UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-04920
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)
(Name and Address of Agent for Service) | Copy to: | |
Eric S. Bergeson Wasatch Advisors, LP 505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 | Eric F. Fess, Esq. Chapman & Cutler LLP 320 S. Canal Street Chicago, IL 60606 |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (801) 533-0777
Date of fiscal year end: September 30
Date of reporting period: September 30, 2023
Item 1. Report to Shareholders.
(a) | A copy of the report transmitted to shareholders pursuant to Rule 30e-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) is filed herewith. |
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023
2023 Annual Report
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 Select Fund | WAGSX | WGGSX | ||
Wasatch Global Value Fund | FMIEX | WILCX | ||
Wasatch Greater China Fund | WAGCX | WGGCX | ||
Wasatch International Growth Fund | WAIGX | WIIGX |
Fund Name | Investor Class | Institutional Class | ||
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund | WAIOX | WIIOX | ||
Wasatch International Select Fund | WAISX | WGISX | ||
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund | WALSX | WGLSX | ||
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund | WMICX | WGICX | ||
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund | WAMVX | WGMVX | ||
Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund | WAAEX | WIAEX | ||
Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund | WMCVX | WICVX | ||
Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund | WAMCX | WGMCX | ||
Wasatch U.S. Select Fund | WAUSX | WGUSX | ||
Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund | WHOSX | — |
Wasatch Funds
Salt Lake City, Utah
wasatchglobal.com
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Letter to Shareholders — The “Growthier” Side of Value Has Been Back in Favor |
Jim Larkins Lead Portfolio Manager Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund |
Austin Bone Portfolio Manager Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund | DEAR FELLOW SHAREHOLDERS:
The third quarter of 2023 was negative for stocks as investors fretted over persistent inflation, higher-for-longer interest rates, the threat of a recession and infighting among government bureaucrats. Still, the year-to-date period has been positive for U.S. small-caps as measured by the Russell 2000® Index. To set the stage for our outlook, it’s helpful to consider market movements in both 2022 and 2023. Broadly speaking, stocks were down significantly during 2022. Micro- and small-caps fell even more than large-caps. And growth-oriented names performed worse than value names. The main reasons for the declines were spiking inflation and interest rates. Growth stocks were hit especially hard due to their priciness and the greater impact of higher interest rates on growth companies’ cash flows, which are typically weighted further into the future. |
In general, the Wasatch funds underperformed their benchmarks during 2022 mainly because the funds have greater growth orientations. Our Small Cap Value and Micro Cap Value funds also underperformed because they tend to invest on the “growthier” side of value.
Year-to-date through September 30, 2023, however, several Wasatch funds — including the Small Cap Value and Micro Cap Value funds — have outperformed their benchmarks. This isn’t surprising because the economy has been strong, and growth and the “growthier” side of value have been back in favor.
MICRO- AND SMALL-CAPS MAY SEE A ROTATION TO THEIR ADVANTAGE
Given the significant declines in 2022 and the comparatively tepid rebounds in 2023, micro- and small-caps are still a long way from recouping their losses. On the other hand, the large-cap indexes — which include stocks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) — are reasonably close to their all-time highs.
Thousands of micro- and small-caps have continued to underperform in 2023 and large-cap indexes have been disproportionately powered by AI beneficiaries — a condition described as a narrowing of market breadth. In thinking about the narrowness of breadth, we consider the Wall Street aphorism that says, in order for an upward move to be sustainable, the generals must lead and the troops must follow. In today’s narrow market environment, the generals have mainly been AI beneficiaries and the troops have included thousands of micro- and small-cap stocks.
Clearly, the troops haven’t followed the generals thus far in 2023. So, according to the aphorism, we don’t yet know whether or not we’re in the midst of a sustainable upward move. But our point here isn’t that we should invest based on Wall Street aphorisms. Market conditions change too quickly, and aphorisms don’t make for an effective investment approach. Instead, we think the aphorism helps describe what investors should be prepared for psychologically. If investors are prepared, we believe they’ll be better able to ignore short-term volatility and stick to a long-term approach.
With the preceding discussion as context, we think there are two main scenarios for the market. Both scenarios, in our view, are likely to favor micro- and small-caps — at least on a relative basis. That said, at Wasatch we try to build portfolios for all seasons rather than for a specific economic environment.
In the first scenario, the economy could pull off a “Goldilocks” soft landing (or could experience only a minor recession). If this scenario plays out, we think the micro- and small-cap troops will have a greater probability of catching up to the AI generals — which may take a breather.
In the second scenario, the economy could undergo a deeper recession. If this scenario occurs, we think the AI generals and other expensive large-caps will be particularly vulnerable to sharp declines. Meanwhile, we believe micro- and small-caps will hold up relatively well because they haven’t already risen too much since 2022’s market rout.
Although we don’t specialize in macro forecasts, our outlook is closer to the first scenario. A hard landing seems unlikely in the next few quarters. But a modest-growth, muddle-through environment is plausible based on signals from the Federal Reserve and what we’re hearing from the management teams of our companies.
THE WASATCH SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
The Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund began on December 17, 1997 and has a long-tenured investment team. As mentioned, this is a “value” fund but our orientation is on the “growthier” side of value. Although our orientation was detrimental in 2022, it’s been advantageous in 2023. Overall, we’re very pleased with the Fund’s performance, company characteristics, diversification and risk profile.
We’ve managed the Fund with the same investment philosophy for decades, but we’re always on the lookout for ways to make incremental improvements to our process. Over the past several years, sector and factor exposures (e.g., growth versus value and interest-rate sensitivity) have intensified in influencing market trends. During this period, members of our team have developed proprietary quantitative and qualitative decision-support tools that help us better understand these exposures — and consider the potential effects on portfolios.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
In no way do the decision-support tools change our long-term focus or replace our bottom-up fundamental analysis of individual companies. Like the initial screening process Wasatch has used since the 1970s, the tools simply complement our analysis and help us manage risk through customized portfolio diversification. Our goal is to properly balance portfolios so that our stock picking “alpha” drives performance more than sector and factor overweights and underweights.
Earlier this year, housing, consumer and non-bank financial exposures were significant contributors to Fund performance. Using the decision-support tools in conjunction with fundamental analysis, we recently reduced these exposures somewhat — which we think improved the Fund’s risk profile. At the other end of the spectrum, regional banks generally haven’t done well in 2023 and could be underpriced. The decision-support tools have prompted us to do more stock-specific research on regional banks that could be added to the Fund.
Today, the Small Cap Value Fund’s portfolio consists of companies exhibiting some of the highest-quality characteristics (e.g., returns on capital) we’ve seen in years. Additionally, almost all of the companies have low debt levels. We think these characteristics, among others, position the Fund relatively well for most economic environments.
We like to say that Wasatch Small Cap Value is a “value” fund in a growth shop. We put the word in quotes because we have a non-traditional approach to “value.” In fact, we believe the strong quality- and growth-oriented research capabilities Wasatch has developed since the firm’s founding in 1975 provide us with significant advantages over many traditional value managers.
The small-cap research team at Wasatch seeks to identify the highest-quality growth companies throughout the U.S. We’re members of this team. So when prices falter due to the volatility inherent in small companies, we’re prepared to purchase these same stocks as value names, often ahead of other portfolio managers.
ANOTHER “VALUE” FUND IN THE WASATCH GROWTH SHOP
The Small Cap Value Fund isn’t the only “value” fund in the Wasatch growth shop. The Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund has existed for over 20 years, starting on July 28, 2003. What’s more, Lead Portfolio Manager Brian Bythrow has helmed the Fund continuously for the entire period since its inception.
Associate Portfolio Manager Thomas Bradley has worked with Brian for over nine years. Prior to becoming the Fund’s Associate Portfolio Manager, Thomas was a Senior Research Analyst on Wasatch’s U.S. micro/small cap team.
As micro-caps, most of the companies in the Fund aren’t household names and are often overlooked by analysts at major brokerage firms. Brian and Thomas specialize in this less-trafficked area of the market. Under their direction, the Micro Cap Value Fund invests in 70 to 90 companies — primarily with market capitalizations below $1.5 billion at the time of purchase. Up to 30% of the Fund may be invested in international (non-U.S.) holdings.
Ideally, Brian and Thomas buy companies that are well-priced and that will see an acceleration in revenue and earnings growth. If Wasatch latches onto something really special, we think that with time brokerage analysts will discover it. Moreover, as investors at large become more interested in the companies the Fund owns, demand for these stocks increases and price/earnings (P/E) multiples will often expand — providing another source of returns.
With sincere thanks for your continuing investment and for your trust,
Jim Larkins and Austin Bone
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 Advisors LP, doing business as 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 44.
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Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX / WIGRX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
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
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Core Growth Fund — Investor Class gained 21.51% while the benchmark Russell 2000® Growth Index increased 9.59% and the Russell 2000 Index rose 8.93%.
In a welcome reversal from being hit hard amid calendar year 2022’s rising inflation and interest rates, growth-oriented stocks rose for the first half of calendar year 2023 as investors became hopeful that the Federal Reserve (Fed) was nearing the end of its interest-rate hiking cycle. Our companies posted strong operating results in 2022 and entered 2023 with their stocks trading at some of the most attractive valuations we’d seen in several years.
Toward the end of the 12-month reporting period, the economy stayed strong and the unemployment rate remained low. Wages, energy prices and overall inflation continued to be elevated. In response, the Fed announced that it would likely keep rates higher for longer. Stocks broadly declined on concerns over the effects of higher interest rates and a potential recession.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Among sectors, our stock selections in health care and consumer discretionary contributed most to Fund performance relative to the benchmark during the 12-month period. Conversely, our lack of exposure to the energy sector and our selections in real estate were disadvantageous.
The strongest contributor to Fund performance during the 12-month period was Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The company manufactures motion-control and power transmission products for industrial applications. Altra’s share price rocketed early in the period after the company agreed to be acquired by a larger competitor at a substantial premium to the then-current stock price. We subsequently sold our position.
Another strong position in the Fund was Saia, Inc. This U.S. trucking company creates efficiencies by combining goods from multiple shippers that alone would comprise “less than a full truckload.” Although trucking activity in the U.S. has been slowing, this situation is clearly understood by investors
and is largely factored into stock prices. Regarding Saia in particular, we think the company will continue to gain market share because it offers specialized logistics capabilities, value-added services, an expanded network-coverage area and increasingly attractive pricing.
Paylocity was the largest detractor from Fund performance during the period. The company saw its stock price pressured despite strong fundamentals in the underlying business. Paylocity provides cloud-based payroll and human-resources software targeted at smaller firms. Although Paylocity’s earnings release from early in the period contained an abundance of positive takeaways, the Fed’s focus on the red-hot U.S. labor market as a source of inflationary pressures may have spooked some investors. Because a portion of Paylocity’s pricing structure is tied to employee headcounts at customer firms, revenues are vulnerable to potential upticks in layoffs and attrition.
Silk Road Medical, Inc. was another large detractor for the 12-month period. The company provides medical devices used in its minimally invasive procedure (called Transcarotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR) to treat blockages in the carotid artery. Silk Road’s stock price fell sharply after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed coverage decision placing traditional carotid stenting at the same reimbursement level as TCAR, a move some investors feared could hurt Silk Road’s revenues. Although CMS has leveled the playing field on reimbursements, we think that over time the competitive landscape may be shaped more by outcomes than by reimbursements.
OUTLOOK
We think most of our growth companies and their stocks have already adjusted to an environment of higher-for-longer interest rates. But recession fears have reemerged, and more specific concerns have grown regarding government infighting, global tensions and consumers’ well-being. A potential warning sign has been the increasing rate of theft at warehouses and retailers.
The managers at most of the consumer-centric companies we own have told us that underlying business conditions have been reasonably strong. But the managers have also said that they have some concerns about what lies ahead.
For our part, we don’t invest based on fears or predictions surrounding those fears. We buy high-quality companies with headroom for growth, significant returns on capital, healthy cash flows and low debt levels. We think these companies can weather a variety of economic scenarios. Moreover, we stay diversified with respect to sectors and factors like economic cyclicality and interest-rate sensitivity.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX / WIGRX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Core Growth (WGROX) — Investor | 21.51% | 7.13% | 10.48% | ||||||||||||
Core Growth (WIGRX) — Institutional | 21.64% | 7.27% | 10.61% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Growth Index | 9.59% | 1.55% | 6.72% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Index | 8.93% | 2.40% | 6.65% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Core Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.19% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.06%, 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 do 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 | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 3.9% | |||
RBC Bearings, Inc. | 3.6% | |||
Kadant, Inc. | 3.3% | |||
Guidewire Software, Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. | 3.0% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
ICON PLC | 2.9% | |||
Balchem Corp. | 2.8% | |||
Five Below, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 2.8% | |||
Trex Co., Inc. | 2.8% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 53 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Emerging India Fund (WAINX / WIINX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Emerging India Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan.
Ajay Krishnan, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW For the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Emerging India Fund — Investor Class gained 5.23% but underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI India Investable Market Index (IMI), which gained 13.07%. India’s appeal as an alternative to China continued to encourage foreign |
inflows into Indian stocks. After pulling a record $17 billion from India’s equity market in 2022, global investors reversed that exodus in 2023, purchasing a net $17.2 billion of shares through September 1. With growth slowing in Europe, the U.S. and parts of Asia, India’s economy has outpaced developed-market economies and stood out from its emerging-market peers.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
As oceans of money flowed into Indian equities from abroad, the Index benefited more than the Fund did. The financials sector was the Fund’s biggest source of underperformance relative to the benchmark as our stocks lagged those in the Index. Conversely, information-technology (IT) was a bright spot in the Fund. Our IT holdings outperformed their benchmark counterparts and overweight positioning in the sector was a plus.
Trent Ltd. was the top contributor to Fund performance for the year as the company delivered strong revenue growth. Trent operates a leading chain of retail stores specializing in fashion apparel, cosmetics, perfumes and toiletries. Management cited growing relevance for the company’s offerings, resilience in its business model and the attractiveness of its differentiated platform. Trent has continued to execute its expansion strategy, opening a significant number of new stores over the course of the year.
Persistent Systems Ltd. was also a strong contributor. The company provides outsourced software development to clients across a range of industries. Uncertainty in the global economic outlook had caused Persistent’s revenue growth to slow as customers pushed out spending and took longer to make decisions and sign contracts. The company’s share price moved significantly higher as the situation improved. Persistent stands to benefit from its strategic partnerships with hyperscaler cloud providers, which include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft and Google Cloud. Persistent is launching a suite of Google Cloud-powered solutions designed to help clients identify and implement opportunities to integrate generative AI (artificial intelligence) technologies into their businesses.
Aavas Financiers Ltd. was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period. Aavas specializes in housing loans for low- and middle-income borrowers. Reports that founder, managing director and former CEO Sushil Agarwal had trimmed his ownership stake in the company impacted shares of Aavas in April. Although the move, which was part of a leadership transition, was unexpected and rattled investors, the stock has since recovered much of its lost ground. Fundamentals of the business remain quite solid in our view, and our research suggests the new managing director is highly qualified.
Another detractor was Avenue Supermarts Ltd. The company operates a chain of hypermarkets and supermarkets offering food, kitchenware, garments, footwear, toys, games, bath linens, electronics and other household items. Avenue’s stock was affected by a slowdown in earnings growth, which management attributed to lower sales contributions from apparel and general merchandise, which typically carry higher profit margins than food.
OUTLOOK
Over the past year or so, India’s industrialization has emerged as a potentially significant long-term theme in the Fund. In June, President Joe Biden hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit to the United States. The agenda included several deals in semiconductors and defense intended to improve military and economic ties between the two nations. India’s nascent foray into semiconductors is part of a broader push to establish a robust manufacturing sector capable of driving the country’s next stage of growth and development.
When investing in industrials, we pay close attention to the capacity utilization rate. Capacity utilization measures the current output of a business as a percentage of its potential output. As growth-oriented investors, we generally want to own companies whose capacity utilization is rising. A falling utilization rate may indicate weakening demand. A utilization rate that’s too high and rising too rapidly could force a business into a capital-spending cycle that compresses profit margins and reduces returns on capital. In a worst-case scenario, a company might have to raise more capital to build a costly new facility that may take many years to utilize fully. A better situation would be a business that can add capacity in a modular fashion, as needed.
The wave of industrialization sweeping across India has caused us to broaden our investment approach. While we continue to seek high-quality companies with strong cash flows and high returns on equity, we’re paying increased attention to firms with more room for fundamental improvement. Because these firms typically trade at less-expensive valuations than the highest-quality companies and stand to benefit more from broad-based improvement in India’s economy, we believe a wider approach to India is both justified and desirable.
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, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Emerging India (WAINX) — Investor | 5.23% | 11.10% | 14.77% | ||||||||||||
Emerging India (WIINX) — Institutional | 5.34% | 11.26% | 14.91% | ||||||||||||
MSCI India IMI Index | 13.07% | 10.83% | 10.75% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging India Fund are Investor Class: 1.51% / Institutional Class: 1.38%. 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 do 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. 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. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 9.4% | |||
Elgi Equipments Ltd. | 7.6% | |||
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 7.1% | |||
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 7.0% | |||
Trent Ltd. | 6.2% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. | 5.5% | |||
Persistent Systems Ltd. | 5.1% | |||
Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | 4.7% | |||
Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd. | 4.1% | |||
Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. | 4.0% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 31 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan, Neal Dihora and Scott Thomas.
Ajay Krishnan, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Neal Dihora, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Scott Thomas, CFA Associate Portfolio |
OVERVIEW
For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class gained 10.42%. The Fund underperformed the 11.70% gain of the benchmark MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
Emerging-market stocks performed reasonably well over the past 12 months despite fears that a prolonged period of high global interest rates would dampen growth prospects in the developing world. The state of China’s economy figured prominently in the minds of investors as the country’s lackluster recovery from zero-Covid lockdowns and trouble in the property market elicited calls for government stimulus. China was one of the Index’s weaker-performing markets. Although the Fund’s Chinese holdings underperformed their benchmark counterparts, our significantly underweight position offset much of the effect of stock selection.
India’s appeal as an alternative to China continued to encourage foreign inflows into Indian stocks. After pulling a record $17 billion from India’s equity market in 2022, global investors reversed course this year, purchasing a net $17.2 billion of shares through September 1, 2023. With growth slowing in Europe, the U.S. and parts of Asia, India’s economy has outpaced developed-market economies and stood out from its emerging-market peers. In what was a somewhat more speculative investment environment, our focus on what we believe are high-quality businesses gained less traction, and our Indian stocks underperformed their benchmark counterparts.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Taiwan was a significant detractor from the Fund’s performance relative to the benchmark. The underperformance was driven largely by holdings tied to exports of semiconductor chips. For example, the Fund’s largest individual detractor was Silergy Corp. The company manufactures integrated-circuit chips used in a wide array of electronic devices. Silergy’s shares have struggled in recent quarters amid competitive pressures and a weak demand environment, which we believe is cyclical and temporary. Lower expectations for the automotive segment of the business may also have dampened enthusiasm
for the stock. Even so, Silergy’s value proposition and long-term prospects remain attractive in our view.
Another weak stock in the Fund was Sea Ltd., ADR. Based in Singapore, the company provides e-commerce, digital entertainment and financial services in Southeast Asia. Factors weighing on this holding included lackluster revenue growth tied to weak consumer sentiment throughout much of the region. Investors have also been concerned about how the company will balance growth with profitability going forward. Although we’re closely monitoring a new competitive threat, we believe Sea’s focus on earnings and core markets continues to support a positive long-term outlook.
MercadoLibre, Inc., a provider of e-commerce platforms and payment solutions in Latin America, was the top contributor to Fund performance for the year. MercadoLibre benefited from strong revenue growth helped by robust increases in total payment volume and gross merchandise volume.
Another strong performer was NU Holdings Ltd., the holding company for Nubank, one of the largest financial-technology (fintech) banks in Latin America. Investors seemingly took note as NU management cited the bank’s strong capital position, excess liquidity, efficient operations and ability to scale its platform by leveraging sustainable cost advantages. Moreover, increased market penetration in Brazil has been a key driver of growth for NU Holdings as it expands its product portfolios and international footprint.
OUTLOOK
The growing rivalry between China and the U.S. appears to be working to India’s advantage. Growing exports of electronics from India have been partially attributable to mobile phones produced in India as part of a broader China Plus One strategy adopted by manufacturers seeking to diversify their supply chains. For example, Apple now makes almost 7% of its iPhones in India, up sharply from around 1% in 2021.
India’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme has also contributed to the recent surge in industrial expansion. Through the PLI and other priorities within the Make in India initiative, the Modi government seeks to boost manufacturing to 25% of GDP from around 14% currently.
For the most part, companies owned in the Fund have been meeting our expectations and continue to be on track for double-digit revenue and earnings growth. With the economic and geopolitical backdrops in heightened states of flux, however, we’ve become more attuned to short-term developments. These include incremental data points in the U.S., Europe and other developed markets that may significantly impact emerging economies. Rather than overreact, we seek to evaluate company news within its proper long-term context. Our goal in doing so is to determine whether short-term developments will likely impair a company’s outlook.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select (WAESX) — Investor | 10.42% | 7.30% | 4.51% | ||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select (WIESX) — Institutional | 10.61% | 7.52% | 4.75% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | 11.70% | 0.55% | 2.07% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Emerging Markets Mid Cap Growth Index | 15.23% | 1.55% | 3.13% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund are Investor Class: 1.32% / Institutional Class: 1.14%. 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 do 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. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 8.2% | |||
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 8.1% | |||
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A | 6.6% | |||
Globant SA | 6.4% | |||
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 6.0% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 4.9% | |||
Lasertec Corp. | 4.3% | |||
WEG SA | 4.2% | |||
Raia Drogasil SA | 4.0% | |||
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 3.9% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX / WIEMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ajay Krishnan, Dan Chace, Scott Thomas, Kevin Unger and Anh Hoang.
Ajay Krishnan, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager
Kevin Unger, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
Dan Chace, CFA Portfolio Manager
Anh Hoang, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
Scott Thomas, CFA Portfolio Manager
OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class gained 12.39% for the 12 months ended September 30, 2023. Over the same period, the benchmark MSCI | ||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Index gained 23.06%.
Stocks generally did well in India, the most heavily weighted country in both the Index and the Fund. Record inflows from domestic retail clients forced some Indian small-cap stock funds to turn away new investors — a sign that speculative, indiscriminate buying had made reasonably valued small companies difficult to find in India. In that environment, our focus on what we believe are high-quality businesses gained less traction, and our Indian stocks underperformed.
Taiwan was also a source of underperformance relative to the benchmark. Soft overseas demand for semiconductor chips had sent Taiwan’s export-driven economy into recession during the first quarter of calendar year 2023. Beginning in May, however, enthusiasm about artificial intelligence (AI) reached a fever pitch, causing shares of technology-hardware manufacturers linked to AI microprocessors to surge. Although our group of Taiwanese stocks delivered a double-digit gain, they didn’t keep pace with the benchmark’s Taiwan component.
China’s economic rebound from zero-Covid lockdowns disappointed investors, intensifying calls for additional stimulus measures. Recent data pointed to a cooling economy, raising concerns about softening domestic demand, falling exports and the possibility for deflation. Because China was one of the worst-performing emerging markets in the Index over the past 12 months, the Fund benefited from underweight positioning relative to the benchmark.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Mexico contributed the most to the Fund’s relative performance helped by stock selection and overweight positioning. The top individual contributor to Fund performance for the
year was Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV. Often referred to as “OMA,” the company operates international airports in the northern and central regions of Mexico under contracts with the government. Pent-up demand for travel has raised passenger counts and boosted revenues at the company’s airports.
ASPEED Technology, Inc. was also a significant contributor. ASPEED is a fabless designer of integrated circuits, specializing in areas that include server management and audio-visual extensions. Enthusiasm about AI helped push ASPEED’s stock price higher. Investors reckoned that the massive data-processing requirements of AI’s large language models may lead to increased demand for the company’s chips.
Aavas Financiers Ltd. was the Fund’s largest detractor. Aavas specializes in housing loans for low- and middle-income borrowers. Reports that founder, managing director and former CEO Sushil Agarwal had trimmed his ownership stake in Aavas impacted its share price in April. The move, which was part of a leadership transition, was unexpected and rattled investors. Fundamentals of the business remain quite solid in our view, and our research suggests the new managing director is highly qualified.
Pet Center Comercio e Participacoes SA also detracted and was sold on deteriorating fundamentals. The company sells food, medicines, toys, beds and other products for pets in Brazil through its digital platform and retail stores. Increasing competition from online sellers is impacting Pet Center’s revenues and margins. With no immediate improvement in sight, we decided to move on.
OUTLOOK
The wave of industrialization sweeping across India has caused us to broaden our investment approach. While we continue to seek high-quality companies with strong cash flows and high returns on equity, we’re paying increased attention to firms with more room for fundamental improvement. Because these firms typically trade at less-expensive valuations than the highest-quality companies and stand to benefit more from broad-based improvement in India’s economy, we believe a wider approach to India is both justified and desirable.
Changes underway in Saudi Arabia have caught our attention as well. The world’s largest exporter of petroleum, Saudi Arabia is benefiting as crude oil fetches higher prices on world markets. More important, the Saudi government is taking steps to diversify the economy away from the oil industry, which currently accounts for about 45% of GDP. Facilitated by other key initiatives designed to improve the investment environment and make the kingdom a more desirable place to live and work, Saudi Arabia may be on the cusp of a major long-term transformation. We’ve initiated positions in two Saudi companies in the Fund.
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, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap (WAEMX) — Investor | 12.39% | 6.37% | 3.80% | ||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap (WIEMX) — Institutional | 12.66% | 6.57% | 3.93% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index | 23.06% | 6.45% | 4.57% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | 11.70% | 0.55% | 2.07% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund are Investor Class: 1.91% / Institutional Class: 1.78%. 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 do 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. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 6.6% | |||
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 5.8% | |||
Globant SA | 5.7% | |||
Persistent Systems Ltd. | 4.7% | |||
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | 4.2% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
LEENO Industrial, Inc. | 3.9% | |||
Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 3.6% | |||
Trent Ltd. | 3.6% | |||
Aavas Financiers Ltd. | 3.2% | |||
Raia Drogasil SA | 3.1% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 53 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Scott Thomas.
Scott Thomas, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
During 2022, rising interest rates and inflation sapped investor enthusiasm for growth-oriented stocks. However, as it appeared that many central banks were near the end of their rate-hiking cycles, investors began to reward the strong operating results of many of our companies, leading to significant |
gains for many stocks in the portfolio.
In this environment, the Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class gained 16.73% for the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, outperforming the benchmark MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index, which returned 13.60%.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
MercadoLibre, Inc. was the Fund’s top individual contributor to performance for the year. The U.S.-traded company, which is headquartered in Uruguay, operates an online e-commerce, payments, and credit system in 18 Latin American countries. MercadoLibre has experienced considerable growth this year, and strong operating results have pushed the stock higher. We believe MercadoLibre has a long runway for growth as digital payments and e-commerce shopping keep gaining traction in Latin America.
Mexico’s Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV was another top performer. The auto insurer is rebounding from a difficult period when mobility trends and accident frequency returned to pre-pandemic levels while inflation simultaneously increased the cost of spare parts for vehicle repairs. As the company and industry peers raise prices and inflation settles down, we think profitability should recover on the back of improving underwriting results and the company’s investment portfolio benefiting from higher interest rates. Looking ahead, we continue to like the company’s long-term growth potential and stability as the market leader in an underpenetrated Mexican insurance market.
Vietnamese information-technology (IT) provider FPT Corp. also contributed. In September, FPT reported eight-month results that included solid revenue and earnings growth. In addition, FPT has outpaced rivals in penetrating the important Japanese market. The company also benefits from a twofold labor advantage: wages for software engineers are lower in Vietnam than in China or India; and FTP has forward-looking recruitment, training and talent-development programs that attract top talent within the country.
Mobile World Investment Corp. was the largest detractor from Fund performance. Mobile World is a Vietnamese
retailer of digital devices and consumer electronics. More recently, the company began building out a grocery and pharmacy business. We sold the stock because we believe the potential for slowing electronic sales could be a headwind for the company. Further, we believe some of Mobile World’s core businesses have reached market saturation. In addition, management is having trouble finding the right expansion strategy for the grocery format, and has been changing the format strategy every few quarters.
Another large detractor was Dlocal Ltd. Based in Uruguay, the company offers payment solutions world-wide. Dlocal’s stock price fell sharply in November after an investment-research firm published a short-sale report containing scathing allegations. The company subsequently issued a targeted rebuttal and announced a share-buyback plan. We sold the stock to pursue other ideas that represented better opportunities.
Wilcon Depot, Inc., the leading operator of home-improvement stores in the Philippines, also detracted. Wilcon’s earnings growth decelerated recently due to persistent inflation, which increases costs for the company and reduces demand for large home improvement projects. However, we still like the company. Wilcon enjoys a scale advantage relative to smaller, independent home-improvement stores. This has given Wilcon more bargaining power with suppliers, allowing it to offer a wider selection of goods at better prices.
OUTLOOK
While an economic slowdown in developed markets would be an undeniable headwind for frontier and emerging-market countries, we believe their economies, and more specifically the companies in which we invest, are well-positioned to weather tougher macroeconomic conditions. Many frontier- and small emerging-market economies are ahead of the developed world in addressing inflation and are further along in their respective rate cycles.
Separately, the firms in which we invest tend to have strong balance sheets, and many have a history of generating high levels of return on invested capital. Such traits should help them withstand an economic slowdown, in our view. Further, many of these businesses are tied to secular trends that we believe could push forward even if the economic environment deteriorates.
Given the confidence we have in our holdings, the Fund’s positioning hasn’t changed much. The two most heavily weighted sectors in the Fund are IT and financials, where we own many businesses driven by financial technology (fintech). We believe our holdings in both sectors are enabling a digital transformation that will benefit businesses and consumers across frontier and small emerging markets.
While we continue to look for new investment opportunities, we feel constructive about the growth potential of our Fund as it stands today.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries (WAFMX) — Investor | 16.73% | 2.80% | -0.07% | ||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries (WIFMX) — Institutional | 17.34% | 3.02% | 0.12% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets Index | 13.60% | -1.09% | -0.03% | ||||||||||||
MSCI Frontier Markets Index | 6.48% | 1.63% | 2.25% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 2.29%, Net: 2.19% / Institutional Class — Gross: 2.08%, Net: 1.99%. 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. 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 do 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. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
FPT Corp. | 10.8% | |||
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 9.2% | |||
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 8.2% | |||
Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam JSC | 6.4% | |||
Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 6.4% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
NU Holdings Ltd., Class A | 6.3% | |||
Globant SA | 4.5% | |||
WEG SA | 3.9% | |||
Raia Drogasil SA | 3.8% | |||
DCVFMVN Diamond ETF | 3.7% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 37 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
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
Global equities rallied for much of the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023, driven in part by signs that inflation may have peaked in some economies. This gave investors hope that central banks may be near the end of their interest-rate hiking cycles. Strong economic data, particularly in | ||
the U.S., also helped drive stocks higher. While equities ended the period with gains, markets turned lower in the third quarter of 2023 after the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) indicated it may leave interest rates higher for longer than originally anticipated.
During this period, The Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class gained 12.76% but underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI AC (All Country) World Small Cap Index, which was up 15.24%
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Silk Road Medical, Inc. was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period. The U.S. company provides medical devices used in its minimally invasive procedure (called Transcarotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR) to treat blockages in the carotid artery. Silk Road’s stock price fell sharply after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed coverage decision placing traditional carotid stenting at the same reimbursement level as TCAR, a move some investors feared could hurt Silk Road’s revenues. Although CMS has leveled the playing field on reimbursements, we think that over time the competitive landscape may be shaped more by outcomes than by reimbursements.
Another large detractor was Aavas Financiers Ltd. An Indian non-bank financial company, Aavas specializes in housing loans for low- and middle-income borrowers. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the stock was down after management announced plans to sustain elevated investment spending on technology to support the company’s future growth. Later in the period, reports that the firm’s founder, managing director and former CEO Sushil Agarwal had trimmed his ownership stake in the company further weighed on the
stock. We continue to like Aavas. Fundamentals of the business remain solid in our view.
Saia, Inc. was the top contributor to performance. The U.S. transport company creates efficiencies by combining goods from multiple shippers that alone would fill “less than a full truckload.” News that a competing trucking company was shutting down operations and filing for bankruptcy boosted the stock as investors foresaw possible increased demand for Saia’s services. Over the long term, we think Saia’s specialized logistics capabilities will continue to be in especially high demand.
Another top contributor was BayCurrent Consulting Inc., a Japan-based business-management and information-technology (IT) consultant. Positive operating results, including solid revenue growth, drove the stock higher during the period. Demand for digital-transformation projects, a key area of focus for BayCurrent, continues to be strong. Japan’s digitalization progress lags that of many countries. The pandemic and work-from-home environment underscored its need to catch up. As Japanese enterprises undertake large-scale digitalization projects, we believe domestic IT consultants such as BayCurrent have a strong home-country advantage relative to global competitors.
OUTLOOK
While uncertainty remains about how long the Fed will keep rates high, we believe we’re near the top of the interest-rate cycle. As such, we don’t expect a large valuation reset for growth stocks. Instead, we think investors’ attention may turn to companies that can thrive in a higher-for-longer interest-rate environment. It will be a difficult landscape for many businesses.
In the past year, the cost of capital for businesses has increased substantially. Companies that relied on inexpensive debt to fund growth initiatives may have to pare back those plans now. Meanwhile, as central banks leave interest rates high, the risk of a global recession increases. That would be a headwind to corporate earnings for almost any company, but particularly those with cyclical business models.
We believe an environment of slower growth and rising capital costs should favor the types of high-quality growth companies Wasatch seeks. Our investment process focuses on firms with strong balance sheets, low levels of debt and a steady history of earnings growth and cash flow generation. We think these self-funded businesses can continue to carry out their growth plans during difficult periods that may force their competitors to retrench.
In a higher-for-longer rate regime that creates operating headwinds for many businesses, we expect the market to reward the stocks of companies that can grow through that cycle. And we feel very good about our companies’ ability to do that.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Global Opportunities (WAGOX) — Investor | 12.76% | 6.02% | 7.92% | ||||||||||||
Global Opportunities (WIGOX) — Institutional | 12.94% | 6.17% | 8.05% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World Small Cap Index | 15.24% | 3.53% | 6.16% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund are Investor Class: 1.50% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.38%, 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 do 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 | |||
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 4.6% | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 3.7% | |||
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 3.6% | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. | 3.5% | |||
Globant SA | 3.4% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
RBC Bearings, Inc. | 3.2% | |||
Five Below, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
Saia, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
Trex Co., Inc. | 2.5% | |||
Medpace Holdings, Inc. | 2.4% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 62 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Global Select Fund (WAGSX / WGGSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Global Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Applegate, Paul Lambert, Linda Lasater and Mike Valentine.
Ken Applegate, CFA Portfolio Manager
Linda Lasater, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Paul Lambert Portfolio Manager
Mike Valentine Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
Global equities rallied for much of the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023, driven in part by signs that inflation may have peaked in some economies. This gave investors hope that central banks may be near the end of their interest-rate hiking cycles. Strong economic data, particularly in |
the U.S., also helped drive stocks higher. While equities ended the period with gains, markets turned lower in the third quarter of 2023 after the Federal Reserve indicated it may leave interest rates higher for longer than originally anticipated.
During this period, the Wasatch Global Select Fund —Investor Class gained 17.80% but underperformed its benchmark, the MSCI AC (All Country) World Index, which was up 20.80%.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. was the largest detractor from Fund performance during the 12-month period. The Japan-based company provides credit-card transaction services for e-commerce firms. GMO’s stock was down after its management team suggested that as the company becomes a more strategic payment partner to larger companies, its growth rate could become more volatile from period to period — though we believe it should still achieve its mid-term target of a 25% earnings growth rate. We were less concerned about the guidance. As GMO expands its value proposition and works on bigger projects, we’re not surprised to see its growth follow a less linear path. We also believe that as the company grows larger, it wouldn’t be surprising if the company adjusts its long-term profit growth target to a 20% compound annual growth rate, or slightly higher. That growth is still impressive in our view.
Silergy Corp. was another large detractor. Silergy manufactures integrated-circuit chips used in a wide array of electronic devices. The company’s shares have struggled in 2023
amid competitive pressures and a weak demand environment, which we believe is cyclical and temporary. Lower expectations for the automotive segment of the business may also have dampened enthusiasm for the stock. Even so, Silergy’s value proposition and long-term prospects remain attractive in our view.
The largest contributor to Fund performance was Copart, Inc., a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services to automotive resellers such as insurance, rental car, fleet and finance companies. Solid operating results continued to drive the stock higher during the period. Copart is one of the largest holdings in the portfolio, and we continue to like the value proposition of its marketplace for automobile buyers and sellers.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was another top contributor. The company creates efficiencies by combining goods from multiple shippers that alone would fill “less than a full truckload.” News that a competing trucking company was shutting down operations and filing for bankruptcy was a catalyst for the stock as investors foresaw possible increased demand for Old Dominion’s services. Over the long term, we think Old Dominion’s logistics capabilities will continue to be in high demand.
OUTLOOK
While uncertainty remains about how long the U.S. Federal Reserve will keep rates high, we believe we’re near the top of the interest-rate cycle. As such, we don’t expect a large valuation reset for growth stocks. Instead, we think investors’ attention may turn to companies that can thrive in a higher-for-longer interest-rate environment. It will be a difficult landscape for many businesses.
In the past year, the cost of capital for businesses has increased substantially. Companies that had relied on inexpensive debt to fund growth initiatives may have to pare back those plans now. Meanwhile, as central banks leave interest rates high, the risk of a global recession increases. That would be a headwind to corporate earnings for almost any company, but particularly those with cyclical business models.
We believe an environment of slower growth and rising capital costs should favor the types of high-quality growth companies that Wasatch seeks — firms with strong balance sheets, low levels of debt and a steady history of earnings growth and cash flow generation. In a higher-for-longer rate regime that creates operating headwinds for many businesses, we expect the market to reward the stocks of companies that can grow through that cycle. And we feel very good about our companies’ ability to do that.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Global Select Fund (WAGSX / WGGSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | Since Inception 10/1/2019 | |||||||||
Global Select (WAGSX) — Investor | 17.80% | 3.83% | ||||||||
Global Select (WGGSX) — Institutional | 18.25% | 4.24% | ||||||||
MSCI AC World Index | 20.80% | 7.77% | ||||||||
MSCI AC World Mid Cap Growth Index | 17.15% | 5.26% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Select Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 2.35%, Net: 1.35% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.53%, 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 do 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 and frontier 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 | |||
Roper Technologies, Inc. | 5.3% | |||
Amphenol Corp., Class A | 5.1% | |||
Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 4.9% | |||
Copart, Inc. | 4.6% | |||
ICON PLC | 4.0% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 3.9% | |||
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | 3.9% | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 3.8% | |||
Pool Corp. | 3.7% | |||
HDFC Bank Ltd. | 3.6% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 35 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. |
GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT††
††Inception: October 1, 2019. 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.
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Wasatch Global Value Fund (FMIEX / WILCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
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
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Global Value Fund — Investor Class gained 16.16%, while the benchmark MSCI AC (All Country) World Value Index rose 16.98%. Global equities finished the fourth quarter of calendar year 2022 in |
positive territory. Market gains were concentrated in October and November when signs of peaking inflation and less hawkish commentary from the U.S. Federal Reserve raised hopes that the central bank would end its interest-rate hiking cycle in early 2023. Also supporting sentiment, the Chinese government began to ease the zero-Covid policy that had weighed on global economic growth for much of 2022.
Market sentiment remained generally optimistic in the first half of calendar year 2023. But stocks world-wide headed lower in the third quarter of 2023 as rising oil prices added to increasing investor concerns that global central banks would keep interest rates “higher for longer” in order to tamp down inflation. In addition, softening economic data in the U.S. and Europe, along with continued instability in China’s overleveraged property sector, raised the prospect of slowing global growth.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Among sectors, consumer discretionary and communication services detracted most significantly from Fund performance on an absolute basis and relative to the benchmark. Contributions to relative performance were led by positioning within financials and energy, where our holdings outperformed their benchmark counterparts.
TotalEnergies SE was a top contributor to Fund performance for the period. The French energy company benefited from the sharp rise in global crude-oil prices, as well as from strength in European natural-gas prices. In addition, the company’s results benefited from historically wide refining margins, given capacity constraints in the wake of the Ukraine conflict. Finally, the company’s annual Investor Day presentation was well-received, featuring plans for additional share buybacks and dividend increases.
Dutch multinational bank ING Groep NV, ADR was another leading contributor during the period. Sentiment with respect to banks benefited from higher net interest margins with the rise in interest rates. In addition, ING’s earnings in the fourth quarter of 2022 surprised to the upside, while credit guidance and loss provisions remained in line with or better than expectations despite concerns that high inflation and interest rates were taking a toll on consumers. ING
also implemented a major share buyback program in 2022 on top of paying a special dividend.
The largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period was South Korean casino operator Kangwon Land, Inc. The company operates Korea’s only casino that’s open to the country’s citizens. Results were negatively impacted by a slower-than-expected recovery from Covid-19, which weighed on casino traffic. An exacerbating factor in the company’s weakness stemmed from many high-rolling, VIP Korean gamblers becoming accustomed to frequenting Macau, a special administrative region of China referred to as “The Las Vegas of Asia.” In addition, Kangwon’s results were squeezed on the expense side as the company invested in facility upgrades designed to expand capacity and improve customer experience. We chose to exit our position.
Facebook parent Meta Platforms, Inc. was another laggard in the 12-month period. In the fourth quarter of calendar year 2022, the market was caught off guard by guidance with respect to Meta’s capital expenditures. Meta had been investing heavily in product development related to virtual reality, losing billions of dollars on a quarterly basis on an initiative not expected to become profitable for some years out. This was despite a deteriorating backdrop in a slowing economy with respect to digital-advertising spending, the company’s main source of revenue. Management had previously signaled that it was prepared to curtail investment in its Reality Labs segment in 2023, pending an improved operating environment for Meta’s core platform, but later reversed course. We exited the position.
OUTLOOK
We’ve been skeptical of the “soft landing” narrative that has prevailed recently. As such, we continue to view a recession at some point in 2024 as more likely than not as the economy digests the impact of the increases in borrowing costs already implemented by central banks. Given this outlook, we’ve adopted an increasingly defensive stance, moving into less-expensive areas of the market that feature more stable earnings and higher dividends. This stance worked against us to some degree in recent months as the rise in Treasury yields weighed on high-dividend, bond-surrogate sectors such as utilities and real estate, but we believe it leaves us well-positioned for what we think will be an inevitable economic slowing.
As always, regardless of the short-term direction of the markets, we’ll continue to adhere to our discipline in selecting stocks in response to a shifting macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop.
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, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Global Value (FMIEX) — Investor | 16.16% | 5.88% | 7.17% | ||||||||||||
Global Value (WILCX) — Institutional | 16.23% | 6.02% | 7.31% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World Value Index | 16.98% | 3.97% | 5.27% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Global Value Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 1.20%, Net: 1.10% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.14%, 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 do 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 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 | |||
TotalEnergies SE | 5.3% | |||
Johnson & Johnson | 4.8% | |||
Novartis AG | 4.5% | |||
Duke Energy Corp. | 4.2% | |||
Exelon Corp. | 4.0% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
KT&G Corp. | 4.0% | |||
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs- | 3.5% | |||
Union Pacific Corp. | 3.5% | |||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 3.3% | |||
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | 3.2% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Greater China Fund (WAGCX / WGGCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Greater China Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Dan Chace, Allison He, Pedro Huerta, Kai Pan and Kevin Unger.
Dan Chace, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager
Kai Pan, PhD Associate Portfolio Manager |
Allison He, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager
Kevin Unger, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
Pedro Huerta, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager
|
OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Greater China Fund — Investor Class was down -13.75% during the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, while the benchmark MSCI China Index gained 5.24%.
Chinese equities were volatile during the period. Stocks in China rallied in late 2022 and early 2023, fueled by the government’s decision to lift pandemic-related social restrictions. However, soft economic data, rising geopolitical tensions and concern about China’s real-estate sector created negative investor sentiment toward the country and weighed on Chinese equities later in the period.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Among sectors, the Fund’s overweight to consumer staples, stock selection in information technology and underweight to communication services detracted most from performance relative to the benchmark for the 12-month period.
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd. was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the period. The company produces soy sauce, oyster sauce and other condiments. Weaker earnings results weighed on the stock late in 2022, but we continue to like the company. Inventory in some of Haitian’s distribution channels has built up, but we expect revenue to pick up as that headwind eases. Over the long term, we expect the company to do well amid consolidation of the condiment market and China’s growing consumer preference for premium condiment brands.
Silergy Corp. was another large detractor. Silergy manufactures integrated-circuit chips used in a wide array of electronic devices. The company’s shares struggled in 2023 amid competitive pressures and a weak demand environment, which we believe is cyclical and temporary. Lower expectations for the automotive segment of Silergy’s
business may also have dampened enthusiasm for the stock. Even so, the company’s value proposition and long-term prospects remain attractive in our view.
The largest contributor to Fund performance for the period was Airtac International Group. Headquartered in Taiwan, the company manufactures pneumatic actuators for industrial automation systems. The stock rose in 2023 as China continued its reopening from the pandemic, and investors anticipated a significant uptick in factory production and increased demand for Airtac’s actuators and their replacement products. While reopening benefited Airtac in 2023, we believe there are opportunities for longer-term growth as Chinese businesses increasingly depend on factory automation to improve efficiency and replace an aging workforce.
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd. was another top contributor. The company develops and manufactures a range of industrial automation products for different industries. Inovance’s most recent operating results were strong in our view, and we believe they were particularly impressive given weakness in China’s manufacturing sector. Like Airtac, we believe Inovance is poised for long-term growth tied to increased automation in China. We believe that Inovance, as China’s leading automation company, also benefits from import substitution, which has helped the company consistently gain market share over the past two decades. Further, we like Inovance’s expansion into several promising end markets, including robotics. Put together, we believe these factors hold the potential for sustainable annual revenue growth in excess of 20% for the next several years.
OUTLOOK
China’s economy is facing headwinds. The country is experiencing a real-estate downturn, simmering geopolitical tensions and weaker-than-expected consumer spending coming out of the pandemic lockdown, to name a few.
But these challenges may not be as bad as doomsday headlines suggest. We don’t believe indebtedness among property developers will set off a financial crisis, and we think the government has enough liquidity to address problems and prevent a significant level of financial contagion.
Regarding consumer spending, a stalled property market has made consumers more cautious about purchases, but consumers haven’t stopped spending altogether. When we visited China in 2023, we saw a lot of “consumption downgrading.” Consumers have pared back spending on luxury items and more expensive restaurants — but they’re still going out.
Meanwhile, geopolitical outcomes are tough to predict. While geopolitics are a concern, in some ways the decoupling of the U.S. and Chinese economies helps make a case for investing in China over the long term. As China and the West become less integrated, we believe two separate spheres of innovation could develop. And we believe long-term global investors could benefit from having exposure to both those spheres.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Greater China Fund (WAGCX / WGGCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | Since Inception 11/30/2020 | |||||||||
Greater China (WAGCX) — Investor | -13.75% | -20.84% | ||||||||
Greater China (WGGCX) — Institutional | -13.56% | -20.87% | ||||||||
MSCI China Index | 5.24% | -17.39% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Greater China Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 3.56%, Net: 1.62% / Institutional Class — Gross: 2.61%, 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 do 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 unstable currencies, highly volatile securities markets and political and social instability, which are described in more detail in the prospectus. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in the Greater China Region that could affect the value of your investment. The Fund may invest in securities through the China Stock Connect programs, which subject the Fund to unique accessibility risks affecting the Fund’s ability to efficiently execute its strategy. These risks are described in more detail in the prospectus.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
H World Group Ltd. | 5.9% | |||
Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A | 5.5% | |||
Airtac International Group | 5.3% | |||
Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A | 5.1% | |||
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 5.0% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc. | 4.4% | |||
Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | 4.0% | |||
Silergy Corp. | 4.0% | |||
Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | 3.9% | |||
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A | 3.7% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 33 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. |
GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT††
††Inception: November 30, 2020. 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.
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Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX / WIIGX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch International Growth Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Applegate, Linda Lasater and Derrick Tzau.
Ken Applegate, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Linda Lasater, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Derrick Tzau, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
International equities rallied for much of the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023, driven in part by signs that inflation may have peaked in some economies. This raised hopes that central banks may be near the end of their interest-rate hiking cycles. Strong economic data in select countries also helped drive stocks higher. While equities ended the period with gains, markets turned lower in the third quarter of 2023 after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated it may leave interest rates higher for longer than originally anticipated.
In this environment, the Wasatch International Growth Fund — Investor Class gained 7.84% during the period but underperformed the benchmark MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index, which rose 19.01%.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
For the 12-month period, the Fund’s holdings in the information-technology (IT) and health-care sectors underperformed those in the benchmark and detracted from relative performance. On a geographic basis, the Fund’s holdings in Japan and Italy detracted most from relative results. However, the Fund’s overweight position in Mexico and stock selection in Australia contributed to relative performance.
The largest detractor from Fund performance during the year was Pet Center Comercio e Participacoes SA. The Brazil-based company sells food, medicines, toys, beds and other pet products through its digital platform and retail stores. Increasing competition from online sellers has impacted Pet Center’s revenues and margins. With no immediate improvement in sight, we decided to move on and sold the stock.
Another large detractor was Endava PLC, a British IT-services company. Cyclical concerns weighed on the company’s stock after Endava lowered its guidance, anticipating a temporary slowdown in global IT spending. We viewed the stock-price decline as an attractive buying opportunity, and we added to our position. While revenue growth could be slower in the next few quarters, we believe Endava is tied to powerful long-term secular growth trends. The firm specializes in digital-transformation consulting, agile software
development and various automation solutions. Digital transformation will continue to be a business imperative for most firms over the next several years, and we think Endava will play a critical role in helping many companies pivot their operations.
The top contributor to Fund performance for the 12-month period was Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV, a Mexico-based international airport operator known as “OMA.” The company, which has government contracts to run 13 airports in northern and central Mexico, has benefited from a rebound in travel as the post-pandemic environment unleashed pent-up demand. Early in 2023, OMA reported earnings that included an 11.8% increase in net income and a 20.7% jump in passenger traffic compared with the prior-year quarter. Traffic has now surpassed pre-pandemic levels, the company said.
Canadian bank EQB, Inc. was another top contributor during the period. Strong earnings results propelled the stock higher during the second quarter of 2023. We spent time with management in Canada this year and continue to like the business. The conservatively managed alternative lender targets its lending and services in niche market segments where Canada’s six largest banks don’t typically compete. EQB’s market leadership position in these specialized markets has allowed it to grow a profitable business in a relatively low-risk fashion. The company’s focus on digital and online banking has also been disruptive, allowing it to quickly grow deposits and customers.
OUTLOOK
With central banks indicating they will likely keep interest rates higher for longer than they anticipated heading into the year, the macroeconomic outlook has turned murkier. At a minimum, the operating environment for businesses could become more challenging.
Already, rising interest rates have increased businesses’ cost of capital considerably. And in an inflationary environment, other cost pressures remain elevated. An economic downturn would be another headwind for corporate earnings.
While this sounds negative, we feel positive about the companies we hold going into a potentially challenging environment. At Wasatch, our focus is on high-quality companies.
The key characteristics we seek in companies include strong balance sheets, high levels of return on invested capital (ROIC) and a long history of free cash flow growth.
We believe these traits will enable our companies to withstand a tough operating environment better than many of their competitors. In fact, in prior downturns, we’ve seen our businesses go on the offensive when their competitors are back on their heels. So while we’re uncertain about what higher interest rates will mean for the economy, we feel good about the companies we own in an uncertain environment.
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, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
International Growth (WAIGX) — Investor | 7.84% | -2.77% | 2.11% | ||||||||||||
International Growth (WIIGX) — Institutional | 7.92% | -2.67% | 2.19% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Index | 19.01% | 2.58% | 4.35% | ||||||||||||
MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index | 17.32% | 1.28% | 4.13% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.44% / Institutional Class: 1.33%. 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 do 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 | |||
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 3.5% | |||
Descartes Systems Group, Inc. | 3.3% | |||
Diploma PLC | 3.2% | |||
AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 3.0% | |||
JMDC, Inc. | 3.0% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
EQB, Inc. | 2.9% | |||
SMS Co. Ltd. | 2.7% | |||
CAE, Inc. | 2.6% | |||
CyberArk Software Ltd. | 2.5% | |||
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 2.5% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 68 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch International Opportunities Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Linda Lasater, Dan Chace and Allison He.
