,370 | ||||||
204,000 | OptimizeRx Corp.* | 2,953,920 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,387,299 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment 1.1% | ||||||||
146,000 | TPI Composites, Inc.* | 2,737,500 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Furnishings 1.0% | ||||||||
131,000 | Lovesac Co. (The)* | 2,445,770 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 3.9% | ||||||||
40,000 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 3,332,800 | ||||||
210,000 | Skyline Champion Corp.* | 6,318,900 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,651,700 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 1.0% | ||||||||
134,000 | BG Staffing, Inc. | 2,560,740 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 4.4% | ||||||||
20,000 | John Bean Technologies Corp. | 1,988,600 | ||||||
35,000 | Kadant, Inc. | 3,072,650 | ||||||
125,000 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* (Israel) | 3,847,500 | ||||||
225,000 | va-Q-tec AG* (Germany) | 2,197,340 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,106,090 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial REITs 1.1% | ||||||||
195,000 | Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. | 2,809,950 | ||||||
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Insurance Brokers 1.1% | ||||||||
56,000 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A | 2,763,600 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Integrated Telecommunication Services 0.8% | ||||||||
200,000 | Ooma, Inc.* | 2,080,000 | ||||||
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Internet Services & Infrastructure 1.0% | ||||||||
44,000 | Tucows, Inc., Class A* | 2,383,040 | ||||||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.0% | ||||||||
372,000 | JDC Group AG* (Germany) | $ | 2,440,878 | |||||
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| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 4.5% | ||||||||
144,000 | Avant Corp. (Japan) | 2,759,473 | ||||||
85,000 | Endava plc ADR* (United Kingdom) | 3,217,250 | ||||||
173,000 | Hackett Group, Inc. (The) | 2,847,580 | ||||||
68,000 | Virtusa Corp.* | 2,449,360 | ||||||
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| |||||||
11,273,663 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Mortgage REITs 1.7% | ||||||||
316,000 | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 4,142,760 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 3.0% | ||||||||
57,000 | DMC Global, Inc. | 2,506,860 | ||||||
546,000 | Mitcham Industries, Inc.* | 1,774,500 | ||||||
230,000 | Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc., Class A | 3,086,600 | ||||||
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| |||||||
7,367,960 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.9% | ||||||||
94,000 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 4,678,380 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Products 1.1% | ||||||||
306,000 | Sarantis S.A. (Greece) | 2,701,551 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.5% | ||||||||
243,000 | Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.*§§ | 495,720 | ||||||
109,000 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 814,230 | ||||||
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| |||||||
1,309,950 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 6.0% | ||||||||
187,000 | Capital Bancorp, Inc.* | 2,546,940 | ||||||
190,000 | CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc.* | 2,717,950 | ||||||
192,000 | Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.* | 4,761,600 | ||||||
112,000 | Investar Holding Corp. | 2,665,600 | ||||||
61,000 | Sound Financial Bancorp, Inc. | 2,193,560 | ||||||
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| |||||||
14,885,650 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 1.1% | ||||||||
75,000 | IR Japan Holdings Ltd. (Japan) | 2,663,584 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 1.0% | ||||||||
123,000 | Kura Sushi USA, Inc., Class A* | 2,413,260 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 3.2% | ||||||||
36,181 | Ambarella, Inc.* | 2,273,433 | ||||||
49,000 | Inphi Corp.* | 2,991,450 | ||||||
121,000 | MaxLinear, Inc.* | 2,707,980 | ||||||
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| |||||||
7,972,863 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Specialized Consumer Services 0.9% | ||||||||
182,000 | Select Interior Concepts, Inc., Class A* | 2,360,540 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 1.3% | ||||||||
62,000 | Cyan AG* (Germany) | 1,452,904 | ||||||
130,000 | Minwise Co. Ltd. (Korea) | 1,869,331 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
3,322,235 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 1.9% | ||||||||
33,656 | MGI Digital Graphic Technology* (France) | 1,669,093 | ||||||
725,000 | One Stop Systems, Inc.* | 2,138,750 | ||||||
295,000 | Sonim Technologies, Inc.* | 864,350 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,672,193 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.8% | ||||||||
90,000 | Axos Financial, Inc.* | 2,488,500 | ||||||
310,000 | Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings Ltd. (United Kingdom) | 2,111,628 | ||||||
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| |||||||
4,600,128 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 1.9% | ||||||||
283,000 | Hardwoods Distribution, Inc. (Canada) | $ | 2,447,960 | |||||
32,000 | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | 2,368,640 | ||||||
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| |||||||
4,816,600 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Water Utilities 0.9% | ||||||||
198,233 | Global Water Resources, Inc. | 2,347,079 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $184,357,144) | 233,428,588 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCKS 0.8% | ||||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 0.8% | ||||||||
635,129 | Vertex Energy, Inc., Pfd., 6.00% PIK, Series B*** † | 1,956,197 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Convertible Preferred Stocks (cost $1,873,900) | 1,956,197 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
RIGHTS 0.2% | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.2% | ||||||||
1 | Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* *** † | 391,627 | ||||||
1 | Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* *** † | — | ||||||
|
| |||||||
391,627 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Rights (cost $0) | 391,627 | |||||||
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| |||||||
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBERSHIP INTEREST 0.0% | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.0% | ||||||||
50,528 | Regenacy Pharmaceuticals, LLC* *** † | 20,211 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Limited Liability Company Membership Interest (cost $30,001) | 20,211 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
WARRANTS 0.0% | ||||||||
Health Care Equipment 0.0% | ||||||||
880,000 | Ekso Bionics Holdings, Inc., expiring 05/24/2024* *** † | 26,400 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 0.0% | ||||||||
250,000 | Vertex Energy, Inc., expiring 12/24/2020* *** † | 2,500 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Warrants (cost $369,682) | 28,900 | |||||||
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Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 5.2% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 5.2% | ||||||||
$12,976,983 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $13,120,000 of United States Treasury Notes 1.875% due 9/30/22; value: $13,236,847; repurchase proceeds: $12,977,073 (cost $12,976,983) | $ | 12,976,983 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $12,976,983) | 12,976,983 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $199,607,710) 99.7%§ | 248,802,506 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.3% | 720,361 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 249,522,867 | ||||||
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| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9).
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 0.85%.
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2019, amounts to approximately $495,720, and represents 0.20% of net assets.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
PIK Payment In Kind.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Argentina | 0.9 | ||||
Australia | 1.2 | ||||
Canada | 2.3 | ||||
Egypt | 1.1 | ||||
France | 2.1 | ||||
Germany | 3.9 | ||||
Greece | 1.1 | ||||
India | 1.2 | ||||
Israel | 1.6 | ||||
Japan | 4.7 | ||||
Korea | 0.8 | ||||
Mexico | 0.7 | ||||
Taiwan | 0.9 | ||||
United Kingdom | 4.7 | ||||
United States | 72.8 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.7% | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense 2.2% | ||||||||
379,488 | HEICO Corp., Class A | $ | 36,927,977 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Air Freight & Logistics 1.5% | ||||||||
22,829,736 | Aramex PJSC (United Arab Emirates) | 24,923,361 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Airlines 1.2% | ||||||||
132,243 | Allegiant Travel Co. | 19,791,487 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 13.0% | ||||||||
478,225 | DocuSign, Inc.* | 29,611,692 | ||||||
137,260 | Envestnet, Inc.* | 7,782,642 | ||||||
576,084 | Five9, Inc.* | 30,958,754 | ||||||
356,822 | Globant S.A.* (Argentina) | 32,677,759 | ||||||
180,338 | HubSpot, Inc.* | 27,341,044 | ||||||
164,639 | Medallia, Inc.* | 4,516,048 | ||||||
666,667 | Medallia, Inc.* *** † | 16,980,009 | ||||||
475,530 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 46,402,217 | ||||||
330,363 | Zendesk, Inc.* | 24,076,855 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
220,347,020 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 2.7% | ||||||||
572,118 | Monro, Inc. | 45,203,043 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 7.2% | ||||||||
1,910,468 | Abcam plc (United Kingdom) | 26,896,222 | ||||||
292,453 | Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | 4,129,436 | ||||||
1,234,930 | ChemoCentryx, Inc.* | 8,372,825 | ||||||
823,634 | Cytokinetics, Inc.* | 9,372,955 | ||||||
489,735 | Denali Therapeutics, Inc.* | 7,502,740 | ||||||
212,807 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 7,801,505 | ||||||
265,132 | Exact Sciences Corp.* | 23,959,979 | ||||||
774,695 | Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 10,617,195 | ||||||
2,153,878 | Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 4,415,450 | ||||||
512,111 | MacroGenics, Inc.* | 6,534,536 | ||||||
1,288,714 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 11,662,862 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
121,265,705 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 1.9% | ||||||||
711,869 | AAON, Inc. | 32,703,262 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 2.5% | ||||||||
291,432 | Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 42,636,502 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 3.3% | ||||||||
434,924 | Copart, Inc.* | 34,937,445 | ||||||
878,532 | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | 21,339,542 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
56,276,987 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 1.2% | ||||||||
600,025 | Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.* | 20,808,867 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
General Merchandise Stores 2.2% | ||||||||
626,044 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 36,711,220 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Distributors 0.7% | ||||||||
466,163 | PetIQ, Inc.* | 12,707,603 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 4.4% | ||||||||
506,367 | Cantel Medical Corp. | 37,876,252 | ||||||
217,622 | Insulet Corp.* | 35,892,396 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
73,768,648 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 1.9% | ||||||||
676,679 | Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 32,094,885 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 2.9% | ||||||||
710,502 | Neogen Corp.* | 48,392,291 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 0.8% | ||||||||
215,240 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 13,133,945 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 2.0% | ||||||||
677,486 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | $ | 34,653,409 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 2.0% | ||||||||
415,421 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 34,612,878 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 8.7% | ||||||||
717,606 | Barnes Group, Inc. | 36,985,413 | ||||||
647,099 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 26,252,806 | ||||||
766,346 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* (Israel) | 23,588,130 | ||||||
360,450 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 59,802,260 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
146,628,609 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 1.1% | ||||||||
377,641 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A | 18,636,583 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.4% | ||||||||
508,309 | InterXion Holding N.V.* (Netherlands) | 41,406,851 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 5.1% | ||||||||
25,476 | Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.* | 787,208 | ||||||
345,388 | ICON plc* (Ireland) | 50,889,468 | ||||||
422,952 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | 35,544,886 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
87,221,562 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 1.6% | ||||||||
462,431 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 26,425,620 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.1% | ||||||||
364,157 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 18,124,094 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.5% | ||||||||
1,189,548 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 8,885,924 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 5.5% | ||||||||
646,584 | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | 28,850,578 | ||||||
1,958,249 | Metro Bank plc* † (United Kingdom) | 4,815,528 | ||||||
669,417 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 37,989,415 | ||||||
378,700 | Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.* | 20,695,955 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
92,351,476 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 2.3% | ||||||||
639,545 | Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.* | 15,835,134 | ||||||
236,475 | Shake Shack, Inc., Class A* | 23,184,009 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
39,019,143 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 2.2% | ||||||||
241,803 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 37,631,801 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Stores 4.5% | ||||||||
372,858 | Five Below, Inc.* | 47,017,394 | ||||||
1,239,029 | National Vision Holdings, Inc.* | 29,823,428 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
76,840,822 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 5.6% | ||||||||
268,105 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* (Israel) | 26,762,241 | ||||||
234,036 | Proofpoint, Inc.* | 30,202,346 | ||||||
503,292 | Rapid7, Inc.* | 22,844,424 | ||||||
240,270 | Varonis Systems, Inc.* | 14,363,340 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
94,172,351 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.3% | ||||||||
525,172 | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | 38,873,232 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Trucking 2.2% | ||||||||
1,015,351 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 36,857,241 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $1,195,706,756) | 1,670,034,399 | |||||||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 0.7% | ||||||||
Biotechnology 0.1% | ||||||||
677,966 | Nanosys, Inc., Series D Pfd.* *** † | $ | 1,301,695 | |||||
161,519 | Nanosys, Inc., Series E Pfd.* *** † | 209,975 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,511,670 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 0.6% | ||||||||
1,114,610 | DataStax, Inc., Series E Pfd.* *** † | 9,630,230 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $10,184,941) | 11,141,900 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST 0.1% | ||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 0.1% | ||||||||
1 | Greenspring Global PartnersII-B, L.P.* *** † | 1,614,209 | ||||||
1 | Greenspring Global PartnersIII-B, L.P.* *** † | 938,269 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,552,478 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Limited Partnership Interest (cost $2,293,091) | 2,552,478 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SELLER’S NOTE 0.1% | ||||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 0.1% | ||||||||
$1,728,000 | Drilling Info Holdings, Inc., Series B, 7.25%*** † | $ | 1,728,000 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Seller’s Note (cost $1,364,141) | 1,728,000 | |||||||
|
|
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.3% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.3% | ||||||||
$5,166,045 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $5,190,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $5,273,933; repurchase proceeds: $5,166,081 (cost $5,166,045) | $ | 5,166,045 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $5,166,045) | 5,166,045 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $1,214,714,974) 99.9% | 1,690,622,822 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.1% | 1,035,623 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 1,691,658,445 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9).
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Argentina | 1.9 | ||||
Ireland | 3.0 | ||||
Israel | 3.0 | ||||
Netherlands | 2.5 | ||||
United Arab Emirates | 1.5 | ||||
United Kingdom | 1.9 | ||||
United States | 86.2 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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|
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.6% | ||||||||
Advertising 1.0% | ||||||||
991,336 | National CineMedia, Inc. | $ | 8,128,955 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense 1.6% | ||||||||
138,490 | HEICO Corp., Class A | 13,476,462 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Airlines 3.9% | ||||||||
98,604 | Allegiant Travel Co. | 14,757,074 | ||||||
172,873 | Copa Holdings S.A., Class A (Panama) | 17,071,209 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
31,828,283 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 1.1% | ||||||||
210,750 | Ebix, Inc. | 8,872,575 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 4.5% | ||||||||
704,646 | Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | 19,899,203 | ||||||
294,851 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 16,794,713 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
36,693,916 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Auto Parts & Equipment 2.7% | ||||||||
276,323 | Dorman Products, Inc.* | 21,978,731 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 6.5% | ||||||||
611,822 | Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A | 5,445,216 | ||||||
151,351 | Lithia Motors, Inc., Class A | 20,035,845 | ||||||
356,285 | Monro, Inc. | 28,150,078 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
53,631,139 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial Printing 1.9% | ||||||||
120,018 | Cimpress N.V.* (Netherlands) | 15,823,173 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 2.6% | ||||||||
983,692 | Valvoline, Inc. | 21,670,735 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Electronics 0.7% | ||||||||
936,042 | ZAGG, Inc.* | 5,868,983 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 1.7% | ||||||||
29,531 | Credit Acceptance Corp.* | 13,622,946 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 2.9% | ||||||||
160,648 | Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 23,502,802 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 1.0% | ||||||||
2,575,163 | City Union Bank Ltd. (India) | 7,885,139 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.5% | ||||||||
260,681 | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | 6,331,942 | ||||||
181,175 | Matthews International Corp., Class A | 6,411,783 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
12,743,725 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Components 0.8% | ||||||||
124,547 | Belden, Inc. | 6,643,337 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.8% | ||||||||
441,826 | Fabrinet* | 23,107,500 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.8% | ||||||||
197,859 | Cantel Medical Corp. | 14,799,853 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 2.5% | ||||||||
440,841 | Ensign Group, Inc. (The) | 20,909,089 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.3% | ||||||||
97,407 | LHC Group, Inc.* | 11,061,539 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Furnishing Retail 1.6% | ||||||||
311,479 | Sleep Number Corp.* | 12,870,312 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Furnishings 0.9% | ||||||||
395,171 | Lovesac Co. (The)* | 7,377,842 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Homebuilding 3.9% | ||||||||
242,624 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | $ | 20,215,432 | |||||
388,023 | Skyline Champion Corp.* | 11,675,612 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
31,891,044 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotel & Resort REITs 0.8% | ||||||||
567,576 | Summit Hotel Properties, Inc. | 6,583,882 | ||||||
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Industrial Machinery 6.9% | ||||||||
580,520 | Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | 16,077,502 | ||||||
319,927 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 12,979,438 | ||||||
318,301 | Kadant, Inc. | 27,943,645 | ||||||
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57,000,585 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Industrial REITs 1.3% | ||||||||
768,010 | Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. | 11,067,024 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.5% | ||||||||
380,255 | Moelis & Co., Class A | 12,491,377 | ||||||
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| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.0% | ||||||||
991,325 | Hackett Group, Inc. (The) | 16,317,209 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.0% | ||||||||
110,471 | ICON plc* (Ireland) | 16,276,797 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Mortgage REITs 7.0% | ||||||||
1,544,422 | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 20,247,372 | ||||||
1,191,211 | Ladder Capital Corp. | 20,572,214 | ||||||
2,314,643 | MFA Financial, Inc. | 17,035,773 | ||||||
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| |||||||
57,855,359 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 0.7% | ||||||||
448,868 | Oil States International, Inc.* | 5,969,944 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 0.6% | ||||||||
3,638,115 | Gran Tierra Energy, Inc.* (Colombia) | 4,547,644 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Personal Products 1.5% | ||||||||
294,557 | Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc., Class A | 12,527,509 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Regional Banks 13.7% | ||||||||
454,165 | FB Financial Corp. | 17,053,896 | ||||||
434,108 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 24,635,629 | ||||||
299,972 | Prosperity Bancshares, Inc. | 21,187,022 | ||||||
272,314 | South State Corp. | 20,505,244 | ||||||
246,470 | Texas Capital Bancshares, Inc.* | 13,469,586 | ||||||
342,129 | Webster Financial Corp. | 16,035,586 | ||||||
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112,886,963 | ||||||||
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Semiconductors 1.9% | ||||||||
824,483 | Tower Semiconductor Ltd.* (Israel) | 15,863,053 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Specialized REITs 1.6% | ||||||||
397,843 | National Storage Affiliates Trust | 13,276,021 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 3.1% | ||||||||
285,540 | Innospec, Inc. | 25,453,036 | ||||||
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Thrifts & Mortgage Finance 1.6% | ||||||||
467,405 | Axos Financial, Inc.* | 12,923,748 | ||||||
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Trading Companies & Distributors 0.8% | ||||||||
141,836 | WESCO International, Inc.* | 6,775,506 | ||||||
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Trucking 2.4% | ||||||||
533,362 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 19,361,041 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $714,221,856) | 811,564,778 | |||||||
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WASATCH SMALL CAP VALUE FUND(WMCVX / WICVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Investments(continued)
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 1.8% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 1.8% | ||||||||
$14,675,345 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $14,840,000 of United States Treasury Notes 1.875% due 9/30/22; value: $14,972,165; repurchase proceeds: $14,675,447 (cost $14,675,345) | $ | 14,675,345 | |||||
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| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $14,675,345) | 14,675,345 | |||||||
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| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $728,897,201) 100.4% | 826,240,123 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.4%) | (3,290,359 | ) | ||||||
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| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 822,949,764 | ||||||
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*Non-income producing.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Colombia | 0.6 | ||||
India | 1.0 | ||||
Ireland | 2.0 | ||||
Israel | 1.9 | ||||
Netherlands | 1.9 | ||||
Panama | 2.1 | ||||
United States | 90.5 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH ULTRA GROWTH FUND(WAMCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
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Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.3% | ||||||||
Alternative Carriers 1.0% | ||||||||
99,151 | Bandwidth, Inc., Class A* | $ | 6,455,722 | |||||
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Application Software 14.5% | ||||||||
414,365 | Box, Inc., Class A* | 6,861,885 | ||||||
164,485 | DocuSign, Inc.* | 10,184,911 | ||||||
190,718 | Five9, Inc.* | 10,249,185 | ||||||
107,081 | Globant S.A.* (Argentina) | 9,806,478 | ||||||
80,978 | HubSpot, Inc.* | 12,277,075 | ||||||
142,400 | Instructure, Inc.* | 5,516,576 | ||||||
218,826 | Medallia, Inc.* | 6,002,397 | ||||||
150,000 | Medallia, Inc.* *** † | 3,820,500 | ||||||
154,807 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 15,106,067 | ||||||
148,464 | Zendesk, Inc.* | 10,820,056 | ||||||
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| |||||||
90,645,130 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 1.2% | ||||||||
92,862 | Monro, Inc. | 7,337,027 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Biotechnology 12.1% | ||||||||
176,151 | Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | 2,487,252 | ||||||
139,981 | Castle Biosciences, Inc.* | 2,532,256 | ||||||
892,049 | ChemoCentryx, Inc.* | 6,048,092 | ||||||
583,952 | Cytokinetics, Inc.* | 6,645,374 | ||||||
140,361 | Denali Therapeutics, Inc.* | 2,150,331 | ||||||
171,002 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 6,268,933 | ||||||
90,673 | Exact Sciences Corp.* | 8,194,119 | ||||||
218,391 | Exagen, Inc.* | 3,382,877 | ||||||
391,386 | Flexion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 5,363,945 | ||||||
2,193,841 | Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | 4,497,374 | ||||||
347,607 | MacroGenics, Inc.* | 4,435,465 | ||||||
1,658,035 | MEI Pharma, Inc.* | 2,785,499 | ||||||
985,390 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 8,917,779 | ||||||
104,720 | Seattle Genetics, Inc.* | 8,943,088 | ||||||
1,275,354 | Selecta Biosciences, Inc.* | 2,231,870 | ||||||
252,861 | Unum Therapeutics, Inc.* | 364,120 | ||||||
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| |||||||
75,248,374 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Building Products 4.1% | ||||||||
132,459 | AAON, Inc. | 6,085,167 | ||||||
214,583 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 19,512,032 | ||||||
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| |||||||
25,597,199 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 1.5% | ||||||||
134,054 | NV5 Global, Inc.* | 9,151,867 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Department Stores 0.5% | ||||||||
101,855 | V-Mart Retail Ltd. (India) | 2,980,103 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 1.2% | ||||||||
2,489,169 | City Union Bank Ltd. (India) | 7,621,826 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.1% | ||||||||
272,757 | Healthcare Services Group, Inc. | 6,625,267 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.4% | ||||||||
174,076 | nLight, Inc.* | 2,726,030 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 0.9% | ||||||||
40,175 | IPG Photonics Corp.* | 5,447,730 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 1.2% | ||||||||
213,855 | Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.* | 7,416,491 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
General Merchandise Stores 1.9% | ||||||||
196,564 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 11,526,513 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Equipment 8.6% | ||||||||
334,043 | AtriCure, Inc.* | $ | 8,331,033 | |||||
421,205 | CryoLife, Inc.* | 11,435,716 | ||||||
158,075 | Glaukos Corp.* | 9,881,268 | ||||||
76,459 | Insulet Corp.* | 12,610,383 | ||||||
179,684 | Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | 10,597,762 | ||||||
23,243 | TransMedics Group, Inc.* | 552,021 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
53,408,183 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 0.2% | ||||||||
35,700 | Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | 1,161,321 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 2.6% | ||||||||
160,770 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 9,810,185 | ||||||
42,190 | Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A* | 6,441,991 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
16,252,176 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment 1.0% | ||||||||
344,737 | TPI Composites, Inc.* | 6,463,819 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 2.0% | ||||||||
243,548 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | 12,457,480 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 1.8% | ||||||||
134,675 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 11,221,121 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery 5.3% | ||||||||
115,393 | Barnes Group, Inc. | 5,947,355 | ||||||
585,851 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* (Israel) | 18,032,494 | ||||||
91,596 | Proto Labs, Inc.* | 9,351,952 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
33,331,801 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial REITs 1.6% | ||||||||
699,043 | Monmouth Real Estate Investment Corp. | 10,073,210 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 1.5% | ||||||||
191,248 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A | 9,438,089 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail 1.6% | ||||||||
88,352 | Wayfair, Inc., Class A* | 9,906,026 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 3.8% | ||||||||
265,524 | Endava plc ADR* (United Kingdom) | 10,050,084 | ||||||
167,081 | InterXion Holding N.V.* (Netherlands) | 13,610,418 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
23,660,502 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.5% | ||||||||
8,732 | Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.* | 269,819 | ||||||
62,015 | ICON plc* (Ireland) | 9,137,290 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,407,109 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 0.9% | ||||||||
406,124 | Solaris Oilfield Infrastructure, Inc., Class A | 5,450,184 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 2.8% | ||||||||
348,877 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 17,363,608 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 1.5% | ||||||||
846,443 | Cocrystal Pharma, Inc.*§§ | 1,726,744 | ||||||
799,004 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 5,968,560 | ||||||
255,000 | Optinose, Inc.* | 1,785,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,480,304 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 4.5% | ||||||||
221,946 | Bank OZK | 6,052,468 | ||||||
110,478 | Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | 4,929,528 | ||||||
212,041 | Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc.* | 5,258,617 | ||||||
648,719 | Metro Bank plc* † (United Kingdom) | 1,595,264 | ||||||
125,083 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 7,098,460 | ||||||
764,531 | Republic First Bancorp, Inc.* | 3,211,030 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
28,145,367 | ||||||||
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|
Schedule of Investments(continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Restaurants 2.2% | ||||||||
353,036 | Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.* | $ | 8,741,171 | |||||
542,425 | Habit Restaurants, Inc. (The), Class A* | 4,740,795 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
13,481,966 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 3.7% | ||||||||
168,500 | Inphi Corp.* | 10,286,925 | ||||||
60,526 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 9,419,661 | ||||||
49,733 | NVE Corp. | 3,299,785 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
23,006,371 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 2.0% | ||||||||
127,466 | Balchem Corp. | 12,643,352 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Stores 2.2% | ||||||||
108,899 | Five Below, Inc.* | 13,732,164 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 2.4% | ||||||||
87,968 | Proofpoint, Inc.* | 11,352,270 | ||||||
242,397 | Zuora, Inc., Class A* | 3,648,075 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,000,345 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Trucking 2.0% | ||||||||
340,768 | Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | 12,369,878 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $550,802,417) | 606,233,655 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 0.0% | ||||||||
Biotechnology 0.1% | ||||||||
169,492 | Nanosys, Inc., Series D Pfd.* *** † | 325,425 | ||||||
40,380 | Nanosys, Inc., Series E Pfd.* *** † | 52,494 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
377,919 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $546,236) | 377,919 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST 0.4% | ||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 0.3% | ||||||||
1 | Greenspring Global PartnersII-B, L.P.* *** † | 1,452,786 | ||||||
1 | Greenspring Global PartnersIII-B, L.P.* *** † | 938,269 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,391,055 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Limited Partnership Interest (cost $2,118,351) | 2,391,055 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SELLER’S NOTE 0.0% | ||||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 0.0% | ||||||||
$132,000 | Drilling Info Holdings, Inc., Series B, 7.25%*** † | $ | 132,000 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Seller’s Note (cost $103,793) | 132,000 | |||||||
|
|
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 2.6% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 2.6% | ||||||||
$16,087,478 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $16,265,000 of United States Treasury Notes 1.875% due 9/30/22; value: $16,409,856; repurchase proceeds: $16,087,589 (cost $16,087,478) | $ | 16,087,478 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $16,087,478) | 16,087,478 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $569,658,275) 100.3% | 625,222,107 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.3%) | (2,068,315 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 623,153,792 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (see Note 12).
