UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT
INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number: | | 811-05162 |
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Exact name of registrant as specified in charter: | | Delaware VIP®Trust |
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Address of principal executive offices: | | 2005 Market Street |
| | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Name and address of agent for service: | | David F. Connor, Esq. |
| | 2005 Market Street |
| | Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | | (800) 523-1918 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | | December 31 |
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Date of reporting period: | | June 30, 2019 |
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders
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Delaware VIP® Trust
Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
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Table of contents
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| | Disclosure of Series expenses | | | 1 | |
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| | Security type / sector allocation | | | 2 | |
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| | Schedule of investments | | | 3 | |
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| | Statement of assets and liabilities | | | 24 | |
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| | Statement of operations | | | 26 | |
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| | Statements of changes in net assets | | | 26 | |
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| | Financial highlights. | | | 27 | |
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| | Notes to financial statements | | | 29 | |
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| | Other Series information | | | 41 | |
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| | | | Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations. Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date. The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested. Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor. The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus. © 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners. | | | | |
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
Disclosure of Series expenses
For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* |
Actual Series return† |
Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | $ 1,076.50 | | 0.64% | | $3.30 |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,074.90 | | 0.94% | | 4.84 |
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Hypothetical 5% return(5% return before expenses) |
Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | $1,021.62 | | 0.64% | | $3.21 |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,020.13 | | 0.94% | | 4.71 |
* | “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Fund.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
Security type / sector allocation
As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Agency Asset-Backed Securities | | | 0.01 | % |
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | 2.79 | % |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 1.06 | % |
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 15.57 | % |
Collateralized Debt Obligations | | | 2.40 | % |
Convertible Bonds | | | 0.14 | % |
Corporate Bonds | | | 38.29 | % |
Banking | | | 6.99 | % |
Basic Industry | | | 2.67 | % |
Brokerage | | | 0.50 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 1.70 | % |
Communications | | | 4.98 | % |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 1.89 | % |
ConsumerNon-Cyclical | | | 3.24 | % |
Electric | | | 4.25 | % |
Energy | | | 5.36 | % |
Finance Companies | | | 1.02 | % |
Healthcare | | | 0.34 | % |
Insurance | | | 1.47 | % |
Media | | | 0.27 | % |
Natural Gas | | | 0.33 | % |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | | 0.52 | % |
Services | | | 0.23 | % |
Technology | | | 1.72 | % |
Transportation | | | 0.62 | % |
Utilities | | | 0.19 | % |
Loan Agreements | | | 3.87 | % |
Municipal Bonds | | | 0.11 | % |
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities | | | 2.82 | % |
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | 1.81 | % |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | 7.63 | % |
Sovereign Bonds | | | 1.57 | % |
Supranational Bank | | | 0.07 | % |
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets |
US Treasury Obligations | | | 17.12 | % |
Common Stock | | | 0.00 | % |
Convertible Preferred Stock | | | 0.12 | % |
Preferred Stock | | | 0.09 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5.33 | % |
Total Value of Securities | | | 100.80 | % |
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets | | | (0.80 | %) |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.00 | % |
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
Schedule of investments
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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Agency Asset-Backed Securities – 0.01% | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae Grantor TrustSeries 2003-T4 2A5 4.678% 9/26/33 • | | | 155,400 | | | $ | 172,032 | |
Fannie Mae REMIC TrustSeries 2002-W11 AV1 2.744% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%, Floor 0.17%) 11/25/32 • | | | 662 | | | | 649 | |
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Total Agency Asset-Backed Securities (cost $155,382) | | | | | | | 172,681 | |
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Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 2.79% | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities Series 2017-C04 2M2 5.254% (LIBOR01M + 2.85%) 11/25/29 • | | | 990,000 | | | | 1,020,051 | |
Series 2018-C02 2M2 4.604% (LIBOR01M + 2.20%, Floor 2.20%) 8/25/30 • | | | 1,530,000 | | | | 1,536,169 | |
Series 2018-C03 1M2 4.554% (LIBOR01M + 2.15%, Floor 2.15%) 10/25/30 • | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,761,713 | |
Series 2018-C05 1M2 4.754% (LIBOR01M + 2.35%, Floor 2.35%) 1/25/31 • | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,306,506 | |
Fannie Mae Grantor Trust Series 1999-T2 A1 7.50% 1/19/39 • | | | 284 | | | | 309 | |
Series 2002-T4 A3 7.50% 12/25/41 | | | 5,351 | | | | 6,201 | |
Series 2004-T1 1A2 6.50% 1/25/44 | | | 3,837 | | | | 4,380 | |
Fannie Mae Interest Strip Series 418 C12 3.00% 8/25/33 S | | | 4,928,885 | | | | 549,982 | |
Series 419 C3 3.00% 11/25/43 S | | | 1,079,795 | | | | 146,311 | |
Fannie Mae REMIC Trust Series 2002-W6 2A1 7.00% 6/25/42 • | | | 12,315 | | | | 13,660 | |
Series 2004-W11 1A2 6.50% 5/25/44 | | | 20,142 | | | | 23,059 | |
Fannie Mae REMICs Series 2008-15 SB 4.196% (6.60% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.60%) 8/25/36 S• | | | 216,420 | | | | 38,603 | |
Series 2010-116 Z 4.00% 10/25/40 | | | 27,613 | | | | 28,957 | |
Series 2012-60 KI 3.00% 9/25/26 S | | | 40,518 | | | | 1,656 | |
Series 2012-98 MI 3.00% 8/25/31 S | | | 2,167,324 | | | | 161,489 | |
Series 2012-99 AI 3.50% 5/25/39 S | | | 1,131,195 | | | | 64,018 | |
Series 2012-115 MI 3.50% 3/25/42 S | | | 474,614 | | | | 47,107 | |
Series 2012-120 CI 3.50% 12/25/31 S | | | 211,032 | | | | 17,445 | |
Series 2012-121 ID 3.00% 11/25/27 S | | | 87,531 | | | | 6,623 | |
Series 2012-125 MI 3.50% 11/25/42 S | | | 45,121 | | | | 7,778 | |
Series 2012-128 IC 3.00% 11/25/32 S | | | 4,258,510 | | | | 524,070 | |
Series 2012-137 WI 3.50% 12/25/32 S | | | 691,719 | | | | 83,392 | |
Series 2012-146 IO 3.50% 1/25/43 S | | | 3,801,071 | | | | 667,784 | |
Series 2012-149 IC 3.50% 1/25/28 S | | | 2,473,258 | | | | 205,060 | |
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Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae REMICs Series 2013-1 YI 3.00% 2/25/33 S | | | 3,500,495 | | | $ | 414,610 | |
Series 2013-7 EI 3.00% 10/25/40 S | | | 1,292,317 | | | | 129,199 | |
Series 2013-20 IH 3.00% 3/25/33 S | | | 76,055 | | | | 9,054 | |
Series 2013-23 IL 3.00% 3/25/33 S | | | 63,549 | | | | 6,900 | |
Series 2013-26 ID 3.00% 4/25/33 S | | | 1,748,834 | | | | 208,182 | |
Series 2013-28 YB 3.00% 4/25/43 | | | 52,000 | | | | 52,331 | |
Series 2013-31 MI 3.00% 4/25/33 S | | | 565,709 | | | | 67,229 | |
Series 2013-35 IB 3.00% 4/25/33 S | | | 2,420,670 | | | | 303,177 | |
Series 2013-35 IG 3.00% 4/25/28 S | | | 1,643,548 | | | | 133,769 | |
Series 2013-38 AI 3.00% 4/25/33 S | | | 1,694,308 | | | | 196,085 | |
Series 2013-41 HI 3.00% 2/25/33 S | | | 2,668,770 | | | | 261,675 | |
Series 2013-44 Z 3.00% 5/25/43 | | | 72,630 | | | | 74,285 | |
Series 2013-45 PI 3.00% 5/25/33 S | | | 1,138,435 | | | | 134,762 | |
Series 2013-69 IJ 3.00% 7/25/33 S | | | 1,231,052 | | | | 142,954 | |
Series 2013-103 SK 3.516% (5.92% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 5.92%) 10/25/43 S• | | | 3,640,015 | | | | 764,375 | |
Series 2014-64 IT 3.50% 6/25/41 S | | | 303,005 | | | | 18,264 | |
Series 2014-77 AI 3.00% 10/25/40 S | | | 44,915 | | | | 3,772 | |
Series 2015-43 PZ 3.50% 6/25/45 | | | 1,130,326 | | | | 1,157,107 | |
Series 2015-44 AI 3.50% 1/25/34 S | | | 52,692 | | | | 4,636 | |
Series 2015-45 AI 3.00% 1/25/33 S | | | 54,577 | | | | 3,476 | |
Series 2015-56 MI 3.50% 10/25/41 S | | | 982,325 | | | | 93,302 | |
Series 2015-89 AZ 3.50% 12/25/45 | | | 363,826 | | | | 375,726 | |
Series 2016-6 AI 3.50% 4/25/34 S | | | 2,019,243 | | | | 212,817 | |
Series 2016-23 AI 3.50% 2/25/41 S | | | 895,891 | | | | 65,666 | |
Series 2016-30 CI 3.00% 5/25/36 S | | | 1,599,600 | | | | 183,646 | |
Series 2016-33 DI 3.50% 6/25/36 S | | | 4,117,793 | | | | 547,876 | |
Series 2016-36 SB 3.596% (6.00% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.00%) 3/25/43 S• | | | 1,383,904 | | | | 168,460 | |
Series 2016-40 IO 3.50% 7/25/36 S | | | 547,871 | | | | 61,575 | |
Series 2016-50 IB 3.00% 2/25/46 S | | | 262,514 | | | | 34,527 | |
Series 2016-60 LI 3.00% 9/25/46 S | | | 2,718,436 | | | | 316,822 | |
Series 2016-62 SA 3.596% (6.00% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.00%) 9/25/46 S• | | | 3,916,138 | | | | 866,934 | |
Series 2016-64 CI 3.50% 7/25/43 S | | | 1,998,987 | | | | 185,297 | |
Series 2016-71 PI 3.00% 10/25/46 S | | | 1,486,867 | | | | 171,185 | |
Series 2016-95 IO 3.00% 12/25/46 S | | | 71,428 | | | | 9,489 | |
Series 2016-99 DI 3.50% 1/25/46 S | | | 1,222,586 | | | | 153,748 | |
Series 2016-105 SA 3.596% (6.00% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.00%) 1/25/47 S• | | | 2,669,383 | | | | 502,878 | |
Series 2017-4 AI 3.50% 5/25/41 S | | | 2,052,729 | | | | 116,499 | |
Series 2017-4 BI 3.50% 5/25/41 S | | | 1,242,676 | | | | 95,723 | |
Series 2017-6 NI 3.50% 3/25/46 S | | | 246,718 | | | | 26,518 | |
Series 2017-11 EI 3.00% 3/25/42 S | | | 3,753,968 | | | | 317,752 | |
Series 2017-12 JI 3.50% 5/25/40 S | | | 1,016,236 | | | | 93,290 | |
Series 2017-16 WI 3.00% 1/25/45 S | | | 966,772 | | | | 98,248 | |
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Delaware VIP® Diversified Income Series
Schedule of investments (continued)
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Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae REMICs Series 2017-24 AI 3.00% 8/25/46 S | | | 1,564,151 | | | $ | 165,330 | |
Series 2017-25 BL 3.00% 4/25/47 | | | 389,000 | | | | 409,249 | |
Series 2017-40 GZ 3.50% 5/25/47 | | | 871,560 | | | | 930,137 | |
Series 2017-77 HZ 3.50% 10/25/47 | | | 1,245,918 | | | | 1,308,936 | |
Series 2017-94 CZ 3.50% 11/25/47 | | | 781,204 | | | | 824,347 | |
Series 2017-99 IE 3.00% 12/25/47 S | | | 2,028,628 | | | | 247,368 | |
Freddie Mac REMICs Series 4050 EI 4.00% 2/15/39 S | | | 1,840,968 | | | | 99,907 | |
Series 4109 AI 3.00% 7/15/31 S | | | 4,127,404 | | | | 307,050 | |
Series 4122 LI 3.00% 10/15/27 S | | | 35,261 | | | | 2,828 | |
Series 4135 AI 3.50% 11/15/42 S | | | 3,445,298 | | | | 584,811 | |
Series 4146 IA 3.50% 12/15/32 S | | | 1,905,906 | | | | 270,546 | |
Series 4150 UI 3.50% 8/15/32 S | | | 4,387,671 | | | | 350,461 | |
Series 4153 IB 2.50% 1/15/28 S | | | 950,592 | | | | 62,225 | |
Series 4156 AI 3.00% 10/15/31 S | | | 995,535 | | | | 76,955 | |
Series 4161 IM 3.50% 2/15/43 S | | | 766,829 | | | | 150,379 | |
Series 4181 DI 2.50% 3/15/33 S | | | 1,167,197 | | | | 110,576 | |
Series 4185 LI 3.00% 3/15/33 S | | | 1,408,463 | | | | 168,281 | |
Series 4186 IB 3.00% 3/15/33 S | | | 1,980,492 | | | | 241,868 | |
Series 4191 CI 3.00% 4/15/33 S | | | 521,459 | | | | 61,840 | |
Series 4342 CI 3.00% 11/15/33 S | | | 691,109 | | | | 64,116 | |
Series 4433 DI 3.00% 8/15/32 S | | | 40,973 | | | | 2,518 | |
Series 4449 PI 4.00% 11/15/43 S | | | 60,639 | | | | 8,549 | |
Series 4504 IO 3.50% 5/15/42 S | | | 935,495 | | | | 68,812 | |
Series 4527 CI 3.50% 2/15/44 S | | | 2,877,551 | | | | 378,929 | |
Series 4543 HI 3.00% 4/15/44 S | | | 1,129,816 | | | | 136,558 | |
Series 4574 AI 3.00% 4/15/31 S | | | 2,252,180 | | | | 227,872 | |
Series 4618 SA 3.606% (6.00% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.00%) 9/15/46 S• | | | 1,514,402 | | | | 346,457 | |
Series 4625 BI 3.50% 6/15/46 S | | | 3,984,374 | | | | 636,854 | |
Series 4627 PI 3.50% 5/15/44 S | | | 3,621,368 | | | | 393,408 | |
Series 4644 GI 3.50% 5/15/40 S | | | 1,520,309 | | | | 113,931 | |
Series 4648 SA 3.606% (6.00% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.00%) 1/15/47 S• | | | 3,040,229 | | | | 602,613 | |
Series 4655 WI 3.50% 8/15/43 S | | | 1,620,277 | | | | 134,678 | |
Series 4656 HI 3.50% 5/15/42 S | | | 60,305 | | | | 3,329 | |
Series 4660 GI 3.00% 8/15/43 S | | | 1,205,490 | | | | 122,606 | |
Series 4663 AI 3.00% 3/15/42 S | | | 2,464,152 | | | | 233,477 | |
Series 4665 NI 3.50% 7/15/41 S | | | 6,212,686 | | | | 386,011 | |
Series 4667 CI 3.50% 7/15/40 S | | | 128,314 | | | | 6,518 | |
Series 4667 LI 3.50% 10/15/43 S | | | 799,304 | | | | 66,767 | |
Series 4669 QI 3.50% 6/15/41 S | | | 467,475 | | | | 41,260 | |
Series 4673 WI 3.50% 9/15/43 S | | | 1,786,290 | | | | 138,115 | |
Series 4674 GI 3.50% 10/15/40 S | | | 113,241 | | | | 5,918 | |
Series 4676 KZ 2.50% 7/15/45 | | | 855,037 | | | | 806,973 | |
Series 4690 WI 3.50% 12/15/43 S | | | 2,298,238 | | | | 200,498 | |
Series 4703 CI 3.50% 7/15/42 S | | | 3,452,842 | | | | 278,200 | |
Freddie Mac Strips Series 304 C38 3.50% 12/15/27 S | | | 1,380,459 | | | | 111,516 | |
Series 319 S2 3.606% (6.00% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.00%) 11/15/43 S• | | | 1,391,396 | | | | 286,863 | |
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Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes Series 2015-DNA3 M2 5.254% (LIBOR01M + 2.85%) 4/25/28 • | | | 592,075 | | | $ | 603,197 | |
Series 2015-HQA1 M2 5.054% (LIBOR01M + 2.65%) 3/25/28 • | | | 266,668 | | | | 268,890 | |
Series 2016-DNA3 M2 4.404% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 12/25/28 • | | | 312,328 | | | | 313,683 | |
Series 2016-DNA4 M2 3.704% (LIBOR01M + 1.30%, Floor 1.30%) 3/25/29 • | | | 449,636 | | | | 450,854 | |
Series 2016-HQA2 M2 4.654% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 11/25/28 • | | | 402,036 | | | | 405,959 | |
Series 2017-DNA1 M2 5.654% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%, Floor 3.25%) 7/25/29 • | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,378,157 | |
Series 2017-DNA3 M2 4.904% (LIBOR01M + 2.50%) 3/25/30 • | | | 6,530,000 | | | | 6,676,474 | |
Series 2017-HQA3 M2 4.754% (LIBOR01M + 2.35%) 4/25/30 • | | | 4,685,000 | | | | 4,758,710 | |
Series 2018-HQA1 M2 4.704% (LIBOR01M + 2.30%) 9/25/30 • | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,007,209 | |
Freddie Mac Structured Pass Through Certificates Series T-54 2A 6.50% 2/25/43 ¨ | | | 9,323 | | | | 11,064 | |
Series T-58 2A 6.50% 9/25/43 ¨ | | | 3,246 | | | | 3,771 | |
GNMA Series 2011-157 SG 4.217% (6.60% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.60%) 12/20/41 S• | | | 2,056,058 | | | | 452,197 | |
Series 2012-61 PI 3.00% 4/20/39 S | | | 103,334 | | | | 3,828 | |
Series 2013-113 LY 3.00% 5/20/43 | | | 378,000 | | | | 382,614 | |
Series 2015-44 AI 3.00% 8/20/41 S | | | 132,526 | | | | 11,447 | |
Series 2015-74 CI 3.00% 10/16/39 S | | | 2,065,861 | | | | 172,018 | |
Series 2015-111 IH 3.50% 8/20/45 S | | | 3,197,409 | | | | 262,757 | |
Series 2015-142 AI 4.00% 2/20/44 S | | | 570,468 | | | | 43,097 | |
Series 2016-32 MS 3.667% (6.05% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.05%) 3/20/46 S• | | | 143,034 | | | | 28,130 | |
Series 2016-75 JI 3.00% 9/20/43 S | | | 8,839,292 | | | | 663,524 | |
Series 2016-89 QS 3.667% (6.05% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.05%) 7/20/46 S• | | | 2,299,343 | | | | 468,827 | |
Series 2016-108 SK 3.667% (6.05% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.05%) 8/20/46 S• | | | 3,434,595 | | | | 774,991 | |
Series 2016-108 YL 3.00% 8/20/46 | | | 3,164,000 | | | | 3,095,175 | |
Series 2016-118 ES 3.717% (6.10% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.10%) 9/20/46 S• | | | 2,622,106 | | | | 541,728 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued) | | | | | | | | |
GNMA Series2016-120 IA 3.00% 2/20/46 S | | | 187,889 | | | $ | 18,685 | |
Series2016-126 NS 3.717% (6.10% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.10%) 9/20/46 S• | | | 2,526,246 | | | | 521,354 | |
Series2016-134 MZ 3.00% 10/20/46 | | | 1,581,441 | | | | 1,525,741 | |
Series2016-156 PB 2.00% 11/20/46 | | | 794,000 | | | | 703,823 | |
Series2016-163 XI 3.00% 10/20/46 S | | | 3,004,833 | | | | 251,229 | |
Series2016-171 IO 3.00% 7/20/44 S | | | 4,977,493 | | | | 311,407 | |
Series2017-4 WI 4.00% 2/20/44 S | | | 1,456,175 | | | | 207,340 | |
Series2017-18 QI 4.00% 3/16/41 S | | | 2,312,752 | | | | 257,719 | |
Series2017-18 QS 3.706% (6.10% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.10%) 2/16/47 S• | | | 2,893,284 | | | | 531,241 | |
Series2017-34 DY 3.50% 3/20/47 | | | 2,067,000 | | | | 2,205,608 | |
Series2017-56 JZ 3.00% 4/20/47 | | | 753,353 | | | | 745,861 | |
Series2017-101 AI 4.00% 7/20/47 S | | | 1,824,583 | | | | 248,227 | |
Series2017-101 TI 4.00% 3/20/44 S | | | 2,642,767 | | | | 232,992 | |
Series2017-107 QZ 3.00% 8/20/45 | | | 568,742 | | | | 559,262 | |
Series2017-121 IL 3.00% 2/20/42 S | | | 151,708 | | | | 9,993 | |
Series2017-130 YJ 2.50% 8/20/47 | | | 665,000 | | | | 656,432 | |
Series2017-134 ES 3.817% (6.20% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.20%) 9/20/47 S• | | | 1,934,117 | | | | 320,539 | |
Series2017-134 KI 4.00% 5/20/44 S | | | 2,303,782 | | | | 254,369 | |
Series2017-141 JS 3.817% (6.20% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.20%) 9/20/47 S• | | | 2,985,525 | | | | 519,615 | |
Series2017-144 EI 3.00% 12/20/44 S | | | 3,865,019 | | | | 283,449 | |
Series2018-1 ST 3.817% (6.20% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.20%) 1/20/48 S• | | | 6,118,901 | | | | 1,207,534 | |
Series2018-11 AI 3.00% 1/20/46 S | | | 2,344,130 | | | | 192,393 | |
Series2018-13 PZ 3.00% 1/20/48 | | | 552,981 | | | | 544,379 | |
Series2018-14 ZE 3.50% 1/20/48 | | | 299,466 | | | | 303,555 | |
Series2018-24 HZ 3.00% 2/20/48 | | | 283,086 | | | | 275,576 | |
Series2018-34 TY 3.50% 3/20/48 | | | 476,000 | | | | 489,864 | |
Series2018-37 SA 3.817% (6.20% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.20%) 3/20/48 S• | | | 2,055,662 | | | | 438,559 | |
Series2018-46 AS 3.817% (6.20% minus LIBOR01M, Cap 6.20%) 3/20/48 S• | | | 7,406,611 | | | | 1,530,692 | |
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Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (cost $72,143,217) | | | | | | | 69,308,322 | |
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Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 1.06% | | | | | | | | |
Freddie Mac Multifamily Structured Pass Through Certificates Series X3FX A2FX 3.00% 6/25/27 ¨ | | | 2,545,000 | | | | 2,604,525 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
FREMF Mortgage Trust Series2010-K8 B 144A 5.445% 9/25/43 #• | | | 2,040,000 | | | $ | 2,088,065 | |
Series2011-K14 B 144A 5.354% 2/25/47 #• | | | 820,000 | | | | 858,290 | |
Series2011-K15 B 144A 5.116% 8/25/44 #• | | | 195,000 | | | | 204,333 | |
Series2012-K18 B 144A 4.401% 1/25/45 #• | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,086,345 | |
Series2012-K22 B 144A 3.812% 8/25/45 #• | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 1,791,118 | |
Series2013-K25 C 144A 3.744% 11/25/45 #• | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,532,089 | |
Series2013-K28 B 144A 3.609% 6/25/46 #• | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,483,893 | |
Series 2013-K712 B 144A 3.454% 5/25/45 #• | | | 990,000 | | | | 990,344 | |
Series 2013-K713 B 144A 3.263% 4/25/46 #• | | | 605,000 | | | | 606,953 | |
Series 2013-K713 C 144A 3.263% 4/25/46 #• | | | 2,275,000 | | | | 2,277,655 | |
Series 2014-K717 B 144A 3.753% 11/25/47 #• | | | 3,205,000 | | | | 3,284,147 | |
Series 2014-K717 C 144A 3.753% 11/25/47 #• | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,072,501 | |
Series2015-K48 B 144A 3.762% 8/25/48 #• | | | 2,170,000 | | | | 2,212,183 | |
Series2016-K53 B 144A 4.156% 3/25/49 #• | | | 530,000 | | | | 554,357 | |
Series 2016-K722 B 144A 3.971% 7/25/49 #• | | | 580,000 | | | | 596,141 | |
Series2017-K71 B 144A 3.882% 11/25/50 #• | | | 1,175,000 | | | | 1,211,375 | |
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Total Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $26,012,103) | | | | | | | 26,454,314 | |
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Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities – 15.57% | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae ARM | | | | | | | | |
4.585% (LIBOR12M + 1.83%, Cap 10.16%, Floor 1.83%) 8/1/35 • | | | 10,645 | | | | 11,185 | |
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr 3.00% 10/1/46 | | | 15,370,138 | | | | 15,589,952 | |
3.00% 4/1/47 | | | 1,951,530 | | | | 1,975,168 | |
3.00% 7/1/49 | | | 2,367,000 | | | | 2,387,628 | |
3.50% 2/1/48 | | | 5,840,168 | | | | 6,033,641 | |
3.50% 3/1/48 | | | 12,232,320 | | | | 12,588,597 | |
3.50% 7/1/48 | | | 23,498,145 | | | | 24,178,952 | |
3.50% 6/1/49 | | | 55,967,934 | | | | 57,279,207 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr 4.00% 4/1/49 | | | 103,429,644 | | | $ | 106,941,277 | |
4.50% 11/1/39 | | | 731,335 | | | | 789,331 | |
4.50% 6/1/40 | | | 810,335 | | | | 869,394 | |
4.50% 7/1/40 | | | 821,256 | | | | 893,135 | |
4.50% 8/1/41 | | | 1,948,332 | | | | 2,111,942 | |
4.50% 12/1/48 | | | 1,036,736 | | | | 1,088,787 | |
5.00% 6/1/44 | | | 2,049,797 | | | | 2,254,096 | |
5.00% 7/1/47 | | | 1,294,235 | | | | 1,404,107 | |
5.50% 5/1/44 | | | 21,010,899 | | | | 23,336,079 | |
5.50% 8/1/48 | | | 1,962,700 | | | | 2,136,777 | |
6.00% 6/1/41 | | | 4,431,485 | | | | 5,022,371 | |
6.00% 7/1/41 | | | 22,773,626 | | | | 25,824,695 | |
6.00% 1/1/42 | | | 3,813,941 | | | | 4,322,946 | |
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr TBA 3.50% 7/1/49 | | | 9,973,000 | | | | 10,192,718 | |
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr 3.00% 12/1/48 | | | 33,214,743 | | | | 33,522,514 | |
3.50% 11/1/48 | | | 6,987,873 | | | | 7,251,817 | |
4.50% 4/1/39 | | | 114,652 | | | | 123,213 | |
4.50% 7/1/42 | | | 1,025,367 | | | | 1,101,672 | |
4.50% 7/1/45 | | | 6,388,109 | | | | 6,863,551 | |
5.00% 12/1/44 | | | 2,979,498 | | | | 3,236,835 | |
5.50% 6/1/41 | | | 3,887,287 | | | | 4,318,628 | |
5.50% 9/1/41 | | | 7,176,922 | | | | 7,972,182 | |
6.00% 7/1/40 | | | 10,920,177 | | | | 12,382,414 | |
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr 5.50% 5/20/37 | | | 231,585 | | | | 246,850 | |
6.00% 2/20/39 | | | 262,777 | | | | 284,564 | |
6.00% 10/20/39 | | | 1,101,605 | | | | 1,222,535 | |
6.00% 2/20/40 | | | 1,133,506 | | | | 1,242,075 | |
6.00% 4/20/46 | | | 340,745 | | | | 388,088 | |
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Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $382,597,590) | | | | | | | 387,388,923 | |
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Collateralized Debt Obligations – 2.40% | | | | | | | | |
Apex Credit CLO Series2017-1A A1 144A 4.051% (LIBOR03M + 1.47%, Floor 1.47%) 4/24/29 #• | | | 3,405,000 | | | | 3,403,461 | |
Series2018-1A A2 144A 3.61% (LIBOR03M + 1.03%) 4/25/31 #• | | | 6,200,000 | | | | 6,131,496 | |
Atlas Senior Loan Fund X Series2018-10A A 144A 3.687% (LIBOR03M + 1.09%) 1/15/31 #• | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 3,357,558 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Collateralized Debt Obligations (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Black Diamond CLO Series2015-1A A2R 144A 3.646% (LIBOR03M + 1.05%, Floor 1.05%) 10/3/29 #• | | | 2,000,000 | | | $ | 1,993,694 | |
Series2017-1A A1A 144A 3.871% (LIBOR03M + 1.29%) 4/24/29 #• | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,996,214 | |
CFIP CLO Series2017-1A A 144A 3.821% (LIBOR03M + 1.22%) 1/18/30 #• | | | 6,300,000 | | | | 6,301,562 | |
ECP CLO Series2015-7A A1R 144A 3.732% (LIBOR03M + 1.14%) 4/22/30 #• | | | 8,200,000 | | | | 8,112,375 | |
Galaxy XXI CLO Series2015-21A AR 144A 3.612% (LIBOR03M + 1.02%) 4/20/31 #• | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,964,993 | |
KKR Financial CLO Series2013-1A A1R 144A 3.887% (LIBOR03M + 1.29%) 4/15/29 #• | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,996,031 | |
Mariner CLO 5 Series2018-5A A 144A 3.69% (LIBOR03M + 1.11%, Floor 1.11%) 4/25/31 #• | | | 4,600,000 | | | | 4,567,119 | |
Midocean Credit CLO IX Series2018-9A A1 144A 3.742% (LIBOR03M + 1.15%, Floor 1.15%) 7/20/31 #• | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,968,506 | |
Midocean Credit CLO VIII Series2018-8A A1 144A 3.67% (LIBOR03M + 1.15%) 2/20/31 #• | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,970,573 | |
Saranac CLO VII Series2014-2A A1AR 144A 3.75% (LIBOR03M + 1.23%) 11/20/29 #• | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 2,980,053 | |
Steele Creek CLO Series2017-1A A 144A 3.847% (LIBOR03M + 1.25%) 1/15/30 #• | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,003,508 | |
Venture CDO Series2016-25A A1 144A 4.082% (LIBOR03M + 1.49%) 4/20/29 #• | | | 980,000 | | | | 979,706 | |
Venture XXVIII CLO Series2017-28A A2 144A 3.702% (LIBOR03M + 1.11%) 7/20/30 #• | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 3,982,400 | |
Zais CLO 6 Series2017-1A A1 144A 3.967% (LIBOR03M + 1.37%) 7/15/29 #• | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,001,694 | |
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Total Collateralized Debt Obligations (cost $60,049,721) | | | | | | | 59,710,943 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Convertible Bonds – 0.14% | | | | | | | | |
GAIN Capital Holdings 5.00% exercise price $8.20, maturity date 8/15/22 | | | 1,319,000 | | | $ | 1,134,868 | |
Huron Consulting Group 1.25% exercise price $79.89, maturity date 10/1/19 | | | 1,734,000 | | | | 1,725,944 | |
Synchronoss Technologies 0.75% exercise price $53.17, maturity date 8/15/19 | | | 739,000 | | | | 738,628 | |
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Total Convertible Bonds (cost $3,806,367) | | | | | | | 3,599,440 | |
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Corporate Bonds – 38.29% | | | | | | | | |
Banking – 6.99% | | | | | | | | |
Akbank T.A.S. 144A 7.20% 3/16/27 #µ | | | 1,915,000 | | | | 1,703,768 | |
Banco de Credito e Inversiones 144A 3.50% 10/12/27 # | | | 1,585,000 | | | | 1,601,856 | |
Banco Mercantil del Norte 144A 6.75% #µy | | | 700,000 | | | | 700,000 | |
Banco Santander 2.706% 6/27/24 | | | 5,200,000 | | | | 5,211,440 | |
3.306% 6/27/29 | | | 9,800,000 | | | | 9,872,657 | |
Banco Santander Mexico 144A 4.125% 11/9/22 # | | | 1,915,000 | | | | 1,969,577 | |
Bank of America 3.458% 3/15/25 µ | | | 8,005,000 | | | | 8,309,417 | |
6.50% µy | | | 3,750,000 | | | | 4,159,069 | |
Bank of China 144A 5.00% 11/13/24 # | | | 1,655,000 | | | | 1,782,349 | |
Bank of Georgia 144A 6.00% 7/26/23 # | | | 1,305,000 | | | | 1,318,507 | |
BB&T 3.75% 12/6/23 | | | 1,775,000 | | | | 1,873,795 | |
3.875% 3/19/29 | | | 3,505,000 | | | | 3,750,162 | |
Branch Banking & Trust 2.85% 4/1/21 | | | 1,475,000 | | | | 1,488,682 | |
Citibank 3.40% 7/23/21 | | | 1,310,000 | | | | 1,337,931 | |
Compass Bank 2.875% 6/29/22 | | | 3,505,000 | | | | 3,537,374 | |
3.875% 4/10/25 | | | 2,280,000 | | | | 2,362,418 | |
Credit Suisse Group 144A 6.25% #µy | | | 5,560,000 | | | | 5,806,725 | |
144A 7.25% #µy | | | 2,585,000 | | | | 2,781,085 | |
144A 7.50% #µy | | | 3,235,000 | | | | 3,475,312 | |
DBS Group Holdings 144A 4.52% 12/11/28 #µ | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,493,410 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp 3.65% 1/25/24 | | | 820,000 | | | | 862,184 | |
3.95% 3/14/28 | | | 6,190,000 | | | | 6,673,596 | |
Goldman Sachs Group 6.00% 6/15/20 | | | 6,485,000 | | | | 6,701,533 | |
Huntington Bancshares 2.30% 1/14/22 | | | 1,595,000 | | | | 1,594,160 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 3.702% 5/6/30 µ | | | 2,425,000 | | | | 2,557,906 | |
4.023% 12/5/24 µ | | | 7,040,000 | | | | 7,479,801 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Banking (continued) | | | | | | | | |
KeyBank 2.30% 9/14/22 | | | 1,990,000 | | | $ | 1,992,770 | |
3.40% 5/20/26 | | | 3,545,000 | | | | 3,638,445 | |
6.95% 2/1/28 | | | 4,255,000 | | | | 5,336,300 | |
Morgan Stanley 3.78% (LIBOR03M + 1.22%) 5/8/24 • | | | 3,605,000 | | | | 3,657,590 | |
4.431% 1/23/30 µ | | | 595,000 | | | | 659,237 | |
5.00% 11/24/25 | | | 2,725,000 | | | | 3,017,322 | |
5.50% 1/26/20 | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,078,338 | |
PNC Bank 2.70% 11/1/22 | | | 1,080,000 | | | | 1,090,815 | |
4.05% 7/26/28 | | | 3,920,000 | | | | 4,278,118 | |
PNC Financial Services Group 3.45% 4/23/29 | | | 4,005,000 | | | | 4,218,053 | |
Popular 6.125% 9/14/23 | | | 680,000 | | | | 723,350 | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group 8.625% µy | | | 4,640,000 | | | | 5,012,360 | |
Santander UK 144A 5.00% 11/7/23 # | | | 5,380,000 | | | | 5,685,399 | |
State Street 3.10% 5/15/23 | | | 1,360,000 | | | | 1,396,773 | |
SunTrust Banks 2.45% 8/1/22 | | | 1,830,000 | | | | 1,835,533 | |
2.70% 1/27/22 | | | 2,525,000 | | | | 2,543,622 | |
3.00% 2/2/23 | | | 1,595,000 | | | | 1,627,511 | |
3.30% 5/15/26 | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,268,316 | |
4.00% 5/1/25 | | | 250,000 | | | | 267,759 | |
SVB Financial Group 3.50% 1/29/25 | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,377,562 | |
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi 144A 6.25% 4/20/21 # | | | 1,350,000 | | | | 1,370,474 | |
UBS Group Funding Switzerland 144A 4.125% 9/24/25 # | | | 2,265,000 | | | | 2,417,858 | |
6.875% µy | | | 5,110,000 | | | | 5,328,320 | |
7.125% µy | | | 785,000 | | | | 826,213 | |
US Bancorp 3.10% 4/27/26 | | | 195,000 | | | | 199,306 | |
3.375% 2/5/24 | | | 4,815,000 | | | | 5,026,382 | |
3.60% 9/11/24 | | | 2,640,000 | | | | 2,772,806 | |
3.95% 11/17/25 | | | 4,590,000 | | | | 4,987,489 | |
US Bank 3.40% 7/24/23 | | | 1,505,000 | | | | 1,572,037 | |
USB Capital IX 3.617% (LIBOR03M + 1.02%) y• | | | 7,185,000 | | | | 5,884,659 | |
Woori Bank 144A 4.75% 4/30/24 # | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,336,777 | |
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| | | | | | | 173,832,208 | |
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Basic Industry – 2.67% | | | | | | | | |
BHP Billiton Finance USA 144A 6.25% 10/19/75 #µ | | | 6,170,000 | | | | 6,433,891 | |
Bioceanico Sovereign Certificate 144A 2.88% 6/5/34 # | | | 1,445,000 | | | | 978,987 | |
BMC East 144A 5.50% 10/1/24 # | | | 645,000 | | | | 656,287 | |
Boise Cascade 144A 5.625% 9/1/24 # | | | 835,000 | | | | 855,875 | |
Braskem Finance 6.45% 2/3/24 | | | 2,030,000 | | | | 2,248,753 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Basic Industry (continued) | | | | | | | | |
CSN Resources 144A 7.625% 4/17/26 # | | | 2,490,000 | | | $ | 2,647,704 | |
Cydsa 144A 6.25% 10/4/27 # | | | 1,330,000 | | | | 1,334,668 | |
Equate Petrochemical 144A 3.00% 3/3/22 # | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,370,310 | |
Freeport-McMoRan 5.45% 3/15/43 | | | 455,000 | | | | 418,600 | |
Georgia-Pacific 8.00% 1/15/24 | | | 5,305,000 | | | | 6,555,437 | |
Gold Fields Orogen Holdings BVI 144A 6.125% 5/15/29 # | | | 1,755,000 | | | | 1,930,500 | |
Hudbay Minerals 144A 7.625% 1/15/25 # | | | 395,000 | | | | 409,813 | |
Israel Chemicals 144A 6.375% 5/31/38 # | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,719,346 | |
Joseph T Ryerson & Son 144A 11.00% 5/15/22 # | | | 440,000 | | | | 465,437 | |
Klabin Austria 144A 7.00% 4/3/49 # | | | 1,755,000 | | | | 1,858,194 | |
Mexichem 144A 5.50% 1/15/48 # | | | 1,380,000 | | | | 1,373,100 | |
NOVA Chemicals 144A 5.00% 5/1/25 # | | | 602,000 | | | | 631,348 | |
Novelis 144A 6.25% 8/15/24 # | | | 460,000 | | | | 483,442 | |
Novolipetsk Steel Via Steel Funding DAC 144A 4.00% 9/21/24 # | | | 1,865,000 | | | | 1,869,331 | |
OCP 144A 4.50% 10/22/25 # | | | 1,765,000 | | | | 1,813,061 | |
Petkim Petrokimya Holding 144A 5.875% 1/26/23 # | | | 1,765,000 | | | | 1,709,508 | |
Phosagro OAO Via Phosagro Bond | | | | | | | | |
Funding DAC 144A 3.95% 11/3/21 # | | | 1,720,000 | | | | 1,737,940 | |
RPM International 4.55% 3/1/29 | | | 3,595,000 | | | | 3,799,298 | |
SASOL Financing USA 5.875% 3/27/24 | | | 7,235,000 | | | | 7,841,861 | |
6.50% 9/27/28 | | | 595,000 | | | | 668,107 | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile 144A 4.25% 5/7/29 # | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,336,789 | |
Standard Industries 144A 5.00% 2/15/27 # | | | 1,355,000 | | | | 1,375,325 | |
Starfruit Finco 144A 8.00% 10/1/26 # | | | 435,000 | | | | 449,138 | |
Steel Dynamics 5.50% 10/1/24 | | | 595,000 | | | | 618,056 | |
Suzano Austria 144A 5.00% 1/15/30 # | | | 1,810,000 | | | | 1,838,598 | |
Syngenta Finance 144A 3.933% 4/23/21 # | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,644,435 | |
144A 4.441% 4/24/23 # | | | 960,000 | | | | 998,248 | |
144A 5.182% 4/24/28 # | | | 3,225,000 | | | | 3,356,381 | |
Tronox Finance 144A 5.75% 10/1/25 # | | | 390,000 | | | | 379,763 | |
Vedanta Resources 144A 7.125% 5/31/23 # | | | 1,345,000 | | | | 1,328,524 | |
Westlake Chemical 4.375% 11/15/47 | | | 1,465,000 | | | | 1,381,384 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 66,517,439 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Brokerage – 0.50% | | | | | | | | |
Intercontinental Exchange 3.45% 9/21/23 | | | 590,000 | | | | 614,642 | |
3.75% 9/21/28 | | | 495,000 | | | | 533,881 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Brokerage (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Jefferies Group 4.15% 1/23/30 | | | 2,135,000 | | | $ | 2,047,478 | |
6.45% 6/8/27 | | | 893,000 | | | | 1,011,643 | |
6.50% 1/20/43 | | | 750,000 | | | | 814,981 | |
Lazard Group 3.625% 3/1/27 | | | 475,000 | | | | 480,356 | |
3.75% 2/13/25 | | | 1,495,000 | | | | 1,554,056 | |
4.375% 3/11/29 | | | 1,735,000 | | | | 1,835,618 | |
4.50% 9/19/28 | | | 1,775,000 | | | | 1,891,105 | |
Nuveen Finance 144A 4.125% 11/1/24 # | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,740,192 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,523,952 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital Goods – 1.70% | | | | | | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance 144A 6.00% 2/15/25 # | | | 445,000 | | | | 461,687 | |
Bombardier 144A 6.00% 10/15/22 # | | | 685,000 | | | | 691,364 | |
BWAY Holding 144A 5.50% 4/15/24 # | | | 1,210,000 | | | | 1,215,294 | |
EnPro Industries 5.75% 10/15/26 | | | 240,000 | | | | 246,000 | |
General Electric 2.10% 12/11/19 | | | 795,000 | | | | 791,705 | |
5.55% 5/4/20 | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 1,325,022 | |
6.00% 8/7/19 | | | 2,675,000 | | | | 2,683,836 | |
Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua 144A 5.25% 6/23/24 # | | | 1,905,000 | | | | 1,945,005 | |
Ingersoll-Rand Luxembourg Finance 3.80% 3/21/29 | | | 4,480,000 | | | | 4,702,394 | |
Northrop Grumman 2.55% 10/15/22 | | | 3,740,000 | | | | 3,761,714 | |
3.25% 8/1/23 | | | 3,015,000 | | | | 3,119,127 | |
nVent Finance 4.55% 4/15/28 | | | 4,055,000 | | | | 4,121,703 | |
TransDigm 144A 6.25% 3/15/26 # | | | 435,000 | | | | 456,206 | |
United Technologies 3.65% 8/16/23 | | | 2,630,000 | | | | 2,755,125 | |
4.125% 11/16/28 | | | 2,040,000 | | | | 2,241,928 | |
Waste Management 2.95% 6/15/24 | | | 2,435,000 | | | | 2,505,347 | |
4.00% 7/15/39 | | | 3,990,000 | | | | 4,292,655 | |
4.15% 7/15/49 | | | 4,425,000 | | | | 4,866,054 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 42,182,166 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Communications – 4.98% | | | | | | | | |
AT&T 3.875% 1/15/26 | | | 1,210,000 | | | | 1,266,515 | |
4.35% 3/1/29 | | | 3,970,000 | | | | 4,262,600 | |
4.85% 7/15/45 | | | 2,175,000 | | | | 2,324,889 | |
C&W Senior Financing 144A 7.50% 10/15/26 # | | | 1,445,000 | | | | 1,510,025 | |
Charter Communications Operating 4.464% 7/23/22 | | | 5,555,000 | | | | 5,837,369 | |
5.05% 3/30/29 | | | 5,770,000 | | | | 6,362,037 | |
5.125% 7/1/49 | | | 2,260,000 | | | | 2,298,973 | |
Comcast 3.70% 4/15/24 | | | 7,050,000 | | | | 7,484,039 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | |
Communications (continued) | | | | | |
Comunicaciones Celulares 144A 6.875% 2/6/24 # | | | 1,265,000 | | | $ | 1,311,647 | |
Crown Castle International 3.80% 2/15/28 | | | 5,075,000 | | | | 5,272,699 | |
4.30% 2/15/29 | | | 2,155,000 | | | | 2,318,900 | |
5.25% 1/15/23 | | | 2,190,000 | | | | 2,385,315 | |
Digicel Group One 144A 8.25% 12/30/22 # | | | 579,000 | | | | 324,240 | |
Digicel Group Two 144A 8.25% 9/30/22 # | | | 546,000 | | | | 122,850 | |
144A PIK 9.125% 4/1/24 #✤ | | | 2,294,774 | | | | 493,376 | |
Discovery Communications 4.125% 5/15/29 | | | 9,775,000 | | | | 10,135,991 | |
5.20% 9/20/47 | | | 4,780,000 | | | | 5,048,110 | |
Equinix 5.375% 5/15/27 | | | 850,000 | | | | 913,299 | |
Fox 144A 4.709% 1/25/29 # | | | 2,640,000 | | | | 2,947,538 | |
144A 5.576% 1/25/49 # | | | 2,770,000 | | | | 3,381,326 | |
GTP Acquisition Partners I 144A 2.35% 6/15/20 # | | | 1,095,000 | | | | 1,091,603 | |
Level 3 Financing 5.375% 5/1/25 | | | 1,614,000 | | | | 1,670,490 | |
Millicom International Cellular 144A 6.25% 3/25/29 # | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,667,196 | |
Sprint 7.125% 6/15/24 | | | 550,000 | | | | 584,540 | |
7.875% 9/15/23 | | | 1,995,000 | | | | 2,174,550 | |
Sprint Communications 7.00% 8/15/20 | | | 140,000 | | | | 145,425 | |
Sprint Spectrum 144A 4.738% 3/20/25 # | | | 1,930,000 | | | | 2,007,200 | |
Telefonica Emisiones 5.52% 3/1/49 | | | 12,200,000 | | | | 14,133,474 | |
Time Warner Cable 7.30% 7/1/38 | | | 5,775,000 | | | | 7,012,983 | |
Time Warner Entertainment 8.375% 3/15/23 | | | 2,495,000 | | | | 2,957,304 | |
T-Mobile USA 6.375% 1/15/26 = | | | 1,845,000 | | | | 0 | |
6.50% 3/1/25 = | | | 130,000 | | | | 0 | |
6.50% 1/15/26 | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,202,752 | |
Turk Telekomunikasyon 144A 6.875% 2/28/25 # | | | 1,720,000 | | | | 1,736,092 | |
Verizon Communications 144A 4.016% 12/3/29 # | | | 1,900,000 | | | | 2,059,659 | |
4.50% 8/10/33 | | | 9,940,000 | | | | 11,199,922 | |
Viacom 4.375% 3/15/43 | | | 5,120,000 | | | | 5,013,828 | |
VTR Finance 144A 6.875% 1/15/24 # | | | 1,881,000 | | | | 1,953,889 | |
Zayo Group 144A 5.75% 1/15/27 # | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,086,300 | |
6.375% 5/15/25 | | | 230,000 | | | | 235,451 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 123,934,396 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Cyclical – 1.89% | | | | | | | | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings 6.125% 5/15/27 | | | 1,055,000 | | | $ | 944,225 | |
Atento Luxco 1 144A 6.125% 8/10/22 # | | | 870,000 | | | | 878,591 | |
Boyd Gaming 6.375% 4/1/26 | | | 715,000 | | | | 759,065 | |
Dollar Tree 3.70% 5/15/23 | | | 4,725,000 | | | | 4,904,315 | |
Ford Motor Credit 5.729% (LIBOR03M + 3.14%) 1/7/22 • | | | 3,125,000 | | | | 3,223,539 | |
General Motors 6.75% 4/1/46 | | | 670,000 | | | | 758,576 | |
General Motors Financial 4.35% 4/9/25 | | | 3,265,000 | | | | 3,370,460 | |
5.25% 3/1/26 | | | 6,790,000 | | | | 7,289,201 | |
JD.com 3.125% 4/29/21 | | | 2,985,000 | | | | 2,996,593 | |
Live Nation Entertainment 144A 5.625% 3/15/26 # | | | 1,020,000 | | | | 1,072,275 | |
Lowe’s 3.65% 4/5/29 | | | 1,920,000 | | | | 2,007,540 | |
4.05% 5/3/47 | | | 1,720,000 | | | | 1,707,485 | |
4.55% 4/5/49 | | | 5,790,000 | | | | 6,249,202 | |
MGM Resorts International 5.75% 6/15/25 | | | 700,000 | | | | 764,736 | |
Penn National Gaming 144A 5.625% 1/15/27 # | | | 1,299,000 | | | | 1,286,010 | |
Resorts World Las Vegas 144A 4.625% 4/16/29 # | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,860,022 | |
Royal Caribbean Cruises 3.70% 3/15/28 | | | 3,875,000 | | | | 3,905,270 | |
SBA Tower Trust 144A 2.898% 10/15/19 # | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,299,981 | |
Scientific Games International 144A 8.25% 3/15/26 # | | | 880,000 | | | | 926,191 | |
10.00% 12/1/22 | | | 821,000 | | | | 864,103 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 47,067,380 | |
| | | | | | | | |
ConsumerNon-Cyclical – 3.24% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch 3.65% 2/1/26 | | | 7,275,000 | | | | 7,657,904 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide 4.75% 1/23/29 | | | 5,315,000 | | | | 6,025,467 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb 144A 2.90% 7/26/24 # | | | 3,090,000 | | | | 3,159,879 | |
144A 4.125% 6/15/39 # | | | 5,865,000 | | | | 6,364,660 | |
144A 4.25% 10/26/49 # | | | 5,750,000 | | | | 6,338,350 | |
Cigna 144A 3.487% (LIBOR03M + 0.89%) 7/15/23 #• | | | 1,770,000 | | | | 1,769,702 | |
144A 4.125% 11/15/25 # | | | 6,575,000 | | | | 6,988,313 | |
Cott Holdings 144A 5.50% 4/1/25 # | | | 645,000 | | | | 659,513 | |
CVS Health 4.10% 3/25/25 | | | 7,475,000 | | | | 7,884,884 | |
5.05% 3/25/48 | | | 415,000 | | | | 442,059 | |
JBS Investments 144A 7.25% 4/3/24 # | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 1,206,885 | |
JBS Investments II 144A 7.00% 1/15/26 # | | | 2,220,000 | | | | 2,409,810 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
ConsumerNon-Cyclical (continued) | | | | | | | | |
JBS USA 144A 5.75% 6/15/25 # | | | 1,015,000 | | | $ | 1,059,406 | |
Kernel Holding 144A 8.75% 1/31/22 # | | | 1,990,000 | | | | 2,105,032 | |
Marfrig Holdings Europe 144A 8.00% 6/8/23 # | | | 2,155,000 | | | | 2,249,281 | |
Mars 144A 3.875% 4/1/39 # | | | 755,000 | | | | 800,154 | |
144A 3.95% 4/1/49 # | | | 7,020,000 | | | | 7,555,008 | |
MHP 144A 7.75% 5/10/24 # | | | 1,430,000 | | | | 1,525,295 | |
New York and Presbyterian Hospital 4.063% 8/1/56 | | | 1,630,000 | | | | 1,779,778 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride 144A 5.75% 3/15/25 # | | | 805,000 | | | | 819,088 | |
Post Holdings 144A 5.75% 3/1/27 # | | | 720,000 | | | | 747,000 | |
Rede D’or Finance 144A 4.95% 1/17/28 # | | | 1,395,000 | | | | 1,389,769 | |
Takeda Pharmaceutical 144A 4.40% 11/26/23 # | | | 3,985,000 | | | | 4,270,740 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III 6.75% 3/1/28 | | | 1,785,000 | | | | 1,653,356 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings 4.625% 11/30/19 | | | 3,645,000 | | | | 3,674,660 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 80,535,993 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Electric – 4.25% | | | | | | | | |
AES Andres 144A 7.95% 5/11/26 # | | | 1,535,000 | | | | 1,667,409 | |
AES Gener 144A 7.125% 3/26/79 #µ | | | 1,490,000 | | | | 1,591,707 | |
American Transmission Systems 144A 5.25% 1/15/22 # | | | 3,930,000 | | | | 4,189,551 | |
Atlantic City Electric 4.00% 10/15/28 | | | 645,000 | | | | 708,795 | |
Ausgrid Finance Pty 144A 3.85% 5/1/23 # | | | 2,026,000 | | | | 2,102,401 | |
Avangrid 3.15% 12/1/24 | | | 1,090,000 | | | | 1,111,660 | |
Berkshire Hathaway Energy 3.75% 11/15/23 | | | 3,280,000 | | | | 3,462,730 | |
CenterPoint Energy 3.85% 2/1/24 | | | 1,645,000 | | | | 1,725,689 | |
4.25% 11/1/28 | | | 2,365,000 | | | | 2,556,837 | |
6.125% µy | | | 2,240,000 | | | | 2,322,398 | |
Cleveland Electric Illuminating 5.50% 8/15/24 | | | 365,000 | | | | 414,058 | |
ComEd Financing III 6.35% 3/15/33 | | | 2,055,000 | | | | 2,094,940 | |
Emera 6.75% 6/15/76 µ | | | 3,915,000 | | | | 4,202,674 | |
Enel 144A 8.75% 9/24/73 #µ | | | 1,488,000 | | | | 1,722,360 | |
Engie Energia Chile 144A 4.50% 1/29/25 # | | | 470,000 | | | | 495,575 | |
Entergy Arkansas 4.20% 4/1/49 | | | 1,930,000 | | | | 2,128,877 | |
Entergy Louisiana 4.05% 9/1/23 | | | 540,000 | | | | 574,666 | |
4.95% 1/15/45 | | | 545,000 | | | | 576,342 | |
Entergy Mississippi 3.85% 6/1/49 | | | 3,060,000 | | | | 3,203,264 | |
Evergy 4.85% 6/1/21 | | | 1,195,000 | | | | 1,237,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Electric (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Exelon 3.497% 6/1/22 | | | 2,700,000 | | | $ | 2,767,775 | |
3.95% 6/15/25 | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 1,116,092 | |
FirstEnergy Transmission 144A 4.55% 4/1/49 # | | | 1,005,000 | | | | 1,099,456 | |
Interstate Power & Light 4.10% 9/26/28 | | | 6,570,000 | | | | 7,128,241 | |
Israel Electric 144A 5.00% 11/12/24 # | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,204,017 | |
Kallpa Generacion 144A 4.125% 8/16/27 # | | | 2,485,000 | | | | 2,571,975 | |
Kansas City Power & Light 3.65% 8/15/25 | | | 3,445,000 | | | | 3,640,956 | |
LG&E & KU Energy 4.375% 10/1/21 | | | 3,765,000 | | | | 3,902,273 | |
Louisville Gas & Electric 4.25% 4/1/49 | | | 305,000 | | | | 342,685 | |
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance 4.75% 4/30/43 µ | | | 2,830,000 | | | | 2,781,508 | |
5.25% 4/20/46 µ | | | 990,000 | | | | 1,010,597 | |
Nevada Power 2.75% 4/15/20 | | | 2,355,000 | | | | 2,363,649 | |
New York State Electric & Gas 144A 3.25% 12/1/26 # | | | 2,495,000 | | | | 2,551,850 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings 2.90% 4/1/22 | | | 5,230,000 | | | | 5,321,014 | |
3.15% 4/1/24 | | | 3,425,000 | | | | 3,517,102 | |
5.65% 5/1/79 µ | | | 595,000 | | | | 613,800 | |
NV Energy 6.25% 11/15/20 | | | 1,860,000 | | | | 1,955,958 | |
PacifiCorp 3.50% 6/15/29 | | | 2,445,000 | | | | 2,618,683 | |
Pennsylvania Electric 5.20% 4/1/20 | | | 220,000 | | | | 223,875 | |
Perusahaan Listrik Negara 144A 4.125% 5/15/27 # | | | 475,000 | | | | 485,686 | |
144A 5.25% 5/15/47 # | | | 1,455,000 | | | | 1,539,001 | |
Southern California Edison 4.20% 3/1/29 | | | 2,560,000 | | | | 2,726,824 | |
4.875% 3/1/49 | | | 3,965,000 | | | | 4,460,860 | |
Southwestern Electric Power 4.10% 9/15/28 | | | 8,245,000 | | | | 8,888,932 | |
State Grid Overseas Investment 2016 144A 2.25% 5/4/20 # | | | 1,605,000 | | | | 1,602,470 | |
Trans-Allegheny Interstate Line 144A 3.85% 6/1/25 # | | | 1,190,000 | | | | 1,258,317 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 105,783,289 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Energy – 5.36% | | | | | | | | |
Abu Dhabi Crude Oil Pipeline 144A 4.60% 11/2/47 # | | | 1,490,000 | | | | 1,639,802 | |
ADES International Holding 144A 8.625% 4/24/24 # | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 1,721,039 | |
AmeriGas Partners 5.875% 8/20/26 | | | 955,000 | | | | 1,017,075 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners 5.25% 10/1/25 | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,312,437 | |
Chesapeake Energy 8.00% 1/15/25 | | | 600,000 | | | | 556,500 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners 5.75% 4/1/25 | | | 1,050,000 | | | $ | 1,068,375 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling 7.875% 8/15/25 | | | 740,000 | | | | 706,700 | |
Energy Transfer Operating 5.25% 4/15/29 | | | 3,485,000 | | | | 3,900,518 | |
6.25% 4/15/49 | | | 975,000 | | | | 1,155,680 | |
6.625% µy | | | 3,355,000 | | | | 3,142,025 | |
Energy Transfer Partners 5.00% 10/1/22 | | | 5,205,000 | | | | 5,533,798 | |
Ensco Rowan 7.75% 2/1/26 | | | 474,000 | | | | 355,500 | |
Enterprise Products Operating 3.125% 7/31/29 | | | 3,410,000 | | | | 3,434,805 | |
4.20% 1/31/50 | | | 6,930,000 | | | | 7,149,084 | |
Gazprom OAO Via Gaz Capital 144A 4.95% 3/23/27 # | | | 1,240,000 | | | | 1,312,085 | |
Genesis Energy 6.75% 8/1/22 | | | 615,000 | | | | 622,687 | |
Geopark 144A 6.50% 9/21/24 # | | | 1,640,000 | | | | 1,695,350 | |
Gran Tierra Energy 144A 7.75% 5/23/27 # | | | 1,420,000 | | | | 1,399,410 | |
KazMunayGas National 144A 6.375% 10/24/48 # | | | 1,865,000 | | | | 2,227,743 | |
KazTransGas 144A 4.375% 9/26/27 # | | | 1,465,000 | | | | 1,495,268 | |
Kunlun Energy 144A 2.875% 5/13/20 # | | | 850,000 | | | | 853,511 | |
Marathon Oil 4.40% 7/15/27 | | | 6,125,000 | | | | 6,509,218 | |
MPLX 4.80% 2/15/29 | | | 2,960,000 | | | | 3,261,276 | |
4.875% 12/1/24 | | | 4,195,000 | | | | 4,567,277 | |
5.50% 2/15/49 | | | 6,320,000 | | | | 7,161,011 | |
Murphy Oil 6.875% 8/15/24 | | | 1,695,000 | | | | 1,788,225 | |
Murphy Oil USA 5.625% 5/1/27 | | | 775,000 | | | | 809,875 | |
Noble Energy 3.90% 11/15/24 | | | 2,320,000 | | | | 2,420,978 | |
4.95% 8/15/47 | | | 885,000 | | | | 939,506 | |
5.05% 11/15/44 | | | 665,000 | | | | 707,717 | |
NuStar Logistics 5.625% 4/28/27 | | | 420,000 | | | | 424,725 | |
Oasis Petroleum 144A 6.25% 5/1/26 # | | | 1,240,000 | | | | 1,205,900 | |
ONEOK 7.50% 9/1/23 | | | 3,525,000 | | | | 4,128,527 | |
Pertamina Persero 144A 4.875% 5/3/22 # | | | 320,000 | | | | 337,761 | |
Petrobras Global Finance 6.25% 3/17/24 | | | 7,375,000 | | | | 8,094,431 | |
6.90% 3/19/49 | | | 25,000 | | | | 26,675 | |
7.25% 3/17/44 | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 1,160,245 | |
7.375% 1/17/27 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,438,125 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos 4.625% 9/21/23 | | | 16,975,000 | | | | 16,635,638 | |
6.50% 3/13/27 | | | 865,000 | | | | 855,226 | |
6.75% 9/21/47 | | | 409,000 | | | | 365,237 | |
Precision Drilling 144A 7.125% 1/15/26 # | | | 420,000 | | | | 408,450 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | |
QEP Resources 5.625% 3/1/26 | | | 295,000 | | | $ | 278,775 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction 5.625% 3/1/25 | | | 3,420,000 | | | | 3,831,052 | |
5.75% 5/15/24 | | | 5,548,000 | | | | 6,171,527 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil 144A 4.25% 4/16/39 # | | | 1,280,000 | | | | 1,297,117 | |
144A 4.375% 4/16/49 # | | | 1,030,000 | | | | 1,044,947 | |
Schlumberger Holdings 144A 4.30% 5/1/29 # | | | 4,825,000 | | | | 5,171,131 | |
Southwestern Energy 7.75% 10/1/27 | | | 430,000 | | | | 413,875 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings 5.75% 4/15/25 | | | 450,000 | | | | 396,000 | |
Targa Resources Partners 5.375% 2/1/27 | | | 855,000 | | | | 889,200 | |
Tecpetrol 144A 4.875% 12/12/22 # | | | 1,680,000 | | | | 1,638,000 | |
Transocean 144A 9.00% 7/15/23 # | | | 170,000 | | | | 181,688 | |
Transocean Proteus 144A 6.25% 12/1/24 # | | | 592,500 | | | | 613,978 | |
Transportadora de Gas del Sur 144A 6.75% 5/2/25 # | | | 1,305,000 | | | | 1,265,863 | |
