UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
Investment Company Act file number 811-05407
Trust for Credit Unions
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
615 East Michigan Street, 3rd Floor
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Jay E. Johnson
Callahan Financial Services, Inc.
1001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 1001
Washington, DC 20036
(Name and address of agent for service)
With Copies To:
Andrew E. Seaberg
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: 1-800-342-5828
Date of fiscal year end: August 31
Date of reporting period: August 31, 2020
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio
Short Duration Portfolio
Annual Report
August 31, 2020
Beginning on January 1, 2021, as permitted by regulations adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, paper copies of the Funds’ annual and semi-annual shareholder reports will no longer be sent by mail, unless you specifically request paper copies of the reports from the Funds or from your financial intermediary (such as a broker-dealer or bank). Instead, the reports will be made available on a website, and you will be notified by mail each time a report is posted and provided with a website link to access the report.
If you already elected to receive shareholder reports electronically, you will not be affected by this change and you need not take any action. You may elect to receive shareholder reports and other communications from the Funds electronically by contacting your financial intermediary or, if you are a direct investor, by calling Trust for Credit Unions at 1-800-342-5828 or Callahan Financial Services, Inc. at 1-800-237-5678.
You may elect to receive all future reports in paper free of charge. If you invest through a financial intermediary, you can contact your financial intermediary to request that you continue to receive paper copies of your shareholder reports; if you invest directly with the Funds, you can call Trust for Credit Unions at 1-800-342-5828 or Callahan Financial Services, Inc. at 1-800-237-5678. Your election to receive reports in paper form will apply to all funds held in your account with your financial intermediary or, if you invest directly, to all Trust for Credit Unions Funds you hold.
The reports concerning the Trust for Credit Unions (“TCU” or the “Trust”) Portfolios included in this shareholder report may contain certain forward-looking statements about the factors that may affect the performance of the Portfolios in the future. These statements are based on Portfolio management’s predictions and expectations concerning certain future events and their expected impact on the Portfolios, such as performance of the economy as a whole and of specific industry sectors, changes in the levels of interest rates, the impact of developing world events, and other factors that may influence the future performance of the Portfolios. Management believes these forward-looking statements to be reasonable, although they are inherently uncertain and difficult to predict. Actual events may cause adjustments in portfolio management strategies from those currently expected to be employed.
TCU files the complete schedule of portfolio holdings of each Portfolio with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q (through the quarter ended February 29, 2020) or as exhibits to Form N-Q’s successor form, Form N-PORT (beginning with filings thereafter). The Portfolios’ Forms N-Q and Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
An investment in a TCU Portfolio is not a credit union deposit and is not insured or guaranteed by the National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund, the National Credit Union Administration, or any other government agency. |
The TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and the TCU Short Duration Portfolio are not money market funds. Investors in these Portfolios should understand that the net asset values of the Portfolios will fluctuate, which may result in a loss of the principal amount invested. The Portfolios’ net asset values and yields are not guaranteed by the U.S. government or by its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. Investments in fixed income securities are subject to the risks associated with debt securities including credit and interest rate risk. The guarantee on U.S. government securities applies only to the underlying securities of the Portfolios if held to maturity and not to the value of the Portfolios’ shares. The Portfolios’ investments in mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risks. These risks may result in greater share price volatility. |
Holdings and allocations shown may not be representative of current or future investments. Portfolio holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities.
This material is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current Prospectus. Investors should consider a Portfolio’s objectives, risks, and charges and expenses, and read the Prospectus carefully before investing or sending money. The Prospectus contains this and other information about the Portfolios.
Callahan Financial Services, Inc. is the distributor of the TCU Portfolios.
This report is for the information of the shareholders of the Trust. | ||
Its use in connection with any offering of shares of the Trust is | ||
authorized only in the case of a concurrent or prior delivery of | ||
the Trust’s current Prospectus. |
Dear Credit Union Shareholders,
Credit unions are navigating a year like no other. The industry quickly adapted staff, operations and member service activities to a new reality when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S. in March. Calls for social justice have been ongoing since the summer. As we head towards the fall, hurricanes and wildfires have affected both coasts of the country. Amidst the turmoil, credit unions are continuing to focus on the needs of their members and employees. Members are turning to their credit union like never before, with record share growth and lending volume through the first six months of 2020.
While the full impact of the events of 2020 has yet to be realized, the sudden and significant shift in credit union liquidity is likely to remain through at least the end of the year. In March, the Federal Reserve (“Fed”) took action in multiple areas in response to the pandemic, including dropping the Federal Funds rate to a target range of 0% to 0.25% and purchasing Treasury securities, agency mortgage-backed securities, and agency commercial mortgage-backed securities to support market stability. The sharp drop in interest rates, combined with strong deposit inflows, resulted in many credit unions evaluating their investment options, which includes the Trust for Credit Unions (“TCU”).
TCU experienced tremendous growth during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, with balances in the Short Duration Portfolio more than doubling and balances in the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio more than tripling. Performance was a key factor of TCU’s growth. For the twelve-month period ended August 31, 2020, the cumulative total return of the TCU share class of the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio was 1.99% versus a cumulative total return of the Portfolio’s benchmark, the ICE BofAML Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index, of 1.26%. Over the same period, the TCU share class of the Short Duration Portfolio returned 3.76% versus a 3.28% cumulative total return for the ICE BofAML Two-Year U.S. Treasury Note Index. The Investment Adviser’s Discussion and Analysis in this report provides perspective from ALM First on the positioning of the TCU portfolios. Please refer to their discussion for more information.
In September, the Federal Reserve released its expectation that the Federal Funds rate will remain at its current level into 2023. This will create a challenging environment for credit union CFO’s as they look to manage interest margins. While lending will be the priority, TCU will continue to offer investment options that are relevant to and valued by credit unions, as it has for over 30 years.
Please visit our website, www.TrustCU.com, for the most current information on the funds, including performance and portfolio holdings. We also regularly host webinars in which ALM First discusses the current market environment and provides an update on TCU portfolio performance and positioning. Please check the website for the next scheduled date.
The credit unions in the Callahan Credit Union Financial Services LLLP partnership continue to provide important support of and market perspective to TCU. Our business partners, including ALM First, U.S. Bank, Callahan Financial Services and Eascorp, work together to ensure our investors receive outstanding service. The TCU Board of Trustees provide oversight and guidance for our unique collaboration. I am grateful for the expertise that they each contribute.
Of course, the most important partners in our success are our credit union investors. Thank you for your interest in and support of TCU. If you have any questions or suggestions, please reach out to our team.
Sincerely,
Jay E. Johnson
President and Treasurer
Trust for Credit Unions
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INVESTMENT ADVISER’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
TCU ULTRA-SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO
Investment Objective
The TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio (“USDP” or the “Portfolio”) seeks to achieve a high level of current income, consistent with low volatility of principal, by investing in obligations authorized under the Federal Credit Union Act. Under normal circumstances, substantially all of the assets (and at least 80%, measured at the time of purchase) of USDP will be invested in fixed-income securities consisting of the following: (1) securities issued or guaranteed as to principal and interest by the U.S. government or by its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises and related custodial receipts; (2) repurchase agreements secured with obligations authorized by the Federal Credit Union Act; and (3) U.S. dollar denominated bank notes issued or guaranteed by banks with total assets exceeding $1 billion with weighted average maturities of less than 5 years, but only to the extent permitted under the Federal Credit Union Act and the rules and regulations thereunder. The Portfolio expects that a substantial portion of these securities will be mortgage-related securities. The Portfolio may also invest in non-U.S. government related securities, including bank notes and repurchase agreements secured by non-U.S. government related collateral. While there will be fluctuations in the net asset value (“NAV”) of the USDP, the Portfolio is expected to have less interest rate risk and asset value fluctuation than funds investing primarily in longer-term mortgage-backed securities paying a fixed rate of interest. An investment in the Portfolio is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. government. USDP invests in obligations authorized under the Federal Credit Union Act with a maximum portfolio duration not to exceed that of a One-Year U.S. Treasury Security and a target duration equal to that of its benchmark, the ICE BofAML Three-Month U.S. Treasury Note Index.
Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis
Below, ALM First discusses the Portfolio’s performance and positioning for the Reporting Period.
Q. How did the Portfolio perform during the Reporting Period?
For the twelve-month period ended August 31, 2020, the cumulative total return of USDP TCU Shares was 1.99% versus a 1.26% cumulative total return of the Portfolio’s benchmark, the ICE BofAML Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index (the “Index”). The Portfolio’s net asset value (“NAV”) per share at the end of the Reporting Period was $9.42, versus $9.38 on August 31, 2019.
Q. What key factors were responsible for the Portfolio’s performance during the Reporting Period?
The rapid spread of COVID-19 sent shockwaves through financial markets in March. A massive flight to quality trade ensued and spreads on risk assets gapped out. For instance, spreads on floating-rate collateralized mortgage obligations (CMOs) and collateralized mortgage backed securities (CMBS) nearly doubled in March, increasing from the around 45 basis points to roughly 80 basis points. As a result, the Portfolio underperformed the index in March. The severity of these market moves prompted the Federal Reserve to initiate asset purchases which has since stabilized the market. Volatility has subsided and spreads on a wide swath of fixed income sectors have tightened to pre-COVID levels. This calmer market has buoyed the Portfolio’s performance and as a result the Portfolio outperformed the Index by 73 bps over the twelve-month period ended August 31, 2020.
Q. Which fixed income market sectors most significantly affected Portfolio performance?
As discussed above, the broad-based nature of spread tightening meant that the Portfolio’s outperformance came from the various sectors it is invested in. For instance, after hitting a wide of 80 basis points, floating-rate CMOs have seen their spreads contract into the 20 basis point range, helping the Portfolio outperform the Index due to price appreciation. Additionally, the Portfolio’s assets have higher yields than the Index and thus were able to generate excess income relative to it.
Q. Did the Portfolio’s duration and yield curve positioning strategy help or hurt its results during the Reporting Period?
Since ALM First keeps the duration of the Portfolio aligned with that of the Index to avoid taking a position on the direction of interest rates, the Portfolio’s duration neither helped nor hurt its performance.
Q. Were there any notable changes in the Portfolio’s weightings during the Reporting Period?
No
Q. How was the Portfolio positioned relative to its benchmark index at the end of August 2020?
At the end of the Reporting Period, the Portfolio’s largest allocations were in Agency Mortgage Backed Securities, which the Index has no allocation to since the Index is made up only of US Treasury securities.
Past performance does not guarantee future results, which may vary.
There is no guarantee that these objectives will be met.
Portfolio holdings and/or allocations shown above are as of the date indicated and may not be representative of future investments. The holdings and/or allocations shown may not represent all of the Portfolio’s investments. Future investments may or may not be profitable.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION—SECTOR ALLOCATION
TCU ULTRA-SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO (Unaudited)
August 31, 2020*
August 31, 2019*
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION—ISSUER ALLOCATION
TCU ULTRA-SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO (Unaudited)
August 31, 2020*
August 31, 2019*
* | These percentages reflect Portfolio holdings as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above charts may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities, including cash. Holdings and allocations may not be representative of current or future investments. Holdings and allocations may not include the Portfolio’s entire investment portfolio, which may change at any time. Portfolio holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. |
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INVESTMENT ADVISER’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
TCU SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO
Investment Objective
The TCU Short Duration Portfolio (“SDP” or the “Portfolio”) seeks to achieve a high level of current income, consistent with relatively low volatility of principal, by investing in obligations authorized under the Federal Credit Union Act. During normal market conditions, SDP intends to invest a substantial portion of its assets in mortgage-related securities, which include privately-issued mortgage-related securities rated, at the time of purchase, in one of the two highest rating categories by a Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organization (“NRSRO”) and mortgage-related securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government, its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises. Mortgage-related securities held by SDP may include adjustable rate and fixed rate mortgage pass-through securities, collateralized mortgage obligations and other multi-class mortgage-related securities, as well as other securities that are collateralized by or represent direct or indirect interests in mortgage-related securities or mortgage loans. An investment in the Portfolio is neither insured nor guaranteed by the U.S. government. SDP invests in obligations authorized under the Federal Credit Union Act with a maximum portfolio duration not to exceed that of a Three-Year U.S. Treasury Security and a target duration equal to that of its benchmark, the ICE BofAML Two-Year U.S. Treasury Note Index.
Portfolio Management Discussion and Analysis
Below, ALM First discusses the Portfolio’s performance and positioning for the Reporting Period.
Q. How did the Portfolio perform during the Reporting Period?
The Portfolio’s cumulative total return for the twelve-month period ended August 31, 2020 was 3.76% for the TCU Shares, versus a 3.28% cumulative total return for the ICE BofAML Two-Year U.S. Treasury Note Index (the “Index”). The Portfolio’s net asset value per share closed the Reporting Period at $9.91, versus $9.75 on August 31, 2019.
Q. What key factors were responsible for the Portfolio’s performance during the Reporting Period?
The rapid spread of COVID-19 sent shockwaves through financial markets in March. A massive flight to quality trade ensued and spreads on risk assets gapped out. For instance, spreads on Agency Mortgage Backed Securities (MBS) hit all-time wides in March, with Option-Adjusted Spreads on production coupons trading above 100 basis points. As a result, the Portfolio underperformed the index in March, but these wider spreads presented attractive opportunities for marginal investment. The severity of these market moves prompted the Federal Reserve (Fed) to initiate asset purchases which has since stabilized the market. Volatility has subsided and spreads on a wide swath of fixed income sectors have tightened to pre-COVID levels. This calmer market has buoyed the Portfolio’s performance and as a result the Portfolio outperformed the Index by 48 bps over the twelve-month period ended August 31, 2020.
Q. Which fixed income market sectors most significantly affected Portfolio performance?
The Fed’s entrance to the market pushed spreads lower on a variety of risk assets which in turn helped sectors like Agency MBS and Collateralized Mortgage Backed Securities (CMBS) outperform duration-matched rates. Additionally, due to the Fed’s MBS purchases, production coupon dollar rolls are trading special which means that the Portfolio earns more income by rolling (deferring settlement) versus settling the pools. Given this dynamic, roughly half of the Portfolio’s MBS allocation is rolled. On the front-end of the curve, the Portfolio’s allocation to floating-rate assets like Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMOs) has been beneficial. For instance, floating-rate CMOs have been one of the best performers versus duration-matched rates over the last twelve months buoyed by steady spread tightening as well as the yield advantage relative to front-end rates.
Q. Did the Portfolio’s duration and yield curve positioning strategy help or hurt its results during the Reporting Period?
Since ALM First keeps the duration of the Portfolio aligned with that of the Index to avoid taking a position on the direction of interest rates, the Portfolio’s duration neither helped nor hurt its performance. The barbell structure of the Portfolio, with front end exposure coming from floating rate assets and long-end exposure expressed with assets like Agency CMBS helped the Portfolio. Longer duration CMBS also have longer spread durations, i.e. more sensitive to changes in spreads, so the spread tightening experienced as of late has been beneficial for the Portfolio.
Q. Were there any notable changes in the Portfolio’s weightings during the Reporting Period?
No
Q. How was the Portfolio positioned at the end of August 2020?
At the end of the Reporting Period, the Portfolio’s largest allocations were in Agency MBS securities, which the Index has no allocation to since the Index is made up only of US Treasury securities.