Linda Lasater, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Dan Chace, CFA Portfolio Manager |
Allison He, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
For the 12-month period ending September 30, 2023, the Wasatch International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class gained 8.37%, trailing the benchmark MSCI AC (All Country) World ex USA Small Cap Index, which was up 19.01%.
International equities rallied for much of the 12-month period, driven in part by signs that inflation may have peaked in some economies. This raised hopes that central banks may be near the end of their interest-rate hiking cycles. Strong economic data in select countries also drove stocks higher. While equities ended the period with gains, markets turned lower in the third quarter of 2023 after the U.S. Federal Reserve indicated it may leave interest rates higher for longer than originally anticipated.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
The largest detractor from Fund performance during the 12-month period was Kin & Carta PLC, a trans-Atlantic, digital-transformation consultancy. Disappointing earnings results for the first half of the company’s fiscal year weighed on the stock. Management cited worsening economic conditions as a reason for the slowdown in revenue. We like the company’s exposure to digital transformation, which is a theme in our portfolio as digital transformation is a key priority for businesses around the world. But Kin & Carta lacks the scale and diversity of some of its competitors, so it was disproportionately hurt by some large project delays and postponements. Going forward, we’ll continue to monitor how Kin & Carta can manage this period and continue to grow scale.
Another large detractor was Aavas Financiers Ltd. An Indian non-bank financial company, Aavas specializes in housing loans for low- and middle-income borrowers. In the fourth quarter of 2022, the stock was down after management announced plans to sustain elevated investment spending on technology to support the company’s future growth. Later in the period, reports that the firm’s founder, managing director and former CEO Sushil Agarwal had trimmed his ownership stake in the company further weighed on the stock. We
continue to like Aavas. Fundamentals of the business remain solid in our view.
Pro Medicus Ltd. was the largest contributor to Fund performance during the period. The Australia-based medical-imaging specialist reported strong operating results for its 2023 financial year. An announcement that Pro Medicus’ subsidiary, Visage Imaging, had signed a 10-year contract to provide enterprise-wide image distribution at one of the largest not-for-profit health-care systems in the U.S. also drove the stock higher. Pro Medicus is one of the largest holdings in our portfolio, and our thesis on the stock is unchanged. The company offers new technology that makes it easier for hospital professionals to archive digital images and retrieve them more quickly than prior technologies. The company has already won contracts for its digital imaging and storage solutions with some of the world’s preeminent hospitals and clinics, and we believe more hospital systems will follow.
Another top contributor was Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV, a Mexico-based international airport operator known as “OMA.” The company, which has government contracts to run 13 airports in northern and central Mexico, has benefited from a rebound in travel as the post-pandemic environment unleashed pent-up demand. Early in 2023, OMA reported earnings that included an 11.8% increase in net income and a 20.7% jump in passenger traffic compared with the prior-year quarter. Traffic has now surpassed pre-pandemic levels.
OUTLOOK
With central banks indicating they will likely keep interest rates higher for longer than they anticipated heading into the year, the macroeconomic outlook has turned murkier. At a minimum, the operating environment for businesses could become more challenging.
Already, rising interest rates have increased businesses’ cost of capital considerably. And in an inflationary environment, other cost pressures remain elevated. An economic downturn would be another headwind for corporate earnings.
While this sounds negative, we feel positive about the companies we hold going into a potentially challenging environment. At Wasatch, our focus is on high-quality companies.
The key characteristics we seek in companies include strong balance sheets, high levels of return on invested capital (ROIC) and a long history of free cash flow growth.
We believe these traits enable our companies to withstand a tough operating environment better than many of their competitors. In fact, in prior downturns, we’ve seen our businesses go on the offensive when their competitors are back on their heels. So while we’re uncertain about what higher interest rates will mean for the economy, we feel good about the companies we own in an uncertain environment.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
International Opportunities (WAIOX) — Investor | 8.37% | -1.31% | 4.19% | ||||||||||||
International Opportunities (WIIOX) — Institutional | 8.24% | -1.30% | 4.31% | ||||||||||||
MSCI AC World ex USA Small Cap Index | 19.01% | 2.58% | 4.35% | ||||||||||||
MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index | 17.32% | 1.28% | 4.13% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Opportunities Fund are Investor Class: 1.96% / Institutional Class: 1.91%. 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 do 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 | |||
Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd. | 3.1% | |||
Johns Lyng Group Ltd. | 3.1% | |||
Pro Medicus Ltd. | 3.0% | |||
DiscoverIE Group PLC | 2.9% | |||
JTC PLC | 2.9% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Bytes Technology Group PLC | 2.7% | |||
SIGMAXYZ Holdings, Inc. | 2.4% | |||
Atoss Software AG | 2.3% | |||
Nexus AG | 2.3% | |||
Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 2.3% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 80 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch International Select Fund (WAISX / WGISX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch International Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Applegate, Linda Lasater and Derrick Tzau.
Ken Applegate, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Linda Lasater, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Derrick Tzau, CFA Associate Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
International equities rallied for much of the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023, driven in part by signs that inflation may have peaked in some economies. This gave investors hope that central banks may be near the end of their interest-rate hiking cycles. Strong economic data in select countries also played a role in driving stocks higher. While equities ended the period with gains, markets turned lower in the third quarter of 2023 after the Federal Reserve indicated it may leave interest rates higher for longer than originally anticipated.
In this environment, the Wasatch International Select Fund — Investor Class gained 15.17% but underperformed the benchmark MSCI EAFE Index, which was up 25.65%.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Adyen NV was the largest detractor from Fund performance during the 12-month period. The Dutch payments processor allows businesses to facilitate e-commerce, mobile and point-of-sale payments from customers. Adyen’s stock price plunged after its first-half earnings for 2023 fell below consensus estimates. Sales growth was slower than expected, and hiring costs hurt profit margins during the period. While the results were disappointing, we continue to like the company. The continued hiring is largely the result of planned product development and expansion to new customer bases, and we believe these investments should improve growth in 2024 and beyond. Going forward, we believe Adyen plays an important role in addressing businesses’ need to streamline payments that come from multiple channels.
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. was another detractor. The Japan-based company provides credit-card transaction services for e-commerce firms. GMO’s stock was down after its management team suggested that as the company becomes a more strategic payment partner to larger companies, its growth rate could become more volatile from period to period, though we believe it should still achieve its mid-term target of a 25% earnings growth rate. We were less concerned about the guidance. As GMO expands its value proposition and works on bigger projects, we’re not surprised to see its growth follow a less linear path. We also believe that as
the company grows larger, it wouldn’t be surprising if the company adjusts its long-term profit growth target to a 20% compound annual growth rate — or slightly higher. That growth is still impressive, in our view.
The most significant contributor to the Fund’s performance during the period was BayCurrent Consulting, Inc., a Japan-based business-management and information-technology (IT) consultant. Positive operating results, including solid revenue growth, drove the stock higher during the period. Demand for digital-transformation projects, a key area of focus for BayCurrent, continues to be strong. Japan is behind many countries when it comes to digitalization. The pandemic and work-from-home environment underscored its need to catch up. As Japanese enterprises undertake large-scale digitalization projects, we believe domestic IT consultants such as BayCurrent have a strong home-country advantage relative to global competitors.
Another top contributor was Hermes International. The French luxury-design house specializes in handbags, leather goods, jewelry, clothing and lifestyle accessories, including its globally famous and highly coveted Birkin bags. Strong sales results for the fourth quarter of 2022 propelled the stock, as did investor expectations that luxury-goods spending will increase as more consumers travel internationally and shop. We continue to think Hermes’ management team has managed its brands well, helping the company command a relatively high degree of pricing power.
OUTLOOK
With central banks indicating they will likely keep interest rates higher for longer than they anticipated, the macroeconomic outlook has turned murkier. But at minimum, we expect the operating environment for businesses in the coming quarters to be challenging.
Already, rising interest rates have increased businesses’ cost of capital considerably. And in an inflationary environment, other cost pressures remain elevated. An economic downturn would be another headwind for corporate earnings.
While this sounds negative, we feel positive about the companies we hold going into a potentially challenging environment. At Wasatch, our focus is on high-quality companies. The key characteristics we seek in companies include strong balance sheets, high levels of return on invested capital (ROIC) and a long history of steady free cash flow growth.
We believe these high-quality traits enable our companies to withstand a tough operating environment better than many of their competitors. In fact, in prior downturns, we’ve seen our businesses go on the offensive when their competitors are back on their heels.
So, while we’re uncertain about what higher interest rates will mean for the global economy, we feel good about the companies we own in an uncertain environment.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch International Select Fund (WAISX / WGISX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | Since Inception 10/1/2019 | |||||||||
International Select (WAISX) — Investor | 15.17 | % | 0.62 | % | ||||||
International Select (WGISX) — Institutional | 15.76 | % | 1.06 | % | ||||||
MSCI EAFE Index | 25.65 | % | 4.41 | % | ||||||
MSCI EAFE Mid Cap Growth Index | 18.73 | % | 1.06 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch International Select Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 3.34%, Net: 1.30% / Institutional Class — Gross: 2.37%, Net: 0.90%. 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 do 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 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. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Scout24 SE | 5.5% | |||
BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 5.2% | |||
CAE, Inc. | 5.1% | |||
FirstService Corp. | 4.8% | |||
Assa Abloy AB | 4.6% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Descartes Systems Group, Inc. | 4.6% | |||
Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd. | 4.5% | |||
Amadeus IT Group SA | 4.4% | |||
Hermes International SCA | 4.3% | |||
Dassault Systemes SE | 4.2% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 26 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. |
GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT††
††Inception: October 1, 2019. 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.
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Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Mick Rasmussen.
Mick Rasmussen, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager
| OVERVIEW
The Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class gained 27.87% for the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023. Over the same period, the benchmark Russell 2500TM Index gained 11.28%. Both our long and short positions contributed to the Fund’s positive return and outperformance of its benchmark for the year.
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Higher-for-longer interest rates, surging Treasury-bond yields, inflation and worries about a possible recession meant the past year was a volatile period for the market. Generally speaking, the Fund seeks less long exposure and less short exposure when the market is especially erratic. This is because erratic movements tend to increase the Fund’s risk sensitivities.
We want to remind shareholders that the Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund takes a directional approach, meaning we’re always biased toward greater long exposure than short exposure. As of September 30, the Fund’s long exposure was about 112% and its short exposure was approximately -33%. We primarily hold small- and mid-cap companies, with our longs typically being somewhat bigger in market capitalization than our shorts.
On the long side, the Fund’s annual return was helped by holdings in several industry groups including consumer services, software & services, and consumer discretionary distribution & retail. At the other end of the spectrum, the Fund was hurt by holdings in pharmaceuticals biotechnology & life sciences, and commercial & professional services.
Among shorts, the Fund was aided by positions in health care equipment & services, capital goods, and media & entertainment. Conversely, the Fund was hurt by positions in technology hardware & equipment and financial services.
LONG POSITIONS DURING THE YEAR
The 11 largest contributors to Fund performance for the year came from the long side of the portfolio. NeoGames SA was the top contributor. The company provides technology and services to state lotteries and other lottery operators. NeoGames offers a full-service solution that includes all the elements required to conduct lottery games via instant tickets, personal computers, smartphones and other devices. The management team has continually impressed us as it has effectively capitalized on the trend of more and more states starting to offer lotteries. In May, NeoGames agreed to an acquisition offer. The stock has been up substantially since then. We’ve reduced the size of our position since the announcement.
The largest detractor among our long positions was Silvergate Capital Corp., which we sold due to deteriorating
fundamentals. Silvergate is the holding company for a bank that was largely focused on providing services to the cryptocurrency industry. The bank ran into trouble when depositors started to leave en masse. We exited our position when plummeting deposits came to light. The bank is ceasing operations and winding down.
SHORT POSITIONS DURING THE YEAR
Turning to short positions, contributors were those stocks that declined in price. Our shorting of Xometry, Inc. contributed significantly to the Fund’s return. The company runs an online marketplace that allows customers to purchase custom-manufactured parts in the aerospace, health-care and automotive segments. Xometry’s financials look unattractive to us, and we don’t have a great deal of confidence in management.
Among shorts, detractors were those stocks that rose in price. A large detractor from Fund performance was Yext, Inc. The company provides digital-media technology services including advertising, business listings on search sites and real-time reputation management. We had sold the stock short because there had been some negative momentum in the company’s operations. But sales and earnings recently showed improvement and sent the share price higher.
OUTLOOK
For much of the past year, investors focused on the interest-rate outlook and how it might affect different industry groups. Now that the Federal Reserve appears to be nearing the end of its hiking cycle, we’ve noticed a shift in market dynamics. Investors have become more discerning regarding how individual companies might weather a higher-for-longer rate environment. As fundamental stock pickers, we view this as a positive development for the Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund.
If interest rates do in fact stay elevated, we believe quality companies with robust business models, strong cash flows and healthy balance sheets will be rewarded. Such companies are owned on the long side of the Fund’s portfolio. They should experience a tailwind, as low leverage and self-financed growth are especially important amid higher interest rates. We’re also encouraged by the fact that valuations are much more reasonable than they were before the market correction experienced in 2022.
Of course, the current environment isn’t without risks. While most investors seem to agree that interest-rate hikes are nearly complete, there’s a good deal of uncertainty about whether the economy will tip into a recession. For our part, we think this economic scenario is plausible and maybe even likely. In preparation for continued uncertainty, the Fund is structured for a variety of environments.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | Since Inception 10/1/2021 | |||||||||
Long/Short Alpha (WALSX) — Investor | 27.87 | % | 7.29 | % | ||||||
Long/Short Alpha (WGLSX) — Institutional | 28.14 | % | 7.52 | % | ||||||
Russell 2500™ Index | 11.28 | % | -6.31 | % | ||||||
FTSE U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Index | 4.71 | % | 2.65 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 3.14%, Net: 2.41% / Institutional Class — Gross: 3.10%, Net: 2.20%. 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 do 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.
Equity investing involves risks, including potential loss of the principal amount invested. Short selling incurs significant unique risks, including potentially unlimited downside risk, high short-sale related expenses, and unavailability of securities to sell short, among others, all of which could negatively impact the performance of the Fund. Additionally, the Fund may not be able to borrow the securities it intends to sell short.
The Fund’s investments in long and short equity positions expose it to changes in the value of securities, which exceed the value of the Fund’s assets. Investment in the Fund will involve market risks associated with different types of investment decisions than those made for a typical “long only” fund. The Fund relies on quantitative models which entail unique risks, including the risk that a model may be limited or incorrect. These risks are described in more detail in the prospectus.
Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
TOP 10 LONG EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 4.1% | |||
RBC Bearings, Inc. | 3.7% | |||
Kadant, Inc. | 3.5% | |||
Pool Corp. | 3.3% | |||
Paylocity Holding Corp. | 3.2% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Globant SA | 2.9% | |||
Innospec, Inc. | 2.9% | |||
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. | 2.9% | |||
ICF International, Inc. | 2.8% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 58 long and 56 short 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. |
GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT††
††Inception: October 1, 2021. 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.
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Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Micro Cap Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Ken Korngiebel and Natalie Pesqué.
Ken Komgiebel, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Natalie Pesqué, CFA Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Micro Cap Fund — Investor Class gained 6.12% and outperformed the benchmark |
Russell Microcap® Growth Index, which declined -3.10%.
The stocks of U.S. micro-cap growth companies moved higher during the fourth quarter of calendar year 2022, carried by optimism about the future of inflation and interest rates. Market sentiment during the first half of 2023 was also generally positive. Investors were seemingly optimistic that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) was nearing the completion of its tightening cycle and that an economic “soft landing” was possible.
Later, micro-cap equities struggled during the third quarter of calendar year 2023 as hawkish comments from the Fed dashed hopes for an early pivot toward lower interest rates. Labor strikes and the potential impact of a government shutdown added to jitters in financial markets. Selloffs in the stock and bond markets deepened in September after the Fed signaled a more aggressive future path for interest rates than investors had been expecting.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
The top contributor to Fund performance for the 12-month period was UFP Technologies, Inc. UFP is a manufacturing-outsourcing company for the health-care, industrials and consumer-facing sectors. Investors began to take notice of the company’s ability to capitalize on the secular growth of the broader medical market, including robotic surgery. UFP also benefited from an improving business mix following its expansion into new markets. In addition, the company raised its outlook at its June 2023 investor meeting, which added further fuel to the stock’s rally.
Another strong contributor was Dream Finders Homes, Inc. The company designs, builds and sells single-family homes and apartments. Dream Finder’s stock fell significantly in 2022’s small-cap bear market, pressured by the rapid rise in interest rates. But in mid-2023, with housing still underdeveloped and investors anticipating the end of interest-rate hikes, the stock rebounded. We like that Dream Finders operates in markets with significant headroom due to long-term needs for affordable homes. We also like the company’s asset-light approach, which we think limits the company’s upside potential but — perhaps more importantly — lowers its risk profile. Finally, we’re impressed with how Dream Finders leverages
its overhead through large-scale construction projects in concentrated regions.
Silk Road Medical, Inc. was the largest detractor from Fund performance for the 12-month period. The company provides medical devices used in its minimally invasive procedure (called Transcarotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR) to treat blockages in the carotid artery. Silk Road’s stock price fell sharply after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed coverage decision placing traditional carotid stenting at the same reimbursement level as TCAR, a move some investors feared could hurt Silk Road’s revenues. Although CMS has leveled the playing field on reimbursements, we think that over time the competitive landscape may be shaped more by outcomes than by reimbursements.
Another significant detractor for the period was Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc. The company provides Fortune 1000 businesses and other firms with a range of technology services — including consulting, software design, internet business development, cloud computing and legacy replatforming. Grid’s substantial operations in Ukraine at the outbreak of hostilities there — as well as a temporary slowdown in the global trend toward digitalization — weighed on the company’s stock price. In recent months, however, an upturn in investor sentiment toward digitalization boosted shares of Grid and other IT service providers. From a fundamental standpoint, management’s ability to navigate inevitable challenges and thrive in the digitalization space has impressed us, and the company’s long-term growth prospects remain attractive in our view.
OUTLOOK
After a strong summer in 2023, more recent figures from Bank of America show that consumer spending has slowed since Labor Day, especially in discretionary categories. Meanwhile, credit-card losses and delinquencies are climbing. Auto-loan delinquencies and Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings are also on the rise. The upcoming end of the student-loan moratorium could add additional cost pressure for many households.
Because consumption accounts for about 70% of U.S. GDP, it makes sense to consider how the mood of consumers may affect the broader economy. And recent data on that front have been mixed.
However, our investment approach doesn’t rely on macro forecasts. In this environment, we’re vigilant about the quality of our companies, and we’ve allocated a larger portion of the Fund to holdings with stable growth. We believe our focus on seeking high-quality micro-caps with strong underlying fundamentals will benefit the Fund through this period of macro uncertainty.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Micro Cap (WMICX) — Investor | 6.12% | 4.82% | 9.93% | ||||||||||||
Micro Cap (WGICX) — Institutional | 6.12% | 4.83% | 9.93% | ||||||||||||
Russell Microcap® Growth Index | -3.10% | -2.81% | 3.12% | ||||||||||||
Russell Microcap® Index | -1.35% | 0.23% | 5.25% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Micro Cap Fund are Investor Class: 1.66% / Institutional Class: 1.59%. 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 do 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 1/31/2020 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 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 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 | |||
Construction Partners, Inc., Class A | 3.3% | |||
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Kadant, Inc. | 3.0% | |||
Addus HomeCare Corp. | 2.9% | |||
Transcat, Inc. | 2.9% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
XPEL, Inc. | 2.6% | |||
ICF International, Inc. | 2.5% | |||
Agilysys, Inc. | 2.4% | |||
DMC Global, Inc. | 2.4% | |||
Veeco Instruments, Inc. | 2.4% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 79 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Brian Bythrow and Thomas Bradley.
Brian Bythrow, CFA Lead Portfolio Manager |
Thomas Bradley Associate Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
Near the end of calendar year 2022, investors were optimistic about the prospect of moderating inflation and the end of U.S. Federal Reserve interest-rate hikes. |
While some of this optimism continued into calendar year 2023, the first quarter of the year was volatile. Micro-caps sold off in February due to jitters regarding overheated economic activity, stubbornly elevated inflation and persistently rising interest rates. In March, volatility continued when several regional banks in the U.S. failed. But by the end of 2023’s first quarter, micro-caps had made up some lost ground.
Toward mid-2023, decelerating inflation and the possibility that the U.S. would sidestep a recession kept market sentiment largely positive. But stocks eventually declined on the weight of persistent inflation, higher-for-longer interest rates, government rancor and reemerging fears of a recession.
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund — Investor Class gained 6.45%, outperforming the -1.35% loss in the benchmark Russell Microcap® Index.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. was the Fund’s top contributor for the 12-month period. The company had historically focused on municipal and state contracts for highway paving and bridge, water, sewer and light-rail developments. More recently, Sterling has specialized in site preparation for large data centers and manufacturing facilities. Before the third quarter of 2023, we thought the stock was very inexpensive. Then, the company reported robust earnings growth and the stock’s price/earnings multiple also expanded.
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. was also a strong contributor for the period. The company provides a broad range of real-estate, energy, infrastructure and environmental-management services. We expect that the less cyclical nature of government spending will continue to benefit businesses like Bowman that are involved in public infrastructure projects. In fact, the company was selected as the prime design consultant for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s Allegheny Tunnel Transportation Improvement Project. Because we view Bowman’s stock as underpriced in the context of the company’s strong fundamentals and peer valuations, we’re optimistic about the prospect for continued positive performance.
Among the largest detractors from Fund performance for the period was AgileThought, Inc., which provides end-to-end digital transformation services to Fortune 1000 customers in diverse industries. The company’s services include consulting, data management and automation, custom software development and cloud computing. The stock was down due to investors’ nervousness about the company’s projected failure to meet a debt payment, inability to raise capital on reasonable terms, and lowered sales and earnings guidance. In hindsight, we were correct about the attractiveness of AgileThought’s business model. Still, we should have been more concerned about the company’s debt level — a factor that usually puts us on high alert. Although we try to avoid making excuses, we do offer reasons for our mistakes. In the case of AgileThought, the reason was that we simply underestimated the potential for a banking crisis to close off access to capital. We ultimately exited the position.
Another significant detractor was Bioventus, Inc. The medical-device company offers diagnostic systems and equipment to facilitate bone healing and osteoarthritis pain treatments. Late in 2022, the company’s earnings disappointed investors. Moreover, because Bioventus carries significant debt and operates in a highly competitive environment, we expected that the company’s financial outlook would be unlikely to improve in a reasonable timeframe and that its next round of financing would be dilutive to existing shareholders. As such, we chose to exit our position.
OUTLOOK
We don’t expect the U.S. economy to experience a deep recession in the coming year. But a moderate recession or a slow-growth, muddle-through environment seems like a plausible alternative to the “Goldilocks” soft landing that many pundits predict.
We think our high-quality, cash-generating companies position the Fund well for most economic scenarios. In fact, we believe the overall quality of our holdings has never been better. Additionally, we think our international names give us added diversification in terms of valuations, political conditions and economic cycles.
Going forward, we believe initiatives such as the U.S. Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act should continue to provide a bit of a tailwind for some of our more defensive companies like Sterling Infrastructure, which is discussed above. In addition, we’re reducing the number of positions we hold. In a difficult investing environment, we want to own fewer companies that depend on potentially cash-strapped consumers, and we want to have greater position sizes in companies benefiting from favorable business dynamics.
We think the quality and reasonable prices of our holdings should work to the Fund’s advantage over the longer term regardless of what happens in the short term.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value (WAMVX) — Investor | 6.45% | 6.15% | 9.65% | ||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value (WGMVX) — Institutional | 6.41% | 6.27% | 9.71% | ||||||||||||
Russell Microcap® Index | -1.35% | 0.23% | 5.25% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund are Investor Class: 1.70% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.63%, Net: 1.60%. 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 do 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 1/31/2020 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 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 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. | 3.3% | |||
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | 2.4% | |||
Construction Partners, Inc., Class A | 2.3% | |||
ICF International, Inc. | 2.1% | |||
Instem PLC | 1.9% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Veeco Instruments, Inc. | 1.9% | |||
JDC Group AG | 1.8% | |||
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. | 1.8% | |||
EZCORP, Inc., Class A | 1.7% | |||
HCI Group, Inc. | 1.6% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 83 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
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
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class gained 10.62% while the benchmark Russell 2000® Growth Index increased 9.59% and the Russell 2000 Index rose 8.93%.
Early in the period, stocks were down mostly based on rising inflation and interest rates. The stocks of growth-oriented and small-cap companies were hit especially hard. Starting in January, investors became hopeful about the possibility of an economic “soft landing.” Later, stocks broadly declined as investors grew concerned about the prospect of continued higher interest rates and a potential recession.
We think most of our growth-oriented companies and their stocks have already adjusted to an environment of higher-for-longer interest rates. So we’re optimistic that the Fund has the potential to hold up well in down markets — which is a characteristic we often view as even more important than outperforming in up markets.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Among sectors, our stock selections in consumer discretionary, financials and consumer staples contributed most to Fund performance relative to the benchmark during the 12-month period. Conversely, our selections in information technology and energy — along with our underweight to the latter sector — were disadvantageous.
Among the Fund’s top contributors for the 12-month period was Medpace Holdings, Inc. Medpace is a contract research organization supplying clinical development services to small biotech businesses. The stock had been down partially due to concerns that Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse could hinder some Medpace customers from funding research programs. At the time, we believed that short-term risks had increased but that the company’s underlying fundamentals supported attractive long-term growth. Additionally, since Medpace generates large amounts of cash, we thought the company could enhance shareholder value by repurchasing stock. Our optimism and patience were later rewarded as the company’s operating performance exceeded expectations.
Another strong position in the Fund was landscaper supplier SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. Early in the period, the stock suffered greatly amid fears of rising interest rates and a real-estate downturn. Later, however, the stock gained when SiteOne had better-than-expected operating performance. With SiteOne improving its competitive position as a one-stop shop for landscaping needs, some locations aren’t just treading water — they’re growing.
Silk Road Medical, Inc. was the Fund’s largest detractor for the 12-month period. The company provides medical devices used in its minimally invasive procedure (called Transcarotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR) to treat blockages in the carotid artery. Silk Road’s stock price fell sharply after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed coverage decision placing traditional carotid stenting at the same reimbursement level as TCAR, a move some investors feared could hurt Silk Road’s revenues. Although CMS has leveled the playing field on reimbursements, we think that over time the competitive landscape may be shaped more by outcomes than by reimbursements.
Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., which specializes in the treatment and cure of single-gene disorders, was another significant detractor. The company’s stock declined after two of its big-name partners announced they weren’t planning to renew existing collaborations. The news raised additional funding questions for Sangamo, which had announced earlier that it would complete its trial targeting sickle-cell disease but wouldn’t invest further in the program.
OUTLOOK
As mentioned above, we think most of our growth companies and their stocks have already adjusted to an environment of higher-for-longer interest rates. But recession fears have reemerged, and more specific concerns have grown regarding government infighting, global tensions and consumers’ well-being. A potential warning sign has been the increasing rate of theft at warehouses and retailers.
Although many investors are concerned that a deep recession is on the horizon, we think they should also be psychologically prepared for a different outcome: It’s possible that previous interest-rate hikes have yet to be felt throughout the economy. As a result, the Federal Reserve could respond to slower economic growth and act counter to its previous rhetoric by skipping further rate hikes, and perhaps by cutting rates in the not-too-distant future. If this is the outcome, we could see a resilient stock market based on steady consumer demand and reasonable valuations among small-caps — especially relative to large-caps.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth (WAAEX) — Investor | 10.62% | 4.22% | 7.98% | ||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth (WIAEX) — Institutional | 10.71% | 4.33% | 8.09% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Growth Index | 9.59% | 1.55% | 6.72% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Index | 8.93% | 2.40% | 6.65% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.15% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.06%, 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 do 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. | 4.2% | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. | 4.1% | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 3.8% | |||
Nova Ltd. | 3.6% | |||
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc. | 3.4% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
BellRing Brands, Inc. | 3.3% | |||
CyberArk Software Ltd. | 3.3% | |||
Medpace Holdings, Inc. | 3.3% | |||
Globant SA | 3.0% | |||
Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 3.0% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, 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**
** | Excludes securities sold short and options written, if any. |
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Jim Larkins and Austin Bone.
Jim Larkins Lead Portfolio Manager |
Austin Bone Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class gained 24.90% and outperformed the |
benchmark Russell 2000® Value Index, which rose 7.84%.
Shifting interest-rate expectations fueled high volatility for U.S. equities in the last three months of 2022, continuing a trend that was in place throughout the calendar year. Small-cap value stocks performed reasonably well in this shifting environment. Despite some ongoing volatility during the first half of calendar year 2023, equities performed well on hopes that the U.S. Federal Reserve was nearing the end of its long series of interest-rate hikes and that the economy would experience a soft landing.
Later, stocks lost ground in August and September as investors grew increasingly concerned about persistent inflation and slowing economic growth. Despite the difficult macro environment, the Fund finished the 12-month period much stronger than the benchmark.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
We began to shift toward the higher end of the quality spectrum in 2022 as the market backdrop became less supportive, and we continued this process throughout 2023. At the end of September, in fact, the Fund was near the highest level of quality in its history. Along this same line, the average debt of our portfolio companies was on the low end of its historical range. These characteristics held the Fund in good stead during a time of rising interest rates and concerns about the economic outlook.
The strongest contributor to Fund performance during the 12-month period was Altra Industrial Motion Corp. The company manufactures motion-control and power-transmission products for industrial applications. Altra’s share price rocketed early in the period after the company agreed to be acquired by a larger competitor at a substantial premium to the then-current stock price. We subsequently sold our position.
Another top contributor for the period was Medpace Holdings, Inc. The company is a contract research organization supplying clinical development services to small biotech businesses. The stock had been down partially due to concerns that Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse could hinder some Medpace customers from funding research programs. At the
time, we believed that short-term risks had increased but that the company’s underlying fundamentals supported attractive long-term growth. Additionally, since Medpace generates large amounts of cash, we thought the company could enhance shareholder value by repurchasing stock.
ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. was the most significant detractor from Fund performance during the period. The stock was down amid lingering investor concern about the banking industry that began when several U.S. regional banks failed in March 2023. We continue to have a favorable long-term view of ServisFirst’s ability to drive profitable growth given our positive take on the company’s management team and exposure to fast-growing areas in the southeastern United States.
Another large detractor was National Storage Affiliates Trust. High mortgage rates have led to fewer people moving, which in turn has depressed demand for storage. We think the stock has been overly punished, and we’ve been encouraged by the combination of insider buying, share buybacks and fundamentals that appear set to bottom.
OUTLOOK
Throughout the period, we’ve continued rotating positions in the portfolio to capture value opportunities as they’ve presented themselves. In the down market of 2022, we added a number of Fallen Angels (our term for faster-growing companies that have hit a bump in the road and dropped into value territory). Many of these stocks have since rebounded to more appropriate valuation levels, prompting us to reduce or eliminate the positions. We’ve used the proceeds of these sales to establish new investments in companies that have underperformed, particularly within the industrials sector. We believe this opportunistic approach of harvesting returns from ideas we no longer find attractive and rotating those assets into good companies that have fallen into value territory has played a key role in our longer-term outperformance.
More broadly speaking, we’ve made no changes to our approach of emphasizing balance and quality. Given the heightened uncertainty and the potential for the economy to enter a challenging period, we don’t think it makes sense to take on elevated risk or make large “bets” on any single area of the market. Similarly, we think these conditions call for a continued focus on holding the most fundamentally sound companies in our universe and avoiding those that may be less equipped for economic challenges. We believe this approach helps build the type of “all-weather” portfolio that can outperform if headline risk remains elevated, while still participating in market upside.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | ||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value (WMCVX) — Investor | 24.90% | 5.51% | 8.86% | |||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value (WICVX) — Institutional | 25.07% | 5.64% | 8.98% | |||||||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Value Index | 7.84% | 2.59% | 6.19% | |||||||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Index | 8.93% | 2.40% | 6.65% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund are Investor Class: 1.16% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.06%, 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 do 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. 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 | |||
Kadant, Inc. | 3.7% | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. | 3.5% | |||
Innospec, Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Fabrinet | 2.9% | |||
Grand Canyon Education, Inc. | 2.8% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | 2.6% | |||
Bank OZK | 2.4% | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 2.4% | |||
Skyline Champion Corp. | 2.4% | |||
Valvoline, Inc. | 2.2% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 64 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
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
For the 12 months ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund — Investor Class rose 0.95% but underperformed the benchmark Russell 2000® Growth Index, which gained 9.59%. Equities struggled in calendar year 2022 as the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) |
and other central banks around the world hiked interest rates in an effort to tamp down rising inflation. The first six months of calendar year 2023 were volatile but largely positive in the face of uncertainty about interest rates and U.S. economy. Growth stocks outperformed as the pause in rate hikes gave investors hope that the Fed was nearing the end of its tightening cycle.
In the third quarter of calendar year 2023, bond yields — after having moved sideways since October 2022 — resumed an upward climb that had previously roiled financial markets. As bond yields and Fed policy rates moved higher, borrowing became more expensive — making it harder for consumers to spend and for businesses to expand.
Selloffs in the stock and bond markets deepened in September 2023 after the Fed signaled a more aggressive path for monetary policy than investors had expected. Small-cap growth stocks were hit hard as skittish investors fled to safer alternatives.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Health care was the worst-performing sector of the Fund for the 12-month period, on an absolute basis and relative to the benchmark. Although health care is often thought of as a defensive area that could hold its own when other parts of the market do poorly, the small-cap health-care sector includes many firms with products and services that are either still in development or still gaining acceptance by practitioners. We believe the health-care companies owned in the Fund have the potential to create significant value by serving unmet medical needs and offering innovative, cost-reducing solutions.
The Fund’s largest detractor from performance for the 12-month period was Silk Road Medical, Inc. The company provides medical devices used in its minimally invasive procedure (called Transcarotid Artery Revascularization, or TCAR) to treat blockages in the carotid artery. Silk Road’s stock price fell sharply after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed coverage decision placing traditional carotid stenting at the same reimbursement level as TCAR, a move some investors feared could hurt Silk Road’s revenues. Although CMS has leveled the playing field on reimbursements, we think that over time the competitive landscape may be shaped more by outcomes than by reimbursements.
Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc., which specializes in the treatment and cure of single-gene disorders, was another significant detractor. The company’s stock declined after two of its big-name partners announced they weren’t planning to renew existing collaborations. The news raised additional funding questions for Sangamo, which had announced earlier that it would complete its trial targeting sickle-cell disease but wouldn’t invest further in the program.
Exact Sciences Corp. was the largest contributor to Fund performance for the period. The company makes Cologuard, a stool-based test for colorectal cancer. Shares of Exact Sciences rose after the company reported a significant rise in quarterly revenue versus the year-ago period. Investors also cheered as management raised its full-year revenue guidance and announced its expectation to generate positive free cash flow in 2023, a year sooner than previously projected. Positive top-line results from a study for next-generation Cologuard 2.0 position Exact Sciences to remain at the forefront of non-invasive cancer detection.
Another top contributor to Fund performance was Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc. A multi-channel specialty retailer of hard-surface flooring, Floor & Decor has become a “category killer” among the big-box home centers. Because the company cuts out middlemen and buys in large quantities, it can offer its customers a wider selection of flooring at lower prices than most of its competitors. Floor & Decor’s expanding retail footprint, strong cash flows and solid balance sheet provide the company with what we consider a built-in engine for self-funded growth.
OUTLOOK
We don’t try to predict interest rates, recessions or fluctuations in demand for goods and services. Instead, we seek companies whose innovations can create their own demand and gain market share within their categories. We look for strong business models with recurring revenue streams and management teams that have demonstrated strong execution. If the U.S. economy does slip into a recession, we believe our companies are reasonably positioned to hold their own and continue to grow.
To the extent that rate increases are behind us, we expect small-cap equity returns going forward to be determined more by revenue and earnings growth — and less by the effects of interest rates on P/E multiples. In the meantime, we continue to look for companies with strong fundamentals and favorable long-term prospects. We believe businesses that grow at attractive rates over time will ultimately be rewarded by the market.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
Ultra Growth (WAMCX) — Investor | 0.95% | 4.22% | 10.58% | ||||||||||||
Ultra Growth (WGMCX) — Institutional | 1.13% | 4.32% | 10.63% | ||||||||||||
Russell 2000® Growth Index | 9.59% | 1.55% | 6.72% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund are Investor Class: 1.18% / Institutional Class — Gross: 1.06%, 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 do 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 1/31/2020 is based on the performance of the Investor Class. Performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class prior to 1/31/2020 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 | |||
Freshpet, Inc. | 3.6% | |||
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. | 3.3% | |||
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A | 3.2% | |||
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc. | 3.1% | |||
Paylocity Holding Corp. | 3.1% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
CyberArk Software Ltd. | 2.8% | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 2.8% | |||
Nova Ltd. | 2.8% | |||
Balchem Corp. | 2.7% | |||
Globant SA | 2.6% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 69 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. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WAUSX / WGUSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch U.S. Select Fund is managed by a team of Wasatch portfolio managers led by Mike Valentine, Paul Lambert, Austin Bone and Mick Rasmussen.
Mike Valentine Portfolio Manager
Austin Bone Portfolio Manager |
Paul Lambert Portfolio Manager
Mick Rasmussen Portfolio Manager | OVERVIEW
For the 12-month period ended September 30, 2023, the Wasatch U.S. Select Fund — Investor Class gained 23.92% but underperformed its benchmark, the Russell 3000® Growth Index, which was up 26.63%. Early in the period, stocks were down mostly based on rising inflation and interest rates. |
The stocks of growth-oriented and small-cap companies were hit especially hard. Starting in January, investors became hopeful about the possibility of an economic “soft landing.” Later, stocks broadly declined as investors grew concerned about the prospect of continued higher interest rates and a potential recession.
We think most of our growth-oriented companies and their stocks have already adjusted to an environment of higher-for-longer interest rates. So we’re optimistic that the Fund has the potential to hold up well in down markets — which is a characteristic we often view as even more important than outperforming in up markets.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
Paylocity Holding Corp. was the largest detractor from Fund performance during the period. The company saw its stock price pressured despite strong fundamentals in the underlying business. Paylocity provides cloud-based payroll and human-resources software targeted at smaller firms. Although Paylocity’s earnings release from early in the period contained an abundance of positive takeaways, the Federal Reserve’s focus on the red-hot U.S. labor market as a source of inflationary pressures may have spooked some investors. Because a portion of Paylocity’s pricing structure is tied to employee headcounts at customer firms, revenues are vulnerable to potential upticks in layoffs and attrition.
Fox Factory Holding Corp. was another detractor. The company produces high-performance shock absorbers and suspension components for mountain bikes, offroad vehicles and trucks. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the company performed exceptionally well as people bought bikes for enjoyment. As bike production eventually exceeded demand,
however, inventories grew too large. Going forward, with dealers offering discounted prices and gradually paring inventories, we think Fox Factory’s sales of bike shocks could decline some. Concern about that decline and fears of a recession weighed on the stock.
While we acknowledge these challenges, we think the market has already accounted for them. And we note that Fox Factory is still regarded as the leading maker of high-performance bike shocks, which puts it in a strong competitive position for the long term. Moreover, Fox Factory has maintained healthy dealer relationships, and its products for trucks and other powered vehicles aren’t facing the same inventory challenges as the bike products.
The largest contributor to Fund performance during the period was Copart, Inc., a global provider of online vehicle auction and remarketing services to automotive resellers such as insurance, rental car, fleet and finance companies. Solid operating results continued to drive the stock higher during the period. Copart is one of the largest holdings in the Fund and our research team has followed the company for years. We continue to like the value proposition of its marketplace for automobile buyers and sellers and believe Copart is poised for considerable earnings growth.
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. was another top contributor. The company creates efficiencies by combining goods from multiple shippers that alone would fill “less than a full truckload.” News that a competing trucking company was shutting down operations and filing for bankruptcy boosted the stock as investors foresaw possible increased demand for Old Dominion’s services. Over the long term, we think Old Dominion’s logistics capabilities will continue to be in high demand.
OUTLOOK
As mentioned above, we think most of our growth companies and their stocks have already adjusted to an environment of higher-for-longer interest rates. But recession fears have reemerged, and other concerns have grown regarding government infighting, global tensions and consumers’ well-being. A potential warning sign has been the increasing rate of theft at warehouses and retailers.
Although many investors are concerned that a deep recession is on the horizon, we think they should also be psychologically prepared for a different outcome: It’s possible that previous interest-rate hikes have yet to be felt throughout the economy. As a result, the Federal Reserve could respond to slower economic growth and act counter to its previous rhetoric by skipping further rate hikes and perhaps by cutting rates in the not-too-distant future. If this is the outcome, we could see a resilient stock market based on steady consumer demand and reasonable valuations among small-caps — especially relative to large-caps.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WAUSX / WGUSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | Since Inception 6/13/2022 | |||||||||
Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WAUSX) — Investor | 23.92 | % | 15.59 | % | ||||||
Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WGUSX) — Institutional | 24.25 | % | 15.74 | % | ||||||
Russell 3000® Growth Index | 26.63 | % | 19.15 | % | ||||||
Russell Midcap® Growth Index | 17.47 | % | 14.51 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch U.S. Select Fund are Investor Class — Gross: 11.81%, Net: 1.01% / Institutional Class — Gross: 10.54%, Net: 0.86%. 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 do 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. Being non-diversified, the Fund can invest a larger portion of its assets in the stocks of a limited number of companies than a diversified fund. Non-diversification increases the risk of loss to the Fund if the values of these securities decline.
TOP 10 EQUITY HOLDINGS*
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
Roper Technologies, Inc. | 4.5% | |||
Amphenol Corp., Class A | 4.4% | |||
Ensign Group, Inc. | 4.3% | |||
AMETEK, Inc. | 4.2% | |||
Copart, Inc. | 4.1% |
Company | % of Net Assets | |||
HealthEquity, Inc. | 4.1% | |||
HEICO Corp., Class A | 3.7% | |||
Balchem Corp. | 3.4% | |||
Valvoline, Inc. | 3.4% | |||
RBC Bearings, Inc. | 3.2% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 35 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. |
GROWTH OF A HYPOTHETICAL $10,000 INVESTMENT††
††Inception: June 13, 2022. 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.
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Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
Management Discussion
The Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund is sub-advised by Hoisington Investment Management Company (HIMCo).
Van Hoisington Lead Portfolio Manager |
Van R. Hoisington, Jr. Portfolio Manager |
David Hoisington Portfolio Manager |
OVERVIEW
The Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund, which is invested in long-dated U.S. Treasury securities, fell -12.82% for the 12 months ended September 30, 2023. The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index returned 0.64% for the same period. Thirty-year Treasury bond yields closed at 4.77% at the end of September 2023, up from 3.759% at the end of September 2022.
The 12-month percent change of the consumer-price index (CPI) fell about 5.40% from its peak in June 2022 to August 2023. Faster decreases have occurred since 1953, but all of the declines were during and immediately after recessions. Based on historical experience, inflation fell further during recessions. In the eight recessions since 1958, the average low rate of increase in the CPI was 1.3%. Treasury bond yields and inflation (a fundamental determinant of yields over time) diverged sharply in the past year, suggesting that the value in bonds has increased substantially.
DETAILS OF THE YEAR
The long history of business cycles illustrates that inflations lead recessions. Inflations don’t just happen, they are caused. A varying mix of idiosyncratic elements is always at play from cycle to cycle, but one abiding constant is monetary excess. This, in turn, must be reversed in order to address the drop in the standard of living and the increase of unaffordability that are essential to consumer well-being. Accordingly, a more complete description of these aggregate fluctuations is that monetary accelerations precede inflations, which require monetary decelerations that inevitably lead to recessions.
The process of monetary reversal to the 2020–22 inflation is presently at an advanced stage, suggesting a repeat of the standard business-cycle process. The quick spread of inflation in this cycle was abetted by massive fiscal stimulation, unprecedentedly coordinated with central bank operations — with the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) financing the budget deficit outside the normal channels outlined in the Federal Reserve Act of 1913.
As a result of the Fed’s engineered reduction in permanent reserves of the depository institutions since early 2022, other
deposit liabilities (ODL), in real terms, have fallen over the latest 12-, 24- and 36-month intervals. Combined with inflation, the bank balance sheet contracted unprecedentedly. Also, the real federal-funds rate in September rose to the highest level since 2007. This type of central bank policy has repeatedly led into recessions.
The peak in the financial cycle occurred in the fourth quarter of 2021, right in the middle of the typical five- to nine-quarter lag typical of monetary policy post-World War II. Monetary conditions have steadily tightened through the end of the third quarter. Historically, these more restrictive conditions will expose, through bankruptcy and liquidation, those who took excessive risk during the monetary largess of 2020 until early 2022. Such developments point the economy in the direction of an economic downturn and lower inflation.
In past cycles, cost pressures — including increases in oil, other commodities and wages — all rose but the Fed still won the battle against inflation. Cost pressures in a severely constrained monetary environment serve to reduce economic activity. Oil, for example, is a highly price-inelastic good. Thus, when its price rises, consumers and businesses are forced to reduce discretionary spending. When wages and other costs move higher, businesses are unable to fully pass along the higher costs and corporate profits fall, resulting in weaker economic activity. The concept of a wage-price spiral is flawed. What actually occurs is a money, price and wage spiral. For these costs to result in higher inflation, the Fed would have to undertake a further round of monetary largess when inflation is still above the Fed’s official target, which FOMC members affirmed again they would not do at their last meeting.
OUTLOOK
In the past three quarters, real GDI declined at a 0.6% annual rate while real GDP increased at a 2.3% pace. Over the past three quarters, the average of real GDP and GDI was just 0.8%. Given the extent to which these data are revised, this is not significantly different than zero. However, monetary and fiscal restraint intensified during this span, suggesting that the revisions are more likely to take the results lower rather than higher. In addition, the global economy has continued to deteriorate. In the 12 months ended July 2023, the volume of world trade declined 3.2%, a contraction normally associated with recessions. The erosion of this very high multiplier sector indicates that the foreign sector will add to the downward force of the financial cycle. This environment should be favorable for lower U.S. Treasury bond yields.
Thank you for the opportunity to manage your assets.
Current and future holdings are subject to risk.
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Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 (Unaudited) |
TOTAL RETURNS
1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury | -12.82 | % | -3.99 | % | 0.34 | % | |||||||||
Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index | 0.64 | % | 0.10 | % | 1.13 | % |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. 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, 2023 prospectus, the Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses for the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund are 0.67%. 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 do 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*
Company | Maturity Date | % of Net Assets | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.250% | 5/15/2050 | 25.6% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.375% | 8/15/2050 | 22.0% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.875% | 11/15/2051 | 16.0% |
Company | Maturity Date | % of Net Assets | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.250% | 8/15/2046 | 14.7% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.000% | 8/15/2048 | 14.0% | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.500% | 2/15/2045 | 6.3% |
* | As of September 30, 2023, there were 6 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
† | Also includes Other Assets & Liabilities. |
GROWTH OF A 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.
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DEFINITIONS OF FINANCIAL TERMS
Alpha is a risk-adjusted measure of the so-called “excess return” on an investment. It is a common measure of assessing an active manager’s performance as it is the return in excess of a benchmark index or “risk-free” investment. The difference between the fair and actually expected rates of return on a stock is called the stock’s alpha.
CFA® stands for Chartered Financial Analyst and is a trademark owned by the 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.
The consumer-price index (CPI), also called the cost-of-living index, is an inflationary indicator that measures the change in the cost of a fixed basket of products and services, including housing, electricity, food and transportation. The headline CPI includes volatile food and energy prices, while the core CPI excludes food and energy.
Cost of capital is the return required to make a company’s expenditures on a project, such as building a new manufacturing facility, worthwhile. Another description of cost of capital is the cost of funds used for financing a business. From an investment perspective, it is the return expected by those who provide capital for the business, such as stock or bondholders or entities that issue loans to the company.
Diversification is a strategy that mixes a variety of investments within a portfolio in an attempt to reduce risk. 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.
The Federal Reserve Act of 1913 was legislation that created the central banking system (the Federal Reserve) and laid the foundation of the modern U.S. financial system. Its objectives included prevention of financial panics with the ready availability of cash from a money reserve, an expanding-contracting money supply to match the state of the economy and a new currency — the Federal Reserve Note.
Free cash flow is a measure of a company’s financial performance, calculated as operating cash flow minus capital expenditures. It is the cash a company generates after spending the money required to maintain or expand its asset base.
Gross domestic income (GDI) is the sum of income earned while producing goods and services within a nation’s borders. GDI is a statistic used by the Federal Reserve Bank to gauge economic activity based on income.
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.
Net interest margin (NIM) is a measure of a financial firm’s profitability. NIM compares the net interest income a financial firm generates from credit products like loans and
mortgages with the interest it pays holders of savings accounts and certificates of deposit.
Other deposit liabilities (ODL) equal M2 minus currency in circulation and money market mutual fund shares.
The price/earnings (P/E) ratio, also known as the P/E multiple, is the price of a stock divided by its earnings per share.
The real federal-funds rate is the federal-funds rate (the interest rate that banks with excess reserves at a Federal Reserve district bank charge other banks that need overnight loans) adjusted for inflation.
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 in generating profits from shareholders’ equity.
Return on invested capital (ROIC) assesses a company’s efficiency at allocating the capital under its control to profitable investments.
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.
INDEX DESCRIPTIONS AND DISCLOSURES
The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based flagship benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. 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).
The FTSE U.S. 3-Month Treasury Bill Index measures monthly return equivalents of yield averages not marked to market. The 3-Month Treasury Bill indexes consist of the last three 3-month Treasury bill issues.
The MSCI AC (All Country) World Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 23 developed-market and 24 emerging-market countries.
The MSCI 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.
The MSCI AC (All Country) World Mid Cap Growth Index is an unmanaged index capturing mid-cap securities exhibiting growth style characteristics across developed and emerging countries.
The MSCI AC (All Country) World 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. This index is a free float adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of small-capitalization securities.
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INDEX DESCRIPTIONS AND DISCLOSURES (continued)
The MSCI AC (All Country) World Value Index captures large- and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall value style characteristics across 23 developed-market countries and 24 emerging-market countries.
The MSCI China Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across China A shares, H shares, B shares, Red chips, P chips and foreign listings (e.g. ADRs). The index covers about 85% of this China equity universe. Currently, the index includes large-cap A and mid-cap A shares represented at 20% of their free float adjusted market capitalization.
The MSCI EAFE Index is an unmanaged index and includes reinvestment of all dividends of issuers located in 21 developed-market countries, excluding the U.S. and Canada. This index is a free float adjusted market capitalization index designed to measure the performance of mid-cap and large-cap securities.
The MSCI EAFE Mid Cap Growth Index is an unmanaged index capturing mid-cap securities exhibiting growth style characteristics across developed markets around the world, excluding the U.S. and Canada.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Index captures large- and mid-cap representation across 24 emerging-market countries.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Mid Cap Growth Index measures the equity market performance of mid-cap securities exhibiting growth style characteristics in emerging-market countries.
The MSCI Emerging Markets Small Cap Index captures small-cap representation across 24 emerging-market countries.
The MSCI Frontier Emerging Markets and MSCI Frontier Markets indexes are free float adjusted market capitalization indexes designed to measure equity market performance in the global frontier and emerging markets.
The MSCI India Investable Market Index (IMI) covers all investable large-, mid- and small-cap securities across India, targeting approximately 99% of the Indian market’s free float adjusted market capitalization.
The MSCI World ex USA Small Cap Index is a free float adjusted market capitalization weighted index designed to measure the equity market performance of small-capitalization securities in developed markets, excluding the United States.
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 indices. 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)
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 is widely used in the industry to measure the performance of small-company stocks.
The Russell 2000 Growth Index measures the performance of Russell 2000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
The Russell 2000 Value Index measures the performance of Russell 2000 Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
The Russell 2500 Index is a market-cap weighted index that includes the smallest 2,500 small- and mid-cap stocks covered in the broad-based Russell 3000 of U.S.-based listed equities.
