UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSRS
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: 811-4984
AMERICAN BEACON FUND
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
220 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1200
Irving, Texas 75039
(Address of principal executive offices)-(Zip code)
Gene L. Needles, Jr., PRESIDENT
220 East Las Colinas Boulevard, Suite 1200
Irving, Texas 75039
(Name and address of agent for service)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (817) 967-3509
Date of fiscal year end: August 31, 2015
Date of reporting period: February 28, 2015
ITEM 1. | REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS. |
About American Beacon Advisors
Since 1986, American Beacon Advisors has offered a variety of products and investment advisory services to numerous institutional and retail clients, including a variety of mutual funds, corporate cash management, and separate account management.
Our clients include defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, corporations, financial planners, and other institutional investors. With American Beacon Advisors, you can put the experience of a multi-billion dollar asset management firm to work for your company.
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Additional Information | Back Cover |
THE LONDON COMPANY INCOME EQUITY FUND
Investing in small- and medium-capitalization stocks may involve greater volatility and lower liquidity than larger company stocks. Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. Investing in dividend-paying stocks may result in less earnings growth or capital appreciation than investing in non-dividend paying stocks. The use of fixed-income securities entails interest rate and credit risks. Because the Fund may invest in fewer issuers than a more diversified portfolio, the fluctuating value of a single holding may have a greater effect on the value of the Fund. The use of futures contracts for cash management may subject the Fund to losing more money than invested.
ZEBRA GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Investing in medium-capitalization stocks may involve greater volatility and lower liquidity than larger company stocks. At times, certain securities may have limited marketability and may be difficult to sell. Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. The use of futures contracts for cash management may subject the Fund to losing more money than invested. The Fund may participate in a securities lending program.
ZEBRA SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
Investing in small-capitalization stocks may involve greater volatility and lower liquidity than larger company stocks. Investing in foreign securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. At times, certain securities may have limited marketability and may be difficult to sell. The use of futures contracts for cash management may subject the Fund to losing more money than invested. The Fund may participate in a securities lending program.
SiM HIGH YIELD OPPORTUNITIES FUND
Investments in high yield securities are subject to greater levels of credit, interest rate, market and liquidity risks than investment-grade securities. Investing in foreign and emerging market securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. Investing in derivative instruments involves liquidity, credit, interest rate and market risks.
Please see the prospectus for a more complete discussion of the risks of investing in these Funds. There can be no assurances that the investment objectives of the Funds will be met. |
Any opinions herein, including forecasts, reflect our judgment as of the end of the reporting period and are subject to change. Each advisor’s strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on economic and market conditions. This report is not a complete analysis of market conditions and therefore, should not be relied upon as investment advice. Although economic and market information has been compiled from reliable sources, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the statements contained herein.
American Beacon Funds | February 28, 2015 |
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Dear Shareholders,
During the six months ended February 28, 2015, U.S. large- and small-cap stocks outpaced global equities. The Russell 1000 Index, which represents domestic, large-cap stocks, gained 6%. The Russell 2000 Index, which measures domestic, small-cap stocks, returned 5.70%. In contrast, the MSCI World Index, which represents global stocks that are often perceived as having more risk than U.S. equities, gained 2.14%.
The Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index, the benchmark for domestic corporate and government bonds, returned 2.25% during the same period, while the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Index, which represents domestic below-investment-grade corporate debt, returned -0.15%. |
American Beacon Advisors is proud to offer mutual funds that cover all of these asset classes. We are fortunate to have asset managers with distinctive investment processes who have managed assets for many years and through a variety of economic and market conditions. For the six months ended February 28, 2015:
• | American Beacon The London Company Income Equity Fund (Investor Class) returned 8.78%. |
• | American Beacon Zebra Global Equity Fund (Investor Class) returned 1.44%. |
• | American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund (Investor Class) returned 4.52%. |
• | American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund (Investor Class) returned 0.84%. |
Thank you for your continued investment in the American Beacon Funds. For additional information about our Funds or to access your account information, please visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com.
Best Regards, |
Gene L. Needles, Jr. |
President |
American Beacon Funds |
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American Beacon The London Company Income Equity FundSM
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The Investor Class of the American Beacon The London Company Income Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned 8.78% for the six months ended February 28, 2015. The Fund outperformed the Russell 1000 Value Index (the “Index”) return of 3.48% for the same period.
Total Returns for the Period ended 2/28/2015
6 Months* | 1 Year | Since Inception (5/29/2012) | ||||||||||
Institutional Class (1,2,4) | 9.05 | % | 20.68 | % | 19.52 | % | ||||||
Y Class (1,2,4) | 8.98 | % | 20.61 | % | 19.42 | % | ||||||
Investor Class (1,2,4) | 8.78 | % | 20.34 | % | 19.11 | % | ||||||
A Class with sales charge (1,2,4) | 2.62 | % | 13.30 | % | 16.43 | % | ||||||
A Class without sales charge (1,2,4) | 8.85 | % | 20.20 | % | 18.96 | % | ||||||
C Class with sales charge (1,2,4) | 7.38 | % | 18.28 | % | 18.06 | % | ||||||
C Class without sales charge (1,2,4) | 8.38 | % | 19.28 | % | 18.06 | % | ||||||
Russell 1000 Value Index (3) | 3.48 | % | 13.49 | % | 21.03 | % |
* | Not annualized. |
1. | Please note that the recent growth rate in the stock market has helped to produce short-term returns that are not typical and may not continue in the future. Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end of day net asset values as of the date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase. |
2. | A portion of the fees charged to the Institutional, Y, A, and C Classes of the Fund was waived from 2012 through 2014 and partially recovered in 2015. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown from 2012 through 2014. A portion of the fees charged to the Investor Class of the Fund was waived in 2012 and 2013 and partially recovered in 2014 and 2015. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown in 2012 and 2013. |
3. | The Russell 1000 Value Index is an unmanaged index of those stocks in the Russell 1000 Index with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values. Russell 1000® Value Index and Russell 1000 Index are registered trademarks of the Frank Russell Company. One cannot directly invest in an index. |
4. | The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Class shares was 0.83%, 0.90%, 1.07%, 1.29%, and 2.03%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report. |
The Fund’s excess performance relative to the Index was primarily attributable to strong security selection among the various economic sectors. To a lesser extent, sector allocation also added relative value.
From a security selection standpoint, the Fund’s holdings within the Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Staples and Energy sectors contributed approximately 140 basis points (1.40%) each to performance. In the Consumer Discretionary sector, Lowes (up 41.9%), Hasbro (up 20.2%) and Carnival (up 18.1%) were the largest contributors. Altria Group (up 33.1%), Lorillard (up 16.8%) and Reynolds American (up 32.0%) contributed most to the Fund’s returns in the Consumer Staples sector. Within the Energy sector, not owning Exxon Mobil, Occidental Petroleum or Apache, which were down 9.7%, 20.4% and 34.9%, respectively, in the Index, positively impacted performance. The Fund’s Financials sector holdings also added relative value. Within the Financials sector, Corrections Corporation of America (up 15.2%), Blackrock (up 12.7%) and Cincinnati Financial (up 11.5%) were the largest contributors. The aforementioned good performance was slightly offset by poor security selection in the Utilities sector. Not owning PG&E or Northeast Utilities, which were up 17.8% and 23.1%, respectively, in the Index, detracted value.
A significant underweight position in Energy, the worst performing sector in the Index, added more than 145 basis points (1.45%) to performance through sector allocation. An overweight allocation to Consumer Staples also added relative value. Being underweight Health Care, the best performing sector in the Index, detracted from the Fund’s returns.
The sub-advisor’s investment process continues to focus on downside protection, current income and capital appreciation.
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American Beacon The London Company Income Equity FundSM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets) | ||||||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 4.5 | |||||||
General Dynamics Corp. | 4.2 | |||||||
Lorillard, Inc. | 4.1 | |||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 4.1 | |||||||
Altria Group, Inc. | 4.0 | |||||||
Hasbro, Inc. | 3.9 | |||||||
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | 3.7 | |||||||
BlackRock, Inc. | 3.5 | |||||||
Corning, Inc. | 3.5 | |||||||
Pfizer, Inc. | 3.4 | |||||||
Total Fund Holdings | | 40 | |
Sector Allocation (% Equities) | ||||
Financials | 18.7 | |||
Information Technology | 18.3 | |||
Consumer Staples | 12.9 | |||
Consumer Discretionary | 11.2 | |||
Health Care | 9.6 | |||
Energy | 9.2 | |||
Materials | 8.1 | |||
Industrials | 4.5 | |||
Telecommunication Services | 4.1 | |||
Utilities | 3.4 |
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American Beacon Zebra Global Equity FundSM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The Investor Class of the American Beacon Zebra Global Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned 1.44% for the six-month period ended February 28, 2015, underperforming the MSCI World Index (the “Index”) return of 2.14% for the same period.
Total Returns for the Period ended 2/28/2015
6 Months* | 1 Year | 3 Years | Since Inception (6/1/2010) | |||||||||||||
Institutional Class (1,3,5) | 1.60 | % | 7.88 | % | 12.83 | % | 13.70 | % | ||||||||
Y Class (1,3,5) | 1.58 | % | 7.64 | % | 12.66 | % | 13.59 | % | ||||||||
Investor Class (1,3,5) | 1.44 | % | 7.53 | % | 12.39 | % | 13.28 | % | ||||||||
A Class with sales charge (1,3,5) | (4.32 | )% | 1.27 | % | 10.12 | % | 11.77 | % | ||||||||
A Class without sales charge (1,3,5) | 1.50 | % | 7.46 | % | 12.31 | % | 13.17 | % | ||||||||
C Class with sales charge (1,2,3,5) | 0.01 | % | 5.55 | % | 11.44 | % | 12.36 | % | ||||||||
C Class without sales charge (1,2,3,5) | 1.01 | % | 6.55 | % | 11.44 | % | 12.36 | % | ||||||||
MSCI World Index (4) | 2.14 | % | 7.87 | % | 13.26 | % | 13.53 | % | ||||||||
Russell 1000/ MSCI World Linked Index (4) | 2.14 | % | 7.87 | % | 13.69 | % | 15.08 | % | ||||||||
Russell 1000 Index (4) | 6.00 | % | 14.88 | % | 18.14 | % | 17.92 | % |
* | Not annualized. |
1. | Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end of day net asset values as of the date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please call 1-800-967-9009 or visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
2. | Fund performance for the since inception period represents the total returns achieved by the Investor Class from 6/1/10 up to 9/1/10, the inception date of the C Class, and the returns of the C Class since its inception. Expenses of the C Class are higher than those of the Investor Class. As a result, total returns shown may be higher than they would have been had the C Class been in existence since 6/1/10. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase. |
3. | A portion of the fees charged to each Class of the Fund was waived since inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown since inception. |
4. | Prior to December 31, 2012, the Fund’s primary benchmark was the Russell 1000 Index, an index that measures the performance of the large-cap segment of the U.S. equity universe. The Fund changed its primary benchmark to the MSCI World Index, because the Fund changed its name and investment strategy. The Russell 1000/MSCI World Linked Index represents returns of the Russell 1000 Index up to December 31, 2012, and the MSCI World Index thereafter. The MSCI World Index is designed to measure the equity market performance of large- and mid-capitalization companies across 24 developed markets countries. The MSCI® information contained herein: (1) is provided “as is”, (2) is proprietary to MSCI and/or its content providers, (3) may not be used to create any financial instruments or products or any indexes and (4) may not be copied or distributed without MSCI’s express written consent. MSCI disclaims all warranties with respect to the information. Neither MSCI nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information. Russell 1000 Index is a registered trademark of the Frank Russell Company. One cannot directly invest in an index. |
5. | The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Class shares was 2.56%, 2.51%, 2.88%, 3.03%, and 3.72%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report. |
The Fund trailed the Index primarily through sector allocation, as stock selection added value relative to the Index. The Fund’s overweight positions in Energy and Materials, the two worst performing sectors in the Index, detracted relative value through sector allocation. Being underweight Health Care, the best performing sector in the Index, also detracted from the Fund’s returns. An overweight allocation in Consumer Discretionary, the second best performing sector in the Index, added relative value.
From a stock selection standpoint, the Fund outperformed the Index. The Fund’s holdings in the Financials and Industrials sectors added value relative to the Index. In the Financials sector, the Hachijuni Bank (up 24.7%) and the Iyo Bank (up 23.3%) contributed to performance. Not owning Banco Santander, which was down 23.4% in the Index, also positively impacted performance. Central Japan Railway (up 33.1%), Cintas (up 28.9%) and Northrop Grumman (up 29.3%) contributed most to the Fund’s returns in the Industrials sector. The aforementioned good performance was slightly
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American Beacon Zebra Global Equity FundSM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
offset by poor stock selection in the Health Care and Information Technology sectors. Roche Holding (down 3.2%) detracted from performance in the Health Care sector. Not owning AbbVie and Novartis, which were up 11.1% and 14.3%, respectively, in the Index, also negatively impacted performance. Not owning Apple, which was up 26.4% in the Index, detracted relative value in the Information Technology sector. The Fund’s holdings in GungHo Online Entertainment (down 35.3%) and IBM (down 14.1%) also hurt performance.
From a country perspective, the Fund’s U.S.-based companies were the largest detractors from performance. The Fund’s lower allocation to Canada and absence from Norway, added relative value. Using traditional factor analysis, the Fund’s exposure to less popular stocks yielded a payoff, as did owning stocks with good fundamentals.
The sub-advisor continues to focus on uncovering opportunities by investing in a portfolio of securities that are generally less popular with investors but nevertheless have strong fundamental characteristics. At the same time, the portfolio will be underweight stocks that are heavily followed but have weak fundamentals. This contrarian style has tended to result in a portfolio with very good risk-adjusted returns over time. Even though the strategy does not explicitly seek out low-beta stocks, a by-product of the investment process is often a realized beta of less than 1. Beta is a measure of the Fund’s systematic risk compared to the Index. For example, a beta of 0.90 would indicate that the Fund is expected to provide a 10% less return when the Index increases and a 10% better return when the Index decreases.
For the six-month period, the daily beta of the Fund versus the Index was 0.95. Historically, the Fund has exhibited good downside capture characteristics. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, the MSCI World Index was down more than 1% on ten different days. In seven of those instances the Fund outperformed the Index.
Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets) | ||||||||
Roche Holding AG Genusschein | 1.6 | |||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1.6 | |||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 1.3 | |||||||
Johnson & Johnson | 1.2 | |||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 1.2 | |||||||
Chevron Corp. | 1.2 | |||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 1.1 | |||||||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. | 1.0 | |||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 1.0 | |||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 1.0 | |||||||
Total Fund Holdings | 230 |
Sector Allocation (% Equities) |
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Financials | 18.7 | |||
Consumer Discretionary | 15.5 | |||
Information Technology | 13.2 | |||
Industrials | 11.5 | |||
Health Care | 10.9 | |||
Energy | 9.9 | |||
Consumer Staples | 7.0 | |||
Materials | 6.3 | |||
Telecommunication Services | 3.6 | |||
Utilities | 3.4 |
Country Allocation (% Equities) |
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United States | 54.3 | |||
United Kingdom | 8.7 | |||
Japan | 8.1 | |||
Switzerland | 5.1 | |||
Germany | 3.9 | |||
France | 3.8 | |||
Australia | 3.0 | |||
Canada | 2.2 | |||
Netherlands | 1.9 | |||
Spain | 1.4 | |||
Ireland | 1.4 | |||
Hong Kong/China | 1.3 | |||
Sweden | 1.0 | |||
Singapore | 0.9 | |||
Italy | 0.9 | |||
Denmark | 0.6 | |||
Belgium | 0.5 | |||
Finland | 0.4 | |||
Luxembourg | 0.4 | |||
Austria | 0.1 | |||
Portugal | 0.1 |
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American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity FundSM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The Investor Class of the American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund (the “Fund”) returned 4.52% for the six-month period ended February 28, 2015, underperforming the Russell 2000® Index (the “Index”) return of 5.70% for the same period.
Total Returns for the Period ended 2/28/2015
6 Months* | 1 Year | 3 Years | Since Inception (6/1/2010) | |||||||||||||
Institutional Class (1,3,5) | 4.79 | % | 7.87 | % | 16.21 | % | 16.33 | % | ||||||||
Y Class (1,3,5) | 4.68 | % | 7.72 | % | 16.09 | % | 16.21 | % | ||||||||
Investor Class (1,3,5) | 4.52 | % | 7.43 | % | 15.76 | % | 15.87 | % | ||||||||
A Class with sales charge (1,3,5) | (1.49 | )% | 1.29 | % | 13.40 | % | 14.34 | % | ||||||||
A Class without sales charge (1,3,5) | 4.52 | % | 7.43 | % | 15.66 | % | 15.77 | % | ||||||||
C Class with sales charge (1,2,3,5) | 3.14 | % | 5.63 | % | 14.78 | % | 14.94 | % | ||||||||
C Class without sales charge (1,2,3,5) | 4.14 | % | 6.63 | % | 14.78 | % | 14.94 | % | ||||||||
Russell 2000 Index (4) | 5.70 | % | 5.63 | % | 16.58 | % | 15.56 | % |
* | Not annualized. |
1. | Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end of day net asset values as of the date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. |
2. | Fund performance for the since inception period represents the total returns achieved by the Investor Class from 6/1/10 up to 9/1/10, the inception date of the C Class, and the returns of the C Class since its inception. Expenses of the C Class are higher than those of the Investor Class. As a result, total returns shown may be higher than they would have been had the C Class been in existence since 6/1/10. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase. |
3. | A portion of the fees charged to each Class of the Fund was waived since inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown since inception. |
4. | The Russell 2000 Index is an unmanaged index comprised of approximately 2,000 smaller-capitalization stocks from various industrial sectors. Russell 2000 Index is a registered trademark of the Frank Russell Company. One cannot directly invest in an index. |
5. | The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Class shares was 1.65%, 1.66%, 1.87%, 2.06%, and 2.82%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report. |
The Fund underperformed the Index as both stock selection and sector allocation detracted value relative to the Index. From a stock selection standpoint, holdings in the Health Care and Industrials sectors detracted most from the Fund’s returns. In the Health Care sector, the Fund’s much larger holding in PDL BioPharma (down 26.5%) hurt most relative to the Index. Not owning Isis Pharmaceuticals, which was up 68.2% in the Index, also negatively impacted performance. In the Industrials sector, Altisource Portfolio Solutions (down 61.7%), Geospace Technologies (down 58.3%) and Primoris Services (down 22.4%) were the largest detractors. The aforementioned poor performance was somewhat offset by good security selection in the Energy sector. The Fund’s absence from several Energy companies, including Rosetta Resources and Carbo Ceramics, which were down 64.5% and 65.6%, respectively, in the Index, added relative value.
The Fund’s underweight position in Health Care, the best performing sector in the Index, detracted more than 40 basis points (0.40%) from performance through sector allocation. A significant overweight in the Industrials sector also detracted from the Fund’s returns. The Fund’s slight underweight in Energy, the worst performing sector in the Index, added relative value. Using traditional factor analysis, the Fund’s exposure to less popular stocks yielded a payoff, as did owning stocks with good fundamentals.
The sub-advisor continues to focus on uncovering opportunities by investing in a portfolio of securities that are generally less popular with investors but nevertheless have strong fundamental characteristics. At the same time, the portfolio will be underweight stocks that are heavily followed but have weak fundamentals. This contrarian style has tended to result in a portfolio with very good risk-adjusted returns over time. Even though the
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American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity FundSM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
strategy does not explicitly seek out low-beta stocks, a by-product of the investment process is often a realized beta of less than 1. Beta is a measure of the Fund’s systematic risk compared to the Index. For example, a beta of 0.90 would indicate that the Fund is expected to provide a 10% less return when the Index increases and a 10% better return when the Index decreases.
For the six-month period, the daily beta of the Fund versus the Index was 0.91. Historically, the Fund has exhibited good downside capture characteristics. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Russell 2000 Index was down more than 1% on 23 different days. In 17 of those instances the Fund outperformed the Index.
Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets) | ||||||||
Syntel, Inc. | 1.9 | |||||||
West Corp. | 1.9 | |||||||
PDL BioPharma, Inc. | 1.5 | |||||||
iGATE Corp. | 1.4 | |||||||
Amerco, Inc. | 1.4 | |||||||
Enstar Group Ltd. | 1.4 | |||||||
Credit Acceptance Corp. | 1.3 | |||||||
Mentor Graphics Corp. | 1.3 | |||||||
Amkor Technology, Inc. | 1.2 | |||||||
International Bancshares Corp. | 1.2 | |||||||
Total Fund Holdings | 288 |
Sector Allocation (% Equities) |
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Financials | 30.4 | |||
Industrials | 18.1 | |||
Information Technology | 16.3 | |||
Consumer Discretionary | 12.4 | |||
Health Care | 11.7 | |||
Consumer Staples | 3.8 | |||
Materials | 3.2 | |||
Utilities | 2.0 | |||
Energy | 1.2 | |||
Telecommunication Services | 0.9 |
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American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities FundSM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The Investor Class of the American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund (the “Fund”) returned 0.84% for the six months ended February 28, 2015. The Fund outperformed the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Index (the “Index”) which fell 0.15% for the same period.
Total Returns for the Period ended 2/28/2015
6 Months* | 1 Year | 3 Years | Since Inception (2/14/2011) | |||||||||||||
Institutional Class (1,2,4) | 1.13 | % | 4.32 | % | 9.25 | % | 8.43 | % | ||||||||
Y Class (1,2,4) | 0.98 | % | 4.10 | % | 9.10 | % | 8.25 | % | ||||||||
Investor Class(1,2,4) | 0.84 | % | 3.90 | % | 8.89 | % | 7.94 | % | ||||||||
A Class with sales charge (1,2,4) | (3.99 | )% | (1.03 | )% | 6.97 | % | 6.57 | % | ||||||||
A Class without sales charge (1,2,4) | 0.83 | % | 3.86 | % | 8.72 | % | 7.87 | % | ||||||||
C Class with sales charge (1,2,4) | (0.54 | )% | 2.09 | % | 7.93 | % | 7.11 | % | ||||||||
C Class without sales charge (1,2,4) | 0.46 | % | 3.09 | % | 7.93 | % | 7.11 | % | ||||||||
BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Index (3) | (0.15 | )% | 2.84 | % | 7.62 | % | 7.30 | % |
* | Not annualized |
1. | Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end of day net asset values as of the date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 4.75%. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase. |
2. | A portion of the fees charged to the Institutional Class of the Fund has been waived since inception. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown. A portion of the fees charged to the Investor Class of the Fund was waived in 2011 and 2012 and fully recovered in 2013. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than actual returns shown in 2011 and 2012. A portion of the fees charged to the Y, A, and C Classes of the Fund was waived from 2011 through 2014 and partially recovered in 2015. Performance prior to waiving fees was lower than the actual returns shown from 2011 through 2014. |
3. | The BofA Merrill Lynch US High Yield Master II Index tracks the performance of U.S. dollar denominated below investment grade corporate debt publicly issued in the U.S. domestic market. Qualifying securities must have a below investment grade rating and an investment grade rated country of risk. In addition, qualifying securities must have at least one year remaining term to final maturity, a fixed coupon schedule and a minimum amount outstanding of $100 million. Defaulted securities and securities eligible for the dividends-received deduction are excluded from the Index. One cannot directly invest in an index. |
4. | The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Class shares was 0.86%, 0.94%, 1.11%, 1.33%, and 2.08%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report. |
From a sector allocation perspective, the Fund’s sizable underweight for much of the period to the Energy sector added value. The Energy sector was the worst performing sector during the period as it fell 8.6%. Additionally, the Fund’s overweight to the Service sector aided positive relative returns.
Issue selection within the Fund’s Manufacturing sector holdings added to the Fund’s outperformance. On the other hand, holdings within the Fund’s Finance and Service sectors detracted from relative returns.
From a credit quality standpoint, the Fund benefited from strong security selection within the BB, B and CCC-rated credit categories. This was slightly offset by issue selection in the small allocation to securities that lacked a credit rating from Standard & Poor’s, which negatively impacted performance.
From a credit quality allocation perspective, the Fund’s relative weightings within the high yield credit rating categories (BB, B and CCC) were detrimental during the period.
The Fund has the flexibility to utilize derivative instruments and will do so to enhance return, hedge risk, manage liquidity, or to gain efficient exposure to an asset class. When considering the Fund’s use of derivatives, it is important to note that the Fund does not use derivatives for the purpose of creating financial leverage. During the period, the Fund experienced modest losses from the use of derivatives.
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American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities FundSM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The sub-advisor’s investment process of identifying long-term secular themes and seeking out of favor sectors through bottom-up fundamental research remains in place.
Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets) | ||||||||
ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.00%, Due 4/1/2018, 144A | 2.1 | |||||||
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.50%, Due 4/1/2021 | 2.0 | |||||||
Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.375%, Due 4/15/2023, 144A | 1.9 | |||||||
Univision Communications, Inc., 6.75%, Due 9/15/2022, 144A | 1.9 | |||||||
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 7.00%, Due 9/1/2020, 144A | 1.8 | |||||||
Sealed Air Corp., 6.50%, Due 12/1/2020, 144A | 1.7 | |||||||
US Airways Group, Inc., 6.125%, Due 6/1/2018 | 1.7 | |||||||
Station Casinos LLC, 7.50%, Due 3/1/2021 | 1.7 | |||||||
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., 5.50%, Due 12/1/2021 | 1.7 | |||||||
Southern Graphics, Inc., 8.375%, Due 10/15/2020, 144A | 1.7 | |||||||
Total Fund Holdings | 97 |
Sector Allocation (% Investments) | ||||
Service | 34.8 | |||
Manufacturing | 21.4 | |||
Finance | 8.6 | |||
Consumer | 7.8 | |||
Transportation | 6.7 | |||
Telecommunications | 6.5 | |||
Energy | 5.1 | |||
Short-Term Investments | 3.3 | |||
Utilities | 2.5 | |||
Short-Term Investments | 3.3 | |||
Sovereign Obligation | 1.3 | |||
U.S. Agency Obligation | 1.3 | |||
Materials | 0.7 | |||
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds | 0.2 |
Country Allocation (% Fixed Income) |
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United States | 71.4 | |||
United Kingdom | 4.5 | |||
Bermuda | 3.2 | |||
France | 3.2 | |||
Canada | 3.1 | |||
Luxembourg | 2.2 | |||
Mexico | 2.2 | |||
Netherlands | 1.8 | |||
Cyprus | 1.7 | |||
Finland | 1.5 | |||
Norway | 1.3 | |||
Italy | 1.3 | |||
Spain | 1.3 | |||
Greece | 0.7 | |||
Brazil | 0.6 |
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American Beacon FundsSM
Fund Expenses
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Fund Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs including sales charges (loads) on purchased shares and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, administrative service fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period in each Class and held for the entire period from September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015.
Actual Expenses
The “Actual” lines of the table provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Shareholders of the Investor and Institutional Classes that invest in the Fund through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The “Hypothetical” lines of the table provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% per year rate of return before expenses (not the Fund’s actual return). You may compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds by contrasting this 5% hypothetical example and the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. Shareholders of the Investor and Institutional Classes that invest in the Fund through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.
You should also be aware that the expenses shown in the table highlight only your ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs charged by the Fund. Similarly, the expense examples for other funds do not reflect any transaction costs charged by those funds, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the “Hypothetical” lines of the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If you were subject to any transaction costs during the period, your costs would have been higher.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Fund Expenses
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The London Company Income Equity Fund
Beginning Account Value 9/1/2014 | Ending Account Value 2/28/2015 | Expenses Paid During Period 9/1/2014- 2/28/2015* | ||||||||||
Institutional Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,090.49 | $ | 4.09 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.88 | $ | 3.96 | ||||||
Y Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,089.78 | $ | 4.56 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.45 | $ | 4.41 | ||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,087.83 | $ | 6.06 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.00 | $ | 5.86 | ||||||
A Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,088.51 | $ | 6.16 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.90 | $ | 5.96 | ||||||
C Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,083.84 | $ | 9.97 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.22 | $ | 9.64 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.79%, 0.88%, 1.17%, 1.19%, and 1.93% for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period. |
** | 5% return before expenses. |
Zebra Global Equity Fund
Beginning Account Value 9/1/2014 | Ending Account Value 2/28/2015 | Expenses Paid During Period 9/1/2014- 2/28/2015* | ||||||||||
Institutional Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.95 | $ | 3.95 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.87 | $ | 3.96 | ||||||
Y Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.84 | $ | 4.45 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.38 | $ | 4.46 | ||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,014.39 | $ | 5.84 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.98 | $ | 5.86 | ||||||
A Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.05 | $ | 5.95 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.89 | $ | 5.96 | ||||||
C Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,010.11 | $ | 9.67 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,015.17 | $ | 9.69 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.79%, 0.89%, 1.17%, 1.19%, and 1.94% for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period. |
** | 5% return before expenses. |
Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund
Beginning Account Value 9/1/2014 | Ending Account Value 2/28/2015 | Expenses Paid During Period 9/1/2014- 2/28/2015* | ||||||||||
Institutional Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,047.92 | $ | 5.08 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.86 | $ | 5.01 | ||||||
Y Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,046.76 | $ | 5.53 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.38 | $ | 5.46 | ||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,045.22 | $ | 7.00 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.97 | $ | 6.90 | ||||||
A Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,045.24 | $ | 7.10 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,017.87 | $ | 7.00 | ||||||
C Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,041.35 | $ | 10.88 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,014.15 | $ | 10.74 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 1.00%, 1.09%, 1.38%, 1.40%, and 2.15% for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period. |
** | 5% return before expenses. |
SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund
Beginning Account Value 9/1/2014 | Ending Account Value 2/28/2015 | Expenses Paid During Period 9/1/2014- 2/28/2015* | ||||||||||
Institutional Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,011.29 | $ | 4.19 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.65 | $ | 4.21 | ||||||
Y Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,009.76 | $ | 4.68 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.14 | $ | 4.71 | ||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,008.44 | $ | 5.93 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.89 | $ | 5.96 | ||||||
A Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,008.28 | $ | 6.17 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.65 | $ | 6.21 | ||||||
C Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,004.62 | $ | 9.89 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,014.93 | $ | 9.94 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.84%, 0.94%, 1.19%, 1.24%, and 1.99% for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period. |
** | 5% return before expenses. |
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American Beacon The London Company Income Equity FundSM
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
PREFERRED STOCK—1.69% | ||||||||
FINANCIALS—1.69% | ||||||||
Banking—0.42% | ||||||||
BB&T Corp., 5.625% A | 89,000 | $ | 2,243 | |||||
|
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Diversified Financials—0.47% | ||||||||
Aegon N.V., 8.00%, Due 2/15/2042 | 23,582 | 669 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp., 6.63% A | 10,000 | 257 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital Trust VIII, 6.45%, | 26,090 | 669 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co., 6.00%, | 35,900 | 916 | ||||||
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2,511 | ||||||||
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Insurance—0.13% | ||||||||
Montpelier Re Holdings Ltd., 8.875%, | 24,820 | 684 | ||||||
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Real Estate—0.67% | ||||||||
National Retail Properties, Inc., 5.70% A | 15,000 | 380 | ||||||
Vornado Realty Trust, 5.40%, | 134,500 | 3,291 | ||||||
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3,671 | ||||||||
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Total Financials | 9,109 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stock (Cost $8,571) | 9,109 | |||||||
|
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COMMON STOCK—91.32% | ||||||||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY—10.42% | ||||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—2.81% | ||||||||
Carnival Corp. | 344,180 | 15,140 | ||||||
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Leisure Equipment & Products—3.93% | ||||||||
Hasbro, Inc. | 339,607 | 21,163 | ||||||
|
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Specialty Retail—3.68% | ||||||||
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | 267,523 | 19,821 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Consumer Discretionary | 56,124 | |||||||
|
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CONSUMER STAPLES—11.99% | ||||||||
Beverages—1.71% | ||||||||
Coca-Cola Co. | 212,450 | 9,199 | ||||||
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Tobacco—10.28% | ||||||||
Altria Group, Inc. | 383,770 | 21,602 | ||||||
Lorillard, Inc. | 323,751 | 22,151 | ||||||
Reynolds American, Inc. | 153,872 | 11,636 | ||||||
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55,389 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Consumer Staples | 64,588 | |||||||
|
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ENERGY—8.58% | ||||||||
Oil & Gas—8.58% | ||||||||
Chevron Corp. | 88,666 | 9,459 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 190,079 | 12,393 | ||||||
Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 593,525 | 24,340 | ||||||
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Total Energy | 46,192 | |||||||
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FINANCIALS—15.68% | ||||||||
Diversified Financials—10.54% | ||||||||
BlackRock, Inc., Class A | 51,412 | 19,095 | ||||||
Federated Investors, Inc., Class B | 504,030 | 16,598 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 384,036 | 21,041 | ||||||
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56,734 | ||||||||
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Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Insurance—2.54% | ||||||||
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | 259,741 | $ | 13,704 | |||||
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Real Estate—2.60% | ||||||||
Corrections Corp. of AmericaB | 351,340 | 14,015 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Financials | 84,453 | |||||||
|
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HEALTH CARE—8.94% | ||||||||
Pharmaceuticals—8.94% | ||||||||
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 239,405 | 14,585 | ||||||
Eli Lilly & Co. | 220,948 | 15,504 | ||||||
Pfizer, Inc. | 526,563 | 18,071 | ||||||
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Total Health Care | 48,160 | |||||||
|
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INDUSTRIALS—4.17% | ||||||||
Aerospace & Defense—4.17% | ||||||||
General Dynamics Corp. | 161,895 | 22,468 | ||||||
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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—16.98% | ||||||||
Communications Equipment—6.26% | ||||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 504,520 | 14,889 | ||||||
Corning, Inc. | 773,870 | 18,883 | ||||||
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33,772 | ||||||||
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IT Consulting & Services—2.18% | ||||||||
Paychex, Inc. | 235,931 | 11,758 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Semiconductor Equipment & Products—3.09% | ||||||||
Intel Corp. | 500,331 | 16,636 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Software—5.45% | ||||||||
CA, Inc. | 539,700 | 17,551 | ||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 268,808 | 11,787 | ||||||
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29,338 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Information Technology | 91,504 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
MATERIALS—7.53% | ||||||||
Chemicals—7.53% | ||||||||
Albemarle Corp. | 254,095 | 14,374 | ||||||
NewMarket Corp. | 31,451 | 14,816 | ||||||
The Mosaic Co. | 212,950 | 11,342 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total Materials | 40,532 | |||||||
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TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—3.83% | ||||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services—3.83% | ||||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 190,884 | 9,439 | ||||||
Windstream Holdings Inc. | 1,415,310 | 11,167 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total Telecommunication Services | 20,606 | |||||||
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UTILITIES—3.20% | ||||||||
Electric—3.20% | ||||||||
Dominion Resources, Inc. | 102,498 | 7,389 | ||||||
Duke Energy Corp. | 125,231 | 9,837 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total Utilities | 17,226 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stock (Cost $430,923) | 491,853 | |||||||
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See accompanying notes
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American Beacon The London Company Income Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—8.92% (Cost $48,030) | ||||||||
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Class | 48,030,211 | $ | 48,030 | |||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS —101.93% (Cost $487,524) |
| 548,992 | ||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF OTHER ASSETS—(1.93%) |
| (10,419 | ) | |||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.00% |
| $ | 538,573 | |||||
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Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
A | A type of Preferred Stock that has no maturity date. |
B | REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust. |
Futures Contracts Open on February 28, 2015:
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||
S&P 500 Mini E Index March Futures | Long | 235 | March 2015 | $ | 24,707,900 | $ | (33,919 | ) | ||||||||||||
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$ | 24,707,900 | $ | (33,919 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Zebra Global Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Australia—2.88% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $208) | ||||||||
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd. ADRA | 832 | $ | 23 | |||||
BHP Billiton Ltd. ADRA | 994 | 26 | ||||||
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | 422 | 31 | ||||||
CSL Ltd. | 215 | 15 | ||||||
Leighton Holdings Ltd. | 523 | 9 | ||||||
National Australia Bank Ltd. | 776 | 23 | ||||||
Orica Ltd. | 523 | 8 | ||||||
Wesfarmers Limited | 471 | 16 | ||||||
Westpac Banking Corp. | 854 | 26 | ||||||
Woolworths Holdings Ltd. | 549 | 13 | ||||||
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Total Australia | 190 | |||||||
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Austria—0.06% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $4) | ||||||||
Voestalpine AG | 93 | 4 | ||||||
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Belgium—0.44% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $32) | ||||||||
Colruyt S.A. | 304 | 14 | ||||||
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert S.A. | 173 | 15 | ||||||
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Total Belgium | 29 | |||||||
|
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Canada—2.11% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $153) | ||||||||
BCE, Inc. | 354 | 16 | ||||||
Imperial Oil Ltd. | 396 | 15 | ||||||
Magna International, Inc., Class A | 236 | 26 | ||||||
Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. | 699 | 2 | ||||||
Potash Corp of Saskatchewan, Inc. | 827 | 30 | ||||||
RioCan Real Estate Investment TrustB | 597 | 14 | ||||||
Suncor Energy, Inc. | 1,218 | 36 | ||||||
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Total Canada | 139 | |||||||
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Denmark—0.59% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $37) | ||||||||
DSV A.S. | 272 | 9 | ||||||
Novo Nordisk A.S., Class B | 419 | 20 | ||||||
TDC A.S. | 1,295 | 10 | ||||||
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Total Denmark | 39 | |||||||
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Finland—0.38% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $24) | ||||||||
Orion Corp., Class B | 287 | 9 | ||||||
Sampo OYJ, Class A | 186 | 9 | ||||||
Wartsila OYJ Abp | 144 | 7 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total Finland | 25 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
France—3.70% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $233) | ||||||||
Christian Dior SE | 120 | 23 | ||||||
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin | 204 | 20 | ||||||
CNP AssurancesG | 987 | 16 | ||||||
Hermes International | 5 | 2 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Imerys S.A.G | 233 | $ | 17 | |||||
Rexel S.A. | 1,026 | 20 | ||||||
Scor SE, ADRA | 600 | 20 | ||||||
Societe BIC S.A., ADRA G | 176 | 26 | ||||||
Thales S.A. | 345 | 20 | ||||||
Total S.A. | 1,051 | 57 | ||||||
Zodiac Aerospace | 631 | 23 | ||||||
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| |||||||
Total France | 244 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Germany—3.78% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $176) | ||||||||
BASF SEG | 416 | 40 | ||||||
Brenntag AG | 312 | 18 | ||||||
Daimler AG, Reg S | 455 | 43 | ||||||
Henkel AG & Co., KGaA | 194 | 20 | ||||||
SAP AG | 480 | 34 | ||||||
United Internet AG, Reg S | 391 | 18 | ||||||
Volkswagen AG | 79 | 20 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stocks | 193 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Preferred Stocks—(Cost $57) | ||||||||
Bayerische Motoren Werke AGC | 247 | 24 | ||||||
Fuchs Petrolub SEC | 237 | 10 | ||||||
Porsche Automobil Holding SEC | 238 | 22 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Preferred Stocks | 56 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Germany | 249 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Hong Kong/China—1.29% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $77) | ||||||||
Bank of East Asia Ltd. | 1,600 | 7 | ||||||
Cheung Kong Holdings Ltd. | 1,000 | 20 | ||||||
First Pacific Co., Ltd. | 8,000 | 8 | ||||||
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. | 500 | 9 | ||||||
Hopewell Highway Infrastructure Ltd. | 125 | 0 | ||||||
Hopewell Holdings Ltd. | 2,500 | 9 | ||||||
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | 1,000 | 10 | ||||||
Sino Land Co., Ltd. | 4,000 | 7 | ||||||
SJM Holdings Ltd. | 5,000 | 7 | ||||||
Yue Yuen Industrial Holdings Ltd. | 2,000 | 8 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Hong Kong/China | 85 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Ireland—1.34% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $81) | ||||||||
Accenture, PLC, Class AD | 406 | 37 | ||||||
Medtronic PLCD | 667 | 51 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Ireland | 88 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Italy—0.83% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $46) | ||||||||
Pirelli & C. SpA | 1,630 | 25 | ||||||
Prysmian SpA | 1,517 | 30 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Italy | 55 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Japan—7.82% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $456) | ||||||||
Air Water, Inc. | 1,000 | 17 | ||||||
Asahi Kasei Corp. | 2,000 | 21 | ||||||
Bridgestone Corp. | 700 | 27 | ||||||
Brother Industries Ltd. | 1,400 | 24 | ||||||
Canon, Inc. | 900 | 29 |
See accompanying notes
14
American Beacon Zebra Global Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Central Japan Railway Co. | 200 | $ | 37 | |||||
Chugoku Bank Ltd. | 1,400 | 22 | ||||||
Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd | 1,000 | 16 | ||||||
Fujitsu Ltd. | 2,000 | 12 | ||||||
GungHo Online Entertainment Inc. | 3,000 | 10 | ||||||
Hachijuni Bank Ltd. | 4,000 | 29 | ||||||
Hiroshima Bank Ltd. | 5,000 | 27 | ||||||
Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co. | 400 | 15 | ||||||
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | 800 | 26 | ||||||
IYO Bank Ltd. | 2,200 | 27 | ||||||
Mitsubishi Electric Corp. | 1,000 | 12 | ||||||
Osaka Gas Co., Ltd. | 5,000 | 21 | ||||||
Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. | 700 | 21 | ||||||
Ricoh Co., Ltd. | 1,500 | 15 | ||||||
Seiko Epson Corp. | 300 | 11 | ||||||
Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd. | 1,100 | 19 | ||||||
Toho Gas Co., Ltd. | 4,000 | 23 | ||||||
Tokyo Gas Co., Ltd. | 5,000 | 30 | ||||||
Yamaguchi Financial | 2,000 | 24 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Japan |
| 515 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Luxembourg—0.42% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $34) | ||||||||
Millicom International Cellular S.A. | 219 | 16 | ||||||
Tenaris S.A. | 860 | 12 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Luxembourg |
| 28 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Netherlands—1.81% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $113) | ||||||||
Akzo Nobel | 243 | 18 | ||||||
Koninklijke Philips N.V. | 979 | 18 | ||||||
LyondellBasell Industries N.V., Class A | 383 | 33 | ||||||
Unilever N.V., CVA, GDRE F | 760 | 33 | ||||||
Wolters Kluwer N.V. | 511 | 17 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Netherlands |
| 119 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Portugal—0.08% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $5) | ||||||||
Jeronimo Martins SGPS S.A. | 458 | 5 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Singapore—0.82% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $48) | ||||||||
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | 1,000 | 14 | ||||||
Flextronics International Ltd.G | 1,901 | 23 | ||||||
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | 1,000 | 17 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Singapore |
| 54 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Spain—1.32% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $88) | ||||||||
Distribuidora Internacional de Alimentacion S.A. | 3,730 | 28 | ||||||
Zardoya Otis S.A. | 4,836 | 59 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Spain |
| 87 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Sweden—0.99% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $57) | ||||||||
Atlas Copco AB, Class BG | 524 | 16 | ||||||
Ericsson LM, Class B | 1,263 | 16 | ||||||
Hennes & Mauritz AB, Class B | 364 | 16 | ||||||
Investor AB, Class B | 421 | 17 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Sweden |
| 65 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Switzerland—4.98% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $302) | ||||||||
ACE Ltd. | 321 | $ | 36 | |||||
Cie Financiere Richemont S.A. | 271 | 23 | ||||||
Garmin Ltd. | 419 | 21 | ||||||
Kuehne + Nagel International AG, Reg SH G | 100 | 15 | ||||||
Pargesa Holding S.A. | 287 | 22 | ||||||
Roche Holding AG Genusschein | 397 | 107 | ||||||
Schindler Holding AG, Reg S | 108 | 18 | ||||||
Sika AG BR | 5 | 18 | ||||||
Swatch Groug AG, Reg S | 138 | 12 | ||||||
TE Connectivity Ltd. | 437 | 32 | ||||||
Wolseley PLCD | 394 | 24 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Switzerland |
| 328 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
United Kingdom—8.41% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $548) | ||||||||
3i Group PLCD | 2,116 | 16 | ||||||
Aggreko PLCD | 552 | 15 | ||||||
BAE Systems PLCD | 3,236 | 27 | ||||||
BP PLCD | 7,311 | 52 | ||||||
British American Tobacco PLCD | 634 | 37 | ||||||
BT Group PLCD | 3,620 | 25 | ||||||
Bunzl PLCD | 719 | 21 | ||||||
Cobham PLCD | 3,683 | 19 | ||||||
Delphi Automotive PLCD | 364 | 29 | ||||||
GKN PLCD | 2,391 | 13 | ||||||
GlaxoSmithKline PLCD | 1,460 | 35 | ||||||
HSBC Holdings PLCD | 5,003 | 45 | ||||||
IMI PLCD | 612 | 13 | ||||||
Kingfisher PLCD | 2,502 | 14 | ||||||
Marks & Spencer Group PLCD | 1,966 | 15 | ||||||
Next PLCD | 193 | 23 | ||||||
Old Mutual PLCD | 5,253 | 18 | ||||||
Rexam PLCD | 2,425 | 21 | ||||||
Royal Dutch Shell PLC, Class AD | 1,164 | 38 | ||||||
Sage Group PLCD | 2,139 | 16 | ||||||
Smiths Group PLCD | 689 | 12 | ||||||
Standard Chartered PLCD | 1,142 | 17 | ||||||
Tate & Lyle PLCD | 1,355 | 12 | ||||||
Travis Perkins PLCD | 683 | 21 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total United Kingdom |
| 554 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
United States—52.91% | ||||||||
Common Stocks—(Cost $3,037) | ||||||||
AbbVie, Inc. | 661 | 40 | ||||||
Aflac, Inc. | 386 | 24 | ||||||
Alleghany Corp. | 74 | 35 | ||||||
Alliant Energy Corp. | 382 | 24 | ||||||
American Express Co. | 334 | 27 | ||||||
Amgen, Inc. | 281 | 44 | ||||||
Arch Capital Group Ltd.G | 416 | 25 | ||||||
Arrow Electronics, Inc. | 342 | 21 | ||||||
AT&T, Inc. | 1,729 | 60 | ||||||
AutoNation, Inc.G | 375 | 23 | ||||||
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | 491 | 25 | ||||||
Baxter International, Inc. | 460 | 33 |
See accompanying notes
15
American Beacon Zebra Global Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.G | 511 | $ | 38 | |||||
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class BG | 462 | 67 | ||||||
CA, Inc. | 754 | 25 | ||||||
California Resources Corp. | 182 | 1 | ||||||
Chevron Corp. | 743 | 79 | ||||||
Chubb Corp. | 283 | 28 | ||||||
Cintas Corp. | 394 | 33 | ||||||
Cisco Systems, Inc. | 2,134 | 63 | ||||||
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class AG | 490 | 31 | ||||||
Colgate-Palmolive Co. | 392 | 28 | ||||||
ConocoPhillips | 661 | 43 | ||||||
Danaher Corp. | 423 | 37 | ||||||
Dentsply International, Inc. | 424 | 22 | ||||||
Discovery Communications, Inc.G | 549 | 18 | ||||||
Discovery Communications, Inc., Class CG | 635 | 19 | ||||||
Dollar Tree, Inc.G | 464 | 37 | ||||||
Emerson Electric Co. | 649 | 38 | ||||||
EOG Resources, Inc. | 282 | 25 | ||||||
Everest Re Group Ltd. | 184 | 33 | ||||||
Exxon Mobil Corp. | 1,207 | 108 | ||||||
Fastenal Co. | 531 | 22 | ||||||
FMC Corp. | 480 | 30 | ||||||
Fossil Group, Inc.G | 270 | 23 | ||||||
Franklin Resources, Inc. | 684 | 37 | ||||||
Harris Corp. | 267 | 21 | ||||||
Henry Schein, Inc.G | 180 | 25 | ||||||
Home Depot, Inc. | 468 | 54 | ||||||
Honeywell International, Inc. | 471 | 48 | ||||||
Intel Corp. | 1,673 | 55 | ||||||
International Business Machines Corp. | 337 | 55 | ||||||
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. | 402 | 50 | ||||||
Johnson & Johnson | 803 | 82 | ||||||
Kellogg Co. | 414 | 27 | ||||||
Kraft Foods Group, Inc. | 472 | 30 | ||||||
LKQ Corp.G | 1,142 | 28 | ||||||
Loews Corp. | 596 | 24 | ||||||
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | 301 | 24 | ||||||
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | 212 | 22 | ||||||
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | 505 | 29 | ||||||
Mattel, Inc. | 1,100 | 29 | ||||||
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. | 608 | 21 | ||||||
McDonald’s Corp. | 491 | 49 | ||||||
McGraw-Hill Cos., Inc. | 266 | 27 | ||||||
MDU Resources Group, Inc. | 889 | 20 | ||||||
Microsoft Corp. | 2,022 | 88 | ||||||
Monsanto Co. | 325 | 39 | ||||||
Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 456 | 36 | ||||||
Oceaneering International, Inc. | 333 | 18 | ||||||
Oracle Corp. | 1,431 | 63 | ||||||
PACCAR, Inc. | 408 | 26 | ||||||
Patterson Cos., Inc. | 565 | 28 | ||||||
PepsiCo, Inc. | 530 | 52 | ||||||
Pfizer, Inc. | 1,535 | 53 | ||||||
Philip Morris International, Inc. | 738 | 61 | ||||||
Phillips 66 | 424 | 33 | ||||||
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. | 317 | 29 | ||||||
Praxair, Inc. | 238 | 30 | ||||||
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | 747 | 32 | ||||||
Qualcomm, Inc. | 672 | 49 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Raytheon Co. | 233 | $ | 25 | |||||
Ross Stores, Inc. | 372 | 39 | ||||||
SCANA Corp. | 577 | 33 | ||||||
Schlumberger Ltd. | 516 | 44 | ||||||
SEI Investments Co. | 745 | 32 | ||||||
Southern Co. | 572 | 26 | ||||||
Stryker Corp. | 289 | 27 | ||||||
Symantec Corp. | 1,163 | 29 | ||||||
Synopsys, Inc.G | 544 | 25 | ||||||
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. | 372 | 31 | ||||||
TJX Cos., Inc. | 565 | 39 | ||||||
Travelers Cos., Inc. | 337 | 36 | ||||||
U.S. Bancorp | 952 | 43 | ||||||
United Technologies Corp. | 444 | 54 | ||||||
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 457 | 52 | ||||||
Verisk Analytics, Inc., Class AG | 319 | 23 | ||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc. | 1,477 | 73 | ||||||
Viacom, Inc., Class B | 488 | 35 | ||||||
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | 771 | 65 | ||||||
Wells Fargo & Co. | 1,474 | 81 | ||||||
WR Berkley Corp. | 578 | 29 | ||||||
WW Grainger, Inc. | 96 | 23 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total United States |
| 3,487 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—2.93% (Cost $193) |
| |||||||
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Class | 192,607 | 193 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—99.89% (Cost $6,009) |
| 6,582 | ||||||
OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES—0.10% |