Past performance does not guarantee future results, which may vary.
There is no guarantee that these objectives will be met.
Portfolio holdings and/or allocations shown above are as of the date indicated and may not be representative of future investments. The holdings and/or allocations shown may not represent all of the Portfolio’s investments. Future investments may or may not be profitable.
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION—SECTOR ALLOCATION
TCU SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO (Unaudited)
August 31, 2020*
August 31, 2019*
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PORTFOLIO COMPOSITION—ISSUER ALLOCATION
TCU SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO (Unaudited)
August 31, 2020*
August 31, 2019*
* | These percentages reflect Portfolio holdings as a percentage of net assets. Figures in the above charts may not sum to 100% due to the exclusion of other assets and liabilities, including cash. Holdings and allocations may not be representative of current or future investments. Holdings and allocations may not include the Portfolio’s entire investment portfolio, which may change at any time. Portfolio holdings should not be relied on in making investment decisions and should not be construed as research or investment advice regarding particular securities. |
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PORTFOLIO COMPARISON
TCU ULTRA-SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO (Unaudited)
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the following data for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio is supplied for the period ended August 31, 2020. The Portfolio is compared to its benchmarks assuming the following initial investment:
Initial | ||
Portfolio | Investment | Compare to: |
Ultra-Short Duration (“USDP”) | $10,000 | ICE BofAML 6-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index (“6-Month T-Bill”); |
ICE BofAML 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index (“3-Month T-Bill”). |
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio’s(1) TCU Shares 10 Year Performance
Average Annual Total Return(a) | ||||
One Year | Five Year | Ten Year | Since Inception | |
TCU Shares | 1.99% | 1.17% | 0.73% | 2.65%(b) |
Investor Shares | 1.96% | 1.14% | — | 0.74%(c) |
3-Month T-Bill (Performance since August 1, 1991) | 1.26% | 1.20% | 0.64% | 2.63% |
(1) | The Portfolio changed its investment strategy effective December 31, 2018. Information for periods prior to December 31, 2018 does not reflect the current investment strategy. |
(a) | ALM First began serving as investment adviser on April 16, 2017. Prior to that date, the Portfolio was advised by a different investment adviser. Performance of the Portfolio for periods prior to April 16, 2017 reflect management of the Portfolio by the previous investment adviser. |
(b) | The Portfolio’s TCU Shares commenced operations on July 10, 1991. |
(c) | The Portfolio’s Investor Shares commenced operations on November 30, 2012. |
The ICE BofAML Three-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index and the ICE BofAML Six-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index do not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The TCU Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio is not a money market fund. Investors in this Portfolio should understand that the net asset value of the Portfolio will fluctuate, which may result in a loss of the principal amount invested. The Portfolio’s net asset value and yield are not guaranteed by the U.S. government, the National Credit Union Administration, or any other U.S. government agency, instrumentality or sponsored enterprise. Investments in fixed income securities are subject to the risks associated with debt securities including credit and interest rate risk. The guarantee on U.S. government securities applies only to the underlying securities of the Portfolio if held to maturity and not to the value of the Portfolio’s shares. The Portfolio’s investments in mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risks. These risks may result in greater share price volatility.
All performance data shown represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future performance, which will fluctuate as market conditions change. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate with changes in market conditions so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table above assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition to the investment adviser’s decisions regarding issuer/industry investment selection and allocation, other factors may affect portfolio performance. These factors include, but are not limited to, portfolio operating fees and expenses, portfolio turnover, and subscription and redemption cash flows affecting a portfolio. Please call 1-800-342-5828 or 1-800-CFS-5678 for the most recent month-end returns.
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PORTFOLIO COMPARISON
TCU SHORT DURATION PORTFOLIO (Unaudited)
In accordance with the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the following data for the Short Duration Portfolio is supplied for the period ended August 31, 2020. The Portfolio is compared to its benchmarks assuming the following initial investment:
Initial | ||
Portfolio | Investment | Compare to: |
Short Duration (“SDP”) | $10,000 | Bloomberg Barclays Mutual Fund Short (1-3 year) Government |
Index (“1-3 Gov’t Index”); ICE BofAML 2-Year | ||
U.S. Treasury Note Index (“2-Year T-Note”). |
Short Duration Portfolio’s TCU Shares 10 Year Performance
Average Annual Total Return(a) | ||||
One Year | Five Year | Ten Year | Since Inception | |
TCU Shares | 3.76% | 2.04% | 1.35% | 3.34%(b) |
Investor Shares | 3.73% | 2.01% | — | 1.36%(c) |
2-Year T-Note (Performance since October 9, 1992) | 3.28% | 1.71% | 1.20% | 3.45%(d) |
(a) | ALM First began serving as investment adviser on April 16, 2017. Prior to that date, the Portfolio was advised by a different investment adviser. Performance of the Portfolio for periods prior to April 16, 2017 reflect management of the Portfolio by the previous investment adviser. |
(b) | The Portfolio’s TCU Shares commenced operations on October 9, 1992. |
(c) | The Portfolio’s Investor Shares commenced operations on November 30, 2012. |
(d) | The Portfolio’s primary benchmark is the 2-Year T-Note. |
The Bloomberg Barclays Mutual Fund Short (1-3 Year) Government Index and the ICE BofAML Two-Year U.S. Treasury Note Index does not reflect any deduction for fees, expenses or taxes. It is not possible to invest directly in an unmanaged index. The TCU Short Duration Portfolio is not a money market fund. Investors in this Portfolio should understand that the net asset value of the Portfolio will fluctuate, which may result in a loss of the principal amount invested. The Portfolio’s net asset value and yield are not guaranteed by the U.S. government, the National Credit Union Administration, or any other U.S. government agency, instrumentality or sponsored enterprise. Investments in fixed income securities are subject to the risks associated with debt securities including credit and interest rate risk. The guarantee on U.S. government securities applies only to the underlying securities of the Portfolio if held to maturity and not to the value of the Portfolio’s shares. The Portfolio’s investments in mortgage-backed securities are subject to prepayment risks. These risks may result in greater share price volatility.
All performance data shown represents past performance and should not be considered indicative of future performance, which will fluctuate as market conditions change. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate with changes in market conditions so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. The chart and table above assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. In addition to the investment adviser’s decisions regarding issuer/industry investment selection and allocation, other factors may affect portfolio performance. These factors include, but are not limited to, portfolio operating fees and expenses, portfolio turnover, and subscription and redemption cash flows affecting a portfolio. Please call 1-800-342-5828 or 1-800-CFS-5678 for the most recent month-end returns.
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TRUST FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
BANK NOTES – 6.27% | |||||||
Financials – 6.27% | |||||||
$ | 5,550,000 | BBVA USA, | |||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.730% | |||||||
1.045%, 06/11/21 (a) | $ | 5,565,329 | |||||
8,300,000 | Citibank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.607%, 02/12/21 (a) | 8,309,620 | ||||||
8,320,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | ||||||
0.853%, 05/20/22 (a) | 8,346,303 | ||||||
1,000,000 | Citizens Bank NA, | ||||||
2.250%, 10/30/20 | 1,001,535 | ||||||
5,000,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.810% | ||||||
1.044%, 05/26/22 (a) | 5,037,420 | ||||||
10,000,000 | Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co., | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.640% | |||||||
0.886%, 12/01/21 (a) | 10,000,893 | ||||||
3,000,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.610% | ||||||
0.880%, 05/18/22 (a) | 3,020,631 | ||||||
3,300,000 | PNC Bank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.708%, 07/22/22 (a) | 3,309,386 | ||||||
13,965,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.325% | ||||||
0.581%, 02/24/23 (a) | 13,990,266 | ||||||
5,000,000 | Truist Bank, | ||||||
SOFR + 0.730% | |||||||
0.821%, 03/09/23 (a) | 5,027,783 | ||||||
5,000,000 | US Bank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.310% | |||||||
0.559%, 02/04/21 (a) | 5,005,868 | ||||||
10,000,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.440% | ||||||
0.696%, 05/23/22 (a) | 10,048,418 | ||||||
1,000,000 | Wells Fargo Bank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.310% | |||||||
0.585%, 01/15/21 (a) | 1,001,052 | ||||||
5,000,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.510% | ||||||
0.768%, 10/22/21 (a) | 5,020,336 | ||||||
4,100,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.620% | ||||||
0.871%, 05/27/22 (a) | 4,113,425 | ||||||
13,829,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.660% | ||||||
0.973%, 09/09/22 (a) | 13,898,554 | ||||||
Total Bank Notes | 102,696,819 | ||||||
(Cost $101,963,591) | |||||||
ASSET BACKED SECURITIES* – 0.04% | |||||||
Federal National Mortgage | |||||||
Association REMIC – 0.03% | |||||||
46,514 | Series 2001-W4, Class AV1 | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.280% | |||||||
0.483%, 02/25/32 (a) | 46,062 | ||||||
74,851 | Series 2002-W2, Class AV1 | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.260% | |||||||
0.432%, 06/25/32 (a) | 72,595 | ||||||
425,591 | Series 2002-T7, Class A1 | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.110% | |||||||
0.405%, 07/25/32 (a) | 415,434 | ||||||
534,091 | |||||||
National Credit | |||||||
Union Administration – 0.01% | |||||||
93,206 | Series 2010-A1, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.504%, 12/07/20 (a)(b) | 93,215 | ||||||
93,215 | |||||||
Total Asset Backed Securities | 627,306 | ||||||
(Cost $640,162) | |||||||
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS – 38.52% | |||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage | |||||||
Corporation REMIC – 7.83% | |||||||
986 | Series 1066, Class P | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.900% | |||||||
1.062%, 04/15/21 (a) | 985 | ||||||
3,576 | Series 1222, Class P | ||||||
10 Year CMT Rate – 0.400% | |||||||
0.150%, 03/15/22 (a)(c) | 3,551 | ||||||
9,542 | Series 1250, Class J | ||||||
7.000%, 05/15/22 (c) | 9,874 | ||||||
3,580 | Series 1448, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.400% | |||||||
1.562%, 12/15/22 (a)(d) | 3,613 | ||||||
598,114 | Series 2977, Class M | ||||||
5.000%, 05/15/25 (c) | 630,538 | ||||||
1,473,234 | Series 3702, Class FG | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.612%, 08/15/32 (a)(b) | 1,484,855 | ||||||
1,503,095 | Series 3346, Class FT | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.512%, 10/15/33 (a)(b)(c) | 1,505,309 | ||||||
1,082,844 | Series 3208, Class FH | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.562%, 08/15/36 (a) | 1,086,334 | ||||||
88,320 | Series 3231, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.512%, 10/15/36 (a) | 88,540 | ||||||
56,102 | Series 3314, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.562%, 12/15/36 (a) | 56,338 | ||||||
910,200 | Series 4248, Class QF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.662%, 06/15/39 (a)(b) | 915,968 | ||||||
278,854 | Series 3545, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.850% | |||||||
1.012%, 06/15/39 (a) | 284,269 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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TRUST FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage | |||||||
Corporation REMIC – (continued) | |||||||
$ | 595,076 | Series 4316, Class FY | |||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.562%, 11/15/39 (a)(d) | $ | 596,033 | |||||
13,715,171 | Series 4942, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.662%, 04/15/40 (a)(b) | 13,786,553 | ||||||
344,229 | Series 3827, Class KF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.370% | |||||||
0.532%, 03/15/41 (a) | 345,969 | ||||||
52,560 | Series 3868, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.562%, 05/15/41 (a) | 52,808 | ||||||
54,854 | Series 4109, Class EC | ||||||
2.000%, 12/15/41 (b)(d) | 56,736 | ||||||
2,286,115 | Series 4606, Class FL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.662%, 12/15/44 (a)(b) | 2,297,703 | ||||||
2,788,445 | Series 4566, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.662%, 04/15/46 (a) | 2,803,683 | ||||||
3,677,770 | Series 4689, Class FD | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.512%, 06/15/47 (a) | 3,674,522 | ||||||
6,514,051 | Series 4748, Class DF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.300% | |||||||
0.462%, 08/15/47 (a)(c) | 6,495,123 | ||||||
3,719,449 | Series 4735, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.512%, 12/15/47 (a) | 3,709,255 | ||||||
8,906,354 | Series 4795, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.300% | |||||||
0.462%, 06/15/48 (a) | 8,866,743 | ||||||
9,266,254 | Series 4907, Class AF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.672%, 09/25/48 (a)(b) | 9,303,181 | ||||||
5,585,102 | Series 4875, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.612%, 04/15/49 (a)(c) | 5,625,180 | ||||||
9,551,010 | Series 4980, Class FP | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.572%, 07/25/49 (a) | 9,577,618 | ||||||
6,126,363 | Series 4906, Class QF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.622%, 09/25/49 (a) | 6,150,044 | ||||||
8,911,288 | Series 4937, Class MF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.622%, 12/25/49 (a) | 8,940,638 | ||||||
8,939,154 | Series 4982, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.622%, 06/25/50 (a)(c) | 8,961,422 | ||||||
11,286,481 | Series 4981, Class GF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.572%, 06/25/50 (a) | 11,315,250 | ||||||
8,940,726 | Series 4981, Class JF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.572%, 06/25/50 (a) | 8,978,482 | ||||||
10,568,044 | Series 4336, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.712%, 02/15/54 (a)(b) | 10,649,426 | ||||||
128,256,543 | |||||||
Federal National Mortgage | |||||||
Association REMIC – 8.09% | |||||||
8,651 | Series 1991-67, Class J | ||||||
7.500%, 08/25/21 (c) | 8,797 | ||||||
27,832 | Series 1992-137, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.000% | |||||||
1.175%, 08/25/22 (a) | 27,798 | ||||||
38,776 | Series 1993-27, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.150% | |||||||
1.325%, 02/25/23 (a)(e) | 39,218 | ||||||
22,919 | Series 1998-21, Class F | ||||||
H15T1Y + 0.350% 0.520%, 03/25/28 (a) | |||||||