The Russell 3000 Growth Index measures the performance of Russell 3000 Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. It is constructed to provide a barometer of the broad growth market.
The Russell 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 Microcap Growth Index is an unmanaged total return index measuring the performance of the micro-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity market.
The Russell Midcap Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Pertaining to the use of Russell information. The Wasatch Funds have been developed solely by Wasatch Global Investors. The Funds are not in any way connected to or sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by the London Stock Exchange Group plc and its group undertakings (collectively, the “LSE Group”). FTSE Russell is a trading name of certain of the LSE Group companies. All rights in the Russell Indexes used in these materials vest in the relevant LSE Group company which owns the Index. Russell ® is a trademark of the relevant LSE Group company and is used by any other LSE Group company under license. TMX® is a trademark of TSX, Inc. and used by the LSE Group under license. The Indexes are calculated by or on behalf of FTSE International Limited or
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INDEX DESCRIPTIONS AND DISCLOSURES (continued)
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 the Wasatch Funds or the suitability of the Index for the purpose to which it is being put by Wasatch Global Investors.
You cannot invest directly in these or any indexes.
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Operating Expenses (Unaudited)
Account Value | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | ||||||||||||||||||
Fund/Class and Return | Beginning of Period April 1, 2023 | End of Period September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,046.00 | $ | 5.90 | 1.15% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.30 | $ | 5.82 | 1.15% | |||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,046.60 | $ | 5.44 | 1.06% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.75 | $ | 5.37 | 1.06% | |||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,156.90 | $ | 7.79 | 1.44% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.85 | $ | 7.28 | 1.44% | |||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,156.70 | $ | 7.14 | 1.32% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.45 | $ | 6.68 | 1.32% | |||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 960.90 | $ | 6.54 | 1.33% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.40 | $ | 6.73 | 1.33% | |||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 961.80 | $ | 5.51 | 1.12% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.45 | $ | 5.67 | 1.12% | |||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 9.73 | 1.94% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.34 | $ | 9.80 | 1.94% | |||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,003.70 | $ | 8.64 | 1.72% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,016.44 | $ | 8.69 | 1.72% | |||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,036.20 | $ | 11.08 | 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 | $ | 1,035.60 | $ | 10.05 | 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 | $ | 1,010.80 | $ | 7.36 | 1.46% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.75 | $ | 7.39 | 1.46% | |||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,010.70 | $ | 6.86 | 1.36% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.25 | $ | 6.88 | 1.36% | |||||||||||||
Global Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 995.20 | $ | 6.80 | 1.36% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.25 | $ | 6.88 | 1.36% | |||||||||||||
Global Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 998.10 | $ | 4.81 | 0.96% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.26 | $ | 4.86 | 0.96% | |||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 989.20 | $ | 5.54 | 1.11% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.50 | $ | 5.62 | 1.11% | |||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 989.90 | $ | 4.84 | 0.97% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.21 | $ | 4.91 | 0.97% | |||||||||||||
Greater China Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 753.50 | $ | 6.68 | 1.52% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.45 | $ | 7.69 | 1.52% | |||||||||||||
Greater China Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 753.90 | $ | 5.54 | 1.26% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.75 | $ | 6.38 | 1.26% |
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Wasatch Funds |
Operating Expenses (Unaudited) (continued)
Account Value | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | ||||||||||||||||||
Fund/Class and Return | Beginning of Period April 1, 2023 | End of Period September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 922.30 | $ | 6.26 | 1.30% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.55 | $ | 6.58 | 1.30% | |||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 922.60 | $ | 5.78 | 1.20% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.05 | $ | 6.07 | 1.20% | |||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 947.70 | $ | 9.23 | 1.89% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.59 | $ | 9.55 | 1.89% | |||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 945.20 | $ | 9.17 | 1.88% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.64 | $ | 9.50 | 1.88% | |||||||||||||
International Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 947.30 | $ | 6.59 | 1.35% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.30 | $ | 6.83 | 1.35% | |||||||||||||
International Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 949.00 | $ | 4.59 | 0.94% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.36 | $ | 4.76 | 0.94% | |||||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,072.80 | $ | 14.50 | 2.79% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,011.08 | $ | 14.07 | 2.79% | |||||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,074.40 | $ | 13.10 | 2.52% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,012.43 | $ | 12.71 | 2.52% | |||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 980.60 | $ | 8.04 | 1.62% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,016.95 | $ | 8.19 | 1.62% | |||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 980.60 | $ | 7.84 | 1.58% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.15 | $ | 7.99 | 1.58% | |||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 961.20 | $ | 8.41 | 1.71% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,016.50 | $ | 8.64 | 1.71% | |||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 961.40 | $ | 7.92 | 1.61% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.00 | $ | 8.14 | 1.61% | |||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,006.50 | $ | 5.68 | 1.13% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.40 | $ | 5.72 | 1.13% | |||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,006.70 | $ | 5.38 | 1.07% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.70 | $ | 5.42 | 1.07% | |||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,072.80 | $ | 6.13 | 1.18% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.15 | $ | 5.97 | 1.18% | |||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,073.20 | $ | 5.72 | 1.10% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.55 | $ | 5.57 | 1.10% | |||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 932.50 | $ | 5.86 | 1.21% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.00 | $ | 6.12 | 1.21% | |||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 933.40 | $ | 5.19 | 1.07% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.70 | $ | 5.42 | 1.07% |
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Wasatch Funds | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Operating Expenses (Unaudited) (continued)
Account Value | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | ||||||||||||||||||
Fund/Class and Return | Beginning of Period April 1, 2023 | End of Period September 30, 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,024.60 | $ | 5.18 | 1.02% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.95 | $ | 5.17 | 1.02% | |||||||||||||
U.S. Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,025.40 | $ | 4.42 | 0.87% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.71 | $ | 4.41 | 0.87% | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 837.50 | $ | 3.22 | 0.70% | |||||||||||||
Hypothetical (5% before expenses) | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.56 | $ | 3.55 | 0.70% |
*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) |
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 99.0% |
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Application Software 9.5% | ||||||||
4,273,981 | Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc., Class A* | $ | 82,658,792 | |||||
707,199 | Five9, Inc.* | 45,472,896 | ||||||
1,099,397 | Guidewire Software, Inc.* | 98,945,730 | ||||||
1,808,374 | PowerSchool Holdings, Inc., Class A* | 40,977,755 | ||||||
1,141,930 | Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | 36,850,081 | ||||||
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304,905,254 | ||||||||
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Asset Management & Custody Banks 4.6% | ||||||||
905,630 | Cohen & Steers, Inc. | 56,773,945 | ||||||
995,319 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 90,016,650 | ||||||
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146,790,595 | ||||||||
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Automotive Parts & Equipment 3.6% | ||||||||
621,489 | Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | 61,577,130 | ||||||
721,613 | XPEL, Inc.* | 55,643,579 | ||||||
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117,220,709 | ||||||||
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Automotive Retail 2.4% | ||||||||
2,407,481 | Valvoline, Inc. | 77,617,187 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 1.5% | ||||||||
632,166 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 48,790,572 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Building Products 4.2% | ||||||||
259,501 | CSW Industrials, Inc. | 45,474,955 | ||||||
1,446,669 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 89,158,211 | ||||||
|
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134,633,166 | ||||||||
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Cargo Ground Transportation 2.1% | ||||||||
165,304 | Saia, Inc.* | 65,898,440 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distributors 2.6% | ||||||||
236,505 | Pool Corp. | 84,219,430 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.3% | ||||||||
508,501 | Novanta, Inc.* | 72,939,383 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.0% | ||||||||
383,246 | Fabrinet* | 63,856,449 | ||||||
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Financial Exchanges & Data 3.9% | ||||||||
155,841 | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | 33,293,871 | ||||||
307,713 | Morningstar, Inc. | 72,078,693 | ||||||
2,891,061 | Open Lending Corp., Class A* | 21,162,567 | ||||||
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126,535,131 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.5% | ||||||||
171,039 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 33,940,979 | ||||||
917,887 | Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | 13,759,126 | ||||||
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47,700,105 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 3.0% | ||||||||
1,041,205 | Ensign Group, Inc. | 96,759,181 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.2% | ||||||||
2,148,522 | Neogen Corp.* | $ | 39,833,598 | |||||
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Health Care Technology 0.9% | ||||||||
1,882,100 | Certara, Inc.* | 27,365,734 | ||||||
|
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Home Improvement Retail 1.4% | ||||||||
506,935 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | 45,877,618 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 0.9% | ||||||||
223,257 | Installed Building Products, Inc. | 27,882,567 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 2.0% | ||||||||
357,876 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 65,026,069 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 8.2% | ||||||||
780,931 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 43,326,052 | ||||||
465,844 | Kadant, Inc. | 105,071,114 | ||||||
492,837 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 115,387,927 | ||||||
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263,785,093 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 1.1% | ||||||||
482,454 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A* | 35,957,297 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.9% | ||||||||
1,383,245 | Moelis & Co., Class A | 62,425,847 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.8% | ||||||||
448,760 | Globant SA* | 88,787,166 | ||||||
|
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Leisure Products 1.7% | ||||||||
1,111,818 | YETI Holdings, Inc.* | 53,611,864 | ||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.8% | ||||||||
383,540 | ICON PLC* | 94,446,725 | ||||||
247,268 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | 59,871,001 | ||||||
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154,317,726 | ||||||||
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Managed Health Care 3.9% | ||||||||
1,738,623 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 127,006,410 | ||||||
|
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Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers 1.2% | ||||||||
1,599,374 | TriMas Corp. | 39,600,500 | ||||||
|
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Other Specialty Retail 2.8% | ||||||||
555,639 | Five Below, Inc.* | 89,402,315 | ||||||
|
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Packaged Foods & Meats 1.0% | ||||||||
483,515 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 31,853,968 | ||||||
|
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Personal Care Products 2.3% | ||||||||
1,815,877 | BellRing Brands, Inc.* | 74,868,609 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.9% | ||||||||
576,170 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 30,012,695 | ||||||
|
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Regional Banks 2.3% | ||||||||
1,979,632 | Bank OZK | 73,384,958 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Self-Storage REITs 2.0% | ||||||||
2,073,230 | National Storage Affiliates Trust | 65,804,320 | ||||||
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Wasatch Core Growth Fund (WGROX / WIGRX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 1.5% | ||||||||
440,886 | Nova Ltd.* | $ | 49,573,222 | |||||
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Semiconductors 1.5% | ||||||||
103,574 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 47,851,188 | ||||||
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Specialized Consumer Services 0.7% | ||||||||
3,941,226 | Mister Car Wash, Inc.* | 21,716,155 | ||||||
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Specialty Chemicals 5.1% | ||||||||
717,897 | Balchem Corp. | 89,047,944 | ||||||
741,234 | Innospec, Inc. | 75,754,115 | ||||||
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164,802,059 | ||||||||
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Systems Software 2.2% | ||||||||
426,016 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | 69,768,640 | ||||||
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Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.5% | ||||||||
849,504 | Shift4 Payments, Inc., Class A* | 47,037,036 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $2,416,739,625) | 3,185,418,256 | |||||||
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WARRANTS 0.0% | ||||||||
Insurance Brokers 0.0% | ||||||||
540,000 | Hagerty, Inc., expiring 12/2/2026* *** §§ | 982,800 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Warrants (cost $1,859,173) | 982,800 | |||||||
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Total Investments (cost $2,418,598,798) 99.0% | 3,186,401,056 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.0% | 32,550,036 | |||||||
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Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 3,218,951,092 | ||||||
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*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees using unobservable inputs as described in Note 12, as applicable.
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2023 amounted to approximately $982,800 and represented 0.03% of net assets.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust. |
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Core Growth Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Ireland | 3.0 | ||||
Israel | 3.7 | ||||
United States | 93.3 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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Wasatch Emerging India Fund (WAINX / WIINX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.5% | ||||||||
Apparel Retail 6.2% | ||||||||
1,336,758 | Trent Ltd. | $ | 33,411,685 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 1.5% | ||||||||
17,825 | Page Industries Ltd. | 8,350,803 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 1.4% | ||||||||
207,348 | Tube Investments of India Ltd. | 7,441,020 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 2.2% | ||||||||
561,862 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* | 11,746,977 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 4.6% | ||||||||
2,573,488 | Berger Paints India Ltd. | 17,604,499 | ||||||
149,327 | Supreme Industries Ltd. | 7,411,392 | ||||||
|
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25,015,891 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 0.9% | ||||||||
590,794 | Action Construction Equipment Ltd. | 4,883,976 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 13.5% | ||||||||
538,025 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 50,465,943 | ||||||
1,511,701 | Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd. | 22,112,170 | ||||||
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72,578,113 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Diversified Banks 10.2% | ||||||||
2,099,929 | HDFC Bank Ltd. | 38,512,485 | ||||||
780,288 | Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. | 16,261,202 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
54,773,687 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Chemicals 0.8% | ||||||||
150,276 | Pidilite Industries Ltd. | 4,407,532 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 3.5% | ||||||||
421,249 | Avenue Supermarts Ltd.* | 18,606,199 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Footwear 0.2% | ||||||||
351,318 | Campus Activewear Ltd.* | 1,221,387 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 2.0% | ||||||||
1,575,624 | Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 10,763,098 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 8.7% | ||||||||
830,544 | Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | 25,198,921 | ||||||
3,590,652 | Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. | 21,585,098 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
46,784,019 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment 0.5% | ||||||||
282,108 | Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd. | 2,620,373 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 8.9% | ||||||||
6,659,561 | Elgi Equipments Ltd. | 40,849,173 | ||||||
306,402 | GMM Pfaudler Ltd. | 6,860,256 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
47,709,429 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 2.3% | ||||||||
247,995 | Info Edge India Ltd. | $ | 12,400,223 | |||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 8.7% | ||||||||
313,780 | LTIMindtree Ltd. | 19,605,366 | ||||||
395,454 | Persistent Systems Ltd. | 27,480,996 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
47,086,362 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 5.5% | ||||||||
655,012 | Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. | 29,630,378 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers 0.5% | ||||||||
254,644 | Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd. | 2,801,661 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 0.9% | ||||||||
311,655 | ICICI Lombard General Insurance Co. Ltd. | 4,902,380 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 7.0% | ||||||||
4,411,685 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 37,757,154 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.3% | ||||||||
322,935 | L&T Technology Services Ltd. | 17,723,346 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 3.2% | ||||||||
454,471 | Asian Paints Ltd. | 17,273,711 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 1.0% | ||||||||
63,917 | Tata Elxsi Ltd. | 5,546,546 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $336,471,485) | 525,435,950 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $336,471,485) 97.5%§ | 525,435,950 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.5% | 13,605,579 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 539,041,529 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 91.33%. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Emerging India Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
India | 100.0 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
52
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 99.1% | ||||||||
Airport Services 3.5% | ||||||||
950,940 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B | $ | 15,629,738 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel Retail 1.6% | ||||||||
283,041 | Trent Ltd. | 7,074,487 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 1.4% | ||||||||
13,790 | Page Industries Ltd. | 6,460,453 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 9.6% | ||||||||
29,188 | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | 37,006,881 | ||||||
418,907 | momo.com, Inc. | 6,544,063 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
43,550,944 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 9.3% | ||||||||
389,495 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 36,534,050 | ||||||
369,022 | Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd. | 5,397,812 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
41,931,862 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 12.6% | ||||||||
1,491,443 | HDFC Bank Ltd. | 27,352,913 | ||||||
4,115,691 | NU Holdings Ltd., Class A* | 29,838,760 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
57,191,673 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Chemicals 1.0% | ||||||||
147,625 | Pidilite Industries Ltd. | 4,329,779 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 4.0% | ||||||||
3,332,363 | Raia Drogasil SA | 18,310,743 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 9.1% | ||||||||
447,765 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 22,051,049 | ||||||
2,626,402 | WEG SA | 18,951,289 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
41,002,338 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 0.8% | ||||||||
554,684 | Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 3,789,050 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.9% | ||||||||
284,287 | Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | 8,625,342 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 0.8% | ||||||||
884,500 | H World Group Ltd.* | 3,478,261 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 2.8% | ||||||||
371,691 | Airtac International Group | 11,292,957 | ||||||
130,222 | Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | 1,257,109 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
12,550,066 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Home Entertainment 2.5% | ||||||||
253,991 | Sea Ltd., ADR* | 11,162,904 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 1.9% | ||||||||
220,000 | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | $ | 8,528,065 | |||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 6.4% | ||||||||
147,076 | Globant SA* | 29,098,987 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.3% | ||||||||
226,220 | Divi’s Laboratories Ltd. | 10,233,376 | ||||||
330,138 | Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A | 3,017,002 | ||||||
1,040,813 | Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.* | 6,049,057 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
19,299,435 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 1.0% | ||||||||
593,544 | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 4,459,882 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 3.9% | ||||||||
2,085,937 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 17,852,373 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 1.6% | ||||||||
501,500 | Meituan, Class B* | 7,259,809 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 4.3% | ||||||||
123,900 | Lasertec Corp. | 19,267,986 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 8.2% | ||||||||
126,894 | ASPEED Technology, Inc. | 10,930,951 | ||||||
83,518 | LEENO Industrial, Inc. | 9,503,951 | ||||||
1,325,836 | Silergy Corp. | 12,567,375 | ||||||
1,192,542 | Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd., Class A | 4,110,738 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
37,113,015 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized Finance 2.8% | ||||||||
2,250,008 | Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | 12,634,326 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 2.3% | ||||||||
280,175 | Asian Paints Ltd. | 10,649,001 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 0.2% | ||||||||
10,520 | Tata Elxsi Ltd. | 912,897 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.3% | ||||||||
317,077 | Dlocal Ltd.* | 6,078,366 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $505,581,950) | 448,241,782 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $505,581,950) 99.1%§ | 448,241,782 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.9% | 4,041,660 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 452,283,442 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 61.40%.
ADR American Depositary Receipt. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
53
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX / WIESX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Brazil | 15.0 | ||||
China | 7.2 | ||||
Hong Kong | 0.3 | ||||
India | 31.1 | ||||
Japan | 4.3 | ||||
Mexico | 4.5 | ||||
Singapore | 2.5 | ||||
South Korea | 2.1 | ||||
Taiwan | 17.0 | ||||
United States | 14.7 | ||||
Uruguay | 1.3 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
54
Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX / WIEMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 104.0% | ||||||||
Airport Services 4.2% | ||||||||
1,295,125 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | $ | 14,055,943 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel Retail 3.6% | ||||||||
489,492 | Trent Ltd. | 12,234,640 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 1.4% | ||||||||
138,832 | Text SA | 4,612,085 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 0.5% | ||||||||
8,982,454 | VEF AB* | 1,789,563 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 1.6% | ||||||||
345,960 | momo.com, Inc. | 5,404,503 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 3.2% | ||||||||
509,672 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* | 10,655,828 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 1.4% | ||||||||
681,024 | Berger Paints India Ltd. | 4,658,692 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Communications Equipment 2.4% | ||||||||
535,000 | Accton Technology Corp. | 8,208,063 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 1.0% | ||||||||
415,522 | Action Construction Equipment Ltd. | 3,435,038 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 1.2% | ||||||||
6,941,588 | Ngern Tid Lor PCL | 3,965,260 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.4% | ||||||||
7,016,200 | Frontken Corp. Bhd. | 4,693,143 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 5.1% | ||||||||
509,646 | Clicks Group Ltd. | 6,962,167 | ||||||
1,864,668 | Raia Drogasil SA | 10,246,020 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,208,187 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 5.8% | ||||||||
395,863 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 19,495,036 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Components 1.4% | ||||||||
461,000 | Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd. | 4,621,043 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.9% | ||||||||
761,616 | Chroma ATE, Inc. | 6,531,432 | ||||||
6,886 | Honeywell Automation India Ltd. | 3,298,879 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,830,311 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.3% | ||||||||
45,272 | Fabrinet* | $ | 7,543,221 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 0.7% | ||||||||
13,532,100 | Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk PT | 2,364,068 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 2.9% | ||||||||
316,551 | Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | 9,604,240 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment 0.7% | ||||||||
252,002 | Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd. | 2,340,732 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 1.9% | ||||||||
16,151,297 | Wilcon Depot, Inc. | 6,280,552 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 1.6% | ||||||||
1,394,570 | H World Group Ltd.* | 5,484,091 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 0.5% | ||||||||
4,067 | Benefit Systems SA | 1,643,129 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 4.1% | ||||||||
167,500 | Airtac International Group | 5,089,094 | ||||||
1,427,311 | Elgi Equipments Ltd. | 8,755,002 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
13,844,096 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 3.3% | ||||||||
3,416,426 | Baltic Classifieds Group PLC | 8,128,343 | ||||||
57,878 | Info Edge India Ltd. | 2,894,011 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,022,354 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 12.0% | ||||||||
455,800 | FPT Corp. | 1,737,588 | ||||||
95,972 | Globant SA* | 18,988,060 | ||||||
61,798 | LTIMindtree Ltd. | 3,861,216 | ||||||
225,765 | Persistent Systems Ltd. | 15,688,923 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
40,275,787 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 2.0% | ||||||||
942,684 | Discovery Ltd.* | 6,828,998 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers 0.5% | ||||||||
164,244 | Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd. | 1,807,056 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Movies & Entertainment 0.5% | ||||||||
20,537 | JYP Entertainment Corp. | 1,705,324 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Line Insurance 0.4% | ||||||||
40,679 | Co. for Cooperative Insurance | 1,366,650 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 1.7% | ||||||||
148,351 | Aldrees Petroleum & Transport Services Co. | 5,542,571 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 0.7% | ||||||||
9,612,700 | Cisarua Mountain Dairy PT TBK | 2,469,260 | ||||||
|
|
55
Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (WAEMX / WIEMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Personal Care Products 1.4% | ||||||||
331,107 | Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A | $ | 4,615,612 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 3.6% | ||||||||
1,612,284 | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 12,114,680 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 8.1% | ||||||||
2,572,278 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 22,014,694 | ||||||
718,662 | Regional SAB de CV | 5,161,666 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
27,176,360 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.8% | ||||||||
21,696,900 | CTOS Digital Bhd. | 6,464,842 | ||||||
115,874 | L&T Technology Services Ltd. | 6,359,407 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
12,824,249 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 2.4% | ||||||||
399,000 | Materials Analysis Technology, Inc. | 3,269,027 | ||||||
68,491 | Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd. | 4,792,887 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,061,914 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 9.2% | ||||||||
77,651 | ASPEED Technology, Inc. | 6,689,042 | ||||||
116,276 | LEENO Industrial, Inc. | 13,231,656 | ||||||
926,572 | Silergy Corp. | 8,782,819 | ||||||
585,464 | Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd., Class A | 2,018,116 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
30,721,633 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized Finance 1.3% | ||||||||
770,100 | Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | 4,324,293 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.3% | ||||||||
227,674 | Dlocal Ltd.* | 4,364,511 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $249,101,336) | 349,192,716 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $249,101,336) 104.0%§ | 349,192,716 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (4.0%) | (13,335,726 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 335,856,990 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 70.25%. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Brazil | 2.9 | ||||
China | 3.5 | ||||
India | 30.8 | ||||
Indonesia | 1.4 | ||||
Malaysia | 3.2 | ||||
Mexico | 9.0 | ||||
Philippines | 1.8 | ||||
Poland | 1.8 | ||||
Saudi Arabia | 2.0 | ||||
South Africa | 3.9 | ||||
South Korea | 5.7 | ||||
Sweden | 0.5 | ||||
Taiwan | 20.7 | ||||
Thailand | 1.1 | ||||
United Kingdom | 2.3 | ||||
United States | 7.6 | ||||
Uruguay | 1.3 | ||||
Vietnam | 0.5 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
56
Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 101.6% | ||||||||
Airport Services 3.3% | ||||||||
60,300 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | $ | 654,434 | |||||
31,600 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV, Class B | 519,380 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,173,814 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 0.9% | ||||||||
9,910 | Text SA | 329,216 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 4.2% | ||||||||
1,197,100 | DCVFMVN Diamond ETF | 1,305,947 | ||||||
891,292 | VEF AB* | 177,571 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,483,518 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 8.2% | ||||||||
2,265 | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | 2,871,748 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 13.8% | ||||||||
34,176 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 3,205,658 | ||||||
80,474 | Cholamandalam Investment & Finance Co. Ltd. | 1,177,121 | ||||||
756,978 | Ngern Tid Lor PCL | 432,410 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,815,189 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Distillers & Vintners 1.0% | ||||||||
129,290 | Ginebra San Miguel, Inc. | 356,498 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 17.0% | ||||||||
1,090,600 | Bank Central Asia Tbk PT | 621,353 | ||||||
619,589 | Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam JSC* | 2,226,057 | ||||||
3,317 | Credicorp Ltd. | 424,476 | ||||||
306,515 | NU Holdings Ltd., Class A* | 2,222,234 | ||||||
12,350 | TBC Bank Group PLC | 449,787 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,943,907 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.1% | ||||||||
566,600 | Frontken Corp. Bhd. | 378,999 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 5.6% | ||||||||
18,958 | Clicks Group Ltd. | 258,981 | ||||||
12,500 | Corporativo Fragua SAB de CV | 351,449 | ||||||
243,048 | Raia Drogasil SA | 1,335,506 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,945,936 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 3.9% | ||||||||
188,600 | WEG SA | 1,360,878 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.3% | ||||||||
4,784 | Fabrinet* | 797,110 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 0.5% | ||||||||
2,142 | Dino Polska SA* | 173,596 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Facilities 0.8% | ||||||||
1,404 | Dr Sulaiman Al Habib Medical Services Group Co. | $ | 88,235 | |||||
1,009,000 | Mitra Keluarga Karyasehat Tbk PT | 176,273 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
264,508 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 1.9% | ||||||||
1,692,800 | Wilcon Depot, Inc. | 658,258 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 0.9% | ||||||||
806 | Benefit Systems SA | 325,636 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Home Entertainment 1.2% | ||||||||
9,813 | Sea Ltd., ADR* | 431,281 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 1.9% | ||||||||
275,953 | Baltic Classifieds Group PLC | 656,546 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 15.3% | ||||||||
995,366 | FPT Corp. | 3,794,507 | ||||||
7,960 | Globant SA* | 1,574,886 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,369,393 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 2.1% | ||||||||
100,127 | Discovery Ltd.* | 725,341 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Line Insurance 1.1% | ||||||||
11,417 | Co. for Cooperative Insurance | 383,565 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 3.0% | ||||||||
27,827 | Aldrees Petroleum & Transport Services Co. | 1,039,650 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 6.4% | ||||||||
299,222 | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 2,248,350 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 2.0% | ||||||||
98,900 | Regional SAB de CV | 710,332 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 1.8% | ||||||||
2,133,100 | CTOS Digital Bhd. | 635,582 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 1.4% | ||||||||
52,000 | Silergy Corp. | 492,899 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $30,325,725) | 35,571,750 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $30,325,725) 101.6%§ | 35,571,750 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (1.6%) | (564,111 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 35,007,639 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 44.69%.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
ETF Exchange-Traded Fund. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
57
Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund (WAFMX / WIFMX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Brazil | 13.8 | ||||
India | 12.3 | ||||
Indonesia | 2.2 | ||||
Malaysia | 2.9 | ||||
Mexico | 12.6 | ||||
Peru | 1.2 | ||||
Philippines | 2.9 | ||||
Poland | 2.3 | ||||
Saudi Arabia | 4.3 | ||||
Singapore | 1.2 | ||||
South Africa | 2.8 | ||||
Sweden | 0.5 | ||||
Taiwan | 1.4 | ||||
Thailand | 1.2 | ||||
United Kingdom | 3.1 | ||||
United States | 14.7 | ||||
Vietnam | 20.6 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
58
Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.6% | ||||||||
Apparel Retail 1.2% | ||||||||
26,647 | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.* | $ | 2,163,470 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 6.0% | ||||||||
32,895 | Five9, Inc.* | 2,115,148 | ||||||
40,462 | Guidewire Software, Inc.* | 3,641,580 | ||||||
58,727 | Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | 1,895,120 | ||||||
118,400 | Rakus Co. Ltd. | 1,624,383 | ||||||
196,311 | Technology One Ltd. | 1,946,767 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,222,998 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 2.6% | ||||||||
40,968 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 3,705,146 | ||||||
116,507 | Netwealth Group Ltd. | 1,123,540 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,828,686 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 2.5% | ||||||||
28,175 | Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | 2,791,579 | ||||||
23,800 | XPEL, Inc.* | 1,835,218 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,626,797 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 1.3% | ||||||||
75,916 | Valvoline, Inc. | 2,447,532 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 0.2% | ||||||||
127,976 | C4 Therapeutics, Inc.* | 238,035 | ||||||
125,288 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 75,148 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
313,183 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 1.8% | ||||||||
44,361 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 3,423,782 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 2.5% | ||||||||
75,393 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 4,646,471 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Cargo Ground Transportation 2.8% | ||||||||
13,257 | Saia, Inc.* | 5,284,903 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 1.3% | ||||||||
113,741 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* | 2,378,009 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Real Estate Activities 0.5% | ||||||||
109,261 | Patrizia SE | 865,853 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 1.3% | ||||||||
59,200 | Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd. | 2,351,517 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 2.3% | ||||||||
86,896 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 4,279,361 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 0.8% | ||||||||
203,086 | Open Lending Corp., Class A* | 1,486,590 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Equipment 2.5% | ||||||||
10,779 | DiaSorin SpA | $ | 981,563 | |||||
11,887 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 2,358,856 | ||||||
90,431 | Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | 1,355,561 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,695,980 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 4.0% | ||||||||
69,453 | Ensign Group, Inc. | 6,454,267 | ||||||
141,184 | Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 964,429 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,418,696 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.4% | ||||||||
86,276 | Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | 2,617,636 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.0% | ||||||||
105,738 | Neogen Corp.* | 1,960,383 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 1.7% | ||||||||
85,450 | JMDC, Inc. | 3,099,659 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 1.5% | ||||||||
31,794 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | 2,877,357 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 0.8% | ||||||||
14,671 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 1,459,618 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 2.8% | ||||||||
14,535 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 2,641,010 | ||||||
148,148 | SMS Co. Ltd. | 2,517,620 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,158,630 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 4.1% | ||||||||
32,878 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 1,824,071 | ||||||
25,296 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 5,922,553 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,746,624 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 8.4% | ||||||||
48,604 | Endava PLC, ADR* | 2,787,439 | ||||||
32,509 | Globant SA* | 6,431,906 | ||||||
32,276 | LTIMindtree Ltd. | 2,016,645 | ||||||
64,182 | Persistent Systems Ltd. | 4,460,153 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,696,143 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Leisure Products 1.6% | ||||||||
61,855 | YETI Holdings, Inc.* | 2,982,648 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.4% | ||||||||
18,719 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | 4,532,431 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 3.7% | ||||||||
95,315 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 6,962,761 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 2.8% | ||||||||
32,673 | Five Below, Inc.* | 5,257,086 | ||||||
|
|
59
Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund (WAGOX / WIGOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.6% | ||||||||
46,740 | Freshpet, Inc.* | $ | 3,079,231 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Care Products 1.4% | ||||||||
63,200 | BellRing Brands, Inc.* | 2,605,736 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 1.3% | ||||||||
146,161 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 143,238 | ||||||
43,973 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 2,290,553 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,433,791 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 6.8% | ||||||||
999,455 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 8,553,779 | ||||||
109,874 | Bank OZK | 4,073,029 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
12,626,808 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 4.9% | ||||||||
201,170 | BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 6,703,552 | ||||||
45,808 | L&T Technology Services Ltd. | 2,514,038 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,217,590 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 1.8% | ||||||||
29,361 | Nova Ltd.* | 3,301,351 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 5.0% | ||||||||
20,400 | ASPEED Technology, Inc. | 1,757,305 | ||||||
28,052 | Melexis NV | 2,414,285 | ||||||
6,626 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 3,061,212 | ||||||
230,000 | Silergy Corp. | 2,180,131 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,412,933 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 2.2% | ||||||||
33,807 | Balchem Corp. | 4,193,420 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 3.0% | ||||||||
21,615 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | 3,539,889 | ||||||
23,561 | Tata Elxsi Ltd. | 2,044,560 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,584,449 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.6% | ||||||||
70,119 | Diploma PLC | 2,559,875 | ||||||
214,200 | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | 2,283,627 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,843,502 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.2% | ||||||||
41,000 | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | 2,237,107 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $148,322,442) | 182,320,722 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $148,322,442) 97.6%§ | 182,320,722 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.4% | 4,449,209 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 186,769,931 | ||||||
|
|
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 34.52%.
ADR American Depositary Receipt. | ||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 1.7 | ||||
Belgium | 1.3 | ||||
Germany | 0.5 | ||||
India | 14.0 | ||||
Israel | 3.8 | ||||
Italy | 0.5 | ||||
Japan | 11.4 | ||||
Taiwan | 4.5 | ||||
United Kingdom | 2.9 | ||||
United States | 59.4 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
60
Wasatch Global Select Fund (WAGSX / WGGSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 100.2% |
| |||||||
Application Software 16.8% | ||||||||
9,377 | Dassault Systemes SE | $ | 348,284 | |||||
6,980 | Descartes Systems Group, Inc.* | 512,303 | ||||||
3,270 | Five9, Inc.* | 210,261 | ||||||
675 | HubSpot, Inc.* | 332,438 | ||||||
1,593 | Roper Technologies, Inc. | 771,458 | ||||||
3,667 | Xero Ltd.* | 263,723 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,438,467 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 3.4% | ||||||||
386 | MercadoLibre, Inc.* | 489,402 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 5.5% | ||||||||
19,076 | Assa Abloy AB, Class B | 414,494 | ||||||
6,156 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 379,394 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
793,888 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Cargo Ground Transportation 3.9% | ||||||||
1,370 | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | 560,522 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 4.9% | ||||||||
7,546 | Bajaj Finance Ltd. | 707,803 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distributors 3.7% | ||||||||
1,514 | Pool Corp. | 539,135 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 3.6% | ||||||||
28,522 | HDFC Bank Ltd. | 523,091 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 4.6% | ||||||||
15,532 | Copart, Inc.* | 669,274 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 3.0% | ||||||||
10,800 | Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd. | 428,993 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 2.2% | ||||||||
43,500 | WEG SA | 313,882 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Components 5.1% | ||||||||
8,726 | Amphenol Corp., Class A | 732,897 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 5.8% | ||||||||
1,668 | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | 356,351 | ||||||
2,078 | Morningstar, Inc. | 486,751 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
843,102 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.8% | ||||||||
2,794 | DiaSorin SpA | 254,429 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.7% | ||||||||
2,316 | Coloplast AS, Class B | 245,072 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 2.0% | ||||||||
8,200 | JMDC, Inc. | 297,451 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 3.2% | ||||||||
7,727 | Amadeus IT Group SA | 466,731 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 3.0% | ||||||||
1,882 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 440,633 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.4% | ||||||||
1,755 | Globant SA* | $ | 347,227 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.0% | ||||||||
2,356 | ICON PLC* | 580,165 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 3.8% | ||||||||
7,626 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 557,079 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 3.0% | ||||||||
2,734 | Five Below, Inc.* | 439,901 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.9% | ||||||||
17,180 | BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 572,486 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 1.8% | ||||||||
1,700 | Lasertec Corp. | 264,371 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 3.5% | ||||||||
734 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 339,108 | ||||||
17,419 | Silergy Corp. | 165,112 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
504,220 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized Finance 1.5% | ||||||||
39,882 | Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | 223,947 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 2.1% | ||||||||
3,036 | Block, Inc.* | 134,373 | ||||||
3,138 | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | 171,221 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
305,594 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $14,201,628) | 14,539,762 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $14,201,628) 100.2%§ | 14,539,762 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.2%) | (27,426 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 14,512,336 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 36.85%. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
61
Wasatch Global Select Fund (WAGSX / WGGSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Global Select Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 1.8 | ||||
Brazil | 2.2 | ||||
Canada | 3.5 | ||||
Denmark | 1.7 | ||||
France | 2.4 | ||||
India | 8.5 | ||||
Ireland | 4.0 | ||||
Italy | 1.7 | ||||
Japan | 11.9 | ||||
Spain | 3.2 | ||||
Sweden | 2.8 | ||||
Taiwan | 2.7 | ||||
United States | 53.6 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
62
Wasatch Global Value Fund (FMIEX / WILCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.0% |
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense 2.0% | ||||||||
240,000 | BAE Systems PLC | $ | 2,916,442 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 2.1% | ||||||||
40,000 | Gilead Sciences, Inc. | 2,997,600 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 11.7% | ||||||||
63,000 | Citigroup, Inc. | 2,591,190 | ||||||
211,000 | ING Groep NV, ADR | 2,780,980 | ||||||
29,000 | JPMorgan Chase & Co. | 4,205,580 | ||||||
46,000 | Toronto-Dominion Bank | 2,771,345 | ||||||
219,000 | United Overseas Bank Ltd. | 4,561,354 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
16,910,449 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining 2.2% | ||||||||
112,000 | BHP Group Ltd. | 3,146,170 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electric Utilities 10.3% | ||||||||
68,000 | Duke Energy Corp. | 6,001,680 | ||||||
53,500 | Eversource Energy | 3,111,025 | ||||||
152,000 | Exelon Corp. | 5,744,080 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
14,856,785 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 0.6% | ||||||||
4,000 | Eaton Corp. PLC | 853,120 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.2% | ||||||||
975,000 | Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | 3,142,654 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 5.0% | ||||||||
144,000 | Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | 4,340,115 | ||||||
73,000 | Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. | 2,857,963 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,198,078 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial REITs 2.2% | ||||||||
1,900,000 | Mapletree Industrial Trust | 3,136,464 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Integrated Oil & Gas 8.2% | ||||||||
123,000 | Suncor Energy, Inc. | 4,229,951 | ||||||
117,000 | TotalEnergies SE | 7,692,670 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,922,621 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Integrated Telecommunication Services 6.5% | ||||||||
216,000 | AT&T, Inc. | 3,244,320 | ||||||
12,000,000 | Telkom Indonesia Persero Tbk PT | 2,908,881 | ||||||
100,000 | Verizon Communications, Inc. | 3,241,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,394,201 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Line Insurance 2.2% | ||||||||
107,000 | AXA SA | 3,174,568 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Drilling 2.2% | ||||||||
62,000 | Noble Corp. PLC | 3,140,300 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 2.5% | ||||||||
106,000 | Kraft Heinz Co. | 3,565,840 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Care Products 2.3% | ||||||||
164,000 | Kenvue, Inc. | 3,293,120 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 17.5% | ||||||||
82,500 | Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | $ | 4,788,300 | |||||
44,655 | Johnson & Johnson | 6,955,016 | ||||||
63,000 | Novartis AG | 6,434,104 | ||||||
70,000 | Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | 2,485,356 | ||||||
137,000 | Pfizer, Inc. | 4,544,290 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
25,207,066 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 2.9% | ||||||||
74,000 | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | 4,171,380 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Rail Transportation 3.4% | ||||||||
24,500 | Union Pacific Corp. | 4,988,935 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Reinsurance 3.5% | ||||||||
13,000 | Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG | 5,062,883 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Retail REITs 2.1% | ||||||||
173,000 | Kimco Realty Corp. | 3,043,070 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals 1.4% | ||||||||
40,000 | Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. | 2,022,164 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Tobacco 4.0% | ||||||||
91,000 | KT&G Corp. | 5,811,459 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $126,564,184) | 139,955,369 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $126,564,184) 97.0%§ | 139,955,369 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 3.0% | 4,284,372 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 144,239,741 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 41.38%.
ADR American Depositary Receipt.
|
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Global Value Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 2.2 | ||||
Canada | 5.0 | ||||
France | 7.8 | ||||
Germany | 3.6 | ||||
Indonesia | 2.1 | ||||
Japan | 3.8 | ||||
Netherlands | 5.1 | ||||
Singapore | 5.5 | ||||
South Korea | 5.6 | ||||
Switzerland | 4.6 | ||||
Taiwan | 2.2 | ||||
United Kingdom | 2.1 | ||||
United States | 50.4 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
63
Wasatch Greater China Fund (WAGCX / WGGCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.3% |
| |||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 1.7% | ||||||||
7,300 | Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd. | $ | 69,420 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 2.3% | ||||||||
29,064 | Glodon Co. Ltd., Class A | 93,094 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction Materials 1.1% | ||||||||
11,800 | Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co. Ltd., Class A | 43,412 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distillers & Vintners 7.9% | ||||||||
900 | Kweichow Moutai Co. Ltd., Class A | 223,211 | ||||||
4,500 | Wuliangye Yibin Co. Ltd., Class A | 96,970 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
320,181 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Banks 1.2% | ||||||||
11,500 | China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd., Class H | 47,743 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 3.7% | ||||||||
31,598 | Yifeng Pharmacy Chain Co. Ltd., Class A | 152,191 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 3.5% | ||||||||
5,040 | Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd., Class A | 140,781 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Components 4.6% | ||||||||
23,300 | Shenzhen H&T Intelligent Control Co. Ltd., Class A | 45,638 | ||||||
14,000 | Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd. | 140,335 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
185,973 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 3.7% | ||||||||
4,100 | Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd., Class A | 152,348 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 5.9% | ||||||||
60,800 | H World Group Ltd.* | 239,094 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 14.4% | ||||||||
7,100 | Airtac International Group | 215,717 | ||||||
22,763 | Shenzhen Inovance Technology Co. Ltd., Class A | 208,012 | ||||||
16,778 | Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. | 161,968 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
585,697 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 4.9% | ||||||||
5,200 | Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 201,572 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life & Health Insurance 5.7% | ||||||||
14,100 | AIA Group Ltd. | 114,029 | ||||||
21,000 | Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd., Class H | 119,104 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
233,133 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 7.5% | ||||||||
13,800 | Hangzhou Tigermed Consulting Co. Ltd., Class A | 126,113 | ||||||
30,687 | Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.* | 178,348 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
304,461 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 1.4% | ||||||||
3,900 | China Tourism Group Duty Free Corp. Ltd., Class A | 57,097 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 2.6% | ||||||||
11,587 | Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd., Class A | $ | 60,691 | |||||
12,500 | Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group Co. Ltd., Class A | 45,599 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
106,290 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Care Products 3.6% | ||||||||
8,037 | Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd., Class A | 112,035 | ||||||
2,782 | Yunnan Botanee Bio-Technology Group Co. Ltd., Class A | 35,678 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
147,713 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 2.4% | ||||||||
26,500 | Bank of Ningbo Co. Ltd., Class A | 97,993 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 3.7% | ||||||||
10,300 | Meituan, Class B* | 149,105 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 8.3% | ||||||||
1,814 | 3peak, Inc., Class A | 45,343 | ||||||
17,000 | Silergy Corp. | 161,140 | ||||||
38,256 | Sino Wealth Electronic Ltd., Class A | 131,870 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
338,353 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized Finance 3.9% | ||||||||
28,078 | Chailease Holding Co. Ltd. | 157,665 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 3.3% | ||||||||
34,700 | Hangzhou Dptech Technologies Co. Ltd., Class A | 72,039 | ||||||
5,000 | Sangfor Technologies, Inc., Class A* | 63,973 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
136,012 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $6,368,355) | 3,959,328 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $6,368,355) 97.3%§ | 3,959,328 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.7% | 110,603 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 4,069,931 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 97.28%. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Greater China Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
China | 76.0 | ||||
Hong Kong | 7.0 | ||||
Taiwan | 17.0 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
64
Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX / WIIGX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 99.6% |
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense 2.6% | ||||||||
509,081 | CAE, Inc.* | $ | 11,885,116 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Airport Services 1.8% | ||||||||
772,560 | Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV | 8,384,564 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 1.5% | ||||||||
455,978 | Canada Goose Holdings, Inc.* | 6,687,342 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 8.6% | ||||||||
202,909 | Descartes Systems Group, Inc.* | 14,892,692 | ||||||
265,519 | Fortnox AB | 1,413,346 | ||||||
66,775 | Kinaxis, Inc.* | 7,530,716 | ||||||
469,000 | Rakus Co. Ltd. | 6,434,421 | ||||||
1,072,565 | Systena Corp. | 1,927,784 | ||||||
698,531 | Technology One Ltd. | 6,927,156 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
39,126,115 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 2.1% | ||||||||
997,791 | Netwealth Group Ltd. | 9,622,243 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Brewers 1.4% | ||||||||
81,124 | Royal Unibrew AS | 6,265,240 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 1.3% | ||||||||
340,481 | B&M European Value Retail SA | 2,428,593 | ||||||
273,400 | Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. | 3,536,366 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,964,959 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 2.1% | ||||||||
128,090 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* | 2,678,007 | ||||||
1,782,034 | OSB Group PLC | 7,070,459 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,748,466 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 0.6% | ||||||||
374,317 | Berger Paints India Ltd. | 2,560,598 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 1.8% | ||||||||
1,926,016 | Johns Lyng Group Ltd. | 8,040,740 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Real Estate Activities 1.2% | ||||||||
702,606 | Patrizia SE | 5,567,895 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.3% | ||||||||
400,680 | Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd. | 5,869,036 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Drug Retail 4.4% | ||||||||
263,921 | Clicks Group Ltd. | 3,605,369 | ||||||
1,045,732 | Raia Drogasil SA | 5,746,112 | ||||||
270,400 | Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd. | 10,740,713 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
20,092,194 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 2.5% | ||||||||
226,969 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 11,177,525 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 2.2% | ||||||||
433,048 | Halma PLC | $ | 10,202,923 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.6% | ||||||||
77,469 | DiaSorin SpA | 7,054,526 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 0.6% | ||||||||
411,573 | Max Healthcare Institute Ltd. | 2,811,458 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.2% | ||||||||
179,732 | Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | 5,453,116 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 0.6% | ||||||||
212,928 | Menicon Co. Ltd. | 2,737,114 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 3.8% | ||||||||
373,327 | JMDC, Inc. | 13,542,263 | ||||||
70,099 | Pro Medicus Ltd. | 3,740,495 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,282,758 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 4.4% | ||||||||
718,732 | SMS Co. Ltd. | 12,214,099 | ||||||
185,000 | TechnoPro Holdings, Inc. | 4,020,661 | ||||||
79,500 | Visional, Inc.* | 3,999,639 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
20,234,399 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 3.8% | ||||||||
149,000 | Airtac International Group | 4,527,015 | ||||||
978,599 | Elgi Equipments Ltd. | 6,002,642 | ||||||
117,156 | Stabilus SE | 6,545,845 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,075,502 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 3.9% | ||||||||
128,100 | Kakaku.com, Inc. | 1,297,219 | ||||||
814,441 | Rightmove PLC | 5,557,985 | ||||||
155,277 | Scout24 SE | 10,766,677 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,621,881 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.0% | ||||||||
1,307,150 | AJ Bell PLC | 4,376,278 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 8.3% | ||||||||
161,192 | Endava PLC, ADR* | 9,244,361 | ||||||
40,164 | Globant SA* | 7,946,447 | ||||||
46,459 | Persistent Systems Ltd. | 3,228,541 | ||||||
109,818 | Reply SpA | 10,304,450 | ||||||
391,460 | Softcat PLC | 6,968,481 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
37,692,280 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.8% | ||||||||
34,182 | Gerresheimer AG | 3,581,631 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Movies & Entertainment 2.1% | ||||||||
168,213 | CTS Eventim AG & Co. KGaA | 9,548,366 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 1.0% | ||||||||
459,371 | JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. | 4,585,245 | ||||||
|
|
65
Wasatch International Growth Fund (WAIGX / WIIGX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 3.5% | ||||||||
195,017 | Definity Financial Corp. | $ | 5,384,235 | |||||
1,400,805 | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 10,525,630 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,909,865 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Publishing 0.6% | ||||||||
271,161 | Future PLC | 2,928,698 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 5.9% | ||||||||
1,591,284 | AU Small Finance Bank Ltd. | 13,618,913 | ||||||
235,573 | EQB, Inc. | 13,077,272 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
26,696,185 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.5% | ||||||||
473,300 | BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 15,771,691 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 0.3% | ||||||||
21,852 | Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd. | 1,529,167 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 4.9% | ||||||||
30,500 | ASPEED Technology, Inc. | 2,627,343 | ||||||
65,207 | LEENO Industrial, Inc. | 7,420,247 | ||||||
104,431 | Melexis NV | 8,987,817 | ||||||
350,768 | Silergy Corp. | 3,324,870 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
22,360,277 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Soft Drinks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages 0.4% | ||||||||
134,752 | Fevertree Drinks PLC | 1,972,931 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 1.3% | ||||||||
681,658 | Hexpol AB | 6,039,871 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 2.5% | ||||||||
68,608 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | 11,235,932 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 6.7% | ||||||||
402,292 | Diploma PLC | 14,686,706 | ||||||
713,068 | Howden Joinery Group PLC | 6,380,202 | ||||||
22,281 | IMCD NV | 2,817,092 | ||||||
603,348 | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | 6,432,407 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
30,316,407 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.5% | ||||||||
126,900 | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | 6,924,119 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $366,801,912) | 452,934,653 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $366,801,912) 99.6%§ | 452,934,653 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.4% | 1,720,066 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 454,654,719 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 71.05%.