| 7 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.00% |
| $ | 6,589 | |||||
|
|
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
A | ADR - American Depositary Receipt. |
B | REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust. |
C | A type of Preferred Stock that has no maturity date. |
D | PLC - Public Limited Company. |
E | CVA - Dutch Certificate. |
F | GDR - Global Depositary Receipt. |
G | Non-income producing security. |
H | Reg S - Security purchased under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. |
See accompanying notes
16
American Beacon Zebra Global Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Futures Contracts Open on February 28, 2015:
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||
Mini MSCI EAFE Emerging Markets March Futures | Long | 1 | March 2015 | $ | 93,765 | $ | 3,730 | |||||||||
S&P 500 Mini E Index March Futures | Long | 1 | March 2015 | 105,140 | 2,046 | |||||||||||
|
|
|
| |||||||||||||
$ | 198,905 | $ | 5,776 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes
17
American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
COMMON STOCK—98.28% |
| |||||||
CONSUMER DISCRETIONARY—12.21% |
| |||||||
Auto Components—2.52% |
| |||||||
Cooper-Standard Holding, Inc.A | 2,072 | $ | 112 | |||||
Dorman Products, Inc.B | 3,218 | 143 | ||||||
Remy International, Inc. | 4,407 | 101 | ||||||
Shiloh Industries, Inc. | 2,404 | 30 | ||||||
Strattec Security Corp. | 366 | 25 | ||||||
Tower International, Inc.A | 3,378 | 91 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
502 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Automobiles—1.60% | ||||||||
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp.A | 16,302 | 213 | ||||||
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. | 1,570 | 104 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
317 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Distributors—0.33% | ||||||||
DXP Enterprises, Inc.A | 1,418 | 65 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure—0.98% | ||||||||
Interval Leisure Group, Inc. | 6,010 | 162 | ||||||
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc.A | 1,806 | 33 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
195 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Household Durables—2.26% | ||||||||
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. | 1,643 | 42 | ||||||
CSS Industries, Inc. | 1,103 | 32 | ||||||
Flexsteel Industries, Inc. | 966 | 29 | ||||||
Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc. | 2,041 | 47 | ||||||
Helen of Troy Ltd.A | 2,779 | 212 | ||||||
Hooker Furniture Corp. | 1,290 | 24 | ||||||
Kimball International, Inc., Class B | 4,173 | 40 | ||||||
Lifetime Brands, Inc. | 1,424 | 23 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
449 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet & Catalog Retail—1.56% | ||||||||
1-800-Flowers.com, Inc., Class AA | 3,795 | 47 | ||||||
Global Sources Ltd.A | 4,767 | 26 | ||||||
Insight Enterprises, Inc.A | 5,072 | 134 | ||||||
Overstock.com, Inc.A | 3,179 | 72 | ||||||
Systemax, Inc. | 2,502 | 30 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
309 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Leisure Equipment & Products—0.32% | ||||||||
Escalade, Inc. | 1,898 | 29 | ||||||
Johnson Outdoors, Inc., Class A | 1,030 | 35 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
64 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Multiline Retail—0.37% | ||||||||
Stein Mart, Inc. | 4,463 | 73 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Specialty Retail—1.83% | ||||||||
America’s Car-Mart, Inc.A | 822 | 44 | ||||||
Big 5 Sporting Goods Corp. | 2,017 | 26 | ||||||
Destination Maternity Corp. | 2,080 | 34 | ||||||
PC Connection, Inc. | 3,075 | 79 | ||||||
Rent-A-Center, Inc. | 3,292 | 90 | ||||||
Shoe Carnival, Inc. | 1,044 | 26 | ||||||
Trans World Entertainment Corp. | 6,499 | 25 | ||||||
Winmark Corp. | 480 | 39 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
363 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Textiles & Apparel—0.44% | ||||||||
Cherokee, Inc. | 1,337 | 24 | ||||||
Culp, Inc. | 1,329 | 29 | ||||||
Weyco Group, Inc. | 1,235 | 34 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
87 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Consumer Discretionary |
| 2,424 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
CONSUMER STAPLES—3.76% | ||||||||
Beverages—0.47% | ||||||||
National Beverage Corp. | 4,188 | $ | 94 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Food & Drug Retailing—1.94% | ||||||||
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | 2,674 | 116 | ||||||
SpartanNash Co. | 4,124 | 109 | ||||||
Village Super Market, Inc., Class A | 1,215 | 34 | ||||||
Weis Markets, Inc. | 2,671 | 125 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
384 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Personal Products—1.35% | ||||||||
Female Health Co. | 3,832 | 13 | ||||||
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc. | 2,141 | 28 | ||||||
Revlon, Inc., Class AA | 4,681 | 158 | ||||||
Steiner Leisure Ltd.A | 1,486 | 69 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
268 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Consumer Staples |
| 746 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
ENERGY—1.22% | ||||||||
Energy Equipment & Services—0.25% | ||||||||
Matrix Service Co.A | 2,692 | 50 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Oil & Gas—0.97% | ||||||||
North European Oil Royalty TrustC | 1,817 | 26 | ||||||
Panhandle Oil and Gas, Inc., Class A | 1,786 | 36 | ||||||
Sabine Royalty TrustC | 1,999 | 85 | ||||||
TransAtlantic Petroleum Ltd.A | 2,728 | 13 | ||||||
Vertex Energy, Inc.A B | 4,261 | 15 | ||||||
Warren Resources, Inc.A | 14,630 | 18 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
193 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Energy |
| 243 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
FINANCIALS—29.84% | ||||||||
Banks—10.30% | ||||||||
1st Source Corp. | 2,903 | 90 | ||||||
Access National Corp. | 1,429 | 27 | ||||||
American National Bankshares, Inc. | 1,067 | 24 | ||||||
Bryn Mawr Bank Corp. | 1,639 | 49 | ||||||
C&F Financial Statutory Trust I | 596 | 21 | ||||||
Camden National Corp. | 1,055 | 40 | ||||||
Century Bancorp, Inc., Class A | 815 | 32 | ||||||
Chemung Financial Corp. | 491 | 14 | ||||||
Citizens & Northern Corp. | 1,444 | 28 | ||||||
CNB Financial Corp. | 1,906 | 32 | ||||||
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. | 2,024 | 66 | ||||||
Enterprise Bancorp, Inc. | 1,234 | 26 | ||||||
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | 2,861 | 58 | ||||||
Farmers Capital Bank Corp.A | 921 | 21 | ||||||
Federated National Holding Co. | 1,913 | 55 | ||||||
Fidelity Southern Corp. | 2,743 | 43 | ||||||
Financial Institutions, Inc. | 1,756 | 40 | ||||||
First Bancorp, Inc./ME | 1,386 | 23 | ||||||
First Bancorp/NC | 2,350 | 41 | ||||||
First Business Financial Services, Inc. | 551 | 26 | ||||||
First Community Bancshares, Inc. | 2,464 | 40 | ||||||
First Defiance Financial Corp. | 1,200 | 38 | ||||||
First Financial Corp. | 1,598 | 54 |
See accompanying notes
18
American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
First Financial Northwest, Inc. | 2,581 | $ | 31 | |||||
German American Bancorp, Inc. | 1,595 | 46 | ||||||
Hingham Institution for Savings | 295 | 28 | ||||||
Home Bancorp, Inc. | 752 | 16 | ||||||
Horizon Bancorp | 1,255 | 28 | ||||||
International Bancshares Corp. | 9,314 | 230 | ||||||
LCNB Corp. | 1,400 | 21 | ||||||
MainSource Financial Group, Inc. | 2,734 | 51 | ||||||
Mercantile Bank Corp. | 2,512 | 48 | ||||||
Merchants Bancshares, Inc. | 766 | 22 | ||||||
MidSouth Bancorp, Inc. | 1,241 | 18 | ||||||
National Bankshares, Inc. | 1,018 | 30 | ||||||
NewBridge Bancorp | 4,469 | 37 | ||||||
Northrim BanCorp, Inc. | 767 | 18 | ||||||
Penns Woods Bancorp, Inc. | 608 | 28 | ||||||
Peoples Bancorp, Inc. | 1,588 | 38 | ||||||
Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc. | 2,977 | 77 | ||||||
Stock Yards Bancorp, Inc. | 1,706 | 57 | ||||||
TowneBank | 4,547 | 70 | ||||||
Trico Bancshares | 2,146 | 51 | ||||||
Univest Corp of Pennsylvania | 2,032 | 39 | ||||||
West Bancorporation, Inc. | 2,039 | 36 | ||||||
Yadkin Financial Corp.A | 7,037 | 135 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,043 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Diversified Financials—6.24% | ||||||||
BBX Capital Corp., Class AA | 5,145 | 74 | ||||||
Consumer Portfolio Services, Inc.A | 4,832 | 34 | ||||||
Credit Acceptance Corp.A | 1,392 | 254 | ||||||
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. | 312 | 44 | ||||||
Enova International, Inc.A | 1,426 | 33 | ||||||
ExlService Holdings, Inc.A | 2,918 | 102 | ||||||
EZCORP, Inc., Class AA | 5,563 | 58 | ||||||
FBR & Co.A | 1,807 | 44 | ||||||
Heartland Financial USA, Inc. | 2,334 | 72 | ||||||
LendingTree, Inc. | 655 | 35 | ||||||
Meta Financial Group, Inc. | 798 | 28 | ||||||
MidWestOne Financial Group, Inc. | 1,108 | 32 | ||||||
Nicholas Financial, Inc. | 2,119 | 32 | ||||||
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp.D | 4,314 | 72 | ||||||
Texas Pacific Land TrustC | 610 | 83 | ||||||
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | 957 | 126 | ||||||
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.A | 4,219 | 68 | ||||||
Westwood Holdings Group, Inc. | 770 | 48 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,239 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Insurance—5.96% | ||||||||
Baldwin & Lyons, Inc., Class B | 2,106 | 49 | ||||||
Crawford & Co., Class B | 6,748 | 61 | ||||||
EMC Insurance Group, Inc. | 1,856 | 58 | ||||||
Enstar Group Ltd.A | 1,951 | 272 | ||||||
Greenlight Capital Re Ltd., Class AA | 6,631 | 217 | ||||||
Independence Holding Co. | 2,480 | 29 | ||||||
Investors Title Co. | 296 | 22 | ||||||
Maiden Capital Financing Trust | 11,654 | 167 | ||||||
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | 1,846 | 108 | ||||||
State Auto Financial Corp. | 5,307 | 126 | ||||||
United Insurance Holdings Corp. | 3,046 | 74 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,183 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Real Estate—7.34% | ||||||||
Amerco, Inc. | 852 | 279 | ||||||
Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc.D | 6,801 | 73 | ||||||
Cedar Realty Trust, Inc.D | 10,739 | 80 |
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Chesapeake Lodging TrustD | 2,080 | $ | 74 | |||||
Excel Trust, Inc.D | 4,063 | 56 | ||||||
Franklin Street Properties Corp.D | 6,280 | 79 | ||||||
Gladstone Commercial Corp.D | 5,302 | 96 | ||||||
Inland Real Estate Corp.D | 5,680 | 61 | ||||||
Investors Real Estate TrustD | 10,575 | 81 | ||||||
Kite Realty Group TrustD | 1,983 | 56 | ||||||
National Health Investors, Inc.D | 862 | 61 | ||||||
One Liberty Properties, Inc.D | 4,143 | 98 | ||||||
Parkway Properties, Inc.D | 2,904 | 51 | ||||||
PS Business Parks, Inc.D | 779 | 65 | ||||||
RLJ Lodging TrustD | 1,742 | 55 | ||||||
Saul Centers, Inc.D | 2,335 | 127 | ||||||
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc., Class AD | 2,784 | 63 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,455 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Financials |
| 5,920 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
HEALTH CARE—11.53% | ||||||||
Biotechnology—1.95% | ||||||||
MiMedx Group, Inc.A B | 4,724 | 49 | ||||||
PDL BioPharma, Inc.B | 43,962 | 307 | ||||||
SciClone Pharmaceuticals, Inc.A | 4,001 | 31 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
387 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Equipment & Supplies—3.81% |
| |||||||
Atrion Corp. | 163 | 53 | ||||||
Computer Programs and Systems, Inc. | 736 | 39 | ||||||
CONMED Corp. | 2,241 | 115 | ||||||
Exactech, Inc.A | 1,391 | 32 | ||||||
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.A | 2,603 | 156 | ||||||
Masimo Corp. | 3,415 | 101 | ||||||
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. | 3,149 | 62 | ||||||
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. | 228 | 17 | ||||||
Natus Medical, Inc.A | 2,318 | 83 | ||||||
Nutraceutical International Corp. | 1,354 | 22 | ||||||
SurModics, Inc.A | 929 | 22 | ||||||
Utah Medical Products, Inc. | 354 | 21 | ||||||
Vascular Solutions, Inc.A | 1,086 | 32 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
755 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Health Care Providers & Services—3.59% |
| |||||||
Addus HomeCare Corp.A | 888 | 19 | ||||||
Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc.A | 1,142 | 27 | ||||||
Almost Family, Inc. | 852 | 30 | ||||||
Bio-Reference Labs, Inc.A | 1,717 | 60 | ||||||
Corvel Corp.A | 1,897 | 67 | ||||||
Ensign Group, Inc. | 2,241 | 99 | ||||||
IPC Healthcare, Inc.A | 1,216 | 53 | ||||||
LHC Group, Inc.A | 781 | 26 | ||||||
National Healthcare Corp. | 1,544 | 97 | ||||||
RadNet, Inc.A | 2,883 | 25 | ||||||
Select Medical Holdings Corp. | 12,587 | 172 | ||||||
U.S. Physical Therapy, Inc. | 892 | 38 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
713 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Pharmaceuticals—2.18% | ||||||||
BioSpecifics Technologies Corp.A | 479 | 19 | ||||||
Hyperion Therapeutics, Inc.A | 1,260 | 37 | ||||||
Insys Therapeutics, Inc.A | 2,396 | 144 | ||||||
Lannett Co., Inc.A | 3,356 | 209 | ||||||
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Class AA | 1,532 | 24 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
433 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Health Care |
| 2,288 | ||||||
|
|
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
INDUSTRIALS—17.65% |
| |||||||
Aerospace & Defense—0.51% |
| |||||||
Kaman Corp. | 2,459 | $ | 102 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Building Products—1.00% | ||||||||
AAON, Inc. | 4,522 | 101 | ||||||
Builders FirstSource, Inc.A | 6,056 | 37 | ||||||
Omega Flex, Inc. | 617 | 18 | ||||||
PGT, Inc.A | 4,278 | 43 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
199 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Commercial Services & Supplies—7.60% | ||||||||
CDI Corp. | 1,623 | 30 | ||||||
Ceco Environmental Corp. | 2,681 | 38 | ||||||
Collectors Universe, Inc. | 715 | 16 | ||||||
CSG Systems International, Inc. | 3,429 | 103 | ||||||
Electro Rent Corp. | 2,342 | 30 | ||||||
Ennis, Inc. | 3,644 | 51 | ||||||
Franklin Covey Co.A | 1,415 | 25 | ||||||
Herman Miller, Inc. | 5,384 | 167 | ||||||
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A | 3,968 | 69 | ||||||
Kforce, Inc. | 2,525 | 60 | ||||||
Landauer, Inc. | 850 | 32 | ||||||
Marlin Business Services Corp. | 1,581 | 30 | ||||||
PHI, Inc.A E | 2,343 | 75 | ||||||
TeleTech Holdings, Inc.A | 5,355 | 130 | ||||||
TRC Co., Inc.A | 6,535 | 55 | ||||||
United Stationers Supply Co. | 4,350 | 175 | ||||||
VSE Corp. | 653 | 52 | ||||||
West Corp. | 10,908 | 372 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,510 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction & Engineering—0.54% | ||||||||
Primoris Services Corp. | 5,178 | 107 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electrical Equipment—1.43% | ||||||||
Chase Corp. | 1,149 | 49 | ||||||
Encore Wire Corp. | 2,177 | 81 | ||||||
Geospace Technologies Corp.A | 1,820 | 34 | ||||||
Global Power Equipment Group, Inc. | 1,781 | 24 | ||||||
Houston Wire & Cable Co. | 1,875 | 20 | ||||||
Powell Industries, Inc. | 1,308 | 44 | ||||||
Preformed Line Products Co. | 672 | 31 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
283 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Industrial Conglomerates—3.02% | ||||||||
Altisource Portfolio Solutions S.A.A B | 2,363 | 48 | ||||||
ICF International, Inc.A | 1,915 | 80 | ||||||
Park-Ohio Industries, Inc. | 1,514 | 87 | ||||||
Raven Industries, Inc. | 2,822 | 59 | ||||||
RPX Corp.A | 4,837 | 71 | ||||||
Standex International Corp. | 1,220 | 88 | ||||||
Tredegar Corp. | 1,415 | 29 | ||||||
Trimas Corp.A | 4,579 | 137 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
599 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Machinery—2.02% | ||||||||
Alamo Group, Inc. | 1,390 | 70 | ||||||
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | 2,512 | 69 | ||||||
Columbus McKinnon Corp. | 2,051 | 54 | ||||||
Hardinge, Inc. | 2,111 | 24 | ||||||
Kadant, Inc. | 1,088 | 48 | ||||||
L.B. Foster Co., Class A | 1,001 | 49 | ||||||
Sun Hydraulics Corp. | 2,213 | 86 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
400 | ||||||||
|
|
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Marine—0.20% | ||||||||
StealthGas, Inc.A | 6,504 | $ | 40 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Road & Rail—0.46% | ||||||||
Universal Truckload Services, Inc. | 3,546 | 91 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transportation Infrastructure—0.87% | ||||||||
Wesco Aircraft Holdings, Inc.A | 11,459 | 172 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Industrials |
| 3,503 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY—16.00% |
| |||||||
Communications Equipment—2.45% | ||||||||
Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B | 1,405 | 27 | ||||||
Black Box Corp. | 1,667 | 37 | ||||||
Mitel Networks Corp.A | 12,855 | 131 | ||||||
NeuStar, Inc., Class AA B | 4,351 | 115 | ||||||
Ubiquiti Networks, Inc. | 5,569 | 176 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
486 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Computers & Peripherals—0.09% | ||||||||
Dot Hill Systems Corp.A | 4,173 | 17 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Electronic Equipment & Instruments—3.49% |
| |||||||
Analogic Corp. | 800 | 69 | ||||||
Coherent, Inc. | 2,205 | 142 | ||||||
CTS Corp. | 3,349 | 58 | ||||||
Daktronics, Inc. | 3,751 | 38 | ||||||
ePlus, Inc. | 937 | 78 | ||||||
MTS Systems Corp. | 1,377 | 100 | ||||||
Newport Corp.A | 3,731 | 74 | ||||||
Scansource, Inc.A | 3,127 | 114 | ||||||
Tessco Technologies, Inc. | 834 | 19 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
692 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Internet Software & Services—0.71% | ||||||||
AVG Technologies N.V.A | 2,187 | 49 | ||||||
Perficient, Inc.A | 3,282 | 66 | ||||||
Reis, Inc. | 1,044 | 25 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
140 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
IT Consulting & Services—4.67% | ||||||||
Computer Task Group, Inc. | 1,964 | 15 | ||||||
Hackett Group, Inc. | 2,685 | 24 | ||||||
iGATE Corp.A | 6,616 | 283 | ||||||
Lionbridge TechnologiesA | 7,217 | 41 | ||||||
MoneyGram International, Inc.A | 11,403 | 97 | ||||||
Sykes Enterprises, Inc.A | 4,005 | 93 | ||||||
Syntel, Inc.A | 7,628 | 376 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
929 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Semiconductor Equipment & Products—2.75% |
| |||||||
Amkor Technology, Inc.A | 23,849 | 233 | ||||||
Cascade Microtech, Inc.A | 1,547 | 21 | ||||||
GSI Group, Inc.A | 2,986 | 39 | ||||||
Integrated Silicon Solution, Inc. | 3,009 | 49 | ||||||
IXYS Corp. | 2,619 | 31 | ||||||
MA COM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc.A | 1,714 | 59 | ||||||
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd.A | 2,688 | 30 | ||||||
PDF Solutions, Inc.A | 3,111 | 56 | ||||||
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.A | 3,430 | 28 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
546 | ||||||||
|
|
See accompanying notes
20
American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
Software—1.84% | ||||||||
American Software, Inc., Class A | 2,192 | $ | 21 | |||||
Magic Software Enterprises Ltd. | 5,145 | 35 | ||||||
Mentor Graphics Corp. | 10,857 | 254 | ||||||
QAD, Inc., Class A | 981 | 21 | ||||||
Sapiens International Corp., N.V. | 4,365 | 34 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
365 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Information Technology |
| 3,175 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
MATERIALS—3.19% | ||||||||
Chemicals—2.39% | ||||||||
FutureFuel Corp. | 5,831 | 72 | ||||||
Hawkins, Inc. | 967 | 38 | ||||||
Innospec, Inc. | 2,811 | 123 | ||||||
KMG Chemicals, Inc. | 1,040 | 23 | ||||||
Quaker Chemical Corp. | 1,144 | 93 | ||||||
Stepan Co. | 2,243 | 92 | ||||||
Trecora ResourcesA | 2,218 | 32 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
473 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Construction Materials—0.17% | ||||||||
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. | 506 | 34 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Containers & Packaging—0.11% | ||||||||
UFP Technologies, Inc.A | 930 | 22 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Metals & Mining—0.52% | ||||||||
Hallador Energy Co. | 3,258 | 41 | ||||||
Handy & Harman Ltd.A | 1,507 | 63 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
104 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Materials |
| 633 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES—0.91% |
| |||||||
Diversified Telecommunication Services—0.71% |
| |||||||
IDT Corp., Class B | 1,736 | 37 | ||||||
Premiere Global Services, Inc.A | 4,378 | 43 | ||||||
Shenandoah Telecommunications Co. | 2,160 | 62 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
142 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Wireless Telecommunication Services—0.20% |
| |||||||
Spok Holdings, Inc. | 2,100 | 39 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Telecommunication Services |
| 181 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
UTILITIES—1.97% | ||||||||
Electric—1.33% | ||||||||
MGE Energy, Inc. | 3,243 | 141 | ||||||
Otter Tail Corp. | 3,743 | 122 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
263 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Gas—0.09% | ||||||||
Delta Natural Gas Co., Inc. | 922 | 18 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Water—0.55% | ||||||||
Artesian Resources Corp., Class A | 679 | 15 | ||||||
Middlesex Water Co. | 1,351 | 31 | ||||||
SJW Corp. | 1,931 | 64 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
110 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Utilities |
| 391 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stock (Cost $18,189) |
| 19,504 | ||||||
|
|
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.88% (Cost $374) |
| |||||||
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Class | 373,793 | $ | 374 | |||||
|
| |||||||
SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—2.63% |
| |||||||
American Beacon U.S. Government Money Market Select Fund, Select ClassF | 441,700 | 442 | ||||||
DWS Government and Agency Securities Portfolio, Institutional Class | 80,450 | 80 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Securities Lending Collateral (Cost $522) | 522 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—102.79% (Cost $19,085) |
| 20,400 | ||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF OTHER ASSETS—(2.79%) |
| (553 | ) | |||||
|
| |||||||
TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.00% |
| $ | 19,847 | |||||
|
|
Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
A | Non-income producing security. |
B | All or a portion of this security is on loan at February 28, 2015. |
C | Royalty Trust. |
D | REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust. |
E | Non-voting participating shares. |
F | The Fund is affiliated by having the same investment advisor. |
See accompanying notes
21
American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Futures Contracts Open on February 28, 2015:
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||
Russell 2000 Mini Index March Futures | Long | 3 | March 2015 | $ | 369,480 | $ | 180 | |||||||||
|
|
|
| |||||||||||||
$ | 369,480 | $ | 180 | |||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
See accompanying notes
22
American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
COMMON STOCK—2.75% | ||||||||
FINANCIALS—1.38% | ||||||||
Banks—0.37% | ||||||||
Alpha Bank A.E.A | 7,437,628 | $ | 3,080 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Other Finance—0.27% | ||||||||
Oslo Bors VPS Holdings ASA | 188,850 | 2,279 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Real Estate—0.74% | ||||||||
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.B | 359,000 | 3,812 | ||||||
Omega Healthcare Investors, Inc.B | 60,000 | 2,403 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
6,215 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
MANUFACTURING—0.72% | ||||||||
Basic Materials—0.72% | ||||||||
CVR Partners LPC D | 434,611 | 6,093 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
MATERIALS—0.65% | ||||||||
Basic Materials—0.14% | ||||||||
OCI Partners LPC D | 64,105 | 1,154 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Chemicals—0.25% | ||||||||
Terra Nitrogen Co. LPC D | 14,650 | 2,142 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Metals & Mining—0.26% | ||||||||
OCI Resources LPC D | 91,000 | 2,211 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Common Stock (Cost $23,745) | 23,174 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
Par AmountM | ||||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
DOMESTIC BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS—1.03% | ||||||||
Consumer—1.03% | ||||||||
North Atlantic Trading Co. Inc., 1st Lien Term Loan, 7.75%, Due 1/13/2020E | $ | 3,268 | 3,203 | |||||
North Atlantic Trading Co. Inc., 2nd Lien Term Loan, 11.50%, Due 6/30/2020E | 5,600 | 5,516 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Domestic Bank Loan Obligations (Cost $8,748) | 8,719 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
DOMESTIC CONVERTIBLE OBLIGATIONS—2.58% | ||||||||
Finance—0.85% | ||||||||
Annaly Capital Management, Inc., 5.00%, Due 5/15/2015 B | 7,173 | 7,190 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Manufacturing—0.53% | ||||||||
Tesla Motors, Inc., 1.25%, Due 3/1/2021 | 5,225 | 4,431 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Telecommunications—0.56% | ||||||||
Finisar Corp., 0.50%, Due 12/15/2033 | 4,750 | 4,703 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Transportation—0.64% | ||||||||
Titan Machinery, Inc., 3.75%, Due 5/1/2019 | 7,450 | 5,406 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Domestic Convertible Obligations (Cost $22,624) | 21,730 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
DOMESTIC OBLIGATIONS—75.75% | ||||||||
Consumer—5.49% | ||||||||
Beverages & More, Inc., 10.00%, Due 11/15/2018F | 1,650 | 1,551 | ||||||
Constellation Brands, Inc., 6.00%, Due 5/1/2022 | 9,000 | 10,305 | ||||||
HJ Heinz Co., 4.25%, Due 10/15/2020 | 9,250 | 9,387 | ||||||
JBS USA LLC / JBS USA Finance, Inc., 5.875%, Due 7/15/2024F G | 5,000 | 4,994 | ||||||
Minerva Luxembourg S.A., 7.75%, Due 1/31/2023F | 10,600 | 10,440 | ||||||
Simmons Foods, Inc., 7.875%, Due 10/1/2021F | 9,605 | 9,605 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
46,282 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Energy—4.98% | ||||||||
Bonanza Creek Energy, Inc., 5.75%, Due 2/1/2023 | 3,975 | 3,697 | ||||||
MEG Energy Corp., 7.00%, Due 3/31/2024F | 4,275 | 4,163 |
See accompanying notes
23
American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountM | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
Memorial Production Partners LP / Memorial Production Finance Corp., | ||||||||
7.625%, Due 5/1/2021C | $ | 8,550 | $ | 8,187 | ||||
6.875%, Due 8/1/2022C F | 7,125 | 6,608 | ||||||
Northern Blizzard Resources, Inc., 7.25%, Due 2/1/2022F | 9,628 | 9,195 | ||||||
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc., 8.00%, Due 6/1/2020 | 11,025 | 10,142 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
41,992 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Finance—3.73% | ||||||||
Carlson Travel Holdings, Inc., 7.50%, Due 8/15/2019E F | 8,475 | 8,581 | ||||||
DFC Finance Corp., 10.50%, Due 6/15/2020F | 11,400 | 9,405 | ||||||
Fly Leasing Ltd., 6.75%, Due 12/15/2020 | 13,300 | 13,467 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
31,453 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Manufacturing—19.79% | ||||||||
AAR Corp., 7.25%, Due 1/15/2022 | 9,323 | 10,115 | ||||||
Activision Blizzard, Inc., 5.625%, Due 9/15/2021F | 7,950 | 8,507 | ||||||
ADS Tactical, Inc., 11.00%, Due 4/1/2018F | 17,500 | 17,806 | ||||||
Cloud Peak Energy Resources LLC / Cloud Peak Energy Finance Corp., 6.375%, Due 3/15/2024C | 15,275 | 14,015 | ||||||
Crown Americas LLC / Crown Americas Capital Corp IV, 4.50%, Due 1/15/2023G | 7,825 | 8,001 | ||||||
Ducommun, Inc., 9.75%, Due 7/15/2018 | 7,450 | 7,972 | ||||||
IHS, Inc., 5.00%, Due 11/1/2022F | 9,871 | 10,031 | ||||||
Kissner Milling Co., Ltd., 7.25%, Due 6/1/2019F | 11,400 | 11,628 | ||||||
LSB Industries, Inc., 7.75%, Due 8/1/2019 | 12,250 | 12,771 | ||||||
Orbital ATK, Inc., 5.25%, Due 10/1/2021F | 13,413 | 13,681 | ||||||
Sealed Air Corp., 6.50%, Due 12/1/2020F | 12,756 | 14,449 | ||||||
Sensata Technologies BV, 4.875%, Due 10/15/2023F | 13,500 | 14,075 | ||||||
Servicios Corporativos Javer SAPI de CV, 9.875%, Due 4/6/2021F | 8,925 | 9,237 | ||||||
Southern Graphics, Inc., 8.375%, Due 10/15/2020F | 14,315 | 14,494 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
166,782 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Service—29.29% | ||||||||
Ancestry.com Holdings LLC, 9.625%, Due 10/15/2018E F | 4,750 | 4,631 | ||||||
Ancestry.com, Inc., 11.00%, Due 12/15/2020 | 7,000 | 7,718 | ||||||
Aviv Healthcare Properties LP / Aviv Healthcare Capital Corp., 6.00%, Due 10/15/2021C | 7,450 | 7,972 | ||||||
CHS/Community Health Systems, Inc., 5.125%, Due 8/1/2021 | 9,300 | 9,695 | ||||||
Churchill Downs, Inc., 5.375%, Due 12/15/2021 | 13,100 | 13,264 | ||||||
DaVita HealthCare Partners, Inc., 5.75%, Due 8/15/2022 | 12,500 | 13,484 | ||||||
Envision Healthcare Corp., 5.125%, Due 7/1/2022F | 8,550 | 8,903 | ||||||
Halyard Health, Inc., 6.25%, Due 10/15/2022F | 6,925 | 7,271 | ||||||
HCA, Inc., | ||||||||
3.75%, Due 3/15/2019 | 2,000 | 2,043 | ||||||
4.75%, Due 5/1/2023 | 11,645 | 12,284 | ||||||
Kindred Healthcare, Inc., 6.375%, Due 4/15/2022 | 12,525 | 12,525 | ||||||
Lansing Trade Group LLC / Lansing Finance Co. Inc, 9.25%, Due 2/15/2019F G | 10,900 | 10,083 | ||||||
LifePoint Hospitals, Inc., 5.50%, Due 12/1/2021 | 13,450 | 14,291 | ||||||
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc., 7.00%, Due 9/1/2020F | 14,050 | 15,068 | ||||||
MGM Resorts International, 7.75%, Due 3/15/2022 | 12,000 | 13,710 | ||||||
Multi-Color Corp., 6.125%, Due 12/1/2022F | 8,675 | 9,000 | ||||||
Numericable-SFR SAS, 4.875%, Due 5/15/2019F | 11,900 | 11,900 | ||||||
Station Casinos LLC, 7.50%, Due 3/1/2021G | 13,125 | 14,108 | ||||||
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 4.50%, Due 4/1/2021 | 16,875 | 16,959 | ||||||
Univision Communications, Inc., 6.75%, Due 9/15/2022F | 14,800 | 16,077 | ||||||
Vantage Oncology LLC / Vantage Oncology Finance Co., 9.50%, Due 6/15/2017F G | 2,850 | 2,750 | ||||||
Viking Cruises Ltd., 8.50%, Due 10/15/2022F | 11,150 | 12,460 | ||||||
Wynn Las Vegas LLC / Wynn Las Vegas Capital Corp., 5.375%, Due 3/15/2022G | 10,000 | 10,506 | ||||||
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246,702 | ||||||||
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Telecommunications—5.87% | ||||||||
DigitalGlobe, Inc., 5.25%, Due 2/1/2021F | 13,750 | 13,338 | ||||||
NeuStar, Inc., 4.50%, Due 1/15/2023 | 9,350 | 8,228 | ||||||
Nokia Corp., 5.375%, Due 5/15/2019 | 11,000 | 12,100 | ||||||
Virgin Media Finance PLC, 6.375%, Due 4/15/2023F H | 14,650 | 15,822 | ||||||
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49,488 | ||||||||
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Transportation—4.18% | ||||||||
Gol Luxco S.A., 8.875%, Due 1/24/2022F | 4,800 | 4,080 | ||||||
United Continental Holdings, Inc., |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountM | Fair Value | |||||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||||
6.375%, Due 6/1/2018 | $ | 3,100 | $ | 3,321 | ||||||
6.00%, Due 12/1/2020 | 7,675 | 8,136 | ||||||||
US Airways Group, Inc., 6.125%, Due 6/1/2018 | 13,600 | 14,398 | ||||||||
VRG Linhas Aereas S.A., 10.75%, Due 2/12/2023F | 5,000 | 5,338 | ||||||||
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Utilities—2.42% | ||||||||||
Calpine Corp., 7.875%, Due 1/15/2023F | 8,614 | 9,669 | ||||||||
GenOn Americas Generation LLC, 9.125%, Due 5/1/2031G | 11,600 | 10,730 | ||||||||
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20,399 | ||||||||||
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Total Domestic Obligations (Cost $632,329) | 638,371 | |||||||||
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FOREIGN CONVERTIBLE OBLIGATIONS—0.53% | ||||||||||
Consumer—0.53% | ||||||||||
Marine Harvest ASA, 2.375%, Due 5/8/2018I | 2,000 | 3,068 | ||||||||
Pescanova S.A.,J K | ||||||||||
5.125%, Due 4/20/2017J K | 7,450 | 750 | ||||||||
8.75%, Due 2/17/2019J K | 6,600 | 665 | ||||||||
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Total Foreign Convertible Obligations (Cost $12,982) | 4,483 | |||||||||
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FOREIGN OBLIGATIONS—11.02% | ||||||||||
Consumer—0.61% | ||||||||||
Marine Harvest ASA, 5.09%, Due 3/12/2018 I | NOK | 39,000 | 5,164 | |||||||
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Finance—2.46% | ||||||||||
Emma Delta Finance PLC, | ||||||||||
8.50%, Due 10/15/2017F H | EUR | 5,000 | 5,371 | |||||||
12.00%, Due 10/15/2017F H | EUR | 7,000 | 8,264 | |||||||
MPT Operating Partnership LP/MPT Finance Corp., 5.75%, Due 10/1/2020C | EUR | 5,850 | 7,075 | |||||||
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20,710 | ||||||||||
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Service—4.92% | ||||||||||
Cirsa Funding Luxembourg S.A., 8.75%, Due 5/15/2018F | EUR | 7,650 | 8,817 | |||||||
Europcar Groupe S.A., 11.50%, Due 5/15/2017F | EUR | 6,000 | 7,572 | |||||||
Gala Electric Casinos, 11.50%, Due 6/1/2019F | GBP | 6,950 | 11,383 | |||||||
Gamenet SpA, 7.25%, Due 8/1/2018F | EUR | 10,000 | 10,242 | |||||||
Intralot Finance Luxemburg, 9.75%, Due 8/15/2018F | EUR | 2,850 | 3,405 | |||||||
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41,419 | ||||||||||
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Sovereign—1.25% | ||||||||||
Greece, Hellenic Republic, 3.00%, Due 2/24/2023I L | EUR | 3,500 | 2,493 | |||||||
Mexican Bonos Desarr, 5.00%, Due 6/15/2017 | MXN | 117,500 | 8,026 | |||||||
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10,519 | ||||||||||
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Transportation—1.78% | ||||||||||
CMA CGM S.A., 8.875%, Due 4/15/2019F | EUR | 5,350 | 6,279 | |||||||
Moto Finance PLC, 10.25%, Due 3/15/2017F H | GBP | 5,350 | 8,714 | |||||||
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14,993 | ||||||||||
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Total Foreign Obligations (Cost $104,363) | 92,805 | |||||||||
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U.S. AGENCY OBLIGATIONS—1.29% | ||||||||||
Federal National Mortgage Association, | ||||||||||
1.375%, Due 11/15/2016, | 1,000 | 1,013 | ||||||||
1.25%, Due 1/30/2017, | 7,750 | 7,835 | ||||||||
0.875%, Due 12/20/2017, | 2,000 | 1,991 | ||||||||
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Total U.S. Agency Obligations (Cost $10,801) | 10,839 | |||||||||
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U.S. Treasury Obligations—0.17% (Cost $1,451) | ||||||||||
0.875%, Due 2/28/2017 | 1,450 | 1,457 | ||||||||
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 3.21% (Cost $27,045) | ||||||||||
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Class | 27,045,010 | 27,045 | ||||||||
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See accompanying notes
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American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Fair Value | ||||
(000’s) | ||||
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.33% (Cost $844,088) | $ | 828,623 | ||
OTHER ASSETS, NET OF LIABILITIES—1.67% | 14,078 | |||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.00% | $ | 842,701 | ||
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Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
A | Non-income producing security. |
B | REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust. |
C | LP - Limited Partnership. |
D | MLP - Master Limited Partnership. |
E | PIK - Payment in Kind. |
F | Security exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A. At the period end, the value of these securities amounted to $394,887 or 46.86% of net assets. The Fund has no right to demand registration of these securities. |
G | LLC - Limited Liability Company. |
H | PLC - Public Limited Company. |
I | Variable rate. |
J | Illiquid. At period end, the value of these securities amounted to $1,415 or 0.17% of net assets. |
K | Fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At period end, the value of these securities amounted to $1,415 or 0.17% of net assets. |
L | Step Up/Down - A scheduled increase in the exercise or conversion price at which a warrant, an option, or a convertible security may be used to acquire shares of common stock. |
M | In U.S. Dollars unless stated otherwise. |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Futures Contracts Open at February 28, 2015 (000’s):
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||
British Pound Globex December Futures | Short | 215 | 3/16/2015 | $ | 20,742 | $ | 175 | |||||||||||||
Euro Currency Globex December Futures | Short | 488 | 3/16/2015 | 68,290 | 6,717 | |||||||||||||||
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$ | 89,032 | $ | 6,892 | |||||||||||||||||
|
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|
|
OTC swap agreements outstanding on February 28, 2015:
Credit Default Swaps on Corporate and Sovereign Issues - Sell Protection (1) (000’s):
Index/ Obligation | Counterparty | Fixed Rate | Maturity Date | Implied Credit Spread at 2/28/2015(2) | Notional Amount (3) | Upfront Premiums Received | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | GLM | 5.000 | % | 12/20/2016 | 1.5348 | % | $ | 1,000 | $ | (78 | ) | $ | 138 | $ | 60 | |||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | GLM | 5.000 | % | 3/20/2017 | 1.6021 | % | 1,000 | (48 | ) | 115 | 67 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | GLM | 5.000 | % | 3/20/2017 | 1.6021 | % | 1,000 | (57 | ) | 124 | 67 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | JPM | 5.000 | % | 6/20/2017 | 1.7116 | % | 2,000 | (108 | ) | 252 | 144 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | FBF | 5.000 | % | 6/20/2017 | 1.7116 | % | 2,000 | (113 | ) | 257 | 144 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | GLM | 5.000 | % | 6/20/2017 | 1.7116 | % | 1,000 | (63 | ) | 135 | 72 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | JPM | 5.000 | % | 9/20/2017 | 1.7987 | % | 2,000 | (120 | ) | 275 | 155 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Delta Airline | FBF | 5.000 | % | 12/20/2017 | 1.8689 | % | 2,000 | (85 | ) | 251 | 166 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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$ | (672 | ) | $ | 1,547 | $ | 875 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
(2) | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swaps agreements on corporate issues and sovereign issues of an emerging country as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
(3) | The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement. |
Glossary:
Counterpary Abbreviations: | ||||||
FBF | Credit Suisse International | |||||
GLM | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | |||||
JPM | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | |||||
Currency Abbreviations: | ||||||
EUR | Euro | MXN | Mexican Peso | |||
GPB | British Pound | NOK | Norwegian Krone | |||
Exchange Abbreviations: | ||||||
Globex | Chicago Mercantile Exchange | |||||
OTC | Over-the-Counter |
See accompanying notes
27
American Beacon FundsSM
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
The London Company Income Equity Fund | Zebra Global Equity Fund | Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | |||||||||||||
Assets: |
| |||||||||||||||
Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value A | $ | 548,992 | $ | 6,582 | $ | 20,400 | $ | 828,623 | ||||||||
Cash | — | — | — | 1,276 | ||||||||||||
Swap premium paid | — | — | — | 11,328 | ||||||||||||
Swap Income receivable | — | — | — | 115 | ||||||||||||
Deposit with brokers for futures contracts | 1,173 | 8 | 15 | — | ||||||||||||
Dividends and interest receivable | 1,450 | 14 | 12 | 14,160 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for investments sold | — | — | — | 5,260 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 9,477 | 2 | 3 | 4,676 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for tax reclaims | — | 3 | — | 78 | ||||||||||||
Receivable for expense reimbursement (Note 2) | — | 9 | 8 | — | ||||||||||||
Receivable for variation margin on open futures contracts | — | — | — | 6,895 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation from swap agreements | — | — | — | 1,547 | ||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 53 | 22 | 23 | 108 | ||||||||||||
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| |||||||||
Total assets | 561,145 | 6,640 | 20,461 | 874,066 | ||||||||||||
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Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||
Swap premium received | — | — | — | 12,000 | ||||||||||||
Due to brokers for futures contracts | — | — | — | 4,784 | ||||||||||||
Payable for investments purchased | 21,606 | — | — | 11,774 | ||||||||||||
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 404 | — | 46 | 1,718 | ||||||||||||
Payable for variation margin from open futures contracts | 89 | 1 | 2 | — | ||||||||||||
Payable under excess expense reimbursement plan | 59 | — | — | 36 | ||||||||||||
Payable upon return of securities loaned B | — | — | 522 | — | ||||||||||||
Dividends payable | — | — | — | 339 | ||||||||||||
Management and investment advisory fees payable | 146 | 8 | 3 | 276 | ||||||||||||
Administrative service and service fees payable | 224 | 3 | 8 | 326 | ||||||||||||
Transfer agent fees payable | 2 | 1 | 1 | 23 | ||||||||||||
Custody and fund accounting fees payable | 4 | 3 | 1 | 8 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees payable | 25 | 32 | 28 | 41 | ||||||||||||
Trustee fees payable | 3 | — | — | 7 | ||||||||||||
Payable for prospectus and shareholder reports | 7 | 1 | 1 | 29 | ||||||||||||
Other liabilities | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
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| |||||||||
Total liabilities | 22,572 | 51 | 614 | 31,365 | ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||||||||
Net Assets | $ | 538,573 | $ | 6,589 | $ | 19,847 | $ | 842,701 | ||||||||
|
|
|
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| |||||||||
Analysis of Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Paid-in-capital | 474,914 | 6,004 | 17,704 | 854,014 | ||||||||||||
Undistributed (or overdistribution of) net investment income or (loss) | 1,161 | 17 | 31 | (672 | ) | |||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | 1,064 | (11 | ) | 797 | (3,536 | ) | ||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation of investments | 61,468 | 866 | 1,315 | 862 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized (depreciation) of currency transactions | — | (293 | ) | — | (16,406 | ) | ||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) of futures contracts | (34 | ) | 6 | — | 6,892 | |||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation of swap agreements | — | — | — | 1,547 | ||||||||||||
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Net assets | $ | 538,573 | $ | 6,589 | $ | 19,847 | $ | 842,701 | ||||||||
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Shares outstanding at no par value (unlimited shares authorized): | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 6,530,231 | 54,765 | 110,657 | 15,768,567 | ||||||||||||
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Y Class | 17,269,908 | 59,813 | 642,810 | 30,600,347 | ||||||||||||
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Investor Class | 1,341,106 | 47,125 | 160,374 | 22,050,566 | ||||||||||||
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A Class | 4,045,346 | 331,543 | 316,378 | 9,017,754 | ||||||||||||
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C Class | 6,671,638 | 88,290 | 107,421 | 7,888,293 | ||||||||||||
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Net assets (not in thousands): | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | $ | 98,685,910 | $ | 618,465 | $ | 1,636,099 | $ | 155,866,499 | ||||||||
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Y Class | $ | 259,752,646 | $ | 680,325 | $ | 9,591,841 | $ | 302,131,737 | ||||||||
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Investor Class | $ | 20,187,634 | $ | 530,954 | $ | 2,376,997 | $ | 217,218,409 | ||||||||
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A Class | $ | 60,594,421 | $ | 3,768,171 | $ | 4,689,565 | $ | 89,177,897 | ||||||||
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C Class | $ | 99,352,078 | $ | 991,022 | $ | 1,552,343 | $ | 78,306,367 | ||||||||
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See accompanying notes
28
American Beacon FundsSM
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
The London Company Income Equity Fund | Zebra Global Equity Fund | Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | |||||||||||||
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share: |
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Institutional Class | $ | 15.11 | $ | 11.29 | $ | 14.79 | $ | 9.88 | ||||||||
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Y Class | $ | 15.04 | $ | 11.37 | $ | 14.92 | $ | 9.87 | ||||||||
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Investor Class | $ | 15.05 | $ | 11.27 | $ | 14.82 | $ | 9.85 | ||||||||
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A Class | $ | 14.98 | $ | 11.37 | $ | 14.82 | $ | 9.89 | ||||||||
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A Class (offering price) | $ | 15.89 | $ | 12.06 | $ | 15.72 | $ | 10.38 | ||||||||
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C Class | $ | 14.89 | $ | 11.22 | $ | 14.45 | $ | 9.93 | ||||||||
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A Cost of investments in unaffiliated securities | $ | 487,524 | $ | 6,009 | $ | 19,085 | $ | 844,088 | ||||||||
B Fair value of securities on loan | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 511 | $ | — |
See accompanying notes
29
American Beacon FundsSM
Statement of Operations
For the Six Months ended February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands)
The London Company Income Equity Fund | Zebra Global Equity Fund | Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | |||||||||||||
Investment Income: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividend income from unaffiliated securities (net of foreign taxes) A | $ | 5,714 | $ | 72 | $ | 152 | $ | 830 | ||||||||
Interest income | — | — | 4 | 22,287 | ||||||||||||
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Total investment income | 5,714 | 72 | 156 | 23,117 | ||||||||||||
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Expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Management and investment advisory fees (Note 2) | 692 | 13 | 57 | 1,635 | ||||||||||||
Administrative service fees (Note 2): | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 99 | 1 | 2 | 149 | ||||||||||||
Y Class | 263 | 1 | 13 | 409 | ||||||||||||
Investor Class | 24 | 1 | 4 | 281 | ||||||||||||
A Class | 59 | 6 | 7 | 130 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 96 | 1 | 2 | 114 | ||||||||||||
Transfer agent fees: | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 7 | — | — | 25 | ||||||||||||
Y Class | 3 | — | — | 7 | ||||||||||||
Investor Class | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||
A Class | 1 | — | 1 | 6 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 2 | — | — | 4 | ||||||||||||
Custody and fund accounting fees | 15 | 13 | 4 | 48 | ||||||||||||
Professional fees | 22 | 18 | 20 | 38 | ||||||||||||
Registration fees and expenses | 53 | 35 | 37 | 68 | ||||||||||||
Service fees (Note 2): | ||||||||||||||||
Y Class | 88 | — | 4 | 137 | ||||||||||||
Investor Class | 21 | 1 | 3 | 346 | ||||||||||||
A Class | 29 | 3 | 3 | 65 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 48 | 1 | 1 | 57 | ||||||||||||
Distribution fees (Note 2): | ||||||||||||||||
A Class | 49 | 5 | 6 | 108 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 324 | 5 | 8 | 379 | ||||||||||||
Prospectus and shareholder report expenses | 12 | 2 | 3 | 41 | ||||||||||||
Trustee fees | 7 | — | 1 | 16 | ||||||||||||
Other expenses | 13 | 6 | 6 | 15 | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses | 1,928 | 113 | 183 | 4,084 | ||||||||||||
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Net fees (waived and expenses reimbursed)/recouped by Manager (Note 2) | 59 | (71 | ) | (60 | ) | 25 | ||||||||||
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Net expenses | 1,987 | 42 | 123 | 4,109 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income | 3,727 | 30 | 33 | 19,008 | ||||||||||||
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: | ||||||||||||||||
Investments | (86 | ) | 282 | 825 | 5,038 | |||||||||||
Commission recapture (Note 3) | 12 | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions | — | (50 | ) | — | (984 | ) | ||||||||||
Futures contracts | 1,434 | 2 | 14 | 8,420 | ||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) of: | ||||||||||||||||
Investments | 29,213 | 41 | (26 | ) | (11,480 | ) | ||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions | — | (237 | ) | — | (15,460 | ) | ||||||||||
Futures contracts | (120 | ) | (2 | ) | (10 | ) | 4,356 | |||||||||
Swap agreements | — | — | — | (390 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net gain (loss) from investments | 30,453 | 34 | 803 | (10,500 | ) | |||||||||||
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | $ | 34,180 | $ | 64 | $ | 836 | $ | 8,508 | ||||||||
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A Foreign taxes | — | 3 | — | — |
See accompanying notes
30
American Beacon FundsSM
Statement of Changes of Net Assets (in thousands)
The London Company Income Equity Fund | Zebra Global Equity Fund | |||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
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Net investment income | $ | 3,727 | $ | 3,829 | $ | 30 | $ | 81 | ||||||||
Net realized gain from investments, commission recapture, futures contracts, and foreign currency transactions | 1,360 | 3,210 | 234 | 617 | ||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from investments, futures contracts, and foreign currency transactions | 29,093 | 30,033 | (200 | ) | 502 | |||||||||||
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | 34,180 | 37,072 | 64 | 1,200 | ||||||||||||
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Institutional Class | (668 | ) | (1,034 | ) | (6 | ) | (8 | ) | ||||||||
Y Class | (1,668 | ) | (1,468 | ) | (7 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||||||
Investor Class | (148 | ) | (278 | ) | (5 | ) | (13 | ) | ||||||||
A Class | (326 | ) | (366 | ) | (38 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||||||
C Class | (320 | ) | (299 | ) | (9 | ) | — | |||||||||
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Institutional Class | (556 | ) | (276 | ) | (76 | ) | (175 | ) | ||||||||
Y Class | (1,564 | ) | (389 | ) | (89 | ) | (40 | ) | ||||||||
Investor Class | (137 | ) | (93 | ) | (58 | ) | (159 | ) | ||||||||
A Class | (342 | ) | (137 | ) | (460 | ) | (805 | ) | ||||||||
C Class | (583 | ) | (144 | ) | (112 | ) | (118 | ) | ||||||||
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Net distributions to shareholders | (6,312 | ) | (4,484 | ) | (860 | ) | (1,360 | ) | ||||||||
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Proceeds from sales of shares | 268,191 | 191,341 | 536 | 3,248 | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 2,788 | 2,392 | 798 | 1,171 | ||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (36,034 | ) | (53,070 | ) | (1,473 | ) | (3,617 | ) | ||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | 234,945 | 140,663 | (139 | ) | 802 | |||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 262,813 | 173,251 | (935 | ) | 642 | |||||||||||
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Beginning of period | 275,760 | 102,509 | 7,524 | 6,882 | ||||||||||||
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* Includes undistributed (or over distribution of) net investment income | $ | 1,161 | $ | 564 | $ | 17 | $ | 64 | ||||||||
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American Beacon FundsSM
Statement of Changes of Net Assets (in thousands)
Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | |||||||||||||||
Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
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Net investment income | $ | 33 | $ | 102 | $ | 19,008 | $ | 33,318 | ||||||||
Net realized gain from investments, commission recapture, futures contracts, and foreign currency transactions | 839 | 1,493 | 12,474 | 8,048 | ||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from investments, futures contracts, and foreign currency transactions | (36 | ) | 360 | (22,974 | ) | 18,878 | ||||||||||
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Institutional Class | (5 | ) | — | (2,785 | ) | (3,357 | ) | |||||||||
Y Class | (30 | ) | — | (7,449 | ) | (8,079 | ) | |||||||||
Investor Class | (1 | ) | — | (4,871 | ) | (16,592 | ) | |||||||||
A Class | (6 | ) | — | (2,232 | ) | (5,141 | ) | |||||||||
C Class | — | — | (1,668 | ) | (3,428 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized gain from investments: | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | (24 | ) | (164 | ) | (2,661 | ) | (972 | ) | ||||||||
Y Class | (139 | ) | (294 | ) | (7,970 | ) | (2,323 | ) | ||||||||
Investor Class | (35 | ) | (633 | ) | (5,265 | ) | (5,955 | ) | ||||||||
A Class | (67 | ) | (295 | ) | (2,460 | ) | (1,827 | ) | ||||||||
C Class | (23 | ) | (104 | ) | (2,175 | ) | (1,418 | ) | ||||||||
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Proceeds from sales of shares | 3,747 | 17,920 | 269,740 | 375,899 | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 315 | 1,393 | 35,179 | 43,082 | ||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (3,862 | ) | (9,930 | ) | (122,951 | ) | (256,624 | ) | ||||||||
Redemption fees | — | — | 62 | 52 | ||||||||||||
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Net increase in net assets from capital share transactions | 200 | 9,383 | 182,030 | 162,409 | ||||||||||||
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Beginning of period | 19,141 | 9,293 | 691,699 | 518,138 | ||||||||||||
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American Beacon FundsSM
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
American Beacon Funds (the “Trust”), which is comprised of thirty-one Funds, is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. These financial statements and notes to the financial statements relate to the American Beacon The London Income Equity Fund, the American Beacon Zebra Global Equity Fund, the American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund, and the SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund, (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”), each a series of the Trust.
American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (the “Manager”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lighthouse Holdings, Inc. and was organized in 1986 to provide business management, advisory, administrative and asset management consulting services to the Trust and other investors.
Class Disclosure
Each Fund has multiple classes of shares designed to meet the needs of different groups of investors. The following table sets forth the differences amongst the classes:
Class: | Offered to: | |
Institutional Class | Investors making an initial investment of $250,000 | |
Y Class | Investors making an initial investment of $100,000 | |
Investor Class | General public and investors investing directly or through an intermediary | |
A Class | General public and investors investing through an intermediary with applicable sales charges, which may include a front-end sales charge and a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) | |
C Class | General public and investors investing through an intermediary with applicable sales charges, which may include a CDSC |
Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class on the basis of the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of each class are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include administrative service fees, service fees, and distribution fees and vary amongst the classes as described more fully in Note 2.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-08, “Financial Services – Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements,” which amends the criteria that define an investment company and clarifies the measurement guidance and requires new disclosures for investment companies. Under the ASU, an entity that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 automatically qualifies as an investment company. The Funds adopted this ASU for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015. Management has evaluated the implications of the ASU and determined that adoption thereof will not have a material impact on the financial statements.
2. Transactions with Affiliates
Management Agreement
The Trust and the Manager are parties to a Management Agreement that obligates the Manager to provide or oversee the provision of all investment advisory, fund management, and securities lending services. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Management Agreement, the Manager receives from the Funds an annualized fee equal to 0.05% of the average daily net assets. The Funds pay the unaffiliated investment advisors hired to direct investment activities of the Funds. Management fees paid by the Funds during the six months ended February 28, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Fund | Management Fee Rate | Management Fee | Amounts paid to Investment Advisors | Amounts Paid to Manager | ||||||||||||
The London Company Income Equity | 0.38 | % | $ | 692 | $ | 602 | $ | 90 | ||||||||
Zebra Global Equity | 0.39 | % | 13 | 11 | 2 | |||||||||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | 0.59 | % | 57 | 52 | 5 | |||||||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | 0.45 | % | 1,635 | 1,454 | 181 |
As compensation for services provided by the Manager in connection with securities lending activities conducted by the Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund, the lending Fund pays to the Manager, with respect to cash collateral posted by borrowers, a fee up to 25% of the net monthly interest income (the gross income earned by the investment of cash collateral, less the amount paid to borrowers and related expenses) from such activities and, with respect to loan fees paid by borrowers, a fee up to 25% of such loan fees. This fee is included in Income derived from securities lending and management and investment advisory fees on the Statements of Operations. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, securities lending fees paid to the Manager were $5,733 for the Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund.
Administration Agreement
The Manager and the Trust entered into an Administration Agreement which obligates the Manager to provide or oversee administrative services to the Funds. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Administration Agreement, the Manager receives an annualized fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes of the Funds.
Distribution Plans
The Funds, except for the A and C Classes of the Funds, have adopted a “defensive” Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Act, pursuant to which no fees may be charged to the Funds for distribution purposes. However, the Plan authorizes the management and administrative service fees received by the Manager and the investment advisor hired by the Manager to be used for distribution purposes. Under this Plan, the Funds do not intend to compensate the Manager or any other party, either directly or indirectly, for the distribution of the Funds’ shares.