Tullow Oil 144A 7.00% 3/1/25 # | | | 2,375,000 | | | | 2,419,531 | |
Whiting Petroleum 6.625% 1/15/26 | | | 312,000 | | | | 302,445 | |
YPF 144A 8.50% 6/27/29 # | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,227,819 | |
144A 48.75% (BADLARPP + 4.00%) 7/7/20 #• | | | 1,575,000 | | | | 618,188 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 133,306,551 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Finance Companies – 1.02% | | | | | | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital 3.65% 7/21/27 | | | 5,065,000 | | | | 5,040,641 | |
Aviation Capital Group 144A 4.375% 1/30/24 # | | | 2,790,000 | | | | 2,938,908 | |
144A 4.875% 10/1/25 # | | | 2,480,000 | | | | 2,677,636 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding 144A 3.95% 7/1/24 # | | | 4,710,000 | | | | 4,831,659 | |
144A 4.375% 5/1/26 # | | | 2,185,000 | | | | 2,251,533 | |
BOC Aviation 144A 2.375% 9/15/21 # | | | 2,120,000 | | | | 2,097,106 | |
International Lease Finance 8.625% 1/15/22 | | | 3,390,000 | | | | 3,869,956 | |
Temasek Financial I 144A 2.375% 1/23/23 # | | | 1,615,000 | | | | 1,625,994 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 25,333,433 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Healthcare – 0.34% | | | | | | | | |
Bausch Health 144A 5.50% 11/1/25 # | | | 885,000 | | | | 925,931 | |
Charles River Laboratories International 144A 5.50% 4/1/26 # | | | 795,000 | | | | 838,566 | |
Encompass Health 5.75% 11/1/24 | | | 1,067,000 | | | | 1,090,527 | |
5.75% 9/15/25 | | | 610,000 | | | | 636,687 | |
HCA 5.875% 2/15/26 | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,356,687 | |
7.58% 9/15/25 | | | 80,000 | | | | 92,800 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Tenet Healthcare 5.125% 5/1/25 | | | 1,370,000 | | | $ | 1,380,275 | |
Universal Health Services 144A 5.00% 6/1/26 # | | | 485,000 | | | | 503,188 | |
WellCare Health Plans 144A 5.375% 8/15/26 # | | | 1,645,000 | | | | 1,747,813 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,572,474 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Insurance – 1.47% | | | | | | | | |
Acrisure 144A 7.00% 11/15/25 # | | | 851,000 | | | | 772,283 | |
AssuredPartners 144A 7.00% 8/15/25 # | | | 979,000 | | | | 977,776 | |
AXA Equitable Holdings 5.00% 4/20/48 | | | 3,365,000 | | | | 3,473,722 | |
HUB International 144A 7.00% 5/1/26 # | | | 215,000 | | | | 218,494 | |
Marsh & McLennan 4.375% 3/15/29 | | | 5,070,000 | | | | 5,607,067 | |
MetLife 3.60% 4/10/24 | | | 2,525,000 | �� | | | 2,680,225 | |
6.40% 12/15/36 | | | 110,000 | | | | 125,948 | |
144A 9.25% 4/8/38 # | | | 2,655,000 | | | | 3,721,235 | |
NFP 144A 6.875% 7/15/25 # | | | 860,000 | | | | 854,367 | |
Pine Street Trust I 144A 4.572% 2/15/29 # | | | 295,000 | | | | 309,111 | |
Prudential Financial 4.35% 2/25/50 | | | 4,485,000 | | | | 5,041,728 | |
4.50% 11/15/20 | | | 795,000 | | | | 819,384 | |
5.375% 5/15/45 µ | | | 1,730,000 | | | | 1,823,455 | |
USI 144A 6.875% 5/1/25 # | | | 3,663,000 | | | | 3,635,528 | |
Voya Financial 4.70% 1/23/48 µ | | | 2,160,000 | | | | 1,972,599 | |
Willis North America 4.50% 9/15/28 | | | 975,000 | | | | 1,049,736 | |
XLIT 5.054% (LIBOR03M + 2.458%) y• | | | 1,325,000 | | | | 1,274,014 | |
5.50% 3/31/45 | | | 1,980,000 | | | | 2,335,653 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 36,692,325 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Media – 0.27% | | | | | | | | |
Altice France 144A 6.25% 5/15/24 # | | | 628,000 | | | | 649,195 | |
Altice Luxembourg 144A 7.75% 5/15/22 # | | | 200,000 | | | | 203,750 | |
CSC Holdings 144A 7.75% 7/15/25 # | | | 1,080,000 | | | | 1,171,152 | |
Gray Television 144A 5.875% 7/15/26 # | | | 885,000 | | | | 920,400 | |
Sirius XM Radio 144A 5.375% 4/15/25 # | | | 756,000 | | | | 782,460 | |
Unitymedia 144A 6.125% 1/15/25 # | | | 480,000 | | | | 501,720 | |
UPCB Finance IV 144A 5.375% 1/15/25 # | | | 1,198,000 | | | | 1,234,311 | |
Virgin Media Secured Finance 144A 5.25% 1/15/26 # | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,378,136 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,841,124 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Natural Gas – 0.33% | | | | | | | | |
Brooklyn Union Gas 144A 3.865% 3/4/29 # | | | 5,845,000 | | | | 6,286,664 | |
NiSource 5.65% µy | | | 2,080,000 | | | | 2,029,487 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 8,316,151 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Real Estate Investment Trusts – 0.52% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Trust #1 144A 3.07% 3/15/23 # | | | 3,070,000 | | | $ | 3,121,692 | |
Corporate Office Properties 3.60% 5/15/23 | | | 1,750,000 | | | | 1,762,824 | |
5.25% 2/15/24 | | | 1,755,000 | | | | 1,881,105 | |
CubeSmart 3.125% 9/1/26 | | | 1,825,000 | | | | 1,805,543 | |
ESH Hospitality 144A 5.25% 5/1/25 # | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,238,137 | |
Growthpoint Properties International 144A 5.872% 5/2/23 # | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 1,604,740 | |
Hospitality Properties Trust 4.50% 3/15/25 | | | 1,218,000 | | | | 1,218,173 | |
MGM Growth Properties Operating | | | | | | | | |
Partnership 144A 5.75% 2/1/27 # | | | 265,000 | | | | 285,869 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 12,918,083 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Services – 0.23% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Disposal Services 144A 5.625% 11/15/24 # | | | 590,000 | | | | 620,237 | |
Ashtead Capital 144A 5.25% 8/1/26 # | | | 885,000 | | | | 927,037 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental 144A 6.375% 4/1/24 # | | | 160,000 | | | | 168,400 | |
Covanta Holding 5.875% 7/1/25 | | | 600,000 | | | | 626,250 | |
Iron Mountain US Holdings 144A 5.375% 6/1/26 # | | | 995,000 | | | | 1,003,706 | |
KAR Auction Services 144A 5.125% 6/1/25 # | | | 468,000 | | | | 478,530 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower 144A 5.75% 4/15/26 # | | | 185,000 | | | | 191,475 | |
144A 9.25% 5/15/23 # | | | 380,000 | | | | 399,789 | |
United Rentals North America 5.50% 5/15/27 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,318,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 5,734,174 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Technology – 1.72% | | | | | | | | |
Baidu 3.875% 9/29/23 | | | 1,415,000 | | | | 1,468,340 | |
Broadcom 144A 3.125% 4/15/21 # | | | 6,425,000 | | | | 6,468,739 | |
3.50% 1/15/28 | | | 6,145,000 | | | | 5,836,653 | |
CDK Global 5.00% 10/15/24 | | | 1,870,000 | | | | 1,963,500 | |
CommScope Technologies 144A 5.00% 3/15/27 # | | | 374,000 | | | | 327,250 | |
First Data 144A 5.75% 1/15/24 # | | | 605,000 | | | | 623,150 | |
Fiserv 3.80% 10/1/23 | | | 875,000 | | | | 921,789 | |
Infor US 6.50% 5/15/22 | | | 170,000 | | | | 173,629 | |
International Business Machines 3.00% 5/15/24 | | | 2,565,000 | | | | 2,636,206 | |
3.30% 5/15/26 | | | 3,690,000 | | | | 3,823,730 | |
4.25% 5/15/49 | | | 855,000 | | | | 919,621 | |
Microchip Technology 3.922% 6/1/21 | | | 2,730,000 | | | | 2,779,527 | |
4.333% 6/1/23 | | | 880,000 | | | | 916,906 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | |
Technology (continued) | | | | | |
NXP | | | | | | | | |
144A 4.125% 6/1/21 # | | | 4,875,000 | | | $ | 4,999,800 | |
144A 4.30% 6/18/29 # | | | 1,270,000 | | | | 1,310,932 | |
144A 4.875% 3/1/24 # | | | 5,755,000 | | | | 6,174,942 | |
Tencent Holdings 144A 3.975% 4/11/29 # | | | 1,305,000 | | | | 1,364,548 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 42,709,262 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Transportation – 0.62% | | | | | | | | |
Adani Abbot Point Terminal 144A 4.45% 12/15/22 # | | | 2,907,000 | | | | 2,828,931 | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone 144A 4.375% 7/3/29 # | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,066,275 | |
Aeropuertos Argentina 2000 144A 6.875% 2/1/27 # | | | 1,448,281 | | | | 1,421,126 | |
DAE Funding 144A 5.75% 11/15/23 # | | | 1,488,000 | | | | 1,566,120 | |
FedEx 4.05% 2/15/48 | | | 3,460,000 | | | | 3,322,688 | |
International Airport Finance 144A 12.00% 3/15/33 # | | | 1,545,000 | | | | 1,722,675 | |
Latam Finance 144A 7.00% 3/1/26 # | | | 1,475,000 | | | | 1,543,587 | |
United Airlines2014-1 Class A Pass Through Trust 4.00% 4/11/26¨ | | | 657,622 | | | | 692,114 | |
United Airlines2014-2 Class A Pass Through Trust 3.75% 9/3/26¨ | | | 1,142,055 | | | | 1,188,651 | |
United Airlines2019-1 Class AA Pass Through Trust 4.15% 8/25/31¨ | | | 140,000 | | | | 150,135 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,502,302 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Utilities – 0.19% | | | | | | | | |
Aegea Finance 144A 5.75% 10/10/24 # | | | 1,315,000 | | | | 1,363,011 | |
Calpine | | | | | | | | |
5.75% 1/15/25 | | | 235,000 | | | | 234,119 | |
144A 5.875% 1/15/24 # | | | 300,000 | | | | 307,500 | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova 144A 4.875% 1/14/48 # | | | 1,480,000 | | | | 1,317,200 | |
Vistra Operations 144A 5.50% 9/1/26 # | | | 1,395,000 | | | | 1,476,956 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,698,786 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Corporate Bonds (cost $918,738,857) | | | | | | | 953,001,488 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Loan Agreements – 3.87% | | | | | | | | |
Acrisure Tranche B 1st Lien 6.772% (LIBOR03M + 4.25%) 11/22/23 • | | | 1,121,332 | | | | 1,117,828 | |
Allied Universal Holdco 1st Lien 0.00% 6/27/26 •X | | | 951,298 | | | | 948,919 | |
Allied Universal Holdco Tranche DD 1st Lien 0.00% 6/27/26 •X | | | 85,702 | | | | 85,488 | |
Altice France Tranche B11 1st Lien 5.152% (LIBOR01M + 2.75%) 7/31/25 • | | | 874,042 | | | | 834,710 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Loan Agreements (continued) | | | | | |
Altice France Tranche B13 1st Lien 6.394% (LIBOR01M + 4.00%) 8/14/26 • | | | 353,225 | | | $ | 346,655 | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings Tranche B1 1st Lien 5.23% (LIBOR06M + 3.00%) 4/22/26 • | | | 1,327,673 | | | | 1,326,946 | |
American Airlines Tranche B 1st Lien 4.394% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 12/14/23 • | | | 1,477,788 | | | | 1,457,122 | |
Applied Systems 2nd Lien 9.33% (LIBOR03M + 7.00%) 9/19/25 • | | | 2,085,000 | | | | 2,115,233 | |
Aramark Services Tranche B3 1st Lien 4.08% (LIBOR03M + 1.75%) 3/11/25 • | | | 979,296 | | | | 977,761 | |
AssuredPartners Tranche B 1st Lien 5.902% (LIBOR01M + 3.50%) 10/22/24 • | | | 312,222 | | | | 309,686 | |
Avis Budget Car Rental Tranche B 1st Lien 4.41% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 2/13/25 =• | | | 747,831 | | | | 747,046 | |
Ball Metalpack Finco Tranche B 2nd Lien 11.272% (LIBOR03M + 8.75%) 7/31/26 =• | | | 213,000 | | | | 206,078 | |
Bausch Health Americas Tranche B 1st Lien 5.412% (LIBOR01M + 3.00%) 6/1/25 • | | | 779,136 | | | | 779,623 | |
Berry Global Tranche U 1st Lien 0.00% 5/15/26 •X | | | 1,559,000 | | | | 1,550,851 | |
Blue Ribbon 1st Lien 6.44% (LIBOR01M + 4.00%) 11/13/21 • | | | 863,350 | | | | 775,936 | |
Boxer Parent Tranche B 1st Lien 6.58% (LIBOR03M + 4.25%) 10/2/25 • | | | 1,025,693 | | | | 975,049 | |
Builders FirstSource 1st Lien 5.33% (LIBOR03M + 3.00%) 2/29/24 • | | | 136,724 | | | | 136,457 | |
BWAY Holding Tranche B 1st Lien 5.854% (LIBOR03M + 3.25%) 4/3/24 • | | | 924,735 | | | | 894,970 | |
Calpine Tranche B9 1st Lien 5.08% (LIBOR03M + 2.75%) 4/1/26 • | | | 600,000 | | | | 599,625 | |
Change Healthcare Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 5.152% (LIBOR01M + 2.75%) 3/1/24 • | | | 680,084 | | | | 675,692 | |
Charter Communications Operating Tranche B 1st Lien 4.33% (LIBOR03M + 2.00%) 4/30/25 • | | | 1,170,140 | | | | 1,169,978 | |
Chemours Tranche B2 1st Lien 4.16% (LIBOR01M + 1.75%) 4/3/25 • | | | 2,251,543 | | | | 2,191,501 | |
CityCenter Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 4.652% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 4/18/24 • | | | 1,375,485 | | | | 1,372,537 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Loan Agreements (continued) | | | | | |
Core & Main Tranche B 1st Lien 5.52% (LIBOR03M + 3.00%) 8/1/24 • | | | 1,491,078 | | | $ | 1,489,524 | |
Cornerstone Building Brands Tranche B 1st Lien 6.354% (LIBOR03M + 3.75%) 4/12/25 • | | | 707,548 | | | | 689,860 | |
CSC Holdings 1st Lien 4.644% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 7/17/25 • | | | 793,800 | | | | 782,761 | |
CSC Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 4.894% (LIBOR01M + 2.50%) 1/25/26 • | | | 792,000 | | | | 784,175 | |
Curium Bidco Tranche B 1st Lien 0.00% 6/27/26 •X | | | 382,000 | | | | 382,239 | |
Datto 1st Lien 6.58% (LIBOR03M + 4.25%) 4/2/26 =• | | | 825,000 | | | | 833,250 | |
DaVita Tranche B 1st Lien 5.135% (LIBOR00M + 2.75%) 6/24/21 • | | | 335,427 | | | | 335,636 | |
Deerfield Dakota Holding Tranche B 1st Lien 5.652% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 2/13/25 • | | | 343,650 | | | | 334,343 | |
Delek US Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 4.58% (LIBOR03M + 2.25%) 3/30/25 • | | | 898,631 | | | | 889,645 | |
Drive Chassis Holdco 2nd Lien 10.834% (LIBOR03M + 8.25%) 4/10/26 • | | | 345,000 | | | | 332,925 | |
DTZ US Borrower Tranche B 1st Lien 5.652% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 8/21/25 • | | | 719,563 | | | | 718,390 | |
Edgewater Generation Tranche B 1st Lien 6.152% (LIBOR01M + 3.75%) 12/13/25 • | | | 532,325 | | | | 532,059 | |
ESH Hospitality Tranche B 1st Lien 4.402% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 8/30/23 • | | | 2,041,187 | | | | 2,037,572 | |
ExamWorks Group Tranche B1 1st Lien 5.652% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 7/27/23 • | | | 1,991,405 | | | | 1,993,894 | |
Flying Fortress Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 4.08% (LIBOR03M + 1.75%) 10/30/22 • | | | 902,500 | | | | 902,984 | |
Gardner Denver Tranche B1 1st Lien 5.152% (LIBOR01M + 2.75%) 7/30/24 • | | | 848,735 | | | | 850,857 | |
Gates Global Tranche B2 1st Lien 5.152% (LIBOR01M + 2.75%) 3/31/24 • | | | 1,109,347 | | | | 1,104,956 | |
Gentiva Health Services 1st Lien 6.188% (LIBOR01M + 3.75%) 7/2/25 =• | | | 2,463,915 | | | | 2,468,473 | |
GIP III Stetson I Tranche B 1st Lien 6.633% (LIBOR01M + 4.25%) 7/18/25 • | | | 515,331 | | | | 515,589 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Loan Agreements (continued) | | | | | |
Gray Television Tranche B2 1st Lien 4.681% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 2/7/24 • | | | 1,592,396 | | | $ | 1,587,704 | |
Grizzly Finco Tranche B 1st Lien 5.85% (LIBOR03M + 3.25%) 10/1/25 • | | | 302,713 | | | | 302,767 | |
GVC Holdings Tranche B2 1st Lien 4.689% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 3/16/24 • | | | 1,432,863 | | | | 1,429,878 | |
HCA Tranche B10 1st Lien 4.33% (LIBOR03M + 2.00%) 3/13/25 • | | | 3,043,046 | | | | 3,049,175 | |
Heartland Dental 1st Lien 6.152% (LIBOR01M + 3.75%) 4/30/25 • | | | 417,844 | | | | 397,649 | |
Hexion TrancheB-EXIT 1st Lien 0.00% 6/27/26 •X | | | 191,000 | | | | 191,119 | |
Hilton Worldwide Finance Tranche B 1st Lien 4.154% (LIBOR01M + 1.75%) 6/21/26 • | | | 188,754 | | | | 189,108 | |
Hoya Midco Tranche B 1st Lien 5.902% (LIBOR01M + 3.50%) 6/30/24 • | | | 272,357 | | | | 269,634 | |
HUB International Tranche B 1st Lien 5.586% (LIBOR03M + 3.00%) 4/25/25 • | | | 1,980,000 | | | | 1,933,904 | |
INEOS US Finance Tranche B 1st Lien 4.402% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 3/31/24 • | | | 729,087 | | | | 721,036 | |
IQVIA Tranche B3 1st Lien 4.152% (LIBOR01M + 1.75%) 6/11/25 • | | | 1,470,150 | | | | 1,464,768 | |
Iron Mountain Tranche B 1st Lien 4.152% (LIBOR01M + 1.75%) 1/2/26 • | | | 1,954,211 | | | | 1,901,692 | |
Jazz Acquisition Tranche B 1st Lien 6.50% (LIBOR03M + 4.25%) 6/19/26 • | | | 675,000 | | | | 671,625 | |
JBS USA LUX Tranche B 1st Lien 4.902% (LIBOR01M + 2.50%) 5/1/26 • | | | 389,025 | | | | 388,836 | |
Kronos Tranche B 1st Lien 5.579% (LIBOR03M + 3.00%) 11/1/23 • | | | 865,972 | | | | 864,949 | |
LUX HOLDCO III 1st Lien 0.00% 3/28/25 •X | | | 604,351 | | | | 600,573 | |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership Tranche B 1st Lien 4.402% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 3/25/25 • | | | 1,486,947 | | | | 1,480,441 | |
Microchip Technology 1st Lien 4.41% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 5/29/25 • | | | 1,365,368 | | | | 1,360,923 | |
NFP Tranche B 1st Lien 5.402% (LIBOR01M + 3.00%) 1/8/24 • | | | 1,221,036 | | | | 1,188,548 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Loan Agreements (continued) | | | | | |
ON Semiconductor Tranche B3 1st Lien 4.152% (LIBOR01M + 1.75%) 3/31/23 • | | | 1,389,434 | | | $ | 1,373,320 | |
Penn National Gaming Tranche B1 1st Lien 4.652% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 10/15/25 • | | | 1,417,875 | | | | 1,414,685 | |
Perstorp Holding Tranche B 1st Lien 7.271% (LIBOR03M + 4.75%) 2/26/26 • | | | 1,078,298 | | | | 1,058,079 | |
PQ Tranche B 1st Lien 5.083% (LIBOR03M + 2.50%) 2/8/25 • | | | 2,653,615 | | | | 2,645,529 | |
Prestige Brands Tranche B5 1st Lien 4.402% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 1/26/24 • | | | 1,105,108 | | | | 1,100,549 | |
Radiate Holdco Tranche B 1st Lien 5.402% (LIBOR01M + 3.00%) 2/1/24 • | | | 938,658 | | | | 918,973 | |
Russell Investments US Institutional Holdco Tranche B 1st Lien 5.652% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 6/1/23 • | | | 997,430 | | | | 989,949 | |
Sable International Finance Tranche B4 1st Lien 5.652% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 1/31/26 • | | | 192,427 | | | | 193,028 | |
Scientific Games International Tranche B5 1st Lien 5.216% (LIBOR01M + 2.75%) 8/14/24 • | | | 1,154,492 | | | | 1,138,618 | |
Sinclair Television Group Tranche B2 1st Lien 4.66% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 1/3/24 • | | | 1,207,605 | | | | 1,195,529 | |
Sprint Communications Tranche B 1st Lien 4.938% (LIBOR01M + 2.50%) 2/3/24 • | | | 1,560,064 | | | | 1,539,263 | |
5.438% (LIBOR01M + 3.00%) 2/3/24 =• | | | 756,200 | | | | 750,522 | |
SS&C European Holdings Tranche B4 1st Lien 4.652% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 4/16/25 • | | | 569,421 | | | | 567,879 | |
SS&C Technologies Tranche B3 1st Lien 4.652% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 4/16/25 • | | | 830,314 | | | | 828,065 | |
Stars Group Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 5.83% (LIBOR03M + 3.50%) 7/10/25 • | | | 416,452 | | | | 416,973 | |
Tecta America 1st Lien 6.902% (LIBOR01M + 4.50%) 11/21/25 =• | | | 860,675 | | | | 849,917 | |
Telenet Financing USD TrancheAN-DD 1st Lien 4.644% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 8/15/26 • | | | 1,480,000 | | | | 1,466,279 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Loan Agreements (continued) | | | | | |
TIBCO Software Tranche B 1st Lien 0.00% 6/12/26 •X | | | 435,000 | | | $ | 436,178 | |
Titan Acquisition Tranche B 1st Lien 5.402% (LIBOR01M + 3.00%) 3/28/25 • | | | 342,477 | | | | 327,494 | |
TMS International Tranche B2 1st Lien 5.264% (LIBOR03M + 2.75%) 8/14/24 =• | | | 556,795 | | | | 551,909 | |
TransDigm Tranche F 1st Lien 4.83% (LIBOR03M + 2.50%) 6/9/23 • | | | 1,785,714 | | | | 1,755,998 | |
Trident TPI Holdings 1st Lien 5.652% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 10/5/24 • | | | 656,685 | | | | 623,030 | |
Ultimate Software Group 1st Lien 6.08% (LIBOR03M + 3.75%) 5/3/26 • | | | 2,075,000 | | | | 2,080,966 | |
United Rentals North America Tranche B 1st Lien 4.152% (LIBOR01M + 1.75%) 10/31/25 • | | | 124,063 | | | | 124,207 | |
Unitymedia Finance Tranche E 1st Lien 4.394% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 6/1/23 • | | | 2,025,000 | | | | 2,021,663 | |
UPC Financing Partnership Tranche AR 1st Lien 4.894% (LIBOR01M + 2.50%) 1/15/26 • | | | 170,430 | | | | 170,394 | |
USI Tranche B 1st Lien 5.33% (LIBOR03M + 3.00%) 5/16/24 • | | | 2,891,921 | | | | 2,824,525 | |
USIC Holdings 1st Lien 5.402% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 12/9/23 • | | | 405,299 | | | | 402,133 | |
Vistra Operations Tranche B3 1st Lien 4.397% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 12/1/25 • | | | 2,003,096 | | | | 2,002,888 | |
VVC Holding Tranche B 1st Lien 7.045% (LIBOR03M + 4.50%) 2/11/26 • | | | 957,600 | | | | 957,301 | |
Wand NewCo 3 Tranche B 1st Lien 5.919% (LIBOR01M + 3.50%) 2/5/26 • | | | 600,000 | | | | 600,937 | |
Wynn Resorts Tranche B 1st Lien 4.69% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 10/30/24 • | | | 1,266,825 | | | | 1,257,984 | |
Zayo Group Tranche B2 1st Lien 4.652% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 1/19/24 • | | | 2,093,757 | | | | 2,095,327 | |
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Total Loan Agreements (cost $96,954,143) | | | | | | | 96,249,243 | |
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Municipal Bonds – 0.11% | | | | | | | | |
South Carolina Public Service Authority Series D 4.77% 12/1/45 | | | 340,000 | | | | 407,215 | |
State of California Various Purposes (Taxable Build America Bonds) 7.55% 4/1/39 | | | 925,000 | | | | 1,466,181 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Municipal Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Texas Water Development Board (2016 State Water Implementation) (Water Implementation Revenue) Series B 5.00% 10/15/46 | | | 795,000 | | | $ | 939,356 | |
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Total Municipal Bonds (cost $2,693,123) | | | | | | | 2,812,752 | |
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Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities – 2.82% | | | | | | | | |
American Express Credit Account Master Trust Series2018-3 A 2.714% (LIBOR01M + 0.32%) 10/15/25 • | | | 1,745,000 | | | | 1,744,374 | |
Series2018-5 A 2.734% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%) 12/15/25 • | | | 960,000 | | | | 959,423 | |
Series2018-7 A 2.754% (LIBOR01M + 0.36%) 2/17/26 • | | | 500,000 | | | | 499,615 | |
Avis Budget Rental Car Funding AESOP | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-2A A 144A 2.97% 3/20/24 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,015,102 | |
Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-1 A 2.724% (LIBOR01M + 0.33%, Floor 0.33%) 3/15/23 • | | | 540,000 | | | | 540,758 | |
Chesapeake Funding II | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-3A A2 144A 2.734% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%) 8/15/29 #• | | | 2,056,736 | | | | 2,056,126 | |
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-A5 A5 3.024% (LIBOR01M + 0.62%, Floor 0.62%) 4/22/26 • | | | 1,220,000 | | | | 1,227,791 | |
Series2018-A2 A2 2.713% (LIBOR01M + 0.33%) 1/20/25 • | | | 2,260,000 | | | | 2,258,404 | |
Citicorp Residential Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2006-3 A5 5.214% 11/25/36 • | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,857,709 | |
CNH Equipment Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2019-B A2 2.55% 9/15/22 | | | 5,445,000 | | | | 5,474,157 | |
Discover Card Execution Note Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-A7 A7 2.754% (LIBOR01M + 0.36%) 4/15/25 • | | | 1,525,000 | | | | 1,525,901 | |
Hardee’s Funding | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1A A2I 144A 4.25% 6/20/48 # | | | 1,811,313 | | | | 1,848,064 | |
Series2018-1A A2II 144A 4.959% 6/20/48 # | | | 1,240,625 | | | | 1,312,730 | |
HOA Funding | | | | | | | | |
Series2014-1A A2 144A 4.846% 8/20/44 # | | | 4,434,500 | | | | 4,437,959 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Mercedes-Benz Master Owner Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-BA A 144A 2.734% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%) 5/15/23 #• | | | 1,000,000 | | | $ | 1,000,372 | |
Series2019-AA A 144A 2.744% (LIBOR01M + 0.35%) 5/15/23 #• | | | 5,675,000 | | | | 5,677,235 | |
Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust II | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1 A 144A 3.034% (LIBOR01M + 0.63%, Floor 0.63%) 9/25/23 #• | | | 950,000 | | | | 951,873 | |
Penarth Master Issuer | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-2A A1 144A 2.832% (LIBOR01M + 0.45%) 9/18/22 #• | | | 3,865,000 | | | | 3,862,600 | |
PFS Financing | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-E A 144A 2.844% (LIBOR01M + 0.45%) 10/15/22 #• | | | 5,500,000 | | | | 5,500,314 | |
Taco Bell Funding | | | | | | | | |
Series2016-1A A2II 144A 4.377% 5/25/46 # | | | 1,715,000 | | | | 1,742,646 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2015-5 A1B 144A 2.75% 5/25/55 #• | | | 694,328 | | | | 695,713 | |
Series2015-6 A1B 144A 2.75% 4/25/55 #• | | | 821,443 | | | | 826,151 | |
Series2016-1 A1B 144A 2.75% 2/25/55 #• | | | 425,910 | | | | 427,440 | |
Series2016-2 A1 144A 3.00% 8/25/55 #• | | | 499,314 | | | | 504,170 | |
Series2016-3 A1 144A 2.25% 4/25/56 #• | | | 647,537 | | | | 643,743 | |
Series2017-1 A1 144A 2.75% 10/25/56 #• | | | 599,384 | | | | 601,689 | |
Series2017-2 A1 144A 2.75% 4/25/57 #• | | | 329,716 | | | | 330,244 | |
Series2017-4 M1 144A 3.25% 6/25/57 #• | | | 1,505,000 | | | | 1,524,074 | |
Series2018-1 A1 144A 3.00% 1/25/58 #• | | | 582,591 | | | | 588,645 | |
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2019-B A2A 2.59% 2/15/22 | | | 4,575,000 | | | | 4,590,592 | |
Trafigura Securitisation Finance | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-1A A1 144A 3.244% (LIBOR01M + 0.85%) 12/15/20 #• | | | 1,800,000 | | | | 1,799,996 | |
Series2018-1A A1 144A 3.124% (LIBOR01M + 0.73%) 3/15/22 #• | | | 3,340,000 | | | | 3,318,774 | |
Vantage Data Centers Issuer | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1A A2 144A 4.072% 2/16/43 # | | | 888,000 | | | | 912,371 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Verizon Owner Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-1A A 144A 2.06% 9/20/21 # | | | 1,145,427 | | | $ | 1,143,854 | |
Series2019-B A1B 2.891% (LIBOR01M + 0.45%) 12/20/23 • | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 1,999,989 | |
Volvo Financial Equipment Master Owner Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-A A 144A 2.894% (LIBOR01M + 0.50%) 11/15/22 #• | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,510,124 | |
Wendys Funding | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1A A2I 144A 3.573% 3/15/48 # | | | 1,157,375 | | | | 1,164,018 | |
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TotalNon-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (cost $69,621,349) | | | | | | | 70,074,740 | |
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Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations – 1.81% | | | | | |
Chase Home Lending Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2019-ATR1 A4 144A 4.00% 4/25/49 #• | | | 856,385 | | | | 882,305 | |
Citicorp Mortgage Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2006-3 1A9 5.75% 6/25/36 | | | 59,230 | | | | 60,657 | |
Connecticut Avenue Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-R07 1M2 144A 4.804% (LIBOR01M + 2.40%) 4/25/31 #• | | | 1,845,000 | | | | 1,867,141 | |
Series2019-R01 2M2 144A 4.854% (LIBOR01M + 2.45%) 7/25/31 #• | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,214,428 | |
Flagstar Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1 A5 144A 3.50% 3/25/48 #• | | | 1,282,668 | | | | 1,301,457 | |
Series2018-5 A7 144A 4.00% 9/25/48 #• | | | 843,951 | | | | 854,994 | |
Galton Funding Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1 A43 144A 3.50% 11/25/57 #• | | | 856,790 | | | | 862,877 | |
Holmes Master Issuer | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-2A A2 144A 3.017% (LIBOR03M + 0.42%) 10/15/54 #• | | | 1,540,000 | | | | 1,538,945 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2014-2 B1 144A 3.405% 6/25/29 #• | | | 625,346 | | | | 635,420 | |
Series2014-2 B2 144A 3.405% 6/25/29 #• | | | 233,746 | | | | 236,214 | |
Series 2014-IVR6 2A4 144A 2.50% 7/25/44 #• | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,040,446 | |
Series2015-4 B1 144A 3.624% 6/25/45 #• | | | 1,042,971 | | | | 1,070,496 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued) | | | | | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2015-4 B2 144A 3.624% 6/25/45 #• | | | 748,218 | | | $ | 758,918 | |
Series2016-4 B1 144A 3.898% 10/25/46 #• | | | 507,796 | | | | 527,011 | |
Series2016-4 B2 144A 3.898% 10/25/46 #• | | | 871,173 | | | | 899,290 | |
Series2017-1 B2 144A 3.547% 1/25/47 #• | | | 1,650,575 | | | | 1,654,707 | |
Series2017-2 A3 144A 3.50% 5/25/47 #• | | | 739,756 | | | | 749,128 | |
Series2018-3 A5 144A 3.50% 9/25/48 #• | | | 2,371,420 | | | | 2,406,157 | |
Series2018-6 1A4 144A 3.50% 12/25/48 #• | | | 927,577 | | | | 938,222 | |
Series 2018-7FRB A2 144A 3.18% (LIBOR01M + 0.75%) 4/25/46 #• | | | 1,025,539 | | | | 1,023,840 | |
JPMorgan Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2015-1 B2 144A 3.654% 12/25/44 #• | | | 1,300,026 | | | | 1,298,676 | |
Series2015-5 B2 144A 3.342% 5/25/45 #• | | | 1,194,791 | | | | 1,183,336 | |
Series2015-6 B1 144A 3.611% 10/25/45 #• | | | 718,024 | | | | 735,533 | |
Series2015-6 B2 144A 3.611% 10/25/45 #• | | | 695,586 | | | | 707,531 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-RPL1 A1 144A 3.50% 12/25/57 #• | | | 879,668 | | | | 899,049 | |
Permanent Master Issuer | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1A 1A1 144A 2.977% (LIBOR03M + 0.38%) 7/15/58 #• | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,000,308 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2014-2 A4 144A 3.50% 7/25/44 #• | | | 543,953 | | | | 551,769 | |
Series2015-1 B2 144A 3.876% 1/25/45 #• | | | 802,850 | | | | 824,074 | |
Series2015-2 B2 144A 3.741% 5/25/45 #• | | | 4,935,069 | | | | 5,035,193 | |
Series2017-4 A1 144A 3.50% 7/25/47 #• | | | 775,031 | | | | 783,921 | |
Series2017-5 B1 144A 3.876% 8/25/47 #• | | | 3,564,356 | | | | 3,678,900 | |
Series2018-5 A4 144A 3.50% 5/25/48 #• | | | 1,303,235 | | | | 1,324,540 | |
Series2018-8 A4 144A 4.00% 11/25/48 #• | | | 2,151,693 | | | | 2,190,608 | |
Silverstone Master Issuer | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-1A 1A 144A 2.982% (LIBOR03M + 0.39%) 1/21/70 #• | | | 3,200,000 | | | | 3,188,598 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (continued) | | | | | |
Washington Mutual Mortgage Pass Through Certificates Trust Series2005-1 5A2 6.00% 3/25/35 ¨ | | | 9,834 | | | $ | 1,070 | |
Wells Fargo Mortgage-Backed Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2006-2 3A1 5.75% 3/25/36 | | | 110,745 | | | | 109,709 | |
Series2006-3 A11 5.50% 3/25/36 | | | 181,994 | | | | 184,924 | |
Series2006-AR5 2A1 5.188% 4/25/36 • | | | 113,701 | | | | 114,084 | |
Series 2007-AR10 2A1 4.855% 1/25/38 • | | | 636,599 | | | | 620,063 | |
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TotalNon-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (cost $44,238,451) | | | | | | | 44,954,539 | |
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Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities – 7.63% | | | | | | | | |
BANK | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-BNK5 A5 3.39% 6/15/60 | | | 3,645,000 | | | | 3,826,314 | |
Series 2017-BNK5 B 3.896% 6/15/60 • | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,563,789 | |
Series 2017-BNK7 A5 3.435% 9/15/60 | | | 2,645,000 | | | | 2,785,206 | |
Series 2017-BNK8 A4 3.488% 11/15/50 | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,337,618 | |
Series 2018-BN14 A4 4.231% 9/15/60 • | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,676,555 | |
BBCMS Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-C2 A5 4.314% 12/15/51 | | | 4,740,000 | | | | 5,314,378 | |
BENCHMARK Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-B1 A5 3.666% 1/15/51 • | | | 1,270,000 | | | | 1,358,207 | |
Series2018-B3 A5 4.025% 4/10/51 | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,181,375 | |
Series2018-B6 A4 4.261% 10/10/51 | | | 1,450,000 | | | | 1,625,081 | |
Series2019-B9 A5 4.016% 3/15/52 | | | 7,410,000 | | | | 8,165,361 | |
Cantor Commercial Real Estate Lending | | | | | | | | |
Series2019-CF1 A5 3.786% 5/15/52 | | | 7,460,000 | | | | 8,046,481 | |
CCUBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-C1 A4 3.544% 11/15/50 • | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,057,194 | |
CD Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2016-CD2 A3 3.248% 11/10/49 | | | 12,150,000 | | | | 12,649,847 | |
CFCRE Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2011-C2 C 144A 5.939% 12/15/47 #• | | | 880,000 | | | | 937,931 | |
Series2016-C7 A3 3.839% 12/10/54 | | | 5,695,000 | | | | 6,111,983 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Non-Agency CommercialMortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Citigroup Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2014-GC25 A4 3.635% 10/10/47 | | | 1,935,000 | | | $ | 2,047,392 | |
Series 2015-GC27 A5 3.137% 2/10/48 | | | 2,780,000 | | | | 2,875,665 | |
Series2016-P3 A4 3.329% 4/15/49 | | | 3,100,000 | | | | 3,235,165 | |
Series2017-C4 A4 3.471% 10/12/50 | | | 1,560,000 | | | | 1,645,108 | |
Series2018-C5 A4 4.228% 6/10/51 • | | | 2,100,000 | | | | 2,343,448 | |
COMM Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2013-CR6 AM 144A 3.147% 3/10/46 # | | | 1,765,000 | | | | 1,803,632 | |
Series2013-WWP A2 144A 3.424% 3/10/31 # | | | 2,540,000 | | | | 2,644,067 | |
Series 2014-CR19 A5 3.796% 8/10/47 | | | 9,707,000 | | | | 10,329,923 | |
Series 2014-CR20 AM 3.938% 11/10/47 | | | 7,775,000 | | | | 8,183,967 | |
Series2015-3BP A 144A 3.178% 2/10/35 # | | | 3,960,000 | | | | 4,112,217 | |
Series 2015-CR23 A4 3.497% 5/10/48 | | | 1,910,000 | | | | 2,010,868 | |
DB-JPM Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2016-C1 A4 3.276% 5/10/49 | | | 1,790,000 | | | | 1,864,272 | |
Series2016-C3 A5 2.89% 8/10/49 | | | 1,985,000 | | | | 2,018,458 | |
DB-UBS Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2011-LC1A C 144A 5.885% 11/10/46 #• | | | 1,265,000 | | | | 1,315,462 | |
GRACE Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2014-GRCE B 144A 3.52% 6/10/28 # | | | 6,015,000 | | | | 6,115,312 | |
GS Mortgage Securities Corp II | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-GS10 C 4.56% 7/10/51 • | | | 1,100,000 | | | | 1,172,225 | |
GS Mortgage Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2010-C1 C 144A 5.635% 8/10/43 #• | | | 1,010,000 | | | | 1,032,235 | |
Series 2015-GC32 A4 3.764% 7/10/48 | | | 1,240,000 | | | | 1,324,516 | |
Series2017-GS5 A4 3.674% 3/10/50 | | | 2,980,000 | | | | 3,184,178 | |
Series2017-GS5 XA 0.963% 3/10/50 • | | | 32,931,180 | | | | 1,770,907 | |
Series2017-GS6 A3 3.433% 5/10/50 | | | 4,410,000 | | | | 4,636,633 | |
Series2018-GS9 A4 3.992% 3/10/51 • | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,496,499 | |
Series2018-GS9 C 4.509% 3/10/51 • | | | 400,000 | | | | 422,618 | |
Series 2019-GC38 A4 3.968% 2/10/52 | | | 4,055,000 | | | | 4,451,334 | |
Series 2019-GC39 A4 3.567% 5/10/52 | | | 820,000 | | | | 873,312 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
JPM-BB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2015-C31 A3 3.801% 8/15/48 | | | 3,395,000 | | | $ | 3,618,220 | |
Series2015-C33 A4 3.77% 12/15/48 | | | 4,710,000 | | | | 5,023,648 | |
JPM-DB Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2016-C2 A4 3.144% 6/15/49 | | | 2,080,000 | | | | 2,149,225 | |
Series2017-C7 A5 3.409% 10/15/50 | | | 3,425,000 | | | | 3,599,977 | |
JPMorgan Chase Commercial Mortgage Securities Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2005-CB11 E 5.749% 8/12/37 • | | | 600,000 | | | | 608,478 | |
Series 2013-LC11 B 3.499% 4/15/46 | | | 2,445,000 | | | | 2,486,804 | |
Series2015-JP1 A5 3.914% 1/15/49 | | | 1,590,000 | | | | 1,709,765 | |
Series2016-JP2 A4 2.822% 8/15/49 | | | 4,995,000 | | | | 5,058,881 | |
Series2016-JP2 AS 3.056% 8/15/49 | | | 3,095,000 | | | | 3,109,599 | |
Series 2016-WIKI A 144A 2.798% 10/5/31 # | | | 1,610,000 | | | | 1,625,001 | |
Series 2016-WIKI B 144A 3.201% 10/5/31 # | | | 1,490,000 | | | | 1,507,584 | |
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2006-C6 AJ 5.452% 9/15/39 • | | | 1,052,395 | | | | 726,552 | |
Morgan Stanley BAML Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2014-C17 A5 3.741% 8/15/47 | | | 1,640,000 | | | | 1,734,537 | |
Series2015-C26 A5 3.531% 10/15/48 | | | 1,970,000 | | | | 2,077,746 | |
Series2016-C29 A4 3.325% 5/15/49 | | | 1,620,000 | | | | 1,690,380 | |
Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2006-HQ10 B 5.448% 11/12/41 • | | | 1,717,864 | | | | 1,565,403 | |
Series2006-T21 B 144A 5.676% 10/12/52 #• | | | 753,233 | | | | 754,014 | |
Series2018-L1 A4 4.407% 10/15/51 | | | 1,655,000 | | | | 1,868,295 | |
UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2012-C1 A3 3.40% 5/10/45 | | | 1,327,634 | | | | 1,361,607 | |
Series2018-C9 A4 4.117% 3/15/51 • | | | 2,365,000 | | | | 2,601,028 | |
UBS-Barclays Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2013-C5 B 144A 3.649% 3/10/46 #• | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,026,961 | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2014-LC18 A5 3.405% 12/15/47 | | | 1,175,000 | | | | 1,228,048 | |
Series2015-C30 XA 1.057% 9/15/58 • | | | 15,806,750 | | | | 707,472 | |
Series 2015-NXS3 A4 3.617% 9/15/57 | | | 1,250,000 | | | | 1,324,401 | |
Series 2016-BNK1 A3 2.652% 8/15/49 | | | 2,575,000 | | | | 2,581,572 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Wells Fargo Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-C38 A5 3.453% 7/15/50 | | | 2,240,000 | | | $ | 2,353,753 | |
Series2017-RB1 XA 1.434% 3/15/50 • | | | 20,452,367 | | | | 1,625,419 | |
WF-RBS Commercial Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2012-C10 A3 2.875% 12/15/45 | | | 3,605,000 | | | | 3,664,836 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TotalNon-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $185,642,477) | | | | | | | 189,935,939 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Sovereign Bonds – 1.57%D | | | | | | | | |
Argentina – 0.05% | | | | | | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond 5.625% 1/26/22 | | | 1,555,000 | | | | 1,313,991 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,313,991 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Bermuda – 0.07% | | | | | | | | |
Bermuda Government International Bond 144A 3.717% 1/25/27 # | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,638,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,638,016 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Egypt – 0.40% | | | | | | | | |
Egypt Government International Bond 144A 5.577% 2/21/23 # | | | 820,000 | | | | 834,999 | |
144A 6.125% 1/31/22 # | | | 5,915,000 | | | | 6,111,053 | |
144A 7.60% 3/1/29 # | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,316,310 | |
144A 8.70% 3/1/49 # | | | 1,490,000 | | | | 1,606,831 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,869,193 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ghana – 0.06% | | | | | | | | |
Ghana Government International Bond 144A 7.875% 3/26/27 # | | | 1,302,000 | | | | 1,373,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,373,610 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Guatemala – 0.05% | | | | | | | | |
Guatemala Government Bond 144A 4.90% 6/1/30 # | | | 1,194,000 | | | | 1,229,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,229,820 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ivory Coast – 0.13% | | | | | | | | |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond 144A 6.125% 6/15/33 # | | | 3,400,000 | | | | 3,174,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,174,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Jordan – 0.08% | | | | | | | | |
Jordan Government International Bond 144A 5.75% 1/31/27 # | | | 1,865,000 | | | | 1,893,318 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,893,318 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Kenya – 0.07% | | | | | | | | |
Kenya Government International Bond 144A 8.00% 5/22/32 # | | | 1,585,000 | | | | 1,677,948 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,677,948 | |
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| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
| |
Sovereign BondsD (continued) | | | | | |
Mexico – 0.07% | | | | | | | | |
Mexico Government International Bond 4.35% 1/15/47 | | | 1,700,000 | | | $ | 1,689,392 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,689,392 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Nigeria – 0.06% | | | | | | | | |
Nigeria Government International Bond 144A 7.875% 2/16/32 # | | | 1,445,000 | | | | 1,514,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,514,515 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Qatar – 0.05% | | | | | | | | |
Qatar Government International Bond 144A 4.00% 3/14/29 # | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,300,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,300,673 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Russia – 0.11% | | | | | | | | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond | | | | | | | | |
144A 4.25% 6/23/27 # | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,654,518 | |
144A 5.25% 6/23/47 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,106,545 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,761,063 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Senegal – 0.05% | | | | | | | | |
Senegal Government International Bond 144A 6.75% 3/13/48 # | | | 1,447,000 | | | | 1,362,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,362,750 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Sri Lanka – 0.04% | | | | | | | | |
Sri Lanka Government International Bond 144A 7.55% 3/28/30 # | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,112,953 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,112,953 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Turkey – 0.06% | | | | | | | | |
Turkey Government International Bond | | | | | | | | |
5.75% 5/11/47 | | | 220,000 | | | | 184,975 | |
7.625% 4/26/29 | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,334,173 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,519,148 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Ukraine – 0.10% | | | | | | | | |
Ukraine Government International Bond | | | | | | | | |
144A 7.75% 9/1/26 # | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,032,921 | |
144A 9.75% 11/1/28 # | | | 1,220,000 | | | | 1,380,766 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,413,687 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Uruguay – 0.05% | | | | | | | | |
Uruguay Government International Bond 4.375% 1/23/31 | | | 1,255,000 | | | | 1,360,734 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,360,734 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Uzbekistan – 0.07% | | | | | | | | |
Republic of Uzbekistan Bond 144A 5.375% 2/20/29 # | | | 1,695,000 | | | | 1,808,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,808,568 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Sovereign Bonds (cost $38,174,528) | | | | | | | 39,014,129 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | Value (US $) | |
Supranational Bank – 0.07% | | | | | |
Banque Ouest Africaine de | | | | | | | | |
Developpement 144A 5.00% 7/27/27 # | | | 1,690,000 | | | $ | 1,748,474 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Supranational Bank (cost $1,657,451) | | | | | | | 1,748,474 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
US Treasury Obligations – 17.12% | | | | | |
US Treasury Bonds | | | | | | | | |
2.875% 5/15/49 | | | 8,550,000 | | | | 9,159,354 | |
3.00% 2/15/49 | | | 8,425,000 | | | | 9,241,501 | |
US Treasury Notes 2.00% 5/31/24 | | | 5,420,000 | | | | 5,481,505 | |
2.125% 3/31/24 | | | 194,470,000 | | | | 197,645,326 | |
2.25% 3/31/21 | | | 3,030,000 | | | | 3,053,258 | |
2.25% 4/15/22 | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 2,585,361 | |
2.375% 5/15/29 | | | 33,050,000 | | | | 34,138,971 | |
2.625% 2/15/29 ¥ | | | 156,325,000 | | | | 164,779,369 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total US Treasury Obligations (cost $415,068,377) | | | | | | | 426,084,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
| | Number of shares | | | | |
Common Stock – 0.00% | | | | | | | | |
Adelphia Recovery Trust =† | | | 1 | | | | 0 | |
Century Communications =† | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stock (cost $75,684) | | | | | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| |
Convertible Preferred Stock – 0.12% | | | | | |
A Schulman 6.00% exercise price $52.33 y | | | 2,494 | | | | 2,575,055 | |
El Paso Energy Capital Trust I 4.75% exercise price $34.49, maturity date 3/31/28 | | | 9,734 | | | | 515,902 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Convertible Preferred Stock (cost $2,813,055) | | | | | | | 3,090,957 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | |
Preferred Stock – 0.09% | | | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley 5.55% µ | | | 2,085,000 | | | | 2,108,415 | |
USB Realty 144A 3.744% (LIBOR03M + 1.15%) #• | | | 300,000 | | | | 255,456 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Preferred Stock (cost $2,363,244) | | | | | | | 2,363,871 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
Short-Term Investments – 5.33% | |
Money Market Mutual Funds – 3.37% | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 16,780,834 | | | | 16,778,083 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I(seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 16,780,834 | | | | 16,778,058 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 16,780,834 | | | | 16,778,113 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class(seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 16,780,834 | | | | 16,778,065 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
|
Short-Term Investments (continued) | |
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued) | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 16,780,834 | | | | 16,777,994 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 83,890,313 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | Principal amount° | | | | |
US Treasury Obligation – 1.96%≠ | | | | | |
US Treasury Bill 1.00% 8/31/19 | | | 48,775,000 | | | | 48,672,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 48,672,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Short-Term Investments (cost $132,550,922) | | | | | | | 132,562,408 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | |
Total Value of Securities – 100.80% (cost $2,455,356,041) | | $ | 2,508,527,808 | |
| | | | |
# | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2019, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $541,036,311, which represents 21.74% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 9 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
¨ | Pass Through Agreement. Security represents the contractual right to receive a proportionate amount of underlying payments due to the counterparty pursuant to various agreements related to the rescheduling of obligations and the exchange of certain notes. |
✤ | PIK. 100% of the income received was in the form of both cash and par. |
= | The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
≠ | The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
D | Securities have been classified by country of origin. |
µ | Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2019. Rate will reset at a future date. |
S | Interest only security. An interest only security is the interest only portion of a fixed income security, which is separated and sold individually from the principal portion of the security. |
y | No contractual maturity date. |
† | Non-income producing security. |
• | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2019. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their description above. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. LIBOR03M, LIBOR06M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. |
X | This loan will settle after June 30, 2019, at which time the interest rate, based on the LIBOR and the agreed upon spread on trade date, will be reflected. |
¥ | Fully or partially pledged as collateral for futures contracts. |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
Unfunded Loan Commitments
The Series may invest in floating rate loans. In connection with these investments, the Series may also enter into unfunded corporate loan commitments (commitments). Commitments may obligate the Series to furnish temporary financing to a borrower until permanent financing can be arranged. In connection with these commitments, the Series earns a commitment fee, typically set as a percentage of the commitment amount. The following unfunded loan commitment was outstanding at June 30, 2019:
| | | | | | | | |
Borrower | | Principal Amount | | Cost | | Value | | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Heartland Dental Tranche DD 1st Lien 3.75% (LIBOR1M+3.75%) 4/30/25 | | $9,760 | | $9,760 | | $9,288 | | $(472) |
The following futures contracts and swap contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2019:1
Futures Contracts
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Contracts to Buy (Sell) | | Notional Amount | | | Notional Cost (Proceeds) | | | Expiration Date | | | Value/ Unrealized Appreciation | | | Value/ Unrealized Depreciation | | | Variation Margin Due from (Due to) Brokers | |
(310) | | US Treasury 10 yr Notes | | | $(39,670,313) | | | $ | (39,403,141 | ) | | | 9/19/19 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (267,172 | ) | | $ | (63,938 | ) |
1,750 | | US Treasury 5 yr Notes | | | 206,773,438 | | | | 205,427,576 | | | | 9/30/19 | | | | 1,345,862 | | | | — | | | | — | |
634 | | US Treasury Long Bond | | | 98,646,437 | | | | 95,319,027 | | | | 9/19/19 | | | | 3,327,410 | | | | — | | | | (79,250 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total Futures Contracts | | | | | | $ | 261,343,462 | | | | | | | $ | 4,673,272 | | | $ | (267,172 | ) | | $ | (143,188 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swap Contracts
CDS Contracts2
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Variation | |
Counterparty/ | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Margin | |
Reference Obligation/ | | | | | Annual | | | | | Upfront | | | | | | Due from | |
Termination Date/ | | Notional | | | Protection | | | | | Payments | | | Unrealized | | | (Due to) | |
Payment Frequency | | Amount3 | | | Payments | | Value | | | Paid (Received) | | | Appreciation4 | | | Brokers | |
Over-The-Counter/ Protection Sold/ Moody’s Ratings: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MSCS-CMBX.NA.BBB-.655/11/63 – Monthly | | | 13,275,000 | | | | 3.00 | % | | $ | (1,332,707 | ) | | $ | (1,525,642 | ) | | $ | 192,935 | | | $ | — | |
The use of futures contracts and swap contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in these financial statements. The notional amounts presented above represent the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1See Note 6 in “Notes to financial statements.”