ADR American Depositary Receipt. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch International Growth Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 6.3 | ||||
Belgium | 2.0 | ||||
Brazil | 1.3 | ||||
Canada | 13.1 | ||||
Denmark | 1.4 | ||||
Germany | 7.9 | ||||
India | 8.0 | ||||
Israel | 2.5 | ||||
Italy | 3.8 | ||||
Japan | 22.1 | ||||
Mexico | 4.2 | ||||
Netherlands | 0.6 | ||||
South Africa | 0.8 | ||||
South Korea | 2.0 | ||||
Sweden | 1.6 | ||||
Taiwan | 4.8 | ||||
United Kingdom | 15.9 | ||||
United States | 1.7 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
66
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 99.5% |
| |||||||
Advertising 1.9% | ||||||||
576,324 | YouGov PLC | $ | 5,273,797 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Air Freight & Logistics 1.5% | ||||||||
295,819 | AZ-COM MARUWA Holdings, Inc. | 4,208,060 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Alternative Carriers 1.4% | ||||||||
360,307 | Chief Telecom, Inc. | 3,950,178 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 14.4% | ||||||||
31,304 | Atoss Software AG | 6,468,470 | ||||||
1,266,170 | Bytes Technology Group PLC | 7,705,731 | ||||||
21,458 | Esker SA | 2,830,649 | ||||||
974,041 | Fortnox AB | 5,184,779 | ||||||
251,400 | m-up Holdings, Inc. | 2,151,408 | ||||||
52,144 | Mensch und Maschine Software SE | 2,530,433 | ||||||
268,532 | Rakus Co. Ltd. | 3,684,111 | ||||||
815,664 | Systena Corp. | 1,466,041 | ||||||
140,567 | Text SA | 4,669,723 | ||||||
83,896 | Vitec Software Group AB, Class B | 3,934,860 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
40,626,205 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 3.4% | ||||||||
926,131 | JTC PLC | 8,189,563 | ||||||
7,278,148 | VEF AB* | 1,450,016 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,639,579 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Brewers 0.8% | ||||||||
28,296 | Royal Unibrew AS | 2,185,312 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 3.7% | ||||||||
251,970 | Aavas Financiers Ltd.* | 5,267,994 | ||||||
807,508 | Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings Ltd. | 5,280,889 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,548,883 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 2.6% | ||||||||
524,042 | Berger Paints India Ltd. | 3,584,826 | ||||||
74,867 | Supreme Industries Ltd. | 3,715,796 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,300,622 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 3.1% | ||||||||
2,070,675 | Johns Lyng Group Ltd. | 8,644,664 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 2.7% | ||||||||
101,612 | Gruppo MutuiOnline SpA | 2,680,361 | ||||||
465,350 | Premium Group Co. Ltd. | 4,954,499 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,634,860 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 0.4% | ||||||||
441,200 | Infomart Corp. | 1,183,110 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 6.0% | ||||||||
590,400 | Japan Elevator Service Holdings Co. Ltd. | 8,647,995 | ||||||
2,695,562 | Johnson Service Group PLC | 4,451,100 | ||||||
914,837 | Prestige International, Inc. | 3,780,534 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
16,879,629 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 4.4% | ||||||||
976,836 | DiscoverIE Group PLC | $ | 8,080,659 | |||||
87,631 | Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | 4,315,557 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
12,396,216 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.2% | ||||||||
150,594 | Nayax Ltd.* | 3,487,789 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 1.9% | ||||||||
46,785 | Rami Levy Chain Stores Hashikma Marketing 2006 Ltd. | 2,675,088 | ||||||
2,429,800 | Sheng Siong Group Ltd. | 2,700,243 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,375,331 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 3.5% | ||||||||
137,489 | Dr Lal PathLabs Ltd. | 4,171,452 | ||||||
933,763 | Vijaya Diagnostic Centre Pvt. Ltd. | 5,613,289 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
9,784,741 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 5.4% | ||||||||
119,506 | Nexus AG | 6,509,439 | ||||||
160,158 | Pro Medicus Ltd. | 8,546,059 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,055,498 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment 0.6% | ||||||||
168,769 | Elecon Engineering Co. Ltd. | 1,567,618 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 0.2% | ||||||||
28,500 | Temairazu, Inc. | 480,323 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 1.8% | ||||||||
5,667 | Benefit Systems SA | 2,289,553 | ||||||
161,662 | SMS Co. Ltd. | 2,747,277 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,036,830 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 2.2% | ||||||||
649,661 | Elgi Equipments Ltd. | 3,984,965 | ||||||
100,380 | GMM Pfaudler Ltd. | 2,247,480 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
6,232,445 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 4.1% | ||||||||
2,186,913 | Baltic Classifieds Group PLC | 5,203,092 | ||||||
351,424 | Hemnet Group AB | 6,204,694 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
11,407,786 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.7% | ||||||||
447,492 | AJ Bell PLC | 1,498,183 | ||||||
144,300 | Strike Co. Ltd. | 3,228,988 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,727,171 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 6.4% | ||||||||
12,962 | Adesso SE | 1,400,842 | ||||||
38,589 | Aubay | 1,579,257 | ||||||
297,102 | Avant Group Corp. | 2,583,441 | ||||||
98,289 | Base Co. Ltd. | 2,829,929 | ||||||
156,653 | Cigniti Technologies Ltd. | 1,473,842 | ||||||
95,223 | Digital Value SpA | 5,058,789 | ||||||
1,947,576 | Kin & Carta PLC* | 1,969,901 | ||||||
16,181 | Nagarro SE* | 1,167,293 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
18,063,294 | ||||||||
|
|
67
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund (WAIOX / WIIOX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.2% | ||||||||
137,800 | Ergomed PLC* | $ | 2,259,314 | |||||
172,824 | Tarsons Products Ltd.* | 1,092,911 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
3,352,225 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers 0.9% | ||||||||
218,979 | Mold-Tek Packaging Ltd. | 2,409,265 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Movies & Entertainment 0.2% | ||||||||
46,880 | NexTone, Inc.* | 541,433 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 0.8% | ||||||||
120,091 | Musti Group Oyj* | 2,280,716 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 0.4% | ||||||||
728,879 | Cloetta AB, Class B | 1,217,648 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Care Products 1.2% | ||||||||
431,912 | Sarantis SA | 3,356,297 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.8% | ||||||||
237,983 | JCR Pharmaceuticals Co. Ltd. | 2,375,444 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 2.3% | ||||||||
855,098 | Qualitas Controladora SAB de CV | 6,425,195 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Publishing 1.2% | ||||||||
318,454 | Future PLC | 3,439,491 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Real Estate Services 0.6% | ||||||||
29,544 | AZOOM Co. Ltd. | 1,616,663 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 2.2% | ||||||||
109,911 | EQB, Inc. | 6,101,446 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 6.2% | ||||||||
8,037,618 | CTOS Digital Bhd. | 2,394,901 | ||||||
82,015 | Funai Soken Holdings, Inc. | 1,430,956 | ||||||
140,837 | Management Solutions Co. Ltd. | 2,640,255 | ||||||
287,214 | NICE Information Service Co. Ltd. | 2,103,029 | ||||||
635,800 | SIGMAXYZ Holdings, Inc. | 6,681,887 | ||||||
369,247 | Talenom Oyj | 2,131,510 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,382,538 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 0.0% | ||||||||
630,045 | Patisserie Holdings PLC* *** §§ | 7,687 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 2.2% | ||||||||
549,059 | Materials Analysis Technology, Inc. | 4,498,467 | ||||||
25,875 | Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd. | 1,810,690 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
6,309,157 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 2.9% | ||||||||
44,772 | Elmos Semiconductor SE | 3,011,737 | ||||||
45,212 | LEENO Industrial, Inc. | 5,144,911 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,156,648 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Systems Software 0.3% | ||||||||
39,655 | TECSYS, Inc. | $ | 817,478 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.8% | ||||||||
421,431 | Ashtead Technology Holdings PLC | 2,247,001 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $245,832,122) | 279,726,273 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $245,832,122) 99.5%§ | 279,726,273 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 0.5% | 1,541,992 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 281,268,265 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees using unobservable inputs as described in Note 12, as applicable.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 69.86%.
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2023 amounted to approximately $7,687 and represented 0.00% of net assets. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch International Opportunities Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 6.1 | ||||
Canada | 2.5 | ||||
Denmark | 0.8 | ||||
Finland | 1.6 | ||||
France | 1.6 | ||||
Germany | 7.5 | ||||
Greece | 1.2 | ||||
India | 12.5 | ||||
Israel | 2.2 | ||||
Italy | 2.8 | ||||
Japan | 20.5 | ||||
Malaysia | 0.8 | ||||
Mexico | 2.3 | ||||
Poland | 2.5 | ||||
Singapore | 1.0 | ||||
South Korea | 3.2 | ||||
Sweden | 6.4 | ||||
Taiwan | 4.6 | ||||
United Kingdom | 19.9 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
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Wasatch International Select Fund (WAISX / WGISX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.6% |
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Aerospace & Defense 5.1% | ||||||||
8,703 | CAE, Inc.* | $ | 203,182 | |||||
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Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods 4.3% | ||||||||
94 | Hermes International SCA | 171,346 | ||||||
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Application Software 12.4% | ||||||||
4,502 | Dassault Systemes SE | 167,215 | ||||||
2,526 | Descartes Systems Group, Inc.* | 185,398 | ||||||
2,021 | Xero Ltd.* | 145,346 | ||||||
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497,959 | ||||||||
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Asset Management & Custody Banks 3.5% | ||||||||
125 | Partners Group Holding AG | 140,324 | ||||||
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Broadline Retail 4.1% | ||||||||
2,381 | Dollarama, Inc. | 164,045 | ||||||
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Building Products 6.5% | ||||||||
8,485 | Assa Abloy AB, Class B | 184,367 | ||||||
1,015 | Kingspan Group PLC | 75,804 | ||||||
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260,171 | ||||||||
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Drug Retail 4.5% | ||||||||
4,500 | Sugi Holdings Co. Ltd. | 178,747 | ||||||
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Electronic Equipment & Instruments 3.8% | ||||||||
6,387 | Halma PLC | 150,482 | ||||||
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Health Care Equipment 2.5% | ||||||||
1,088 | DiaSorin SpA | 99,076 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 3.1% | ||||||||
1,181 | Coloplast AS, Class B | 124,970 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Technology 3.6% | ||||||||
4,001 | JMDC, Inc. | 145,135 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 4.4% | ||||||||
2,928 | Amadeus IT Group SA | 176,859 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 3.2% | ||||||||
202 | Rational AG | 127,806 | ||||||
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Interactive Media & Services 9.5% | ||||||||
1,612 | REA Group Ltd. | 159,205 | ||||||
3,180 | Scout24 SE | 220,497 | ||||||
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379,702 | ||||||||
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IT Consulting & Other Services 7.5% | ||||||||
2,351 | Endava PLC, ADR* | 134,830 | ||||||
1,100 | Obic Co. Ltd. | 166,672 | ||||||
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301,502 | ||||||||
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Life Sciences Tools & Services 3.9% | ||||||||
637 | ICON PLC* | 156,861 | ||||||
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Shares | Value | |||||||
Real Estate Services 4.8% | ||||||||
1,328 | FirstService Corp. | $ | 193,160 | |||||
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| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 5.2% | ||||||||
6,300 | BayCurrent Consulting, Inc. | 209,934 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.4% | ||||||||
9,200 | MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | 98,083 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 4.3% | ||||||||
93 | Adyen NV* | 68,953 | ||||||
1,900 | GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | 103,671 | ||||||
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| |||||||
172,624 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $3,998,692) | 3,951,968 | |||||||
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| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $3,998,692) 98.6%§ | 3,951,968 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.4% | 54,376 | |||||||
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| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 4,006,344 | ||||||
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*Non-income producing.
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation model as a percent of net assets was 72.75%.
ADR American Depositary Receipt. |
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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At September 30, 2023, Wasatch International Select Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 7.7 | ||||
Canada | 18.9 | ||||
Denmark | 3.2 | ||||
France | 8.6 | ||||
Germany | 8.8 | ||||
Ireland | 5.9 | ||||
Italy | 2.5 | ||||
Japan | 22.8 | ||||
Netherlands | 1.7 | ||||
Spain | 4.5 | ||||
Sweden | 4.7 | ||||
Switzerland | 3.5 | ||||
United Kingdom | 7.2 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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69
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX) |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 111.7% |
| |||||||
Apparel Retail 1.3% | ||||||||
19,106 | Shoe Carnival, Inc. | $ | 459,117 | |||||
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| |||||||
Application Software 11.5% | ||||||||
10,311 | Five9, Inc.* | 662,997 | ||||||
9,788 | Guidewire Software, Inc.* †† | 880,920 | ||||||
1,585 | HubSpot, Inc.* †† | 780,613 | ||||||
1,974 | Roper Technologies, Inc.†† | 955,969 | ||||||
3,237 | Workday, Inc., Class A* †† | 695,469 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
3,975,968 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 2.7% | ||||||||
10,152 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A†† | 918,147 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 1.8% | ||||||||
19,230 | Valvoline, Inc. | 619,975 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 1.9% | ||||||||
43,855 | Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | 64,905 | ||||||
69,480 | C4 Therapeutics, Inc.* | 129,233 | ||||||
4,409 | Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.* †† | 61,285 | ||||||
20,031 | Nkarta, Inc.* | 27,843 | ||||||
14,331 | Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.* | 112,642 | ||||||
179,325 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 107,559 | ||||||
13,315 | Viking Therapeutics, Inc.* †† | 147,397 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
650,864 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadcasting 1.8% | ||||||||
41,892 | TEGNA, Inc.†† | 610,366 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 1.5% | ||||||||
8,404 | Trex Co., Inc.* †† | 517,939 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Casinos & Gaming 0.8% | ||||||||
9,992 | NeoGames SA* | 269,784 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 1.5% | ||||||||
63,216 | EZCORP, Inc., Class A* | 521,532 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 2.4% | ||||||||
10,182 | Concentrix Corp.†† | 815,680 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distributors 3.3% | ||||||||
3,157 | Pool Corp.†† | 1,124,208 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.9% | ||||||||
9,443 | Cognex Corp.†† | 400,761 | ||||||
1,820 | Novanta, Inc.* †† | 261,061 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
661,822 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.3% | ||||||||
4,695 | Fabrinet* | 782,281 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 4.8% | ||||||||
4,229 | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc.†† | 903,484 | ||||||
3,172 | Morningstar, Inc.†† | 743,009 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,646,493 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Health Care Equipment 4.1% | ||||||||
4,908 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* †† | $ | 973,943 | |||||
28,938 | Silk Road Medical, Inc.* †† | 433,781 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,407,724 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 3.1% | ||||||||
11,451 | Ensign Group, Inc.†† | 1,064,141 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 3.6% | ||||||||
7,569 | Addus HomeCare Corp.* †† | 644,803 | ||||||
53,058 | Pennant Group, Inc.* | 590,536 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,235,339 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 2.1% | ||||||||
4,546 | UFP Technologies, Inc.* †† | 733,952 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 2.2% | ||||||||
8,386 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* †† | 758,933 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 2.5% | ||||||||
13,582 | Skyline Champion Corp.* †† | 865,445 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 3.2% | ||||||||
6,081 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* †† | 1,104,918 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 7.2% | ||||||||
5,346 | Kadant, Inc.†† | 1,205,790 | ||||||
5,430 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* †† | 1,271,326 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,477,116 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.6% | ||||||||
12,361 | Moelis & Co., Class A†† | 557,852 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 4.4% | ||||||||
4,978 | Globant SA* †† | 984,897 | ||||||
44,367 | Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.* | 540,390 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,525,287 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Leisure Products 3.4% | ||||||||
16,469 | Vista Outdoor, Inc.* | 545,453 | ||||||
12,771 | YETI Holdings, Inc.* †† | 615,818 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,161,271 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 2.8% | ||||||||
3,950 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* †† | 956,414 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 4.0% | ||||||||
19,144 | HealthEquity, Inc.* †† | 1,398,469 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Sector Holdings 1.0% | ||||||||
18,607 | Cannae Holdings, Inc.* †† | 346,834 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 2.0% | ||||||||
13,767 | Cactus, Inc., Class A†† | 691,241 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 2.2% | ||||||||
32,716 | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A†† | 749,524 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 2.4% | ||||||||
5,180 | Five Below, Inc.* †† | 833,462 | ||||||
|
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70
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.4% | ||||||||
7,559 | Freshpet, Inc.* †† | $ | 497,987 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 3.3% | ||||||||
143,726 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 140,852 | ||||||
19,093 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* †† | 994,554 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,135,406 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 1.7% | ||||||||
10,625 | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd.†† | 598,931 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 2.4% | ||||||||
22,068 | Bank OZK†† | 818,061 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 2.8% | ||||||||
8,066 | ICF International, Inc.†† | 974,453 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 2.4% | ||||||||
1,811 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc.†† | 836,682 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 2.9% | ||||||||
9,860 | Innospec, Inc.†† | 1,007,692 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.2% | ||||||||
7,744 | Transcat, Inc.* †† | 758,680 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.3% | ||||||||
10,159 | Block, Inc.* †† | 449,637 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $38,487,647) | 38,519,627 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
COMMON STOCKS SOLD SHORT (32.4%) |
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense 0.7% | ||||||||
(15,295 | ) | Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc., Class A* | (246,861 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Alternative Carriers 0.7% | ||||||||
(170,886 | ) | Globalstar, Inc.* | (223,861 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Aluminum 0.6% | ||||||||
(29,376 | ) | Century Aluminum Co.* | (211,213 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 2.6% | ||||||||
(11,248 | ) | Alteryx, Inc., Class A* | (423,937 | ) | ||||
(18,610 | ) | Domo, Inc., Class B* | (182,564 | ) | ||||
(4,951 | ) | Nutanix, Inc., Class A* | (172,691 | ) | ||||
(20,371 | ) | Yext, Inc.* | (128,948 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(908,140 | ) | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 0.6% | ||||||||
(2,129 | ) | Ares Management Corp., Class A | (219,010 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 0.4% | ||||||||
(833 | ) | Karuna Therapeutics, Inc.* | (140,852 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Broadcasting 0.6% | ||||||||
(61,630 | ) | iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A* | (194,751 | ) | ||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Building Products 0.5% | ||||||||
(11,690 | ) | JELD-WEN Holding, Inc.* | $ | (156,178 | ) | |||
|
| |||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 0.7% | ||||||||
(19,905 | ) | TFS Financial Corp. | (235,277 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial Printing 0.4% | ||||||||
(7,447 | ) | Deluxe Corp. | (140,674 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Commodity Chemicals 0.3% | ||||||||
(17,574 | ) | PureCycle Technologies, Inc.* | (98,590 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 1.2% | ||||||||
(16,216 | ) | Plug Power, Inc.* | (123,242 | ) | ||||
(28,710 | ) | Stem, Inc.* | (121,730 | ) | ||||
(13,114 | ) | Sunrun, Inc.* | (164,712 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(409,684 | ) | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.7% | ||||||||
(85,305 | ) | SmartRent, Inc.* | (222,646 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 2.4% | ||||||||
(8,402 | ) | Alphatec Holdings, Inc.* | (108,974 | ) | ||||
(16,926 | ) | Nevro Corp.* | (325,318 | ) | ||||
(27,365 | ) | Pulmonx Corp.* | (282,680 | ) | ||||
(35,442 | ) | Sight Sciences, Inc.* | (119,440 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(836,412 | ) | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care REITs 0.7% | ||||||||
(3,019 | ) | Welltower, Inc. | (247,316 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 0.6% | ||||||||
(181,668 | ) | American Well Corp., Class A* | (212,551 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment 0.6% | ||||||||
(14,899 | ) | Bloom Energy Corp., Class A* | (197,561 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Hotel & Resort REITs 0.4% | ||||||||
(11,702 | ) | Park Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | (144,169 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines 0.8% | ||||||||
(1,287 | ) | Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A | (136,525 | ) | ||||
(19,749 | ) | Lindblad Expeditions Holdings, Inc.* | (142,193 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(278,718 | ) | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 1.0% | ||||||||
(5,114 | ) | Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.* | (346,985 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Home Entertainment 0.8% | ||||||||
(9,823 | ) | ROBLOX Corp., Class A* | (284,474 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Interactive Media & Services 0.6% | ||||||||
(99,158 | ) | Angi, Inc.* | (196,333 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.6% | ||||||||
(219 | ) | Mettler-Toledo International, Inc.* | (242,667 | ) | ||||
(2,772 | ) | Revvity, Inc. | (306,861 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(549,528 | ) | |||||||
|
|
71
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund (WALSX / WGLSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Mortgage REITs 1.0% | ||||||||
(25,448 | ) | Chimera Investment Corp. | $ | (138,946 | ) | |||
(23,412 | ) | Rithm Capital Corp. | (217,497 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(356,443 | ) | |||||||
|
| |||||||
�� | Movies & Entertainment 0.8% | |||||||
(13,807 | ) | Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., Class A | (274,759 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Family Residential REITs 0.5% | ||||||||
(13,719 | ) | Elme Communities | (187,127 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Multi-Utilities 0.3% | ||||||||
(3,188 | ) | CenterPoint Energy, Inc. | (85,598 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing 0.3% | ||||||||
(2,651 | ) | Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.* | (95,277 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 0.7% | ||||||||
(42,121 | ) | Leslie’s, Inc.* | (238,405 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 0.2% | ||||||||
(646 | ) | J M Smucker Co. | (79,400 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Passenger Airlines 0.7% | ||||||||
(21,325 | ) | Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.* | (134,987 | ) | ||||
(16,688 | ) | Joby Aviation, Inc.* | (107,638 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(242,625 | ) | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Care Products 0.7% | ||||||||
(22,725 | ) | Coty, Inc., Class A* | (249,293 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.6% | ||||||||
(21,731 | ) | Viatris, Inc. | (214,268 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Real Estate Development 0.7% | ||||||||
(3,323 | ) | Howard Hughes Holdings, Inc.* | (246,334 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 0.7% | ||||||||
(15,303 | ) | CVB Financial Corp. | (253,571 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 0.8% | ||||||||
(27,834 | ) | Dun & Bradstreet Holdings, Inc. | (278,062 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 0.9% | ||||||||
(27,411 | ) | Sweetgreen, Inc., Class A* | (322,079 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 0.9% | ||||||||
(28,494 | ) | SkyWater Technology, Inc.* | (171,534 | ) | ||||
(3,717 | ) | Wolfspeed, Inc.* | (141,618 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(313,152 | ) | |||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Telecom Tower REITs 0.8% | ||||||||
(1,406 | ) | SBA Communications Corp. | $ | (281,439 | ) | |||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 1.1% | ||||||||
(6,196 | ) | FTAI Aviation Ltd. | (220,268 | ) | ||||
(8,505 | ) | Xometry, Inc., Class A* | (144,415 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
(364,683 | ) | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 0.6% | ||||||||
(9,751 | ) | Affirm Holdings, Inc.* | (207,404 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Water Utilities 0.6% | ||||||||
(4,084 | ) | California Water Service Group | (193,214 | ) | ||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments Sold Short (proceeds $14,247,432)(32.4%) | (11,184,917 | ) | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments, Net of Investments Sold Short (cost $24,240,215) 79.3% | 27,334,710 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 20.7% | 7,139,561 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 34,474,271 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
††All or a portion of this security has been designated as collateral for short sales.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund’s investments, excluding securities sold short were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Israel | 0.7 | ||||
United States | 99.3 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
72
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 95.5% |
| |||||||
Advertising 0.8% | ||||||||
256,928 | Thryv Holdings, Inc.* | $ | 4,822,539 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense 0.9% | ||||||||
124,023 | Ducommun, Inc.* | 5,396,241 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel Retail 2.1% | ||||||||
148,263 | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.* | 12,037,473 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 8.1% | ||||||||
210,175 | Agilysys, Inc.* | 13,905,178 | ||||||
717,416 | Applied Digital Corp.* | 4,476,676 | ||||||
466,987 | CS Disco, Inc.* | 3,100,794 | ||||||
586,589 | Enfusion, Inc., Class A* | 5,261,703 | ||||||
229,874 | Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | 7,418,034 | ||||||
118,543 | Sprout Social, Inc., Class A* | 5,912,925 | ||||||
858,875 | Weave Communications, Inc.* | 6,999,831 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
47,075,141 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 1.3% | ||||||||
968,689 | GCM Grosvenor, Inc., Class A | 7,517,027 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 3.9% | ||||||||
105,301 | Patrick Industries, Inc. | 7,903,893 | ||||||
193,420 | XPEL, Inc.* | 14,914,616 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
22,818,509 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 2.7% | ||||||||
803,916 | Allovir, Inc.* | 1,728,419 | ||||||
340,062 | Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | 503,292 | ||||||
511,415 | BriaCell Therapeutics Corp.* | 3,196,344 | ||||||
609,978 | BriaPro Therapeutics Corp.* *** † | 24,399 | ||||||
83,578 | Denali Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,724,214 | ||||||
140,110 | Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,255,386 | ||||||
118,822 | Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,651,626 | ||||||
368,325 | MacroGenics, Inc.* | 1,716,394 | ||||||
276,809 | Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.* | 2,175,719 | ||||||
1,180,362 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 707,981 | ||||||
100,595 | Viking Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,113,587 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,797,361 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 3.4% | ||||||||
55,256 | CSW Industrials, Inc. | 9,683,062 | ||||||
955,159 | Janus International Group, Inc.* | 10,220,201 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
19,903,263 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 3.2% | ||||||||
520,267 | Construction Partners, Inc., Class A* | 19,020,962 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 1.5% | ||||||||
1,044,587 | EZCORP, Inc., Class A* | 8,617,843 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 0.9% | ||||||||
484,888 | TaskUS, Inc., Class A* | 5,033,137 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distillers & Vintners 0.1% | ||||||||
843,723 | Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.* | 480,078 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 1.6% | ||||||||
306,623 | Allient, Inc. | $ | 9,480,783 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 3.4% | ||||||||
287,582 | Napco Security Technologies, Inc. | 6,398,699 | ||||||
494,256 | nLight, Inc.* | 5,140,262 | ||||||
68,740 | OSI Systems, Inc.* | 8,114,070 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
19,653,031 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 1.0% | ||||||||
821,455 | Open Lending Corp., Class A* | 6,013,051 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.9% | ||||||||
373,285 | Paragon 28, Inc.* | 4,684,727 | ||||||
416,526 | Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | 6,243,724 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,928,451 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 5.2% | ||||||||
197,022 | Addus HomeCare Corp.* | 16,784,304 | ||||||
309,055 | Castle Biosciences, Inc.* | 5,219,939 | ||||||
763,917 | Pennant Group, Inc.* | 8,502,396 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
30,506,639 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 3.1% | ||||||||
197,005 | OrthoPediatrics Corp.* | 6,304,160 | ||||||
75,161 | UFP Technologies, Inc.* | 12,134,743 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
18,438,903 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 1.4% | ||||||||
191,027 | Simulations Plus, Inc. | 7,965,826 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Furnishings 0.5% | ||||||||
1,636,593 | Purple Innovation, Inc. | 2,798,574 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 1.2% | ||||||||
309,073 | Dream Finders Homes, Inc., Class A* | 6,870,693 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 1.8% | ||||||||
510,014 | Asure Software, Inc.* | 4,824,732 | ||||||
497,674 | DLH Holdings Corp.* | 5,807,856 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,632,588 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 6.9% | ||||||||
170,764 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 9,473,987 | ||||||
77,524 | Kadant, Inc. | 17,485,538 | ||||||
368,678 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* | 6,971,701 | ||||||
4,363,506 | Markforged Holding Corp.* | 6,327,084 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
40,258,310 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 1.9% | ||||||||
151,381 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A* | 11,282,426 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet Services & Infrastructure 1.3% | ||||||||
774,572 | BigCommerce Holdings, Inc., Series 1* | 7,645,026 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 2.3% | ||||||||
1,083,810 | Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.* | 13,200,806 | ||||||
|
|
73
Wasatch Micro Cap Fund (WMICX / WGICX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Leisure Facilities 1.4% | ||||||||
523,749 | Xponential Fitness, Inc., Class A* | $ | 8,118,110 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Leisure Products 1.1% | ||||||||
282,720 | MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.* | 6,282,038 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 0.3% | ||||||||
524,247 | Inotiv, Inc.* | 1,614,681 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 2.4% | ||||||||
573,987 | DMC Global, Inc.* | 14,045,462 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.5% | ||||||||
134,232 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 8,843,204 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.7% | ||||||||
72,301 | Arvinas, Inc.* | 1,419,992 | ||||||
1,495,196 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,465,292 | ||||||
7,810,171 | PharmaCielo Ltd.* | 1,150,034 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,035,318 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 3.1% | ||||||||
391,029 | Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | 17,866,115 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 2.5% | ||||||||
120,054 | ICF International, Inc. | 14,503,724 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 2.4% | ||||||||
223,147 | Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.* | 7,939,570 | ||||||
89,725 | Kura Sushi USA, Inc., Class A* | 5,932,617 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
13,872,187 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 5.8% | ||||||||
106,402 | Nova Ltd.* | 11,963,841 | ||||||
254,935 | PDF Solutions, Inc.* | 8,259,894 | ||||||
492,942 | Veeco Instruments, Inc.* | 13,856,599 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
34,080,334 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 2.8% | ||||||||
141,460 | Impinj, Inc.* | 7,784,544 | ||||||
76,073 | SiTime Corp.* | 8,691,340 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
16,475,884 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Soft Drinks & Non-Alcoholic Beverages 1.1% | ||||||||
257,075 | Vita Coco Co., Inc.* | 6,694,233 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 2.9% | ||||||||
68,101 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | 11,152,901 | ||||||
127,550 | Rapid7, Inc.* | 5,839,239 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
16,992,140 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 2.9% | ||||||||
175,285 | Transcat, Inc.* | 17,172,671 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 2.2% | ||||||||
1,499,417 | Cantaloupe, Inc.* | 9,371,356 | ||||||
892,711 | Payfare, Inc.* | 3,555,727 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
12,927,083 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $533,639,549) | 557,717,865 | |||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 1.4% |
| |||||||
Textiles 1.4% | ||||||||
339,559 | Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.* *** † | $ | 8,292,031 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $10,000,013) | 8,292,031 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
WARRANTS 0.1% |
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.1% | ||||||||
1,202,790 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 9/22/2026* *** † | 192,446 | ||||||
45,000 | IM Cannabis Corp., expiring 5/7/2026* *** † | — | ||||||
|
| |||||||
192,446 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Warrants (cost $1,230,197) | 192,446 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $544,869,759) 97.0% | 566,202,342 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 3.0% | 17,752,642 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 583,954,984 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees using unobservable inputs as described in Note 12, as applicable.
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2023 amounted to approximately $8,508,876 and represented 1.46% of net assets. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Micro Cap Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Canada | 1.4 | ||||
Israel | 5.3 | ||||
United States | 93.3 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
74
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 96.2% |
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense 0.9% | ||||||||
59,266 | Ducommun, Inc.* | $ | 2,578,664 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Agricultural Products & Services 0.2% | ||||||||
63,383 | Winfarm SAS* | 536,093 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Air Freight & Logistics 1.0% | ||||||||
495,000 | Radiant Logistics, Inc.* | 2,796,750 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Apparel Retail 0.9% | ||||||||
103,000 | Shoe Carnival, Inc. | 2,475,090 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 3.7% | ||||||||
144,000 | Fund Technologies PLC* | 2,564,493 | ||||||
197,942 | Red Violet, Inc.* | 3,960,819 | ||||||
459,000 | Weave Communications, Inc.* | 3,740,850 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,266,162 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 0.8% | ||||||||
637,021 | Fiducian Group Ltd. | 2,319,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 0.9% | ||||||||
33,000 | Patrick Industries, Inc. | 2,476,980 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 0.7% | ||||||||
439,000 | CarParts.com, Inc.* | 1,808,680 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Casinos & Gaming 0.8% | ||||||||
518,000 | Full House Resorts, Inc.* | 2,211,860 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance 1.0% | ||||||||
407,262 | Mortgage Advice Bureau Holdings Ltd. | 2,663,386 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Communications Equipment 3.6% | ||||||||
136,614 | Digi International, Inc.* | 3,688,578 | ||||||
349,500 | Harmonic, Inc.* | 3,365,685 | ||||||
687,000 | Lantronix, Inc.* | 3,057,150 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,111,413 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 5.4% | ||||||||
128,000 | Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.* | 3,587,840 | ||||||
175,000 | Construction Partners, Inc., Class A* | 6,398,000 | ||||||
66,739 | Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.* | 4,903,982 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
14,889,822 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Consumer Finance 1.7% | ||||||||
554,614 | EZCORP, Inc., Class A* | 4,575,565 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining 0.8% | ||||||||
773,000 | Foran Mining Corp.* | 2,111,415 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Real Estate Activities 1.2% | ||||||||
137,000 | RMR Group, Inc., Class A | 3,359,240 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Diversified Support Services 1.2% | ||||||||
2,026,000 | Johnson Service Group PLC | $ | 3,345,473 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 1.0% | ||||||||
87,000 | Allient, Inc. | 2,690,040 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 1.5% | ||||||||
336,966 | Luna Innovations, Inc.* | 1,974,621 | ||||||
100,653 | Napco Security Technologies, Inc. | 2,239,529 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,214,150 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 1.3% | ||||||||
127,691 | Kimball Electronics, Inc.* | 3,496,180 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Environmental & Facilities Services 1.0% | ||||||||
274,000 | Aris Water Solutions, Inc., Class A | 2,734,520 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Distributors 1.1% | ||||||||
144,317 | Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc.* | 3,056,634 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Food Retail 1.4% | ||||||||
136,000 | Halows Co. Ltd. | 3,823,271 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.3% | ||||||||
482,557 | Biomerica, Inc.* | 414,082 | ||||||
108,000 | Inmode Ltd.* | 3,289,680 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
3,703,762 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 6.5% | ||||||||
48,000 | Addus HomeCare Corp.* | 4,089,120 | ||||||
130,600 | Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.* | 3,237,574 | ||||||
390,700 | InfuSystem Holdings, Inc.* | 3,766,348 | ||||||
282,000 | Pennant Group, Inc.* | 3,138,660 | ||||||
541,000 | Viemed Healthcare, Inc.* | 3,640,930 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
17,872,632 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 1.0% | ||||||||
89,000 | OrthoPediatrics Corp.* | 2,848,000 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 3.1% | ||||||||
528,000 | Instem PLC* | 5,363,071 | ||||||
61,155 | Nexus AG | 3,331,086 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,694,157 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 3.3% | ||||||||
144,000 | Skyline Champion Corp.* | 9,175,681 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 3.8% | ||||||||
182,000 | Graham Corp.* | 3,021,200 | ||||||
34,000 | John Bean Technologies Corp. | 3,574,760 | ||||||
15,000 | Kadant, Inc. | 3,383,250 | ||||||
36,000 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* | 680,760 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,659,970 | ||||||||
|
|
75
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX) |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Integrated Telecommunication Services 0.8% | ||||||||
167,332 | Ooma, Inc.* | $ | 2,176,989 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Internet Services & Infrastructure 1.4% | ||||||||
387,000 | BigCommerce Holdings, Inc., Series 1* | 3,819,690 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 1.8% | ||||||||
268,000 | JDC Group AG* | 4,901,834 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 1.5% | ||||||||
350,200 | Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.* | 4,265,436 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.7% | ||||||||
254,000 | Ergomed PLC* | 4,164,482 | ||||||
162,234 | Inotiv, Inc.* | 499,681 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
4,664,163 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Mortgage REITs 0.6% | ||||||||
146,000 | AFC Gamma, Inc. | 1,714,040 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Movies & Entertainment 0.4% | ||||||||
758,300 | Thunderbird Entertainment Group, Inc.* | 1,194,745 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 1.2% | ||||||||
201,000 | HighPeak Energy, Inc. | 3,392,880 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 3.6% | ||||||||
366,000 | Hilton Food Group PLC | 3,190,886 | ||||||
1,707,000 | LT Foods Ltd. | 3,410,495 | ||||||
779,000 | Mama’s Creations, Inc.* | 3,404,230 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,005,611 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 2.2% | ||||||||
566,000 | Biote Corp., Class A* | 2,897,920 | ||||||
213,685 | Harrow, Inc.* | 3,070,653 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,968,573 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 3.7% | ||||||||
82,000 | HCI Group, Inc. | 4,451,780 | ||||||
339,000 | Kingsway Financial Services, Inc.* | 2,559,450 | ||||||
120,033 | Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.* | 3,284,103 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
10,295,333 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Publishing 1.0% | ||||||||
74,000 | Scholastic Corp. | 2,822,360 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 5.8% | ||||||||
108,000 | Axos Financial, Inc.* | 4,088,880 | ||||||
144,000 | California BanCorp* | 2,894,400 | ||||||
143,000 | Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | 6,533,670 | ||||||
136,000 | First Western Financial, Inc.* | 2,468,400 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
15,985,350 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Research & Consulting Services 3.0% | ||||||||
49,000 | ICF International, Inc. | $ | 5,919,690 | |||||
2,129,000 | Knights Group Holdings PLC | 2,436,542 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,356,232 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 1.1% | ||||||||
252,000 | GEN Restaurant Group, Inc.* ‡‡ | 2,933,280 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 1.9% | ||||||||
187,445 | Veeco Instruments, Inc.* | 5,269,079 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 2.8% | ||||||||
68,000 | Impinj, Inc.* | 3,742,040 | ||||||
35,163 | SiTime Corp.* | 4,017,373 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,759,413 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized Finance 1.0% | ||||||||
95,000 | A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc. | 2,786,350 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Steel 1.2% | ||||||||
70,000 | Haynes International, Inc. | 3,256,400 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 1.5% | ||||||||
92,600 | Rapid7, Inc.* | 4,239,228 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Technology Distributors 0.0% | ||||||||
2,572 | Climb Global Solutions, Inc. | 110,622 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 5.1% | ||||||||
142,948 | ADENTRA, Inc. | 3,228,894 | ||||||
111,000 | Global Industrial Co. | 3,718,500 | ||||||
162,000 | Karat Packaging, Inc. | 3,735,720 | ||||||
284,800 | NOW, Inc.* | 3,380,576 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
14,063,690 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 0.9% | ||||||||
118,000 | i3 Verticals, Inc., Class A* | 2,494,520 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Water Utilities 0.9% | ||||||||
84,000 | Consolidated Water Co. Ltd. | 2,388,960 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $221,573,785) | 266,359,368 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY MEMBERSHIP INTEREST 0.0% |
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.0% | ||||||||
50,528 | Regenacy Pharmaceuticals LLC* *** † | 505 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Limited Liability Company Membership Interest (cost $30,001) | 505 | |||||||
|
|
76
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund (WAMVX / WGMVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
WARRANTS 0.0% |
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.0% | ||||||||
1,447 | Greenlane Holdings, Inc., expiring 2/24/2026* *** † | $ | — | |||||
|
| |||||||
Total Warrants (cost $396,902) | — | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $222,000,688) 96.2%§ | 266,359,873 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 3.8% | 10,633,491 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 276,993,364 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees using
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities
‡‡Affiliated company (see Note 8).
§The aggregate amount of foreign securities fair valued pursuant to a systematic valuation
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust. | ||||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Australia | 0.9 | ||||
Canada | 2.4 | ||||
France | 0.2 | ||||
Germany | 3.1 | ||||
India | 1.3 | ||||
Israel | 1.5 | ||||
Japan | 1.4 | ||||
United Kingdom | 8.9 | ||||
United States | 80.3 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
77
Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX) |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.1% |
| |||||||
Apparel Retail 2.4% | ||||||||
628,294 | Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.* | $ | 51,011,190 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Application Software 6.7% | ||||||||
1,825,627 | Clearwater Analytics Holdings, Inc., Class A* | 35,307,626 | ||||||
534,205 | Five9, Inc.* | 34,349,382 | ||||||
1,054,766 | nCino, Inc.* | 33,541,559 | ||||||
768,815 | Sprout Social, Inc., Class A* | 38,348,492 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
141,547,059 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 2.7% | ||||||||
1,808,043 | StepStone Group, Inc., Class A | 57,097,998 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 5.4% | ||||||||
615,201 | Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | 60,954,115 | ||||||
670,618 | XPEL, Inc.* | 51,711,354 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
112,665,469 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 0.9% | ||||||||
2,375,642 | Allovir, Inc.* | 5,107,631 | ||||||
1,573,492 | Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | 2,328,768 | ||||||
101,738 | Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,414,158 | ||||||
415,441 | Nkarta, Inc.* | 577,463 | ||||||
898,101 | Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.* | 7,059,074 | ||||||
2,685,382 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,610,692 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
18,097,786 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 3.9% | ||||||||
651,845 | Global-e Online Ltd.* | 25,904,320 | ||||||
721,051 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 55,650,716 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
81,555,036 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 3.6% | ||||||||
608,614 | AAON, Inc. | 34,611,878 | ||||||
1,373,067 | AZEK Co., Inc.* | 40,835,013 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
75,446,891 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Distillers & Vintners 0.1% | ||||||||
3,047,336 | Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.* ‡‡ | 1,733,934 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 0.7% | ||||||||
2,029,469 | Open Lending Corp., Class A* | 14,855,713 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 3.8% | ||||||||
438,784 | Axonics, Inc.* | 24,624,558 | ||||||
212,562 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 42,180,804 | ||||||
902,174 | Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | 13,523,588 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
80,328,950 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 4.1% | ||||||||
933,823 | Ensign Group, Inc. | 86,780,171 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 0.7% | ||||||||
824,664 | Castle Biosciences, Inc.* | 13,928,575 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 2.1% | ||||||||
2,321,311 | Neogen Corp.* | 43,037,106 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 2.3% | ||||||||
540,117 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | $ | 48,880,588 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 2.0% | ||||||||
420,489 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 41,834,451 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 2.9% | ||||||||
340,384 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 61,847,773 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 7.0% | ||||||||
793,052 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 43,998,525 | ||||||
821,290 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* | 15,530,594 | ||||||
372,165 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 87,134,991 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
146,664,110 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 2.0% | ||||||||
554,516 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A* | 41,328,077 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 4.8% | ||||||||
313,027 | Globant SA* | 61,932,392 | ||||||
3,257,401 | Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.* | 39,675,144 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
101,607,536 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Leisure Products 2.8% | ||||||||
1,217,048 | YETI Holdings, Inc.* | 58,686,055 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 3.3% | ||||||||
286,434 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | 69,354,264 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 3.8% | ||||||||
1,084,172 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 79,198,765 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 2.5% | ||||||||
325,686 | Five Below, Inc.* | 52,402,877 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 1.1% | ||||||||
357,818 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 23,573,050 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Care Products 3.3% | ||||||||
1,693,405 | BellRing Brands, Inc.* | 69,819,088 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 1.7% | ||||||||
1,654,642 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,621,549 | ||||||
671,903 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 34,999,427 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
36,620,976 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 3.0% | ||||||||
942,039 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 63,154,295 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Restaurants 1.0% | ||||||||
350,362 | Shake Shack, Inc., Class A* | 20,345,521 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 3.6% | ||||||||
675,412 | Nova Ltd.* | 75,943,325 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 1.3% | ||||||||
234,069 | SiTime Corp.* | 26,742,383 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized Consumer Services 0.8% | ||||||||
2,956,334 | Mister Car Wash, Inc.* | 16,289,400 | ||||||
|
|
78
Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund (WAAEX / WIAEX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Systems Software 6.1% | ||||||||
419,747 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | $ | 68,741,966 | |||||
1,262,072 | JFrog Ltd.* | 32,006,146 | ||||||
576,089 | Rapid7, Inc.* | 26,373,355 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
127,121,467 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 4.7% | ||||||||
440,862 | SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | 72,058,894 | ||||||
271,312 | Transcat, Inc.* | 26,580,437 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
98,639,331 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $1,702,986,462) | 2,038,139,210 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 1.2% |
| |||||||
Systems Software 0.5% | ||||||||
1,114,610 | DataStax, Inc., Series E Pfd.* *** † | 8,994,903 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Textiles 0.7% | ||||||||
611,205 | Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.* *** † ‡‡ | 14,925,626 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $25,999,989) | 23,920,529 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
WARRANTS 0.0% | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.0% | ||||||||
2,908,006 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 9/22/2026* *** † | 465,281 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Warrants (cost $1,411,160) | 465,281 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $1,730,397,611) 98.3% | 2,062,525,020 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.7% | 36,490,452 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 2,099,015,472 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees using unobservable inputs as described in Note 12, as applicable.
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2023 amounted to approximately $24,385,810 and represented 1.16% of net assets.
‡‡Affiliated company (see Note 8). |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Israel | 9.0 | ||||
United States | 91.0 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
79
Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX) |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 97.9% |
| |||||||
Application Software 2.6% | ||||||||
170,939 | Five9, Inc.* | $ | 10,991,378 | |||||
240,158 | Guidewire Software, Inc.* | 21,614,220 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
32,605,598 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 4.1% | ||||||||
689,214 | Artisan Partners Asset Management, Inc., Class A | 25,790,388 | ||||||
274,982 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 24,869,372 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
50,659,760 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 2.7% | ||||||||
239,268 | Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | 23,706,673 | ||||||
122,898 | Patrick Industries, Inc. | 9,224,724 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
32,931,397 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Retail 2.2% | ||||||||
853,779 | Valvoline, Inc. | 27,525,835 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 1.2% | ||||||||
1,322,255 | Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | 1,956,938 | ||||||
839,820 | C4 Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,562,065 | ||||||
484,250 | Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.* | 4,338,880 | ||||||
39,527 | Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.* | 549,425 | ||||||
543,742 | Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.* | 4,273,812 | ||||||
151,412 | Viking Therapeutics, Inc.* | 1,676,131 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
14,357,251 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadcasting 1.4% | ||||||||
124,162 | Nexstar Media Group, Inc. | 17,801,106 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 2.0% | ||||||||
318,349 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 24,570,176 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 2.4% | ||||||||
1,134,260 | Janus International Group, Inc.* | 12,136,582 | ||||||
171,727 | UFP Industries, Inc. | 17,584,845 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
29,721,427 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Cargo Ground Transportation 1.7% | ||||||||
51,088 | Saia, Inc.* | 20,366,231 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering 1.5% | ||||||||
510,943 | Construction Partners, Inc., Class A* | 18,680,076 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment 3.3% | ||||||||
434,073 | Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | 25,636,351 | ||||||
733,247 | Wabash National Corp. | 15,486,177 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
41,122,528 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services 1.8% | ||||||||
269,754 | Concentrix Corp. | 21,609,993 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Education Services 2.8% | ||||||||
290,456 | Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* | 33,948,497 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Components 1.5% | ||||||||
764,988 | Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. | 18,910,503 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services 2.9% | ||||||||
212,564 | Fabrinet* | $ | 35,417,414 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 0.7% | ||||||||
1,116,702 | Open Lending Corp., Class A* | 8,174,259 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 3.5% | ||||||||
460,218 | Ensign Group, Inc. | 42,768,059 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.1% | ||||||||
532,984 | Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.* | 13,212,673 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 2.5% | ||||||||
622,303 | Neogen Corp.* | 11,537,498 | ||||||
116,630 | UFP Technologies, Inc.* | 18,829,913 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
30,367,411 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Furnishings 0.8% | ||||||||
466,130 | Lovesac Co.* | 9,285,310 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Homebuilding 4.7% | ||||||||
201,629 | Century Communities, Inc. | 13,464,784 | ||||||
153,428 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | 15,264,552 | ||||||
462,557 | Skyline Champion Corp.* | 29,474,132 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
58,203,468 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 6.3% | ||||||||
160,538 | Albany International Corp., Class A | 13,851,219 | ||||||
310,351 | Helios Technologies, Inc. | 17,218,273 | ||||||
204,525 | Kadant, Inc. | 46,130,614 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
77,200,106 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage 2.0% | ||||||||
559,642 | Moelis & Co., Class A | 25,256,643 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Leisure Products 3.1% | ||||||||
396,327 | Vista Outdoor, Inc.* | 13,126,350 | ||||||
523,319 | YETI Holdings, Inc.* | 25,234,442 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
38,360,792 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 1.5% | ||||||||
77,116 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | 18,672,097 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 2.4% | ||||||||
410,500 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 29,987,025 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Mortgage REITs 1.5% | ||||||||
1,233,535 | Arbor Realty Trust, Inc. | 18,725,061 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Equipment & Services 1.8% | ||||||||
454,057 | Cactus, Inc., Class A | 22,798,202 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 4.5% | ||||||||
1,399,990 | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | 32,073,771 | ||||||
387,735 | Matador Resources Co. | 23,062,478 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
55,136,249 | ||||||||
|
|
80
Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund (WMCVX / WICVX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 1.1% | ||||||||
196,149 | Signet Jewelers Ltd. | $ | 14,085,460 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.9% | ||||||||
203,608 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 10,605,941 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance 1.7% | ||||||||
378,309 | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | 21,325,278 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 10.2% | ||||||||
530,217 | Axos Financial, Inc.* | 20,074,015 | ||||||
809,956 | Bank OZK | 30,025,069 | ||||||
456,478 | FB Financial Corp. | 12,945,716 | ||||||
371,136 | Hancock Whitney Corp. | 13,728,321 | ||||||
394,067 | Pinnacle Financial Partners, Inc. | 26,418,252 | ||||||
430,898 | ServisFirst Bancshares, Inc. | 22,479,949 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
125,671,322 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Self-Storage REITs 2.0% | ||||||||
794,301 | National Storage Affiliates Trust | 25,211,114 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 3.8% | ||||||||
205,753 | Nova Ltd.* | 23,134,867 | ||||||
864,479 | Veeco Instruments, Inc.* | 24,300,505 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
47,435,372 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 0.9% | ||||||||
93,786 | SiTime Corp.* | 10,715,051 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialized Consumer Services 0.7% | ||||||||
1,679,602 | Mister Car Wash, Inc.* | 9,254,607 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 3.1% | ||||||||
371,456 | Innospec, Inc. | 37,962,803 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Steel 1.3% | ||||||||
318,102 | Commercial Metals Co. | 15,717,420 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors 0.4% | ||||||||
117,510 | Rush Enterprises, Inc., Class A | $ | 4,797,933 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.3% | ||||||||
206,611 | Euronet Worldwide, Inc.* | 16,400,781 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $971,882,970) | 1,207,558,229 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $971,882,970) 97.9% | 1,207,558,229 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 2.1% | 25,467,123 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 1,233,025,352 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Israel | 1.9 | ||||
United States | 98.1 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
|
|
81
Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX) |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.9% |
| |||||||
Application Software 9.0% | ||||||||
445,303 | Five9, Inc.* | $ | 28,632,983 | |||||
59,973 | HubSpot, Inc.* | 29,536,702 | ||||||
203,084 | nCino, Inc.* | 6,458,071 | ||||||
681,702 | Q2 Holdings, Inc.* | 21,998,524 | ||||||
384,803 | Sprout Social, Inc., Class A* | 19,193,974 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
105,820,254 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 1.5% | ||||||||
175,123 | Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | 17,351,187 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Biotechnology 6.2% | ||||||||
1,826,476 | Allovir, Inc.* | 3,926,923 | ||||||
3,222,951 | Atara Biotherapeutics, Inc.* | 4,769,968 | ||||||
466,747 | BioAtla, Inc.* | 793,470 | ||||||
3,007,842 | C4 Therapeutics, Inc.* ‡‡ | 5,594,586 | ||||||
226,049 | Denali Therapeutics, Inc.* | 4,663,391 | ||||||
680,788 | Dyne Therapeutics, Inc.* | 6,099,861 | ||||||
260,830 | Exact Sciences Corp.* | 17,793,823 | ||||||
814,036 | Exagen, Inc.* | 1,994,388 | ||||||
196,016 | Kymera Therapeutics, Inc.* | 2,724,622 | ||||||
987,112 | MacroGenics, Inc.* | 4,599,942 | ||||||
1,120,901 | Nkarta, Inc.* | 1,558,052 | ||||||
867,303 | Nurix Therapeutics, Inc.* | 6,817,002 | ||||||
10,172,716 | Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc.* ‡‡ | 6,101,595 | ||||||
530,460 | Viking Therapeutics, Inc.* | 5,872,192 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
73,309,815 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Broadline Retail 1.6% | ||||||||
241,913 | Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | 18,670,845 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products 2.5% | ||||||||
472,429 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 29,115,799 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distillers & Vintners 0.1% | ||||||||
2,930,621 | Vintage Wine Estates, Inc.* | 1,667,523 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Distributors 1.7% | ||||||||
55,219 | Pool Corp. | 19,663,486 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 2.8% | ||||||||
82,213 | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | 17,563,985 | ||||||
2,091,522 | Open Lending Corp., Class A* | 15,309,941 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
32,873,926 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 8.0% | ||||||||
488,627 | Artivion, Inc.* | 7,407,585 | ||||||
533,927 | AtriCure, Inc.* | 23,386,003 | ||||||
196,325 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 38,958,733 | ||||||
769,525 | Paragon 28, Inc.* | 9,657,539 | ||||||
1,009,595 | Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | 15,133,829 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
94,543,689 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Services 1.6% | ||||||||
1,095,093 | Castle Biosciences, Inc.* | 18,496,121 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Supplies 0.8% | ||||||||
5,582,875 | Cerus Corp.* | 9,044,258 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 3.2% | ||||||||
419,965 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | 38,006,832 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Homebuilding 2.9% | ||||||||
126,114 | LGI Homes, Inc.* | $ | 12,547,082 | |||||
341,415 | Skyline Champion Corp.* | 21,754,964 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
34,302,046 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 3.1% | ||||||||
199,196 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 36,193,913 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 2.3% | ||||||||
536,729 | Kornit Digital Ltd.* | 10,149,545 | ||||||
74,185 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 17,368,934 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
27,518,479 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 1.4% | ||||||||
220,157 | Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A* | 16,408,301 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet Services & Infrastructure 2.0% | ||||||||
2,370,565 | BigCommerce Holdings, Inc., Series 1* | 23,397,477 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 3.4% | ||||||||
160,103 | Endava PLC, ADR* | 9,181,907 | ||||||
154,982 | Globant SA* | 30,663,189 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
39,845,096 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Managed Health Care 2.8% | ||||||||
452,124 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 33,027,658 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers 1.1% | ||||||||
540,590 | TriMas Corp. | 13,385,008 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3.0% | ||||||||
1,025,483 | Magnolia Oil & Gas Corp., Class A | 23,493,816 | ||||||
200,634 | Matador Resources Co. | 11,933,710 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
35,427,526 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 2.5% | ||||||||
187,037 | Five Below, Inc.* | 30,094,253 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats 3.6% | ||||||||
645,155 | Freshpet, Inc.* | 42,502,811 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 3.7% | ||||||||
128,656 | Arvinas, Inc.* | 2,526,804 | ||||||
4,681,699 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.* | 4,588,065 | ||||||
698,258 | Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | 36,372,259 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
43,487,128 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Regional Banks 2.4% | ||||||||
766,066 | Bank OZK | 28,398,067 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment 7.1% | ||||||||
505,216 | Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | 24,568,654 | ||||||
289,578 | Nova Ltd.* | 32,560,151 | ||||||
842,948 | PDF Solutions, Inc.* | 27,311,515 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
84,440,320 | ||||||||
|
|
82
Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund (WAMCX / WGMCX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments (continued)
Shares | Value | |||||||
Semiconductors 6.6% | ||||||||
223,852 | Impinj, Inc.* | $ | 12,318,575 | |||||
58,713 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 27,125,406 | ||||||
262,160 | Power Integrations, Inc. | 20,005,430 | ||||||
160,869 | SiTime Corp.* | 18,379,283 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
77,828,694 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 2.7% | ||||||||
257,378 | Balchem Corp. | 31,925,167 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Systems Software 6.3% | ||||||||
203,796 | CyberArk Software Ltd.* | 33,375,671 | ||||||
709,071 | JFrog Ltd.* | 17,982,041 | ||||||
143,696 | Monday.com Ltd.* | 22,879,277 | ||||||
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| |||||||
74,236,989 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 3.0% | ||||||||
227,909 | Block, Inc.* | 10,087,253 | ||||||
455,571 | Shift4 Payments, Inc., Class A* | 25,224,966 | ||||||
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| |||||||
35,312,219 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $1,184,147,372) | 1,166,294,887 | |||||||
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| |||||||
PREFERRED STOCKS 1.1% |
| |||||||
Textiles 1.1% | ||||||||
509,338 | Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd.* *** † ‡‡ | 12,438,034 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks (cost $15,000,004) | 12,438,034 | |||||||
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|
Shares | Value | |||||||
WARRANTS 0.1% |
| |||||||
Insurance Brokers 0.1% | ||||||||
450,000 | Hagerty, Inc., expiring 12/2/2026* *** §§ | $ | 819,000 | |||||
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| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals 0.0% | ||||||||
2,161,987 | Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 9/22/2026* *** † | 345,918 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Warrants (cost $2,624,153) | 1,164,918 | |||||||
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| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $1,201,771,529) 100.1% | 1,179,897,839 | |||||||
Liabilities less Other Assets (0.1%) | (1,280,611 | ) | ||||||
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| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 1,178,617,228 | ||||||
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| |||||||
*Non-income producing.