Separate Distribution Plans (the “Distribution Plans”) have been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act for the A and C Classes of the Funds. Under the Distribution Plans, as compensation for distribution assistance, the Manager receives an annual fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A Classes and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the C Classes of each Fund. The fee will be payable without regard to whether the amount of the fee is more or less than the actual expenses incurred in a particular month by the Manager for distribution assistance.
Service Plans
The Manager and the Trust entered into Service Plans that obligate the Manager to oversee additional shareholder servicing of the Y, Investor, A, and C Classes. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Service Plans, the Manager receives an annualized fee of 0.10% of the average daily net assets of Y Class, 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the A and C Class, and up to 0.375% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class of the Funds.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Interfund Lending Program
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Funds, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with the Manager, may participate in an interfund lending program. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Funds to borrow from other participating Funds. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund borrowed $32,284 for 1 day at a rate of 0.71% with interest charges of $1. This amount is recorded within “Other expense” on the accompanying Statements of Operations.
Expense Reimbursement Plan
The Manager contractually agreed to reimburse the following Funds to the extent that total annual fund operating expenses exceeded the Funds’ expense cap. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Manager reimbursed expenses as follows:
Fund | Class | Expense Cap | Reimbursed or (Recovered) Expenses | Expiration of Reimbursed Expenses | ||||
The London Company Income Equity | Institutional | 0.79% | $(6,044) | 2018 | ||||
The London Company Income Equity | Y | 0.89% | (24,686) | 2018 | ||||
The London Company Income Equity | Investor | 1.17% | (11,398) | 2018 | ||||
The London Company Income Equity | A | 1.19% | (6,911) | 2018 | ||||
The London Company Income Equity | C | 1.94% | (9,853) | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Global Equity | Institutional | 0.79% | 6,808 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Global Equity | Y | 0.89% | 7,171 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Global Equity | Investor | 1.17% | 6,234 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Global Equity | A | 1.19% | 41,377 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Global Equity | C | 1.94% | 9,997 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | Institutional | 0.99% | 5,362 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | Y | 1.09% | 27,523 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | Investor | 1.37% | 7,193 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | A | 1.39% | 14,849 | 2018 | ||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | C | 2.14% | 4,877 | 2018 | ||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | Institutional | 0.84% | 12,660 | 2018 | ||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | Y | 0.94% | (28,129) | 2018 | ||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | A | 1.24% | (3,913) | 2018 | ||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | C | 1.99% | (5,647) | 2018 |
Of these amounts, $9,159 and $7,773 are receivable from the Manager to the Zebra Global Equity and Zebra Small Cap Equity Funds, respectively, and $58,892 and $35,492 is payable from The London Company Income Equity and the SiM High Yield Opportunities Funds, respectively as of February 28, 2015. The Funds have adopted an Expense Reimbursement Plan whereby the Manager may seek repayment of fees waived or expenses reimbursed for a period of up to three years. However, reimbursement will occur only if the Class’s average net assets have grown or expenses have declined sufficiently to allow reimbursement without causing its expense ratio to exceed the previously agreed upon contractual expense limit. The reimbursed expenses listed above will expire in 2018. The other Funds have not recorded a liability for potential reimbursements, due to the current assessment that a reimbursement is unlikely. The carryover of excess expenses potentially reimbursable to the Manager are as follows:
Fund | Recovered Expenses | Excess Expense Carryover | Expired Expenses | Expiration of Reimbursed Expenses | ||||||||||||
The London Company Income Equity | $ | 24,192 | $ | 88,426 | $ | — | 2015 | |||||||||
The London Company Income Equity | 28,777 | 110,165 | — | 2016 | ||||||||||||
The London Company Income Equity | 5,923 | 16,889 | — | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Zebra Global Equity | — | 127,264 | 39,277 | 2015 | ||||||||||||
Zebra Global Equity | — | 162,423 | — | 2016 | ||||||||||||
Zebra Global Equity | — | 124,025 | — | 2017 | ||||||||||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | — | 116,155 | 39,477 | 2015 | ||||||||||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | — | 122,920 | — | 2016 | ||||||||||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | — | 94,922 | — | 2017 | ||||||||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | 17,908 | 42,367 | 71,532 | 2015 | ||||||||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | 19,781 | 133,845 | — | 2016 | ||||||||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | — | 24,496 | — | 2017 |
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The Manager recovered expenses from The London Company Income Equity and SiM High Yield Opportunities Funds during the six months ended February 28, 2015 as follows:
Fund | Class | Recovered Expense | Expiration | |||
The London Company Income Equity | Institutional | $6,044 | 2015 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | Y | 5,298 | 2015 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | Y | 15,702 | 2016 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | Y | 3,686 | 2017 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | Investor | 3,807 | 2015 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | Investor | 7,591 | 2016 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | A | 5,411 | 2015 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | A | 1,500 | 2016 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | C | 3,632 | 2015 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | C | 3,984 | 2016 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | C | 2,237 | 2017 | |||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | Y | 8,348 | 2015 | |||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | Y | 19,781 | 2016 | |||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | A | 3,913 | 2015 | |||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | C | 5,647 | 2015 |
Sales Commissions
The Funds’ distributor, Foreside Fund Services, LLC (“Foreside”) may receive a portion of A Class sales charges from broker dealers and it may be used to offset distribution related expenses. For the six months ended February 28, 2015, Foreside collected $87,282, $411, and $25,186 in sales commissions from the sale of A Class shares for The London Company Income Equity, Zebra Small Cap Equity, and SiM High Yield Opportunities Funds, respectively.
A CDSC of 0.50% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares on certain purchases of $1,000,000 or more that are redeemed in whole or part within 18 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 0.50% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, there were no CDSC fees collected for Class A Shares.
A CDSC of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the six months ended February 28, 2015 CDSC fees of $11,603, $608 and $7,623 were collected for The London Company Income Equity, Zebra Small Cap Equity, and SiM High Yield Opportunities Funds, respectively.
3. Security Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
Investments are valued at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”), normally 4 p.m. ET, each day that the Exchange is open for business. Equity securities, including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”), for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price or official closing price (closing bid price or last evaluated quote if no sale has occurred) on the primary market or exchange on which they trade.
Debt securities (other than short-term securities) normally are valued on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service and may take into account appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. The prices of debt securities may be determined using quotes obtained from brokers.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value (“NAV”) per share of the mutual fund on the day of valuation. Investment grade short-term obligations with 60 days or less to maturity are valued using the amortized cost method, which approximates to fair value.
Securities for which the market prices are not readily available or are not reflective of the fair value of the security, as determined by the Manager, will be priced at fair value following procedures approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”).
Futures contracts are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement prices. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with its futures broker, an amount of cash or U.S. Government and Agency Obligations in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are marked to market daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value (“variation margin”) is recorded by the Fund. Gains or losses are recognized but not considered realized until the contracts expire or are closed. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
For valuation purposes, the last quoted prices of non-U.S. equity securities may be adjusted under the circumstances described below. If the Fund determines that developments between the close of a foreign market and the close of the Exchange will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all of its portfolio securities, the Fund will adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of the close of the Exchange. In deciding whether it is necessary to adjust closing prices to reflect fair value, the Fund reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. In addition, the Fund may use fair value pricing for securities primarily traded in non-U.S. markets because most foreign markets close well before the Funds’ pricing time of 4:00 p.m. ET. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, may have occurred in the interim and may materially affect the value of those securities. These securities are fair valued using a pricing service and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The pricing service, using methods approved by the Board, considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to intraday trading in the U.S. markets, based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators such as prices of relevant ADRs and futures contracts. The Valuation Committee may also fair value securities in other situations, such as when a particular foreign market is closed but a Fund is open. The Funds use outside pricing services to provide closing prices and information to evaluate and/or adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its security valuation process, the Valuation Committee routinely compares closing prices, the next day’s opening prices in the same markets, and adjusted prices.
Other investments, including restricted securities, and those financial instruments for which the above valuation procedures are inappropriate or are deemed not to reflect fair value are stated at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee, established by the Fund’s Board.
Valuation Inputs
Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the Funds’ investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Level 1 - | Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. | |
Level 2 - | Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others. | |
Level 3 - | Prices determined using other significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment, and would be based on the best information available. |
Level 1 and Level 2 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value.
Fixed income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities and non-U.S. bonds are normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The service providers’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. These securities are also normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker dealer quotations or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and incorporates deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Common stocks, ETFs, and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts or options contracts that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the Exchange. These securities are valued using pricing service providers that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are also categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in registered open-end investment management companies will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in privately held investment funds which are redeemable within 90 days of the measurement date, will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments are are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Short-term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. These investments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Over-the-counter (“OTC”) financial derivative instruments, such as foreign currency contracts, options contracts, or swaps agreements, derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of broker dealer quotations or pricing service providers. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the value of the financial derivative contracts can be estimated by a pricing service provider using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, curves, dividends and exchange rates. Financial derivatives that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Level 3 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value
The valuation techniques and significant inputs used in determining the fair values of financial instruments classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Securities and other assets for which market quotes are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Board or persons acting at their direction and may be categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.
Market quotes are considered not readily available in circumstances where there is an absence of current or reliable market-based data (e.g., trade information or broker quotes), including where events occur after the close of the relevant market, but prior to the Exchange close, that materially affect the values of a Fund’s securities or assets. In addition, market quotes are considered not readily available when, due to extraordinary circumstances, the exchanges or markets on which the securities trade, do not open for trading for the entire day and no other market prices are available. The Board has delegated to the Manager the responsibility for monitoring significant events that may materially affect the fair values of a Fund’s securities or assets and for determining whether the value of the applicable securities or assets should be re-evaluated in light of such significant events.
The Board has adopted methods for valuing securities and other assets in circumstances where market quotes are not readily available, and has delegated the responsibility for applying the valuation methods to the Manager. For instances in which daily market quotes are not readily available, investments may be valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board. In the event that the security or asset cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods established by the Board, the fair value of the security or asset will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee, generally based upon recommendations provided by the Manager.
When a Fund uses fair valuation methods applied by the Manager that use significant unobservable inputs to determine its NAV, the securities priced using this methodology are categorized as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. These methods may require subjective determinations about the value of a security. While the Trust’s policy is intended to result in a calculation of a Fund’s NAV that fairly reflects security values as of the time of pricing, the Trust cannot guarantee that values determined by the Board or persons acting at their direction would accurately reflect the price that a Fund could obtain for a security if it were to dispose of that security as of the time of pricing (for instance, in a forced or distressed sale). The prices used by a Fund may differ from the value that would be realized if the securities were sold.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported fair values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchases and sales, and transfers in and out of the Level 3 category during the period. In accordance with the requirements of U.S. GAAP, a fair value hierarchy and Level 3 reconciliation, if any, have been included below.
The Funds’ investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. U.S. GAAP also requires all transfers between any levels to be disclosed. The end of the period timing recognition has been adopted for the transfers between levels of each Fund’s assets and liabilities. During the year ended February 28, 2015, there were no transfers between levels. As of February 28, 2015, the investments were classified as described below (in thousands):
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The London Company Income Equity(1) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | $ | 9,109 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 9,109 | ||||||||
Common Stock | 491,853 | — | — | 491,853 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments - Money Market Fund | 48,030 | — | — | 48,030 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investments in Securities | $ | 548,992 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 548,992 | ||||||||
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Futures Contracts | $ | (34 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (34 | ) | ||||||
Zebra Global Equity(1) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Foreign Common Stock | $ | 2,846 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 2,846 | ||||||||
Foreign Preferred Stock | 56 | — | — | 56 | ||||||||||||
Domestic Common Stock | 3,487 | — | — | 3,487 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments - Money Market Fund | 193 | — | — | 193 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investments in Securities | $ | 6,582 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,582 | ||||||||
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Futures Contracts | $ | 6 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6 | ||||||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity(1) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Common Stock | $ | 19,504 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 19,504 | ||||||||
Securities Lending Collateral Invested in Money Market Funds | 374 | — | — | 374 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments - Money Market Fund | 522 | — | — | 522 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investments in Securities | $ | 20,400 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 20,400 | ||||||||
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Futures Contracts | $ | — | (2) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | (2) | ||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities(1) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Common Stock | $ | 23,174 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 23,174 | ||||||||
Domestic Bank Loan Obligations | — | 8,719 | — | 8,719 | ||||||||||||
Domestic Convertible Obligations | — | 21,730 | — | 21,730 | ||||||||||||
Domestic Obligations | — | 638,371 | — | 638,371 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Convertible Obligations | — | 3,068 | 1,415 | 4,483 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Obligations | — | 92,805 | — | 92,805 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Agency Obligations | — | 10,839 | — | 10,839 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Obligations | — | 1,457 | — | 1,457 | ||||||||||||
Short-Term Investments - Money Market Fund | 27,045 | — | — | 27,045 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investments in Securities | $ | 50,219 | $ | 776,989 | $ | 1,415 | $ | 828,623 | ||||||||
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Swap Agreements | $ | — | $ | 875 | $ | — | $ | 875 | ||||||||
Futures Contracts | 6,892 | — | — | 6,892 | ||||||||||||
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(1) | Refer to the Schedules of Investments for industry or country information. |
(2) | Amount less than $500 but greater than $0. |
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets of the SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund, for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the ending value of any security or instrument where a change in the level has occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.
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February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Foreign Convertible Obligations | ||||
Beginning Balance as of 8/31/2014 | $ | 1,661 | ||
Net Purchases | — | |||
Net Sales | — | |||
Accrued Discounts/(Premiums) | — | |||
Realized Gain/(Loss) | — | |||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | (246 | ) | ||
Transfers into Level 3 | — | |||
Transfers out of Level 3 | — | |||
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Ending Balance 2/28/2015 | $ | 1,415 | ||
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Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) on Investments Held at 2/28/2015(3) | $ | (246 | ) |
The following is a summary of significant unobservable inputs used in the fair valuation of the asset categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy:
Security Type | Fair Value At 2/28/2015 | Valuation Technique | Unobservable Inputs | Input Assumptions(4) | Fair Value at 2/28/2015 per share | |||||||||||||
Foreign Convertible Obligations | $ | 1,415 | Discounted Cash Flow Analysis | Cash Flows | 125mm of a 20 year Super Senior Security with a 15% coupon |
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Discount Factor | Super Senior | 8.00 | % | |||||||||||||||
Senior | 10.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Junior | 12.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Subordinated | 15.00 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Additional Timing Discount | 25.00 | % |
(3) | Change in unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) attributable to Level 3 securities held at period end. This balance is included in the change in unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) on the Statement of Operations. |
(4) | The key assumptions used in the discounted cash flow analysis are the future expected payments to be received, timing of the expected cash flows, and the discount rates used to present value the expected cash flows. The valuation estimate will change if one of the key assumptions either increase or decrease, keeping all other assumptions constant. For example, if the expected cash flows increase/decrease, the valuation estimate will increase/decrease. If the discount rates used decrease / increase, the valuation estimate will increase /decrease. |
Security Transactions and Investment Income
Security transactions are recorded on the trade date of the security purchase or sale. The Funds may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date. At the time the Funds enter into a commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the NAV. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations.
Dividend income, net of foreign taxes, is recorded on the ex-dividend date except certain dividends from foreign securities which are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income is earned from settlement date, recorded on the accrual basis, and adjusted, if necessary, for accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. For financial and tax reporting purposes, realized gains and losses are determined on the basis of specific lot identification.
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February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Currency Translation
All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currency values are converted into U.S. dollar values at the mean of the bid and ask prices of such currencies against U.S. dollars as last quoted by a recognized dealer. Income, expense and purchases and sales of investments are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of the exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is separately identified from the fluctuations arising from changes in market values of securities held and is reported with all other foreign currency gains and losses in the Funds’ Statement of Operations.
Dividends to Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income of the Funds normally will be declared and paid at least annually. Distributions, if any, of net realized capital gains are generally paid at least annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Commission Recapture
The Funds, except for SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund, have established brokerage commission recapture arrangements with certain brokers or dealers. If the Funds’ investment advisor chooses to execute a transaction through a participating broker, the broker rebates a portion of the commission back to the Funds. Any collateral benefit received through participation in the commission recapture program is directed exclusively to the Funds. This amount is reported with the net realized gain in the Funds’ Statements of Operations, if applicable.
Allocation of Income, Expenses, Gains, and Losses
Income, expenses (other than those attributable to a specific class), gains, and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operations of that class.
Redemption Fees
The SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund imposes a 2% redemption fee on shares held for less than 90 days. The fee is deducted from the redemption proceeds and is intended to offset the trading costs, market impact, and other costs associated with short-term trading activity in the Fund. The “first-in, first-out” method is used to determine the holding period. The fee is allocated to all classes of the Fund prorata based on their respective net assets.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimated.
Other
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnification to the other party or parties against potential costs or liabilities. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated. The Trust has had no prior claims or losses pursuant to any such agreement.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
4. Securities and other Investments
Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”) and American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”)
GDRs are in bearer form and traded in both the U.S. and European securities Markets. ADRs are depositary receipts for foreign issuers in registered form traded in U.S. securities markets. Depositary receipts may not be denominated in the same currency as the securities into which they may be converted. Investing in depositary receipts entails substantially the same risks as direct investment in foreign securities. There is generally less publicly available information about foreign companies and there may be less governmental regulation and supervision of foreign stock exchanges, brokers and listed companies. In addition, such companies may use different accounting and financial standards (and certain currencies may become unavailable for transfer from a foreign currency), resulting in the Fund’s possible inability to convert immediately into U.S. currency proceeds realized upon the sale of portfolio securities of the affected foreign companies. In addition, the Fund may invest in unsponsored depositary receipts, the issuers of which are not obligated to disclose material information about the underlying securities to investors in the United States. Ownership of unsponsored depositary receipts may not entitle the Fund to the same benefits and rights as ownership of a sponsored depositary receipt or the underlying security.
Inflation-Indexed Bonds
The SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed-income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted based on the rate of inflation. The interest rate on these bonds is generally fixed at issuance at a rate lower than typical bonds. Over the life of an inflation-indexed bond, however, interest will be paid based on a principal value, which is adjusted for inflation. Any increase or decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income on the Statements of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.
In-Kind Securities
The SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund may invest in payment in-kind securities (“PIKs”). PIKs give the issuer the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in either cash or additional debt securities. Those additional debt securities usually have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, and associated risks as the original bonds. The daily market quotations of the original bonds may include the accrued interest (referred to as a dirty price) and require a pro rata adjustment from the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment to interest receivable in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Restricted Securities
The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities may be sold privately, but are required to be registered or exempted from such registration before being sold to the public. Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Reg S securities cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. Disposal of restricted securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult to achieve. Restricted securities outstanding at the six months ended February 28, 2015 are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedules of Investments.
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February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
High-Yield Securities
Non-investment-grade securities are rated below the four highest credit grades by at least one of the public rating agencies (or are unrated if not publicly rated). Participation in high-yielding securities transactions generally involves greater returns in the form of higher average yields. However, participation in such transactions involves greater risks, including sensitivity to economic changes, solvency, and relative liquidity in the secondary trading market. Lower ratings may reflect a greater possibility that the financial condition of the issuer, or adverse changes in general economic conditions, or both, may impair the ability of the issuer to make payments of interest and principal. The prices and yields of lower-rated securities generally fluctuate more than higher-quality securities, and such prices may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty or rising interest rates.
Real Estate Investment Trusts
The Funds may own shares of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which report information on the source of their distributions annually. The Funds re-characterizes distributions received from REIT investments based on information provided by the REITs into the following categories: ordinary income, long-term capital gains, and return of capital. If information is not available on a timely basis from the REITs, the re-characterization will be estimated based on available information which may include the previous year allocation. If new or additional information becomes available from the REITs at a later date, a re-characterization will be made the following year. These re-characterizations are not recorded for financial statement purposes, but as an adjustment to the calculation of taxable income.
Other Investment Company Securities and Other Exchange Traded Products
The Funds may invest in shares of other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, business development companies, ETFs, unit investment trusts, and other investment companies of the Trust. The Funds may invest in investment company securities advised by the Manager or a sub-advisor. Investments in the securities of other investment companies may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. By investing in another investment company, a Fund becomes a shareholder of that investment company. As a result, Fund shareholders indirectly will bear a Fund’s proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by shareholders of the other investment company, in addition to the fees and expenses Fund shareholders directly bear in connection with the Fund’s own operations. These other fees and expenses are reflected as Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and are included in the Fees and Expenses Table for the Fund in its Prospectus, if applicable. Investments in other investment companies may involve the payment of substantial premiums above the value of such issuer’s portfolio securities.
Master Agreements
The SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) with counterparties that govern transactions in over-the-counter derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Fund and those counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements contain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. Since different types of forward and OTC financial derivative transactions have different mechanics and are sometimes traded out of different legal entities of a particular counterparty organization, each type of transaction may be covered by a different Master Agreement, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. As the Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow a Fund to net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single agreement with a counterparty.
Master Repurchase Agreements (“Master Repo Agreements”) govern transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral for Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Agreements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as delayed delivery or sale-buyback financing transactions by and between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.
5. Financial Derivative Instruments
The Funds may utilize derivative instruments to enhance return, hedge risk, gain efficient exposure to an asset class or to manage liquidity. When considering the Funds’ use of derivatives, it is important to note that the Fund does not use derivatives for the purpose of creating financial leverage.
Swap Agreements
The SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund may invest in swap agreements. Swap agreements are privately negotiated agreements between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows, assets, foreign currencies or market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. The Fund may enter into credit default, cross-currency, interest rate and other forms of swap agreements to manage its exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, and inflation risk. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency.
Swaps are marked to market daily based upon values from third party vendors or quotations from market makers to the extent available and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. In the event that market quotes are not readily available and the swap cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the swap will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee pursuant to procedures approved by the Board.
Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected as such on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments made or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gains or losses on the Statements of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss on the Statements of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by a Fund are included as part of realized gains or losses on the Statements of Operations.
Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreements and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates.
The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive. The risk is mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral to the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Credit Default Swap Agreements
Credit default swap agreements involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event for the referenced entity, obligation or index. As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund will generally receive from the buyer of protection a fixed rate of periodic premium throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure up to the notional amount of the swap.
If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. If the Fund is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. Recovery values are estimated by market makers considering either industry standard recovery rates or entity specific factors and considerations until a credit event occurs. If a credit event has occurred, the recovery value is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the settlement value.
Credit default swap agreements on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event. If a credit event occurs and cash settlement is not elected, a variety of other deliverable obligations may be delivered in lieu of the specific referenced obligation. The ability to deliver other obligations may result in a cheapest-to-deliver option (the buyer of protection’s right to choose the deliverable obligation with the lowest value following a credit event). The Fund may use credit default swaps on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where the Fund owns or has exposure to the referenced obligation) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default.
Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent a market participant view of the likelihood or risk of default for the underlying referent security to credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. For credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities and credit indices, the quoted market prices and resulting values serve as the indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreements outstanding as of February 28, 2015 for which the Fund is the seller of protection is disclosed in the Notes to the Schedules of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Fund for the same referenced entity or entities.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund entered into credit default swaps primarily for return enhancement, hedging, and exposing cash to markets.
The Fund’s credit default swap contract notional amounts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet the strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of credit default swap contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, the volume is measured by the notional amounts outstanding at each quarters end (in thousands).
Credit Default Swap Notional Amounts Outstanding | ||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |
SiM High Yield Opportunities | $ 12,000 |
Over-the-Counter Swap Agreements
OTC financial derivative instruments such as forward currency contracts, options contracts, interest rate, and credit default swap agreements derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These instruments are valued using evaluated prices furnished by a pricing service selected by the Board. In certain cases, when a valuation is not readily available from a pricing service, the Fund’s Manager may provide a valuation pursuant to procedures approved by the Board. Depending on the instrument and the terms of the transaction, the value of the derivative instrument can be determined by a pricing service or the Manager using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models are inputs, such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, yield curves, dividends, and exchange rates, that are observed from actively quoted markets. Derivative instruments that use valuation techniques and inputs similar to those described above are normally categorized as Level 2 in the fair valuation hierarchy.
Futures Contracts
Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standard quantity of securities at a specified price on a future date. The Funds may enter into financial futures contracts as a method for keeping assets readily convertible to cash if needed to meet shareholder redemptions or for other needs while maintaining exposure to the stock or bond market, as applicable. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are the possibility of illiquid markets or imperfect correlation between the values of the contracts and the underlying securities, or that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to set aside or deposit with a broker an amount, termed the initial margin, which typically represents a portion of the face value of the futures contract. The Funds usually reflect this amount on the Schedule of Investments as a U.S. Treasury Bill held as collateral for futures contracts or as cash deposited with broker on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Payments to and from the broker, known as variation margin, are required to be made on a daily basis as the price of the futures contract fluctuates. Changes in initial settlement values are accounted for as unrealized appreciation or depreciation until the contracts are terminated, at which time realized gains and losses are recognized. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price established each day by the exchange on which they are traded.
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Funds entered into future contracts primarily for return enhancement and exposing cash to markets.
The Funds’ futures contracts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of futures contracts. For purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by contracts outstanding at period end.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Number of Futures Contracts Outstanding | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
The London Company Income Equity | 119 | |||
Zebra Global Equity | 4 | |||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | 6 | |||
SiM High Yield Opportunities | 630 |
The following is a summary of the Funds’ derivative financial instruments categorized by risk exposure (in thousands) (1):
Fair Values of financial derivative instruments not accounted for as hedging instruments as of February 28, 2015 (000’s):
The London Company Income Equity | Zebra Global Equity | Zebra Small Cap Equity | ||||||||||||||
Liabilities | Derivative | |||||||||||||||
Payable for variation margin from open futures contracts | Equity Contracts | $ | 89 | $ | 1 | $ | 2 |
The effect of financial derivative instruments not accounted for as hedging instruments during the six months ended February 28, 2015 (000’s):
Statements of Operations | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain or (loss) from futures contracts | Equity Contracts | $ | 1,434 | $ | 2 | $ | 14 | |||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) of futures contracts | Equity Contracts | (120 | ) | (2 | ) | (10 | ) | |||||||||
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SiM High Yield Opportunities
Fair values of financial derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2015 (000’s):
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Assets: | Credit contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Interest rate contracts | Equity contracts | Total | |||||||||||||||
Receivable for variation margin from open futures contracts | $ | — | $ | 6,895 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,895 | ||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation of swap agreements | 1,547 | — | — | — | 1,547 | |||||||||||||||
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The effect of financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 28, 2015 (000’s):
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Credit contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Equity contracts | Total | |||||||||||||
Realized gain or (loss) from derivatives recognized as a result from operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain or (loss) from futures contracts | $ | — | $ | 8,420 | $ | — | $ | 8,420 | ||||||||
Net realized gain or (loss) from swap agreements | — | — | — | — | ||||||||||||
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Change in net unrealized appreciation of futures contracts | $ | — | $ | 4,356 | $ | — | $ | 4,356 | ||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation of swap agreements | (390 | ) | — | — | (390 | ) | ||||||||||
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(1) See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
6. Principal Risks
In the normal course of business the Funds trade financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists. Security values fluctuate (market risk) and may decline due to factors affecting securities markets in general, particular industries represented in the securities markets or conditions specifically related to a particular company. Failure of the other party to a transaction to perform
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(credit risk), for example by not making principal and interest payments when due, reduces the value of the issuer’s debt and could reduce the Funds’ income. Similar to credit risk, the Funds may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Funds have unsettled or open transactions will fail to make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of the instrument, transaction or contract. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded in the financial statements. Some of the Funds’ investments may be illiquid and the Funds may not be able to vary the portfolio investments in response to changes in economic and other conditions. If a Fund is required to liquidate all or a portion of its investments quickly, the Fund may realize significantly less than the value at which it previously recorded those investments.
In the normal course of business the Funds trade financial instruments and enter into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists due to changes in the market (market risk), or failure or inability of the other party to a transaction to perform (credit and counterparty risk). See below for a detailed description of select principal risks.
Market Risks
The Funds’ investments in financial derivatives and other financial instruments expose the Funds to various risks such as, but not limited to, interest rate, foreign currency and equity risks.
Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by the Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. Duration is useful primarily as a measure of the sensitivity of a fixed income’s market price to interest rate (i.e. yield) movements.
If the Funds invest directly in foreign currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign currencies, or in financial derivatives that provide exposure to foreign currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the base currency of the Funds, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the Funds’ base currency will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, the Funds’ investments in foreign currency denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.
The fair values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities and equity related investments generally have greater market price volatility than fixed income securities.
Credit and Counterparty Risks
The SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund will be exposed to credit risk with respect to issuers of portfolio securities. The Fund minimizes concentrations of credit risk by undertaking transactions with a large number of issuers. The Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a financial derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings.
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Similar to credit risk, the SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions will default. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Fund to counterparty risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. Furthermore, to the extent that unpaid amounts owed to the Fund exceed a predetermined threshold agreed to with the counterparty, such counterparty shall advance collateral to the Fund in the form of cash or cash equivalents equal in value to the unpaid amount owed to the Fund. The Fund may invest such collateral in securities or other instruments and will typically pay interest to the counterparty on the collateral received. If the unpaid amount owed to the Fund subsequently falls, the Fund would be required to return to the counterparty all or a portion of the collateral previously advanced to the Fund.
All transactions in listed securities are settled/paid for upon delivery using approved counterparties. The risk of default is considered minimal, as delivery of securities sold is only made once the Fund has received payment. Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been delivered by the counterparty. The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation.
The SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund is subject to various Master Agreements, which govern the terms of certain transactions with select counterparties. These Master Agreements reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Since different types of forward and OTC derivative transactions have different mechanics and are sometimes traded out of different legal entities of a particular counterparty organization, each type of transaction may be covered by a different Master Agreement and result in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. Therefore, exposure cannot be netted and collateralized across all types of transactions. Exposures can only be netted across transactions governed under the same Master Agreement with the same legal entity.
Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under the Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant master agreement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold, which typically ranges from zero to $250,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. United States Treasury bills and US dollar cash are generally the preferred forms of collateral, although other forms of AAA rated paper may be used. The Fund’s overall exposure to counterparty risk can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the relevant Master Agreement. Master Repurchase Agreements (“Master Repo Agreements”) govern transactions between the Fund and select counterparties. The Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral for Repurchase Agreements.
Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain purchases and sales made on a delayed-delivery basis by and between the Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern OTC financial derivative transactions entered into by the SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund and those counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to early terminate could be material to the financial statements. The fair value of OTC financial derivative transactions net of collateral received in or pledged by counterparty as of period end is disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments.
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The Funds are parties to enforceable master netting agreements between brokers and counterparties, which provide for the right to offset under certain circumstances. The Funds employ multiple money managers and counterparties and have elected not to offset qualifying financial and derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as such all financial and derivative instruments are presented on a gross basis. The impacts of netting arrangements that provide the right to offset are detailed below. The net amount represents the net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing agreements such as repurchase agreements can only be netted across transactions governed by the same Master Agreement with the same legal entity. All amounts reported below represent the balance as of February 28, 2015 (in thousands).
The London Company Income Equity
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities as of February 28, 2015:
Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||
Futures Contracts (1) | $ | 89 | $ | — | $ | 89 |
Financial Liabilities, Derivative Liabilities, and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty as of February 28, 2015:
Net amount of Assets Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Financial Instruments | Cash Collateral Received | Net Amount | |||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs & Co. | $ | 89 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 89 |
Zebra Global Equity
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities as of February 28, 2015:
Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||
Futures Contracts (1) | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | 1 |
Financial Liabilities, Derivative Liabilities, and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty as of February 28, 2015:
Net amount of Assets Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Financial Instruments | Cash Collateral Received | Net Amount | |||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs & Co. | $ | 1 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1 |
Zebra Small Cap Equity
Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities as of February 28, 2015:
Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||
Futures Contracts (1) | $ | 2 | $ | — | $ | 2 | ||||||
Securities Lending | 511 | — | 511 | |||||||||
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Financial Assets, Derivative Assets, and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty as of February 28, 2015:
Net amount of Assets Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Financial Instruments | Cash Collateral Received(2) | Net Amount | |||||||||||||
Citigroup Global Markets | $ | 56 | $ | — | $ | (56 | ) | $ | — | |||||||
Deutsche Bank Securities | 220 | — | (220 | ) | — | |||||||||||
Goldman Sachs & Co.(1) | 2 | — | — | 2 | ||||||||||||
JP Morgan Clearing Corp. | 115 | — | (115 | ) | — | |||||||||||
SG Americas Securities, LLC | 120 | — | (120 | ) | — | |||||||||||
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$ | 513 | $ | — | $ | (511 | ) | $ | 2 | ||||||||
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Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets as of February 28, 2015:
Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||
Credit Default Swaps | $ | 1,547 | $ | — | $ | 1,547 | ||||||
Futures Contracts (1) | 6,895 | — | 6,895 | |||||||||
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Financial Assets, Derivative Assets, and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty as of February 28, 2015:
Net amount of Assets Presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||||
Counterparty | Financial Instruments | Cash Collateral Received1 | Net Amount | |||||||||||||
Archer Financial Services, Inc.(1) | $ | 6,895 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 6,895 | ||||||||
Credit Suisse | 508 | — | — | 508 | ||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 511 | — | — | 511 | ||||||||||||
JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. | 528 | — | — | 528 | ||||||||||||
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(1) | The securities presented here within are not subject to Master Netting Agreements. As such, this is disclosed for informational purposes only. |
(2) | Excess of collateral received from the individual counterparty is not shown for financial reporting purposes. Collateral with a value of $522 has been received in connection with securities lending transactions. |
7. Federal Income and Excise Taxes
It is the policy of each Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), by complying with all applicable provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to make distribution of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, the Fund is treated as a single entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.
The Funds do not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying financial statements. Each of the tax years in the four year period ended August 31, 2014 remains subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. If applicable, the Funds recognized interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other expenses” on the Statements of Operations.
Dividends are categorized in accordance with income tax regulations which may treat certain transactions differently than U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
The Funds may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on returns of income earned or gains realized or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as applicable, as the income is earned or capital gains are recorded.
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The tax character of distributions paid were as follows (in thousands):
The London Company Income Equity | Zebra Global Equity | |||||||||||||||
Six months ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | Six months ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||||||||||
Ordinary income* | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | $ | 814 | $ | 1,201 | $ | 31 | $ | 91 | ||||||||
Y Class | 2,078 | 1,703 | 36 | 21 | ||||||||||||
Investor Class | 184 | 333 | 24 | 88 | ||||||||||||
A Class | 416 | 450 | 191 | 419 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 473 | 386 | 46 | 56 | ||||||||||||
Capital gain | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 410 | 109 | 51 | 93 | ||||||||||||
Y Class | 1,154 | 154 | 60 | 21 | ||||||||||||
Investor Class | 101 | 37 | 39 | 84 | ||||||||||||
A Class | 252 | 54 | 307 | 425 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 430 | 57 | 75 | 62 | ||||||||||||
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Six months ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | Six months ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||||||||||
Ordinary income* | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | $ | 9 | $ | 97 | $ | 4,071 | $ | 3,754 | ||||||||
Y Class | 51 | 175 | 11,299 | 9,029 | ||||||||||||
Investor Class | 6 | 375 | 7,415 | 19,007 | ||||||||||||
A Class | 16 | 175 | 3,421 | 5,884 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 4 | 62 | 2,719 | 4,004 | ||||||||||||
Capital gain | ||||||||||||||||
Institutional Class | 20 | 67 | 1,375 | 574 | ||||||||||||
Y Class | 118 | 120 | 4,119 | 1,373 | ||||||||||||
Investor Class | 30 | 257 | 2,721 | 3,540 | ||||||||||||
A Class | 57 | 120 | 1,272 | 1,085 | ||||||||||||
C Class | 19 | 42 | 1,124 | 842 | ||||||||||||
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As of February 28, 2015, the components of distributable earnings or (deficits) on a tax basis were as follows (in thousands):
The London Company Income Equity | Zebra Global Equity | Zebra Small Cap Equity | SiM High Yield Opportunities | |||||||||||||
Cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes | $ | 487,531 | $ | 6,091 | $ | 18,570 | $ | 832,701 | ||||||||
Unrealized appreciation | 66,417 | 786 | 2,367 | 18,818 | ||||||||||||
Unrealized depreciation | (4,956 | ) | (223 | ) | (1,059 | ) | (33,349 | ) | ||||||||
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Net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) | 61,461 | 563 | 1,308 | (14,531 | ) | |||||||||||
Undistributed ordinary income | 1,240 | 22 | 483 | — | ||||||||||||
Accumulated gain or (loss) | 958 | — | 352 | 4,844 | ||||||||||||
Other temporary differences | — | — | — | (1,626 | ) | |||||||||||
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Distributable earnings or (deficits) | $ | 63,659 | $ | 585 | $ | 2,143 | $ | (11,313 | ) | |||||||
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February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. The temporary differences between financial reporting and tax-basis reporting of unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses from wash sales, the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains or(losses) on certain derivative instruments and the reclassification of income from real estate investment securities, royalty trusts, and publicly traded partnerships, and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gain or (loss) on investments in passive foreign investment companies.
Due to inherent differences in the recognition of income, expenses and realized gains or (losses) under U.S. GAAP and federal income tax regulations, permanent differences between book and tax reporting have been identified and appropriately reclassified on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Accordingly, the following amounts represent current year permanent differences derived from foreign currency, paydown reclasses, reclassifications of income from real estate investment securities, publicly traded partnerships, and royalty trusts, gains or (losses) from sales of investments in passive foreign investment companies, and dividends that have been reclassified as of February 28, 2015 (in thousands):
The London Company Income Equity | Zebra Global Equity | Zebra Small Cap Equity | SiM High Yield Opportunities | |||||||||||||
Paid-in-capital | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1 | ) | $ | — | |||||||
Undistributed net investment income | — | (12 | ) | (27 | ) | 903 | ||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain or (loss) | — | 10 | 28 | (903 | ) | |||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) of investments, futures contracts, and swap agreements | — | 2 | — | — |
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “RIC MOD”), net capital losses recognized by Funds in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 are carried forward indefinitely and retain their character as short-term and/or long-term losses.
As of February 28, 2015, the Funds did not have capital loss carryforwards.
8. Investment Transactions
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments other than short-term obligations for the six months ended February 28, 2015 were (in thousands):
Purchases | Sales | |||||||
The London Company Income Equity Fund | $ | 218,516 | $ | 13,854 | ||||
Zebra Global Equity | 1,619 | 2,436 | ||||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity | 8,374 | 8,110 | ||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities (non-U.S. Government Securities) | 273,090 | 115,555 | ||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities (U.S. Government Securities) | — | — |
9. Securities Lending
The Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund may lend its securities to qualified financial institutions, such as certain broker-dealers, to earn additional income. The borrowers are required to secure their loans continuously with collateral in an amount at least equal to the fair value of the securities loaned, initially in an amount at least equal to 102% of the fair value of domestic securities loaned and 105% of the fair value of international securities loaned. Collateral is monitored and marked to market daily. Daily mark to market amounts are required to be paid to the borrower or received from the borrower by the end of the following business day. This one day settlement for mark to market amounts may result in the collateral being temporarily less than the value of the securities on loan or temporarily more than the required minimum collateral.
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To the extent that a loan is collateralized by cash, such cash collateral shall be invested by the securities lending agent (the “Agent”) in money market mutual funds, and other short-term investments, as designated by the Manager.
Securities lending income is generated from the demand premium (if any) paid by the borrower to borrow a specific security and from the return on investment of cash collateral, reduced by negotiated rebate fees paid to the borrower and transaction costs. To the extent that a loan is secured by non-cash collateral, securities lending income is generated as a demand premium reduced by transaction costs. The Fund, the Agent, and the Manager retain 80%, 10%, and 10%, respectively, of the income generated from securities lending.
While securities are on loan, the Fund continues to receive certain income associated with that security and any gain or loss in the market price that may occur during the term of the loan. In the case of domestic equities, the value of any dividend is received in the form of a substitute payment approximately equal to the dividend. In the case of foreign securities, a negotiated amount is received that is less than the actual dividend, but higher than the dividend amount minus the foreign tax that the Fund would be subject to on the dividend.
Securities lending transactions pose certain risks to the Fund, including that the borrower may not provide additional collateral when required or return the securities when due, that the value of the short-term investments will be less than the amount of cash collateral required to be returned to the borrower, that non-cash collateral may be subject to legal constraints in the event of a borrower bankruptcy, and that the cash collateral investments could become illiquid and unable to be used to return collateral to the borrower. The Fund could also experience delays and costs in gaining access to the collateral. The Fund bears the risk of any deficiency in the amount of the cash collateral available for return to the borrower and any action which impairs its ability to liquidate non-cash collateral to satisfy a borrower default.
As of February 28, 2015, the value of outstanding securities on loan and the value of collateral was as follows (in thousands):
Fund | Fair Value of Securities on Loan | Non-Cash Collateral | Cash Collateral Posted by Borrower | |||||||||
Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | $ | 511 | $ | — | $ | 522 |
Cash collateral is listed on the Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund’s Schedule of Investments and is shown on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Income earned on these investments, grossed up by the securities lending fees paid to the Manager, is included in Income derived from securities lending on the Statements of Operations.
Non-cash collateral received by the Fund may not be sold or re-pledged except to satisfy a borrower default. Therefore, non-cash collateral is not included on the Fund’s Schedule of Investments or Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
10. Capital Share Transactions
The tables below summarize the activity in capital shares for each Class of the Fund (dollars and shares in thousands):
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Institutional Class | Y Class | Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The London Company Income Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 2,490 | $ | 36,580 | 9,819 | $ | 141,621 | 427 | $ | 6,231 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 80 | 1,164 | 60 | 862 | 18 | 264 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (166 | ) | (2,421 | ) | (1,338 | ) | (19,530 | ) | (280 | ) | (3,999 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 2,223 | $ | 32,484 | 3,555 | $ | 51,275 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 21 | 310 | 13 | 189 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (454 | ) | (6,563 | ) | (245 | ) | (3,522 | ) | ||||||||
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Zebra Global Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | — | $ | — | 24 | $ | 295 | 8 | $ | 94 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 7 | 83 | 9 | 96 | 6 | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (8 | ) | (94 | ) | (18 | ) | (201 | ) | (31 | ) | (382 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 9 | $ | 103 | 4 | $ | 44 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 39 | 436 | 11 | 120 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (61 | ) | (719 | ) | (7 | ) | (77 | ) | ||||||||
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Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 13 | $ | 186 | 188 | $ | 2,740 | 24 | $ | 341 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 2 | 30 | 11 | 166 | 3 | 35 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (16 | ) | (229 | ) | (120 | ) | (1,714 | ) | (75 | ) | (1,062 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 20 | $ | 280 | 15 | $ | 200 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 4 | 65 | 1 | 19 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (47 | ) | (677 | ) | (13 | ) | (180 | ) | ||||||||
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SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 9,365 | $ | 92,054 | 9,921 | $ | 99,174 | 5,483 | $ | 54,038 | |||||||||||||||
Redemption Fees | — | 9 | — | 24 | — | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 538 | 5,273 | 1,392 | 13,627 | 1,023 | 9,994 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,416 | ) | (13,917 | ) | (4,612 | ) | (45,568 | ) | (3,791 | ) | (38,161 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase in shares outstanding | 8,487 | $ | 83,419 | 6,701 | $ | 67,257 | 2,715 | $ | 25,887 | |||||||||||||||
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
A Class | C Class | |||||||||||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,514 | $ | 15,055 | 940 | $ | 9,419 | ||||||||||
Redemption Fees | — | 7 | — | 6 | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 347 | 3,402 | 293 | 2,883 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,827 | ) | (18,261 | ) | (707 | ) | (7,044 | ) | ||||||||
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Institutional Class | Y Class | Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||
The London Company Income Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,861 | $ | 23,942 | 7,625 | $ | 98,479 | 968 | $ | 12,613 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 95 | 1,226 | 36 | 467 | 27 | 348 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,621 | ) | (20,277 | ) | (1,384 | ) | (18,019 | ) | (571 | ) | (7,735 | ) | ||||||||||||
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The London Company Income Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,610 | $ | 20,758 | 2,786 | $ | 35,549 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 18 | 233 | 9 | 118 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (408 | ) | (5,305 | ) | (134 | ) | (1,734 | ) | ||||||||
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Zebra Global Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 22 | $ | 308 | 64 | $ | 802 | 44 | $ | 552 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 15 | 170 | 4 | 42 | 15 | 171 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (31 | ) | (381 | ) | (39 | ) | (482 | ) | (96 | ) | (1,275 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Zebra Global Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 71 | $ | 905 | 53 | $ | 681 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 57 | 673 | 10 | 115 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (110 | ) | (1,455 | ) | (2 | ) | (24 | ) | ||||||||
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Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 65 | $ | 911 | 548 | $ | 7,861 | 283 | $ | 4,077 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 12 | 163 | 20 | 286 | 44 | 631 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (76 | ) | (1,077 | ) | (127 | ) | (1,811 | ) | (359 | ) | (5,080 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 1 | $ | (3 | ) | 441 | $ | 6,336 | (32 | ) | $ | (372 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 280 | $ | 4,011 | 75 | $ | 1,060 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 16 | 230 | 6 | 83 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (108 | ) | (1,559 | ) | (28 | ) | (403 | ) | ||||||||
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American Beacon FundsSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Institutional Class | Y Class | Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||
SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 4,682 | $ | 48,431 | 17,585 | $ | 181,305 | 9,097 | $ | 93,455 | |||||||||||||||
Redemption Fees | — | 5 | — | 12 | — | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 389 | 3,989 | 801 | 8,201 | 2,181 | 22,257 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,268 | ) | (23,347 | ) | (3,126 | ) | (32,139 | ) | (16,463 | ) | (169,250 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 2,803 | $ | 29,078 | 15,260 | $ | 157,379 | (5,185 | ) | $ | (53,516 | ) | |||||||||||||
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SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||
Shares sold | 3,017 | $ | 31,114 | 2,087 | $ | 21,594 | ||||||||||
Redemption Fees | — | 7 | — | 6 | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 475 | 4,861 | 367 | 3,774 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,012 | ) | (20,738 | ) | (1,079 | ) | (11,150 | ) | ||||||||
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11. Subsequent Event
Agreement and Plan of Merger
On November 20, 2014, Lighthouse Holdings Parent, Inc. (“LHPI”), the indirect parent company of American Beacon Advisors, Inc., the Trusts’ investment manager, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which LHPI agreed to be acquired by investment funds managed by Kelso & Company, L.P. and Estancia Capital Management, LLC, both of which are private equity firms (“Transaction”). The Transaction is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2015, subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining necessary client consents and approval from the Funds’ shareholders. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be consummated as contemplated or that necessary conditions will be satisfied.
This change in control is deemed to be an “assignment” under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) of the Trusts’ existing investment management agreement with the Manager and the sub-advisory agreements between the Trusts, the Manager, and each sub-advisor to the Funds and will result in automatic termination of each agreement. A new investment management agreement has been submitted to the Funds’ shareholders for approval and the Funds’ Board of Trustees approved new agreements with each sub-advisor under substantially the same terms as the current agreements.
The Transaction is not expected to result in any change in the portfolio management of the Fund or in the Fund’s investment objectives or policies.
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American Beacon The London Company Income Equity FundSM
(For a share outstanding throughout the period)
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Six Months Ended Feb. 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, | May 29 to Aug. 31, 2012 | Six Months Ended Feb. 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, | May 29 to Aug. 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2014 | 2013 | 2014 | 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 14.12 | $ | 11.80 | $ | 10.49 | $ | 10.00 | $ | 14.06 | $ | 11.75 | $ | 10.49 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||||||||
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Net investment income | 0.15 | 0.30 | 0.31 | 0.06 | 0.15 | 0.28 | 0.33 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gains (losses) on investments (both realized and unrealized) | 1.11 | 2.39 | 1.30 | 0.47 | 1.10 | 2.39 | 1.26 | 0.48 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (0.15 | ) | (0.28 | ) | (0.29 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.32 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | (0.12 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | (0.12 | ) | (0.09 | ) | (0.01 | ) | — | ||||||||||||||||||
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Total distributions | (0.27 | ) | (0.37 | ) | (0.30 | ) | (0.04 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.36 | ) | (0.33 | ) | (0.04 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 98,686 | $ | 58,277 | $ | 44,731 | $ | 10,331 | $ | 259,753 | $ | 122,715 | $ | 28,814 | $ | 551 | ||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, before reimbursements | 0.77 | %C | 0.82 | % | 1.13 | % | 7.28 | %C | 0.85 | %C | 0.89 | % | 1.09 | % | 10.59 | %C | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of reimbursements | 0.79 | %C | 0.79 | % | 0.79 | % | 0.79 | %C | 0.88 | %C | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | %C | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss), before expense reimbursements | 2.37 | %C | 2.31 | % | 2.32 | % | (3.99 | )%C | 2.31 | %C | 2.24 | % | 2.22 | % | (7.30 | )%C | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income, net of reimbursements | 2.35 | %C | 2.33 | % | 2.66 | % | 2.50 | %C | 2.28 | %C | 2.25 | % | 2.42 | % | 2.40 | %C | ||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 4 | %B | 10 | % | 15 | % | 6 | %D | 4 | %B | 10 | % | 15 | % | 6 | %D |
A | Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. |
B | Not annualized. |
C | Annualized. |
D | Portfolio turnover rate is for the period from May 29 through August 31, 2012, and is annualized. |
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American Beacon The London Company Income Equity FundSM
Financial Highlights
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$ | 14.08 | $ | 11.76 | $ | 10.48 | $ | 10.00 | $ | 14.00 | $ | 11.70 | $ | 10.47 | $ | 10.00 | $ | 13.93 | $ | 11.66 | $ | 10.46 | $ | 10.00 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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1.03 | %C | 1.06 | % | 1.54 | % | 10.14 | %C | 1.15 | %C | 1.28 | % | 1.59 | % | 11.94 | %C | 1.90 | %C | 2.02 | % | 2.26 | % | 13.83 | %C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1.17 | %C | 1.10 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.17 | %C | 1.19 | %C | 1.27 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.29 | %C | 1.93 | %C | 2.01 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.04 | %C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2.08 | %C | 2.06 | % | 1.86 | % | (6.99 | )%C | 1.98 | %C | 1.85 | % | 1.93 | % | (8.87 | )%C | 1.25 | %C | 1.11 | % | 1.09 | % | (10.65 | )%C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1.94 | %C | 2.02 | % | 2.23 | % | 1.99 | %C | 1.95 | %C | 1.86 | % | 2.23 | % | 1.78 | %C | 1.22 | %C | 1.12 | % | 1.31 | % | 1.14 | %C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | %B | 10 | % | 15 | % | 6 | %D | 4 | %B | 10 | % | 15 | % | 6 | %D | 4 | %B | 10 | % | 15 | % | 6 | %D |
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American Beacon Zebra Global Equity FundSM
Financial Highlights
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Expenses, before reimbursements | 2.91 | %C | 2.55 | % | 2.56 | % | 1.84 | % | 2.38 | % | 6.33 | %C | ||||||||||||
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A | Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. |
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2.90 | %C | 2.50 | % | 2.58 | % | 1.91 | % | 2.57 | % | 6.00 | %C | 3.48 | %C | 2.87 | % | 2.90 | % | 2.25 | % | 2.45 | % | 6.12 | %C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
0.89 | %C | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.86 | % | 0.89 | %C | 1.17 | %C | 1.17 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.14 | % | 0.93 | %C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(0.81 | )%C | (0.05 | )% | 0.60 | % | 0.53 | % | (0.42 | )% | (3.24 | )%C | (1.36 | )%C | (0.48 | )% | 0.28 | % | 0.17 | % | (0.23 | )% | (3.86 | )%C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1.21 | %C | 1.55 | % | 2.29 | % | 1.54 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.87 | %C | 0.94 | %C | 1.22 | % | 2.01 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.08 | % | 1.33 | %C | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 12.81 | $ | 13.47 | $ | 12.65 | $ | 11.54 | $ | 10.08 | $ | 10.00 | $ | 12.71 | $ | 13.36 | $ | 12.52 | $ | 11.46 | $ | 10.32 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net gains (losses) from investments (both realized and unrealized) | 0.08 | 2.11 | 1.55 | 1.04 | 1.56 | 0.05 | 0.08 | 2.17 | 1.63 | 1.03 | 1.25 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 3,768 | $ | 4,410 | $ | 4,390 | $ | 9,945 | $ | 7,369 | $ | 1 | $ | 991 | $ | 1,015 | $ | 261 | $ | 447 | $ | 437 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expenses, before reimbursements | 3.29 | %C | 3.02 | % | 2.93 | % | 2.40 | % | 2.26 | % | 7.17 | %C | 4.03 | %C | 3.71 | % | 3.74 | % | 3.18 | % | 3.92 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of reimbursements | 1.19 | %C | 1.27 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.29 | % | 1.25 | % | 1.32 | %C | 1.94 | %C | 2.02 | % | 2.04 | % | 2.04 | % | 1.96 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss), before reimbursements | (1.18 | )%C | (0.63 | )% | 0.28 | % | 0.13 | % | (0.11 | )% | (4.53 | )%C | (1.92 | )%C | (1.22 | )% | (0.55 | )% | (0.67 | )% | (1.76 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income, net of reimbursements | 0.93 | %C | 1.12 | % | 1.93 | % | 1.24 | % | 0.90 | % | 1.33 | %C | 0.17 | %C | 0.47 | % | 1.16 | % | 0.47 | % | 0.21 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 24 | %B | 63 | % | 164 | % | 66 | % | 24 | % | — | %D | 24 | %B | 63 | % | 164 | % | 66 | % | 24 | % |
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Portfolio turnover rate | 43 | %B | 76 | % | 89 | % | 103 | % | 66 | % | 1 | %D |
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 4,690 | $ | 4,894 | $ | 2,081 | $ | 2,232 | $ | 2,451 | $ | 1 | $ | 1,552 | $ | 1,469 | $ | 695 | $ | 507 | $ | 410 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Expenses, before reimbursements | 2.04 | %C | 2.05 | % | 3.22 | % | 3.71 | % | 3.20 | % | 186.19 | %C | 2.78 | %C | 2.81 | % | 3.95 | % | 4.48 | % | 4.35 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of reimbursements | 1.40 | %C | 1.47 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.49 | % | 1.47 | % | 1.49 | %C | 2.15 | %C | 2.22 | % | 2.24 | % | 2.24 | % | 2.22 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss), before reimbursements | (0.41 | )%C | (0.14 | )% | (0.62 | )% | (1.26 | )% | (1.29 | )% | (183.90 | )%C | (1.17 | )%C | (0.89 | )% | (1.38 | )% | (2.02 | )% | (2.44 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements | 0.23 | %C | 0.45 | % | 1.11 | % | 0.97 | % | 0.43 | % | 0.80 | %C | (0.53 | )%C | (0.30 | )% | 0.33 | % | 0.23 | % | (0.31 | )% | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 43 | %B | 76 | % | 89 | % | 103 | % | 66 | % | 1 | %D | 43 | %B | 76 | % | 89 | % | 103 | % | 66 | % |
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 155,867 | $ | 75,389 | $ | 45,471 | $ | 62,790 | $ | 9,839 | $ | 302,132 | $ | 247,179 | $ | 87,639 | $ | 19,129 | $ | 378 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Expenses, before reimbursements | 0.86 | %D | 0.86 | % | 0.93 | % | 1.06 | % | 2.62 | %D | 0.92 | %D | 0.94 | % | 0.99 | % | 1.09 | % | 5.04 | %D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of reimbursements | 0.84 | %D | 0.84 | % | 0.84 | % | 0.84 | % | 0.82 | %D | 0.94 | %D | 0.94 | % | 0.93 | % | 0.94 | % | 0.92 | %D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income, before reimbursements | 5.54 | %D | 5.88 | % | 7.11 | % | 7.90 | % | 5.03 | %D | 5.47 | %D | 5.77 | % | 6.77 | % | 7.92 | % | 2.87 | %D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income, net of reimbursements | 5.56 | %D | 5.90 | % | 7.20 | % | 8.12 | % | 6.83 | %D | 5.45 | %D | 5.77 | % | 6.82 | % | 8.07 | % | 6.99 | %D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 16 | %C | 38 | % | 65 | % | 43 | % | 20 | %E | 16 | %C | 38 | % | 65 | % | 43 | % | 20 | %E |
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C | Not annualized. |
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1.19 | %D | 1.11 | % | 1.17 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.19 | %D | 1.24 | %D | 1.32 | % | 1.35 | % | 1.34 | % | 1.31 | %D | 1.99 | %D | 2.07 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.09 | % | 2.07 | %D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5.20 | %D | 5.68 | % | 6.81 | % | 7.74 | % | 5.14 | %D | 5.16 | %D | 5.44 | % | 6.53 | % | 7.44 | % | 4.98 | %D | 4.42 | %D | 4.68 | % | 5.76 | % | 6.70 | % | 3.98 | %D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5.20 | %D | 5.68 | % | 6.79 | % | 7.78 | % | 6.73 | %D | 5.15 | %D | 5.45 | % | 6.60 | % | 7.62 | % | 6.60 | %D | 4.40 | %D | 4.69 | % | 5.82 | % | 6.87 | % | 5.94 | %D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | %C | 38 | % | 65 | % | 43 | % | 20 | %E | 16 | %C | 38 | % | 65 | % | 43 | % | 20 | %E | 16 | %C | 38 | % | 65 | % | 43 | % | 20 | %E |
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Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
In addition to the Schedule of Investments provided in each semi-annual and annual report, the Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form N-Q as of the first and third fiscal quarters. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Forms N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-1520. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202-551-8090. A complete schedule of the Fund’s portfolio holdings is also available at www.americanbeaconfunds.com approximately sixty days after the end of each quarter for the Zebra Funds and twenty days after the end of each month for the other Funds. | Availability of Proxy Voting Policy and Records
A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, is available free of charge on the Fund’s website www.americanbeaconfunds.com and by calling 1-800-967-9009 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent year ended August 31 is filed annually with the SEC on Form N-PX. The Fund’s Forms N-PX are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record may also be obtained by calling 1-800-967-9009. |
Fund Service Providers:
CUSTODIAN State Street Bank and Trust Boston, Massachusetts | TRANSFER AGENT Boston Financial Data Services Kansas City, Missouri | INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Ernst & Young LLP Dallas, Texas | DISTRIBUTOR Foreside Fund Services, LLC Portland, Maine |
This report is prepared for shareholders of the American Beacon Funds and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or Summary Prospectus.