2A CDS contract is a risk-transfer instrument through which one party (purchaser of protection) transfers to another party (seller of protection) the financial risk of a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement), as it relates to a particular reference security or basket of securities (such as an index). Periodic payments (receipts) on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upon payment (receipt), such amounts are recorded as realized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upfront payments made or received in connection with CDS contracts are amortized over the expected life of the CDS contracts as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. The change in value of CDS contracts is recorded daily as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. A realized gain or loss is recorded upon a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement) or the maturity or termination of the CDS agreement.
3Notional amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the swap is denominated in another currency.
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4Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) does not include periodic interest payments (receipt) on swap contracts accrued daily in the amount of $(1,587).
5Markit’s CMBX.NA Index is a synthetic tradable index referencing a basket of 25 commercial mortgage-backed securities in North America. Credit-quality ratings are measured on a scale that generally ranges from AAA (highest) to BB (lowest). US Agency and US Agency mortgage-backed securities appear under US Government.
Summary of abbreviations:
ARM – Adjustable Rate Mortgage
BADLARPP – Argentina Term Deposit Rate
BAML – Bank of America Merrill Lynch
BB – Barclays Bank
CDO – Collateralized Debt Obligation
CDS – Credit Default Swap
CLO – Collateralized Loan Obligation
CMBX.NA – Commercial Mortgaged-Backed Securities Index North America
DB – Deutsche Bank
FREMF – Freddie Mac Multifamily
GNMA – Government National Mortgage Association
GS – Goldman Sachs
ICE – Intercontinental Exchange
JPM – JPMorgan
LB – Lehman Brothers
LIBOR – London Interbank Offered Rate
LIBOR00M – ICE LIBOR USD 0 Month
LIBOR01M – ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month
LIBOR03M – ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month
LIBOR06M – ICE LIBOR USD 6 Month
LIBOR12M – ICE LIBOR USD 12 Month
MSCS – Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC
PIK –Payment-in-Kind
RBS – Royal Bank of Scotland
REMIC – Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
S.F. – Single Family
TBA – To be announced
USD – US Dollar
WF – Wells Fargo
yr – Year
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 2,508,527,808 | |
Cash collateral due from brokers | | | 11,259,173 | |
Foreign currencies, at value2 | | | 216,193 | |
Dividends and interest receivables | | | 18,876,467 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 10,046,242 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 760,617 | |
Unrealized appreciation on credit default swap contracts | | | 192,935 | |
Swap payments receivable | | | 9,099 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 2,549,888,534 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Cash due to custodian | | | 23,638,374 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 33,453,739 | |
Upfront payments received on credit default swap contracts | | | 1,525,642 | |
Management fees payable to affiliates | | | 1,093,520 | |
Other accrued expenses payable | | | 627,366 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 528,739 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 179,123 | |
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts | | | 143,188 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 24,980 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 15,260 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 8,640 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 8,000 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 3,605 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,154 | |
Deferred liabilities | | | 28,956 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 61,281,286 | |
| | | | |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 2,488,607,248 | |
| | | | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 2,462,484,606 | |
| | | | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 26,122,642 | |
| | | | |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 2,488,607,248 | |
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Statement of assets and liabilities (continued)
| | | | |
Net Asset Value: | | | | |
Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 333,462,041 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 31,927,765 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.44 | |
| |
Service Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,155,145,207 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 207,677,572 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 10.38 | |
| |
| | | | |
1Investments, at cost | | $ | 2,455,356,041 | |
2Foreign currencies, at cost | | | 224,228 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust —
Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
Statement of operations
Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 45,342,598 | |
Dividends | | | 933,182 | |
Foreign tax withheld | | | (6,438 | ) |
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| | | 46,269,342 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 6,922,037 | |
Distribution expenses – Service Class | | | 3,096,468 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 249,844 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 235,277 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 101,927 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 73,844 | |
Legal fees | | | 71,079 | |
Custodian fees | | | 68,137 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 27,429 | |
Investment interest expense | | | 278 | |
Registration fees | | | 29 | |
Other | | | 103,945 | |
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| | | 10,950,294 | |
Expenses waived | | | (188,816 | ) |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (40,906 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 10,720,572 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | 35,548,770 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 21,443,943 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (5,798,116 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (133,391 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 21,058,675 | |
Options purchased | | | (290,553 | ) |
Swap contracts | | | 640,460 | |
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Net realized gain | | | 36,921,018 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Investments | | | 111,003,281 | |
Foreign currencies | | | 37,004 | |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (235,266 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | (9,703,292 | ) |
Swap contracts | | | 712,681 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 101,814,408 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 138,735,426 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 174,284,196 | |
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Delaware VIP Trust —
Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
Statements of changes in net assets
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 35,548,770 | | | $ | 77,467,662 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 36,921,018 | | | | (68,248,680 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 101,814,408 | | | | (68,200,134 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 174,284,196 | | | | (58,981,152 | ) |
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (9,363,664 | ) | | | (10,363,469 | ) |
Service Class | | | (55,710,819 | ) | | | (64,115,915 | ) |
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| | | (65,074,483 | ) | | | (74,479,384 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 16,056,569 | | | | 26,765,650 | |
Service Class | | | 59,684,465 | | | | 104,428,900 | |
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Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 9,363,664 | | | | 10,363,469 | |
Service Class | | | 55,710,819 | | | | 64,115,915 | |
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| | | 140,815,517 | | | | 205,673,934 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (29,388,049 | ) | | | (29,938,183 | ) |
Service Class | | | (89,050,591 | ) | | | (203,694,779 | ) |
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| | | (118,438,640 | ) | | | (233,632,962 | ) |
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Increase (Decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 22,376,877 | | | | (27,959,028 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 131,586,590 | | | | (161,419,564 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 2,357,020,658 | | | | 2,518,440,222 | |
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End of period | | $ | 2,488,607,248 | | | $ | 2,357,020,658 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
Financial highlights
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | | | | Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series Standard Class | |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | Year ended 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.99 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.29 | | | $ | 10.29 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 10.53 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.35 | | | | 0.33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.59 | | | | (0.56 | ) | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.22 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.75 | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.36 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 0.55 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.28 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.44 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | $ | 10.54 | | | $ | 10.29 | | | $ | 10.29 | | | $ | 10.84 | |
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Total return3 | | | 7.65% | | | | (2.12%) | | | | 5.22% | | | | 3.52% | | | | (1.08%) | | | | 5.32% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 333,462 | | | $ | 323,184 | | | $ | 333,226 | | | $ | 322,535 | | | $ | 339,023 | | | $ | 473,568 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.64% | | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.66% | | | | 0.67% | | | | 0.67% | | | | 0.67% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 0.66% | | | | 0.65% | | | | 0.66% | | | | 0.67% | | | | 0.67% | | | | 0.67% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.25% | | | | 3.38% | | | | 3.22% | | | | 2.63% | | | | 3.29% | | | | 3.09% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 3.23% | | | | 3.38% | | | | 3.22% | | | | 2.63% | | | | 3.29% | | | | 3.09% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 85% | | | | 143% | | | | 145% | | | | 247% | | | | 250% | | | | 252% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Diversified Income Series
Financial highlights (continued)
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | | | | Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series Service Class | |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | Year ended 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.46 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 10.47 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 0.31 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.58 | | | | (0.55 | ) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | 0.21 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | 0.49 | | | | 0.33 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | 0.52 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.38 | | | $ | 9.92 | | | $ | 10.46 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.77 | |
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Total return3 | | | 7.49% | | | | (2.29%) | | | | 4.89% | | | | 3.28% | | | | (1.34%) | | | | 4.98% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 2,155,145 | | | $ | 2,033,837 | | | $ | 2,185,214 | | | $ | 1,914,341 | | | $ | 1,831,388 | | | $ | 1,819,811 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.94% | | | | 0.93% | | | | 0.91% | | | | 0.92% | | | | 0.92% | | | | 0.92% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 0.96% | | | | 0.95% | | | | 0.96% | | | | 0.97% | | | | 0.97% | | | | 0.97% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.95% | | | | 3.10% | | | | 2.97% | | | | 2.38% | | | | 3.04% | | | | 2.84% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 2.93% | | | | 3.08% | | | | 2.92% | | | | 2.33% | | | | 2.99% | | | | 2.79% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 85% | | | | 143% | | | | 145% | | | | 247% | | | | 250% | | | | 252% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during all of the periods shown reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series
Notes to financial statements
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek maximum long-term total return consistent with reasonable risk.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Other debt securities, credit default swap contracts and interest rate swap contracts are valued based upon valuations provided by an independent pricing service or broker/counterparty and reviewed by management. To the extent current market prices are not available, the pricing service may take into account developments related to the specific security, as well as transactions in comparable securities. Valuations for fixed income securities utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. For asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage securities, and US government agency mortgage securities, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as broker/dealer-supplied prices. Swap prices are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades, and values of the underlying reference instruments. Foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. Futures contracts and options on futures contracts are valued at the daily quoted settlement prices. Exchange-traded options are valued at the last reported sale price or, if no sales are reported, at the mean between the last reported bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, the Series has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests that may date back to the inception of the Series. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve
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Delaware VIP® Diversified Income Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series held no investments in repurchase agreements.
To Be Announced Trades (TBA) — The Series may contract to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a transaction date beyond the customary settlement period (examples: when issued, delayed delivery, forward commitment, or TBA transactions) consistent with the Series’ ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase or deliver securities for a predetermined price or yield with payment and delivery taking place more than three days in the future, or after a period longer than the customary settlement period for that type of security. No interest will be earned by the Series on such purchases until the securities are delivered or the transaction is completed; however, the market value may change prior to delivery.
Foreign Currency Transactions — Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the prevailing exchange rates on the valuation date in accordance with the Series’ prospectus. The value of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies is translated daily into US dollars at the exchange rate of such currencies against the US dollar. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement of the foreign currency transaction are reported in operations for the current period. The Series generally bifurcates that portion of realized gains and losses on investments in debt securities which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices of debt securities. That portion of gains (losses), attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates, is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Net realized gain (loss) on foreign currencies.” The Series reports certain foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains (losses) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income (loss) for federal income tax purposes.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Realized gains (losses) on paydowns of asset- and mortgage-backed securities are classified as interest income. Withholding taxes and reclaims on foreign interest have been recorded in accordance with the Series’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. The Series may pay foreign capital gains taxes on certain foreign securities held, which are reported as components of realized losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary loss for federal income tax purposes. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $40,905 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.65% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.60% on the next $500 million, 0.55% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.50% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Effective April 30, 2019, DMC has contractually agreed to waive that portion, if any, of its management fee and reimburse the Series to the extent necessary to ensure that annual operating expenses (excluding any12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale dividend and interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations,
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations), do not exceed 0.60% of the Series’ average daily net assets from April 30, 2019 through June 30, 2019.* Prior to April 30, 2019, the waiver was 0.67% of the Series’ average daily net assets. These expense waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each Fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $47,075 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $89,320 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays DDLP, the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $36,995 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
* | The aggregate contractual waiver period covering this report is from April 30, 2018 through April 30, 2020. |
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases other than US government securities | | $ | 1,273,684,840 | |
Purchases of US government securities | | | 690,858,578 | |
Sales other than US government securities | | | 1,004,796,356 | |
Sales of US government securities | | | 1,026,576,789 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for the Series were as follows:
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Cost of Investments and Derivatives | | Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | Aggregate Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments |
$2,453,830,399 | | $70,947,868 | | $(13,177,066) | | $57,770,802 |
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Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, net capital losses recognized for the tax years beginning after Dec. 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely, and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses. At Dec. 31, 2018, capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized gains were as follows:
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Loss carryforward character No Expiration | |
Short-term | | Long-term | | | Total | |
$47,774,823 | | $ | 36,808,611 | | | $ | 84,583,434 | |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
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Level 1 – | | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
Level 2 – | | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 – | | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
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The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Securities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency, Asset- & Mortgage-Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 788,289,458 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 788,289,458 | |
Collateralized Debt Obligations | | | — | | | | 59,710,943 | | | | — | | | | 59,710,943 | |
Corporate Debt | | | — | | | | 956,600,928 | | | | — | | | | 956,600,928 | |
Foreign Debt | | | — | | | | 40,762,603 | | | | — | | | | 40,762,603 | |
Municipal Bonds | | | — | | | | 2,812,752 | | | | — | | | | 2,812,752 | |
Loan Agreements1 | | | — | | | | 89,842,048 | | | | 6,407,195 | | | | 96,249,243 | |
US Treasury Obligations | | | — | | | | 426,084,645 | | | | — | | | | 426,084,645 | |
Common Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Convertible Preferred Stock1 | | | 515,902 | | | | 2,575,055 | | | | — | | | | 3,090,957 | |
Preferred Stock | | | — | | | | 2,363,871 | | | | — | | | | 2,363,871 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 83,890,313 | | | | 48,672,095 | | | | — | | | | 132,562,408 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 84,406,215 | | | $ | 2,417,714,398 | | | $ | 6,407,195 | | | $ | 2,508,527,808 | |
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Derivatives:2 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 4,673,272 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,673,272 | |
Swap Contracts | | | — | | | | 192,935 | | | | — | | | | 192,935 | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | (267,172 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (267,172 | ) |
1Security type is valued across multiple levels. Level 1 investments represent exchange-traded investments, Level 2 investments represent investments with observable inputs or matrix-priced investments, and Level 3 investments represent investments without observable inputs. The amounts attributed to Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, and Level 3 investments represent the following percentages of the total value of these security types:
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| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Loan Agreements | | | — | | | | 93.34% | | | | 6.66% | | | | 100.00% | |
Convertible Preferred Stock | | | 16.69% | | | | 83.31% | | | | — | | | | 100.00% | |
2Futures Contracts and Swap Contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
The securities that have been valued at zero on the “Schedule of investments” are considered to be Level 3 investments in this table.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of period in relation to the Series’ net assets. Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation of Level 3 investments as the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to the Series’ net assets at the beginning, interim, or end of the period. Management has determined not to provide additional disclosure on Level 3 inputs since the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to the Series’ net assets at the end of the period.
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4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 1,565,885 | | | | 2,642,484 | |
Service Class | | | 5,850,915 | | | | 10,279,208 | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 927,096 | | | | 1,031,191 | |
Service Class | | | 5,548,886 | | | | 6,418,010 | |
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| | | 13,892,782 | | | | 20,370,893 | |
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Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (2,904,940 | ) | | | (2,963,149 | ) |
Service Class | | | (8,806,437 | ) | | | (20,497,216 | ) |
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| | | (11,711,377 | ) | | | (23,460,365 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 2,181,405 | | | | (3,089,472 | ) |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Derivatives
US GAAP requires disclosures that enable investors to understand: (1) how and why an entity uses derivatives; (2) how they are accounted for; and (3) how they affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts— The Series may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts as a way of managing foreign exchange rate risk. The Series may enter into these contracts to fix the US dollar value of a security that it has agreed to buy or sell for the period between the date the trade was entered into and the date the security is delivered and paid for. The Series may also use these contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies. In addition, the Series may enter into these contracts to facilitate or expedite the settlement of portfolio transactions. The change in value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
The use of foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities, but does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts limit the risk of loss due to an unfavorable change in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency change favorably. In addition, the Series could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the value of its currency exchanged with the counterparty. The risk is generally mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty.
During the six months June 30, 2019, the Series entered into foreign currency exchange contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies.
Futures Contracts— A futures contract is an agreement in which the writer (or seller) of the contract agrees to deliver to the buyer an amount of cash or securities equal to a specific dollar amount times the difference between the value of a specific security or index at the close of the last trading day of the
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contract and the price at which the agreement is made. The Series may use futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may invest in futures contracts to hedge its existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Series deposits cash or pledges US government securities to a broker, equal to the minimum “initial margin” requirements of the exchange on which the contract is traded. Subsequent payments are received from the broker or paid to the broker each day, based on the daily fluctuation in the market value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded daily by the Series as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Series records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. Risks of entering into futures contracts include potential imperfect correlation between the futures contracts and the underlying securities and the possibility of an illiquid secondary market for these instruments. When investing in futures, there is reduced counterparty credit risk to the Series because futures are exchange-traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded futures, guarantees against default. At June 30, 2019, the Series posted $2,737,000 in securities as collateral for open futures contracts. Security collateral is presented on the “Schedule of investments.”
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered into futures contracts to hedge the Series’ existing portfolio securities against fluctuations in value caused by changes in interest rates or market conditions and to facilitate investments in portfolio securities.
Options Contracts— The Series may enter into options contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may buy or write options contracts for any number of reasons, including without limitation: to manage the Series’ exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions and foreign currencies; as an efficient means of adjusting the Series’ overall exposure to certain markets; to protect the value of portfolio securities; and as a cash management tool. The Series may buy or write call or put options on securities, futures, swaps, swaptions, financial indices, and foreign currencies. When the Series buys an option, a premium is paid and an asset is recorded and adjusted on a daily basis to reflect the current market value of the option purchased. When the Series writes an option, a premium is received and a liability is recorded and adjusted on a daily basis to reflect the current market value of the option written. Premiums received from writing options that expire unexercised are treated by the Series on the expiration date as realized gains. The difference between the premium received and the amount paid on effecting a closing purchase transaction, including brokerage commissions, is treated as realized gain or loss. If a call option is exercised, the premium is added to the proceeds from the sale of the underlying security in determining whether the Series has a realized gain or loss. If a put option is exercised, the premium reduces the cost basis of the securities purchased by the Series. The Series, as writer of an option, bears the market risk of an unfavorable change in the price of the security underlying the written option. When writing options, the Series is subject to minimal counterparty risk because the counterparty is only obligated to pay premiums and does not bear the market risk of an unfavorable market change. No option contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2019.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered into option contracts to manage the Series’ exposure to changes in securities prices caused by interest rates or market conditions and to manage the Series’ exposure to changes in foreign currencies.
Swap Contracts— The Series may enter into interest rate swap contracts and CDS contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may invest in interest rate swap contracts to manage the Series’ sensitivity to interest rates or to hedge against changes in interest rates. The Series may enter into CDS contracts in order to hedge against a credit event, to enhance total return or to gain exposure to certain securities or markets. The Series will not be permitted to enter into any swap transactions unless, at the time of entering into such transactions, the unsecured long-term debt of the actual counterparty, combined with any credit enhancements, is rated at leastBBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC. (S&P) or Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by DMC.
Interest Rate Swaps. An interest rate swap contract is an exchange of interest rates between counterparties. In one instance, an interest rate swap involves payments received by the Series from another party based on a variable or floating interest rate, in return for making payments based on a fixed interest rate. An interest rate swap can also work in reverse with the Series receiving payments based on a fixed interest rate and making payments based on a variable or floating interest rate. Interest rate swaps may be used to adjust the Series’ sensitivity to interest rates or to hedge against changes in interest rates. Periodic payments on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap contracts. Upon periodic payment (receipt) or termination of the contract, such amounts are recorded as realized gains or losses on swap contracts. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the discounted net value of the cash flows to be received from/paid to the counterparty over the interest rate swap contract’s remaining life, to the extent that the amount is positive. This risk is mitigated by (1) for bilateral swap contracts, having a netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty and (2) for cleared swaps, trading these instruments through a central counterparty.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not enter into interest rate swap contracts.
Credit Default Swaps. A CDS contract is a risk-transfer instrument through which one party (purchaser of protection) transfers to another party (seller of protection) the financial risk of a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement), as it relates to a particular reference security or basket of securities (such as an index). In exchange for the protection offered by the seller of protection, the purchaser of protection agrees to pay the seller of protection a periodic
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amount at a stated rate that is applied to the notional amount of the CDS contract. In addition, an upfront payment may be made or received by the Series in connection with an unwinding or assignment of a CDS contract. Upon the occurrence of a credit event, the seller of protection would pay the par (or other agreed-upon) value of the reference security (or basket of securities) to the counterparty. Credit events generally include, among others, bankruptcy, failure to pay, and obligation default.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered into CDS contracts as a seller of protection, as a hedge against credit events. Periodic payments (receipts) on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upon payment (receipt), such amounts are recorded as realized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upfront payments made or received in connection with CDS contracts are amortized over the expected life of the CDS contracts as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. The change in value of CDS contracts is recorded daily as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. A realized gain or loss is recorded upon a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement) or the maturity or termination of the agreement. Initial margin and variation margin is posted to central counterparties for central cleared CDS basket trades, as determined by the applicable central counterparty.
As disclosed in the footnotes to the “Schedule of investments,” at June 30, 2019, the notional value of the protection sold was $13,275,000, which reflects the maximum potential amount the Series would have been required to make as a seller of credit protection if a credit event had occurred. In addition to serving as the source of the current value of the securities, the quoted market prices and resulting market values for credit default swap agreements on 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 if the swap agreement has been closed/sold as of the period end. Increasing market values, in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the swap, represent a deterioration of the reference entity’s credit soundness and a greater likelihood of risk of default or other credit event occurring as defined under the terms of the agreement. At June 30, 2019, there were no recourse provisions with third parties to recover any amounts paid under the credit derivative agreement (including any purchased credit protection) nor was any collateral held by the Series and other third parties which the Series can obtain in the occurrence of a credit event. At June 30, 2019, the net unrealized appreciation of the protection sold was $192,935.
CDS contracts may involve greater risks than if the Series had invested in the reference obligation directly. CDS contracts are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, either as the seller of protection or the buyer of protection, is the fair value of the contract. This risk is mitigated by (1) for bilateral swap contracts, having a netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty, and (2) for cleared swaps, trading these instruments through a central counterparty.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered into CDS contracts to gain exposure to certain securities or markets.
Swaps Generally. For centrally cleared swaps, payments are received from the broker or paid to the broker each day, based on the daily fluctuation in the market value of the contract. These receipts or payments are known as “variation margin” and are recorded by the Series as unrealized gains or losses until the contracts are closed. When the contracts are closed, the Series records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed. The value of open swaps may differ from that which would be realized in the event the Series terminated its position in the contract on a given day. Risks of entering into these contracts include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the contracts. This type of risk is generally limited to the amount of favorable movement in the value of the underlying security, instrument, or basket of instruments, if any, at the day of default. Risks also arise from potential losses from adverse market movements and such losses could exceed the unrealized amounts shown on the “Schedule of investments.”
At June 30, 2019, the Series posted $9,889,173 in cash as collateral for certain open centrally cleared swap contracts, which is included under “Cash collateral due from brokers” on the “Statement of assets and liabilities.” At June 30, 2019, for bilateral open derivatives contracts, the Series posted $1,370,000 in cash as collateral, which is included under “Cash collateral due from brokers” on the “Statement of assets and liabilities.”
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6. Derivatives (continued)
Fair values of derivative instruments as of June 30, 2019 were as follows:
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| | Asset Derivatives Fair Value | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Credit Contracts | | | Total | |
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts* | | $ | 4,673,272 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,673,272 | |
Unrealized depreciation on credit default swap contracts | | | — | | | | 192,935 | | | | 192,935 | |
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Total | | $ | 4,673,272 | | | $ | 192,935 | | | $ | 4,866,207 | |
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| | Liability Derivatives Fair Value |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | Interest Rate Contracts |
Variation margin due to broker on futures contracts* | | $(267,172) |
*Includes cumulative appreciation (depreciation) of futures contracts from the date the contracts were opened through June 30, 2019. Only current day variation margin is reported on the “Statement of assets and liabilities.”
The effect of derivative instruments on the “Statement of operations” for the six months ended June 30, 2019 was as follows:
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| | Net Realized Gain (Loss) on: | |
| | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Futures Contracts | | | Options Purchased | | | Swap Contracts | | | Total | |
Currency contracts | | $ | (133,391 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (133,391) | |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | (1,405,517 | ) | | | (290,553 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,696,070 | ) |
Interest rate contracts | | | — | | | | 22,464,192 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,464,192 | |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 640,460 | | | | 640,460 | |
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Total | | $ | (133,391 | ) | | $ | 21,058,675 | | | $ | (290,553 | ) | | $ | 640,460 | | | $ | 21,275,191 | |
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| | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) of: | |
| | Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | Futures Contracts | | | Swaps Contracts | | | Total | |
Currency contracts | | $ | (235,266 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (235,266) | |
Equity contracts | | | — | | | | (278,736 | ) | | | — | | | | (278,736 | ) |
Interest rate contracts | | | — | | | | (9,424,556 | ) | | | — | | | | (9,424,556 | ) |
Credit contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | 712,681 | | | | 712,681 | |
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Total | | $ | (235,266 | ) | | $ | (9,703,292 | ) | | $ | 712,681 | | | $ | (9,225,877 | ) |
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Derivatives Generally.The table below summarizes the average balance of derivative holdings by the Series during the six months ended June 30, 2019:
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| | Long Derivatives Volume | | | Short Derivatives Volume | |
Foreign currency exchange contracts (average cost) | | | USD 35,557,691 | | | | USD 39,794,535 | |
Futures contracts (average notional value) | | | 380,602,921 | | | | 11,532,035 | |
Options contracts (average value) | | | 72,186 | | | | — | |
CDS contracts (average notional value)* | | | — | | | | 16,907,767 | |
* Long represents buying protection and short represents selling protection.
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7. Offsetting
The Series entered into an International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. Master Agreement (ISDA Master Agreement) or a similar agreement with certain of its derivative contract counterparties in order to better define its contractual rights and to secure rights that will help the Series mitigate its counterparty risk. An ISDA Master Agreement is a bilateral agreement between the Series and a counterparty that governs certainover-the-counter derivatives and foreign exchange contracts and typically contains, among other things, collateral posting items and netting provisions in the event of a default and/or termination event. Under an ISDA Master Agreement, the Series may, under certain circumstances, offset with the counterparty certain derivative financial instruments’ payables and/or receivables with collateral held and/or posted and create one single net payment. The provisions of the ISDA Master Agreement typically permit a single net payment in the event of default(close-out), including the bankruptcy or insolvency of the counterparty. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against the right of offset in bankruptcy, insolvency, or other events.
For financial reporting purposes, the Series does not offset derivative assets and derivative liabilities that are subject to netting arrangements on the “Statement of assets and liabilities.”
At June 30, 2019, the Series had the following assets and liabilities subject to offsetting provisions:
Offsetting of Financial Assets and Liabilities and Derivative Assets and Liabilities
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Counterparty | | Gross Value of Derivative Asset | | Gross Value of Derivative Liability | | Net Position |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | $192,935 | | $— | | $192,935 |
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Counterparty | | Net Position | | Fair Value of Non-Cash Collateral Received | | Cash Collateral Received | | Fair Value of Non-Cash Collateral Pledged | | Cash Collateral Pledged | | Net Exposure(a) |
Morgan Stanley Capital Services LLC | | $192,935 | | $— | | $— | | $— | | $— | | $192,935 |
Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements
Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MFA) govern certain forward settling transactions, such as TBA securities, delayed-delivery or sale-buyback transactions by and between the Series and select counterparties. The MFA maintain provisions for, among other things, transaction initiation and confirmation, payment and transfer, events of default, termination, and maintenance of collateral. As of June 30, 2019, the following table is a summary of the Series’ TBA securities by counterparty which are subject to offsetting under MFA:
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Counterparty | | TBA at Value | | Cash Collateral Received | | Cash Collateral Pledged | | Net Exposure(a) |
Goldman Sachs Bank USA | | $10,192,718 | | $— | | $— | | $10,192,718 |
(a)Net exposure represents the receivable (payable) that would be due from (to) the counterparty in an event of default.
8. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day, the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
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8. Securities Lending (continued)
Cash collateral received by each Series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. The Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent, and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of the Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
9. Credit and Market Risk
When interest rates rise, fixed income securities (i.e., debt obligations) generally will decline in value. These declines in value are greater for fixed income securities with longer maturities or durations.
Some countries in which the Series may invest require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid, and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Series may be inhibited. In addition, a significant portion of the aggregate market value of securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets is held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Series.
The Series invests in bank loans and other securities that may subject it to direct indebtedness risk, the risk that the Series will not receive payment of principal, interest, and other amounts due in connection with these investments and will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. Loans that are fully secured offer the Series more protection than unsecured loans in the event of nonpayment of scheduled interest or principal, although there is no assurance that the liquidation of collateral from a secured loan would satisfy the corporate borrower’s obligation, or that the collateral can be liquidated. Some loans or claims may be in default at the time of purchase. Certain of the loans and the other direct indebtedness acquired by the Series may involve revolving credit facilities or other standby financing commitments that obligate the Series to pay additional cash on a certain date or on demand. These commitments may require the Series to increase its investment in a company at a time when the Series might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company’s financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that the Series is committed to advance additional funds, it will at all times hold and maintain cash or other high grade debt obligations in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. When a loan agreement is purchased, the Series may pay an assignment fee. On an ongoing basis, the Series may receive a commitment fee based on the undrawn portion of the underlying line of credit portion of a loan agreement. Prepayment penalty fees are received upon the prepayment of a loan agreement by a borrower. Prepayment penalty, facility, commitment, consent, and amendment fees are recorded to income as earned or paid.
As the Series may be required to rely upon another lending institution to collect and pass on to the Series amounts payable with respect to the loan and to enforce the Series’ rights under the loan and other direct indebtedness, an insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of the lending institution may delay or prevent the Series from receiving such amounts. The highly leveraged nature of many loans may make them especially vulnerable to adverse changes in economic or market conditions. Investments in such loans and other direct indebtedness may involve additional risk to the Series.
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
9. Credit and Market Risk (continued)
The Series invests in fixed income securities whose value is derived from an underlying pool of mortgages or consumer loans. The value of these securities is sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates. Investors receive principal and interest payments as the underlying mortgages or consumer loans are paid back. Some of these securities are collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). CMOs are debt securities issued by US government agencies or by financial institutions and other mortgage lenders, which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held under an indenture. Prepayment of mortgages may shorten the stated maturity of the obligations and can result in a loss of premium, if any has been paid. Certain of these securities may be stripped (securities which provide only the principal or interest feature of the underlying security). The yield to maturity on an interest-only CMO is extremely sensitive not only to changes in prevailing interest rates, but also to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets. A rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on the Series’ yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, the Series may fail to fully recoup its initial investment in these securities even if the securities are rated in the highest rating categories.
The Series invests a portion of its assets in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower thanBBB- by S&P and lower than Baa3 by Moody’s, or similarly rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investments in these higher yielding securities are generally accompanied by a greater degree of credit risk than higher rated securities. Additionally, lower rated securities may be more susceptible to adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment grade securities.
The Series invests in certain obligations that may have liquidity protection to ensure that the receipt of payments due on the underlying security is timely. Such protection may be provided through guarantees, insurance policies, or letters of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor through third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction or through a combination of such approaches. The Series will not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of the security.
The Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC, theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the “Schedule of investments.” Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
10. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
11. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2017, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities which amends the amortization period for certain callable debt securities purchased at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. The ASU2017-08 does not require any accounting change for debt securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. The ASU2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2018. Management has determined that the impact of this guidance to the Series’ net assets at the end of the period is not material; therefore, the amount is not disclosed for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
12. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Other Series information (Unaudited)
Board consideration ofsub-advisory agreements for Delaware VIP® Diversified Income Series at a meeting held February27-28, 2019
At a meeting held on Feb.27-28, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series (the “Series”), including a majority of non-interested or independent Trustees (the “Independent Trustees”), approved newSub-Advisory Agreements between Delaware Management Company (“DMC” or “Management”) and Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited (“MIMEL”), Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage (“MIMAK”), and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (“MIMGL”), respectively. MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL may also be referenced as“sub-advisors” below.
In reaching the decision to approve theSub-Advisory Agreements, the Board considered and reviewed information about each of MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL, including its personnel, operations, and financial condition, which had been provided by MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL, respectively. The Board also reviewed material furnished by DMC in advance of the meeting, including: a memorandum from DMC reviewing theSub-Advisory Agreements and the various services proposed to be rendered by MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL; information concerning MIMEL’s, MIMAK’s, and MIMGL’s organizational structure and the experience of their key investment management personnel; copies of MIMEL’s, MIMAK’s, and MIMGL’s Form ADV, financial statements, compliance policies and procedures, and Codes of Ethics; relevant performance information provided with respect to MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL; and a copy of theSub-Advisory Agreements.
In considering such information and materials, the Independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with their independent counsel. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision to approve theSub-Advisory Agreements. This discussion of the information and factors considered by the Board (as well as the discussion above) is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather summarizes certain factors considered by the Board. In view of the wide variety of factors considered, the Board did not, unless otherwise noted, find it practicable to quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the following factors. In addition, individual Trustees may have assigned different weights to various factors.
Nature, extent, and quality of services.In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by theSub-Advisors, the Board reviewed the services to be provided by eachSub-Advisor pursuant to eachSub-Advisory Agreement and as described at the meeting. The Board reviewed materials provided by theSub-Advisors regarding the experience and qualifications of the personnel who will be responsible for providing services to the Series. The Board also considered relevant performance information provided with respect to eachSub-Advisor. In discussing the nature of the services proposed to be provided by theSub-Advisors, it was observed that, unlike traditionalsub-advisors who make all of the investment-related decisions with respect to asub-advised portfolio, the relationship between DMC (the Series’ investment manager) and theSub-Advisors as currently contemplated is primarily more of a collaborative effort between DMC and theSub-Advisors and a cross pollination of investment ideas. The Board further noted the stated intention under the newSub-Advisory Agreements that DMC would have the sole discretion to delegate portions of the implementation of the Series’ strategy to theSub-Advisors who would be permitted to execute Series trades and exercise investment discretion pursuant to that delegation and subject to DMC oversight. However, DMC and the Series’ named portfolio managers will continue to retain principal responsibility for the Series’ strategy and investment process and be primarily responsible for theday-to-day management of the Series’ portfolio. Based upon these considerations, the Board was satisfied with the nature and quality of the overall services to be provided by the Sub-Advisors to the Series and its shareholders and was confident in the abilities of theSub-Advisors to provide quality services to the Series and its shareholders.
Investment performance.In regards to the appointment of theSub-Advisors for the Series, the Board reviewed information on prior performance for theSub-Advisors. In evaluating performance, the Board considered that theSub-Advisors would provide investment advice and recommendations, including with respect to specific securities, but that DMC’s portfolio managers for the Series would retain principal responsibility for the Series’ strategy as described above. In addition, the Board considered that theSub-Advisors would also execute Series security trades on behalf of DMC and be permitted by DMC to exercise investment discretion for securities in certain markets where DMC wanted to utilize aSub-Advisor’s specialized market knowledge.
Sub-advisory fees.The Board considered that DMC would pay theSub-Advisors asub-advisory fee based on the extent to which aSub-Advisor provides services to the Series as described in theSub-Advisory Agreements. In considering the appropriateness of thesub-advisory fees, the Board also reviewed and considered the fees in light of the nature, extent, and quality of thesub-advisory services to be provided by eachSub-Advisor, as more fully discussed above. The Board noted that thesub-advisory fees are paid by DMC to eachSub-Advisor and are not additional fees borne by the Series, and that the management fee paid by the Series to DMC would stay the same at current asset levels. The Board was provided with information showing an estimate of thesub-advisory fees to be paid to eachSub-Advisor based on a projection ofSub-Advisor allocations given certain historical investment trends, as well as information regarding the expected impact thesub-advisory arrangements would have on the profitability of DMC. The Board also noted that, given the collaborative nature of the services to be provided by theSub-Advisors to the Series, there were no comparable accounts and corresponding fees to which theSub-Advisors were able to compare this arrangement. The Board concluded that, in light of the quality and extent of the services to be provided and the business relationships between DMC and theSub-Advisors, the proposed fee arrangement was understandable and reasonable.
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Other Series information (Unaudited)
Board consideration ofsub-advisory agreements for Delaware VIP® Diversified Income Series at a meeting held February27-28, 2019 (continued)
Profitability, economies of scale, andfall-out benefits.Information about eachSub-Advisor’s profitability from its relationship with the Series was not available because it had not begun to provide services to the Series. With regard to potentialfall-out benefits derived or to be derived by theSub-Advisors and their affiliates in connection with their relationship to the Series, the Board considered the potential benefit to DMC and theSub-Advisors of marketing a global approach on the portfolio management of their fixed income investment strategies. The Trustees also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Series and its shareholders through investment management fee breakpoints in DMC’s fee schedule for the Series so that as the Series grows in size, its effective investment management fee rate declines.
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. |
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Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
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| | Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations. Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date. The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested. Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor. The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus. © 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners. | | | | |
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Disclosure of Series expenses
For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This Example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The Example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series Return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% Return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* |
Actual Series return† |
Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | $1,080.30 | | 1.32% | | $6.81 |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,078.40 | | 1.62% | | 8.35 |
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Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | $1,018.25 | | 1.32% | | $6.61 |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,016.76 | | 1.62% | | 8.10 |
* | “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Fund.