***Security was fair valued under procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees using unobservable inputs as described in Note 12, as applicable.
†Security purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 (see Note 9). The aggregate value of securities purchased in a private placement transaction or under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933 at September 30, 2023 amounted to approximately $12,783,952 and represented 1.08% of net assets.
‡‡Affiliated company (see Note 8).
§§The aggregate value of illiquid holdings at September 30, 2023 amounted to approximately $819,000 and represented 0.07% of net assets.
ADR American Depositary Receipt. |
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See Notes to Financial Statements. |
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At September 30, 2023, Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Israel | 8.4 | ||||
United Kingdom | 0.8 | ||||
United States | 90.8 | ||||
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TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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Wasatch U.S. Select Fund (WAUSX / WGUSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Shares | Value | |||||||
COMMON STOCKS 98.2% | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense 3.7% | ||||||||
3,524 | HEICO Corp., Class A | $ | 455,371 | |||||
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Application Software 19.5% | ||||||||
1,298 | ANSYS, Inc.* | 386,220 | ||||||
2,660 | Five9, Inc.* | 171,038 | ||||||
3,643 | Guidewire Software, Inc.* | 327,870 | ||||||
395 | HubSpot, Inc.* | 194,538 | ||||||
1,151 | Roper Technologies, Inc. | 557,406 | ||||||
1,019 | Tyler Technologies, Inc.* | 393,477 | ||||||
1,859 | Workday, Inc., Class A* | 399,406 | ||||||
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2,429,955 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks 3.2% | ||||||||
4,415 | Hamilton Lane, Inc., Class A | 399,293 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment 2.2% | ||||||||
2,768 | Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | 274,253 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Automotive Retail 3.4% | ||||||||
13,221 | Valvoline, Inc. | 426,245 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Building Products 2.6% | ||||||||
5,285 | Trex Co., Inc.* | 325,715 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Cargo Ground Transportation 3.2% | ||||||||
962 | Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. | 393,593 | ||||||
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Distributors 2.9% | ||||||||
1,029 | Pool Corp. | 366,427 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Diversified Support Services 4.1% | ||||||||
11,858 | Copart, Inc.* | 510,961 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment 4.2% | ||||||||
3,557 | AMETEK, Inc. | 525,582 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Electronic Components 4.4% | ||||||||
6,491 | Amphenol Corp., Class A | 545,179 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments 4.0% | ||||||||
5,898 | Cognex Corp. | 250,311 | ||||||
1,763 | Novanta, Inc.* | 252,885 | ||||||
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503,196 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Financial Exchanges & Data 4.8% | ||||||||
1,165 | MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | 248,891 | ||||||
1,469 | Morningstar, Inc. | 344,098 | ||||||
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| |||||||
592,989 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Equipment 1.8% | ||||||||
1,151 | Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | 228,404 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Health Care Facilities 4.3% | ||||||||
5,766 | Ensign Group, Inc. | 535,834 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Technology 2.4% | ||||||||
1,489 | Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A* | 302,937 | ||||||
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|
Shares | Value | |||||||
Home Improvement Retail 2.0% | ||||||||
2,695 | Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | $ | 243,898 | |||||
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| |||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services 2.2% | ||||||||
1,516 | Paylocity Holding Corp.* | 275,457 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components 3.2% | ||||||||
1,713 | RBC Bearings, Inc.* | 401,065 | ||||||
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| |||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services 1.9% | ||||||||
1,226 | Globant SA* | 242,564 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services 4.9% | ||||||||
1,532 | ICON PLC* | 377,255 | ||||||
967 | Medpace Holdings, Inc.* | 234,140 | ||||||
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611,395 | ||||||||
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| |||||||
Managed Health Care 4.1% | ||||||||
7,065 | HealthEquity, Inc.* | 516,098 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Other Specialty Retail 2.7% | ||||||||
2,067 | Five Below, Inc.* | 332,580 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductors 1.8% | ||||||||
487 | Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | 224,994 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Chemicals 3.4% | ||||||||
3,454 | Balchem Corp. | 428,434 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services 1.3% | ||||||||
3,531 | Block, Inc.* | 156,282 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks (cost $11,327,575) | 12,248,701 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $11,327,575) 98.2% | 12,248,701 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.8% | 220,459 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 12,469,160 | ||||||
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| |||||||
*Non-income producing. |
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
At September 30, 2023, Wasatch U.S. Select Fund’s investments were in the following countries (unaudited):
Country | % | ||||
Ireland | 3.1 | ||||
United States | 96.9 | ||||
|
| ||||
TOTAL | 100.0 | % | |||
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Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund (WHOSX) | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Schedule of Investments
Principal Amount | Value | |||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT OBLIGATIONS 98.6% | ||||||||
$ | 129,000,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.25%, 5/15/50 | $ | 60,740,860 | ||||
107,300,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.375%, 8/15/50 | 52,279,410 | ||||||
68,000,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 1.875%, 11/15/51 | 37,843,594 | ||||||
54,900,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.25%, 8/15/46 | 34,769,285 | ||||||
22,150,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | 15,028,256 | ||||||
45,530,000 | U.S. Treasury Bond, 3.00%, 8/15/48 | 33,231,564 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total U.S. Government Obligations (cost $359,945,905) | 233,892,969 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Investments (cost $359,945,905) 98.6% | 233,892,969 | |||||||
Other Assets less Liabilities 1.4% | 3,293,522 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Net Assets 100.0% | $ | 237,186,491 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
See Notes to Financial Statements. |
|
85
Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India | Emerging Markets Select | |||||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||
Investments, at cost |
| ||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 2,418,598,798 | $ | 336,471,485 | $ | 505,581,950 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
$ | 2,418,598,798 | $ | 336,471,485 | $ | 505,581,950 | ||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Investments, at market value |
| ||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 3,186,401,056 | $ | 525,435,950 | $ | 448,241,782 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
3,186,401,056 | 525,435,950 | 448,241,782 | |||||||||||||
Cash | 36,013,778 | 29,066,771 | 5,079,145 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency on deposit (cost of $0, $4,857, $1, $164,870, $95,265, $529, $1,315 and $88,995, respectively) | — | 4,857 | 1 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for investment securities sold | 32,622,775 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Capital shares receivable | 2,062,523 | 295,983 | 261,469 | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividends receivable | 680,035 | 322,245 | 360,566 | ||||||||||||
Receivable from Investment Advisor | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 97,779 | 29,489 | 25,583 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total Assets | 3,257,877,946 | 555,155,295 | 453,968,546 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
| ||||||||||||||
Payable for securities purchased | 31,578,697 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Capital shares payable | 3,905,265 | 394,840 | 141,979 | ||||||||||||
Dividends payable to shareholders | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Payable to Advisor | 2,820,758 | 551,166 | 375,460 | ||||||||||||
Accrued fund administration fees | 69,247 | 8,937 | 8,146 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 552,887 | 170,807 | 117,426 | ||||||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes payable | — | 14,988,016 | 1,042,093 | ||||||||||||
Line of credit payable | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 38,926,854 | 16,113,766 | 1,685,104 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Commitments and contingent liabilities | |||||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 3,218,951,092 | $ | 539,041,529 | $ | 452,283,442 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets Consist of: |
| ||||||||||||||
Capital stock | $ | 432,905 | $ | 907,256 | $ | 300,318 | |||||||||
Paid-in-capital in excess of par | 2,510,546,685 | 351,909,837 | 566,688,458 | ||||||||||||
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | 707,971,502 | 186,224,436 | (114,705,334 | ) | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 3,218,951,092 | $ | 539,041,529 | $ | 452,283,442 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets |
| ||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 1,593,801,276 | 254,154,541 | 59,458,259 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 1,625,149,816 | 284,886,988 | 392,825,183 | ||||||||||||
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 21,638,021 | 43,090,530 | 4,036,832 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 21,652,462 | 47,635,065 | 25,994,918 | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price and Offering Price Per Share | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | $ | 73.66 | $ | 5.90 | $ | 14.73 | |||||||||
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|
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| ||||||||||
Institutional Class | $ | 75.06 | $ | 5.98 | $ | 15.11 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Emerging Markets | Frontier Emerging | Global Opportunities Fund | Global Select | Global Value | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 249,101,336 | $ | 30,325,725 | $ | 148,322,442 | $ | 14,201,628 | $ | 126,564,184 | ||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
$ | 249,101,336 | $ | 30,325,725 | $ | 148,322,442 | $ | 14,201,628 | $ | 126,564,184 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
$ | 349,192,716 | $ | 35,571,750 | $ | 182,320,722 | $ | 14,539,762 | $ | 139,955,369 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
349,192,716 | 35,571,750 | 182,320,722 | 14,539,762 | 139,955,369 | |||||||||||||||||||
6,351,751 | 56,458 | 6,057,619 | 240 | 3,905,163 | |||||||||||||||||||
164,920 | 95,297 | 527 | 1,316 | 90,060 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 355,157 | — | 728,147 | |||||||||||||||||||
131,836 | 120 | 6,205 | — | 87,405 | |||||||||||||||||||
182,945 | 11,910 | 130,541 | 12,347 | 394,365 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | 6,174 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
31,941 | 11,923 | 13,192 | 24,841 | 17,519 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
356,056,109 | 35,747,458 | 188,883,963 | 14,584,680 | 145,178,028 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
265,669 | 89,169 | 986,681 | — | 460,847 | |||||||||||||||||||
16,179,645 | 4,436 | 89,223 | — | 181,423 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | 26,377 | |||||||||||||||||||
517,769 | 58,696 | 200,263 | — | 122,449 | |||||||||||||||||||
5,856 | — | 2,378 | — | 2,483 | |||||||||||||||||||
140,489 | 66,584 | 70,742 | 30,204 | 144,708 | |||||||||||||||||||
3,089,691 | 520,934 | 764,745 | 31,983 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | 10,157 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
20,199,119 | 739,819 | 2,114,032 | 72,344 | 938,287 | |||||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
$ | 335,856,990 | $ | 35,007,639 | $ | 186,769,931 | $ | 14,512,336 | $ | 144,239,741 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
$ | 1,238,631 | $ | 122,307 | $ | 497,025 | $ | 13,991 | $ | 169,360 | ||||||||||||||
242,200,963 | 133,868,032 | 155,782,512 | 15,992,886 | 290,835,066 | |||||||||||||||||||
92,417,396 | (98,982,700 | ) | 30,490,394 | (1,494,541 | ) | (146,764,685 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
$ | 335,856,990 | $ | 35,007,639 | $ | 186,769,931 | $ | 14,512,336 | $ | 144,239,741 | ||||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
131,822,708 | 30,980,405 | 117,595,886 | 4,619,933 | 112,591,219 | |||||||||||||||||||
204,034,282 | 4,027,234 | 69,174,045 | 9,892,403 | 31,648,522 | |||||||||||||||||||
49,011,218 | 10,845,967 | 31,421,501 | 450,233 | 13,214,388 | |||||||||||||||||||
74,851,891 | 1,384,732 | 18,280,959 | 948,871 | 3,721,628 | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.69 | $ | 2.86 | $ | 3.74 | $ | 10.26 | $ | 8.52 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 2.73 | $ | 2.91 | $ | 3.78 | $ | 10.43 | $ | 8.50 | ||||||||||||||
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87
Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
Greater China Fund | International Growth Fund | International Opportunities Fund | |||||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||
Investments, at cost |
| ||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 6,368,355 | $ | 366,801,912 | $ | 245,832,122 | |||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
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|
|
| ||||||||||
$ | 6,368,355 | $ | 366,801,912 | $ | 245,832,122 | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Investments, at market value |
| ||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 3,959,328 | $ | 452,934,653 | $ | 279,726,273 | |||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
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|
|
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| ||||||||||
3,959,328 | 452,934,653 | 279,726,273 | |||||||||||||
Cash | 103,994 | 1,493,823 | 2,584,263 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency on deposit (cost of $3,788, $132,602, $147,724, $33, $0, $5, $64,929, and $0, respectively) | 3,784 | 132,126 | 147,499 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for investment securities sold | — | 4,643,951 | 52 | ||||||||||||
Capital shares receivable | 600 | 647,782 | 123,936 | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividends receivable | 5,331 | 1,057,456 | 540,728 | ||||||||||||
Receivable from Investment Advisor | 14,378 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 10,840 | 29,772 | 18,676 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total Assets | 4,098,255 | 460,939,563 | 283,141,427 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
| ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
| ||||||||||||||
Securities sold short, at value (proceeds of $0, $0, $0, $0, $14,247,432, $0, $0, and $0, respectively) | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Payable for securities purchased | — | 2,459,459 | — | ||||||||||||
Capital shares payable | — | 1,805,322 | 153,506 | ||||||||||||
Dividends payable to shareholders | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Payable to Advisor | — | 486,099 | 414,955 | ||||||||||||
Accrued fund administration fees | — | 9,345 | 4,479 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities | 28,324 | 147,332 | 132,599 | ||||||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes payable | — | 1,377,287 | 1,167,623 | ||||||||||||
Line of credit payable | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Dividends payable on securities sold short | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 28,324 | 6,284,844 | 1,873,162 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Commitments and contingent liabilities | |||||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 4,069,931 | $ | 454,654,719 | $ | 281,268,265 | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets Consist of: | |||||||||||||||
Capital stock | $ | 8,390 | $ | 209,541 | $ | 1,021,674 | |||||||||
Paid-in-capital in excess of par | 10,632,240 | 377,286,717 | 289,695,966 | ||||||||||||
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | (6,570,699 | ) | 77,158,461 | (9,449,375 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 4,069,931 | $ | 454,654,719 | $ | 281,268,265 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Assets | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 1,754,651 | 231,089,464 | 54,963,547 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 2,315,280 | 223,565,255 | 226,304,718 | ||||||||||||
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 361,044 | 10,699,133 | 20,236,549 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 477,993 | 10,254,933 | 81,930,834 | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price and Offering Price Per Share | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | $ | 4.86 | $ | 21.60 | $ | 2.72 | |||||||||
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| ||||||||||
Institutional Class | $ | 4.84 | $ | 21.80 | $ | 2.76 | |||||||||
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1 | See Note 8 for information on affiliated issuers. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
88
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
International Select Fund | Long/Short Fund | Micro Cap | Micro Cap Value | Small Cap Growth | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,998,692 | $ | 38,487,647 | $ | 544,869,759 | $ | 218,713,502 | $ | 1,681,924,264 | ||||||||||||||
— | — | — | 3,287,186 | 48,473,347 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 3,998,692 | $ | 38,487,647 | $ | 544,869,759 | $ | 222,000,688 | $ | 1,730,397,611 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 3,951,968 | $ | 38,519,627 | $ | 566,202,342 | $ | 263,426,593 | $ | 2,045,865,460 | ||||||||||||||
— | — | — | 2,933,280 | 16,659,560 | |||||||||||||||||||
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3,951,968 | 38,519,627 | 566,202,342 | 266,359,873 | 2,062,525,020 | |||||||||||||||||||
11 | 7,854,132 | 18,450,894 | 10,844,679 | 27,806,585 | |||||||||||||||||||
32 | — | 4 | 64,940 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
91,951 | — | 253,145 | 632,776 | 10,339,582 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | 250 | 418,366 | 127,812 | 1,780,647 | |||||||||||||||||||
11,087 | 18,180 | 17,806 | 112,794 | 53,695 | |||||||||||||||||||
11,939 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
24,675 | 24,130 | 29,206 | 73,595 | 70,490 | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,091,663 | 46,416,319 | 585,371,763 | 278,216,469 | 2,102,576,019 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| — | 11,184,917 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||
— | 676,787 | 150,876 | 606,100 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
5,858 | 4,612 | 334,726 | 149,489 | 1,257,243 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
— | 16,059 | 754,359 | 358,136 | 1,919,901 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | 694 | 15,206 | 6,574 | 50,974 | |||||||||||||||||||
26,090 | 44,321 | 161,612 | 102,806 | 332,429 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
53,371 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
— | 14,658 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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85,319 | 11,942,048 | 1,416,779 | 1,223,105 | 3,560,547 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 4,006,344 | $ | 34,474,271 | $ | 583,954,984 | $ | 276,993,364 | $ | 2,099,015,472 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 3,882 | $ | 29,907 | $ | 962,053 | $ | 932,337 | $ | 642,993 | ||||||||||||||
5,079,512 | 31,871,086 | 718,626,015 | 279,616,794 | 2,048,009,551 | |||||||||||||||||||
(1,077,050 | ) | 2,573,278 | (135,633,084 | ) | (3,555,767 | ) | 50,362,928 | ||||||||||||||||
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$ | 4,006,344 | $ | 34,474,271 | $ | 583,954,984 | $ | 276,993,364 | $ | 2,099,015,472 | ||||||||||||||
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2,480,574 | 22,895,437 | 509,106,450 | 234,553,279 | 837,158,455 | |||||||||||||||||||
1,525,770 | 11,578,834 | 74,848,534 | 42,440,085 | 1,261,857,017 | |||||||||||||||||||
241,898 | 1,988,951 | 83,881,850 | 79,031,638 | 25,924,511 | |||||||||||||||||||
146,274 | 1,001,711 | 12,323,474 | 14,202,075 | 38,374,739 | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.25 | $ | 11.51 | $ | 6.07 | $ | 2.97 | $ | 32.29 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 10.43 | $ | 11.56 | $ | 6.07 | $ | 2.99 | $ | 32.88 | ||||||||||||||
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Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (continued)
Small Cap Value | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Select Fund | |||||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||
Investments, at cost |
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Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 971,882,970 | $ | 1,112,846,415 | $ | 11,327,575 | |||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | — | 88,925,114 | — | ||||||||||||
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$ | 971,882,970 | $ | 1,201,771,529 | $ | 11,327,575 | ||||||||||
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Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 1,207,558,229 | $ | 1,155,763,624 | $ | 12,248,701 | |||||||||
Affiliated issuers1 | — | 24,134,215 | — | ||||||||||||
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1,207,558,229 | 1,179,897,839 | 12,248,701 | |||||||||||||
Cash | 21,319,567 | 1,274,990 | 214,193 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for investment securities sold | 5,301,771 | 2,814,594 | — | ||||||||||||
Capital shares receivable | 1,718,005 | 364,010 | — | ||||||||||||
Interest and dividends receivable | 483,576 | 154,704 | 4,146 | ||||||||||||
Receivable from Investment Advisor | — | — | 16,829 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other assets | 45,807 | 48,367 | 18,532 | ||||||||||||
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|
| ||||||||||
Total Assets | 1,236,426,955 | 1,184,554,504 | 12,502,401 | ||||||||||||
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|
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|
|
| ||||||||||
Liabilities: |
| ||||||||||||||
Payable for securities purchased | 1,425,850 | 2,991,917 | — | ||||||||||||
Capital shares payable | 568,406 | 1,540,276 | 36 | ||||||||||||
Dividends payable to shareholders | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Payable to Advisor | 1,130,064 | 1,029,926 | — | ||||||||||||
Accrued fund administration fees | 34,173 | 33,615 | 237 | ||||||||||||
Accrued expenses and other liabilities2 | 243,110 | 341,542 | 32,968 | ||||||||||||
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|
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| ||||||||||
Total Liabilities | 3,401,603 | 5,937,276 | 33,241 | ||||||||||||
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|
|
| ||||||||||
Commitments and contingent liabilities | |||||||||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 1,233,025,352 | $ | 1,178,617,228 | $ | 12,469,160 | |||||||||
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| ||||||||||
Net Assets Consist of: |
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Capital stock | $ | 1,340,836 | $ | 443,645 | $ | 10,317 | |||||||||
Paid-in-capital in excess of par | 965,881,890 | 1,334,834,159 | 11,780,106 | ||||||||||||
Distributable earnings (accumulated loss) | 265,802,626 | (156,660,576 | ) | 678,737 | |||||||||||
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Net Assets | $ | 1,233,025,352 | $ | 1,178,617,228 | $ | 12,469,160 | |||||||||
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Net Assets |
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Investor Class | 537,439,297 | 800,490,325 | 4,351,566 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 695,586,055 | 378,126,903 | 8,117,594 | ||||||||||||
Capital Stock Issued and Outstanding (Unlimited number of | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | 58,803,157 | 30,163,487 | 360,380 | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 75,280,403 | 14,201,017 | 671,328 | ||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, Redemption Price and Offering Price Per Share | |||||||||||||||
Investor Class | $ | 9.14 | $ | 26.54 | $ | 12.07 | |||||||||
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Institutional Class | $ | 9.24 | $ | 26.63 | $ | 12.09 | |||||||||
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1 | See Note 8 for information on affiliated issuers. |
2 | All material liabilities have been disclosed in accordance with Article 6-04(x) of Regulation S-X. For presentation purposes, the accrued expenses and other liabilities for the U.S. Select Fund have been consolidated and consist of audit fees, printing expenses, borrowing fees, transfer agent fees, director’s fees and accounting expenses. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
90
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
U.S. Treasury Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 359,945,905 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 359,945,905 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 233,892,969 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
233,892,969 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
3,684,346 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||
215,969 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,682,026 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||
24,842 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
239,500,152 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||||||||||
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2,000,748 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
116,831 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
103,442 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
7,511 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
85,129 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
2,313,661 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 237,186,491 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 223,075 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
441,770,912 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(204,807,496 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 237,186,491 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|
| ||||||||||||||||||||||
237,186,491 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||
22,307,467 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
— | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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|
91
Wasatch Funds |
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India | Emerging Markets Select | |||||||||||||
Investment Income: |
| ||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 1,367,979 | $ | 810,561 | $ | 570,960 | |||||||||
Dividends1 | |||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | 17,834,757 | 2,023,676 | 4,015,966 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total investment income | 19,202,736 | 2,834,237 | 4,586,926 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Expenses: |
| ||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees | 29,924,950 | 6,136,081 | 4,294,082 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class | 1,708,987 | 310,628 | 111,833 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | 45,058 | 26,715 | 7,713 | ||||||||||||
Fund administration fees | — | — | 17,281 | ||||||||||||
Fund accounting fees | 317,389 | 22,868 | 36,911 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Investor Class | 226,476 | 38,507 | 15,067 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class | 148,894 | 12,372 | 55,059 | ||||||||||||
Custody fees | 13,242 | 162,678 | 105,245 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class | 67,090 | 27,937 | 29,758 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class | 75,921 | 25,482 | 110,884 | ||||||||||||
Legal fees | 90,346 | 30,201 | 25,230 | ||||||||||||
Trustees’ fees | 359,987 | 64,920 | 49,700 | ||||||||||||
Interest | 139,622 | 13,814 | 10,169 | ||||||||||||
Audit fees | 45,397 | 45,397 | 45,397 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 268,147 | 89,986 | 79,912 | ||||||||||||
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|
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| ||||||||||
Total expenses before reimbursement | 33,431,506 | 7,007,586 | 4,994,241 | ||||||||||||
Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Expenses | 33,431,506 | 7,007,586 | 4,994,241 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) | (14,228,770 | ) | (4,173,349 | ) | (407,315 | ) | |||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Realized Gain (Loss): |
| ||||||||||||||
Investments sold | (37,492,694 | ) | 24,787,332 | (12,671,858 | ) | ||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions | 24 | (670,584 | ) | (142,605 | ) | ||||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes | 9,052 | (6,827,918 | ) | (105,848 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) | (37,483,618 | ) | 17,288,830 | (12,920,311 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): | |||||||||||||||
Investments | 599,301,263 | 6,596,902 | 48,769,045 | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translations | 1,028 | (4,054 | ) | 1,829 | |||||||||||
Deferred foreign capital gains taxes | — | 1,685,438 | (1,042,093 | ) | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | 599,302,291 | 8,278,286 | 47,728,781 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net gain on investments | 561,818,673 | 25,567,116 | 34,808,470 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 547,589,903 | $ | 21,393,767 | $ | 34,401,155 | |||||||||
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|
|
|
|
|
1 | Net of $0, $567,493, $564,103, $771,020, $46,424, $103,243, $8,461 and $457,825 in foreign withholding taxes, respectively. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
92
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Emerging Markets | Frontier Emerging | Global Opportunities Fund | Global Select | Global Value | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 284,301 | $ | 22,346 | $ | 73,162 | $ | 4,137 | $ | 251,447 | ||||||||||||||
4,290,886 | 418,172 | 966,130 | 107,538 | 5,408,834 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
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| ||||||||||||||
4,575,187 | 440,518 | 1,039,292 | 111,675 | 5,660,281 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||||||
6,014,482 | 585,185 | 2,268,505 | 121,907 | 1,300,066 | |||||||||||||||||||
245,284 | 71,530 | 157,201 | 20,249 | 171,704 | |||||||||||||||||||
3,450 | 2,899 | 3,296 | 7,344 | 3,180 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
9,274 | 8,975 | 17,375 | 11,657 | 19,506 | |||||||||||||||||||
26,455 | 18,036 | 17,650 | 14,046 | 28,772 | |||||||||||||||||||
20,672 | 5,234 | 11,990 | 3,031 | 7,330 | |||||||||||||||||||
31,025 | 26,731 | 7,024 | 3,932 | 15,098 | |||||||||||||||||||
31,180 | 16,452 | 23,004 | 16,139 | 17,862 | |||||||||||||||||||
48,949 | 16,021 | 20,201 | 16,689 | 16,820 | |||||||||||||||||||
22,757 | 2,365 | 11,072 | 860 | 8,919 | |||||||||||||||||||
47,346 | 4,724 | 22,145 | 1,754 | 17,411 | |||||||||||||||||||
71,609 | 2,429 | 11,856 | 621 | 3,512 | |||||||||||||||||||
45,397 | 45,396 | 45,397 | 45,396 | 45,396 | |||||||||||||||||||
119,053 | 27,230 | 45,828 | 22,300 | 31,890 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
6,736,933 | 833,207 | 2,662,544 | 285,925 | 1,687,466 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | (74,937 | ) | (24,184 | ) | (130,967 | ) | (125,427 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
6,736,933 | 758,270 | 2,638,360 | 154,958 | 1,562,039 | |||||||||||||||||||
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|
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| ||||||||||||||
(2,161,746 | ) | (317,752 | ) | (1,599,068 | ) | (43,283 | ) | 4,098,242 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
(1,227,866 | ) | (2,362,972 | ) | (704,376 | ) | (237,515 | ) | 1,272,667 | |||||||||||||||
(392,399 | ) | (20,407 | ) | (30,767 | ) | (2,383 | ) | (18,870 | ) | ||||||||||||||
(2,826,345 | ) | (20,960 | ) | (125,556 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
(4,446,610 | ) | (2,404,339 | ) | (860,699 | ) | (239,898 | ) | 1,253,797 | |||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
49,898,091 | 8,216,689 | 22,900,878 | 2,517,426 | 13,361,410 | |||||||||||||||||||
15,404 | 39 | 3,330 | 264 | 14,384 | |||||||||||||||||||
1,158,697 | (11,714 | ) | (177,080 | ) | (15,350 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
51,072,192 | 8,205,014 | 22,727,128 | 2,502,340 | 13,375,794 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
46,625,582 | 5,800,675 | 21,866,429 | 2,262,442 | 14,629,591 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| ||||||||||||||
$ | 44,463,836 | $ | 5,482,923 | $ | 20,267,361 | $ | 2,219,159 | $ | 18,727,833 | ||||||||||||||
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93
Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Operations (continued)
Greater China | International Growth Fund | International Opportunities Fund | |||||||||||||
Investment Income: |
| ||||||||||||||
Interest | $ | 2,927 | $ | 308,035 | $ | 406,980 | |||||||||
Dividends1 | |||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | 59,678 | 7,784,279 | 4,750,738 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total investment income | 62,605 | 8,092,314 | 5,157,718 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Expenses: |
| ||||||||||||||
Investment advisory fees | 53,552 | 6,895,216 | 6,354,504 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class | 27,109 | 332,572 | 81,654 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | 3,661 | 6,151 | 232,562 | ||||||||||||
Fund administration fees | 955 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Fund accounting fees | 14,603 | 3,000 | 3,000 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Investor Class | 16,097 | 28,037 | 6,278 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class | 3,382 | 14,367 | 64,130 | ||||||||||||
Custody fees | 5,009 | — | — | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class | 15,645 | 25,278 | 17,794 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class | 15,754 | 23,948 | 28,577 | ||||||||||||
Legal fees | 545 | 3,671 | 24,365 | ||||||||||||
Trustees’ fees | 688 | 70,102 | 51,970 | ||||||||||||
Dividends on securities sold short | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Interest | 984 | 854 | 49,028 | ||||||||||||
Audit fees | 45,396 | 4,260 | 45,396 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 13,132 | 21,258 | 48,951 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Total expenses before reimbursement | 216,512 | 7,428,714 | 7,008,209 | ||||||||||||
Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor | (142,052 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Expenses | 74,460 | 7,428,714 | 7,008,209 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net Investment Income (Loss) | (11,855 | ) | 663,600 | (1,850,491 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Realized Gain (Loss): |
| ||||||||||||||
Investments sold | (856,177 | ) | 9,975,278 | (1,995,695 | ) | ||||||||||
Investments in affiliates | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions | (10,063 | ) | (28,402 | ) | (337,871 | ) | |||||||||
Short positions | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Foreign capital gains taxes | — | (973,705 | ) | (577,861 | ) | ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) | (866,240 | ) | 8,973,171 | (2,911,427 | ) | ||||||||||
|
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|
|
|
| ||||||||||
Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): |
| ||||||||||||||
Investments | 22,180 | 44,251,098 | 42,981,305 | ||||||||||||
Investments in affiliates | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translations | 45 | 67,365 | 17,952 | ||||||||||||
Short positions | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Deferred foreign capital gains taxes | — | 1,087,988 | 634,372 | ||||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation | 22,225 | 45,406,451 | 43,633,629 | ||||||||||||
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Net gain (loss) on investments | (844,015 | ) | 54,379,622 | 40,722,202 | |||||||||||
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (855,870 | ) | $ | 55,043,222 | $ | 38,871,711 | ||||||||
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1 | Net of $4,604, $844,283, $577,228, $7,794, $0, $0, $33,341 and $0 in foreign withholding taxes, respectively. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
International Select Fund | Long/Short Fund | Micro Cap | Micro Cap Value | Small Cap Growth | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 6,349 | $ | 206,687 | $ | 408,991 | $ | 309,285 | $ | 1,014,182 | ||||||||||||||
41,885 | 184,186 | 872,762 | 2,442,591 | 3,535,712 | |||||||||||||||||||
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48,234 | 390,873 | 1,281,753 | 2,751,876 | 4,549,894 | |||||||||||||||||||
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42,285 | 340,830 | 9,430,557 | 4,522,158 | 21,280,647 | |||||||||||||||||||
22,260 | 32,115 | 550,395 | 323,934 | 914,461 | |||||||||||||||||||
4,417 | 9,380 | 2,722 | 3,042 | 27,577 | |||||||||||||||||||
787 | 2,035 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
12,214 | 12,160 | 81,744 | 39,526 | 236,654 | |||||||||||||||||||
14,709 | 9,510 | 52,635 | 33,563 | 61,232 | |||||||||||||||||||
2,394 | 10,279 | 6,369 | 5,187 | 197,022 | |||||||||||||||||||
2,921 | 5,301 | 4,143 | 32,702 | 8,758 | |||||||||||||||||||
16,163 | 19,760 | 30,347 | 32,954 | 58,122 | |||||||||||||||||||
16,204 | 20,780 | 22,159 | 21,204 | 83,180 | |||||||||||||||||||
334 | 1,603 | 16,726 | 19,209 | 18,312 | |||||||||||||||||||
702 | 3,217 | 81,032 | 39,697 | 265,989 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | 127,024 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
2,110 | 112,887 | 21,450 | 7,140 | 42,486 | |||||||||||||||||||
45,397 | 45,397 | 45,397 | 45,397 | 45,397 | |||||||||||||||||||
5,859 | 7,573 | 50,428 | 47,947 | 233,295 | |||||||||||||||||||
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188,756 | 759,851 | 10,396,104 | 5,173,660 | 23,473,132 | |||||||||||||||||||
(127,196 | ) | (73,014 | ) | — | (19,774 | ) | (55,580 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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61,560 | 686,837 | 10,396,104 | 5,153,886 | 23,417,552 | |||||||||||||||||||
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(13,326 | ) | (295,964 | ) | (9,114,351 | ) | (2,402,010 | ) | (18,867,658 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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(374,602 | ) | (515,353 | ) | (56,166,527 | ) | (28,259,984 | ) | (224,581,475 | ) | ||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | (21,327,040 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
1,999 | — | (2,151 | ) | (5,490 | ) | — | |||||||||||||||||
— | 423,719 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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(372,603 | ) | (91,634 | ) | (56,168,678 | ) | (28,265,474 | ) | (245,908,515 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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1,212,107 | 6,176,966 | 93,042,266 | 50,323,579 | 403,786,901 | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | 9,814,260 | (353,906 | ) | 70,493,994 | ||||||||||||||||||
392 | — | 116 | 642 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
— | 536,143 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
— | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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1,212,499 | 6,713,109 | 102,856,642 | 49,970,315 | 474,280,895 | |||||||||||||||||||
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839,896 | 6,621,475 | 46,687,964 | 21,704,841 | 228,372,380 | |||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 826,570 | $ | 6,325,511 | $ | 37,573,613 | $ | 19,302,831 | $ | 209,504,722 | ||||||||||||||
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Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Operations (continued)
Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Select Fund | |||||||||||||
Investment Income: |
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Interest | $ | 690,819 | $ | 242,052 | $ | 5,728 | |||||||||
Dividends1 | |||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers | 12,897,076 | 3,392,810 | 37,796 | ||||||||||||
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Total investment income | 13,587,895 | 3,634,862 | 43,524 | ||||||||||||
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Expenses: |
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Investment advisory fees | 13,272,874 | 13,618,273 | 66,994 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Investor Class | 586,829 | 1,510,263 | 21,804 | ||||||||||||
Shareholder servicing fees — Institutional Class | 6,390 | 4,900 | 7,230 | ||||||||||||
Fund administration fees | — | — | 1,207 | ||||||||||||
Fund accounting fees | 139,122 | 215,944 | 11,860 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Investor Class | 122,373 | 131,405 | 14,109 | ||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders — Institutional Class | 46,806 | 69,129 | 2,841 | ||||||||||||
Custody fees | 7,254 | 14,994 | 6,009 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Investor Class | 40,096 | 48,787 | 22,827 | ||||||||||||
Federal and state registration fees — Institutional Class | 37,381 | 29,053 | 23,192 | ||||||||||||
Legal fees | 83,265 | 84,203 | 42,660 | ||||||||||||
Trustees’ fees | 172,448 | 176,640 | 853 | ||||||||||||
Interest | 138,696 | 39,238 | 1,401 | ||||||||||||
Audit fees | 45,397 | 45,397 | 45,397 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 188,404 | 156,194 | 9,029 | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses before reimbursement | 14,887,335 | 16,144,420 | 277,413 | ||||||||||||
Reimbursement of expenses by Advisor | (2,238 | ) | (82,717 | ) | (195,725 | ) | |||||||||
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Net Expenses | 14,885,097 | 16,061,703 | 81,688 | ||||||||||||
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Net Investment Income (Loss) | (1,297,202 | ) | (12,426,841 | ) | (38,164 | ) | |||||||||
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Realized Gain (Loss): |
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Investments sold | 41,102,032 | (94,168,634 | ) | (209,723 | ) | ||||||||||
Investments in affiliates | — | (219,740 | ) | — | |||||||||||
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Net realized gain (loss) | 41,102,032 | (94,388,374 | ) | (209,723 | ) | ||||||||||
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Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation): |
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Investments | 240,858,243 | 137,405,396 | 1,484,893 | ||||||||||||
Investments in affiliates | — | (7,889,960 | ) | — | |||||||||||
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Net change in unrealized appreciation | 240,858,243 | 129,515,436 | 1,484,893 | ||||||||||||
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Net gain (loss) on investments | 281,960,275 | 35,127,062 | 1,275,170 | ||||||||||||
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 280,663,073 | $ | 22,700,221 | $ | 1,237,006 | |||||||||
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1 | Net of $0, $0, $0 and $0 in foreign withholding taxes, respectively. |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
96
YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
U.S. Treasury Fund | |||
$ | 9,535,356 | ||
— | |||
|
| ||
9,535,356 | |||
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| ||
1,415,763 | |||
288,925 | |||
— | |||
— | |||
63,121 | |||
36,915 | |||
— | |||
1,220 | |||
38,179 | |||
— | |||
17,989 | |||
36,396 | |||
6,666 | |||
45,397 | |||
30,347 | |||
|
| ||
1,980,918 | |||
— | |||
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1,980,918 | |||
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7,554,438 | |||
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(10,525,742 | ) | ||
— | |||
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(10,525,742 | ) | ||
|
| ||
(31,741,954 | ) | ||
— | |||
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(31,741,954 | ) | ||
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(42,267,696 | ) | ||
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$ | (34,713,258 | ) | |
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Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (14,228,770 | ) | $ | (18,490,609 | ) | $ | (4,173,349 | ) | $ | (6,490,534 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes | (37,483,618 | ) | 31,668,868 | 17,288,830 | 3,645,528 | |||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred foreign capital gains taxes | 599,302,291 | (1,245,547,699 | ) | 8,278,286 | (102,601,153 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 547,589,903 | (1,232,369,440 | ) | 21,393,767 | (105,446,159 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings |
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Investor Class | (10,015,380 | ) | (326,601,199 | ) | (2,530,535 | ) | (11,748,479 | ) | ||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (8,797,567 | ) | (284,274,389 | ) | (3,141,875 | ) | (15,680,233 | ) | ||||||||||||
Capital share transactions: |
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Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 205,760,122 | 248,203,167 | 70,967,363 | 95,937,161 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 9,663,297 | 313,193,819 | 2,518,483 | 11,693,871 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (254,416,109 | ) | (404,340,602 | ) | (55,755,585 | ) | (81,140,243 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 31,821 | 85,040 | 58,675 | 156,749 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (38,960,869 | ) | 157,141,424 | 17,788,936 | 26,647,538 | |||||||||||||||
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Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 478,434,862 | 459,051,536 | 63,515,860 | 103,481,526 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 8,404,896 | 261,121,349 | 2,783,843 | 14,141,713 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (389,845,088 | ) | (441,359,771 | ) | (102,365,815 | ) | (86,825,415 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 17,880 | 34,409 | 4,896 | 4,276 | ||||||||||||||||
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|
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| |||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 97,012,550 | 278,847,523 | (36,061,216 | ) | 30,802,100 | |||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 586,828,637 | (1,407,256,081 | ) | (2,550,923 | ) | (75,425,233 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net assets: |
| |||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 2,632,122,455 | 4,039,378,536 | 541,592,452 | 617,017,685 | ||||||||||||||||
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End of period | $ | 3,218,951,092 | $ | 2,632,122,455 | $ | 539,041,529 | $ | 541,592,452 | ||||||||||||
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Capital share transactions — shares: |
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Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 2,896,074 | 3,067,009 | 12,661,811 | 14,380,076 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 146,814 | 3,484,190 | 454,600 | 1,745,354 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (3,629,021 | ) | (5,082,081 | ) | (10,197,681 | ) | (13,153,521 | ) | ||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (586,133 | ) | 1,469,118 | 2,918,730 | 2,971,909 | |||||||||||||||
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Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 6,582,658 | 5,572,521 | 11,006,780 | 15,727,057 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 125,409 | 2,857,846 | 496,229 | 2,085,798 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (5,586,198 | ) | (5,462,162 | ) | (18,528,379 | ) | (14,125,635 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 1,121,869 | 2,968,205 | (7,025,370 | ) | 3,687,220 | |||||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
98
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (407,315 | ) | $ | (1,850,351 | ) | $ | (2,161,746 | ) | $ | (3,683,664 | ) | $ | (317,752 | ) | $ | (585,297 | ) | |||||||||||
| (12,920,311 | ) | (44,531,178 | ) | (4,446,610 | ) | 11,618,896 | (2,404,339 | ) | (4,778,617 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
| 47,728,781 | (162,164,202 | ) | 51,072,192 | (264,732,578 | ) | 8,205,014 | (26,870,663 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 34,401,155 | (208,545,731 | ) | 44,463,836 | (256,797,346 | ) | 5,482,923 | (32,234,577 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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— | (578,279 | ) | (4,637,409 | ) | (20,036,368 | ) | — | (365,738 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
— | (1,049,729 | ) | (6,561,216 | ) | (19,590,549 | ) | — | (154,376 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
27,199,931 | 103,497,531 | 12,204,101 | 105,275,533 | 2,419,428 | 8,123,117 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 577,642 | 4,508,533 | 18,833,390 | — | 328,775 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(25,526,941 | ) | (99,601,938 | ) | (50,862,341 | ) | (160,261,548 | ) | (6,268,489 | ) | (7,070,629 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
14,784 | 146,604 | 1,919 | 55,766 | 763 | 5,510 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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1,687,774 | 4,619,839 | (34,147,788 | ) | (36,096,859 | ) | (3,848,298 | ) | 1,386,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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177,284,054 | 493,239,547 | 44,585,663 | 181,799,296 | 524,186 | 5,067,490 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 703,049 | 6,409,243 | 18,882,311 | — | 151,926 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(104,582,899 | ) | (209,153,428 | ) | (92,152,531 | ) | (133,630,699 | ) | (7,698,689 | ) | (3,101,280 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
9,515 | 22,278 | 189 | 8,861 | — | 680 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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72,710,670 | 284,811,446 | (41,157,436 | ) | 67,059,769 | (7,174,503 | ) | 2,118,816 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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108,799,599 | 79,257,546 | (42,040,013 | ) | (265,461,353 | ) | (5,539,878 | ) | (29,249,102 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
343,483,843 | 264,226,297 | 377,897,003 | 643,358,356 | 40,547,517 | 69,796,619 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 452,283,442 | $ | 343,483,843 | $ | 335,856,990 | $ | 377,897,003 | $ | 35,007,639 | $ | 40,547,517 | |||||||||||||||||
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1,822,227 | 5,017,233 | 4,593,516 | 27,825,702 | 887,606 | 2,500,260 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 27,069 | 1,747,493 | 4,673,298 | — | 82,815 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,725,509 | ) | (5,279,941 | ) | (19,331,821 | ) | (46,719,791 | ) | (2,363,897 | ) | (2,143,065 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||
96,718 | (235,639 | ) | (12,990,812 | ) | (14,220,791 | ) | (1,476,291 | ) | 440,010 | |||||||||||||||||||
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11,715,079 | 25,805,080 | 16,640,314 | 50,113,813 | 182,614 | 1,341,838 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 32,205 | 2,455,649 | 4,628,017 | — | 37,887 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(7,015,055 | ) | (11,943,908 | ) | (34,198,393 | ) | (39,909,264 | ) | (3,003,418 | ) | (1,098,403 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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4,700,024 | 13,893,377 | (15,102,430 | ) | 14,832,566 | (2,820,804 | ) | 281,322 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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99
Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
Global Opportunities Fund | Global Select Fund | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (1,599,068 | ) | $ | (2,165,481 | ) | $ | (43,283 | ) | $ | (80,784 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes | (860,699 | ) | 2,277,633 | (239,898 | ) | (1,103,900 | ) | |||||||||||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred foreign capital gains taxes | 22,727,128 | (103,364,198 | ) | 2,502,340 | (6,431,292 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 20,267,361 | (103,252,046 | ) | 2,219,159 | (7,615,976 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Investor Class | (2,469,318 | ) | (14,804,572 | ) | — | (813,040 | ) | |||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (1,256,428 | ) | (5,997,363 | ) | — | (1,403,979 | ) | |||||||||||||
Capital share transactions: |
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Shares sold | 15,177,039 | 38,979,429 | 742,409 | 701,016 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 2,451,806 | 14,715,236 | — | 813,040 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (17,931,633 | ) | (43,287,302 | ) | (657,559 | ) | (1,370,547 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 16,218 | 28,823 | 44 | 553 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (286,570 | ) | 10,436,186 | 84,894 | 144,062 | |||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 16,220,644 | 42,443,771 | 1,442,045 | 1,995,085 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 1,232,291 | 5,863,776 | — | 1,403,979 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (9,258,774 | ) | (28,092,909 | ) | (1,941,141 | ) | (443,486 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 7,159 | 9,216 | — | 1,864 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 8,201,320 | 20,223,854 | (499,096 | ) | 2,957,442 | |||||||||||||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 24,456,365 | (93,393,941 | ) | 1,804,957 | (6,731,491 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Net assets: |
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Beginning of period | 162,313,566 | 255,707,507 | 12,707,379 | 19,438,870 | ||||||||||||||||
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End of period | $ | 186,769,931 | $ | 162,313,566 | $ | 14,512,336 | $ | 12,707,379 | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 3,976,976 | 7,436,719 | 71,179 | 55,182 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 681,057 | 2,829,853 | — | 60,003 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (4,819,099 | ) | (9,804,570 | ) | (66,153 | ) | (115,462 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (161,066 | ) | 462,002 | 5,026 | (277 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 4,268,507 | 8,859,854 | 135,077 | 156,998 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | 338,542 | 1,119,041 | — | 102,780 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,481,754 | ) | (6,435,070 | ) | (187,359 | ) | (35,444 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 2,125,295 | 3,543,825 | (52,282 | ) | 224,334 | |||||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
100
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Global Value Fund | Greater China Fund | International Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 4,098,242 | $ | 3,409,192 | $ | (11,855 | ) | $ | (41,487 | ) | $ | 663,600 | $ | (793,184 | ) | ||||||||||||||
| 1,253,797 | 9,848,363 | (866,240 | ) | (2,177,886 | ) | 8,973,171 | 9,194,155 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 13,375,794 | (24,676,596 | ) | 22,225 | (1,896,553 | ) | 45,406,451 | (522,144,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 18,727,833 | (11,419,041 | ) | (855,870 | ) | (4,115,926 | ) | 55,043,222 | (513,743,869 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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(10,067,943 | ) | (6,647,351 | ) | (141,340 | ) | — | — | (51,916,282 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
(1,984,214 | ) | (588,496 | ) | (182,828 | ) | — | — | (63,352,795 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
14,508,523 | 12,745,551 | 2,706,778 | 2,125,309 | 21,529,056 | 36,385,889 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 9,793,517 | 6,472,405 | 136,465 | — | — | 47,744,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(21,196,441 | ) | (20,117,303 | ) | (2,569,096 | ) | (2,306,356 | ) | (94,366,997 | ) | (101,922,857 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
1,465 | 4,373 | 735 | 12,309 | 4,094 | 6,797 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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3,107,064 | (894,974 | ) | 274,882 | (168,738 | ) | (72,833,847 | ) | (17,786,146 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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27,828,434 | 14,594,609 | 221,271 | 3,202,467 | 50,417,754 | 85,055,620 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,981,574 | 586,805 | 182,828 | — | — | 58,809,032 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(13,918,802 | ) | (4,195,399 | ) | (244,872 | ) | (4,677,922 | ) | (177,515,926 | ) | (176,000,636 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
— | 941 | — | 1,913 | 288 | 36 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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15,891,206 | 10,986,956 | 159,227 | (1,473,542 | ) | (127,097,884 | ) | (32,135,948 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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25,673,946 | (8,562,906 | ) | (745,929 | ) | (5,758,206 | ) | (144,888,509 | ) | (678,935,040 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
118,565,795 | 127,128,701 | 4,815,860 | 10,574,066 | 599,543,228 | 1,278,478,268 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 144,239,741 | $ | 118,565,795 | $ | 4,069,931 | $ | 4,815,860 | $ | 454,654,719 | $ | 599,543,228 | |||||||||||||||||
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1,623,915 | 1,348,226 | 385,915 | 230,759 | 941,753 | 1,279,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,121,963 | 705,208 | 21,457 | — | — | 1,409,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(2,402,888 | ) | (2,164,178 | ) | (401,094 | ) | (261,868 | ) | (4,199,293 | ) | (3,659,382 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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342,990 | (110,744 | ) | 6,278 | (31,109 | ) | (3,257,540 | ) | (971,161 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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3,119,622 | 1,554,788 | 36,679 | 332,766 | 2,174,266 | 3,020,035 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 227,804 | 65,481 | 28,929 | — | — | 1,723,594 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,576,669 | ) | (445,783 | ) | (39,340 | ) | (571,578 | ) | (7,760,428 | ) | (6,816,735 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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1,770,757 | 1,174,486 | 26,268 | (238,812 | ) | (5,586,162 | ) | (2,073,106 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wasatch Funds |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
International Opportunities Fund | International Select Fund | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment loss | $ | (1,850,491 | ) | $ | (5,978,343 | ) | $ | (13,326 | ) | $ | (35,905 | ) | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes | (2,911,427 | ) | (23,853,442 | ) | (372,603 | ) | (566,918 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain on short positions | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred foreign capital gains taxes | 43,633,629 | (330,844,989 | ) | 1,212,499 | (3,012,107 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 38,871,711 | (360,676,774 | ) | 826,570 | (3,614,930 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings |
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Investor Class | — | (16,548,898 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | — | (79,947,261 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital share transactions: |
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Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 3,030,199 | 5,319,580 | 567,929 | 750,357 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 15,590,314 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (18,226,908 | ) | (21,059,497 | ) | (1,002,772 | ) | (1,279,134 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 278 | 1,397 | 66 | 3,030 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (15,196,431 | ) | (148,206 | ) | (434,777 | ) | (525,747 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 101,667,560 | 267,454,540 | 234,204 | 172,693 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 54,694,120 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (262,755,106 | ) | (261,107,430 | ) | (1,920,874 | ) | (239,743 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 1,755 | 1,997 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (161,085,791 | ) | 61,043,227 | (1,686,670 | ) | (67,050 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (137,410,511 | ) | (396,277,912 | ) | (1,294,877 | ) | (4,207,727 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net assets: |
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Beginning of period | 418,678,776 | 814,956,688 | 5,301,221 | 9,508,948 | ||||||||||||||||
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End of period | $ | 281,268,265 | $ | 418,678,776 | $ | 4,006,344 | $ | 5,301,221 | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 1,082,959 | 1,512,692 | 53,173 | 62,125 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 3,600,534 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (6,444,150 | ) | (5,994,663 | ) | (93,757 | ) | (98,010 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (5,361,191 | ) | (881,437 | ) | (40,584 | ) | (35,885 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 35,611,451 | 76,495,700 | 21,420 | 13,285 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 12,430,482 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (92,719,054 | ) | (76,677,983 | ) | (184,467 | ) | (18,239 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (57,107,603 | ) | 12,248,199 | (163,047 | ) | (4,954 | ) | |||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
102
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Long/Short Alpha Fund | Micro Cap Fund | Micro Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 20221 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (295,964 | ) | $ | (337,969 | ) | $ | (9,114,351 | ) | $ | (14,765,182 | ) | $ | (2,402,010 | ) | $ | (4,330,858 | ) | |||||||||||
| (515,353 | ) | (2,660,151 | ) | (56,168,678 | ) | (86,728,624 | ) | (28,265,474 | ) | (14,266,891 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
423,719 | 2,809,512 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 6,713,109 | (3,618,614 | ) | 102,856,642 | (363,166,568 | ) | 49,970,315 | (129,242,061 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| 6,325,511 | (3,807,222 | ) | 37,573,613 | (464,660,374 | ) | 19,302,831 | (147,839,810 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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(8,767 | ) | — | — | (257,919,727 | ) | — | (73,081,163 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(15,251 | ) | — | — | (41,304,544 | ) | — | (12,549,879 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
13,168,964 | 10,437,484 | 33,463,338 | 83,326,504 | 22,857,756 | 82,141,646 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 8,767 | — | — | 243,675,646 | — | 71,677,406 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,261,633 | ) | (1,076,313 | ) | (116,465,408 | ) | (261,308,270 | ) | (54,114,071 | ) | (91,551,333 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
1,573 | 3,329 | 14,068 | 33,892 | 10,095 | 36,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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11,917,671 | 9,364,500 | (82,988,002 | ) | 65,727,772 | (31,246,220 | ) | 62,304,239 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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2,056,609 | 19,173,989 | 27,199,923 | 67,953,958 | 7,176,101 | 29,173,118 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 15,251 | — | — | 39,473,070 | — | 12,450,069 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(7,783,134 | ) | (2,766,684 | ) | (32,492,270 | ) | (128,240,524 | ) | (10,481,824 | ) | (21,836,415 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
112 | 1,686 | 10,699 | 11,080 | 28 | 5,345 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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(5,711,162 | ) | 16,408,991 | (5,281,648 | ) | (20,802,416 | ) | (3,305,695 | ) | 19,792,117 | |||||||||||||||||||
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12,508,002 | 21,966,269 | (50,696,037 | ) | (718,959,289 | ) | (15,249,084 | ) | (151,374,496 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
21,966,269 | — | 634,651,021 | 1,353,610,310 | 292,242,448 | 443,616,944 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 34,474,271 | $ | 21,966,269 | $ | 583,954,984 | $ | 634,651,021 | $ | 276,993,364 | $ | 292,242,448 | |||||||||||||||||
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1,197,021 | 1,015,942 | 5,437,121 | 10,095,488 | 7,480,974 | 20,799,592 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 853 | — | — | 27,690,414 | — | 17,964,263 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(117,061 | ) | (107,804 | ) | (19,188,011 | ) | (32,162,553 | ) | (17,802,001 | ) | (25,266,275 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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1,080,813 | 908,138 | (13,750,890 | ) | 5,623,349 | (10,321,027 | ) | 13,497,580 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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195,782 | 1,806,617 | 4,428,333 | 7,928,370 | 2,319,222 | 7,138,745 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1,479 | — | — | 4,490,679 | — | 3,104,755 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(721,914 | ) | (280,253 | ) | (5,498,652 | ) | (14,843,245 | ) | (3,424,390 | ) | (5,938,809 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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(524,653 | ) | 1,526,364 | (1,070,319 | ) | (2,424,196 | ) | (1,105,168 | ) | 4,304,691 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (continued)
Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | |||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | (18,867,658 | ) | $ | (27,936,551 | ) | $ | (1,297,202 | ) | $ | 1,462,850 | |||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on investments, foreign currency translations and foreign capital gains taxes | (245,908,515 | ) | 16,878,405 | 41,102,032 | 43,619,406 | |||||||||||||||
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translations and deferred foreign capital gains taxes | 474,280,895 | (1,488,390,413 | ) | 240,858,243 | (450,637,702 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 209,504,722 | (1,499,448,559 | ) | 280,663,073 | (405,555,446 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Distributions to shareholders from distributable earnings | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | — | (298,275,007 | ) | (14,251,795 | ) | (63,940,106 | ) | |||||||||||||
Institutional Class | — | (324,759,466 | ) | (16,822,096 | ) | (65,113,713 | ) | |||||||||||||
Capital share transactions: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 79,618,700 | 170,077,569 | 116,447,228 | 143,290,709 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 287,667,859 | 13,955,521 | 62,945,104 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (178,994,414 | ) | (365,759,690 | ) | (282,576,107 | ) | (220,687,194 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 18,999 | 58,888 | 13,475 | 22,718 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | (99,356,715 | ) | 92,044,626 | (152,159,883 | ) | (14,428,663 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 286,077,811 | 491,403,328 | 190,194,138 | 264,173,350 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 302,906,157 | 16,171,156 | 63,842,825 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (284,170,719 | ) | (419,314,392 | ) | (304,139,627 | ) | (235,173,800 | ) | ||||||||||||
Redemption fees | 26,249 | 38,065 | 2,402 | 4,480 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) | 1,933,341 | 375,033,158 | (97,771,931 | ) | 92,846,855 | |||||||||||||||
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Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 112,081,348 | (1,655,405,248 | ) | (342,632 | ) | (456,191,073 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of period | 1,986,934,124 | 3,642,339,372 | 1,233,367,984 | 1,689,559,057 | ||||||||||||||||
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End of period | $ | 2,099,015,472 | $ | 1,986,934,124 | $ | 1,233,025,352 | $ | 1,233,367,984 | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 2,525,103 | 4,006,813 | 13,547,910 | 15,186,572 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 6,173,130 | 1,703,971 | 6,281,947 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (5,649,071 | ) | (9,055,389 | ) | (32,584,605 | ) | (23,985,547 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | (3,123,968 | ) | 1,124,554 | (17,332,724 | ) | (2,517,028 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 8,823,826 | 12,084,062 | 21,364,303 | 27,501,939 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares issued to holders in reinvestment of dividends | — | 6,395,822 | 1,955,400 | 6,314,820 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (8,796,106 | ) | (10,126,348 | ) | (35,737,259 | ) | (24,955,438 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 27,720 | 8,353,536 | (12,417,556 | ) | 8,861,321 | |||||||||||||||
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See Notes to Financial Statements.