22,796 | |||||||
108,061 | Series 2000-16, Class ZG | ||||||
8.500%, 06/25/30 (d) | 132,750 | ||||||
98,414 | Series 2000-32, Class Z | ||||||
7.500%, 10/18/30 | 118,130 | ||||||
149,461 | Series 2006-45, Class TF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 06/25/36 (a) | 150,058 | ||||||
191,745 | Series 2006-79, Class PF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 08/25/36 (a)(c) | 192,507 | ||||||
203,817 | Series 2006-76, Class QF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 08/25/36 (a)(c) | 204,714 | ||||||
448,616 | Series 2006-111, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.380% | |||||||
0.555%, 11/25/36 (a) | 450,247 | ||||||
190,749 | Series 2007-75, Class VF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 08/25/37 (a) | 191,858 | ||||||
191,977 | Series 2007-92, Class OF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.570% | |||||||
0.745%, 09/25/37 (a) | 193,837 | ||||||
200,530 | Series 2007-86, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.570% | |||||||
0.745%, 09/25/37 (a) | 202,541 | ||||||
383,588 | Series 2007-85, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.540% | |||||||
0.715%, 09/25/37 (a) | 386,489 | ||||||
257,945 | Series 2007-99, Class FD | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | |||||||
0.775%, 10/25/37 (a) | 260,629 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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TRUST FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
Federal National Mortgage | |||||||
Association REMIC – (continued) | |||||||
$ | 22,478 | Series 2009-84, Class WF | |||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.100% | |||||||
1.275%, 10/25/39 (a) | $ | 23,140 | |||||
574,752 | Series 2014-19, Class FJ | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 11/25/39 (a)(d) | 575,770 | ||||||
517,668 | Series 2014-19, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 11/25/39 (a)(d) | 518,754 | ||||||
471,082 | Series 2010-123, Class FL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.430% | |||||||
0.605%, 11/25/40 (a)(c) | 473,302 | ||||||
1,767,171 | Series 2011-110, Class FE | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 04/25/41 (a)(c) | 1,753,528 | ||||||
430,070 | Series 2011-63, Class FG | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 07/25/41 (a) | 434,528 | ||||||
513,843 | Series 2012-38, Class JE | ||||||
3.250%, 04/25/42 (c) | 547,722 | ||||||
3,326,042 | Series 2013-92, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.725%, 09/25/43 (a) | 3,354,835 | ||||||
1,357,006 | Series 2013-118, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% | |||||||
0.695%, 12/25/43 (a) | 1,363,746 | ||||||
1,820,338 | Series 2015-30, Class AB | ||||||
3.000%, 05/25/45 | 1,964,325 | ||||||
4,017,181 | Series 2016-62, Class FH | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 09/25/46 (a) | 4,028,035 | ||||||
10,729,570 | Series 2016-83, Class FK | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.675%, 11/25/46 (a) | 10,797,915 | ||||||
3,319,453 | Series 2017-39, Class FT | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 05/25/47 (a) | 3,319,527 | ||||||
4,031,871 | Series 2017-112, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.525%, 01/25/48 (a) | 4,033,850 | ||||||
1,275,106 | Series 2008-22, Class FD | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.840% | |||||||
1.015%, 04/25/48 (a)(b) | 1,304,494 | ||||||
6,787,433 | Series 2019-25, Class PF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 06/25/49 (a)(c) | 6,811,742 | ||||||
8,897,209 | Series 2019-33, Class CF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.470% | |||||||
0.645%, 07/25/49 (a) | 8,959,953 | ||||||
2,186,910 | Series 2019-35, Class EF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 07/25/49 (a) | 2,195,421 | ||||||
8,442,805 | Series 2019-50, Class CF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 09/25/49 (a)(c) | 8,463,850 | ||||||
9,127,016 | Series 2019-61, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.675%, 11/25/49 (a)(c) | 9,158,348 | ||||||
9,031,812 | Series 2020-17, Class PF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 03/25/50 (a)(c) | 9,066,305 | ||||||
11,916,874 | Series 2020-26, Class GF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.675%, 05/25/50 (a)(c) | 12,002,831 | ||||||
10,632,808 | Series 2020-38, Class NF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 06/25/50 (a) | 10,687,129 | ||||||
13,358,114 | Series 2020-34, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 06/25/50 (a) | 13,511,925 | ||||||
5,076,629 | Series 2017-96, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 12/25/57 (a) | 5,075,401 | ||||||
9,488,411 | Series 2018-72, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.525%, 10/25/58 (a) | 9,473,412 | ||||||
132,482,157 | |||||||
Government National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – 20.77% | |||||||
7,190,965 | Series 2019-54, Class HF | ||||||
1 Month SOFR + 0.400% | |||||||
0.497%, 04/20/44 (a) | 7,177,046 | ||||||
1,736,871 | Series 2016-H24, Class BF | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.230% | |||||||
2.188%, 11/20/66 (a) | 1,737,283 | ||||||
2,312,699 | Series 2017-H03, Class FA | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.310% | |||||||
2.273%, 12/20/66 (a) | 2,326,449 | ||||||
3,659,756 | Series 2017-H07, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% | |||||||
0.684%, 03/20/67 (a) | 3,667,163 | ||||||
3,285,960 | Series 2017-H09, Class FJ | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.664%, 03/20/67 (a) | 3,288,879 | ||||||
7,977,515 | Series 2017-H11, Class FV | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.664%, 05/20/67 (a) | 7,986,202 | ||||||
1,697,273 | Series 2017-H16, Class F | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.050% | |||||||
0.589%, 08/20/67 (a) | 1,681,667 | ||||||
9,486,449 | Series 2018-H01, Class FG | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.150% | |||||||
2.113%, 01/20/68 (a) | 9,465,118 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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TRUST FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
Government National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – (continued) | |||||||
$ | 4,093,796 | Series 2018-H01, Class FC | |||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.564%, 01/20/68 (a) | $ | 4,082,695 | |||||
8,462,869 | Series 2018-H11, Class FJ | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.080% | |||||||
0.718%, 06/20/68 (a) | 8,378,164 | ||||||
8,363,257 | Series 2018-H15, Class FG | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.150% | |||||||
2.266%, 08/20/68 (a) | 8,295,871 | ||||||
1,463,885 | Series 2018-H17, Class DF | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.100% | |||||||
2.074%, 10/20/68 (a) | 1,451,038 | ||||||
2,091,456 | Series 2018-H17, Class FT | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.200% | |||||||
2.174%, 10/20/68 (a) | 2,082,652 | ||||||
4,593,961 | Series 2019-H04, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.714%, 03/20/69 (a) | 4,616,126 | ||||||
4,393,504 | Series 2019-H15, Class NF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.630% | |||||||
0.794%, 05/20/69 (a) | 4,435,621 | ||||||
7,115,403 | Series 2020-H04, Class FL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.664%, 05/20/69 (a) | 7,124,941 | ||||||
13,835,327 | Series 2019-H14, Class EF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.440% | |||||||
0.604%, 05/20/69 (a) | 13,817,499 | ||||||
8,814,577 | Series 2019-H10, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.650% | |||||||
0.814%, 06/20/69 (a) | 8,811,025 | ||||||
4,857,838 | Series 2019-H15, Class EF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.630% | |||||||
0.794%, 09/20/69 (a) | 4,911,958 | ||||||
5,062,828 | Series 2019-H16, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.700% | |||||||
0.864%, 10/20/69 (a) | 5,126,852 | ||||||
5,095,295 | Series 2019-H19, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.750% | |||||||
0.914%, 10/20/69 (a) | 5,138,905 | ||||||
9,915,320 | Series 2019-H20, Class AF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.650% | |||||||
0.814%, 11/20/69 (a) | 10,022,565 | ||||||
14,418,937 | Series 2020-H04, Class AF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.750% | |||||||
0.914%, 02/20/70 (a) | 14,669,812 | ||||||
20,073,585 | Series 2020-H04, Class FH | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | |||||||
0.764%, 02/20/70 (a) | 20,243,709 | ||||||
9,742,174 | Series 2020-H05, Class FK | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.610% | |||||||
0.768%, 03/20/70 (a) | 9,827,523 | ||||||
14,906,452 | Series 2020-H09, Class FD | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.800% | |||||||
0.958%, 05/20/70 (a) | 15,235,576 | ||||||
14,936,934 | Series 2020-H10, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.708%, 06/20/70 (a) | 15,017,778 | ||||||
14,981,103 | Series 2020-H10, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | |||||||
0.758%, 06/20/70 (a) | 15,073,484 | ||||||
19,833,203 | Series 2020-H12, Class GF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.530% | |||||||
0.688%, 07/20/70 (a) | 19,909,866 | ||||||
29,924,536 | Series 2020-H12, Class FH | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% | |||||||
0.678%, 07/20/70 (a) | 30,028,773 | ||||||
6,479,850 | Series 2020-H13, Class FK | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.680%, 07/20/70 (a) | 6,489,975 | ||||||
22,036,202 | Series 2020-H13, Class FE | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.730%, 08/20/70 (a) | 22,080,963 | ||||||
25,613,648 | Series 2020-H13, Class EF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.730%, 08/20/70 (a) | 25,677,490 | ||||||
20,000,000 | Series 2020-H13, Class FG | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.680%, 08/20/70 (a) | 20,071,875 | ||||||
339,952,543 | |||||||
Temporary Deal – 1.83% | |||||||
30,000,000 | Series CF-H902, Class F | ||||||
0.620%, 09/30/20 | 30,000,000 | ||||||
30,000,000 | |||||||
Total Collateralized | |||||||
Mortgage Obligations | 630,691,243 | ||||||
(Cost $627,916,428) | |||||||
MORTGAGE-BACKED OBLIGATIONS – 5.39% | |||||||
Federal Home Loan | |||||||
Mortgage Corporation – 0.02% | |||||||
13,705 | 6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.476% | ||||||
2.973%, 11/01/22 (a) | 13,897 | ||||||
3,048 | 6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.095% | ||||||
2.254%, 11/01/22 (a) | 3,065 | ||||||
10,000 | 6 Month LIBOR USD + 2.232% | ||||||
3.618%, 10/01/24 (a) | 10,073 | ||||||
234,654 | H15T3Y + 2.557% | ||||||
4.363%, 08/01/28 (a) | 235,893 | ||||||
629 | H15T1Y + 1.618% | ||||||
2.248%, 07/01/29 (a) | 633 | ||||||
44,691 | H15T1Y + 1.920% | ||||||
3.045%, 05/01/31 (a) | 45,090 | ||||||
308,651 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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TRUST FOR CREDIT UNIONS
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
Federal Home Loan | |||||||
Mortgage Corporation Gold – 0.00% | |||||||
$ | 3 | 4.500%, 10/01/20 | $ | 3 | |||
3,096 | 3.500%, 10/01/22 | 3,269 | |||||
340 | 4.500%, 07/01/23 | 360 | |||||
3,632 | |||||||
Federal National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – 4.49% | |||||||
372 | 3.500%, 09/01/20 | 393 | |||||
34 | 3.500%, 10/01/20 | 36 | |||||
1,114 | 3.500%, 03/01/21 | 1,175 | |||||
2,364 | H15T1Y + 2.000% 6.736%, 02/01/22 (a) | ||||||
2,385 | |||||||
1,976 | H15BDI6M + 2.425% | ||||||
5.925%, 10/01/25 (a) | 1,966 | ||||||
85,608 | 5.000%, 03/01/27 | 90,352 | |||||
15,502,000 | 1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.645% | ||||||
0.800%, 05/01/27 (a) | 15,470,647 | ||||||
18,818 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.250% | ||||||
2.492%, 07/01/27 (a) | 18,881 | ||||||
44,814 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.500% | ||||||
4.684%, 01/01/29 (a) | 45,335 | ||||||
8,754 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.500% | ||||||
4.674%, 02/01/29 (a) | 8,857 | ||||||
5,000,000 | 1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% | ||||||
0.675%, 05/01/29 (a) | 4,995,321 | ||||||
5,000,000 | 1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.580% | ||||||
0.735%, 06/01/29 (a) | 4,989,706 | ||||||
20,055 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.841% | ||||||
2.554%, 08/01/29 (a) | 20,041 | ||||||
20,000,000 | 1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | ||||||
0.755%, 06/01/30 (a) | 19,943,894 | ||||||
20,000,000 | 1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.590% | ||||||
0.745%, 07/01/30 (a) | 19,954,662 | ||||||
43,995 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.755% | ||||||
2.380%, 07/01/32 (a) | 44,181 | ||||||
8,271 | 6.000%, 08/01/32 | 9,229 | |||||
172,305 | H15T1Y + 2.625% 3.676%, 09/01/32 (a) | ||||||
172,924 | |||||||
17,720 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.225% | ||||||
3.475%, 01/01/33 (a) | 17,865 | ||||||
19,775 | H15T1Y + 2.225% 3.025%, 06/01/33 (a) | ||||||
20,788 | |||||||
308,433 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.250% | ||||||
4.601%, 08/01/33 (a) | 334,619 | ||||||
1,143 | 6.000%, 11/01/33 | 1,307 | |||||
149,439 | H15T1Y + 2.062% 3.562%, 04/01/34 (a) | ||||||
157,020 | |||||||
179,932 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.250% | ||||||
2.005%, 07/01/34 (a) | 177,110 | ||||||
396,500 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.250% | ||||||
2.005%, 08/01/34 (a) | 392,136 | ||||||
42,100 | 6.000%, 09/01/34 | 47,512 | |||||
1,632 | 6.000%, 10/01/34 | 1,834 | |||||
188,428 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.730% | ||||||
2.915%, 07/01/37 (a) | 198,062 | ||||||
96,298 | 6.500%, 11/01/37 | 103,163 | |||||
22,631 | 6.000%, 06/01/38 | 25,342 | |||||
18,499 | 6.000%, 09/01/38 | 20,665 | |||||
9,164 | 6.000%, 09/01/38 | 10,560 | |||||
6,210 | 6.000%, 11/01/38 | 6,914 | |||||
1,668 | 6.000%, 10/01/39 | 1,861 | |||||
2,602,599 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.699% 3.411%, 07/01/40 (a) | ||||||
2,703,759 | |||||||
2,724,594 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.755% 3.321%, 02/01/42 (a) | ||||||
2,842,782 | |||||||
423,057 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.743% 3.129%, 05/01/42 (a) | ||||||
441,768 | |||||||
330,928 | 11th District Cost of Funds Index + 1.250% 2.005%, 08/01/44 (a) | ||||||
327,000 | |||||||
73,602,052 | |||||||
Government National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – 0.88% | |||||||
11,988 | 7.000%, 04/15/26 | 13,012 | |||||
78,487 | H15T1Y + 2.000% 3.375%, 04/20/34 (a) | ||||||
79,509 | |||||||
447,836 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 2.875%, 06/20/34 (a) | ||||||
468,771 | |||||||
466,944 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 3.250%, 08/20/34 (a) | ||||||
488,411 | |||||||
29,212 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 2.875%, 05/20/42 (a) | ||||||
30,287 | |||||||
23,923 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 2.875%, 06/20/42 (a) | ||||||
24,806 | |||||||
130,021 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 3.250%, 07/20/42 (a) | ||||||
135,046 | |||||||
13,046 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 3.125%, 10/20/42 (a) | ||||||
13,551 | |||||||
25,819 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 3.125%, 12/20/42 (a) | ||||||
26,813 | |||||||
2,522,194 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.787% 3.806%, 11/20/68 (a) | ||||||
2,740,202 | |||||||
5,123,436 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.845% 3.291%, 06/20/69 (a)(f) | ||||||
5,587,171 | |||||||
4,412,770 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.536% 3.244%, 09/20/69 (a)(f) | ||||||
4,721,491 | |||||||
14,329,070 | |||||||
Total Mortgage-Backed Obligations | 88,243,405 | ||||||
(Cost $88,145,533) | |||||||
AGENCY DEBENTURES – 0.14% | |||||||
Other Agency Debentures – 0.14% | |||||||
2,250,000 | Sri Lanka Government AID Bond | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.300% 0.550%, 11/01/24 (a)(f)(g) | |||||||