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Security type / country and sector allocations
As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / country | | Percentage of net assets |
Common Stock by Country | | | | 91.76 | % |
Argentina | | | | 2.06 | % |
Bahrain | | | | 0.08 | % |
Brazil | | | | 12.80 | % |
Chile | | | | 0.49 | % |
China/Hong Kong | | | | 26.46 | % |
India | | | | 8.87 | % |
Indonesia | | | | 0.54 | % |
Japan | | | | 0.27 | % |
Malaysia | | | | 0.15 | % |
Mexico | | | | 3.87 | % |
Peru | | | | 0.86 | % |
Republic of Korea | | | | 17.16 | % |
Russia | | | | 7.17 | % |
South Africa | | | | 0.54 | % |
Taiwan | | | | 7.16 | % |
Thailand | | | | 0.24 | % |
Turkey | | | | 0.71 | % |
United Kingdom | | | | 0.46 | % |
United States | | | | 1.87 | % |
Exchange-Traded Fund | | | | 0.27 | % |
Convertible Preferred Stock | | | | 0.03 | % |
Preferred Stock by Country | | | | 5.92 | % |
Brazil | | | | 1.49 | % |
Republic of Korea | | | | 2.82 | % |
Russia | | | | 1.61 | % |
Participation Notes | | | | 0.00 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | | 1.22 | % |
Total Value of Securities | | | | 99.20 | % |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | | | | 0.80 | % |
Total Net Assets | | | | 100.00 | % |
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Common stock, convertible preferred stock, preferred stock, and participation notes by sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Communication Services | | | | 18.74 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 8.58 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | | 12.47 | % |
Energy | | | | 16.43 | % |
Financials | | | | 7.67 | % |
Healthcare | | | | 2.26 | % |
Industrials | | | | 1.32 | % |
Information Technology | | | | 24.72 | % |
Materials | | | | 3.46 | % |
Real Estate | | | | 1.55 | % |
Utilities | | | | 0.51 | % |
Total | | | | 97.71 | % |
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series
Schedule of investments
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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Common Stock – 91.76%D | | | | | | | | |
Argentina – 2.06% | | | | | | | | |
Arcos Dorados Holdings Class A | | | 449,841 | | | $ | 3,274,842 | |
Cablevision Holding GDR † | | | 262,838 | | | | 1,606,177 | |
Cresud ADR † | | | 343,105 | | | | 3,595,740 | |
Grupo Clarin GDR Class B 144A #† | | | 77,680 | | | | 142,962 | |
IRSA Inversiones y Representaciones ADR † | | | 430,000 | | | | 4,205,400 | |
IRSA Propiedades Comerciales ADR | | | 11,922 | | | | 249,051 | |
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Bahrain – 0.08% | | | | | | | | |
Aluminium Bahrain GDR 144A #† | | | 91,200 | | | | 511,641 | |
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Brazil – 12.80% | | | | | | | | |
AES Tiete Energia | | | 330,193 | | | | 1,024,988 | |
Atacadao | | | 532,600 | | | | 3,054,168 | |
B2W Cia Digital † | | | 2,553,158 | | | | 21,788,562 | |
Banco Bradesco ADR | | | 718,080 | | | | 7,051,546 | |
Banco Santander Brasil ADR | | | 53,466 | | | | 634,641 | |
BRF ADR † | | | 788,900 | | | | 5,995,640 | |
Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao ADR | | | 300,000 | | | | 7,344,000 | |
Hypera | | | 216,800 | | | | 1,687,562 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding ADR | | | 1,049,325 | | | | 9,884,641 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro ADR | | | 488,906 | | | | 7,612,266 | |
Rumo † | | | 234,448 | | | | 1,269,943 | |
Telefonica Brasil ADR | | | 392,181 | | | | 5,106,197 | |
TIM Participacoes ADR | | | 264,100 | | | | 3,953,577 | |
Vale | | | 161,197 | | | | 2,174,928 | |
Vale ADR | | | 197,300 | | | | 2,651,712 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 81,234,371 | |
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Chile – 0.49% | | | | | | | | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile ADR | | | 100,000 | | | | 3,111,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,111,000 | |
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China/Hong Kong – 26.46% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding ADR † | | | 102,900 | | | | 17,436,405 | |
Baidu ADR † | | | 53,600 | | | | 6,290,496 | |
BeiGene † | | | 182,800 | | | | 1,758,866 | |
BeiGene ADR † | | | 11,002 | | | | 1,363,698 | |
China Mengniu Dairy † | | | 1,448,000 | | | | 5,614,078 | |
China Mobile ADR | | | 381,200 | | | | 17,264,548 | |
China Petroleum & Chemical ADR | | | 42,234 | | | | 2,880,359 | |
CNOOC | | | 1,998,000 | | | | 3,408,116 | |
Ctrip.com International ADR † | | | 130,000 | | | | 4,798,300 | |
Genscript Biotech † | | | 1,158,000 | | | | 2,905,712 | |
JD.com ADR † | | | 294,000 | | | | 8,905,260 | |
Kunlun Energy | | | 3,622,900 | | | | 3,163,261 | |
Kweichow Moutai Class A | | | 120,613 | | | | 17,322,873 | |
PetroChina Class H | | | 3,000,000 | | | | 1,654,162 | |
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Class H | | | 324,000 | | | | 3,896,060 | |
SINA † | | | 200,000 | | | | 8,626,000 | |
Sohu.com ADR † | | | 491,279 | | | | 6,877,906 | |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
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Common StockD (continued) | | | | | | | | |
China/Hong Kong (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Tencent Holdings | | | 623,000 | | | $ | 28,184,158 | |
Tencent Music Entertainment Group ADR † | | | 159 | | | | 2,383 | |
Tianjin Development Holdings | | | 35,950 | | | | 11,564 | |
Tingyi Cayman Islands Holding | | | 1,706,000 | | | | 2,850,038 | |
Tsingtao Brewery Class H | | | 1,143,429 | | | | 7,285,617 | |
Uni-President China Holdings | | | 2,800,000 | | | | 3,118,921 | |
Weibo ADR † | | | 40,000 | | | | 1,742,000 | |
Wuliangye Yibin Class A | | | 593,892 | | | | 10,228,965 | |
ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance Class H 144A #† | | | 109,400 | | | | 300,517 | |
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| | | | | | | 167,890,263 | |
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India – 8.87% | | | | | | | | |
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories ADR | | | 110,000 | | | | 4,121,700 | |
Indiabulls Real Estate GDR † | | | 44,628 | | | | 73,636 | |
Natco Pharma | | | 200,000 | | | | 1,550,372 | |
RattanIndia Infrastructure GDR † | | | 131,652 | | | | 3,528 | |
Reliance Industries | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 21,776,528 | |
Reliance Industries GDR 144A # | | | 756,027 | | | | 27,331,401 | |
Sify Technologies ADR | | | 91,200 | | | | 126,768 | |
Tata Motors ADR † | | | 110,000 | | | | 1,284,800 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 56,268,733 | |
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Indonesia – 0.54% | | | | | | | | |
Astra International | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 3,428,315 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,428,315 | |
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Japan – 0.27% | | | | | | | | |
Renesas Electronics † | | | 350,000 | | | | 1,741,168 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,741,168 | |
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Malaysia – 0.15% | | | | | | | | |
UEM Sunrise | | | 4,748,132 | | | | 920,059 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 920,059 | |
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Mexico – 3.87% | | | | | | | | |
America Movil ADR Class L | | | 213,289 | | | | 3,105,488 | |
Banco Santander Mexico Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santander ADR | | | 276,900 | | | | 2,118,285 | |
Becle | | | 388,000 | | | | 600,787 | |
Cemex ADR | | | 506,188 | | | | 2,146,237 | |
Coca-Cola Femsa ADR | | | 70,700 | | | | 4,393,298 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano ADR | | | 47,307 | | | | 4,576,952 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte Class O | | | 475,400 | | | | 2,761,190 | |
Grupo Lala | | | 606,200 | | | | 743,468 | |
Grupo Televisa ADR | | | 488,700 | | | | 4,124,628 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 24,570,333 | |
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Peru – 0.86% | | | | | | | | |
Cia de Minas Buenaventura ADR | | | 325,440 | | | | 5,425,085 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,425,085 | |
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Delaware VIP® Emerging Markets Series
Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
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Common StockD (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Republic of Korea – 17.16% | | | | | | | | |
Hite Jinro | | | 83,000 | | | $ | 1,465,365 | |
KB Financial Group ADR | | | 72,000 | | | | 2,842,560 | |
LG Display ADR † | | | 188,309 | | | | 1,459,395 | |
LG Electronics | | | 62,908 | | | | 4,328,459 | |
LG Uplus | | | 270,507 | | | | 3,396,542 | |
Lotte † | | | 69,206 | | | | 2,640,851 | |
Lotte Chilsung Beverage | | | 14,210 | | | | 2,110,939 | |
Lotte Confectionery | | | 8,599 | | | | 1,286,259 | |
Samsung Electronics | | | 907,636 | | | | 36,959,248 | |
Samsung Life Insurance | | | 71,180 | | | | 5,157,613 | |
SK Hynix | | | 324,000 | | | | 19,488,405 | |
SK Telecom | | | 16,491 | | | | 3,699,103 | |
SK Telecom ADR | | | 971,935 | | | | 24,055,391 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 108,890,130 | |
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Russia – 7.17% | | | | | | | | |
ENEL RUSSIA PJSC GDR | | | 15,101 | | | | 13,677 | |
Etalon Group GDR 144A # | | | 354,800 | | | | 791,204 | |
Gazprom PJSC ADR | | | 943,900 | | | | 6,926,964 | |
LUKOIL PJSC ADR (London International Exchange) | | | 72,953 | | | | 6,167,439 | |
Mobile TeleSystems PJSC ADR | | | 154,402 | | | | 1,437,483 | |
Rosneft Oil PJSC GDR | | | 938,104 | | | | 6,155,385 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC | | | 3,308,402 | | | | 12,480,489 | |
Surgutneftegas PJSC ADR | | | 294,652 | | | | 1,213,563 | |
T Plus =† | | | 25,634 | | | | 0 | |
VEON ADR | | | 956,988 | | | | 2,679,566 | |
Yandex Class A † | | | 200,000 | | | | 7,600,000 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 45,465,770 | |
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South Africa – 0.54% | | | | | | | | |
Impala Platinum Holdings † | | | 500,000 | | | | 2,477,801 | |
Sun International † | | | 210,726 | | | | 750,295 | |
Tongaat Hulett | | | 182,915 | | | | 174,716 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 3,402,812 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Taiwan – 7.16% | | | | | | | | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry | | | 2,994,564 | | | | 7,471,183 | |
MediaTek | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 10,584,563 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing | | | 3,574,864 | | | | 27,341,933 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 45,397,679 | |
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Thailand – 0.24% | | | | | | | | |
Bangkok Bank-Foreign | | | 238,091 | | | | 1,545,919 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 1,545,919 | |
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Turkey – 0.71% | | | | | | | | |
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri | | | 730,024 | | | | 1,611,824 | |
Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari | | | 3,243,612 | | | | 2,905,110 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 4,516,934 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
| | |
Common Stock D (continued) | | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom – 0.46% | | | | | | | | |
Griffin Mining † | | | 1,642,873 | | | $ | 1,920,818 | |
Hikma Pharmaceuticals | | | 44,202 | | | | 967,356 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 2,888,174 | |
| | | | | | | | |
United States – 1.87% | | | | | | | | |
Altaba † | | | 157,300 | | | | 10,911,901 | |
Avon Products † | | | 241,200 | | | | 935,856 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 11,847,757 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Common Stock (cost $546,369,339) | | | | | | | 582,130,315 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Exchange-Traded Fund – 0.27% | | | | | | | | |
iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | | | 73,000 | | | | 1,738,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Exchange-Traded Fund (cost $2,706,358) | | | | | | | 1,738,860 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Convertible Preferred Stock – 0.03% | |
CJ =y† | | | KRW 4,205 | | | | 199,911 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Convertible Preferred Stock (cost $470,778) | | | | 199,911 | |
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Preferred Stock – 5.92%D | | | | | | | | |
Brazil – 1.49% | | | | | | | | |
Centrais Eletricas Brasileiras Class B 3.90% | | | 233,700 | | | | 2,184,880 | |
Gerdau 2.08% | | | 389,400 | | | | 1,536,325 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro ADR 3.47% | | | 403,795 | | | | 5,733,889 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 9,455,094 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Republic of Korea – 2.82% | | | | | | | | |
CJ 2.74% | | | 28,030 | | | | 1,334,070 | |
Samsung Electronics 2.80% | | | 499,750 | | | | 16,573,890 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,907,960 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Russia – 1.61% | | | | | | | | |
Transneft PJSC 4.50% | | | 3,887 | | | | 10,169,865 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 10,169,865 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Preferred Stock (cost $23,548,608) | | | | | | | 37,532,919 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Participation Notes – 0.00% | | | | | | | | |
Lehman Indian Oil CW 12 LEPO 144A =† | | | 100,339 | | | | 0 | |
Lehman Oil & Natural Gas CW 12 LEPO =† | | | 146,971 | | | | 0 | |
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Total Participation Notes (cost $4,952,197) | | | | | | | 0 | |
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Delaware VIP® Emerging Markets Series
Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
|
Short-Term Investments – 1.22% | |
Money Market Mutual Funds – 1.22% | | | | | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 1,544,722 | | | $ | 1,544,287 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I(seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 1,544,722 | | | | 1,544,283 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 1,544,722 | | | | 1,544,292 | |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
|
Short-Term Investments (continued) | |
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued) | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class(seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 1,544,722 | | | $ | 1,544,285 | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 1,544,722 | | | | 1,544,273 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $7,721,419) | | | | | | | 7,721,420 | |
| | | | | | | | |
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Total Value of Securities – 99.20% (cost $585,768,699) | | $ | 629,323,425 | |
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# | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2019, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $29,077,725, which represents 4.58% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 9 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
= | The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
D | Securities have been classified by country of origin. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 2 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.” |
y | Exercise price and conversion date to be announced. |
† | Non-income producing security. |
The following foreign currency exchange contract was outstanding at June 30, 2019:1
Foreign Currency Exchange Contract
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | | Contracts to Receive (Deliver) | | | In Exchange For | | | Settlement Date | | Unrealized Depreciation |
BNYM | | CNY | | | (1,578,233) | | | USD | | | 229,440 | | | 7/1/19 | | $(471) |
The use of foreign currency exchange contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amount disclosed in the financial statements. The foreign currency exchange contract presented above represents the Series’ total exposure in such contract, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1 | See Note 6 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
Summary of Abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
BNYM – Bank of New York Mellon
CNY – Chinese yuan
ETF – Exchange Traded Fund
GDR – Global Depositary Receipt
GS – Goldman Sachs
KRW – South Korean Won
LEPO – Low Exercise Price Option
PJSC – Public Joint Stock Company
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP®Trust — Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
| | | | |
Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 629,323,425 | |
Foreign currencies, at value2 | | | 3,274,983 | |
Cash | | | 731,995 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 2,450,158 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 400,643 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 15,987 | |
| | | | |
Total assets | | | 636,197,191 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 346,433 | |
Investment management fees payable | | | 584,341 | |
Custody fees payable | | | 154,542 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 106,337 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 81,359 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 18,190 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 3,789 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,233 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | 2,074 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 866 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 549 | |
Unrealized loss on foreign currency exchange contracts | | | 471 | |
Capital gains tax payable | | | 498,275 | |
| | | | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,799,459 | |
| | | | |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 634,397,732 | |
| | | | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 590,020,266 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 44,377,466 | |
| | | | |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 634,397,732 | |
| | | | |
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Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 294,209,378 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 13,763,412 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 21.38 | |
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Service Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 340,188,354 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 15,958,878 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 21.32 | |
| | | | |
1Investments, at cost | | $ | 585,768,699 | |
2Foreign currencies, at cost | | | 3,235,833 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series Statement of operations Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | | Delaware VIP Trust — Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series Statements of changes in net assets |
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 7,395,701 | |
Interest | | | 1,035 | |
Foreign tax withheld | | | (972,355 | ) |
| | | | |
| | | 6,424,381 | |
| | | | |
Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 3,756,216 | |
Distribution expenses - Service Class | | | 506,224 | |
Custodian fees | | | 110,404 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 74,273 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders | | | 42,869 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 25,465 | |
Audit and tax | | | 21,643 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 18,768 | |
Legal fees | | | 16,117 | |
Registration fees | | | 29 | |
Other | | | 15,479 | |
| | | | |
| | | 4,587,487 | |
Less expenses waived | | | (85,274 | ) |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (1 | ) |
| | | | |
Total operating expenses | | | 4,502,212 | |
| | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 1,922,169 | |
| | | | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 10,036,412 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (84,533 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (34,996 | ) |
| | | | |
Net realized gain | | | 9,916,883 | |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Investments | | | 32,714,755 | |
Foreign currencies | | | (753,109 | ) |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (471 | ) |
| | | | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 31,961,175 | |
| | | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 41,878,058 | |
| | | | |
Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 43,800,227 | |
| | | | |
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 1,922,169 | | | $ | 3,403,499 | |
Net realized gain | | | 9,916,883 | | | | 13,927,474 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 31,961,175 | | | | (120,672,692 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 43,800,227 | | | | (103,341,719 | ) |
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (8,257,932 | ) | | | (9,054,720 | ) |
Service Class | | | (8,689,861 | ) | | | (12,652,674 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | (16,947,793 | ) | | | (21,707,394 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 54,308,911 | | | | 51,044,803 | |
Service Class | | | 17,166,588 | | | | 40,892,411 | |
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Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: Standard Class | | | 8,257,932 | | | | 9,054,720 | |
Service Class | | | 8,689,861 | | | | 12,652,674 | |
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| | | 88,423,292 | | | | 113,644,608 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (14,939,904 | ) | | | (64,347,724 | ) |
Service Class | | | (26,059,701 | ) | | | (41,351,896 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | (40,999,605 | ) | | | (105,699,620 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 47,423,687 | | | | 7,944,988 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 74,276,121 | | | | (117,104,125 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 560,121,611 | | | | 677,225,736 | |
| | | | | | | | |
End of period | | $ | 634,397,732 | | | $ | 560,121,611 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Emerging Markets Series-7
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series
Financial highlights
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series Standard Class |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (Unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 20.36 | | | | $ | 25.06 | | | | $ | 17.94 | | | | $ | 16.27 | | | | $ | 19.54 | | | | $ | 21.47 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 0.53 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 1.57 | | | | | (3.98 | ) | | | | 6.72 | | | | | 2.15 | | | | | (2.86 | ) | | | | (1.84 | ) |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 1.66 | | | | | (3.82 | ) | | | | 7.25 | | | | | 2.24 | | | | | (2.73 | ) | | | | (1.71 | ) |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | | (0.22 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 21.38 | | | | $ | 20.36 | | | | $ | 25.06 | | | | $ | 17.94 | | | | $ | 16.27 | | | | $ | 19.54 | |
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Total return3 | | | | 8.03% | | | | | (15.81 | %) | | | | 40.55% | | | | | 13.93% | | | | | (14.51 | %) | | | | (8.06 | %) |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 294,210 | | | | $ | 236,592 | | | | $ | 291,019 | | | | $ | 196,918 | | | | $ | 172,098 | | | | $ | 172,200 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.32% | | | | | 1.34% | | | | | 1.36% | | | | | 1.37% | | | | | 1.37% | | | | | 1.38% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 1.35% | | | | | 1.34% | | | | | 1.38% | | | | | 1.40% | | | | | 1.37% | | | | | 1.38% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 0.80% | | | | | 0.71% | | | | | 2.40% | | | | | 0.53% | | | | | 0.70% | | | | | 0.62% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 0.77% | | | | | 0.71% | | | | | 2.38% | | | | | 0.50% | | | | | 0.70% | | | | | 0.62% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 13% | | | | | 11% | | | | | 6% | | | | | 8% | | | | | 6% | | | | | 5% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Emerging Markets Series
Financial highlights (continued)
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series Service Class |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (Unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 20.28 | | | | $ | 24.97 | | | | $ | 17.88 | | | | $ | 16.21 | | | | $ | 19.48 | | | | $ | 21.40 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | 0.05 | | | | | 0.10 | | | | | 0.48 | | | | | 0.05 | | | | | 0.08 | | | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 1.56 | | | | | (3.97 | ) | | | | 6.69 | | | | | 2.14 | | | | | (2.86 | ) | | | | (1.84 | ) |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 1.61 | | | | | (3.87 | ) | | | | 7.17 | | | | | 2.19 | | | | | (2.78 | ) | | | | (1.76 | ) |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | (0.48 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.57 | ) | | | | (0.82 | ) | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 21.32 | | | | $ | 20.28 | | | | $ | 24.97 | | | | $ | 17.88 | | | | $ | 16.21 | | | | $ | 19.48 | |
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Total return3 | | | | 7.84% | | | | | (16.03 | %) | | | | 40.22% | | | | | 13.68% | | | | | (14.77 | %) | | | | (8.26 | %) |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 340,188 | | | | $ | 323,530 | | | | $ | 386,207 | | | | $ | 310,258 | | | | $ | 310,063 | | | | $ | 362,469 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.62% | | | | | 1.62% | | | | | 1.61% | | | | | 1.62% | | | | | 1.62% | | | | | 1.63% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 1.65% | | | | | 1.64% | | | | | 1.68% | | | | | 1.70% | | | | | 1.67% | | | | | 1.68% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 0.50% | | | | | 0.43% | | | | | 2.15% | | | | | 0.28% | | | | | 0.45% | | | | | 0.37% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 0.47% | | | | | 0.41% | | | | | 2.08% | | | | | 0.20% | | | | | 0.40% | | | | | 0.32% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 13% | | | | | 11% | | | | | 6% | | | | | 8% | | | | | 6% | | | | | 5% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during all of the periods shown reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series
Notes to financial statements
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities and ETFs traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security or ETF does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. Equity securities listed on a foreign exchange are normally valued at the last quoted sales price on the valuation date. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. The Series may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities traded primarily innon-US markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Series values its securities, generally as of 4:00 pm Eastern time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, government actions or pronouncements, aftermarket trading, or news events may have occurred in the interim. Whenever such a significant event occurs, the Series may value foreign securities using fair value prices based on third-party vendor modeling tools (international fair value pricing). Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, the Series has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests that may date back to the inception of the Series. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series had no open repurchase agreements.
Foreign Currency Transactions — Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the prevailing exchange rates on the valuation date in accordance with the Series’ prospectus. The value of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies is translated daily into US dollars at the
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Delaware VIP® Emerging Markets Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
exchange rate of such currencies against the US dollar. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement of the foreign currency transaction are reported in operations for the current period. The Series generally does not bifurcate that portion of realized gains and losses on investments attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices. These realized gains and losses are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.” The Series reports certain foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains (losses) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income (loss) for federal income tax purposes.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Taxablenon-cash dividends are recorded as dividend income. Foreign dividends are also recorded on theex-dividend date or as soon after theex-dividend date that the Series is aware of such dividends, net of all tax withholdings, a portion of which may be reclaimable. Withholding taxes and reclaims on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with the Series’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. The Series may pay foreign capital gains taxes on certain foreign securities held, which are reported as components of realized losses for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary loss for federal income tax purposes. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series received no earnings credits under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 1.25% on the first $500 million of average daily and paid monthly net assets of the Series, 1.20% on the next $500 million, 1.15% on the next $1.5 billion, and 1.10% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Effective April 30, 2019, DMC has contractually agreed to waive that portion, if any, of its management fee and reimburse the Series to the extent necessary to ensure that annual operating expenses (excluding any12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale dividend and interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations), do not exceed 1.28% of the Series’ average daily net assets from April 30, 2019 through June 30, 2019.* Prior to April 30, 2019, the expenses were capped at 1.36% of the Series’ average daily net assets. These expense waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $13,443 for these services.
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $22,702 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid directly by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $9,373 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. These amounts are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
* The aggregate contractual waiver period covering this report is from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2020.
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases | | $ | 98,453,787 | |
Sales | | | 76,969,857 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes has been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for the Series were as follows:
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Cost of Investments and derivatives | | Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and derivatives | | Aggregate Unrealized Depreciation of Investments and derivatives | | Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments and derivatives |
| | $585,768,698 | | | | $ | 179,633,118 | | | | $ | (136,078,863 | ) | | | $ | 43,554,255 | |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below and on the next page.
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Level 1 – | | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
3. Investments (continued)
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Level 2 – | | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 – | | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | $ | 12,931,210 | | | $ | 142,962 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,074,172 | |
Bahrain | | | — | | | | 511,641 | | | | — | | | | 511,641 | |
Brazil | | | 81,234,371 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 81,234,371 | |
Chile | | | 3,111,000 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 3,111,000 | |
China/Hong Kong | | | 76,187,355 | | | | 91,702,908 | | | | — | | | | 167,890,263 | |
India | | | 5,606,904 | | | | 50,661,829 | | | | — | | | | 56,268,733 | |
Indonesia | | | — | | | | 3,428,315 | | | | — | | | | 3,428,315 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 1,741,168 | | | | — | | | | 1,741,168 | |
Malaysia | | | — | | | | 920,059 | | | | — | | | | 920,059 | |
Mexico | | | 24,570,333 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,570,333 | |
Peru | | | 5,425,085 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5,425,085 | |
Republic of Korea | | | 32,056,449 | | | | 76,833,681 | | | | — | | | | 108,890,130 | |
Russia | | | 11,717,049 | | | | 33,748,721 | | | | — | | | | 45,465,770 | |
South Africa | | | 750,295 | | | | 2,652,517 | | | | — | | | | 3,402,812 | |
Taiwan | | | — | | | | 45,397,679 | | | | — | | | | 45,397,679 | |
Thailand | | | — | | | | 1,545,919 | | | | — | | | | 1,545,919 | |
Turkey | | | — | | | | 4,516,934 | | | | — | | | | 4,516,934 | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 2,888,174 | | | | — | | | | 2,888,174 | |
United States | | | 11,847,757 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,847,757 | |
Convertible Preferred Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | 199,911 | | | | 199,911 | |
Exchange-Traded Fund | | | 1,738,860 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,738,860 | |
Preferred Stock1 | | | 9,455,094 | | | | 28,077,825 | | | | — | | | | 37,532,919 | |
Participation Notes | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7,721,420 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,721,420 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 284,353,182 | | | $ | 344,770,332 | | | $ | 199,911 | | | $ | 629,323,425 | |
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Derivatives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | | | — | | | | (471 | ) | | | — | | | | (471 | ) |
1Security type is valued across multiple levels. The amounts attributed to Level 1 investments and Level 2 investments represent 25.19% and 74.81%, respectively, of the total market value of this security type. Level 1 investments represent exchange traded investments and Level 2 investments represent investments with observable inputs.
As a result of utilizing international fair value pricing at June 30, 2019, a portion of the common stock in the portfolio was categorized as Level 2.
The securities that have been valued at zero on the “Schedule of investments” are considered to be Level 3 investments in this table.
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
3. Investments (continued)
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. This does not include transfers between Level 1 investments and Level 2 investments due to the Series utilizing international fair value pricing during the period. In accordance with the fair valuation procedures described in Note 1, international fair value pricing of securities occurs when market volatility exceeds an established rolling threshold. If the threshold is exceeded on a given date, then prices of international securities (those that traded on exchanges that close at a different time than the time that the Series’ NAV is determined) are established using a separate pricing feed from a third-party vendor designed to establish a price for each such security as of the time that the Series’ NAV is determined. Further, international fair value pricing uses other observable market-based inputs in place of the closing exchange price due to the events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded, causing a change in classification between levels. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to net assets. Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation of Level 3 investments as the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to the Series’ net assets at the beginning, interim, or end of the period. Management has determined not to provide additional disclosure on Level 3 inputs since the Level 3 investments are not considered significant to the Series’ net assets at the end of the period.
4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 2,463,791 | | | | 2,222,882 | |
Service Class | | | 796,960 | | | | 1,778,979 | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 373,662 | | | | 373,545 | |
Service Class | | | 394,098 | | | | 523,054 | |
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| | | 4,028,511 | | | | 4,898,460 | |
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Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (692,495 | ) | | | (2,591,433 | ) |
Service Class | | | (1,187,116 | ) | | | (1,815,773 | ) |
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| | | (1,879,611 | ) | | | (4,407,206 | ) |
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Net increase | | | 2,148,900 | | | | 491,254 | |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Derivatives
US GAAP requires disclosures that enable investors to understand: (1) how and why an entity uses derivatives; (2) how they are accounted for; and (3) how they affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
The Series may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts as a way of managing foreign exchange rate risk. The Series may enter into these contracts to fix the US dollar value of a security that it has agreed to buy or sell for the period between the date the trade was entered into and the date the security is delivered and paid for. The Series may also use these contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies. In addition, the Series may enter into these contracts to facilitate or expedite the
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
6. Derivatives (continued)
settlement of portfolio transactions. The change in value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
The use of foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities, but does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts limit the risk of loss due to an unfavorable change in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency change favorably. In addition, the Series could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the value of its currency exchanged with the counterparty. The risk is generally mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered into foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts to facilitate or expedite the settlement of portfolio transactions.
At June 30, 2019, the Series experienced net realized and unrealized gains or losses attributable to foreign currency holdings, which are disclosed on the “Statement of assets and liabilities” and “Statement of operations.”
Derivatives Generally.The table below summarizes the average balance of derivative holdings by the Series during the six months ended June 30, 2019.
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| | Long Derivatives Volume | | Short Derivatives Volume |
Foreign currency exchange contracts (average cost) | | | $ | 89,353 | | | | $ | 75,394 | |
7. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities that are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned securities is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. The Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and are subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
7. Securities Lending (continued)
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of the Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
8. Credit and Market Risk
Some countries in which the Series may invest require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid, and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Series may be inhibited. In addition, a significant portion of the aggregate market value of equity securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets is held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Series.
The Series may invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A, promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 10% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the “Schedule of investments.” Restricted securities and private placements are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
9. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
11. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. |
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Delaware VIP® Trust
Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
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| | Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations. Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date. The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested. Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor. The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus. © 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners. | | | | |
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Disclosure of Series expenses
For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% Return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* | |
Actual Series return† | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,210.40 | | | | 0.81 | % | | | $4.44 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,208.70 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 6.08 | |
Hypothetical 5% return (5% return before expenses) | | | | | |
Standard Class | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,020.78 | | | | 0.81 | % | | | $4.06 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.29 | | | | 1.11 | % | | | 5.56 | |
* | “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Funds.
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Security type / sector allocation and top 10 equity holdings
As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Common Stock | | 98.15% |
Basic Materials | | 8.46% |
Business Services | | 4.01% |
Capital Goods | | 11.86% |
Communications Services | | 1.08% |
Consumer Discretionary | | 3.55% |
Consumer Services | | 2.01% |
Consumer Staples | | 1.74% |
Credit Cyclicals | | 1.47% |
Energy | | 2.48% |
Financial Services | | 13.63% |
Healthcare | | 14.86% |
Media | | 1.10% |
Real Estate Investment Trusts | | 8.98% |
Technology | | 16.74% |
Transportation | | 1.75% |
Utilities | | 4.43% |
Short-Term Investments | | 2.38% |
Total Value of Securities | | 100.53% |
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets | | (0.53%) |
Total Net Assets | | 100.00% |
Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
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Top 10 equity holdings | | Percentage of net assets |
Spire | | 1.63% |
NorthWestern | | 1.58% |
Reliance Steel & Aluminum | | 1.45% |
Paycom Software | | 1.36% |
Exact Sciences | | 1.31% |
DexCom | | 1.30% |
Steven Madden | | 1.29% |
Aramark | | 1.29% |
Proofpoint | | 1.29% |
WNS Holdings ADR | | 1.27% |
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Schedule of investments
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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Common Stock – 98.15% | | | | | | | | |
Basic Materials – 8.46% | | | | | | | | |
Balchem | | | 47,213 | | | $ | 4,719,884 | |
Continental Building Products † | | | 240,712 | | | | 6,395,718 | |
Eastman Chemical | | | 65,020 | | | | 5,060,507 | |
Huntsman | | | 288,395 | | | | 5,894,794 | |
Kaiser Aluminum | | | 50,695 | | | | 4,948,339 | |
Minerals Technologies | | | 93,622 | | | | 5,009,713 | |
Neenah | | | 90,478 | | | | 6,111,789 | |
Reliance Steel & Aluminum | | | 95,443 | | | | 9,030,817 | |
Worthington Industries | | | 139,175 | | | | 5,603,185 | |
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Business Services – 4.01% | | | | | | | | |
ABM Industries | | | 113,005 | | | | 4,520,200 | |
Aramark | | | 222,927 | | | | 8,038,748 | |
ASGN † | | | 70,835 | | | | 4,292,600 | |
US Ecology | | | 75,025 | | | | 4,466,989 | |
WageWorks † | | | 72,545 | | | | 3,684,561 | |
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Capital Goods – 11.86% | | | | | | | | |
Barnes Group | | | 75,819 | | | | 4,271,642 | |
Belden | | | 80,400 | | | | 4,789,428 | |
BWX Technologies | | | 66,450 | | | | 3,462,045 | |
Columbus McKinnon | | | 35,550 | | | | 1,492,033 | |
ESCO Technologies | | | 65,328 | | | | 5,397,399 | |
Federal Signal | | | 66,200 | | | | 1,770,850 | |
Gates Industrial † | | | 137,750 | | | | 1,571,727 | |
Graco | | | 77,934 | | | | 3,910,728 | |
Granite Construction | | | 97,443 | | | | 4,694,804 | |
Jacobs Engineering Group | | | 50,875 | | | | 4,293,341 | |
Kadant | | | 74,450 | | | | 6,760,805 | |
Lincoln Electric Holdings | | | 67,085 | | | | 5,522,437 | |
MasTec † | | | 52,975 | | | | 2,729,802 | |
Oshkosh | | | 61,925 | | | | 5,170,118 | |
Quanta Services | | | 94,950 | | | | 3,626,141 | |
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings Class A | | | 44,600 | | | | 3,629,102 | |
Tetra Tech | | | 22,200 | | | | 1,743,810 | |
United Rentals † | | | 34,550 | | | | 4,582,367 | |
Woodward | | | 40,075 | | | | 4,534,887 | |
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Communications Services – 1.08% | | | | | |
InterXion Holding † | | | 88,838 | | | | 6,759,683 | |
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Consumer Discretionary – 3.55% | | | | | |
American Eagle Outfitters | | | 247,000 | | | | 4,174,300 | |
Five Below † | | | 43,926 | | | | 5,271,999 | |
Malibu Boats Class A † | | | 119,266 | | | | 4,633,484 | |
Steven Madden | | | 237,629 | | | | 8,067,505 | |
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Consumer Services – 2.01% | | | | | | | | |
Cheesecake Factory | | | 72,578 | | | | 3,173,110 | |
Chuy’s Holdings † | | | 63,634 | | | | 1,458,491 | |
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Common Stock (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Services (continued) | | | | | |
Hawaiian Holdings | | | 42,929 | | | $ | 1,177,542 | |
Jack in the Box | | | 44,575 | | | | 3,627,959 | |
Wendy’s | | | 157,244 | | | | 3,078,838 | |
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Consumer Staples – 1.74% | | | | | | | | |
Casey’s General Stores | | | 41,935 | | | | 6,541,441 | |
J&J Snack Foods | | | 26,703 | | | | 4,297,848 | |
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Credit Cyclicals – 1.47% | | | | | | | | |
BorgWarner | | | 114,725 | | | | 4,816,155 | |
Tenneco Class A | | | 110,339 | | | | 1,223,660 | |
Toll Brothers | | | 86,000 | | | | 3,149,320 | |
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Energy – 2.48% | | | | | | | | |
Carrizo Oil & Gas † | | | 187,117 | | | | 1,874,912 | |
Diamondback Energy | | | 48,639 | | | | 5,300,192 | |
Parsley Energy Class A † | | | 221,077 | | | | 4,202,674 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy | | | 177,528 | | | | 2,043,347 | |
SRC Energy † | | | 147,853 | | | | 733,351 | |
US Silica Holdings | | | 100,749 | | | | 1,288,580 | |
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Financial Services – 13.63% | | | | | |
CenterState Bank | | | 168,125 | | | | 3,871,919 | |
East West Bancorp | | | 115,416 | | | | 5,398,006 | |
Essent Group † | | | 138,532 | | | | 6,509,619 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 145,540 | | | | 3,524,979 | |
Great Western Bancorp | | | 140,637 | | | | 5,023,554 | |
Independent Bank Group | | | 79,975 | | | | 4,395,426 | |
MGIC Investment † | | | 474,490 | | | | 6,234,799 | |
Primerica | | | 34,439 | | | | 4,130,958 | |
Reinsurance Group of America | | | 49,410 | | | | 7,709,442 | |
Selective Insurance Group | | | 82,154 | | | | 6,152,513 | |
Sterling Bancorp | | | 232,528 | | | | 4,948,196 | |
Stifel Financial | | | 131,454 | | | | 7,763,673 | |
Umpqua Holdings | | | 241,755 | | | | 4,010,715 | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 415,200 | | | | 4,475,856 | |
Webster Financial | | | 75,439 | | | | 3,603,721 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp † | | | 90,372 | | | | 4,041,436 | |
WSFS Financial | | | 77,986 | | | | 3,220,822 | |
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Healthcare – 14.86% | | | | | | | | |
Alkermes † | | | 98,452 | | | | 2,219,108 | |
Array BioPharma † | | | 109,894 | | | | 5,091,389 | |
Bio-Techne | | | 32,825 | | | | 6,843,684 | |
Catalent † | | | 137,795 | | | | 7,469,867 | |
DexCom † | | | 54,059 | | | | 8,100,201 | |
Encompass Health | | | 98,304 | | | | 6,228,541 | |
Exact Sciences † | | | 69,068 | | | | 8,152,787 | |
ICON (Ireland) † | | | 40,196 | | | | 6,188,978 | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Class B † | | | 42,154 | | | | 4,811,879 | |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
Common Stock (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Healthcare (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Medicines † | | | 109,351 | | | $ | 3,988,031 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences † | | | 82,495 | | | | 6,965,053 | |
Repligen † | | | 37,350 | | | | 3,210,233 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals † | | | 83,432 | | | | 2,760,765 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical † | | | 60,125 | | | | 3,817,937 | |
WellCare Health Plans † | | | 23,512 | | | | 6,702,566 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services | | | 53,576 | | | | 6,705,036 | |
Wright Medical Group † | | | 113,875 | | | | 3,395,753 | |
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Media – 1.10% | | | | | | | | |
Cinemark Holdings | | | 84,374 | | | | 3,045,901 | |
Interpublic Group of Companies | | | 167,953 | | | | 3,794,058 | |
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Real Estate Investment Trusts – 8.98% | | | | | |
Apartment Investment & Management Class A | | | 115,515 | | | | 5,789,612 | |
Brixmor Property Group | | | 279,727 | | | | 5,001,519 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 54,525 | | | | 5,691,865 | |
Cousins Properties | | | 76,413 | | | | 2,763,840 | |
EastGroup Properties | | | 40,250 | | | | 4,668,195 | |
EPR Properties | | | 66,701 | | | | 4,975,228 | |
Equity Commonwealth | | | 109,600 | | | | 3,564,192 | |
First Industrial Realty Trust | | | 148,035 | | | | 5,438,806 | |
Kite Realty Group Trust | | | 353,510 | | | | 5,348,606 | |
Mack-Cali Realty | | | 150,263 | | | | 3,499,625 | |
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | | | 147,797 | | | | 4,164,919 | |
RPT Realty | | | 418,418 | | | | 5,067,042 | |
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Technology – 16.74% | | | | | | | | |
Blackbaud | | | 30,855 | | | | 2,576,393 | |
Brooks Automation | | | 137,500 | | | | 5,328,125 | |
ExlService Holdings † | | | 78,741 | | | | 5,207,142 | |
GrubHub † | | | 66,256 | | | | 5,167,305 | |
Guidewire Software † | | | 67,329 | | | | 6,825,814 | |
II-VI † | | | 98,143 | | | | 3,588,108 | |
j2 Global | | | 67,591 | | | | 6,008,164 | |
LendingTree † | | | 18,182 | | | | 7,636,985 | |
MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings † | | | 73,616 | | | | 1,113,810 | |
MaxLinear † | | | 205,336 | | | | 4,813,076 | |
NETGEAR † | | | 69,417 | | | | 1,755,556 | |
Paycom Software † | | | 37,452 | | | | 8,491,117 | |
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Common Stock (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Technology (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Proofpoint † | | | 66,804 | | | $ | 8,033,181 | |
PTC † | | | 65,624 | | | | 5,890,410 | |
Semtech † | | | 103,836 | | | | 4,989,320 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings | | | 110,976 | | | | 6,393,327 | |
SYNNEX | | | 26,580 | | | | 2,615,472 | |
Tyler Technologies † | | | 32,908 | | | | 7,108,786 | |
WNS Holdings ADR † | | | 133,476 | | | | 7,901,779 | |
Yelp † | | | 85,581 | | | | 2,925,159 | |
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Transportation – 1.75% | | | | | | | | |
Genesee & Wyoming Class A † | | | 56,285 | | | | 5,628,500 | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings | | | 161,975 | | | | 5,319,259 | |
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Utilities – 4.43% | | | | | | | | |
NorthWestern | | | 136,366 | | | | 9,838,807 | |
South Jersey Industries | | | 227,089 | | | | 7,659,712 | |
Spire | | | 120,751 | | | | 10,133,424 | |
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Total Common Stock (cost $529,813,765) | | | | | | | 612,055,282 | |
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Short-Term Investments – 2.38% | | | | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds – 2.38% | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 2,967,064 | | | | 2,965,380 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I(seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 2,967,064 | | | | 2,965,367 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 2,967,064 | | | | 2,965,393 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class(seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 2,967,064 | | | | 2,965,377 | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 2,967,064 | | | | 2,965,325 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $14,826,842) | | | | | | | 14,826,842 | |
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Total Value of Securities – 100.53% (cost $544,640,607) | | $ | 626,882,124 | |
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† | Non-income producing security. |
Summary of abbreviations:
ADR – American Depositary Receipt
GS – Goldman Sachs
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 626,882,124 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 684,530 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 140,946 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 3,073 | |
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Total assets | | | 627,710,673 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Cash overdraft | | | 1,588 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 3,565,307 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 372,037 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 156,441 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 54,193 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 3,766 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,222 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,050 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 851 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 543 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 4,158,998 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 623,551,675 | |
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Paid-in capital | | $ | 538,535,695 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 85,015,980 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 623,551,675 | |
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Net Asset Value | | | | |
Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 397,422,801 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 18,434,321 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 21.56 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 226,128,874 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 11,363,677 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 19.90 | |
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1Investments, at cost | | $ | 544,640,607 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series Statement of operations Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | | Delaware VIP Trust — Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series Statements of changes in net assets |
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 3,464,012 | |
Interest | | | 64,432 | |
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| | | 3,528,444 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 2,240,424 | |
Distribution expenses – Service Class | | | 328,718 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 73,378 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 50,392 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 25,390 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 18,729 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 17,320 | |
Legal fees | | | 16,180 | |
Custodian fees | | | 8,203 | |
Registration fees | | | 27 | |
Other | | | 9,458 | |
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| | 2,788,219 | |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (614 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 2,787,605 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | 740,839 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain: | | | | |
Net realized gain on Investments | | | 3,478,920 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Investments | | | 108,005,056 | |
Foreign currencies | | | 4,292 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 108,009,348 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 111,488,268 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 112,229,107 | |
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 740,839 | | | $ | 2,639,871 | |
Net realized gain | | | 3,478,920 | | | | 33,701,059 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 108,009,348 | | | | (109,746,969 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 112,229,107 | | | | (73,406,039 | ) |
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Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (23,348,937 | ) | | | (126,240,340 | ) |
Service Class | | | (13,628,667 | ) | | | (76,399,191 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 5,116,733 | | | | 12,579,893 | |
Service Class | | | 3,389,153 | | | | 11,843,249 | |
Net asset value of shares based upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 23,348,937 | | | | 126,240,340 | |
Service Class | | | 13,628,667 | | | | 76,399,191 | |
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| | | 45,483,490 | | | | 227,062,673 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (22,589,181 | ) | | | (33,970,144 | ) |
Service Class | | | (15,510,886 | ) | | | (27,135,691 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 7,383,423 | | | | 165,956,838 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 82,634,926 | | | | (110,088,732 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 540,916,749 | | | | 651,005,481 | |
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End of period | | $ | 623,551,675 | | | $ | 540,916,749 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series Standard Class |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (Unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/172 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 18.92 | | | | $ | 30.98 | | | | $ | 28.08 | | | | $ | 29.79 | | | | $ | 30.20 | | | | $ | 32.39 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income3 | | | | 0.04 | | | | | 0.12 | | | | | 0.06 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 3.91 | | | | | (2.59 | ) | | | | 4.89 | | | | | 2.15 | | | | | 2.21 | | | | | 0.62 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 3.95 | | | | | (2.47 | ) | | | | 4.95 | | | | | 2.24 | | | | | 2.28 | | | | | 0.74 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | | (9.54 | ) | | | | (1.96 | ) | | | | (3.88 | ) | | | | (2.57 | ) | | | | (2.91 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (1.31 | ) | | | | (9.59 | ) | | | | (2.05 | ) | | | | (3.95 | ) | | | | (2.69 | ) | | | | (2.93 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 21.56 | | | | $ | 18.92 | | | | $ | 30.98 | | | | $ | 28.08 | | | | $ | 29.79 | | | | $ | 30.20 | |
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Total return4 | | | | 21.04% | | | | | (12.12%) | | | | | 18.65% | | | | | 8.29% | | | | | 7.54% | | | | | 3.15% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 397,423 | | | | $ | 343,361 | | | | $ | 411,087 | | | | $ | 394,898 | | | | $ | 394,406 | | | | $ | 386,290 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.81% | | | | | 0.81% | | | | | 0.81% | | | | | 0.82% | | | | | 0.83% | | | | | 0.83% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 0.36% | | | | | 0.51% | | | | | 0.22% | | | | | 0.33% | | | | | 0.24% | | | | | 0.40% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 9% | | | | | 18% | | | | | 112% | | | | | 15% | | | | | 23% | | | | | 18% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Effective April 28, 2017, Jackson Square Partners, LLC no longer serves assub-advisor to the Series. The Series’ portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. |
3 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Smid Cap Core Series Financial highlights (continued) |
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series Service Class |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (Unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/172 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 17.52 | | | | $ | 29.41 | | | | $ | 26.75 | | | | $ | 28.56 | | | | $ | 29.06 | | | | $ | 31.33 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss)3 | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 0.05 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 0.02 | | | | | — | 4 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 3.62 | | | | | (2.40 | ) | | | | 4.66 | | | | | 2.05 | | | | | 2.12 | | | | | 0.60 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 3.63 | | | | | (2.35 | ) | | | | 4.65 | | | | | 2.07 | | | | | 2.12 | | | | | 0.64 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | — | |
Net realized gain | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | | (9.54 | ) | | | | (1.96 | ) | | | | (3.88 | ) | | | | (2.57 | ) | | | | (2.91 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (1.25 | ) | | | | (9.54 | ) | | | | (1.99 | ) | | | | (3.88 | ) | | | | (2.62 | ) | | | | (2.91 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 19.90 | | | | $ | 17.52 | | | | $ | 29.41 | | | | $ | 26.75 | | | | $ | 28.56 | | | | $ | 29.06 | |
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Total return5 | | | | 20.87% | | | | | (12.40%) | | | | | 18.38% | | | | | 8.02% | | | | | 7.31% | | | | | 2.87% | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 226,129 | | | | $ | 197,556 | | | | $ | 239,918 | | | | $ | 231,336 | | | | $ | 230,085 | | | | $ | 203,931 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.11% | | | | | 1.09% | | | | | 1.06% | | | | | 1.07% | | | | | 1.08% | | | | | 1.08% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 1.11% | | | | | 1.11% | | | | | 1.11% | | | | | 1.12% | | | | | 1.13% | | | | | 1.13% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | | 0.06% | | | | | 0.23% | | | | | (0.03%) | | | | | 0.08% | | | | | (0.01%) | | | | | 0.15% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 0.06% | | | | | 0.21% | | | | | (0.08%) | | | | | 0.03% | | | | | (0.06%) | | | | | 0.10% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 9% | | | | | 18% | | | | | 112% | | | | | 15% | | | | | 23% | | | | | 18% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | Effective April 28, 2017, Jackson Square Partners, LLC no longer serves assub-advisor to the Series. The Series’ portfolio turnover rate increased substantially during the year ended Dec. 31, 2017. |
3 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
4 | The amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
5 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series Notes to financial statements June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation – Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. Equity securities listed on a foreign exchange are normally valued at the last quoted sales price on the valuation date. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. The Series may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities traded primarily innon-US markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Series values its securities, generally as of 4:00pm Eastern time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, government actions or pronouncements, aftermarket trading, or news events may have occurred in the interim. Whenever such a significant event occurs, the Series may value foreign securities using fair value prices based on third-party vendor modeling tools (international fair value pricing). Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes – No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, the Series has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests in that may date back to the inception of the Series. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting – Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the various classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements – The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series held no investments in repurchase agreements.
Foreign Currency Transactions – Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the prevailing exchange rates on the valuation date in accordance with the Series’ prospectus. The value of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies is translated daily into US dollars at the exchange rate of such currencies against the US dollar. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement of the foreign currency transaction are reported in operations for the current period. The Series generally does not bifurcate that portion of realized gains and losses on investments which is due to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices. These
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1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
gains and losses are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments.” The Series reports certain foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains (losses) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income (loss) for federal income tax purposes.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other – Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Foreign dividends are also recorded on theex-dividend date or as soon after theex-dividend date that the Series is aware of such dividends, net of all tax withholdings, a portion of which may be reclaimable. Withholding taxes and reclaims on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with the Series’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. Distributions received from investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) are recorded as dividend income onex-dividend date, subject to reclassification upon notice of the character of such distributions by the issuer. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $613 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.75% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.70% on the next $500 million, 0.65% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.60% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $13,430 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $22,676 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay12b-1 fees.
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2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $9,342 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Funds and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Funds at different times.
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases | | $ | 50,526,344 | |
Sales | | | 77,007,801 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the Series were as follows:
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$544,640,607 | | $124,469,117 | | $(42,227,600) | | $82,241,517 |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
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Level 1 | | – | | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
Level 2 | | – | | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 | | – | | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
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3. Investments (continued)
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Common Stock | | $ | 612,055,282 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 14,826,842 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 626,882,124 | |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. This does not include transfers between Level 1 investments and Level 2 investments due to the Series utilizing international fair value pricing during the period. In accordance with the fair valuation procedures described in Note 1, international fair value pricing of securities in the Series occurs when market volatility exceeds an established rolling threshold. If the threshold is exceeded on a given date, then prices of international securities (those that traded on exchanges that close at a different time than the time that the Series’ NAV is determined) are established using a separate pricing feed from a third-party vendor designed to establish a price for each such security as of the time that the Series’ NAV is determined. Further, international fair value pricing uses other observable market-based inputs in place of the closing exchange price due to the events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded, causing a change in classification between levels. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to the Series’ net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no Level 3 investments.
4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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Standard Class | | | 241,536 | | | | | | | | 502,720 | |
Service Class | | | 175,025 | | | | | | | | 529,135 | |
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Standard Class | | | 1,106,060 | | | | | | | | 5,774,996 | |
Service Class | | | 698,906 | | | | | | | | 3,767,218 | |
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Standard Class | | | (1,059,325 | ) | | | | | | | (1,398,990 | ) |
Service Class | | | (783,987 | ) | | | | | | | (1,181,607 | ) |
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Net increase | | | 378,215 | | | | | | | | 7,993,472 | |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
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6. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities that are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations, commercial paper, notes, bonds and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. The Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of a Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
7. Credit and Market Risk
The Series invests a significant portion of its assets in small- andmid-sized companies and may be subject to certain risks associated with ownership of securities of such companies. Investments in small- ormid-sized companies may be more volatile than investments in larger companies for a number of reasons, which include more limited financial resources or a dependence on narrow product lines.
The Series invests in REITs and is subject to the risks associated with that industry. If the Series holds real estate directly as a result of defaults or receives rental income directly from real estate holdings, its tax status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized. There were no direct real estate holdings during the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Series’ REIT holdings are also affected by interest rate changes, particularly if the REITs it holds use floating rate debt to finance their ongoing operations.
Some countries in which the Series may invest require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Series may be inhibited. In addition, a significant portion of the aggregate market value of equity securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets is held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Series.
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7. Credit and Market Risk (continued)
The Series may invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 10% limit on investments in illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2019, there were no Rule 144A securities held by the Series. Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
8. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
10. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) the SEC’s website at sec.gov. |
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Delaware VIP® Trust Delaware VIP High Yield Series June 30, 2019 |
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report. If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action. You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary. |
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Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations.
Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date.
The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.
Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor.
The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP High Yield Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus.
© 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.