American Beacon Funds, American Beacon The London Company Income Equity Fund, American Beacon Zebra Global Equity Fund, American Beacon Zebra Small Cap Equity Fund, and American Beacon SiM High Yield Opportunities Fund are service marks of American Beacon Advisors, Inc.
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About American Beacon Advisors
Since 1986, American Beacon Advisors has offered a variety of products and investment advisory services to numerous institutional and retail clients, including a variety of mutual funds, corporate cash management, and separate account management.
Our clients include defined benefit plans, defined contribution plans, foundations, endowments, corporations, financial planners, and other institutional investors. With American Beacon Advisors, you can put the experience of a multi-billion dollar asset management firm to work for your company.
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Important Information: Investing in derivative instruments involves liquidity, credit, interest rate and market risks. Investments in high yield securities are subject to greater levels of credit, interest rate, market and liquidity risks than investment-grade securities. Although the Fund has a flexible approach to investing, diversification does not ensure against loss. Investing in foreign and emerging market securities may involve heightened risk due to currency fluctuations and economic and political risks. Please see the prospectus for a complete discussion of the Fund’s risks. There can be no assurances that the investment objectives of this Fund will be met.
Any opinions herein, including forecasts, reflect our judgment as of the end of the reporting period and are subject to change. Each advisor’s strategies and the Fund’s portfolio composition will change depending on economic and market conditions. This report is not a complete analysis of market conditions and therefore, should not be relied upon as investment advice. Although economic and market information has been compiled from reliable sources, American Beacon Advisors, Inc. makes no representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the statements contained herein.
American Beacon Funds | February 28, 2015 |
In fourth quarter 2014, while most of the globe was easing monetary policy, the U.S. Federal Reserve (“the Fed”) was considering its first tightening in eight years. Interest rates remained low at the start of 2015, and the Fed has said it’s in no hurry to raise short-term rates. Long-term interest rates declined over the past year due to worries about a global slowdown and deflation in Europe.
For the six-month period under review, the Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index – a benchmark for investment-grade bonds invested in the U.S. -returned 2.25%. In contrast, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year Government/Corporate Index returned 0.44%, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month LIBOR Index returned 0.11%, the Bank of America Merrill Lynch U.S. High Yield Master II Index returned -0.15% and the JPMorgan Global High-Yield Index returned -1.23%. | ||
Our American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund is designed to provide current income, stability, diversification and flexibility. Our investment approach allocates investments across a wide range of global investment opportunities in an effort to achieve positive total returns over a full market cycle regardless of market conditions. This flexibility includes investing in a number of geographic regions or countries, including emerging markets; allocating to fixed-income instruments without restrictions on their credit quality, although high-yield bonds are limited to 35% of the net exposure; and using foreign currencies or currency-derivative instruments and other derivative instruments.
• | For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund (Investor Class) returned -0.20%. |
Thank you for your continued investment in the American Beacon Funds. For additional information about the Funds or to access your account information, please visit our website at www.americanbeaconfunds.com.
Best Regards,
Gene L. Needles, Jr.
President
American Beacon Funds
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American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund SM
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
The Investor Class of the American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund (the “Fund”) returned negative 0.20% for the six months ended February 28, 2015. Prior to the deduction of expenses, the Fund outperformed the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month LIBOR Index (the “Index”) return of 0.11% during the same period. The performance objective of the Fund is to generate positive total returns over a full market cycle.
Total Returns for the Period ended 2/28/2015
6 Months* | 1 Year | 3 Years | Since Inception (7/5/2011) | |||||||||||||
Institutional Class (1,2,4) | (0.03 | )% | 2.14 | % | 2.61 | % | 3.05 | % | ||||||||
Y Class (1,2,4) | (0.09 | )% | 2.03 | % | 2.48 | % | 2.96 | % | ||||||||
Investor Class(1,2,4) | (0.20 | )% | 1.89 | % | 2.24 | % | 2.80 | % | ||||||||
A Class with sales charge (1,2,4) | (5.00 | )% | (3.13 | )% | 0.49 | % | 1.24 | % | ||||||||
A Class without sales charge (1,2,4) | (0.29 | )% | 1.74 | % | 2.12 | % | 2.60 | % | ||||||||
C Class with sales charge (1,2,4) | (1.67 | )% | (0.01 | )% | 1.34 | % | 2.01 | % | ||||||||
C Class without sales charge (1,2,4) | (0.67 | )% | 0.99 | % | 1.34 | % | 2.01 | % | ||||||||
BofA Merrill Lynch | 0.11 | % | 0.23 | % | 0.32 | % | 0.31 | % | ||||||||
Barclays Capital U.S. Aggregate Index (3) | 2.25 | % | 5.05 | % | 2.76 | % | 3.82 | % |
* | Not annualized |
1. | Performance shown is historical and is not indicative of future returns. Investment returns and principal value will vary, and shares may be worth more or less at redemption than at original purchase. Performance shown is calculated based on the published end of day net asset values as of date indicated, and current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. To obtain performance as of the most recent month end, please visit www.americanbeaconfunds.com or call 1-800-967-9009. Fund performance in the table above does not reflect the deduction of taxes a shareholder would pay on distributions or the redemption of shares. A Class shares have a maximum sales charge of 4.75%. The maximum contingent deferred sales charge for the C Class is 1.00% for shares redeemed within one year of the date of purchase. |
2. | A portion of the fees charged to each Class of the Fund has been waived and/or reimbursed since inception. Performance prior to waiving and/or reimbursing fees was lower than the actual returns shown since inception. |
3. | The BofA Merrill Lynch U.S. Dollar 3-Month LIBOR Index represents the London interbank offered rate (LIBOR) with a constant 3-month average maturity. LIBOR is a composite of the rates of interest at which banks borrow from one another in the London market, and it is a widely used benchmark for short-term interest rates. The Barclays Capital Aggregate Index is a market value |
weighted performance benchmark for government, corporate, mortgage-backed, and asset-backed fixed-rate debt securities of all maturities. |
4. | The total annual Fund operating expense ratio set forth in the most recent Fund prospectus for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Class shares was 1.25%, 1.30%, 1.44%, 1.69%, and 2.44%, respectively. The expense ratios above may vary from the expense ratios presented in other sections of this report that are based on expenses incurred during the period covered by this report. |
The high quality nature of the Fund’s holdings proved beneficial during the period. Investment grade securities, those with a credit rating of BBB or higher, accounting for 79.6% of the assets, had a favorable impact on performance. Positions in bonds with a credit rating of BB also contributed positively to the Fund. However, this was partially offset by a negative return in securities not rated by Standard & Poor’s.
The most significant contribution to the Fund’s return by sector was generated through the Foreign Sovereign allocation. During the period, Foreign Sovereign securities represented 29.6% of the assets and gained 5.6%. Additionally, positions in U.S. Treasuries and the Finance sector had a positive impact on the Fund’s return. Bonds held by the Fund within the Energy and Asset-Backed Securities sectors both detracted from returns.
The Fund has the flexibility to utilize derivative instruments and will do so to enhance return, hedge risk, gain efficient exposure to an asset class, or to manage liquidity. When considering the Fund’s use of derivatives, it is important to note that the Fund does not use derivatives for the purpose of creating financial leverage. During the period, the Fund experienced negative performance from the use of futures, options, and swaps; however, this was offset slightly by positive returns from derivatives in foreign currency transactions.
Looking forward, the Fund’s investment managers will continue to allocate investments across a wide range of global investment opportunities, seeking to achieve the Fund’s goal of positive total returns regardless of market conditions over a full market cycle.
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American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund SM
Performance Overview
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Top Ten Holdings (% Net Assets) | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Note/Bond, 1.625%, Due 7/31/2019 | 8.2 | |||||
U.S. Treasury Note/Bond, 2.500%, Due 5/15/2024 | 5.1 | |||||
U.S. Treasury Note/Bond, 1.500%, Due 7/31/2016 | 1.9 | |||||
Mexican Bonos Desarrollo, 7.750%, Due 11/13/2042 | 1.7 | |||||
U.S. Treasury Note/Bond, 3.625%, Due 2/15/2021 | 1.4 | |||||
Mexican Bonos Desarrollo, 8.50%, Due 5/31/2029 | 1.3 | |||||
U.S. Treasury Note/Bond, 1.875%, Due 6/30/2020 | 1.3 | |||||
Brazil Government Bond, 10.000%, Due 1/1/2023 | 1.3 | |||||
Mexican Bonos Desarrollo, 8.50%, Due 11/18/2038 | 1.3 | |||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 1.037%, Due 1/17/2017 | 1.2 | |||||
Total Fund Holdings | 407 |
Sector Allocation (% Investments) | ||||||
U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds | 23.5 | |||||
Sovereign Obligations | 21.2 | |||||
Finance | 18.7 | |||||
Short-Term Investments | 11.4 | |||||
Asset-Backed Obligations | 4.7 | |||||
Service | 4.5 | |||||
Manufacturing | 3.9 | |||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 3.5 | |||||
U.S. Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligations | 3.3 | |||||
Energy | 1.6 | |||||
Foreign Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 1.4 | |||||
Telecommunication | 1.1 | |||||
Utilities | 0.5 | |||||
Consumer | 0.4 | |||||
Transportation | 0.2 | |||||
U.S. Agency Obligations | 0.1 |
Country Allocation (% Investments) | ||||
United States | 57.1 | |||
United Kingdom | 4.6 | |||
Mexico | 4.5 | |||
Brazil | 3.6 | |||
Spain | 3.0 | |||
South Korea | 2.3 | |||
Australia | 2.1 | |||
Netherlands | 2.1 | |||
South Africa | 1.9 | |||
Cayman Islands | 1.9 | |||
Italy | 1.5 | |||
Indonesia | 1.5 | |||
Portugal | 1.4 | |||
Hungary | 1.3 | |||
Ireland | 1.1 | |||
New Zealand | 1.0 | |||
Switzerland | 1.0 | |||
Malaysia | 0.7 | |||
Chile | 0.7 | |||
Germany | 0.7 | |||
Poland | 0.7 | |||
Slovenia | 0.7 | |||
British Virgin Islands | 0.6 | |||
France | 0.5 | |||
Norway | 0.5 | |||
Supranational | 0.4 | |||
Jersey | 0.3 | |||
United Arab Emirates | 0.3 | |||
Singapore | 0.2 | |||
Luxembourg | 0.2 | |||
Bulgaria | 0.2 | |||
Japan | 0.2 | |||
Canada | 0.2 | |||
Greece | 0.1 | |||
Austria | 0.1 | |||
Namibia | 0.1 | |||
Hong Kong | 0.1 | |||
Bermuda | 0.1 | |||
Kazakhstan | 0.1 | |||
Turkey | 0.1 | |||
Thailand | 0.1 | |||
Marshall Islands | 0.1 | |||
Belgium | 0.1 |
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Fund Expenses
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Fund Expense Example
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on shares purchased and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, administrative service fees, distribution (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. The examples below are intended to help you understand the ongoing cost (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period in each Class and held for the entire period from September 1, 2014 through February 28, 2015.
Actual Expenses
The “Actual” lines of the table provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period. Shareholders of the Investor and Institutional Classes that invest in the Fund through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The “Hypothetical” lines of the table provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed 5% per year rate of return before expenses (not the Fund’s actual return). You may compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund with other funds by contrasting this 5% hypothetical example and the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period.
Shareholders of the Investor and Institutional Classes that invest in the Fund through an IRA or Roth IRA may be subject to a custodial IRA fee of $15 that is typically deducted each December. If your account was subject to a custodial IRA fee during the period, your costs would have been $15 higher.
You should also be aware that the expenses shown in the table highlight only your ongoing costs and do not reflect any transaction costs charged by the Fund, such as sales charges (loads). Similarly, the expense examples for other funds do not reflect any transaction costs charged by those funds, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the “Hypothetical” lines of the table are useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. If you were subject to any transaction costs during the period, your costs would have been higher.
Flexible Bond Fund
Beginning Account Value 9/1/2014 | Ending Account Value 2/28/2015 | Expenses Paid During Period 9/1/2014- 2/28/2015* | ||||||||||
Institutional Class |
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Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 999.68 | $ | 4.46 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,020.33 | $ | 4.51 | ||||||
Y Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 999.13 | $ | 4.91 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,019.88 | $ | 4.96 | ||||||
Investor Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 998.04 | $ | 6.29 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.50 | $ | 6.36 | ||||||
A Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 997.13 | $ | 6.39 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.38 | $ | 6.46 | ||||||
C Class | ||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 993.31 | $ | 10.08 | ||||||
Hypothetical** | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,014.66 | $ | 10.19 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratios for the six-month period of 0.90%, 0.99%, 1.27%, 1.29%, and 2.04% for the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes respectively, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number derived by dividing the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year (181) by days in the year (365) to reflect the half-year period. |
** | 5% return before expenses. |
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
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PREFERRED STOCK—0.87% | ||||||||
FINANCE—0.87% | ||||||||
Banks—0.87% | ||||||||
HSBC USA, Inc., 1.00%, Due 12/31/2049A B | 6,150 | $ | 143 | |||||
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, | ||||||||
6.413%, Due 1/29/2049B C D E | 470,000 | 530 | ||||||
6.657%, Due 12/31/2049B C D E | 540,000 | 607 | ||||||
RBS Capital Funding Trust V, 5.90%, Due | 13,000 | 322 | ||||||
RBS Capital Funding Trust VII, 6.08%, Due 12/31/2049 | 6,900 | 172 | ||||||
UBS Preferred Funding Trust IV, 1.00%, Due 12/31/2049A B | 4,000 | 79 | ||||||
US Bancorp, 1.00%, Due 12/31/2049A B F | 7,500 | 165 | ||||||
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Total Preferred Stock (Cost $1,867) | 2,018 | |||||||
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DOMESTIC BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS—0.64% | ||||||||
Consumer—0.06% | ||||||||
HJ Heinz Co. Term Loan B 2, 3.50%, Due 6/5/2020 G | $ | 131 | 131 | |||||
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Service—0.58% | ||||||||
Grifols Worldwide Operations USA, Inc., 3.17%, Due 2/27/2021B G | 397 | 396 | ||||||
Hilton Worldwide Finance LLC, 3.50%, Due 10/26/2020B G H | 965 | 963 | ||||||
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Total Domestic Bank Loan Obligations (Cost $1,489) | 1,490 | |||||||
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DOMESTIC CONVERTIBLE OBLIGATIONS—1.19% | ||||||||
Energy—0.07% | ||||||||
Premier Oil Finance Jersey Ltd., 2.50%, Due 7/27/2018 | 200 | 161 | ||||||
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Finance—0.30% | ||||||||
American Realty Capital Properties, Inc., 3.00%, Due 8/1/2018 | 325 | 310 | ||||||
Anthem, Inc., 2.75%, Due 10/15/2042 | 90 | 177 | ||||||
National Bk Of Abu Dhabi Sr Unsecured 03/18 1, Reg S, 1.00%, Due 3/12/2018Q | 200 | 211 | ||||||
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Gas—0.12% | ||||||||
Enn Energy Holdings Ltd., 0.01%, Due 2/26/2018 | 250 | 268 | ||||||
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Manufacturing—0.35% | ||||||||
Electronic Arts, Inc., 0.75%, Due 7/15/2016 | 31 | 56 | ||||||
Intel Corp., 3.25%, Due 8/1/2039 | 138 | 228 | ||||||
Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij N.V., 1.05%, Due 8/16/2017 | 500 | 562 | ||||||
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Service—0.35% | ||||||||
CP Foods Holdings Ltd., 0.50%, Due 1/15/2019 | 200 | 198 | ||||||
DP World Ltd., 1.75%, Due 6/19/2024 | 200 | 213 | ||||||
Hologic, Inc., 2.00%, Due 12/15/2037B | 46 | 67 | ||||||
Illumina, Inc., 0.01%, Due 6/15/2019E | 104 | 118 | ||||||
Priceline Group, Inc., 1.00%, Due 3/15/2018 | 154 | 217 | ||||||
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Total Domestic Convertible Obligations (Cost $2,601) | 2,786 | |||||||
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DOMESTIC OBLIGATIONS—30.72% | ||||||||
Consumer—0.27% | ||||||||
BAT International Finance PLC, 1.125%, Due 3/29/2016C | 300 | 300 | ||||||
BRF—Brasil Foods S.A., 5.875%, Due 6/6/2022E F | 200 | 216 | ||||||
Land O’Lakes Capital Trust I Ltd., 7.45%, Due 3/15/2028E | 100 | 106 | ||||||
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Energy—1.45% | ||||||||
Basic Energy Services, Inc., 7.75%, Due 2/15/2019 | 100 | 79 | ||||||
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 3.503%, Due 4/15/2019B | 100 | 98 | ||||||
CNOOC Finance 2013 Ltd., 3.00%, Due 5/9/2023 | 200 | 195 |
See accompanying notes
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Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
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Denbury Resources, Inc., 5.50%, Due 5/1/2022 | $ | 100 | $ | 94 | ||||
Freeport-McMoran Oil & Gas LLC / FCX Oil & Gas, Inc., | ||||||||
6.75%, Due 2/1/2022H | 100 | 105 | ||||||
6.875%, Due 2/15/2023H | 88 | 94 | ||||||
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 3.50%, Due 9/1/2023I | 210 | 208 | ||||||
Millennium Offshore Services Superholdings LLC, 9.50%, Due 2/15/2018H | 200 | 179 | ||||||
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 3.25%, Due 3/17/2017 | 200 | 186 | ||||||
Regency Energy Partners LP / Regency Energy Finance Corp., 5.75%, Due 9/1/2020I | 150 | 163 | ||||||
Reliance Holding USA, Inc., 4.50%, Due 10/19/2020 | 250 | 266 | ||||||
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.75%, Due 5/15/2024H | 800 | 818 | ||||||
Sabine Pass LNG LP, 7.50%, Due 11/30/2016I | 150 | 159 | ||||||
Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2012 Ltd., | ||||||||
2.75%, Due 5/17/2017 | 200 | 204 | ||||||
3.90%, Due 5/17/2022 | 200 | 209 | ||||||
Sinopec Group Overseas Development 2014 Ltd., 4.375%, Due 4/10/2024 | 200 | 217 | ||||||
Trinidad Drilling Ltd., 7.875%, Due 1/15/2019E | 100 | 94 | ||||||
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Finance—17.64% | ||||||||
2013-2 Aviation Loan Trust, 2.351%, Due 12/15/2022B E F | 85 | 79 | ||||||
ABN AMRO Bank N.V., 1.056%, Due 10/28/2016B E | 1,400 | 1,409 | ||||||
AerCap Ireland Capital Ltd / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 2.75%, Due 5/15/2017E | 550 | 551 | ||||||
AGFC Capital Trust I Limited, 6.00%, Due 1/15/2067B E F | 300 | 231 | ||||||
Agile Property Holdings Ltd., 8.875%, Due 4/28/2017 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
Albaraka Turk Katilim Bankasi AS, 6.25%, Due 6/30/2019 | 200 | 200 | ||||||
Ally Financial, Inc., | ||||||||
4.625%, Due 6/26/2015 | 1,100 | 1,112 | ||||||
3.50%, Due 7/18/2016 | 200 | 202 | ||||||
Ambank M BHD, 3.125%, Due 7/3/2019 | 200 | 202 | ||||||
ARC Properties Operating Partnership LP/Clark Acquisition LLC, 3.00%, Due 2/6/2019H I | 105 | 100 | ||||||
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., 9.00%, Due 5/29/2049B | 600 | 654 | ||||||
Banco Santander Brasil S.A., 4.25%, Due 1/14/2016E F | 400 | 407 | ||||||
Banco Santander Chile S.A., 1.152%, Due 4/11/2017B E | 880 | 876 | ||||||
Bank of America Corp., | ||||||||
5.75%, Due 12/1/2017 | 60 | 66 | ||||||
5.65%, Due 5/1/2018 | 700 | 778 | ||||||
1.293%, Due 1/15/2019B | 700 | 709 | ||||||
1.125%, Due 4/1/2019B | 1,115 | 1,123 | ||||||
7.625%, Due 6/1/2019 | 100 | 121 | ||||||
Bank of America NA, 5.30%, Due 3/15/2017 | 250 | 268 | ||||||
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel S.A., 2.50%, Due 10/29/2018E | 350 | 356 | ||||||
Carrington Holding Co. LLC, 1.00%, Due 1/15/2026H J K | 168 | 61 | ||||||
China Overseas Land & Investment Ltd., 6.375%, Due 10/29/2043 | 200 | 217 | ||||||
CIT Group, Inc., 5.00%, Due 5/15/2017 | 100 | 104 | ||||||
Citigroup, Inc., | ||||||||
0.778%, Due 3/10/2017B | 575 | 574 | ||||||
0.963%, Due 11/24/2017B | 500 | 501 | ||||||
6.125%, Due 5/15/2018 | 760 | 857 | ||||||
Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd, 10.50%, Due 8/11/2015 | 100 | 103 | ||||||
Credit Suisse/New York NY, | ||||||||
0.943%, Due 1/29/2018B | 300 | 301 | ||||||
3.625%, Due 9/9/2024 | 1,000 | 1,040 | ||||||
Deutsche Bank AG/London, | ||||||||
0.868%, Due 2/13/2017B | 1,115 | 1,118 | ||||||
0.938%, Due 2/13/2018B | 300 | 301 | ||||||
Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, 5.50%, Due 12/20/2015 | 200 | 203 | ||||||
Digital Realty Trust LP, | ||||||||
5.875%, Due 2/1/2020I | 140 | 158 | ||||||
3.625%, Due 10/1/2022I | 125 | 125 | ||||||
Dresdner Bank AG, 7.25%, Due 9/15/2015 | 180 | 185 | ||||||
Dresdner Funding Trust I, 8.151%, Due 6/30/2031E | 430 | 525 | ||||||
EPR Properties, 5.75%, Due 8/15/2022 | 225 | 246 | ||||||
General Electric Capital Corp., 0.872%, Due 1/9/2020B | 500 | 501 | ||||||
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., | ||||||||
1.357%, Due 11/15/2018B | 1,645 | 1,662 |
See accompanying notes
6
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
7.50%, Due 2/15/2019 | $ | 332 | $ | 397 | ||||
1.277%, Due 10/23/2019B | 500 | 505 | ||||||
1.417%, Due 4/23/2020B | 300 | 304 | ||||||
HBOS PLC, 0.935%, Due 9/6/2017B C | 995 | 989 | ||||||
HSBC USA, Inc., 0.868%, Due 11/13/2019B | 500 | 499 | ||||||
ING Bank N.V., 0.945%, Due 10/1/2019E | 1,200 | 1,202 | ||||||
International Lease Finance Corp., | ||||||||
4.875%, Due 4/1/2015 | 300 | 300 | ||||||
6.75%, Due 9/1/2016E F | 600 | 637 | ||||||
7.125%, Due 9/1/2018E | 130 | 148 | ||||||
JP Morgan Chase Capital XXIII Ltd., 1.257%, Due 5/15/2077B | 330 | 259 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase & Co., | ||||||||
1.156%, Due 1/25/2018B | 640 | 648 | ||||||
1.212%, Due 1/23/2020B | 500 | 506 | ||||||
4.40%, Due 7/22/2020 | 10 | 11 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, 6.00%, Due 10/1/2017 | 300 | 333 | ||||||
JPMorgan Chase Capital XXI, 1.205%, Due 1/15/2087B | 400 | 331 | ||||||
Lloyds Bank PLC, | ||||||||
6.375%, Due 1/21/2021C | 550 | 665 | ||||||
0.60%, Due 6/29/2049B C | 110 | 71 | ||||||
0.438%, Due 11/29/2049B C | 350 | 223 | ||||||
Macquarie Bank Ltd., | ||||||||
5.00%, Due 2/22/2017 | 500 | 534 | ||||||
1.045%, Due 3/24/2017B E | 500 | 502 | ||||||
0.886%, Due 10/27/2017B E | 610 | 610 | ||||||
Macquarie Group Ltd., 1.255%, Due 1/31/2017B E | 1,070 | 1,076 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley, | ||||||||
0.975%, Due 1/5/2018B | 500 | 501 | ||||||
1.536%, Due 4/25/2018B | 2,695 | 2,744 | ||||||
7.30%, Due 5/13/2019 | 300 | 358 | ||||||
1.396%, Due 1/27/2020B | 200 | 203 | ||||||
3.875%, Due 4/29/2024 | 500 | 526 | ||||||
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 6.875%, Due 5/1/2021I | 200 | 216 | ||||||
NASDAQ OMX Group, Inc., | ||||||||
5.55%, Due 1/15/2020 | 140 | 156 | ||||||
4.25%, Due 6/1/2024 | 100 | 105 | ||||||
Navient Corp., | ||||||||
6.25%, Due 1/25/2016H | 416 | 430 | ||||||
6.00%, Due 1/25/2017H | 200 | 212 | ||||||
Nomura Holdings, Inc., 2.00%, Due 9/13/2016 | 300 | 303 | ||||||
Royal Bank of Canada, 1.20%, Due 9/19/2018 | 160 | 160 | ||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland Group PLC, | ||||||||
2.55%, Due 9/18/2015C | 850 | 858 | ||||||
7.648%, Due 12/31/2049B C | 560 | 700 | ||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, 9.50%, Due 3/16/2022A C | 300 | 339 | ||||||
Shinhan Bank, 0.901%, Due 4/8/2017B E | 1,430 | 1,433 | ||||||
Springleaf Finance Corp., 5.75%, Due 9/15/2016 | 100 | 104 | ||||||
Standard Bank PLC, 8.125%, Due 12/2/2019C | 100 | 108 | ||||||
Standard Chartered PLC, 3.85%, Due 4/27/2015C E | 576 | 579 | ||||||
State Street Capital Trust IV, 1.241%, Due 6/1/2077B | 60 | 50 | ||||||
Swire Properties MTN Financing Ltd., 4.375%, Due 6/18/2022 | 200 | 214 | ||||||
Temasek Financial I Ltd., 3.375%, Due 7/23/2042 | 250 | 237 | ||||||
UBS AG, | ||||||||
5.875%, Due 12/20/2017 | 175 | 195 | ||||||
5.125%, Due 5/15/2024 | 900 | 935 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
40,742 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Manufacturing—3.35% | ||||||||
Ainsworth Lumber Co. Ltd, 7.50%, Due 12/15/2017E | 100 | 104 | ||||||
ArcelorMittal, 4.50%, Due 8/5/2015 | 210 | 212 | ||||||
Ardagh Packaging Finance PLC / Ardagh Holdings USA, Inc., 3.241%, Due 12/15/2019B C E | 200 | 197 | ||||||
Barminco Finance Property Ltd., 9.00%, Due 6/1/2018E | 100 | 97 | ||||||
CDW LLC / CDW Finance Corp., 5.00%, Due 9/1/2023H | 100 | 100 | ||||||
D.R. Horton, Inc., 3.75%, Due 3/1/2019 | 120 | 122 | ||||||
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc., 5.00%, Due 3/15/2022 | 150 | 159 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
FMG Resources August 2006 Property Ltd., 8.25%, Due 11/1/2019E | $ | 100 | $ | 95 | ||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, | ||||||||
4.207%, Due 4/15/2016H | 450 | 464 | ||||||
1.037%, Due 1/17/2017B H | 2,860 | 2,864 | ||||||
General Motors Financial Co. Inc., 2.75%, Due 5/15/2016 | 400 | 406 | ||||||
Glencore Funding, LLC, 1.421%, Due 5/27/2016B H | 500 | 500 | ||||||
Heathrow Funding Ltd., 2.50%, Due 6/25/2017E | 200 | 200 | ||||||
Montell Finance Co., 8.10%, Due 3/15/2027E | 150 | 207 | ||||||
Nitrogenmuvek Vegyipari Zrt, 7.875%, Due 5/21/2020E | 200 | 192 | ||||||
Reynolds Group Issuer Inc., | ||||||||
7.125%, Due 4/15/2019 | 100 | 104 | ||||||
7.875%, Due 8/15/2019 | 100 | 106 | ||||||
Rock-Tenn Co., 3.50%, Due 3/1/2020 | 100 | 102 | ||||||
SanDisk Corp., 0.50%, Due 10/15/2020 | 190 | 205 | ||||||
Schaeffler Holding Finance BV, 6.875%, Due 8/15/2018E F K | 800 | 838 | ||||||
Seagate HDD Cayman, 3.75%, Due 11/15/2018 | 125 | 128 | ||||||
Tech Data Corp., 3.75%, Due 9/21/2017 | 100 | 103 | ||||||
Toll Brothers Finance Corp., 4.00%, Due 12/31/2018 | 150 | 154 | ||||||
Vale S.A., 5.625%, Due 9/11/2042 | 100 | 89 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
7,748 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Service—3.57% | ||||||||
ADT Corp., 6.25%, Due 10/15/2021 | 170 | 184 | ||||||
AMC Networks, Inc., 7.75%, Due 7/15/2021 | 100 | 110 | ||||||
AutoNation, Inc., | ||||||||
6.75%, Due 4/15/2018 | 160 | 180 | ||||||
5.50%, Due 2/1/2020 | 100 | 109 | ||||||
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc., 3.749%, Due 8/1/2024 | 200 | 208 | ||||||
Best Buy Co. Inc, 5.00%, Due 8/1/2018 | 120 | 125 | ||||||
Biomet, Inc., 6.50%, Due 8/1/2020 | 100 | 107 | ||||||
CBS Corp., 3.50%, Due 1/15/2025 | 100 | 101 | ||||||
Coach, Inc., 4.25%, Due 4/1/2025 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
DISH DBS Corp., 4.625%, Due 7/15/2017 | 680 | 695 | ||||||
Forest Laboratories, Inc., 4.375%, Due 2/1/2019E | 240 | 255 | ||||||
FTI Consulting, Inc., 6.75%, Due 10/1/2020 | 190 | 201 | ||||||
GameStop Corp., 5.50%, Due 10/1/2019E | 100 | 103 | ||||||
HCA, Inc., | ||||||||
6.50%, Due 2/15/2016 | 850 | 889 | ||||||
3.75%, Due 3/15/2019 | 115 | 117 | ||||||
6.50%, Due 2/15/2020 | 800 | 910 | ||||||
Host Hotels & Resorts LP, 3.75%, Due 10/15/2023I | 200 | 202 | ||||||
IAC/InterActiveCorp, 4.875%, Due 11/30/2018 | 365 | 378 | ||||||
MGM Resorts International, | ||||||||
6.625%, Due 7/15/2015 | 1,200 | 1,222 | ||||||
7.50%, Due 6/1/2016 | 100 | 106 | ||||||
Roche Holdings, Inc., 0.597%, Due 9/30/2019B E | 1,000 | 1,001 | ||||||
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.25%, Due 8/15/2022E | 100 | 107 | ||||||
Tencent Holdings Ltd., 2.875%, Due 2/11/2020E | 200 | 201 | ||||||
Tenet Healthcare Corp., 6.25%, Due 11/1/2018 | 125 | 136 | ||||||
Total System Services, Inc., 3.75%, Due 6/1/2023 | 215 | 213 | ||||||
United Rentals North America, Inc., 8.25%, Due 2/1/2021 | 100 | 109 | ||||||
Wyndham Worldwide Corp., 4.25%, Due 3/1/2022 | 170 | 177 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
8,246 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Sovereign—2.45% | ||||||||
Brazil, Petrobras Global Finance BV, 2.603%, Due 3/17/2017B | 1,295 | 1,178 | ||||||
Corporacion Andina de Fomento, 0.803%, Due 1/29/2018B | 880 | 884 | ||||||
Hungary, Magyar Export Import Bank, 5.50%, Due 2/12/2018 | 240 | 256 | ||||||
Namibia, Republic of Namibia, 5.50%, Due 11/3/2021 | 200 | 215 | ||||||
Norway, Eksportfinans ASA, | ||||||||
2.375%, Due 5/25/2016 | 100 | 100 | ||||||
5.50%, Due 5/25/2016 | 100 | 104 | ||||||
5.50%, Due 6/26/2017 | 600 | 640 | ||||||
Norway, KommunalBanken AS, 1.375%, Due 6/8/2017 | 200 | 202 | ||||||
Slovenia Government Bond, | ||||||||
4.75%, Due 5/10/2018 | 1,100 | 1,182 |
See accompanying notes
8
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
4.125%, Due 2/18/2019 | $ | 200 | $ | 212 | ||||
5.85%, Due 5/10/2023 | 100 | 118 | ||||||
South Korea, Export-Import Bank of Korea, 5.00%, Due 4/11/2022 | 200 | 230 | ||||||
South Korea, Korea Housing Finance Corp., 1.625%, Due 9/15/2018 | 350 | 345 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
5,666 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Telecommunications—1.23% | ||||||||
British Telecommunications PLC, 1.25%, Due 2/14/2017C | 500 | 499 | ||||||
Sprint Nextel Corp., 7.00%, Due 8/15/2020 | 100 | 103 | ||||||
Verizon Communications, Inc., | ||||||||
1.771%, Due 9/15/2016B | 730 | 744 | ||||||
2.50%, Due 9/15/2016 | 137 | 140 | ||||||
1.991%, Due 9/14/2018B | 200 | 208 | ||||||
3.65%, Due 9/14/2018 | 300 | 318 | ||||||
1.013%, Due 6/17/2019B | 340 | 343 | ||||||
5.15%, Due 9/15/2023 | 200 | 229 | ||||||
West Corp., 5.375%, Due 7/15/2022E | 170 | 165 | ||||||
Windstream Corp., 7.75%, Due 10/15/2020 | 100 | 103 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
2,852 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Transportation—0.19% | ||||||||
Kansas City Southern de Mexico SA de CV, 2.35%, Due 5/15/2020 | 240 | 234 | ||||||
Transnet Soc Ltd., 4.50%, Due 2/10/2016 | 210 | 215 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
449 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Utilities—0.57% | ||||||||
CGN Meiya Power Holdings Co. Ltd, 4.00%, Due 8/19/2018 | 200 | 205 | ||||||
Electricite de France S.A., 1.15%, Due 1/20/2017E | 500 | 501 | ||||||
SP PowerAssets Ltd., 2.70%, Due 9/14/2022 | 200 | 200 | ||||||
Star Energy Geothermal Wayang Windu Ltd., 6.125%, Due 3/27/2020 | 200 | 204 | ||||||
State Grid Overseas Investment 2014 Ltd., 4.125%, Due 5/7/2024 | 200 | 217 | ||||||
|
| |||||||
1,327 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Domestic Obligations (Cost $70,586) | 71,020 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
FOREIGN CONVERTIBLE OBLIGATIONS—0.86% | ||||||||
Finance—0.10% | ||||||||
Great Portland Estates Capital Jersey Ltd., 1.00%, Due 9/10/2018C | GBP | 100 | 184 | |||||
Immofinanz AG, 4.25%, Due 3/8/2018 | EUR | 806 | 44 | |||||
|
| |||||||
228 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Manufacturing—0.63% | ||||||||
Aabar Investments PJSC, 4.00%, Due 5/27/2016 | EUR | 200 | 310 | |||||
Bekaert N.V., 0.75%, Due 6/18/2018 | EUR | 100 | 111 | |||||
Camfin 2012 SpA, 5.625%, Due 10/26/2017 | EUR | 100 | 143 | |||||
Faurecia, 3.25%, Due 1/1/2018L | EUR | 605 | 278 | |||||
Indra Sistemas S.A., 1.75%, Due 10/17/2018 | EUR | 100 | 104 | |||||
Shenzhou International Group Holdings Ltd., 0.50%, Due 6/18/2019 | HKD | 2,000 | 270 | |||||
Volkswagen International Finance N.V., 5.50%, Due 11/9/2015 | EUR | 100 | 146 | |||||
Yaskawa Electric Corp., 0.01%, Due 3/16/2017 | JPY | 5,000 | 62 | |||||
|
| |||||||
1,424 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Service—0.13% | ||||||||
FF Group Finance Luxembourg, 1.75%, Due 7/3/2019 | EUR | 100 | 96 | |||||
OHL Investments S.A., 4.00%, Due 4/25/2018 | EUR | 200 | 212 | |||||
|
| |||||||
308 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Foreign Convertible Obligations (Cost $2,109) | 1,960 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
FOREIGN OBLIGATIONS—23.41% | ||||||||
Consumer—0.13% | ||||||||
Imperial Tobacco Group PLC, 8.375%, Due 2/17/2016 C | EUR | 250 | 301 | |||||
|
| |||||||
Energy—0.09% | ||||||||
Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital S.A., 3.755%, Due 3/15/2017 | EUR | 100 | 105 | |||||
Petrobras Global Finance BV, 3.75%, Due 1/14/2021 | EUR | 100 | 97 | |||||
|
| |||||||
202 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Finance—1.73% | ||||||||
AIB Mortgage Bank, 2.625%, Due 7/28/2017 | EUR | 100 | 116 | |||||
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., 7.00%, Due 12/29/2049B | EUR | 200 | 231 |
See accompanying notes
9
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
Banco Popolare SC, 3.50%, Due 3/14/2019 | EUR$ | 100 | $ | 120 | ||||
Banco Popular Español S.A., 11.50%, Due 10/29/2049B | EUR | 200 | 261 | |||||
Bank of America Corp. Inflation Indexed, 3.958%, Due 10/21/2025B F M | MXN | 3,000 | 223 | |||||
BPE Financiaciones S.A., 2.50%, Due 2/1/2017 | EUR | 100 | 115 | |||||
Credit Logement S.A., 1.232%, Due 3/29/2049B | EUR | 100 | 95 | |||||
Henderson UK Finance PLC, 7.25%, Due 3/24/2016C | GBP | 100 | 161 | |||||
JP Morgan Chase Bank NA, 0.761%, Due 5/31/2017A B | EUR | 750 | 839 | |||||
LCR Finance PLC, 4.50%, Due 12/7/2028C | GBP | 200 | 387 | |||||
Lloyds Bank PLC, 10.375%, Due 2/12/2024B C | EUR | 150 | 218 | |||||
Morgan Stanley, 7.60%, Due 8/8/2017 | NZD | 430 | 347 | |||||
Novo Banco S.A., | ||||||||
5.00%, Due 4/23/2019 | EUR | 200 | 233 | |||||
5.00%, Due 5/23/2019 | EUR | 100 | 116 | |||||
Royal Bank of Scotland PLC, | ||||||||
6.934%, Due 4/9/2018B C | EUR | 100 | 129 | |||||
1.595%, Due 6/14/2022B C | EUR | 100 | 100 | |||||
Santander International, 3.16%, Due 12/1/2015 | GBP | 200 | 313 | |||||
|
| |||||||
4,004 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Service—0.56% | ||||||||
Tesco PLC, | ||||||||
6.00%, Due 12/14/2029C | GBP | 160 | 266 | |||||
5.50%, Due 1/13/2033C | GBP | 200 | 308 | |||||
5.20%, Due 3/5/2057C | GBP | 200 | 279 | |||||
WPP PLC, 6.00%, Due 4/4/2017C | GBP | 250 | 422 | |||||
|
| |||||||
1,275 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Sovereign—20.90% | ||||||||
Australia, Queensland Treasury Corp., 5.75%, Due 7/22/2024 | AUD | 1,975 | 1,891 | |||||
Austria, Heta Asset Resolution AG, | ||||||||
2.75%, Due 8/12/2015 | CHF | 100 | 76 | |||||
2.375%, Due 12/13/2022 | EUR | 100 | 121 | |||||
Brazil, Letra Tesouro Nacional, 0.01%, Due 7/1/2018 | BRL | 5,397 | 1,284 | |||||
Brazil, Nota Do Tesouro Nacional, | ||||||||
10.00%, Due 1/1/2017L | BRL | 2,500 | 857 | |||||
6.00%, Due 8/15/2022L | BRL | 1,000 | 904 | |||||
10.00%, Due 1/1/2023L | BRL | 9,325 | 2,986 | |||||
10.00%, Due 1/1/2025 | BRL | 770 | 242 | |||||
Bulgaria Government Bond, 2.95%, Due 9/3/2024 | EUR | 313 | 372 | |||||
Chile, Republic of Chile, | ||||||||
3.00%, Due 1/1/2017 | CLP | 233,180 | 396 | |||||
3.00%, Due 7/1/2017 | CLP | 196,362 | 338 | |||||
Greece, Hellenic Republic Government International Bond, | ||||||||
3.80%, Due 8/8/2017 | JPY | 30,000 | 196 | |||||
3.00%, Due 2/24/2041B N | EUR | 100 | 61 | |||||
Hungary Government Bond, | ||||||||
7.00%, Due 6/24/2022 | HUF | 180,000 | 847 | |||||
6.00%, Due 11/24/2023 | HUF | 370,000 | 1,694 | |||||
Indonesia Government Bond, | ||||||||
8.375%, Due 3/15/2024 | IDR | 9,800,000 | 831 | |||||
9.00%, Due 3/15/2029 | IDR | 13,500,000 | 1,219 | |||||
8.75%, Due 2/15/2044 | IDR | 14,500,000 | 1,259 | |||||
Irish Treasury Bond, | ||||||||
3.40%, Due 3/18/2024 | EUR | 330 | 453 | |||||
5.40%, Due 3/13/2025 | EUR | 340 | 545 | |||||
2.40%, Due 5/15/2030 | EUR | 175 | 227 | |||||
2.00%, Due 2/18/2045 | EUR | 90 | 106 | |||||
Italy, Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, | ||||||||
5.25%, Due 11/1/2029 | EUR | 340 | 550 | |||||
5.00%, Due 8/1/2039 | EUR | 905 | 1,537 | |||||
5.00%, Due 9/1/2040 | EUR | 500 | 850 | |||||
4.75%, Due 9/1/2044E | EUR | 100 | 170 | |||||
Malaysia Government Bond, | ||||||||
4.048%, Due 9/30/2021 | MYR | 1,205 | 340 | |||||
3.48%, Due 3/15/2023 | MYR | 4,080 | 1,104 |
See accompanying notes
10
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
Mexican Bonos Desarr, | ||||||||
8.50%, Due 5/31/2029L | MXN$ | 36,700 | $ | 3,041 | ||||
8.50%, Due 11/18/2038L | MXN | 34,010 | 2,904 | |||||
7.75%, Due 11/13/2042L | MXN | 48,470 | 3,870 | |||||
Mexico Government International Bond, 2.375%, Due 4/9/2021 | EUR | 100 | 120 | |||||
New Zealand Government Bond, | ||||||||
6.00%, Due 5/15/2021 | NZD | 2,245 | 1,957 | |||||
5.50%, Due 4/15/2023 | NZD | 405 | 354 | |||||
Poland Government Bond, 5.25%, Due 10/25/2020 | PLN | 4,850 | 1,542 | |||||
Portugal, Obrigacoes do Tesouro, | ||||||||
4.75%, Due 6/14/2019E | EUR | 500 | 654 | |||||
4.95%, Due 10/25/2023E | EUR | 1,525 | 2,166 | |||||
South Africa Government Bond, | ||||||||
8.00%, Due 12/21/2018 | ZAR | 10,000 | 888 | |||||
6.75%, Due 3/31/2021 | ZAR | 7,800 | 655 | |||||
6.50%, Due 2/28/2041 | ZAR | 30,105 | 2,103 | |||||
8.75%, Due 2/28/2048 | ZAR | 4,870 | 440 | |||||
South Korea Treasury Bond, | ||||||||
5.75%, Due 9/10/2018 | KRW | 2,310,000 | 2,366 | |||||
3.375%, Due 9/10/2023 | KRW | 727,000 | 716 | |||||
Spain, Bonos Y Obligaciones del Estado, | ||||||||
5.85%, Due 1/31/2022 | EUR | 391 | 583 | |||||
2.75%, Due 10/31/2024E F | EUR | 400 | 507 | |||||
5.15%, Due 10/31/2028E F | EUR | 140 | 222 | |||||
Supranational, European Investment Bank, 6.00%, Due 12/7/2028 | GBP | 37 | 83 | |||||
UK Treasury Bond, 3.25%, Due 1/22/2044 | GBP | 933 | 1,666 | |||||
|
| |||||||
48,293 | ||||||||
|
| |||||||
Total Foreign Obligations (Cost $57,026) | 54,075 | |||||||
|
| |||||||
ASSET-BACKED OBLIGATIONS—4.93% | ||||||||
ACE Securities Corp Home Equity Loan Trust, 0.326%, Due 8/25/2036, 2006 | 984 | 826 | ||||||
Carrington Mortgage Loan Trust, 0.431%, Due 2/25/2037, 2007 FRE1 AC3B | 500 | 355 | ||||||
Chase Funding Trust, 5.323%, Due 2/26/2035, 2004-2 1A4 | 201 | 202 | ||||||
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., | ||||||||
0.541%, Due 1/25/2036, 2006 WFH1 M2 | 100 | 90 | ||||||
0.251%, Due 1/25/2037, 2007 AMC2 A3A | 190 | 128 | ||||||
Countrywide Asset-Backed Certificates Trust, | ||||||||
0.318%, Due 1/25/2037, 2006 13 3AV2B | 234 | 221 | ||||||
0.331%, Due 3/25/2037, 2006 18 2A2 | 381 | 343 | ||||||
Fremont Home Loan Trust, 0.341%, Due 2/25/2036, 2006 2 2A3B | 353 | 299 | ||||||
GoldenTree Loan Opportunities VII Ltd., 1.406%, Due 4/25/2025 E | 500 | 491 | ||||||
GSAMP Trust, 0.291%, Due 12/25/2036, 2007 FM1 A2B | 1,648 | 858 | ||||||
Madison Park Funding Ltd., CLO, 0.467%, Due 3/22/2021, 2007 4A A1AB E F | 1,455 | 1,436 | ||||||
Master Specialized Loan Trust, 0.431%, Due 2/25/2036, 2006 2 AB E F | 981 | 868 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley ABS Capital I Inc. Trust, | ||||||||
0.221%, Due 7/25/2036, 2006 A2FPB | 81 | 48 | ||||||
0.321%, Due 11/25/2036, 2007 HE1 A2CB | 542 | 342 | ||||||
Nomura Home Equity Loan Inc Home Equity Loan Trust, 0.501%, Due 10/25/2036, 2006 AF1 A4 | 1,161 | 466 | ||||||
Oak Hill Credit Partners, 1.351%, Due 4/20/2025, 2013 8A AE | 500 | 492 | ||||||
Oakwood Mortgage Investors, Inc., 6.61%, Due 6/15/2031, 2001 C A3 | 321 | 172 | ||||||
RAAC Series Trust, 0.571%, Due 9/25/2045, 2006 SP1 M1B | 800 | 642 | ||||||
Residential Asset Securities Corp. Trust, | ||||||||
0.751%, Due 7/25/2033, 2003 KS5 AIIBB | 8 | 7 | ||||||
0.611%, Due 1/25/2036, 2005 KS12 M1B | 175 | 162 | ||||||
Structured Asset Investment Loan Trust, | ||||||||
0.331%, Due 5/25/2036, 2006 BNC2 A5 | 947 | 756 | ||||||
0.321%, Due 9/25/2036, 2006 BNC3 A3 | 579 | 458 | ||||||
Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, 0.341%, Due 12/25/2036, 2006 BC5 A4B | 1,348 | 1,151 | ||||||
Tralee CDO Ltd., 1.607%, Due 7/20/2026, 2014 3A A2E | 600 | 592 | ||||||
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Total Asset-Backed Obligations (Cost $11,103) | 11,405 | |||||||
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See accompanying notes
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Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—3.81% | ||||||||
Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, 2.756%, Due 9/25/2035, 2005 5 2A1 | $ | 80 | $ | 72 | ||||
American Home Mortgage Investment Trust, | ||||||||
2.069%, Due 10/25/2034, 2004 3 5AB | 56 | 56 | ||||||
1.858%, Due 9/25/2045, 2005 2 4A1B | 7 | 7 | ||||||
Banc of America Alternative Loan Trust, 0.571%, Due 5/25/2035, 2005 4 CB6B | 58 | 44 | ||||||
Banc of America Funding Corporation, | ||||||||
0.384%, Due 4/20/2047, 2007 B A1 | 685 | 506 | ||||||
0.474%, Due 5/20/2047, 2007 C 7A5B | 321 | 267 | ||||||
Banc of America Mortgage Securities, Inc., 3.323%, Due 7/20/2032, 2002 G1A3B | 21 | 21 | ||||||
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, | ||||||||
2.748%, Due 11/25/2030, 2000 2 A1 | 37 | 35 | ||||||
2.434%, Due 8/25/2033, 2003 5 2A1B | 87 | 88 | ||||||
2.695%, Due 8/25/2033, 2003 5 1A1B | 53 | 52 | ||||||
2.625%, Due 4/25/2034, 2004 1 22A1B | 47 | 47 | ||||||
3.014%, Due 11/25/2034, 2004 9 22A1B | 22 | 22 | ||||||
2.43%, Due 10/25/2035, 2005 9 A1B | 54 | 53 | ||||||
Bear Stearns Alt-A Trust, | ||||||||
2.612%, Due 11/25/2036, 2006 6 32A1 | 128 | 87 | ||||||
5.178%, Due 12/25/2046, 2006 7 23A1 | 1,089 | 801 | ||||||
Chase Mortgage Finance Corp., | ||||||||
5.50%, Due 11/25/2035, 2005 S3 A10 | 200 | 197 | ||||||
2.527%, Due 2/25/2037, 2007 A1 1A5 | 41 | 40 | ||||||
2.592%, Due 3/25/2037, 2007 A1 12M3B | 276 | 231 | ||||||
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., | ||||||||
2.564%, Due 8/25/2035, 2005 3 2A2A | 47 | 46 | ||||||
1.93%, Due 9/25/2035, 2005 6 A3B | 43 | 42 | ||||||
Countrywide Alternative Loan Trust, | ||||||||
0.621%, Due 8/25/2033, 2003 15T2 A2B | 0 | 0 | ||||||
5.50%, Due 10/25/2033, 2003 20CB 1A4 | 181 | 186 | ||||||
6.00%, Due 10/25/2033, 2003 J2 A1 | 23 | 24 | ||||||
0.341%, Due 11/25/2036, | 426 | 394 | ||||||
0.451%, Due 2/25/2037, 2005 81 A1B | 18 | 14 | ||||||
0.384%, Due 7/20/2046, 2006 OA9 2A1AB | 13 | 9 | ||||||
0.361%, Due 9/25/2046, 2006 OA11 A1BB | 17 | 14 | ||||||
Countrywide Home Loan Mortgage Pass Through Trust, | ||||||||
2.537%, Due 6/25/2033, 2003 27 A1B | 41 | 40 | ||||||
0.931%, Due 9/25/2034, 2004 16 1A4AB | 45 | 42 | ||||||
0.461%, Due 4/25/2035, 2005 3 2A1B | 209 | 172 | ||||||
0.401%, Due 5/25/2035, 2005 9 1A3B | 145 | 123 | ||||||
5.75%, Due 5/25/2037, 2007 5 A51 | 78 | 76 | ||||||
Credit Suisse First Boston Mortgage Securities Corp., 2.471%, Due 9/25/2034, 2004 AR8 2A1 | 29 | 29 | ||||||
Credit Suisse Mortgage-Backed Trust, 6.00%, Due 7/25/2036, 2006 6 1A4 | 567 | 465 | ||||||
Deutsche Alt-A Securities Mortgage Loan Trust, 0.321%, Due 3/25/2037, 2007 AR2 A1 | 760 | 548 | ||||||
Fannie Mae Grantor Trust, 6.00%, Due 2/25/2044, 2004 T3 CL 1A1 | 14 | 16 | ||||||
Fannie Mae REMIC, 0.371%, Due 10/27/2037, 2007-114 A6 | 600 | 592 | ||||||
First Horizon Asset Securities, Inc., 2.531%, Due 2/25/2034, 2004 AR1 2A1B | 55 | 54 | ||||||
GSR Mortgage Loan Trust, | ||||||||
6.00%, Due 3/25/2032, 2003 2F 3A1 | 3 | 3 | ||||||
2.095%, Due 6/25/2034, 2004 7 3A1 | 38 | 37 | ||||||
4.964%, Due 11/25/2035, 2005 AR7 6A1B | 34 | 33 | ||||||
JP Morgan Alternative Loan Trust, 5.680%, Due 5/26/2037, 2008 R3 3A1E F | 289 | 262 | ||||||
Morgan Stanley Mortgage Loan Trust, 2.121%, Due 6/25/2036, 2006 8AR 5A4B | 25 | 24 | ||||||
New Century Alternative Mortgage Loan Trust, 5.909%, Due 7/25/2036, 2006 ALT1 AF2 | 11 | 7 | ||||||
Nomura Asset Acceptance Corp., 7.50%, Due 3/25/2034, 2004 R1 A2E F | 110 | 117 | ||||||
Prime Mortgage Trust, 0.671%, Due 2/25/2035, 2006 CL1 A1B | 87 | 83 | ||||||
Residential Accredit Loans, Inc., 0.271%, Due 5/25/2037, 2007 QA3 A1B | 340 | 264 | ||||||
Residential Asset Securitization Trust, 2.462%, Due 12/25/2034, 2004 IP2 4A | 85 | 84 | ||||||
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, | ||||||||
2.432%, Due 5/25/2034, 2004 5 3A2 | 61 | 60 | ||||||
2.464%, Due 7/25/2034, 2004 8 3AB | 61 | 61 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Par AmountP | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | (000’s) | |||||||
Structured Asset Mortgage Investments II Trust, | ||||||||
1.594%, Due 2/25/2036, 2005 ARB A2B | $ | 945 | $ | 826 | ||||
0.401%, Due 5/25/2045, 2005 AR2 2A1B | 98 | 86 | ||||||
Structured Asset Securities Corp. Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, 5.50%, Due 5/25/2035, 2005 6 2A14 | 112 | 115 | ||||||
WaMu Mortgage Pass Through Certificates, | ||||||||
2.025%, Due 2/25/2033, 2003 AR1 2AB | 4 | 4 | ||||||
2.396%, Due 3/25/2035, 2005 AR3 A1 | 43 | 42 | ||||||
5.50%, Due 11/25/2035, 2005 9 2A2 | 269 | 249 | ||||||
0.331%, Due 2/25/2037, 2007 HY1 A2AB | 321 | 222 | ||||||
2.349%, Due 3/25/2037, 2007 HY3 4A1B | 185 | 175 | ||||||
1.744%, Due 12/19/2039, 2001 AR5 1A | 88 | 86 | ||||||
0.461%, Due 10/25/2045, 2005 AR13 A1A1 | 330 | 302 | ||||||
Wells Fargo Mortgage Backed Securities Trust, 2.601%, Due 3/25/2035, 2005 AR3 2A1B | 81 | 82 | ||||||
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Total Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $8,314) | 8,736 | |||||||
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COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED OBLIGATIONS—0.00% (Cost $16) | ||||||||
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust, 0.271%, Due 9/15/2045 2007 C7 XW | 1,239 | 9 | ||||||
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FOREIGN COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS—1.54% | ||||||||
Fondo de Titulizacion de Activos, 0.232%, Due 6/16/2049, 16 A2 | EUR | 1,069 | 1,073 | |||||
IM Pastor 4 Fondo de Titulizacion de Activos, 0.219%, Due 3/22/2044, 4 A | EUR | 1,203 | 1,210 | |||||
Rural Hipotecario IX Fondo de Titulizacion de Activos, 0.188%, Due 2/17/2050, 9 A2 | EUR | 460 | 501 | |||||
TDA CAM Fondo de Titulizacion de Activos, 0.174%, Due 2/26/2049, 8 A | EUR | 834 | 856 | |||||
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Total Foreign Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (Cost $4,360) | 3,640 | |||||||
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U.S. AGENCY MORTGAGE BACKED OBLIGATIONS—3.58% | ||||||||
Fannie Mae TBA, | ||||||||
4.50%, Due 3/12/2045 O | 3,300 | 3,587 | ||||||
4.00%, Due 4/14/2045 O | 4,400 | 4,695 | ||||||
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Total U.S. Agency Mortgage Backed Obligations (Cost $8,256) | 8,282 | |||||||
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U.S. AGENCY OBLIGATIONS—0.13% (Cost $273) | ||||||||
Fannie Mae Notes, 3.15%, Due 12/27/2027 B N | 300 | 299 | ||||||
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U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS—25.89% | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Inflation Protected Securities—3.84% | ||||||||
0.125%, Due 7/15/2022 M R | 1,634 | 1,651 | ||||||
0.125%, Due 7/15/2024 M | 2,572 | 2,573 | ||||||
0.25%, Due 1/15/2025 M | 694 | 699 | ||||||
2.375%, Due 1/15/2025 M R | 1,283 | 1,558 | ||||||
2.00%, Due 1/15/2026 M R | 59 | 70 | ||||||
2.375%, Due 1/15/2027 M | 443 | 548 | ||||||
3.875%, Due 4/15/2029 M R | 483 | 711 | ||||||
0.625%, Due 2/15/2043 M | 958 | 944 | ||||||
1.75%, Due 1/15/2028, M | 112 | 131 | ||||||
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8,885 | ||||||||
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U.S. Treasury Floating Rate Note—1.86% | ||||||||
0.090%, Due 7/31/2016 B | 4,310 | 4,310 | ||||||
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U.S. Treasury Notes/Bonds—20.19% | ||||||||
1.625%, Due 7/31/2019 R | 18,900 | 19,058 | ||||||
1.875%, Due 6/30/2020 | 3,000 | 3,048 | ||||||
2.125%, Due 1/31/2021 | 2,000 | 2,048 | ||||||
3.625%, Due 2/15/2021 | 3,000 | 3,329 | ||||||
2.25%, Due 3/31/2021 | 2,000 | 2,061 | ||||||
2.25%, Due 4/30/2021 | 2,500 | 2,576 | ||||||
1.875%, Due 11/30/2021 | 1,500 | 1,506 | ||||||
2.50%, Due 5/15/2024 R | 11,200 | 11,685 | ||||||
3.125%, Due 8/15/2044 | 1,200 | 1,328 | ||||||
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46,639 | ||||||||
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Total U.S. Treasury Obligations (Cost $59,528) | 59,834 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Shares | Fair Value | |||||||
(000’s) | ||||||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—12.59% | ||||||||
JPMorgan U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Capital Class | $ | 29,090,144 | $ | 29,090 | ||||
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U.S. Treasury Bills—0.00% | ||||||||
U.S. Treasury Bill , 0.055%, Due 4/16/2015R | 10 | 10 | ||||||
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Total Short-Term Investments (Cost 29,100) | 29,100 | |||||||
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TOTAL INVESTMENTS —110.16% (Cost $256,628) | 254,654 | |||||||
PURCHASED OPTIONS – 1.78% (Cost $4,769) | 4,115 | |||||||
WRITTEN OPTIONS—(1.75%) (Premiums $3,633) | (4,050 | ) | ||||||
LIABILITIES, NET OF OTHER ASSETS—(10.19%) | (23,581 | ) | ||||||
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TOTAL NET ASSETS—100.00% | $ | 231,138 | ||||||
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Percentages are stated as a percent of net assets.