2,250,000 | |||||||
Total Agency Debentures | 2,250,000 | ||||||
(Cost $2,250,000) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT-BACKED OBLIGATIONS – 17.25% | |||||||
FHLMC, Multifamily Structured | |||||||
Pass Through Certificates | |||||||
$ | 1,534,425 | Series K-F29, Class A | |||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.360% 0.515%, 02/25/24 (a)(b) | |||||||
$ | 1,539,020 | ||||||
269,212 | Series K-BF1, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.390% 0.545%, 07/25/24 (a)(b) | |||||||
269,212 | |||||||
6,375,358 | Series K-F49, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.340% 0.495%, 06/25/25 (a)(b) | |||||||
6,398,633 | |||||||
12,460,862 | Series K-F55, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.510% 0.665%, 11/25/25 (a)(b) | |||||||
12,535,193 | |||||||
6,715,926 | Series K-F62, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.480% 0.635%, 04/25/26 (a)(b) | |||||||
6,726,553 | |||||||
9,998,471 | Series K-F77, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.700% 0.855%, 02/25/27 (a)(b) | |||||||
10,083,994 | |||||||
754,218 | Series K-F30, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.370% 0.525%, 03/25/27 (a)(b) | |||||||
754,676 | |||||||
8,999,706 | Series K-F81, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.360% 0.515%, 06/25/27 (a)(b) | |||||||
9,039,623 | |||||||
3,637,881 | Series K-F50, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% 0.555%, 07/25/28 (a)(b) | |||||||
3,662,033 | |||||||
4,475,847 | Series K-F52, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.420% 0.575%, 09/25/28 (a)(b) | |||||||
4,506,138 | |||||||
2,932,659 | Series K-F56, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.560% 0.715%, 11/25/28 (a)(b) | |||||||
2,957,817 | |||||||
10,000,000 | Series K-F65, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% 0.675%, 07/25/29 (a)(b) | |||||||
10,082,450 | |||||||
4,999,474 | Series K-F66, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% 0.675%, 07/25/29 (a)(b) | |||||||
5,007,787 | |||||||
10,000,000 | Series K-S12, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.650% 0.812%, 08/25/29 (a)(b) | |||||||
10,025,263 | |||||||
5,000,000 | Series K-S13, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.660% 0.822%, 09/25/29 (a)(b) | |||||||
5,000,338 | |||||||
20,000,000 | Series K-F73, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% 0.755%, 11/25/29 (a)(b)(d) | |||||||
20,068,248 | |||||||
10,000,000 | Series K-F75, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.510% 0.672%, 12/25/29 (a)(b) | |||||||
10,091,239 | |||||||
4,500,000 | Series K-F75, Class AS | ||||||
SOFR + 0.550% 0.629%, 12/25/29 (a)(b) | |||||||
4,548,217 | |||||||
20,000,000 | Series K-F76, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% 0.755%, 01/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
20,017,498 | |||||||
20,000,000 | Series K-F76, Class AS | ||||||
SOFR + 0.610% 0.689%, 01/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
20,017,806 | |||||||
20,000,000 | Series K-F78, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.800% 0.955%, 03/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
20,160,310 | |||||||
14,248,764 | Series K-F79, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.470% 0.625%, 05/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
14,325,728 | |||||||
29,997,397 | Series K-F79, Class AS | ||||||
30-day Average SOFR + 0.580% 0.658%, 05/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
30,015,147 | |||||||
16,500,000 | Series K-F82, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.370% 0.525%, 06/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
16,591,314 | |||||||
12,250,000 | Series K-F82, Class AS | ||||||
30-day Average SOFR + 0.420% 0.526%, 06/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
12,318,972 | |||||||
25,000,000 | Series K-F83, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.360% 0.515%, 06/25/30 (a)(b) | |||||||
25,069,020 | |||||||
FNMA | |||||||
775,061 | Series 2017-M5, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.490% 0.684%, 04/25/24 (a) | |||||||
775,413 | |||||||
Total U.S. Government-Backed | |||||||
Obligations | 282,587,642 | ||||||
(Cost $281,539,698) | |||||||
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 34.21% | |||||||
75,000,000 | RBC Capital Markets, 0.330%, Dated 08/31/2020, matures 10/05/2020, | ||||||
repurchase price $75,024,063 (collateralized | |||||||
by $61,976,264 par amount of Domestic | |||||||
Municipal Securities of 2.888% to 5.500% due 06/15/27 to 10/01/50, total market | |||||||
value $78,064,925) | 75,000,000 | ||||||
401,000 | Amherst Pierpoint Securities, 0.856%, Dated 08/28/2020, matures 09/01/2020, | ||||||
repurchase price $401,038 (collateralized | |||||||
by $391,971 par amount of a GNMA security of | |||||||
2.500% due 09/20/35, total market | |||||||
value $413,836) | 401,000 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – (continued) | |||||||
$ | 181,446,000 | Amherst Pierpoint Securities, 0.871%, Dated 08/27/2020, matures 09/03/2020, | |||||
repurchase price $181,476,703 (collateralized | |||||||
by $178,802,301 par amount of GNMA | |||||||
securities of 2.000% to 2.500% due 09/01/40 | |||||||
to 09/01/50, total market | |||||||
value $187,681,086) | $ | 181,446,000 | |||||
127,250,000 | INTL FCStone Financial, Inc., 0.150%, Dated 08/31/2020, matures 09/01/2020, | ||||||
repurchase price $127,250,530 (collateralized | |||||||
by $126,804,574 par amount of United States | |||||||
Treasury Bills, GNMA, FNMA, and FHLMC | |||||||
securities of 0.000% to 7.000% due | |||||||
09/01/20 to 08/01/50, total market | |||||||
value $128,646,692) | 127,250,000 | ||||||
20,000,000 | Amherst Pierpoint Securities, 0.549%, Dated 08/06/2020, matures 09/04/2020, | ||||||
repurchase price $20,008,849 (collateralized | |||||||
by $49,448,774 par amount of FHLMC and | |||||||
GNMA securities of 2.500% to 7.000% due 07/01/26 to 05/01/49, total market | |||||||
value $20,340,318) | 20,000,000 | ||||||
33,000,000 | Amherst Pierpoint Securities, 0.827%, Dated 07/08/2020, matures 10/01/2020, | ||||||
repurchase price $33,064,398 (collateralized | |||||||
by $33,325,940 par amount of FHLMC and | |||||||
GNMA securities of 2.498% to 4.000% due 08/01/35 to 06/20/69, total market | |||||||
value $33,587,963) | 33,000,000 | ||||||
123,000,000 | Amherst Pierpoint Securities, 0.846%, Dated 07/01/2020, matures 10/01/2020, | ||||||
repurchase price $123,265,967 (collateralized | |||||||
by $169,441,904 par amount of Government | |||||||
Agencies, United States Treasury Bills,FHLMC, | |||||||
GNMA, and FNMA securities of 0.000% to | |||||||
5.880% due 02/25/21 to 11/01/48, total | |||||||
market value $124,874,679) | 123,000,000 | ||||||
Total Repurchase Agreements | 560,097,000 | ||||||
(Cost $560,097,000) | |||||||
Total Investments – 101.82% | 1,667,193,415 | ||||||
(Cost $1,662,552,412) | |||||||
Net Other Assets | |||||||
and Liabilities – (1.82)% | (29,772,556 | ) | |||||
Net Assets – 100.00% | $ | 1,637,420,859 |
* | See Note A. |
(a) | Variable rate securities. Interest rates disclosed are those which are in effect at August 31, 2020. Maturity date shown is the date of the next coupon rate reset or actual maturity. 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. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description. For those variable rate securities which are based on published reference and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in the description in the Portfolio of Investments. See also, Explanation of Abbreviations and Acronyms below. |
(b) | The security has Structured collateral. |
(c) | The security has PAC (Planned Amortization Class) collateral. |
(d) | The security has Sequential collateral. |
(e) | The security has Support collateral. |
(f) | Illiquid security. The total market value of these securities were $12,558,662, representing 0.77% of net assets. |
(g) | Security has been valued at fair market value as determined in good faith by or under the direction of the Board of Trustees of the Trust. As of August 31, 2020, this security amounted to $2,250,000 or 0.14% of net assets. Investment valued using a significant unobservable input (Level 3). |
Explanation of Abbreviations and Acronyms:
CMT | Constant Maturity Treasury |
FHLMC | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GNMA | Government National Mortgage Association |
H15BDI6M | US Treasury Bill 3 Month Auction High Discount Rate |
H15T1Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T-Note Constant Maturity 1 Year |
H15T3Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T-Note Constant Maturity 3 Year |
LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate |
REMIC | Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit |
SOFR | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
USD | U.S. Dollar |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Short Duration Portfolio
Portfolio of Investments – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
BANK NOTES – 5.57% | |||||||
Financials – 5.57% | |||||||
$ | 2,000,000 | Associated Bank NA, | |||||
3.500%, 08/13/21 | $ | 2,045,345 | |||||
5,000,000 | BBVA USA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.730% | |||||||
1.045%, 06/11/21 (a) | 5,013,810 | ||||||
3,998,000 | Citibank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.570% | |||||||
0.826%, 07/23/21 (a) | 4,013,538 | ||||||
5,000,000 | 3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | ||||||
0.853%, 05/20/22 (a) | 5,015,807 | ||||||
1,500,000 | Fifth Third Bank, | ||||||
2.875%, 10/01/21 | 1,536,410 | ||||||
5,500,000 | Huntington National Bank, | ||||||
3.250%, 05/14/21 | 5,600,471 | ||||||
2,000,000 | KeyBank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.660% | |||||||
0.911%, 02/01/22 (a) | 2,010,200 | ||||||
3,000,000 | PNC Bank NA, | ||||||
2.550%, 12/09/21 | 3,081,073 | ||||||
8,450,000 | Truist Bank, | ||||||
2.150%, 12/06/24 | 8,973,026 | ||||||
5,000,000 | US Bank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.440% | |||||||
0.696%, 05/23/22 (a) | 5,024,209 | ||||||
5,000,000 | Wells Fargo Bank NA, | ||||||
3 Month LIBOR USD + 0.510% | |||||||
0.768%, 10/22/21 (a) | 5,020,336 | ||||||
Total Bank Notes | 47,334,225 | ||||||
(Cost $46,526,316) | |||||||
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS – 18.01% | |||||||
�� | Federal Home Loan Mortgage | ||||||
Corporation REMIC – 2.30% | |||||||
8,354 | Series 1448, Class F | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.400% | |||||||
1.562%, 12/15/22 (a)(b) | 8,431 | ||||||
138,148 | Series 2868, Class AV | ||||||
5.000%, 08/15/24 (b)(c) | 145,504 | ||||||
104,360 | Series 1980, Class Z | ||||||
7.000%, 07/15/27 (b) | 119,534 | ||||||
1,247,025 | Series 3346, Class FT | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.512%, 10/15/33 (a)(c)(d) | 1,248,862 | ||||||
1,051,310 | Series 3471, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 1.000% | |||||||
1.162%, 08/15/35 (a) | 1,077,211 | ||||||
547,945 | Series 3208, Class FH | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.562%, 08/15/36 (a) | 549,711 | ||||||
1,630,789 | Series 3208, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.562%, 08/15/36 (a) | 1,636,045 | ||||||
1,297,797 | Series 3371, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | |||||||
0.762%, 09/15/37 (a) | 1,311,452 | ||||||
350,115 | Series 3367, Class YF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.712%, 09/15/37 (a) | 353,745 | ||||||
571,266 | Series 4248, Class QF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.662%, 06/15/39 (a)(c) | 574,886 | ||||||
590,700 | Series 4316, Class FY | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.562%, 11/15/39 (a)(b) | 591,651 | ||||||
215,987 | Series 3827, Class KF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.370% | |||||||
0.532%, 03/15/41 (a) | 217,078 | ||||||
43,709 | Series 4109, Class EC | ||||||
2.000%, 12/15/41 (b)(c) | 45,208 | ||||||
1,098,596 | Series 4272, Class FD | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.512%, 11/15/43 (a) | 1,104,324 | ||||||
1,778,089 | Series 4606, Class FL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.662%, 12/15/44 (a)(c) | 1,787,102 | ||||||
3,087,383 | Series 4784, Class PK | ||||||
3.500%, 06/15/45 (d) | 3,187,259 | ||||||
4,848,120 | Series 4968, Class NP | ||||||
6.500%, 04/25/50 (d) | 5,582,594 | ||||||
19,540,597 | |||||||
Federal National Mortgage | |||||||
Association REMIC – 6.54% | |||||||
453 | Series G92-44, Class Z | ||||||
8.000%, 07/25/22 | 470 | ||||||
2,670,965 | Series 2013-57, Class DK | ||||||
3.500%, 06/25/33 | 2,942,284 | ||||||
216,325 | Series 2006-45, Class TF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 06/25/36 (a) | 217,190 | ||||||
241,153 | Series 2006-76, Class QF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 08/25/36 (a)(d) | 242,215 | ||||||
143,062 | Series 2007-75, Class VF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.450% | |||||||
0.625%, 08/25/37 (a) | 143,894 | ||||||
442,147 | Series 2014-19, Class FA | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 11/25/39 (a)(b) | 443,076 | ||||||
570,946 | Series 2014-19, Class FJ | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 11/25/39 (a)(b) | 571,957 | ||||||
186,166 | Series 2010-123, Class FL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.430% | |||||||
0.605%, 11/25/40 (a)(d) | 187,044 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
Federal National Mortgage | |||||||
Association REMIC – (continued) | |||||||
$ | 578,562 | Series 2011-110, Class FE | |||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 04/25/41 (a)(d) | $ | 574,095 | |||||
395,130 | Series 2015-92, Class PA | ||||||
2.500%, 12/25/41 (c)(d) | 413,068 | ||||||
412,151 | Series 2012-38, Class JE | ||||||
3.250%, 04/25/42 (d) | 439,324 | ||||||
1,128,406 | Series 2012-71, Class FL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.675%, 07/25/42 (a) | 1,135,829 | ||||||
2,876,496 | Series 2013-101, Class FE | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | |||||||
0.775%, 10/25/43 (a) | 2,908,376 | ||||||
4,340,449 | Series 2013-101, Class CF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.600% | |||||||
0.775%, 10/25/43 (a) | 4,388,422 | ||||||
4,609,043 | Series 2016-62, Class FH | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 09/25/46 (a) | 4,621,495 | ||||||
4,961,817 | Series 2016-83, Class FK | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.675%, 11/25/46 (a) | 4,993,423 | ||||||
3,319,453 | Series 2017-39, Class FT | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.575%, 05/25/47 (a) | 3,319,527 | ||||||
3,367,534 | Series 2017-112, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.525%, 01/25/48 (a) | 3,369,187 | ||||||
989,876 | Series 2008-22, Class FD | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.840% | |||||||
1.015%, 04/25/48 (a)(c) | 1,012,690 | ||||||
16,989,279 | Series 2020-18, Class KD | ||||||
6.500%, 03/25/50 | 20,067,410 | ||||||
3,635,515 | Series 2018-72, Class FB | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.350% | |||||||
0.525%, 10/25/58 (a) | 3,629,768 | ||||||
55,620,744 | |||||||
Government National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – 9.17% | |||||||
3,285,960 | Series 2017-H09, Class FJ | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.500% | |||||||
0.664%, 03/20/67 (a) | 3,288,879 | ||||||
3,659,756 | Series 2017-H07, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% | |||||||
0.684%, 03/20/67 (a) | 3,667,163 | ||||||
4,093,796 | Series 2018-H01, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.400% | |||||||
0.564%, 01/20/68 (a) | 4,082,695 | ||||||
8,272,191 | Series 2018-H09, Class FC | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.150% | |||||||
0.986%, 06/20/68 (a) | 8,224,313 | ||||||
8,462,869 | Series 2018-H11, Class FJ | ||||||
12 Month LIBOR USD + 0.080% | |||||||
0.718%, 06/20/68 (a) | 8,378,164 | ||||||
8,814,577 | Series 2019-H10, Class FC | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.650% | |||||||