All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Disclosure of Series expenses For thesix-month period January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series Return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% Return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* | |
Actual Series return† | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,118.50 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | $3.94 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,115.30 | | | | 1.05 | % | | | 5.51 | |
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Hypothetical 5% return(5% return before expenses) | |
Standard Class | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.08 | | | | 0.75 | % | | | $3.76 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.59 | | | | 1.05 | % | | | 5.26 | |
*“ | Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Fund.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Security type / sector allocation As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Corporate Bonds | | | 90.17 | % |
Automotive | | | 0.31 | % |
Banking | | | 3.43 | % |
Basic Industry | | | 11.12 | % |
Capital Goods | | | 3.53 | % |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 7.40 | % |
ConsumerNon-Cyclical | | | 2.56 | % |
Energy | | | 14.72 | % |
Financial Services | | | 1.38 | % |
Healthcare | | | 10.36 | % |
Insurance | | | 3.59 | % |
Media | | | 11.33 | % |
Services | | | 6.44 | % |
Technology & Electronics | | | 3.66 | % |
Telecommunications | | | 7.44 | % |
Utilities | | | 2.90 | % |
Loan Agreements | | | 4.27 | % |
Common Stock | | | 0.00 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7.02 | % |
Total Value of Securities | | | 101.46 | % |
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets | | | (1.46 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.00 | % |
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Schedule of investments June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Corporate Bonds - 90.17% | | | | | | | | |
Automotive - 0.31% | | | | | | | | |
Allison Transmission 144A 5.875% 6/1/29 # | | | 600,000 | | | $ | 633,000 | |
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Banking - 3.43% | | | | | | | | |
Ally Financial 8.00% 11/1/31 | | | 1,175,000 | | | | 1,558,884 | |
Credit Suisse Group 144A 6.25%#µy | | | 865,000 | | | | 903,384 | |
Popular 6.125% 9/14/23 | | | 1,930,000 | | | | 2,053,037 | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group 8.625%µy | | | 1,885,000 | | | | 2,036,271 | |
Synovus Financial 5.90% 2/7/29 µ | | | 510,000 | | | | 529,125 | |
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Basic Industry - 11.12% | | | | | | | | |
Amsted Industries 144A 5.625% 7/1/27 # | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,619,750 | |
BMC East 144A 5.50% 10/1/24 # | | | 855,000 | | | | 869,963 | |
Boise Cascade 144A 5.625% 9/1/24 # | | | 289,000 | | | | 296,225 | |
EnPro Industries 5.75% 10/15/26 | | | 1,305,000 | | | | 1,337,625 | |
First Quantum Minerals | | | | | | | | |
144A 7.25% 5/15/22 # | | | 510,000 | | | | 507,450 | |
144A 7.50% 4/1/25 # | | | 545,000 | | | | 521,156 | |
Freeport-McMoRan 6.875% 2/15/23 | | | 945,000 | | | | 998,156 | |
Hexion 144A 7.875% 7/15/27 # | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,067,950 | |
Hudbay Minerals 144A 7.625% 1/15/25 # | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,115,313 | |
IAMGOLD 144A 7.00% 4/15/25 # | | | 510,000 | | | | 530,400 | |
Joseph T Ryerson & Son 144A 11.00% 5/15/22 # | | | 1,555,000 | | | | 1,644,898 | |
Lennar 5.00% 6/15/27 | | | 600,000 | | | | 633,000 | |
M/I Homes 5.625% 8/1/25 | | | 1,145,000 | | | | 1,167,900 | |
New Enterprise Stone & Lime 144A 10.125% 4/1/22 # | | | 1,238,000 | | | | 1,272,045 | |
Novelis 144A 6.25% 8/15/24 # | | | 663,000 | | | | 696,786 | |
Olin 5.00% 2/1/30 | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,047,087 | |
Standard Industries 144A 6.00% 10/15/25 # | | | 1,980,000 | | | | 2,111,175 | |
Steel Dynamics 5.00% 12/15/26 | | | 1,938,000 | | | | 2,025,210 | |
Tronox Finance 144A 5.75% 10/1/25 # | | | 1,090,000 | | | | 1,061,387 | |
Venator Finance Sarl 144A 5.75% 7/15/25 # | | | 810,000 | | | | 746,213 | |
Zekelman Industries 144A 9.875% 6/15/23 # | | | 1,630,000 | | | | 1,721,688 | |
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Capital Goods - 3.53% | | | | | | | | |
Ardagh Packaging Finance 144A 6.00% 2/15/25 # | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,125,687 | |
Berry Global Escrow 144A 5.625% 7/15/27 # | | | 1,160,000 | | | | 1,209,300 | |
Bombardier
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144A 7.50% 3/15/25 # | | | 1,065,000 | | | | 1,071,976 | |
144A 7.875% 4/15/27 # | | | 545,000 | | | | 547,044 | |
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Capital Goods (continued) | | | | | | | | |
BWAY Holding 144A 7.25% 4/15/25 # | | | 1,010,000 | | | $ | 977,175 | |
Intertape Polymer Group 144A 7.00% 10/15/26 # | | | 1,095,000 | | | | 1,134,694 | |
TransDigm 144A 6.25% 3/15/26 # | | | 1,180,000 | | | | 1,237,525 | |
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Consumer Cyclical - 7.40% | | | | | | | | |
AMC Entertainment Holdings 6.125% 5/15/27 | | | 1,950,000 | | | | 1,745,250 | |
Boyd Gaming 6.00% 8/15/26 | | | 1,505,000 | | | | 1,587,775 | |
ESH Hospitality 144A 5.25% 5/1/25 # | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,053,187 | |
Golden Nugget 144A 8.75% 10/1/25 # | | | 1,252,000 | | | | 1,317,730 | |
Hilton Domestic Operating 144A 4.875% 1/15/30 # | | | 520,000 | | | | 537,767 | |
MGM Growth Properties Operating Partnership 144A 5.75% 2/1/27 # | | | 1,510,000 | | | | 1,628,913 | |
MGM Resorts International 5.75% 6/15/25 | | | 1,130,000 | | | | 1,234,502 | |
Penske Automotive Group 5.50% 5/15/26 | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,103,794 | |
Scientific Games International
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144A 8.25% 3/15/26 # | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,631,359 | |
10.00% 12/1/22 | | | 1,497,000 | | | | 1,575,593 | |
Staples 144A 10.75% 4/15/27 # | | | 725,000 | | | | 723,187 | |
William Carter 144A 5.625% 3/15/27 # | | | 1,090,000 | | | | 1,145,863 | |
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ConsumerNon-Cyclical - 2.56% | | | | | |
JBS USA
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144A 5.75% 6/15/25 # | | | 190,000 | | | | 198,313 | |
144A 6.50% 4/15/29 # | | | 720,000 | | | | 783,900 | |
144A 6.75% 2/15/28 # | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,182,650 | |
Pilgrim’s Pride 144A 5.75% 3/15/25 # | | | 945,000 | | | | 961,537 | |
Post Holdings 144A 5.50% 12/15/29 # | | | 1,035,000 | | | | 1,041,469 | |
Prestige Brands 144A 6.375% 3/1/24 # | | | 1,075,000 | | | | 1,130,094 | |
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Energy - 14.72% | | | | | | | | |
AmeriGas Partners 5.875% 8/20/26 | | | 1,205,000 | | | | 1,283,325 | |
Cheniere Corpus Christi Holdings 7.00% 6/30/24 | | | 1,050,000 | | | | 1,210,230 | |
Cheniere Energy Partners 5.25% 10/1/25 | | | 1,580,000 | | | | 1,639,250 | |
Chesapeake Energy
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7.00% 10/1/24 | | | 480,000 | | | | 432,600 | |
8.00% 1/15/25 | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 1,409,800 | |
Crestwood Midstream Partners 144A 5.625% 5/1/27 # | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,140,000 | |
DCP Midstream Operating 5.125% 5/15/29 | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,116,194 | |
Diamond Offshore Drilling 7.875% 8/15/25 | | | 1,550,000 | | | | 1,480,250 | |
Ensco Rowan 7.75% 2/1/26 | | | 1,295,000 | | | | 971,250 | |
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Delaware VIP® High Yield Series Schedule of investments (continued) |
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Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Genesis Energy 6.50% 10/1/25 | | | 1,685,000 | | | $ | 1,653,406 | |
Gulfport Energy 6.375% 1/15/26 | | | 805,000 | | | | 613,813 | |
Murphy Oil
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5.625% 12/1/42 | | | 1,735,000 | | | | 1,561,500 | |
6.875% 8/15/24 | | | 1,440,000 | | | | 1,519,200 | |
Murphy Oil USA 5.625% 5/1/27 | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 1,672,000 | |
NuStar Logistics 6.00% 6/1/26 | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,390,250 | |
Oasis Petroleum 144A 6.25% 5/1/26 # | | | 1,105,000 | | | | 1,074,613 | |
Precision Drilling 144A 7.125% 1/15/26 # | | | 1,895,000 | | | | 1,842,887 | |
Southwestern Energy 7.75% 10/1/27 | | | 1,920,000 | | | | 1,848,000 | |
Summit Midstream Holdings 5.75% 4/15/25 | | | 1,125,000 | | | | 990,000 | |
Targa Resources Partners
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5.375% 2/1/27 | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,185,600 | |
5.875% 4/15/26 | | | 975,000 | | | | 1,037,156 | |
Transocean 144A 9.00% 7/15/23 # | | | 1,560,000 | | | | 1,667,250 | |
Whiting Petroleum 6.625% 1/15/26 | | | 1,736,000 | | | | 1,682,835 | |
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Financial Services - 1.38% | | | | | | | | |
Avolon Holdings Funding
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144A 4.375% 5/1/26 # | | | 725,000 | | | | 747,076 | |
144A 5.25% 5/15/24 # | | | 540,000 | | | | 576,936 | |
DAE Funding 144A 5.75% 11/15/23 # | | | 1,110,000 | | | | 1,168,275 | |
VistaJet Malta Finance 144A 10.50% 6/1/24 # | | | 365,000 | | | | 365,000 | |
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Healthcare - 10.36% | | | | | | | | |
Bausch Health 144A 5.50% 11/1/25 # | | | 2,015,000 | | | | 2,108,194 | |
Catalent Pharma Solutions 144A 5.00% 7/15/27 # | | | 350,000 | | | | 357,000 | |
Charles River Laboratories International 144A 5.50% 4/1/26 # | | | 2,489,000 | | | | 2,625,397 | |
Eagle Holding Co II 144A PIK 7.75% 5/15/22 #T | | | 1,085,000 | | | | 1,095,850 | |
Encompass Health 5.75% 11/1/24 | | | 726,000 | | | | 742,008 | |
5.75% 9/15/25 | | | 1,335,000 | | | | 1,393,406 | |
Hadrian Merger 144A 8.50% 5/1/26 # | | | 1,150,000 | | | | 1,089,625 | |
HCA
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5.375% 2/1/25 | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,233,337 | |
5.875% 2/15/26 | | | 1,425,000 | | | | 1,578,187 | |
5.875% 2/1/29 | | | 530,000 | | | | 581,675 | |
7.58% 9/15/25 | | | 580,000 | | | | 672,800 | |
Hill-Rom Holdings
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144A 5.00% 2/15/25 # | | | 535,000 | | | | 553,725 | |
144A 5.75% 9/1/23 # | | | 860,000 | | | | 891,003 | |
Surgery Center Holdings 144A 6.75% 7/1/25 # | | | 570,000 | | | | 495,900 | |
Tenet Healthcare 5.125% 5/1/25 | | | 610,000 | | | | 614,575 | |
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Healthcare (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Tenet Healthcare 8.125% 4/1/22 | | | 2,035,000 | | | $ | 2,144,381 | |
Teva Pharmaceutical Finance Netherlands III 6.00% 4/15/24 | | | 840,000 | | | | 795,375 | |
WellCare Health Plans 144A 5.375% 8/15/26 # | | | 2,290,000 | | | | 2,433,125 | |
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Insurance - 3.59% | | | | | | | | |
Acrisure 144A 7.00% 11/15/25 # | | | 600,000 | | | | 544,500 | |
AssuredPartners 144A 7.00% 8/15/25 # | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,023,719 | |
GTCR AP Finance 144A 8.00% 5/15/27 # | | | 830,000 | | | | 836,225 | |
HUB International 144A 7.00% 5/1/26 # | | | 2,242,000 | | | | 2,278,433 | |
NFP 144A 6.875% 7/15/25 # | | | 660,000 | | | | 655,677 | |
USI 144A 6.875% 5/1/25 # | | | 2,090,000 | | | | 2,074,325 | |
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Media - 11.33% | | | | | | | | |
Altice Luxembourg
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144A 7.625% 2/15/25 # | | | 580,000 | | | | 547,737 | |
144A 7.75% 5/15/22 # | | | 483,000 | | | | 492,056 | |
CCO Holdings
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144A 5.375% 6/1/29 # | | | 995,000 | | | | 1,029,825 | |
144A 5.50% 5/1/26 # | | | 160,000 | | | | 167,848 | |
144A 5.75% 2/15/26 # | | | 2,065,000 | | | | 2,170,831 | |
144A 5.875% 5/1/27 # | | | 985,000 | | | | 1,041,637 | |
Clear Channel Worldwide Holdings 144A 9.25% 2/15/24 # | | | 1,370,000 | | | | 1,489,875 | |
CSC Holdings
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6.75% 11/15/21 | | | 1,740,000 | | | | 1,866,150 | |
144A 7.50% 4/1/28 # | | | 945,000 | | | | 1,042,146 | |
144A 7.75% 7/15/25 # | | | 530,000 | | | | 574,732 | |
Cumulus Media New Holdings 144A 6.75% 7/1/26 # | | | 1,055,000 | | | | 1,055,000 | |
Gray Television 144A 7.00% 5/15/27 # | | | 1,060,000 | | | | 1,152,750 | |
Netflix 144A 5.375% 11/15/29 # | | | 365,000 | | | | 388,612 | |
Nexstar Escrow 144A 5.625% 7/15/27 # | | | 1,735,000 | | | | 1,782,713 | |
Outfront Media Capital 144A 5.00% 8/15/27 # | | | 610,000 | | | | 625,982 | |
Radiate Holdco 144A 6.625% 2/15/25 # | | | 1,565,000 | | | | 1,521,963 | |
Sirius XM Radio
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144A 4.625% 7/15/24 # | | | 520,000 | | | | 533,406 | |
144A 5.375% 4/15/25 # | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 2,121,750 | |
Virgin Media Secured Finance 144A 5.25% 1/15/26 # | | | 2,525,000 | | | | 2,596,862 | |
VTR Finance 144A 6.875% 1/15/24 # | | | 1,170,000 | | | | 1,215,337 | |
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Services - 6.44% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Disposal Services 144A 5.625% 11/15/24 # | | | 705,000 | | | | 741,131 | |
Ashtead Capital 144A 5.25% 8/1/26 # | | | 1,020,000 | | | | 1,068,450 | |
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Delaware VIP® High Yield Series Schedule of investments (continued) |
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Services (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Avis Budget Car Rental 144A 6.375% 4/1/24 # | | | 376,000 | | | $ | 395,740 | |
Clean Harbors
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144A 4.875% 7/15/27 # | | | 610,000 | | | | 621,499 | |
144A 5.125% 7/15/29 # | | | 610,000 | | | | 623,725 | |
Covanta Holding 6.00% 1/1/27 | | | 1,015,000 | | | | 1,065,750 | |
HAT Holdings I 144A 5.25% 7/15/24 # | | | 1,760,000 | | | | 1,799,600 | |
Iron Mountain US Holdings 144A 5.375% 6/1/26 # | | | 2,770,000 | | | | 2,794,237 | |
Prime Security Services Borrower
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144A 5.75% 4/15/26 # | | | 520,000 | | | | 538,200 | |
144A 9.25% 5/15/23 # | | | 151,000 | | | | 158,863 | |
TMS International 144A 7.25% 8/15/25 # | | | 870,000 | | | | 843,900 | |
United Rentals North America
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5.50% 5/15/27 | | | 730,000 | | | | 770,150 | |
5.875% 9/15/26 | | | 1,025,000 | | | | 1,095,469 | |
6.50% 12/15/26 | | | 730,000 | | | | 792,050 | |
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Technology & Electronics - 3.66% | | | | | |
Banff Merger Sub 144A 9.75% 9/1/26 # | | | 350,000 | | | | 305,375 | |
CDK Global 5.875% 6/15/26 | | | 1,464,000 | | | | 1,555,500 | |
CommScope 144A 8.25% 3/1/27 # | | | 780,000 | | | | 798,408 | |
CommScope Technologies
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144A 5.00% 3/15/27 # | | | 312,000 | | | | 273,000 | |
144A 6.00% 6/15/25 # | | | 970,000 | | | | 913,944 | |
IQVIA 144A 5.00% 5/15/27 # | | | 910,000 | | | | 941,850 | |
RP Crown Parent 144A 7.375% 10/15/24 # | | | 1,638,000 | | | | 1,711,710 | |
SS&C Technologies 144A 5.50% 9/30/27 # | | | 1,024,000 | | | | 1,064,320 | |
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Telecommunications - 7.44% | | | | | |
C&W Senior Financing 144A 7.50% 10/15/26 # | | | 1,255,000 | | | | 1,311,475 | |
CenturyLink 7.50% 4/1/24 | | | 480,000 | | | | 532,200 | |
Cincinnati Bell 144A 7.00% 7/15/24 # | | | 1,140,000 | | | | 1,011,750 | |
Frontier Communications 144A 8.00% 4/1/27 # | | | 1,026,000 | | | | 1,069,605 | |
Level 3 Financing 5.375% 5/1/25 | | | 1,949,000 | | | | 2,017,215 | |
Sprint
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7.125% 6/15/24 | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,301,930 | |
7.625% 3/1/26 | | | 605,000 | | | | 646,443 | |
7.875% 9/15/23 | | | 1,650,000 | | | | 1,798,500 | |
Sprint Capital 8.75% 3/15/32 | | | 490,000 | | | | 568,400 | |
T-Mobile USA
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6.00% 4/15/24 | | | 1,455,000 | | | | 1,520,475 | |
6.375% 1/15/26 = | | | 1,580,000 | | | | 0 | |
6.50% 3/1/25 = | | | 710,000 | | | | 0 | |
6.50% 1/15/26 | | | 1,189,000 | | | | 1,288,353 | |
Vodafone Group 7.00% 4/4/79 µ | | | 725,000 | | | | 783,072 | |
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Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | |
Telecommunications (continued) | | | | | |
Zayo Group 6.375% 5/15/25 | | | 1,497,000 | | | $ | 1,532,479 | |
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Utilities - 2.90% | | | | | | | | |
Calpine
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5.75% 1/15/25 | | | 735,000 | | | | 732,244 | |
144A 5.875% 1/15/24 # | | | 1,680,000 | | | | 1,722,000 | |
Vistra Operations 144A | | | | | | | | |
5.00% 7/31/27 # | | | 690,000 | | | | 715,423 | |
144A 5.50% 9/1/26 # | | | 2,060,000 | | | | 2,181,025 | |
144A 5.625% 2/15/27 # | | | 605,000 | | | | 642,813 | |
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Total Corporate Bonds (cost $182,594,670) | | | | | | | 186,353,985 | |
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Loan Agreements - 4.27% | | | | | | | | |
Air Medical Group Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 5.644% (LIBOR01M + 3.25%) 4/28/22 • | | | 410,574 | | | | 387,773 | |
Applied Systems 2nd Lien 9.33% (LIBOR03M + 7.00%) 9/19/25 • | | | 2,320,000 | | | | 2,353,640 | |
Blue Ribbon 1st Lien 6.44% (LIBOR01M + 4.00%) 11/13/21 • | | | 489,319 | | | | 439,775 | |
First Data Tranche A 1st Lien 3.904% (LIBOR01M + 1.50%) 10/26/23 • | | | 9,719 | | | | 9,716 | |
Frontier Communications Tranche B1 1st Lien 6.16% (LIBOR01M + 3.75%) 6/15/24 • | | | 538,002 | | | | 528,811 | |
Kronos 2nd Lien 10.829% (LIBOR03M + 8.25%) 11/1/24 • | | | 922,000 | | | | 954,654 | |
Panther BF Aggregator 2 Tranche B 1st Lien 5.902% (LIBOR01M + 3.50%) 4/30/26 • | | | 610,000 | | | | 605,730 | |
Solenis International Tranche B 2nd Lien 11.022% (LIBOR03M + 8.50%) 6/26/26 =• | | | 1,200,000 | | | | 1,183,000 | |
Stars Group Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 5.83% (LIBOR03M + 3.50%) 7/10/25 • | | | 994,274 | | | | 995,517 | |
Summit Midstream Partners Holdings Tranche B 1st Lien 8.402% (LIBOR01M + 6.00%) 5/21/22 • | | | 458,420 | | | | 453,836 | |
Vantage Specialty Chemicals 2nd Lien 10.58% (LIBOR03M + 8.25%) 10/26/25 • | | | 570,000 | | | | 550,050 | |
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Delaware VIP® High Yield Series Schedule of investments (continued) |
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Verscend Holding Tranche B 1st Lien 6.902% (LIBOR01M + 4.50%) 8/27/25 • | | | 350,500 | | | $ | 351,429 | |
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Total Loan Agreements (cost $8,881,722) | | | | 8,813,931 | |
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Common Stock - 0.00% | | | | | | | | |
Century Communications =† | | | 2,820,000 | | | | 0 | |
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Total Common Stock (cost $85,371) | | | | | | | 0 | |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
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Short-Term Investments - 7.02% | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds - 7.02% | | | | | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 2,903,309 | | | $ | 2,902,351 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I(seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 2,903,310 | | | | 2,902,343 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 2,903,310 | | | | 2,902,358 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class(seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 2,903,310 | | | | 2,902,348 | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 2,903,310 | | | | 2,902,320 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $14,511,720) | | | | 14,511,720 | |
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Total Value of Securities - 101.46% (cost $206,073,483) | | | | | | $ | 209,679,636 | |
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| # | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2019, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $111,401,993, which represents 53.91% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 7 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
| T | PIK. 100% of the income received was in the form of cash. |
| = | The value of this security was determined using significant unobservable inputs and is reported as a Level 3 security in the disclosure table located in Note 3 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
| ° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
| µ | Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2019. Rate will reset at a future date. |
| y | No contractual maturity date. |
| † | Non-income producing security. |
| • | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2019. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their description above. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. LIBOR03M, LIBOR06M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. |
Summary of abbreviations:
GS - Goldman Sachs
ICE - Intercontinental Exchange
LIBOR - London Interbank Offered Rate
LIBOR01M - ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month
LIBOR03M - ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month
LIBOR06M - ICE LIBOR USD 6 Month
PIK -Payment-in-kind
USD - US dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 209,679,636 | |
Cash | | | 62,115 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 4,640,415 | |
Dividend and interest receivable | | | 3,031,695 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 464 | |
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Total assets | | | 217,414,325 | |
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Payable for securities purchased | | | 10,372,187 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 149,432 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 103,224 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 73,238 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 30,598 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 21,140 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 1,257 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 960 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | 704 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 296 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 179 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 10,753,215 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 206,661,110 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 233,037,214 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (26,376,104 | ) |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 206,661,110 | |
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Net Asset Value: | | | | |
Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 79,382,512 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 16,282,138 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 4.88 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 127,278,598 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 26,179,908 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 4.86 | |
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1Investments, at cost | | $ | 206,073,483 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Statement of operations Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | | Delaware VIP Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Statements of changes in net assets |
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 6,333,158 | |
Dividends | | | 61,955 | |
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| | | 6,395,113 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 659,290 | |
Distribution expenses - Service Class | | | 186,494 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 38,332 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 27,052 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 21,341 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 8,533 | |
Legal fees | | | 6,755 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 6,299 | |
Custodian fees | | | 4,267 | |
Registration fees | | | 34 | |
Other | | | 9,596 | |
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Less expenses waived | | | (24,555 | ) |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (165 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 943,273 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | 5,451,840 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Net realized loss on investments | | | (1,492,401 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 18,187,986 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 16,695,585 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 22,147,425 | |
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 5,451,840 | | | $ | 12,784,077 | |
Net realized loss | | | (1,492,401 | ) | | | (2,031,094 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 18,187,986 | | | | (21,186,613 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 22,147,425 | | | | (10,433,630 | ) |
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (5,240,447 | ) | | | (5,963,938 | ) |
Service Class | | | (8,090,946 | ) | | | (8,454,447 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 3,018,193 | | | | 15,912,072 | |
Service Class | | | 9,370,255 | | | | 16,527,138 | |
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Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 5,240,447 | | | | 5,963,938 | |
Service Class | | | 8,090,946 | | | | 8,454,447 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (7,879,785 | ) | | | (38,683,697 | ) |
Service Class | | | (14,049,745 | ) | | | (41,242,107 | ) |
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Increase (decrease) in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 3,790,311 | | | | (33,068,209 | ) |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 12,606,343 | | | | (57,920,224 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 194,054,767 | | | | 251,974,991 | |
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End of period | | $ | 206,661,110 | | | $ | 194,054,767 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Financial highlights |
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | | | Delaware VIP High Yield Series Standard Class |
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| | 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 4.67 | | | | $ | 5.20 | | | | $ | 5.14 | | | | $ | 4.89 | | | | $ | 5.67 | | | | $ | 6.19 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 0.29 | | | | | 0.34 | | | | | 0.34 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 0.41 | | | | | (0.50 | ) | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.32 | | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.54 | | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | 0.37 | | | | | 0.61 | | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | — | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | (0.42 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.10 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | (0.52 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 4.88 | | | | $ | 4.67 | | | | $ | 5.20 | | | | $ | 5.14 | | | | $ | 4.89 | | | | $ | 5.67 | |
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Total return3 | | | | 11.85% | | | | | (4.47% | ) | | | | 7.49% | | | | | 13.16% | | | | | (6.60% | ) | | | | (0.29% | ) |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 79,382 | | | | $ | 75,568 |
| | | $ | 102,359 | | | | $ | 112,614 | | | | $ | 111,748 | | | | $ | 139,666 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.74% | | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.75% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 0.77% | | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.76% | | | | | 0.75% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 5.56% | | | | | 5.60% | | | | | 5.35% | | | | | 5.95% | | | | | 6.25% | | | | | 5.67% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 5.54% | | | | | 5.60% | | | | | 5.35% | | | | | 5.94% | | | | | 6.24% | | | | | 5.67% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 49% | | | | | 96% | | | | | 86% | | | | | 112% | | | | | 99% | | | | | 103% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® High Yield Series Financial highlights (continued) |
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | | | Delaware VIP High Yield Series Service Class |
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| | 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 4.65 | | | | $ | 5.18 | | | | $ | 5.12 | | | | $ | 4.87 | | | | $ | 5.65 | | | | $ | 6.17 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 0.26 | | | | | 0.26 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 0.32 | | | | | 0.33 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 0.40 | | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | 0.10 | | | | | 0.32 | | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 0.53 | | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | 0.36 | | | | | 0.60 | | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | (0.41 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | (0.10 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | | (0.51 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 4.86 | | | | $ | 4.65 | | | | $ | 5.18 | | | | $ | 5.12 | | | | $ | 4.87 | | | | $ | 5.65 | |
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Total return3 | | | | 11.53% | | | | | (4.76% | ) | | | | 7.26% | | | | | 12.91% | | | | | (6.87% | ) | | | | (0.54% | ) |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 127,279 | | | | $ | 118,487 | | | | $ | 149,616 | | | | $ | 160,831 | | | | $ | 162,513 | | | | $ | 208,177 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | 1.05% | | | | | 1.03% | | | | | 1.00% | | | | | 0.99% | | | | | 1.00% | | | | | 1.00% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 1.07% | | | | | 1.05% | | | | | 1.05% | | | | | 1.05% | | | | | 1.06% | | | | | 1.05% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 5.26% | | | | | 5.32% | | | | | 5.10% | | | | | 5.70% | | | | | 6.00% | | | | | 5.42% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 5.24% | | | | | 5.30% | | | | | 5.05% | | | | | 5.64% | | | | | 5.94% | | | | | 5.37% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 49% | | | | | 96% | | | | | 86% | | | | | 112% | | | | | 99% | | | | | 103% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during all of the periods shown reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Notes to financial statements June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP High Yield Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek total return and, as a secondary objective, high current income.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Other debt securities are valued based upon valuations provided by an independent pricing service or broker and reviewed by management. To the extent current market prices are not available, the pricing service may take into account developments related to the specific security, as well as transactions in comparable securities. Valuations for fixed income securities utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series held no investments in repurchase agreements.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and
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1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $164 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.65% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.60% on the next $500 million, 0.55% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.50% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Effective April 30, 2019, DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any12b-1 fee, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale and dividend interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations) in order to prevent annual series operating expenses from exceeding 0.74% of the Series’ average daily net assets from April 30, 2019 through June 30, 2019.* Prior to April 30, 2019, the waiver was 0.75% of the Series’ average daily net assets. The waiver and reimbursement are accrued daily and received monthly. This waiver and reimbursement may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $5,824 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $7,607 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $3,148 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
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2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
*The aggregate contractual waiver period covering this report is from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2020.
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases | | $ | 95,293,100 | |
Sales | | | 106,557,283 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes has been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the Series were as follows:
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Cost of Investments | | Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | Aggregate Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments |
$206,563,003 | | $5,258,835 | | $(2,142,202) | | $3,116,633 |
At Dec. 31, 2018, capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains were as follows:
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| $12,965,862 | | $18,396,473 | | $31,362,335 |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
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Level 3 – | | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
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3. Investments (continued)
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
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Corporate Debt | | $ | — | | | $ | 186,353,985 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 186,353,985 | |
Loan Agreements1 | | | — | | | | 7,630,931 | | | | 1,183,000 | | | | 8,813,931 | |
Common Stock | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 14,511,720 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,511,720 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 14,511,720 | | | $ | 193,984,916 | | | $ | 1,183,000 | | | $ | 209,679,636 | |
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1Security type is valued across multiple levels. Level 2 investments represent investments with observable inputs or matrix priced investments and Level 3 investments represent investments without observable inputs. The amount attributed to Level 2 investments and Level 3 investments represents the following percentages of the total market value of these security types:
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Loan Agreements | | | 86.58 | % | | | 13.42 | % | | | 100.00 | % |
The security that has been valued at zero on the “Schedule of investments” is considered to be a Level 3 investment in this table.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to the Series’ net assets. Management has determined not to provide a reconciliation of Level 3 investments as the Level 3 investments were not considered significant to the Series’ net assets at the beginning, interim, or end of the period. Management has determined not to provide additional disclosure on Level 3 Investments inputs since the Level 3 investments are not considered significant to the Series’ net assets at the end of the period.
4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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Standard Class | | | 617,350 | | | | 3,232,018 | |
Service Class | | | 1,915,767 | | | | 3,276,383 | |
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Standard Class | | | 1,103,252 | | | | 1,229,678 | |
Service Class | | | 1,706,950 | | | | 1,746,787 | |
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Standard Class | | | (1,617,976 | ) | | | (7,968,834 | ) |
Service Class | | | (2,922,692 | ) | | | (8,437,338 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 802,651 | | | | (6,921,306 | ) |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
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5. Line of Credit (continued)
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. The Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of the Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
7. Credit and Market Risk
When interest rates rise, fixed income securities (i.e. debt obligations) generally will decline in value. These declines in value are greater for fixed income securities with longer maturities or durations.
The Series invests in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower thanBBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and lower than Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc., or similarly rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investments in these higher yielding securities are generally accompanied by a greater degree of credit risk than higher rated securities. Additionally, lower rated securities may be more susceptible to adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment grade securities.
The Series invests in certain obligations that may have liquidity protection designed to ensure that the receipt of payments due on the underlying security is timely. Such protection may be provided through guarantees, insurance policies, or letters of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor through third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction, or through a combination of such approaches. The Series will not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of the security.
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7. Credit and Market Risk (continued)
The Series invests in bank loans and other securities that may subject it to direct indebtedness risk, the risk that the Series will not receive payment of principal, interest, and other amounts due in connection with these investments and will depend primarily on the financial condition of the borrower. Loans that are fully secured offer the Series more protection than unsecured loans in the event of nonpayment of scheduled interest or principal, although there is no assurance that the liquidation of collateral from a secured loan would satisfy the corporate borrower’s obligation, or that the collateral can be liquidated. Some loans or claims may be in default at the time of purchase. Certain of the loans and the other direct indebtedness acquired by the Series may involve revolving credit facilities or other standby financing commitments that obligate the Series to pay additional cash on a certain date or on demand. These commitments may require the Series to increase its investment in a company at a time when the Series might not otherwise decide to do so (including at a time when the company’s financial condition makes it unlikely that such amounts will be repaid). To the extent that the Series is committed to advance additional funds, it will at all times hold and maintain cash or other high grade debt obligations in an amount sufficient to meet such commitments. When a loan agreement is purchased, the Series may pay an assignment fee. On an ongoing basis, the Series may receive a commitment fee based on the undrawn portion of the underlying line of credit portion of a loan agreement. Prepayment penalty fees are received upon the prepayment of a loan agreement by a borrower. Prepayment penalty, facility, commitment, consent and amendment fees are recorded to income as earned or paid.
As the Series may be required to rely upon another lending institution to collect and pass on to the Series amounts payable with respect to the loan and to enforce the Series’ rights under the loan and other direct indebtedness, an insolvency, bankruptcy, or reorganization of the lending institution may delay or prevent the Series from receiving such amounts. The highly leveraged nature of many loans may make them especially vulnerable to adverse changes in economic or market conditions. Investments in such loans and other direct indebtedness may involve additional risk to the Series.
The Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC, theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. Rule 144A securities have been identified on the “Schedule of investments.” Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
8. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2017, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities which amends the amortization period for certain callable debt securities purchased at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. ASU2017-08 does not require any accounting change for debt securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. ASU2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2018. Management has determined that the impact of this guidance to the Series’ net assets at the end of the period is not material; therefore, the amount is not disclosed for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
10. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP High Yield Series Other Series information (Unaudited) |
Board consideration ofsub-advisory agreements for Delaware VIP® High Yield Series at a meeting held February27-28, 2019
At a meeting held on Feb.27-28, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Delaware VIP High Yield Series (the “Series”), including a majority ofnon-interested or independent Trustees (the “Independent Trustees”), approved newSub-Advisory Agreements between Delaware Management Company (“DMC” or “Management”) and Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited (“MIMEL”), Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage (“MIMAK”), and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (“MIMGL”), respectively. MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL may also be referenced as“sub-advisors” below.
In reaching the decision to approve theSub-Advisory Agreements, the Board considered and reviewed information about each of MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL, including its personnel, operations, and financial condition, which had been provided by MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL, respectively. The Board also reviewed material furnished by DMC in advance of the meeting, including: a memorandum from DMC reviewing theSub-Advisory Agreements and the various services proposed to be rendered by MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL; information concerning MIMEL’s, MIMAK’s, and MIMGL’s organizational structure and the experience of their key investment management personnel; copies of MIMEL’s, MIMAK’s, and MIMGL’s Form ADV, financial statements, compliance policies and procedures, and Codes of Ethics; relevant performance information provided with respect to MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL; and a copy of theSub-Advisory Agreements.
In considering such information and materials, the Independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with their independent counsel. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision to approve theSub-Advisory Agreements. This discussion of the information and factors considered by the Board (as well as the discussion above) is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather summarizes certain factors considered by the Board. In view of the wide variety of factors considered, the Board did not, unless otherwise noted, find it practicable to quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the following factors. In addition, individual Trustees may have assigned different weights to various factors.
Nature, extent, and quality of services. In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by theSub-Advisors, the Board reviewed the services to be provided by eachSub-Advisor pursuant to eachSub-Advisory Agreement and as described at the meeting. The Board reviewed materials provided by theSub-Advisors regarding the experience and qualifications of the personnel who will be responsible for providing services to the Series. The Board also considered relevant performance information provided with respect to eachSub-Advisor. In discussing the nature of the services proposed to be provided by theSub-Advisors, it was observed that, unlike traditionalsub-advisors who make all of the investment-related decisions with respect to asub-advised portfolio, the relationship between DMC (the Series’ investment manager) and theSub-Advisors as currently contemplated is primarily more of a collaborative effort between DMC and theSub-Advisors and a cross pollination of investment ideas. The Board further noted the stated intention under the newSub-Advisory Agreements that DMC would have the sole discretion to delegate portions of the implementation of the Series’ strategy to theSub-Advisors who would be permitted to execute Series trades and exercise investment discretion pursuant to that delegation and subject to DMC oversight. However, DMC and the Series’ named portfolio managers will continue to retain principal responsibility for the Series’ strategy and investment process and be primarily responsible for theday-to-day management of the Series’ portfolio. Based upon these considerations, the Board was satisfied with the nature and quality of the overall services to be provided by theSub-Advisors to the Series and its shareholders and was confident in the abilities of theSub-Advisors to provide quality services to the Series and its shareholders.
Investment performance. In regards to the appointment of theSub-Advisors for the Series, the Board reviewed information on prior performance for theSub-Advisors. In evaluating performance, the Board considered that theSub-Advisors would provide investment advice and recommendations, including with respect to specific securities, but that DMC’s portfolio managers for the Series would retain principal responsibility for the Series’ strategy as described above. In addition, the Board considered that theSub-Advisors would also execute Series security trades on behalf of DMC and be permitted by DMC to exercise investment discretion for securities in certain markets where DMC wanted to utilize aSub-Advisor’s specialized market knowledge.
Sub-advisory fees. The Board considered that DMC would pay theSub-Advisors asub-advisory fee based on the extent to which aSub-Advisor provides services to the Series as described in theSub-Advisory Agreements. In considering the appropriateness of thesub-advisory fees, the Board also reviewed and considered the fees in light of the nature, extent, and quality of thesub-advisory services to be provided by eachSub-Advisor, as more fully discussed above. The Board noted that thesub-advisory fees are paid by DMC to eachSub-Advisor and are not additional fees borne by the Series, and that the management fee paid by the Series to DMC would stay the same at current asset levels. The Board was provided with information showing an estimate of thesub-advisory fees to be paid to eachSub-Advisor based on a projection ofSub-Advisor allocations given certain historical investment trends, as well as information regarding the expected impact thesub-advisory arrangements would have on the profitability of DMC. The Board also noted that, given the collaborative nature of the services to be provided by theSub-Advisors to the Series, there were no comparable accounts and corresponding fees to which theSub-Advisors were able to compare this arrangement. The Board concluded that, in light of the quality and extent of the services to be provided and the business relationships between DMC and theSub-Advisors, the proposed fee arrangement was understandable and reasonable.
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Board consideration ofsub-advisory agreements for Delaware VIP® High Yield Series at a meeting held February27-28, 2019 (continued)
Profitability, economies of scale, andfall-out benefits.Information about eachSub-Advisor’s profitability from its relationship with the Series was not available because it had not begun to provide services to the Series. With regard to potentialfall-out benefits derived or to be derived by theSub-Advisors and their affiliates in connection with their relationship to the Series, the Board considered the potential benefit to DMC and theSub-Advisors of marketing a global approach on the portfolio management of their fixed income investment strategies. The Trustees also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Series and its shareholders through investment management fee breakpoints in DMC’s fee schedule for the Series so that as the Series grows in size, its effective investment management fee rate declines.
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. |
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Delaware VIP® Trust
Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
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| | Schedule of investments | | | 3 | |
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| | Statement of assets and liabilities | | | 6 | |
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| | Statement of operations | | | 7 | |
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| | Statements of changes in net assets | | | 7 | |
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| | Financial highlights | | | 8 | |
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| | Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations. Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date. The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested. Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor. The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus. © 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners. | | | | |
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series
Disclosure of Series expenses
For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* |
Actual Series return† |
Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | $ 1,145.60 | | 1.04% | | $5.53 |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,143.90 | | 1.34% | | 7.12 |
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Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | $1,019.64 | | 1.04% | | $5.21 |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | 1,018.15 | | 1.34% | | 6.71 |
*“Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period).
†Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns.
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Fund.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series
Security type / country and sector allocations
As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Common Stock by Country | | | 96.88 | % |
Denmark | | | 4.32 | % |
France | | | 25.37 | % |
Germany | | | 8.62 | % |
Ireland | | | 1.09 | % |
Japan | | | 21.49 | % |
Netherlands | | | 4.08 | % |
Sweden | | | 10.77 | % |
Switzerland | | | 12.66 | % |
United Kingdom | | | 8.48 | % |
Exchange-Traded Fund | | | 2.42 | % |
Securities Lending Collateral | | | 0.01 | % |
Total Value of Securities | | | 99.31 | % |
Obligation to Return Securities Lending Collateral | | | (0.01 | %) |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | | | 0.70 | % |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.00 | % |
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Common stock by sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Communication Services | | | 10.77 | % |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 23.91 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 21.90 | % |
Healthcare | | | 17.58 | % |
Industrials | | | 17.56 | % |
Materials | | | 5.16 | % |
Total | | | 96.88 | % |
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Schedule of investments
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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Denmark – 4.32% | | | | | | | | |
Novo Nordisk Class B | | | 42,250 | | | $ | 2,158,012 | |
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France – 25.37% | | | | | | | | |
Air Liquide | | | 18,425 | | | | 2,577,075 | |
Danone | | | 29,949 | | | | 2,535,848 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton | | | 3,360 | | | | 1,428,422 | |
Orange | | | 138,300 | | | | 2,181,420 | |
Publicis Groupe | | | 37,050 | | | | 1,955,530 | |
Sodexo | | | 17,000 | | | | 1,987,196 | |
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Germany – 8.62% | | | | | | | | |
adidas | | | 6,648 | | | | 2,056,692 | |
Fresenius Medical Care | | | 28,650 | | | | 2,249,977 | |
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Ireland – 1.09% | | | | | | | | |
Kerry Group Class A | | | 4,540 | | | | 542,056 | |
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Japan – 21.49% | | | | | | | | |
Asahi Group Holdings | | | 11,300 | | | | 508,711 | |
Astellas Pharma | | | 102,500 | | | | 1,460,704 | |
Bridgestone* | | | 45,200 | | | | 1,783,092 | |
Kao | | | 6,100 | | | | 465,457 | |
KDDI | | | 48,800 | | | | 1,241,798 | |
Kirin Holdings | | | 21,700 | | | | 468,557 | |
Lawson | | | 8,000 | | | | 384,335 | |
Makita | | | 60,700 | | | | 2,072,449 | |
Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma | | | 64,300 | | | | 715,573 | |
Secom | | | 8,600 | | | | 741,060 | |
Seven & i Holdings | | | 26,200 | | | | 887,692 | |
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Netherlands – 4.08% | | | | | | | | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize | | | 90,741 | | | | 2,037,108 | |
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Sweden – 10.77% | | | | | | | | |
Hennes & Mauritz Class B | | | 80,200 | | | | 1,424,844 | |
Securitas Class B | | | 134,300 | | | | 2,357,304 | |
SKF Class B | | | 86,724 | | | | 1,596,532 | |
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Switzerland – 12.66% | | | | | | | | |
Nestle | | | 24,700 | | | | 2,556,999 | |
Roche Holding | | | 7,799 | | | | 2,192,984 | |
Swatch Group | | | 5,481 | | | | 1,571,200 | |
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United Kingdom – 8.48% | | | | | | | | |
Diageo | | | 12,800 | | | | 550,916 | |
G4S | | | 756,000 | | | | 2,000,101 | |
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Next | | | 24,050 | | | $ | 1,684,148 | |
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Total Common Stock (cost $48,613,219) | | | | | | | 48,373,792 | |
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Exchange-Traded Fund – 2.42% | | | | | |
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF* | | | 29,000 | | | | 1,209,590 | |
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Total Exchange-Traded Fund (cost $1,205,814) | | | | | | | 1,209,590 | |
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Total Value of Securities Before Securities Lending Collateral – 99.30% (cost $49,819,033) | | | | 49,583,382 | |
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Securities Lending Collateral – 0.01% ** | | | | | |
Repurchase Agreements – 0.01% | | | | | |
Bank of America 2.46%, dated 6/28/19, to be repurchased on 7/1/19, repurchase price $239 (collateralized by US government obligations 1.125% 3/31/20; market value $244) | | | 239 | | | | 239 | |
Bank of Montreal 2.48%, dated 6/28/19, to be repurchased on 7/1/19, repurchase price $809 (collateralized by US government obligations 0.00%–6.25% 7/15/19–9/9/49; market value $825) | | | 809 | | | | 809 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia 2.48%, dated 6/28/19, to be repurchased on 7/1/19, repurchase price $809 (collateralized by US government obligations 0.00%–3.625% 6/30/19–5/31/24; market value $825) | | | 809 | | | | 809 | |
Credit Agricole 2.45%, dated 6/28/19, to be repurchased on 7/1/19, repurchase price $809 (collateralized by US government obligations 2.235% 4/30/21; market value $825) | | | 809 | | | | 809 | |
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Schedule of investments (continued)
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Securities Lending Collateral ** (continued) | |
Repurchase Agreements (continued) | |
JP Morgan Securities 2.53%, dated 6/28/19, to be repurchased on 7/1/19, repurchase price $809 (collateralized by US government obligations 0.00%–2.75% 7/18/19–2/15/24; market value $825) | | | 809 | | | $ | 809 | |
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Total Securities Lending Collateral (cost $3,475) | | | | 3,475 | |
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Total Value of Securities – 99.31% (cost $49,822,508) | | | $49,586,857∎ | |
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** | See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements” for additional information on securities lending collateral. |
∎ | Includes $2,974,851 of securities loaned. |
° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
D | Securities have been classified by country of origin. Aggregate classification by business sector has been presented on page 2 in “Security type / country and sector allocations.” |
Summary of abbreviations:
ETF – Exchange-Traded Fund
FTSE – Financial Times Stock Exchange
USD – US Dollar
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of financial statements.
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Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 49,583,382 | |
Short-term investments held as collateral for loaned securities, at value2 | | | 3,475 | |
Foreign currencies, at value3 | | | 168,608 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 234,726 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 124,425 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 104,666 | |
Securities lending income receivable | | | 724 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 578 | |
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Total assets | | | 50,220,584 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Cash due to custodian | | | 188,707 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 28,561 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 18,494 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 17,505 | |
Accounting and Administration expenses payable | | | 13,658 | |
Custody fees payable | | | 10,234 | |
Pricing fees payable | | | 5,682 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 1,886 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 1,348 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 482 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 304 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 170 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | 168 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 43 | |
Other liabilities | | | 3,477 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 290,719 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 49,929,865 | |
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Paid-in capital | | $ | 47,219,728 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 2,710,137 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 49,929,865 | |
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Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 49,308,100 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 4,171,074 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.82 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 621,765 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 52,723 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 11.79 | |
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1Investments, at cost | | $ | 49,819,033 | |
2Short-term investments held as collateral for loaned securities, at cost | | | 3,475 | |
3Foreign currencies, at cost | | | 170,148 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of operations
Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,179,146 | |
Securities lending income | | | 2,076 | |
Interest | | | 223 | |
Foreign tax withheld | | | (126,834 | ) |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 204,651 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 22,014 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 18,139 | |
Custodian fees | | | 7,623 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 6,018 | |
Legal fees | | | 5,590 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 2,095 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 1,488 | |
Distribution expenses – Service Class | | | 970 | |
Registration fees | | | 29 | |
Other | | | 7,206 | |
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Less expenses waived | | | (24,838 | ) |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (37 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 250,948 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | 803,663 | |
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Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 3,000,215 | |
Foreign currencies | | | 17,698 | |
Foreign currency exchange contracts | | | (49,413 | ) |
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Net realized gain | | | 2,968,500 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Investments | | | 2,674,535 | |
Foreign currencies | | | 1,068 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 2,675,603 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 5,644,103 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 6,447,766 | |
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 803,663 | | | $ | 1,096,769 | |
Net realized gain | | | 2,968,500 | | | | 894,559 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 2,675,603 | | | | (11,331,690 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 6,447,766 | | | | (9,340,362 | ) |
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Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (1,885,628 | ) | | | (1,385,108 | ) |
Service Class | | | (27,348 | ) | | | (11,061 | ) |
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| | | (1,912,976 | ) | | | (1,396,169 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 1,561,412 | | | | 4,315,587 | |
Service Class | | | 170,902 | | | | 319,083 | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 1,885,628 | | | | 1,385,108 | |
Service Class | | | 27,348 | | | | 11,061 | |
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| | | 3,645,290 | | | | 6,030,839 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (2,041,488 | ) | | | (3,274,187 | ) |
Service Class | | | (157,942 | ) | | | (45,267 | ) |
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| | | (2,199,430 | ) | | | (3,319,454 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 1,445,860 | | | | 2,711,385 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 5,980,650 | | | | (8,025,146 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 43,949,215 | | | | 51,974,361 | |
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End of period | | $ | 49,929,865 | | | $ | 43,949,215 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
International Value EquitySeries-7
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series
Financial highlights
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series Standard Class | |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | Year ended 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 13.39 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 10.99 | | | $ | 12.19 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.25 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.36 | | | | (2.57 | ) | | | 2.22 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.29 | ) |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.55 | | | | (2.30 | ) | | | 2.47 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (1.04 | ) |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.46 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.82 | | | $ | 10.73 | | | $ | 13.39 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 10.84 | | | $ | 10.99 | |
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Total return3 | | | 14.56 | % | | | (17.64 | %) | | | 22.51 | % | | | 4.19 | % | | | 0.49 | % | | | (8.67 | %) |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 49,308 | | | $ | 43,416 | | | $ | 51,613 | | | $ | 65,633 | | | $ | 62,285 | | | $ | 57,986 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 1.14 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.06 | % | | | 1.02 | % | | | 1.04 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.34 | % | | | 2.21 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 2.13 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 3.24 | % | | | 2.17 | % | | | 2.00 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.66 | % | | | 2.13 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 109 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 27 | % |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the manager. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
International Value EquitySeries-8
Delaware VIP® International Value Equity Series
Financial highlights (continued)
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series Service Class | |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | Year ended 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.70 | | | $ | 13.36 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 10.97 | | | $ | 12.16 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.35 | | | | (2.57 | ) | | | 2.21 | | | | 0.26 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.53 | | | | (2.33 | ) | | | 2.43 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (1.06 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | (0.20 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.79 | | | $ | 10.70 | | | $ | 13.36 | | | $ | 11.09 | | | $ | 10.82 | | | $ | 10.97 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Total return3 | | | 14.39 | % | | | (17.90 | %) | | | 22.18 | % | | | 3.92 | % | | | 0.24 | % | | | (8.82 | %) |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 622 | | | $ | 533 | | | $ | 361 | | | $ | 330 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 156 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.35 | % | | | 1.31 | % | | | 1.27 | % | | | 1.29 | % | | | 1.32 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 1.44 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.34 | % | | | 1.37 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 3.04 | % | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.53 | % | | | 1.41 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 2.94 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.83 | % |
Portfolio turnover | | | 109 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 27 | % |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during all of the periods shown reflects waivers by the manager and/or distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waivers not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
International Value Equity Series-9
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series
Notes to financial statements
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek long-term growth without undue risk to principal.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services – Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. Equity securities listed on a foreign exchange are normally valued at the last quoted sales price on the valuation date. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day.Open-end investment company securities are valued at net asset value (NAV) per share, as reported by the underlying investment company. Foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Interpolated values are derived when the settlement date of the contract is an interim date for which quotations are not available. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. The Series may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities traded primarily innon-US markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Series values its securities, generally as of 4:00pm Eastern time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, government actions or pronouncements, aftermarket trading, or news events may have occurred in the interim. Whenever such a significant event occurs, the Series may value foreign securities using fair value prices based on third-party vendor modeling tools (international fair value pricing). Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties. In regard to foreign taxes only, the Series has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests in that may date back to the inception of the Series.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series held no investments in repurchase agreements.
Foreign Currency Transactions — Transactions denominated in foreign currencies are recorded at the prevailing exchange rates on the valuation date in accordance with the Series’ prospectus. The value of all assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies is translated daily into US dollars at the
International Value EquitySeries-10
Delaware VIP® International Value Equity Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
exchange rate of such currencies against the US dollar. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement of the foreign currency transaction are reported in operations for the current period. The Series generally does not bifurcate that portion of realized gains and losses on investments attributable to changes in foreign exchange rates from that which is due to changes in market prices. These gains and losses are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Net realized gain (loss) on investments.” The Series reports certain foreign currency related transactions as components of realized gains (losses) for financial reporting purposes, whereas such components are treated as ordinary income (loss) for federal income tax purposes.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Taxablenon-cash dividends are recorded as dividend income. Foreign dividends are also recorded on theex-dividend date or as soon after theex-dividend date that the Series is aware of such dividends, net of all tax withholdings, a portion of which may be reclaimable. Withholding taxes and reclaims on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with the Series’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $36 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.85% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.80% on the next $500 million, 0.75% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.70% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any12b-1 fee, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale and dividend interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations) in order to prevent annual series operating expenses from exceeding 1.04% of the Series’ average daily net assets from April 30, 2018 through June 30, 2019.* This waiver and reimbursement may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series. The waiver and reimbursement are accrued daily and received monthly.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each Fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $2,895 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and
International Value EquitySeries-11
Delaware VIP® International Value Equity Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $1,806 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $4,794 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
*The aggregate contractual waiver period covering this report is from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2020.
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
| | |
Purchases | | $52,320,725 |
Sales | | 51,818,501 |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes has been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the Series were as follows:
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Cost of Investments | | Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | Aggregate Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | Net Unrealized Depreciation of Investments |
$49,822,508 | | $1,901,229 | | $(2,136,880) | | $(235,651) |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
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Level 1 | | – | | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
Level 2 | | – | | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 | | – | | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
International Value EquitySeries-12
Delaware VIP® International Value Equity Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
3. Investments (continued)
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Securities | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Denmark | | | — | | | | 2,158,012 | | | | 2,158,012 | |
France | | | 1,987,196 | | | | 10,678,295 | | | | 12,665,491 | |
Germany | | | — | | | | 4,306,669 | | | | 4,306,669 | |
Ireland | | | 542,056 | | | | — | | | | 542,056 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 10,729,428 | | | | 10,729,428 | |
Netherlands | | | — | | | | 2,037,108 | | | | 2,037,108 | |
Sweden | | | — | | | | 5,378,680 | | | | 5,378,680 | |
Switzerland | | | — | | | | 6,321,183 | | | | 6,321,183 | |
United Kingdom | | | — | | | | 4,235,165 | | | | 4,235,165 | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | | 1,209,590 | | | | — | | | | 1,209,590 | |
Securities Lending Collateral | | | — | | | | 3,475 | | | | 3,475 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 3,738,842 | | | $ | 45,848,015 | | | $ | 49,586,857 | |
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As a result of utilizing international fair value pricing at June 30, 2019, the majority of the common stock in the portfolio was categorized as Level 2.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. This does not include transfers between Level 1 investments and Level 2 investments due to the Series utilizing international fair value pricing during the period. In accordance with the fair valuation procedures described in Note 1, international fair value pricing of securities in the Series’ occurs when market volatility exceeds an established rolling threshold. If the threshold is exceeded on a given date, then prices of international securities (those that traded on exchanges that close at a different time than the time that the Series’ NAV is determined) are established using a separate pricing feed from a third-party vendor designed to establish a price for each such security as of the time that the Series’ NAV is determined. Further, international fair value pricing uses other observable market-based inputs in place of the closing exchange price due to the events occurring after the close of the exchange or market on which the investment is principally traded, causing a change in classification between levels. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no Level 3 investments.
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 137,493 | | | | 352,272 | |
Service Class | | | 14,330 | | | | 25,616 | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 161,718 | | | | 107,041 | |
Service Class | | | 2,350 | | | | 856 | |
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Standard Class | | | (174,493 | ) | | | (266,457 | ) |
Service Class | | | (13,742 | ) | | | (3,703 | ) |
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Net increase | | | 127,656 | | | | 215,625 | |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Derivatives
US GAAP requires disclosures that enable investors to understand: (1) how and why an entity uses derivatives; (2) how they are accounted for; and (3) how they affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.
Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts
The Series may enter into foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts as a way of managing foreign exchange rate risk. The Series may enter into these contracts to fix the US dollar value of a security that it has agreed to buy or sell for the period between the date the trade was entered into and the date the security is delivered and paid for. The Series may also use these contracts to hedge the US dollar value of securities it already owns that are denominated in foreign currencies. In addition, the Series may enter into these contracts to facilitate or expedite the settlement of portfolio transactions. The change in value is recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, a realized gain or loss is recorded equal to the difference between the value of the contract at the time it was opened and the value at the time it was closed.
The use of foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts does not eliminate fluctuations in the underlying prices of the securities, but does establish a rate of exchange that can be achieved in the future. Although foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts limit the risk of loss due to an unfavorable change in the value of the hedged currency, they also limit any potential gain that might result should the value of the currency change favorably. In addition, the Series could be exposed to risks if the counterparties to the contracts are unable to meet the terms of their contracts. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk is the value of its currency exchanged with the counterparty. The risk is generally mitigated by having a netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty. No foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency contracts were outstanding at June 30, 2019.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered into foreign currency exchange contracts and foreign cross currency exchange contracts to fix the US dollar value of a security between trade date and settlement date.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series experienced net realized gains or losses attributable to foreign currency holdings, which is disclosed on the “Statement of assets and liabilities” and “Statement of operations.”
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
6. Derivatives (continued)
Derivatives Generally.The table below summarizes the average balance of derivative holdings by the Series during the six months ended June 30, 2019.
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Foreign currency exchange contracts (Average cost) | | | $ | 560,076 | | | | $ | 491,311 | |
7. Offsetting
Securities Lending
Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Series under master securities lending agreements (each, an “MSLA”) which provide the right, in the event of default (including bankruptcy or insolvency), for thenon-defaulting party to liquidate the collateral and calculate a net exposure to the defaulting party or request additional collateral. In the event that a borrower defaults, the Series, as lender, would offset the market value of the collateral received against the market value of the securities loaned. When the value of the collateral is greater than that of the market value of the securities loaned, the lender is left with a net amount payable to the defaulting party. However, bankruptcy or insolvency laws of a particular jurisdiction may impose restrictions on or prohibitions against such a right of offset in the event of an MLSA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Under the MSLA, the borrower can resell orre-pledge the loaned securities, and the Series can reinvest cash collateral, or, upon an event of default, resell, orre-pledge the collateral (see also Note 8).