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9).
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2019, amounts to approximately $1,726,744 and represents 0.28% of net assets.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust.
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2019, Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund’s investments, excluding short-term investments, were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Argentina | 1.6 | ||||
India | 1.7 | ||||
Ireland | 1.5 | ||||
Israel | 3.0 | ||||
Netherlands | 2.2 | ||||
United Kingdom | 1.9 | ||||
United States | 88.1 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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WASATCH-HOISINGTON U.S. TREASURY FUND(WHOSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 | |
| ||
|
Schedule of Investments
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS 99.4% | ||||||||
$ | 87,900,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.25%, 8/15/46 | $ | 90,138,703 | ||||
16,900,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.25%, 8/15/49 | 17,381,254 | ||||||
32,400,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 34,862,906 | ||||||
6,100,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.875%, 5/15/49 | 7,114,363 | ||||||
45,530,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.00%, 8/15/48 | 54,145,130 | ||||||
39,000,000 | U.S. Treasury Strip, principal only, 8/15/40 | 25,608,503 | ||||||
96,000,000 | U.S. Treasury Strip, principal only, 5/15/44 | 56,567,875 | ||||||
159,700,000 | U.S. Treasury Strip, principal only, 8/15/45 | 91,462,905 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total U.S. Government Obligations (cost $334,189,468) | 377,281,639 | |||||||
|
|
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 0.4% | ||||||||
Repurchase Agreement 0.4% | ||||||||
$ 1,434,101 | Repurchase Agreement dated 9/30/19, 0.25% due 10/1/19 with Fixed Income Clearing Corp. collateralized by $1,440,000 of United States Treasury Notes 2.000% due 2/15/23; value: $1,463,288; repurchase proceeds: $1,434,111 (cost $1,434,101) | $ | 1,434,101 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $1,434,101) | 1,434,101 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $335,623,569) 99.8% | 378,715,740 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.2% | 928,206 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
NET ASSETS 100.0% | $ | 379,643,946 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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| ||
|
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
CORE GROWTH FUND | EMERGING INDIA FUND | EMERGING MARKETS FUND | |||||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||
Investments, at cost |
| ||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 1,641,723,061 | $ | 214,003,788 | $ | 34,050,346 | |||||||||
Repurchase agreements | 8,459,248 | 1,279,359 | 201,512 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
$ | 1,650,182,309 | $ | 215,283,147 | $ | 34,251,858 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Investments, at market value |
| ||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 2,288,700,558 | $ | 284,620,564 | $ | 44,554,560 | |||||||||
Repurchase agreements | 8,459,248 | 1,279,359 | 201,512 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
2,297,159,806 | 285,899,923 | 44,756,072 | |||||||||||||
Cash | 100,435 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency on deposit (cost of $0, $281,614, $1, $1, $173,986, $8,750, $0 and $151,949, respectively) | — | 281,614 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for investment securities sold | — | — | 29,222 | ||||||||||||
Capital shares receivable | 965,609 | 481,578 | — | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividends receivable | 590,708 | 52,465 | 36,323 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 65,932 | 21,058 | 8,798 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total Assets | 2,298,882,490 | 286,736,638 | 44,830,416 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
| ||||||||||||||
Bank overdraft | — | — | 29,222 | ||||||||||||
Payable for securities purchased | — | 450,660 | 78,642 | ||||||||||||
Capital shares payable | 9,613,291 | 137,880 | — | ||||||||||||
Payable to Advisor | 1,870,195 | �� | 267,974 | 32,997 | |||||||||||
Accrued fund administration fees | 116,325 | 12,749 | 1,638 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 494,300 | 174,566 | 67,059 | ||||||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes payable | 1,007,285 | 5,854,771 | 474,209 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 13,101,396 | 6,898,600 | 683,767 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 2,285,781,094 | $ | 279,838,038 | $ | 44,146,649 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets Consist of: |
| ||||||||||||||
Capital stock | $ | 311,303 | $ | 656,496 | $ | 38,433 | |||||||||
Paid-in-capital in excess of par | 1,451,657,866 | 218,581,689 | 39,031,250 | ||||||||||||
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | 833,811,925 | 60,599,853 | 5,076,966 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 2,285,781,094 | $ | 279,838,038 | $ | 44,146,649 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets |
| ||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 1,435,994,336 | 187,624,509 | 9,771,498 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 849,786,758 | 92,213,529 | 34,375,151 | ||||||||||||
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 19,624,327 | 44,127,865 | 862,886 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 11,505,989 | 21,521,739 | 2,980,377 | ||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, REDEMPTION PRICEAND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | $ | 73.17 | $ | 4.25 | $ | 11.32 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Institutional Class | $ | 73.86 | $ | 4.28 | $ | 11.53 | |||||||||
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$ | 253,741,038 | $ | 55,348,722 | $ | 88,308,678 | $ | 138,016,312 | $ | 804,501,111 | ||||||||||||||
589,863 | — | 405,056 | 6,261,985 | 42,045,094 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 254,330,901 | $ | 55,348,722 | $ | 88,713,734 | $ | 144,278,297 | $ | 846,546,205 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 367,856,274 | $ | 60,682,356 | $ | 122,699,388 | $ | 147,729,888 | $ | 1,102,502,655 | ||||||||||||||
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— | 56,628 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | 170,840 | 8,753 | — | 151,839 | ||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | 1,926,573 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
47,739 | 1,945 | 48,087 | 8,404 | 349,470 | |||||||||||||||||||
1,101,827 | 16,523 | 142,172 | 648,795 | 2,196,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
15,132 | 11,813 | 10,910 | 14,850 | 56,717 | |||||||||||||||||||
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60,492 | — | — | 1,384,413 | 4,969,929 | |||||||||||||||||||
405,570 | 47,403 | 4,893 | 236,294 | 281,597 | |||||||||||||||||||
538,982 | 104,316 | 126,228 | 111,537 | 1,176,881 | |||||||||||||||||||
24,185 | 5,205 | 6,509 | 14,581 | 72,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
185,979 | 84,012 | 77,647 | 161,687 | 278,785 | |||||||||||||||||||
2,941,167 | 454,216 | 329,009 | — | 1,191,306 | |||||||||||||||||||
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238,693,133 | 163,431,934 | 80,031,352 | 310,862,181 | 821,398,746 | |||||||||||||||||||
125,380,188 | (103,406,306 | ) | 42,384,169 | (156,380,022 | ) | 317,529,653 | |||||||||||||||||
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191,404,626 | 43,788,953 | 103,710,240 | 146,704,447 | 543,989,921 | |||||||||||||||||||
174,049,835 | 16,456,000 | 19,059,840 | 7,977,536 | 595,341,356 | |||||||||||||||||||
72,557,684 | 15,979,394 | 29,972,699 | 18,950,241 | 19,272,166 | |||||||||||||||||||
65,556,277 | 5,953,148 | 5,483,204 | 1,032,186 | 21,015,669 | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.64 | $ | 2.74 | $ | 3.46 | $ | 7.74 | $ | 28.23 | ||||||||||||||
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | MICRO CAP FUND | MICRO CAP VALUE FUND | |||||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||
Investments, at cost | |||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 341,302,336 | $ | 347,650,255 | $ | 186,630,727 | |||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | — | 18,025,573 | — | ||||||||||||
Repurchase agreements | 28,947,270 | 6,310,337 | 12,976,983 | ||||||||||||
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Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 479,936,416 | $ | 452,511,859 | $ | 235,825,523 | |||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | — | 15,211,510 | — | ||||||||||||
Repurchase agreements | 28,947,270 | 6,310,337 | 12,976,983 | ||||||||||||
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Cash | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency on deposit (cost of $89,089, $2, $16,258, $0, $0, $0 and $0, respectively) | 89,083 | 2 | | 16,231 | |||||||||||
Receivable for investment securities sold | 2,968,145 | 154,261 | 1,299,100 | ||||||||||||
Capital shares receivable | 804,872 | 176,433 | 78,849 | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividends receivable | 794,153 | 98,073 | 67,744 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 19,374 | 21,620 | 45,958 | ||||||||||||
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Total Assets | 513,559,313 | 474,484,095 | 250,310,388 | ||||||||||||
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Payable for securities purchased | 2,382,674 | — | 72,263 | ||||||||||||
Capital shares payable | 417,550 | 88,212 | 191,881 | ||||||||||||
Payable to Advisor | 759,913 | 593,149 | 313,118 | ||||||||||||
Accrued fund administration fees | 27,265 | 25,998 | 10,083 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 182,194 | 101,658 | 105,023 | ||||||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes payable | 709,257 | 169,691 | 95,153 | ||||||||||||
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Net Assets | $ | 509,080,460 | $ | 473,505,387 | $ | 249,522,867 | |||||||||
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Capital stock | $ | 1,424,815 | $ | 636,002 | $ | 776,664 | |||||||||
Paid-in-capital in excess of par | 362,129,963 | 328,427,674 | 181,458,435 | ||||||||||||
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | 145,525,682 | 144,441,711 | 67,287,768 | ||||||||||||
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Net Assets | $ | 509,080,460 | $ | 473,505,387 | $ | 249,522,867 | |||||||||
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Investor Class | 132,502,731 | 473,505,387 | 249,522,867 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 376,577,729 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 37,424,501 | 63,600,215 | 77,666,389 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 105,056,971 | — | — | ||||||||||||
NET ASSET VALUE, REDEMPTION PRICEAND OFFERING PRICE PER SHARE | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | $ | 3.54 | $ | 7.45 | $ | 3.21 | |||||||||
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$ | 1,209,548,929 | $ | 714,221,856 | $ | 553,570,797 | $ | 334,189,468 | |||||||||||
— | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
5,166,045 | 14,675,345 | 16,087,478 | 1,434,101 | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,214,714,974 | $ | 728,897,201 | $ | 569,658,275 | $ | 335,623,569 | |||||||||||
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$ | 1,685,456,777 | $ | 811,564,778 | $ | 609,134,629 | $ | 377,281,639 | |||||||||||
— | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
5,166,045 | 14,675,345 | 16,087,478 | 1,434,101 | |||||||||||||||
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1,690,622,822 | 826,240,123 | 625,222,107 | 378,715,740 | |||||||||||||||
— | 44,785 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
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3,015,661 | 1,517,180 | 698,447 | — | |||||||||||||||
462,960 | 532,179 | 1,382,086 | 847,536 | |||||||||||||||
300,648 | 1,196,517 | 37,081 | 645,310 | |||||||||||||||
45,669 | 39,350 | 50,402 | 19,648 | |||||||||||||||
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1,694,447,760 | 829,570,134 | 627,390,123 | 380,228,234 | |||||||||||||||
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920,948 | 250,577 | 671,503 | 322,497 | |||||||||||||||
1,420,561 | 662,318 | 521,473 | 158,165 | |||||||||||||||
103,615 | 38,305 | 24,871 | 14,980 | |||||||||||||||
344,191 | 157,581 | 199,013 | 88,646 | |||||||||||||||
— | 145,879 | 255,086 | — | |||||||||||||||
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2,789,315 | 6,620,370 | 4,236,331 | 584,288 | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,691,658,445 | $ | 822,949,764 | $ | 623,153,792 | $ | 379,643,946 | |||||||||||
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$ | 418,856 | $ | 1,077,352 | $ | 246,328 | $ | 197,124 | |||||||||||
972,148,755 | 723,768,567 | 556,582,919 | 356,292,909 | |||||||||||||||
719,090,834 | 98,103,845 | 66,324,545 | 23,153,913 | |||||||||||||||
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978,825,437 | 454,451,379 | 623,153,792 | 379,643,946 | |||||||||||||||
712,833,008 | 368,498,385 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
24,329,118 | 59,697,435 | 24,632,767 | 19,712,377 | |||||||||||||||
17,556,456 | 48,037,729 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
$ | 40.23 | $ | 7.61 | $ | 25.30 | $ | 19.26 | |||||||||||
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Investment Income: |
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Interest | $ | 191,852 | $ | 16,162 | $ | 2,266 | |||||||||
Dividends1 |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 12,998,758 | 1,750,495 | 458,301 | ||||||||||||
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Total investment income | 13,190,610 | 1,766,657 | 460,567 | ||||||||||||
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Investment advisory fees | 21,879,500 | 3,155,780 | 437,270 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class | 1,587,920 | 345,027 | 36,640 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | 27,086 | 5,344 | 6,568 | ||||||||||||
Fund administration fees | 383,365 | 44,852 | 8,126 | ||||||||||||
Fund accounting fees | 230,351 | 47,495 | 25,185 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Investor Class | 185,016 | 46,021 | 16,779 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class | 104,805 | 3,401 | 1,909 | ||||||||||||
Custody fees | 52,762 | 205,027 | 34,429 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class | 61,734 | 30,580 | 14,293 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class | 82,520 | 18,346 | 16,949 | ||||||||||||
Legal fees | 151,960 | 17,363 | 3,191 | ||||||||||||
Trustees’ fees | 281,133 | 30,810 | 5,521 | ||||||||||||
Interest | 75,491 | 14,395 | 3,498 | ||||||||||||
Audit fees | 42,085 | 42,085 | 42,085 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 102,039 | 108,551 | 31,708 | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses before reimbursement | 25,247,767 | 4,115,077 | 684,151 | ||||||||||||
Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor | (270,902 | ) | — | (123,302 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net Expenses | 24,976,865 | 4,115,077 | 560,849 | ||||||||||||
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Net Investment Income (Loss) | (11,786,255 | ) | (2,348,420 | ) | (100,282 | ) | |||||||||
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Realized Gain (Loss): |
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Investments sold | 215,649,101 | 981,936 | 18,984 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions | (1,921 | ) | (183,202 | ) | (189 | ) | |||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes | (3,171 | ) | (387,689 | ) | (31,512 | ) | |||||||||
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Net realized gain (loss) | 215,644,009 | 411,045 | (12,717 | ) | |||||||||||
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Investments | (215,941,483 | ) | 40,269,135 | 4,293,335 | |||||||||||
Foreign currency translations | — | 7,250 | 1,512 | ||||||||||||
Deferred foreign capital gains taxes | (594,938 | ) | (3,409,225 | ) | (311,246 | ) | |||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (216,536,421 | ) | 36,867,160 | 3,983,601 | |||||||||||
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Net gain (loss) on investments | (892,412 | ) | 37,278,205 | 3,970,884 | |||||||||||
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$ | 15,410 | $ | 5,778 | $ | 8,066 | $ | 25,901 | $ | 172,807 | ||||||||||||||
4,598,011 | 1,943,353 | 702,809 | 5,767,756 | 15,120,911 | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,613,421 | 1,949,131 | 710,875 | 5,793,657 | 15,293,718 | |||||||||||||||||||
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6,787,882 | 1,072,461 | 1,455,588 | 1,531,077 | 15,732,988 | |||||||||||||||||||
320,649 | 105,427 | 112,045 | 265,125 | 635,691 | |||||||||||||||||||
5,162 | 4,729 | 4,826 | 3,956 | 14,707 | |||||||||||||||||||
74,912 | 11,993 | 21,473 | 31,159 | 228,695 | |||||||||||||||||||
68,763 | 25,054 | 37,490 | 29,782 | 158,993 | |||||||||||||||||||
35,121 | 14,263 | 20,008 | 49,610 | 67,699 | |||||||||||||||||||
19,909 | 1,034 | 3,027 | — | 20,871 | |||||||||||||||||||
269,932 | 107,641 | 25,126 | 16,315 | 232,468 | |||||||||||||||||||
25,560 | 18,761 | 21,242 | 18,347 | 33,165 | |||||||||||||||||||
24,933 | 14,293 | 14,120 | 12,371 | 37,439 | |||||||||||||||||||
29,350 | 4,493 | 8,184 | — | 89,054 | |||||||||||||||||||
58,704 | 9,052 | 14,927 | 22,871 | 175,489 | |||||||||||||||||||
93,036 | 33,053 | 5,594 | 4,771 | 57,324 | |||||||||||||||||||
42,085 | 42,085 | 42,085 | 19,876 | 42,085 | |||||||||||||||||||
83,901 | 2,944 | 29,413 | 14,876 | 97,145 | |||||||||||||||||||
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7,939,899 | 1,467,283 | 1,815,148 | 2,020,136 | 17,623,813 | |||||||||||||||||||
(100,810 | ) | (71,177 | ) | (35,394 | ) | (156,790 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||
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7,839,089 | 1,396,106 | 1,779,754 | 1,863,346 | 17,623,813 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(3,225,668 | ) | 553,025 | (1,068,879 | ) | 3,930,311 | (2,330,095 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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19,712,535 | 2,536,047 | 9,822,871 | 5,415,286 | 35,940,041 | |||||||||||||||||||
(75,822 | ) | (2,599,043 | ) | 2,570 | (52,866 | ) | (393,485 | ) | |||||||||||||||
(121,758 | ) | (18,300 | ) | (5 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
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19,514,955 | (81,296 | ) | 9,825,436 | 5,362,420 | 35,546,556 | ||||||||||||||||||
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6,671,046 | 3,061,139 | (8,339,200 | ) | (13,262,908 | ) | (199,280,994 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
15,885 | 1,413,987 | 1,211 | (24,648 | ) | (32,647 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(2,941,145 | ) | 50,335 | (275,387 | ) | — | (1,143,612 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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3,745,786 | 4,525,461 | (8,613,376 | ) | (13,287,556 | ) | (200,457,253 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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$ | 20,035,073 | $ | 4,997,190 | $ | 143,181 | $ | (3,994,825 | ) | $ | (167,240,792 | ) | ||||||||||||
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INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | MICRO CAP FUND | MICRO CAP VALUE FUND | |||||||||||||
Investment Income: |
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Interest | $ | 89,682 | $ | 44,284 | $ | 69,345 | |||||||||
Dividends1 |
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Unaffiliated issuers | 4,996,088 | 1,541,710 | 2,062,608 | ||||||||||||
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Investment advisory fees | 7,944,920 | 6,695,415 | 3,796,572 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class | 269,930 | 278,753 | 303,101 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | 164,463 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Fund administration fees | 82,834 | 80,918 | 42,335 | ||||||||||||
Fund accounting fees | 80,227 | 63,940 | 43,586 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Investor Class | 24,428 | 40,564 | 43,086 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class | 44,958 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Custody fees | 179,381 | 28,580 | 27,390 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class | 18,588 | 44,743 | 32,170 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class | 22,576 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Legal fees | 47,370 | 31,134 | 17,852 | ||||||||||||
Trustees’ fees | 60,513 | 58,010 | 33,548 | ||||||||||||
Interest | 54,541 | 19,268 | 8,058 | ||||||||||||
Audit fees | 42,085 | 39,670 | 39,670 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 64,898 | 44,435 | 27,970 | ||||||||||||
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Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
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Net Investment Income (Loss) | (4,015,942 | ) | (5,839,436 | ) | (2,283,385 | ) | |||||||||
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Investments sold | 19,032,831 | 55,224,940 | 21,643,002 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions | 295,496 | (12,976 | ) | (14,186 | ) | ||||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes | — | (164,790 | ) | (4,483 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net realized gain (loss) | 19,328,327 | 55,047,174 | 21,624,333 | ||||||||||||
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Investments | (19,056,080 | ) | (60,656,497 | ) | (33,137,677 | ) | |||||||||
Foreign currency translations | (6,376 | ) | 870 | 975 | |||||||||||
Deferred foreign capital gains taxes | (709,257 | ) | 285,416 | (61,277 | ) | ||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (19,771,713 | ) | (60,370,211 | ) | (33,197,979 | ) | |||||||||
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Net gain (loss) on investments | (443,386 | ) | (5,323,037 | ) | (11,573,646 | ) | |||||||||
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$ | 949,175 | $ | 87,181 | $ | 214,293 | $ | 8,897,342 | |||||||||||
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16,988,248 | 5,622,943 | 4,661,194 | 1,623,650 | |||||||||||||||
928,718 | 395,017 | 633,337 | 294,921 | |||||||||||||||
16,371 | 6,169 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
308,434 | 100,928 | 77,124 | 54,273 | |||||||||||||||
189,441 | 72,063 | 59,062 | 35,890 | |||||||||||||||
67,946 | 53,865 | 81,372 | 44,707 | |||||||||||||||
94,250 | 14,781 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
149,534 | 11,850 | 17,131 | 6,516 | |||||||||||||||
33,035 | 43,460 | 73,740 | 54,503 | |||||||||||||||
32,338 | 20,968 | — | — | |||||||||||||||
117,775 | 36,791 | 29,539 | 22,075 | |||||||||||||||
222,764 | 61,224 | 46,190 | 39,811 | |||||||||||||||
89,387 | 15,860 | 16,443 | 8,959 | |||||||||||||||
42,085 | 42,085 | 39,670 | 39,670 | |||||||||||||||