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Select Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 20221 | Year Ended September 30, 2023 | Year Ended September 30, 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (12,426,841 | ) | $ | (20,763,778 | ) | $ | (38,164 | ) | $ | (5,676 | ) | $ | 7,554,438 | $ | 6,738,135 | |||||||||||||
| (94,388,374 | ) | 3,391,857 | (209,723 | ) | 648 | (10,525,742 | ) | (61,233,193 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
| 129,515,436 | (1,105,267,854 | ) | 1,484,893 | (563,767 | ) | (31,741,954 | ) | (76,105,948 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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| 22,700,221 | (1,122,639,775 | ) | 1,237,006 | (568,795 | ) | (34,713,258 | ) | (130,601,006 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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— | (229,039,647 | ) | — | — | (7,520,379 | ) | (6,840,922 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
(556,115 | ) | (76,370,747 | ) | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||
140,857,739 | 253,924,593 | 3,363,172 | 2,035,197 | 104,573,763 | 156,984,468 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 218,714,597 | — | — | 7,116,523 | 6,430,282 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(343,414,222 | ) | (686,348,727 | ) | (1,123,085 | ) | (60,314 | ) | (119,870,843 | ) | (201,642,801 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
70,675 | 82,520 | 214 | 1,206 | 77,856 | 244,125 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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(202,485,808 | ) | (213,627,017 | ) | 2,240,301 | 1,976,089 | (8,102,701 | ) | (37,983,926 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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119,499,535 | 231,569,168 | 5,630,616 | 3,960,693 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 542,074 | 74,406,337 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(134,959,357 | ) | (263,423,838 | ) | (1,984,494 | ) | (22,839 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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(14,914,201 | ) | 42,557,708 | 3,646,705 | 3,937,854 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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(195,255,903 | ) | (1,599,119,478 | ) | 7,124,012 | 5,345,148 | (50,336,338 | ) | (175,425,854 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
1,373,873,131 | 2,972,992,609 | 5,345,148 | — | 287,522,829 | 462,948,683 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,178,617,228 | $ | 1,373,873,131 | $ | 12,469,160 | $ | 5,345,148 | $ | 237,186,491 | $ | 287,522,829 | |||||||||||||||||
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4,960,624 | 6,764,579 | 281,732 | 187,794 | 8,465,746 | 9,747,128 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| — | 5,346,238 | — | — | 581,305 | 424,698 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(12,258,146 | ) | (18,891,335 | ) | (104,083 | ) | (5,063 | ) | (9,678,169 | ) | (12,805,705 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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(7,297,522 | ) | (6,780,518 | ) | 177,649 | 182,731 | (631,118 | ) | (2,633,879 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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4,213,786 | 6,254,360 | 476,235 | 368,377 | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 19,784 | 1,815,231 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
(4,783,978 | ) | (7,374,887 | ) | (171,254 | ) | (2,030 | ) | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||
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Long/Short Alpha Fund | |||||
Year Ended September 30, 2023 | |||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 6,325,511 | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net increase in net assets resulting from operations | |||||
Long-term investments purchased | (32,595,029 | ) | |||
Long-term investments sold | 24,635,348 | ||||
Short-term investments purchased | (68,066,328 | ) | |||
Short-term investments sold | 68,066,421 | ||||
Purchases to cover securities sold short | (8,333,258 | ) | |||
Securities sold short | 13,146,540 | ||||
Increase in dividends and interest receivable | (6,623 | ) | |||
Decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets | 6,132 | ||||
Increase in investment securities purchased payable | 676,787 | ||||
Increase in dividend payable on securities sold short | 14,494 | ||||
Decrease in accrued fund administration fees | (2,418 | ) | |||
Increase in payable to Advisor | 12,488 | ||||
Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities | (6,623 | ) | |||
Net realized loss from unaffiliated investments | 515,446 | ||||
Net realized gain from securities sold short | (423,719 | ) | |||
Net realized gain from short-term investments | (93 | ) | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on unaffiliated investments | (6,176,966 | ) | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation on securities sold short | (536,143 | ) | |||
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Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||
Proceeds from shares sold | 15,233,328 | ||||
Payment on shares redeemed | (9,040,155 | ) | |||
Redemption fees | 1,685 | ||||
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Net increase in cash | 3,446,825 | ||||
Cash at beginning of year | 4,407,307 | ||||
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Cash at end of year | $ | 7,854,132 | |||
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Dividend on securities sold short during the year | $ | 127,024 | |||
Interest expense paid during the year | 112,887 |
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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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 61.04 | (0.39 | ) | 13.47 | 13.08 | — | 4 | — | (0.46 | ) | (0.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 104.75 | (0.48 | ) | (27.40 | ) | (27.88 | ) | — | 4 | — | (15.83 | ) | (15.83 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 77.61 | (0.63 | ) | 34.37 | 33.74 | — | 4 | — | (6.60 | ) | (6.60 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 73.17 | (0.32 | ) | 12.47 | 12.15 | — | 4 | — | (7.71 | ) | (7.71 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 81.04 | (0.42 | ) | (1.40 | ) | (1.82 | ) | 0.01 | — | (6.06 | ) | (6.06 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 62.13 | (0.28 | ) | 13.67 | 13.39 | — | 4 | — | (0.46 | ) | (0.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 106.20 | (0.41 | ) | (27.83 | ) | (28.24 | ) | — | 4 | — | (15.83 | ) | (15.83 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 78.53 | (0.50 | ) | 34.77 | 34.27 | — | 4 | — | (6.60 | ) | (6.60 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 73.86 | (0.29 | ) | 12.67 | 12.38 | — | 4 | — | (7.71 | ) | (7.71 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 81.62 | (0.26 | ) | (1.44 | ) | (1.70 | ) | — | 4 | — | (6.06 | ) | (6.06 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 5.67 | (0.04 | ) | 0.33 | 0.29 | — | 4 | — | (0.06 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 6.95 | (0.06 | ) | (0.92 | ) | (0.98 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 4.22 | (0.05 | ) | 2.78 | 2.73 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 4.25 | (0.06 | ) | 0.04 | (0.02 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.95 | (0.05 | ) | 0.62 | 0.57 | — | 4 | — | (0.27 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 5.74 | (0.05 | ) | 0.35 | 0.30 | — | 4 | — | (0.06 | ) | (0.06 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 7.03 | (0.06 | ) | (0.93 | ) | (0.99 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 4.26 | (0.05 | ) | 2.82 | 2.77 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 4.28 | (0.02 | ) | 0.01 | (0.01 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.97 | (0.01 | ) | 0.59 | 0.58 | — | 4 | — | (0.27 | ) | (0.27 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 13.34 | (0.04 | ) | 1.43 | 1.39 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 22.49 | (0.17 | ) | (8.93 | ) | (9.10 | ) | 0.04 | — | (0.09 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 14.40 | 0.11 | 7.97 | 8.08 | 0.01 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 11.32 | (0.04 | ) | 3.12 | 3.08 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 10.40 | (0.13 | ) | 1.05 | 0.92 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 13.66 | — | 1.45 | 1.45 | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 23.01 | (0.04 | ) | (9.22 | ) | (9.26 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.09 | ) | (0.09 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 14.71 | (0.03 | ) | 8.33 | 8.30 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 11.53 | (0.05 | ) | 3.23 | 3.18 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 10.56 | (0.01 | ) | 0.98 | 0.97 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.47 | (0.05 | ) | 0.35 | 0.30 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 4.23 | (0.05 | ) | (1.46 | ) | (1.51 | ) | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.25 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.02 | (0.03 | ) | 1.49 | 1.46 | — | 4 | — | (0.25 | ) | (0.25 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 2.64 | (0.04 | ) | 0.58 | 0.54 | — | 4 | — | (0.16 | ) | (0.16 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.78 | (0.05 | ) | 0.21 | 0.16 | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.50 | (0.02 | ) | 0.33 | 0.31 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 4.27 | (0.02 | ) | (1.49 | ) | (1.51 | ) | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.25 | ) | (0.26 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.04 | (0.03 | ) | 1.51 | 1.48 | — | 4 | — | (0.25 | ) | (0.25 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 2.65 | (0.02 | ) | 0.57 | 0.55 | — | 4 | — | (0.16 | ) | (0.16 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.79 | (0.02 | ) | 0.18 | 0.16 | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.45 | (0.05 | ) | 0.46 | 0.41 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 4.40 | (0.03 | ) | (1.89 | ) | (1.92 | ) | — | 4 | (0.03 | ) | — | (0.03 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.02 | (0.07 | ) | 1.45 | 1.38 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 2.74 | (0.07 | ) | 0.35 | 0.28 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.51 | — | 4 | 0.23 | 0.23 | — | 4 | — | — | — |
See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Ratios to Average Net Assets | Supplemental Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value End of Period | Total Return (%)1 | Expenses Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Assets End of Period (000s) | Portfolio Turnover Rate1 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 73.66 | 21.51 | 1.17 | 5 8 | 1.17 | 5 8 | (0.53 | ) | (0.53 | ) | $ | 1,593,801 | 33% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 61.04 | (31.47 | ) | 1.19 | 5 8 | 1.19 | 5 8 | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | $ | 1,356,653 | 29% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 104.75 | 44.82 | 1.17 | 5 | 1.17 | 5 | (0.65 | ) | (0.65 | ) | $ | 2,174,178 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 77.61 | 17.41 | 1.19 | 5 | 1.19 | 5 | (0.48 | ) | (0.48 | ) | $ | 1,595,920 | 38% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 73.17 | (0.37 | ) | 1.19 | 5 | 1.19 | 5 | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | $ | 1,435,994 | 31% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 75.06 | 21.64 | 1.06 | 5 8 | 1.06 | 5 8 | (0.42 | ) | (0.42 | ) | $ | 1,625,150 | 33% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 62.13 | (31.37 | ) | 1.05 | 5 8 | 1.06 | 5 8 | (0.46 | ) | (0.46 | ) | $ | 1,275,470 | 29% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 106.20 | 44.98 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.05 | 5 | (0.54 | ) | (0.55 | ) | $ | 1,865,201 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 78.53 | 17.58 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.08 | 5 | (0.45 | ) | (0.48 | ) | $ | 1,134,229 | 38% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 73.86 | (0.22 | ) | 1.05 | 5 | 1.09 | 5 | (0.45 | ) | (0.48 | ) | $ | 849,787 | 31% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.90 | 5.23 | 1.50 | 5 8 | 1.50 | 5 8 | (0.92 | ) | (0.92 | ) | $ | 254,155 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.67 | (14.79 | ) | 1.51 | 5 8 | 1.51 | 5 8 | (1.13 | ) | (1.13 | ) | $ | 227,767 | 25% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.95 | 64.69 | 1.52 | 5 | 1.52 | 5 | (1.15 | ) | (1.15 | ) | $ | 258,617 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.22 | (0.38 | ) | 1.64 | 6 | 1.64 | 6 | (0.89 | ) | (0.89 | ) | $ | 136,415 | 44% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.25 | 15.06 | 1.68 | 6 | 1.68 | 6 | (0.99 | ) | (0.99 | ) | $ | 187,625 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.98 | 5.34 | 1.36 | 5 8 | 1.36 | 5 8 | (0.79 | ) | (0.79 | ) | $ | 284,887 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.74 | (14.77 | ) | 1.38 | 5 8 | 1.38 | 5 8 | (1.01 | ) | (1.01 | ) | $ | 313,825 | 25% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.03 | 65.02 | 1.37 | 5 | 1.37 | 5 | (0.97 | ) | (0.97 | ) | $ | 358,401 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.26 | (0.15 | ) | 1.45 | 6 | 1.45 | 6 | (0.69 | ) | (0.69 | ) | $ | 145,981 | 44% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.28 | 15.23 | 1.49 | 6 | 1.49 | 6 | (0.75 | ) | (0.75 | ) | $ | 92,214 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 14.73 | 10.42 | 1.36 | 5 8 | 1.36 | 5 8 | (0.31 | ) | (0.31 | ) | $ | 59,458 | 14% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 13.34 | (40.42 | ) | 1.32 | 5 8 | 1.32 | 5 8 | (0.73 | ) | (0.73 | ) | $ | 52,571 | 31% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 22.49 | 56.18 | 1.37 | 5 | 1.37 | 5 | (0.55 | ) | (0.55 | ) | $ | 93,932 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 14.40 | 27.21 | 1.51 | 6 | 1.80 | 6 | (0.69 | ) | (0.99 | ) | $ | 14,984 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 11.32 | 8.85 | 5 | 1.51 | 6 | 1.97 | 6 | (0.51 | ) | (0.97 | ) | $ | 9,771 | 14% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 15.11 | 10.61 | 1.13 | 5 8 | 1.13 | 5 8 | (0.06 | ) | (0.06 | ) | $ | 392,825 | 14% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 13.66 | (40.40 | ) | 1.14 | 5 8 | 1.14 | 5 8 | (0.40 | ) | (0.40 | ) | $ | 290,912 | 31% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 23.01 | 56.42 | 1.18 | 5 | 1.18 | 5 | (0.44 | ) | (0.44 | ) | $ | 170,294 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 14.71 | 27.58 | 1.21 | 6 | 1.41 | 6 | (0.40 | ) | (0.59 | ) | $ | 43,682 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 11.53 | 9.19 | 1.21 | 6 | 1.43 | 6 | (0.14 | ) | (0.36 | ) | $ | 34,375 | 14% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.69 | 12.39 | 1.96 | 6 7 | 1.96 | 6 7 | (0.72 | ) | (0.72 | ) | $ | 131,823 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.47 | (37.93 | ) | 1.91 | 6 7 | 1.91 | 6 7 | (0.74 | ) | (0.74 | ) | $ | 153,161 | 36% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.23 | 50.23 | 1.88 | 5 | 1.88 | 5 | (1.07 | ) | (1.07 | ) | $ | 322,350 | 22% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.02 | 21.12 | 1.95 | 6 | 1.95 | 6 | (1.02 | ) | (1.02 | ) | $ | 197,524 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.64 | 7.29 | 1.97 | 6 | 1.99 | 6 | (0.83 | ) | (0.84 | ) | $ | 191,405 | 16% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.73 | 12.66 | 1.78 | 6 7 | 1.78 | 6 7 | (0.51 | ) | (0.51 | ) | $ | 204,034 | 21% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.50 | (37.75 | ) | 1.78 | 6 7 | 1.78 | 6 7 | (0.58 | ) | (0.58 | ) | $ | 224,736 | 36% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.27 | 50.53 | 1.76 | 5 | 1.76 | 5 | (0.94 | ) | (0.94 | ) | $ | 321,008 | 22% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.04 | 21.41 | 1.81 | 6 | 1.81 | 6 | (0.88 | ) | (0.88 | ) | $ | 176,548 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.65 | 7.25 | 1.82 | 6 | 1.85 | 6 | (0.73 | ) | (0.76 | ) | $ | 174,050 | 16% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.86 | 16.73 | 2.16 | 6 7 | 2.31 | 6 7 | (0.91 | ) | (1.05 | ) | $ | 30,980 | 29% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.45 | (43.89 | ) | 2.15 | 5 8 | 2.29 | 5 8 | (1.13 | ) | (1.26 | ) | $ | 30,132 | 44% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.40 | 45.70 | 2.12 | 5 | 2.12 | 5 | (1.33 | ) | (1.33 | ) | $ | 52,307 | 39% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.02 | 10.22 | 2.15 | 5 | 2.38 | 5 | (1.12 | ) | (1.34 | ) | $ | 39,899 | 33% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.74 | 9.16 | 2.20 | 6 | 2.30 | 6 | 0.78 | 0.69 | $ | 43,789 | 63% |
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Wasatch Funds |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.48 | (0.19 | ) | 0.62 | 0.43 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 4.46 | (0.03 | ) | (1.91 | ) | (1.94 | ) | — | 4 | (0.04 | ) | — | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.05 | (0.04 | ) | 1.45 | 1.41 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 2.76 | (0.08 | ) | 0.37 | 0.29 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 2.53 | 0.03 | 0.20 | 0.23 | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 3.39 | (0.04 | ) | 0.47 | 0.43 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 5.83 | (0.04 | ) | (1.96 | ) | (2.00 | ) | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.44 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.92 | (0.04 | ) | 2.05 | 2.01 | — | 4 | — | (0.10 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 3.46 | (0.05 | ) | 0.81 | 0.76 | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 4.09 | (0.03 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.09 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.54 | ) | (0.54 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 3.42 | (0.02 | ) | 0.46 | 0.44 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 5.88 | (0.03 | ) | (1.99 | ) | (2.02 | ) | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.43 | ) | (0.44 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.94 | (0.05 | ) | 2.09 | 2.04 | — | 4 | — | (0.10 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 3.48 | (0.03 | ) | 0.79 | 0.76 | — | 4 | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 4.10 | (0.03 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.08 | ) | — | — | (0.54 | ) | (0.54 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 8.71 | (0.06 | ) | 1.61 | 1.55 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 15.83 | (0.10 | ) | (5.24 | ) | (5.34 | ) | — | 4 | — | (1.78 | ) | (1.78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 12.60 | (0.12 | ) | 3.36 | 3.24 | 0.01 | — | (0.02 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2010 | $ | 10.00 | (0.06 | ) | 2.65 | 2.59 | 0.01 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 8.82 | (0.02 | ) | 1.63 | 1.61 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 15.94 | (0.05 | ) | (5.29 | ) | (5.34 | ) | — | 4 | — | (1.78 | ) | (1.78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 12.64 | (0.07 | ) | 3.39 | 3.32 | — | 4 | — | (0.02 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2010 | $ | 10.00 | (0.04 | ) | 2.68 | 2.64 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 8.00 | 0.25 | 1.05 | 1.30 | — | 4 | (0.24 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 9.24 | 0.23 | (0.96 | ) | (0.73 | ) | — | 4 | (0.23 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.51 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 6.56 | 0.18 | 2.65 | 2.83 | — | 4 | (0.15 | ) | — | (0.15 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 7.74 | 0.16 | (1.09 | )12 | (0.93 | ) | — | 4 | (0.21 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.25 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 9.29 | 0.19 | (0.42 | ) | (0.23 | ) | — | 4 | (0.19 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (1.32 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 7.99 | 0.25 | 1.05 | 1.30 | — | (0.25 | ) | (0.54 | ) | (0.79 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 9.23 | 0.25 | (0.97 | ) | (0.72 | ) | — | 4 | (0.24 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.52 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 6.56 | 0.19 | 2.63 | 2.82 | 0.01 | (0.16 | ) | — | (0.16 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 7.73 | 0.16 | (1.07 | )12 | (0.91 | ) | — | 4 | (0.22 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.26 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 9.28 | 0.19 | (0.41 | ) | (0.22 | ) | — | 4 | (0.20 | ) | (1.13 | ) | (1.33 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greater China Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 5.98 | (0.04 | ) | (0.69 | ) | (0.73 | ) | — | 4 | (0.39 | ) | — | (0.39 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 9.83 | (0.05 | ) | (3.83 | )9 | (3.88 | ) | 0.03 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/2113 | $ | 10.00 | (0.05 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.22 | ) | 0.05 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Greater China Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 5.96 | — | 4 | (0.71 | ) | (0.71 | ) | — | (0.41 | ) | — | (0.41 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 9.82 | (0.07 | ) | (3.79 | )9 | (3.86 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/2113 | $ | 10.00 | (0.03 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.18 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 20.03 | (0.03 | ) | 1.60 | 1.57 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 38.79 | (0.07 | ) | (15.16 | ) | (15.23 | ) | — | 4 | — | (3.53 | ) | (3.53 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 34.07 | (0.17 | ) | 8.68 | 8.51 | — | 4 | — | (3.79 | ) | (3.79 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 28.23 | (0.20 | ) | 6.82 | 6.62 | — | 4 | — | (0.78 | ) | (0.78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 36.95 | (0.08 | ) | (4.26 | ) | (4.34 | ) | — | 4 | — | (4.38 | ) | (4.38 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.
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(for a share outstanding throughout each period) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets | Supplemental Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value End of Period | Total Return (%)1 | Expenses Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Assets End of Period (000s) | Portfolio Turnover Rate1 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.91 | 17.34 | 1.96 | 6 7 | 2.61 | 6 7 | (0.83 | ) | (1.47 | ) | $ | 4,027 | 29% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.48 | (43.89 | ) | 1.95 | 5 8 | 2.08 | 5 8 | (0.88 | ) | (1.00 | ) | $ | 10,416 | 44% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.46 | 46.23 | 1.95 | 5 | 2.08 | 5 | (1.13 | ) | (1.26 | ) | $ | 17,490 | 39% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.05 | 10.51 | 1.96 | 5 | 2.18 | 5 | (0.98 | ) | (1.20 | ) | $ | 10,560 | 33% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.76 | 9.09 | 2.00 | 6 | 2.15 | 6 | 1.04 | 0.90 | $ | 16,456 | 63% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.74 | 12.76 | 1.50 | 6 7 | 1.50 | 6 7 | (0.93 | ) | (0.93 | ) | $ | 117,596 | 30% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.39 | (36.97 | ) | 1.50 | 5 8 | 1.50 | 5 8 | (1.00 | ) | (1.00 | ) | $ | 107,048 | 33% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.83 | 51.70 | 1.46 | 5 | 1.46 | 5 | (1.08 | ) | (1.08 | ) | $ | 181,563 | 22% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.92 | 23.20 | 1.53 | 5 | 1.53 | 5 | (1.03 | ) | (1.03 | ) | $ | 100,698 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.46 | 0.82 | 1.56 | 5 | 1.56 | 5 | (0.95 | ) | (0.95 | ) | $ | 103,710 | 24% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.78 | 12.94 | 1.36 | 6 7 | 1.40 | 6 7 | (0.79 | ) | (0.83 | ) | $ | 69,174 | 30% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.42 | (36.94 | ) | 1.35 | 5 8 | 1.38 | 5 8 | (0.85 | ) | (0.87 | ) | $ | 55,266 | 33% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.88 | 52.21 | 1.35 | 5 | 1.40 | 5 | (0.96 | ) | (1.01 | ) | $ | 74,144 | 22% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.94 | 23.09 | 1.35 | 5 | 1.48 | 5 | (0.83 | ) | (0.96 | ) | $ | 38,795 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.48 | 1.09 | 1.35 | 5 | 1.57 | 5 | (0.74 | ) | (0.95 | ) | $ | 19,060 | 24% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.26 | 17.80 | 1.36 | 5 8 | 2.57 | 5 8 | (0.58 | ) | (1.79 | ) | $ | 4,620 | 24% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.71 | (37.76 | ) | 1.35 | 5 8 | 2.35 | 5 8 | (0.77 | ) | (1.77 | ) | $ | 3,879 | 30% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 15.83 | 25.84 | 1.35 | 5 | 2.17 | 5 | (0.86 | ) | (1.68 | ) | $ | 7,054 | 58% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.60 | 26.00 | 1.36 | 6 | 4.70 | 6 | (0.81 | ) | (4.16 | ) | $ | 4,306 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.43 | 18.25 | 0.96 | 5 8 | 1.74 | 5 8 | (0.18 | ) | (0.96 | ) | $ | 9,892 | 24% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.82 | (37.47 | ) | 0.95 | 5 8 | 1.53 | 5 8 | (0.35 | ) | (0.93 | ) | $ | 8,828 | 30% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 15.94 | 26.31 | 0.95 | 5 | 1.56 | 5 | (0.46 | ) | (1.07 | ) | $ | 12,385 | 58% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.64 | 26.40 | 0.96 | 6 | 2.79 | 6 | (0.42 | ) | (2.25 | ) | $ | 9,065 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.52 | 16.16 | 1.11 | 5 8 | 1.18 | 5 8 | 2.80 | 2.73 | $ | 112,591 | 43% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.00 | (8.55 | ) | 1.10 | 5 8 | 1.20 | 5 8 | 2.46 | 2.36 | $ | 102,983 | 47% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.24 | 43.20 | 1.10 | 5 | 1.18 | 5 | 1.97 | 1.89 | $ | 119,966 | 41% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.56 | (12.18 | )12 | 1.10 | 5 | 1.30 | 5 | 2.04 | 1.84 | $ | 96,323 | 76% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.74 | (0.40 | ) | 1.10 | 5 | 1.19 | 5 | 2.30 | 2.22 | $ | 146,704 | 49% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.50 | 16.23 | 0.96 | 5 8 | 1.12 | 5 8 | 3.00 | 2.84 | $ | 31,649 | 43% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.99 | (8.42 | ) | 0.95 | 5 8 | 1.14 | 5 8 | 2.89 | 2.71 | $ | 15,583 | 47% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.23 | 43.26 | 0.99 | 5 | 1.43 | 5 | 2.04 | 1.60 | $ | 7,163 | 41% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.56 | (11.93 | )12 | 0.95 | 5 | 1.38 | 5 | 2.21 | 1.78 | $ | 6,449 | 76% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.73 | (0.25 | ) | 0.97 | 5 | 1.23 | 5 | 2.44 | 2.19 | $ | 7,978 | 49% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.86 | (13.75 | ) | 1.53 | 6 7 | 4.77 | 6 7 | (0.41 | ) | (3.65 | ) | $ | 1,755 | 57% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.98 | (39.17 | )16 | 1.62 | 6 7 18 | 3.56 | 6 7 18 | (0.56 | ) | (2.50 | ) | $ | 2,122 | 109% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.83 | (1.70 | ) | 1.51 | 6 | 3.76 | 6 | (0.60 | ) | (2.85 | ) | $ | 3,795 | 43% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.84 | (13.56 | ) | 1.27 | 6 7 | 3.39 | 6 7 | (0.06 | ) | (2.18 | ) | $ | 2,315 | 57% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.96 | (39.31 | )16 | 1.36 | 6 7 18 | 2.61 | 6 7 18 | (0.47 | ) | (1.72 | ) | $ | 2,694 | 109% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.82 | (1.80 | ) | 1.26 | 6 | 3.09 | 6 | (0.34 | ) | (2.17 | ) | $ | 6,779 | 43% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 21.60 | 7.84 | 1.41 | 5 8 | 1.41 | 5 8 | 0.08 | 0.08 | $ | 231,089 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 20.03 | (42.98 | ) | 1.44 | 5 8 | 1.44 | 5 8 | (0.14 | ) | (0.14 | ) | $ | 279,608 | 20% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 38.79 | 26.59 | 1.41 | 5 | 1.41 | 5 | (0.47 | ) | (0.47 | ) | $ | 579,102 | 25% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 34.07 | 23.73 | 1.47 | 5 | 1.47 | 5 | (0.50 | ) | (0.50 | ) | $ | 497,104 | 45% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 28.23 | (9.76 | ) | 1.46 | 5 | 1.46 | 5 | (0.25 | ) | (0.25 | ) | $ | 543,990 | 40% |
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Wasatch Funds |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 20.20 | 0.08 | 1.52 | 1.60 | — | 4 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 39.04 | (0.02 | ) | (15.29 | ) | (15.31 | ) | — | 4 | — | (3.53 | ) | (3.53 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 34.24 | (0.13 | ) | 8.72 | 8.59 | — | 4 | — | (3.79 | ) | (3.79 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 28.33 | (0.12 | ) | 6.81 | 6.69 | — | 4 | — | (0.78 | ) | (0.78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 37.03 | (0.04 | ) | (4.28 | ) | (4.32 | ) | — | 4 | — | (4.38 | ) | (4.38 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.51 | (0.06 | ) | 0.27 | 0.21 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 5.26 | (0.05 | ) | (2.06 | ) | (2.11 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.64 | ) | (0.64 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 4.64 | (0.07 | ) | 0.79 | 0.72 | — | 4 | — | (0.10 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 3.54 | (0.09 | ) | 1.28 | 1.19 | — | — | (0.09 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.58 | (0.09 | ) | 0.13 | 0.04 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.55 | (0.02 | ) | 0.23 | 0.21 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 5.33 | (0.03 | ) | (2.11 | ) | (2.14 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.64 | ) | (0.64 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 4.71 | (0.05 | ) | 0.77 | 0.72 | — | 4 | — | (0.10 | ) | (0.10 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 3.58 | (0.04 | ) | 1.26 | 1.22 | — | — | (0.09 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.62 | (0.02 | ) | 0.06 | 0.04 | — | 4 | — | (0.08 | ) | (0.08 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 8.90 | (0.07 | ) | 1.42 | 1.35 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 14.96 | (0.10 | ) | (5.97 | ) | (6.07 | ) | 0.01 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 12.61 | (0.07 | ) | 2.41 | 2.34 | 0.01 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2010 | $ | 10.00 | (0.04 | ) | 2.64 | 2.60 | 0.01 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
International Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 9.01 | 0.03 | 1.39 | 1.42 | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 15.10 | (0.04 | ) | (6.05 | ) | (6.09 | ) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 12.69 | — | 4 | 2.41 | 2.41 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2010 | $ | 10.00 | (0.02 | ) | 2.68 | 2.66 | 0.03 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 9.01 | (0.08 | ) | 2.59 | 2.51 | — | 4 | — | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2214 | $ | 10.00 | (0.16 | ) | (0.83 | ) | (0.99 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 9.03 | (0.12 | ) | 2.66 | 2.54 | — | 4 | — | (0.01 | ) | (0.01 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2214 | $ | 10.00 | (0.13 | ) | (0.84 | ) | (0.97 | ) | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 5.72 | (0.11 | ) | 0.46 | 0.35 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 12.55 | (0.13 | ) | (3.80 | ) | (3.93 | ) | — | 4 | — | (2.90 | ) | (2.90 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 9.56 | (0.19 | ) | 3.85 | 3.66 | — | 4 | — | (0.67 | ) | (0.67 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 7.45 | (0.10 | ) | 3.08 | 2.98 | — | — | (0.87 | ) | (0.87 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 9.86 | (0.08 | ) | (0.55 | ) | (0.63 | ) | — | 4 | — | (1.78 | ) | (1.78 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 5.72 | (0.09 | ) | 0.44 | 0.35 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 12.55 | (0.13 | ) | (3.80 | ) | (3.93 | ) | — | 4 | — | (2.90 | ) | (2.90 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 9.55 | (0.19 | ) | 3.86 | 3.67 | — | 4 | — | (0.67 | ) | (0.67 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/2011 | $ | 7.74 | (0.05 | ) | 1.86 | 1.81 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.79 | (0.03 | ) | 0.21 | 0.18 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 5.10 | (0.04 | ) | (1.33 | ) | (1.37 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.94 | ) | (0.94 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.65 | (0.04 | ) | 2.02 | 1.98 | — | 4 | — | (0.53 | ) | (0.53 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 3.21 | (0.04 | ) | 0.78 | 0.74 | — | — | (0.30 | ) | (0.30 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 3.83 | (0.03 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.23 | ) | — | 4 | (0.02 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.39 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 2.81 | (0.02 | ) | 0.20 | 0.18 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 5.12 | (0.04 | ) | (1.33 | ) | (1.37 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.94 | ) | (0.94 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 3.66 | (0.05 | ) | 2.04 | 1.99 | — | 4 | — | (0.53 | ) | (0.53 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/2011 | $ | 3.26 | (0.01 | ) | 0.41 | 0.40 | — | — | — | — |
See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.
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(for a share outstanding throughout each period) |
Ratios to Average Net Assets | Supplemental Data | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value End of Period | Total Return (%)1 | Expenses Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Assets End of Period (000s) | Portfolio Turnover Rate1 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 21.80 | 7.92 | 1.29 | 5 8 | 1.29 | 5 8 | 0.16 | 0.16 | $ | 223,565 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 20.20 | (42.90 | ) | 1.33 | 5 8 | 1.33 | 5 8 | (0.03 | ) | (0.03 | ) | $ | 319,936 | 20% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 39.04 | 26.70 | 1.32 | 5 | 1.32 | 5 | (0.38 | ) | (0.38 | ) | $ | 699,377 | 25% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 34.24 | 23.89 | 1.35 | 5 | 1.36 | 5 | (0.38 | ) | (0.38 | ) | $ | 569,068 | 45% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 28.33 | (9.67 | ) | 1.35 | 5 | 1.35 | 5 | (0.13 | ) | (0.13 | ) | $ | 595,341 | 40% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.72 | 8.37 | 1.97 | 6 7 | 1.97 | 6 7 | (0.52 | ) | (0.52 | ) | $ | 54,964 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.51 | (45.24 | ) | 1.96 | 5 8 | 1.96 | 5 8 | (1.05 | ) | (1.05 | ) | $ | 64,198 | 39% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.26 | 15.68 | 1.91 | 5 | 1.91 | 5 | (1.14 | ) | (1.14 | ) | $ | 139,189 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.64 | 34.24 | 2.02 | 6 | 2.02 | 6 | (1.20 | ) | (1.20 | ) | $ | 129,071 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.54 | 1.61 | 2.09 | 6 | 2.09 | 6 | (1.04 | ) | (1.04 | ) | $ | 132,503 | 46% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.76 | 8.24 | 1.92 | 6 7 | 1.92 | 6 7 | (0.51 | ) | (0.51 | ) | $ | 226,305 | 20% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.55 | (45.21 | ) | 1.91 | 5 8 | 1.91 | 5 8 | (0.97 | ) | (0.97 | ) | $ | 354,481 | 39% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.33 | 15.44 | 1.89 | 5 | 1.89 | 5 | (1.10 | ) | (1.10 | ) | $ | 675,768 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4.71 | 34.71 | 1.93 | 5 | 1.93 | 5 | (1.06 | ) | (1.06 | ) | $ | 544,914 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.58 | 1.59 | 1.96 | 6 | 1.96 | 6 | (0.81 | ) | (0.81 | ) | $ | 376,578 | 46% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.25 | 15.17 | 1.35 | 6 7 | 3.88 | 6 7 | (0.41 | ) | (2.95 | ) | $ | 2,481 | 22% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 8.90 | (40.51 | ) | 1.30 | 5 8 | 3.34 | 5 8 | (0.72 | ) | (2.76 | ) | $ | 2,514 | 27% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 14.96 | 18.64 | 1.30 | 5 | 3.09 | 5 | (0.68 | ) | (2.46 | ) | $ | 4,763 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.61 | 26.10 | 1.30 | 5 | 6.96 | 5 | (0.55 | ) | (6.20 | ) | $ | 2,861 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.43 | 15.76 | 0.94 | 6 7 | 3.19 | 6 7 | (0.05 | ) | (2.30 | ) | $ | 1,526 | 22% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.01 | (40.33 | ) | 0.90 | 5 8 | 2.37 | 5 8 | (0.30 | ) | (1.76 | ) | $ | 2,788 | 27% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 15.10 | 18.99 | 0.90 | 5 | 3.03 | 5 | (0.27 | ) | (2.40 | ) | $ | 4,746 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.69 | 26.90 | 0.90 | 6 | 7.68 | 6 | (0.19 | ) | (6.96 | ) | $ | 2,069 | 36% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 11.51 | 27.87 | 2.67 | 6 7 17 | 2.85 | 6 7 17 | (1.16 | ) | (1.34 | ) | $ | 22,895 | 75% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.01 | (9.90 | ) | 2.41 | 6 7 17 | 3.14 | 6 7 17 | (1.62 | ) | (2.35 | ) | $ | 8,184 | 55% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 11.56 | 28.14 | 2.34 | 6 7 17 | 2.71 | 6 7 17 | (0.99 | ) | (1.37 | ) | $ | 11,579 | 75% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.03 | (9.70 | ) | 2.20 | 6 7 17 | 3.10 | 6 7 17 | (1.47 | ) | (2.37 | ) | $ | 13,782 | 55% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.07 | 6.12 | 1.66 | 5 8 | 1.66 | 5 8 | (1.46 | ) | (1.46 | ) | $ | 509,106 | 57% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.72 | (39.42 | ) | 1.66 | 5 8 | 1.66 | 5 8 | (1.54 | ) | (1.54 | ) | $ | 558,093 | 59% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.55 | 38.81 | 1.63 | 5 | 1.63 | 5 | (1.52 | ) | (1.52 | ) | $ | 1,155,133 | 63% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.56 | 43.47 | 1.66 | 5 | 1.66 | 5 | (1.48 | ) | (1.48 | ) | $ | 746,749 | 75% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.45 | (1.15 | ) | 1.66 | 5 | 1.66 | 5 | (1.31 | ) | (1.31 | ) | $ | 473,505 | 67% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.07 | 6.12 | 1.59 | 5 8 | 1.59 | 5 8 | (1.39 | ) | (1.39 | ) | $ | 74,849 | 57% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.72 | (39.40 | ) | 1.59 | 5 8 | 1.59 | 5 8 | (1.47 | ) | (1.47 | ) | $ | 76,558 | 59% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.55 | 38.96 | 1.56 | 5 | 1.56 | 5 | (1.45 | ) | (1.45 | ) | $ | 198,477 | 63% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.55 | 23.39 | 1.60 | 5 | 1.62 | 5 | (1.43 | ) | (1.45 | ) | $ | 59,124 | 75% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.97 | 6.45 | 1.73 | 5 8 | 1.73 | 5 8 | (0.82 | ) | (0.82 | ) | $ | 234,553 | 59% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.79 | (32.47 | ) | 1.70 | 5 8 | 1.70 | 5 8 | (1.13 | ) | (1.13 | ) | $ | 249,290 | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.10 | 58.11 | 1.66 | 5 | 1.66 | 5 | (1.15 | ) | (1.15 | ) | $ | 387,236 | 82% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.65 | 24.17 | 1.74 | 5 | 1.74 | 5 | (1.01 | ) | (1.01 | ) | $ | 222,963 | 63% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.21 | (4.50 | ) | 1.74 | 5 | 1.74 | 5 | (0.90 | ) | (0.90 | ) | $ | 249,523 | 66% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.99 | 6.41 | 1.61 | 5 8 | 1.65 | 5 8 | (0.69 | ) | (0.74 | ) | $ | 42,440 | 59% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 2.81 | (32.31 | ) | 1.60 | 5 8 | 1.63 | 5 8 | (1.03 | ) | (1.06 | ) | $ | 42,952 | 50% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 5.12 | 58.25 | 1.60 | 5 | 1.61 | 5 | (1.10 | ) | (1.10 | ) | $ | 56,381 | 82% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 3.66 | 12.27 | 1.60 | 5 | 1.84 | 5 | (0.99 | ) | (1.23 | ) | $ | 25,317 | 63% |
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Wasatch Funds |
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 29.19 | (0.38 | ) | 3.48 | 3.10 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 62.46 | (0.46 | ) | (21.99 | ) | (22.45 | ) | — | 4 | — | (10.82 | ) | (10.82 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 46.64 | (0.57 | ) | 19.94 | 19.37 | — | 4 | — | (3.55 | ) | (3.55 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 40.23 | (0.32 | ) | 12.52 | 12.20 | — | — | (5.79 | ) | (5.79 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 55.30 | (0.28 | ) | (2.33 | ) | (2.61 | ) | — | 4 | — | (12.46 | ) | (12.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 29.70 | (0.28 | ) | 3.46 | 3.18 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 63.29 | (0.42 | ) | (22.35 | ) | (22.77 | ) | — | 4 | — | (10.82 | ) | (10.82 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 47.18 | (0.51 | ) | 20.17 | 19.66 | — | 4 | — | (3.55 | ) | (3.55 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 40.60 | (0.28 | ) | 12.65 | 12.37 | — | — | (5.79 | ) | (5.79 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 55.61 | (0.24 | ) | (2.31 | ) | (2.55 | ) | — | 4 | — | (12.46 | ) | (12.46 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 7.49 | (0.02 | ) | 1.86 | 1.84 | — | 4 | — | (0.19 | ) | (0.19 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 10.68 | — | 4 | (2.38 | ) | (2.38 | ) | — | 4 | — | 4 | (0.81 | ) | (0.81 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 6.99 | (0.02 | ) | 3.71 | 3.69 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 7.61 | 0.01 | (0.54 | ) | (0.53 | ) | — | (0.04 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.09 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 8.53 | 0.03 | (0.36 | ) | (0.33 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 7.56 | — | 1.87 | 1.87 | — | 4 | — | (0.19 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 10.78 | 0.01 | (2.41 | ) | (2.40 | ) | — | 4 | (0.01 | ) | (0.81 | ) | (0.82 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 7.05 | — | 4 | 3.73 | 3.73 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 7.67 | 0.03 | (0.55 | ) | (0.52 | ) | — | (0.05 | ) | (0.05 | ) | (0.10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 8.58 | 0.03 | (0.35 | ) | (0.32 | ) | — | 4 | — | (0.59 | ) | (0.59 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 26.29 | (0.38 | ) | 0.63 | 0.25 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 50.98 | (0.43 | ) | (18.93 | ) | (19.36 | ) | — | 4 | — | (5.33 | ) | (5.33 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 39.56 | (0.48 | ) | 13.30 | 12.82 | 0.01 | — | (1.41 | ) | (1.41 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 25.30 | (0.17 | ) | 14.98 | 14.81 | 0.01 | — | (0.56 | ) | (0.56 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 27.68 | (0.18 | ) | (0.60 | ) | (0.78 | ) | 0.01 | — | (1.61 | ) | (1.61 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 26.37 | (0.23 | ) | 0.53 | 0.30 | — | 4 | (0.04 | ) | — | (0.04 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 51.05 | (0.34 | ) | (19.01 | ) | (19.35 | ) | — | 4 | — | (5.33 | ) | (5.33 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 39.58 | (0.41 | ) | 13.28 | 12.87 | 0.01 | — | (1.41 | ) | (1.41 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period ended 9/30/2011 | $ | 29.39 | (0.09 | ) | 10.28 | 10.19 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Select Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 9.74 | (0.03 | ) | 2.36 | 2.33 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2215 | $ | 10.00 | (0.01 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.27 | ) | 0.01 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Select Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 9.73 | (0.03 | ) | 2.39 | 2.36 | — | 4 | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/2215 | $ | 10.00 | (0.01 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.27 | ) | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | $ | 12.53 | 0.34 | (1.91 | ) | (1.57 | ) | — | 4 | (0.33 | ) | — | (0.33 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | $ | 18.10 | 0.28 | (5.57 | ) | (5.29 | ) | 0.01 | (0.29 | ) | — | (0.29 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/21 | $ | 22.42 | 0.25 | (3.00 | ) | (2.75 | ) | 0.01 | (0.24 | ) | (1.34 | ) | (1.58 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/20 | $ | 19.26 | 0.30 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 0.03 | (0.30 | ) | — | (0.30 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/19 | $ | 15.26 | 0.34 | 3.99 | 4.33 | 0.01 | (0.34 | ) | — | (0.34 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Highlights and Notes to Financial Statements.