As of June 30, 2019, the following table is a summary of the Series securities lending agreement by counterparty which are subject to offset under an MSLA:
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Counterparty | | Securities Loaned at Value | | Cash Collateral Received - Invested in Securities(a) | | Fair Value of Non-Cash Collateral Received | | Net Collateral Received | | Net Exposure(b) |
BNY Mellon | | | $ | 2,974,851 | | | | $ | (2,974,851 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (2,974,851 | ) | | | $ | — | |
(a)The value of the related collateral received exceeded the value of the repurchase agreements and securities loaned at value, as applicable, as of June 30, 2019.
(b)Net exposure represents the receivable (payable) that would be due from (to) the counterparty in the event of default.
8. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day, the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day, may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities as disclosed on the “Schedule of Investments.” Securities purchased with cash collateral are valued at the market value. The Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
8. Securities Lending (continued)
shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of the Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions in securities lending collateral accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of June 30, 2019:
Remaining Contractual Maturity of the Agreements as of June 30, 2019
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Securities Lending Transactions | | Overnight and Continuous | | Under 30 days | | Between 30 and 90 days | | Over 90 days | | Total |
Repurchase Agreements | | | $ | 3,475 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | 3,475 | |
At June 30, 2019, the value of securities on loan was $2,974,851 for which the Series received cash collateral of $3,475. At June 30, 2019, the value of invested collateral was $3,475. Investments purchased with cash collateral are presented on the “Schedule of investments” under the caption “Securities Lending Collateral.”
9. Credit and Market Risk
Some countries in which the Series may invest require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital, or the proceeds of sales of securities by foreign investors. In addition, if there is deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
The securities exchanges of certain foreign markets are substantially smaller, less liquid, and more volatile than the major securities markets in the US. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of securities by the Series may be inhibited. In addition, a significant portion of the aggregate market value of equity securities listed on the major securities exchanges in emerging markets is held by a smaller number of investors. This may limit the number of shares available for acquisition or disposition by the Series.
The Series may invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC, theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 10% limit on investments in illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2019, there were no Rule 144A securities held by the Series. Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
10. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
11. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
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Notes to financial statements (continued)
12. Subsequent Events
On July 15, 2019, the shareholders of the Series approved the following: (1) an amendment to the fundamental investment restriction related to industry concentration; and (2) a change in the diversification status. These changes became effective on or about July 22, 2019.
Management has determined that no other material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Other Series information (Unaudited)
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. |
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Delaware VIP® Trust
Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
Table of contents
Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations.
Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date.
The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.
Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor.
The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, is the marketing name for certain companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus.
© 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.
All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Disclosure of Series expenses For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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Actual Series return† | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,035.50 | | | | | 0.54 | % | | | $ | 2.73 | |
Service Class | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,033.00 | | | | | 0.84 | % | | | | 4.23 | |
Hypothetical 5% return(5% return before expenses) | |
Standard Class | | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | | $ | 1,022.12 | | | | | 0.54 | % | | | $ | 2.71 | |
Service Class | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,020.63 | | | | | 0.84 | % | | | | 4.21 | |
*“ | Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Funds.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Security type / sector allocation As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Agency Asset-Backed Security | | | | 0.00 | % |
Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | | 0.50 | % |
Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | | 0.36 | % |
Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | | | | 16.95 | % |
Agency Obligation | | | | 1.00 | % |
Corporate Bonds | | | | 36.95 | % |
Banking | | | | 18.33 | % |
Basic Industry | | | | 1.02 | % |
Capital Goods | | | | 1.80 | % |
Communications | | | | 2.94 | % |
Consumer Cyclical | | | | 0.83 | % |
ConsumerNon-Cyclical | | | | 2.38 | % |
Electric | | | | 4.90 | % |
Energy | | | | 1.95 | % |
Finance Companies | | | | 1.29 | % |
Insurance | | | | 0.40 | % |
Natural Gas | | | | 0.13 | % |
Technology | | | | 0.98 | % |
Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities | | | | 25.80 | % |
Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | | | | 0.47 | % |
Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security | | | | 0.04 | % |
Sovereign Bond | | | | 1.04 | % |
Supranational Banks | | | | 1.79 | % |
US Treasury Obligations | | | | 8.09 | % |
Preferred Stock | | | | 0.20 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | | 6.50 | % |
Total Value of Securities | | | | 99.69 | % |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | | | | 0.31 | % |
Total Net Assets | | | | 100.00 | % |
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Schedule of investments June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Fannie Mae Grantor Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2003-T4 2A5 4.678% 9/26/33 • | | | 12,432 | | | $ | 13,763 | |
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Total Agency Asset-Backed Security (cost $12,330) | | | | | | | 13,763 | |
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Fannie Mae Connecticut Avenue Securities | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016-C03 1M1 4.404% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 10/25/28 • | | | 401,501 | | | | 404,293 | |
Series 2016-C04 1M1 3.854% (LIBOR01M + 1.45%) 1/25/29 • | | | 224,842 | | | | 225,507 | |
Series 2017-C01 1M1 3.704% (LIBOR01M + 1.30%) 7/25/29 • | | | 290,663 | | | | 291,659 | |
Fannie Mae Grantor Trust Series 2001-T5 A2 6.98% 6/19/41 • | | | 10,151 | | | | 11,485 | |
FDIC Guaranteed Notes Trust Series 2010-S2 1A 144A 2.902% (LIBOR01M + 0.50%, Cap 10.00%, Floor 0.45%) 11/29/37 #• | | | 1,288,588 | | | | 1,287,404 | |
Freddie Mac REMICs | | | | | | | | |
Series 3067 FA 2.744% (LIBOR01M + 0.35%, Cap 7.00%, Floor 0.35%) 11/15/35 • | | | 617,527 | | | | 616,997 | |
Series 3800 AF 2.894% (LIBOR01M + 0.50%, Cap 7.00%, Floor 0.50%) 2/15/41 • | | | 1,202,367 | | | | 1,208,882 | |
Freddie Mac Structured Agency Credit Risk Debt Notes | | | | | | | | |
Series 2015-DNA3 M2 5.254% (LIBOR01M + 2.85%) 4/25/28 • | | | 380,915 | | | | 388,071 | |
Series 2015-HQA1 M2 5.054% (LIBOR01M + 2.65%) 3/25/28 • | | | 168,709 | | | | 170,114 | |
Series 2016-DNA3 M2 4.404% (LIBOR01M + 2.00%) 12/25/28 • | | | 200,085 | | | | 200,953 | |
Series 2016-DNA4 M2 3.704% (LIBOR01M + 1.30%, Floor 1.30%) 3/25/29 • | | | 390,988 | | | | 392,047 | |
Series 2016-HQA2 M2 4.654% (LIBOR01M + 2.25%) 11/25/28 • | | | 260,780 | | | | 263,325 | |
Series 2017-DNA3 M2 4.904% (LIBOR01M + 2.50%) 3/25/30 • | | | 450,000 | | | | 460,094 | |
Freddie Mac Structured Pass Through Certificates | | | | | | | | |
SeriesT-54 2A 6.50% 2/25/43◆ | | | 666 | | | | 790 | |
SeriesT-58 2A 6.50% 9/25/43◆ | | | 13,794 | | | | 16,027 | |
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NCUA Guaranteed Notes Trust Series 2011-R2 1A 2.819% (LIBOR01M + 0.40%, Cap 8.00%, Floor 0.40%) 2/6/20 • | | | 823,469 | | | $ | 824,176 | |
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Total Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (cost $6,730,134) | | | | | | | 6,761,824 | |
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Fannie Mae Multifamily Remic Trust Series 2015-M12 FA 2.782% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%, Floor 0.34%) 4/25/20 • | | | 59,495 | | | | 59,401 | |
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Series 2011-K15 B 144A 5.116% 8/25/44 #• | | | 125,000 | | | | 130,982 | |
Series 2012-K22 B 144A 3.812% 8/25/45 #• | | | 1,115,000 | | | | 1,154,391 | |
Series 2013-K712 B 144A 3.454% 5/25/45 #• | | | 625,000 | | | | 625,217 | |
Series 2014-K717 B 144A 3.753% 11/25/47 #• | | | 635,000 | | | | 650,681 | |
Series 2014-K717 C 144A 3.753% 11/25/47 #• | | | 215,000 | | | | 218,567 | |
Series 2016-K722 B 144A 3.971% 7/25/49 #• | | | 535,000 | | | | 549,889 | |
NCUA Guaranteed Notes Trust Series 2011-C1 2A 2.949% (LIBOR01M + 0.53%, Cap 8.00%, Floor 0.53%) 3/9/21 • | | | 1,412,358 | | | | 1,412,653 | |
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Total Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $4,781,572) | | | | | | | 4,801,781 | |
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Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities - 16.95% | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae ARM | | | | | | | | |
4.323% (LIBOR12M + 1.552%, Cap 9.623%, Floor 1.552%) 8/1/34 • | | | 4,573 | | | | 4,770 | |
4.343% (LIBOR12M + 1.593%, Cap 9.808%, Floor 1.593%) 9/1/38 • | | | 170,508 | | | | 176,727 | |
4.374% (LIBOR12M + 1.593%, Cap 11.209%, Floor 1.593%) 8/1/36 • | | | 6,457 | | | | 6,839 | |
4.463% (LIBOR12M + 1.678%, Cap 11.207%, Floor 1.678%) 6/1/36 • | | | 4,795 | | | | 5,029 | |
4.549% (LIBOR12M + 1.799%, Cap 11.328%, Floor 1.799%) 7/1/36 • | | | 8,395 | | | | 8,864 | |
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Securities (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fannie Mae ARM | | | | | | | | |
4.585% (LIBOR12M + 1.83%, Cap 10.159%, Floor 1.83%) 8/1/35 • | | | 1,492 | | | $ | 1,568 | |
4.609% (LIBOR12M + 1.859%, Cap 10.109%, Floor 1.859%) 7/1/36 • | | | 1,737 | | | | 1,831 | |
4.616% (H15T1Y + 2.142%, Cap 9.908%, Floor 2.142%) 12/1/33 • | | | 3,893 | | | | 4,161 | |
4.754% (LIBOR12M + 1.754%, Cap 11.211%, Floor 1.754%) 4/1/36 • | | | 2,647 | | | | 2,769 | |
Fannie Mae S.F. 30 yr | | | | | | | | |
4.50% 11/1/39 | | | 487,645 | | | | 526,316 | |
4.50% 7/1/40 | | | 519,376 | | | | 564,834 | |
4.50% 8/1/40 | | | 125,139 | | | | 134,251 | |
4.50% 8/1/41 | | | 1,234,027 | | | | 1,337,654 | |
4.50% 10/1/43 | | | 1,434,571 | | | | 1,540,055 | |
4.50% 2/1/46 | | | 15,329,041 | | | | 16,459,524 | |
4.50% 11/1/47 | | | 12,970,507 | | | | 13,945,290 | |
4.50% 12/1/48 | | | 9,814,685 | | | | 10,307,441 | |
5.00% 6/1/44 | | | 1,171,313 | | | | 1,288,055 | |
5.00% 7/1/47 | | | 4,151,916 | | | | 4,501,113 | |
5.00% 8/1/48 | | | 31,890,049 | | | | 34,385,566 | |
5.00% 12/1/48 | | | 28,862,422 | | | | 31,054,979 | |
5.50% 5/1/44 | | | 55,242,673 | | | | 61,354,754 | |
5.50% 8/1/48 | | | 1,104,805 | | | | 1,202,794 | |
6.00% 6/1/41 | | | 2,398,639 | | | | 2,718,469 | |
6.00% 7/1/41 | | | 11,140,970 | | | | 12,633,577 | |
6.00% 1/1/42 | | | 2,101,773 | | | | 2,382,274 | |
Freddie Mac ARM | | | | | | | | |
4.635% (LIBOR12M + 1.885%, Cap 10.097%) 7/1/38 • | | | 104,171 | | | | 109,620 | |
4.65% (LIBOR12M + 1.775%, Cap 11.228%) 10/1/37 • | | | 34,069 | | | | 35,784 | |
4.68% (LIBOR12M + 1.93%, Cap 10.015%) 8/1/38 • | | | 2,139 | | | | 2,219 | |
Freddie Mac S.F. 30 yr | | | | | | | | |
4.50% 5/1/40 | | | 2,972,790 | | | | 3,209,093 | |
4.50% 3/1/42 | | | 814,560 | | | | 875,301 | |
4.50% 8/1/42 | | | 5,633,770 | | | | 6,053,175 | |
4.50% 8/1/44 | | | 227,587 | | | | 244,530 | |
4.50% 7/1/45 | | | 1,670,620 | | | | 1,794,958 | |
5.00% 12/1/44 | | | 3,109,476 | | | | 3,378,039 | |
5.50% 6/1/41 | | | 2,165,203 | | | | 2,405,459 | |
5.50% 9/1/41 | | | 3,794,988 | | | | 4,215,503 | |
6.00% 7/1/40 | | | 6,220,860 | | | | 7,053,848 | |
GNMA II S.F. 30 yr | �� | | | | | | | |
5.00% 9/20/46 | | | 532,963 | | | | 585,802 | |
5.50% 5/20/37 | | | 150,679 | | | | 160,610 | |
6.00% 2/20/39 | | | 168,652 | | | | 182,635 | |
6.00% 10/20/39 | | | 676,550 | | | | 750,819 | |
6.00% 2/20/40 | | | 722,287 | | | | 791,469 | |
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GNMA II S.F. 30 yr | | | | | | | | |
6.00% 4/20/46 | | | 220,065 | | | $ | 250,640 | |
6.50% 6/20/39 | | | 574,367 | | | | 665,557 | |
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Total Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities (cost $227,583,999) | | | | | | | 229,314,565 | |
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Agency Obligation - 1.00% | | | | | | | | |
Federal Home Loan Bank 2.70% 6/10/22 | | | 13,500,000 | | | | 13,511,371 | |
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Total Agency Obligation (cost $13,500,000) | | | | | | | 13,511,371 | |
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Corporate Bonds - 36.95% | | | | | | | | |
Banking - 18.33% | | | | | | | | |
Banco Santander | | | | | | | | |
2.706% 6/27/24 | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 4,409,680 | |
3.50% 4/11/22 | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 3,899,033 | |
Bank of America | | | | | | | | |
3.458% 3/15/25 µ | | | 3,620,000 | | | | 3,757,662 | |
5.625% 7/1/20 | | | 7,475,000 | | | | 7,718,178 | |
Bank of Montreal 3.10% 4/13/21 | | | 3,170,000 | | | | 3,219,129 | |
Bank of New York Mellon 3.633% (LIBOR03M + 1.05%) 10/30/23 • | | | 4,255,000 | | | | 4,333,354 | |
BB&T 3.75% 12/6/23 | | | 7,405,000 | | | | 7,817,156 | |
Citibank | | | | | | | | |
3.165% 2/19/22 µ | | | 8,670,000 | | | | 8,781,390 | |
3.40% 7/23/21 | | | 2,170,000 | | | | 2,216,268 | |
Citizens Bank | | | | | | | | |
2.45% 12/4/19 | | | 5,065,000 | | | | 5,065,197 | |
3.248% (LIBOR03M + 0.72%) 2/14/22 • | | | 7,515,000 | | | | 7,525,056 | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia 2.40% 11/2/20 | | | 8,600,000 | | | | 8,614,745 | |
Compass Bank 2.875% 6/29/22 | | | 7,155,000 | | | | 7,221,086 | |
Credit Suisse Group | | | | | | | | |
144A 4.207% 6/12/24 #µ | | | 2,935,000 | | | | 3,083,533 | |
144A 7.25%#µy | | | 2,425,000 | | | | 2,608,948 | |
Credit Suisse Group Funding Guernsey 3.80% 6/9/23 | | | 1,640,000 | | | | 1,701,309 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp 3.65% 1/25/24 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,577,166 | |
Goldman Sachs Group 6.00% 6/15/20 | | | 7,860,000 | | | | 8,122,445 | |
Huntington Bancshares 2.30% 1/14/22 | | | 2,670,000 | | | | 2,668,594 | |
Huntington National Bank | | | | | | | | |
2.50% 8/7/22 | | | 1,400,000 | | | | 1,408,519 | |
3.125% 4/1/22 | | | 3,810,000 | | | | 3,884,794 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. 4.023% 12/5/24 µ | | | 13,570,000 | | | | 14,417,741 | |
KeyBank | | | | | | | | |
2.30% 9/14/22 | | | 1,245,000 | | | | 1,246,733 | |
2.40% 6/9/22 | | | 495,000 | | | | 496,825 | |
3.18% 5/22/22 | | | 940,000 | | | | 957,729 | |
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Delaware VIP® Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Schedule of investments (continued) |
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Banking (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau 1.00% 7/15/19 | | | 35,000,000 | | | $ | 34,982,339 | |
Lloyds Banking Group 2.907% 11/7/23 µ | | | 3,325,000 | | | | 3,323,593 | |
Manufacturers & Traders Trust 2.05% 8/17/20 | | | 4,255,000 | | | | 4,247,347 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | | | | | | |
2.75% 5/19/22 | | | 260,000 | | | | 262,800 | |
3.737% 4/24/24 µ | | | 1,045,000 | | | | 1,089,859 | |
3.78% (LIBOR03M + 1.22%) 5/8/24 • | | | 6,010,000 | | | | 6,097,674 | |
5.50% 1/26/20 | | | 4,605,000 | | | | 4,684,666 | |
PNC Bank | | | | | | | | |
2.70% 11/1/22 | | | 505,000 | | | | 510,057 | |
2.763% (LIBOR03M + 0.31%) 6/10/21 • | | | 15,875,000 | | | | 15,893,220 | |
PNC Financial Services Group 3.45% 4/23/29 | | | 795,000 | | | | 837,291 | |
Regions Financial | | | | | | | | |
2.75% 8/14/22 | | | 1,090,000 | | | | 1,097,883 | |
3.80% 8/14/23 | | | 1,975,000 | | | | 2,066,883 | |
Royal Bank of Scotland Group | | | | | | | | |
3.875% 9/12/23 | | | 3,340,000 | | | | 3,427,965 | |
4.269% 3/22/25 µ | | | 925,000 | | | | 956,910 | |
8.625%µy | | | 2,095,000 | | | | 2,263,124 | |
Santander UK | | | | | | | | |
2.125% 11/3/20 | | | 3,250,000 | | | | 3,234,027 | |
144A 5.00% 11/7/23 # | | | 2,050,000 | | | | 2,166,369 | |
SunTrust Bank 2.80% 5/17/22 | | | 8,080,000 | | | | 8,184,920 | |
Toronto-Dominion Bank 2.25% 11/5/19 | | | 6,935,000 | | | | 6,933,053 | |
UBS Group Funding Switzerland | | | | | | | | |
144A 2.65% 2/1/22 # | | | 1,795,000 | | | | 1,804,168 | |
144A 3.00% 4/15/21 # | | | 5,915,000 | | | | 5,969,576 | |
6.875%µy | | | 390,000 | | | | 406,662 | |
US Bancorp 3.375% 2/5/24 | | | 2,330,000 | | | | 2,432,289 | |
US Bank | | | | | | | | |
2.05% 10/23/20 | | | 14,455,000 | | | | 14,428,870 | |
3.40% 7/24/23 | | | 1,340,000 | | | | 1,399,688 | |
USB Capital IX 3.617% (LIBOR03M + 1.02%)y• | | | 2,220,000 | | | | 1,818,224 | |
Zions Bancorp 3.35% 3/4/22 | | | 775,000 | | | | 789,470 | |
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| | | | | | | 248,061,197 | |
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Basic Industry - 1.02% | | | | | | | | |
DuPont de Nemours 4.205% 11/15/23 | | | 8,345,000 | | | | 8,935,831 | |
Georgia-Pacific 144A 5.40% 11/1/20 # | | | 2,365,000 | | | | 2,459,934 | |
Syngenta Finance | | | | | | | | |
144A 3.933% 4/23/21 # | | | 1,445,000 | | | | 1,471,337 | |
144A 4.441% 4/24/23 # | | | 845,000 | | | | 878,666 | |
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| | | | | | | 13,745,768 | |
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Capital Goods - 1.80% | | | | | | | | |
General Electric 2.70% 10/9/22 | | | 1,430,000 | | | | 1,428,420 | |
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Capital Goods (continued) | | | | | | | | |
General Electric 2.945% (LIBOR03M + 0.38%) 5/5/26 • | | | 305,000 | | | $ | 277,649 | |
L3 Technologies 3.85% 6/15/23 | | | 970,000 | | | | 1,012,392 | |
nVent Finance 3.95% 4/15/23 | | | 9,970,000 | | | | 10,112,920 | |
United Technologies | | | | | | | | |
2.30% 5/4/22 | | | 6,550,000 | | | | 6,544,688 | |
3.65% 8/16/23 | | | 485,000 | | | | 508,074 | |
Waste Management 2.95% 6/15/24 | | | 4,330,000 | | | | 4,455,094 | |
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| | | | | | | 24,339,237 | |
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Communications - 2.94% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Trust #1 144A 3.07% 3/15/23 # | | | 1,575,000 | | | | 1,601,520 | |
AT&T 3.616% (LIBOR03M + 1.18%) 6/12/24 • | | | 5,055,000 | | | | 5,122,154 | |
Comcast 3.227% (LIBOR03M + 0.63%) 4/15/24 • | | | 6,500,000 | | | | 6,531,559 | |
Crown Castle International 5.25% 1/15/23 | | | 2,095,000 | | | | 2,281,843 | |
Fox | | | | | | | | |
144A 3.666% 1/25/22 # | | | 6,580,000 | | | | 6,800,405 | |
144A 4.03% 1/25/24 # | | | 4,025,000 | | | | 4,282,107 | |
GTP Acquisition Partners I 144A 2.35% 6/15/20 # | | | 1,080,000 | | | | 1,076,649 | |
Sprint Spectrum 144A 4.738% 3/20/25 # | | | 1,745,000 | | | | 1,814,800 | |
Time Warner Entertainment 8.375% 3/15/23 | | | 8,635,000 | | | | 10,234,999 | |
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| | | | | | | 39,746,036 | |
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Consumer Cyclical - 0.83% | | | | | | | | |
Ford Motor Credit 3.336% 3/18/21 | | | 720,000 | | | | 723,310 | |
General Motors Financial | | | | | | | | |
3.45% 4/10/22 | | | 2,145,000 | | | | 2,176,315 | |
4.15% 6/19/23 | | | 1,290,000 | | | | 1,329,598 | |
5.10% 1/17/24 | | | 2,680,000 | | | | 2,867,773 | |
IHS Markit 3.625% 5/1/24 | | | 2,605,000 | | | | 2,688,100 | |
SBA Tower Trust 144A 2.898% 10/15/19 # | | | 1,520,000 | | | | 1,519,978 | |
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| | | | | | | 11,305,074 | |
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ConsumerNon-Cyclical - 2.38% | | | | | |
Anheuser-Busch 3.65% 2/1/26 | | | 1,835,000 | | | | 1,931,581 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb 144A 2.90% 7/26/24 # | | | 5,320,000 | | | | 5,440,309 | |
Cigna | | | | | | | | |
144A 3.487% (LIBOR03M + 0.89%) 7/15/23 #• | | | 6,130,000 | | | | 6,128,968 | |
144A 3.75% 7/15/23 # | | | 1,630,000 | | | | 1,697,289 | |
CVS Health 3.35% 3/9/21 | | | 4,795,000 | | | | 4,861,497 | |
Keurig Dr Pepper 3.551% 5/25/21 | | | 2,550,000 | | | | 2,604,634 | |
Molson Coors Brewing 2.10% 7/15/21 | | | 3,845,000 | | | | 3,823,042 | |
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Delaware VIP® Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Schedule of investments (continued) |
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Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
ConsumerNon-Cyclical (continued) | |
Shire Acquisitions Investments Ireland 1.90% 9/23/19 | | | 5,675,000 | | | $ | 5,666,522 | |
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| | | | | | | 32,153,842 | |
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Electric - 4.90% | | | | | | | | |
AEP Texas 2.40% 10/1/22 | | | 5,720,000 | | | | 5,739,196 | |
Arizona Public Service 2.20% 1/15/20 | | | 8,255,000 | | | | 8,244,718 | |
CenterPoint Energy | | | | | | | | |
3.85% 2/1/24 | | | 2,970,000 | | | | 3,115,681 | |
6.125%µy | | | 2,000,000 | | | | 2,073,570 | |
Cleveland Electric Illuminating 5.50% 8/15/24 | | | 5,210,000 | | | | 5,910,255 | |
DTE Energy 2.40% 12/1/19 | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,349,962 | |
Duke Energy 1.80% 9/1/21 | | | 3,140,000 | | | | 3,106,751 | |
Entergy 4.00% 7/15/22 | | | 3,797,000 | | | | 3,950,196 | |
Entergy Louisiana 4.05% 9/1/23 | | | 480,000 | | | | 510,814 | |
Exelon 2.85% 6/15/20 | | | 3,500,000 | | | | 3,513,590 | |
Exelon Generation 4.25% 6/15/22 | | | 1,675,000 | | | | 1,753,881 | |
Fortis 2.10% 10/4/21 | | | 3,715,000 | | | | 3,683,290 | |
IPALCO Enterprises 3.45% 7/15/20 | | | 4,765,000 | | | | 4,795,771 | |
Nevada Power 2.75% 4/15/20 | | | 2,110,000 | | | | 2,117,749 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings 3.15% 4/1/24 | | | 4,520,000 | | | | 4,641,547 | |
NRG Energy 144A 3.75% 6/15/24 # | | | 3,960,000 | | | | 4,070,005 | |
NV Energy 6.25% 11/15/20 | | | 2,350,000 | | | | 2,471,237 | |
Vistra Operations 144A 3.55% 7/15/24 # | | | 4,230,000 | | | | 4,257,618 | |
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| | | | | | | 66,305,831 | |
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Energy - 1.95% | | | | | | | | |
Continental Resources 3.80% 6/1/24 | | | 4,455,000 | | | | 4,583,538 | |
Enbridge Energy Partners | | | | | | | | |
4.375% 10/15/20 | | | 1,095,000 | | | | 1,120,008 | |
5.20% 3/15/20 | | | 225,000 | | | | 228,915 | |
Enterprise Products Operating 3.125% 7/31/29 | | | 1,475,000 | | | | 1,485,730 | |
Marathon Oil 2.80% 11/1/22 | | | 2,310,000 | | | | 2,320,644 | |
ONEOK 7.50% 9/1/23 | | | 4,745,000 | | | | 5,557,407 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction 5.75% 5/15/24 | | | 4,505,000 | | | | 5,011,307 | |
Schlumberger Holdings 144A 3.75% 5/1/24 # | | | 5,865,000 | | | | 6,122,350 | |
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| | | | | | | 26,429,899 | |
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Finance Companies - 1.29% | | | | | | | | |
Aviation Capital Group | | | | | | | | |
144A 2.875% 1/20/22 # | | | 5,430,000 | | | | 5,468,985 | |
144A 4.375% 1/30/24 # | | | 335,000 | | | | 352,880 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding | | | | | | | | |
144A 3.95% 7/1/24 # | | | 3,485,000 | | | | 3,575,018 | |
144A 4.375% 5/1/26 # | | | 620,000 | | | | 638,879 | |
International Lease Finance 8.625% 1/15/22 | | | 6,480,000 | | | | 7,397,437 | |
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| | | | | | | 17,433,199 | |
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Corporate Bonds (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Insurance - 0.40% | | | | | | | | |
AXA Equitable Holdings 3.90% 4/20/23 | | | 1,985,000 | | | $ | 2,068,667 | |
UnitedHealth Group 3.50% 2/15/24 | | | 1,225,000 | | | | 1,284,445 | |
Willis North America 3.60% 5/15/24 | | | 1,965,000 | | | | 2,032,047 | |
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| | | | | | | 5,385,159 | |
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Natural Gas - 0.13% | | | | | | | | |
NiSource 5.65%µy | | | 1,850,000 | | | | 1,805,073 | |
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| | | | | | | 1,805,073 | |
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Technology - 0.98% | | | | | | | | |
International Business Machines 3.00% 5/15/24 | | | 2,260,000 | | | | 2,322,739 | |
Microchip Technology | | | | | | | | |
3.922% 6/1/21 | | | 1,240,000 | | | | 1,262,496 | |
4.333% 6/1/23 | | | 2,250,000 | | | | 2,344,363 | |
NXP 144A 4.875% 3/1/24 # | | | 6,825,000 | | | | 7,323,020 | |
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| | | | | | | 13,252,618 | |
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Total Corporate Bonds (cost $489,298,049) | | | | | | | 499,962,933 | |
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Non-Agency Asset-Backed Securities - 25.80% | | | | | | | | |
American Express Credit Account Master Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-2 A 2.844% (LIBOR01M + 0.45%) 9/16/24 • | | | 10,260,000 | | | | 10,312,499 | |
Series2017-5 A 2.774% (LIBOR01M + 0.38%) 2/18/25 • | | | 2,425,000 | | | | 2,427,151 | |
Series2017-8 A 2.514% (LIBOR01M + 0.12%, Floor 0.12%) 5/16/22 • | | | 3,920,000 | | | | 3,921,176 | |
Series2018-5 A 2.734% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%) 12/15/25 • | | | 13,040,000 | | | | 13,032,163 | |
Series2018-7 A 2.754% (LIBOR01M + 0.36%) 2/17/26 • | | | 5,650,000 | | | | 5,645,652 | |
Series2018-9 A 2.774% (LIBOR01M + 0.38%) 4/15/26 • | | | 3,800,000 | | | | 3,803,427 | |
Series2019-2 A 2.67% 11/15/24 | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 8,134,334 | |
ARI Fleet Lease Trust Series2018-B A2 144A 3.22% 8/16/27 # | | | 8,000,000 | | | | 8,069,735 | |
BA Credit Card Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-A1 A1 1.95% 8/15/22 | | | 6,430,000 | | | | 6,416,825 | |
Series 2018-A3 A3 3.10% 12/15/23 | | | 1,760,000 | | | | 1,797,785 | |
Barclays Dryrock Issuance Trust Series2017-1 A 2.724% (LIBOR01M + 0.33%, Floor 0.33%) 3/15/23 • | | | 6,410,000 | | | | 6,419,002 | |
BMW Floorplan Master Owner Trust Series2018-1 A2 144A 2.714% (LIBOR01M + 0.32%) 5/15/23 #• | | | 2,200,000 | | | | 2,201,506 | |
Cabela’s Credit Card Master Note Trust Series 2015-1A A1 2.26% 3/15/23 | | | 5,805,000 | | | | 5,800,962 | |
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CarMax Auto Owner Trust Series2018-1 A2B 2.544% (LIBOR01M + 0.15%) 5/17/21 • | | | 1,301,158 | | | $ | 1,300,860 | |
Chase Issuance Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2015-A4 A4 1.84% 4/15/22 | | | 7,895,000 | | | | 7,877,740 | |
Series 2016-A3 A3 2.944% (LIBOR01M + 0.55%) 6/15/23 • | | | 15,735,000 | | | | 15,846,695 | |
Series 2016-A4 A4 1.49% 7/15/22 | | | 754,000 | | | | 749,267 | |
Series2017-A1 A 2.694% (LIBOR01M + 0.30%) 1/15/22 • | | | 3,440,000 | | | | 3,443,951 | |
Series 2017-A2 A 2.794% (LIBOR01M + 0.40%) 3/15/24 • | | | 4,555,000 | | | | 4,574,531 | |
Series2018-A1 A1 2.594% (LIBOR01M + 0.20%) 4/17/23 • | | | 5,240,000 | | | | 5,245,241 | |
Chesapeake Funding II | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-2A A2 144A 2.844% (LIBOR01M + 0.45%, Floor 0.45%) 5/15/29 #• | | | 1,757,728 | | | | 1,757,172 | |
Series 2017-4A A2 144A 2.734% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%) 11/15/29 #• | | | 3,193,571 | | | | 3,189,369 | |
Citibank Credit Card Issuance Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016-A3 A3 2.909% (LIBOR01M + 0.49%) 12/7/23 • | | | 15,395,000 | | | | 15,498,153 | |
Series 2017-A5 A5 3.024% (LIBOR01M + 0.62%, Floor 0.62%) 4/22/26 • | | | 1,000,000 | | | | 1,006,386 | |
Series 2017-A7 A7 2.782% (LIBOR01M + 0.37%) 8/8/24 • | | | 19,325,000 | | | | 19,369,401 | |
Series 2017-A9 A9 1.80% 9/20/21 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,497,943 | |
Series 2018-A2 A2 2.713% (LIBOR01M + 0.33%) 1/20/25 • | | | 10,455,000 | | | | 10,447,618 | |
Series 2018-A4 A4 2.759% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%) 6/7/25 • | | | 1,990,000 | | | | 1,986,814 | |
CNH Equipment Trust Series2019-A A2 2.96% 5/16/22 | | | 5,600,000 | | | | 5,636,729 | |
Discover Card Execution Note Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-A7 A7 2.754% (LIBOR01M + 0.36%) 4/15/25 • | | | 10,490,000 | | | | 10,496,199 | |
Series 2018-A2 A2 2.724% (LIBOR01M + 0.33%) 8/15/25 • | | | 9,375,000 | | | | 9,355,949 | |
Series 2018-A3 A3 2.624% (LIBOR01M + 0.23%, Floor 0.23%) 12/15/23 • | | | 6,920,000 | | | | 6,926,229 | |
Enterprise Fleet Financing Series2017-2 A2 144A 1.97% 1/20/23 # | | | 4,969,951 | | | | 4,958,976 | |
Ford Credit Auto Lease Trust Series2018-A A2A 2.71% 12/15/20 | | | 5,685,776 | | | | 5,690,334 | |
Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Series2017-A A3 1.67% 6/15/21 | | | 3,503,787 | | | | 3,493,213 | |
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Ford Credit Auto Owner Trust Series2017-C A3 2.01% 3/15/22 | | | 2,250,000 | | | $ | 2,246,344 | |
Ford Credit Floorplan Master Owner Trust A | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-1 A2 2.814% (LIBOR01M + 0.42%) 5/15/22 • | | | 425,000 | | | | 425,781 | |
Series2017-2 A2 2.744% (LIBOR01M + 0.35%, Floor 0.62%) 9/15/22 • | | | 17,200,000 | | | | 17,212,002 | |
Series2018-1 A2 2.674% (LIBOR01M + 0.28%) 5/15/23 • | | | 1,725,000 | | | | 1,722,781 | |
Series2018-3 A1 3.52% 10/15/23 | | | 3,900,000 | | | | 4,010,700 | |
GMF Floorplan Owner Revolving Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-1 A1 144A 2.22% 1/18/22 # | | | 2,150,000 | | | | 2,147,924 | |
Series2017-1 A2 144A 2.964% (LIBOR01M + 0.57%) 1/18/22 #• | | | 500,000 | | | | 501,500 | |
Great American Auto Leasing Series2019-1 A2 144A 2.97% 6/15/21 # | | | 4,500,000 | | | | 4,519,980 | |
HOA Funding Series 2014-1A A2 144A 4.846% 8/20/44 # | | | 330,325 | | | | 330,583 | |
Hyundai Auto Lease Securitization Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-C A3 144A 2.12% 2/16/21 # | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,497,063 | |
Series2018-A A3 144A 2.81% 4/15/21 # | | | 1,300,000 | | | | 1,304,912 | |
Invitation Homes Trust Series 2018-SFR1 A 144A 3.094% (LIBOR01M + 0.70%) 3/17/37 #• | | | 3,326,087 | | | | 3,284,492 | |
Mercedes-Benz Auto Lease Trust Series2018-B A2 3.04% 12/15/20 | | | 3,584,055 | | | | 3,591,252 | |
Mercedes-Benz Master Owner Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-BA A 144A 2.814% (LIBOR01M + 0.42%) 5/16/22 #• | | | 7,080,000 | | | | 7,091,365 | |
Series2018-BA A 144A 2.734% (LIBOR01M + 0.34%) 5/15/23 #• | | | 2,400,000 | | | | 2,400,892 | |
MMAF Equipment Finance Series2015-AA A5 144A 2.49% 2/19/36 # | | | 1,595,000 | | | | 1,605,172 | |
Navistar Financial Dealer Note Master Owner Trust II Series2018-1 A 144A 3.034% (LIBOR01M + 0.63%, Floor 0.63%) 9/25/23 #• | | | 600,000 | | | | 601,183 | |
Nissan Master Owner Trust Receivables | | | | | | | | |
Series2017-B A 2.824% (LIBOR01M + 0.43%) 4/18/22 • | | | 2,170,000 | | | | 2,173,677 | |
Series2017-C A 2.714% (LIBOR01M + 0.32%) 10/17/22 • | | | 3,720,000 | | | | 3,721,441 | |
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PFS Financing | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-A A 144A 2.794% (LIBOR01M + 0.40%) 2/15/22 #• | | | 610,000 | | | $ | 610,100 | |
Series2018-C A 144A 2.874% (LIBOR01M + 0.48%) 4/15/22 #• | | | 2,900,000 | | | | 2,899,106 | |
Series2018-E A 144A 2.844% (LIBOR01M + 0.45%) 10/15/22 #• | | | 3,090,000 | | | | 3,090,176 | |
Popular ABS Mortgage Pass Through Trust Series2006-C A4 2.654% (LIBOR01M + 0.25%, Cap 14.00%, Floor 0.25%) 7/25/36◆• | | | 610,642 | | | | 608,059 | |
Tesla Auto Lease Trust Series2018-B A 144A 3.71% 8/20/21 # | | | 4,171,654 | | | | 4,233,649 | |
Towd Point Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2015-5 A1B 144A 2.75% 5/25/55 #• | | | 439,307 | | | | 440,183 | |
Series2015-6 A1B 144A 2.75% 4/25/55 #• | | | 519,734 | | | | 522,712 | |
Toyota Auto Receivables Owner Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2018-A A2B 2.464% (LIBOR01M + 0.07%) 10/15/20 • | | | 2,042,666 | | | | 2,042,411 | |
Series2018-C A2B 2.514% (LIBOR01M + 0.12%) 8/16/21 • | | | 2,021,498 | | | | 2,020,973 | |
Trafigura Securitisation Finance | | | | | | | | |
Series 2017-1A A1 144A 3.244% (LIBOR01M + 0.85%) 12/15/20 #• | | | 7,415,000 | | | | 7,414,985 | |
Series 2018-1A A1 144A 3.124% (LIBOR01M + 0.73%) 3/15/22 #• | | | 250,000 | | | | 248,411 | |
Verizon Owner Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series 2016-2A A 144A 1.68% 5/20/21 # | | | 3,268,953 | | | | 3,262,901 | |
Series 2017-1A A 144A 2.06% 9/20/21 # | | | 3,379,716 | | | | 3,375,076 | |
Series 2017-3A A1B 144A 2.653% (LIBOR01M + 0.27%) 4/20/22 #• | | | 9,825,000 | | | | 9,824,990 | |
Series 2018-1A A1B 144A 2.643% (LIBOR01M + 0.26%) 9/20/22 #• | | | 5,070,000 | | | | 5,067,501 | |
Series2019-A A1A 2.93% 9/20/23 | | | 3,445,000 | | | | 3,505,258 | |
Series2019-B A1B 2.891% (LIBOR01M + 0.45%) 12/20/23 • | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,499,992 | |
Volkswagen Auto Loan Enhanced Trust Series2018-1 A2B 2.563% (LIBOR01M + 0.18%) 7/20/21 • | | | 794,379 | | | | 794,502 | |
Volvo Financial Equipment Master Owner Trust Series2017-A A 144A 2.894% (LIBOR01M + 0.50%) 11/15/22 #• | | | 15,000,000 | | | | 15,043,388 | |
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Wheels SPV 2 Series 2018-1A A2 144A 3.06% 4/20/27 # | | | 2,862,817 | | | $ | 2,878,193 | |
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TotalNon-Agency Asset-Backed Securities (cost $348,666,452) | | | | | | | 349,102,597 | |
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Non-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations - 0.47% | | | | | |
Galton Funding Mortgage Trust Series2018-1 A43 144A 3.50% 11/25/57 #• | | | 482,319 | | | | 485,746 | |
JPMorgan Mortgage Trust Series 2014-IVR6 2A4 144A 2.50% 7/25/44 #• | | | 650,000 | | | | 644,085 | |
Sequoia Mortgage Trust | | | | | | | | |
Series2014-2 A4 144A 3.50% 7/25/44 #• | | | 335,018 | | | | 339,832 | |
Series2017-4 A1 144A 3.50% 7/25/47 #• | | | 454,059 | | | | 459,267 | |
Silverstone Master Issuer | | | | | | | | |
Series 2018-1A 1A 144A 2.982% (LIBOR03M + 0.39%) 1/21/70 #• | | | 4,400,000 | | | | 4,384,323 | |
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TotalNon-Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (cost $6,318,081) | | | | | | | 6,313,253 | |
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Non-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security - 0.04% | | | | | |
LB-UBS Commercial Mortgage Trust Series 2006-C6 AJ 5.452% 9/15/39 • | | | 685,280 | | | | 473,104 | |
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TotalNon-Agency Commercial Mortgage-Backed Security (cost $726,724) | | | | | | | 473,104 | |
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Sovereign Bond - 1.04% | | | | | | | | |
Japan - 1.04% | | | | | | | | |
Japan Bank for International Cooperation 3.095% (LIBOR03M + 0.57%) 2/24/20 • | | | 14,030,000 | | | | 14,082,848 | |
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Total Sovereign Bond (cost $14,136,025) | | | | | | | 14,082,848 | |
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Supranational Banks - 1.79% | | | | | | | | |
Inter-American Development Bank 2.412% (LIBOR01M + 0.00%) 10/9/20 • | | | 10,530,000 | | | | 10,523,420 | |
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Supranational Banks (continued) | |
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development 2.70% 5/16/22 | | | 13,500,000 | | | $ | 13,684,158 | |
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Total Supranational Banks (cost $24,017,860) | | | | | | | 24,207,578 | |
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US Treasury Obligations - 8.09% | |
US Treasury Notes | | | | | | | | |
2.125% 3/31/24 | | | 18,625,000 | | | | 18,929,111 | |
2.25% 3/31/21 | | | 320,000 | | | | 322,456 | |
2.625% 2/15/29 | | | 85,625,000 | | | | 90,255,771 | |
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Total US Treasury Obligations (cost $105,448,120) | | | | | | | 109,507,338 | |
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Preferred Stock - 0.20% | | | | | | | | |
Morgan Stanley 5.55% µ | | | 2,500,000 | | | | 2,528,075 | |
USB Realty 144A 3.744% (LIBOR03M + 1.147%)#• | | | 200,000 | | | | 170,304 | |
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Total Preferred Stock (cost $2,655,000) | | | | | | | 2,698,379 | |
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Short-Term Investments - 6.50% | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds - 1.16% | | | | | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 3,148,527 | | | | 3,148,147 | |
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Short-Term Investments (continued) | |
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued) | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I(seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 3,148,526 | | | $ | 3,148,143 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 3,148,526 | | | | 3,148,151 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class(seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 3,148,526 | | | | 3,148,144 | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 3,148,526 | | | | 3,148,135 | |
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US Treasury Obligations - 5.34%≠ | | | | | |
US Treasury Bills | | | | | | | | |
0.875% 7/31/19 | | | 11,910,000 | | | | 11,896,570 | |
1.00% 8/31/19 | | | 19,970,000 | | | | 19,927,867 | |
1.75% 9/30/19 | | | 40,460,000 | | | | 40,419,698 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $87,876,795) | | | | | | | 87,984,855 | |
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Total Value of Securities - 99.69% (cost $1,331,751,141) | | $ | 1,348,736,189 | |
# | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. At June 30, 2019, the aggregate value of Rule 144A securities was $199,087,194, which represents 14.72% of the Fund’s net assets. See Note 8 in “Notes to financial statements.” |
◆ | Pass Through Agreement. Security represents the contractual right to receive a proportionate amount of underlying payments due to the counterparty pursuant to various agreements related to the rescheduling of obligations and the exchange of certain notes. |
≠ | The rate shown is the effective yield at the time of purchase. |
° | Principal amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the security is denominated in another currency. |
µ | Fixed to variable rate investment. The rate shown reflects the fixed rate in effect at June 30, 2019. Rate will reset at a future date. |
y | No contractual maturity date. |
• | Variable rate investment. Rates reset periodically. Rate shown reflects the rate in effect at June 30, 2019. For securities based on a published reference rate and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in their description above. The reference rate descriptions (i.e. LIBOR03M, LIBOR06M, etc.) used in this report are identical for different securities, but the underlying reference rates may differ due to the timing of the reset period. Certain variable rate securities are not based on a published reference rate and spread but are determined by the issuer or agent and are based on current market conditions, or for mortgage-backed securities, are impacted by the individual mortgages which are paying off over time. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description above. |
Limited-Term Diversified Income Series-9
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The following swap contract was outstanding at June 30, 2019:1
Swap Contract
CDS Contract2
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Reference Obligation/ Termination Date/ Payment Frequency | | Notional Amount3 | | | Annual Protection Payments | | | Value | | | Upfront Payments Paid (Received) | | | Unrealized Depreciation4 | | | Variation Margin Due from (Due to) Brokers | |
Centrally Cleared/ Protection Purchased: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CDX.NA.HY.3256/20/24 - Quarterly | | | 27,000,000 | | | | 5.00 | % | | $ | (2,025,531 | ) | | $ | (1,518,940 | ) | | $ | (506,591 | ) | | $ | (12,861 | ) |
The use of swap contracts involves elements of market risk and risks in excess of the amounts disclosed in the financial statements. The notional amount presented above represents the Series’ total exposure in such contracts, whereas only the net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is reflected in the Series’ net assets.
1See Note 6 in “Notes to financial statements.”
2A CDS contract is a risk-transfer instrument through which one party (purchaser of protection) transfers to another party (seller of protection) the financial risk of a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement), as it relates to a particular reference security or basket of securities (such as an index). Periodic payments (receipts) on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upon payment (receipt), such amounts are recorded as realized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upfront payments made or received in connection with CDS contracts are amortized over the expected life of the CDS contracts as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. The change in value of CDS contracts is recorded daily as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. A realized gain or loss is recorded upon a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement) or the maturity or termination of the CDS agreement.
3Notional amount shown is stated in USD unless noted that the swap is denominated in another currency.
4Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) does not include periodic interest payments on swap contracts accrued daily in the amount of $(29,439). 5Markit’s CDX.NA.HY Index, is composed of 100 liquid North American entities with high yield credit ratings that trade in the CDS market.
Summary of abbreviations:
ARM - Adjustable Rate Mortgage
BA - Bank of America
CDS - Credit Default Swap
CDX.NA.HY - Credit Default Swap Index North America High Yield
FDIC - Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FREMF - Freddie Mac Multifamily
GNMA - Government National Mortgage Association
GS - Goldman Sachs
H15T1Y - US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T Note Constant Maturity 1 Year
ICE - Intercontinental Exchange
LB - Lehman Brothers
LIBOR - London Interbank Exchange
LIBOR01M - ICE LIBOR USD 1 Month
LIBOR03M - ICE LIBOR USD 3 Month
LIBOR06M - ICE LIBOR USD 6 Month
LIBOR12M - ICE LIBOR USD 1 Year
NCUA - National Credit Union Administration
REMIC - Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit
S.F. - Single Family
USD - US Dollar
yr - Year
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 1,348,736,189 | |
Cash collateral due from broker for swap contracts | | | 2,981,797 | |
Interest receivable | | | 7,014,463 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 109,402 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 557 | |
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Total assets | | | 1,358,842,408 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Cash due to custodian | | | 526,838 | |
Upfront payments received on credit default swaps contracts | | | 1,518,940 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 1,474,336 | |
Distribution payable | | | 633,798 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 602,772 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 530,006 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 303,172 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 186,849 | |
BNY Mellon administration fees payable | | | 46,500 | |
Swaps payments payable | | | 41,250 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 24,980 | |
Variation margin due to broker on centrally cleared credit default swap contracts | | | 12,861 | |
Custody fees payable | | | 8,368 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 8,320 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 4,727 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 4,511 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 1,974 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 1,172 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 5,931,374 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 1,352,911,034 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 1,376,350,206 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | (23,439,172 | ) |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 1,352,911,034 | |
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Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 120,515,392 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 12,310,798 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.79 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 1,232,395,642 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 126,733,468 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.72 | |
1Investments, at cost | | $ | 1,331,751,141 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust —
Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series
Statement of operations
Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 20,938,554 | |
Dividends | | | 224,691 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 3,322,023 | |
Distribution expenses - Service Class | | | 1,810,814 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 144,766 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 98,394 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 58,436 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 43,689 | |
Legal fees | | | 41,641 | |
Custodian fees | | | 26,628 | |
Custodian fees | | | 26,517 | |
Registration fees | | | 8,621 | |
Other | | | 35,917 | |
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Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (13,025 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 5,604,421 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | 15,558,824 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss): | | | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 3,343,408 | |
Swap contracts | | | (337,123 | ) |
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Net realized gain | | | 3,006,285 | |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of: | | | | |
Investments | | | 30,209,496 | |
Swap contracts | | | (1,598,743 | ) |
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Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 28,610,753 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 31,617,038 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 47,175,862 | |
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Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series
Statements of changes in net assets
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 15,558,824 | | | $ | 26,199,419 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 3,006,285 | | | | (13,569,780 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 28,610,753 | | | | (12,400,759 | ) |
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Net increase in net assets resulting from operations | | | 47,175,862 | | | | 228,880 | |
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (2,694,686 | ) | | | (3,043,622 | ) |
Service Class | | | (15,526,251 | ) | | | (31,121,454 | ) |
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Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 15,523,435 | | | | 178,484,132 | |
Service Class | | | 30,785,169 | | | | 41,914,297 | |
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Standard Class | | | 2,658,085 | | | | 2,913,489 | |
Service Class | | | 15,655,357 | | | | 30,855,015 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (161,607,978 | ) | | | (18,087,997 | ) |
Service Class | | | (59,403,766 | ) | | | (139,860,998 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (156,389,698 | ) | | | 96,217,938 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | (127,434,773 | ) | | | 62,281,742 | |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,480,345,807 | | | | 1,418,064,065 | |
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End of period | | $ | 1,352,911,034 | | | $ | 1,480,345,807 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series
Financial highlights
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Standard Class | |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | | Year ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.59 | | | $ | 9.83 | | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 9.87 | | | $ | 9.86 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.13 | | | | 0.12 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.22 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.05 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.17 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.79 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.83 | | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 9.78 | | | $ | 9.87 | |
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Total return3 | | | 3.55% | | | | 0.24% | | | | 2.17% | | | | 2.09% | | | | 0.78% | | | | 1.69% | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $120,515 | | | $ | 260,009 | | | $ | 98,895 | | | $ | 81,412 | | | $ | 62,646 | | | $ | 59,362 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.54% | | | | 0.54% | | | | 0.55% | | | | 0.55% | | | | 0.56% | | | | 0.56% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.61% | | | | 2.14% | | | | 1.49% | | | | 1.15% | | | | 1.36% | | | | 1.22% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 39% | | | | 125% | | | | 135% | | | | 143% | | | | 128% | | | | 113% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding have been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Service Class | |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | | Year ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ 9.53 | | | $ | 9.76 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 9.72 | | | $ | 9.80 | | | $ | 9.79 | |
Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 0.21 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.04 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 0.31 | | | | — | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.14 | |
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Net investment income | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ 9.72 | | | $ | 9.53 | | | $ | 9.76 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 9.72 | | | $ | 9.80 | |
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Total return3 | | | 3.30% | | | | 0.04% | | | | 1.92% | | | | 1.73% | | | | 0.62% | | | | 1.44% | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $1,232,396 | | | $ | 1,220,337 | | | $ | 1,319,169 | | | $ | 1,325,979 | | | $ | 1,370,899 | | | $ | 1,405,542 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.84% | | | | 0.82% | | | | 0.80% | | | | 0.80% | | | | 0.81% | | | | 0.81% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 0.84% | | | | 0.84% | | | | 0.85% | | | | 0.85% | | | | 0.86% | | | | 0.86% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 2.31% | | | | 1.86% | | | | 1.24% | | | | 0.90% | | | | 1.11% | | | | 0.97% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 2.31% | | | | 1.84% | | | | 1.19% | | | | 0.85% | | | | 1.06% | | | | 0.92% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 39% | | | | 125% | | | | 135% | | | | 143% | | | | 128% | | | | 113% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding have been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Notes to financial statements June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service (12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a 12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek maximum total return, consistent with reasonable risk.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Debt securities and credit default swap (CDS) contracts are valued based upon valuations provided by an independent pricing service or broker/counterparty and reviewed by management. To the extent current market prices are not available, the pricing service may take into account developments related to the specific security, as well as transactions in comparable securities. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Valuations for fixed income securities utilize matrix systems, which reflect such factors as security prices, yields, maturities, and ratings, and are supplemented by dealer and exchange quotations. For asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, commercial mortgage securities, and US government agency mortgage securities, pricing vendors utilize matrix pricing which considers prepayment speed, attributes of the collateral, yield or price of bonds of comparable quality, coupon, maturity, and type as well as broker/dealer-supplied prices. Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. Swap prices are derived using daily swap curves and models that incorporate a number of market data factors, such as discounted cash flows, trades, and values of the underlying reference instruments. Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of a trading in a security. Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal and Foreign Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. In regard to foreign taxes only, the Series has open tax years in certain foreign countries in which it invests that may date back to the inception of the Series. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income and common expenses are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of “settled shares” of each class in relation to the net assets of the Series. Realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments is allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series held no investments in repurchase agreements.