A | Variable rate. |
B | The coupon rate shown on floating or adjustable rate securities represents the rate at period end. The due date on these types of securities reflects the final maturity date. |
C | PLC - Public Limited Company. |
D | Non-income producing security. |
E | Security exempt from registration under the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold to qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A. At the period end, the value of these securities amounted to $24,532 or 10.62% of net assets. The Fund has no right to demand registration of these securities. |
F | Illiquid. |
G | Term Loan. |
H | LLC - Limited Liability Company. |
I | LP - Limited Partnership. |
J | Fair valued pursuant to procedures approved by the Board of Trustees. At the period end, the amount of fair valued securities was $61 or 0.03% of net assets. |
K | PIK - Payment in Kind. |
L | Par value represents units rather than shares. |
M | Inflation-Indexed Note. |
N | Step Up/Down - A scheduled increase in the exercise or conversion price at which a warrant, an option, or a convertible security may be used to acquire shares of common stock. |
O | To Be Announced. |
P | In U.S. Dollars unless stated otherwise. |
Q | Reg S - Security purchased under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. |
R | This security or a piece there of is held as segregated collateral for interest rate and credit default swaps. |
Futures Contracts open on February 28, 2015:
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||
10-Year Japanese Bond March Futures | Short | 3 | March, 2015 | $ | (3,709,091 | ) | $ | 1,508 | ||||||||||
90-Day Euro December Futures | Long | 61 | December, 2015 | 15,132,575 | 7,128 | |||||||||||||
90-Day Euro December Futures | Short | 61 | December, 2016 | (15,003,712 | ) | (26,286 | ) | |||||||||||
90-Day Euro June Futures | Short | 6 | June, 2015 | (1,494,375 | ) | (377 | ) | |||||||||||
Canadian 10-Year Bond June Futures | Short | 35 | June, 2015 | (4,021,598 | ) | (37,874 | ) | |||||||||||
Euro 3Mo EURIBOR December Futures | Long | 32 | December, 2015 | 8,952,401 | 25,566 | |||||||||||||
Euro 3Mo EURIBOR December Futures | Short | 32 | December, 2016 | (8,948,820 | ) | (46,199 | ) | |||||||||||
Euro BOBL March Futures | Short | 8 | March, 2015 | (1,174,376 | ) | (6,750 | ) |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Description | Type | Number of Contracts | Expiration Date | Contract Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||
Euro BTP March Futures | Short | 11 | March, 2015 | $ | (1,734,293 | ) | $ | (56,349 | ) | |||||||||
Euro BUND June Futures | Short | 10 | June, 2015 | (1,734,293 | ) | (3,700 | ) | |||||||||||
Euro BUND March Futures | Short | 6 | March, 2015 | (1,070,662 | ) | 1,514 | ||||||||||||
Euro BUND March Futures | Short | 66 | March, 2015 | (11,777,287 | ) | (477,925 | ) | |||||||||||
Euro BUXL 30-Year Bond June Futures | Short | 8 | June, 2015 | (1,481,801 | ) | (5,921 | ) | |||||||||||
Euro BUXL 30-Year Bond March Futures | Short | 16 | March, 2015 | (2,984,731 | ) | (16,685 | ) | |||||||||||
Euro OAT March Futures | Short | 5 | March, 2015 | (840,742 | ) | (2,815 | ) | |||||||||||
Euro OAT March Futures | Short | 38 | March, 2015 | (6,389,642 | ) | (224,675 | ) | |||||||||||
Long GILT June Futures | Short | 23 | June, 2015 | (4,210,251 | ) | 2,553 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Long Bond June Futures | Short | 1 | June, 2015 | (161,844 | ) | (164 | ) | |||||||||||
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note June Futures | Short | 96 | June, 2015 | (12,268,500 | ) | (5,464 | ) | |||||||||||
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Note June Futures | Long | 22 | June, 2015 | 2,811,531 | 9,937 | |||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Note June Futures | Short | 90 | June, 2015 | (10,735,312 | ) | 19,023 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Ultra Bond June Futures | Short | 8 | June, 2015 | (1,346,250 | ) | (446 | ) | |||||||||||
U.S. Ultra Bond June Futures | Long | 13 | June, 2015 | 2,187,656 | 1,271 | |||||||||||||
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$ | 62,003,417 | $ | (843,131 | ) | ||||||||||||||
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Centrally cleared swap agreements outstanding on February 28, 2015:
Interest Rate Swaps
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 0.3325 | 8/22/2016 | JPY | 166,139 | $ | — | $ | 3,960 | $ | 3,960 | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/18/2017 | USD | 5,900 | (17,287 | ) | (6,735 | ) | (24,022 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2533 | 7/15/2017 | USD | 7,100 | (14,615 | ) | 7,234 | (7,381 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2426 | 12/17/2017 | USD | 22,600 | (40,791 | ) | (179,113 | ) | (219,904 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.3120 | 4/11/2018 | EUR | 9,025 | — | 110,543 | 110,543 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/22/2018 | JPY | 335,681 | — | (24,702 | ) | (24,702 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 2.9300 | 12/19/2018 | USD | 2,721 | — | 47,917 | 47,917 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2356 | 2/26/2019 | USD | 972 | — | (6,567 | ) | (6,567 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2376 | 3/9/2019 | USD | 975 | — | (9,886 | ) | (9,886 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 2.8430 | 8/14/2019 | USD | 1,820 | — | 21,773 | 21,773 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 2.7500 | 8/21/2019 | USD | 1,818 | — | 18,378 | 18,378 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 2.7700 | 10/10/2019 | USD | 2,358 | — | 23,352 | 23,352 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 2.6900 | 10/16/2019 | USD | 1,596 | — | 13,283 | 13,283 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.9920 | 11/9/2019 | GBP | 870 | — | 18,604 | 18,604 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.9400 | 11/10/2019 | GBP | 435 | — | 7,921 | 7,921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2426 | 12/17/2019 | USD | 44,700 | (1,169,961 | ) | (154,188 | ) | (1,324,149 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 0.6850 | 1/22/2020 | GBP | 400 | 16 | (4,248 | ) | (4,232 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 4/11/2020 | EUR | 5,076 | — | (227,023 | ) | (227,023 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.0250 | 5/14/2020 | GBP | 887 | — | 42,444 | 42,444 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.0500 | 5/15/2020 | GBP | 1,773 | — | 86,858 | 86,858 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.1300 | 5/21/2020 | GBP | 947 | — | 30,129 | 30,129 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.1500 | 5/22/2020 | GBP | 1,871 | — | 60,597 | 60,597 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.0300 | 5/29/2020 | GBP | 893 | — | 25,725 | 25,725 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/5/2020 | EUR | 1,421 | — | (59,538 | ) | (59,538 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/9/2020 | EUR | 704 | — | (29,584 | ) | (29,584 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.2000 | 6/14/2020 | GBP | 470 | — | 15,787 | 15,787 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.2150 | 6/20/2020 | GBP | 463 | — | 15,760 | 15,760 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.1490 | 6/25/2020 | GBP | 783 | — | 25,033 | 25,033 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.0750 | 6/27/2020 | GBP | 584 | — | 17,432 | 17,432 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 2.5762 | 8/5/2020 | GBP | 726 | — | 49,573 | 49,573 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 2.5280 | 8/7/2020 | GBP | 743 | — | 47,980 | 47,980 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 2.4555 | 8/10/2020 | GBP | 379 | (10,620 | ) | 32,952 | 22,332 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.1200 | 8/22/2020 | JPY | 169,543 | — | 21,272 | 21,272 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.0900 | 11/26/2020 | USD | 4,271 | — | 128,574 | 128,574 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.0600 | 11/27/2020 | USD | 2,095 | — | 61,806 | 61,806 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.0610 | 11/27/2020 | USD | 1,922 | — | 56,736 | 56,736 |
See accompanying notes
15
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.1100 | 11/27/2020 | USD | 2,920 | $ | — | $ | 88,837 | $ | 88,837 | |||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.0620 | 11/29/2020 | USD | 1,915 | — | 56,595 | 56,595 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.1075 | 11/29/2020 | USD | 1,915 | — | 58,204 | 58,204 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.0570 | 11/29/2020 | USD | 1,915 | — | 56,422 | 56,422 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.1225 | 12/3/2020 | USD | 1,816 | — | 55,553 | 55,553 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | 5.6100 | 7/7/2021 | MXN | 7,800 | (2,939 | ) | 6,965 | 4,026 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/17/2021 | EUR | 1,135 | — | (20,445 | ) | (20,445 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/22/2021 | USD | 4,575 | — | (184,714 | ) | (184,714 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/10/2021 | USD | 5,705 | — | (59,059 | ) | (59,059 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | 5.6300 | 10/11/2021 | MXN | 1,200 | 410 | 117 | 527 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/15/2021 | USD | 3,975 | — | (38,030 | ) | (38,030 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | 5.6600 | 11/5/2021 | MXN | 8,700 | — | 4,521 | 4,521 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/7/2021 | GBP | 3,723 | — | (54,688 | ) | (54,688 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | 5.6600 | 11/9/2021 | MXN | 2,000 | — | 1,028 | 1,028 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | 5.5800 | 11/10/2021 | MXN | 1,600 | — | 309 | 309 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/11/2021 | GBP | 1,859 | — | (25,257 | ) | (25,257 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 2.5000 | 12/17/2021 | USD | 15,100 | 596,676 | 12,858 | 609,534 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 0.6410 | 2/6/2022 | JPY | 206,666 | — | 2,152 | 2,152 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 0.6410 | 2/6/2022 | JPY | 206,666 | — | 2,152 | 2,152 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 3/18/2022 | GBP | 1,000 | (9,955 | ) | (20,134 | ) | (30,089 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/4/2022 | USD | 978 | — | 19,074 | 19,074 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/13/2022 | GBP | 4,081 | — | (150,665 | ) | (150,665 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/14/2022 | GBP | 2,034 | — | (74,409 | ) | (74,409 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.8025 | 9/13/2022 | GBP | 294 | — | 36,275 | 36,275 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.5463 | 10/7/2022 | GBP | 741 | — | 77,360 | 77,360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.1650 | 12/11/2022 | USD | 769 | — | 59,115 | 59,115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.1410 | 12/12/2022 | USD | 1,153 | — | 87,315 | 87,315 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 0.1310 | 2/10/2023 | EUR | 1,375 | — | (155,279 | ) | (155,279 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 0.1310 | 2/10/2023 | EUR | 232 | — | (26,055 | ) | (26,055 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 0.1290 | 2/11/2023 | EUR | 232 | — | (25,571 | ) | (25,571 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.3140 | 5/21/2023 | GBP | 538 | — | 44,362 | 44,362 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.2100 | 9/17/2023 | EUR | 1,893 | — | 44,087 | 44,087 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3367 | 10/10/2023 | USD | 3,021 | — | 33,921 | 33,921 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3200 | 10/14/2023 | USD | 2,109 | — | 23,194 | 23,194 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/15/2023 | GBP | 554 | — | (64,908 | ) | (64,908 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/26/2023 | USD | 5,080 | — | (172,222 | ) | (172,222 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2426 | 12/18/2023 | USD | 2,000 | (30,811 | ) | (125,854 | ) | (156,665 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 1/10/2024 | GBP | 273 | — | (31,912 | ) | (31,912 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 2/7/2024 | JPY | 349,073 | — | (836 | ) | (836 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 2/7/2024 | JPY | 349,073 | — | (911 | ) | (911 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2356 | 2/29/2024 | USD | 653 | — | (44,401 | ) | (44,401 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2376 | 3/9/2024 | USD | 721 | — | (57,964 | ) | (57,964 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 3/28/2024 | EUR | 1,591 | — | (153,382 | ) | (153,382 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.3340 | 4/11/2024 | EUR | 910 | — | 110,536 | 110,536 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/22/2024 | GBP | 2,111 | — | (78,715 | ) | (78,715 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/22/2024 | GBP | 1,057 | — | (39,404 | ) | (39,404 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/23/2024 | GBP | 1,072 | — | (39,739 | ) | (39,739 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/23/2024 | GBP | 533 | — | (19,724 | ) | (19,724 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/31/2024 | GBP | 968 | — | (33,420 | ) | (33,420 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/31/2024 | GBP | 525 | — | (17,861 | ) | (17,861 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/31/2024 | GBP | 840 | — | (28,695 | ) | (28,695 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/3/2024 | GBP | 1,053 | — | (38,745 | ) | (38,745 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.8250 | 6/6/2024 | EUR | 958 | — | 32,767 | 32,767 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/13/2024 | GBP | 877 | — | (32,075 | ) | (32,075 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/13/2024 | GBP | 631 | — | (22,581 | ) | (22,581 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/16/2024 | GBP | 430 | — | (15,438 | ) | (15,438 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.2600 | 6/16/2024 | EUR | 911 | — | (298 | ) | (298 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.8925 | 6/17/2024 | EUR | 591 | — | 21,025 | 21,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2426 | 6/18/2024 | USD | 9,900 | (118,883 | ) | (667,349 | ) | (786,232 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/18/2024 | GBP | 1,817 | — | (67,017 | ) | (67,017 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.5120 | 6/19/2024 | GBP | 211 | — | 18,737 | 18,737 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/20/2024 | GBP | 1,086 | — | (39,123 | ) | (39,123 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/20/2024 | GBP | 588 | — | (20,601 | ) | (20,601 | ) |
See accompanying notes
16
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/20/2024 | GBP | 788 | $ | — | $ | (29,437 | ) | $ | (29,437 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.8840 | 6/20/2024 | EUR | 972 | — | 34,383 | 34,383 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.5320 | 6/20/2024 | GBP | 211 | — | 19,025 | 19,025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.8060 | 6/23/2024 | EUR | 581 | — | 19,556 | 19,556 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/27/2024 | GBP | 885 | — | (31,521 | ) | (31,521 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/27/2024 | GBP | 443 | — | (15,966 | ) | (15,966 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/27/2024 | GBP | 317 | — | (10,827 | ) | (10,827 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/27/2024 | GBP | 660 | — | (22,472 | ) | (22,472 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/8/2024 | GBP | 637 | — | (17,935 | ) | (17,935 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/8/2024 | GBP | 636 | — | (17,497 | ) | (17,497 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/8/2024 | GBP | 637 | — | (15,967 | ) | (15,967 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/13/2024 | USD | 934 | — | (36,138 | ) | (36,138 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/20/2024 | USD | 929 | — | (31,676 | ) | (31,676 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/26/2024 | GBP | 597 | — | (33,988 | ) | (33,988 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/7/2024 | GBP | 627 | — | (29,487 | ) | (29,487 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/10/2024 | GBP | 642 | — | (12,148 | ) | (12,148 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.1930 | 10/10/2024 | EUR | 789 | — | 15,186 | 15,186 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2567 | 10/22/2024 | USD | 4,000 | — | (199,078 | ) | (199,078 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 2.8850 | 10/24/2024 | GBP | 618 | — | 27,002 | 27,002 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3500 | 10/27/2024 | USD | 5,532 | — | 91,183 | 91,183 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 2.9090 | 10/28/2024 | GBP | 619 | — | 28,036 | 28,036 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3000 | 10/31/2024 | USD | 617 | — | 17,595 | 17,595 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4100 | 10/31/2024 | USD | 2,355 | — | 42,593 | 42,593 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3150 | 10/31/2024 | USD | 623 | — | 18,171 | 18,171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.2925 | 10/31/2024 | USD | 617 | — | 17,395 | 17,395 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.2700 | 11/3/2024 | USD | 313 | — | 8,458 | 8,458 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.2250 | 11/3/2024 | USD | 637 | — | 15,963 | 15,963 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3200 | 11/3/2024 | USD | 3,505 | — | 55,011 | 55,011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3200 | 11/3/2024 | USD | 1,726 | — | 27,094 | 27,094 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3250 | 11/4/2024 | USD | 896 | — | 26,344 | 26,344 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.2500 | 11/4/2024 | USD | 623 | — | 16,298 | 16,298 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3900 | 11/4/2024 | USD | 1,739 | — | 30,340 | 30,340 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3000 | 11/5/2024 | USD | 642 | — | 18,162 | 18,162 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.2800 | 11/6/2024 | USD | 657 | — | 18,013 | 18,013 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.2750 | 11/6/2024 | USD | 637 | — | 17,340 | 17,340 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3900 | 11/8/2024 | USD | 3,763 | — | 65,587 | 65,587 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 2.9400 | 11/8/2024 | GBP | 930 | — | 23,498 | 23,498 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 2.9000 | 11/10/2024 | GBP | 463 | — | 10,950 | 10,950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3125 | 11/12/2024 | USD | 807 | — | 23,216 | 23,216 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3200 | 11/12/2024 | USD | 634 | — | 18,441 | 18,441 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.2600 | 11/14/2024 | USD | 1,346 | — | 35,669 | 35,669 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2426 | 12/17/2024 | USD | 1,300 | (14,745 | ) | (89,158 | ) | (103,903 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2566 | 1/20/2025 | USD | 1,000 | — | (21,206 | ) | (21,206 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.1200 | 2/17/2025 | EUR | 352 | — | 77 | 77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.1100 | 2/17/2025 | EUR | 350 | — | (117 | ) | (117 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 3/18/2025 | EUR | 400 | (23,381 | ) | (1,783 | ) | (25,164 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/5/2025 | GBP | 463 | — | (65,489 | ) | (65,489 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/7/2025 | GBP | 479 | — | (63,172 | ) | (63,172 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/10/2025 | GBP | 250 | — | (30,253 | ) | (30,253 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.5000 | 10/29/2025 | USD | 674 | — | 39,891 | 39,891 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.5000 | 10/31/2025 | USD | 372 | — | 22,017 | 22,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.5000 | 10/31/2025 | USD | 372 | — | 22,017 | 22,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.4750 | 11/1/2025 | USD | 674 | — | 39,293 | 39,293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.5700 | 11/5/2025 | USD | 777 | — | 47,665 | 47,665 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.8200 | 11/15/2025 | USD | 784 | — | 54,597 | 54,597 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4750 | 6/20/2026 | USD | 634 | — | 58,345 | 58,345 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/28/2026 | USD | 12,854 | — | (144,859 | ) | (144,859 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2026 | USD | 5,530 | — | (67,038 | ) | (67,038 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/4/2026 | USD | 8,786 | — | (92,150 | ) | (92,150 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/4/2026 | USD | 4,321 | — | (45,535 | ) | (45,535 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/4/2026 | USD | 4,348 | — | (51,450 | ) | (51,450 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/7/2026 | USD | 9,395 | — | (110,567 | ) | (110,567 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.3287 | 11/11/2026 | EUR | 7,406 | — | 132,016 | 132,016 |
See accompanying notes
17
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 12/19/2026 | USD | 688 | $ | — | $ | (103,039 | ) | $ | (103,039 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.2334 | 2/6/2027 | JPY | 94,939 | — | (1,324 | ) | (1,324 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.2334 | 2/6/2027 | JPY | 94,939 | — | (1,324 | ) | (1,324 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/5/2027 | GBP | 850 | — | (61,946 | ) | (61,946 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/26/2027 | GBP | 880 | — | (50,920 | ) | (50,920 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/13/2028 | GBP | 611 | — | (69,782 | ) | (69,782 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/9/2028 | GBP | 949 | — | (96,519 | ) | (96,519 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/9/2028 | GBP | 525 | — | (53,129 | ) | (53,129 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2028 | USD | 1,976 | — | (78,307 | ) | (78,307 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2028 | USD | 1,976 | — | (78,307 | ) | (78,307 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2028 | USD | 3,423 | — | (135,007 | ) | (135,007 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/3/2028 | USD | 3,446 | — | (134,563 | ) | (134,563 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/5/2028 | USD | 4,038 | — | (162,314 | ) | (162,314 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/14/2028 | USD | 4,000 | — | (182,242 | ) | (182,242 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/27/2028 | USD | 492 | — | (76,480 | ) | (76,480 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/27/2028 | USD | 745 | — | (118,196 | ) | (118,196 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/27/2028 | USD | 542 | — | (83,933 | ) | (83,933 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/29/2028 | USD | 496 | — | (76,886 | ) | (76,886 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/29/2028 | USD | 496 | — | (78,305 | ) | (78,305 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/29/2028 | USD | 496 | — | (76,711 | ) | (76,711 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 12/3/2028 | USD | 454 | — | (72,322 | ) | (72,322 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 4.0000 | 3/23/2029 | GBP | 1,340 | — | 75,495 | 75,495 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 4/27/2029 | USD | 5,109 | — | (160,569 | ) | (160,569 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/20/2029 | GBP | 941 | — | (79,195 | ) | (79,195 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/19/2029 | GBP | 502 | — | (43,276 | ) | (43,276 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/20/2029 | GBP | 502 | — | (43,292 | ) | (43,292 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/17/2029 | EUR | 1,455 | — | (52,343 | ) | (52,343 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/24/2029 | GBP | 892 | — | (40,141 | ) | (40,141 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/27/2029 | USD | 1,612 | — | (25,850 | ) | (25,850 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5600 | 10/27/2029 | USD | 2,321 | — | 36,720 | 36,720 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/28/2029 | USD | 394 | — | (6,234 | ) | (6,234 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/28/2029 | GBP | 894 | — | (41,596 | ) | (41,596 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2029 | USD | 1,825 | — | (52,938 | ) | (52,938 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2029 | USD | 932 | — | (27,282 | ) | (27,282 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2029 | USD | 912 | — | (25,482 | ) | (25,482 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5920 | 10/31/2029 | USD | 1,010 | — | 16,673 | 16,673 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/3/2029 | USD | 933 | — | (25,143 | ) | (25,143 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/3/2029 | USD | 1,897 | — | (47,903 | ) | (47,903 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/4/2029 | USD | 1,281 | — | (33,436 | ) | (33,436 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/4/2029 | USD | 911 | — | (24,122 | ) | (24,122 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/4/2029 | USD | 791 | — | (13,192 | ) | (13,192 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/5/2029 | USD | 948 | — | (26,846 | ) | (26,846 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/6/2029 | USD | 969 | — | (26,422 | ) | (26,422 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/6/2029 | USD | 935 | — | (24,989 | ) | (24,989 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/11/2029 | EUR | 10,428 | — | (290,131 | ) | (290,131 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/12/2029 | USD | 1,186 | — | (33,254 | ) | (33,254 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/12/2029 | USD | 1,874 | — | (53,771 | ) | (53,771 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/14/2029 | USD | 1,985 | — | (52,757 | ) | (52,757 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 2/17/2030 | EUR | 377 | — | 1,221 | 1,221 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 2/17/2030 | EUR | 370 | — | 1,249 | 1,249 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 3/23/2031 | GBP | 1,282 | — | (113,056 | ) | (113,056 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 2.7200 | 6/14/2032 | JPY | 47,517 | — | 14,588 | 14,588 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 2.6800 | 6/14/2032 | JPY | 48,655 | — | 14,156 | 14,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 2.7050 | 6/19/2032 | JPY | 45,786 | — | 13,738 | 13,738 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.4300 | 10/31/2033 | USD | 988 | — | 53,540 | 53,540 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.4300 | 10/31/2033 | USD | 988 | — | 53,540 | 53,540 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.4200 | 10/31/2033 | USD | 1,696 | — | 91,381 | 91,381 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.4100 | 11/1/2033 | USD | 1,708 | — | 91,285 | 91,285 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.4400 | 11/5/2033 | USD | 2,026 | — | 110,386 | 110,386 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.6800 | 11/14/2033 | USD | 2,066 | — | 129,107 | 129,107 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 12/11/2033 | USD | 629 | — | (86,484 | ) | (86,484 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 12/12/2033 | USD | 946 | — | (128,831 | ) | (128,831 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.8590 | 3/23/2034 | GBP | 212 | — | 27,135 | 27,135 |
See accompanying notes
18
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 5/30/2034 | EUR | 331 | $ | — | $ | (48,182 | ) | $ | (48,182 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.7910 | 6/19/2034 | GBP | 302 | — | 22,029 | 22,029 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.7800 | 6/20/2034 | GBP | 303 | — | 21,879 | 21,879 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.4425 | 8/5/2034 | GBP | 302 | — | 59,983 | 59,983 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.2175 | 8/27/2034 | GBP | 310 | — | 12,646 | 12,646 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.6275 | 9/17/2034 | EUR | 592 | — | 29,775 | 29,775 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/30/2034 | USD | 1,036 | — | (66,152 | ) | (66,152 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/2/2034 | USD | 1,031 | — | (63,103 | ) | (63,103 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/10/2034 | USD | 529 | — | (28,687 | ) | (28,687 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/10/2034 | USD | 792 | — | (41,872 | ) | (41,872 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/24/2034 | USD | 510 | — | (25,017 | ) | (25,017 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5500 | 10/27/2034 | USD | 2,242 | — | 54,241 | 54,241 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5390 | 10/29/2034 | USD | 542 | — | 12,975 | 12,975 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/31/2034 | USD | 1,017 | — | (54,594 | ) | (54,594 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5900 | 10/31/2034 | USD | 1,302 | — | 33,401 | 33,401 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5377 | 11/3/2034 | USD | 673 | — | 16,014 | 16,014 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4906 | 11/3/2034 | USD | 1,369 | — | 30,467 | 30,467 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4795 | 11/5/2034 | USD | 4,370 | — | 95,827 | 95,827 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4845 | 11/5/2034 | USD | 2,135 | — | 47,156 | 47,156 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5775 | 11/5/2034 | USD | 1,084 | — | 27,251 | 27,251 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5703 | 11/5/2034 | USD | 2,157 | — | 53,712 | 53,712 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5400 | 11/7/2034 | USD | 4,667 | — | 111,524 | 111,524 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 2.4520 | 11/11/2034 | EUR | 3,432 | — | 142,806 | 142,806 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5800 | 11/13/2034 | USD | 1,336 | — | 33,669 | 33,669 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/14/2037 | JPY | 54,732 | — | (10,067 | ) | (10,067 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/14/2037 | JPY | 56,015 | — | (9,173 | ) | (9,173 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/19/2037 | JPY | 53,144 | — | (8,595 | ) | (8,595 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 4.0885 | 4/27/2039 | USD | 4,782 | — | 525,171 | 525,171 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 7/28/2039 | GBP | 653 | — | (32,466 | ) | (32,466 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.6190 | 7/30/2039 | USD | 1,111 | — | 29,104 | 29,104 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/15/2039 | GBP | 502 | — | (21,132 | ) | (21,132 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.7350 | 9/17/2039 | USD | 933 | — | 27,522 | 27,522 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/27/2039 | USD | 1,340 | — | (28,257 | ) | (28,257 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 10/30/2039 | USD | 321 | — | (6,641 | ) | (6,641 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/3/2039 | USD | 3,873 | — | (76,027 | ) | (76,027 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/3/2039 | USD | 1,865 | — | (36,610 | ) | (36,610 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/6/2039 | USD | 638 | — | (13,899 | ) | (13,899 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/6/2039 | USD | 1,899 | — | (40,816 | ) | (40,816 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 11/7/2039 | USD | 4,114 | — | (84,276 | ) | (84,276 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/23/2043 | GBP | 183 | — | (21,047 | ) | (21,047 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 0.6825 | 1/22/2044 | GBP | 318 | — | (123,335 | ) | (123,335 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 0.6825 | 1/22/2044 | GBP | 335 | — | (129,056 | ) | (129,056 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 0.6841 | 1/22/2044 | GBP | 161 | — | (64,041 | ) | (64,041 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 4/27/2044 | USD | 2,650 | — | (368,136 | ) | (368,136 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 0.2426 | 6/18/2044 | USD | 50 | (733 | ) | (13,028 | ) | (13,761 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.2123 | 7/28/2044 | GBP | 736 | — | 30,603 | 30,603 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 7/30/2044 | USD | 1,313 | — | (27,716 | ) | (27,716 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 8/7/2044 | EUR | 132 | — | (16,560 | ) | (16,560 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 3.0910 | 9/15/2044 | GBP | 594 | — | 21,469 | 21,469 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 9/17/2044 | USD | 1,127 | — | (27,787 | ) | (27,787 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5375 | 9/29/2044 | USD | 1,490 | — | 69,017 | 69,017 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.5000 | 10/2/2044 | USD | 1,459 | — | 64,562 | 64,562 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4125 | 10/10/2044 | USD | 741 | — | 29,293 | 29,293 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4025 | 10/10/2044 | USD | 1,112 | — | 43,356 | 43,356 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.3625 | 10/24/2044 | USD | 714 | — | 36,328 | 36,328 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 3.4250 | 10/31/2044 | USD | 1,457 | — | 58,681 | 58,681 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month EUR-EURIBOR | 1.0000 | 3/18/2045 | EUR | 400 | (1,501 | ) | (91,743 | ) | (93,244 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.8030 | 8/3/2045 | GBP | 164 | — | (23,577 | ) | (23,577 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | 1.7720 | 8/3/2045 | GBP | 166 | — | (25,736 | ) | (25,736 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | 1.0000 | 6/20/2046 | USD | 322 | — | (73,928 | ) | (73,928 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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See accompanying notes
19
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
OTC Swap Agreements Outstanding on February 28, 2015:
Credit Default Swaps on Corporate and Sovereign Securities—Buy Protection (1)
Reference Entity | Counter party/ Currency | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Implied Credit Spread at 2/28/2015(3) | Notional Amount (4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
JC Penny Corporation, Inc. | BNP/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2015 | 4.2289 | 75 | $ | 2,857 | $ | (4,133 | ) | $ | (1,276 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Radioshack Corporation | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 6/20/2016 | 5.0000 | 30 | 12,124 | 13,725 | 25,849 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Astaldi, SpA | DUB/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2016 | 1.9122 | 340 | 3,308 | 1,267 | 4,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Radioshack Corporation | DUB/USD | 1.0000 | 9/20/2016 | 5.0000 | 60 | 26,069 | 25,628 | 51,697 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Radioshack Corporation | DUB/USD | 1.0000 | 9/20/2016 | 5.0000 | 110 | 48,467 | 46,311 | 94,778 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland, PLC | DUB/EUR | 1.0000 | 12/20/2016 | 0.7911 | 300 | (14,858 | ) | (13,218 | ) | (28,076 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Fed Republic of Brazil | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2016 | 1.5428 | 800 | 8,118 | 712 | 8,830 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Rallye, S.A. | BNP/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2017 | 1.0598 | 15 | (439 | ) | (991 | ) | (1,430 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Rallye, S.A. | BNP/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2017 | 1.0598 | 25 | (771 | ) | (1,612 | ) | (2,383 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Unisys Corporation | BNP/USD | 1.0000 | 9/20/2017 | 1.2556 | 130 | (10,708 | ) | (1,959 | ) | (12,667 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Volkswagen AG | UAG/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2018 | 0.3468 | 50 | 1,395 | (2,402 | ) | (1,007 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Renault, S.A. | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2018 | 0.4442 | 320 | (264 | ) | (6,675 | ) | (6,939 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Safeway, Inc. | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2018 | 1.6405 | 375 | 2,621 | 2,844 | 5,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sainsbury, PLC | DUB/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2018 | 0.8569 | 650 | (1,376 | ) | (3,603 | ) | (4,979 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
JC Penny Corporation, Inc. | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 6/20/2018 | 6.1814 | 25 | 2,556 | (1,865 | ) | 691 | |||||||||||||||||||||
JC Penny Corporation, Inc. | BNP/USD | 1.0000 | 6/20/2018 | 6.1814 | 100 | 7,123 | (4,361 | ) | 2,762 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Electricite de France, S.A. | FBF/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2018 | 0.3532 | 200 | (2,587 | ) | (2,928 | ) | (5,515 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Nationwide Building Society | BNP/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2018 | 0.3980 | 200 | 1,723 | (7,108 | ) | (5,385 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Nationwide Building Society | BNP/EUR | 1.000 | 9/20/2018 | 0.3980 | 500 | 3,279 | (16,741 | ) | (13,462 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
JC Penny Corporation, Inc. | BRC/USD | 1.000 | 9/20/2018 | 6.3993 | 100 | 7,192 | (3,572 | ) | 3,620 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Republic of Turkey | DUB/USD | 1.000 | 9/20/2018 | 1.6372 | 500 | 13,053 | (2,753 | ) | 10,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Republic of Turkey | JPM/USD | 1.000 | 9/20/2018 | 1.6372 | 500 | 12,892 | (2,592 | ) | 10,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Staples, Inc. | DUB/USD | 1.000 | 9/20/2018 | 1.1609 | 270 | 5,409 | (4,187 | ) | 1,222 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. | MSC/USD | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 2.6940 | 340 | 22,196 | (3,676 | ) | 18,520 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Kingfisher, PLC | FBF/EUR | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 0.4324 | 150 | (972 | ) | (3,094 | ) | (4,066 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Kingfisher, PLC | BNP/EUR | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 0.4324 | 100 | (723 | ) | (1,988 | ) | (2,711 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Intesa Sanpaolo, SpA | BRC/EUR | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 0.6038 | 100 | (3,816 | ) | (6,622 | ) | (10,438 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Kingfisher, PLC | BNP/EUR | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 0.4324 | 150 | (1,156 | ) | (2,910 | ) | (4,066 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Daimler AG | BNP/EUR | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 0.2585 | 100 | 140 | (3,438 | ) | (3,298 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rite Aid Corporation | DUB/USD | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 1.8449 | 50 | (3,953 | ) | (1,929 | ) | (5,882 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Rite Aid Corporation | DUB/USD | 1.000 | 12/20/2018 | 1.8449 | 125 | (9,695 | ) | (5,009 | ) | (14,704 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Hewlett-Packard Co. | BRC/USD | 1.000 | 3/20/2019 | 0.6265 | 100 | (1,616 | ) | 20 | (1,596 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hewlett-Packard Co. | BRC/USD | 1.000 | 3/20/2019 | 0.6265 | 170 | (2,545 | ) | (168 | ) | (2,713 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | CBK/USD | 1.000 | 3/20/2019 | 1.2567 | 30 | 959 | (757 | ) | 202 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Reed Elsevier, PLC | DUB/EUR | 1.000 | 3/20/2019 | 0.3249 | 250 | (6,685 | ) | (1,803 | ) | (8,488 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Reed Elsevier, PLC | BRC/EUR | 1.000 | 3/20/2019 | 0.3223 | 250 | (6,724 | ) | (1,764 | ) | (8,488 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Republic Of Korea | JPM/USD | 1.000 | 3/20/2019 | 0.4185 | 200 | (2,399 | ) | (2,528 | ) | (4,927 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Republic of South Africa | BRC/USD | 1.000 | 3/20/2019 | 1.7228 | 1000 | 51,682 | (27,984 | ) | 23,698 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2019 | 0.5883 | 120 | (17,636 | ) | (3,421 | ) | (21,057 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
HCA Inc. | JPM/USD | 1.0000 | 6/20/2019 | 1.9522 | 115 | (13,922 | ) | (682 | ) | (14,604 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 6/20/2019 | 0.6261 | 120 | (20,359 | ) | (1,667 | ) | (22,026 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland, PLC | CBK/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 1.1558 | 150 | (33,392 | ) | 1,361 | (32,031 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Royal Bank Of Scotland, PLC | CBK/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 1.1558 | 90 | (19,709 | ) | 491 | (19,218 | ) |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Reference Entity | Counter party/ Currency | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Implied Credit Spread at 2/28/2015(3) | Notional Amount (4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Royal Bank of Scotland, PLC | DUB/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 1.1558 | 300 | $ | (67,338 | ) | $ | 3,276 | $ | (64,062 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Lloyds Bank, PLC | DUB/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 1.0368 | 400 | (96,219 | ) | 6,768 | (89,451 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Republic of Korea | BNP/USD | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 0.4780 | 250 | (4,753 | ) | (1,235 | ) | (5,988 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Republic of Korea | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 0.4780 | 250 | (4,697 | ) | (1,290 | ) | (5,987 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Freescale Semiconductor Inc. | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 1.8142 | 160 | (14,836 | ) | (8,438 | ) | (23,274 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Lowe’s Companies Inc. | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 0.2187 | 340 | (12,072 | ) | (1,103 | ) | (13,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Lowe’s Companies Inc. | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 0.2187 | 340 | (12,404 | ) | (771 | ) | (13,175 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
United Parcel Service Inc. | MSC/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 0.1728 | 130 | (4,992 | ) | (137 | ) | (5,129 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
United Parcel Service Inc. | MSC/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 0.1728 | 190 | (7,113 | ) | (87 | ) | (7,200 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Autozone Inc. | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 0.3934 | 330 | (9,015 | ) | (848 | ) | (9,863 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
ThyssenKrupp AG | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 1.4321 | 140 | 5,092 | (2,249 | ) | 2,843 | |||||||||||||||||||||
ThyssenKrupp AG | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 1.4321 | 70 | 2,691 | (1,270 | ) | 1,421 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Koninklijke KPN N.V. | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 0.6425 | 150 | (1,343 | ) | (1,831 | ) | (3,174 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Finmeccanica, SpA | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 1.1091 | 30 | (6,060 | ) | (467 | ) | (6,527 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Finmeccanica, SpA | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 1.1091 | 50 | (10,172 | ) | (707 | ) | (10,879 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Finmeccanica, SpA | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 1.1091 | 60 | (12,244 | ) | (811 | ) | (13,055 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Johnson Controls, Inc. | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 0.4561 | 80 | (2,104 | ) | (117 | ) | (2,221 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Marsh & McLennan Cos., Inc. | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 0.2072 | 170 | (6,773 | ) | (218 | ) | (6,991 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Johnson Controls, Inc. | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 0.4561 | 100 | (2,334 | ) | (442 | ) | (2,776 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Pernod Ricard, S.A. | FBF/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 0.4932 | 200 | (4,566 | ) | (1,489 | ) | (6,055 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
State of Illinois | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2023 | 2.3089 | 300 | 16,674 | 4,610 | 21,284 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
State of Illinois | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 6/20/2023 | 2.3424 | 200 | 9,902 | 4,849 | 14,751 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Republic of South Africa | JPM/USD | 1.0000 | 9/20/2023 | 2.4688 | 200 | 23,651 | (3,869 | ) | 19,782 | |||||||||||||||||||||
State of Illinois | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2023 | 2.4055 | 1,100 | 77,170 | 9,867 | 87,037 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credit Default Swaps on Corporate and Sovereign Issues—Sell Protection (2)
Reference Entity | Counter- | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Implied Credit Spread at 2/28/2015(3) | Notional Amount (4) | Upfront Premiums (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Radioshack Corporation | CBK/USD | 5.0000 | 6/20/2015 | 5.0000 | 30 | $ | (5,319 | ) | $ | (20,530 | ) | $ | (25,849 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Radioshack Corporation | DUB/USD | 5.0000 | 6/20/2015 | 5.0000 | 60 | (11,231 | ) | (40,466 | ) | (51,697 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Radioshack Corporation | DUB/USD | 5.0000 | 6/20/2015 | 5.0000 | 110 | (20,979 | ) | (73,799 | ) | (94,778 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Novo Banco, S.A. | GST/EUR | 5.0000 | 12/20/2015 | 2.7074 | 200 | — | 4,091 | 4,091 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. | BRC/USD | 5.0000 | 3/20/2017 | 0.8462 | 260 | 22,309 | 276 | 22,585 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Rallye, S.A. | BNP/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2018 | 1.4620 | 25 | (2,820 | ) | 2,560 | (260 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Rallye, S.A. | BNP/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2018 | 1.4620 | 15 | (1,695 | ) | 1,539 | (156 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. | GLM /USD | 5.0000 | 3/20/2019 | 1.1317 | 120 | 17,895 | 346 | 18,241 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Safeway, Inc. | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2019 | 2.3877 | 375 | (10,007 | ) | (7,526 | ) | (17,533 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Sainsbury, PLC | DUB/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2019 | 1.1398 | 700 | (6,117 | ) | 4,761 | (1,356 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
General Motors Co. | BRC/USD | 5.0000 | 6/20/2019 | 1.1750 | 120 | 16,704 | 2,236 | 18,940 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Astaldi, SpA | DUB/EUR | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 4.2443 | 340 | (38,921 | ) | (10,181 | ) | (49,102 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Staples, Inc. | DUB/USD | 1.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 1.6997 | 270 | (13,391 | ) | 5,900 | (7,491 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Unisys Corporation | DUB/USD | 5.0000 | 9/20/2019 | 2.3771 | 130 | 11,093 | 3,831 | 14,924 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
United Mexican States | MYC/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 0.9726 | 1,100 | 4,914 | (3,531 | ) | 1,383 | |||||||||||||||||||||
People’s Republic of China | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 0.7848 | 2,900 | 20,395 | 8,180 | 28,575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Diamond Offshore Drilling Inc. | MSC/USD | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | 3.5290 | 330 | (33,780 | ) | 3,769 | (30,011 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Hewlett-Packard Co. | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 0.9237 | 170 | 1,223 | (251 | ) | 972 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Hewlett-Packard Co. | BRC/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 0.9237 | 100 | 911 | (339 | ) | 572 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Glencore International AG | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 1.4597 | 140 | (6,193 | ) | 2,930 | (3,263 | ) |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Reference Entity | Counter- | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Implied Credit Spread at 2/28/2015(3) | Notional Amount (4) | Upfront Premiums (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Glencore International AG | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 3/20/2020 | 1.4597 | 70 | $ | (3,339 | ) | $ | 1,707 | $ | (1,632 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Renault, S.A. | BRC/EUR | 1.0000 | 12/20/2020 | 0.8361 | 320 | (14,268 | ) | 17,685 | 3,417 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | CBK/USD | 1.0000 | 3/20/2022 | 2.1596 | 30 | (2,547 | ) | 974 | (1,573 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Buy Protection (1)
Index | Counter- party | Fixed Pay Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amounts4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Markit ITRX EUR | DUB | 1.0000 | 12/20/2018 | EUR | 1,400 | $ | (260,824 | ) | $ | 3,423 | $ | (257,401 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Markit ABX | FBF | 1.0000 | 5/25/2046 | USD | 629 | 181,965 | (56,501 | ) | 125,464 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Markit ABX | GST | 1.0000 | 5/25/2046 | USD | 1,259 | 307,930 | (57,002 | ) | 250,928 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Markit CMBX | BRC | 1.0000 | 12/13/2049 | USD | 400 | 117,894 | (40,261 | ) | 77,633 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Markit CMBX | DUB | 1.0000 | 5/11/2063 | USD | 375 | 33,730 | (37,519 | ) | (3,789 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Credit Default Swaps on Credit Indices—Sell Protection (1)
Index | Counter- party | Fixed Pay Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amounts4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value (5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Markit CDX HY | DEU | 5.0000 | 12/20/2019 | USD | 297 | $ | 17,266 | $ | 5,300 | $ | 22,566 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Markit CDX IG | FOB | 1.0000 | 12/20/2019 | USD | 7,300 | 116,869 | 13,246 | 130,115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Markit CMBX | GST | 0.1000 | 10/2/2052 | USD | 167 | (542 | ) | 419 | (123 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest Rate Swaps
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Counter- party | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 4.5450 | 3/19/2016 | NZD | 3,017 | $ | — | $ | (44,093 | ) | $ | (44,093 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 4.5450 | 3/19/2016 | NZD | 3,017 | — | 9,753 | 9,753 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | UAG | 3.0000 | 6/17/2016 | AUD | 3,894 | — | 24,275 | 24,275 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 4.5375 | 6/22/2016 | NZD | 2,217 | — | 10,908 | 10,908 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 4.4250 | 6/22/2016 | NZD | 5,169 | — | 20,144 | 20,144 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 4.2400 | 9/1/2016 | NZD | 3,748 | — | (33,451 | ) | (33,451 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | JPM | 2.8600 | 11/20/2016 | AUD | 3,410 | — | 10,529 | 10,529 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | GLM | 2.8400 | 11/20/2016 | AUD | 1,011 | — | 25,863 | 25,863 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | GLM | 2.8400 | 11/20/2016 | AUD | 1,671 | — | (80 | ) | (80 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | FBF | 1.9100 | 1/24/2017 | SEK | 2,390 | — | 2,164 | 2,164 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | FBF | 1.9100 | 1/26/2017 | SEK | 2,380 | — | 21,443 | 21,443 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 4.7000 | 4/13/2017 | NZD | 2,060 | — | (25,171 | ) | (25,171 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | BRC | 2.9300 | 9/16/2017 | SEK | 15,949 | — | (104,423 | ) | (104,423 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | MSC | 5.8175 | 9/22/2017 | MXN | 15,071 | — | 28,245 | 28,245 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | MSC | 5.8100 | 9/22/2017 | MXN | 5,000 | 2,067 | (63,741 | ) | (61,674 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | JPM | 5.8700 | 9/25/2017 | MXN | 25,177 | — | (26,318 | ) | (26,318 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | UAG | 4.3550 | 10/9/2017 | NZD | 1,260 | — | 5,787 | 5,787 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month NZD-BBR | UAG | 4.3550 | 10/9/2017 | NZD | 1,335 | — | 15,950 | 15,950 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month KRW-CD | BRC | 1.0000 | 10/17/2017 | KRW | 1,095,269 | — | 9,052 | 9,052 |
See accompanying notes
22
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Counter- party | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month KRW-CD | UAG | 1.0000 | 10/19/2017 | KRW | 1,042,394 | $ | — | $ | 18,762 | $ | 18,762 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | BRC | 5.9000 | 11/6/2017 | MXN | 7,661 | — | 40,810 | 40,810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | JPM | 1.0000 | 11/20/2017 | AUD | 3,525 | — | 31,041 | 31,041 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | GLM | 1.0000 | 11/20/2017 | AUD | 1,043 | — | (10,460 | ) | (10,460 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | GLM | 1.0000 | 11/20/2017 | AUD | 1,704 | — | 6,093 | 6,093 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 3/19/2018 | NZD | 1,067 | — | (7,084 | ) | (7,084 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 3/19/2018 | NZD | 1,067 | — | 13,397 | 13,397 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month AUD-BBSW | UAG | 1.0000 | 6/17/2018 | AUD | 3,965 | — | (39,192 | ) | (39,192 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 6/22/2018 | NZD | 890 | — | 14,591 | 14,591 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 6/22/2018 | NZD | 2,070 | — | 3,062 | 3,062 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 9/1/2018 | NZD | 1,501 | — | 1,252 | 1,252 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month CZK-PRIBOR | GLM | 1.0000 | 11/19/2019 | CZK | 8,742 | — | 1,998 | 1,998 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month CZK-PRIBOR | JPM | 1.0000 | 11/20/2019 | CZK | 9,041 | — | (39,958 | ) | (39,958 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | BRC | 1.0000 | 9/16/2020 | SEK | 6,727 | — | (37,833 | ) | (37,833 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 7.3650 | 3/31/2021 | ZAR | 474 | — | 3,278 | 3,278 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month CHF-LIBOR | GLM | 1.1500 | 9/5/2021 | CHF | 1,714 | — | 103,747 | 103,747 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 9.3100 | 2/4/2022 | ZAR | 638 | — | (8,093 | ) | (8,093 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 9.2550 | 2/4/2022 | ZAR | 638 | — | (5,141 | ) | (5,141 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 7.5850 | 2/17/2022 | MXN | 3,759 | — | (31,509 | ) | (31,509 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 7.5500 | 2/18/2022 | MXN | 765 | — | (31,509 | ) | (31,509 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 7.5675 | 2/21/2022 | MXN | 1,581 | — | (32,338 | ) | (32,338 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | MYC | 7.4650 | 2/24/2022 | MXN | 1,379 | — | 18,713 | 18,713 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 8.5600 | 5/29/2023 | ZAR | 2,847 | — | 46,551 | 46,551 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 8.5900 | 5/30/2023 | ZAR | 3,324 | — | 24,009 | 24,009 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month NOK-NIBOR | GLM | 1.0000 | 9/20/2023 | NOK | 2,744 | — | 12,474 | 12,474 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | JPM | 3.1100 | 9/20/2023 | SEK | 3,310 | — | 27,799 | 27,799 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month NOK-NIBOR | MYC | 1.0000 | 9/25/2023 | NOK | 3,182 | — | 26,434 | 26,434 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | BRC | 3.6250 | 9/25/2023 | SEK | 3,357 | 30 | 2,837 | 2,867 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | DUB | 3.8250 | 10/23/2023 | CAD | 921 | — | (65,997 | ) | (65,997 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 10/25/2023 | NZD | 1,195 | — | (5,595 | ) | (5,595 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month NOK-NIBOR | BRC | 1.0000 | 11/11/2023 | NOK | 2,743 | — | 19,735 | 19,735 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month NOK-NIBOR | BRC | 1.0000 | 11/13/2023 | NOK | 8,427 | — | 2,891 | 2,891 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month NOK-NIBOR | BRC | 1.0000 | 11/19/2023 | NOK | 5,822 | — | 22,515 | 22,515 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 9.4000 | 11/19/2023 | ZAR | 5,643 | — | 40,879 | 40,879 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | FBF | 3.1015 | 11/19/2023 | SEK | 2,835 | — | (33,505 | ) | (33,505 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | BNP | 3.1150 | 11/19/2023 | SEK | 2,873 | — | (8,054 | ) | (8,054 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 9.4300 | 11/20/2023 | ZAR | 3,421 | — | 343 | 343 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 8.7470 | 11/22/2023 | MXN | 5,103 | — | (50,292 | ) | (50,292 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 8.7531 | 11/23/2023 | MXN | 7,355 | — | (26,545 | ) | (26,545 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 8.4600 | 11/28/2023 | MXN | 4,707 | — | (51,255 | ) | (51,255 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 8.5980 | 11/29/2023 | MXN | 596 | — | (52,098 | ) | (52,098 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 8.6000 | 12/1/2023 | MXN | 421 | — | (26,373 | ) | (26,373 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | GLM | 4.0695 | 1/10/2024 | CAD | 477 | — | (41,171 | ) | (41,171 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | GST | 3.8450 | 4/2/2024 | CAD | 768 | — | 20,692 | 20,692 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | DEU | 3.8300 | 4/3/2024 | CAD | 430 | — | 21,771 | 21,771 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | DEU | 3.8300 | 4/3/2024 | CAD | 430 | — | 43,006 | 43,006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | BNP | 1.0000 | 4/4/2024 | NZD | 971 | — | (15,352 | ) | (15,352 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DEU | 1.0000 | 4/8/2024 | NZD | 623 | — | (24,454 | ) | (24,454 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DEU | 1.0000 | 4/8/2024 | NZD | 623 | — | (22,412 | ) | (22,412 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | DEU | 3.7050 | 4/29/2024 | CAD | 936 | — | 3,170 | 3,170 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | GST | 3.7100 | 4/29/2024 | CAD | 459 | — | (105,128 | ) | (105,128 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | HUB | 3.6775 | 4/30/2024 | CAD | 391 | — | 1,673 | 1,673 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Counter- party | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 5/1/2024 | NZD | 1,155 | $ | — | $ | (16,269 | ) | $ | (16,269 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | GST | 1.0000 | 5/1/2024 | NZD | 580 | — | 29,849 | 29,849 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | BNP | 1.0000 | 5/2/2024 | NZD | 575 | — | 22,120 | 22,120 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | GST | 3.4840 | 5/16/2024 | CAD | 448 | — | 26,304 | 26,304 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | JPM | 1.0000 | 5/20/2024 | NZD | 572 | — | (22,164 | ) | (22,164 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month NOK-NIBOR | BRC | 1.0000 | 6/10/2024 | NOK | 4,802 | — | 32,859 | 32,859 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month NOK-NIBOR | JPM | 1.0000 | 6/10/2024 | NOK | 5,008 | — | 33,826 | 33,826 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | GLM | 3.0225 | 6/10/2024 | SEK | 5,376 | — | 9,735 | 9,735 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month SEK-STIBOR | FBF | 3.0362 | 6/10/2024 | SEK | 5,276 | — | 6,039 | 6,039 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month CHF-LIBOR | GLM | 1.0000 | 9/6/2024 | CHF | 1,184 | — | 19,530 | 19,530 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | GLM | 3.2850 | 9/26/2024 | CAD | 567 | — | (3,861 | ) | (3,861 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | FBF | 3.2930 | 9/26/2024 | CAD | 564 | — | 42,618 | 42,618 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | JPM | 3.2100 | 10/7/2024 | CAD | 994 | — | 10,587 | 10,587 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | DUB | 8.5600 | 11/21/2024 | ZAR | 5,880 | — | (77 | ) | (77 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month CAD-CDOR | FBF | 2.4900 | 1/27/2025 | CAD | 979 | — | 4,855 | 4,855 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | UAG | 1.0000 | 1/29/2025 | NZD | 1,236 | — | 59,435 | 59,435 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | MSC | 1.0000 | 3/5/2025 | MXN | 1,815 | — | 6,402 | 6,402 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | DUB | 1.0000 | 4/13/2025 | NZD | 562 | — | 14,195 | 14,195 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | GLM | 1.0000 | 9/18/2025 | MXN | 1,888 | — | 46,022 | 46,022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 1.0000 | 9/18/2025 | MXN | 1,271 | — | 25,488 | 25,488 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | GLM | 1.0000 | 9/19/2025 | MXN | 1,826 | — | (6,404 | ) | (6,404 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | UAG | 1.0000 | 10/9/2025 | NZD | 302 | — | 25,489 | 25,489 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month NZD-BBR | UAG | 1.0000 | 10/9/2025 | NZD | 320 | — | 32,863 | 32,863 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Month MXN-TIIE | DUB | 9.8100 | 9/20/2028 | MXN | 1,095 | — | 21,771 | 21,771 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 10.6500 | 11/25/2028 | ZAR | 9,624 | — | 18,778 | 18,778 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 10.8500 | 1/23/2029 | ZAR | 7,799 | — | (26,142 | ) | (26,142 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | DUB | 10.9100 | 1/24/2029 | ZAR | 2,652 | — | (21,679 | ) | (21,679 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | HUB | 9.9000 | 3/11/2029 | ZAR | 8,386 | — | (813 | ) | (813 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 9.3100 | 1/8/2030 | ZAR | 7,075 | — | (20,876 | ) | (20,876 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | BRC | 1.0000 | 11/14/2033 | ZAR | 2,663 | — | 4,831 | 4,831 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 3-Month ZAR-JIBAR | DUB | 1.0000 | 11/15/2033 | ZAR | 1,277 | — | 5,912 | 5,912 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month CHF-LIBOR | BRC | 2.3300 | 6/2/2034 | CHF | 375 | — | (7,126 | ) | (7,126 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | 6-Month JPY-LIBOR | BRC | 0.1786 | 7/4/2043 | JPY | 8,910 | — | 49,330 | 49,330 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month CHF-LIBOR | FBF | 2.0400 | 8/7/2044 | CHF | 163 | — | 7,557 | 7,557 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 6-Month GBP-LIBOR | MYC | 3.5500 | 11/15/2044 | GBP | 20 | — | 3,761 | 3,761 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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(1) | If the Fund is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
(2) | If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. |
-(3) | Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the fair value of credit default swaps agreements on corporate issues and sovereign issues of an emerging country as of period end serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood or risk of default for the credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
(4) | The maximum potential amount the Fund could be required to pay as a seller of credit protection or receive as a buyer of credit protection if a credit event occurs as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement. |
(5) | The quoted market prices and resulting values for credit default swaps on asset-backed securities and credit indices serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability (or profit) for the credit derivative should the notional amount of the swap agreement be closed/ sold as of the period end. Increasing fair values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. |
See accompanying notes
24
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Interest Rate Swaps—Inflation—Linked