91,101 | 34,242 | 25,216 | 17,629 | |||||||||||||||
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(5,803 | ) | (881 | ) | (1,537 | ) | — | ||||||||||||
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(270,684,791 | ) | (9,625,310 | ) | (11,387,725 | ) | 80,540,022 | ||||||||||||
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CORE GROWTH FUND | EMERGING INDIA FUND | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (11,786,255 | ) | $ | (11,608,205 | ) | $ | (2,348,420 | ) | $ | (3,026,610 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign | 215,644,009 | 182,010,447 | 411,045 | 23,044,438 | ||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (216,536,421 | ) | 277,447,546 | 36,867,160 | (22,073,346 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting | (12,678,667 | ) | 447,849,788 | 34,929,785 | (2,055,518 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | (115,894,672 | ) | (74,038,213 | ) | (12,103,683 | ) | (6,742,776 | ) | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (56,240,911 | ) | (25,182,119 | ) | (3,516,107 | ) | (754,072 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital share transactions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 189,187,622 | 358,201,529 | 65,709,960 | 102,505,750 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 112,651,644 | 72,335,682 | 12,002,230 | 6,714,681 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (308,539,799 | ) | (315,840,657 | ) | (87,395,827 | ) | (125,799,692 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 117,547 | 44,161 | 76,280 | 102,468 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (6,582,986 | ) | 114,740,715 | (9,607,357 | ) | (16,476,793 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 325,369,900 | 310,116,006 | 54,672,753 | 27,917,185 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 53,665,284 | 24,509,684 | 3,516,108 | 754,071 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (201,747,911 | ) | (92,409,153 | ) | (15,244,042 | ) | (7,140,599 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 34,892 | 21,866 | 193 | 391 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 177,322,165 | 242,238,403 | 42,945,012 | 21,531,048 | ||||||||||||||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (14,075,071 | ) | 705,608,574 | 52,647,650 | (4,498,111 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 2,299,856,165 | 1,594,247,591 | 227,190,388 | 231,688,499 | ||||||||||||||||
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End of period | $ | 2,285,781,094 | $ | 2,299,856,165 | $ | 279,838,038 | $ | 227,190,388 | ||||||||||||
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Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 2,666,806 | 4,751,145 | 16,292,452 | 23,579,153 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 1,925,011 | 1,057,230 | 3,030,866 | 1,522,603 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (4,433,956 | ) | (4,300,532 | ) | (22,008,586 | ) | (29,275,298 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 157,861 | 1,507,843 | (2,685,268 | ) | (4,173,542 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 4,595,902 | 4,089,089 | 13,743,037 | 6,380,519 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 909,581 | 355,987 | 881,230 | 169,836 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,848,564 | ) | (1,246,310 | ) | (3,796,046 | ) | (1,651,902 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 2,656,919 | 3,198,766 | 10,828,221 | 4,898,453 | ||||||||||||||||
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Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (100,282 | ) | $ | (218,348 | ) | $ | (3,225,668 | ) | $ | (2,708,663 | ) | $ | 553,025 | $ | (600,940 | ) | ||||||||||||
| (12,717 | ) | 4,430,589 | 19,514,955 | 61,110,392 | (81,296 | ) | 43,378,391 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 3,983,601 | (4,424,150 | ) | 3,745,786 | (96,162,495 | ) | 4,525,461 | (51,664,361 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,870,602 | (211,909 | ) | 20,035,073 | (37,760,766 | ) | 4,997,190 | (8,886,910 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | (26,880,563 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
— | — | (22,096,890 | ) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1,051,049 | 2,193,564 | 26,627,101 | 45,521,661 | 3,387,642 | 8,969,259 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 25,451,093 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(5,608,056 | ) | (3,946,229 | ) | (130,410,766 | ) | (131,435,723 | ) | (20,744,583 | ) | (99,486,901 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
3,152 | 399 | 3,897 | 3,298 | 7,717 | 3,549 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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(4,553,855 | ) | (1,752,266 | ) | (78,328,675 | ) | (85,910,764 | ) | (17,349,224 | ) | (90,514,093 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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4,503,557 | 5,746,471 | 69,254,821 | 78,307,626 | 920,083 | 2,740,953 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 20,773,470 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(3,409,102 | ) | (4,188,806 | ) | (143,750,216 | ) | (71,984,206 | ) | (6,315,306 | ) | (23,112,008 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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1,094,770 | 1,557,672 | (53,706,808 | ) | 6,377,962 | (5,395,223 | ) | (20,371,020 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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411,517 | (406,503 | ) | (160,977,863 | ) | (117,293,568 | ) | (17,747,257 | ) | (119,772,023 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
43,735,132 | 44,141,635 | 526,432,324 | 643,725,892 | 77,992,210 | 197,764,233 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 44,146,649 | $ | 43,735,132 | $ | 365,454,461 | $ | 526,432,324 | $ | 60,244,953 | $ | 77,992,210 | |||||||||||||||||
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102,864 | 199,186 | 10,680,727 | 14,614,067 | 1,324,685 | 3,178,358 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 11,162,760 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(540,323 | ) | (358,486 | ) | (52,036,343 | ) | (42,517,719 | ) | (8,208,619 | ) | (36,982,253 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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(437,459 | ) | (159,300 | ) | (30,192,856 | ) | (27,903,652 | ) | (6,883,934 | ) | (33,803,895 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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419,680 | 507,748 | 27,208,564 | 25,231,531 | 362,002 | 942,852 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 9,071,384 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(300,531 | ) | (370,942 | ) | (57,064,550 | ) | (23,196,088 | ) | (2,551,687 | ) | (8,004,076 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND | GLOBAL VALUE FUND | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (1,068,879 | ) | $ | (868,395 | ) | $ | 3,930,311 | $ | 3,663,381 | ||||||||||
Net realized gain on investments, foreign | 9,825,436 | 16,367,355 | 5,362,420 | 21,566,871 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on options written | — | — | — | 41,716 | ||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations | (8,613,376 | ) | 5,276,080 | (13,287,556 | ) | (10,059,164 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 143,181 | 20,775,040 | (3,994,825 | ) | 15,212,804 | |||||||||||||||
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | (13,508,893 | ) | (10,116,438 | ) | (26,014,674 | ) | (25,233,408 | ) | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (2,069,212 | ) | (782,771 | ) | (1,351,568 | ) | (720,421 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital share transactions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 18,263,643 | 22,249,432 | 5,167,863 | 7,657,799 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in connection with acquisition | — | — | — | 39,139,789 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 13,261,385 | 10,031,552 | 25,699,903 | 25,041,958 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (24,803,012 | ) | (26,188,981 | ) | (47,130,370 | ) | (44,302,978 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 5,927 | 4,814 | 4,784 | 1,397 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 6,727,943 | 6,096,817 | (16,257,820 | ) | 27,537,965 | |||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 7,653,936 | 7,932,736 | 1,335,472 | 608,303 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in connection with acquisition | — | — | — | 5,168,422 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 1,897,942 | 653,577 | 1,324,616 | 715,126 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (4,830,069 | ) | (802,638 | ) | (2,784,876 | ) | (1,186,958 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 2,232 | — | 48 | 316 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 4,724,041 | 7,783,675 | (124,740 | ) | 5,305,209 | |||||||||||||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (3,982,940 | ) | 23,756,323 | (47,743,627 | ) | 22,102,149 | ||||||||||||||
Net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 126,753,020 | 102,996,697 | 202,425,610 | 180,323,461 | ||||||||||||||||
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End of period | $ | 122,770,080 | $ | 126,753,020 | $ | 154,681,983 | $ | 202,425,610 | ||||||||||||
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Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 5,400,753 | 5,630,302 | 657,457 | 847,365 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in connection with acquisition | — | — | — | 4,198,411 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 4,736,209 | 2,725,965 | 3,590,285 | 2,818,313 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (7,290,883 | ) | (6,742,741 | ) | (6,045,374 | ) | (4,812,767 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 2,846,079 | 1,613,526 | (1,797,632 | ) | 3,051,322 | |||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 2,341,370 | 2,002,122 | 167,348 | 66,961 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in connection with acquisition | — | — | — | 554,971 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 675,424 | 177,603 | 185,078 | 80,502 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,410,992 | ) | (205,199 | ) | (356,260 | ) | (129,575 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (2,330,095 | ) | $ | 1,327,395 | $ | (4,015,942 | ) | $ | (4,986,097 | ) | $ | (5,839,436 | ) | $ | (4,910,798 | ) | ||||||||||||
| 35,546,556 | 174,371,928 | 19,328,327 | 11,093,148 | 55,047,174 | 91,831,716 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (200,457,253 | ) | 5,548,459 | (19,771,713 | ) | 44,680,094 | (60,370,211 | ) | 39,089,875 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| (167,240,792 | ) | 181,247,782 | (4,459,328 | ) | 50,787,145 | (11,162,473 | ) | 126,010,793 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(85,858,576 | ) | (21,443,568 | ) | (5,015,701 | ) | (17,973,730 | ) | (87,356,742 | ) | (44,480,704 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(85,816,934 | ) | (19,841,666 | ) | (6,283,811 | ) | (16,042,894 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
91,035,974 | 91,347,750 | 13,999,031 | 18,056,611 | 101,288,047 | 136,695,602 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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79,082,009 | 20,391,366 | 4,816,572 | 17,102,675 | 82,402,243 | 41,927,060 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(210,507,702 | ) | (236,312,491 | ) | (109,687,557 | ) | (68,604,554 | ) | (107,977,732 | ) | (75,674,016 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
11,574 | 6,992 | 259 | 1,351 | 183,961 | 66,098 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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(40,378,145 | ) | (124,566,383 | ) | (90,871,695 | ) | (33,443,917 | ) | 75,896,519 | 103,014,744 | |||||||||||||||||||
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80,888,827 | 18,746,866 | 4,723,790 | 12,562,516 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(336,838,011 | ) | (203,784,419 | ) | (56,333,268 | ) | (48,703,591 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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(426,457,444 | ) | 104,315,799 | (23,753,273 | ) | 32,159,629 | (22,622,696 | ) | 184,544,833 | ||||||||||||||||||||
1,565,788,721 | 1,461,472,922 | 532,833,733 | 500,674,104 | 496,128,083 | 311,583,250 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,139,331,277 | $ | 1,565,788,721 | $ | 509,080,460 | $ | 532,833,733 | $ | 473,505,387 | $ | 496,128,083 | |||||||||||||||||
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3,254,697 | 2,553,941 | 4,249,540 | 5,128,419 | 13,494,255 | 15,566,533 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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3,267,852 | 595,542 | 1,684,116 | 4,957,297 | 14,256,443 | 5,459,253 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(7,514,820 | ) | (6,660,899 | ) | (35,750,861 | ) | (19,470,757 | ) | (14,460,006 | ) | (8,577,892 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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3,332,872 | 546,715 | 1,628,893 | 3,609,918 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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MICRO CAP VALUE FUND | SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (2,283,385 | ) | $ | (2,253,111 | ) | $ | (12,773,288 | ) | $ | (13,963,609 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign | 21,624,333 | 31,041,260 | 288,451,840 | 423,006,005 | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain on options written | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations | (33,197,979 | ) | 14,912,764 | (270,686,501 | ) | 121,557,266 | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (13,857,031 | ) | 43,700,913 | 4,992,051 | 530,599,662 | |||||||||||||||
Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | (26,873,692 | ) | (17,823,539 | ) | (254,160,201 | ) | (123,041,326 | ) | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | — | — | (160,748,953 | ) | (54,835,253 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Capital share transactions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 36,404,994 | 76,281,206 | 86,238,800 | 103,483,962 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 26,433,514 | 17,525,660 | 244,434,466 | 119,583,666 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (56,224,461 | ) | (52,176,052 | ) | (266,135,679 | ) | (460,000,362 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 16,557 | 27,574 | 31,675 | 12,208 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 6,630,604 | 41,658,388 | 64,569,262 | (236,920,526 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | — | — | 206,555,979 | 218,762,228 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | — | 150,566,964 | 51,205,368 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | — | — | (205,138,374 | ) | (191,739,249 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Redemption fees | — | — | 29,207 | 16,558 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase | — | — | 152,013,776 | 78,244,905 | ||||||||||||||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (34,100,119 | ) | 67,535,762 | (193,334,065 | ) | 194,047,462 | ||||||||||||||
Net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 283,622,986 | 216,087,224 | 1,884,992,510 | 1,690,945,048 | ||||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 11,499,085 | 21,640,833 | 2,157,282 | 2,095,912 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 9,863,251 | 5,109,522 | 7,801,930 | 2,752,847 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (17,766,372 | ) | (14,782,849 | ) | (6,802,853 | ) | (9,540,169 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 3,595,964 | 11,967,506 | 3,156,359 | (4,691,410 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | — | — | 5,108,334 | 4,404,164 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | — | 4,766,286 | 1,173,359 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | — | — | (5,161,091 | ) | (3,812,497 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | Year Ended September 30, 2019 | Year Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,208,817 | $ | 1,261,322 | $ | (4,333,950 | ) | $ | (1,575,188 | ) | $ | 6,654,738 | $ | 7,026,013 | |||||||||||||||
| 605,596 | 38,340,537 | 16,498,858 | 23,738,921 | (3,118,076 | ) | (1,506,576 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| (9,729,926 | ) | 14,364,249 | (11,443,749 | ) | 32,475,237 | 80,540,022 | (20,060,898 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| (5,915,513 | ) | 53,966,108 | 721,159 | 54,638,970 | 84,076,684 | (14,541,461 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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(24,527,924 | ) | (20,987,095 | ) | (18,922,846 | ) | (12,347,975 | ) | (6,645,318 | ) | (7,001,515 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
(7,190,903 | ) | (3,592,448 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
172,350,782 | 43,736,056 | 531,592,985 | 165,853,614 | 186,910,235 | 81,723,309 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
23,919,067 | 20,420,605 | 17,633,875 | 12,027,369 | 6,204,428 | 6,519,228 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(58,961,428 | ) | (62,665,103 | ) | (205,793,858 | ) | (34,017,446 | ) | (194,165,022 | ) | (124,477,163 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
28,941 | 5,767 | 360,528 | 41,794 | 157,515 | 17,262 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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137,337,362 | 1,497,325 | 343,793,530 | 143,905,331 | (892,844 | ) | (36,217,364 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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307,998,467 | 44,009,151 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
6,896,928 | 3,561,193 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(30,806,582 | ) | (9,949,041 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
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383,794,952 | 68,505,364 | 325,591,843 | 186,196,326 | 76,538,522 | (57,760,340 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
439,154,812 | 370,649,448 | 297,561,949 | 111,365,623 | 303,105,424 | 360,865,764 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 822,949,764 | $ | 439,154,812 | $ | 623,153,792 | $ | 297,561,949 | $ | 379,643,946 | $ | 303,105,424 | |||||||||||||||||
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23,179,792 | 5,320,230 | 21,348,607 | 6,439,623 | 11,232,700 | 5,144,647 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3,662,950 | 2,565,403 | 869,520 | 583,853 | 360,102 | 407,089 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(7,841,265 | ) | (7,616,110 | ) | (8,334,761 | ) | (1,379,623 | ) | (11,737,556 | ) | (7,804,349 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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19,001,477 | 269,523 | 13,883,366 | 5,643,853 | (144,754 | ) | (2,252,613 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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1,049,761 | 445,149 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net Asset Value Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments | Total from Investment Operations | Redemption Fees (See Note 2) | Dividends from Net Investment Income | Distributions from Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 81.04 | (0.42 | ) | (1.40 | ) | (1.82 | ) | 0.01 | — | (6.06 | ) | (6.06 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 67.44 | (0.43 | ) | 18.30 | 17.87 | — | 4 | — | (4.27 | ) | (4.27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 56.90 | (0.50 | ) | 11.13 | 10.63 | — | 4 | — | (0.09 | ) | (0.09 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 57.83 | (0.30 | ) | 6.09 | 5.79 | — | 4 | — | (6.72 | ) | (6.72 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 53.46 | (0.14 | )9 | 5.95 | 5.81 | — | 4 | — | (1.44 | ) | (1.44 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 81.62 | (0.26 | ) | (1.44 | ) | (1.70 | ) | — | 4 | — | (6.06 | ) | (6.06 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 67.81 | (0.21 | ) | 18.29 | 18.08 | — | 4 | — | (4.27 | ) | (4.27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 57.16 | (0.30 | ) | 11.07 | 10.77 | — | 4 | (0.03 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.12 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 57.99 | (0.14 | ) | 6.03 | 5.89 | — | 4 | — | (6.72 | ) | (6.72 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 53.58 | 0.06 | 9 | 5.79 | 5.85 | — | 4 | — | (1.44 | ) | (1.44 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.95 | (0.05 | ) | 0.62 | 0.57 | — | 4 | — | (0.27 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 4.08 | (0.06 | ) | 0.06 | — | — | 4 | — | (0.13 | ) | (0.13 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 3.39 | 0.02 | 17 | 0.70 | 0.72 | — | 4 | — | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 3.07 | (0.03 | ) | 0.39 | 0.36 | — | 4 | — | (0.04 | ) | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 2.73 | (0.04 | ) | 0.38 | 0.34 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.97 | (0.01 | ) | 0.59 | 0.58 | — | 4 | — | (0.27 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 4.10 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | (0.13 | ) | (0.13 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 3.40 | 0.02 | 17 | 0.71 | 0.73 | — | 4 | — | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/1614 16 | $ | 2.82 | (0.01 | ) | 0.59 | 0.58 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 10.40 | (0.13 | ) | 1.05 | 0.92 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 10.46 | (0.09 | ) | 0.03 | (0.06 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 9.23 | (0.03 | ) | 1.26 | 1.23 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 8.35 | (0.05 | ) | 0.93 | 0.88 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 10.31 | (0.04 | ) | (1.89 | ) | (1.93 | ) | — | 4 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 10.56 | (0.01 | ) | 0.98 | 0.97 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 10.60 | (0.04 | ) | — | 4 | (0.04 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 9.32 | (0.01 | ) | 1.29 | 1.28 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 8.41 | 0.04 | 0.87 | 0.91 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 10.37 | (0.03 | ) | (1.88 | ) | (1.91 | ) | — | 4 | (0.05 | ) | — | (0.05 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.78 | (0.05 | ) | 0.21 | 0.16 | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 2.99 | (0.03 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.21 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 2.67 | (0.04 | ) | 0.36 | 0.32 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 2.39 | (0.04 | ) | 0.32 | 0.28 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 2.74 | (0.03 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.35 | ) | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | |||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.79 | (0.02 | ) | 0.18 | 0.16 | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 3.00 | (0.01 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.21 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 2.67 | 0.01 | 0.32 | 0.33 | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/1614 16 | $ | 2.31 | (— | )4 | 0.36 | 0.36 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.51 | — | 4 | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 2.75 | (0.11 | ) | (0.13 | ) | (0.24 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 2.63 | (0.08 | ) | 0.20 | 0.12 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 2.77 | 0.02 | (0.16 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 3.32 | 0.02 | (0.50 | ) | (0.48 | ) | — | 4 | (0.02 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.07 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.53 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.23 | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 2.76 | (0.04 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.23 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 2.64 | (0.06 | ) | 0.18 | 0.12 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/1614 16 | $ | 2.58 | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.06 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