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Net Asset Value End of Period | Total Return (%)1 | Expenses Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Net of Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Investment Income (Loss) Before Waivers and Reimbursements (%)2 | Net Assets End of Period (000s) | Portfolio Turnover Rate1 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 32.29 | 10.62 | 1.15 | 5 8 | 1.15 | 5 8 | (0.94 | ) | (0.94 | ) | $ | 837,158 | 27% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 29.19 | (42.42 | ) | 1.15 | 5 8 | 1.15 | 5 8 | (1.05 | ) | (1.05 | ) | $ | 848,033 | 32% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 62.46 | 42.49 | 1.12 | 5 | 1.12 | 5 | (1.00 | ) | (1.00 | ) | $ | 1,744,187 | 40% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 46.64 | 33.26 | 1.16 | 5 | 1.16 | 5 | (0.89 | ) | (0.89 | ) | $ | 1,247,871 | 37% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 40.23 | 1.67 | 5 | 1.17 | 6 | 1.17 | 6 | (0.80 | ) | (0.80 | ) | $ | 978,825 | 26% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 32.88 | 10.71 | 1.06 | 5 8 | 1.07 | 5 8 | (0.85 | ) | (0.85 | ) | $ | 1,261,857 | 27% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 29.70 | (42.35 | ) | 1.05 | 5 8 | 1.06 | 5 8 | (0.94 | ) | (0.95 | ) | $ | 1,138,901 | 32% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 63.29 | 42.62 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.06 | 5 | (0.92 | ) | (0.93 | ) | $ | 1,898,152 | 40% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 47.18 | 33.39 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.08 | 5 | (0.78 | ) | (0.81 | ) | $ | 1,233,331 | 37% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 40.60 | 1.80 | 1.06 | 6 | 1.09 | 6 | (0.68 | ) | (0.72 | ) | $ | 712,833 | 26% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.14 | 24.90 | 1.18 | 6 7 | 1.18 | 6 7 | (0.15 | ) | (0.15 | ) | $ | 537,439 | 61% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.49 | (24.18 | ) | 1.16 | 5 8 | 1.16 | 5 8 | 0.04 | 0.04 | $ | 570,201 | 61% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.68 | 52.79 | 1.16 | 5 | 1.16 | 5 | (0.16 | ) | (0.16 | ) | $ | 840,022 | 50% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 6.99 | (7.13 | ) | 1.21 | 5 | 1.21 | 5 | 0.22 | 0.22 | $ | 525,957 | 58% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.61 | (2.69 | ) | 1.20 | 5 | 1.20 | 5 | 0.51 | 0.51 | $ | 454,451 | 25% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.24 | 25.07 | 1.07 | 6 7 | 1.07 | 6 7 | (0.06 | ) | (0.06 | ) | $ | 695,586 | 61% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.56 | (24.15 | ) | 1.05 | 5 8 | 1.06 | 5 8 | 0.14 | 0.14 | $ | 663,167 | 61% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.78 | 52.91 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.06 | 5 | (0.05 | ) | (0.06 | ) | $ | 849,537 | 50% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.05 | (6.94 | ) | 1.05 | 5 | 1.08 | 5 | 0.38 | 0.34 | $ | 472,331 | 58% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7.67 | (2.55 | ) | 1.05 | 5 | 1.09 | 5 | 0.70 | 0.66 | $ | 368,498 | 25% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 26.54 | 0.95 | 1.23 | 5 8 | 1.23 | 5 8 | (0.96 | ) | (0.96 | ) | $ | 800,490 | 25% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 26.29 | (41.70 | ) | 1.18 | 5 8 | 1.18 | 5 8 | (1.00 | ) | (1.00 | ) | $ | 984,853 | 34% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 50.98 | 32.78 | 1.16 | 5 | 1.16 | 5 | (0.96 | ) | (0.96 | ) | $ | 2,255,327 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 39.56 | 59.54 | 1.19 | 5 | 1.19 | 5 | (0.95 | ) | (0.95 | ) | $ | 1,733,280 | 37% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 25.30 | (1.35 | ) | 1.24 | 5 | 1.24 | 5 | (0.93 | ) | (0.93 | ) | $ | 623,154 | 17% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 26.63 | 1.13 | 1.06 | 5 8 | 1.08 | 5 8 | (0.79 | ) | (0.81 | ) | $ | 378,127 | 25% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 26.37 | (41.62 | ) | 1.05 | 5 8 | 1.06 | 5 8 | (0.87 | ) | (0.88 | ) | $ | 389,020 | 34% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 51.05 | 32.89 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.06 | 5 | (0.86 | ) | (0.87 | ) | $ | 717,666 | 35% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 39.58 | 34.67 | 1.05 | 5 | 1.07 | 5 | (0.97 | ) | (0.98 | ) | $ | 348,388 | 37% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.07 | 23.92 | 1.02 | 6 7 | 4.56 | 6 7 | (0.53 | ) | (4.07 | ) | $ | 4,352 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.74 | (2.60 | ) | 1.01 | 6 7 | 11.81 | 6 7 | (0.59 | ) | (11.39 | ) | $ | 1,779 | 4% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.09 | 24.25 | 0.87 | 6 7 | 2.46 | 6 7 | (0.38 | ) | (1.98 | ) | $ | 8,118 | 31% | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 9.73 | (2.70 | ) | 0.86 | 6 7 | 10.54 | 6 7 | (0.43 | ) | (10.11 | ) | $ | 3,566 | 4% | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 10.63 | (12.82 | ) | 0.70 | 5 8 | 0.70 | 5 8 | 2.67 | 2.67 | $ | 237,186 | 13% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 12.53 | (29.44 | ) | 0.67 | 5 8 | 0.67 | 5 8 | 1.70 | 1.70 | $ | 287,523 | 47% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 18.10 | (12.74 | ) | 0.66 | 5 | 0.66 | 5 | 1.30 | 1.30 | $ | 462,949 | 50% | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 22.42 | 18.06 | 0.66 | 5 | 0.66 | 5 | 1.41 | 1.41 | $ | 545,586 | 13% | |||||||||||||||||||
$ | 19.26 | 28.73 | 0.69 | 5 | 0.69 | 5 | 2.05 | 2.05 | $ | 379,644 | 29% |
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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 expenses 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 | The Advisor reimbursed the Greater China Fund $258,290 for losses from a trade error. The reimbursement reduced the Net Realized and Unrealized Losses on Investments by $0.24 per share. |
10 | Fund inception date was October 1, 2019. |
11 | Institutional Class inception date was January 31, 2020. |
12 | Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments per share reflects a large, non-recurring receivable for security litigation which amounted to $0.07 and $0.07 per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding this non-recurring receivable, Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments would have been $(1.16) and $(1.14) per share for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. Excluding this non-recurring receivable, Total Return would have been (13.11)% and (13.00)% for the Investor Class and Institutional Class, respectively. |
13 | Fund inception date was November 30, 2020. |
14 | Fund inception date was October 1, 2021. |
15 | Fund inception date was June 13, 2022. |
16 | The Advisor reimbursed the Greater China Fund $258,290 for losses from a trade error. The reimbursement increased the total return by 3.54%. |
17 | Includes interest expense and dividend payments for securities sold short. The ratios excluding such expenses are listed below: |
Expenses Net of Waivers and Reimbursements(%)2 | Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements(%)2 | |||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | 1.76 | 1.93 | ||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | 1.75 | 2.48 | ||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/23 | 1.50 | 1.87 | ||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | 1.50 | 2.40 |
18 | Includes interest expense and extraordinary expenses. The ratios excluding such expenses are listed below: |
Expenses Net of Waivers and Reimbursements(%)2 | Expenses Before Waivers and Reimbursements(%)2 | |||||||||||
Greater China Fund — Investor Class | ||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | 1.51 | 3.46 | ||||||||||
Greater China Fund — Institutional Class | ||||||||||||
Year ended 9/30/22 | 1.26 | 2.51 |
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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 an open-end management investment company and consists of 20 series or funds (each a “Fund” and collectively the “Funds”). The Core Growth Fund, Global Opportunities Fund, Global Select 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 classified as a diversified fund. The Emerging India Fund, Emerging Markets Select Fund, Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund, Greater China Fund, International Select Fund, Long/Short Alpha Fund and U.S. Select Fund are each classified as a non-diversified fund. Each Fund maintains its own investment objective(s). The investment objective(s) adopted by each Fund are included in each Fund’s summary description in the Funds’ Statutory Prospectus and each Fund’s Summary Prospectus.
On November 9, 2011, the Trust redesignated 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 19 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; 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; Global Select Fund and International Select Fund, which commenced operations on October 1, 2019; Micro Cap Fund, Micro Cap Value Fund and Ultra Growth Fund, which commenced operations on January 31, 2020; Greater China Fund, which commenced operations on November 30, 2020; Long/Short Alpha Fund, which commenced operations on October 1, 2021; and U.S. Select Fund, which commenced operations on June 13, 2022. 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 LP, d/b/a Wasatch Global Investors, as investment advisor (the “Advisor” or “Wasatch”).
The Core Growth, Emerging India, Emerging Markets Select, Emerging Markets Small Cap, Frontier Emerging Small Countries, Global Opportunities, Global Select, Global Value, Greater China, International Growth, Inter
national Opportunities, International Select, Long/Short
Alpha, Micro Cap, Micro Cap Value, Small Cap Growth, Small Cap Value, Ultra Growth and U.S. Select 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, 2023. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
The Funds are investment companies and accordingly they follow the investment company accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services — Investment Companies.
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 the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities may be recorded after the ex-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 a realized gain or loss.
For financial reporting purposes, estimates on all real estate investment trust (REIT) rates are based on prior year average rates made public by the REITs. To obtain these rates Wasatch utilizes a service through Wall Street Concepts, which gathers and disseminates the information. Prior to filing tax returns, REIT rates are trued up for actual rates. The differences between the actual versus the trued-up rates are captured in the next fiscal year’s financial reporting process.
Expenses — The Funds contract for various services on a collective basis. Most expenses are directly attributable to
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each Fund and therefore are charged accordingly. Expenses 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 additional paid-in capital.
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 each class separately bears expenses related specifically to that class, such as certain shareholder servicing fees.
3. SECURITIES AND 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.
Short Sales — The Equity Funds (the Long/Short Alpha Fund in particular) may enter into short sales whereby a fund sells a security it generally does not own (the security is borrowed), in anticipation of a decline in the security’s price. The initial amount of a short sale is recorded as a liability which is marked-to-market daily. Fluctuations in the value of the short liability are recorded as unrealized gains or losses. If a Fund shorts a security when also holding a long position in the security (a “short against the box”), as the security’s price declines, the short position increases in value, offsetting the long position’s decrease in
value. The opposite effect occurs if the security’s price rises. A Fund realizes a gain or loss upon closing of the short sale (returning the security to the counterparty by way of purchase or delivery of a long position owned). Possible losses from short sales may be unlimited, whereas losses from security purchases cannot exceed the total amount invested. The Funds are liable to the lender for any dividends payable on securities while those securities are in a short position. These dividends are an expense of the Funds. The Funds designate collateral consisting of cash, U.S. government securities or other liquid assets sufficient to collateralize the market value of short positions.
Participation Notes — Certain Funds may invest in Participation Notes (P-Notes). P-Notes are promissory notes designed to offer a return linked to the performance of a particular underlying equity security or market. 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 a P-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 from P-Notes is recorded as dividend income in the Statements of Operations. P-Notes are considered general unsecured contractual obligations of the bank or broker-dealer. Risks associated with P-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 are marked-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 the contract was opened and the value at the time it was closed. These contracts may involve market risk in excess of the unrealized gain or
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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. None of the Funds entered into foreign currency contracts transactions during the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023.
5. PURCHASES AND SALES OF 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, 2023 are summarized below:
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 1,001,290,698 | $ | 126,308,270 | $ | 139,281,218 | $ | 74,525,827 | $ | 10,248,031 | |||||||||||||||
Sales | 996,559,790 | 169,422,388 | 59,064,907 | 157,736,937 | 19,760,832 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | Global Select Fund | Global Value Fund | Greater China Fund | International Growth Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 53,850,229 | $ | 3,379,952 | $ | 68,752,505 | $ | 3,033,692 | $ | 170,156,454 | |||||||||||||||
Sales | 57,139,338 | 3,836,966 | 59,571,272 | 3,024,349 | 362,980,659 | ||||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | International Select Fund | Long/Short Alpha Fund | Micro Cap Fund | Micro Cap Value Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 69,451,421 | $ | 1,126,278 | $ | 32,620,030 | $ | 351,858,416 | $ | 171,750,688 | |||||||||||||||
Sales | 221,767,387 | 3,200,172 | 24,635,348 | 462,357,892 | 200,479,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Select Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Purchases | $ | 573,469,126 | $ | 803,130,567 | $ | 341,384,454 | $ | 8,435,020 | |||||||||||||||||
Sales | 727,519,653 | 1,096,770,569 | 562,943,938 | 2,786,413 |
Purchases and sales of U.S. government securities in the U.S. Treasury Fund were $35,611,413 and $44,465,645, respectively.
6. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
It is the Funds’ policy to qualify as regulated investment companies and distribute substantially all of their taxable income to shareholders. The Funds’ tax returns are open to examination by the relevant tax authorities until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years after the filing of the tax return.
Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions taken for all open federal and state income tax years, and has concluded that no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements.
As of September 30, 2023, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of securities 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 | $ | 2,435,148,782 | $ | 343,317,822 | $ | 512,527,583 | $ | 249,253,978 | $ | 30,652,799 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross appreciation | $ | 983,942,577 | $ | 190,738,339 | $ | 38,639,404 | $ | 127,635,458 | $ | 8,758,901 | |||||||||||||||
Gross (depreciation) | (232,690,303 | ) | (8,620,211 | ) | (102,925,205 | ) | (27,696,720 | ) | (3,839,950 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 751,252,274 | $ | 182,118,128 | $ | (64,285,801 | ) | $ | 99,938,738 | $ | 4,918,951 | ||||||||||||||
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Global Opportunities Fund | Global Select | Global Value Fund | Greater China Fund | International Growth Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | $ | 148,869,333 | $ | 14,381,883 | $ | 127,649,776 | $ | 6,453,113 | $ | 373,396,928 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross appreciation | $ | 49,554,717 | $ | 2,366,587 | $ | 19,142,604 | $ | 37,434 | $ | 119,951,487 | |||||||||||||||
Gross (depreciation) | (16,103,328 | ) | (2,208,708 | ) | (6,837,011 | ) | (2,531,219 | ) | (40,413,762 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 33,451,389 | $ | 157,879 | $ | 12,305,593 | $ | (2,493,785 | ) | $ | 79,537,725 | ||||||||||||||
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International Opportunities Fund | International Select | Long/Short Alpha Fund | Micro Cap Fund | Micro Cap Value Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | $ | 248,928,276 | $ | 4,020,404 | $ | 38,704,697 | $ | 571,634,331 | $ | 224,564,254 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross appreciation | $ | 79,250,987 | $ | 470,767 | $ | 3,274,240 | $ | 110,279,439 | $ | 61,184,408 | |||||||||||||||
Gross (depreciation) | (48,452,990 | ) | (539,203 | ) | (3,459,310 | ) | (115,711,428 | ) | (19,388,778 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 30,797,997 | $ | (68,436 | ) | $ | (185,070 | ) | $ | (5,431,989 | ) | $ | 41,795,630 | ||||||||||||
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Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Select Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||
Cost | $ | 1,737,067,336 | $ | 982,685,764 | $ | 1,210,390,717 | $ | 11,491,612 | $ | 360,237,483 | |||||||||||||||
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Gross appreciation | $ | 649,812,165 | $ | 299,920,100 | $ | 307,863,189 | $ | 1,232,719 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Gross (depreciation) | (324,354,481 | ) | (75,047,635 | ) | (338,356,067 | ) | (475,630 | ) | (126,344,514 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Net appreciation (depreciation) | $ | 325,457,684 | $ | 224,872,465 | $ | (30,492,878 | ) | $ | 757,089 | $ | (126,344,514 | ) | |||||||||||||
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The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is primarily attributable to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales, unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on passive foreign investment companies (PFICs) and other temporary tax adjustments.
The components of accumulated earnings on a tax basis as of September 30, 2023 were as follows:
Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | Global Opportunities Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Undistributed capital gains | $ | — | $ | 24,135,461 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated earnings | — | 24,135,461 | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (43,280,772 | ) | �� | (4,998,944 | ) | (49,348,674 | ) | (4,429,060 | ) | (103,679,322 | ) | (2,194,759 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Other undistributed ordinary losses | — | (15,536 | ) | (26,299 | ) | — | (17,612 | ) | (117 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 751,252,274 | 167,103,455 | (65,330,361 | ) | 96,846,456 | 4,714,234 | 32,685,270 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses) | $ | 707,971,502 | $ | 186,224,436 | $ | (114,705,334 | ) | $ | 92,417,396 | $ | (98,982,700 | ) | $ | 30,490,394 | ||||||||||||||||
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Global Select | Global Value Fund | Greater China | International Growth Fund | International Opportunities Fund | International Select | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | — | $ | 379,739 | $ | 10,156 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated earnings | — | 379,739 | 10,156 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (1,620,015 | ) | (159,427,297 | ) | (4,087,061 | ) | (960,145 | ) | (39,061,328 | ) | (1,008,515 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 125,474 | 12,282,873 | (2,493,794 | ) | 78,118,606 | 29,611,953 | (68,535 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses) | $ | (1,494,541 | ) | $ | (146,764,685 | ) | $ | (6,570,699 | ) | $ | 77,158,461 | $ | (9,449,375 | ) | $ | (1,077,050 | ) | |||||||||||||
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Long/Short Alpha Fund | Micro Cap Fund | Micro Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Undistributed capital gains | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 41,093,945 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated earnings | — | — | — | — | 41,093,945 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (304,167 | ) | (130,201,094 | ) | (45,350,334 | ) | (275,094,759 | ) | (163,784 | ) | (126,167,699 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 2,877,445 | (5,431,990 | ) | 41,794,567 | 325,457,687 | 224,872,465 | (30,492,877 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total accumulated earnings (accumulated losses) | $ | 2,573,278 | $ | (135,633,084 | ) | $ | (3,555,767 | ) | $ | 50,362,928 | $ | 265,802,626 | $ | (156,660,576 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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U.S. Select Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | — | $ | 170,269 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Accumulated earnings | — | 170,269 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated capital and other losses | (78,351 | ) | (78,516,420 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other undistributed ordinary losses | — | (116,831 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 757,088 | (126,344,514 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Total (accumulated losses) | $ | 678,737 | $ | (204,807,496 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions are determined on a tax basis at the fiscal year-end and may differ from ordinary income and realized capital gains for financial reporting purposes. The Funds may utilize earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on redemption of shares as part of the dividends-paid deduction (tax equalization).
Differences between income and/or capital gains as determined on a book basis and a tax basis are primarily due to passive foreign investment company shares, foreign capital gains taxes, foreign currency transactions, corporate actions, wash sales and investments in REITs. These reclassifications have no effect on net assets or net asset value per share.
The Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. The losses that are carried forward retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses.
Capital loss carryforwards as of September 30, 2023 are as follows:
Non-expiring | ||||||||||
Fund | Short Term | Long Term | ||||||||
Core Growth Fund | $ | 32,334,969 | $ | — | ||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 45,411,144 | 3,923,721 | ||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 1,490,760 | — | ||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 96,160,025 | 7,354,242 | ||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 917,211 | — | ||||||||
Global Select Fund | 1,458,136 | 123,160 | ||||||||
Global Value Fund* | 23,782,581 | 135,644,716 | ||||||||
Greater China Fund | 2,780,306 | 1,306,755 | ||||||||
International Growth Fund | 960,145 | — | ||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | 37,354,855 | — | ||||||||
International Select Fund | 501,571 | 501,829 | ||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund | — | 87,209 | ||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 123,569,394 | — | ||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 39,391,606 | 4,160,249 | ||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 149,544,835 | 111,547,750 | ||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 116,902,186 | — | ||||||||
U.S. Select Fund | 45,685 | — | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 20,196,523 | 58,319,897 |
* | The Fund’s capital loss carryforward is subject to an annual limitation under the Internal Revenue Code and related regulations. |
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During the tax year ended September 30, 2023, the Funds used capital loss carryforwards in the following amounts:
Fund | Amount Used | ||||
Global Value Fund | $ | 875,460 |
Under current tax law, Post-October Capital Losses and Late-Year Ordinary Losses may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first business day of the following fiscal year for tax purposes. The Funds have elected to defer losses as follows:
Fund | Post-October Capital Losses | Late-Year Ordinary Losses | ||||||||
Core Growth Fund | $ | — | $ | (10,945,803 | ) | |||||
Emerging India Fund | — | (4,998,944 | ) | |||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | — | (13,809 | ) | |||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | — | (2,938,300 | ) | |||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | — | (165,055 | ) | |||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | — | (1,277,548 | ) | |||||||
Global Select Fund | — | (38,719 | ) | |||||||
International Opportunities Fund | — | (1,706,473 | ) | |||||||
International Select Fund | — | (5,115 | ) | |||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund | — | (216,958 | ) | |||||||
Micro Cap Fund | — | (6,631,700 | ) | |||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | — | (1,798,479 | ) | |||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | — | (14,002,174 | ) | |||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | — | (163,784 | ) | |||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | — | (9,265,513 | ) | |||||||
U.S. Select Fund | — | (32,666 | ) |
The tax character of distributions paid during the year ended September 30, 2023 was as follows:
2023 | Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | 18,812,947 | 5,672,410 | — | 11,198,625 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 18,812,947 | $ | 5,672,410 | $ | — | $ | 11,198,625 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
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2023 | Global Opportunities Fund | Global Select Fund | Global Value Fund | Greater China Fund | International Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4,022,313 | $ | 324,168 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | 3,725,746 | — | 8,029,844 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 3,725,746 | $ | — | $ | 12,052,157 | $ | 324,168 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
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2023 | International Opportunities Fund | International Select Fund | Long/Short Alpha Fund | Micro Cap Fund | Micro Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 24,018 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 24,018 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
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2023 | Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Select Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 556,115 | $ | — | $ | 7,520,379 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | — | 31,073,891 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | — | $ | 31,073,891 | $ | 556,115 | $ | — | $ | 7,520,379 | |||||||||||||||
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The tax character of distribution paid during the year ended September 30, 2022 was as follows:
2022 | Core Growth Fund | Emerging India Fund | Emerging Markets Select Fund | Emerging Markets | Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | 54,338,675 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,341,382 | $ | 520,114 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | 556,536,913 | 27,428,712 | 1,628,008 | 38,285,535 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 610,875,588 | $ | 27,428,712 | $ | 1,628,008 | $ | 39,626,917 | $ | 520,114 | |||||||||||||||
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2022 | Global Opportunities Fund | Global Select Fund | Global Value Fund | Greater China Fund | International Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | 589,852 | $ | 6,296,926 | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | 20,801,935 | 1,627,167 | 938,921 | — | 115,269,077 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 20,801,935 | $ | 2,217,019 | $ | 7,235,847 | $ | — | $ | 115,269,077 | |||||||||||||||
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2022 | International Opportunities Fund | International Select Fund | Long/Short Alpha Fund | Micro Cap Fund | Micro Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 103,250,262 | $ | 25,989,892 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | 96,496,159 | — | — | 195,974,009 | 59,641,150 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 96,496,159 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 299,224,271 | $ | 85,631,042 | |||||||||||||||
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2022 | Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Value Fund | Ultra Growth Fund | U.S. Select Fund | U.S. Treasury Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ordinary Income | $ | 16,453,548 | $ | 6,291,559 | $ | 96,277,696 | $ | — | $ | 6,840,922 | |||||||||||||||
Capital Gains | 606,580,925 | 122,762,260 | 209,132,698 | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total | $ | 623,034,473 | $ | 129,053,819 | $ | 305,410,394 | $ | — | $ | 6,840,922 | |||||||||||||||
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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 — Withholding taxes on foreign dividends and capital gains have been provided for in accordance with the Funds’ understanding of the applicable countries’ tax rules and rates. Several Wasatch Funds have filed tax reclaims for previously withheld taxes on dividends earned in certain European Union (“EU”) countries. These filings are subject to various administrative and judicial proceedings within these countries. Such tax reclaims received during the year, if any, are included in dividend income in the Statements of Operations and any related receivable, if any, is 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. For U.S. income tax purposes, EU reclaims received by the Funds, if any, reduce the amounts of foreign taxes Fund shareholders can use as tax credits in their individual income tax returns.
In the event that EU reclaims received by the Funds during the fiscal year exceed foreign withholding taxes paid, and the Funds had previously passed foreign tax credits on to their shareholders, the Funds may enter into a closing agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in order to pay the associated tax liability on behalf of the Funds’ shareholders.
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 the Investor Class shares and the Institutional Class shares of certain Funds should a Fund’s operating expenses exceed a specified annual limitation through at least January 31, 2024. 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, 2024). A Fund may only make a repayment to
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the Advisor for the amount reimbursed if such repayment does not cause the Fund’s expense ratio, after the repayment is taken into account, to exceed both (i) the expense cap in place at the time such amounts were waived; and (ii) the Fund’s current expense cap. All amounts not recovered at the end of the period expire on January 31, 2024. 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, acquired fund fees and expenses, and extraordinary expenses, such as litigation and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of the Funds’ business in excess of such limitations. Investment advisory fees and fees waived, if any, for the year ended September 30, 2023 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% | 1/31/2024 | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund | 1.25% | 1.75% | 1.50% | 1/31/2024 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.20% | 1/31/2024 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 1.65% | 1.95% | 1.80% | 1/31/2024 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 1.65% | 2.15% | 1.95% | 1/31/2024 | 74,937 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 1.25% | 1.75% | 1.35% | 1/31/2024 | 24,184 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Global Select Fund | 0.85% | 1.35% | 0.95% | 1/31/2024 | 130,967 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund | 0.90% | 1.10% | 0.95% | 1/31/2024 | 125,427 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Greater China Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.25% | 1/31/2024 | 142,052 | ||||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund | 1.25% | 1.75% | 1.35% | 1/31/2024 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | 1.75% | 2.25% | 1.95% | 1/31/2024 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
International Select Fund | 0.80% | 1.30% | 0.90% | 1/31/2024 | 127,196 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund | 1.25% | 1.75% | 1.50% | 1/31/2024 | 73,014 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 1.50% | 1.95% | 1.60% | 1/31/2024 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 1.50% | 1.95% | 1.60% | 1/31/2024 | 19,774 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.05% | 1/31/2024 | 55,580 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.05% | 1/31/2024 | 2,238 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 1.00% | 1.50% | 1.05% | 1/31/2024 | 82,717 | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Select Fund | 0.75% | 1.00% | 0.85% | 1/31/2024 | 195,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 0.50% | 0.75% | N/A | 1/31/2024 | — |
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 is, 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 Rule 17a-7 of the 1940 Act. Further, each transaction is effected at the current market price, as that term is defined under the procedures. The Funds did not execute any trades pursuant to Rule 17a-7 for the year ended September 30, 2023.
Compensation — Beginning in the calendar year of 2022, and unchanged in the calendar year 2023, the Funds’ method of compensating Trustees was to pay each Independent Trustee a retainer of $150,000 per year for services rendered and a fee of $30,000 for each regularly scheduled Board of Trustees meeting, including the executive session held with respect to the investment advisory contract renewal process for the Funds, whether attended in person or telephonically (including any committee meeting
attended) (collectively, the “Base Compensation”). Trustees received an additional $12,000 for in-person attendance of any special Board meeting or committee meeting (or any combination thereof), and $6,000 for telephonic attendance of any special Board meeting or committee meeting (or any combination thereof). In addition, the Chair of the Board received an additional 25% of the Base Compensation and the Chair of a Committee received an additional 15% of the Base Compensation. Accordingly, to implement this additional compensation for services as a Chair, the Chair of the Board received an additional fee of $75,000 a year as Chair. The Chair of the Audit Committee and the Chair of the Nominating Committee each received an additional $45,000 per year as Chair.
Payments by Advisor — During 2022, the Advisor reimbursed the Greater China Fund $258,290 for losses from a trade error. The impact of the payment is reflected in the Total Return and Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments sections in the Financial Highlights.
Payments by Sub-Advisor — Pursuant to a sub-advisory agreement entered into between the Advisor and Hoisington Investment Management Company (“HIMCo”), the Sub-Advisor for the U.S. Treasury Fund, (“HIMCo
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Sub-Advisory Agreement”), and subject to the supervision of the Advisor, HIMCo directs the investment of the U.S. Treasury Fund’s assets and is responsible for the continuing management of the Fund’s assets, including the placement of orders to purchase or sell securities on behalf of the Fund. The HIMCo Sub-Advisory Agreement provides that the Advisor shall pay HIMCo a monthly management fee computed at the annual rate of 0.02% of the Fund’s average daily net assets as long as and whenever the Fund has net assets less than $20 million and one-half (1/2) of the monthly fee the Advisor receives from the Fund under the Advisory and Service Contract as long as and whenever the Fund has net assets of $20 million or more. The Advisor retains the remainder of the advisory fee paid under the Advisory and Service Contract. The Sub-Advisor may reimburse the Advisor for certain expenses.
Transfer Agent Intermediary Fees Reimbursed to the Advisor — Each Fund paid fees to, and reimbursed certain out-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, 2023 up to 0.40% annually) of the average value of the Funds’ Investor Class shares held in such accounts. The Advisor paid the Intermediary fees and the Funds reimbursed the Advisor for the portion of such fees, which are 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.
10% Shareholders — As of September 30, 2023, 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 each Fund as detailed below:
Fund | Number of Accounts | Percent of Shares Outstanding | ||||||||
Core Growth Fund | 2 | 49.84 | % | |||||||
Emerging India Fund | 3 | 68.75 | % | |||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 4 | 81.74 | % | |||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 2 | 67.92 | % | |||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 3 | 65.93 | % | |||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 2 | 64.91 | % | |||||||
Global Select Fund | 4 | 78.51 | % | |||||||
Global Value Fund | 2 | 75.51 | % | |||||||
Greater China Fund | 4 | 79.34 | % | |||||||
International Growth Fund | 2 | 44.46 | % | |||||||
International Opportunities Fund | 2 | 40.70 | % | |||||||
International Select Fund | 3 | 74.35 | % | |||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund | 3 | 93.95 | % | |||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 2 | 44.45 | % | |||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 2 | 58.87 | % | |||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 3 | 64.13 | % | |||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 3 | 58.54 | % | |||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 2 | 63.45 | % | |||||||
U.S. Select Fund | 2 | 70.14 | % | |||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 4 | 65.22 | % |
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Affiliated Interests — As of September 30, 2023, the Advisor and its affiliates, and the retirement plans of the Advisor 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 | 25 | 2.81 | % | |||||||
Emerging India Fund | 33 | 5.31 | % | |||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 26 | 3.04 | % | |||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 19 | 2.88 | % | |||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 15 | 2.43 | % | |||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 18 | 5.73 | % | |||||||
Global Select Fund | 21 | 66.77 | % | |||||||
Global Value Fund | 13 | 3.73 | % | |||||||
Greater China Fund | 15 | 63.28 | % | |||||||
International Growth Fund | 18 | 0.67 | % | |||||||
International Opportunities Fund | 17 | 1.97 | % | |||||||
International Select Fund | 13 | 60.48 | % | |||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund | 17 | 47.71 | % | |||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 19 | 2.00 | % | |||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 20 | 2.34 | % | |||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 23 | 1.60 | % | |||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 18 | 1.57 | % | |||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 22 | 1.65 | % | |||||||
U.S. Select Fund | 14 | 48.07 | % | |||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 12 | 1.08 | % |
* | Multiple accounts with the same beneficial owner are treated as one account. |
8. TRANSACTIONS WITH 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, 2023 with an “affiliated company” as so defined:
Value, Beginning Of the Year | Purchases At Cost | Proceeds From Sales | Value, End Of the Year | Dividends Year ended | Gain (Loss) Year ended | Change in Year ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PharmaCielo Ltd.* | $ | 2,546,853 | $ | — | $ | 28,982 | $ | 1,150,034 | $ | — | $ | (289,416 | ) | $ | (1,078,421 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
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Gen Restaurant Group, Inc. | $ | — | $ | 3,287,186 | $ | — | $ | 2,933,280 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (353,906 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Pennant Group, Inc.* | $ | 20,382,041 | $ | — | $ | 20,817,841 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (15,036,554 | ) | $ | 15,472,354 | ||||||||||||||||||||
TaskUS, Inc., Class A* | 23,923,988 | 3,174,795 | 19,361,247 | — | — | (50,578,425 | ) | 42,840,889 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. — PIPE Shares | 15,235,000 | — | 3,199,600 | 1,733,934 | — | (21,327,040 | ) | 11,025,574 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd. | 13,770,449 | — | — | 14,925,626 | — | — | 1,155,177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 73,311,478 | $ | 3,174,795 | $ | 43,378,688 | $ | 16,659,560 | $ | — | $ | (86,942,019 | ) | $ | 70,493,994 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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C4 Therapeutics, Inc. | $ | 10,656,944 | $ | 4,037,041 | $ | 94,629 | $ | 5,594,586 | $ | — | $ | (28,114 | ) | $ | (8,976,656 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Conformis, Inc.* | 2,631,685 | — | 1,202,907 | — | — | (13,249,337 | ) | 11,820,559 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exagen, Inc.* | 2,625,714 | — | 417,714 | 1,994,388 | — | (2,480,581 | ) | 2,266,969 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. | 24,303,868 | 5,114,607 | 245,487 | 6,101,595 | — | (191,626 | ) | (22,879,767 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. — PIPE Shares* | 11,654,883 | — | 1,580,896 | 1,667,523 | — | (11,188,284 | ) | 2,781,820 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd. | 11,475,385 | — | — | 12,438,034 | — | — | 962,649 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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PharmaCielo Ltd.* | 7,995,671 | — | 185,500 | 7,810,171 | $ | — | $ | (289,416 | ) | $ | (1,078,421 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gen Restaurant Group, Inc. | — | 252,000 | — | 252,000 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (353,906 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Pennant Group, Inc.* | 1,957,929 | — | 1,957,929 | — | $ | — | $ | (15,036,554 | ) | $ | 15,472,354 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
TaskUS, Inc., Class A* | 1,485,962 | 220,546 | 1,706,508 | — | — | (50,578,425 | ) | 42,840,889 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. — PIPE Shares | 5,500,000 | — | 2,452,664 | 3,047,336 | — | (21,327,040 | ) | 11,025,574 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd. | 611,205 | — | — | 611,205 | — | — | 1,155,177 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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C4 Therapeutics, Inc. | 1,215,159 | 1,805,590 | 12,907 | 3,007,842 | $ | — | $ | (28,114 | ) | $ | (8,976,656 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Conformis, Inc.* | 13,764,042 | — | 13,764,042 | — | — | (13,249,337 | ) | 11,820,559 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Exagen, Inc.* | 968,898 | — | 154,862 | 814,036 | — | (2,480,581 | ) | 2,266,969 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sangamo Therapeutics, Inc. | 4,959,973 | 5,265,425 | 52,682 | 10,172,716 | — | (191,626 | ) | (22,879,767 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. — PIPE Shares* | 4,207,539 | — | 1,276,918 | 2,930,621 | — | (11,188,284 | ) | 2,781,820 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd. | 509,338 | — | — | 509,338 | — | — | 962,649 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 cannot be sold without prior registration under the Securities Act or 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, 2023, the Funds held the following restricted securities:
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BriaPro Therapeutics Corp. | Common Stocks | 9/5/2023 | $ | 29 | $ | 24,399 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 3/16/2022 | 10,000,013 | 8,292,031 | 1.42 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 9/22/2026 | Warrants | 12/3/2021 | 613,226 | 192,446 | 0.03 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
IM Cannabis Corp., expiring 5/7/2026 | Warrants | 5/5/2021 | 616,971 | 0 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 11,230,239 | $ | 8,508,876 | 1.45 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
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Regenacy Pharmaceuticals LLC | LLC Membership Interest | 2/3/2011 | $ | 30,001 | $ | 505 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Greenlane Holdings, Inc., expiring 2/24/2026 | Warrants | 2/22/2021 | 396,902 | 0 | 0.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 426,903 | $ | 505 | 0.00 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
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DataStax, Inc., Series E Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 8/12/2014 | $ | 8,000,002 | $ | 8,994,903 | 0.43 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 3/16/2022 | 17,999,987 | 14,925,626 | 0.71 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 9/22/2026 | Warrants | 12/3/2021 | 1,411,160 | 465,281 | 0.02 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 27,411,149 | $ | 24,385,810 | 1.16 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
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Johnnie-O Holdings, Inc., Series A Pfd. | Preferred Stock | 3/16/2022 | $ | 15,000,004 | $ | 12,438,034 | 1.06 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., expiring 9/22/2026 | Warrants | 12/3/2021 | 1,074,843 | 345,918 | 0.03 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
$ | 16,074,847 | $ | 12,783,952 | 1.09 | % | |||||||||||||||||||
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10. LINE OF CREDIT
Effective May 10, 2023, the Trust and each Fund 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”) that mature on May 10, 2024. The agreements, as amended, had 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 overnight federal-funds rate in effect on the date of borrowing, plus a margin. Commitment fees are pro-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, 2023, 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 9/30/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund | $ | 14,630,105 | 28 | $ | 53,028 | 4.66 | % | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||
Emerging India Fund | 1,254,443 | 12 | 2,600 | 6.22 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 3,220,157 | 99 | 44,274 | 5.00 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 602,421 | 11 | 910 | 4.94 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 653,537 | 56 | 5,317 | 5.23 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Global Select Fund | 84,269 | 21 | 262 | 5.34 | % | 10,157 | |||||||||||||||||||
Greater China Fund | 249,152 | 16 | 651 | 5.88 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund | 3,812,778 | 41 | 21,322 | 4.91 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | 7,778,087 | 24 | 31,899 | 6.15 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
International Select Fund | 515,053 | 19 | 1,608 | 5.91 | % | 53,371 | |||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | 2,923,831 | 14 | 5,823 | 5.12 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Micro Cap Value Fund | 112,178 | 1 | 17 | 5.58 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | 6,938,874 | 14 | 13,611 | 5.04 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 45,663,536 | 13 | 102,508 | 6.22 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | 2,160,753 | 22 | 7,392 | 5.60 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Select Fund | 310,144 | 14 | 627 | 5.20 | % | — | |||||||||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Fund | 286,581 | 1 | 44 | 5.58 | % | — |
11. PRINCIPAL RISKS
Market Risk — Market risk is the risk that a particular security, or shares of a Fund in general, may fall in value. Securities are subject to market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic, political, regulatory or market developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in securities prices. Shares of a Fund could decline in value or underperform other investments due to short-term market movements or any longer periods during more prolonged market downturns. In addition, local, regional or global events such as war, acts of terrorism, spread of infectious diseases or other public health issues, recessions, or other events could have a significant negative impact on a Fund and its investments. Such events may affect certain geographic regions, countries, sectors and industries
more significantly than others. Such events could adversely affect the prices and liquidity of a Fund’s portfolio securities or other instruments and could result in disruptions in the trading markets. Any of such circumstances could have a materially negative impact on the value of a Fund’s shares and result in increased market volatility.
Additional Market Disruption Risk — In late February 2022, Russia launched a large scale military attack on Ukraine. The invasion significantly amplified already existing geopolitical tensions among Russia, Ukraine, Europe, NATO and the West, including the U.S. In response to the military action by Russia, various countries, including the U.S., the United Kingdom (“U.K.”), and the EU, issued broad-ranging economic sanctions against Russia. Such sanctions included, among other things, a prohibition on
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doing business with certain Russian companies, large financial institutions, officials and oligarchs; a commitment by certain countries and the EU to remove selected Russian banks from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (“SWIFT”), the electronic banking network that connects banks globally; and restrictive measures to prevent the Russian Central Bank from undermining the impact of the sanctions. Additional sanctions may be imposed in the future. Such sanctions (and any future sanctions) and other actions against Russia may adversely impact, among other things, the Russian economy and various sectors of the economy, including but not limited to, financials, energy, metals and mining, engineering and defense and defense-related materials sectors; may result in a decline in the value and liquidity of Russian securities; may result in boycotts, tariffs, and purchasing and financing restrictions on Russia’s government, companies and certain individuals; may weaken the value of the ruble; downgrade Russia’s credit rating; may freeze Russian securities and/or funds invested in prohibited assets and may impair the ability to trade in Russian securities and/or other assets; and may have other adverse consequences on the Russian government, economy, companies and region. Further, several large corporations and U.S. states have divested interests and curtailed business dealings with certain Russian businesses. Countermeasures or retaliatory actions by Russia may further impair the value and liquidity of Russian securities.
The ramifications of the hostilities and sanctions, however, may not be limited to Russia and Russian companies but may spill over to and negatively impact other regional and global economic markets of the world (including Europe and the United States); companies in other countries (particularly those that have done business with Russia) and various sectors, industries and markets relating to securities and commodities globally, such as oil and natural gas. Accordingly, the actions discussed above and the potential for a wider conflict could increase financial market volatility, cause severe negative effects on regional and global economic markets, industries, and companies and have a negative effect on a Fund’s investments and performance beyond any direct or indirect exposure to Russian issuers or those of adjoining geographic regions. In addition, Russia may take retaliatory actions and other countermeasures, including cyberattacks and espionage against other countries and companies in the world, which may negatively impact such countries and the companies in which the Funds invest. Accordingly, there may be heightened risk of cyberattacks which result in, among other things, disruptions in the functioning and operations of industries or companies around the world, including in the United States and Europe.
The extent and duration of the military action or future escalation of such hostilities, the extent and impact of
existing and any future sanctions, market disruptions and volatility, and the result of any diplomatic negotiations cannot be predicted. These and any related events could have a significant negative impact on the Funds’ performance and the value of an investment in the Funds, particularly with respect to Russian exposure.
Shareholder Concentration Risk — A significant portion of the net assets of several Wasatch Funds are owned by a group of investors advised by a common investment advisor or have a significant portion of net assets in relatively few related accounts. In the event of significant redemption activity by these shareholders, these 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.
Global Pandemic Risk — The value of a Fund’s investments may be impacted by global health crises or other events. For example, an outbreak of the respiratory disease designated as Covid-19 was first detected in China in December 2019 and subsequently spread internationally. The transmission of Covid-19 and efforts to contain its spread have resulted in international, national and local border closings and other significant travel restrictions and disruptions; significant disruptions to business operations across many industries, to supply chains and to customer activity; and event cancellations and restrictions; service cancellations, reductions and other changes; significant challenges in health-care service preparation and delivery; quarantines, and general concern and uncertainty that have negatively affected the economic environment. These impacts also have caused significant market volatility and disruption, which may continue over extended periods. The ultimate impact of Covid-19 or other health emergencies on the domestic and global economies is impossible to predict accurately. Less developed countries and their health-care systems may be more vulnerable to these impacts. The impact of this Covid-19 pandemic may be short term or may last for an extended period of time, and in either case could result in a substantial economic downturn or recession and may adversely impact the value of an investment in a Fund.
Region Risk — The Funds, except the U.S. Treasury Fund, invest in equity and fixed-income securities of non-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
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adverse effect on the liquidity and volatility of portfolio securities and currency holdings.
Indian Market and India Region Risk — The Emerging India Fund, the Emerging Markets Select Fund, the Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund, the Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund, the Global Opportunities Fund, the Global Select Fund, the International Growth Fund, and the International Opportunities Fund may invest a significant amount of their assets in the securities of companies tied economically to India (the “India region”). Companies in the India region with economic ties to India may be located in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The securities markets in the India region are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States and the securities markets in the India region 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, physical delivery of securities in small lots has been required and shortages of vault capacity and trained personnel has existed among qualified custodial banks in the India region. A Fund may be unable to sell securities when the registration process is incomplete and may experience delays in receiving dividends. If a market’s trading volume is limited by operational difficulties, the ability of a Fund to invest may be impaired. A Fund’s ability to buy or sell India region securities may be impaired if the Fund’s ability to transact is denied, delayed, suspended or not renewed by local regulators. In previous 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, including economic and tax reforms, can have a significant effect on economic conditions in the India region, which could adversely affect the value and liquidity of investments. The government in India has exercised and continues to exercise significant influence over many aspects of the economy. Government actions, bureaucratic obstacles and inconsistent economic reform within the Indian government have had a significant effect on its economy and could adversely affect market conditions, economic growth and the profitability of private enterprises in India. Further, any actions or other factors that may impede the flow of foreign capital to India may also inhibit its growth. Although the governments of India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have 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. In addition, large portions of many Indian companies remain in the hands of their founders (including members of their families) and
the corporate governance of such family-owned companies may be weaker and less transparent. 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.
Greater China Region Risk — The Greater China Fund is subject to additional risks associated with its investments in the Greater China Region. The Greater China Region includes The People’s Republic of China (“PRC” or “China”), Hong Kong, and Taiwan. The other Equity Funds may also invest in countries in the Asia region, including China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, and therefore may also be subject to the risks of investing in such countries. China may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political or social instability. China is an emerging market and demonstrates significantly higher volatility from time to time in comparison to developed markets. Chinese governmental actions can have a significant effect on economic conditions in China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan or on a particular issuer or industry, which could adversely affect the value and liquidity of investments. The Chinese government exercises significant control over China’s economy through, among other things, its industrial policies, monetary policies, management of currency exchange rates, and management of the payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations. Changes in these policies may adversely impact industries and companies in China. Although over the years the Chinese government has been reforming economic and market practices, the Chinese government could, at any time, alter or discontinue such economic reform programs adversely affecting industries and companies in China.
Chinese companies are also subject to the risk that Chinese authorities can intervene in their operations and business structure.
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The Chinese economy has grown rapidly in recent years and there is no assurance that this growth rate will be maintained. China’s economy may experience a significant slowdown, an economic recession or periods of substantial inflation which may have a negative effect on its securities market. China’s economy, particularly its export-oriented industries, may be adversely impacted by the developments in the economies and governmental actions of their principal trading partners, including the United States, such as a reduction in spending on Chinese products and services, a downturn in the economies of China’s key trading partners, and the imposition of trading, restrictions, tariffs or other protectionist trade policies.
The United States and China have been engaged in an ongoing trade war with one another, which has led to trade frictions between their economies and negative repercussions for global markets and other nations closely affiliated with those countries. The current political climate has intensified concerns about the ongoing trade war between China and the United States, as each country has imposed tariffs on the other country’s products. These actions may significantly reduce international trade, substantially reduce the price of goods, cause an oversupply of certain manufactured goods and trigger the possible failure of individual companies and/or large segments of China’s export industry which could have a negative impact on a Fund’s performance. In addition, there is a risk that further capital controls and/or sanctions may be imposed, which could include the prohibition of, or restrictions on, the ability to own or transfer currency, securities, derivatives or other assets and may also include retaliatory action such as the seizure of assets. Further, any perceived actions by China to assist Russia in evading sanctions imposed as a result of the Ukraine invasion may result in new or expanded sanctions against China. Any of these actions could severely impair a Fund’s ability to purchase, sell, transfer, receive, deliver or otherwise obtain exposure to Chinese securities and assets, including the ability to transfer the Fund’s assets and income back into the United States, and could negatively impact the value and/or liquidity of such assets or otherwise adversely affect a Fund’s operations, causing the Fund to decline in value. Events such as these and their consequences are difficult to predict, and it is unclear whether further tariffs or escalating actions may be imposed in the future.
In addition, on June 3, 2021, President Biden signed an executive order which, in general terms, prohibits U.S. persons from purchasing or selling publicly traded securities or derivatives of such securities in certain companies with ties to China’s military and related materials sector or surveillance technology industry as listed in the order or as determined by the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter, “Chinese Military-Industrial Complex Companies” or “CMICs”). The list of CMICs is subject to change from time
to time, which could prevent a Fund from acquiring securities previously deemed suitable investments or result in a forced sale of securities in the portfolio at an inopportune time or price which may result in losses to the Fund. Such government prohibitions may affect the value of the securities held in the portfolio directly or indirectly as well as negatively impact the market for other China-based issuers resulting in reduced liquidity and price declines. The government prohibition also could lead to the inability to transact in the securities of other companies within the Greater China Region as a result of trade tensions between the U.S. and China.
On December 2, 2020, the U.S. Congress also passed the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act, which could cause the securities of foreign issuers (including Chinese issuers) to be delisted from U.S. stock exchanges if those companies do not permit U.S. oversight of the auditing of their financial information. To the extent a Fund invests in securities of Chinese companies listed in the U.S., delisting could decrease the Fund‘s ability to transact in such securities and could significantly impact their liquidity and market price. In addition, the Fund would have to seek other markets in which to transact in such securities which would also increase the Fund’s costs. It is difficult to predict the consequences of these actions or whether further tariffs and actions will be taken.
Further, China’s domestically oriented industries may be particularly sensitive and adversely affected by changes in government policy and investment cycles as China’s consumer class continues to grow. China has historically managed its currency in a tight range relative to the U.S. dollar but this may be subject to greater uncertainty as Chinese authorities may change the policies that determine the exchange rate mechanism. In addition, the Chinese government may actively attempt to influence the operation of Chinese markets through, among other things, currency controls, direct investments, limitations on specific types of transactions (such as short selling), limitations or prohibitions on investors (including foreign institutional investors) with regard to selling holdings in Chinese companies, limitations or prohibitions on foreign ownership in certain industries or the repatriation of assets by foreign investors under certain circumstances or similar actions.
Certain securities issued by companies located or operating in China, such as China A-Shares described in the following pages, are subject to trading restrictions, quota limitations, and less market liquidity. Chinese authorities may intervene in the Chinese securities markets and halt or suspend trading of securities for short or even longer periods of time. The Chinese securities markets have experienced considerable volatility, and have been subject to relatively frequent and excessive trading halts and suspensions which, among other things, contribute to uncertainty in the markets, reduce the liquidity of securities subject to a
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trading halt or suspension and lead to greater market execution and valuation risks. Such actions could adversely impact a Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective(s), and to trade China shares during such periods and could result in the Fund’s limiting or suspending shareholder redemption privileges as permitted in accordance with applicable law. The Chinese markets generally continue to experience inefficiencies, volatility and pricing anomalies resulting from governmental influence, lack of publicly available information and/or political or social instability. Under current rules of the PRC, there is a limit as to how many shares a single foreign investor is permitted to hold in a PRC-listed company and a limit as to the maximum combined holdings of all foreign investors in a PRC-listed company. As a result, a Fund may have to sell securities at an inopportune time or price, may not be able to execute its investment strategy, and its performance may be hindered.
Additional risks of loss from investing in China include currency fluctuations, interest rate fluctuations, less liquidity, higher rates of inflation, expropriation (the confiscation of assets and property), confiscatory taxation, nationalization, imposition of tariffs, limitations on repatriation of currency, exchange control regulations (including currency blockage), trading halts, and differing legal, accounting, auditing, financial and reporting standards. Financial reporting by Chinese companies does not have as much regulatory oversight as in the United States. Frequent intervention by the Chinese government, limits on credible corporate governance standards, limited transparency of market and accounting information, and limited oversight of accounting firms increase the risk of insider dealing, market manipulation, improper accounting and accounting fraud and other corporate misconduct. There may be significant obstacles to obtaining information necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies.
Internal social unrest or confrontations with neighboring countries, including military conflicts in response to such events, strained international relations and security concerns such as terrorism, may also adversely impact China’s economy, disrupting its economic growth and adversely affecting a Fund’s investments. Any spread of an infectious illness, public health threats or similar issues could reduce consumer demand or economic output, result in market closures, travel restrictions or quarantines, and generally also have a significant impact on the economies of China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan (the Greater China Region), which in turn could adversely affect a Fund’s investments. Additionally, China is alleged to have participated in state-sponsored cyberattacks against foreign companies and foreign governments. Actual and threatened responses to such activity and strained international relations, including purchasing restrictions, sanctions, tariffs or cyberattacks on the Chinese government or Chinese companies, may
impact China’s economy and Chinese issuers of securities in which a Fund invests. Incidents involving China’s or the region’s security may cause uncertainty in the Chinese markets and may adversely affect the Chinese economy and a Fund’s investments. Further, China’s strained relationships with certain ethnic groups in China, including Tibetans and Uighurs, have been marked with protests and violence and may adversely affect the Chinese economy.
Risks of Investing in Chinese Securities. The Greater China Fund intends to invest in the securities of Chinese companies through various securities markets and investment vehicles, including China A-Shares through the Stock Connect Programs—the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect program and the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect program, China H-Shares and China B-Shares, shares listed on U.S. exchanges, American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), and Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”) traded on a stock exchange (as described below)—and investing in these markets and vehicles is therefore considered a principal risk of the Fund. Other Equity Funds may also invest in Asian countries, including China. Such Equity Funds may also invest in Chinese securities, including China A-Shares, and incur Chinese securities risk.
China A-Shares are the stock shares of mainland China- based companies that trade on the two Chinese stock exchanges, the Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) and the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE). Prices on these exchanges are quoted in renminbi. The Stock Connect Programs (mentioned above) are securities trading and clearing links programs with an aim to achieve mutual stock market access between mainland China and Hong Kong. The Stock Connect Programs were developed by The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK), the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, the SSE (in the case of the Shanghai Connect) or the SZSE (in the case of the Shenzhen Connect), and the China Securities Depository and Clearing Corporation (CSDC). Investing in China A-Shares is subject to trading, clearance, settlement and other procedures which could pose risks to a Fund, including illiquidity risk, currency risk, legal and regulatory risk, execution risk, operational risk, tax risk and credit risk. China A-Shares markets have a higher propensity for trading suspensions than many other global equity markets. As a result of differing legal standards, a Fund also faces the risk of being unable to enforce its rights with respect to its China A-Shares holdings. Trading through the Stock Connect Programs is currently subject to a daily quota, which limits the maximum net purchases under the Stock Connect Programs each day and, as such, buy orders for China A-Shares would be rejected once the daily quota is exceeded (although a Fund will be permitted to sell China A-Shares regardless of the daily quota). The daily quota may restrict a Fund’s ability to invest in China A-Shares through Stock Connect Programs on a timely basis and
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could affect the Fund’s ability to effectively pursue its investment strategy. Further, the Stock Connect Programs, which rely on the connectivity of the Shanghai or Shenzhen markets with the Hong Kong market, are subject to operational risk, regulations that are relatively untested and are subject to change, and extended market closures for holidays or otherwise. During an extended market closure, a Fund’s ability to trade in China A-Shares will be impacted which may affect the Fund’s performance.
Trading suspensions in certain stocks and extended market closures could lead to greater market execution risk, valuation risks, liquidity risks and costs for a Fund. The Stock Connect Programs will only operate on days when both the Chinese and Hong Kong markets are open for trading and when banking services are available in both markets on the corresponding settlement days. Accordingly, an investment in China A-Shares though the Stock Connect Programs may subject a Fund to the risk of price fluctuations on days when the Chinese markets are open, but the Stock Connect Programs are not trading. Further, if one or both of the Chinese markets and the Hong Kong market are closed on a U.S. trading day, a Fund may not be able to acquire or dispose of China A-Shares in a timely manner.
The Stock Connect Programs do not have an extensive operating history and there is no certainty as to how current regulations or new regulations that may be adopted will be applied or interpreted in connection with the operations, legal enforcement and cross-border trades under the Stock Connect Programs. In addition, there can be no assurance that the Stock Connect Programs will be continued. A Fund may be adversely affected as a result of such changes. Further, different fees, costs and taxes are imposed on foreign investors acquiring China A-Shares through the Stock Connect Programs. These fees, costs and taxes may be higher than those imposed on other Chinese securities providing similar investment exposure.
In addition to the China A-Shares, a Fund may also invest in other classes of shares, including B-Shares and H-Shares. B-Shares are allocated to both international and domestic investors and are denominated in U.S. dollars on the SSE and Hong Kong dollars on the SZSE. The B-Shares market is generally smaller and less liquid and has a smaller issuer base than the China A-Shares market. H-Shares are issued by companies incorporated in the PRC that derive substantial revenues from or allocate substantial assets in the PRC of issuers that also issue China A-Shares. H-Shares may trade at significant discounts or premiums to their China A-Shares counterparts. These classes of shares are subject to the political and economic policies of China.