Pay/ | Floating Rate Index | Counter- party | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | UAG | 1.0000 | 3/21/2017 | EUR | 475 | $ | — | $ | (12,452 | ) | $ | (12,452 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | BNP | 1.0000 | 3/21/2017 | EUR | 2,351 | — | (61,696 | ) | (61,696 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | DUB | 1.0000 | 3/25/2017 | EUR | 764 | — | (20,312 | ) | (20,312 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | UAG | 1.0000 | 3/21/2018 | EUR | 712 | — | (23,162 | ) | (23,162 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 2.3200 | 8/7/2018 | USD | 677 | — | 6,649 | 6,649 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 2.3200 | 8/7/2018 | USD | 677 | — | 6,649 | 6,649 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 2.7150 | 3/21/2019 | USD | 287 | — | 17,346 | 17,346 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 1.8350 | 11/28/2019 | USD | 698 | — | 8,945 | 8,945 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | GLM | 1.0000 | 1/26/2020 | EUR | 1,400 | (3,009 | ) | 1,752 | (1,257 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | JPM | 1.0000 | 1/27/2020 | EUR | 349 | — | (1,224 | ) | (1,224 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | BOA | 1.0000 | 1/29/2020 | EUR | 900 | (688 | ) | 1,447 | 759 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | CBK | 1.0000 | 1/30/2020 | EUR | 400 | — | (11 | ) | (11 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | MYC | 1.0000 | 1/30/2020 | EUR | 100 | — | 345 | 345 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | EUR-EXT-CPI | GLM | 1.0000 | 1/30/2020 | EUR | 1,000 | (73 | ) | 3,813 | 3,740 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 1.7025 | 2/5/2020 | USD | 309 | — | (544 | ) | (544 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | USA-CPI-U | HUB | 1.7100 | 2/5/2020 | USD | 320 | — | (445 | ) | (445 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 1.0000 | 8/7/2021 | USD | 741 | — | (12,040 | ) | (12,040 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 1.0000 | 8/7/2021 | USD | 741 | — | (11,760 | ) | (11,760 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | MSC | 1.0000 | 11/26/2024 | USD | 1,101 | — | (11,509 | ) | (11,509 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | UK-RPI | CBK | 2.9450 | 1/12/2025 | GBP | 10 | — | 56 | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | BNP | 1.0000 | 1/27/2025 | USD | 807 | — | 5,743 | 5,743 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | EUR-EXT-CPI | JPM | 1.2365 | 1/27/2025 | EUR | 349 | — | 2,970 | 2,970 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | BNP | 1.0000 | 1/29/2025 | USD | 804 | — | 5,908 | 5,908 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 1.0000 | 2/2/2025 | USD | 399 | — | 3,113 | 3,113 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | BRC | 1.0000 | 2/2/2025 | USD | 185 | — | 1,441 | 1,441 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | FOB | 1.0000 | 2/4/2025 | USD | 812 | — | 5,896 | 5,896 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | BNP | 1.0000 | 2/4/2025 | USD | 347 | — | 2,594 | 2,594 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Pay | USA-CPI-U | DUB | 1.0000 | 1/22/2026 | USD | 185 | — | 2,524 | 2,524 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | UK-RPI | GSC | 3.1400 | 1/14/2030 | GBP | 300 | — | 409 | 409 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | UK-RPI | FBF | 3.5500 | 11/15/2044 | GBP | 20 | 23 | 2,844 | 2,867 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | UK-RPI | FBF | 3.4500 | 12/15/2044 | GBP | 30 | (106 | ) | 2,282 | 2,176 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Interest Rate Swaps—Overnight Indexed Swaps
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Counter- party | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 12.2775 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 3,738 | $ | — | $ | (4,436 | ) | $ | (4,436 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 12.2100 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,828 | — | (2,551 | ) | (2,551 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 12.1600 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 2,669 | — | (4,130 | ) | (4,130 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | UAG | 12.1900 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 2,669 | — | (3,866 | ) | (3,866 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | GLM | 12.0000 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,815 | — | (3,222 | ) | (3,222 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | UAG | 11.9650 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 3,630 | — | (6,897 | ) | (6,897 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | UAG | 11.9800 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 182 | — | (333 | ) | (333 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | UAG | 11.9650 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 3,594 | — | (6,781 | ) | (6,781 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | UAG | 11.9250 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,815 | — | (3,686 | ) | (3,686 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | GLM | 11.7900 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,778 | — | (4,473 | ) | (4,473 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | GLM | 11.8200 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,815 | — | (4,372 | ) | (4,372 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | BRC | 11.7700 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,799 | — | (4,657 | ) | (4,657 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 11.7150 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,726 | — | (4,792 | ) | (4,792 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 11.7400 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,667 | — | (4,427 | ) | (4,427 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 11.7450 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,697 | — | (4,493 | ) | (4,493 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | JPM | 11.7200 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,667 | — | (4,549 | ) | (4,549 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | BRC | 11.6750 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,667 | — | (4,806 | ) | (4,806 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 11.6800 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,653 | — | (4,736 | ) | (4,736 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | HUB | 11.6800 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 1,660 | — | (4,738 | ) | (4,738 | ) |
See accompanying notes
25
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Floating Rate Index | Counter- party | Fixed Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Curr | Notional Amount(4) | Upfront Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Fair Value | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | GLM | 11.6800 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 2,507 | $ | — | $ | (7,157 | ) | $ | (7,157 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | JPM | 11.6800 | 1/4/2016 | BRL | 2,486 | — | (7,096 | ) | (7,096 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | GLM | 12.0500 | 1/2/2017 | BRL | 1,065 | — | (2,781 | ) | (2,781 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | JPM | 13.1800 | 1/2/2017 | BRL | 1,437 | — | 3,104 | 3,104 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | GLM | 12.7400 | 1/2/2017 | BRL | 1,372 | — | 246 | 246 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | DUB | 12.1800 | 1/2/2018 | BRL | 1,000 | (1,389 | ) | (8 | ) | (1,397 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | BOA | 12.3600 | 1/2/2018 | BRL | 1,900 | 3,474 | (3,023 | ) | 451 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | FBF | 12.3600 | 1/2/2018 | BRL | 600 | 3,794 | (3,652 | ) | 142 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | GLM | 12.1800 | 1/2/2018 | BRL | 1,000 | 17 | (1,556 | ) | (1,539 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | DEU | 12.3600 | 1/2/2018 | BRL | 1,300 | 2,074 | (1,766 | ) | 308 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Receive | 1-Year BRL-CDI | DUB | 12.0550 | 1/4/2021 | BRL | 16,000 | 24,543 | 127 | 24,670 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Purchased options outstanding on February 28, 2015:
Interest Rate Swaptions
Description | Counter- party | Floating Rate Index | Pay / Receive Floating Rate | Exercise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Fair Value | Premiums Paid | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 10-Year IRS | BOA | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 1.12 | 12/1/2015 | $ | 17,200 | $ | 42,673 | $ | 13,154 | $ | 29,519 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 10-Year IRS | BOA | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 1.14 | 12/1/2015 | 3,200 | 8,400 | 6,598 | 1,802 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 3-Year IRS | MYC | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 1.1125 | 12/16/2015 | 9,500 | 23,104 | 25,127 | (2,023 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 3-Year IRS | MYC | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 1.045 | 1/6/2016 | 7,500 | 14,918 | 17,695 | (2,777 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 3-Year IRS | BOA | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.72 | 1/6/2016 | 200 | 524 | 400 | 124 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 3-Year IRS | MYC | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.7 | 1/6/2016 | 11,100 | 29,815 | 23,310 | 6,505 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 5-Year IRS | MYC | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.7 | 2/18/2016 | 11,100 | 30,758 | 23,310 | 7,448 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 30-Year IRS | BOA | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.21 | 4/25/2016 | 1,800 | 7,700 | 72,000 | (64,300 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 30-Year IRS | MYC | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.55 | 10/27/2017 | 1,400 | 61,565 | 99,985 | (38,420 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 10-Year IRS | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.46 | 11/27/2017 | 300 | 14,908 | 23,000 | (8,092 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 2-Year IRS | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.55 | 11/27/2017 | 500 | 22,589 | 36,500 | (13,911 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 30-Year IRS | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.525 | 11/27/2017 | 400 | 18,558 | 34,667 | (16,109 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Description | Counter- party | Floating Rate Index | Pay / Receive Floating Rate | Exercise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Fair Value | Premiums Paid | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 2.0800 | 4/1/2015 | 691 | $ | — | $ | 21,924 | $ | (21,924 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | JPM | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 2.0780 | 4/2/2015 | 696 | — | 22,982 | (22,982 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | GLM | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 1.2500 | 4/23/2015 | 1,716 | 7,000 | 13,899 | (6,899 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | GLM | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 0.9000 | 5/21/2015 | 3,232 | 897 | 14,894 | (13,997 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.1000 | 6/15/2015 | 1,752 | 75 | 19,018 | (18,943 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | MSC | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 0.8250 | 7/15/2015 | 3,880 | 6,146 | 12,027 | (5,881 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | FBF | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 1.3500 | 8/18/2015 | 7,035 | 63,829 | 72,734 | (8,905 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | BRC | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 2.2500 | 8/20/2015 | 684 | 1,058 | 9,990 | (8,932 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | BNP | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 0.7750 | 8/26/2015 | 4,052 | 13,087 | 11,814 | 1,273 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.4000 | 10/1/2015 | 2,178 | 64,492 | 27,225 | 37,267 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.6000 | 10/1/2015 | 726 | 43,438 | 9,801 | 33,637 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | GLM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 1.6000 | 10/12/2015 | 1,029 | 8,862 | 8,122 | 740 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.9000 | 11/5/2015 | 850 | 5,261 | 19,883 | (14,622 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.1000 | 11/5/2015 | 1,436 | 7,759 | 27,643 | (19,884 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 1.7200 | 11/9/2015 | 1,332 | 3,340 | 11,240 | (7,900 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.2600 | 1/19/2016 | 423 | 801 | 28,209 | (27,408 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.5000 | 2/15/2016 | 676 | 15,402 | 14,558 | 844 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | FBF | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.4300 | 2/18/2016 | 3,662 | 7,356 | 66,642 | (59,286 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | UAG | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.0000 | 2/24/2016 | 1,715 | 32,544 | 31,802 | 742 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Description | Counter- party | Floating Rate Index | Pay / Receive Floating Rate | Exercise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Fair Value | Premiums Paid | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | BNP | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.2500 | 2/25/2016 | 2,702 | $ | 36,694 | $ | 34,715 | $ | 1,979 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | HUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 2.3000 | 4/15/2016 | 1,917 | 5,045 | 88,114 | (83,069 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.0000 | 6/2/2016 | 3,408 | 65,975 | 30,837 | 35,138 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.5500 | 6/24/2016 | 707 | 4,367 | 31,774 | (27,407 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | GLM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.3600 | 8/15/2016 | 3,741 | 20,496 | 54,444 | (33,948 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | GLM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.6300 | 11/21/2016 | 2,639 | 24,471 | 199,943 | (175,472 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 4.2500 | 1/23/2017 | 1,503 | 7,477 | 65,716 | (58,239 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.7500 | 2/13/2017 | 2,026 | 32,967 | 31,707 | 1,260 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | DEU | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.3000 | 3/27/2017 | 346 | 4,135 | 21,767 | (17,632 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.6500 | 6/16/2017 | 1,051 | 15,345 | 62,303 | (46,958 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.6500 | 6/16/2017 | 701 | 10,235 | 41,198 | (30,963 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | GLM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 3.0000 | 10/30/2017 | 667 | 203,987 | 97,252 | 106,735 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 3.0000 | 10/30/2017 | 664 | 202,917 | 97,379 | 105,538 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 3.0000 | 10/30/2017 | 1,282 | 392,194 | 186,980 | 205,214 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.1500 | 11/4/2017 | 3,527 | 54,430 | 77,171 | (22,741 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS JPY | DUB | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Pay | 1.0200 | 11/27/2017 | 109,760 | 18,782 | 24,217 | (5,435 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Receive | 0.7000 | 2/20/2018 | 3,377 | 54,075 | 50,643 | 3,432 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS JPY | FBF | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Receive | 0.8000 | 4/10/2018 | 490,429 | 45,218 | 35,881 | 9,337 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | JPM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.4500 | 5/1/2018 | 1,370 | 16,561 | 52,897 | (36,336 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | BNP | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.4000 | 5/8/2018 | 675 | 8,587 | 25,541 | (16,954 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.6000 | 2/12/2019 | 1,098 | 25,276 | 98,820 | (73,544 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS JPY | BRC | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Pay | 1.7000 | 2/13/2019 | 122,211 | 6,362 | 33,390 | (27,028 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—INT CAP JPY* | BRC | 3M JPY-LIBOR | Receive | 1.7000 | 2/13/2019 | 124,690 | �� | 12,208 | 34,274 | (22,066 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | DEU | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.6000 | 3/5/2019 | 1,440 | 33,723 | 118,080 | (84,357 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | JPM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.1000 | 5/9/2019 | 1,351 | 30,123 | 74,953 | (44,830 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.1000 | 5/13/2019 | 1,013 | 22,652 | 56,728 | (34,076 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.6000 | 8/7/2019 | 519 | 17,602 | 36,941 | (19,339 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—INT FLR USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Receive | 1.6250 | 8/15/2019 | 21,500 | 193,443 | 137,600 | 55,843 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 3.0000 | 12/16/2020 | 452 | 20,166 | 79,494 | (59,328 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 5.5875 | 1/7/2021 | 742 | 13,373 | 38,558 | (25,185 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.5000 | 6/6/2023 | 583 | 22,313 | 44,599 | (22,286 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.5000 | 6/7/2023 | 399 | 15,274 | 30,524 | (15,250 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.6000 | 7/3/2023 | 419 | 15,230 | 27,621 | (12,391 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.5000 | 9/25/2023 | 701 | 27,269 | 59,613 | (32,344 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 3.0000 | 12/18/2023 | 452 | 29,397 | 75,492 | (46,095 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS JPY | FBF | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Receive | 2.2020 | 9/2/2024 | 94,428 | 62,319 | 51,450 | 10,869 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | BRC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.8175 | 9/26/2028 | 2,803 | 177,061 | 279,464 | (102,403 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.7950 | 9/26/2028 | 2,103 | 134,297 | 208,614 | (74,317 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 2.7500 | 5/30/2034 | 1,023 | 60,572 | 70,862 | (10,290 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 5.5875 | 1/7/2021 | 741,500 | 31,576 | 38,558 | (6,982 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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OTC European Foreign Currency Options
Description | Counterparty | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Cost | Fair Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC AUD versus USD | DUB | 0.8020 | 3/3/2015 | 67 | $ | 6,455 | $ | 1,339 | $ | (5,116 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Call—OTC ECAL USD | DUB | 111.5000 | 3/5/2015 | 8,000 | 313 | — | (313 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC ECAL USD | DUB | 111.6250 | 3/5/2015 | 10,000 | 391 | — | (391 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus JPY | GLM | 119.8000 | 3/10/2015 | 39 | 3,465 | 15,110 | 11,645 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus USD / USD versus MXN | UAG | — | 3/13/2015 | 54 | 6,998 | — | (6,998 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC NOK versus SEK | DUB | 0.9935 | 3/23/2015 | 7,279 | 5,111 | 27 | (5,084 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus SEK | DUB | 9.2385 | 4/1/2015 | 32 | 6,109 | — | (6,109 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC NZD versus CAD | GLM | 0.9210 | 4/9/2015 | 1,488 | 45,819 | 31,665 | (14,154 | ) |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Description | Counterparty | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Cost | Fair Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus ZAR | HUB | 11.6500 | 4/9/2015 | 1,034 | $ | 24,816 | $ | 21,799 | $ | (3,017 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus JPY | MSC | 129.2500 | 4/9/2015 | 1,182 | 11,912 | 4,469 | (7,443 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC NZD versus CAD | GLM | 0.9210 | 4/9/2015 | 1,488 | 41,096 | 5,213 | (35,883 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus ZAR | HUB | 11.6500 | 4/9/2015 | 1,034 | 19,522 | 12,801 | (6,721 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC GBP versus NOK | UAG | 10.6330 | 4/21/2015 | 1,026 | 38,133 | 162,153 | 124,020 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC GBP versus NOK | UAG | 10.6330 | 4/21/2015 | 1,026 | 35,322 | 108 | (35,214 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus USD | BRC | 1.4945 | 4/22/2015 | 3,228 | 22,045 | — | (22,045 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC GBP versus JPY | JPM | 183.9000 | 4/27/2015 | 1,034 | 23,833 | 26,900 | 3,067 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC GBP versus JPY | JPM | 183.9000 | 4/27/2015 | 1,034 | 22,875 | 20,618 | (2,257 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC NZD versus USD | UAG | 0.7500 | 4/28/2015 | 1,207 | 22,169 | 22,169 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus NZD | BNP | 0.7500 | 4/28/2015 | 1,207 | 20,963 | — | (20,963 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus GBP | UAG | 0.7410 | 4/30/2015 | 56 | 8,857 | 8,836 | (21 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus GBP | MSC | 0.7407 | 4/30/2015 | 38 | 4,206 | 4,196 | (10 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus USD | BRC | 0.0000 | 5/7/2015 | 19 | 2,100 | 4,641 | 2,541 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus BRL | MSC | 2.7000 | 5/14/2015 | 54 | 10,017 | 6,872 | (3,145 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus BRL | MSC | 2.7000 | 5/15/2015 | 54 | 10,090 | 6,872 | (3,218 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus MXN | MSC | 13.6000 | 5/28/2015 | 847 | 10,903 | 380 | (10,523 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus EUR | JPM | 13.8000 | 5/29/2015 | 690 | 10,695 | 591 | (10,104 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus MXN | MSC | 14.0000 | 6/4/2015 | 471 | 7,490 | 838 | (6,652 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC GBP versus NZD | BRC | 2.0000 | 6/5/2015 | 730 | 19,337 | 12,562 | (6,775 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC GBP versus NZD | MSC | 2.0000 | 6/5/2015 | 730 | 18,541 | 12,562 | (5,979 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus MXN | DUB | 14.4000 | 6/11/2015 | 645 | 14,353 | 3,895 | (10,458 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus MXN | MSC | 14.3000 | 6/12/2015 | 41 | 6,355 | 4,907 | (1,448 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | BRC | 0.9000 | 6/29/2015 | 1,435 | 31,434 | 178,034 | 146,600 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | GLM | 0.9000 | 6/29/2015 | 1,435 | 30,921 | 178,034 | 147,113 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | JPM | 0.8600 | 6/29/2015 | 1,435 | 29,741 | 121,514 | 91,773 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | UAG | 0.8600 | 6/29/2015 | 1,435 | 27,090 | 121,514 | 94,424 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus ZAR | DUB | 11.7500 | 7/7/2015 | 652 | 2,177 | 2,422 | 245 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus USD / USD versus JPY | DUB | 0.0100 | 7/9/2015 | 61 | 3,965 | 221 | (3,744 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus USD / USD versus JPY | JPM | 0.0100 | 7/9/2015 | 61 | 4,331 | 239 | (4,092 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus CLP | HUB | 605.0000 | 7/29/2015 | 690 | 6,860 | 7,593 | 733 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus SEK | DUB | 0.0000 | 8/6/2015 | 32 | 4,157 | 801 | (3,356 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus ZAR | GLM | 11.8500 | 8/6/2015 | 652 | 2,400 | 2,661 | 261 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC NOK versus SEK | BRC | 1.1000 | 10/16/2015 | 8,534 | 25,872 | 19,360 | (6,512 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus JPY | BRC | 117.0500 | 11/10/2015 | 74 | 8,702 | 7,362 | (1,340 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus JPY | DUB | 120.1500 | 11/16/2015 | 51 | 4,576 | 5,943 | 1,367 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus JPY | BRC | 121.0000 | 12/4/2015 | 70 | 6,081 | 9,833 | 3,752 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus NOK | BRC | 8.7200 | 12/14/2015 | 1,288 | 25,954 | 50,785 | 24,831 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus NOK | UAG | 8.7200 | 12/18/2015 | 441 | 12,617 | 17,456 | 4,839 | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus NOK | DUB | 8.7200 | 12/18/2015 | 315 | 8,781 | 12,469 | 3,688 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus CNH | FBF | 6.4000 | 2/2/2016 | 417 | 11,491 | 10,890 | (601 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus CNH | FBF | 7.4000 | 2/2/2016 | 417 | 2,612 | 2,288 | (324 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus CNH | BRC | 6.5000 | 2/2/2016 | 417 | 9,105 | 8,475 | (630 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus CNH | BRC | 7.5000 | 2/2/2016 | 417 | 2,466 | 2,081 | (385 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus ZAR | GLM | 12.0000 | 2/8/2016 | 652 | 4,127 | 1,382 | (2,745 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus USD | GLM | 1.4250 | 4/17/2019 | 714 | 71,888 | 164,758 | 92,870 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts
Description | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | # of Contracts | Cost | Fair Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—5-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 120.000 | 3/27/2015 | 48 | $ | 16,500 | $ | 11,625 | $ | (4,875 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Call—Euro Bund April Future Option | 158.000 | 3/27/2015 | 17 | 6,943 | 7,419 | 476 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—5-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 118.500 | 3/27/2015 | 44 | 15,985 | 10,313 | (5,672 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—5-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 119.000 | 3/27/2015 | 27 | 20,039 | 10,758 | (9,281 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—10-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 134.500 | 5/22/2015 | 60 | 21,562 | 6,562 | (15,000 | ) |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Description | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | # of Contracts | Cost | Fair Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—3-Mo Euribor Interest Rate Future Option | 98.875 | 6/15/2015 | 60 | $ | 41,964 | $ | — | $ | (41,964 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Call—Eurodollar September Future Option | 99.625 | 9/14/2015 | 52 | 3,250 | 3,900 | 650 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—Eurodollar September Future Option | 99.250 | 9/14/2015 | 40 | 33,000 | 4,000 | (29,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—3-Mo Euribor Interest Rate Future Option | 99.625 | 3/14/2016 | 160 | 71,620 | 14,548 | (57,072 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—3-Mo Euribor Interest Rate Future Option | 99.750 | 6/13/2016 | 170 | 30,914 | 26,158 | (4,756 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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European Style Credit Default Swaptions
Description | Counterparty | Exercise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Fair Value | Premiums | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—CDS USD CDX.IG | BOA | 0.7000 | 3/18/2015 | $ | 700 | $ | 2,722 | $ | 1,610 | $ | 1,112 | |||||||||||||||
Put—CDS USD CDX.IG | BOA | 1.7000 | 4/15/2015 | 7,300 | 41 | 730 | (689 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
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Interest Rate Swaptions
Description | Counter- party | Floating Rate Index | Pay Floating Rate | Ex-ercise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Fair Value | Premiums | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 10-Year IRS | BOA | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.1500 | 12/1/2015 | (700 | ) | $ | (14,318 | ) | $ | (7,607 | ) | $ | (6,711 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 10-Year IRS | BOA | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.3000 | 12/1/2015 | (3,600 | ) | (96,552 | ) | (14,580 | ) | (81,972 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 10-Year IRS | MYC | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.0000 | 12/16/2015 | (2,100 | ) | (32,808 | ) | (25,550 | ) | (7,258 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC 10-Year IRS | MYC | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 1.7500 | 1/6/2016 | (1,600 | ) | (15,210 | ) | (18,040 | ) | 2,830 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 2-Year IRS | BOA | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.5000 | 1/15/2016 | (200 | ) | (576 | ) | (400 | ) | (176 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 2-Year IRS | MYC | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.5000 | 1/15/2016 | (11,100 | ) | (31,990 | ) | (23,310 | ) | (8,680 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 10-Year IRS | MYC | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.4950 | 1/29/2016 | (11,100 | ) | (33,222 | ) | (23,310 | ) | (9,912 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 5-Year IRS | CBK | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 5.2000 | 7/29/2016 | (1,500 | ) | (623 | ) | (18,373 | ) | 17,750 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 5-Year IRS | MYC | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 3.5500 | 10/27/2017 | (5,900 | ) | (66,428 | ) | (101,293 | ) | 34,865 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 5-Year IRS | DUB | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 3.5500 | 11/27/2017 | (2,100 | ) | (24,530 | ) | (36,500 | ) | 11,970 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 5-Year IRS | DUB | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 3.4600 | 11/27/2017 | (1,300 | ) | (16,394 | ) | (23,730 | ) | 7,336 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC 5-Year IRS | DUB | 3-Month USD-LIBOR | Receive | 3.5250 | 11/27/2017 | (1,700 | ) | (20,286 | ) | (35,079 | ) | 14,793 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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OTC European Foreign Currency Options
Description | Counterparty | Exercise Price | Expiration Date |
| Notional Amount | Cost | Fair Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus AUD | BOA | 1.530 | 3/4/2015 | (600 | ) | $ | (4,302 | ) | $ | — | $ | 4,302 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus AUD | BOA | 1.448 | 3/4/2015 | (600 | ) | (4,302 | ) | (7,957 | ) | (3,655 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus MXN | BOA | 13.900 | 3/5/2015 | (475 | ) | (4,702 | ) | (32,888 | ) | (28,186 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus JPY | GLM | 119.800 | 3/10/2015 | (13 | ) | (3,870 | ) | (5,102 | ) | (1,232 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC NOK versus SEK | UAG | 0.994 | 3/23/2015 | (7,279 | ) | (9,094 | ) | (27 | ) | 9,067 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus SEK | BNP | 9.239 | 4/1/2015 | (24 | ) | (7,710 | ) | (7,692 | ) | 18 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Description | Counterparty | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Cost | Fair Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC GBP versus NOK | JPM | 11.556 | 4/9/2015 | (690 | ) | $ | (23,441 | ) | $ | (30,303 | ) | $ | (6,862 | ) | ||||||||||||
Call—OTC NZD versus CAD | JPM | 0.921 | 4/9/2015 | (1,488 | ) | (3,329 | ) | (31,665 | ) | (28,336 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus GBP | JPM | 0.720 | 4/9/2015 | (1,351 | ) | (9,057 | ) | (10,551 | ) | (1,494 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC GBP versus NOK | JPM | 11.556 | 4/9/2015 | (690 | ) | (23,440 | ) | (4,476 | ) | 18,964 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC NZD versus CAD | JPM | 0.921 | 4/9/2015 | (1,488 | ) | (93,252 | ) | (5,213 | ) | 88,039 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus JPY | BOA | 142.900 | 4/14/2015 | (300 | ) | (2,938 | ) | (123 | ) | 2,815 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus JPY | BOA | 135.000 | 4/14/2015 | (300 | ) | (4,332 | ) | (5,805 | ) | (1,473 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus NOK | UAG | 8.419 | 4/21/2015 | (1,299 | ) | (31,365 | ) | (37,442 | ) | (6,077 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus NOK | UAG | 8.419 | 4/21/2015 | (1,299 | ) | (29,670 | ) | (7,453 | ) | 22,217 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus USD | BRC | 1.450 | 4/22/2015 | (1,614 | ) | (22,045 | ) | — | 22,045 | |||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus CAD | UAG | 1.244 | 4/24/2015 | (1,379 | ) | (19,944 | ) | (24,392 | ) | (4,448 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus CAD | UAG | 1.244 | 4/24/2015 | (1,379 | ) | (19,944 | ) | (15,168 | ) | 4,776 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus GBP | BNP | 0.735 | 4/28/2015 | (1,379 | ) | (19,343 | ) | (11,426 | ) | 7,917 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus GBP | BNP | 0.735 | 4/28/2015 | (1,379 | ) | (20,329 | ) | (20,030 | ) | 299 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus CAD | BOA | 1.485 | 5/22/2015 | (284 | ) | (2,360 | ) | (934 | ) | 1,426 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus CAD | BOA | 1.380 | 5/22/2015 | (284 | ) | (2,360 | ) | (3,575 | ) | (1,215 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus EUR | JPM | 0.781 | 5/28/2015 | (847 | ) | (10,776 | ) | (27 | ) | 10,749 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus BRL | GLM | 2.650 | 5/29/2015 | (1,551 | ) | (47,305 | ) | (152,970 | ) | (105,665 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus EUR | HUB | 0.786 | 5/29/2015 | (690 | ) | (9,574 | ) | (31 | ) | 9,543 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus PLN | HUB | 3.295 | 6/4/2015 | (471 | ) | (7,669 | ) | (158 | ) | 7,511 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC GBP versus NZD | BRC | 2.152 | 6/5/2015 | (730 | ) | (13,593 | ) | (9,911 | ) | 3,682 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC GBP versus NZD | MSC | 2.152 | 6/5/2015 | (730 | ) | (13,832 | ) | (9,911 | ) | 3,921 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC GBP versus NZD | MSC | 1.910 | 6/5/2015 | (730 | ) | (6,142 | ) | (3,234 | ) | 2,908 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC GBP versus NZD | BRC | 1.910 | 6/5/2015 | (730 | ) | (5,745 | ) | (3,235 | ) | 2,510 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus GBP | BRC | 0.637 | 6/10/2015 | (645 | ) | (13,561 | ) | (6,997 | ) | 6,564 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | BRC | 0.860 | 6/29/2015 | (1,435 | ) | (17,176 | ) | (121,514 | ) | (104,338 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | GLM | 0.860 | 6/29/2015 | (1,435 | ) | (16,730 | ) | (121,514 | ) | (104,784 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | UAG | 0.900 | 6/29/2015 | (1,435 | ) | (49,704 | ) | (178,034 | ) | (128,330 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC AUD versus USD | JPM | 0.900 | 6/29/2015 | (1,435 | ) | (53,686 | ) | (178,034 | ) | (124,348 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC USD versus CLP | GLM | 580.000 | 7/29/2015 | (690 | ) | (2,020 | ) | (2,158 | ) | (138 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Call—OTC NOK versus SEK | BRC | 1.140 | 10/16/2015 | (8,534 | ) | (12,353 | ) | (8,562 | ) | 3,791 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC NOK versus SEK | BRC | 1.036 | 10/16/2015 | (8,534 | ) | (13,519 | ) | (11,093 | ) | 2,426 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus NOK | GLM | 10.000 | 12/14/2015 | (1,288 | ) | (18,876 | ) | (5,788 | ) | 13,088 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus NOK | BRC | 8.250 | 12/14/2015 | (1,288 | ) | (8,731 | ) | (16,611 | ) | (7,880 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus NOK | BRC | 10.000 | 12/18/2015 | (438 | ) | (10,326 | ) | (2,015 | ) | 8,311 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus NOK | DUB | 8.250 | 12/18/2015 | (315 | ) | (3,172 | ) | (4,110 | ) | (938 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus NOK | UAG | 8.250 | 12/18/2015 | (441 | ) | (4,008 | ) | (5,754 | ) | (1,746 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus NOK | BRC | 10.000 | 12/21/2015 | (315 | ) | (7,030 | ) | (1,475 | ) | 5,555 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus CNH | FBF | 6.900 | 2/2/2016 | (833 | ) | (8,959 | ) | (8,236 | ) | 723 | ||||||||||||||||
Call—OTC USD versus CNH | BRC | 7.000 | 2/2/2016 | (833 | ) | (8,380 | ) | (7,182 | ) | 1,198 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC EUR versus USD | GLM | 1.200 | 4/17/2019 | (714 | ) | (24,053 | ) | (60,653 | ) | (36,600 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Call—OTC EUR versus USD | GLM | 1.565 | 4/19/2019 | (714 | ) | (47,835 | ) | (6,373 | ) | 41,462 | ||||||||||||||||
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Options on Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts
Description | Exercise Price | Expiration Date | # of Contracts | Cost | Fair Value | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Put—5-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 118.2500 | 3/27/2015 | 48 | $ | (14,250 | ) | $ | (8,250 | ) | $ | 6,000 | |||||||||||||||
Put—5-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 118.0000 | 3/27/2015 | 54 | (18,563 | ) | (6,750 | ) | 11,813 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—5-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 117.5000 | 3/27/2015 | 88 | (11,938 | ) | (6,188 | ) | 5,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—Euro Bund March Future Option | 156.0000 | 3/27/2015 | 17 | (8,370 | ) | (5,707 | ) | 2,663 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—10-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 129.0000 | 5/22/2015 | 17 | (14,436 | ) | (16,203 | ) | (1,767 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—10-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 135.5000 | 5/22/2015 | 60 | (15,001 | ) | (4,688 | ) | 10,313 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—10-Yr U.S. Treasury Future Option | 125.0000 | 5/22/2015 | 17 | (9,895 | ) | (7,703 | ) | 2,192 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—3-Mo Euribor Interest Rate Future Option | 98.6250 | 6/15/2015 | 60 | (32,732 | ) | — | 32,732 | |||||||||||||||||||
Call—Eurodollar September Future Option | 99.6250 | 9/14/2015 | 52 | (9,650 | ) | (3,900 | ) | 5,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—Eurodollar September Future Option | 99.0000 | 9/14/2015 | 40 | (25,000 | ) | (1,250 | ) | 23,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—3-Mo Euribor Interest Rate Future Option | 99.3750 | 3/14/2016 | 160 | (47,000 | ) | (8,952 | ) | 38,048 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—3-Mo Euribor Interest Rate Future Option | 99.6250 | 6/13/2016 | 170 | (21,402 | ) | (20,213 | ) | 1,189 | ||||||||||||||||||
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See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
European Interest Rate Swaptions
Description | Counter- party | Floating Rate Index | Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Exer- cise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount(4) | Fair Value | Premiums | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.000 | 3/23/2015 | (329 | ) | $ | (25,356 | ) | $ | (9,682 | ) | $ | (15,674 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Receive | 2.300 | 3/30/2015 | (1,667 | ) | (114,127 | ) | (10,145 | ) | (103,982 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 0.750 | 4/1/2015 | (4,666 | ) | (1 | ) | (21,930 | ) | 21,929 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | JPM | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 0.750 | 4/2/2015 | (4,696 | ) | (1 | ) | (22,989 | ) | 22,988 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | UAG | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.050 | 4/22/2015 | (170 | ) | (13,238 | ) | (7,543 | ) | (5,695 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | GLM | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 1.750 | 4/23/2015 | (1,716 | ) | (551 | ) | (4,054 | ) | 3,503 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.750 | 5/5/2015 | (850 | ) | (281 | ) | (10,179 | ) | 9,898 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.850 | 5/5/2015 | (1,436 | ) | (939 | ) | (18,524 | ) | 17,585 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | JPM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.200 | 5/11/2015 | (1,351 | ) | (192 | ) | (30,792 | ) | 30,600 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.200 | 5/12/2015 | (1,013 | ) | (150 | ) | (23,602 | ) | 23,452 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.500 | 6/8/2015 | (583 | ) | (17 | ) | (18,364 | ) | 18,347 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.500 | 6/8/2015 | (399 | ) | (12 | ) | (12,768 | ) | 12,756 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.575 | 6/15/2015 | (3,504 | ) | (11 | ) | (19,018 | ) | 19,007 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.250 | 6/16/2015 | (701 | ) | (119 | ) | (21,611 | ) | 21,492 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.250 | 6/16/2015 | (1,051 | ) | (178 | ) | (33,561 | ) | 33,383 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.600 | 7/1/2015 | (419 | ) | (24 | ) | (11,927 | ) | 11,903 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.200 | 7/9/2015 | (666 | ) | (48,415 | ) | (29,163 | ) | (19,252 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.200 | 7/13/2015 | (666 | ) | (49,139 | ) | (35,162 | ) | (13,977 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | MSC | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 0.650 | 7/15/2015 | (1,940 | ) | (6,938 | ) | (11,239 | ) | 4,301 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.100 | 7/15/2015 | (157 | ) | (14,489 | ) | (9,151 | ) | (5,338 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.100 | 7/15/2015 | (313 | ) | (29,477 | ) | (17,488 | ) | (11,989 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 1.500 | 7/21/2015 | (834 | ) | (4,449 | ) | (7,339 | ) | 2,890 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | BNP | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 1.500 | 7/21/2015 | (834 | ) | (4,449 | ) | (7,339 | ) | 2,890 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.100 | 8/7/2015 | (519 | ) | (659 | ) | (14,409 | ) | 13,750 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.400 | 8/13/2015 | (676 | ) | (7,888 | ) | (7,279 | ) | (609 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | BRC | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 2.750 | 8/20/2015 | (684 | ) | (429 | ) | (4,291 | ) | 3,862 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | UAG | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 1.800 | 8/24/2015 | (1,715 | ) | (22,993 | ) | (21,996 | ) | (997 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 5.050 | 8/24/2015 | (2,020 | ) | (30 | ) | (16,659 | ) | 16,629 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | BRC | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.000 | 8/25/2015 | (2,702 | ) | (25,295 | ) | (23,503 | ) | (1,792 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | BNP | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 0.600 | 8/26/2015 | (2,026 | ) | (12,703 | ) | (11,587 | ) | (1,116 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.200 | 8/28/2015 | (1,503 | ) | (1,992 | ) | (23,705 | ) | 21,713 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.500 | 9/25/2015 | (701 | ) | (359 | ) | (31,943 | ) | 31,584 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Receive | 3.000 | 10/1/2015 | (726 | ) | (84,674 | ) | (23,813 | ) | (60,861 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Receive | 2.000 | 10/1/2015 | (2,178 | ) | (32,070 | ) | (11,112 | ) | (20,958 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | GLM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 3.250 | 11/5/2015 | (707 | ) | (1,869 | ) | (7,788 | ) | 5,919 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 2.220 | 11/9/2015 | (1,332 | ) | (1,312 | ) | (3,264 | ) | 1,952 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.050 | 12/2/2015 | (1,351 | ) | (9,709 | ) | (22,688 | ) | 12,979 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | UAG | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.750 | 12/3/2015 | (704 | ) | (7,285 | ) | (13,606 | ) | 6,321 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | MSC | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 3.100 | 12/3/2015 | (1,013 | ) | (6,644 | ) | (16,157 | ) | 9,513 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 5.265 | 1/7/2016 | (742 | ) | (145 | ) | (16,312 | ) | 16,167 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | FBF | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.750 | 1/19/2016 | (3,806 | ) | (3,658 | ) | (28,198 | ) | 24,540 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.400 | 2/11/2016 | (757 | ) | (20,236 | ) | (19,142 | ) | (1,094 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 2.500 | 2/16/2016 | (2,026 | ) | (18,572 | ) | (17,829 | ) | (743 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.400 | 4/15/2016 | (4,355 | ) | (13,166 | ) | (73,035 | ) | 59,869 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.933 | 5/31/2016 | (757 | ) | (101,137 | ) | (30,866 | ) | (70,271 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.928 | 6/2/2016 | (757 | ) | (100,684 | ) | (30,834 | ) | (69,850 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 2.300 | 11/4/2016 | (3,527 | ) | (26,481 | ) | (44,031 | ) | 17,550 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS JPY | DUB | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Pay | 0.855 | 11/28/2016 | (109,760 | ) | (13,507 | ) | (18,101 | ) | 4,594 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.600 | 2/13/2017 | (419 | ) | (2,870 | ) | (2,930 | ) | 60 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Description | Counter- party | Floating Rate Index | Pay/ Receive Floating Rate | Exer- cise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount(4) | Fair Value | Premiums | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | DEU | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.415 | 3/27/2017 | (1,348 | ) | $ | (4,378 | ) | $ | (21,776 | ) | $ | 17,398 | |||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | DUB | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Pay | 4.000 | 9/26/2017 | (2,803 | ) | (20,433 | ) | (103,173 | ) | 82,740 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | GLM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.400 | 10/30/2017 | (667 | ) | (121,384 | ) | (48,733 | ) | (72,651 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | GLM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.600 | 10/30/2017 | (667 | ) | (145,903 | ) | (61,985 | ) | (83,918 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.400 | 10/30/2017 | (664 | ) | (120,747 | ) | (48,902 | ) | (71,845 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | JPM | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.600 | 10/30/2017 | (664 | ) | (145,137 | ) | (61,659 | ) | (83,478 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.400 | 10/30/2017 | (1,282 | ) | (233,378 | ) | (93,696 | ) | (139,682 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS GBP | MSC | 6M GBP-LIBOR | Receive | 2.600 | 10/30/2017 | (1,282 | ) | (280,518 | ) | (118,763 | ) | (161,755 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Receive | 1.000 | 2/20/2018 | (1,407 | ) | (56,577 | ) | (51,727 | ) | (4,850 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS JPY | FBF | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Receive | 0.400 | 4/10/2018 | (980,858 | ) | (34,133 | ) | (23,067 | ) | (11,066 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | JPM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.314 | 5/1/2018 | (5,890 | ) | (18,317 | ) | (52,903 | ) | 34,586 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—IRS USD | BNP | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 4.290 | 5/8/2018 | (2,904 | ) | (9,288 | ) | (25,551 | ) | 16,263 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | DUB | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 5.045 | 2/12/2019 | (4,152 | ) | (26,511 | ) | (98,857 | ) | 72,346 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS JPY | BRC | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Pay | 5.000 | 2/13/2019 | (244,422 | ) | (9,100 | ) | (33,300 | ) | 24,200 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS JPY | BRC | 6M JPY-LIBOR | Pay | 5.000 | 2/13/2019 | (249,379 | ) | (15,476 | ) | (34,029 | ) | 18,553 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS USD | DEU | 3M USD-LIBOR | Pay | 5.135 | 3/5/2019 | (5,515 | ) | (34,014 | ) | (118,065 | ) | 84,051 | ||||||||||||||||||
Call—INT FLR USD | GLM | 3M USD-LIBOR | Receive | 1.000 | 8/15/2019 | (43,000 | ) | (199,503 | ) | (137,600 | ) | (61,903 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 3.760 | 12/16/2020 | (1,905 | ) | (14,023 | ) | (79,522 | ) | 65,499 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Pay | 4.190 | 12/18/2023 | (1,957 | ) | (26,666 | ) | (75,523 | ) | 48,857 | ||||||||||||||||||
Put—IRS EUR | DUB | 6M EUR-EURIBOR | Receive | 1.910 | 9/2/2024 | (727 | ) | (75,218 | ) | (50,679 | ) | (24,539 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
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Description | Counter-party | Currency | Exercise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount(4) | Fair Value | Premiums | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Put—OTC SPX | MSC | USD | 1,900 | 3/13/2015 | $ | (300 | ) | $ | (159 | ) | $ | (9,021 | ) | $ | 8,862 | |||||||||||||||||
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Description | Counter-party | Exercise Rate (%) | Expiration Date | Notional Amount(4) | Fair Value | Premiums | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||||
Put—CDS USD CDX.IG | BCC | 0.9000 | 3/18/2015 | $ | (100 | ) | $ | (5 | ) | $ | (115 | ) | $ | 110 | ||||||||||||
Put—CDS USD CDX.IG | FBF | 0.9000 | 3/18/2015 | (100 | ) | (5 | ) | (120 | ) | 115 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—CDS USD CDX.IG | CBK | 0.9000 | 3/18/2015 | (500 | ) | (27 | ) | (784 | ) | 757 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—CDS USD CDX.IG | BOA | 1.0000 | 3/18/2015 | (600 | ) | (9 | ) | (1,305 | ) | 1,296 | ||||||||||||||||
Put—CDS USD CDX.IG | BOA | 0.9500 | 3/18/2015 | (700 | ) | (20 | ) | (1,680 | ) | 1,660 | ||||||||||||||||
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Forward Currency Contracts Open at February 28, 2015:
Type | Currency | Principal Amount Covered by Contract | Settlement Date | Counterparty | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CAD | 166,572 | 4/13/2015 | FBF | $ | — | $ | (23,489 | ) | $ | (23,489 | ) | ||||||||||||
Buy | NZD | 168,408 | 4/13/2015 | FBF | — | (24,774 | ) | (24,774 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 161,840 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (2,493 | ) | (2,493 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 324,240 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (4,994 | ) | (4,994 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 65,856 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,014 | ) | (1,014 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 1,119,779 | 4/28/2015 | HUB | — | (5,821 | ) | (5,821 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 382,380 | 4/23/2015 | JPM | — | (20,163 | ) | (20,163 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | SEK | 182,515 | 3/24/2015 | FBF | — | (6,079 | ) | (6,079 | ) |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Type | Currency | Principal Amount Covered by Contract | Settlement Date | Counterparty | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | HUF | 470,760 | 4/24/2015 | JPM | $ | 11,924 | $ | — | $ | 11,924 | ||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 457,479 | 2/25/2019 | MSC | 15,410 | — | 15,410 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 362,178 | 12/16/2015 | FBF | — | (10,939 | ) | (10,939 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 1,071,559 | 4/23/2015 | DUB | — | (56,505 | ) | (56,505 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CAD | 497,082 | 2/25/2019 | DUB | — | (51,536 | ) | (51,536 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 35,809 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | — | (4,052 | ) | (4,052 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 32,228 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | — | (3,647 | ) | (3,647 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 414,205 | 3/14/2019 | DUB | — | (26,636 | ) | (26,636 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 425,541 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | — | (27,421 | ) | (27,421 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 162,064 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,794 | ) | (1,794 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 212,771 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | 10,128 | — | 10,128 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | SEK | 724,884 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 2,879 | — | 2,879 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CZK | 157,697 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,014 | ) | (1,014 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | GBP | 484,974 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | — | (31,923 | ) | (31,923 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CAD | 236,343 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | — | (24,932 | ) | (24,932 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | SEK | 438,440 | 10/20/2015 | HUB | 4,514 | — | 4,514 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | GBP | 473,802 | 3/14/2019 | DUB | — | (30,354 | ) | (30,354 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | NOK | 183,554 | 3/20/2015 | HUB | — | (8,180 | ) | (8,180 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 172,925 | 3/20/2015 | MSC | — | (16,794 | ) | (16,794 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 34,730 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (469 | ) | (469 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | HUF | 32,505 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (191 | ) | (191 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 38,651 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (522 | ) | (522 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | NOK | 188,718 | 3/24/2015 | HUB | — | (988 | ) | (988 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 39,504 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 43 | — | 43 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 40,841 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 241 | — | 241 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 339,828 | 5/18/2015 | HUB | 2,328 | — | 2,328 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 214,352 | 3/23/2015 | HUB | 452 | — | 452 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 214,254 | 5/18/2015 | HUB | — | (246 | ) | (246 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | PLN | 36,045 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (250 | ) | (250 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 18,547 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | 261 | — | 261 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 20,163 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | 463 | — | 463 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 213,539 | 5/19/2015 | HUB | — | (461 | ) | (461 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 168,018 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (982 | ) | (982 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 79,844 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 190 | — | 190 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | KRW | 50,165 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 565 | — | 565 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 85,921 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,079 | ) | (1,079 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 85,899 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,101 | ) | (1,101 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | GBP | 76,384 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 704 | — | 704 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 142,331 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | 831 | — | 831 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 160,663 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 2,163 | — | 2,163 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 81,755 | 5/8/2015 | HUB | — | (1,810 | ) | (1,810 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | NZD | 295,443 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 5,943 | — | 5,943 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 288,277 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,223 | ) | (1,223 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | NZD | 151,278 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 6,778 | — | 6,778 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 725,623 | 4/16/2015 | HUB | 13,566 | — | 13,566 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 350,437 | 4/16/2015 | HUB | — | (1,485 | ) | (1,485 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 272,015 | 4/1/2015 | HUB | — | (9,951 | ) | (9,951 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 436,985 | 2/20/2019 | BRC | — | (53,210 | ) | (53,210 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 201,427 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | — | (22,575 | ) | (22,575 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 235,557 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | — | (24,278 | ) | (24,278 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 300,909 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | — | (34,590 | ) | (34,590 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 179,046 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | — | (19,700 | ) | (19,700 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 214,530 | 4/23/2019 | GST | — | (25,525 | ) | (25,525 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 308,955 | 4/1/2015 | FBF | — | (18,159 | ) | (18,159 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | NOK | 257,637 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | 5,461 | — | 5,461 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | NOK | 151,908 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | 1,738 | — | 1,738 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 28,535 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | — | (1,243 | ) | (1,243 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 447,761 | 4/1/2015 | FBF | — | (20,359 | ) | (20,359 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 700,873 | 4/16/2015 | HUB | — | (24,852 | ) | (24,852 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 700,873 | 4/16/2015 | HUB | — | (24,780 | ) | (24,780 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 2,882,192 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | — | (32,512 | ) | (32,512 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 362,892 | 3/12/2015 | HUB | — | (75,656 | ) | (75,656 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 315,199 | 3/13/2015 | HUB | — | (65,663 | ) | (65,663 | ) |
See accompanying notes
33
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Type | Currency | Principal Amount Covered by Contract | Settlement Date | Counterparty | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 172,699 | 5/12/2015 | HUB | $ | 199 | $ | — | $ | 199 | ||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 168,194 | 5/12/2015 | HUB | 194 | — | 194 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 184,527 | 3/6/2015 | HUB | 6,027 | — | 6,027 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 350,437 | 4/16/2015 | HUB | — | (1,350 | ) | (1,350 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 181,828 | 7/31/2015 | HUB | 2,328 | 2,328 | ||||||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 141,861 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | 861 | — | 861 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 22,958 | 5/8/2015 | HUB | — | (271 | ) | (271 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 86,045 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (955 | ) | (955 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 145,372 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,628 | ) | (1,628 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 144,383 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,617 | ) | (1,617 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 155,607 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (393 | ) | (393 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | ZAR | 111,449 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | — | (2,051 | ) | (2,051 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | ZAR | 111,347 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | — | (2,153 | ) | (2,153 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | DKK | 77,752 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | — | (11,044 | ) | (11,044 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 261,503 | 5/8/2015 | HUB | — | (2,808 | ) | (2,808 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 144,539 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (461 | ) | (461 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 57,098 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (402 | ) | (402 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 291,938 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | 938 | — | 938 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 339,012 | 5/18/2015 | HUB | 1,512 | — | 1,512 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | GBP | 65,582 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (19 | ) | (19 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | PLN | 144,008 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (492 | ) | (492 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 118,058 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | — | (1,332 | ) | (1,332 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 51,401 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 601 | — | 601 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 68,037 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (686 | ) | (686 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | ZAR | 34,192 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 192 | — | 192 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | NZD | 15,328 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 128 | — | 128 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 79,437 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 737 | — | 737 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | KRW | 49,878 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 77 | — | 77 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | TRY | 40,302 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (398 | ) | (398 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | AUD | 263,063 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 1,840 | — | 1,840 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | AUD | 274,253 | 4/24/2015 | HUB | — | (3,285 | ) | (3,285 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | AUD | 274,253 | 4/24/2015 | �� | HUB | — | (3,459 | ) | (3,459 | ) | ||||||||||||||