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Net Asset Value End of Period | Total Return (%)1 | Expenses Net of Waivers and | Expenses Before Waivers and | Net Investment of Waivers and | Net Investment Before Waivers and | Net Assets End of Period (000s) | Portfolio Turnover Rate1 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 73.17 | (0.37 | ) | 1.19 | 5 | 1.19 | 5 | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | $ | 1,435,994 | 31% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 81.04 | 27.66 | 1.18 | 5 8 | 1.18 | 5 8 | (0.66 | ) | (0.66 | ) | $ | 1,577,554 | 27% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 67.44 | 18.69 | 1.21 | 5 | 1.21 | 5 | (0.78 | ) | (0.78 | ) | $ | 1,211,089 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 56.90 | 10.69 | 1.21 | 5 | 1.21 | 5 | (0.62 | ) | (0.62 | ) | $ | 1,082,679 | 18% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 57.83 | 10.87 | 1.17 | 5 | 1.17 | 5 | (0.29 | )9 | (0.29 | )9 | $ | 1,014,515 | 39% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 73.86 | (0.22 | ) | 1.05 | 5 | 1.09 | 5 | (0.45 | ) | (0.48 | ) | $ | 849,787 | 31% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 81.62 | 27.82 | 1.06 | 5 8 | 1.08 | 5 8 | (0.53 | ) | (0.55 | ) | $ | 722,302 | 27% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 67.81 | 18.87 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.10 | 5 | (0.63 | ) | (0.67 | ) | $ | 383,159 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 57.16 | 10.83 | 1.07 | 5 | 1.09 | 5 | (0.48 | ) | (0.50 | ) | $ | 251,181 | 18% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 57.99 | 10.94 | 1.12 | 5 | 1.13 | 5 | (0.29 | )9 | (0.30 | )9 | $ | 150,614 | 39% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.25 | 15.06 | 1.68 | 6 | 1.68 | 6 | (0.99 | ) | (0.99 | ) | $ | 187,625 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.95 | (0.33 | ) | 1.71 | 6 7 | 1.71 | 6 7 | (1.22 | ) | (1.22 | ) | $ | 184,733 | 48% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.08 | 21.65 | 1.73 | 5 | 1.73 | 5 | (0.92 | ) | (0.92 | ) | $ | 207,949 | 17% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.39 | 11.98 | 1.82 | 5 | 1.96 | 5 | (1.18 | ) | (1.32 | ) | $ | 71,973 | 42% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.07 | 12.51 | 1.95 | 5 | 2.12 | 5 | (1.38 | ) | (1.55 | ) | $ | 63,850 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.28 | 15.23 | 1.49 | 6 | 1.49 | 6 | (0.75 | ) | (0.75 | ) | $ | 92,214 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.97 | (0.33 | ) | 1.51 | 6 8 | 1.60 | 6 8 | (0.93 | ) | (1.02 | ) | $ | 42,457 | 48% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.10 | 21.89 | 1.50 | 5 | 1.67 | 5 | (0.77 | ) | (0.94 | ) | $ | 23,739 | 17% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.40 | 20.57 | 1.50 | 5 | 2.00 | 5 | (0.70 | ) | (1.20 | ) | $ | 9,799 | 42% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 11.32 | 8.85 | 5 | 1.51 | 6 | 1.97 | 6 | (0.51 | ) | (0.97 | ) | $ | 9,771 | 14% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.40 | (0.57 | ) | 1.51 | 6 8 | 1.76 | 6 8 | (0.67 | ) | (0.92 | ) | $ | 13,520 | 44% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.46 | 13.33 | 1.51 | 6 | 1.90 | 6 | (0.38 | ) | (0.76 | ) | $ | 15,273 | 55% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.23 | 10.54 | 1.58 | 6 | 1.98 | 6 | (0.15 | ) | (0.55 | ) | $ | 11,892 | 62% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.35 | (18.81 | ) | 1.70 | 6 | 2.00 | 6 | (0.23 | ) | (0.53 | ) | $ | 18,527 | 46% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 11.53 | 9.19 | 1.21 | 6 | 1.43 | 6 | (0.14 | ) | (0.36 | ) | $ | 34,375 | 14% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.56 | (0.38 | ) | 1.21 | 6 8 | 1.45 | 6 8 | (0.36 | ) | (0.60 | ) | $ | 30,215 | 44% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.60 | 13.73 | 1.21 | 6 | 1.52 | 6 | (0.09 | ) | (0.39 | ) | $ | 28,868 | 55% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.32 | 10.82 | 1.29 | 6 | 1.59 | 6 | 0.29 | (0.01 | ) | $ | 26,763 | 62% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.41 | (18.67 | ) | 1.51 | 6 | 1.77 | 6 | (0.06 | ) | (0.32 | ) | $ | 19,270 | 46% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.64 | 7.29 | 1.97 | 6 | 1.99 | 6 | (0.83 | ) | (0.84 | ) | $ | 191,405 | 16% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.78 | (7.02 | ) | 1.96 | 6 7 | 1.98 | 6 7 | (0.51 | ) | (0.53 | ) | $ | 285,540 | 40% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.99 | 11.99 | 1.96 | 6 | 2.02 | 6 | (0.49 | ) | (0.56 | ) | $ | 390,903 | 58% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.67 | 11.73 | 1.96 | 6 | 2.00 | 6 | (0.75 | ) | (0.79 | ) | $ | 674,632 | 42% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.39 | (12.65 | ) | 1.95 | 5 | 2.01 | 5 | (0.63 | ) | (0.69 | ) | $ | 981,367 | 59% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.65 | 7.25 | 1.82 | 6 | 1.85 | 6 | (0.73 | ) | (0.76 | ) | $ | 174,050 | 16% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.79 | (7.00 | ) | 1.82 | 6 7 | 1.84 | 6 7 | (0.33 | ) | (0.35 | ) | $ | 240,892 | 40% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.00 | 12.36 | 1.81 | 6 | 1.88 | 6 | (0.05 | ) | (0.12 | ) | $ | 252,823 | 58% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.67 | 15.58 | 1.80 | 6 | 1.81 | 6 | (0.03 | ) | (0.04 | ) | $ | 160,729 | 42% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.74 | 9.16 | 2.20 | 6 | 2.30 | 6 | 0.78 | 0.69 | $ | 43,789 | 63% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.51 | (8.73 | ) | 2.22 | 6 7 | 2.36 | 6 7 | (0.39 | ) | (0.53 | ) | $ | 57,406 | 42% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.75 | 4.56 | 2.28 | 6 | 2.46 | 6 | (0.48 | ) | (0.67 | ) | $ | 155,758 | 59% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.63 | (4.89 | ) | 2.25 | 5 | 2.39 | 5 | 0.35 | 0.21 | $ | 437,850 | 80% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.77 | (14.88 | ) | 2.25 | 5 | 2.28 | 5 | 0.39 | 0.36 | $ | 1,027,673 | 34% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.76 | 9.09 | 2.00 | 6 | 2.15 | 6 | 1.04 | 0.90 | $ | 16,456 | 63% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.53 | (8.33 | ) | 2.02 | 6 8 | 2.11 | 6 8 | (0.30 | ) | (0.39 | ) | $ | 20,586 | 42% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.76 | 4.55 | 2.08 | 6 | 2.17 | 6 | (0.34 | ) | (0.44 | ) | $ | 42,006 | 59% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.64 | 2.33 | 2.06 | 6 | 2.06 | 6 | 1.40 | 1.40 | $ | 139,699 | 80% |
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Financial Highlights(continued)
Income (Loss) from Investment Operations | Less Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments | Total from Investment Operations | Redemption Fees (See Note 2) | Dividends from Net Investment Income | Distributions from Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 4.09 | (0.03 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.09 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.54 | ) | (0.54 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 3.76 | (0.03 | ) | 0.77 | 0.74 | — | 4 | — | (0.41 | ) | (0.41 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 3.52 | (0.07 | ) | 0.58 | 0.51 | — | 4 | — | 4 | (0.27 | ) | (0.27 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 3.51 | (0.04 | ) | 0.51 | 0.47 | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.45 | ) | (0.46 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 4.28 | (0.05 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.13 | ) | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.63 | ) | (0.64 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 4.10 | (0.03 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.08 | ) | — | — | (0.54 | ) | (0.54 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 3.76 | (0.02 | ) | 0.77 | 0.75 | — | — | (0.41 | ) | (0.41 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 3.52 | (0.02 | ) | 0.54 | 0.52 | — | (0.01 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.28 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/1614 16 | $ | 3.09 | (— | )4 | 0.43 | 0.43 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 9.29 | 0.19 | (0.42 | ) | (0.23 | ) | — | 4 | (0.19 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (1.32 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 9.93 | 0.19 | 0.65 | 18 | 0.84 | — | 4 | (0.19 | ) | (1.29 | ) | (1.48 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 9.02 | 0.19 | 1.23 | 1.42 | — | 4 | (0.19 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.51 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 8.84 | 0.16 | 1.01 | 1.17 | — | 4 | (0.16 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.99 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 12.69 | 0.15 | (0.69 | ) | (0.54 | ) | — | 4 | (0.16 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (3.31 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 9.28 | 0.19 | (0.41 | ) | (0.22 | ) | — | 4 | (0.20 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (1.33 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 9.92 | 0.20 | 0.66 | 18 | 0.86 | — | 4 | (0.20 | ) | (1.30 | ) | (1.50 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 9.01 | 0.18 | 1.25 | 1.43 | — | 4 | (0.20 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.52 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 8.84 | 0.29 | 0.88 | 1.17 | — | 4 | (0.17 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (1.00 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 12.69 | (0.04 | ) | (0.49 | ) | (0.53 | ) | — | 4 | (0.17 | ) | (3.15 | ) | (3.32 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 36.95 | (0.08 | ) | (4.26 | ) | (4.34 | ) | — | 4 | — | (4.38 | ) | (4.38 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 33.84 | (— | )4 | 4.04 | 4.04 | — | 4 | — | (0.93 | ) | (0.93 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 31.43 | (0.13 | ) | 3.61 | 3.48 | — | 4 | — | (1.07 | ) | (1.07 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 27.88 | (0.22 | ) | 3.77 | 3.55 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 26.78 | (0.09 | ) | 1.39 | 1.30 | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.19 | ) | (0.20 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 37.03 | (0.04 | ) | (4.28 | ) | (4.32 | ) | — | 4 | — | (4.38 | ) | (4.38 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 33.88 | 0.06 | 4.02 | 4.08 | — | 4 | — | (0.93 | ) | (0.93 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 31.46 | (0.05 | ) | 3.56 | 3.51 | — | 4 | (0.02 | ) | (1.07 | ) | (1.09 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/1614 16 | $ | 28.46 | 0.01 | 2.99 | 3.00 | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.58 | (0.09 | ) | 0.13 | 0.04 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 3.47 | (0.05 | ) | 0.40 | 0.35 | — | 4 | — | (0.24 | ) | (0.24 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 3.21 | (0.04 | ) | 0.30 | 0.26 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 2.74 | (0.01 | ) | 0.61 | 0.60 | — | 4 | — | (0.13 | ) | (0.13 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 3.09 | (0.01 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.62 | (0.02 | ) | 0.06 | 0.04 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 3.50 | (0.03 | ) | 0.39 | 0.36 | — | 4 | — | (0.24 | ) | (0.24 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 3.23 | (0.01 | ) | 0.28 | 0.27 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/1614 16 | $ | 2.71 | 0.01 | 0.51 | 0.52 | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 9.86 | (0.08 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.63 | ) | — | 4 | — | (1.78 | ) | (1.78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 8.23 | (0.08 | ) | 2.88 | 2.80 | — | 4 | — | (1.17 | ) | (1.17 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 7.19 | (0.11 | ) | 1.75 | 1.64 | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.59 | ) | (0.60 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 7.21 | (0.08 | ) | 1.15 | 1.07 | — | 4 | — | (1.09 | ) | (1.09 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 7.36 | (0.08 | )10 | 0.28 | 0.20 | — | 4 | — | 4 | (0.35 | ) | (0.35 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.83 | (0.03 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.23 | ) | — | 4 | (0.02 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.39 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 3.48 | (0.03 | ) | 0.65 | 0.62 | — | 4 | — | (0.27 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 2.87 | (0.02 | ) | 0.68 | 0.66 | — | 4 | — | 4 | (0.05 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 2.87 | (0.02 | ) | 0.34 | 0.32 | — | 4 | — | (0.32 | ) | (0.32 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 3.02 | (0.02 | )11 | 0.31 | 0.29 | — | 4 | — | (0.44 | ) | (0.44 | ) |
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Net Asset Value End of Period | Total Return (%)1 | Expenses Net of Waivers and | Expenses Before Waivers and | Net Investment of Waivers and | Net Investment Before Waivers and | Net Assets End of Period (000s) | Portfolio Turnover Rate1 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.46 | 0.82 | 1.56 | 5 | 1.56 | 5 | (0.95 | ) | (0.95 | ) | $ | 103,710 | 24% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.09 | 20.75 | 1.55 | 6 8 | 1.55 | 6 8 | (0.78 | ) | (0.78 | ) | $ | 110,874 | 40% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.76 | 16.61 | 1.59 | 6 | 1.59 | 6 | (1.09 | ) | (1.09 | ) | $ | 95,847 | 27% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.52 | 13.73 | 1.62 | 6 | 1.62 | 6 | (0.98 | ) | (0.98 | ) | $ | 150,945 | 44% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.51 | (3.88 | ) | 1.81 | 5 | 1.81 | 5 | (1.10 | ) | (1.10 | ) | $ | 155,968 | 54% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.48 | 1.09 | 1.35 | 5 | 1.57 | 5 | (0.74 | ) | (0.95 | ) | $ | 19,060 | 24% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.10 | 21.04 | 1.36 | 6 8 | 1.66 | 6 8 | (0.57 | ) | (0.86 | ) | $ | 15,879 | 40% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.76 | 16.92 | 1.36 | 6 | 1.93 | 6 | (0.85 | ) | (1.41 | ) | $ | 7,149 | 27% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.52 | 13.92 | 1.35 | 5 | 2.32 | 5 | (0.57 | ) | (1.54 | ) | $ | 5,348 | 44% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.74 | (0.40 | ) | 1.10 | 5 | 1.19 | 5 | 2.30 | 2.22 | $ | 146,704 | 49% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.29 | 9.56 | 18 | 1.11 | 5 8 | 1.19 | 5 8 | 2.17 | 2.08 | $ | 192,811 | 72% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.93 | 16.11 | 1.10 | 5 | 1.19 | 5 | 1.93 | 1.84 | $ | 175,730 | 44% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.02 | 13.92 | 1.10 | 5 | 1.17 | 5 | 1.70 | 1.63 | $ | 189,691 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.84 | (6.61 | ) | 1.10 | 5 | 1.12 | 5 | 1.34 | 1.32 | $ | 244,056 | 39% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.73 | (0.25 | ) | 0.97 | 5 | 1.23 | 5 | 2.44 | 2.19 | $ | 7,978 | 49% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.28 | 9.61 | 18 | 0.95 | 5 8 | 1.58 | 5 8 | 2.39 | 1.76 | $ | 9,615 | 72% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.92 | 16.31 | 0.95 | 5 | 2.31 | 5 | 2.05 | 0.70 | $ | 4,594 | 44% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.01 | 13.97 | 0.96 | 5 | 1.72 | 5 | 1.76 | 1.00 | $ | 3,589 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.84 | (6.50 | ) | 0.98 | 5 | 1.44 | 5 | 1.40 | 0.94 | $ | 1,525 | 39% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 28.23 | (9.76 | ) | 1.46 | 5 | 1.46 | 5 | (0.25 | ) | (0.25 | ) | $ | 543,990 | 40% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 36.95 | 12.13 | 1.45 | 5 8 | 1.45 | 5 8 | 0.01 | 0.01 | $ | 748,847 | 44% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 33.84 | 12.04 | 1.46 | 5 | 1.46 | 5 | (0.28 | ) | (0.28 | ) | $ | 804,613 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 31.43 | 12.73 | 1.48 | 5 | 1.48 | 5 | (0.41 | ) | (0.41 | ) | $ | 945,168 | 50% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 27.88 | 4.83 | 1.50 | 5 | 1.50 | 8 | (0.32 | ) | (0.32 | ) | $ | 1,316,095 | 46% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 28.33 | (9.67 | ) | 1.35 | 5 | 1.35 | 5 | (0.13 | ) | (0.13 | ) | $ | 595,341 | 40% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 37.03 | 12.24 | 1.35 | 5 8 | 1.36 | 5 8 | 0.16 | 0.16 | $ | 816,942 | 44% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 33.88 | 12.16 | 1.35 | 5 | 1.37 | 5 | (0.14 | ) | (0.16 | ) | $ | 656,860 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 31.46 | 10.54 | 1.35 | 5 | 1.36 | 5 | 0.07 | 0.06 | $ | 509,016 | 50% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.54 | 1.61 | 2.09 | 6 | 2.09 | 6 | (1.04 | ) | (1.04 | ) | $ | 132,503 | 46% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.58 | 10.45 | 2.10 | 5 7 | 2.10 | 5 7 | (1.07 | ) | (1.07 | ) | $ | 240,489 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.47 | 8.10 | 2.24 | 6 | 2.24 | 6 | (0.88 | ) | (0.88 | ) | $ | 265,879 | 59% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.21 | 22.73 | 2.25 | 5 | 2.29 | 5 | (0.35 | ) | (0.39 | ) | $ | 512,252 | 41% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.74 | (1.44 | ) | 2.25 | 5 | 2.43 | 5 | (0.36 | ) | (0.54 | ) | $ | 453,495 | 25% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.58 | 1.59 | 1.96 | 6 | 1.96 | 6 | (0.81 | ) | (0.81 | ) | $ | 376,578 | 46% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.62 | 10.66 | 1.96 | 5 7 | 1.97 | 5 7 | (0.86 | ) | (0.87 | ) | $ | 292,345 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.50 | 8.36 | 1.96 | 6 | 2.04 | 6 | (0.39 | ) | (0.47 | ) | $ | 234,795 | 59% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.23 | 19.19 | 1.95 | 5 | 2.04 | 5 | 0.64 | 0.55 | $ | 168,136 | 41% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.45 | (1.15 | ) | 1.66 | 5 | 1.66 | 5 | (1.31 | ) | (1.31 | ) | $ | 473,505 | 67% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.86 | 38.04 | 1.65 | 5 8 | 1.65 | 5 8 | (1.27 | ) | (1.27 | ) | $ | 496,128 | 54% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.23 | 25.10 | 1.75 | 5 | 1.75 | 5 | (1.43 | ) | (1.43 | ) | $ | 311,583 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.19 | 16.04 | 1.92 | 5 | 1.92 | 5 | (1.14 | ) | (1.14 | ) | $ | 277,691 | 32% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.21 | 2.45 | 1.90 | 5 | 1.90 | 5 | (0.85 | )10 | (0.85 | )10 | $ | 273,311 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.21 | (4.50 | ) | 1.74 | 5 | 1.74 | 5 | (0.90 | ) | (0.90 | ) | $ | 249,523 | 66% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.83 | 18.84 | 1.74 | 5 8 | 1.74 | 5 8 | (0.89 | ) | (0.89 | ) | $ | 283,623 | 69% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.48 | 23.29 | 1.85 | 5 | 1.85 | 5 | (0.81 | ) | (0.81 | ) | $ | 216,087 | 57% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.87 | 12.04 | 1.95 | 5 | 2.04 | 5 | (0.59 | ) | (0.68 | ) | $ | 179,116 | 73% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.87 | 9.99 | 1.96 | 6 | 2.02 | 6 | (0.55 | )11 | (0.61 | )11 | $ | 154,169 | 53% |
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Income (Loss) from Investment Operations | Less Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments | Total from Investment Operations | Redemption Fees (See Note 2) | Dividends from Net Investment Income | Distributions from Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 55.30 | (0.28 | ) | (2.33 | ) | (2.61 | ) | — | 4 | — | (12.46 | ) | (12.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 45.72 | (0.54 | ) | 15.19 | 14.65 | — | 4 | — | (5.07 | ) | (5.07 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 43.52 | (0.53 | ) | 6.24 | 5.71 | — | 4 | — | (3.51 | ) | (3.51 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 45.97 | (0.47 | ) | 5.65 | 5.18 | — | 4 | — | (7.63 | ) | (7.63 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 50.25 | (0.40 | ) | 0.93 | 0.53 | — | 4 | — | (4.81 | ) | (4.81 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 55.61 | (0.24 | ) | (2.31 | ) | (2.55 | ) | — | 4 | — | (12.46 | ) | (12.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 45.89 | (0.31 | ) | 15.10 | 14.79 | — | 4 | — | (5.07 | ) | (5.07 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 43.58 | (0.17 | ) | 5.99 | 5.82 | — | 4 | — | (3.51 | ) | (3.51 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/1614 16 | $ | 37.58 | (0.07 | ) | 6.07 | 6.00 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 8.53 | 0.03 | (0.36 | ) | (0.33 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 7.94 | 0.02 | 1.10 | 1.12 | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.52 | ) | (0.53 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 6.61 | — | 4 | 1.33 | 1.33 | — | 4 | — | 4 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 5.86 | 0.01 | 0.77 | 0.78 | — | 4 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 5.69 | 0.05 | 12 | 0.12 | 0.17 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 8.58 | 0.03 | (0.35 | ) | (0.32 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 7.98 | 0.04 | 1.10 | 1.14 | — | 4 | (0.02 | ) | (0.52 | ) | (0.54 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 6.65 | 0.01 | 1.34 | 1.35 | — | 4 | (0.02 | ) | — | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 5.88 | 0.02 | 0.78 | 0.80 | — | 4 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 5.72 | 0.05 | 12 | 0.11 | 0.16 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund |
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 27.68 | (0.18 | ) | (0.60 | ) | (0.78 | ) | 0.01 | — | (1.61 | ) | (1.61 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 21.81 | — | 4 | 8.31 | 8.31 | — | 4 | (0.10 | ) | (2.34 | ) | (2.44 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 19.89 | (0.20 | ) | 4.12 | 3.92 | — | 4 | (0.11 | ) | (1.89 | ) | (2.00 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 18.06 | (0.18 | ) | 3.66 | 3.48 | — | 4 | — | (1.65 | ) | (1.65 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 23.67 | (0.26 | ) | 1.54 | 1.28 | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (6.88 | ) | (6.89 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 15.26 | 0.34 | 3.99 | 4.33 | 0.01 | (0.34 | ) | — | (0.34 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/18 | $ | 16.32 | 0.35 | (1.07 | ) | (0.72 | ) | — | 4 | (0.34 | ) | — | (0.34 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/17 | $ | 19.86 | 0.35 | (2.23 | ) | (1.88 | ) | 0.01 | (0.35 | ) | (1.32 | ) | (1.67 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/1616 | $ | 18.42 | 0.37 | 2.29 | 2.66 | 0.01 | (0.36 | ) | (0.87 | ) | (1.23 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/15 | $ | 17.08 | 0.38 | 1.33 | 1.71 | 0.01 | (0.38 | ) | — | (0.38 | ) |