0.814%, 06/20/69 (a) | 8,811,025 | ||||||
4,967,698 | Series 2020-H09, Class DF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.640% | |||||||
0.798%, 05/20/70 (a) | 5,024,683 | ||||||
14,150,255 | Series 2020-H12, Class FH | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% | |||||||
0.678%, 07/20/70 (a) | 14,199,545 | ||||||
8,000,000 | Series 2020-H13, Class EF | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.730%, 08/20/70 (a) | 8,019,940 | ||||||
14,309,931 | Series 2020-H13, Class FE | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.550% | |||||||
0.730%, 08/20/70 (a) | 14,338,998 | ||||||
78,035,405 | |||||||
Total Collateralized | |||||||
Mortgage Obligations | 153,196,746 | ||||||
(Cost $152,052,328) | |||||||
MORTGAGE-BACKED OBLIGATIONS – 45.40% | |||||||
Federal Home Loan | |||||||
Mortgage Corporation – 2.84% | |||||||
69,182 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.840% | ||||||
3.723%, 11/01/34 (a) | 70,320 | ||||||
3,808,363 | 3.000%, 11/01/34 | 3,999,524 | |||||
4,381,889 | 3.500%, 02/01/35 | 4,633,395 | |||||
168,187 | H15T1Y + 2.250% 3.458%, 08/01/35 (a) | ||||||
177,842 | |||||||
256,447 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.770% | ||||||
3.733%, 05/01/36 (a) | 270,409 | ||||||
145,493 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.890% | ||||||
3.890%, 03/01/42 (a) | 153,102 | ||||||
4,166,768 | 3.000%, 02/01/47 | 4,507,006 | |||||
9,646,678 | 4.000%, 05/01/50 | 10,367,356 | |||||
24,178,954 | |||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage | |||||||
Corporation Gold – 2.71% | |||||||
3 | 4.500%, 10/01/20 | 3 | |||||
2,563 | 3.500%, 10/01/22 | 2,705 | |||||
6,170,412 | 2.000%, 12/01/31 | 6,452,071 | |||||
65,823 | 5.000%, 08/01/35 | 75,006 | |||||
10,378 | 5.000%, 12/01/35 | 11,956 | |||||
3,119,124 | 3.000%, 01/01/37 | 3,304,443 | |||||
3,203,610 | 3.000%, 02/01/37 | 3,393,714 | |||||
4,279,731 | 3.500%, 02/01/37 | 4,554,434 | |||||
97,604 | 5.000%, 03/01/37 | 112,237 | |||||
4,028,683 | 3.500%, 03/01/37 | 4,280,490 | |||||
198,094 | 5.000%, 05/01/37 | 228,268 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
Federal Home Loan Mortgage | |||||||
Corporation Gold – (continued) | |||||||
$ | 168,576 | 5.000%, 02/01/38 | $ | 193,758 | |||
68,098 | 5.000%, 03/01/38 | 78,134 | |||||
45,201 | 5.000%, 09/01/38 | 52,005 | |||||
154,933 | 5.000%, 12/01/38 | 178,241 | |||||
102,358 | 5.000%, 01/01/39 | 117,794 | |||||
23,035,259 | |||||||
Federal National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – 11.81% | |||||||
307 | 3.500%, 09/01/20 | 325 | |||||
28 | 3.500%, 10/01/20 | 29 | |||||
919 | 3.500%, 03/01/21 | 970 | |||||
5,783,992 | 2.601%, 08/01/22 (a) | 5,942,699 | |||||
68,486 | 5.000%, 03/01/27 | 72,281 | |||||
24,146 | 7.000%, 08/01/28 | 24,225 | |||||
31,015 | 7.000%, 08/01/28 | 31,245 | |||||
86,292 | 7.000%, 11/01/28 | 95,387 | |||||
5,233,000 | 1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.520% 0.675%, 05/01/29 (a) | ||||||
5,228,103 | |||||||
10,000,000 | 1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.590% 0.745%, 07/01/30 (a) | ||||||
9,977,331 | |||||||
97,904 | 2.500%, 02/01/32 | 102,911 | |||||
11,202 | 7.000%, 02/01/32 | 12,653 | |||||
26,846 | H15T1Y + 2.235% 3.735%, 05/01/32 (a) | ||||||
26,732 | |||||||
75,315 | 7.000%, 05/01/32 | 84,172 | |||||
176,947 | H15T1Y + 2.625% 3.676%, 09/01/32 (a) | ||||||
177,583 | |||||||
8,467 | 7.000%, 09/01/32 | 8,549 | |||||
7,382,744 | 4.000%, 04/01/33 | 7,925,282 | |||||
221,033 | H15T1Y + 2.215% 2.604%, 07/01/33 (a) | ||||||
231,973 | |||||||
141,307 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.537% 3.412%, 11/01/33 (a) | ||||||
141,980 | |||||||
182,194 | H15T1Y + 2.215% 3.925%, 12/01/33 (a) | ||||||
182,618 | |||||||
2,151,708 | 4.500%, 01/01/34 | 2,298,517 | |||||
1,043,760 | 4.500%, 01/01/34 | 1,120,840 | |||||
223,319 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.544% 3.014%, 04/01/34 (a) | ||||||
225,798 | |||||||
75,883 | H15T1Y + 2.185% 3.091%, 08/01/34 (a) | ||||||
76,734 | |||||||
854 | 6.000%, 09/01/34 | 1,010 | |||||
84,418 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.663% 3.573%, 10/01/34 (a) | ||||||
88,072 | |||||||
8,348,701 | 3.000%, 01/01/35 | 8,759,235 | |||||
8,136,000 | 3.500%, 01/01/35 | 8,600,681 | |||||
5,904,527 | 2.500%, 03/01/35 | 6,243,125 | |||||
44,729 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.612% 3.603%, 03/01/35 (a) | ||||||
44,967 | |||||||
4,698,602 | 3.000%, 04/01/35 | 4,937,492 | |||||
56,624 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.720% 3.595%, 04/01/35 (a) | ||||||
57,018 | |||||||
155,682 | H15T1Y + 2.313% 3.813%, 05/01/35 (a) | ||||||
165,360 | |||||||
121,786 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.397% 3.286%, 05/01/35 (a) | ||||||
126,537 | |||||||
107,515 | 6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.409% 2.721%, 06/01/35 (a) | ||||||
108,046 | |||||||
2,125,861 | 4.000%, 06/01/35 | 2,300,053 | |||||
169,511 | 6 Month LIBOR USD + 1.514% 2.458%, 08/01/35 (a) | ||||||
172,243 | |||||||
210,184 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.750% 2.596%, 08/01/35 (a) | ||||||
220,145 | |||||||
157,856 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 2.435% 4.274%, 09/01/35 (a) | ||||||
162,034 | |||||||
139,088 | H15T1Y + 2.085% 4.008%, 10/01/35 (a) | ||||||
139,725 | |||||||
326,704 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.557% 3.256%, 11/01/35 (a) | ||||||
331,122 | |||||||
144,331 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.737% 3.737%, 03/01/36 (a) | ||||||
145,144 | |||||||
217,951 | 12 MTA + 2.526% 3.829%, 04/01/36 (a) | ||||||
229,523 | |||||||
2,695,478 | 4.500%, 12/01/38 | 2,936,877 | |||||
7,686,009 | 4.000%, 09/01/39 | 8,233,829 | |||||
50,629 | 5.000%, 10/01/39 | 58,309 | |||||
543,930 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.743% 3.129%, 05/01/42 (a) | ||||||
567,987 | |||||||
302,713 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.700% 2.637%, 06/01/42 (a) | ||||||
314,137 | |||||||
192,769 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.684% 3.851%, 10/01/42 (a) | ||||||
199,081 | |||||||
607,362 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.608% 2.989%, 12/01/44 (a) | ||||||
631,032 | |||||||
2,932,136 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.610% 3.169%, 04/01/47 (a) | ||||||
3,062,718 | |||||||
2,478,017 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.607% 3.056%, 09/01/47 (a) | ||||||
2,593,572 | |||||||
7,927,340 | 4.500%, 06/01/48 | 8,582,560 | |||||
3,138,053 | 3.500%, 04/01/49 | 3,313,129 | |||||
2,969,682 | 4.000%, 05/01/49 | 3,163,360 | |||||
100,477,060 | |||||||
Government National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – 3.63% | |||||||
32,170 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 2.875%, 05/20/42 (a) | ||||||
33,354 | |||||||
27,223 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 2.875%, 06/20/42 (a) | ||||||
28,228 | |||||||
144,002 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 3.250%, 07/20/42 (a) | ||||||
149,567 | |||||||
14,845 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 3.125%, 10/20/42 (a) | ||||||
15,420 | |||||||
28,883 | H15T1Y + 1.500% 3.125%, 12/20/42 (a) | ||||||
29,994 | |||||||
25,000,000 | 2.000%, 10/15/50 TBA (f) | 25,845,703 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Par Value | Value | ||||||
Government National | |||||||
Mortgage Association – (continued) | |||||||
$ | 4,476,991 | 12 Month LIBOR USD + 1.536% 3.244%, 09/20/69 (a)(e) | |||||
$ | 4,790,205 | ||||||
30,892,471 | |||||||
Uniform Mortgage | |||||||
Backed Securities – 24.41% | |||||||
40,000,000 | 2.000%, 10/14/20 TBA (f) | 41,157,754 | |||||
40,000,000 | 2.500%, 10/14/20 TBA (f) | 42,017,128 | |||||
10,000,000 | 3.000%, 10/14/20 TBA (f) | 10,520,115 | |||||
40,000,000 | 1.500%, 10/19/20 TBA (f) | 40,892,969 | |||||
40,000,000 | 2.000%, 10/19/20 TBA (f) | 41,582,031 | |||||
30,000,000 | 2.500%, 10/19/20 TBA (f) | 31,443,164 | |||||
207,613,161 | |||||||
Total Mortgage-Backed Obligations | 386,196,905 | ||||||
(Cost $381,711,175) | |||||||
U.S. GOVERNMENT-BACKED OBLIGATIONS – 21.56% | |||||||
FRESB, Multifamily Mortgage | |||||||
Pass Through Certificates | |||||||
6,303,905 | Series 2019-SB60, Class A10H | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 3.500% 3.500%, 01/25/39 (a) | |||||||
6,731,126 | |||||||
FHLMC, Multifamily Structured | |||||||
Pass Through Certificates | |||||||
4,167,000 | Series K-031, Class A2 | ||||||
3.300%, 04/25/23 (a)(b)(c) | 4,453,246 | ||||||
552,338 | Series K-727, Class A1 | ||||||
2.632%, 10/25/23 (b)(c) | 564,877 | ||||||
1,534,425 | Series K-F29, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.360% 0.515%, 02/25/24 (a)(c) | |||||||
1,539,020 | |||||||
5,000,000 | Series K-726, Class AM | ||||||
2.985%, 04/25/24 (b)(c) | 5,388,723 | ||||||
2,788,804 | Series K-J27, Class A1 | ||||||
2.092%, 07/25/24 (b)(c) | 2,876,294 | ||||||
10,000,000 | Series K-728, Class AM | ||||||
3.133%, 08/25/24 (a)(b)(c) | 10,804,427 | ||||||
3,443,402 | Series K-F49, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.340% 0.495%, 06/25/25 (a)(c) | |||||||
3,455,973 | |||||||
10,325,000 | Series K-C02, Class A2 | ||||||
3.370%, 07/25/25 (b)(c) | 11,182,508 | ||||||
12,000,000 | Series K-733, Class AM | ||||||
3.750%, 09/25/25 (b)(c) | 13,587,322 | ||||||
5,000,000 | Series K-734, Class AM | ||||||
3.435%, 02/25/26 (a)(b)(c) | 5,674,032 | ||||||
475,377 | Series K-F27, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.420% 0.575%, 12/25/26 (a)(c) | |||||||
474,595 | |||||||
5,865,013 | Series K-066, Class A2 | ||||||
3.117%, 06/25/27 (b)(c) | 6,679,319 | ||||||
5,000,000 | Series K-J24, Class A2 | ||||||
2.821%, 09/25/27 (b)(c) | 5,564,599 | ||||||
5,000,000 | Series K-070, Class A2 | ||||||
3.303%, 11/25/27 (a)(b)(c) | 5,781,497 | ||||||
1,092,366 | Series K-091, Class A1 | ||||||
3.339%, 10/25/28 (b)(c) | 1,228,480 | ||||||
7,783,855 | Series K-S10, Class A10 | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.610% 0.765%, 10/25/28 (a)(c) | |||||||
7,789,816 | |||||||
6,842,871 | Series K-F56, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.560% 0.715%, 11/25/28 (a)(c) | |||||||
6,901,572 | |||||||
4,959,051 | Series K-F59, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.540% 0.695%, 02/25/29 (a)(c) | |||||||
4,986,917 | |||||||
5,000,000 | Series K-091, Class AM | ||||||
3.566%, 03/25/29 (b)(c) | 5,943,418 | ||||||
10,000,000 | Series K-J30, Class A2 | ||||||
1.252%, 07/25/29 (b)(c) | 10,166,093 | ||||||
5,000,000 | Series K-S13, Class A | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.660% 0.822%, 09/25/29 (a)(c) | |||||||
5,000,338 | |||||||
4,973,159 | Series K-104, Class A1 | ||||||
1.938%, 10/25/29 (b)(c) | 5,295,100 | ||||||
12,000,000 | Series K-105, Class AM | ||||||
1.592%, 01/25/30 (b)(c) | 12,495,828 | ||||||
4,000,000 | Series K-109, Class A2 | ||||||
1.558%, 04/25/30 (b)(c) | 4,176,488 | ||||||
9,999,132 | Series K-F79, Class AS | ||||||
30-day Average SOFR + 0.580% 0.658%, 05/25/30 (a)(c) | |||||||
10,005,049 | |||||||
13,000,000 | Series K-F82, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.370% 0.525%, 06/25/30 (a)(c) | |||||||
13,071,945 | |||||||
7,000,000 | Series K-F83, Class AL | ||||||
1 Month LIBOR USD + 0.360% 0.515%, 06/25/30 (a)(c) | |||||||
7,019,326 | |||||||
FNMA | |||||||
2,130,739 | Series 2013-M6, Class 2A | ||||||
2.621%, 03/25/23 (a) | 2,204,342 | ||||||
2,217,694 | Series 2018-M1, Class A1 | ||||||
3.084%, 12/25/27 (a)(b) | 2,398,612 | ||||||
Total U.S. Government-Backed | |||||||
Obligations | 183,440,882 | ||||||
(Cost $174,745,573) | |||||||
REPURCHASE AGREEMENTS – 36.76% | |||||||
312,720,000 | INTL FCStone Financial, Inc., 0.150%, Dated 08/31/2020, matures 09/01/2020, | ||||||
repurchase price $312,721,303 (collateralized | |||||||
by $331,927,118 par amount of United States | |||||||
Treasury Bills, GNMA, FNMA, and FHLMC | |||||||
securities of 0.000% to 9.000% due | |||||||
09/01/20 to 09/01/50, total market | |||||||
value $316,085,207) | 312,720,000 | ||||||
Total Repurchase Agreements | 312,720,000 | ||||||
(Cost $312,720,000) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (continued) – August 31, 2020
Shares | Value | ||||||
REGISTERED INVESTMENT COMPANY – 0.01% | |||||||
107,944 | First American Government | ||||||
Obligations Fund – Class X | |||||||
0.066%, 12/01/31 (g) | $ | 107,944 | |||||
Total Registered Investment Company | 107,944 | ||||||
(Cost $107,944) | |||||||
Total Investments – 127.31% | 1,082,996,702 | ||||||
(Cost $1,067,863,336) | |||||||
Net Other Assets | |||||||
and Liabilities – (27.31)% | (232,323,563 | ) | |||||
Net Assets – 100.00% | $ | 850,673,139 |
(a) | Variable rate securities. Interest rates disclosed are those which are in effect at August 31, 2020. Maturity date shown is the date of the next coupon rate reset or actual maturity. 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. These securities do not indicate a reference rate and spread in their description. For those variable rate securities which are based on published reference and spread, the reference rate and spread are indicated in the description in the Portfolio of Investments. See also, Explanation of Abbreviations and Acronyms below. |
(b) | The security has Sequential collateral. |
(c) | The security has Structured collateral. |
(d) | The security has PAC (Planned Amortization Class) collateral. |
(e) | Illiquid security. The total market value of this security was $4,790,205, representing 0.56% of net assets. |
(f) | Represents or includes a TBA (To Be Announced) transaction. |
(g) | Seven day yield as of August 31, 2020. |
Explanation of Abbreviations and Acronyms:
12 MTA | Federal Reserve US 12-Month Cumulative Average 1 Year Constant Maturity Treasury |
FHLMC | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. |
FNMA | Federal National Mortgage Association |
FRESB | Freddie Mac Multifamily Fixed-Rate Mortgage Loans Backed By Small Businesses Not Referenced |
GNMA | Government National Mortgage Association |
H15T1Y | US Treasury Yield Curve Rate T-Note Constant Maturity 1 Year |
LIBOR | London Interbank Offered Rate |
REMIC | Real Estate Mortgage Investment Conduit |
SOFR | SOFR Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
USD | U.S. Dollar |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
August 31, 2020
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
ASSETS: | ||||||||
INVESTMENTS: | ||||||||
Investments and repurchase agreements at cost | $ | 1,662,552,412 | $ | 1,067,863,336 | ||||
Investments at value | $ | 1,107,096,415 | $ | 770,276,702 | ||||
Repurchase agreements at value | 560,097,000 | 312,720,000 | ||||||
Total investments and repurchase agreements at value | 1,667,193,415 | 1,082,996,702 | ||||||
Cash | 106,812 | — | ||||||
RECEIVABLES: | ||||||||
Interest | 667,065 | 1,200,237 | ||||||
Investment securities sold | 5,131 | 14,081 | ||||||
TBA investment securities sold | — | 166,066,471 | ||||||
Other assets | 47,562 | 31,462 | ||||||
Total Assets | 1,668,019,985 | 1,250,308,953 | ||||||
LIABILITIES: | ||||||||
PAYABLES: | ||||||||
Dividends | 271,244 | 369,218 | ||||||
Investment securities purchased | 30,005,167 | — | ||||||
TBA investment securities purchased | — | 399,087,739 | ||||||
Advisory fees | 102,616 | 52,425 | ||||||
Administration fees | 65,289 | 33,355 | ||||||
Distribution fees | 21,107 | 5,796 | ||||||
Accrued expenses | 133,703 | 87,281 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | 30,599,126 | 399,635,814 | ||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 1,637,420,859 | $ | 850,673,139 | ||||
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | ||||||||
Paid-in capital | $ | 1,643,719,026 | $ | 842,127,642 | ||||
Total distributable earnings (Accumulated deficit) | (6,298,167 | ) | 8,545,497 | |||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 1,637,420,859 | $ | 850,673,139 | ||||
TCU Shares: | ||||||||
Net assets | $ | 748,180,880 | $ | 590,322,037 | ||||
Total shares outstanding, $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized) | 79,427,153 | 59,545,306 | ||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption | ||||||||