Buy | AUD | 17,963 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 63 | — | 63 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NZD | 168,408 | 4/13/2015 | FBF | 21,652 | — | 21,652 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CAD | 163,397 | 4/13/2015 | FBF | 29,785 | — | 29,785 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | SEK | 166,901 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (2,568 | ) | (2,568 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | SEK | 335,275 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (6,041 | ) | (6,041 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | SEK | 67,953 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,083 | ) | (1,083 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 1,037,950 | 4/28/2015 | HUB | 87,650 | — | 87,650 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 408,559 | 4/23/2015 | JPM | — | (6,016 | ) | (6,016 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | NOK | 188,718 | 3/24/2015 | FBF | — | (124 | ) | (124 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | PLN | 457,309 | 4/24/2015 | JPM | 1,527 | — | 1,527 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CAD | 462,898 | 2/25/2019 | MSC | — | (20,829 | ) | (20,829 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | NOK | 374,657 | 12/16/2015 | FBF | — | (1,540 | ) | (1,540 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 1,145,680 | 4/23/2015 | DUB | — | (17,616 | ) | (17,616 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 457,479 | 2/25/2019 | DUB | 91,138 | — | 91,138 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | PLN | 36,652 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | 3,209 | — | 3,209 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | HUF | 32,710 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | 3,164 | — | 3,164 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 454,443 | 3/14/2019 | DUB | — | (13,603 | ) | (13,603 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 466,222 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | — | (13,260 | ) | (13,260 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | SEK | 163,678 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 180 | — | 180 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CAD | 217,287 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | — | (14,644 | ) | (14,644 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 714,000 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 8,005 | — | 8,005 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 156,800 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 1,911 | — | 1,911 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 425,541 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | 91,356 | — | 91,356 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 212,771 | 3/12/2019 | DUB | 48,504 | — | 48,504 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NOK | 430,344 | 10/20/2015 | HUB | 3,582 | — | 3,582 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 414,205 | 3/14/2019 | DUB | 89,951 | — | 89,951 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 172,925 | 3/20/2015 | HUB | 18,809 | — | 18,809 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NOK | 182,742 | 3/20/2015 | MSC | 6,976 | — | 6,976 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 35,809 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 486 | — | 486 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | HUF | 35,039 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | 160 | — | 160 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 32,228 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 468 | — | 468 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | PLN | 38,909 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | 264 | — | 264 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Type | Currency | Principal Amount Covered by Contract | Settlement Date | Counterparty | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | SEK | 189,401 | 3/24/2015 | HUB | $ | 304 | $ | — | $ | 304 | ||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 20,163 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | — | (283 | ) | (283 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 79,437 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (190 | ) | (190 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | CLP | 40,841 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (45 | ) | (45 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 21,481 | 6/2/2015 | HUB | — | (481 | ) | (481 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 85,286 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (286 | ) | (286 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | CLP | 43,784 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (284 | ) | (284 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | KRW | 54,103 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (603 | ) | (603 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 213,539 | 5/19/2015 | HUB | 461 | — | 461 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CLP | 293,747 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | — | (2,747 | ) | (2,747 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 214,254 | 5/18/2015 | HUB | 246 | — | 246 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 1,785,374 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (12,860 | ) | (12,860 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 291,505 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (2,005 | ) | (2,005 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 98,475 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | 2,207 | — | 2,207 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 286,011 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 3,489 | — | 3,489 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | ZAR | 110,503 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | 2,997 | — | 2,997 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 148,018 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,018 | ) | (1,018 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 353,795 | 4/16/2015 | BRC | 20,691 | — | 20,691 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 477,681 | 4/16/2015 | MSC | — | (9,196 | ) | (9,196 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 181,936 | 4/16/2015 | BRC | 10,640 | — | 10,640 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | ZAR | 898,574 | 4/16/2015 | BRC | 5,583 | — | 5,583 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CLP | 725,623 | 4/16/2015 | BRC | — | (699 | ) | (699 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 646,572 | 4/16/2015 | MSC | 37,514 | — | 37,514 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 164,372 | 4/16/2015 | FBF | — | (3,087 | ) | (3,087 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 193,593 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | 21,170 | — | 21,170 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 263,063 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (3,683 | ) | (3,683 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 67,153 | 3/13/2015 | MSC | 816 | — | 816 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 175,218 | 4/16/2015 | UAG | 7,156 | — | 7,156 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 525,655 | 4/16/2015 | DUB | 21,858 | — | 21,858 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | ZAR | 36,720 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (220 | ) | (220 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | MXN | 55,136 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (636 | ) | (636 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | TRY | 43,505 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | 495 | — | 495 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NOK | 20,481 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | 124 | — | 124 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NZD | 16,641 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (141 | ) | (141 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 2,911,983 | 6/9/2015 | HUB | 33,019 | — | 33,019 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NZD | 145,901 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | — | (1,401 | ) | (1,401 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 19,573 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | — | (73 | ) | (73 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 73,381 | 6/3/2015 | HUB | 743 | — | 743 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 122,687 | 6/9/2015 | HUB | 1,391 | — | 1,391 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 2,087,126 | 4/1/2015 | FBF | 179,752 | — | 179,752 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 759,428 | 4/1/2015 | FBF | 7,102 | — | 7,102 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 16,159 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | 1,741 | — | 1,741 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | MXN | 46,427 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | 4,373 | — | 4,373 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 771,875 | 3/13/2015 | FBF | 11,313 | — | 11,313 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 97,367 | 3/13/2015 | FBF | 10,726 | — | 10,726 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | TRY | 36,967 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | 3,733 | — | 3,733 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | ZAR | 32,965 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | 1,035 | — | 1,035 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NZD | 14,665 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | 535 | — | 535 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 102,659 | 3/13/2015 | FBF | 1,267 | — | 1,267 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | DKK | 77,752 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | 9,658 | — | 9,658 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 118,058 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | 14,310 | — | 14,310 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 3,457,266 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | 419,575 | — | 419,575 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NOK | 389,064 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | 49,625 | — | 49,625 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 436,985 | 2/20/2019 | BRC | 86,169 | — | 86,169 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 885,045 | 5/5/2015 | HUB | 75,093 | — | 75,093 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 368,716 | 5/5/2015 | HUB | 31,284 | — | 31,284 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 153,488 | 4/24/2015 | HUB | 3,237 | — | 3,237 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 57,282 | 5/8/2015 | HUB | 999 | — | 999 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 1,898,833 | 5/8/2015 | HUB | 17,557 | — | 17,557 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 184,408 | 5/8/2015 | HUB | — | (5,352 | ) | (5,352 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 395,018 | 4/24/2015 | HUB | 7,216 | — | 7,216 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 1,401,746 | 4/16/2015 | HUB | 20,125 | — | 20,125 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | PLN | 142,227 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 2,273 | — | 2,273 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Type | Currency | Principal Amount Covered by Contract | Settlement Date | Counterparty | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 68,037 | 3/2/2015 | FBF | $ | 7,886 | $ | — | $ | 7,886 | ||||||||||||||
Sell | CLP | 39,504 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | 1,096 | — | 1,096 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | KRW | 49,878 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (278 | ) | (278 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 18,547 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | 1,153 | — | 1,153 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 362,892 | 3/12/2015 | HUB | 60,816 | — | 60,816 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 174,416 | 5/12/2015 | HUB | — | (1,916 | ) | (1,916 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 79,844 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (1,144 | ) | (1,144 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 169,813 | 5/12/2015 | HUB | — | (1,813 | ) | (1,813 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 315,199 | 3/13/2015 | HUB | 32,939 | — | 32,939 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 78,333 | 3/3/2015 | HUB | 2,956 | — | 2,956 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | ZAR | 110,516 | 4/17/2015 | HUB | 2,984 | — | 2,984 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 285,989 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 3,511 | — | 3,511 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 285,980 | 5/13/2015 | HUB | 3,520 | — | 3,520 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 72,795 | 5/8/2015 | HUB | 1,012 | — | 1,012 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | KRW | 50,165 | 3/2/2015 | HUB | — | (78 | ) | (78 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 178,407 | 3/6/2015 | HUB | 93 | — | 93 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 668,787 | 3/9/2015 | JPM | — | (13,522 | ) | (13,522 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 1,416,686 | 4/13/2015 | HUS | 6,605 | — | 6,605 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 349,127 | 5/29/2015 | HUS | 6,856 | — | 6,856 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CZK | 261,095 | 4/30/2015 | HUS | — | (3,470 | ) | (3,470 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 835,984 | 3/9/2015 | HUS | — | (14,308 | ) | (14,308 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | NZD | 806,012 | 4/16/2015 | HUS | 22,128 | — | 22,128 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | KRW | 351,594 | 5/15/2015 | HUS | 255 | — | 255 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | CZK | 2,574,347 | 4/30/2015 | HUS | — | (56,150 | ) | (56,150 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CLP | 4,339,567 | 6/22/2015 | HUS | 24,088 | — | 24,088 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 3,337,704 | 5/22/2015 | HUS | 5,587 | — | 5,587 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CZK | 2,835,441 | 4/30/2015 | HUS | 38,366 | — | 38,366 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 20,607,726 | 5/12/2015 | CBK | 341,594 | — | 341,594 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 17,898,420 | 3/9/2015 | CBK | — | (15,025 | ) | (15,025 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | NZD | 9,265,370 | 4/16/2015 | CBK | 168,730 | — | 168,730 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | PLN | 1,381,071 | 4/27/2015 | CBK | — | (8,652 | ) | (8,652 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | KRW | 3,452,349 | 5/15/2015 | HUS | 313 | — | 313 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 1,914,494 | 5/14/2015 | HUS | — | (368 | ) | (368 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | AUD | 386,034 | 3/3/2015 | CBK | 2,067 | — | 2,067 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 176,383 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | — | (2,893 | ) | (2,893 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 255,898 | 4/22/2015 | FBF | — | (5,225 | ) | (5,225 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 69,715 | 5/5/2015 | FBF | — | (1,519 | ) | (1,519 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 406,174 | 5/5/2015 | DUB | — | (8,795 | ) | (8,795 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CAD | 1,246,300 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | — | (47,799 | ) | (47,799 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CAD | 306,376 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | — | (12,212 | ) | (12,212 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 1,766,056 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | — | (173,427 | ) | (173,427 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 532,375 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | — | (46,511 | ) | (46,511 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CAD | 268,779 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | — | (660 | ) | (660 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 426,353 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | — | (2,052 | ) | (2,052 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | CNY | 130,076 | 4/7/2016 | CBK | — | (9,924 | ) | (9,924 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | MXN | 251,841 | 3/19/2015 | BOA | — | (13,192 | ) | (13,192 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | AUD | 443,860 | 3/3/2015 | CBK | 1,900 | — | 1,900 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | NZD | 158,859 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | 6,642 | — | 6,642 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 101,832 | 3/3/2015 | GSC | — | (1,152 | ) | (1,152 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | INR | 1,303,575 | 6/26/2015 | GSC | — | (2,775 | ) | (2,775 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | NZD | 89,264 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | 1,885 | — | 1,885 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 1,012 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | 12 | — | 12 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 296,409 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | 2,409 | — | 2,409 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 45,781 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | 781 | — | 781 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | JPY | 2,215,043 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | — | (2,678 | ) | (2,678 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 1,892,622 | 4/2/2015 | BOA | 31,132 | — | 31,132 | |||||||||||||||||
Buy | EUR | 840,397 | 3/3/2015 | GSC | — | (13,453 | ) | (13,453 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Buy | BRL | 1,812,849 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | 25,478 | — | 25,478 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 321,836 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | 2,788 | — | 2,788 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 238,355 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | 2,654 | — | 2,654 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 304,281 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | — | (430 | ) | (430 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | CAD | 683,145 | 3/3/2015 | CBK | 62,173 | — | 62,173 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 332,895 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | 3,048 | — | 3,048 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 1,040,551 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | 10,815 | — | 10,815 |
See accompanying notes
36
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Type | Currency | Principal Amount Covered by Contract | Settlement Date | Counterparty | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 219,176 | 4/7/2015 | BOA | $ | — | $ | (5,148 | ) | $ | (5,148 | ) | ||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 313,330 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | 4,708 | — | 4,708 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CAD | 155,988 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | — | (1,918 | ) | (1,918 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 133,627 | 3/3/2015 | BRC | — | (829 | ) | (829 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | AUD | 268,817 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | — | (5,373 | ) | (5,373 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 292,613 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | 12,387 | — | 12,387 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 6,669,848 | 4/7/2015 | BOA | 57,711 | — | 57,711 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | GBP | 58,667 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | — | (1,624 | ) | (1,624 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | SGD | 4,398 | 4/16/2015 | GSC | 31 | — | 31 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 673,660 | 3/3/2015 | CBK | 7,036 | — | 7,036 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 143,237 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | 2,188 | — | 2,188 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 1,410,019 | 7/2/2015 | FBF | 110,476 | — | 110,476 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CNY | 130,076 | 4/7/2016 | BCC | 1,044 | — | 1,044 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | CAD | 887,929 | 3/3/2015 | CBK | 68,635 | — | 68,635 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 1,674,044 | 7/2/2015 | DUB | 142,142 | — | 142,142 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | NZD | 248,880 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | — | (5,737 | ) | (5,737 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | CAD | 99,192 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | 239 | — | 239 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | MXN | 28,753 | 5/5/2015 | GSC | 212 | — | 212 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 181,413 | 3/12/2015 | CBK | — | (1,413 | ) | (1,413 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 60,374 | 3/12/2015 | GSC | — | (374 | ) | (374 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 80,598 | 3/12/2015 | GSC | — | (598 | ) | (598 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | INR | 140,918 | 3/12/2015 | BOA | — | (918 | ) | (918 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 438,889 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | — | (6,889 | ) | (6,889 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | CHF | 105,188 | 5/12/2015 | DUB | 3,238 | — | 3,238 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 724,758 | 3/3/2015 | GSC | — | (525 | ) | (525 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | KRW | 388,849 | 3/25/2015 | FBF | — | (4,849 | ) | (4,849 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | KRW | 131,429 | 3/25/2015 | FBF | — | (1,429 | ) | (1,429 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | KRW | 131,559 | 3/25/2015 | FBF | — | (1,559 | ) | (1,559 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | JPY | 2,215,983 | 4/2/2015 | BOA | 2,679 | — | 2,679 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 1,910,131 | 3/3/2015 | BOA | — | (30,632 | ) | (30,632 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 54,851 | 4/2/2015 | GSC | 693 | — | 693 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 840,681 | 4/2/2015 | GSC | 13,446 | — | 13,446 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | EUR | 78,359 | 4/2/2015 | CBK | 250 | — | 250 | |||||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 1,766,056 | 3/3/2015 | FBF | — | (24,820 | ) | (24,820 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Sell | BRL | 46,793 | 3/3/2015 | DUB | — | (657 | ) | (657 | ) | |||||||||||||||
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Short Sales open at February 28, 2015:
Type of Investment | Description | Coupon | Maturity Date | Principal Amount (000’s) | Proceeds | Market Value | ||||||||||||||||
U.S. Agency CMO | Fannie Mae TBA | 3.0000 | % | 3/12/2045 | $ | (2,100 | ) | $ | (2,127,805 | ) | $ | (2,139,220 | ) | |||||||||
U.S. Agency CMO | Fannie Mae TBA | 3.5000 | % | 4/14/2045 | (400 | ) | (416,500 | ) | (418,086 | ) | ||||||||||||
U.S. Agency CMO | Fannie Mae TBA | 4.0000 | % | 4/14/2045 | (4,900 | ) | (5,211,609 | ) | (5,228,128 | ) | ||||||||||||
U.S. Agency CMO | Fannie Mae TBA | 4.5000 | % | 3/12/2045 | (10,600 | ) | (11,486,805 | ) | (11,520,710 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Glossary:
Counterparty Abbreviations: | ||||||||||
BCC | Barclays Capital | FBF | Credit Suisse International | JPM | JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | |||||
BNP | BNP Paribas, N.A. | FOB | Credit Suisse Securities USA, LLC | MSC | Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. | |||||
BOA | Bank of America, N.A. | GLM | Goldman Sachs Bank USA | MYC | Morgan Stanley Capital Services | |||||
BRC | Barclays Bank PLC | GSC | Goldman Sachs Capital Markets | RBS | Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | |||||
CBK | Citibank, N.A. | GST | Goldman Sachs International | SSB | State Street Bank & Trust Co. | |||||
DEU | Deutsche Bank AG, New York | HUB | HSBC Bank PLC | UAG | UBS AG | |||||
DUB | Deutsche Bank AG | HUS | HSBC Bank USA |
Currency Abbreviations: | ||||||||||
AUD | Australian Dollar | GBP | Pound Sterling | MYR | Malaysian Ringgit | |||||
BRL | Brazilian Real | HKD | Hong Kong Dollar | NOK | Norwegian Krone | |||||
CAD | Canadian Dollar | HUF | Hungarian Forint | NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
See accompanying notes
37
American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Schedule of Investments
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Currency Abbreviations: | ||||||||||
CHF | Swiss Franc | IDR | Indonesian Rupiah | PLN | Polish Zolty | |||||
CLP | Chilean Peso | ILS | Israeli New Sheqel | SEK | Swedish Krona | |||||
CNY | Chinese Renminbi | INR | Indian Rupee | SGD | Singapore Dollar | |||||
CZK | Czech Republic Koruna | JPY | Japanese Yen | TRY | Turkish New Lira | |||||
DKK | Danish Krone | KRW | South Korean Won | USD | United States Dollar | |||||
EUR | Euro | MXN | Mexican Peso | ZAR | South African Rand | |||||
Index Abbreviations: | ||||||||||
ABX | Asset-Backed Securities Index | CBM | Commercial Mortgage Backed Securities Index | HICP | Harmonised Consumer Price Index | |||||
CDX.HY | Credit Derivatives Index - High Yield | CPI-U | Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers | iTrx | Markit iTraxx Europe | |||||
CDX.IG | Credit Derivatives Index - Investment Grade | EXT-CPI | Consumer Price Index, Excluding Tobacco | RPI | Retail Price Index | |||||
Exchange Abbreviations: | ||||||||||
CME | Chicago Mercantile Exchange | OTC | Over-the-Counter | |||||||
Other Abbreviations: | ||||||||||
BBR | Bank Bill Rate | CDS | Credit Default Swap | LIBOR | London Interbank Offer Rate | |||||
BBSW | Bank Bill Swap Reference Rate | ECAL | European-style Call | NIBOR | Norwegian Interbank Offer Rate | |||||
CCP | Central Counterparty Clearing House | EPUT | European-style Put | PRIBOR | Prague Interbank Offered Rate | |||||
CD | Certificate of Deposit | EURIBOR | Euro Interbank Offer Rate | STIBOR | Stockholm Interbank Offered Rate | |||||
CDI | CETIP Deposito Interbancario | IRS | Interest Rate Swap | TIIE | Tasa de Intere’s Interbancaria de Equilibrio | |||||
CDOR | Canadian Dealer Offered Rate | JIBAR | Johannesburg Interbank Agreed Rate |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Assets: |
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Investments in unaffiliated securities, at fair value A | $ | 254,654 | ||
Purchased options and swaptions outstanding C | 4,115 | |||
Foreign currency, at fair value B | 852 | |||
Cash | 1,690 | |||
Swap premium paid | 1,873 | |||
Swap Income receivable | 190 | |||
Foreign currency held at broker for futures contracts D | 3,281 | |||
Deposit with brokers for futures contracts | 5,486 | |||
Receivable for investments sold | 61,458 | |||
Receivable for fund shares sold | 32 | |||
Dividends and interest receivable | 1,541 | |||
Receivable for tax reclaims | 21 | |||
Receivable for expense reimbursement (Note 2) | 66 | |||
Unrealized appreciation from swap agreements | 7,181 | |||
Unrealized appreciation from foreign currency contracts | 3,054 | |||
Prepaid expenses | 27 | |||
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Total assets | 345,521 | |||
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Liabilities: | ||||
Payable for investments purchased | 73,531 | |||
Payable for fund shares redeemed | 46 | |||
Payable for short sales (proceeds $19,243) | 19,306 | |||
Swap premium received | 2,349 | |||
Swap income payable | 530 | |||
Written options , at fair value (premiums received $3,633) | 4,050 | |||
Management and investment advisory fees payable | 97 | |||
Administrative service and service fees payable | 68 | |||
Transfer agent fees payable | 8 | |||
Custody and fund accounting fees payable | 26 | |||
Professional fees payable | 168 | |||
Prospectus and shareholder reports fees payable | 8 | |||
Trustee fees payable | 5 | |||
Payable for variation margin from open futures contracts | 876 | |||
Unrealized depreciation of swap agreements | 11,691 | |||
Unrealized depreciation from foreign currency contracts | 1,582 | |||
Other liabilities | 42 | |||
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Total liabilities | 114,383 | |||
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Net assets | $ | 231,138 | ||
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Analysis of Net Assets: | ||||
Paid-in-capital | 238,895 | |||
Undistributed net investment income | 10,457 | |||
Accumulated net realized gain | (11,166 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation of investments | 5,973 | |||
Unrealized depreciation of foreign currency contracts | (6,533 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation of futures contracts | (843 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation of swap agreements | (4,510 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation of options and swaptions contracts | (1,071 | ) | ||
Unrealized depreciation of short sales | (64 | ) | ||
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Net assets | $ | 231,138 | ||
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited) (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)
Shares outstanding at no par value (unlimited shares authorized): |
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Institutional Class | 15,581,579 | |||
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Y Class | 3,484,257 | |||
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Investor Class | 890,970 | |||
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A Class | 2,006,427 | |||
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C Class | 908,860 | |||
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Net assets (not in thousands): | ||||
Institutional Class | $ | 157,584,355 | ||
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Y Class | $ | 35,240,875 | ||
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Investor Class | $ | 9,003,144 | ||
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A Class | $ | 20,189,230 | ||
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C Class | $ | 9,120,101 | ||
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Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share: | ||||
Institutional Class | $ | 10.11 | ||
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Y Class | $ | 10.11 | ||
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Investor Class | $ | 10.10 | ||
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A Class | $ | 10.06 | ||
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A Class (offering price) | $ | 10.56 | ||
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C Class | $ | 10.03 | ||
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A Cost of investments in unaffiliated securities | $ | 256,628 | ||
B Cost of foreign currency | $ | 852 | ||
C Cost of purchased options outstanding | $ | 4,769 | ||
D Cost of foreign currency held at broker | $ | 3,302 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Statement of Operations
Six months ended February 28, 2013 (Unaudited) (in thousands)
Investment Income: | ||||
Dividend income from unaffiliated securities (net of foreign taxes) A | $ | 24 | ||
Interest income | 3,194 | |||
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Total investment income | 3,218 | |||
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Expenses: | ||||
Management and investment advisory fees (Note 2) | 704 | |||
Administrative service fees (Note 2): | ||||
Institutional Class | 222 | |||
Y Class | 57 | |||
Investor Class | 24 | |||
A Class | 36 | |||
C Class | 15 | |||
Transfer agent fees: | ||||
Institutional Class | 29 | |||
Y Class | 1 | |||
Investor Class | 2 | |||
A Class | 3 | |||
C Class | 1 | |||
Custody and fund accounting fees | 186 | |||
Professional fees | 161 | |||
Registration fees and expenses | 45 | |||
Service fees (Note 2): | ||||
Y Class | 19 | |||
Investor Class | 20 | |||
A Class | 18 | |||
C Class | 7 | |||
Distribution fees (Note 2): | ||||
A Class | 30 | |||
C Class | 50 | |||
Prospectus and shareholder report expenses | 17 | |||
Trustee fees | 7 | |||
Other expenses | 13 | |||
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Total expenses | 1,667 | |||
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Net fees waived and expenses reimbursed (Note 2) | (455 | ) | ||
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Net expenses | 1,212 | |||
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Net investment income | 2,006 | |||
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Realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments: | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) from: | ||||
Investments | 2,146 | |||
Foreign currency transactions | 9,736 | |||
Futures contracts | (3,576 | ) | ||
Swap agreements | (1,534 | ) | ||
Options and swaptions contracts | 607 | |||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) of: | ||||
Investments | (803 | ) | ||
Foreign currency transactions | (7,738 | ) | ||
Futures contracts | 856 | |||
Swap agreements | (1,163 | ) | ||
Options and swaption contracts | (995 | ) | ||
Short sales | 49 | |||
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Net (loss) from investments | (2,415 | ) | ||
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Net (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ | (409 | ) | |
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A Foreign taxes | $ | 36 |
See accompanying notes
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
Six Months Ended February 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, 2014 | |||||||
(unaudited) | ||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets: | ||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 2,006 | $ | 4,998 | ||||
Net realized gain (loss) from investments, foreign currency transactions, futures contracts, swap agreements and option and swaptions contracts | 7,379 | (5,453 | ) | |||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from investments, foreign currency transactions, futures contracts, swap agreements and option and swaptions contracts | (9,794 | ) | 10,002 | |||||
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (409 | ) | 9,547 | |||||
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Distributions to Shareholders: | ||||||||
Net investment income: | ||||||||
Institutional Class | (2,926 | ) | (2,789 | ) | ||||
Y Class | (731 | ) | (621 | ) | ||||
Investor Class | (305 | ) | (652 | ) | ||||
A Class | (432 | ) | (457 | ) | ||||
C Class | (121 | ) | (72 | ) | ||||
Net realized gain from investments: | ||||||||
Institutional Class | — | (1,025 | ) | |||||
Y Class | — | (253 | ) | |||||
Investor Class | — | (349 | ) | |||||
A Class | — | (275 | ) | |||||
C Class | — | (92 | ) | |||||
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Net distributions to shareholders | (4,515 | ) | (6,585 | ) | ||||
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Capital Share Transactions: | ||||||||
Proceeds from sales of shares | 39,058 | 114,770 | ||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 4,300 | 6,267 | ||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (85,215 | ) | (125,983 | ) | ||||
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Net (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | (41,857 | ) | (4,946 | ) | ||||
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Net (decrease) in net assets | (46,781 | ) | (1,984 | ) | ||||
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Net Assets: | ||||||||
Beginning of period | 277,919 | 279,903 | ||||||
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End of Period * | $ | 231,138 | $ | 277,919 | ||||
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*Includes undistributed net investment income (loss) of | $ | (3,341 | ) | $ | (832 | ) | ||
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
American Beacon Funds (the “Trust”), which is comprised of thirty-one Funds, is organized as a Massachusetts business trust and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as a diversified, open-end management investment company. These financial statements and notes to the financial statements relate to the American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund (the “Fund”), a series of the Trust.
American Beacon Advisors, Inc. (the “Manager”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lighthouse Holdings, Inc. and was organized in 1986 to provide business management, advisory, administrative and asset management consulting services to the Trust and other investors.
Class Disclosure
Each Fund has multiple classes of shares designed to meet the needs of different groups of investors. The following table sets forth the differences amongst the classes:
Class: | Offered to: | |
Institutional Class | Investors making an initial investment of $250,000 | |
Y Class | Investors making an initial investment of $100,000 | |
Investor Class | General public and investors investing directly or through an intermediary | |
A Class | General public and investors investing through an intermediary with applicable sales charges, which may include a front-end sales charge and a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) | |
C Class | General public and investors investing through an intermediary with applicable sales charges, which may include a CDSC |
Each class offered by the Trust has equal rights as to assets and voting privileges. Income and non-class specific expenses are allocated daily to each class on the basis of the relative net assets. Realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of each class are allocated daily based on the relative net assets of each class of the Fund. Class specific expenses, where applicable, currently include administrative service fees, service fees, and distribution fees and vary amongst the classes as described more fully in Note 2.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2013-08, “Financial Services – Investment Companies (Topic 946): Amendments to the Scope, Measurement, and Disclosure Requirements,” which amends the criteria that define an investment company and clarifies the measurement guidance and requires new disclosures for investment companies. Under the ASU, an entity that is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 automatically qualifies as an investment company. The Funds adopted this ASU for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015. Management has evaluated the implications of the ASU and determined that adoption thereof will not have a material impact on the financial statements.
2. Transactions with Affiliates
Management Agreement
The Trust and the Manager are parties to a Management Agreement that obligates the Manager to provide or oversee the provision of all investment advisory and fund management services. Investment assets of the Fund are managed by multiple investment advisors which have entered into separate investment advisory agreements with the Manager and the Trust. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Management Agreement, the Manager receives from the Fund 0.05% of the average daily net assets. The Fund pays the unaffiliated investment advisors hired to direct investment activities of the Fund.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Management fees paid by the Fund during the six months ended February 28, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Management Fee Rate | Management Fee | Amounts paid to Investment Advisors | Amounts Paid to Manager | |||||||||
0.60% | $ | 704 | $ | 645 | $ | 59 |
Administration Agreement
The Manager and the Trust entered into an Administration Agreement which obligates the Manager to provide or oversee administrative services to the Fund. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Administration Agreement, the Manager receives an annualized fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Institutional, Y, Investor, A, and C Classes of the Fund.
Distribution Plans
The Fund, except for the A and C Classes of the Fund, have adopted a “defensive” Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the Act, pursuant to which no fees may be charged to the Fund for distribution purposes. However, the Plan authorizes the management and administrative service fees received by the Manager and the investment advisor hired by the Manager to be used for distribution purposes. Under this Plan, the Fund does not intend to compensate the Manager or any other party, either directly or indirectly, for the distribution of Fund shares.
Separate Distribution Plans (the “Distribution Plans”) have been adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the Act for the A and C Classes of the Fund. Under the Distribution Plans, as compensation for distribution assistance, the Manager receives an annual fee of 0.25% of the average daily net assets of the A Class and 1.00% of the average daily net assets of the C Class of the Fund. The fee will be payable without regard to whether the amount of the fee is more or less than the actual expenses incurred in a particular month by the Manager for distribution assistance.
Service Plans
The Manager and the Trust entered into Service Plans that obligate the Manager to oversee additional shareholder servicing of the Y, Investor, A, and C Classes of the Fund. As compensation for performing the duties required under the Service Plans, the Manager receives an annualized fee of 0.10% of the average daily net assets of Y Class, 0.15% of the average daily net assets of the A and C Classes, and up to 0.375% of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class of the Fund.
Interfund Lending Program
Pursuant to an exemptive order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”), the Fund, along with other registered investment companies having management contracts with the Manager, may participate in an interfund lending program as a borrower. This program provides an alternative credit facility allowing the Fund to borrow from other participating Funds. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Fund did not utilize the credit facility.
Expense Reimbursement Plan
The Manager contractually agreed to reimburse the classes of the Fund to the extent that total annual fund operating expenses exceeded the Fund’s expense cap. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Manager reimbursed expenses as follows:
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Class | Expense Cap | Reimbursed Expenses | Expiration of Reimbursements | |||||||||
Institutional | 0.90 | % | $ | 296,597 | 2018 | |||||||
Y | 0.99 | % | 71,047 | 2018 | ||||||||
Investor | 1.27 | % | 21,018 | 2018 | ||||||||
A | 1.29 | % | 46,896 | 2018 | ||||||||
C | 2.04 | % | 19,152 | 2018 |
Of these amounts, $65,552 is receivable from the Manager, as of February 28, 2015. The Fund has adopted an Expense Reimbursement Plan whereby the Manager may seek repayment of expenses reimbursed for a period of up to three years. However, reimbursement will occur only if the Class’s average net assets have grown or expenses have declined sufficiently to allow reimbursement without causing its expense ratio to exceed the previously agreed upon contractual expense limit. The carryover of excess expenses potentially reimbursable to the Manager is $274,377, $378,404, and $854,833 expiring in 2015, 2016, and 2017 respectively. The Fund did not record a liability for potential reimbursements, due to the current assessment that a reimbursement is unlikely.
Sales Commissions
The Fund’s distributor, Foreside Fund Services, LLC (“Foreside”) may receive a portion of A Class sales charges from broker dealers and it may be used to offset distribution related expenses. For the six months ended February 28, 2015, Foreside collected $557 from the sale of A Class Shares.
A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 0.50% will be deducted with respect to Class A Shares on certain purchases of $250,000 or more that are redeemed in whole or part within 12 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 0.50% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class A Shares redeemed. During the six months ended February 28, 2015 there were no CDSC fees collected for the Fund.
A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% will be deducted with respect to Class C Shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase, unless waived as discussed in the Prospectus. Any applicable CDSC will be 1.00% of the lesser of the original purchase price or the value of the redemption of the Class C Shares redeemed. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, CDSC fees of $1,384 were collected for the Fund.
CFTC Regulation
On August 13, 2013, the CFTC adopted rules to harmonize conflicting United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC’’) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) disclosure, reporting and recordkeeping requirements for registered investment companies that do not meet an exemption from the definition of commodity pool. The harmonization rules provide that the CFTC will accept the SEC’s disclosure, reporting, and recordkeeping regime as substituted compliance for substantially all of the otherwise applicable CFTC regulations as long as such investment companies meet the applicable SEC requirements.
The Fund is a commodity pool, as defined in the regulation of the CFTC and operated by the Manager, a commodity pool operator regulated by the CFTC.
3. Security Valuation and Fair Value Measurements
Investments are valued at the close of the New York Stock Exchange (the “Exchange”), normally 4 p.m. ET, each day that the Exchange is open for business. Equity securities including exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) for which market quotations are available are valued at the last sale price or official closing price (closing bid price or last evaluated quote if no sale has occurred) on the primary market or exchange on which they trade.
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Debt securities (other than short-term securities) normally are valued on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service and may take into account appropriate factors such as institution-size trading in similar groups of securities, yield, quality, coupon rate, maturity, type of issue, trading characteristics, and other market data. The prices of debt securities may be determined using quotes obtained from brokers.
Investments in open-end mutual funds are valued at the closing net asset value (“NAV”) per share of the mutual fund on the day of valuation. Investment grade short-term obligations with 60 days or less to maturity are valued using the amortized cost method, which approximates market value.
Securities for which the market prices are not readily available or are not reflective of the fair value of the security, as determined by the Manager, will be priced at fair value following procedures approved by the Trust’s Board of Trustees (the “Board”).
Futures contracts are valued based upon their quoted daily settlement prices. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with its futures broker, an amount of cash or U.S. Government and Agency Obligations in accordance with the initial margin requirements of the broker or exchange. Futures contracts are marked to market daily and an appropriate payable or receivable for the change in value (“variation margin”) is recorded by the Fund. Gains or losses are recognized, but not considered realized until the contracts expire or are closed. Futures contracts involve, to varying degrees, risk of loss in excess of the variation margin disclosed on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
For valuation purposes, the last quoted prices of non-U.S. equity securities may be adjusted under the circumstances described below. If the Manager determines that developments between the close of a foreign market and the close of the Exchange will, in its judgment, materially affect the value of some or all of a fund’s portfolio securities, the Manager will adjust the previous closing prices to reflect what it believes to be the fair value of the securities as of the close of the Exchange. In deciding whether it is necessary to adjust closing prices to reflect fair value, the Manager reviews a variety of factors, including developments in foreign markets, the performance of U.S. securities markets, and the performance of instruments trading in U.S. markets that represent foreign securities and baskets of foreign securities. The Valuation Committee may also fair value securities in other situations, such as when a particular foreign market is closed but a Fund is open. The Fund uses outside pricing services to provide closing prices and information to evaluate and/or adjust those prices. As a means of evaluating its security valuation process, the Valuation Committee routinely compares closing prices, the next day’s opening prices in the same markets, and adjusted prices.
Other investments, including restricted securities, and those financial instruments for which the above valuation procedures are inappropriate or are deemed not to reflect fair value are stated at fair value as determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee, established by the Fund’s Board.
Valuation Inputs
Various inputs may be used to determine the value of the Fund’s investments. These inputs are summarized in three broad levels for financial statement purposes. The inputs or methodologies used to value securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
Level 1 - | Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. | |||
Level 2 - | Prices determined using other significant observable inputs. These may include quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, and others. Level 2 securities are fixed-income securities that are valued using observable inputs as stated above. | |||
Level 3 - | Prices determined using other significant unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect the Fund’s own assumptions about the factors market participants would use in pricing an investment, and would be based on the best information available. |
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Level 1 and Level 2 trading assets and trading liabilities, at fair value.
Fixed income securities including corporate, convertible and municipal bonds and notes, U.S. government agencies, U.S. treasury obligations, sovereign issues, bank loans, convertible preferred securities and non-U.S. bonds are normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker dealer quotations, reported trades or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The service providers’ internal models use inputs that are observable such as issuer details, interest rates, yield curves, prepayment speeds, credit risks/spreads, default rates and quoted prices for similar assets. Securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Fixed income securities purchased on a delayed-delivery basis are marked to market daily until settlement at the forward settlement date are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are usually issued as separate tranches, or classes, of securities within each deal. These securities are also normally valued by pricing service providers that use broker dealer quotations or valuation estimates from their internal pricing models. The pricing models for these securities usually consider tranche-level attributes, current market data, estimated cash flows and market-based yield spreads for each tranche, and incorporates deal collateral performance, as available. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Common stocks, ETFs and financial derivative instruments, such as futures contracts or options contracts that are traded on a national securities exchange, are stated at the last reported sale or settlement price on the day of valuation. To the extent these securities are actively traded and valuation adjustments are not applied, they are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Valuation adjustments may be applied to certain securities that are solely traded on a foreign exchange to account for the market movement between the close of the foreign market and the close of the Exchange. These securities are valued using pricing service providers that consider the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to the intraday trading in the U.S. markets for investments. Securities using these valuation adjustments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Preferred securities and other equities traded on inactive markets or valued by reference to similar instruments are also categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Investments in registered open-end investment management companies will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Investments in privately held investment funds which are redeemable within 90 days of the measurement date, will be valued based upon the NAVs of such investments and are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. Short-term investments having a maturity of 60 days or less are generally valued at amortized cost which approximates fair value. These investments are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
Over-the-counter (“OTC”) financial derivative instruments, such as foreign currency contracts, options contracts, or swaps agreements, derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates, and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These contracts are normally valued on the basis of broker dealer quotations or pricing service providers. Depending on the product and the terms of the transaction, the value of the financial derivative contracts can be estimated by a pricing service provider using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs that are observed from actively quoted markets such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, curves, dividends and exchange rates. Financial derivatives that use similar valuation techniques and inputs as described above are categorized as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.
The Fund’s investments are summarized by level based on the inputs used to determine their values. U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”) also requires all transfers between any level to be disclosed. The end of period timing recognition has been adopted for transfers between levels of the Fund’s
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
assets and liabilities. During the six months ended February 28, 2015, there were no transfers between levels for the Fund. As of February 28, 2015, the investments were classified as described below: (in thousands)
Flexible Bond Fund(1) | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Total | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | $ | 881 | $ | 1,137 | $ | — | $ | 2,018 | ||||||||
Domestic Bank Loans | — | 1,490 | — | 1,490 | ||||||||||||
Domestic Convertible Obligations | — | 2,786 | — | 2,786 | ||||||||||||
Domestic Obligations | — | 71,020 | — | 71,020 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Convertible Obligations | — | 1,960 | — | 1,960 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Obligations | — | 54,075 | — | 54,075 | ||||||||||||
Asset-Backed Obligations | — | 11,405 | — | 11,405 | ||||||||||||
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | 8,736 | — | 8,736 | ||||||||||||
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Obligations | — | 9 | — | 9 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | 3,640 | — | 3,640 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Agency Mortgage-Backed Obligations | — | 8,282 | — | 8,282 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Agency Obligations | — | 299 | — | 299 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Treasury Obligations | — | 59,834 | — | 59,834 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Investments – Money Market Fund | 29,090 | — | — | 29,090 | ||||||||||||
Short Term Investments – U.S. Treasury Bills | — | 10 | — | 10 | ||||||||||||
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Total Investments in Securities | $ | 29,971 | $ | 224,683 | $ | — | $ | 254,654 | ||||||||
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Purchased options outstanding | $ | — | $ | 4,115 | $ | — | $ | 4,115 | ||||||||
Futures contracts | 69 | — | — | 69 | ||||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap agreements | — | 7,495 | — | 7,495 | ||||||||||||
Inflation Indexed Swap agreements | — | 80 | — | 80 | ||||||||||||
Credit Default Swap agreements | — | 1,130 | — | 1,130 | ||||||||||||
Forward currency contracts | — | 3,054 | — | 3,054 | ||||||||||||
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Short Sales | $ | — | $ | (19,306 | ) | $ | — | $ | (19,306 | ) | ||||||
Written options outstanding | — | (4,050 | ) | — | (4,050 | ) | ||||||||||
Futures contracts | (910 | ) | — | — | (910 | ) | ||||||||||
Interest Rate Swap agreements | — | (12,437 | ) | — | (12,437 | ) | ||||||||||
Inflation Indexed Swap agreements | — | (156 | ) | — | (156 | ) | ||||||||||
Credit Default Swap agreements | — | (1,098 | ) | — | (1,098 | ) | ||||||||||
Forward currency contracts | — | (1,582 | ) | — | (1,582 | ) | ||||||||||
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(1) | Refer to the Schedule of Investments for industry information. |
(2) | Financial derivative instruments may include swaps agreements, open futures, purchased options and swaption contracts, written options and swaption contracts and foreign currency contracts. |
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 assets of the Fund for which significant unobservable inputs were used to determine fair value. Transfers in or out of Level 3 represent the ending value of any security or instrument where a change in the level has occurred from the beginning to the end of the period.
Domestic Obligations | Foreign Obligations | Totals | ||||||||||
Beginning Balance as of 8/31/2014 | $ | 339 | $ | 5 | $ | 344 | ||||||
Net Purchases | — | — | — | |||||||||
Net Sales | (340 | ) | (4 | ) | 344 | |||||||
Accrued Discounts/(Premiums) | — | — | — | |||||||||
Realized Gain/(Loss) | 1 | (1 | ) | — | ||||||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation)2 | — | — | — | |||||||||
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Transfers out of Level 3 | — | — | — | |||||||||
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Security Transactions and Investment Income
Security transactions are recorded on the trade date of the security purchase or sale. The Fund may purchase securities with delivery or payment to occur at a later date. At the time the Fund enters into a commitment to purchase a security, the transaction is recorded and the value of the security is reflected in the NAV. The value of the security may vary with market fluctuations.
Dividend income, net of foreign taxes, is recorded on the ex-dividend date except certain dividends from foreign securities which are recorded as soon as the information is available to the Funds. Interest income is earned from settlement date, recorded on the accrual basis, and adjusted, if necessary, for accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. For financial and tax reporting purposes, realized gains and losses are determined on the basis of specific lot identification.
Currency Translation
All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currency values are converted into U.S. dollar values at the mean of the bid and ask prices of such currencies against U.S. dollars as last quoted by a recognized dealer. Income, expense and purchases and sales of investments are translated into U.S. dollars at the rate of the exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. The effect of changes in foreign currency exchange rates on investments is separately identified from the fluctuations arising from changes in market values of securities held and is reported with all other foreign currency gains and losses in the Fund’s Statement of Operations.
Dividends to Shareholders
Dividends from net investment income of the Fund normally will be declared and paid at least annually. Distributions, if any, of net realized capital gains are generally paid at least annually and recorded on the ex-dividend date.
Commission Recapture
The Fund has established brokerage commission recapture arrangements with certain brokers or dealers. If the Fund’s investment advisor chooses to execute a transaction through a participating broker, the broker rebates a portion of the commission back to the Fund. Any collateral benefit received through participation in the commission recapture program is directed exclusively to the Fund. This amount is reported with the net realized gain in the Fund’s Statement of Operations, if applicable. For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Fund did not have commission recapture income.
Allocation of Income, Expenses, Gains, and Losses
Income, expenses (other than those attributable to a specific class), gains, and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets represented by such class. Operating expenses directly attributable to a specific class are charged against the operations of that class.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results may differ from those estimated.
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Other
Under the Trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liability arising out of the performance of their duties to the Trust. In the normal course of business, the Trust enters into contracts that provide indemnification to the other party or parties against potential costs or liabilities. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made in the future and, therefore, cannot be estimated. The Trust has had no prior claims or losses pursuant to any such agreement.
4. Securities and other Investments
Emerging Markets Debt
The Fund may invest in emerging markets dept. The Fund’s emerging markets debt securities may include obligations of government and corporations. As with any fixed income securities, emerging markets debt securities are subject to the risk of being downgraded in credit rating and to the risk of default. In the event of a default on any investments in foreign debt obligations, it may be more difficult for the Fund to obtain or to enforce a judgment against the issuers of such securities. With respect to debt issued by emerging markets governments, such issues may be unwilling to pay interest and repay principal when due, either due to inability to pay or submission to political pressure not to pay, and as a result my default, declare temporary suspensions of interest payments or require that the conditions of payments be renegotiated.
Repurchase Agreements
A repurchase agreement is a fixed income security in the form of an agreement between a Fund as purchaser and an approved counterparty as seller. The agreement is backed by collateral in the form of securities and/or cash transferred by the seller to the buyer to be held by an eligible third-party custodian. Under the agreement a Fund acquires securities from the seller and the seller simultaneously commits to repurchase the securities at an agreed upon price and date, normally within a week. The price for the seller to repurchase the securities is greater than a Fund’s purchase price, reflecting an agreed upon “interest rate” that is effective for the period of time the purchaser’s money is invested in the security. During the term of the repurchase agreement, a Fund monitors on a daily basis the market value of the collateral subject to the agreement and, if the market value of the securities falls below the seller’s repurchase amount provided under the repurchase agreement, the seller is required to transfer additional securities or cash collateral equal to the amount by which the market value of the securities falls below the repurchase amount. Repurchase agreements may exhibit the economic characteristics of loans by a Fund.
The obligation of the seller under the repurchase agreement is not guaranteed, and there is a risk that the seller may fail to repurchase the underlying securities, whether because of the seller’s bankruptcy or otherwise. In such event, a Fund would attempt to exercise its rights with respect to the underlying collateral, including possible sale of the securities. A Fund may incur various expenses in the connection with the exercise of its rights and may be subject to various delays and risks of loss, including (a) possible declines in the value of the underlying collateral, (b) possible reduction in levels of income and (c) lack of access to the collateral held through a third-party custodian and possible inability to enforce the Fund’s rights. The Board has established procedures pursuant to which the Manager monitors the creditworthiness of the counterparties with which the Fund enters into repurchase agreement transactions.
The Funds may enter into repurchase agreements with member banks of the Federal Reserve System or registered broker-dealers who, in the opinion of the Manager, present a minimal risk of default during the term of the agreement. The underlying securities which serve as collateral for repurchase agreements may include fixed income and equity securities such as U.S. Government and agency securities, municipal obligations, corporate obligations, asset-backed securities, mortgage-backed securities, common and preferred stock, American Depository Receipts, exchange-traded funds and convertible securities. There is no percentage restriction on each Fund’s ability to enter into repurchase agreements with terms of seven days or less.
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Reverse Repurchase Agreements
Under a reverse repurchase agreement, the Fund sells securities and agrees to repurchase them at a mutually agreed upon date and price. At the time the Fund enters into a reverse repurchase agreement, it will establish a segregated account with the custodian containing liquid assets having at least equal value to the repurchase price.
Certificate of Deposit
A savings certificate entitling the bearer to receive interest. A Certificate of Deposit (“CD”) bears a fixed maturity date, has a specified fixed interest rate, and can be issued in any denomination. CDs are generally issued by commercial banks and are currently insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) up to a maximum of $250,000. CDs are generally offered at terms ranging from one month to five years.