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Net Asset Value End of Period | Total Return (%)1 | Expenses Net of Waivers and | Expenses Before Waivers and | Net Investment of Waivers and | Net Investment Before Waivers and | Net Assets End of Period (000s) | Portfolio Turnover Rate1 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 40.23 | 1.67 | 5 | 1.17 | 6 | 1.17 | 6 | (0.80 | ) | (0.80 | ) | $ | 978,825 | 26% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 55.30 | 35.08 | 1.20 | 5 8 | 1.20 | 5 8 | (0.84 | ) | (0.84 | ) | $ | 1,170,809 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 45.72 | 14.29 | 1.27 | 5 | 1.27 | 5 | (0.88 | ) | (0.88 | ) | $ | 1,182,573 | 19% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 43.52 | 11.87 | 1.29 | 5 | 1.29 | 5 | (0.79 | ) | (0.79 | ) | $ | 1,544,796 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 45.97 | 0.39 | 1.22 | 5 | 1.22 | 5 | (0.75 | ) | (0.75 | ) | $ | 2,000,588 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 40.60 | 1.80 | 1.06 | 6 | 1.09 | 6 | (0.68 | ) | (0.72 | ) | $ | 712,833 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 55.61 | 35.27 | 1.06 | 5 7 | 1.10 | 5 7 | (0.70 | ) | (0.74 | ) | $ | 714,184 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 45.89 | 14.54 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.11 | 5 | (0.66 | ) | (0.72 | ) | $ | 508,373 | 19% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 43.58 | 15.97 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.11 | 5 | (0.63 | ) | (0.69 | ) | $ | 337,605 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.61 | (2.69 | ) | 1.20 | 5 | 1.20 | 5 | 0.51 | 0.51 | $ | 454,451 | 25% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.53 | 14.54 | 1.20 | 5 8 | 1.20 | 5 8 | 0.29 | 0.29 | $ | 347,298 | 46% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.94 | 20.20 | 1.21 | 5 | 1.21 | 5 | 0.04 | 0.04 | $ | 320,978 | 37% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.61 | 13.37 | 1.24 | 5 | 1.24 | 5 | 0.23 | 0.23 | $ | 269,710 | 57% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.86 | 2.99 | 1.21 | 5 | 1.21 | 5 | 0.82 | 12 | 0.82 | 12 | $ | 257,655 | 57% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.67 | (2.55 | ) | 1.05 | 5 | 1.09 | 5 | 0.70 | 0.66 | $ | 368,498 | 25% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.58 | 14.78 | 1.06 | 5 8 | 1.13 | 5 8 | 0.43 | 0.35 | $ | 91,857 | 46% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.98 | 20.28 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.16 | 5 | 0.21 | 0.11 | $ | 49,671 | 37% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.65 | 13.54 | 1.08 | 5 | 1.20 | 5 | 0.40 | 0.28 | $ | 23,839 | 57% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.88 | 2.97 | 1.15 | 5 | 1.20 | 5 | 0.92 | 12 | 0.87 | 12 | $ | 18,941 | 57% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 25.30 | (1.35 | ) | 1.24 | 5 | 1.24 | 5 | (0.93 | ) | (0.93 | ) | $ | 623,154 | 17% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 27.68 | 41.97 | 1.24 | 5 8 | 1.24 | 5 8 | (1.00 | ) | (1.00 | ) | $ | 297,562 | 44% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 21.81 | 22.13 | 1.30 | 5 | 1.30 | 5 | (1.06 | ) | (1.06 | ) | $ | 111,366 | 34% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 19.89 | 20.08 | 1.33 | 5 | 1.33 | 5 | (1.03 | ) | (1.03 | ) | $ | 101,402 | 28% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 18.06 | 4.02 | 1.31 | 5 | 1.31 | 5 | (1.06 | ) | (1.06 | ) | $ | 96,015 | 38% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 19.26 | 28.73 | 0.69 | 5 | 0.69 | 5 | 2.05 | 2.05 | $ | 379,644 | 29% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 15.26 | (4.47 | ) | 0.70 | 5 8 | 0.70 | 5 8 | 2.13 | 2.13 | $ | 303,105 | 6% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 16.32 | (8.86 | ) | 0.72 | 5 | 0.72 | 5 | 2.04 | 2.04 | $ | 360,866 | 20% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 19.86 | 15.49 | 0.69 | 5 15 | 0.73 | 5 | 1.97 | 15 | 1.93 | $ | 489,011 | 59% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 18.42 | 10.09 | 0.67 | 5 | 0.67 | 5 | 2.12 | 2.12 | $ | 327,861 | 131% |
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1 | Not annualized for periods less than one year. |
2 | Annualized for periods less than one year. |
3 | Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
4 | Represents amounts less than $0.005 per share. |
5 | Includes interest expense of less than 0.005%. |
6 | Includes interest expenses of more than 0.005%. |
7 | Includes extraordinary expenses greater than or equal to 0.01% (see Note 7 in “Notes to Financial Statements”). |
8 | Includes extraordinary expenses of less than 0.01% (see Note 7 in “Notes to Financial Statements”). |
9 | Investment income per share reflects a large,non-recurring dividend which amounted to $0.17 and $0.08 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding thisnon-recurring dividend, the ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets would have been as follows: |
Net Investment Income (Loss) Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%) | Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%) | |||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Investor Class | (0.58 | ) | (0.58 | ) | ||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class | (0.59 | ) | (0.60 | ) |
10 | Investment income per share reflects a large,non-recurring dividend which amounted to $0.04 per share. Excluding thisnon-recurring dividend, the ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets would have been (1.40)%. |
11 | Investment income per share reflects a large,non-recurring dividend which amounted to $0.01 per share. Excluding thisnon-recurring dividend, the ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets would have been (1.04)% for Net Investment Income (Loss) Net of Waivers and Reimbursements and (1.10)% for Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Waivers and Reimbursements. |
12 | Investment income per share reflects a large,non-recurring dividend which amounted to $0.05 and $0.05 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding thisnon-recurring dividend, the ratio of Net Investment Income (Loss) to Average Net Assets would have been as follows: |
Net Investment Income (Loss) Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%) | Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%) | |||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class | (0.00 | )13 | (0.00 | )13 | ||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class | 0.10 | 0.05 |
13 | Amount is less than 0.005%. |
14 | Institutional class inception date was February 1, 2016. |
15 | Includes reimbursement by Hoisington Investment Management Co., theSub-Advisor, for proxy statement expenses which amounted to $0.01 per share. |
16 | Includes anon-recurring offer to reimburse prior period custody and fund accountingout-of-pocket expenses (see Note 7 “Related Party Transactions” “CustodianOut-of-Pocket Expense Reimbursement” in “Notes to Financial Statements”). Excluding thisnon-recurring reimbursement, the Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets would have been as follows: |
Expenses Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%) | Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%) | |||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Investor Class | 1.21 | 1.21 | ||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class | 1.07 | 1.09 | ||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Investor Class | 1.84 | 1.98 | ||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Institutional Class | 1.56 | 2.06 | ||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class | 1.60 | 2.00 | ||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Institutional Class | 1.33 | 1.63 | ||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class | 1.97 | 2.01 | ||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Institutional Class | 1.82 | 1.83 | ||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class | 2.25 | 2.39 | ||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Institutional Class | 2.08 | 2.08 | ||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class | 1.64 | 1.64 | ||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | 1.42 | 2.39 | ||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Investor Class | 1.10 | 1.17 | ||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Institutional Class | 0.96 | 1.72 | ||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Investor Class | 1.48 | 1.48 | ||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Institutional Class | 1.36 | 1.37 | ||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class | 2.26 | 2.30 | ||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | 1.97 | 2.06 | ||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 1.92 | 1.92 | ||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 1.96 | 2.05 | ||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class | 1.29 | 1.29 | ||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Institutional Class | 1.05 | 1.11 | ||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class | 1.24 | 1.24 | ||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class | 1.08 | 1.20 | ||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 1.34 | 1.34 | ||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.69 | 0.73 |
17 | Per share amounts do not correlate to amounts reported in the Statement of Operations due to timing of share activity. |
18 | Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments per share reflect a large,non-recurring receivable for security litigation which amounted to $0.06 and $0.06 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding thisnon-recurring receivable, Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments would have been $0.59 and $0.60 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding thisnon-recurring receivable, Total Return would have been 8.74% and 8.91% for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. |
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1. ORGANIZATION
Wasatch Funds Trust (the “Trust”) is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as anopen-end management investment company and consists of 15 series or funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). The Core Growth Fund, Emerging India Fund, Emerging Markets Select Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Global Value Fund, International Growth Fund, International Opportunities Fund, Micro Cap Fund, Micro Cap Value Fund, Small Cap Growth Fund, Small Cap Value Fund, Ultra Growth Fund, and Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (“U.S. Treasury Fund”)(sub-advised) are each diversified funds. Each Fund maintains its own investment objective(s). Effective October 1, 2019, the Trust began offering two new series, the Wasatch Global Select Fund and the Wasatch International Select Fund, which are not included in this report.
On November 9, 2011, the Trustre-designated the shares of the Funds into Investor Class shares effective January 31, 2012, and authorized and designated a new Institutional Class of shares in the Funds. Currently 11 funds offer Institutional Class shares: Core Growth Fund, Global Value Fund and Small Cap Value Fund, which commenced operations on January 31, 2012, Emerging Markets Select Fund, which commenced operations on December 13, 2012 and Emerging India Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, International Growth Fund, International Opportunities Fund and Small Cap Growth Fund, which commenced operations on February 1, 2016. Each class of shares for each Fund has identical rights and privileges except with respect to purchase minimums, distribution and service charges, shareholder services, voting rights on matters affecting a single class of shares, and the exchange and conversion features. The Funds have entered into an investment advisory agreement with Wasatch Advisors, Inc. (the “Advisor” or “Wasatch”) as investment advisor.
The Core Growth, Emerging India, Emerging Markets Select, Emerging Markets Small Cap, Frontier Emerging Small Countries, Global Opportunities, Global Value, International Growth, International Opportunities, Micro Cap, Micro Cap Value, Small Cap Growth, Small Cap Value and Ultra Growth Funds are referred to herein as the “Equity Funds.”
2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The following is a summary of significant policies related to investments of the Funds held at September 30, 2019. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Valuation of Securities — All investments in securities are recorded at their estimated fair value as described in Note 12.
Foreign Currency Translations — Values of investments denominated in foreign currencies are converted into U.S. dollars using the current exchange rates each business day (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time). Purchases and sales of investments and dividend income are translated into U.S. dollars using the current prevailing exchange rate on the
transaction date. The effect of changes in foreign exchange rates on realized and unrealized gains or losses on securities is reflected as a component of such gains or losses. Transactions in foreign denominated assets may involve greater risks than domestic transactions.
Investment in Securities and Related Investment Income — Security transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Gains or losses on securities sold are determined on the identified cost basis. Dividend income and distributions to shareholders are recorded on theex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded after theex-dividend date based on when the Fund is informed of the dividend. Interest income and estimated expenses are accrued daily. Bond discount and premiums are amortized using the interest method. To the extent dividends received include return of capital or capital gain distributions, such distributions are recorded as a reduction to cost of the related security or as realized gain or loss.
Expenses — The Funds contract for various services on a collective basis. Most expenses are directly attributable to each Fund and therefore are charged accordingly. Expenses that are not directly attributable to one or more Funds are allocated among applicable Funds on an equitable and consistent basis considering such things as the nature and type of expense and the relative net assets of the Funds.
Use of Management Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported changes in net assets during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Guarantees and Indemnifications — In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties which provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds and/or their affiliates that have not yet occurred. Based on experience, however, the risk of loss is expected to be remote.
Redemption Fees — The Funds deduct a fee of 2.00% from redemption proceeds on shares of the Funds held 60 days or less. Redemption fees retained by the Funds are credited to additionalpaid-in capital.
New Accounting Pronouncements — In October 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted amendments to certain disclosure requirements that had become “redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded, in light of the other Commission disclosure requirements, GAAP or changes in the information environment.” The compliance date for the amendments to RegulationS-X was November 5, 2018 (for reporting period end dates of September 30, 2018 or after). Management has evaluated the impact of the amendments and determined the effect on the financial statements of adopting the simplification rules was limited to a change in disclosures at September 30, 2019.
Other — Income, expenses, and realized and unrealized gains or losses on investments are generally allocated to each class of shares based on its relative net assets, except that
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each class separately bears expenses related specifically to that class, such as certain shareholder servicing fees.
3. SECURITIESAND OTHER INVESTMENTS
Repurchase Agreements — The Funds may engage in repurchase transactions. Under the terms of a typical repurchase agreement, a fund takes possession of an underlying debt obligation subject to an obligation of the seller to repurchase and the fund to resell the obligation at an agreed upon price and time. The market value of the collateral must be at least equal at all times to the total amount of the repurchase obligation, including interest. Generally, in the event of counterparty default, the fund has the right to use the collateral to offset losses incurred.
Participation Notes — Certain Funds may invest in Participation Notes(P-Notes).P-Notes are promissory notes that are designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security ormarket. P-Notes are issued by banks or broker-dealers and allow a fund to gain exposure to common stocks in markets in which the fund is currently not approved to directly invest, or in markets that prohibit direct investment by foreign purchasers. While the holder of aP-Note is entitled to receive from the bank or broker-dealer any dividends or other distributions paid on the underlying securities, the holder is not entitled to the same rights as an owner of the underlying securities, such as voting rights. Income received fromP-Notes is recorded as dividend income in the Statement of Operations.P-Notes are considered general unsecured contractual obligations of the bank or broker-dealer. Risks associated withP-Notes include the possible failure of a counterparty
(i.e., the issuing bank or broker-dealer) to perform in accordance with the terms of the agreement, inability to transfer or liquidate the notes, potential delays or an inability to redeem the notes before maturity under certain market conditions, and limited legal recourse against the issuer of the underlying common stock.
4. FINANCIAL DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
Foreign Currency Contracts — The Funds may enter into foreign currency contracts to settle planned purchases or sales of securities or to protect against a possible loss resulting from an adverse change in the relationship between the U.S. dollar and a foreign currency involved in an underlying transaction. Foreign currency contracts are agreements between two parties to buy and sell a currency at a set price on a future date. The market value of a foreign currency contract fluctuates with changes in currency exchange rates. Foreign currency contracts aremarked-to-market daily and the change in market value is recorded by a fund as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. When a foreign currency contract is closed, the fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or loss reflected in the Schedule of Investments. In addition, a fund could be exposed to credit risk if a counterparty is unable or unwilling to meet the terms of the contracts or if the value of the currency changes unfavorably. In connection with these contracts, the Funds may segregate cash and/or securities in a sufficient amount as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective contracts.
5. PURCHASESAND SALESOF SECURITIES
The cost of investment securities purchased and proceeds from sales of investment securities, excluding U.S. government and short-term securities, for the year ended September 30, 2019 are summarized below:
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 723,297,526 | $ | 69,530,950 | $ | 6,213,800 | $ | 65,779,257 | $ | 41,692,592 | |||||||||||||||
Sales | 684,592,824 | 54,303,842 | 9,422,749 | 243,506,923 | 64,050,355 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | Global Value Fund | International Growth Fund | International Opportunities Fund | Micro Cap Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 28,001,002 | $ | 87,185,046 | $ | 488,518,032 | $ | 205,796,074 | $ | 298,436,815 | |||||||||||||||
Sales | 29,398,464 | 127,041,305 | 720,782,441 | 246,504,972 | 299,684,266 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 157,335,972 | $ | 440,681,778 | $ | 531,543,002 | $ | 412,763,886 | |||||||||||||||||
Sales | 173,100,077 | 643,455,916 | 140,817,749 | 75,905,301 |
Purchases and sales of U.S. government securities in the U.S. Treasury Fund were $94,122,666 and $100,825,529, respectively.
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6. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the requirements under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute substantially all taxable income to shareholders. The Funds are no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for years prior to 2016. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total of amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next 12 months. Accordingly, no provision for federal income or excise taxes has been made.
As of September 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments on a tax basis were as follows:
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | $ | 1,651,394,719 | $ | 216,065,573 | $ | 34,475,078 | $ | 257,019,899 | $ | 56,411,893 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross appreciation | $ | 822,389,382 | $ | 78,285,676 | $ | 12,078,191 | $ | 133,537,822 | $ | 9,312,195 | |||||||||||||||
Gross (depreciation) | (176,624,295 | ) | (8,451,326 | ) | (1,797,435 | ) | (22,111,584 | ) | (5,041,732 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net appreciation | $ | 645,765,087 | $ | 69,834,350 | $ | 10,280,756 | $ | 111,426,238 | $ | 4,270,463 | |||||||||||||||
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Cost | $ | 88,843,117 | $ | 145,207,405 | $ | 853,235,643 | $ | 372,705,255 | $ | 377,289,611 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross appreciation | $ | 43,046,599 | $ | 14,613,929 | $ | 338,928,297 | $ | 159,274,730 | $ | 123,515,596 | |||||||||||||||
Gross (depreciation) | (8,785,272 | ) | (9,237,343 | ) | (47,616,191 | ) | (23,096,299 | ) | (26,771,501 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net appreciation | $ | 34,261,327 | $ | 5,376,586 | $ | 291,312,106 | $ | 136,178,431 | $ | 96,744,095 |
* | Does not include $3,407,882 of unrealized gain from acquired portfolio. See note 14 for further details regarding the reorganization. |
Micro Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | $ | 200,769,117 | $ | 1,217,330,257 | $ | 731,846,359 | $ | 570,280,354 | $ | 335,915,148 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross appreciation | $ | 63,046,938 | $ | 612,809,922 | $ | 127,910,937 | $ | 115,378,800 | $ | 43,077,249 | |||||||||||||||
Gross (depreciation) | (15,013,549 | ) | (139,517,358 | ) | (33,517,173 | ) | (60,437,047 | ) | (276,657 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net appreciation | $ | 48,033,389 | $ | 473,292,564 | $ | 94,393,764 | $ | 54,941,753 | $ | 42,800,592 | |||||||||||||||
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The difference between book-basis andtax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, unrealized appreciation on passive foreign investment companies (PFICs), partnership adjustments and other temporary tax adjustments.