price per share (net assets/shares outstanding) | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.91 | ||||
Investor Shares: | ||||||||
Net assets | $ | 889,239,979 | $ | 260,351,102 | ||||
Total shares outstanding, $0.001 par value (unlimited number of shares authorized) | 94,395,935 | 26,261,244 | ||||||
Net asset value, offering price and redemption | ||||||||
price per share (net assets/shares outstanding) | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.91 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Operations
For the Year Ended August 31, 2020
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
INVESTMENT INCOME: | ||||||||
Interest | $ | 12,193,619 | $ | 9,771,537 | ||||
EXPENSES: | ||||||||
Advisory fees | 689,080 | 435,873 | ||||||
Administration fees | 406,416 | 254,265 | ||||||
Accounting fees | 256,303 | 170,735 | ||||||
Legal fees | 225,138 | 150,100 | ||||||
Trustees’ fees | 150,513 | 108,372 | ||||||
Compliance fees | 88,959 | 60,375 | ||||||
Distribution and Service (12b-1) Fees on Investor Shares | 82,675 | 19,264 | ||||||
Transfer agent fees | 68,506 | 51,022 | ||||||
Custody fees | 45,024 | 31,981 | ||||||
Audit and tax fees | 25,000 | 25,000 | ||||||
Interest expense | 8,961 | — | ||||||
Printing fees | 5,656 | 4,478 | ||||||
Other expenses | 92,013 | 86,604 | ||||||
Total operating expenses | 2,144,244 | 1,398,069 | ||||||
Trustees’ fees waived | (16,299 | ) | (12,651 | ) | ||||
Compliance fees waived | (3,896 | ) | (3,104 | ) | ||||
Legal fees waived | (1,209 | ) | (938 | ) | ||||
Total expense reductions | (21,404 | ) | (16,693 | ) | ||||
Net operating expenses | 2,122,840 | 1,381,376 | ||||||
Net Investment Income | 10,070,779 | 8,390,161 | ||||||
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN (LOSS) ON INVESTMENTS: | ||||||||
Net Realized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions | (75,571 | ) | 4,139,925 | |||||
Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation of: | ||||||||
Investments | 5,038,753 | 6,919,223 | ||||||
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain on Investments | 4,963,182 | 11,059,148 | ||||||
NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | $ | 15,033,961 | $ | 19,449,309 |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio | Short Duration Portfolio | |||||||||||||||
Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | Year Ended | |||||||||||||
August 31, 2020 | August 31, 2019 | August 31, 2020 | August 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Investment Activities: | ||||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 10,070,779 | $ | 8,939,239 | $ | 8,390,161 | $ | 9,605,902 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on | ||||||||||||||||
investment transactions | (75,571 | ) | (940,849 | ) | 4,139,925 | (107,812 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation | ||||||||||||||||
of investments | 5,038,753 | 367,261 | 6,919,223 | 10,514,888 | ||||||||||||
Net increase in net assets | ||||||||||||||||
resulting from operations | 15,033,961 | 8,365,651 | 19,449,309 | 20,012,978 | ||||||||||||
Distributions to Shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends and distributions to shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
TCU Shares | (7,670,448 | ) | (8,475,361 | ) | (8,941,076 | ) | (9,878,974 | ) | ||||||||
Investor Shares | (2,657,926 | ) | (659,515 | ) | (1,025,867 | ) | (203,506 | ) | ||||||||
Total Distributions | (10,328,374 | ) | (9,134,876 | ) | (9,966,943 | ) | (10,082,480 | ) | ||||||||
From Shares Transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
TCU Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 332,760,000 | 175,000,000 | 220,500,000 | 91,398,752 | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 4,673,209 | 3,749,669 | 4,196,743 | 3,481,530 | ||||||||||||
Cost of shares repurchased | (19,029,720 | ) | (111,104,227 | ) | (42,560,387 | ) | (84,294,600 | ) | ||||||||
Investor Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 1,000,248,000 | 40,000,000 | 257,864,607 | — | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 458,622 | — | 113,555 | 119,137 | ||||||||||||
Cost of shares repurchased | (167,593,308 | ) | — | (1,252,578 | ) | (20,451,171 | ) | |||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | ||||||||||||||||
resulting from shares transactions | 1,151,516,803 | 107,645,442 | 438,861,940 | (9,746,352 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in net assets | 1,156,222,390 | 106,876,217 | 448,344,306 | 184,146 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | 481,198,469 | 374,322,252 | 402,328,833 | 402,144,687 | ||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 1,637,420,859 | $ | 481,198,469 | $ | 850,673,139 | $ | 402,328,833 | ||||||||
Other Information: | ||||||||||||||||
Summary of Shares Transactions: | ||||||||||||||||
TCU Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 35,450,328 | 18,644,795 | 22,408,110 | 9,502,414 | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 498,297 | 399,668 | 428,255 | 363,058 | ||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | (2,028,180 | ) | (11,843,085 | ) | (4,359,417 | ) | (8,754,031 | ) | ||||||||
Total TCU Share Transactions | 33,920,445 | 7,201,378 | 18,476,948 | 1,111,441 | ||||||||||||
Investor Shares: | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 106,489,769 | 4,262,121 | 26,194,821 | — | ||||||||||||
Reinvestment of dividends and distributions | 48,750 | — | 11,457 | 12,566 | ||||||||||||
Shares repurchased | (17,914,269 | ) | — | (128,866 | ) | (2,150,350 | ) | |||||||||
Total Investor Share Transactions | 88,624,250 | 4,262,121 | 26,077,412 | (2,137,784 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | 122,544,695 | 11,463,499 | 44,554,360 | (1,026,343 | ) |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio – TCU Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years Ended August 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | $ | 9.38 | $ | 9.40 | $ | 9.47 | $ | 9.49 | $ | 9.53 | ||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a)(b) | 0.13 | 0.22 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||
on investment transactions | 0.05 | (0.01 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||
Total income from investment operations | 0.18 | 0.21 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Income(b) | (0.14 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Distributions | (0.14 | ) | (0.23 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 9.40 | $ | 9.47 | $ | 9.49 | ||||||||||
Total Return(c) | 1.99 | % | 2.22 | % | 0.89 | % | 0.68 | % | 0.11 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of year (in thousands) | $ | 748,181 | $ | 427,038 | $ | 360,130 | $ | 363,612 | $ | 397,935 | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses net of expense reductions | 0.26 | %(d) | 0.32 | %(d) | 0.40 | %(d) | 0.40 | %(d) | 0.41 | % | ||||||||||
Expenses before expense reductions | 0.26 | % | 0.33 | % | 0.41 | % | 0.41 | % | 0.41 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income net of expense reductions | 1.39 | %(d) | 2.37 | %(d) | 1.52 | %(d) | 0.74 | %(d) | 0.36 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income before expense reductions | 1.39 | % | 2.36 | % | 1.51 | % | 0.73 | % | 0.36 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25 | % | 60 | % | 157 | % | 123 | % | 147 | % |
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(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Net investment income per share differs from Distributions to Shareholders from net investment income primarily due to book/tax differences on treatment of paydown gains and losses, market discounts and market premiums. |
(c) | Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions and a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the year. |
(d) | During the year, certain fees were waived (see Note 3). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio – Investor Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years Ended August 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | $ | 9.38 | $ | 9.40 | $ | 9.47 | $ | 9.49 | $ | 9.53 | ||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a)(b) | 0.09 | 0.22 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.03 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||
on investment transactions | 0.09 | (0.02 | ) | (0.06 | ) | (0.01 | ) | (0.02 | ) | |||||||||||
Total income from investment operations | 0.18 | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.06 | 0.01 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Income(b) | (0.14 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Distributions | (0.14 | ) | (0.22 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.08 | ) | (0.05 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 9.42 | $ | 9.38 | $ | 9.40 | $ | 9.47 | $ | 9.49 | ||||||||||
Total Return(c) | 1.96 | % | 2.19 | % | 0.86 | % | 0.64 | % | 0.08 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of year (in thousands) | $ | 889,240 | $ | 54,160 | $ | 14,192 | $ | 14,291 | $ | 15,113 | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses net of expense reductions | 0.28 | %(d) | 0.34 | %(d) | 0.43 | %(d) | 0.43 | %(d) | 0.44 | % | ||||||||||
Expenses before expense reductions | 0.28 | % | 0.35 | % | 0.44 | % | 0.44 | % | 0.44 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income net of expense reductions | 0.94 | %(d) | 2.40 | %(d) | 1.48 | %(d) | 0.71 | %(d) | 0.33 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income before expense reductions | 0.94 | % | 2.39 | % | 1.47 | % | 0.70 | % | 0.33 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 25 | % | 60 | % | 157 | % | 123 | % | 147 | % |
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(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Net investment income per share differs from Distributions to Shareholders from net investment income primarily due to book/tax differences on treatment of paydown gains and losses, market discounts and market premiums. |
(c) | Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions and a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the year. |
(d) | During the year, certain fees were waived (see Note 3). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR
Short Duration Portfolio – TCU Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years Ended August 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | $ | 9.75 | $ | 9.51 | $ | 9.67 | $ | 9.72 | $ | 9.72 | ||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a)(b) | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.09 | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||
on investment transactions | 0.19 | 0.25 | (0.15 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Total income from investment operations | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.01 | 0.05 | 0.08 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Income(b) | (0.20 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Distributions | (0.20 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.17 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.08 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 9.91 | $ | 9.75 | $ | 9.51 | $ | 9.67 | $ | 9.72 | ||||||||||
Total Return(c) | 3.76 | % | 5.15 | % | 0.06 | % | 0.55 | % | 0.80 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of year (in thousands) | $ | 590,322 | $ | 400,537 | $ | 380,063 | $ | 396,152 | $ | 439,706 | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses net of expense reductions | 0.27 | %(d) | 0.32 | %(d) | 0.39 | %(d) | 0.40 | %(d) | 0.40 | % | ||||||||||
Expenses before expense reductions | 0.27 | % | 0.33 | % | 0.40 | % | 0.41 | % | 0.40 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income net of expense reductions | 1.71 | %(d) | 2.42 | %(d) | 1.65 | %(d) | 0.96 | %(d) | 0.65 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income before expense reductions | 1.71 | % | 2.41 | % | 1.64 | % | 0.95 | % | 0.65 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 112 | % | 80 | % | 196 | % | 145 | % | 131 | % |
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(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Net investment income per share differs from Distributions to Shareholders from net investment income primarily due to book/tax differences on treatment of paydown gains and losses, market discounts and market premiums. |
(c) | Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions and a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the year. |
(d) | During the year, certain fees were waived (see Note 3). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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SELECTED DATA FOR A SHARE OUTSTANDING THROUGHOUT EACH YEAR
Short Duration Portfolio – Investor Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||
Years Ended August 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning of year | $ | 9.75 | $ | 9.51 | $ | 9.67 | $ | 9.72 | $ | 9.72 | ||||||||||
Income from Investment Operations: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income(a)(b) | 0.12 | 0.22 | 0.15 | 0.09 | 0.06 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||
on investment transactions | 0.24 | 0.26 | (0.15 | ) | (0.04 | ) | 0.01 | |||||||||||||
Total income from investment operations | 0.36 | 0.48 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.07 | |||||||||||||||
Less Distributions from: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Investment Income(b) | (0.20 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||
Total Distributions | (0.20 | ) | (0.24 | ) | (0.16 | ) | (0.10 | ) | (0.07 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Asset Value, | ||||||||||||||||||||
End of year | $ | 9.91 | $ | 9.75 | $ | 9.51 | $ | 9.67 | $ | 9.72 | ||||||||||
Total Return(c) | 3.73 | % | 5.12 | % | 0.03 | % | 0.52 | % | 0.77 | % | ||||||||||
Ratios/Supplemental Data: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net assets at the end of year (in thousands) | $ | 260,351 | $ | 1,792 | $ | 22,082 | $ | 22,191 | $ | 23,385 | ||||||||||
Ratios to average net assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses net of expense reductions | 0.28 | %(d) | 0.35 | %(d) | 0.42 | %(d) | 0.43 | %(d) | 0.43 | % | ||||||||||
Expenses before expense reductions | 0.28 | % | 0.36 | % | 0.43 | % | 0.44 | % | 0.43 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income net of expense reductions | 1.23 | %(d) | 2.27 | %(d) | 1.62 | %(d) | 0.93 | %(d) | 0.62 | % | ||||||||||
Net investment income before expense reductions | 1.23 | % | 2.26 | % | 1.61 | % | 0.92 | % | 0.62 | % | ||||||||||
Portfolio Turnover Rate | 112 | % | 80 | % | 196 | % | 145 | % | 131 | % |
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(a) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
(b) | Net investment income per share differs from Distributions to Shareholders from net investment income primarily due to book/tax differences on treatment of paydown gains and losses, market discounts and market premiums. |
(c) | Assumes investment at the net asset value at the beginning of the year, reinvestment of all distributions and a complete redemption of the investment at the net asset value at the end of the year. |
(d) | During the year, certain fees were waived (see Note 3). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year Ended August 31, 2020
Note 1. Organization
Trust for Credit Unions (the “Trust”) is a Massachusetts business trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”), as an open-end management investment company currently consisting of two diversified portfolios: Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and Short Duration Portfolio (together, the “Portfolios” or individually, a “Portfolio”). Shares of the Portfolios are offered for sale solely to state and federally chartered credit unions. The Trust previously offered shares of another portfolio, the Money Market Portfolio, which suspended operations as of the close of business on May 30, 2014.