An Equity Fund may also invest its assets in securities of VIEs. In China, direct ownership of companies in certain sectors by foreign individuals and entities (including U.S.
persons and entities such as the Funds) is prohibited. In order to facilitate foreign investment in these businesses, many Chinese companies have created VIEs to facilitate indirect foreign ownership. In such an arrangement, a China-based operating company typically establishes an offshore shell company in another jurisdiction such as the Cayman Islands. That shell company enters into service and other contracts with the China-based operating company, then issues shares on a stock exchange such as the New York Stock Exchange or the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Foreign investors hold stock in the VIE shell company rather than directly in the China-based operating company. The VIE arrangement allows U.S. investors to obtain economic exposure to the China-based company indirectly through the contractual VIE structure rather than directly through the formal equity ownership structure.
VIEs are a common industry practice and well known to officials and regulators in China. However, VIEs are not formally recognized under Chinese law. Recently, the government of China provided new guidance to and placed restrictions on China-based companies raising capital offshore, including through VIE structures. Investors face uncertainty about future actions by the government of China that could significantly affect an operating company’s financial performance and the enforceability of the VIE shell company’s contractual arrangements. It is uncertain whether Chinese officials or regulators will withdraw their implicit acceptance of the VIE structure, or whether any new laws, rules or regulations relating to these structures will be adopted or, if adopted, what impact they would have on the interests of foreign shareholders. Under extreme circumstances, China might prohibit the existence of VIEs, or limit a VIE’s ability to pass through economic and governance rights to foreign individuals and entities. If the Chinese government takes action affecting VIEs, the market value of a Fund’s associated portfolio holdings would likely suffer significant, detrimental, and possibly permanent effects, which could result in substantial investment losses.
In addition, Chinese companies, including Chinese companies listed on U.S. exchanges, are not subject to the same degree of regulatory requirements, accounting standards or auditor oversight as companies in more developed countries. As a result, information about Chinese securities and VIEs in which a Fund invests may be less reliable or complete. As with other Chinese companies with securities listed on U.S. exchanges, U.S.-listed VIEs and ADRs may be delisted if they do not meet U.S. accounting standards and auditor oversight requirements. Delisting would significantly decrease the liquidity and value of the securities, decrease the ability of a Fund to transact in such securities and may increase the costs of a Fund if it is required to seek other markets in which to transact in such securities. There also may be significant obstacles to obtaining infor-
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mation necessary for investigations into or litigation against Chinese companies, and shareholders may have limited legal remedies.
Japan Risk — The Global Opportunities Fund, the Global Select Fund, the International Growth Fund, the International Opportunities Fund, and the International Select Fund invest a significant amount of their assets in securities of companies economically tied to Japan. The Japanese economy has only recently emerged from a prolonged economic downturn. The Japanese economy may be subject to considerable degrees of economic, political and social instability, which could have a negative impact on Japanese securities. Since the year 2000, Japan’s economic growth rate has remained relatively low compared to other advanced economies, and it may remain low in the future. The economy is characterized by an aging demographic, declining population, large government debt and highly regulated labor market. Economic growth is dependent on domestic consumption, deregulation and consistent government policy. International trade, particularly with the U.S., also impacts growth and, adverse economic conditions in the U.S. or other such trade partners may affect Japan. Japan also has a growing economic relationship with China and other Southeast Asian countries, and thus Japan’s economy may also be affected by economic, political or social instability in those countries (whether resulting from local or global events as well as from any deterioration in its relationships with neighboring countries). In addition, Japan is subject to the risk of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons and tsunamis which could negatively affect a Fund.
Europe and U.K. Risk — The Global Opportunities Fund, the Global Select Fund, the Global Value Fund, the International Fund , the International Opportunities Fund, the International Select Fund, and the Micro Cap Value Fund may invest a significant portion of their assets in securities issued by companies in developed markets, including European countries and the U.K.
Many countries in Europe are member states of the EU and will be significantly affected by the fiscal and monetary controls of the EU. Changes in regulations on trade, decreasing imports or exports, changes in the exchange rate of the euro and recessions or defaults or threats of defaults among European countries may have a significant adverse effect on the economies of other European countries. The European financial markets have experienced significant volatility, and several European countries have been adversely affected by unemployment, budget deficits and economic downturns.
Responses to financial problems by European governments, central banks and others, including austerity measures and reforms, may not produce the desired results, may result in social unrest, may limit future growth and
economic recovery or may have other unintended consequences. Defaults or restructurings by governments and other entities of their debt could have additional adverse effects on economies, financial markets and asset valuations around the world.
Successionist movements as well as governmental or other response to such movements, may also create instability and uncertainty in the region. In addition, the national politics of countries in the EU have been unpredictable and subject to influence by disruptive political groups and ideologies. The governments in EU countries may be subject to change, and such countries may experience social and political unrest. Unanticipated or sudden political or social development may result in sudden and significant investment losses. The occurrence of terrorist incidents throughout Europe or war in the region could also impact financial markets. The impact of these events is not clear but could be significant and far-reaching and could adversely affect the value and liquidity of a Fund’s investments. Any of these effects could adversely affect any of the companies to which a Fund has exposure and any other assets in which a Fund invests.
Efforts by the member countries of the EU to continue to unify their economic and monetary policies may increase the potential for similarities in movements of European markets and reduce the potential investment benefits of diversification within the region. Further, while many countries in western Europe are considered to have developed markets, many eastern European countries are less developed, and investments in eastern European countries, even if denominated in euros, may involve special risks associated with investments in emerging markets. As the economies of countries in Europe are in different stages of development, the policies adopted by the EU may not address the needs of all European countries.
In addition, one or more countries may abandon the euro and/or withdraw from the EU creating continuing uncertainty in the currency and financial markets generally. In this regard, on January 31, 2020, the U.K. formally withdrew from the EU (commonly referred to as “Brexit”). Following a transition period, the U.K. and EU entered a trade agreement formally effective on May 1, 2021, but certain post-EU arrangements remain unresolved and subject to further negotiation and agreement. While new trade deals may boost economic growth, such growth may not be able to offset the increased costs of trade with the EU that resulted from the U.K.’s loss of its membership in the EU single market. There is significant market uncertainty regarding Brexit’s ramifications. The range and potential implications of possible political, regulatory, economic, and market outcomes for the U.K., EU, and elsewhere cannot be fully known.
As the process unfolds, Brexit may cause greater market volatility and illiquidity, currency fluctuations, interest
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rate volatility, deterioration in economic activity, economic uncertainties, a decrease in business confidence, a decrease in trade, labor disruptions, political instability, increased likelihood of recession in the U.K. and regulatory uncertainty. Brexit could adversely affect European or worldwide political, regulatory, economic or market conditions and could contribute to instability in global political institutions, regulatory agencies and financial markets. The uncertainty of Brexit could have a significant impact on the business and financial results of companies in the U.K. and other European countries and certain sectors within such countries. The United States and other European countries are substantial trading partners of the U.K. The precise impact on the economy of the U.K. as a result of its departure from the EU depends to a large degree on its ability to conclude favorable trade deals with the EU and other countries, including the United States, China, India and Japan. Brexit has also led to legal uncertainties and could lead to politically divergent national laws and regulations as a new relationship between the U.K. and EU is defined and the U.K. determines which EU laws to replace or replicate. Any of these effects of Brexit could adversely affect the European and U.K. companies in which a Fund may invest. Additionally, increasing commodity prices and rising inflation levels prompted the U.K. government to implement significant policy changes. It is difficult to predict what effects such policies (or the suggestion of such policies) may have and the duration of those effects, which may last for extended periods.
Asia Region Risk — The Emerging Markets Select, Emerging Markets Small Cap, Global Opportunities, Global Select, Global Value, International Growth, International Opportunities and International Select Funds may invest a significant portion of their assets in the securities of companies tied economically to markets in the Asia region, including, among others, Bangladesh, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Similarly, the Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund may invest a significant portion of its assets in the securities of companies tied economically to frontier and emerging market countries in the Asia region including, among others, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The value of a Fund’s assets invested in countries in the Asia region may be adversely affected by, among other things, political, economic, social and religious instability, inadequate investor protection, accounting standards and practices, changes in laws or regulations of countries within the Asia region, international relations with other nations, natural disasters, corruption, civil unrest and military activity. Countries in the Asia region, particularly China, Japan and South Korea, may be adversely affected by political, military, economic and other factors related to North Korea. In addi-
tion, China’s long running conflict over Taiwan, border disputes with many of its neighbors and historically strained relations with Japan could adversely impact economies in the region. The governments in many countries have exercised and continue to exercise significant influence over many aspects of the economy, and their actions may significantly impact their economies, sectors, industries and/or companies within the market which may impact the securities held by a Fund. The economies of many Asian countries differ from the economies of more developed countries in many respects, such as rate of growth, inflation, capital reinvestment, resource self-sufficiency, financial system stability, and sensitivity to changes in global trade. Certain Asian countries are highly dependent upon and may be affected by developments in the United States, Europe and other Asian economies. Global economic conditions, and international trade, affecting Asian economies and companies could deteriorate as a result of political instability and uncertainty, the imposition of tariffs and other protectionist trade policies and other similar actions, as well as increased tensions with other nations.
In addition, the Asian region is comprised of countries in all stages of economic development. Some of which may experience overextension of credit, currency devaluation and restrictions, rising unemployment, high inflation, underdeveloped financial sectors, heavy reliance on international trade and prolonged economic recessions. Deflationary factors could also reemerge in certain Asian markets which some countries may not have the capacity to address. Many Asian region countries are dependent on foreign supplies of energy and competition to claim or develop regional supplies of energy or other natural resources could lead to economic, political or military instability or disruption and adversely impact the performance of a Fund. As some countries in the Asian region are less developed and may be considered emerging or frontier markets, the risk to foreigners that invest in such countries will be magnified and include the risks of emerging or frontier markets such as, increased political and social instability; highly volatile, less mature and less liquid securities markets; less corporate governance standards; limited government oversight and market regulation; differing financial reporting, accounting and auditing standards; capital controls; potential expropriation or nationalization of companies or industries; currency fluctuations; restrictions on foreign ownership; less legal recourse to enforce a Fund’s rights; less publicly available or inaccurate information regarding companies; high taxation; less developed or diverse economies and other political, economic or social developments.
With respect to China, the Chinese government exercises significant control over China’s economy through its industrial policies (e.g., allocation of resources and other preferential treatment), monetary policy, management of
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currency exchange rates, and management of the payment of foreign currency-denominated obligations. Changes in these policies could adversely impact affected industries or companies. China’s economy, particularly its export oriented industries, may be adversely impacted by trade or political disputes with China’s major trading partners, including the U.S., as well as its dependence on the economies of other Asian countries, many of which are developing countries. In addition, as its consumer class emerges, China’s domestically oriented industries may be especially sensitive to changes in government policy and investment cycles. China’s currency, which historically has been managed in a tight range relative to the U.S. dollar, may in the future be subject to uncertainty as Chinese authorities change the policies that determine the exchange rate mechanism. Certain securities issued by companies located or operating in China, such as China A-Shares, are subject to trading restrictions, quota limitations and less market liquidity.
Sector and Industry Weightings Risk — The Equity Funds may invest a large percentage of their assets in a few sectors or industries within a particular sector. A Fund’s investment in a particular sector will fluctuate over time based on the investment opportunities identified by the Advisor. The risks associated with investing in various sectors and industries are considered principal risks of these Funds. These sectors include communication services, consumer discretionary, consumer staples, energy, financials, health care, industrials, information technology, materials, real estate and utilities. Market conditions, interest rates, and economic, political, regulatory, or financial developments could significantly affect a single sector. If an Equity Fund invests in only a few sectors, it will have more exposure to the price movements of securities in those sectors. The Funds may also from time to time make significant investments in an industry or industries within a particular sector. Adverse conditions in such industry or industries could have correspondingly adverse effects on the financial condition of issuers. These conditions may cause the value of a Fund’s shares to fluctuate more than the values of shares of funds that invest in a greater variety of investments. To the extent an Equity Fund has substantial holdings within a particular sector or industry therein, the risks to the Fund associated with the sector or industry increase.
12. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND 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, represent 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.
Investments for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act. As a general principle, the fair value of a security or other asset is the price 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. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5, the Board has designated Wasatch Global Investors as the valuation designee (“Valuation Designee”) for each Fund to perform the fair value determination relating to all Fund investments. Wasatch Global Investors may carry out its designated responsibilities as Valuation Designee through various teams and committees. The Valuation Designee’s policies and procedures govern the Valuation Designee’s selection and application of methodologies for determining and calculating the fair value of Fund investments.
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
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are valued using a commercial pricing service at the official close price or 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 Dealers Automated Quotations (“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 official close or 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. 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 are marked-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 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.
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,
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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 in follow-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 a non-business day, certain foreign markets may be open on days when 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.
The following is a summary of the fair valuations according to the inputs used as of September 30, 2023 in valuing the Funds’ assets and liabilities:
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Common Stocks | $ | 3,185,418,256 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,185,418,256 | ||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 982,800 | 982,800 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Apparel Retail | $ | — | $ | 33,411,685 | $ | — | $ | 33,411,685 | ||||||||||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods | — | 8,350,803 | — | 8,350,803 | ||||||||||||||||||
Automotive Parts & Equipment | — | 7,441,020 | — | 7,441,020 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance | — | 11,746,977 | — | 11,746,977 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Chemicals | 10,349,547 | 14,666,344 | — | 25,015,891 | ||||||||||||||||||
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment | — | 4,883,976 | — | 4,883,976 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | — | 72,578,113 | — | 72,578,113 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Banks | — | 54,773,687 | — | 54,773,687 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Chemicals | — | 4,407,532 | — | 4,407,532 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Retail | — | 18,606,199 | — | 18,606,199 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Facilities | — | 10,763,098 | — | 10,763,098 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Services | 21,585,098 | 25,198,921 | — | 46,784,019 | ||||||||||||||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment | — | 2,620,373 | — | 2,620,373 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components | — | 47,709,429 | — | 47,709,429 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services | — | 12,400,223 | — | 12,400,223 | ||||||||||||||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services | — | 47,086,362 | — | 47,086,362 | ||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | — | 29,630,378 | — | 29,630,378 | ||||||||||||||||||
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers | — | 2,801,661 | — | 2,801,661 | ||||||||||||||||||
Property & Casualty Insurance | — | 4,902,380 | — | 4,902,380 | ||||||||||||||||||
Regional Banks | — | 37,757,154 | — | 37,757,154 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | — | 17,723,346 | — | 17,723,346 | ||||||||||||||||||
Specialty Chemicals | — | 17,273,711 | — | 17,273,711 | ||||||||||||||||||
Systems Software | — | 5,546,546 | — | 5,546,546 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 1,221,387 | — | — | 1,221,387 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 33,156,032 | $ | 492,279,918 | $ | — | $ | 525,435,950 | |||||||||||||||
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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 9/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Apparel Retail | $ | — | $ | 7,074,487 | $ | — | $ | 7,074,487 | ||||||||||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods | — | 6,460,453 | — | 6,460,453 | ||||||||||||||||||
Broadline Retail | 37,006,881 | 6,544,063 | — | 43,550,944 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | — | 41,931,862 | — | 41,931,862 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Banks | 29,838,760 | 27,352,913 | — | 57,191,673 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Chemicals | — | 4,329,779 | — | 4,329,779 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | 18,951,289 | 22,051,049 | — | 41,002,338 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Facilities | — | 3,789,050 | — | 3,789,050 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Services | — | 8,625,342 | — | 8,625,342 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines | — | 3,478,261 | — | 3,478,261 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components | — | 12,550,066 | — | 12,550,066 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services | — | 8,528,065 | — | 8,528,065 | ||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | — | 19,299,435 | — | 19,299,435 | ||||||||||||||||||
Regional Banks | — | 17,852,373 | — | 17,852,373 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restaurants | — | 7,259,809 | — | 7,259,809 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment | — | 19,267,986 | — | 19,267,986 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | — | 37,113,015 | — | 37,113,015 | ||||||||||||||||||
Specialized Finance | — | 12,634,326 | — | 12,634,326 | ||||||||||||||||||
Specialty Chemicals | — | 10,649,001 | — | 10,649,001 | ||||||||||||||||||
Systems Software | — | 912,897 | — | 912,897 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 84,740,620 | — | — | 84,740,620 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 170,537,550 | $ | 277,704,232 | $ | — | $ | 448,241,782 | |||||||||||||||
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Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Apparel Retail | $ | — | $ | 12,234,640 | $ | — | $ | 12,234,640 | ||||||||||||||
Application Software | — | 4,612,085 | — | 4,612,085 | ||||||||||||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks | — | 1,789,563 | — | 1,789,563 | ||||||||||||||||||
Broadline Retail | — | 5,404,503 | — | 5,404,503 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance | — | 10,655,828 | — | 10,655,828 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Chemicals | 777,526 | 3,881,166 | — | 4,658,692 | ||||||||||||||||||
Communications Equipment | — | 8,208,063 | — | 8,208,063 | ||||||||||||||||||
Construction Machinery & Heavy Transportation Equipment | — | 3,435,038 | — | 3,435,038 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | — | 3,965,260 | — | 3,965,260 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Support Services | — | 4,693,143 | — | 4,693,143 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | — | 19,495,036 | — | 19,495,036 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Components | — | 4,621,043 | — | 4,621,043 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | — | 9,830,311 | — | 9,830,311 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Services | — | 9,604,240 | — | 9,604,240 | ||||||||||||||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment | — | 2,340,732 | — | 2,340,732 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines | — | 5,484,091 | — | 5,484,091 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components | — | 13,844,096 | — | 13,844,096 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services | 8,128,343 | 2,894,011 | — | 11,022,354 | ||||||||||||||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services | 18,988,060 | 21,287,727 | — | 40,275,787 | ||||||||||||||||||
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers | — | 1,807,056 | — | 1,807,056 | ||||||||||||||||||
Movies & Entertainment | — | 1,705,324 | — | 1,705,324 | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing | — | 5,542,571 | — | 5,542,571 | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal Care Products | — | 4,615,612 | — | 4,615,612 | ||||||||||||||||||
Regional Banks | 5,161,666 | 22,014,694 | — | 27,176,360 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | — | 12,824,249 | — | 12,824,249 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment | — | 8,061,914 | — | 8,061,914 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | — | 30,721,633 | — | 30,721,633 | ||||||||||||||||||
Specialized Finance | — | 4,324,293 | — | 4,324,293 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 76,239,199 | — | — | 76,239,199 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 109,294,794 | $ | 239,897,922 | $ | — | $ | 349,192,716 | |||||||||||||||
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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 9/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Application Software | $ | — | $ | 329,216 | $ | — | $ | 329,216 | ||||||||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks | — | 1,483,518 | — | 1,483,518 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | — | 4,815,189 | — | 4,815,189 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Banks | 3,096,497 | 2,847,410 | — | 5,943,907 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Support Services | — | 378,999 | — | 378,999 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Retail | — | 173,596 | — | 173,596 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Facilities | 176,273 | 88,235 | — | 264,508 | ||||||||||||||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services | 1,574,886 | 3,794,507 | — | 5,369,393 | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing | — | 1,039,650 | — | 1,039,650 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | — | 635,582 | — | 635,582 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | — | 492,899 | — | 492,899 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 14,645,293 | — | — | 14,645,293 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 19,492,949 | $ | 16,078,801 | $ | — | $ | 35,571,750 | |||||||||||||||
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Global Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Application Software | $ | 7,651,848 | $ | 3,571,150 | $ | — | $ | 11,222,998 | ||||||||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks | 3,705,146 | 1,123,540 | — | 4,828,686 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance | — | 2,378,009 | — | 2,378,009 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Real Estate Activities | — | 865,853 | — | 865,853 | ||||||||||||||||||
Drug Retail | — | 2,351,517 | — | 2,351,517 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | — | 4,279,361 | — | 4,279,361 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment | 3,714,417 | 981,563 | — | 4,695,980 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Facilities | 6,454,267 | 964,429 | — | 7,418,696 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Services | — | 2,617,636 | — | 2,617,636 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology | — | 3,099,659 | — | 3,099,659 | ||||||||||||||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services | 2,641,010 | 2,517,620 | — | 5,158,630 | ||||||||||||||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services | 9,219,345 | 6,476,798 | — | 15,696,143 | ||||||||||||||||||
Regional Banks | 4,073,029 | 8,553,779 | — | 12,626,808 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | — | 9,217,590 | — | 9,217,590 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | 3,061,212 | 6,351,721 | — | 9,412,933 | ||||||||||||||||||
Systems Software | 3,539,889 | 2,044,560 | — | 5,584,449 | ||||||||||||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors | — | 4,843,502 | — | 4,843,502 | ||||||||||||||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services | — | 2,237,107 | — | 2,237,107 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 73,785,165 | — | — | 73,785,165 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 117,845,328 | $ | 64,475,394 | $ | — | $ | 182,320,722 | |||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||||
Global Select Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Application Software | $ | 1,826,460 | $ | 612,007 | $ | — | $ | 2,438,467 | ||||||||||||||
Building Products | 379,394 | 414,494 | — | 793,888 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | — | 707,803 | — | 707,803 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Banks | — | 523,091 | — | 523,091 | ||||||||||||||||||
Drug Retail | — | 428,993 | — | 428,993 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment | — | 254,429 | — | 254,429 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Supplies | — | 245,072 | — | 245,072 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology | — | 297,451 | — | 297,451 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines | — | 466,731 | — | 466,731 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | — | 572,486 | — | 572,486 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment | — | 264,371 | — | 264,371 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | 339,108 | 165,112 | — | 504,220 | ||||||||||||||||||
Specialized Finance | — | 223,947 | — | 223,947 | ||||||||||||||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services | 134,373 | 171,221 | — | 305,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 6,513,219 | — | — | 6,513,219 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 9,192,554 | $ | 5,347,208 | $ | — | $ | 14,539,762 | |||||||||||||||
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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 9/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Global Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Aerospace & Defense | $ | — | $ | 2,916,442 | $ | — | $ | 2,916,442 | ||||||||||||||
Diversified Banks | 12,349,095 | 4,561,354 | — | 16,910,449 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Metals & Mining | — | 3,146,170 | — | 3,146,170 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Manufacturing Services | — | 3,142,654 | — | 3,142,654 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Retail | — | 7,198,078 | — | 7,198,078 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial REITs | — | 3,136,464 | — | 3,136,464 | ||||||||||||||||||
Integrated Oil & Gas | 4,229,951 | 7,692,670 | — | 11,922,621 | ||||||||||||||||||
Integrated Telecommunication Services | 6,485,320 | 2,908,881 | — | 9,394,201 | ||||||||||||||||||
Multi-Line Insurance | — | �� | 3,174,568 | — | 3,174,568 | |||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals | 16,287,606 | 8,919,460 | — | 25,207,066 | ||||||||||||||||||
Reinsurance | — | 5,062,883 | — | 5,062,883 | ||||||||||||||||||
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals | — | 2,022,164 | — | 2,022,164 | ||||||||||||||||||
Tobacco | — | 5,811,459 | — | 5,811,459 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 40,910,150 | — | — | 40,910,150 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 80,262,122 | $ | 59,693,247 | $ | — | $ | 139,955,369 | |||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||||
Greater China Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods | $ | — | $ | 69,420 | $ | — | $ | 69,420 | ||||||||||||||
Application Software | — | 93,094 | — | 93,094 | ||||||||||||||||||
Construction Materials | — | 43,412 | — | 43,412 | ||||||||||||||||||
Distillers & Vintners | — | 320,181 | — | 320,181 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Banks | — | 47,743 | — | 47,743 | ||||||||||||||||||
Drug Retail | — | 152,191 | — | 152,191 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | — | 140,781 | — | 140,781 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Components | — | 185,973 | — | 185,973 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment | — | 152,348 | — | 152,348 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines | — | 239,094 | — | 239,094 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components | — | 585,697 | — | 585,697 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services | — | 201,572 | — | 201,572 | ||||||||||||||||||
Life & Health Insurance | — | 233,133 | — | 233,133 | ||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | — | 304,461 | — | 304,461 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Specialty Retail | — | 57,097 | — | 57,097 | ||||||||||||||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats | — | 106,290 | — | 106,290 | ||||||||||||||||||
Personal Care Products | — | 147,713 | — | 147,713 | ||||||||||||||||||
Regional Banks | �� | — | 97,993 | — | 97,993 | |||||||||||||||||
Restaurants | — | 149,105 | — | 149,105 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | — | 338,353 | — | 338,353 | ||||||||||||||||||
Specialized Finance | — | 157,665 | — | 157,665 | ||||||||||||||||||
Systems Software | — | 136,012 | — | 136,012 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | — | $ | 3,959,328 | $ | — | $ | 3,959,328 | |||||||||||||||
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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 9/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||||
International Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Application Software | $ | 22,423,408 | $ | 16,702,707 | $ | — | $ | 39,126,115 | ||||||||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks | — | 9,622,243 | — | 9,622,243 | ||||||||||||||||||
Brewers | — | 6,265,240 | — | 6,265,240 | ||||||||||||||||||
Broadline Retail | — | 5,964,959 | — | 5,964,959 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance | — | 9,748,466 | — | 9,748,466 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Chemicals | 427,359 | 2,133,239 | — | 2,560,598 | ||||||||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering | — | 8,040,740 | — | 8,040,740 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Real Estate Activities | — | 5,567,895 | — | 5,567,895 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Support Services | — | 5,869,036 | — | 5,869,036 | ||||||||||||||||||
Drug Retail | 9,351,481 | 10,740,713 | — | 20,092,194 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | — | 11,177,525 | — | 11,177,525 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | — | 10,202,923 | — | 10,202,923 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment | — | 7,054,526 | — | 7,054,526 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Facilities | — | 2,811,458 | — | 2,811,458 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Services | — | 5,453,116 | — | 5,453,116 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Supplies | — | 2,737,114 | — | 2,737,114 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology | — | 17,282,758 | — | 17,282,758 | ||||||||||||||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services | — | 20,234,399 | — | 20,234,399 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components | — | 17,075,502 | — | 17,075,502 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services | — | 17,621,881 | — | 17,621,881 | ||||||||||||||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services | 24,159,289 | 13,532,991 | — | 37,692,280 | ||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | — | 3,581,631 | — | 3,581,631 | ||||||||||||||||||
Movies & Entertainment | — | 9,548,366 | — | 9,548,366 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals | — | 4,585,245 | — | 4,585,245 | ||||||||||||||||||
Publishing | — | 2,928,698 | — | 2,928,698 | ||||||||||||||||||
Regional Banks | 13,077,272 | 13,618,913 | — | 26,696,185 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | — | 15,771,691 | — | 15,771,691 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment | — | 1,529,167 | — | 1,529,167 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | — | 22,360,277 | — | 22,360,277 | ||||||||||||||||||
Specialty Chemicals | — | 6,039,871 | — | 6,039,871 | ||||||||||||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors | — | 30,316,407 | — | 30,316,407 | ||||||||||||||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services | — | 6,924,119 | — | 6,924,119 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 60,452,028 | — | — | 60,452,028 | ||||||||||||||||||
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| |||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 129,890,837 | $ | 323,043,816 | $ | — | $ | 452,934,653 | |||||||||||||||
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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 9/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||||
International Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Air Freight & Logistics | $ | — | $ | 4,208,060 | $ | — | $ | 4,208,060 | ||||||||||||||
Alternative Carriers | — | 3,950,178 | — | 3,950,178 | ||||||||||||||||||
Application Software | 10,236,164 | 30,390,041 | — | 40,626,205 | ||||||||||||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks | — | 9,639,579 | — | 9,639,579 | ||||||||||||||||||
Brewers | — | 2,185,312 | — | 2,185,312 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commercial & Residential Mortgage Finance | 5,280,889 | 5,267,994 | — | 10,548,883 | ||||||||||||||||||
Commodity Chemicals | 4,314,096 | 2,986,526 | — | 7,300,622 | ||||||||||||||||||
Construction & Engineering | — | 8,644,664 | — | 8,644,664 | ||||||||||||||||||
Consumer Finance | 2,680,361 | 4,954,499 | — | 7,634,860 | ||||||||||||||||||
Data Processing & Outsourced Services | — | 1,183,110 | — | 1,183,110 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Support Services | — | 16,879,629 | — | 16,879,629 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electrical Components & Equipment | 8,080,659 | 4,315,557 | — | 12,396,216 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Retail | — | 5,375,331 | — | 5,375,331 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Services | 5,613,289 | 4,171,452 | — | 9,784,741 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology | — | 15,055,498 | — | 15,055,498 | ||||||||||||||||||
Heavy Electrical Equipment | — | 1,567,618 | — | 1,567,618 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines | — | 480,323 | — | 480,323 | ||||||||||||||||||
Human Resource & Employment Services | 2,289,553 | 2,747,277 | — | 5,036,830 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components | — | 6,232,445 | — | 6,232,445 | ||||||||||||||||||
Investment Banking & Brokerage | 1,498,183 | 3,228,988 | — | 4,727,171 | ||||||||||||||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services | 1,969,901 | 16,093,393 | — | 18,063,294 | ||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | — | 3,352,225 | — | 3,352,225 | ||||||||||||||||||
Metal, Glass & Plastic Containers | — | 2,409,265 | — | 2,409,265 | ||||||||||||||||||
Movies & Entertainment | — | 541,433 | — | 541,433 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other Specialty Retail | — | 2,280,716 | — | 2,280,716 | ||||||||||||||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats | — | 1,217,648 | — | 1,217,648 | ||||||||||||||||||
Pharmaceuticals | — | 2,375,444 | — | 2,375,444 | ||||||||||||||||||
Publishing | — | 3,439,491 | — | 3,439,491 | ||||||||||||||||||
Real Estate Services | — | 1,616,663 | — | 1,616,663 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | 2,131,510 | 15,251,028 | — | 17,382,538 | ||||||||||||||||||
Restaurants | — | — | 7,687 | 7,687 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductor Materials & Equipment | — | 6,309,157 | — | 6,309,157 | ||||||||||||||||||
Semiconductors | — | 8,156,648 | — | 8,156,648 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 39,116,789 | — | — | 39,116,789 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 83,211,394 | $ | 196,507,192 | $ | 7,687 | $ | 279,726,273 | |||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Apparel, Accessories & Luxury Goods | $ | — | $ | 171,346 | $ | — | $ | 171,346 | ||||||||||||||
Application Software | 185,398 | 312,561 | — | 497,959 | ||||||||||||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks | — | 140,324 | — | 140,324 | ||||||||||||||||||
Building Products | — | 260,171 | — | 260,171 | ||||||||||||||||||
Drug Retail | — | 178,747 | — | 178,747 | ||||||||||||||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments | — | 150,482 | — | 150,482 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Equipment | — | 99,076 | — | 99,076 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Supplies | — | 124,970 | — | 124,970 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology | — | 145,135 | — | 145,135 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hotels, Resorts & Cruise Lines | — | 176,859 | — | 176,859 | ||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Machinery & Supplies & Components | — | 127,806 | — | 127,806 | ||||||||||||||||||
Interactive Media & Services | — | 379,702 | — | 379,702 | ||||||||||||||||||
IT Consulting & Other Services | 134,830 | 166,672 | — | 301,502 | ||||||||||||||||||
Research & Consulting Services | — | 209,934 | — | 209,934 | ||||||||||||||||||
Trading Companies & Distributors | — | 98,083 | — | 98,083 | ||||||||||||||||||
Transaction & Payment Processing Services | — | 172,624 | — | 172,624 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 717,248 | — | — | 717,248 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,037,476 | $ | 2,914,492 | $ | — | $ | 3,951,968 | |||||||||||||||
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
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 9/30/2023 | |||||||||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 38,519,627 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 38,519,627 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 38,519,627 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 38,519,627 | |||||||||||||||
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Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Securities Sold Short | $ | (11,184,917 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (11,184,917 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Biotechnology | $ | 15,772,962 | $ | — | $ | 24,399 | $ | 15,797,361 | ||||||||||||||
Other | 541,920,504 | — | — | 541,920,504 | ||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | — | — | 8,292,031 | 8,292,031 | ||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 192,446 | 192,446 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 557,693,466 | $ | — | $ | 8,508,876 | $ | 566,202,342 | |||||||||||||||
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Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Application Software | $ | 7,701,669 | $ | 2,564,493 | $ | — | $ | 10,266,162 | ||||||||||||||
Asset Management & Custody Banks | — | 2,319,000 | — | 2,319,000 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diversified Support Services | — | 3,345,473 | — | 3,345,473 | ||||||||||||||||||
Food Retail | — | 3,823,271 | — | 3,823,271 | ||||||||||||||||||
Health Care Technology | 5,363,071 | 3,331,086 | — | 8,694,157 | ||||||||||||||||||
Life Sciences Tools & Services | 499,681 | 4,164,482 | — | 4,664,163 | ||||||||||||||||||
Packaged Foods & Meats | 3,404,230 | 6,601,381 | — | 10,005,611 | ||||||||||||||||||
Other | 223,241,531 | — | — | 223,241,531 | ||||||||||||||||||
Limited Liability Company Membership Interest | — | — | 505 | 505 | ||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 240,210,182 | $ | 26,149,186 | $ | 505 | $ | 266,359,873 | |||||||||||||||
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Small Cap Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 2,038,139,210 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,038,139,210 | ||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | — | — | 23,920,529 | 23,920,529 | ||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 465,281 | 465,281 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 2,038,139,210 | $ | — | $ | 24,385,810 | $ | 2,062,525,020 | |||||||||||||||
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Small Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 1,207,558,229 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,207,558,229 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,207,558,229 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,207,558,229 | |||||||||||||||
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Ultra Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 1,166,294,887 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,166,294,887 | ||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | — | — | 12,438,034 | 12,438,034 | ||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | 1,164,918 | 1,164,918 | ||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,166,294,887 | $ | — | $ | 13,602,952 | $ | 1,179,897,839 | |||||||||||||||
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U.S. Select Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 12,248,701 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 12,248,701 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | 12,248,701 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 12,248,701 | |||||||||||||||
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U.S. Treasury Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Assets | ||||||||||||||||||||||
U.S Government Obligations | $ | — | $ | 233,892,969 | $ | — | $ | 233,892,969 | ||||||||||||||
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$ | — | $ | 233,892,969 | $ | — | $ | 233,892,969 | |||||||||||||||
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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, 2023 maximized the use of observable inputs and minimized the use of unobservable inputs.
The following is a reconciliation of the fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) for the Funds during the year ended September 30, 2023:
Fund | Market Value Beginning Balance 9/30/2022 | 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 9/30/2023 | Net Change In Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) On Investments Held at 9/30/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Core Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | $ | 1,058,400 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (75,600 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 982,800 | $ | (75,600 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 1,058,400 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (75,600 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 982,800 | $ | (75,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 16,583 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (8,933,975 | ) | $ | 8,917,392 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 16,583 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (8,933,975 | ) | $ | 8,917,392 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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International Opportunities Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 7,035 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 652 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7,687 | $ | 652 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 7,035 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 652 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 7,687 | $ | 652 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Micro Cap Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | — | $ | 29 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 24,370 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 24,399 | $ | 24,370 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | 7,650,264 | — | — | — | — | 641,767 | — | — | 8,292,031 | 641,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | 437,502 | 302,644 | (9,855 | ) | — | (269,462 | ) | (268,383 | ) | — | — | 192,446 | (511,220 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 8,087,766 | $ | 302,673 | $ | (9,855 | ) | $ | — | $ | (269,462 | ) | $ | 397,754 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 8,508,876 | $ | 154,917 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Micro Cap Value Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | $ | 21,222 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (20,717 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 505 | $ | (20,717 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 21,222 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (20,717 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 505 | $ | (20,717 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Small Cap Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | $ | 24,067,171 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (2,184,939 | ) | $ | 2,038,297 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 23,920,529 | $ | 2,038,297 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | 695,813 | 872,267 | — | — | — | (1,102,799 | ) | — | — | 465,281 | (1,102,799 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 24,762,984 | $ | 872,267 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (2,184,939 | ) | $ | 935,498 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 24,385,810 | $ | 935,498 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Ultra Growth Fund | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Preferred Stocks | $ | 11,622,503 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (546,237 | ) | $ | 1,361,768 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 12,438,034 | $ | 1,361,768 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Warrants | 1,497,779 | 597,934 | — | — | — | (930,795 | ) | — | — | 1,164,918 | (930,795 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | 13,120,282 | $ | 597,934 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (546,237 | ) | $ | 430,973 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,602,952 | $ | 430,973 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wasatch Funds | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
QUANTITATIVE INFORMATION ABOUT LEVEL 3 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
Fund | Description | Fair Value At 9/30/2023 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Input | Range (Average) | |||||||||
Core Growth Fund | Warrant: Insurance Brokers | $ | 982,800 | Discount for lack of marketability | Discount for lack of marketability | 20% | ||||||||
Micro Cap Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Textiles | $ | 8,292,031 | Market comparable companies | EV/R* multiple Discount for lack of marketability | | 0.6 - 5.2 (2.8) 46% | | ||||||
Micro Cap Fund | Warrant: Pharmaceuticals | $ | 192,446 | Black Scholes | Volatility | 40% | ||||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Textiles | $ | 14,925,626 | Market comparable companies | EV/R* multiple Discount for lack of marketability | | 0.6 - 5.2 (2.8) 46% | | ||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Systems Software | $ | 8,994,903 | Market comparable companies | EV/R* multiple Discount for lack of marketability | | 3.4 - 16.6 (9.2) 27% | | ||||||
Small Cap Growth Fund | Warrant: Pharmaceuticals | $ | 465,281 | Black Scholes | Volatility | 40% | ||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | Direct Venture Capital Investments: Textiles | $ | 12,438,034 | Market comparable companies | EV/R* multiple Discount for lack of marketability | | 0.6 - 5.2 (2.8) 46% | | ||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | Warrant: Insurance Brokers | $ | 819,000 | Discount for lack of marketability | Discount for lack of marketability | 20% | ||||||||
Ultra Growth Fund | Warrant: Pharmaceuticals | $ | 345,918 | Black Scholes | Volatility | 40% |
* | Enterprise-Value-To-Revenue (“EV/R”) multiple 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.
Additional information about the Funds’ fair valuation practices is available in the Funds’ most recent Prospectus, Statement of Additional Information (SAI) and Report to Shareholders. This information is available on the Funds’ website at wasatchglobal.com and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.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, 2023:
Securities Borrowed for Short Sales
Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund | Counterparty | Gross Asset Amounts Presented in Statements Of Assets and Liabilities | Financial Instrument | Collateral Received1 | Net Amount (Not less Than 0) | |||||||||||||||||
Long/Short Alpha Fund | Fixed Income Clearing Corp. | $ | 11,184,917 | $ | — | $ | (11,184,917 | ) | $ | — |
1 | The market value of the collateral pledged is greater than the amount indicated in the table. For further information, see “Short Sales” under Note 3. Securities and Other Investments and the Schedule of Investments. |
14. 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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Wasatch Funds | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Trustees of Wasatch Funds Trust and Shareholders of each of the twenty funds listed in the table below
OPINIONS ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities, including the schedules of investments, of each of the funds indicated in the table below (constituting Wasatch Funds Trust, hereafter collectively referred to as the “Funds”) as of September 30, 2023, the related statements of operations, cash flows for Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund, and changes in net assets for each of the periods indicated in the table below, including the related notes, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below (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, 2023, the results of each of their operations, the cash flows for Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund, the changes in each of their net assets, and each of the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated in the table below, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Wasatch Core Growth Fund®(1) | Wasatch Emerging India Fund®(1) | |
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund®(1) | Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund®(1) | |
Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund®(1) | Wasatch Global Opportunities Fund®(1) | |
Wasatch Global Select Fund®(2) | Wasatch Global Value Fund®(1) | |
Wasatch Greater China Fund®(3) | Wasatch International Growth Fund®(1) | |
Wasatch International Opportunities Fund®(1) | Wasatch International Select Fund®(2) | |
Wasatch Long/Short Alpha Fund®(5) | Wasatch Micro Cap Fund®(4) | |
Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund®(4) | Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund®(1) | |
Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund®(1) | Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund®(4) | |
Wasatch U.S. Select Fund®(6) | Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund®(1) |
1. | Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and financial highlights for the years ended September 30, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and 2019 |
2. | Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and financial highlights for the years ended September 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021 and the period from October 1, 2019 (inception) through September 30, 2020 |
3. | Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for the year ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and financial highlights for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and the period from November 30, 2020 (inception) through September 30, 2021 |
4. | Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for the years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 and financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein |
5. | Statement of operations and statement of cash flows for the year ended September 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for the year ended September 30, 2023 and the period from October 1, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2022 and financial highlights for the year ended September 30, 2023 and the period from October 1, 2021 (inception) through September 30, 2022 |
6. | Statement of operations for the year ended September 30, 2023, statement of changes in net assets for the year ended September 30, 2023 and the period from June 13, 2022 (inception) through September 30, 2022 and financial highlights for the year ended September 30, 2023 and the period from June 13, 2022 (inception) through September 30, 2022 |
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, 2023 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 22, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more investment companies in Wasatch Funds Trust since 2002.
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Wasatch Funds | SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 |
Management Information. The business affairs of Wasatch Funds are overseen by its Board of Trustees. The Board consists of five Independent Trustees. Each of the Independent Trustees will serve until their successors are qualified, appointed or elected in accordance with the Trust’s Declaration of Trust and By-Laws. All Trustees were elected by shareholders.
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 at wasatchglobal.com or upon request by calling Wasatch Funds at 800.551.1700.
Name, Address And Year Of Birth | 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 | |||||||
Independent Trustees | ||||||||||||
Miriam M. Allison 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 1947 | Trustee | Indefinite Served as Trustee since 2010 | Rancher since 2004. Chairman of UMB Fund Services, Inc. from 2001 to 2005. | 20 | Director, Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. (27 portfolios) from 2006 to 2021. | |||||||
Heikki Rinne 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 1952 | Trustee and Chair of the Board | Indefinite Served as Trustee since 2012 | Chief Executive Officer of the Halton Group Ltd. (an indoor environmental control manufacturing and technology company) from 2002 to 2016. Director, Halton Foundation since 2010. 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. | 20 | Director, Halton Foundation since 2010. Director, Halton Group Ltd. from 2016 to 2020. | |||||||
Kristen M. Fletcher 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 1953 | Trustee and Chair of the Audit Committee | Indefinite Served as Trustee since 2014 | Director, Youth Sports Alliance from 2015 to 2021. 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. | 20 | Director, Youth Sports Alliance from 2015 to 2021. Trustee, Woodlands Commercial Bank (a/k/a Lehman Brothers Commercial Bank) from 2009 to 2012. Director Emeritus, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera since September 2017. Director, Utah Symphony/Utah Opera from 2005 to September 2017. Director, Utah Museum of Fine Arts since 2021. | |||||||
Mark Robinson 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 1958 | Trustee and Chair of the Governance and Nominating Committee | Indefinite Served as Trustee since 2020 | Chief Financial Officer of Truckstop.com LLC from 2016 to 2019. Chief Financial Officer of SABA Software, Inc. from 2013 to 2015. | 20 | Chairman of Vita Vis Nutrition, Inc. from 2014 to 2016. |
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Name, Address And Year Of Birth | 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 | |||||
Kate M. Fleming 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 1962 | Trustee | Indefinite Served as Trustee since July 2023 | President, Northwestern Mutual Series Fund, Inc. from 2013 to 2021 and Vice President from 2004 to 2013. President, Mason Street Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2021,Vice President from 2004 to 2014 and Treasurer from 2008 to 2014 and again from 2020 to 2021. President since 2014, Rath Foundation (a private foundation that funds endowments at various universities). | 20 | Director, Rath Foundation since 2002. Director, Wisconsin Deferred Compensation Board since 2022. | |||||
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1. | Except upon his/her death, resignation, removal or retirement, each Trustee shall hold office until the next meeting of shareholders called for the purpose of considering the election or re-election of such Trustee or of a successor to such Trustee, and until his/her successor, if any, is elected, qualified and serving as a trustee. 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 from the retirement age requirement for Ms. Allison. Ms. Allison is currently scheduled to retire at the end of the 2023 calendar year. |
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 Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. |
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Name, Address And Year Of Birth | Position(s) Held With Trust | Term of Office And Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | |||
Officers | ||||||
Eric S. Bergeson 505 Wakara Way 3rd Floor Salt Lake City, UT 84108 1966 | President | Indefinite Served as President since May 2018 | President for Wasatch Funds 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 1967 | 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 1982 | 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 1972 | 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 1983 | Assistant Secretary | Indefinite Served as Assistant Secretary since February 2017 | 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 1983 | Assistant Treasurer | Indefinite Served as Assistant Treasurer since May 2018 | Assistant Treasurer for Wasatch Funds since May 2018. Controller for the Advisor since January 2012. | |||
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ADDITIONAL TAX INFORMATION
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 may include the utilization of earnings and profits distributed to shareholders on the redemption of shares.
Fund | Amount | ||||
Core Growth Fund | $ | 18,812,947 | |||
Emerging India Fund | 5,672,410 | ||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 11,198,625 | ||||
Global Opportunities Fund | 3,725,746 | ||||
Global Value Fund | 8,029,844 | ||||
Small Cap Value Fund | 31,073,891 |
For the fiscal year ended September 30, 2023, certain dividends 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 2023, complete
information will be reported on shareholders’ 2023 Form 1099-DIV.
The amount designated as qualified dividend income for the year ended September 30, 2023 will be at the highest amount permitted by law.
Corporate shareholders should note that for the year ended September 30, 2023, 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 .
The Funds have 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, 2023, the total amount of foreign taxes
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paid that was passed through to its shareholders for information reporting purposes was as follows:
Fund | Amount | ||||
Emerging India Fund | $ | 7,395,411 | |||
Emerging Markets Select Fund | 669,951 | ||||
Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | 3,597,365 | ||||
Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | 123,801 | ||||
Global Value Fund | 444,271 | ||||
Greater China Fund | 4,604 | ||||
International Growth Fund | 1,776,793 | ||||
International Opportunities Fund | 1,155,088 | ||||
International Select Fund | 7,794 |
PROXY VOTING POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND RECORD
A description of the policies and procedures the Advisor 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 or by calling 800.551.1700 or visiting the Funds’ website at wasatchglobal.com or the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) website at www.sec.gov.
Wasatch Funds’ proxy voting record is available without charge on the Funds’ website at wasatchglobal.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov no later than August 31 for the prior 12 months ended June 30.
QUARTERLY PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS DISCLOSURE ON FORM N-PORT
The Funds file their complete schedules of investments with the SEC for their first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-PORT. The Funds’ Form N-PORT filings are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
STATEMENT REGARDING LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Consistent with Rule 22e-4 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, the Wasatch Funds have adopted a Liquidity Risk Management Program to govern the approach to managing liquidity risk within the Wasatch Funds (the “Program”). The Board has approved the designation of the Advisor’s Liquidity Risk Committee to oversee the Program.
The Program’s principal objectives include supporting each Fund’s compliance with limits on investments in illiquid assets and mitigating the risk that a Fund will be unable to meet its redemption obligations timely. The Program also includes a number of elements that support the management and assessment of liquidity risk, including an annual assessment of factors that influence a Fund’s liquidity and the periodic classification and reclassification of a Fund’s investments into groupings that reflect the Liquidity Risk Committee’s assessment of their relative liquidity under current market conditions.
Each of the Wasatch Funds maintains a high level of liquidity and is deemed to be a fund that primarily holds assets that are defined as highly liquid investments. A Highly Liquid Investment is defined as cash and any investment reasonably expected to be convertible to cash in current market conditions in three business days or less without the conversion to cash significantly changing the market value of the investment. A fund that is deemed to primarily hold assets that are Highly Liquid Investments will have at least 55% of its net assets in Highly Liquid Investments. As a result, each Fund has not adopted a Highly Liquid Investment minimum.
There have been no liquidity events that have materially affected the performance of the Funds or their ability to timely meet redemptions without dilution to existing shareholders. The Liquidity Risk Committee has determined, and reported to the Board, that the Program has operated adequately and effectively to manage the Funds’ liquidity risk since implementation. There can be no assurance that the Program will achieve its objectives in the future. Please refer to your Fund’s prospectus for more information regarding the Fund’s exposure to liquidity risk and other principal risks to which an investment in the Fund may be subject.
Further information on liquidity risks applicable to the Funds can be found within the Prospectus.
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Investment Advisor
Wasatch Advisors LP d/b/a Wasatch Global Investors
505 Wakara Way, 3rd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
Sub-Advisor for the Wasatch-Hoisington U.S. Treasury Fund
Hoisington Investment Management Co. (HIMCo)
6836 Bee Caves Road
Building 2, Suite 100
Austin, TX 78746
Administrator and Fund Accountant
State Street Bank and Trust Company
801 Pennsylvania Avenue
Kansas City, MO 64105
Distributor
ALPS Distributors, Inc.
1290 Broadway, Suite 1000
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 Counsel to Wasatch Funds and Independent Trustees
Chapman and Cutler LLP
320 South Canal Street
Chicago, IL 60606
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
1100 Walnut Street, Suite 1300
Kansas City, MO 64106
Contact Wasatch |
ONLINE
wasatchglobal.com
or via email
shareholderservice@wasatchfunds.com
TELEPHONE
800.551.1700
M - F, 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Central Time
Automated Line, 24 Hours
Regular Mail Delivery
Wasatch Funds
P.O. Box 2172
Milwaukee, WI 53201-2172
Overnight Delivery
Wasatch Funds
235 West Galena Street
Milwaukee, WI 53212
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ACTIVE MANAGEMENT FOR INEFFICIENT MARKETS
SMALL CAP | MICRO CAP | INTERNATIONAL | EMERGING MARKETS | FRONTIER MARKETS | GLOBAL |
(b) | Not applicable. |
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 Form N-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 Form N-CSR. |
(e) | Not applicable. |
(f) | A copy of the Registrant’s Code of Ethics is attached as an exhibit to this Form N-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 Form N-CSR to qualify as an “audit committee financial expert.” |
(2) | The name of the audit committee financial experts are Miriam M. Allison and Kristen Fletcher. Each is deemed to be “independent” as that term is defined in Item 3(a)(2) of Form N-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, 2023 and 2022 were $638,600 and $688,971, respectively. |
(b) | Audit Related Fees – During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, 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, 2023 and 2022, 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, 2023 and 2022 were $139,510 and $154,659, respectively. These services consisted of the independent registered public accounting firm reviewing the Registrant’s excise tax returns, distribution requirements and RIC tax returns. |
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, 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 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. |
(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 paragraphs (a) – (c) of this Item 4, for the fiscal years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022 were $0 and $0, respectively. |
During the fiscal years ended September 30, 2023 and 2022, 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 of non-audit services to the Registrant as required by Section 201 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, any pre-approval requests submitted by the independent registered public accounting firm as required by Section 202 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act or as otherwise required under Section 2-01 of Regulation S-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 shall pre-approve any engagement of the independent registered public accounting firm to provide any services (other than prohibited non-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 provide non-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 to non-audit services may be increased by the affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Audit Committee. |
(2) There were no pre-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 Rule 2-01 of Regulation 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 be pre-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, 2023 and 2022, the aggregate non-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). |
(i) | Not applicable. |
(j) | Not applicable. |
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) | Schedule of Investments is included as a part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
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 Rule 30a-3(c) under the 1940 Act) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this Form N-CSR based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the 1940 Act) and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d-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 Rule 30a-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 for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
(a) | Not applicable. |
(b) | Not applicable. |
Item 13. Exhibits.
(a)(1) |
(a)(2) | The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(a) of the 1940 Act are attached hereto. |
(a)(3) | Not applicable. |
(a)(4) | Not applicable. |
(b) |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
WASATCH FUNDS TRUST | ||
By: | /s/ Eric S. Bergeson | |
Eric S. Bergeson | ||
President (principal executive officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust | ||
Date: | December 6, 2023 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By: | /s/ Eric S. Bergeson | |
Eric S. Bergeson | ||
President (principal executive officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust | ||
Date: | December 6, 2023 | |
By: | /s/ Michael K. Yeates | |
Michael K. Yeates | ||
Treasurer (principal financial officer) of Wasatch Funds Trust | ||
Date: | December 6, 2023 |