The components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis as of September 30, 2019 were as follows:
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Undistributed capital gains | $ | 198,349,196 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 18,810,715 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
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Accumulated earnings | 198,349,196 | — | — | 18,810,715 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (9,295,073 | ) | (3,341,163 | ) | (4,678,862 | ) | (1,866,761 | ) | (107,642,944 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other undistributed ordinary losses | — | (39,724 | ) | (51,327 | ) | — | (66,015 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation | 644,757,802 | 63,980,740 | 9,807,155 | 108,436,234 | 4,302,653 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses) | $ | 833,811,925 | $ | 60,599,853 | $ | 5,076,966 | $ | 125,380,188 | $ | (103,406,306 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Global Opportunities Fund | Global Value Fund | International Growth Fund | International Opportunities Fund | Micro Cap Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | — | $ | 1,206,214 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Undistributed capital gains | 9,220,955 | 429,708 | 28,024,418 | 12,487,368 | 52,499,815 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated earnings | 9,220,955 | 1,635,922 | 28,024,418 | 12,487,368 | 52,499,815 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (764,451 | ) | (163,383,551 | ) | (582,415 | ) | (2,420,284 | ) | (4,633,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Other undistributed ordinary losses | (3,553 | ) | — | — | (736 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation | 33,931,218 | 5,367,608 | 290,087,650 | 135,459,334 | 96,575,071 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses) | $ | 42,384,169 | $ | (156,380,021 | ) | $ | 317,529,653 | $ | 145,525,682 | $ | 144,441,711 | ||||||||||||||
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Undistributed ordinary income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,259,010 | $ | — | $ | 69,309 | |||||||||||||||
Undistributed capital gains | 21,197,925 | 255,302,120 | 596,950 | 14,642,631 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated earnings | | 21,197,925 | | 255,302,120 | 3,855,960 | | 14,642,631 | 69,309 | |||||||||||||||||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (1,847,977 | ) | (9,503,034 | ) | — | (3,004,715 | ) | (19,715,988 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Other undistributed ordinary (losses) | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation | 47,937,820 | 473,291,748 | 94,247,885 | 54,686,629 | 42,800,592 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses) | $ | 67,287,768 | $ | 719,090,834 | $ | 98,103,845 | $ | 66,324,545 | $ | 23,153,913 | |||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income and net realized gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually for all Funds, except for dividends from net investment income in two funds. The Global Value and U.S. Treasury Funds declare and pay dividends quarterly. The amount of dividends and distributions from net investment income and net realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. The Funds may utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends paid deduction (tax equalization).
To the extent these book and tax differences are permanent in nature, such amounts are reclassified at the end of the fiscal year among additionalpaid-in capital, and distributable earnings (accumulated loss). The reclassifications generally relate to the tax treatment of net operating losses, the netting of net operating loss to short-term gains, investments in REITs and partnerships, distribution reclassifications, foreign capital gains taxes, Section 988 currency gains and losses, PFICs,non-REIT return of capital dividends and litigation. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset values of the Funds.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, a Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Post-enactment losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under previous law.
Capital loss carryforwards as of September 30, 2019 are as follows:
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Emerging India Fund | $ | 1,258,163 | $ | — | ||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 4,595,927 | — | ||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 92,551,793 | 13,409,150 | ||||||||
Global Value Fund* | 24,236,995 | 139,146,556 | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 11,484,403 | 8,231,585 |
* | The Fund’s capital loss carryforward is subject to an annual limitation under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. |
During the tax year ended September 30, 2019, the Funds used capital loss carryforwards in the following amounts:
Fund | Amount Used | |||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | $ | 2,166,331 | ||
Global Value Fund | 1,027,950 |
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The Funds have elected to defer Post-October Capital Losses and Late-Year Ordinary Losses in accordance with federal income tax rules. These losses are treated as having arisen on the first day of the following fiscal year. The Funds have elected to defer losses as follows:
Fund | Post-October Capital Losses | Late-Year Ordinary Losses | ||||||
Core Growth Fund | $ | — | $ | 9,295,073 | ||||
Emerging India Fund | — | 2,083,000 | ||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | — | 82,935 | ||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | — | 1,866,761 | ||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | — | 1,682,001 | ||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | — | 764,451 | ||||||
International Growth Fund | — | 582,415 | ||||||
International Opportunities Fund | — | 2,420,284 | ||||||
Micro Cap Fund | — | 4,633,175 | ||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | — | 1,847,977 | ||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | — | 9,503,034 | ||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | — | 3,004,715 |
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2019 was as follows:
2019 | Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gain | 172,135,583 | 15,619,790 | — | 48,977,453 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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2019 | Global Opportunities Fund | Global Value Fund | International Growth Fund | International Opportunities Fund | Micro Cap Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | 4,347,203 | $ | 1,629,607 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gain | 15,578,105 | 23,019,039 | 170,045,903 | 11,299,512 | 87,356,742 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 15,578,105 | $ | 27,366,242 | $ | 171,675,510 | $ | 11,299,512 | $ | 87,356,742 | |||||||||||||||
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2019 | Micro Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | 53,031 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7,109,314 | $ | 6,645,318 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gain | 26,820,661 | 414,909,154 | 31,718,827 | 11,813,532 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 26,873,692 | $ | 414,909,154 | $ | 31,718,827 | $ | 18,922,846 | $ | 6,645,318 | |||||||||||||||
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2018 | Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | 2,905,323 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gain | 99,220,332 | 4,591,525 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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2018 | Global Opportunities Fund | Global Value Fund | International Growth Fund | International Opportunities Fund | Micro Cap Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | 5,418,138 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gain | 10,899,209 | 20,535,691 | 41,285,234 | 34,016,624 | 44,480,704 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 10,899,209 | $ | 25,953,829 | $ | 41,285,234 | $ | 34,016,624 | $ | 44,480,704 | |||||||||||||||
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2018 | Micro Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,077,165 | $ | 520,869 | $ | 7,001,515 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gain | 17,823,539 | 177,876,579 | 23,502,378 | 11,827,106 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 17,823,539 | $ | 177,876,579 | $ | 24,579,543 | $ | 12,347,975 | $ | 7,001,515 | |||||||||||||||
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The tax character of distributions paid may differ from that shown in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets due to short-term gains being treated as ordinary income for tax purposes.
EU Reclaims — As a result of several court cases in certain countries across the European Union, the Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Global Value Fund, International Growth Fund and International Opportunities Fund filed tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in Finland and Poland (EU reclaims). These additional filings are subject to various administrative proceedings by the local jurisdictions’ tax authorities within the European Union, as well as a number of related judicial proceedings. Income recognized, if any, for EU reclaims is reflected as dividend income in the Statements of Operations and related receivables, if any, are reflected as interest and dividends receivable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. When uncertainty exists as to the ultimate resolution of these proceedings, the likelihood of receipt of these EU reclaims and the potential timing of payment, no amounts are reflected in the financial statements.
7. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
Investment Advisory Fees, Expense Limitations — As the Funds’ investment advisor, the Advisor receives a monthly fee calculated on average daily net assets. The Advisor has contractually agreed to waive its fees and/or reimburse certain Funds should a Fund’s operating expenses exceed a specified annual limitation through at least January 31, 2020. If operating expenses are less than the specified expense limit for the Fund, the Advisor shall be entitled to recoup the fees waived or reduced to the extent that the operating expenses and the amounts reimbursed do not exceed such expense limit for the Fund, under the period of the agreement (currently through January 31, 2020). A Fund may only make a repayment to the Advisor for the amount reimbursed if such repayment does not cause the Fund’s expense ratio, after repayment is taken into account, to exceed both (i) the expense cap at the time such amount was waived; and (ii) the Fund’s current expense cap. All amounts not recovered at the end of the period expire on January 31, 2020. Shareholder expenses will increase if the Advisor does not renew the contractual expense cap after its
expiration date. Ordinary operating expenses exclude any interest, dividend expense on short sales/interest expense, taxes, brokerage commissions, other investment-related costs and extraordinary expenses, such as litigation and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business. Investment advisory fees and fees waived, if any, for the year ended September 30, 2019 are disclosed in the Statements of Operations. Investment advisory fee and expense limitation annual rates are shown below.
Fund | Advisory Fee | Expense Limitation Investor Class | Expense Limitation Institutional Class | Contractual Expense Limitation/ Reimbursement Recoverable Expiration Date | Reimbursement Recoverable | ||||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.05% | 1/31/2020 | $ | 270,902 | |||||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund | 1.25% | 1.75% | 1.50% | 1/31/2020 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.20% | 1/31/2020 | 123,302 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 1.65% | 1.95% | 1.80% | 1/31/2020 | 100,810 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 1.65% | 2.15% | 1.95% | 1/31/2020 | 71,177 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 1.25% | 1.75% | 1.35% | 1/31/2020 | 35,394 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund | 0.90% | 1.10% | 0.95% | 1/31/2020 | 156,790 | ||||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund | 1.25% | 1.75% | 1.35% | 1/31/2020 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | 1.75% | 2.25% | 1.95% | 1/31/2020 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 1.50% | 1.95% | N/A | 1/31/2020 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 1.50% | 1.95% | N/A | 1/31/2020 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.05% | 1/31/2020 | 255,418 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.05% | 1/31/2020 | 70,320 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | N/A | 1/31/2020 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.50% | 0.75% | N/A | 1/31/2020 | — |
Affiliated Trades — Certain Funds are permitted to purchase or sell securities from or to certain related affiliated funds under specified conditions outlined in the procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees (the “Board”). The procedures have been designed to ensure that any purchase or sale of securities by the Funds from or to another fund (or funds) that are, or could be, considered an affiliate by virtue of having a common investment advisor (or affiliated investment advisors), common Trustees and/or common officers complies with Rule17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, each transaction is effected at the current market price, as that term is defined under the procedures. During the year ended September 30, 2019, the Funds did not engage in purchases or sales of securities pursuant to Rule17a-7 of the 1940 Act.
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Compensation — Officers serve in that capacity without compensation from the Trust. Beginning in the calendar year of 2018, the Funds’ method of compensating Trustees is to pay each Independent Trustee a retainer of $120,000 per year for services rendered and a fee of $24,000 for each Board of Trustees meeting attended in person or telephonically. In addition, each Independent Trustee receives a fee of $24,000 for attendance at an executive session held with respect to the contract renewal process for the Funds. In addition, the Chairman of the Board receives an additional fee of $30,000 a year as Chairman and $6,000 for attendance in person or telephonically at a Board meeting; the Chairman of the Audit Committee and the Chairman of the Nominating Committee each receive an additional $18,000 per year as Chairman and $3,600 for attendance in person or telephonically at a Board meeting. Additionally, each Independent Trustee is entitled to reimbursement of expenses related to his or her duties as a Trustee of the Funds.
Payments by Advisor — On October 16, 2014, the Advisor discovered a trade error involving the Ultra Growth Fund. The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $12,267. On August 2, 2016, the Advisor discovered a trade error involving the Small Cap Growth Fund. The Advisor reimbursed the Fund $12,890.
During 2018, the Advisor paid for a portion of the expenses in connection with the merger of the Long/Short and Global Value Funds.
The impact of the payments detailed above is reflected in the net expense ratios in the Financial Highlights.
Payments bySub-Advisor — In June 2016, the Funds filed a proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission to inform shareholders about a Special Meeting of Shareholders of the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund. The purpose of the Shareholder Meeting was to ask shareholders to approve a newSub-Advisory Agreement between Wasatch Advisors, Inc. and Hoisington Investment Management Company (HIMCO) with respect to the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund. HIMCO, theSub-Advisor for the Fund, reimbursed the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund for the costs associated with the proxy statement filing. TheSub-Advisor does not intend to be reimbursed for this amount.
Transfer Agent Intermediary Fees Reimbursed to the Advisor — Each Fund paid fees to, and reimbursed certainout-of-pocket expenses of, the Funds’ transfer agent during the period. In addition, the Advisor and the Funds’ distributor have entered into selling dealer agreements and service agreements with certain financial services companies, broker-dealers, banks, advisors, retirement service providers or other authorized agents or organizations (each an “Intermediary,” together, “Intermediaries”) to accept purchase, exchange and redemption orders on the Funds’ behalf. For Investor Class shares of the Funds, some Intermediaries do not charge investors a direct transaction fee, but instead charge a fee for accounting and shareholder services that the agent provided to Fund shareholders on the Funds’ behalf. Those services typically included recordkeeping, transaction processing for shareholders’ accounts, communication of tax information, income distribution and other services. Generally, the fee was either a per account charge based on the number of accounts to which the Intermediary provided such services, or was a percentage (as of September 30, 2019 up to 0.40% annually) of the average value of Fund Investor Class shares held in such accounts. The Advisor paid the Intermediary fees and the Funds reimbursed the Advisor for a portion of such fees, which is intended to compensate the Intermediary for provision of services of the type that would be provided by the Funds’ transfer agent or other service providers if the shares were registered on the books of the Funds’ transfer agent. Institutional Class shares of the Funds do not reimburse the Advisor for payments to Intermediaries. The Funds’ reimbursement of expenses incurred for services provided by Intermediaries are included in “Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class” in the Statements of Operations.
CustodianOut-of-Pocket Expense Reimbursement — In September 2016, State Street Bank and Trust Company (“SSB”), the Funds’ custodian, provided each Fund with an offer to reimburse the Fund for certainout-of-pocket expenses it charged the Fund between 2003 and 2015. The incorrect charges were due to inaccurate billing rates used by SSB for certainout-of-pocket expenses. SSB made the reimbursements in May 2017.
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10% Shareholders — As of September 30, 2019, the Funds had individual shareholder accounts and/or omnibus shareholder accounts (comprised of a group of individual shareholders), which individually amounted to more than 10% of the total shares outstanding of the Fund as detailed below:
Fund | Number of Accounts | Percent of Shares Outstanding | ||||||
Core Growth Fund | 2 | 45.53 | % | |||||
Emerging India Fund | 2 | 61.43 | % | |||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 2 | 61.19 | % | |||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 2 | 54.75 | % | |||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 3 | 57.90 | % | |||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 3 | 60.49 | % | |||||
Global Value Fund | 2 | 71.44 | % | |||||
International Growth Fund | 2 | 54.92 | % | |||||
International Opportunities Fund | 2 | 47.58 | % | |||||
Micro Cap Fund | 2 | 35.29 | % | |||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 3 | 62.60 | % | |||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 2 | 53.52 | % | |||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 3 | 57.10 | % | |||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 2 | 51.89 | % | |||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 4 | 56.60 | % |
Affiliated Interests — As of September 30, 2019, Wasatch Advisors, Inc. and its affiliates, and the retirement plans of Wasatch Advisors, Inc. and its affiliates, held shares of the Funds which may be redeemed at any time as detailed below:
Fund | Number of Accounts* | Percent of Shares Outstanding | ||||||
Core Growth Fund | 23 | 1.14 | % | |||||
Emerging India Fund | 32 | 7.02 | % | |||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 21 | 22.49 | % | |||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 18 | 3.18 | % | |||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 16 | 3.00 | % | |||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 17 | 8.01 | % | |||||
Global Value Fund | 9 | 1.93 | % | |||||
International Growth Fund | 17 | 1.07 | % | |||||
International Opportunities Fund | 20 | 1.39 | % | |||||
Micro Cap Fund | 16 | 0.66 | % | |||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 17 | 3.30 | % | |||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 17 | 1.10 | % | |||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 14 | 1.38 | % | |||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 12 | 0.51 | % | |||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 12 | 2.51 | % |
* | Multiple accounts with the same beneficial owner are treated as one account. |
8. TRANSACTIONSWITH AFFILIATES
If a Fund’s holding represents ownership of 5% or more of the voting securities of a company, the company is deemed to be an affiliate as defined by the 1940 Act. The following Funds conducted transactions during the year ended September 30, 2019 with an “affiliated company” as so defined:
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Construction Partners, Inc., Class A* | 391,500 | 362,559 | 6,088 | 747,971 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,637,670 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
IRIDEX Corp.* | 765,198 | 11,450 | 776,648 | — | — | — | (236,786 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Lonestar Resources US, Inc., Class A | 448,332 | 1,462,254 | 6,157 | 1,904,429 | — | — | (3,235,649 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Transcat, Inc. | 222,492 | 172,535 | 3,326 | 391,701 | — | — | 1,139,316 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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IRIDEX Corp.* | 427,793 | 58,207 | 135,000 | 351,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1,356,854 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
One Stop Systems, Inc.* | 549,990 | 175,010 | ��� | 725,000 | — | — | (419,644 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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9. RESTRICTED SECURITIES
The Funds may own investments that were purchased through private placement transactions or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the “Securities Act”) and that cannot be sold without prior registration under the Securities Act or that may be limited due to certain restrictions. These securities are generally deemed to be illiquid and are valued at fair value as determined by a designated Pricing Committee of the Advisor (“Pricing Committee”), comprised of personnel of the Advisor, with oversight by the Board of Trustees and in accordance with Board-approved Pricing Policies and Procedures. If and when such securities are registered, the costs of registering such securities are paid by the issuer. At September 30, 2019, the Funds held the following restricted securities:
Security Type | Acquisition Date | Cost | Fair Value | Value as a Percent of Net Assets | ||||||||||||||||||
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IM Cannabis Finance Ltd. | Subscription Receipt | 8/27/19 | $ | 2,996,504 | $ | 3,007,812 | 0.63 | % | ||||||||||||||
Medallia, Inc. | Common Stock | 10/19/18 - 2/25/19 | 5,249,995 | 14,841,216 | 3.13 | % | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 8,246,499 | $ | 17,849,028 | 3.76 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Rights | 12/21/16 | $ | — | $ | 391,627 | 0.16 | % | ||||||||||||||
Acetylon Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | Rights | 12/21/16 | — | — | — | % | ||||||||||||||||
Ekso Bionics Holdings Inc., expiring 5/24/2024 | Warrants | 5/22/19 | 274,682 | 26,400 | 0.01 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Regenacy Pharmaceuticals, LLC | LLC Membership Interest | 12/21/16 | 30,001 | 20,211 | 0.01 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Vertex Energy, Inc., Pfd., 6.00% PIK Series B | Convertible Preferred Stock | 6/22/15 | 1,873,900 | 1,956,197 | 0.78 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Vertex Energy, Inc., expiring 12/24/2020 | Warrants | 6/22/15 - 7/15/19 | 95,000 | 2,500 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2,273,583 | $ | 2,396,935 | 0.96 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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DataStax, Inc., Series E Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 8/12/14 | $ | 8,000,002 | $ | 9,630,230 | 0.57 | % | ||||||||||||||
Drilling Info Holdings, Inc., Series B, 7.25% | Seller’s Note | 8/3/18 | 1,364,141 | 1,728,000 | 0.10 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Greenspring Global PartnersII-B, L.P. | LP Interest | 10/10/03 - 3/31/17 | 1,778,530 | 1,614,209 | 0.10 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Greenspring Global PartnersIII-B, L.P. | LP Interest | 3/16/06 - 6/29/17 | 514,561 | 938,269 | 0.06 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Medallia, Inc. | Common Stock | 2/25/19 | 10,000,005 | 16,980,009 | 1.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Nanosys, Inc., Series D Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 11/8/05 | 2,000,000 | 1,301,695 | 0.08 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Nanosys, Inc., Series E Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 8/13/10 | 184,939 | 209,975 | 0.01 | % | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 23,842,178 | $ | 32,402,387 | 1.92 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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Drilling Info Holdings, Inc., Series B, 7.25% | Seller’s Note | 8/3/18 | $ | 103,793 | $ | 132,000 | 0.02 | % | ||||||||||||||
Greenspring Global PartnersII-B, L.P. | LP Interest | 10/10/03 - 3/31/17 | 1,602,779 | 1,452,786 | 0.23 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Greenspring Global PartnersIII-B, L.P. | LP Interest | 3/16/06 - 6/29/17 | 515,573 | 938,269 | 0.15 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Medallia, Inc., Series F | Preferred Stock | 2/25/19 | 2,250,000 | 3,820,500 | 0.61 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Nanosys, Inc., Series D Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 11/8/05 | 500,001 | 325,425 | 0.05 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Nanosys, Inc., Series E Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 8/13/10 | 46,235 | 52,494 | 0.01 | % | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5,018,381 | $ | 6,721,474 | 1.07 | % | |||||||||||||||||
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10. LINEOF CREDIT
Effective May 17, 2018, the Funds in the Trust renewed and amended agreements for two open lines of credit totaling $300,000,000, one of which is $100,000,000 committed, and the other of which is $200,000,000 uncommitted, with State Street Bank and Trust Company (together, the “Line”). The agreements, as amended, have no change in the committed, uncommitted and total amounts available on the Line. The Funds incur commitment fees on the undrawn portion of the committed part of the Line, and interest expense to the extent of amounts drawn (borrowed) under the entire Line. Interest is based on the higher of (a) the overnight federal-funds rate in effect on the date of borrowing, plus a margin, or (b) the daily1-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) in effect on the date of borrowing, plus a margin. Commitment fees arepro-rated among the Funds based upon relative average net assets. Interest expense is charged directly to a Fund based upon actual amounts borrowed by that Fund.