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Delaware VIP® Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Notes to financial statements (continued) |
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
To Be Announced Trades (TBA) — The Series may contract to purchase or sell securities for a fixed price at a transaction date beyond the customary settlement period (examples: when issued, delayed delivery, forward commitment, or TBA transactions) consistent with the Series’ ability to manage its investment portfolio and meet redemption requests. These transactions involve a commitment by the Series to purchase or sell securities for a predetermined price or yield with payment and delivery taking place more than three days in the future, or after a period longer than the customary settlement period for that type of security. No interest will be earned by the Series on such purchases until the securities are delivered or the transaction is completed; however, the market value may change prior to delivery.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Realized gains (losses) on paydowns of mortgage- and asset-backed securities are classified as interest income. The Series declares dividends daily from net investment income and pays the dividends monthly and declares and pays distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $13,024 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.50% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.475% on the next $500 million, 0.45% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.425% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
DMC has contractually agreed to waive that portion, if any, of its management fee and reimburse the Series to the extent necessary to ensure that annual operating expenses (excluding any 12b-1 fees, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale dividend and interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations), do not exceed 0.55% of the Series’ average daily net assets from April 30, 2019 through June 30, 2019.* Prior to April 30, 2019, the expenses were capped at 0.56% of the Series’ average daily net assets. These expense waivers and reimbursements may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series. The waivers and reimbursements are accrued daily and received monthly.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $28,379 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $52,268 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the
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2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay 12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $21,795 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
*The aggregate contractual waiver period covering this report is from May 1, 2018 through April 30, 2020.
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases other than US government securities | | $ | 326,222,489 | |
Purchases of US government securities | | | 181,994,647 | |
Sales other than US government securities | | | 485,611,594 | |
Sales of US government securities | | | 311,618,168 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments and derivatives for the Series were as follows:
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Cost of Investments and Derivatives | | Appreciation of Investments and Derivatives | | Depreciation of Investments and Derivatives | | Appreciation of Investments and Derivatives |
$1,333,195,099 | | $16,936,064 | | $(5,446,036) | | $11,490,028 |
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (Act), net capital losses recognized for tax years beginning after Dec. 22, 2010 may be carried forward indefinitely and their character is retained as short-term and/or long-term losses.
The Series has capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains as follows:
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$16,664,156 | | $17,726,625 | | $34,390,781 |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below and on the next page.
Level 1 - Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts)
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Level 2 - Other observable inputs, including but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency, Asset- & Mortgage-Backed Securities | | $ | — | | | $ | 610,292,258 | | | $ | 610,292,258 | |
Corporate Debt | | | — | | | | 499,962,933 | | | | 499,962,933 | |
Foreign Debt | | | — | | | | 38,290,426 | | | | 38,290,426 | |
US Treasury Obligations | | | — | | | | 109,507,338 | | | | 109,507,338 | |
Preferred Stock | | | — | | | | 2,698,379 | | | | 2,698,379 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 15,740,720 | | | | 72,244,135 | | | | 87,984,855 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 15,740,720 | | | $ | 1,332,995,469 | | | $ | 1,348,736,189 | |
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Swap Contracts | | $ | — | | | $ | (506,591 | ) | | $ | (506,591 | ) |
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1Swap contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument at the period end.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to the Series’ net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no Level 3 investments.
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4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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Shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 1,604,438 | | | | 18,614,807 | |
Service Class | | | 3,195,968 | | | | 4,354,095 | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 274,781 | | | | 302,220 | |
Service Class | | | 1,626,958 | | | | 3,219,800 | |
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Standard Class | | | (16,678,738 | ) | | | (1,869,984 | ) |
Service Class | | | (6,185,177 | ) | | | (14,614,581 | ) |
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Net increase | | | (16,161,770 | ) | | | 10,006,357 | |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019 or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Derivatives
US GAAP requires disclosures that enable investors to understand: (1) how and why an entity uses derivatives; (2) how they are accounted for; and (3) how they affect an entity’s results of operations and financial position.
Swap Contracts
The Series may enter into CDS contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. The Series may enter into CDS contracts in order to hedge against a credit event, to enhance total return or to gain exposure to certain securities or markets. The Series will not be permitted to enter into any swap transactions unless, at the time of entering into such transactions, the unsecured long-term debt of the actual counterparty, combined with any credit enhancements, is rated at leastBBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (S&P) or Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. (Moody’s) or is determined to be of equivalent credit quality by DMC.
Credit Default Swaps. A CDS contract is a risk-transfer instrument through which one party (purchaser of protection) transfers to another party (seller of protection) the financial risk of a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement), as it relates to a particular reference security or basket of securities (such as an index). In exchange for the protection offered by the seller of protection, the purchaser of protection agrees to pay the seller of protection a periodic amount at a stated rate that is applied to the notional amount of the CDS contract. In addition, an upfront payment may be made or received by the Series in connection with an unwinding or assignment of a CDS contract. Upon the occurrence of a credit event, the seller of protection would pay the par (or other agreed-upon) value of the reference security (or basket of securities) to the counterparty. Credit events generally include, among others, bankruptcy, failure to pay, and obligation default.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered into CDS contracts as a purchaser of protection. Periodic payments (receipt) on such contracts are accrued daily and recorded as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upon payment (receipt), such amounts are recorded as realized losses (gains) on swap contracts. Upfront payments made or received in connection with CDS contracts are amortized over the expected life of the CDS contracts as unrealized losses (gains) on swap contracts. The change in value of CDS contracts is recorded daily as unrealized appreciation or depreciation. A realized gain or loss is recorded upon a credit event (as defined in the CDS agreement) or the maturity or termination of the agreement.
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6. Derivatives (continued)
Initial margin and variation margin are posted to central counterparties for centrally cleared CDS basket trades, as determined by the applicable central counterparty. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not enter into any CDS contracts as a seller of protection.
CDS contracts may involve greater risks than if the Series had invested in the reference obligation directly. CDS contracts are subject to general market risk, liquidity risk, counterparty risk, and credit risk. The Series’ maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk, either as the seller of protection or the buyer of protection, is the fair value of the contract. This risk is mitigated by (1) For bilateral swap contracts, having a netting arrangement between the Series and the counterparty and by the posting of collateral by the counterparty to the Series to cover the Series’ exposure to the counterparty, and (2)for cleared swaps, trading these instruments through a central counterparty.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series entered in to CDS contracts to hedge against credit events.
Swaps Generally. The value of open swaps may differ from that which would be realized in the event the Series terminated its position in the contract on a given day. Risks of entering into these contracts include the potential inability of the counterparty to meet the terms of the contracts. This type of risk is generally limited to the amount of favorable movement in the value of the underlying security, instrument or basket of instruments, if any, at the day of default. Risks also arise from potential losses from adverse market movements and such losses could exceed the unrealized amounts shown on the “Schedule of investments.”
At June 30, 2019, the Series experienced net realized and unrealized gains or losses attributable to credit contracts which are disclosed on the “Statement of asset and liabilities” as “Variation margin due to brokers on centrally cleared credit default swap contracts” and on the “Statement of operations” as “Net realized loss on swap contracts.”
Derivatives Generally. The table below summarizes the average balance of derivative holdings by the Series during the six months ended June 30, 2019.
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CDS contracts (average notional value)* | | $ | 26,810,565 | | | $— |
*Long represents buying protection and short represents selling protection.
7. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. A series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to
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changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of a Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
8. Credit and Market Risk
When interest rates rise, fixed income securities (i.e. debt obligations) generally will decline in value. These declines in value are greater for fixed income securities with longer maturities or durations.
The Series invests in fixed income securities whose value is derived from an underlying pool of mortgages or consumer loans. The value of these securities is sensitive to changes in economic conditions, including delinquencies and/or defaults, and may be adversely affected by shifts in the market’s perception of the issuers and changes in interest rates. Investors receive principal and interest payments as the underlying mortgages and consumer loans are paid back. Some of these securities are collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs). CMOs are debt securities issued by US government agencies or by financial institutions and other mortgage lenders, which are collateralized by a pool of mortgages held under an indenture. Prepayment of mortgages may shorten the stated maturity of the obligations and can result in a loss of premium, if any has been paid. Certain of these securities may be stripped (securities which provide only the principal or interest feature of the underlying security). The yield to maturity on an interest-only CMO is extremely sensitive not only to changes in prevailing interest rates, but also to the rate of principal payments (including prepayments) on the related underlying mortgage assets. A rapid rate of principal payments may have a material adverse effect on the Series’ yield to maturity. If the underlying mortgage assets experience greater than anticipated prepayments of principal, the Series may fail to recoup its initial investment in these securities even if the securities are rated in the highest rating categories.
The Series invests in high yield fixed income securities, which are securities rated lower thanBBB- by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC and lower than Baa3 by Moody’s Investors Service, Inc. or similarly rated by another nationally recognized statistical rating organization. Investments in these higher yielding securities are generally accompanied by a greater degree of credit risk than higher-rated securities. Additionally, lower-rated securities may be more susceptible to adverse economic and competitive industry conditions than investment grade securities.
The Series invests in certain obligations held by the Series that may have liquidity protection designed to ensure that the receipt of payments due on the underlying security is timely. Such protection may be provided through guarantees, insurance policies or letter of credit obtained by the issuer or sponsor through third parties, through various means of structuring the transaction or through a combination of such approaches. The Series will not pay any additional fees for such credit support, although the existence of credit support may increase the price of the security.
The Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2019, Rule 144A securities have been identified on the “Schedule of investments.” Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
9. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
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10. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2017, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU2017-08, Receivables — Nonrefundable Fees and Other Costs (Subtopic310-20), Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities which amends the amortization period for certain purchased callable debt securities purchased at a premium, shortening such period to the earliest call date. ASU2017-08 does not require any accounting change for debt securities held at a discount; the discount continues to be amortized to maturity. ASU2017-08 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2018. Management has determined that the impact of this guidance to the Series’ net assets at the end of the period is not material; therefore, the amount is not disclosed for the six months ended June 30, 2019.
In August 2018, the FASB issued an ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
11. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series Other Series information (Unaudited) |
Board consideration ofsub-advisory agreements for Delaware VIP® Limited-Term Diversified Income Series at a meeting held February27-28, 2019
At a meeting held on Feb.27-28, 2019, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Delaware VIP® Limited-Term Diversified Income Series (the “Series”), including a majority ofnon-interested or independent Trustees (the “Independent Trustees”), approved newSub-Advisory Agreements between Delaware Management Company (“DMC” or “Management”) and Macquarie Investment Management Europe Limited (“MIMEL”), Macquarie Investment Management Austria Kapitalanlage (“MIMAK”), and Macquarie Investment Management Global Limited (“MIMGL”), respectively. MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL may also be referenced as“sub-advisors” below.
In reaching the decision to approve theSub-Advisory Agreements, the Board considered and reviewed information about each of MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL, including its personnel, operations, and financial condition, which had been provided by MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL, respectively. The Board also reviewed material furnished by DMC in advance of the meeting, including: a memorandum from DMC reviewing theSub-Advisory Agreements and the various services proposed to be rendered by MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL; information concerning MIMEL’s, MIMAK’s, and MIMGL’s organizational structure and the experience of their key investment management personnel; copies of MIMEL’s, MIMAK’s, and MIMGL’s Form ADV, financial statements, compliance policies and procedures, and Codes of Ethics; relevant performance information provided with respect to MIMEL, MIMAK, and MIMGL; and a copy of theSub-Advisory Agreements.
In considering such information and materials, the Independent Trustees received assistance and advice from and met separately with their independent counsel. While attention was given to all information furnished, the following discusses some primary factors relevant to the Board’s decision to approve theSub-Advisory Agreements. This discussion of the information and factors considered by the Board (as well as the discussion above) is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather summarizes certain factors considered by the Board. In view of the wide variety of factors considered, the Board did not, unless otherwise noted, find it practicable to quantify or otherwise assign relative weights to the following factors. In addition, individual Trustees may have assigned different weights to various factors.
Nature, extent, and quality of services.In considering the nature, extent, and quality of the services to be provided by theSub-Advisors, the Board reviewed the services to be provided by eachSub-Advisor pursuant to eachSub-Advisory Agreement and as described at the meeting. The Board reviewed materials provided by theSub-Advisors regarding the experience and qualifications of the personnel who will be responsible for providing services to the Series. The Board also considered relevant performance information provided with respect to eachSub-Advisor. In discussing the nature of the services proposed to be provided by theSub-Advisors, it was observed that, unlike traditionalsub-advisors who make all of the investment related decisions with respect to asub-advised portfolio, the relationship between DMC (the Series’ investment manager) and theSub-Advisors as currently contemplated is primarily more of a collaborative effort between DMC and theSub-Advisors and a cross pollination of investment ideas. The Board further noted the stated intention under the newSub-Advisory Agreements that DMC would have the sole discretion to delegate portions of the implementation of the Series’ strategy to theSub-Advisors who would be permitted to execute Series trades and exercise investment discretion pursuant to that delegation and subject to DMC oversight. However, DMC and the Series’ named portfolio managers will continue to retain principal responsibility for the Series’ strategy and investment process and be primarily responsible for theday-to-day management of the Series’ portfolio. Based upon these considerations, the Board was satisfied with the nature and quality of the overall services to be provided by theSub-Advisors to the Series and its shareholders and was confident in the abilities of theSub-Advisors to provide quality services to the Series and its shareholders.
Investment performance.In regards to the appointment of theSub-Advisors for the Series, the Board reviewed information on prior performance for theSub-Advisors. In evaluating performance, the Board considered that theSub-Advisors would provide investment advice and recommendations, including with respect to specific securities, but that DMC’s portfolio managers for the Series would retain principal responsibility for the Series’ strategy as described above. In addition, the Board considered that theSub-Advisors would also execute Series security trades on behalf of DMC and be permitted by DMC to exercise investment discretion for securities in certain markets where DMC wanted to utilize aSub-Advisor’s specialized market knowledge.
Sub-advisory fees.The Board considered that DMC would pay theSub-Advisors asub-advisory fee based on the extent to which aSub-Advisor provides services to the Series as described in theSub-Advisory Agreements. In considering the appropriateness of thesub-advisory fees, the Board also reviewed and considered the fees in light of the nature, extent, and quality of thesub-advisory services to be provided by eachSub-Advisor, as more fully discussed above. The Board noted that thesub-advisory fees are paid by DMC to eachSub-Advisor and are not additional fees borne by the Series, and that the management fee paid by the Series to DMC would stay the same at current asset levels. The Board was provided with information showing an estimate of thesub-advisory fees to be paid to eachSub-Advisor based on a projection ofSub-Advisor allocations given certain historical investment trends, as well as information regarding the expected impact thesub-advisory arrangements would have on the profitability of DMC. The Board also noted that, given the collaborative nature of the services to be provided by theSub-Advisors to the Series, there were no comparable accounts and corresponding fees to which theSub-Advisors were able to compare this arrangement. The Board concluded that, in light of the quality and extent of the services to be provided and the business relationships between DMC and theSub-Advisors, the proposed fee arrangement was understandable and reasonable.
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Board consideration ofsub-advisory agreements for Delaware VIP® Limited-Term Diversified Income Series at a meeting held February27-28, 2019 (continued)
Profitability, economies of scale, andfall-out benefits.Information about eachSub-Advisor’s profitability from its relationship with the Series was not available because it had not begun to provide services to the Series. With regard to potentialfall-out benefits derived or to be derived by theSub-Advisors and their affiliates in connection with their relationship to the Series, the Board considered the potential benefit to DMC and theSub-Advisors of marketing a global approach on the portfolio management of their fixed income investment strategies. The Trustees also noted that economies of scale are shared with the Series and its shareholders through investment management fee breakpoints in DMC’s fee schedule for the Series so that as the Series grows in size, its effective investment management fee rate declines.
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) the SEC’s website at sec.gov. |
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Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report. If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action. You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary. |
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Table of contents
Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations.
Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date.
The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.
Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor.
The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP REIT Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus.
© 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.
All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners.
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP REIT Series
Disclosure of Series expenses
For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table reflect fee waivers in effect and assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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Standard Class | | | | $1,000.00 | | | | | $1,181.80 | | | | | 0.83% | | | | | $4.49 | |
Service Class | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,180.40 | | | | | 1.13% | | | | | 6.11 | |
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Standard Class | | | | $1,000.00 | | | | | $1,020.68 | | | | | 0.83% | | | | | $4.16 | |
Service Class | | | | 1,000.00 | | | | | 1,019.19 | | | | | 1.13% | | | | | 5.66 | |
* | “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Funds.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP REIT Series
Security type / sector allocation and top 10 equity holdings
As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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| | Percentage of | |
Security type / sector | | net assets | |
Common Stock | | | 98.55% | |
Diversified REITs | | | 1.54% | |
Healthcare | | | 5.43% | |
Healthcare REITs | | | 8.98% | |
Hotel REITs | | | 4.95% | |
Industrial REITs | | | 11.56% | |
Information Technology REITs | | | 9.44% | |
Mall REITs | | | 4.77% | |
Manufactured Housing REITs | | | 5.48% | |
Mixed REIT | | | 1.52% | |
Multifamily REITs | | | 19.14% | |
Office REITs | | | 9.14% | |
Self-Storage REITs | | | 5.59% | |
Shopping Center REITs | | | 4.10% | |
Single Tenant REITs | | | 3.73% | |
Specialty REITs | | | 3.18% | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.36% | |
Total Value of Securities | | | 99.91% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | | | 0.09% | |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.00% | |
Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
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| | Percentage | |
Top 10 equity holdings | | of net assets | |
Prologis | | | 7.64% | |
Equinix | | | 5.88% | |
Welltower | | | 5.60% | |
Brookdale Senior Living | | | 5.44% | |
AvalonBay Communities | | | 4.98% | |
Simon Property Group | | | 4.24% | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 3.96% | |
HCP | | | 3.38% | |
UDR | | | 3.26% | |
STORE Capital | | | 3.08% | |
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REIT Series-2
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP REIT Series
Schedule of investments
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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| | Number of | | | Value | |
| | shares | | | (US $) | |
Common Stock – 98.55% | | | | | | | | |
Diversified REITs – 1.54% | | | | | | | | |
Cousins Properties | | | 156,404 | | | $ | 5,657,124 | |
Vornado Realty Trust | | | 12,907 | | | | 827,339 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,484,463 | |
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Healthcare – 5.43% | | | | | | | | |
Brookdale Senior Living † | | | 3,173,938 | | | | 22,884,093 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 22,884,093 | |
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Healthcare REITs – 8.98% | | | | | | | | |
HCP | | | 444,603 | | | | 14,218,404 | |
Welltower | | | 289,256 | | | | 23,583,042 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 37,801,446 | |
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Hotel REITs – 4.95% | | | | | | | | |
Host Hotels & Resorts | | | 300,529 | | | | 5,475,638 | |
MGM Growth Properties Class A | | | 172,256 | | | | 5,279,646 | |
Park Hotels & Resorts | | | 252,033 | | | | 6,946,030 | |
RLJ Lodging Trust | | | 176,339 | | | | 3,128,254 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,829,568 | |
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Industrial REITs – 11.56% | | | | | | | | |
Duke Realty | | | 232,428 | | | | 7,347,049 | |
Prologis | | | 401,646 | | | | 32,171,845 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty | | | 226,996 | | | | 9,163,829 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 48,682,723 | |
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Information Technology REITs – 9.44% | | | | | |
American Tower | | | 41,842 | | | | 8,554,597 | |
Equinix | | | 49,070 | | | | 24,745,510 | |
QTS Realty Trust Class A | | | 98,229 | | | | 4,536,215 | |
SBA Communications † | | | 8,535 | | | | 1,919,009 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 39,755,331 | |
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Mall REITs – 4.77% | | | | | | | | |
Simon Property Group | | | 111,862 | | | | 17,871,073 | |
Taubman Centers | | | 54,044 | | | | 2,206,617 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 20,077,690 | |
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Manufactured Housing REITs – 5.48% | | | | | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties | | | 84,545 | | | | 10,258,690 | |
Sun Communities | | | 100,046 | | | | 12,824,897 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,083,587 | |
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Mixed REIT – 1.52% | | | | | | | | |
Liberty Property Trust | | | 127,907 | | | | 6,400,466 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 6,400,466 | |
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Multifamily REITs – 19.14% | | | | | | | | |
Apartment Investment & Management Class A | | | 216,110 | | | | 10,831,433 | |
AvalonBay Communities | | | 103,203 | | | | 20,968,786 | |
Camden Property Trust | | | 159,751 | | | | 16,676,407 | |
Equity Residential | | | 151,744 | | | | 11,520,404 | |
Essex Property Trust | | | 23,439 | | | | 6,842,547 | |
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| | Number of | | | Value | |
| | shares | | | (US $) | |
Common Stock (continued) | | | | | |
Multifamily REITs (continued) | | | | | |
UDR | | | 305,772 | | | $ | 13,726,105 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 80,565,682 | |
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Office REITs – 9.14% | | | | | | | | |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities | | | 33,014 | | | | 4,657,945 | |
Boston Properties | | | 91,130 | | | | 11,755,770 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties | | | 239,387 | | | | 7,964,406 | |
Kilroy Realty | | | 99,256 | | | | 7,326,085 | |
VEREIT | | | 752,107 | | | | 6,776,484 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 38,480,690 | |
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Self-Storage REITs – 5.59% | | | | | | | | |
CubeSmart | | | 258,390 | | | | 8,640,562 | |
Extra Space Storage | | | 104,322 | | | | 11,068,564 | |
Public Storage | | | 16,107 | | | | 3,836,204 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 23,545,330 | |
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Shopping Center REITs – 4.10% | | | | | | | | |
Kimco Realty | | | 291,840 | | | | 5,393,203 | |
Regency Centers | | | 119,125 | | | | 7,950,404 | |
SITE Centers | | | 294,985 | | | | 3,905,601 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 17,249,208 | |
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Single Tenant REITs – 3.73% | | | | | | | | |
National Retail Properties | | | 51,377 | | | | 2,723,495 | |
STORE Capital | | | 390,623 | | | | 12,964,777 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 15,688,272 | |
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Specialty REITs – 3.18% | | | | | | | | |
Cushman & Wakefield † | | | 81,940 | | | | 1,465,087 | |
EPR Properties | | | 33,233 | | | | 2,478,849 | |
Invitation Homes | | | 354,067 | | | | 9,464,211 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | 13,408,147 | |
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Total Common Stock (cost $379,586,555) | | | | | | | 414,936,696 | |
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Short– Term Investments – 1.36% | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds – 1.36% | | | | | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 1,141,798 | | | | 1,141,679 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I (seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 1,141,798 | | | | 1,141,677 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 1,141,798 | | | | 1,141,680 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class (seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 1,141,798 | | | | 1,141,678 | |
REIT Series– 3
Delaware VIP® REIT Series
Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Number of | | | Value | |
| | shares | | | (US $) | |
Short-Term Investments (continued) | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds (continued) | | | | | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 1,141,798 | | | $ | 1,141,674 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $5,708,388) | | | | 5,708,388 | |
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Total Value of Securities – 99.91% (cost $385,294,943) | | | | | | | | | | $ | 420,645,084 | |
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†Non-income producing security.
Summary of abbreviations:
GS - Goldman Sachs
REIT - Real Estate Investment Trust
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
REIT Series-4
| | |
Delaware VIP®Trust — Delaware VIP REIT Series | | |
Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 420,645,084 | |
Cash | | | 62,253 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 1,579,384 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 891,541 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 91,652 | |
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Total assets | | | 423,269,914 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 1,774,912 | |
Management fees payable to affiliates | | | 257,350 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 103,998 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 48,335 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 29,455 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 17,130 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,607 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 1,640 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 1,450 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 601 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 365 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 2,237,843 | |
| | | | |
Total Net Assets | | $ | 421,032,071 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 406,505,322 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 14,526,749 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 421,032,071 | |
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Net Asset Value | | | | |
Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 225,901,404 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 16,505,105 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.69 | |
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Service Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 195,130,667 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 14,268,618 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 13.68 | |
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1Investments, at cost | | $ | 385,294,943 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
REIT Series-5
Delaware VIP® Trust —
Delaware VIP REIT Series
Statement of operations
Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
| | | | |
Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 6,799,996 | |
Interest | | | 53,830 | |
| | | | |
| | | 6,853,826 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 1,536,568 | |
Distribution expenses — Service Class | | | 285,780 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 56,804 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 41,542 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 17,196 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 15,938 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 12,610 | |
Legal fees | | | 11,151 | |
Custodian fees | | | 7,761 | |
Registration fees | | | 34 | |
Other | | | 6,238 | |
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| | | 1,991,622 | |
Less expenses waived | | | (6,416 | ) |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (985 | ) |
| | | | |
Total operating expenses | | | 1,984,221 | |
| | | | |
Net Investment Income | | | 4,869,605 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain: | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 8,720,418 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 53,082,636 | |
| | | | |
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 61,803,054 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 66,672,659 | |
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Delaware VIP Trust —
Delaware VIP REIT Series
Statements of changes in net assets
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| | Six months | | | | |
| | ended | | | Year | |
| | 6/30/19 | | | ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 4,869,605 | | | $ | 8,715,660 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | | | 8,720,418 | | | | (19,278,522 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 53,082,636 | | | | (19,518,669 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 66,672,659 | | | | (30,081,531 | ) |
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (4,838,436 | ) | | | (11,357,786 | ) |
Service Class | | | (3,675,428 | ) | | | (9,640,377 | ) |
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| | | (8,513,864 | ) | | | (20,998,163 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 4,086,177 | | | | 8,399,074 | |
Service Class | | | 3,199,238 | | | | 8,627,567 | |
Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 4,838,436 | | | | 11,357,786 | |
Service Class | | | 3,675,428 | | | | 9,640,377 | |
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| | | 15,799,279 | | | | 38,024,804 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (12,885,226 | ) | | | (29,374,577 | ) |
Service Class | | | (12,401,323 | ) | | | (32,733,061 | ) |
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| | | (25,286,549 | ) | | | (62,107,638 | ) |
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Decrease in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | (9,487,270 | ) | | | (24,082,834 | ) |
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Net Increase (decrease) in Net Assets | | | 48,671,525 | | | | (75,162,528 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 372,360,546 | | | | 447,523,074 | |
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End of period | | $ | 421,032,071 | | | $ | 372,360,546 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
REIT Series-6
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP REIT Series
Financial highlights
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | | | | | Delaware VIP REIT Series Standard Class |
| | | | Six months | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ended | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 6/30/191 | | | | Year ended | | | | |
| | | | (Unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | | $ | 11.85 | | | | $ | 13.49 | | | | $ | 15.57 | | | | $ | 15.89 | | | | $ | 15.50 | | | | $ | 12.14 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | | | | | | 0.17 | | | | | 0.28 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 0.22 | | | | | 0.21 | | | | | 0.20 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | 1.97 | | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 0.67 | | | | | 0.37 | | | | | 3.35 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total from investment operations | | | | | | | | | 2.14 | | | | | (0.99 | ) | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.89 | | | | | 0.58 | | | | | 3.55 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | (0.19 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (2.08 | ) | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | | | | | | (0.30 | ) | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | | (2.32 | ) | | | | (1.21 | ) | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | | (0.19 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | | $ | 13.69 | | | | $ | 11.85 | | | | $ | 13.49 | | | | $ | 15.57 | | | | $ | 15.89 | | | | $ | 15.50 | |
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Total return3 | | | | | | | | | 18.18% | | | | | (7.22% | ) | | | | 1.54% | | | | | 5.87% | | | | | 3.75% | | | | | 29.46% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | | | | | | $ | 225,901 | | | | $ | 198,904 | | | | $ | 235,390 | | | | $ | 251,083 | | | | $ | 244,618 | | | | $ | 260,182 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | | | | 0.83% | | | | | 0.83% | | | | | 0.84% | | | | | 0.83% | | | | | 0.85% | | | | | 0.84% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | | | | | | 2.52% | | | | | 2.23% | | | | | 1.94% | | | | | 1.39% | | | | | 1.32% | | | | | 1.41% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | | | | | | 45% | | | | | 111% | | | | | 173% | | | | | 130% | | | | | 75% | | | | | 84% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
REIT Series-7
Delaware VIP® REIT Series
Financial highlights (continued)
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | | | | | Delaware VIP REIT Series Service Class |
| | | | Six months | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | ended | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | 6/30/191 | | | | Year ended | | | | |
| | | | (Unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | | | | | | $ | 11.82 | | | | $ | 13.46 | | | | $ | 15.54 | | | | $ | 15.86 | | | | $ | 15.47 | | | | $ | 12.12 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 0.17 | | | | | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | | | | | | 1.97 | | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 0.67 | | | | | 0.37 | | | | | 3.35 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | | | | | | 2.12 | | | | | (1.03 | ) | | | | 0.21 | | | | | 0.85 | | | | | 0.54 | | | | | 3.51 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | (2.08 | ) | | | | (1.00 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | | | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | | (2.29 | ) | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.16 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | | | | | | $ | 13.68 | | | | $ | 11.82 | | | | $ | 13.46 | | | | $ | 15.54 | | | | $ | 15.86 | | | | $ | 15.47 | |
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Total return3 | | | | | | | | | 18.04% | | | | | (7.52% | ) | | | | 1.27% | | | | | 5.62% | | | | | 3.52% | | | | | 29.12% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | | | | | | $ | 195,131 | | | | $ | 173,457 | | | | $ | 212,133 | | | | $ | 232,062 | | | | $ | 238,103 | | | | $ | 251,743 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | | | | | | | 1.13% | | | | | 1.11% | | | | | 1.09% | | | | | 1.08% | | | | | 1.10% | | | | | 1.09% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | | | | | | 1.13% | | | | | 1.13% | | | | | 1.14% | | | | | 1.13% | | | | | 1.15% | | | | | 1.14% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | | | | | | 2.22% | | | | | 1.95% | | | | | 1.69% | | | | | 1.14% | | | | | 1.07% | | | | | 1.16% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | | | | | | 2.22% | | | | | 1.93% | | | | | 1.64% | | | | | 1.09% | | | | | 1.02% | | | | | 1.11% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | | | | | | 45% | | | | | 111% | | | | | 173% | | | | | 130% | | | | | 75% | | | | | 84% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP REIT Series
Notes to financial statements
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP REIT Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objectives of the Series are to seek maximum long-term total return, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2015–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019 the Series held no investments in repurchase agreements.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Distributions received from investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) are recorded as dividend income on theex-dividend date, subject to reclassification upon notice of
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Delaware VIP® REIT Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
the character of such distributions by the issuer. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $984 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.75% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.70% on the next $500 million, 0.65% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.60% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
DMC has contractually agreed to waive all or a portion of its investment advisory fees and/or pay/reimburse expenses (excluding any12b-1 fee, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, short sale and dividend interest expenses, brokerage fees, certain insurance costs, and nonroutine expenses or costs, including, but not limited to, those relating to reorganizations, litigation, conducting shareholder meetings, and liquidations) in order to prevent annual series operating expenses from exceeding 0.83% of the Series’ average daily net assets from April 30, 2019 through June 30, 2019.* The waiver and reimbursement are accrued daily and received monthly. This waiver and reimbursement may only be terminated by agreement of DMC and the Series.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $9,740 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $15,366 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $6,325 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
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Delaware VIP® REIT Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates (continued)
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
*The aggregate contractual waiver period covering this report is from April 30, 2019 through April 30, 2020.
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases | | $ | 179,647,596 | |
Sales | | | 189,173,816 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes has been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the Series were as follows:
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| | | Unrealized | | Unrealized | | Net Unrealized |
Cost of | | | Appreciation | | Depreciation | | Appreciation |
Investments | | | of Investments | | of Investments | | of Investments |
$ | 385,294,943 | | | $42,225,589 | | $(6,875,448) | | $35,350,141 |
At Dec. 31, 2018, capital loss carryforwards available to offset future realized capital gains were as follows:
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Loss carryforward character | |
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Short-term | | | Long-term | | Total | |
| $12,243,538 | | | $7,901,034 | | | $20,144,572 | |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
| Level 1 – | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
| Level 2 – | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
| Level 3 – | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
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Delaware VIP® REIT Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
3. Investments (continued)
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Assets: | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 414,936,696 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,708,388 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 420,645,084 | |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to the Series’ net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no Level 3 investments.
4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 | | | | Year ended 12/31/18 |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | | 312,036 | | | | | | | | | | 676,737 | |
Service Class | | | | 242,885 | | | | | | | | | | 688,375 | |
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Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | | 373,624 | | | | | | | | | | 985,064 | |
Service Class | | | | 283,817 | | | | | | | | | | 836,112 | |
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| | | | 1,212,362 | | | | | | | | | | 3,186,288 | |
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Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | | (965,777 | ) | | | | | | | | | (2,325,829 | ) |
Service Class | | | | (929,428 | ) | | | | | | | | | (2,614,717 | ) |
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| | | | (1,895,205 | ) | | | | | | | | | (4,940,546 | ) |
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Net (decrease) | | | | (682,843 | ) | | | | | | | | | (1,754,258 | ) |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit intended to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day, the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial
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Delaware VIP® REIT Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
6. Securities Lending (continued)
collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. A series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower.
The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower. The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of the Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
7. Credit and Market Risk
The Series concentrates its investments in the real estate industry and is subject to the risks associated with that industry. If the Series holds real estate directly as a result of defaults or receives rental income directly from real estate holdings, its tax status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized. The Series is also affected by interest rate changes, particularly if the REITs it holds use floating rate debt to finance their ongoing operations. Its investments may also tend to fluctuate more widely than that of a fund that invests in a broader range of industries.
The Series may invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A, promulgated under Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC, theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 10% limit on investments in illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2019, there were no Rule 144A securities held by the Series. Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
8. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update (ASU), ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
10. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP REIT Series
Other Series information (Unaudited)
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. |
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Delaware VIP® Trust
Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
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| | Schedule of investments | | | 3 | |
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| | Statements of changes in net assets | | | 6 | |
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| | Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations. Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date. The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested. Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor. The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide. This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus. © 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc. All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners. | | | | |
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series
Disclosure of Series expenses
For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series Return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% Return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* | |
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Actual Series return† | |
Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | | $1,172.30 | | | 0.77% | | | $4.15 | |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,170.50 | | | 1.07% | | | 5.76 | |
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Hypothetical 5% return(5% return before expenses) | |
Standard Class | | $1,000.00 | | | $1,020.98 | | | 0.77% | | | $3.86 | |
Service Class | | 1,000.00 | | | 1,019.49 | | | 1.07% | | | 5.36 | |
* | “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies in which it invests (Underlying Funds), including business development corporations and exchange-traded funds. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Funds.
Small Cap Value Series-1
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series
Security type / sector allocation and top 10 equity holdings
As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets | |
Common Stock² | | | 97.52% | |
Basic Industry | | | 5.67% | |
Business Services | | | 0.81% | |
Capital Spending | | | 8.91% | |
Consumer Cyclical | | | 3.55% | |
Consumer Services | | | 9.55% | |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.28% | |
Energy | | | 6.00% | |
Financial Services1 | | | 28.97% | |
Healthcare | | | 3.69% | |
Real Estate | | | 8.36% | |
Technology | | | 12.15% | |
Transportation | | | 1.86% | |
Utilities | | | 4.72% | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2.54% | |
Total Value of Securities | | | 100.06% | |
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets | | | (0.06%) | |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.00% | |
² | Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for diversification whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting. |
1 | To monitor compliance with the Series’ concentration guidelines as described in the Series’ prospectus and Statement of Additional Information, the Financial Services sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Financial Services sector consisted of banks, diversified financial services, insurance, and investment companies. As of June 30, 2019, such amounts, as percentage of total net assets, were 21.32%, 2.54%, 4.49%, and 0.62%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Series’ concentration policy even if the percentages in the Financial Services sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%. |
Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
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Top 10 equity holdings | | Percentage of net assets |
East West Bancorp | | 2.56% |
MasTec | | 2.55% |
ITT | | 2.12% |
Hancock Whitney | | 1.89% |
Selective Insurance Group | | 1.82% |
Stifel Financial | | 1.74% |
Webster Financial | | 1.65% |
Teradyne | | 1.61% |
Berry Global Group | | 1.60% |
Meritage Homes | | 1.59% |
Small Cap Value Series-2
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series
Schedule of investments
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
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Common Stock – 97.52%² | | | | | |
Basic Industry – 5.67% | | | | | | | | |
Berry Global Group † | | | 369,000 | | | $ | 19,405,710 | |
Ferro † | | | 474,400 | | | | 7,495,520 | |
HB Fuller | | | 272,500 | | | | 12,644,000 | |
Louisiana-Pacific | | | 425,300 | | | | 11,151,366 | |
Olin | | | 830,100 | | | | 18,187,491 | |
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Business Services – 0.81% | | | | | |
Deluxe | | | 119,000 | | | | 4,838,540 | |
WESCO International † | | | 98,300 | | | | 4,978,895 | |
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| | | | | | | 9,817,435 | |
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Capital Spending – 8.91% | | | | | |
Altra Industrial Motion | | | 407,270 | | | | 14,612,848 | |
Atkore International Group † | | | 419,200 | | | | 10,844,704 | |
H&E Equipment Services | | | 315,000 | | | | 9,163,350 | |
ITT | | | 394,200 | | | | 25,812,216 | |
MasTec † | | | 600,446 | | | | 30,940,982 | |
Primoris Services | | | 384,400 | | | | 8,045,492 | |
Rexnord † | | | 292,700 | | | | 8,845,394 | |
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| | | | | | | 108,264,986 | |
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Consumer Cyclical – 3.55% | | | | | |
Barnes Group | | | 205,800 | | | | 11,594,772 | |
Knoll | | | 383,693 | | | | 8,817,265 | |
Meritage Homes † | | | 376,800 | | | | 19,344,912 | |
Standard Motor Products | | | 76,101 | | | | 3,450,419 | |
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| | | | | | | 43,207,368 | |
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Consumer Services – 9.55% | | | | | |
Asbury Automotive Group † | | | 84,800 | | | | 7,152,032 | |
Cable One | | | 10,200 | | | | 11,944,098 | |
Caleres | | | 282,000 | | | | 5,617,440 | |
Cheesecake Factory | | | 179,100 | | | | 7,830,252 | |
Choice Hotels International | | | 180,400 | | | | 15,696,604 | |
Cinemark Holdings | | | 293,513 | | | | 10,595,819 | |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | | | 54,500 | | | | 9,304,785 | |
International Speedway Class A | | | 108,200 | | | | 4,857,098 | |
Meredith | | | 134,050 | | | | 7,380,793 | |
Steven Madden | | | 227,050 | | | | 7,708,347 | |
Texas Roadhouse | | | 125,500 | | | | 6,735,585 | |
UniFirst | | | 77,700 | | | | 14,651,889 | |
Wolverine World Wide | | | 240,700 | | | | 6,628,878 | |
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| | | | | | | 116,103,620 | |
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Consumer Staples – 3.28% | | | | | |
Core-Mark Holding | | | 187,269 | | | | 7,438,325 | |
J&J Snack Foods | | | 67,500 | | | | 10,864,125 | |
Performance Food Group † | | | 193,795 | | | | 7,757,614 | |
Scotts Miracle-Gro | | | 95,100 | | | | 9,367,350 | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings | | | 82,800 | | | | 4,452,156 | |
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| | | | | | | 39,879,570 | |
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Energy – 6.00% | | | | | | | | |
Callon Petroleum † | | | 1,295,300 | | | | 8,536,027 | |
Delek US Holdings | | | 321,000 | | | | 13,006,920 | |
Dril-Quip † | | | 140,500 | | | | 6,744,000 | |
Ensco Rowan Class A | | | 474,618 | | | | 4,048,492 | |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
Common Stock² (continued) | | | | | |
Energy (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group † | | | 894,900 | | | $ | 7,722,987 | |
KLX Energy Services Holdings † | | | 53,920 | | | | 1,101,586 | |
Oasis Petroleum † | | | 1,108,000 | | | | 6,293,440 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy | | | 887,000 | | | | 10,209,370 | |
SM Energy | | | 681,800 | | | | 8,536,136 | |
Whiting Petroleum † | | | 358,325 | | | | 6,693,511 | |
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| | | | | | | 72,892,469 | |
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Financial Services – 28.97% | | | | | |
American Equity Investment Life Holding | | | 514,900 | | | | 13,984,684 | |
Bank of NT Butterfield & Son | | | 171,500 | | | | 5,824,140 | |
Community Bank System | | | 171,400 | | | | 11,284,976 | |
East West Bancorp | | | 665,436 | | | | 31,122,442 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 558,400 | | | | 13,524,448 | |
First Hawaiian | | | 524,600 | | | | 13,571,402 | |
First Interstate BancSystem Class A | | | 281,100 | | | | 11,134,371 | |
First Midwest Bancorp | | | 581,800 | | | | 11,909,446 | |
FNB | | | 1,457,100 | | | | 17,150,067 | |
Great Western Bancorp | | | 469,600 | | | | 16,774,112 | |
Hancock Whitney | | | 574,200 | | | | 23,002,452 | |
Hanover Insurance Group | | | 144,800 | | | | 18,577,840 | |
Legg Mason | | | 252,300 | | | | 9,658,044 | |
Main Street Capital (BDC) | | | 182,400 | | | | 7,500,288 | |
NBT Bancorp | | | 282,000 | | | | 10,577,820 | |
Prosperity Bancshares | | | 171,100 | | | | 11,301,155 | |
S&T Bancorp | | | 203,942 | | | | 7,643,746 | |
Selective Insurance Group | | | 294,990 | | | | 22,091,801 | |
Stifel Financial | | | 359,000 | | | | 21,202,540 | |
Umpqua Holdings | | | 913,800 | | | | 15,159,942 | |
Valley National Bancorp | | | 1,412,500 | | | | 15,226,750 | |
Webster Financial | | | 420,000 | | | | 20,063,400 | |
WesBanco | | | 273,300 | | | | 10,535,715 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp † | | | 299,700 | | | | 13,402,584 | |
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Healthcare – 3.69% | | | | | | | | |
Avanos Medical † | | | 242,000 | | | | 10,553,620 | |
Catalent † | | | 213,300 | | | | 11,562,993 | |
Service Corp. International | | | 201,400 | | | | 9,421,492 | |
STERIS | | | 89,898 | | | | 13,384,014 | |
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| | | | | | | 44,922,119 | |
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Real Estate – 8.36% | | | | | | | | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 947,133 | | | | 13,562,945 | |
Highwoods Properties | | | 276,100 | | | | 11,402,930 | |
Lexington Realty Trust | | | 1,077,400 | | | | 10,138,334 | |
Life Storage | | | 111,500 | | | | 10,601,420 | |
Outfront Media | | | 721,700 | | | | 18,612,643 | |
RPT Realty | | | 628,700 | | | | 7,613,557 | |
Spirit Realty Capital | | | 259,900 | | | | 11,087,334 | |
Summit Hotel Properties | | | 725,600 | | | | 8,322,632 | |
Washington Real Estate Investment Trust | | | 384,400 | | | | 10,275,012 | |
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Small Cap Value Series-3
Delaware VIP® Small Cap Value Series
Schedule of investments (continued)
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
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Common Stock² (continued) | | | | | |
Technology – 12.15% | | | | | | | | |
Cirrus Logic † | | | 154,300 | | | $ | 6,742,910 | |
Coherent † | | | 44,700 | | | | 6,095,739 | |
CommScope Holding † | | | 335,845 | | | | 5,282,842 | |
Flex † | | | 834,900 | | | | 7,989,993 | |
MaxLinear † | | | 257,900 | | | | 6,045,176 | |
NCR † | | | 329,099 | | | | 10,234,979 | |
NetScout Systems † | | | 273,463 | | | | 6,943,226 | |
ON Semiconductor † | | | 647,100 | | | | 13,077,891 | |
Synopsys † | | | 139,600 | | | | 17,965,124 | |
Tech Data † | | | 145,329 | | | | 15,201,413 | |
Teradyne | | | 407,900 | | | | 19,542,489 | |
Tower Semiconductor † | | | 459,900 | | | | 7,252,623 | |
TTM Technologies † | | | 644,012 | | | | 6,568,922 | |
Viavi Solutions † | | | 549,600 | | | | 7,304,184 | |
Vishay Intertechnology | | | 697,600 | | | | 11,524,352 | |
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| | | | | | | 147,771,863 | |
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Transportation – 1.86% | | | | | | | | |
Kirby † | | | 74,400 | | | | 5,877,600 | |
Saia † | | | 96,050 | | | | 6,211,553 | |
Werner Enterprises | | | 337,900 | | | | 10,501,932 | |
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| | | | | | | 22,591,085 | |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
Common Stock²(continued) | | | | | |
Utilities – 4.72% | | | | | | | | |
ALLETE | | | 129,100 | | | $ | 10,742,411 | |
Black Hills | | | 212,800 | | | | 16,634,576 | |
El Paso Electric | | | 198,100 | | | | 12,955,740 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings | | | 190,100 | | | | 17,036,762 | |
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| | | | | | | 57,369,489 | |
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Total Common Stock (cost $895,087,355) | | | | | | | 1,185,545,063 | |
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Short-Term Investments – 2.54% | | | | | |
Money Market Mutual Funds – 2.54% | | | | | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 6,180,213 | | | | 6,175,522 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I(seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 6,180,213 | | | | 6,175,486 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 6,180,213 | | | | 6,175,551 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class(seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 6,180,213 | | | | 6,175,519 | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 6,180,213 | | | | 6,175,371 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $30,877,449) | | | | | | | 30,877,449 | |
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Total Value of Securities – 100.06% (cost $925,964,804) | | | $1,216,422,512 | |
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² | Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for diversification whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting. |
† | Non-income producing security. |
Summary of abbreviations:
BDC – Business Development Corporation
GS – Goldman Sachs
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Small Cap Value Series-4
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 1,216,422,512 | |
Receivable for securities sold | | | 1,523,891 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 1,419,977 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 90,786 | |
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Total assets | | | 1,219,457,166 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Cash due to custodian | | | 3,032 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 2,673,537 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 696,496 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 195,197 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 175,420 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 16,735 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 7,325 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 4,011 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 3,984 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 1,654 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable to affiliates | | | 1,055 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 3,778,446 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 1,215,678,720 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 892,577,899 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 323,100,821 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 1,215,678,720 | |
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Net Asset Value: | | | | |
Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 405,064,356 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 11,560,662 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 35.04 | |
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Service Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 810,614,364 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 23,243,318 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 34.88 | |
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1Investments, at cost | | $ | 925,964,804 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Small Cap Value Series-5
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series Statement of operations Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | | Delaware VIP Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series Statements of changes in net assets |
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 12,211,300 | |
Interest | | | 138,815 | |
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| | | 12,350,115 | |
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Expenses: | | | | |
Management fees | | | 4,218,586 | |
Distribution expenses – Service Class | | | 1,180,545 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 125,071 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 69,041 | |
Dividends disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 49,664 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 36,617 | |
Legal fees | | | 28,631 | |
Custodian fees | | | 18,339 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 15,605 | |
Registration fees | | | 27 | |
Other | | | 17,166 | |
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| | | 5,759,292 | |
Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (2,814 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 5,756,478 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | 6,593,637 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain: | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 26,494,437 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 147,686,311 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 174,180,748 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 180,774,385 | |
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 6,593,637 | | | $ | 10,450,426 | |
Net realized gain | | | 26,494,437 | | | | 95,626,959 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 147,686,311 | | | | (318,139,961 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 180,774,385 | | | | (212,062,576 | ) |
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Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (35,845,943 | ) | | | (33,424,300 | ) |
Service Class | | | (70,100,727 | ) | | | (64,378,292 | ) |
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| | | (105,946,670 | ) | | | (97,802,592 | ) |
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Capital Share Transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 21,157,006 | | | | 48,204,956 | |
Service Class | | | 43,147,331 | | | | 79,818,470 | |
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Net asset value of shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 35,845,943 | | | | 33,424,300 | |
Service Class | | | 70,100,726 | | | | 64,378,292 | |
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| | | 170,251,006 | | | | 225,826,018 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (34,402,424 | ) | | | (59,827,644 | ) |
Service Class | | | (53,139,898 | ) | | | (90,648,481 | ) |
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| | | (87,542,322 | ) | | | (150,476,125 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 82,708,684 | | | | 75,349,893 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 157,536,399 | | | | (234,515,275 | ) |
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Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,058,142,321 | | | | 1,292,657,596 | |
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End of period | | $ | 1,215,678,720 | | | $ | 1,058,142,321 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Small Cap Value Series-6
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series
Financial highlights
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series Standard Class |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 32.76 | | | | $ | 42.73 | | | | $ | 39.84 | | | | $ | 33.72 | | | | $ | 40.23 | | | | $ | 41.72 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | 0.23 | | | | | 0.41 | | | | | 0.34 | | | | | 0.36 | | | | | 0.33 | | | | | 0.27 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 5.43 | | | | | (7.03 | ) | | | | 4.30 | | | | | 9.37 | | | | | (2.43 | ) | | | | 2.06 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 5.66 | | | | | (6.62 | ) | | | | 4.64 | | | | | 9.73 | | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | | 2.33 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.40 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | (2.98 | ) | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | | (3.26 | ) | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | | (3.59 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (3.38 | ) | | | | (3.35 | ) | | | | (1.75 | ) | | | | (3.61 | ) | | | | (4.41 | ) | | | | (3.82 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 35.04 | | | | $ | 32.76 | | | | $ | 42.73 | | | | $ | 39.84 | | | | $ | 33.72 | | | | $ | 40.23 | |
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Total return3 | | | | 17.23% | | | | | (16.72%) | | | | | 12.05% | | | | | 31.41% | | | | | (6.22%) | | | | | 5.86% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 405,064 | | | | $ | 357,318 | | | | $ | 439,612 | | | | $ | 429,275 | | | | $ | 343,847 | | | | $ | 379,542 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 | | | | 0.77% | | | | | 0.77% | | | | | 0.78% | | | | | 0.79% | | | | | 0.80% | | | | | 0.80% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 1.31% | | | | | 1.03% | | | | | 0.85% | | | | | 1.05% | | | | | 0.90% | | | | | 0.68% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 9% | | | | | 18% | | | | | 14% | | | | | 11% | | | | | 18% | | | | | 16% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Fund in which the Series invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Small Cap Value Series-7
Delaware VIP® Small Cap Value Series
Financial highlights (continued)
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series Service Class |
| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | Year ended |
| | (unaudited) | | 12/31/18 | | 12/31/17 | | 12/31/16 | | 12/31/15 | | 12/31/14 |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | | $ | 32.58 | | | | $ | 42.52 | | | | $ | 39.67 | | | | $ | 33.58 | | | | $ | 40.08 | | | | $ | 41.58 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 0.29 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | 0.24 | | | | | 0.17 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | | 5.39 | | | | | (6.98 | ) | | | | 4.27 | | | | | 9.34 | | | | | (2.43 | ) | | | | 2.06 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | | 5.57 | | | | | (6.69 | ) | | | | 4.51 | | | | | 9.61 | | | | | (2.19 | ) | | | | 2.23 | |
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Less dividends and distributions from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | | (2.98 | ) | | | | (3.00 | ) | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | | (3.26 | ) | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | | (3.59 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | | (3.27 | ) | | | | (3.25 | ) | | | | (1.66 | ) | | | | (3.52 | ) | | | | (4.31 | ) | | | | (3.73 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | | $ | 34.88 | | | | $ | 32.58 | | | | $ | 42.52 | | | | $ | 39.67 | | | | $ | 33.58 | | | | $ | 40.08 | |
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Total return3 | | | | 17.05% | | | | | (16.95%) | | | | | 11.76% | | | | | 31.09% | | | | | (6.46%) | | | | | 5.62% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | | $ | 810,615 | | | | $ | 700,824 | | | | $ | 853,046 | | | | $ | 794,681 | | | | $ | 621,022 | | | | $ | 719,263 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets4 | | | | 1.07% | | | | | 1.05% | | | | | 1.03% | | | | | 1.04% | | | | | 1.05% | | | | | 1.05% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived4 | | | | 1.07% | | | | | 1.07% | | | | | 1.08% | | | | | 1.09% | | | | | 1.10% | | | | | 1.10% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | | 1.01% | | | | | 0.74% | | | | | 0.60% | | | | | 0.80% | | | | | 0.65% | | | | | 0.43% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | | 1.01% | | | | | 0.72% | | | | | 0.55% | | | | | 0.75% | | | | | 0.60% | | | | | 0.38% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | | 9% | | | | | 18% | | | | | 14% | | | | | 11% | | | | | 18% | | | | | 16% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
4 | Expense ratios do not include expenses of the Underlying Fund in which the Series invests. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
Small Cap Value Series-8
Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series
Notes to financial statements
June 30, 2019 (Unaudited)
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek capital appreciation.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Fund follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation – Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal Income Taxes – No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting – Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Underlying Funds – The Series may invest in other investment companies (Underlying Fund) to the extent permitted by the 1940 Act. The Underlying Fund in which the Series invests include business development corporations (BDC) and ETFs. The Series will indirectly bear the investment management fees and other expenses of the Underlying Fund.