On October 1, 2012, the Trust began offering a second class of shares, known as Investor Shares, in each of the Portfolios and the existing shares in each Portfolio were redesignated as TCU Shares. Investor Shares and TCU Shares of each Portfolio should have returns that are substantially the same because they represent interests in the same Portfolio and differ only to the extent that they have different class specific expenses. Effective October 1, 2012, TCU Shares of each Portfolio are only available to those shareholders that had open accounts in the particular Portfolio as of such date. The Investor Shares of each Portfolio commenced operations on November 30, 2012.
The Portfolios seek to achieve a high level of current income, consistent with low volatility of principal (in the case of the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio) and relatively low volatility of principal (in the case of the Short Duration Portfolio) by investing in obligations authorized under the Federal Credit Union Act.
Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolios. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that may affect the reported amounts. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
A. Investment Valuation
Investments in mortgage-backed, asset-backed (to the extent that obligations authorized under the Federal Credit Union Act are categorized as asset-backed obligations), and U.S. Treasury obligations for which accurate market quotations are readily available are valued on the basis of quotations furnished by a pricing service or provided by dealers in such securities. The pricing services may use valuation models or matrix pricing, which considers yield or price with respect to comparable bonds, quotations from bond dealers or by reference to other securities that are considered comparable in such characteristics as rating, interest rate and maturity date, to determine current value. Short-term debt obligations maturing in sixty days or less are valued at amortized cost, which approximates market value. Portfolio securities for which accurate market quotations are not readily available due to, among other factors, current market trading activity, credit quality and default rates, are valued based on yield equivalents, pricing matrices or other sources, under valuation procedures established by the Board of Trustees of the Trust.
The Portfolios are subject to fair value accounting standards that define fair value, establish the framework for measuring fair value and provide a three-level hierarchy for fair valuation based upon the inputs to the valuation as of the measurement date. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 – | quoted prices in active markets for identical securities | |
Level 2 – | significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.) | |
Level 3 – | significant unobservable inputs (including the Portfolio’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments) |
At the end of each calendar quarter, management evaluates the Level 2 and Level 3 assets and liabilities, if any, for changes in liquidity, including but not limited to: whether a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price, the depth and consistency of prices from third party services, and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates Level 1 and Level 2 assets and liabilities, if any, on a quarterly basis for changes in listings or delistings on national exchanges. Due to the inherent uncertainty of determining the fair value of investments that do not have a readily available market value, the fair value of the Portfolios’ investments may fluctuate from period to period. Additionally, the fair value of investments may differ significantly from the values that would have been used had a ready market existed for such investments and may differ materially from the values the Portfolios may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The summary of inputs used to value each Portfolio’s net assets as of August 31, 2020 is as follows:
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year Ended August 31, 2020 (continued)
Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||
Total | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||
Market | Level 1 | Significant | Significant | |||||||||||||
Value at | Quoted | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||
8/31/2020 | Price | Inputs | Inputs | |||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Bank | ||||||||||||||||
Notes | $ | 102,696,819 | $ | — | $ | 102,696,819 | $ | — | ||||||||
Asset-Backed | ||||||||||||||||
Securities | 627,306 | — | 627,306 | — | ||||||||||||
Collateralized | ||||||||||||||||
Mortgage | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations | 630,691,243 | — | 630,691,243 | — | ||||||||||||
Mortgage-Backed | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations | 88,243,405 | — | 88,243,405 | — | ||||||||||||
Agency | ||||||||||||||||
Debentures | 2,250,000 | — | — | 2,250,000 | ||||||||||||
U.S. Government- | ||||||||||||||||
Backed | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations | 282,587,642 | — | 282,587,642 | — | ||||||||||||
Repurchase | ||||||||||||||||
Agreements | 560,097,000 | — | 560,097,000 | — | ||||||||||||
$ | 1,667,193,415 | $ | — | $ | 1,664,943,415 | $ | 2,250,000 | |||||||||
Short Duration Portfolio | ||||||||||||||||
Total | Level 2 | Level 3 | ||||||||||||||
Market | Level 1 | Significant | Significant | |||||||||||||
Value at | Quoted | Observable | Unobservable | |||||||||||||
8/31/2020 | Price | Inputs | Inputs | |||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||
Bank | ||||||||||||||||
Notes | $ | 47,334,225 | $ | — | $ | 47,334,225 | $ | — | ||||||||
Collateralized | ||||||||||||||||
Mortgage | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations | 153,196,746 | — | 153,196,746 | — | ||||||||||||
Mortgage- | ||||||||||||||||
Backed | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations | 386,196,905 | — | 386,196,905 | — | ||||||||||||
U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
Government- | ||||||||||||||||
Backed | ||||||||||||||||
Obligations | 183,440,882 | — | 183,440,882 | — | ||||||||||||
Repurchase | ||||||||||||||||
Agreements | 312,720,000 | — | 312,720,000 | — | ||||||||||||
Registered | ||||||||||||||||
Investment | ||||||||||||||||
Company | 107,944 | 107,944 | — | — | ||||||||||||
$ | 1,082,996,702 | $ | 107,944 | $ | 1,082,888,758 | $ | — |
The following is a reconciliation of Level 3 holdings for which significant unobservable inputs were used in determining fair value as of August 31, 2020:
Ultra-Short | ||||
Duration Portfolio | ||||
Fair Value, as of | ||||
August 31, 2019 | $ | 2,750,000 | ||
Gross sales | (500,000 | ) | ||
Fair Value, as of | ||||
August 31, 2020 | $ | 2,250,000 |
Factors considered in determining the fair value of investments designated as Level 3 include anticipated cash flows and credit characteristics.
B. Security Transactions and Investment Income
Security transactions are reflected for financial reporting purposes as of the trade date. Realized gains and losses on sales of portfolio securities are calculated using the identified cost basis. Interest income is recorded on the basis of interest accrued, premium amortized and discount accreted.
All paydown gains and losses are classified as interest income in the accompanying Statements of Operations in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Market discounts, original issue discounts and market premiums on debt securities are accreted/amortized to interest income over the life of the security with a corresponding increase/decrease in the cost basis of that security using the yield to maturity method, or where applicable, the first call date of the security.
C. Distribution to Shareholders
Each Portfolio intends to distribute to its shareholders substantially all of its investment income and capital gains. The Portfolios declare dividends from net investment income daily and pay such dividends monthly. Each Portfolio makes distributions of net realized capital gains, if any, at least annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations.
D. Allocations
Investment income earned, realized capital gains and losses, and unrealized appreciation and depreciation for a Portfolio are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon its proportionate share of total net assets of the Portfolio. Class-specific expenses are charged directly to the class incurring the expense. Common expenses, which are not attributable to a specific class, are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon their proportionate share of total net assets of the Portfolio. Expenses not directly charged to a Portfolio are allocated proportionally among all the Portfolios in the Trust, daily in relation to the net assets of each Portfolio or another reasonable measure.
E. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of income and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year Ended August 31, 2020 (continued)
F. LIBOR Transition
The Portfolios invest in financial instruments with payment obligations, financing terms, hedging strategies or investment values based on floating rates, such as London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”). LIBOR is the offered rate for short-term Eurodollar deposits between major international banks.
On July 27, 2017, the Chief Executive of the UK Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), which regulates LIBOR, announced that the FCA will no longer persuade nor compel banks to submit rates for the calculation of LIBOR and certain other reference rates after 2021. Such announcement indicates that the continuation of LIBOR on the current basis cannot and will not be guaranteed after 2021. Regulators and industry working groups have suggested alternative reference rates, but global consensus is lacking and the process for amending existing contracts or instruments to transition away from LIBOR remains unclear. There also remains uncertainty and risk regarding the willingness and ability of issuers to include enhanced provisions in new and existing contracts or instruments. The transition away from LIBOR may lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets that are tied to LIBOR, reduced values of LIBOR-related instruments, and reduced effectiveness of hedging strategies, adversely affecting a Portfolio’s performance or NAV. In addition, the alternative reference rate may be an ineffective substitute resulting in prolonged adverse market conditions for the Portfolios.
G. Federal Taxes
It is each Portfolio’s policy to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, (the “Code”) applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute each year substantially all of its investment company taxable income and capital gains to its shareholders. Accordingly, no federal tax provisions are required. Income distributions to shareholders are recorded on the ex-dividend date, declared daily and paid monthly by the Portfolios. Net capital losses are carried forward to future years and may be used to the extent allowed by the Code to offset any future capital gains. Utilization of capital loss carryforwards may reduce the requirement of future capital gain distributions.
The characterization of distributions to shareholders is determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax rules, which may differ from U.S. GAAP. Therefore, the source of each Portfolio’s distributions may be shown in the accompanying financial statements as either from net investment income, net realized gains or as a tax return of capital.
Generally, paydown gains and losses are recorded as increases (paydown gains) or decreases (paydown losses) against capital gains for tax purposes. The Portfolios have elected to accrete and amortize market discounts and premiums on portfolio securities for tax purposes based on the securities’ yield to maturity. For the current year, net amortization is reducing ordinary income available for distribution.
Management has analyzed the Portfolios’ tax positions taken on federal income tax returns for all open tax years (current and prior three tax years), and has concluded that no provision for federal income tax is required in the Portfolios’ financial statements. The Portfolios’ federal and state income and federal excise tax returns for tax years for which the applicable statutes of limitations have not expired are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and state departments of revenue.
The aggregate cost of investments and the composition of unrealized appreciation and depreciation on investments for Federal income tax purposes as of August 31, 2020, were as follows:
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
Total Cost of Investments | ||||||||
on Tax Basis | $ | 1,662,582,007 | $ | 1,067,892,310 | ||||
Gross Unrealized | ||||||||
Appreciation on | ||||||||
Investments | $ | 5,080,629 | $ | 15,409,149 | ||||
Gross Unrealized | ||||||||
Depreciation on | ||||||||
Investments | (469,221 | ) | (304,757 | ) | ||||
Net Unrealized | ||||||||
Appreciation on | ||||||||
Investments | $ | 4,611,408 | $ | 15,104,392 |
H. Expenses
Expenses incurred by the Portfolios that do not specifically relate to an individual Portfolio are generally allocated to the Portfolios based on each Portfolio’s relative average net assets for the period or in such other manner as the Board of Trustees deems fair or equitable depending upon the nature of the expenses. In addition, expenses incurred by a Portfolio that do not specifically relate to a particular class of shares of the Portfolio are generally allocated to the appropriate classes based on each class’ relative average net assets or in such other manner as the Board of Trustees deems fair and equitable. Expenses that specifically relate to a particular class of shares of a Portfolio are allocated to that class.
The Portfolios pay compensation to the independent Trustees of the Trust in the form of a retainer, attendance fees, and additional compensation to Board and Committee chairpersons. The Portfolios do not pay compensation to Trustees or officers of the Trust who are also officers of the Trust’s investment adviser or administrator.
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Notes to Financial Statements
Year Ended August 31, 2020 (continued)
I. Repurchase Agreements and Reverse Repurchase Agreements
Repurchase agreements involve the purchase of securities subject to the seller’s agreement to repurchase the securities at a mutually agreed upon date and price. During the term of a repurchase agreement, the value of the underlying securities held as collateral on behalf of the Portfolios, including accrued interest, is required to exceed the value of the repurchase agreement, including accrued interest. If the seller defaults or becomes insolvent, realization of the collateral by the Portfolios may be delayed or limited and there may be a decline in the value of the collateral during the period while the Portfolios seek to assert their rights. The underlying securities for all repurchase agreements are held in safekeeping at the Portfolios’ regular custodian or at a custodian specifically designated for purposes of the repurchase agreement under triparty repurchase agreements.
A repurchase agreement may permit a Portfolio, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the repurchase agreement with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from the Portfolio. 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 the repurchase agreement counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the repurchase agreement, a Portfolio receives or posts securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be paid or received by the Portfolio upon the maturity of the transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the repurchase agreement counterparty, the Portfolio would recognize a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Portfolio’s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty.
Master Repurchase Agreements (“MRAs”) permit the Portfolio, under certain circumstances, including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset payables and/or receivables under the MRA with collateral held and/or posted to the counterparty and create one single net payment due to or from the Portfolio. 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 the MRA counterparty’s bankruptcy or insolvency. Pursuant to the terms of the MRA, the Portfolio receives or posts securities as collateral with a market value in excess of the repurchase price to be paid or received by the Portfolio upon the maturity of the transaction. Upon a bankruptcy or insolvency of the MRA counterparty, the Portfolio would recognize a liability with respect to such excess collateral to reflect the Portfolio’s obligation under bankruptcy law to return the excess to the counterparty.