For the year ended September 30, 2019, the following Funds had borrowings:
Funds Utilizing the Line of Credit | Average Daily Borrowings | Number of Days Outstanding | Interest Expense | Weighted Average Annualized Interest Rate | Balance at 9/30/2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund | $ | 6,244,137 | 9 | $ | 5,809 | 3.72 | % | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund | 1,102,300 | 67 | 7,253 | 3.54 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 427,588 | 50 | 2,138 | 3.60 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 4,643,598 | 171 | 80,936 | 3.67 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 3,460,719 | 90 | 30,947 | 3.58 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 474,011 | 40 | 1,949 | 3.70 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund | 1,056,934 | 5 | 551 | 3.76 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund | 14,047,253 | 12 | 17,529 | 3.74 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | 13,007,762 | 30 | 40,728 | 3.76 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 3,196,952 | 15 | 4,933 | 3.70 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 7,121,402 | 49 | 36,283 | 3.74 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 3,116,167 | 7 | 2,276 | 3.76 | % | — |
11. PRINCIPAL RISKS
Market and Credit Risk — In the normal course of business the Funds trade financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk) or the failure of the other party to a transaction to perform (credit risk). Similar to credit risk, the Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions will default. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded in the financial statements. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Funds to credit risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. The extent of the Funds’ exposure to credit and counterparty risks with respect to these financial assets approximates their carrying value as recorded in the Funds’ Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Inflation Risk — Inflation risk is the possibility that inflation will reduce the purchasing power of a currency, and subsequently reduce the value of a security or asset, and may result in rising interest rates. Inflation is the overall upward price movement of goods and services in an economy that causes the value of a currency to decline.
Interest Rate Risk — Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed-income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. A rise in interest rates typically causes a fall in values. Interest rate risk should be modest for shorter-term securities, moderate for intermediate-term securities and high for longer-term securities. Generally, an increase in the average maturity of a fund’s fixed-income holdings will make them more sensitive to interest rate risk.
The interest rate is the amount charged, expressed as a percentage of principal, by a lender to a borrower for the use of assets.
Foreign Currency Risk — If a fund invests directly in foreign currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign currencies, or in derivatives that provide exposure to foreign currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the U.S. dollar. This also includes the risk associated with higher transaction costs, delayed settlements, currency controls and adverse economic developments related to foreign investments.
Region Risk — The Funds, except the U.S. Treasury Fund, invest in equity and fixed-income securities ofnon-U.S. issuers. Because certain foreign markets are illiquid, market prices may not necessarily represent realizable value. Although the Funds maintain diversified investment portfolios, political or economic developments within a particular country or region may have an adverse effect on the ability of domiciled issuers to meet their obligations. These risks are exaggerated for securities of issuers tied economically to emerging and frontier market countries. Additionally, political or economic developments may have an adverse effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities and currency holdings.
India Region Risk — The securities markets in the India region (India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States and the securities industries in these countries are comparatively underdeveloped. Financial intermediaries may not perform as well as their counterparts in the United States or in other countries with more developed securities markets. In some cases,
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physical delivery of securities in small lots has been required in India and shortages of vault capacity and trained personnel have existed among qualified custodial Indian banks. A fund may be unable to sell securities when the registration process is incomplete and may experience delays in receipt of dividends. If trading volume is limited by operational difficulties, the ability of the fund to invest may be impaired and the fund’s ability to buy or sell Indian securities may be impaired if the fund’s ability to transact is denied, delayed, suspended or not renewed by local regulators. In recent years, exchange-listed companies in the information technology sector and related industries (such as software) have grown so as to represent a significant portion of the total capitalization of the Indian market. The value of these companies will generally fluctuate in response to technological and regulatory developments. In addition, governmental actions can have a significant effect on economic conditions in the India region, which could adversely affect the value and liquidity of investments. Although the governments of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have recently begun to institute economic reform policies, there can be no assurance that they will continue to pursue such policies or, if they do, that such policies will succeed. The region is an uncertain tax environment and it is difficult to know and predict the potential implications of future tax developments. Religious, cultural and military disputes persist in India, and between India and Pakistan (as well as sectarian groups within each country). The longstanding border dispute with Pakistan remains unresolved. In recent years, terrorists believed to be based in Pakistan struck Mumbai (India’s financial capital), further damaging relations between the two countries. If the Indian government is unable to control the violence and disruption associated with these tensions (including both domestic and external sources of terrorism), the result may be military conflict, which could destabilize the economy of India. Both India and Pakistan have tested nuclear arms, and the threat of deployment of such weapons could hinder development of the Indian economy, and escalating tensions could impact the broader region, including China.
Liquidity Risk — The trading market for a particular security may be less liquid than it appears and market prices may not represent realizable value. This may be likely when a fund has a proportionately large investment in securities with small market capitalizations or securities in foreign markets that trade infrequently. Reduced liquidity will have an adverse impact on a fund’s ability to sell such securities quickly at the currently marked price if necessary to meet redemptions.
Shareholder Concentration Risk — A significant portion of the net assets of the Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund is owned by a group of shareholders advised by a common investment advisor. The Emerging Markets Select Fund also has a significant portion of net assets concentrated in relatively few related accounts. In the event of significant redemption activity by these shareholders, the Funds could experience a loss when selling portfolio securities to meet such redemption requests. The Funds could be forced to sell portfolio securities at unfavorable prices in an effort to generate
sufficient cash to pay redeeming shareholders. Fund expenses may increase and performance may be materially affected.
12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTSAND INVESTMENTS
The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Funds use various methods to measure the fair value of their investments on a recurring basis. U.S. GAAP established a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods. The three levels of inputs are:
• | Level 1 — Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Funds have the ability to access. |
• | Level 2 — Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. The inputs may include quoted prices for the identical investment on an inactive market, prices for similar investments, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, yield curves, default rates and similar data. |
• | Level 3 — Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability, to the extent relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Funds’ own assumptions about the assumptions a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and would be based on the best information available. |
The availability of observable inputs can vary from security to security and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including, for example, the type of security, whether a security is new and not yet established in the marketplace, the liquidity of markets, and other characteristics particular to the security. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
Equity Securities (common and preferred stock) — Securities are valued as of the close of the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on the valuation date. Equity securities and listed warrants are valued using a commercial pricing service at the last quoted sales price taken from the primary market in which each security trades and, with respect to equity securities traded on the National Association of Securities Dealer Automated Quotation (“NASDAQ”) system, such securities are valued using the NASDAQ Official Closing Price (“NOCP”) or last sales price if no NOCP is available. If there are no sales on the primary exchange or market on a day, then the security shall be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask price on the primary exchange or market as provided by a pricing service. If the mean cannot be calculated or there is no trade activity on a day, then the security shall be valued at the previous trading day’s price as provided by a pricing service. In some instances, particularly on foreign exchanges, an
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official close or evaluated price may be used if the pricing service is unable to provide the last trade or most recent mean price. To the extent that these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Additionally, a fund’s investments are valued at fair value by the Pricing Committee if the Advisor determines that an event impacting the value of an investment occurred between the closing time of a security’s primary market or exchange (for example, a foreign exchange or market) and the time the fund’s share price is calculated. Significant events include, but are not limited to the following: significant fluctuations in domestic markets, foreign markets or foreign currencies; occurrences not directly tied to the securities markets such as natural disasters, armed conflicts or significant governmental actions; and major announcements affecting a single issuer or an entire market or market sector. In responding to a significant event, the Pricing Committee determines the fair value of affected securities by considering factors including, but not limited to: index options and futures traded subsequent to the close; American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”), Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) or other related receipts; currency spot or forward markets that trade after pricing of the foreign exchange; other derivative securities traded after the close such as Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts (“SPDRs”) and other exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”); and alternative market quotes on the affected securities. When applicable, the Funds use a systematic fair valuation model provided by an independent third party to assist in adjusting the valuation of foreign securities. When a Fund uses this fair value pricing method, the values assigned to the Fund’s foreign securities may not be the quoted or published prices of the investments on their primary markets or exchanges, and the securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. These valuation procedures apply equally to long or short equity positions in a fund.
Participation Notes — Investments are valued at the market price of the underlying security. Counterparty risk is regularly reviewed and considered for valuation. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Corporate Debt Securities — Investments are valued at current market value by a pricing service, or by using the last sale or bid price based on observable inputs. Observable inputs may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads,two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications. Although most corporate bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where observable inputs are not available, they are categorized as Level 3.
Short-Term Notes — Investments maturing in 60 days or less at the time of purchase, are generally valued at amortized cost, unless it is determined that the amortized cost method would not represent fair value, in which case the securities aremarked-to-market. To the extent the inputs are observable and timely, the values would be categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Asset-Backed Securities — Investments are priced using the closing bid as supplied by a pricing service based on
observable inputs. Observable inputs may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads,two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications, new issue data, monthly payment information and collateral performance. Although most asset-backed securities are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where observable inputs are not available, they are categorized as Level 3.
U.S. Government Issuers — Investments are priced using the closing bid as supplied by a pricing service based on observable inputs. Observable inputs may include benchmark yields, reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, issuer spreads,two-sided markets, benchmark securities, bids, offers and reference data including market research publications. Although most U.S. government bonds are categorized in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, in instances where observable inputs are not available, they are categorized as Level 3.
Derivative Instruments — Listed derivatives that are actively traded are valued based on quoted prices from the exchange and categorized in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Exchange-traded options are valued at the last sale price in the market where they are principally traded. If there are no sales on the primary exchange or market on a given day, then the option is valued at the mean of the last bid price and ask price on the primary exchange or market as provided by a pricing service. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the market rate provided by the pricing service and categorized as Level 2.
Restricted Securities — If market quotations are not readily available for the Funds’ investments in securities such as restricted securities, private placements, securities for which trading has been halted or other illiquid securities, these investments are valued at fair value in accordance with Board-approved Pricing Policies and Procedures by the Pricing Committee with oversight by the Board of Trustees. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received upon the sale of an asset, or paid to transfer a liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. For each applicable investment that is fair valued, the Pricing Committee considers, to the extent applicable, various factors including, but not limited to, the financial condition of the company or limited partnership, operating results, prices paid infollow-on rounds, comparable companies in the public market, the nature and duration of the restrictions for holding the securities, a stated net asset value (NAV) for the partnership, if applicable, and other relevant factors. Depending on the relative significance of valuation inputs, these instruments may be classified in either Level 2 or Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. When the last day of the reporting period is anon-business day, certain foreign markets may be open on days the NYSE is closed, which could result in differences between the value of a fund’s portfolio securities on the last business day and the last calendar day of the reporting period. Any significant security valuation changes due to an open foreign market are adjusted and reflected by the fund for financial reporting purposes.
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The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of September 30, 2019 in valuing the Funds’ assets and liabilities:
Fund | Category | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Value at 9/30/2019 | ||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 2,288,700,558 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,288,700,558 | |||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 8,459,248 | — | 8,459,248 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 2,288,700,558 | $ | 8,459,248 | $ | — | $ | 2,297,159,806 | ||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 284,529,906 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 284,529,906 | |||||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | — | 90,658 | — | 90,658 | |||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 1,279,359 | — | 1,279,359 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 284,529,906 | $ | 1,370,017 | $ | — | $ | 285,899,923 | ||||||||||||||||
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Electrical Components & Equipment | $ | 1,782,573 | $ | 976,655 | $ | — | $ | 2,759,228 | |||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | — | 3,557,235 | — | 3,557,235 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | 36,988,918 | — | — | 36,988,918 | |||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 1,237,910 | — | — | 1,237,910 | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | — | 11,269 | — | 11,269 | |||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 201,512 | — | 201,512 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 40,009,401 | $ | 4,746,671 | $ | — | $ | 44,756,072 | ||||||||||||||||
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Commodity Chemicals | $ | 9,492,032 | $ | 8,377,286 | $ | — | $ | 17,869,318 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | 24,314,030 | 9,479,174 | — | 33,793,204 | |||||||||||||||||||
Department Stores | — | 4,113,834 | — | 4,113,834 | |||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | 4,129,407 | 13,168,284 | — | 17,297,691 | |||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | — | 5,361,156 | — | 5,361,156 | |||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery | — | 3,223,914 | — | 3,223,914 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals | — | — | 16,608 | 16,608 | |||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | 3,635,474 | 26,480,003 | — | 30,115,477 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | 248,972,366 | — | — | 248,972,366 | |||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 7,034,171 | — | — | 7,034,171 | |||||||||||||||||||
Corporate Bonds | — | 58,535 | — | 58,535 | |||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 589,863 | — | 589,863 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 297,577,480 | $ | 70,852,049 | $ | 16,608 | $ | 368,446,137 | ||||||||||||||||
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Commodity Chemicals | $ | — | $ | 1,436,866 | $ | — | $ | 1,436,866 | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | 5,370,414 | 1,660,181 | — | 7,030,595 | |||||||||||||||||||
Food Retail | 2,597,101 | 1,038,438 | — | 3,635,539 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | 46,502,315 | — | — | 46,502,315 | |||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 2,077,041 | — | — | 2,077,041 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Fund | Category | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Value at 9/30/2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Chemicals | $ | — | $ | 1,387,607 | $ | — | $ | 1,387,607 | ||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | 4,906,507 | 1,468,842 | — | 6,375,349 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | 949,460 | 1,965,294 | — | 2,914,754 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | 3,947,666 | 3,078,918 | — | 7,026,584 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | | 104,995,094 | — | — | 104,995,094 | |||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 405,056 | — | 405,056 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 114,798,727 | $ | 8,305,717 | $ | — | $ | 123,104,444 | |||||||||||||||
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Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Chemicals | $ | — | $ | 1,581,658 | $ | — | $ | 1,581,658 | ||||||||||||||
Life & Health Insurance | — | 3,201,647 | — | 3,201,647 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 142,946,583 | — | — | 142,946,583 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 6,261,985 | — | 6,261,985 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 142,946,583 | $ | 11,045,290 | $ | — | $ | 153,991,873 | |||||||||||||||
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Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | $ | — | $ | 15,794,383 | $ | — | $ | 15,794,383 | ||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | 18,031,660 | 27,209,527 | — | 45,241,187 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 1,041,467,085 | — | — | 1,041,467,085 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 42,045,094 | — | 42,045,094 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,059,498,745 | $ | 85,049,004 | $ | — | $ | 1,144,547,749 | |||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Alternative Carriers | $ | — | $ | 5,322,221 | $ | — | $ | 5,322,221 | ||||||||||||||
Application Software | 61,257,884 | 6,216,942 | — | 67,474,826 | ||||||||||||||||||
Department Stores | 5,262,192 | 5,631,440 | — | 10,893,632 | ||||||||||||||||||
Education Services | — | 2,569,348 | — | 2,569,348 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | 2,259,343 | 6,727,433 | — | 8,986,776 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Retail | 15,320,449 | 3,995,240 | — | 19,315,689 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restaurants | 2,538,821 | — | 7,747 | 2,546,568 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 362,827,356 | — | — | 362,827,356 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 28,947,270 | — | 28,947,270 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 449,466,045 | $ | 59,409,894 | $ | 7,747 | $ | 508,883,686 | |||||||||||||||
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Application Software | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 14,841,216 | $ | 14,841,216 | ||||||||||||||
Other | 449,874,341 | — | — | 449,874,341 | ||||||||||||||||||
Subscription Receipts | — | — | 3,007,812 | 3,007,812 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 6,310,337 | — | 6,310,337 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 449,874,341 | $ | 6,310,337 | $ | 17,849,028 | $ | 474,033,706 | |||||||||||||||
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Fund | Category | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Investments (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Value at 9/30/2019 | |||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Education Services | $ | — | $ | 2,126,906 | $ | — | $ | 2,126,906 | ||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment | 9,435,180 | — | — | 9,435,180 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 221,866,502 | — | — | 221,866,502 | ||||||||||||||||||
Convertible Preferred Stocks | — | — | 1,956,197 | 1,956,197 | ||||||||||||||||||
Rights | — | — | 391,627 | 391,627 | ||||||||||||||||||
Limited Liability Company Membership Interest | — | — | 20,211 | 20,211 | ||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 28,900 | 28,900 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 12,976,983 | — | 12,976,983 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 231,301,682 | $ | 15,103,889 | $ | 2,396,935 | $ | 248,802,506 | |||||||||||||||
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Application Software | $ | 203,367,012 | $ | — | $ | 16,980,008 | $ | 220,347,020 | ||||||||||||||
Other | 1,449,687,379 | — | — | 1,449,687,379 | ||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | — | — | 11,141,900 | 11,141,900 | ||||||||||||||||||
Limited Partnership Interest1 | — | — | — | 2,552,478 | ||||||||||||||||||
Seller’s Note | — | — | 1,728,000 | 1,728,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 5,166,045 | — | 5,166,045 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,653,054,391 | $ | 5,166,045 | $ | 29,849,908 | $ | 1,690,622,822 | |||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 811,564,778 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 811,564,778 | ||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 14,675,345 | — | 14,675,345 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 811,564,778 | $ | 14,675,345 | $ | — | $ | 826,240,123 | |||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Application Software | $ | 86,824,630 | $ | — | $ | 3,820,500 | $ | 90,645,130 | ||||||||||||||
Other | 515,588,525 | — | — | 515,588,525 | ||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | — | — | 377,919 | 377,919 | ||||||||||||||||||
Limited Partnership Interest1 | — | — | — | 2,391,055 | ||||||||||||||||||
Seller’s Note | — | — | 132,000 | 132,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 16,087,478 | — | 16,087,478 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 602,413,155 | $ | 16,087,478 | $ | 4,330,419 | $ | 625,222,107 | |||||||||||||||
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U.S. Government Obligations | $ | — | $ | 377,281,639 | $ | — | $ | 377,281,639 | ||||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments | — | 1,434,101 | — | 1,434,101 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | — | $ | 378,715,740 | $ | — | $ | 378,715,740 | |||||||||||||||
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Fund | Fair Value at 9/30/2019 | Unfunded Commitments | Redemption (if currently | Redemption Notice Period | ||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Partnership Interests1 | $ | 2,552,478 | $ | — | Never | N/A | ||||||||||||||
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Limited Partnership Interests1 | $ | 2,391,055 | $ | — | Never | N/A |
1 | The fair values of these limited partnership interests have been estimated using the net asset value of the Fund’s Limited Partner’s Capital Account. These limited partnership interests can never be redeemed. Distributions from each limited partnership will be received as the underlying investments are liquidated. It is estimated that the underlying assets of the limited partnerships will be liquidated over the next one to five years. |
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If the securities of an Asset Class are all the same level, the asset class is shown in total. If the securities of an Asset Class cross levels, the level with the smallest number of categories and with multiple levels within a category is displayed by category. The remaining categories that do not cross levels are combined into the “Other” category.
The valuation techniques used by the Funds to measure fair value for the year ended September 30, 2019 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs.
The Funds’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels at the end of the reporting period. The table below shows the significant transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 due to fair valuation in certain foreign markets pursuant to a systematic valuation model.
Transfer Out of Level 1 into Level 2 | |||||
International Growth Fund | $ | 43,003,911 | |||
International Opportunities Fund | 12,358,873 | ||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 3,557,235 | ||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 52,347,190 | ||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 3,184,224 | ||||
Global Value Fund | 3,201,647 | ||||
Transfer Out of Level 2 into Level 1 | |||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | $ | 2,447,614 |
There were transfers of $10,632,125 in the Core Growth Fund and $42,754,388 in the Small Cap Growth Fund from Level 3 to Level 1 due to a change in pricing strategy on a private company that came public. This transfer amount represents the beginning of the period value for DocuSign, Inc., which transferred to Level 1 during the period in order to properly represent the activity on the Level 3 Rollforward presented below.
There was a transfer of $2,628,758 in the Emerging India Fund out of Level 3 to Level 1 due to a change in pricing strategy on a private company that came public. This transfer amount represents the beginning of the period value for Aavas Financiers Ltd., which transferred to Level 1 during the period in order to properly represent the activity on the Level 3 Rollforward presented below.
There was a transfer of $ 1,969,821 in the Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund out of Level 3 to Level 1 due to an exchange of assets. This transfer represents the beginning of the period value which was transfered to Level 1 during the period to properly represent the activity on the Level 3 Rollforward presented below.
There was a transfer of $7,747 in the International Opportunities Fund from Level 1 to Level 3.