Inflation-Indexed Bonds
The Fund may invest in inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation-indexed bonds are fixed-income securities whose principal value is periodically adjusted to the rate of inflation. The interest rate on these bonds is generally fixed at issuance at a rate lower than typical bonds. Over the life of an inflation-indexed bond, however, interest will be paid based on a principal value, which is adjusted for inflation. Any increase or decrease in the principal amount of an inflation-indexed bond will be included as interest income on the Statement of Operations, even though investors do not receive their principal until maturity.
In-Kind Securities
The Fund may invest in payment in-kind securities (“PIKs”). PIKs give the issuer the option at each interest payment date of making interest payments in either cash or additional debt securities. Those additional debt securities usually have the same terms, including maturity dates and interest rates, and associated risks as the original bonds. The daily market quotations of the original bonds may include the accrued interest (referred to as a dirty price) and require a prorata adjustment from the unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investment to interest receivable in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Restricted Securities
The Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities may be sold privately, but are required to be registered or exempted from such registration before being sold to the public. Private placement securities are generally considered to be restricted except for those securities traded between qualified institutional investors under the provisions of Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. Disposal of restricted securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expenses, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult to achieve. Restricted securities outstanding at the six months ended February 28, 2015 are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments.
High-Yield Securities
Non-investment-grade securities are rated below the four highest credit grades by at least one of the public rating agencies (or are unrated if not publicly rated). Participation in high-yielding securities transactions generally involves greater returns in the form of higher average yields. However, participation in such transactions involves greater risks, including sensitivity to economic changes, solvency, and relative liquidity in the secondary trading market. Lower ratings may reflect a greater possibility that the financial condition of the issuer, or adverse changes in general economic conditions, or both, may impair the ability of
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the issuer to make payments of interest and principal. The prices and yields of lower-rated securities generally fluctuate more than higher-quality securities, and such prices may decline significantly in periods of general economic difficulty or rising interest rates.
Real Estate Investment Trusts
The Funds may own shares of real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which report information on the source of their distributions annually. The Funds re-characterize distributions received from REIT investments based on information provided by the REITs into the following categories: ordinary income, long-term capital gains, and return of capital. If information is not available on a timely basis from the REITs, the re-characterization will be estimated based on available information, which may include the previous year allocation. If new or additional information becomes available from the REITs at a later date, a re-characterization will be made the following year. These re-characterizations are not recorded for financial statement purposes, but as an adjustment to the calculation of taxable income.
Other Investment Company Securities and Other Exchange Traded Products
The Funds may invest in shares of other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, business development companies, ETFs, unit investment trusts, and other investment companies of the Trust. The Funds may invest in investment company securities advised by the Manager or a sub-advisor. Investments in the securities of other investment companies may involve duplication of advisory fees and certain other expenses. By investing in another investment company, a Fund becomes a shareholder of that investment company. As a result, Fund shareholders indirectly will bear a Fund’s proportionate share of the fees and expenses paid by shareholders of the other investment company, in addition to the fees and expenses Fund shareholders directly bear in connection with the Fund’s own operations. These other fees and expenses are reflected as Acquired Fund Fees and Expenses and are included in the Fees and Expenses Table for the Fund in its Prospectus, if applicable. Investments in other investment companies may involve the payment of substantial premiums above the value of such issuer’s portfolio securities.
Mortgage-Related and Other Asset-Backed Securities
The Fund may invest in mortgage or other asset-backed securities (“ABS”). These securities may include mortgage instruments issued by U.S. government agencies (“agency mortgages”) or those issued by private entities (“non-agency mortgages”). Specific types of instruments may include mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMOs”), commercial mortgage-backed securities, mortgage dollar rolls, CMO residuals, stripped mortgage-backed securities and other securities that directly or indirectly represent a participation in, or are secured by a payable from, mortgage loans on real property. The value of the Fund’s mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) may be affected by, among other things, changes or perceived changes in interest rates, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the mortgage, or the quality of the underlying assets. The mortgages underlying the securities may default or decline in quality or value. Through its investments in MBS, a Fund has exposure to subprime loans, Alt-A loans and non-conforming loans as well as to the mortgage and credit markets generally. Underlying collateral related to subprime, Alt-A and non-conforming mortgage loans has become increasingly susceptible to defaults and declines in quality or value, especially in a declining residential real estate market. In addition, regulatory or tax changes may adversely affect the mortgage securities markets as a whole.
Mortgage-Backed Securities
MBS often have stated maturities of up to thirty years when they are issued, depending upon the length of the mortgages underlying the securities. In practice however, unscheduled or early payments of principal and interest on the underlying mortgages may make the securities’ effective maturity shorter than this, and the prevailing interest rates may be higher or lower than the current yield of the Fund’s portfolio at the time resulting in reinvestment risk.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Rising or high interest rates may result in slower than expected principal payments which may tend to extend the duration of MBS, making them more volatile and more sensitive to changes in interest rates. This is known as extension risk.
MBS may have less potential for capital appreciation than comparable fixed income securities due to the likelihood of increased prepayments of mortgages resulting from foreclosures or declining interest rates. These foreclosed or refinanced mortgages are paid off at face value (par) or less, causing a loss, particularly for any investor who may have purchased the security at a premium or a price above par. In such an environment, this risk limits the potential price appreciation of these securities.
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities
Certain MBS may be issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or a government sponsored entity, such as Fannie Mae (the Federal National Mortgage Association) or Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation). Although these instruments may be guaranteed by the U.S. government or a government sponsored entity, many such MBS are not backed by the full faith and credit of the United States and are still exposed to the risk of non-payment.
Privately Issued Mortgage-Backed Securities
MBS held by a Fund may be issued by private issuers including commercial banks, savings associations, mortgage companies, investment banking firms, finance companies and special purpose finance entities (called special purpose vehicles or SPVs) and other entities that acquire and package mortgage loans for resale as MBS. These privately issued non-agency MBS may offer higher yields than those issued by government agencies, but also may be subject to greater price changes than governmental issues. Subprime loans refer to loans made to borrowers with weakened credit histories or with a lower capacity to make timely payments on their loans. Alt-A loans refer to loans extended to borrowers who have incomplete documentation of income, assets, or other variables that are important to the credit underwriting processes. Non-conforming mortgages are loans that do not meet the standards that allow purchase by government-sponsored enterprises. MBS with exposure to subprime loans, Alt-A loans or non-conforming loans have had in many cases higher default rates than those loans that meet government underwriting requirements. The risk of non-payment is greater for MBS that are backed by mortgage pools that contain subprime, Alt-A and non-conforming loans, but a level of risk exists for all loans.
Unlike agency MBS issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or a government-sponsored entity (e.g., Fannie Mae (the Federal National Mortgage Association) and Freddie Mac (the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation), MBS issued by private issuers do not have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee, but may have credit enhancements provided by external entities such as banks or financial institutions or achieved through the structuring of the transaction itself. Examples of such credit support arising out of the structure of the transaction include the issue of senior and subordinated securities (e.g., the issuance of securities by an SPV in multiple classes or “tranches,” with one or more classes being senior to other subordinated classes as to the payment of principal and interest, with the result that defaults on the underlying mortgage loans are borne first by the holders of the subordinated class); creation of “reserve funds” (in which case cash or investments, sometimes funded from a portion of the payments on the underlying mortgage loans, are held in reserve against future losses); and “overcollateralization” (in which case the scheduled payments on, or the principal amount of, the underlying mortgage loans exceeds that required to make payment on the securities and pay any servicing or other fees). However, there can be no guarantee that credit enhancements, if any, will be sufficient to prevent losses in the event of defaults on the underlying mortgage loans. In addition, MBS that are issued by private issuers are not subject to the underwriting requirements for the underlying mortgages that are applicable to those MBS that have a government or government-sponsored entity guarantee. As a result, the mortgage loans underlying private MBS may, and frequently do, have less favorable collateral, credit risk or other underwriting characteristics than government
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or government-sponsored MBS and have wider variances in a number of terms including interest rate, term, size, purpose and borrower characteristics. Privately issued pools more frequently include second mortgages, high loan-to-value mortgages and manufactured housing loans. The coupon rates and maturities of the underlying mortgage loans in a private-label MBS pool may vary to a greater extent than those included in a government guaranteed pool, and the pool may include subprime mortgage loans.
Privately issued MBS are not traded on an exchange and there may be a limited market for the securities, especially when there is a perceived weakness in the mortgage and real estate market sectors. Without an active trading market, MBS held in the Fund’s portfolio may be particularly difficult to value because of the complexities involved in assessing the value of the underlying mortgage loans.
Asset-Backed Securities
ABS may include MBS, loans, receivables or other assets. The value of the Fund’s ABS may be affected by, among other things, actual or perceived changes in interest rates, factors concerning the interests in and structure of the issuer or the originator of the receivables, the market’s assessment of the quality of underlying assets or actual or perceived changes in the credit worthiness of the individual borrowers, the originator, the servicing agent or the financial institution providing the credit support.
Payment of principal and interest may be largely dependent upon the cash flows generated by the assets backing the securities.
Rising or high interest rates tend to extend the duration of ABS, making them more volatile and more sensitive to changes in interest rates. The underlying assets are sometimes subject to prepayments which can shorten the security’s weighted average life and may lower its return. Defaults on loans underlying ABS have become an increasing risk for ABS that are secured by home equity loans related to sub-prime, Alt-A or non-conforming mortgage loans, especially in a declining residential real estate market.
ABS (other than MBS) present certain risks that are not presented by MBS. Primarily, these securities may not have the benefit of any security interest in the related assets. Credit card receivables are generally unsecured and the debtors are entitled to the protection of a number of state and federal consumer credit laws, many of which give such debtors the right to set off certain amounts owed on the credit cards, thereby reducing the balance due. There is the possibility that recoveries on repossessed collateral may not, in some cases, be available to support payments on these securities. ABS are often backed by a pool of assets representing the obligations of a number of different parties. To lessen the effect of failures by obligors on underlying assets to make payments, the securities may contain elements of credit support which fall into two categories: (i) liquidity protection, and (ii) protection against losses resulting from ultimate default by an obligor on the underlying assets. Liquidity protection refers to the provision of advances, generally by the entity administering the pool of assets, to ensure that the receipt of payments on the underlying pool occurs in a timely fashion. Protection against losses results from payment of the insurance obligations on at least a portion of the assets in the pool. This protection may be provided through guarantees, policies or letters of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor from third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction or through a combination of such approaches. The Fund will not pay any additional or separate fees for credit support. The degree of credit support provided for each issue is generally based on historical information respecting the level of credit risk associated with the underlying assets.
Delinquency or loss in excess of that anticipated or failure of the credit support could adversely affect the return on an investment in such a security. The availability of ABS may be affected by legislative or regulatory developments. It is possible that such developments may require the Fund to dispose of any then existing holdings of such securities.
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Short Sales
The Fund may enter into short sale transactions. A short sale is a transaction in which a Fund sells a security it does not own in anticipation of a decline in the market price of the security. Securities sold in short sale transactions and the interest payable on such securities, if any, are reflected as a liability on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. A Fund is obligated to deliver the security at the market price at the time the short position is closed. The risk of loss on a short sale transaction is theoretically unlimited, because there is no limit to the cost of replacing the security sold short, whereas losses from purchase transactions cannot exceed the total amount invested. As of February 28, 2015, short positions were held by the Fund.
Master Agreements
The Fund is a party to International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) with counterparties that govern transactions in over-the-counter derivative and foreign exchange contracts entered into by the Fund and those counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements contain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to terminate early could be material to the financial statements. Since different types of forward and OTC financial derivative transactions have different mechanics and are sometimes traded out of different legal entities of particular counterparty organization, each type of transaction may be covered by a different Master Agreement, resulting in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. As the Master Agreements are specific to unique operations of different asset types, they allow a Fund to net its total exposure to a counterparty in the event of a default with respect to all the transactions governed under a single agreement with a counterparty.
Master Repurchase Agreements (“Master Repo Agreements”) govern transactions between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral for Repurchase and Reverse Repurchase Agreements.
Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain forward settling transactions, such as delayed delivery or sale-buyback financing transactions by and between a Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.
5. Financial Derivative Instruments
The Fund may utilize derivative instruments to enhance return, hedge risk, gain efficient exposure to an asset class or to manage liquidity. When considering the Fund’s use of derivatives, it is important to note that the Fund does not use derivatives for the purpose of creating financial leverage.
Options Contracts
The Fund may write (1) call and put options on futures, swaps (“swaptions”), securities, commodities or currencies it owns or in which it may invest and (2) inflation-capped options. Writing put options tends to increase the Fund’s exposure to unfavorable movements of the underlying instrument in exchange for an upfront premium. Writing call options tends to decrease the Fund’s exposure to favorable movements of the underlying instrument in exchange for an upfront premium. When the Fund writes a call, put, or inflation-capped option, an amount equal to the premium received is recorded as a liability and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. The purpose of inflation-capped options is to protect the buyer from inflation erosion above a certain rate on a given notional exposure. A floor can be used to give
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downside protection to investments in inflation-linked products. These liabilities are reflected as written options outstanding on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Certain options may be written with premiums to be determined on a future date. Premiums received from writing options which expire are treated as realized gains. Premiums received from writing options which are exercised or closed are added to the proceeds or offset against amounts paid on the underlying futures, swap, security or currency transaction to determine the realized gain or loss when the underlying transaction is sold. The Fund as a writer of an option has no control over whether the underlying instrument may be sold (call) or purchased (put) and as a result bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the instrument underlying the written option. There is the risk the Fund may not be able to enter into a closing transaction because of an illiquid market.
The Fund may also purchase put and call options. Purchasing call options tends to increase the Fund’s exposure to favorable movements of the underlying instrument in exchange for paying an upfront premium. Purchasing put options tends to decrease the Fund’s exposure to unfavorable movements of the underlying instrument. The Fund pays a premium which is included on the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities as an investment and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option. Premiums paid for purchasing options which expire are treated as realized losses. Certain options may be purchased with premiums to be determined on a future date. The premiums for these options are based upon implied volatility parameters at specified terms. The risk associated with purchasing put and call options is limited to the premium paid. Premiums paid for purchasing options which are exercised or closed are added to the amounts paid or offset against the proceeds on the underlying investment transaction to determine the realized gain or loss when the underlying transaction is sold.
Options
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Fund purchased/sold options primarily for return enhancement, hedging and exposing cash to markets.
The Fund’s options contracts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the quarterly volume of options contracts. For purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by contracts outstanding at period end (in thousands).
Average Purchased Option and Swaption Contracts Outstanding | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | $ | 3,189,466 |
Average Written Option and Swaption Contracts Outstanding | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | $ | 3,594,325 |
Straddle Options
The Fund may enter into differing forms of straddle options. A straddle is an investment strategy that uses combinations of options that allow a Fund to profit based on the future price movements of the underlying security, regardless of the direction of those movements. A written straddle involves simultaneously writing a call option and a put option on the same security with the same strike price and expiration date. The written straddle increases in value when the underlying security price has little volatility before the expiration date. A purchased straddle involves simultaneously purchasing a call option and a put option on the same security with the same strike price and expiration date. The purchased straddle increases in value when the underlying security price has high volatility, regardless of direction, before the expiration date.
Swap Agreements
The Fund may invest in swap agreements. Swap agreements are privately negotiated agreements between the Fund and a counterparty to exchange or swap investment cash flows, assets, foreign currencies or
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market-linked returns at specified, future intervals. The Fund may enter into credit default, cross-currency, interest rate and other forms of swap agreements to manage its exposure to credit, currency, interest rate, and inflation risk. In connection with these agreements, securities or cash may be identified as collateral in accordance with the terms of the respective swap agreements to provide assets of value and recourse in the event of default or bankruptcy/insolvency.
Swaps are marked to market daily based upon values from third party vendors or quotations from market makers to the extent available and the change in value, if any, is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. In the event that market quotes are not readily available and the swap cannot be valued pursuant to one of the valuation methods, the value of the swap will be determined in good faith by the Valuation Committee pursuant to procedures approved by the Board.
Payments received or made at the beginning of the measurement period are reflected as such on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities and represent payments made or received upon entering into the swap agreement to compensate for differences between the stated terms of the swap agreement and prevailing market conditions (credit spreads, currency exchange rates, interest rates, and other relevant factors). These upfront payments are recorded as realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations upon termination or maturity of the swap. A liquidation payment received or made at the termination of the swap is recorded as realized gain or loss on the Statement of Operations. Net periodic payments received or paid by the Fund are included as part of realized gains or losses on the Statement of Operations.
Entering into these agreements involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit, market and documentation risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these agreements, that the counterparty to the agreements may default on its obligation to perform or disagree as to the meaning of contractual terms in the agreements and that there may be unfavorable changes in interest rates.
The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from the counterparty over the contract’s remaining life, to the extent that amount is positive. The risk is mitigated by having a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral to the Fund to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.
Credit Default Swap Agreements
Credit default swap agreements involve one party making a stream of payments (referred to as the buyer of protection) to another party (the seller of protection) in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event for the referenced entity, obligation or index. As a seller of protection on credit default swap agreements, the Fund will generally receive from the buyer of protection a fixed rate of periodic premium throughout the term of the swap provided that there is no credit event. As the seller, the Fund would effectively add leverage to its portfolio because, in addition to its total net assets, the Fund would be subject to investment exposure up to the notional amount of the swap.
If the Fund is a seller of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) pay to the buyer of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and take delivery of the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) pay a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. If the Fund is a buyer of protection and a credit event occurs, as defined under the terms of that particular swap agreement, the Fund will either (i) receive from the seller of protection an amount equal to the notional amount of the swap and deliver the referenced obligation, other deliverable obligations or underlying securities comprising the referenced index or (ii) receive a net settlement amount in the form of cash or securities equal to the notional amount of the swap less the recovery value of the referenced obligation or underlying securities comprising the referenced index. Recovery values
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are estimated by market makers considering either industry standard recovery rates or entity specific factors and considerations until a credit event occurs. If a credit event has occurred, the recovery value is determined by a facilitated auction whereby a minimum number of allowable broker bids, together with a specified valuation method, are used to calculate the settlement value.
Credit default swap agreements on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event. If a credit event occurs and cash settlement is not elected, a variety of other deliverable obligations may be delivered in lieu of the specific referenced obligation. The ability to deliver other obligations may result in a cheapest-to-deliver option (the buyer of protection’s right to choose the deliverable obligation with the lowest value following a credit event). The Fund may use credit default swaps on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the issuers (i.e., to reduce risk where the Fund owns or has exposure to the referenced obligation) or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular issuer’s default.
Credit default swap agreements on asset-backed securities involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a default or other credit event. Unlike credit default swaps on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues, deliverable obligations in most instances would be limited to the specific referenced obligation as performance for asset-backed securities can vary across deals. Prepayments, principal paydowns, and other write down or loss events on the underlying mortgage loans will reduce the outstanding principal balance of the referenced obligation. These reductions may be temporary or permanent as defined under the terms of the swap agreement and the notional amount for the swap agreement will be adjusted by corresponding amounts. The Fund may use credit default swaps on asset-backed securities to provide a measure of protection against defaults of the referenced obligation that the Fund owns or to take an active long or short position with respect to the likelihood of a particular referenced obligation’s default that the Fund does not own.
Credit default swap agreements on credit indices involve one party making a stream of payments to another party in exchange for the right to receive a specified return in the event of a write-down, principal shortfall, interest shortfall or default of all or part of the referenced entities comprising the credit index. A credit index is a basket of credit instruments or exposures designed to be representative of some part of the credit market as a whole. These indices are made up of reference credits that are judged by a poll of dealers to be the most liquid entities in the credit default swap market based on the sector of the index. Components of the indices may include, but are not limited to, investment grade securities, high yield securities, asset-backed securities, emerging markets, and/or various credit ratings within each sector. Credit indices are traded using credit default swaps with standardized terms including a fixed spread and standard maturity dates. An index credit default swap references all the names in the index, and if there is a default, the credit event is settled based on that name’s weight in the index. The composition of the indices changes periodically, usually every six months, and for most indices, each name has an equal weight in the index. The Fund may use credit default swaps on credit indices to hedge a portfolio of credit default swaps or bonds, which is less expensive than it would be to buy many credit default swaps to achieve a similar effect. Credit default swaps on indices are benchmarks for protecting investors owning bonds against default, and traders use them to speculate on changes in credit quality.
Implied credit spreads, represented in absolute terms, utilized in determining the market value of credit default swap agreements on corporate issues, sovereign issues of an emerging country or U.S. municipal issues as of period end are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments and serve as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent a market participant view of the likelihood or risk of default for the underlying referent security to credit derivative. The implied credit spread of a particular referenced entity reflects the cost of buying/selling protection and may include upfront payments required to be made to enter into the agreement. For credit default swap agreements on asset-backed
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securities and credit indices, the quoted market prices and resulting values serve as the indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk. Wider credit spreads represent a deterioration of the referenced entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood or risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement.
The maximum potential amount of future payments (undiscounted) that the Fund as a seller of protection could be required to make under a credit default swap agreement would be an amount equal to the notional amount of the agreement. Notional amounts of each individual credit default swap agreement outstanding as of February 28, 2015 for which the Fund is the seller of protection are disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments. These potential amounts would be partially offset by any recovery values of the respective referenced obligations, upfront payments received upon entering into the agreement, or net amounts received from the settlement of buy protection credit default swap agreements entered into by the Fund for the same referenced entity or entities.
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Fund entered into credit default swaps primarily for return enhancement, hedging and exposing cash to markets.
The Fund’s credit default swap contract notional amounts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet the strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the quarterly volume of credit default swap contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, the volume is measured by the notional amounts outstanding at each quarter end (in thousands).
Average Credit Default Swap Notional Amounts Outstanding | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | $ | 77,610 |
Interest Rate Swap Agreements
The Fund is subject to interest rate risk exposure in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. Because the Fund holds fixed rate bonds, the value of these bonds may decrease if interest rates rise. To help hedge against this risk and to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing market rates, the Fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements. Interest rate swap agreements involve the exchange by the Fund with another party of their respective commitments to pay or receive interest with respect to the notional amount of principal.
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Fund entered into interest rate swaps primarily for return enhancement, hedging and exposing cash to markets.
The Fund’s interest rate swap contract notional amounts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet the strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of interest rate swap contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, the volume is measured by the notional amounts outstanding at each quarter end (in thousands).
Average Interest Rate Swap Notional Amounts Outstanding | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | $ | 7,693,051 |
Over-the-Counter Swap Agreements
OTC financial derivative instruments such as forward currency contracts, options contracts, interest rate, and credit default swap agreements derive their value from underlying asset prices, indices, reference rates and other inputs or a combination of these factors. These instruments are valued using evaluated prices furnished by a pricing service selected by the Board. In certain cases, when a valuation is not readily available from a pricing service, the Fund’s Manager may provide a valuation. Depending on the instrument and the
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terms of the transaction, the value of the derivative instrument can be determined by a pricing service or Manager using a series of techniques, including simulation pricing models. The pricing models use inputs, such as issuer details, indices, spreads, interest rates, yield curves, dividends, and exchange rates, that are observed from actively quoted markets. Derivative instruments that use valuation techniques and inputs similar to those described above are normally categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy.
Total Return Swap Agreements
The Fund may enter into total return swaps in order to take a “long” or “short” position with respect to an underlying referenced asset. The Fund is subject to market price volatility of the underlying referenced asset. A total return swap involves commitments to pay interest in exchange for a market linked return based on a notional amount. To the extent that the total return of the security, group of securities or index underlying the transaction exceeds or falls short of the offsetting interest obligation, the Fund will receive a payment from or make a payment to the counterparty.
Inflation Swap Agreements
An inflation swap involves the use of inflation derivatives (or inflation-indexed derivatives) to transfer inflation risk from one party to another. The derivatives used may be over-the-counter or exchange-traded derivatives. Inflation swaps frequently include real rate swaps, such as asset swaps of inflation-indexed bonds. Inflation swaps are simply a linear form of such derivatives. Real rate swaps consist of the nominal interest swap rate minus the corresponding inflation swap.
In an inflation swap, one party pays a fixed rate on a notional principal amount, while the other party pays a floating rate linked to an inflation index, such as the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The party paying the floating rate pays the inflation adjusted rate multiplied by the notional principal amount.
There are three main types of inflation swap. In a standard interbank inflation-linked swap, or zero-coupon inflation-linked swap, cash flow is exchanged on the maturity date. This swap pays out the exact value of the cumulative inflation for a fixed capital sum over a determined period.
In a year-on-year inflation-linked swap, inflation is used on an annual basis rather than a cumulative one. Typically, an inflation swap is priced on a zero-coupon basis, with payment exchanged upon maturity. One party pays the compound fixed rate, while the other pays the actual inflation rate for the term of the swap. In Europe, inflation swaps are typically paid on a year-on-year basis where the year-on-year rate of change of the price index is paid. In the United States, payment is more typically on a month-on-month basis, although the inflation rate used is still the year-on-year rate.
In an inflation-linked income swap two cash flows are exchanged, each of which follows the inflation index. One party pays a fixed inflation increase annually over the period of the contract. The other party pays the actual inflation over the period of the contract. The swap itself consists of a series of zero-coupon swaps. Other traded inflation derivatives include caps, floors, and straddles, which are usually priced against year-on-year swaps.
The Fund’s inflation-linked swap contract notional amounts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet the strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of inflation-linked swap contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, the volume is measured by the notional amounts outstanding at each quarter end (in thousands).
Average Inflation-Linked Swap Notional Amounts Outstanding | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | $ | 21,994 |
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Forward Foreign Currency Contracts
The Fund may enter into forward foreign currency contracts to hedge the exchange rate risk on investment transactions or to hedge the value of the Fund’s securities denominated in foreign currencies. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the forward exchange rate prevailing on the day of valuation. The Fund bears the market risk that arises from changes in foreign exchange rates, and accordingly, the unrealized gain (loss) on these contracts is reflected in the accompanying financial statements. The Fund also bears the credit risk if the counterparty fails to perform under the contract.
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Fund entered into foreign currency exchange contracts primarily for return enhancement and hedging.
The Fund’s foreign currency contract notional dollar values outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following tables illustrate the average quarterly volume of foreign currency contracts. For the purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by the amounts bought and sold in USD (in thousands).
Average Forward Foreign Currency Notional Amount Outstanding – Purchased Contracts | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | $ | 84,465 | ||
Average Forward Foreign Currency Notional Amount Outstanding – Sold Contracts | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | $ | 171,221 |
Futures Contracts
Futures contracts are contracts to buy or sell a standard quantity of securities at a specified price on a future date. The Fund may enter into financial futures contracts as a method for keeping assets readily convertible to cash if needed to meet shareholder redemptions or for other needs while maintaining exposure to the stock or bond market, as applicable. The primary risks associated with the use of futures contracts are the possibility of illiquid markets or imperfect correlation between the values of the contracts and the underlying securities, or that the counterparty will fail to perform its obligations.
Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to set aside or deposit with a broker an amount, termed the initial margin, which typically represents a portion of the face value of the futures contract. The Fund usually reflects this amount on the Schedule of Investments as a U.S. Treasury Bill held as collateral for futures contracts or as Cash deposited with broker on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. Payments to and from the broker, known as variation margin, are required to be made on a daily basis as the price of the futures contract fluctuates. Changes in initial settlement values are accounted for as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) until the contracts are terminated, at which time realized gains and losses are recognized. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price established each day by the exchange on which they are traded.
For the six months ended February 28, 2015, the Fund entered into future contracts primarily for return enhancement, hedging and exposing cash to markets.
The Fund’s futures contracts outstanding fluctuate throughout the operating year as required to meet strategic requirements. The following table illustrates the average quarterly volume of futures contracts. For purpose of this disclosure, volume is measured by contracts outstanding at period end.
Average Futures Contracts Outstanding | ||||
Fund | Year ended February 28, 2015 | |||
Flexible Bond | 689 |
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The following is a summary of the fair valuations of the Fund’s derivative instruments categorized by risk exposure(1):
Fair values of financial instruments on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of February 28, 2015 (in thousands):
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Credit contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Interest rate contracts | Equity/Inflation Indexed contracts | Total | ||||||||||||||||
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Unrealized appreciation of foreign currency contracts | $ | — | $ | 3,054 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,054 | ||||||||||
Receivable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2) | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||
Unrealized appreciation from swap agreements | 205 | — | 6,890 | 3 | 7,098 | |||||||||||||||
Purchased options and swaptions outstanding | 3 | 1,413 | 2,699 | — | 4,115 | |||||||||||||||
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Unrealized depreciation of foreign currency contracts | $ | — | $ | (1,582 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (1,582 | ) | ||||||||
Payable for variation margin from open futures contracts(2) | — | — | (876 | ) | — | (876 | ) | |||||||||||||
Unrealized depreciation from swap agreements | (525 | ) | — | (10,901 | ) | (109 | ) | (11,535 | ) | |||||||||||
Written options and swaptions outstanding | — | * | (1,278 | ) | (2,773 | ) | — | * | (4,051 | ) | ||||||||||
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The effect of financial derivative instruments on the Statement of Operations for the six months ended February 28, 2015 (in thousands):
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Credit contracts | Foreign exchange contracts | Interest rate contracts | Equity/Inflation Indexed contracts | Total | ||||||||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) of derivatives recognized as a result from operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from foreign currency transactions | $ | — | $ | 13,044 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,044 | ||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from futures contracts | — | (19 | ) | (3,593 | ) | 36 | (3,576 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from swap agreements | (51 | ) | (1,199 | ) | (284 | ) | — | (1,534 | ) | |||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) from option and swaption contracts | 49 | 367 | 179 | 12 | 607 | |||||||||||||||
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Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from foreign currency transactions | $ | — | $ | (632 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (632 | ) | ||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from futures contracts | 881 | (20 | ) | (5 | ) | — | 856 | |||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from swap agreements | 347 | — | (1,510 | ) | — | (1,163 | ) | |||||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from option and swaption contracts | (24 | ) | (192 | ) | (784 | ) | 5 | (995 | ) | |||||||||||
Change in net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) from short sales | 49 | — | — | — | 49 | |||||||||||||||
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(1) | See Note 3 in the Notes to Financial Statements for additional information. |
(2) | Includes cumulative appreciation or (depreciation) of futures contracts as reported in the Schedule of Investment footnotes. Only current day’s variation margin in reported within the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. |
6. Principal Risks
In the normal course of business the Fund trades financial instruments and enters into financial transactions where risk of potential loss exists. Security values fluctuate (market risk) and may decline due to factors affecting securities markets in general, particular industries represented in the securities markets or
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conditions specifically related to a particular company. Failure of the other party to a transaction to perform (credit risk), for example by not making principal and interest payments when due, reduces the value of the issuer’s debt and could reduce the Fund’s income. Similar to credit risk, the Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions will fail to make required payments or otherwise comply with the terms of the instrument, transaction or contract. The potential loss could exceed the value of the financial assets recorded in the financial statements. Some of the Fund’s investments may be illiquid and the Fund may not be able to vary the portfolio investments in response to changes in economic and other conditions. If a Fund is required to liquidate all or a portion of its investments quickly, the Fund may realize significantly less than the value at which it previously recorded those investments.
Market Risks
The Fund’s investments in financial derivatives and other financial instruments expose the Fund to various risks such as, but not limited to, interest rate, foreign currency and equity risks.
Interest rate risk is the risk that fixed income securities will decline in value because of changes in interest rates. As nominal interest rates rise, the value of certain fixed income securities held by the Fund is likely to decrease. A nominal interest rate can be described as the sum of a real interest rate and an expected inflation rate. Fixed income securities with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates, usually making them more volatile than securities with shorter durations. Duration is useful primarily as a measure of the sensitivity of a fixed income’s market price to interest rate (i.e. yield) movements.
If the Fund invests directly in foreign currencies or in securities that trade in, and receive revenues in, foreign currencies, or in financial derivatives that provide exposure to foreign currencies, it will be subject to the risk that those currencies will decline in value relative to the base currency of the Fund, or, in the case of hedging positions, that the Fund’s base currency will decline in value relative to the currency being hedged. Currency rates in foreign countries may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time for a number of reasons, including changes in interest rates, intervention (or the failure to intervene) by U.S. or foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities such as the International Monetary Fund, or by the imposition of currency controls or other political developments in the United States or abroad. As a result, the Fund’s investments in foreign currency denominated securities may reduce the returns of the Fund.
The fair values of equities, such as common stocks and preferred securities or equity related investments such as futures and options, may decline due to general market conditions which are not specifically related to a particular company, such as real or perceived adverse economic conditions, changes in the general outlook for corporate earnings, changes in interest or currency rates or adverse investor sentiment generally. They may also decline due to factors which affect a particular industry or industries, such as labor shortages or increased production costs and competitive conditions within an industry. Equity securities and equity related investments generally have greater market price volatility than fixed income securities.
Credit and Counterparty Risks
The Fund will be exposed to credit risk on parties with whom it trades and will also bear the risk of settlement default. The Fund minimizes concentrations of credit risk by undertaking transactions with a large number of customers and counterparties on recognized and reputable exchanges. The Fund could lose money if the issuer or guarantor of a fixed income security, or the counterparty to a financial derivatives contract, repurchase agreement or a loan of portfolio securities, is unable or unwilling to make timely principal and/or interest payments, or to otherwise honor its obligations. Securities are subject to varying degrees of credit risk, which are often reflected in credit ratings.
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Similar to credit risk, the Fund may be exposed to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution or other entity with which the Fund has unsettled or open transactions will default. Financial assets, which potentially expose the Fund to counterparty risk, consist principally of cash due from counterparties and investments. Furthermore, to the extent that unpaid amounts owed to the Fund exceed a predetermined threshold agreed to with the counterparty, such counterparty shall advance collateral to the Fund in the form of cash or cash equivalents equal in value to the unpaid amount owed to the Fund. The Fund may invest such collateral in securities or other instruments and will typically pay interest to the counterparty on the collateral received. If the unpaid amount owed to the Fund subsequently falls, the Fund would be required to return to the counterparty all or a portion of the collateral previously advanced to the Fund
All transactions in listed securities are settled/paid for upon delivery using approved counterparties. The risk of default is considered minimal, as delivery of securities sold is only made once the Fund has received payment. Payment is made on a purchase once the securities have been delivered by the counterparty. The trade will fail if either party fails to meet its obligation.
The Fund is subject to various Master Agreements, which govern the terms of certain transactions with select counterparties. These Master Agreements reduce the counterparty risk associated with relevant transactions by specifying credit protection mechanisms and providing standardization that improves legal certainty. Since different types of forward and OTC derivative transactions have different mechanics and are sometimes traded out of different legal entities of a particular counterparty organization, each type of transaction may be covered by a different Master Agreement and result in the need for multiple agreements with a single counterparty. Therefore, exposure cannot be netted and collateralized across all types of transactions. Exposures can only be netted across transactions governed under the same Master Agreement with the same legal entity.
Master Agreements can also help limit counterparty risk by specifying collateral posting arrangements at pre-arranged exposure levels. Under the Master Agreements, collateral is routinely transferred if the total net exposure to certain transactions (net of existing collateral already in place) governed under the relevant master agreement with a counterparty in a given account exceeds a specified threshold, which typically ranges from zero to $250,000 depending on the counterparty and the type of Master Agreement. United States Treasury bills and US dollar cash are generally the preferred forms of collateral, although other forms of AAA rated paper may be used. The Fund’s overall exposure to counterparty risk can change substantially within a short period, as it is affected by each transaction subject to the relevant Master Agreement. Master Repurchase Agreements (“Master Repo Agreements”) govern transactions between the Fund and select counterparties. The Master Repo Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation, income payments, events of default, and maintenance of collateral for Repurchase Agreements.
Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (“Master Forward Agreements”) govern the considerations and factors surrounding the settlement of certain purchases and sales made on a delayed-delivery basis by and between the Fund and select counterparties. The Master Forward Agreements maintain provisions for, among other things, initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral.
International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreements (“ISDA Master Agreements”) govern OTC financial derivative transactions entered into by the Fund and those counterparties. The ISDA Master Agreements maintain provisions for general obligations, representations, agreements, collateral and events of default or termination. Events of termination include conditions that may entitle counterparties to elect to terminate early and cause settlement of all outstanding transactions under the applicable ISDA Master Agreement. Any election to early terminate could be material to the financial statements. The fair value of OTC financial derivative transactions net of collateral received in or pledged by counterparty as of period end is disclosed in the Notes to the Schedule of Investments.
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Offsetting Assets and Liabilities
The Fund is party to enforceable master netting agreements between brokers and counterparties, such as ISDA, Master Repo Agreements and Master Forward Agreements which provide for the right to offset under certain circumstances. The Fund employs multiple money managers and counterparties and have elected not to offset qualifying financial and derivative instruments on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities, as such all financial and derivative instruments are presented on a gross basis. The impacts of netting arrangements that provide the right to offset are detailed below. The net amount represents the net receivable or payable that would be due from or to the counterparty in the event of default. Exposure from borrowings and other financing agreements such as repurchase agreements can only be netted across transactions governed by the same Master Agreement with the same legal entity. All amounts reported below represent the balance as of the report date, February 28, 2015 (in thousands).
Flexible Bond Fund
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Derivative Assets as of February 28, 2015:
Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||
Swap Agreements | 1,609 | — | $ | 1,609 | ||||||||
Purchased Options and Swaptions Outstanding | 4,115 | — | 4,115 | |||||||||
Foreign Currency Contracts | 3,054 | — | 3,054 | |||||||||
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Offsetting of Financial Liabilities and Derivative Liabilities as of February 28, 2015:
Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Liabilities | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts of Liabilities Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||
Futures Contracts | $ | (876 | ) | $ | — | $ | (876 | ) | ||||
Swap Agreements | (1,984 | ) | — | (1,984 | ) | |||||||
Purchased Options and Swaptions Outstanding | (4,050 | ) | — | (4,050 | ) | |||||||
Foreign Currency Contracts | (1,582 | ) | — | (1,582 | ) | |||||||
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Financial Assets, Derivative Assets, and Collateral Pledged by Counterparty as of February 28, 2015:
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Bank of America, N.A. | $ | (119 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (119 | ) | ||||||
Barclays Bank PLC | 560 | — | — | 560 | ||||||||||||
Barclays Capital | 1 | — | — | 1 | ||||||||||||
BNP Paribas, N.A. | (145 | ) | — | 330 | — | |||||||||||
CitiBank, N.A | 628 | — | (220 | ) | 408 | |||||||||||
Credit Suisse International | 360 | — | — | 360 | ||||||||||||
Credit Suisse Securities USA LLC | 19 | — | 971 | — | ||||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG | (91 | ) | — | 200 | — | |||||||||||
Deutsche Bank AG New York | 54 | — | — | 54 | ||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | 76 | — | — | 76 | ||||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Capital Market LP | (4 | ) | — | — | (4 | ) | ||||||||||
Goldman Sachs Int’l | (14 | ) | — | (350 | ) | (364 | ) | |||||||||
HSBC Bank PLC | 194 | — | — | 194 | ||||||||||||
HSBC Bank USA | 30 | — | — | 30 | ||||||||||||
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. | (275 | ) | — | 180 | (95 | ) | ||||||||||
Morgan Stanley & Co. Inc. | (144 | ) | — | 302 | — | |||||||||||
Morgan Stanley Capital | (79 | ) | — | (35 | ) | (114 | ) |
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Net amount of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |||||||||||||||
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Royal Bank of Scotland | $ | (729 | ) | $ | — | $ | — | $ | (729 | ) | ||||||
UBS AG | (36 | ) | — | 300 | — | |||||||||||
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7. Federal Income and Excise Taxes
It is the policy of the Fund to qualify as a regulated investment company (“RIC”), by complying with all applicable provisions of Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and to make distribution of taxable income sufficient to relieve it from substantially all federal income and excise taxes. For federal income tax purposes, the Fund is treated as a single entity for the purpose of determining such qualification.
The Fund does not have any unrecognized tax benefits in the accompanying financial statements. The tax periods ended August 31, 2012, 2013, and 2014 remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service. If applicable, the Fund recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in “Other expense” on the Statement of Operations.
Dividends are categorized in accordance with income tax regulations which may treat certain transactions differently than U.S. GAAP. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests. Such taxes are generally based on returns of income earned or gains realized or repatriated. Taxes are accrued and applied to net investment income, net realized capital gains and net unrealized appreciation or depreciation, as applicable, as the income is earned or capital gains are recorded.
The tax character of distributions paid was as follows (in thousands):
Six Months ended February 28, 2015 | Year ended August 31, 2014 | |||||||
Distributions paid from: | (unaudited) | |||||||
Ordinary income*: | ||||||||
Institutional Class | $ | 2,926 | $ | 3,409 | ||||
Y Class | 731 | 766 | ||||||
Investor Class | 305 | 834 | ||||||
A Class | 432 | 600 | ||||||
C Class | 121 | 123 | ||||||
Tax Basis Return of Capital: | ||||||||
Institutional Class | — | 405 | ||||||
Y Class | — | 108 | ||||||
Investor Class | — | 167 | ||||||
A Class | — | 132 | ||||||
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As of February 28, 2015, the components of distributable earnings (deficits) on a tax basis were as follows (in thousands):
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
Cost basis of investments for federal income tax purposes** | $ | 261,659 | ||
Unrealized appreciation | 45,964 | |||
Unrealized depreciation | (53,840 | ) | ||
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Net unrealized appreciation or (depreciation) | (7,876 | ) | ||
Undistributed ordinary income | 11,627 | |||
Accumulated gain (loss) | (11,282 | ) | ||
Other temporary differences | (226 | ) | ||
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Financial reporting records are adjusted for permanent book/tax differences to reflect tax character. Financial records are not adjusted for temporary differences. The temporary differences between financial reporting and tax-basis reporting of unrealized appreciation or depreciation are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses from wash sales and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gain (losses) on certain derivative instruments.
Due to inherent differences in the recognition of income and expenses and realized gains (losses) under U.S. GAAP and federal tax regulation, permanent differences between book and tax reporting have been identified and appropriately reclassified on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Accordingly, the following amounts represent current year permanent differences derived from foreign currency and income from swaps that have been reclassified as of February 28, 2015 (in thousands):
Paid-in-capital | $ | — | ||
Undistributed net investment income | 13,798 | |||
Accumulated net realized gain(loss) | (13,797 | ) | ||
Unrealized appreciation(depreciation) of investments, futures contracts, option and swaption contracts and foreign currency translations | (1 | ) |
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “RIC MOD”), net capital losses recognized by Funds in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 are carried forward indefinitely and retain their character as short-term and/ or long-term losses.
As of February 28, 2015, the Fund has $6,574 short-term and $4,708 long term post RIC MOD capital loss carryforwards (in thousands).
8. Investment Transactions
The aggregate cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments other than short-term obligations for the six months ended February 28, 2015 were as follows (in thousands):
Purchases | Sales | |||||||
Securities | $ | 602,105 | $ | 671,378 | ||||
U.S. Treasury Obligations | 359,350 | 375,141 |
9. Option Contracts Written
The premium amount and number of option contracts written during the six months ended February 28, 2015 were as follows (dollars in thousands):
Number of Contracts | Notional Amount | Amount of Premiums | ||||||||||
Outstanding at August 31, 2014 | (2,768,750 | ) | $ | (2,840,777 | ) | $ | (3,775 | ) | ||||
Options written | (4,367,166 | ) | (4,298,583 | ) | (4,276 | ) | ||||||
Options expired | 388,120 | 389,639 | 2,365 | |||||||||
Options exercised | 10,166 | 10,172 | 48 | |||||||||
Options closed | 4,900,442 | 4,901,847 | 2,114 | |||||||||
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American Beacon Flexible Bond FundSM
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
10. Capital Share Transactions
The tables below summarize the activity in capital shares for each Class of the Fund (dollars and shares in thousands):
For the Six Months ended February 28, 2015
Institutional Class | Y Class | Investor Class | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | |||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 2,288 | $ | 23,024 | 1,075 | $ | 11,075 | 183 | $ | 1,860 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 285 | 2,877 | 72 | 722 | 30 | 300 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (4,152 | ) | (42,598 | ) | (1,346 | ) | (13,748 | ) | (1,689 | ) | (17,143 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 201 | $ | 2,055 | 103 | $ | 1,044 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 29 | 294 | 11 | 107 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (867 | ) | (8,765 | ) | (294 | ) | (2,961 | ) | ||||||||
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Shares sold | 6,045 | $ | 62,069 | 2,678 | $ | 27,490 | 1,370 | $ | 14,002 | |||||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 368 | 3,756 | 81 | 827 | 96 | 978 | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (1,719 | ) | (17,670 | ) | (2,978 | ) | (30,607 | ) | (4,588 | ) | (46,957 | ) | ||||||||||||
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Shares sold | 900 | $ | 9,161 | 202 | $ | 2,048 | ||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends | 56 | 565 | 14 | 139 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (2,384 | ) | (24,266 | ) | (639 | ) | (6,482 | ) | ||||||||
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11. Subsequent Event
Agreement and Plan of Merger
On November 20, 2014, Lighthouse Holdings Parent, Inc. (“LHPI”), the indirect parent company of American Beacon Advisors, Inc., the Trusts’ investment manager, entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger pursuant to which LHPI agreed to be acquired by investment funds managed by Kelso & Company, L.P. and Estancia Capital Management, LLC, both of which are private equity firms (“Transaction”). The Transaction is expected to close in the second calendar quarter of 2015, subject to customary closing conditions, including obtaining necessary client consents and approval from the Funds’ shareholders. There can be no assurance that the Transaction will be consummated as contemplated or that necessary conditions will be satisfied.
This change in control is deemed to be an “assignment” under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) of the Trusts’ existing investment management agreement with the Manager and the sub-advisory agreements between the Trusts, the Manager, and each sub-advisor to the Funds and will result in automatic termination of each agreement. A new investment management agreement has been submitted to
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the Funds’ shareholders for approval and the Funds’ Board of Trustees approved new agreements with each sub-advisor under substantially the same terms as the current agreements.
The Transaction is not expected to result in any change in the portfolio management of the Fund or in the Fund’s investment objectives or policies.
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American Beacon FundsSM
Affirmation of the Commodity Pool Operator
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
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Net asset value, beginning of period | $ | 10.33 | $ | 10.21 | $ | 10.48 | $ | 10.05 | $ | 10.00 | $ | 10.33 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 10.51 | $ | 10.05 | $ | 10.00 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net investment income (loss) | 0.10 | 0.21 | 0.34 | 0.02 | 0.02 | 0.08 | 0.18 | 0.22 | 0.10 | 0.02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gains (losses) from investments (both realized and unrealized) | (0.11 | ) | 0.16 | (0.24 | ) | 0.59 | 0.05 | (0.10 | ) | 0.17 | (0.15 | ) | 0.53 | 0.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dividends from net investment income | (0.21 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.18 | ) | (0.02 | ) | (0.20 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.02 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distributions from net realized gains | — | (0.07 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | — | — | (0.07 | ) | (0.14 | ) | — | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Return of capital | — | — | — | — | 0.00 | A | — | — | — | — | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Net asset value, end of period | $ | 10.11 | $ | 10.33 | $ | 10.21 | $ | 10.48 | $ | 10.05 | $ | 10.11 | $ | 10.33 | $ | 10.22 | $ | 10.51 | $ | 10.05 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Total return B | (0.13 | )%C | 3.70 | % | 0.83 | % | 6.34 | % | 0.70 | %C | (0.18 | )%C | 3.51 | % | 0.58 | % | 6.20 | % | 0.69 | %C | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Net assets, end of period (in thousands) | $ | 157,585 | $ | 177,201 | $ | 127,322 | $ | 13,095 | $ | 28,105 | $ | 35,241 | $ | 38,034 | $ | 39,898 | $ | 13,132 | $ | 144 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, before reimbursements | 1.30 | %D | 1.24 | % | 1.22 | % | 1.42 | % | 3.58 | %D | 1.36 | %D | 1.29 | % | 1.26 | % | 1.49 | % | 18.27 | %D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses, net of reimbursements | 0.90 | %D | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | 0.90 | % | — | %D | 0.99 | %D | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | 0.99 | % | — | %D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss), before reimbursements | 1.42 | %D | 1.61 | % | 0.84 | % | 0.44 | % | (2.37 | )%D | 1.36 | %D | 1.51 | % | 0.91 | % | 0.54 | % | (17.04 | )%D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss), net of reimbursements | 1.82 | %D | 1.94 | % | 1.15 | % | 0.96 | % | 1.20 | %D | 1.74 | %D | 1.81 | % | 1.19 | % | 1.04 | % | 1.23 | %D | ||||||||||||||||||||
Portfolio turnover rate | 243 | %C | 387 | % | 112 | % | 88 | % | 44 | %E | 243 | %C | 387 | % | 112 | % | 88 | % | 44 | %E |
A | Amount represents less than $0.01 per share. |
B | Based on net asset value, which does not reflect the sales charge, redemption fee, or contingent deferred sales charge, if applicable. May include adjustments in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and as such, the net asset value for reporting purposes and the returns based upon those net asset values may differ from the net asset value and returns for shareholder transactions. |
C | Not annualized. |
D | Annualized. |
E | Portfolio turnover rate is for the period from July 5, 2011, the inception date, through August 31, 2011 and is not annualized. |
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Six | Year Ended August 31, | July 5 to Aug. 31, 2011 | Six Months Ended Feb. 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, | July 5 to Aug. 31, 2011 | Six Months Ended Feb. 28, 2015 | Year Ended August 31, | July 5 to Aug. 31, 2011 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1.54 | %D | 1.43 | % | 1.54 | % | 1.76 | % | 8.22 | %D | 1.68 | %D | 1.68 | % | 1.67 | % | 1.93 | % | 4.49 | %D | 2.43 | %D | 2.43 | % | 2.43 | % | 2.74 | % | 9.66 | %D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.27 | %D | 1.27 | % | 1.27 | % | 1.27 | % | — | %D | 1.29 | %D | 1.38 | % | 1.39 | % | 1.39 | % | — | %D | 2.04 | %D | 2.13 | % | 2.14 | % | 2.14 | % | — | %D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.26 | %D | 1.34 | % | 0.65 | % | 0.30 | % | (6.93 | )%D | 1.05 | %D | 1.10 | % | 0.50 | % | 0.05 | % | (3.25 | )%D | 0.30 | %D | 0.35 | % | (0.24 | )% | (0.73 | )% | (8.48 | )%D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1.53 | %D | 1.50 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.79 | % | 1.29 | %D | 1.44 | %D | 1.40 | % | 0.79 | % | 0.59 | % | 1.24 | %D | 0.69 | %D | 0.66 | % | 0.04 | % | (0.13 | )% | 1.18 | %D | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
243 | %C | 387 | % | 112 | % | 88 | % | 44 | %E | 243 | %C | 387 | % | 112 | % | 88 | % | 44 | %E | 243 | %C | 387 | % | 112 | % | 88 | % | 44 | %E |
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American Beacon FundsSM
Affirmation of the Commodity Pool Operator
February 28, 2015 (Unaudited)
To the best of my knowledge and belief, the information contained in the attached financial statements for the period from September 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015, is accurate and complete.
Melinda G. Heika, Treasurer
American Beacon Advisors, Inc.
Commodity Pool Operator for the American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund
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Institutional, Y, and Investor Classes Call (800) 658-5811 | By Mail: American Beacon Funds P.O. Box 219643 Kansas City, MO 64121-9643 | |
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Availability of Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
In addition to the Schedule of Investments provided in each semi-annual and annual report, the Fund files a complete schedule of its portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on Form N-Q as of the first and third fiscal quarters. The Fund’s Forms N-Q are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Forms N-Q may also be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Section, 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-1520. Information regarding the operation of the SEC’s Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 202-551-8090. A complete schedule of the Fund’s portfolio holdings is also available at www.americanbeaconfunds.com approximately sixty days after the end of each quarter. | Availability of Proxy Voting Policy and Records
A description of the policies and procedures the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available in the Fund’s Statement of Additional Information, is available free of charge on the Fund’s website www.americanbeaconfunds.com and by calling 1-800-967-9009 or by accessing the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record for the most recent year ended August 31 is filed annually with the SEC on Form N-PX. The Fund’s Forms N-PX are available on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. The Fund’s proxy voting record may also be obtained by calling 1-800-967-9009. |
Fund Service Providers:
CUSTODIAN State Street Bank and Trust Boston, Massachusetts | TRANSFER AGENT Boston Financial Data Services Kansas City, Missouri | INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM Ernst & Young LLP Dallas, Texas | DISTRIBUTOR Foreside Fund Services, LLC Portland, Maine |
This report is prepared for shareholders of the American Beacon Funds and may be distributed to others only if preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus or Summary Prospectus.
American Beacon Funds and American Beacon Flexible Bond Fund are service marks of American Beacon Advisors, Inc.
SAR 2/15
ITEM 2. | CODE OF ETHICS. |
The Trust did not amend the code of ethics that applies to its principal executive and financial officers (“the code”) nor did it grant any waivers to the provisions of the code during the period covered by the shareholder reports presented in Item 1.
ITEM 3. | AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. |
Not applicable
ITEM 4. | PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. |
Not applicable
ITEM 5. | AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. |
Not Applicable.
ITEM 6. | SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. |
The schedules of investments for each series of the Trust are included in the shareholder reports presented in Item 1.
ITEM 7. | DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. | PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. | PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. |
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. | SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. |
The Trust has made no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the Trust’s Board of Trustees since the Trust last disclosed such procedures in Schedule 14A.
ITEM 11. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. |
(a) Based upon an evaluation within 90 days of the filing date of this report, the principal executive and financial officers concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures of the Trust are effective.
(b) There were no changes in the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Trust’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. | EXHIBITS. |
(a)(1) Not applicable.
(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the Trust as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 is attached hereto as EX-99.CERT.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) The certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached hereto as EX-99.906CERT.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant): American Beacon Funds
By | /s/ Gene L. Needles, Jr. | |
Gene L. Needles, Jr. | ||
President |
Date: May 5, 2015
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/ Gene L. Needles, Jr. | |
Gene L. Needles, Jr. | ||
President |
Date: May 5, 2015
By | /s/ Melinda G. Heika | |
Melinda G. Heika | ||
Treasurer |
Date: May 5, 2015