Repurchase Agreements – The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Fund held no investments in repurchase agreements.
Use of Estimates – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other – Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial
Small Cap Value Series-9
Delaware VIP® Small Cap Value Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. Distributions received from investments in real estate investment trusts (REITs) are recorded as dividend income on theex-dividend date, subject to reclassification upon notice of the character of such distributions by the issuer. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $2,812 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $2 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investments Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.75% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.70% on the next $500 million, 0.65% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.60% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administrative expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $24,388 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees were calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $44,385 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays DDLP, the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $18,226 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the Underlying Fund. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
Small Cap Value Series-10
Delaware VIP® Small Cap Value Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases | | $ | 101,142,084 | |
Sales | | | 116,658,762 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the Series were as follows:
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Cost of Investments | | Aggregate Unrealized Appreciation of Investments | | Aggregate Unrealized Depreciation of Investments | | Net Unrealized Appreciation of Investments |
$925,964,804 | | $363,159,400 | | $(72,701,692) | | $290,457,708 |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
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Level 1 – | | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
Level 2 – | | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 – | | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Securities | | Level 1 | |
Assets: | | | | |
Common Stock | | $ | 1,185,545,063 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 30,877,449 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 1,216,422,512 | |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to the Series’ net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no Level 3 investments.
Small Cap Value Series-11
Delaware VIP® Small Cap Value Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 | | | | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 592,420 | | | | | | | | 1,231,914 | |
Service Class | | | 1,205,567 | | | | | | | | 2,036,658 | |
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Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 1,018,930 | | | | | | | | 859,679 | |
Service Class | | | 2,000,591 | | | | | | | | 1,661,804 | |
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| | | 4,817,508 | | | | | | | | 5,790,055 | |
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Shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (956,920 | ) | | | | | | | (1,473,380 | ) |
Service Class | | | (1,475,922 | ) | | | | | | | (2,248,735 | ) |
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| | | (2,432,842 | ) | | | | | | | (3,722,115 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) | | | 2,384,666 | | | | | | | | 2,067,940 | |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day, the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. A series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral
Small Cap Value Series-12
Delaware VIP® Small Cap Value Series
Notes to financial statements (continued)
6. Securities Lending (continued)
shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of the Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
7. Credit and Market Risk
The Series invests a significant portion of its assets in small companies and may be subject to certain risks associated with ownership of securities of such companies. Investments in small sized companies may be more volatile than investments in larger companies for a number of reasons, which include limited financial resources or a dependence on narrow product lines.
The Series invests in REITs and is subject to the risks associated with that industry. If the Series holds real estate directly as a result of defaults or receives rental income directly from real estate holdings, its tax status as a regulated investment company may be jeopardized. There were no direct real estate holdings during the six months ended June 30, 2019. The Series’ REIT holdings are also affected by interest rate changes, particularly if the REITs it holds use floating rate debt to finance their ongoing operations.
The Series may invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A, promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC, theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 10% limit on investments in illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2019, there were no Rule 144A securities held by the Series. Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
8. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. The ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. The ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
10. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series
Other Series information (Unaudited)
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330. Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. |
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Delaware VIP® Trust
Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800 523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
Table of contents
Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations.
Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date.
The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.
Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor.
The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus.
© 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.
All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Disclosure of Series expenses For the six-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire six-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series Return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% Return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees, or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* | |
Actual Series return† | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,204.80 | | | | 0.74 | % | | | $4.05 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,202.10 | | | | 1.04 | % | | | 5.68 | |
Hypothetical 5% return(5% return before expenses) | |
Standard Class | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.12 | | | | 0.74 | % | | | $3.71 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.64 | | | | 1.04 | % | | | 5.21 | |
* | “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recent six-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Fund.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Security type / sector allocation and top 10 equity holdings As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Common Stock² | | | 96.73 | % |
Communication Services | | | 5.75 | % |
Consumer Discretionary1 | | | 25.11 | % |
Consumer Staples | | | 3.74 | % |
Financial Services | | | 23.96 | % |
Healthcare | | | 14.17 | % |
Materials | | | 4.33 | % |
Technology | | | 19.67 | % |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3.44 | % |
Total Value of Securities | | | 100.17 | % |
Liabilities Net of Receivables and Other Assets | | | (0.17 | )% |
Total Net Assets | | | 100.00 | % |
² | Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for diversification whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting. |
1 | To monitor compliance with the Series’ concentration guidelines as described in the Series’ prospectus and statement of additional information, the Consumer Discretionary sector (as disclosed herein for financial reporting purposes) is subdivided into a variety of “industries” (in accordance with the requirements of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended). The Consumer Discretionary sector consisted of Internet, Media, Retail, Software, and Toys. As of June 30, 2019, such amounts, as a percentage of total net assets, were 1.53%, 8.18%, 7.56%, 3.60%, and 4.24%, respectively. The percentage in any such single industry will comply with the Series’ concentration policy even if the percentages in the Consumer Discretionary sector for financial reporting purposes may exceed 25%. |
Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
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Microsoft | | | 9.74 | % |
IQVIA Holdings | | | 6.17 | % |
Dollar Tree | | | 5.36 | % |
KKR & Co. Class A | | | 4.88 | % |
Ball | | | 4.33 | % |
Charter Communications Class A | | | 4.25 | % |
Hasbro | | | 4.24 | % |
PayPal Holdings | | | 4.08 | % |
Mastercard Class A | | | 4.06 | % |
Liberty Global Class A & Class C | | | 3.94 | % |
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Schedule of investments June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Common Stock – 96.73%² | |
Communication Services – 5.75% | |
Alphabet Class A † | | | 8,162 | | | $ | 8,837,814 | |
Alphabet Class C † | | | 1,226 | | | | 1,325,196 | |
TripAdvisor † | | | 243,590 | | | | 11,275,781 | |
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Consumer Discretionary – 25.11% | |
Alibaba Group Holding ADR † | | | 33,647 | | | | 5,701,484 | |
Charter Communications Class A † | | | 40,100 | | | | 15,846,718 | |
Dollar General | | | 60,662 | | | | 8,199,076 | |
Dollar Tree † | | | 186,194 | | | | 19,995,374 | |
Hasbro | | | 149,748 | | | | 15,825,369 | |
Liberty Global Class A † | | | 77,266 | | | | 2,085,409 | |
Liberty Global Class C † | | | 475,256 | | | | 12,608,542 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software † | | | 118,350 | | | | 13,436,275 | |
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Consumer Staples – 3.74% | |
Constellation Brands Class A | | | 70,911 | | | | 13,965,212 | |
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Financial Services – 23.96% | |
Charles Schwab | | | 259,366 | | | | 10,423,919 | |
CME Group | | | 47,804 | | | | 9,279,234 | |
Crown Castle International | | | 49,969 | | | | 6,513,459 | |
KKR & Co. Class A | | | 720,735 | | | | 18,212,973 | |
Mastercard Class A | | | 57,199 | | | | 15,130,851 | |
PayPal Holdings † | | | 133,160 | | | | 15,241,494 | |
Visa Class A | | | 84,059 | | | | 14,588,439 | |
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Healthcare – 14.17% | |
Biogen † | | | 31,548 | | | | 7,378,131 | |
Illumina † | | | 27,139 | | | | 9,991,223 | |
IQVIA Holdings † | | | 142,984 | | | | 23,006,126 | |
UnitedHealth Group | | | 51,272 | | | | 12,510,881 | |
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Materials – 4.33% | |
Ball | | | 230,693 | | | $ | 16,146,203 | |
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Technology – 19.67% | | | | | | | | |
Applied Materials | | | 295,823 | | | | 13,285,411 | |
Arista Networks † | | | 36,798 | | | | 9,553,497 | |
Autodesk † | | | 87,245 | | | | 14,212,211 | |
Microsoft | | | 271,401 | | | | 36,356,878 | |
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(cost $265,317,960) | | | | | | | 360,933,180 | |
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Money Market Mutual Funds – 3.44% | | | | | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 2,565,714 | | | | 2,565,229 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I (seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 2,565,714 | | | | 2,565,224 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares (seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 2,565,714 | | | | 2,565,235 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class (seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 2,565,714 | | | | 2,565,225 | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class (seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 2,565,714 | | | | 2,565,212 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $12,826,125) | | | | | | | 12,826,125 | |
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Total Value of Securities – 100.17% (cost $278,144,085) | | | $373,759,305 | |
² | Narrow industries are utilized for compliance purposes for diversification whereas broad sectors are used for financial reporting. |
† | Non-income producing security. |
Summary of abbreviations:
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ADR – American Depositary Receipt |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Investments, at value1 | | $ | 373,759,305 | |
Foreign tax reclaims receivable | | | 37,096 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 12,731 | |
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Total assets | | | 373,809,132 | |
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Cash due to custodian | | | 892 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 293,564 | |
Investment management fees payable to affiliates | | | 196,363 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 77,707 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders payable | | | 67,219 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 30,883 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 16,735 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,266 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 1,468 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable | | | 1,235 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 515 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expense payable to affiliates | | | 323 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 689,170 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 373,119,962 | |
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Paid-in capital | | $ | 263,232,316 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 109,887,646 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 373,119,962 | |
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Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 53,004,735 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 5,517,408 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.61 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 320,115,227 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 34,817,611 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 9.19 | |
1Investments, at cost | | $ | 278,144,085 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Statement of operations Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | | Delaware VIP Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Statements of changes in net assets |
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,402,790 | |
Interest | | | 52,907 | |
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Management fees | | | 1,162,446 | |
Distribution expenses – Service Class | | | 461,128 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 52,154 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders | | | 38,819 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 15,583 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 14,960 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 11,063 | |
Legal fees | | | 9,231 | |
Custodian fees | | | 5,989 | |
Registration fees | | | 29 | |
Other | | | 5,505 | |
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Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (1,077 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 1,775,830 | |
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Net Investment Loss | | | (320,133 | ) |
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Net realized gain | | | 17,644,550 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 48,374,838 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 66,019,388 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 65,699,255 | |
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Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment loss | | $ | (320,133 | ) | | $ | (644,265 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | 17,644,550 | | | | 63,618,314 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 48,374,838 | | | | (70,795,585 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 65,699,255 | | | | (7,821,536 | ) |
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Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (8,687,296 | ) | | | (6,179,560 | ) |
Service Class | | | (54,735,552 | ) | | | (42,785,737 | ) |
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Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 4,281,870 | | | | 4,179,512 | |
Service Class | | | 1,248,782 | | | | 5,753,887 | |
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Standard Class | | | 8,687,296 | | | | 6,179,560 | |
Service Class | | | 54,735,552 | | | | 42,785,737 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (3,787,919 | ) | | | (6,532,749 | ) |
Service Class | | | (23,603,537 | ) | | | (49,881,786 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 41,562,044 | | | | 2,484,161 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 43,838,451 | | | | (54,302,672 | ) |
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Beginning of period | | | 329,281,511 | | | | 383,584,183 | |
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End of period | | $ | 373,119,962 | | | $ | 329,281,511 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Financial highlights |
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 8.91 | | | $ | 13.31 | | | $ | 13.75 | | | $ | 13.14 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | — | 3 | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.88 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | 2.49 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 0.66 | | | | 1.49 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.88 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 2.50 | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | 0.74 | | | | 1.57 | |
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Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | (1.84 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (3.59 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (1.84 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (3.67 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.61 | | | $ | 9.57 | | | $ | 11.31 | | | $ | 8.91 | | | $ | 13.31 | | | $ | 13.75 | |
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Total return4 | | | 20.48% | | | | (3.00% | ) | | | 28.28% | | | | (5.17% | ) | | | 5.39% | | | | 12.78% | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 53,005 | | | $ | 43,417 | | | $ | 46,908 | | | $ | 47,773 | | | $ | 50,055 | | | $ | 160,730 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.74% | | | | 0.73% | | | | 0.74% | | | | 0.74% | | | | 0.75% | | | | 0.74% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 0.08% | | | | 0.08% | | | | 0.05% | | | | 0.22% | | | | 0.56% | | | | 0.58% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 16% | | | | 40% | | | | 25% | | | | 22% | | | | 39% | | | | 26% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | The amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.24 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 8.68 | | | $ | 13.07 | | | $ | 13.53 | | | $ | 12.94 | |
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Net investment income (loss)2 | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | 3 | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.04 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 1.80 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 2.44 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 0.65 | | | | 1.48 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 1.79 | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | 2.42 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 0.69 | | | | 1.52 | |
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Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | 3 |
Net realized gain | | | (1.84 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (3.59 | ) | | | (1.10 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (1.84 | ) | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (3.64 | ) | | | (1.15 | ) | | | (0.93 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.19 | | | $ | 9.24 | | | $ | 11.00 | | | $ | 8.68 | | | $ | 13.07 | | | $ | 13.53 | |
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Total return4 | | | 20.21% | | | | (3.29% | ) | | | 28.10% | | | | (5.50% | ) | | | 5.08% | | | | 12.48% | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 320,115 | | | $ | 285,865 | | | $ | 336,676 | | | $ | 316,194 | | | $ | 361,691 | | | $ | 365,985 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 1.04% | | | | 1.01% | | | | 0.99% | | | | 0.99% | | | | 1.00% | | | | 0.99% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived and expenses paid indirectly | | | 1.04% | | | | 1.03% | | | | 1.04% | | | | 1.04% | | | | 1.05% | | | | 1.04% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets | | | (0.22%) | | | | (0.20%) | | | | (0.20%) | | | | (0.03%) | | | | 0.31% | | | | 0.33% | |
Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets prior to fees waived and expenses paid indirectly | | | (0.22%) | | | | (0.22%) | | | | (0.25%) | | | | (0.08%) | | | | 0.26% | | | | 0.28% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 16% | | | | 40% | | | | 25% | | | | 22% | | | | 39% | | | | 26% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Amount is less than $0.005 per share. |
4 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series Notes to financial statements June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series (Series). The Series is an open-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service (12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a 12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq) are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value. Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Investments in repurchase agreements are generally value at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. The Series may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities traded primarily in non-US markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Series values its securities, generally as of 4:00pm Eastern time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, government actions or pronouncements, aftermarket trading, or news events may have occurred in the interim. Whenever such a significant event occurs, the Series may value foreign securities using fair value prices based on third-party vendor modeling tools (international fair value pricing). Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the “more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019 and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-party sub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series had no open repurchase agreements.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial
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1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Foreign dividends are also recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon after the ex-dividend date that the Series is aware of such dividends, net of all tax withholdings, a portion of which may be reclaimable. Withholding taxes and reclaims on foreign dividends have been recorded in accordance with the Series’ understanding of the applicable country’s tax rules and rates. The Series declares and pays dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on the ex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1,077 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned less than one dollar under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.65% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.60% on the next $500 million, 0.55% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.50% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Jackson Square Partners, LLC (JSP), a related party of DMC, furnishes investment sub-advisory services to the Series. For these services, DMC, not the Series, pays JSP fees based on the aggregate average daily net assets of the Series at the following annual rate: 0.39% of the first $500 million; 0.36% of the next $500 million; 0.33% of the next $1.5 billion; and 0.30% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees were calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $8,754 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $13,413 for these services. Pursuant to a sub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certain sub-transfer agency services to the Series. Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual 12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not pay 12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019 the Series was charged $5,522 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
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3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases | | $ | 57,275,475 | |
Sales | | | 81,185,396 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes have been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the Series were as follows:
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Investments | | of Investments | | of Investments | | of Investments |
$278,144,085 | | $102,225,379 | | $(6,610,159) | | $95,615,220 |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
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Level 1 – | | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities, open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
Level 2 – | | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks, and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 – | | Significant unobservable inputs, including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments) (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Common Stock | | | $360,933,180 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 12,826,125 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | | $373,759,305 | |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to the Series’ net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no Level 3 investments.
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4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 426,729 | | | | | | | | 382,239 | |
Service Class | | | 129,925 | | | | | | | | 595,706 | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 945,299 | | | | | | | | 609,424 | |
Service Class | | | 6,219,949 | | | | | | | | 4,361,441 | |
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Standard Class | | | (391,448 | ) | | | | | | | (601,660 | ) |
Service Class | | | (2,470,162 | ) | | | | | | | (4,626,671 | ) |
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Net increase | | | 4,860,292 | | | | | | | | 720,479 | |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum of one-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day, the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities which are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. The Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit (non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral
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6. Securities Lending (continued)
shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized by non-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of the Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
7. Credit and Market Risk
The Series invests in growth stocks (such as those in the financial services sector), which reflect projections of future earnings and revenue. These prices may rise or fall dramatically depending on whether those projections are met. These companies’ stock prices may be more volatile, particularly over the short term.
The Series may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A, promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC, the day-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 15% limit on investments in illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2019, there were no Rule 144A securities held by the Series. Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
8. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued an Accounting Standards Update, ASU 2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. ASU 2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
10. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware U.S. Growth Series Other Series information (Unaudited) |
The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q or Form N-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ Forms N-Q or Forms N-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800 523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent Form N-Q or Form N-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ Forms N-Q and Forms N-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800 SEC-0330.
Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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SA-VIPUSG 22333 (8/19) (912909) | | | | U.S. Growth Series-13 |
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Delaware VIP® Trust
Delaware VIP Value Series
June 30, 2019
Beginning on or about June 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of your Fund’s shareholder reports will no longer be sent to you by mail, unless you specifically request them from the Fund or from your financial intermediary, such as a broker/dealer, bank, or insurance company. Instead, you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted on the website and provided with a link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you do not need to take any action.
You may elect to receive paper copies of all future shareholder reports free of charge. You can inform the Fund that you wish to continue receiving paper copies of your shareholder reports by contacting us at 800523-1918. If you own these shares through a financial intermediary, you may contact your financial intermediary to elect to continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports. Your election to receive reports in paper will apply to all funds held with the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie or your financial intermediary.
Table of contents
Other than Macquarie Bank Limited (MBL), none of the entities noted are authorized deposit-taking institutions for the purposes of the Banking Act 1959 (Commonwealth of Australia). The obligations of these entities do not represent deposits or other liabilities of MBL. MBL does not guarantee or otherwise provide assurance in respect of the obligations of these entities, unless noted otherwise. The Series is governed by US laws and regulations.
Unless otherwise noted, views expressed herein are current as of June 30, 2019, and subject to change for events occurring after such date.
The Series is not FDIC insured and is not guaranteed. It is possible to lose the principal amount invested.
Advisory services provided by Delaware Management Company, a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust (MIMBT), a US registered investment advisor.
The Series is distributed byDelaware Distributors, L.P.(DDLP), an affiliate of MIMBT and Macquarie Group Limited. Macquarie Investment Management (MIM), a member of Macquarie Group, refers to the companies comprising the asset management division of Macquarie Group Limited and its subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide.
This material may be used in conjunction with the offering of shares in Delaware VIP Value Series only if preceded or accompanied by the Series’ current prospectus or the summary prospectus.
© 2019 Macquarie Management Holdings, Inc.
All third-party marks cited are the property of their respective owners.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Disclosure of Series expenses For thesix-month period from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
As a shareholder of the Series, you incur ongoing costs, which may include management fees; distribution and service(12b-1) fees; and other Series expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Series and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entiresix-month period from Jan. 1, 2019 to June 30, 2019.
Actual expenses
The first section of the table shown, “Actual Series return,” provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section of the table, 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 section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical example for comparison purposes
The second section of the table shown, “Hypothetical 5% return,” provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Series’ actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Series’ actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Series and other funds. To do so, compare the 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Series, you do not incur any transaction costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees, but shareholders of other funds may incur such costs. Also, the fees related to the variable annuity investment or the deferred sales charge that could apply have not been included. Therefore, the second section of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. The Series’ expenses shown in the table assume reinvestment of all dividends and distributions.
Expense analysis of an investment of $1,000
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| | Beginning Account Value 1/1/19 | | | Ending Account Value 6/30/19 | | | Annualized Expense Ratio | | | Expenses Paid During Period 1/1/19 to 6/30/19* | |
Actual Series return† | |
Standard Class | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,109.80 | | | | 0.69 | % | | | $3.61 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,108.30 | | | | 0.99 | % | | | 5.18 | |
Hypothetical 5% return(5% return before expenses) | |
Standard Class | | | $1,000.00 | | | | $1,021.37 | | | | 0.69 | % | | | $3.46 | |
Service Class | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.89 | | | | 0.99 | % | | | 4.96 | |
* | “Expenses Paid During Period” are equal to the Series’ annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect theone-half year period). |
† | Because actual returns reflect only the most recentsix-month period, the returns shown may differ significantly from fiscal year returns. |
In addition to the Series’ expenses reflected above, the Series also indirectly bears its portion of the fees and expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The table above does not reflect the expenses of the Underlying Fund.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Security type / sector allocation and top 10 equity holdings As of June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Sector designations may be different than the sector designations presented in other Series materials. The sector designations may represent the investment manager’s internal sector classifications.
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Security type / sector | | Percentage of net assets |
Common Stock | | | | 98.86% | |
Basic Materials | | | | 3.00% | |
Communication Services | | | | 5.99% | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | | 6.01% | |
Consumer Staples | | | | 5.62% | |
Energy | | | | 10.51% | |
Financials | | | | 15.53% | |
Healthcare | | | | 24.09% | |
Industrials | | | | 9.44% | |
Information Technology | | | | 12.06% | |
Real Estate | | | | 3.23% | |
Utilities | | | | 3.38% | |
Short-Term Investments | | | | 1.08% | |
Total Value of Securities | | | | 99.94% | |
Receivables and Other Assets Net of Liabilities | | | | 0.06% | |
Total Net Assets | | | | 100.00% | |
Holdings are for informational purposes only and are subject to change at any time. They are not a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security.
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Top 10 equity holdings | | Percentage of net assets |
Northrop Grumman | | | | 3.47% | |
Marsh & McLennan | | | | 3.41% | |
Edison International | | | | 3.38% | |
Quest Diagnostics | | | | 3.35% | |
Allstate | | | | 3.31% | |
Merck & Co. | | | | 3.30% | |
American International Group | | | | 3.29% | |
Equity Residential | | | | 3.23% | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | | 3.21% | |
Waste Management | | | | 3.17% | |
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Schedule of investments June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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| | Number of shares | | | Value (US $) | |
Common Stock - 98.86% | |
Basic Materials - 3.00% | |
DuPont de Nemours | | | 326,183 | | | $ | 24,486,558 | |
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Communication Services - 5.99% | |
AT&T | | | 747,324 | | | | 25,042,827 | |
Verizon Communications | | | 416,800 | | | | 23,811,784 | |
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Consumer Discretionary - 6.01% | |
Dollar Tree † | | | 235,400 | | | | 25,279,606 | |
Lowe’s | | | 235,100 | | | | 23,723,941 | |
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Consumer Staples - 5.62% | |
Archer-Daniels-Midland | | | 536,500 | | | | 21,889,200 | |
Mondelez International Class A | | | 444,100 | | | | 23,936,990 | |
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Energy - 10.51% | | | | | | | | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 356,400 | | | | 21,740,400 | |
Halliburton | | | 840,900 | | | | 19,122,066 | |
Marathon Oil | | | 1,452,657 | | | | 20,642,256 | |
Occidental Petroleum | | | 481,100 | | | | 24,189,708 | |
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Financials - 15.53% | | | | | | | | |
Allstate | | | 265,500 | | | | 26,998,695 | |
American International Group | | | 503,600 | | | | 26,831,808 | |
Bank of New York Mellon | | | 476,400 | | | | 21,033,060 | |
BB&T | | | 487,600 | | | | 23,955,788 | |
Marsh & McLennan | | | 278,700 | | | | 27,800,325 | |
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Healthcare - 24.09% | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories | | | 311,000 | | | | 26,155,100 | |
Cardinal Health | | | 465,500 | | | | 21,925,050 | |
Cigna | | | 145,151 | | | | 22,868,540 | |
CVS Health | | | 420,400 | | | | 22,907,596 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 168,200 | | | | 23,426,896 | |
Merck & Co. | | | 320,800 | | | | 26,899,080 | |
Pfizer | | | 577,541 | | | | 25,019,076 | |
Quest Diagnostics | | | 268,000 | | | | 27,285,080 | |
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Industrials - 9.44% | | | | | | | | |
Northrop Grumman | | | 87,700 | | | | 28,336,747 | |
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Common Stock (continued) | |
Industrials (continued) | |
Raytheon | | | 131,000 | | | $ | 22,778,280 | |
Waste Management | | | 224,400 | | | | 25,889,028 | |
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Information Technology - 12.06% | | | | | |
Broadcom | | | 87,100 | | | | 25,072,606 | |
Cisco Systems | | | 472,800 | | | | 25,876,344 | |
Intel | | | 449,600 | | | | 21,522,352 | |
Oracle | | | 454,000 | | | | 25,864,380 | |
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Real Estate - 3.23% | | | | | | | | |
Equity Residential | | | 346,800 | | | | 26,329,056 | |
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Utilities - 3.38% | | | | | | | | |
Edison International | | | 409,200 | | | | 27,584,172 | |
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Total Common Stock (cost $508,125,309) | | | | | | | 806,224,395 | |
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Money Market Mutual Funds - 1.08% | |
BlackRock FedFund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.29%) | | | 1,762,746 | | | | 1,762,181 | |
Fidelity Investments Money Market Government Portfolio - Class I(seven-day effective yield 2.26%) | | | 1,762,747 | | | | 1,762,176 | |
GS Financial Square Government Fund - Institutional Shares(seven-day effective yield 2.27%) | | | 1,762,747 | | | | 1,762,185 | |
Morgan Stanley Government Portfolio - Institutional Share Class(seven-day effective yield 2.25%) | | | 1,762,747 | | | | 1,762,178 | |
State Street Institutional US Government Money Market Fund - Investor Class(seven-day effective yield 2.23%) | | | 1,762,747 | | | | 1,762,161 | |
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Total Short-Term Investments (cost $8,810,881) | | | | | | | 8,810,881 | |
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Total Value of Securities - 99.94% (cost $516,936,190) | | $ | 815,035,276 | |
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GS - Goldman Sachs
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Statement of assets and liabilities | | June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
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Assets: | | | | |
Investments, at value1 | | $ | 815,035,276 | |
Dividends and interest receivable | | | 1,387,093 | |
Receivable for series shares sold | | | 39,939 | |
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Total assets | | | 816,462,308 | |
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Liabilities: | | | | |
Cash due to custodian | | | 1,927 | |
Investment management fees payable | | | 416,238 | |
Payable for series shares redeemed | | | 309,647 | |
Distribution fees payable to affiliates | | | 93,500 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses payable | | | 51,690 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 41,453 | |
Audit and tax fees payable | | | 16,735 | |
Custody fees payable | | | 5,891 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 4,946 | |
Accounting and administration expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,815 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses payable to affiliates | | | 2,694 | |
Legal fees payable to affiliates | | | 1,124 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders payable to affiliates | | | 706 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 949,366 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 815,512,942 | |
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Paid-in capital | | $ | 498,741,237 | |
Total distributable earnings (loss) | | | 316,771,705 | |
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Total Net Assets | | $ | 815,512,942 | |
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Net Asset Value: | | | | |
Standard Class: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 429,088,905 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 14,920,437 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 28.76 | |
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Net assets | | $ | 386,424,037 | |
Shares of beneficial interest outstanding, unlimited authorization, no par | | | 13,475,604 | |
Net asset value per share | | $ | 28.68 | |
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1Investments, at cost | | $ | 516,936,190 | |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Statement of operations Six months ended June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) | | Delaware VIP Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Statements of changes in net assets |
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Investment Income: | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 9,918,914 | |
Interest | | | 73,873 | |
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Management fees | | | 2,505,049 | |
Distribution expenses-Service Class | | | 562,576 | |
Accounting and administration expenses | | | 91,091 | |
Reports and statements to shareholders expenses | | | 34,176 | |
Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses | | | 33,295 | |
Trustees’ fees and expenses | | | 24,633 | |
Legal fees | | | 21,153 | |
Audit and tax fees | | | 15,542 | |
Custodian fees | | | 11,451 | |
Registration fees | | | 27 | |
Other | | | 11,436 | |
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Less expenses paid indirectly | | | (3,254 | ) |
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Total operating expenses | | | 3,307,175 | |
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Net Investment Income | | | 6,685,612 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain: | | | | |
Net realized gain on investments | | | 16,519,267 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments | | | 56,914,603 | |
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gain | | | 73,433,870 | |
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Net Increase in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | $ | 80,119,482 | |
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| | Six months ended 6/30/19 (Unaudited) | | | Year ended 12/31/18 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets from Operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 6,685,612 | | | $ | 13,044,258 | |
Net realized gain | | | 16,519,267 | | | | 56,062,721 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | | | 56,914,603 | | | | (89,340,596 | ) |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 80,119,482 | | | | (20,233,617 | ) |
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Distributable earnings: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (36,693,110 | ) | | | (33,362,526 | ) |
Service Class | | | (32,088,566 | ) | | | (27,989,816 | ) |
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Proceeds from shares sold: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 14,063,642 | | | | 11,383,861 | |
Service Class | | | 14,650,709 | | | | 35,186,107 | |
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Standard Class | | | 36,693,110 | | | | 33,362,526 | |
Service Class | | | 32,088,566 | | | | 27,989,816 | |
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Cost of shares redeemed: | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | (16,036,663 | ) | | | (45,227,144 | ) |
Service Class | | | (14,874,239 | ) | | | (47,969,409 | ) |
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Increase in net assets derived from capital share transactions | | | 66,585,125 | | | | 14,725,757 | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | | | 77,922,931 | | | | (66,860,202 | ) |
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Beginning of period | | | 737,590,011 | | | | 804,450,213 | |
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End of period | | $ | 815,512,942 | | | $ | 737,590,011 | |
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See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Financial highlights |
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | Six months ended 6/30/191 | | | Year ended | |
| | (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 28.31 | | | $ | 31.57 | | | $ | 29.25 | | | $ | 28.64 | | | $ | 29.24 | | | $ | 26.09 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income2 | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.54 | | | | 0.48 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 0.48 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.84 | | | | (1.29 | ) | | | 3.38 | | | | 3.39 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 3.12 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 3.11 | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | 3.86 | | | | 3.91 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 3.60 | |
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Net investment income | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) | | | (0.51 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (2.51 | ) | | | (1.54 | ) | | | (3.30 | ) | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 28.76 | | | $ | 28.31 | | | $ | 31.57 | | | $ | 29.25 | | | $ | 28.64 | | | $ | 29.24 | |
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Total return3 | | | 10.98% | | | | (2.73% | ) | | | 13.80% | | | | 14.65% | | | | (0.41% | ) | | | 14.00% | |
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Ratios and supplemental data: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 429,089 | | | $ | 388,644 | | | $ | 431,874 | | | $ | 439,265 | | | $ | 389,570 | | | $ | 523,240 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.69% | | | | 0.69% | | | | 0.70% | | | | 0.70% | | | | 0.71% | | | | 0.71% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.83% | | | | 1.77% | | | | 1.64% | | | | 1.87% | | | | 1.88% | | | | 1.74% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6% | | | | 13% | | | | 11% | | | | 17% | | | | 17% | | | | 12% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Value Series Financial highlights (continued) |
Selected data for each share of the Series outstanding throughout each period were as follows:
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| | (Unaudited) | | | 12/31/18 | | | 12/31/17 | | | 12/31/16 | | | 12/31/15 | | | 12/31/14 | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 28.20 | | | $ | 31.46 | | | $ | 29.15 | | | $ | 28.56 | | | $ | 29.16 | | | $ | 26.03 | |
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Net investment income2 | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 0.41 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | | | 2.83 | | | | (1.28 | ) | | | 3.37 | | | | 3.37 | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | 3.12 | |
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Total from investment operations | | | 3.05 | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | 3.78 | | | | 3.82 | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | 3.53 | |
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Net investment income | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.44 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
Net realized gain | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.98 | ) | | | (1.03 | ) | | | (2.71 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total dividends and distributions | | | (2.57 | ) | | | (2.43 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (3.23 | ) | | | (0.43 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 28.68 | | | $ | 28.20 | | | $ | 31.46 | | | $ | 29.15 | | | $ | 28.56 | | | $ | 29.16 | |
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Total return3 | | | 10.83% | | | | (3.00% | ) | | | 13.53% | | | | 14.32% | | | | (0.64% | ) | | | 13.70% | |
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Net assets, end of period (000 omitted) | | $ | 386,424 | | | $ | 348,946 | | | $ | 372,576 | | | $ | 365,855 | | | $ | 304,570 | | | $ | 330,528 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.99% | | | | 0.97% | | | | 0.95% | | | | 0.95% | | | | 0.96% | | | | 0.96% | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 0.99% | | | | 0.99% | | | | 1.00% | | | | 1.00% | | | | 1.01% | | | | 1.01% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets | | | 1.53% | | | | 1.49% | | | | 1.39% | | | | 1.62% | | | | 1.63% | | | | 1.49% | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets prior to fees waived | | | 1.53% | | | | 1.47% | | | | 1.34% | | | | 1.57% | | | | 1.58% | | | | 1.44% | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 6% | | | | 13% | | | | 11% | | | | 17% | | | | 17% | | | | 12% | |
1 | Ratios have been annualized and total return and portfolio turnover have not been annualized. |
2 | The average shares outstanding method has been applied for per share information. |
3 | Total return is based on the change in net asset value of a share during the period and assumes reinvestment of dividends and distributions at net asset value. Total return during some of the periods shown reflects a waiver by the distributor. Performance would have been lower had the waiver not been in effect. Total return does not include fees, charges, or expenses imposed by the variable annuity and life insurance contracts for which Delaware VIP Trust serves as an underlying investment vehicle. |
See accompanying notes, which are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Delaware VIP® Trust — Delaware VIP Value Series Notes to financial statements June 30, 2019 (Unaudited) |
Delaware VIP Trust (Trust) is organized as a Delaware statutory trust and offers 10 series: Delaware VIP Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP Emerging Markets Series, Delaware VIP High Yield Series, Delaware VIP International Value Equity Series, Delaware VIP Limited-Term Diversified Income Series, Delaware VIP REIT Series, Delaware VIP Small Cap Value Series, Delaware VIP Smid Cap Core Series, Delaware VIP U.S. Growth Series, and Delaware VIP Value Series. These financial statements and the related notes pertain to Delaware VIP Value Series (Series). The Series is anopen-end investment company. The Series is considered diversified under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended, and offers Standard Class and Service Class shares. The Standard Class shares do not carry a distribution and service(12b-1) fee and the Service Class shares carry a12b-1 fee. The shares of the Series are sold only to separate accounts of life insurance companies.
The investment objective of the Series is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
1. Significant Accounting Policies
The Series follows accounting and reporting guidance under Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946, Financial Services - Investment Companies. The following accounting policies are in accordance with US generally accepted accounting principles (US GAAP) and are consistently followed by the Series.
Security Valuation — Equity securities, except those traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (Nasdaq), are valued at the last quoted sales price as of the time of the regular close of the New York Stock Exchange on the valuation date. Equity securities traded on the Nasdaq are valued in accordance with the Nasdaq Official Closing Price, which may not be the last sales price. If, on a particular day, an equity security does not trade, the mean between the bid and ask prices will be used, which approximates fair value. US government and agency securities are valued at the mean between the bid and ask prices, which approximates fair value.Open-end investment companies are valued at their published net asset value (NAV). Investments in repurchase agreements are generally valued at par, which approximates fair value, each business day. Generally, other securities and assets for which market quotations are not readily available are valued at fair value as determined in good faith under the direction of the Trust’s Board of Trustees (Board). In determining whether market quotations are readily available or fair valuation will be used, various factors will be taken into consideration, such as market closures or suspension of trading in a security. Restricted securities are valued at fair value using methods approved by the Board.
Federal Income Taxes — No provision for federal income taxes has been made as the Series intends to continue to qualify for federal income tax purposes as a regulated investment company under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to shareholders. The Series evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Series’ tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are“more-likely-than-not” of being sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet the“more-likely-than-not” threshold are recorded as a tax benefit or expense in the current year. Management has analyzed the Series’ tax positions taken or expected to be taken on the Series’ federal income tax returns through the six months ended June 30, 2019, and for all open tax years (years ended Dec. 31, 2016–Dec. 31, 2018), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Series’ financial statements. If applicable, the Series recognizes interest accrued on unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in other expenses on the “Statement of operations.” During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series did not incur any interest or tax penalties.
Class Accounting — Investment income, common expenses, and realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investments are allocated to the various classes of the Series on the basis of daily net assets of each class. Distribution expenses relating to a specific class are charged directly to that class.
Repurchase Agreements — The Series may purchase certain US government securities subject to the counterparty’s agreement to repurchase them at an agreed upon date and price. The counterparty will be required on a daily basis to maintain the value of the collateral subject to the agreement at not less than the repurchase price (including accrued interest). The agreements are conditioned upon the collateral being deposited under the Federal Reserve book-entry system with the Series’ custodian or a third-partysub-custodian. In the event of default or bankruptcy by the other party to the agreement, retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. At June 30, 2019, the Series had no open repurchase agreements.
Use of Estimates — The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the fair value of investments, the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and the differences could be material.
Other — Expenses directly attributable to the Series are charged directly to the Series. Other expenses common to various funds within the Delaware Funds® by Macquarie (Delaware Funds) are generally allocated among such funds on the basis of average net assets. Management fees and certain other expenses are paid monthly. Security transactions are recorded on the date the securities are purchased or sold (trade date) for financial reporting purposes. Costs used in calculating realized gains and losses on the sale of investment securities are those of the specific securities sold. Dividend income is recorded on theex-dividend date and interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Discounts and premiums on debt securities are accreted or amortized to interest income, respectively, over the lives of the respective securities using the effective interest method. The Series declares
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1. Significant Accounting Policies (continued)
and pays distributions from net investment income and distributions from net realized gain on investments, if any, following the close of the fiscal year. The Series may distribute more frequently, if necessary for tax purposes. Dividends and distributions, if any, are recorded on theex-dividend date.
The Series receives earnings credits from its custodian when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset custody fees. The expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Custodian fees” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $3,253 under this arrangement.
The Series receives earnings credits from its transfer agent when positive cash balances are maintained, which may be used to offset transfer agent fees. If the amount earned is greater than $1, the expenses paid under this arrangement are included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses” with the corresponding expenses offset included under “Less expenses paid indirectly.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series earned $1 under this arrangement.
2. Investment Management, Administration Agreements, and Other Transactions with Affiliates
In accordance with the terms of its investment management agreement, the Series pays Delaware Management Company (DMC), a series of Macquarie Investment Management Business Trust and the investment manager, an annual fee which is calculated daily and paid monthly at the rates of 0.65% on the first $500 million of average daily net assets of the Series, 0.60% on the next $500 million, 0.55% on the next $1.5 billion, and 0.50% on average daily net assets in excess of $2.5 billion.
Delaware Investments Fund Services Company (DIFSC), an affiliate of DMC, provides fund accounting and financial administration oversight services to the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly based on the aggregate daily net assets of all funds within the Delaware Funds at the following annual rates: 0.00475% of the first $35 billion; 0.0040% of the next $10 billion; and 0.0025% of aggregate average daily net assets in excess of $45 billion (Total Fee). Each fund in the Delaware Funds pays a minimum of $4,000, which, in aggregate, is subtracted from the Total Fee. Each fund then pays its portion of the remainder of the Total Fee on a relative NAV basis. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Accounting and administration expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $17,008 for these services.
DIFSC is also the transfer agent and dividend disbursing agent of the Series. For these services, DIFSC’s fees are calculated daily and paid monthly at the annual rate of 0.0075% of the Series’ average daily net assets. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $29,763 for these services. Pursuant to asub-transfer agency agreement between DIFSC and BNY Mellon Investment Servicing (US) Inc. (BNYMIS), BNYMIS provides certainsub-transfer agency services to the Series.Sub-transfer agency fees are paid by the Series and are also included on the “Statement of operations” under “Dividend disbursing and transfer agent fees and expenses.” The fees are calculated daily and paid as invoices are received on a monthly or quarterly basis.
Pursuant to a distribution agreement and distribution plan, the Series pays Delaware Distributors, L.P. (DDLP), the distributor and an affiliate of DMC, an annual12b-1 fee of 0.30% of the average daily net assets of the Service Class shares. The fees are calculated daily and paid monthly. Standard Class shares do not12b-1 fees.
As provided in the investment management agreement, the Series bears a portion of the cost of certain resources shared with DMC, including the cost of internal personnel of DMC and/or its affiliates that provide legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services to the Series. For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series was charged $12,288 for internal legal, tax, and regulatory reporting services provided by DMC and/or its affiliates’ employees. This amount is included on the “Statement of operations” under “Legal fees.”
Trustees’ fees include expenses accrued by the Series for each Trustee’s retainer and meeting fees. Certain officers of DMC, DIFSC, and DDLP are officers and/or Trustees of the Trust. These officers and Trustees are paid no compensation by the Series.
In addition to the management fees and other expenses of the Series, the Series indirectly bears the investment management fees and other expenses of the investment companies (Underlying Funds) in which it invests. The amount of these fees and expenses incurred indirectly by the Series will vary based upon the expense and fee levels of the Underlying Fund and the amount of shares that are owned of the Underlying Fund at different times.
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3. Investments
For the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series made purchases and sales of investment securities other than short-term investments as follows:
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Purchases | | $ | 74,092,155 | |
Sales | | | 49,583,631 | |
At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for federal income tax purposes has been estimated since final tax characteristics cannot be determined until fiscal year end. At June 30, 2019, the cost and unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of investments for the Series were as follows:
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Investments | | of Investments | | of Investments | | of Investments |
$516,936,190 | | $317,842,127 | | $(19,743,041) | | $298,099,086 |
US GAAP defines fair value as the price that the Series would receive to sell an asset or pay to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. A three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements has been established based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability. Inputs may be observable or unobservable and refer broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability. Observable inputs reflect the assumptions market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on market data obtained from sources independent of the reporting entity. Unobservable inputs reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability based on the best information available under the circumstances. The Series’ investment in its entirety is assigned a level based upon the observability of the inputs which are significant to the overall valuation. The three-level hierarchy of inputs is summarized below.
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Level 1 - | | Inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical investments. (Examples: equity securities,open-end investment companies, futures contracts, exchange-traded options contracts) |
Level 2 - | | Other observable inputs, including, but not limited to: quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the assets or liabilities (such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, loss severities, credit risks and default rates) or other market-corroborated inputs. (Examples: debt securities, government securities, swap contracts, foreign currency exchange contracts, foreign securities utilizing international fair value pricing, broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 - | | Significant unobservable inputs including the Series’ own assumptions used to determine the fair value of investments. (Examples: broker-quoted securities, fair valued securities) |
Level 3 investments are valued using significant unobservable inputs. The Series may also use an income-based valuation approach in which the anticipated future cash flows of the investment are discounted to calculate fair value. Discounts may also be applied due to the nature or duration of any restrictions on the disposition of the investments. Valuations may also be based upon current market prices of securities that are comparable in coupon, rating, maturity, and industry. The derived value of a Level 3 investment may not represent the value which is received upon disposition and this could impact the results of operations.
The following table summarizes the valuation of the Series’ investments by fair value hierarchy levels as of June 30, 2019:
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Common Stock | | $ | 806,224,395 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 8,810,881 | |
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Total Value of Securities | | $ | 815,035,276 | |
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During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no transfers between Level 1 investments, Level 2 investments, or Level 3 investments that had a significant impact to the Series. The Series’ policy is to recognize transfers between levels based on fair value at the beginning of the reporting period.
A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented when the Series has a significant amount of Level 3 investments at the beginning, interim, or end of the period in relation to the Series’ net assets. During the six months ended June 30, 2019, there were no Level 3 investments.
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4. Capital Shares
Transactions in capital shares were as follows:
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Shares sold: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 465,747 | | | | | | | | 384,160 | |
Service Class | | | 486,167 | | | | | | | | 1,154,221 | |
Shares issued upon reinvestment of dividends and distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Standard Class | | | 1,274,508 | | | | | | | | 1,124,453 | |
Service Class | | | 1,117,290 | | | | | | | | 944,964 | |
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Standard Class | | | (546,256 | ) | | | | | | | (1,464,041 | ) |
Service Class | | | (500,358 | ) | | | | | | | (1,570,472 | ) |
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5. Line of Credit
The Series, along with certain other funds in the Delaware Funds (Participants), is a participant in a $220,000,000 revolving line of credit to be used for temporary or emergency purposes as an additional source of liquidity to fund redemptions of investor shares. Under the agreement, the Participants are charged an annual commitment fee of 0.15%, which is allocated across the Participants based on a weighted average of the respective net assets of each Participant. The Participants are permitted to borrow up to a maximum ofone-third of their net assets under the agreement. Each Participant is individually, and not jointly, liable for its particular advances, if any, under the line of credit. The line of credit available under the agreement expires on Nov. 4, 2019.
The Series had no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2019, or at any time during the period then ended.
6. Securities Lending
The Series, along with other funds in the Delaware Funds, may lend its securities pursuant to a security lending agreement (Lending Agreement) with The Bank of New York Mellon (BNY Mellon). At the time a security is loaned, the borrower must post collateral equal to the required percentage of the market value of the loaned security, including any accrued interest. The required percentage is: (1) 102% with respect to US securities and foreign securities that are denominated and payable in US dollars; and (2) 105% with respect to foreign securities. With respect to each loan, if on any business day the aggregate market value of securities collateral plus cash collateral held is less than the aggregate market value of the securities that are the subject of such loan, the borrower will be notified to provide additional collateral by the end of the following business day, which, together with the collateral already held, will be not less than the applicable initial collateral requirements for such security loan. If the aggregate market value of securities collateral and cash collateral held with respect to a security loan exceeds the applicable initial collateral requirement, upon the request of the borrower, BNY Mellon must return enough collateral to the borrower by the end of the following business day to reduce the value of the remaining collateral to the applicable initial collateral requirement for such security loan. As a result of the foregoing, the value of the collateral held with respect to a loaned security on any particular day may be more or less than the value of the security on loan. The collateral percentage with respect to the market value of the loaned security is determined by the security lending agent.
Cash collateral received by each series of the Trust is generally invested in a series of individual separate accounts, each corresponding to a series. The investment guidelines permit each separate account to hold certain securities that would be considered eligible securities for a money market fund. Cash collateral received is generally invested in government securities; certain obligations issued by government sponsored enterprises; repurchase agreements collateralized by US Treasury securities; obligations issued by the central government of any Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) country or its agencies, instrumentalities, or establishments; obligations of supranational organizations; commercial paper, notes, bonds, and other debt obligations; certificates of deposit, time deposits, and other bank obligations; and asset-backed securities. The Series can also accept US government securities and letters of credit(non-cash collateral) in connection with securities loans.
In the event of default or bankruptcy by the lending agent, realization and/or retention of the collateral may be subject to legal proceedings. In the event the borrower fails to return loaned securities and the collateral received is insufficient to cover the value of the loaned securities and provided such collateral shortfall is not the result of investment losses, the lending agent has agreed to pay the amount of the shortfall to the Series or, at the discretion of the
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lending agent, replace the loaned securities. The Series continues to record dividends or interest, as applicable, on the securities loaned and is subject to changes in value of the securities loaned that may occur during the term of the loan. The Series has the right under the Lending Agreement to recover the securities from the borrower on demand. With respect to security loans collateralized bynon-cash collateral, the Series receives loan premiums paid by the borrower. With respect to security loans collateralized by cash collateral, the earnings from the collateral investments are shared among the Series, the security lending agent, and the borrower. The Series records security lending income net of allocations to the security lending agent and the borrower.
The Series may incur investment losses as a result of investing securities lending collateral. This could occur if an investment in the collateral investment account defaulted or became impaired. Under those circumstances, the value of a Series’ cash collateral account may be less than the amount the Series would be required to return to the borrowers of the securities and the Series would be required to make up for this shortfall.
During the six months ended June 30, 2019, the Series had no securities out on loan.
7. Credit and Market Risk
The Series may invest up to 10% of its net assets in illiquid securities, which may include securities with contractual restrictions on resale, securities exempt from registration under Rule 144A, promulgated under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and other securities which may not be readily marketable. The relative illiquidity of these securities may impair the Series from disposing of them in a timely manner and at a fair price when it is necessary or desirable to do so. While maintaining oversight, the Board has delegated to DMC, theday-to-day functions of determining whether individual securities are liquid for purposes of the Series’ limitation on investments in illiquid securities. Securities eligible for resale pursuant to Rule 144A, which are determined to be liquid, are not subject to the Series’ 10% limit on investments in illiquid securities. As of June 30, 2019, there were no Rule 144A securities held by the Series. Restricted securities are valued pursuant to the security valuation procedures described in Note 1.
8. Contractual Obligations
The Series enters into contracts in the normal course of business that contain a variety of indemnifications. The Series’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown. However, the Series has not had prior claims or losses pursuant to these contracts. Management has reviewed the Series’ existing contracts and expects the risk of loss to be remote.
9. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In August 2018, the FASB issued an Accounting Standard Update, ASU2018-13, which changes certain fair value measurement disclosure requirements. ASU2018-13, in addition to other modifications and additions, removes the requirement to disclose the amount and reasons for transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy, the policy for the timing of transfers between levels and the valuation process for Level 3 fair value measurements. ASU2018-13 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after Dec. 15, 2019. At this time, management is evaluating the implications of these changes on the financial statements.
10. Subsequent Events
Management has determined that no material events or transactions occurred subsequent to June 30, 2019, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Series’ financial statements.
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The Series files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on FormN-Q or FormN-PORT (available for filings after March 31, 2019). The Series’ FormsN-Q or FormsN-PORT, as well as a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities, are available without charge (i) upon request, by calling 800523-1918; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov. In addition, a description of the policies and procedures that the Series uses to determine how to vote proxies (if any) relating to portfolio securities and the Schedule of Investments included in the Series’ most recent FormN-Q or FormN-PORT are available without charge on the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/vip/literature. The Series’ FormsN-Q and FormsN-PORT may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C.; information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 800SEC-0330.
Information (if any) regarding how the Series voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recently disclosed12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge (i) through the Series’ website at delawarefunds.com/proxy; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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Item 2. Code of Ethics
Not applicable.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert
Not applicable.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments
(a) Included as part of report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form N-CSR.
(b) Divestment of securities in accordance with Section 13(c) of the Investment Company Act of 1940.
Not applicable.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Companies and Affiliated Purchasers
Not applicable.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures
The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have evaluated the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures within 90 days of the filing of this report and have concluded that they are effective in providing reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by the registrant in its reports or statements filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
There were no significant changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the report to stockholders included herein that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable.
Item 13. Exhibits
(a) (1) Code of Ethics
Not applicable.
(2) Certifications of Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 30a-2 under the Investment Company Act of 1940 are attached hereto as Exhibit 99.CERT.
(3) Written solicitations to purchase securities pursuant to Rule 23c-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Not applicable.
(b) Certifications pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 are furnished herewith as Exhibit 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.
DELAWARE VIP®TRUST
SHAWN K. LYTLE |
By: | Shawn K. Lytle |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | September 4, 2019 |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
SHAWN K. LYTLE |
By: | Shawn K. Lytle |
Title: | President and Chief Executive Officer |
Date: | September 4, 2019 |
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RICHARD SALUS |
By: | Richard Salus |
Title: | Chief Financial Officer |
Date: | September 4, 2019 |