The following is a reconciliation of the fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the Funds during the year ended September 30, 2019:
Fund | Market Value Beginning Balance 9/30/2018 | Purchases at Cost | Sales (Proceeds) | Accrued Discounts (Premiums) | Realized Gain/ (Loss) | Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Transfers in at Market Value | Transfers out at Market Value | Market Value Ending Balance 9/30/2019 | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) on Investments Held at 9/30/2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 10,632,125 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (10,632,125 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 10,632,125 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (10,632,125 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 2,628,758 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (2,628,758 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 2,628,758 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (2,628,758 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 16,628 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (20 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 16,608 | $ | (20 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 16,628 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (20 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 16,608 | $ | (20 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Other assets less liabilities | $ | 1,969,821 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1,969,821 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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International Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7,747 | $ | — | $ | 7,747 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7,747 | $ | — | $ | 7,747 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | — | $ | 5,249,995 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 9,591,221 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 14,841,216 | $ | 9,591,221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Subscription Receipt | — | 2,996,503 | — | — | — | 11,309 | — | — | 3,007,812 | 11,309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | — | $ | 8,246,498 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 9,602,530 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 17,849,028 | $ | 9,602,530 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Convertible Preferred Stocks | $ | 1,855,059 | $ | 113,841 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (12,703 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,956,197 | $ | (12,703 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Rights | 326,356 | — | — | — | — | 65,271 | — | — | 391,627 | 65,271 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Limited Liability Company Membership Interest | 44,465 | — | — | — | — | (24,254 | ) | — | — | 20,211 | (24,254 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | 40,000 | 274,682 | — | — | — | (285,782 | ) | — | — | 28,900 | (285,782 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 2,265,880 | $ | 388,523 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (257,468 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,396,935 | $ | (257,468 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | 42,754,388 | $ | 10,000,005 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,980,004 | $ | — | $ | (42,754,388 | ) | $ | 16,980,009 | $ | 6,980,004 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 11,530,569 | — | — | — | — | (388,669 | ) | — | — | 11,141,900 | (388,669 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seller’s Note | 1,728,000 | — | — | 704,991 | — | (704,991 | ) | — | — | 1,728,000 | (704,991 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 56,012,957 | $ | 10,000,005 | $ | — | $ | 704,991 | $ | — | $ | 5,886,344 | $ | — | $ | (42,754,388 | ) | $ | 29,849,909 | $ | 5,886,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | $ | — | $ | 2,250,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,570,500 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,820,500 | $ | 1,570,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 87,758 | — | — | — | — | 290,161 | — | — | 377,919 | 290,161 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Seller’s Note | 132,000 | — | — | 54,291 | — | (54,291 | ) | — | — | 132,000 | (54,291 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fund | Description | Fair Value at 9/30/2019 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Input | Range (Average) | |||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | Restricted Common Stock: Application Software | $ | 14,841,216 | Discount for lack | Discount for lack of | 7% | ||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Health Care Services | $ | 3,007,812 | Cost | Cost | 100% | ||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | Convertible Preferred Stocks: Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing | $ | 1,956,197 | Bond model with | Bond model with call option | 100% | ||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | Rights: Pharmaceuticals | $ | 391,627 | Probability of receipt | Probability of receipt | 30% | ||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Biotechnology | $ | 1,511,670 | Market comparable | EV/R* multiple | | 0.8 - 27.8 (7.1) 20% | | ||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Application Software | $ | 16,980,009 | Discount for lack | Discount for lack of | 7% | ||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Systems Software | $ | 9,630,230 | Market comparable | EV/R* multiple | | 1.8 - 20.4 (9.3) 20% | | ||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Seller’s Note: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | $ | 1,728,000 | Par | Par | 100% | ||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Biotechnology | $ | 377,919 | Market comparable | EV/R* multiple | | 0.8 - 27.8 (7.1) 20% | |
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Ultra Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Application Software | $ | 3,820,500 | Discount for lack | Discount for lack of | 7% | ||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | Seller’s Note: Oil & Gas Equipment & Services | $ | 132,000 | Par | Par | 100% |
* | Enterprise-Value-To-Revenue Multiple-(“EV/R”) is a measure of the value of a stock that compares a company’s enterprise value to its revenue. |
Changes in EV/R multiples may change the fair value of an investment. Generally, a decrease in this multiple will result in a decrease in the fair value of an investment.
The Funds’ other Level 3 investments have been valued using observable inputs, unadjusted third-party transactions and quotations or unadjusted historical third party information. No unobservable inputs internally developed by the Funds have been applied to these investments, thus they have been excluded from the above table.
Other information regarding the Funds is available in the Funds’ most recent Prospectus and Report to Shareholders. This information is available on the Funds’ website atwasatchglobal.comand on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website atwww.sec.gov.
13. OFFSETTING
Each Fund is party to various netting arrangements. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) requires disclosure about certain netting arrangements and similar agreements to enable users of a Fund’s financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on the Fund’s financial position. The scope of the disclosure is limited to derivative instruments, repurchase agreements and reverse repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and securities lending transactions.
The following tables present information about financial instruments that were subject to enforceable netting arrangements as of September 30, 2019:
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS
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Core Growth Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | $ | 8,459,248 | $ | — | $ | (8,459,248 | ) | $ | — | |||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 1,279,359 | — | (1,279,359 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 201,512 | — | (201,512 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 589,863 | — | (589,863 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 405,056 | — | (405,056 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 6,261,985 | — | (6,261,985 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 42,045,094 | — | (42,045,094 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 28,947,270 | — | (28,947,270 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 6,310,337 | — | (6,310,337 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 12,976,983 | — | (12,976,983 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 5,166,045 | — | (5,166,045 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 14,675,345 | — | (14,675,345 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 16,087,478 | — | (16,087,478 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | 1,434,101 | — | (1,434,101 | ) | — |
1 | Repurchase agreements are classified as short-term investments in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The market value of the collateral received is greater than the amounts indicated in the table. For further information, see Note 3 — Securities and Other Investments “Repurchase Agreements” and the Schedules of Investments. |
14. REORGANIZATION
On September 21, 2018, the Global Value Fund (“Surviving Portfolio”) acquired all of the assets and liabilities of the Long/Short Fund (“Acquired Portfolio”), in a tax free exchange for Federal tax purposes, pursuant to the plan of reorganization (“Reorganization”) approved by the Board and shareholders of record of the Long/Short Fund as of the applicable record date. The costs of the reorganization incurred by the Acquired Portfolio were split equally between the Advisor and the Acquired Fund, subject to the contractual expense cap limitations. The shares issued by the Surviving Portfolio are presented in the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. The number of shares acquired and issued by the Surviving Portfolio, the net assets and unrealized appreciation or
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depreciation of the Acquired Portfolio as of the reorganization date immediately prior to the Reorganization, and the net assets of the Surviving Portfolio as of the reorganization date immediately prior to and after the Reorganization were as follows:
Date of Reorganization | Surviving Portfolio | Acquired Portfolio | Shares Acquired | Shares Issued in Acquisition | Surviving Portfolio Net Assets | Acquired Portfolio Net Assets | Net Assets After Reorganization | Acquired Portfolio Unrealized Appreciation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
September 21, 2018 | Global Value Fund | Long/Short Fund | 3,422,905 | 4,753,382 | $ | 159,659,315 | $ | 44,308,211 | $ | 203,967,525 | $ | 3,407,882 |
Assuming the Reorganization had been completed on October 1, 2017, the beginning of the annual reporting period, the pro forma results of operations for the year ended September 30, 2018 would have been as follows:
Net investment income: $4,443,348
Net realized and unrealized gain: $3,889,153
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations: $8,332,501
15. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events and has determined that there are no additional events that would require adjustment to or additional disclosure in the Funds’ financial statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Wasatch Funds Trust and Shareholders of Wasatch Core Growth Fund®, Wasatch Emerging India Fund®, Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund®, Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund®, Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund®, Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund®, Wasatch Global Value Fund®, Wasatch International Growth Fund®, Wasatch International Opportunities Fund®, Wasatch Micro Cap Fund®, Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund®, Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund®, Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund®, Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund®, and Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund®
Opinions on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of Wasatch Core Growth Fund®, Wasatch Emerging India Fund®, Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund®, Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund®, Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund®, Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund®, Wasatch Global Value Fund®, Wasatch International Growth Fund®, Wasatch International Opportunities Fund®, Wasatch Micro Cap Fund®, Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund®, Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund®, Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund®, Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund®, and Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund® (constituting Wasatch Funds Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of September 30, 2019, the related statements of operations for the year ended September 30, 2019, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2019, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of each of the Funds as of September 30, 2019, the results of each of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in each of their net assets for each of the two years in the period ended September 30, 2019 and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinions
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits of these financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of September 30, 2019 by correspondence with the custodian, transfer agent and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
November 25, 2019
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Wasatch Funds Trust since 2002.
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Management Information. The business affairs of Wasatch Funds are overseen by its Board of Trustees. The Board consists of four Independent Trustees, all of whom were elected by shareholders to serve until their successors are qualified, appointed or elected in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust and By-Laws.
The Trustees and executive officers of Wasatch Funds and their principal occupations for at least the last five years are set forth below. The Advisor retains proprietary rights to the Trust name. The Funds’ Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, online atwasatchglobal.com or upon request by calling Wasatch Funds at800.551.1700.
Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with Wasatch Funds | Term of Office1 and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) during Past 5 Years | Number of Portfolios in Fund Complex Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held by Trustees during Past 5 Years2 | |||||||
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James U. Jensen, J.D., MBA 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 75 | Trustee and Chairman of the Board | Indefinite Served as Chairman of the Board since 2004 and Trustee since 1986 | Chief Executive Officer of Clearwater Law & Governance Group (an operating law firm board governance consulting company) April 2008 to present. Vice President, Corporate Development, Legal Affairs and General Counsel, and Secretary, NPS Pharmaceuticals, Inc. from 1991 to 2004. | 17 | Director and Board Chairman of Agricon Global Corporation (formerly known as Bayhill Capital Corporation) (telephone communications) from December 2007 to February 2014. Trustee, Northern Lights Fund Trust III (36 portfolios) since 2012. | |||||||
Miriam M. Allison 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 72 | Trustee and Chairman of the Audit Committee | Indefinite Served as Trustee since 2010 | Rancher since 2004. Chairman of UMB Fund Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2005. | 17 | Director, Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. (27 portfolios) since 2006. | |||||||
Heikki Rinne, MBA, Ph.D. 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 67 | Trustee | Indefinite Served as Trustee since October 2012 | Chief Executive Officer of the Halton Group Ltd. (an indoor environmental control manufacturing and technology company) from 2002 to 2016. A Founder and Principal Owner of Sitoumus LLC (a training and consulting firm focusing on empowering organizational and individual engagement as well as general consulting) January 2017 to present. | 17 | Director, Halton Group Ltd. since 2016. | |||||||
Kristen M. Fletcher 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 66 | Trustee | Indefinite Served as Trustee since October 2014 | Director, Youth Sports Alliance since 2015. Director, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera since 2005. Trustee, Woodlands Commercial Bank (a/k/a Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank) from 2009 to 2012. Chairman and CEO, ABN AMRO, Inc. and U.S. Country Representative, ABN AMRO Bank, NV from 2002 to 2004. | 17 | Director, Youth Sports Alliance since 2015. Trustee, Woodlands Commercial Bank (a/k/a Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank) 2009 to 2012. DirectorEmeritus, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera since September 2017. Director, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera from 2005 to September 2017. | |||||||
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1 | A Trustee may serve until his/her death, resignation, removal or retirement. Each Independent Trustee shall retire as Trustee at the end of the calendar year in which he/she attains the age of 75 years. The Board of Trustees reserves the right to permit continued service after the mandatory retirement age for any individual Trustee in its sole discretion. The Board has approved a one-year waiver of the mandatory retirement age for Mr. Jensen. |
2 | Directorships are those held by a Trustee in any company with a class of securities registered pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or subject to the requirements of Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act or any company registered as an investment company under the 1940 Act. |
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Name, Address and Age | Position(s) Held with Trust | Term of Office and Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) during Past 5 Years | |||
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Eric S. Bergeson 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 53 | President | Indefinite Served as President since May 2018 | President for the Trust since May 2018. President of the Advisor since January 2017. Vice President of Institutional Sales for the Advisor since June 1998. | |||
Russell L. Biles 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 51 | Chief Compliance Officer, Vice President and Secretary | Indefinite Served as Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since February 2007 and Secretary since November 2008 | Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President for Wasatch Funds since February 2007. Secretary for Wasatch Funds since November 2008. Counsel for the Advisor since October 2006. | |||
Michael K. Yeates 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 37 | Treasurer | Indefinite Served as Treasurer since May 2018 | Treasurer for Wasatch Funds since May 2018. Chief Financial Officer of the Advisor since September 2007. | |||
David Corbett 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 46 | Assistant Vice President | Indefinite Served as Assistant Vice President since August 2012 | Assistant Vice President for Wasatch Funds since August 2012. Director of Mutual Fund Services for the Advisor since June 2007. | |||
Cheryl Reich 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 36 | Assistant Secretary | Indefinite Served as Assistant Secretary since | Assistant Secretary for Wasatch Funds since February 2017. Compliance Associate for the Advisor since September 2012. | |||
Kara H. Becker 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 Age 36 | Assistant Treasurer | Indefinite Served as Assistant Treasurer since May 2018 | Assistant Treasurer for the Trust since May 2018. Controller for the Advisor since January 2012. | |||
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The Funds hereby designate the following amounts or maximum amounts allowable as long term capital gain dividends for the purpose of the dividends paid deduction. The amounts designated here include the utilization of earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.
Fund | Amount | ||||
Core Growth Fund | $ | 172,135,583 | |||
Emerging India Fund | 15,619,790 | ||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 48,977,453 | ||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 15,578,105 | ||||
Global Value Fund | 23,053,698 | ||||
International Growth Fund | 170,045,903 | ||||
International Opportunities Fund | 11,299,512 | ||||
Micro Cap Fund | 87,356,742 | ||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 26,820,661 | ||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 414,909,154 | ||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 31,718,827 | ||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 11,813,532 |
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2019, certain divi-dends paid by each Fund may be subject to a maximum tax rate of 20% as provided for by the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2003. To the extent dividends are paid during the calendar year 2019, complete informa- tion will be reported on shareholders’ 2019 Form 1099-DIV.
The amount designated as qualified dividend income for the year ended September 30, 2019 will be at the highest amount permitted by law.
Corporate shareholders should note that for the year ended September 30, 2019, the percentage of the Funds’ investment income (i.e., net investment income plus short- term capital gains) that qualified for the corporate dividends received deductions are as follows:
Fund | Percentage | ||||
Global Value Fund | 40 | % | |||
Ultra Growth | 3 | % |
The Wasatch Global Value Fund has made an election under Internal Revenue Code Section 853 to pass through foreign taxes paid by the Fund to its shareholders. For the year ended September 30, 2019, the total amount of foreign taxes paid that was passed through to its shareholders for information reporting purposes was $413,005.
PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURESAND RECORD
A description of the policies and procedures that Wasatch Advisors uses to vote proxies related to the Funds’ portfolio securities is set forth in the Funds’ Statement of Additional Information, which is available without charge, upon request, on the Funds’ website atwasatchglobal.com or by calling800.551.1700and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website atwww.sec.gov.
Wasatch Funds’ proxy voting record is available without charge on the Funds’ website atwasatchglobal.com and on the SEC’s website atwww.sec.govno later than August 31 for the prior 12 months ended June 30.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSUREON FORM N-Q
The Funds file their complete schedules of investments with the SEC for their first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Funds’ Form N-Q filings are available on the SEC’s website atwww.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 calling800.SEC.0330).
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INVESTMENT ADVISOR
Wasatch Advisors, Inc.
505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
SUB-ADVISORFORTHE WASATCH-HOISINGTON U.S. TREASURY FUND
Hoisington Investment Management Co.
6836 Bee Caves Road
Building 2, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78746
ADMINISTRATORAND FUND ACCOUNTANT
State Street Bank and Trust Company
801 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64105
DISTRIBUTOR
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1100
Denver, CO 80203
TRANSFER AGENT
UMB Fund Services, Inc.
235 West Galena Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
CUSTODIAN
State Street Bank and Trust Company
801 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64105
LEGAL COUNSELTO WASATCH FUNDSAND
INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES
Chapman and Cutler, LLP
111 West Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300
Kansas City, MO 64106
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800.551.1700
M - F, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Automated Line, 24 Hours
U.S. MAIL
Wasatch Funds
P.O. Box 2172
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2172
OVERNIGHT DELIVERY
Wasatch Funds
235 West Galena Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
ONLINE
wasatchglobal.com
shareholderservice@wasatchfunds.com
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Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) | Wasatch Funds Trust (the “Registrant”) has adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to the Registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer. |
(b) | No disclosures are required by this Item 2(b). |
(c) | There have been no amendments to the Registrant’s Code of Ethics during the reporting period for this FormN-CSR. |
(d) | There have been no waivers granted by the Registrant to individuals covered by the Registrant’s Code of Ethics during the reporting period for this FormN-CSR. |
(e) | Not applicable. |
(f) | A copy of the Registrant’s Code of Ethics is attached as an exhibit to this FormN-CSR. |
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
(1) | The Board of Trustees of the Registrant has determined that the Registrant has at least one member serving on the Registrant’s Audit Committee that possesses the attributes identified in Instruction 2(b) of Item 3 to FormN-CSR to qualify as “audit committee financial expert.” |
(2) | The name of the audit committee financial expert is Miriam M. Allison. Ms. Allison is deemed to be “independent” as that term is defined in Item 3(a)(2) of FormN-CSR. |
(3) | Not applicable. |
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
(a) | Audit Fees - The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm for the audit of the Registrant’s annual financial statements or services normally provided in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for the last two fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $418,480 and $404,327, respectively. |
(b) | Audit Related Fees – During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the Registrant was not billed any fees by the independent registered public accounting firm for assurance and related services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the Registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item 4. |
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, no fees for assurance and related services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were billed by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant’s investment adviser (the “Advisor”) or any other entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provides ongoing services to the Registrant.
(c) | Tax Fees - The aggregate fees billed for professional services rendered by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant for tax compliance, tax advice, tax planning and tax return preparation for the last two fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $95,975 and $97,900, respectively. These services consisted of the independent registered public accounting firm reviewing the Registrant’s excise tax returns, distribution requirements and RIC tax returns, as well as consultations regarding the liquidation of a series of the Trust. |
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, no fees for tax compliance, tax advice or tax planning services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were billed
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(d) | All Other Fees – The aggregate fees billed for products and services provided by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Registrant, other than the services reported in paragraph (a) – (c) of this Item 4, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018 were $0 and $0, respectively. |
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, no fees for other services that relate directly to the operations and financial reporting of the Registrant were billed by the independent registered public accounting firm to the Advisor or any other entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provides ongoing services to the Registrant.
(e) | Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures |
(1) Pursuant to the registrant’s Audit Committee Charter, the Audit Committee shall evaluate the independence of the independent public accountants, including evaluating whether the independent public accountants provide audit services or consulting services to the Registrant or consulting services to the Advisor, and to receive the specific representations of the independent registered public accounting firm as to their independence. Specifically, the Audit Committee will be responsible for evaluating the provision ofnon-audit services to the Registrant as required by Section 201 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, anypre-approval requests submitted by the independent registered public accounting firm as required by Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or as otherwise required underSection 2-01 of RegulationS-X, and shall monitor the conflict of interest requirements in Section 206 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, and the prohibitions on improper influence on the conduct of audits in Section 303 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The Audit Committee shallpre-approve any engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm to provide any services (other than prohibitednon-audit services) including the fees and other compensation to be paid to the independent registered public accounting firm.
The independent registered public accounting firm is authorized by the Audit Committee to providenon-audit services to the extent allowable under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the Registrant provided that (i) the fees payable with respect to such services do not exceed $5,000 in any calendar quarter and (ii) such fees are ratified by the Audit Committee at its next meeting. The fees payable with respect tonon-audit services may be increased by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Audit Committee.
(2) There were nopre-approval requirements waived for the services provided to the Registrant described in paragraphs (b)-(d) of Item 4 by the Audit Committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C) of Rule2-01 ofRegulation S-X (the “De Minimis Rule”). There were no fees billed for services provided to the Advisor described in paragraphs (b)-(d) of Item 4 that were required to bepre-approved by the Audit Committee as described in paragraph (e)(1) of Item 4.
(f) | No disclosures are required by this Item 4(f). |
(g) | For the fiscal years ended September 30, 2019 and 2018, the aggregatenon-audit fees billed by the independent registered public accounting firm for services rendered to the Registrant and the Advisor and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the Advisor that provided ongoing services to the Registrant were approximately $0 and $0, respectively. |
(h) | No disclosures are required by this Item 4(h). |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
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Item 6. Investments.
(a) | Schedule of Investments is included as a part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this FormN-CSR. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures forClosed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers ofClosed-End Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities byClosed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
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, where those changes were implemented after the Registrant last provided disclosure in response to this item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | The Registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have concluded that the Registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this FormN-CSR based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act) and Rules13a-15(b) or15d-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). |
(b) | There were no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act) that occurred during 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. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities forClosed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a) | Not applicable. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) | Code of Ethics is attached hereto. |
(a)(2) | The certifications required by Rule30a-2(a) of the 1940 Act are attached hereto. |
(a)(3) | Not applicable. |
(a)(4) | Not applicable. |
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(b) | The certifications required by Rule30a-2(b) of the 1940 Act and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are attached hereto. |
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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.
WASATCH FUNDS TRUST | ||
By: | /s/ Eric S. Bergeson | |
Eric S. Bergeson | ||
President (principal executive officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust | ||
Date: | December 2, 2019 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Eric S. Bergeson | |
Eric S. Bergeson | ||
President (principal executive officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust | ||
Date: | December 2, 2019 | |
By: | /s/ Michael K. Yeates | |
Michael K. Yeates | ||
Treasurer (principal financial officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust | ||
Date: | December 2, 2019 |