The Portfolios had investments in repurchase agreements at August 31, 2020. The gross value and related collateral received for these investments are presented in each Portfolio of Investments and the value of these investments is also presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The value of the related collateral held by each Portfolio exceeded the value of its respective repurchase agreements as of August 31, 2020.
The Portfolios may also engage in reverse repurchase transactions in which a Portfolio sells its securities and simultaneously agrees to repurchase the securities at a specified time and price. Reverse repurchase transactions are considered to be borrowings by a Portfolio. The Portfolios did not engage in reverse repurchase transactions during the year ended August 31, 2020.
J. When-Issued Securities
Consistent with National Credit Union Administration (“NCUA”) rules and regulations, the Portfolios may purchase or sell when-issued securities, including TBA (“To Be Announced”) securities that have been authorized but not yet issued in the market. The value of a when-issued security sale is recorded as an asset and a liability on the Portfolios’ records with the difference between its market value and expected cash proceeds recorded as an unrealized gain or loss. Gains or losses are realized upon delivery of the security sold. Losses may arise due to changes in the market value of the security or from the inability of counterparties to meet the terms of the transaction. All settlements in connection with purchases and sales of when-issued securities must be by regular way (i.e., the normal security settlement time, which may vary according to security type). When purchasing a security on a when-issued basis, the Portfolios must set aside liquid assets, or engage in other appropriate measures to cover the obligations under the contract.
K. Mortgage Dollar Rolls
The Portfolios may enter into mortgage ‘‘dollar rolls’’ in which the Portfolios sell securities in the current month for delivery and simultaneously contract with the same counterparty to repurchase similar (same type, coupon and maturity) but not identical securities on a specified future date. For financial reporting and tax reporting purposes, the Portfolios treat mortgage dollar rolls as two separate transactions; one involving the purchase of a security and a separate transaction involving a sale. During the settlement period between the sale and repurchase, the Portfolios will not be entitled to accrue interest and/or receive principal payments on the securities sold. Dollar roll transactions involve the risk that the market value of
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the securities sold by the Portfolios may decline below the repurchase price of those securities. In the event the buyer of the securities under a dollar roll transaction files for bankruptcy or becomes insolvent, the Portfolios’ use of proceeds of the transaction may be restricted pending a determination by, or with respect to, the other party.
Note 3. Agreements and 12b-1 Plan
A. Advisory Agreement
ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC (“ALM First” or the “Adviser”) serves as investment adviser pursuant to an advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) that was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Trust (the “Board”) and shareholders of each Portfolio and took effect on April 16, 2017. Under the Advisory Agreement, ALM First manages the Portfolios, subject to the general supervision of the Board.
As compensation for its services and its assumption of certain expenses, the Adviser is entitled to the following fees, computed daily and payable monthly, at the annual rates listed below (as a percentage of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets):
Contractual | ||
Portfolio | Asset Level | Rate |
Ultra-Short | first $250 million, | 0.12% |
Duration and | next $250 million, | 0.10 |
Short Duration(1) | in excess of $500 million | 0.07 |
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(1) | Advisory Fee rate is based on the aggregate average net assets of the Portfolios. Fees are charged on a pro rata basis between the Portfolios. |
See Note 9, below for additional information on a proposal to amend the Portfolios’ Advisory Agreement.
B. Administration Agreement
Callahan Credit Union Financial Services Limited Liability Limited Partnership (“CUFSLP”) serves as the Portfolios’ administrator pursuant to an Administration Agreement. Callahan Financial Services, Inc. (“CFS”) serves as a general partner to CUFSLP, which includes 37 major credit unions that are limited partners. As compensation for services rendered pursuant to such Agreement, CUFSLP is entitled to fees, computed daily and payable by the Portfolios monthly, at the following annual rates as a percentage of each respective Portfolio’s average daily net assets:
Portfolio | CUFSLP Fee |
Ultra-Short Duration | 0.05% |
Short Duration | 0.05 |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Bancorp, provides additional administrative services to the Portfolios pursuant to a Fund Administration Servicing Agreement dated June 7, 2018 and is entitled to the following fees, computed daily and payable by the Portfolios monthly, at the following annual rates as a percentage of the aggregate average net assets.
Asset Level | Contractual Rate(1) |
up to $300 million | 0.030% |
from $300 to $600 million | 0.025 |
in excess of $600 million | 0.020 |
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(1) | The complex is subject to an aggregate minimum annual base fee of $150,000. |
C. Other Agreements
CFS serves as exclusive distributor of shares of the Portfolios. CFS did not receive any compensation under the Distribution Agreement during the year ended August 31, 2020.
Fund Services also serves as the fund accountant and transfer agent to the Portfolios. U.S. Bank, N.A. (“U.S. Bank”), an affiliate of Fund Services, serves as the Portfolios’ custodian.
From April 11, 2011 through April 2, 2020, the Board of Trustees of the Trust voluntarily agreed to waive 15% of its fees. The fees waived by the Trustees for the year ended August 31, 2020 amounted to $16,299 for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and $12,651 for the Short Duration Portfolio.
From April 11, 2011 through April 2, 2020, Nisen & Elliott, LLC, counsel to the independent Trustees of the Trust, voluntarily agreed to waive 15% of its legal fees. The legal fees waived by Nisen & Elliott, LLC for the year ended August 31, 2020 amounted to $1,209 for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and $938 for the Short Duration Portfolio.
From April 11, 2011 through April 2, 2020, Vigilant Compliance Services voluntarily agreed to waive its fee in an amount equal to 10% of such fee. The compliance fees waived by Vigilant Compliance Services for the year ended August 31, 2020 amounted to $3,896 for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and $3,104 for the Short Duration Portfolio.
The Trust has adopted a Distribution Plan (the “12b-1 Plan”) with respect to Investor Shares of the Portfolios. Under the 12b-1 Plan, the Trust may pay the distributor (or any other person) an amount of up to 0.25% annually of the average daily net assets attributable to Investor Shares of each Portfolio in consideration for expenses and activities primarily intended to result in the sale of Investor Shares and/or for administrative support services. The Trust is currently limiting the fee payable under the 12b-1 Plan with respect to Investor Shares of each Portfolio to 0.03% of the average daily net assets attributable to Investor Shares of each such Portfolio. For the year ended August 31, 2020, the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and Short Duration Portfolio incurred fees under the 12b-1 Plan of $82,675 and $19,264, respectively.
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Year Ended August 31, 2020 (continued)
Note 4. Investment Transactions
The cost of purchases and proceeds from sales and maturities of long-term securities for the year ended August 31, 2020 were as follows:
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
Purchases of | ||||||||
U.S. Government and | ||||||||
agency obligations | $ | 789,860,935 | $ | 868,560,458 | ||||
Purchases (excluding | ||||||||
U.S. Government | ||||||||
and agency obligations) | 106,890,404 | 54,372,821 | ||||||
Sales or maturities of | ||||||||
U.S. Government | ||||||||
and agency obligations | 101,912,026 | 519,183,386 | ||||||
Sales or maturities | ||||||||
(excluding U.S. | ||||||||
Government and | ||||||||
agency obligations) | 37,717,961 | 36,206,893 |
Note 5. Bank Borrowings
At a meeting held on March 25, 2020, the Board approved an agreement to replace each Portfolio’s Credit Facility (the “Prior Credit Facilities,” as replaced, each a “New Credit Facility” with respect to each Portfolio and together, the “New Credit Facilities”) with U.S. Bank. The New Credit Facilities provide for a $203,000,000 uncommitted, secured 364-day line of credit for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and a $124,000,000 uncommitted, secured 364-day line of credit for the Short Duration Portfolio and are also with U.S. Bank. The annual interest rate charged on borrowings under each New Credit Facility equals (i) the prime rate charged by U.S. Bank, less (ii) 0.50%. The interest rate under the New Credit Facilities is calculated on the same basis as it was for the Prior Credit Facilities, which each went into effect on July 9, 2019. The New Credit Facilities will each remain in effect until March 25, 2021.
During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio had borrowings under its Credit Facility on six days, with an average borrowing and interest rate on those days of $19,552,167 and 2.75%, respectively. Interest expense of $8,961 incurred during the period is included on the Statement of Operations. The balance as of March 26, 2020 of $21,825,000 was the maximum amount of borrowings outstanding during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020. The Short Duration Portfolio did not have any borrowings under its Credit Facility during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020.
Note 6. Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 was as follows:
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 10,328,374 | $ | 9,966,943 | ||||
Long Term Capital Gains | — | — | ||||||
Total taxable distributions | $ | 10,328,374 | $ | 9,966,943 |
The tax character of distributions paid for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 was as follows:
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
Distributions paid from: | ||||||||
Ordinary income | $ | 9,134,876 | $ | 10,082,480 | ||||
Long Term Capital Gains | — | — | ||||||
Total taxable distributions | $ | 9,134,876 | $ | 10,082,480 |
As of August 31, 2020, the components of accumulated earnings (losses) on a tax basis were as follows:
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
Undistributed ordinary | ||||||||
income—net | $ | 784,509 | $ | 672,088 | ||||
Total undistributed | ||||||||
earnings | $ | 784,509 | $ | 672,088 | ||||
Capital loss | ||||||||
carryforward(1) | (11,422,840 | ) | (6,861,765 | ) | ||||
Timing differences | ||||||||
(dividends payable) | (271,244 | ) | (369,218 | ) | ||||
Unrealized gains—net | 4,611,408 | 15,104,392 | ||||||
Total accumulated | ||||||||
gains/(losses)—net | $ | (6,298,167 | ) | $ | 8,545,497 |
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(1) | The amount for each capital loss carryforward is indicated below. |
On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 was enacted to modernize several of the federal income and excise tax provisions related to regulated investment companies. Under pre-enactment law, capital losses could be carried forward for eight years following the loss, and such carryforward is treated as a short-term capital loss in each of those years, irrespective of the character of the original loss. Net capital losses (earned in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010) (“post–2010 losses”) may be carried forward indefinitely and must retain the character of the original loss.
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Year Ended August 31, 2020 (continued)
Ultra-Short | Short | |||||||
Duration | Duration | |||||||
Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||
No Expiration – | ||||||||
Long Term | $ | 4,927,300 | $ | 3,134,647 | ||||
No Expiration – | ||||||||
Short Term | 6,495,540 | 3,727,118 |
Net capital and foreign currency losses incurred after October 31 and certain ordinary losses incurred after December 31 may be deferred and treated as occurring on the first day of the following fiscal year. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Portfolios did not defer any late year losses.
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized gains (losses) is attributable primarily to accretion of market discounts, amortization of market premiums, and wash sale deferrals.
In order to present certain components of the Portfolios’ capital accounts on a tax basis, certain reclassifications have been recorded to the Portfolios’ accounts. These reclassifications have no impact on the net asset value of the Portfolios. Reclassifications result primarily from the difference in the tax treatment of paydown gains and losses, distribution redesignations, market discounts and market premiums and expiration of capital loss carryforwards. There were no reclassifications during the year ended August 31, 2020.
Note 7. Credit and Concentration Risk
The Portfolios’ investments are subject to credit risk, the risk that issuers and/or counterparties will fail to make payments when due or default completely. If an issuer’s or a counterparty’s financial condition worsens, the credit quality of the issuer or counterparty may deteriorate. Credit spreads may increase, which may reduce the market values of a Portfolio’s securities. Credit spread risk is the risk that economic and market conditions or any actual or perceived credit deterioration may lead to an increase in the credit spreads (i.e., the difference in yield between two securities of similar maturity but different credit quality) and a decline in price of the issuer’s securities.
The Portfolios may invest a portion of their assets in securities of issuers that hold mortgage securities, including residential mortgages. 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 the interest rates.
The Portfolios may also invest in multiple class mortgage-related securities, including collateralized mortgage obligations and REMIC pass-through or participation certificates (collectively, “CMOs”). These multiple class securities may be mortgage-related securities issued by the U.S. Government, its agencies, instrumentalities or sponsored enterprises, including the Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. In general, CMOs represent direct ownership interests in a pool of residential mortgage loans or mortgage pass-through securities (the “Mortgage Assets”), the payments on which are used to make payments on the CMOs. Investors may purchase beneficial interests in CMOs, which are known as “regular” interests or “residual” interests. The Portfolios may not purchase residual interests, but may purchase other types of interests. Each class of a CMO, often referred to as a “tranche,” is issued at a specific adjustable or fixed interest rate and must be fully retired no later than its final distribution date. Principal prepayments on the Mortgage Assets underlying a CMO may cause some or all of the classes of the CMO to be retired substantially earlier than its final distribution date. The principal of and interest on the Mortgage Assets may be allocated among several classes of a CMO in various ways.
Note 8. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2017-08 “Premium Amortization on Purchased Callable Debt Securities” (“ASU 2017-08”), which shortens the premium amortization period for purchased non-contingently callable debt securities. ASU 2017-08 specifies that the premium amortization period ends at the earliest call date, for purchased non-contingently callable debt securities. The Funds have adopted and applied ASU 2017-08 on a modified retrospective basis. Management has assessed these changes and concluded these changes do not have a material impact on the Fund’s financial statements.
Note 9. Pandemic Risk
The novel coronavirus pandemic has caused financial markets to experience significant volatility and uncertainty exists as to its long term impact. The coronavirus has resulted in closing borders, quarantines, disruptions to supply chains and customer activity, as well as general concern and economic uncertainty. The impact of the outbreak may last for an extended period of time. The impact of epidemics and pandemics such as the coronavirus could affect the economies of many nations, individual companies and the market in general in ways that cannot necessarily be foreseen at the present time. As a result, a Portfolio’s performance and the ability to achieve its investment objective may be adversely impacted. Management is monitoring the development of the pandemic and evaluating its impact on the financial position and operating results of the Portfolios.
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Year Ended August 31, 2020 (continued)
Note 10. Subsequent Events
At a special meeting held on September 29, 2020, the Board voted, subject to shareholder approval, to amend the advisory fee rate charged by ALM First effective January 31, 2021 (the “Effective Date”). The advisory fee rate will be included in an Amended and Restated Investment Advisory Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Agreement”) between the Trust and ALM First that is otherwise substantially identical to the current investment advisory agreement (the “Current Agreement”) that was initially approved by the Portfolios’ shareholders in May 2017. Under the Current Agreement, ALM First is paid at the following annual rates, based on the aggregate average daily net assets of the Portfolios: 0.12% of the first $250 million in net assets; 0.10% of the assets between $250 million and $500 million; and 0.07% of the assets above $500 million. Under the Amended and Restated Agreement, ALM First will be paid at the following annual rates, based on the average daily net assets of each Portfolio: 0.14% of the first $250 million in net assets; 0.12% of the assets between $250 million and $500 million; 0.08% of the assets between $500 million and $1 billion; and 0.06% of the assets above $1 billion.
As of the Effective Date, if the Amended and Restated Agreement with ALM First has not been approved by shareholders of both Portfolios, ALM First will continue to provide investment advisory services to the Portfolios pursuant to the Current Agreement. A special meeting of shareholders of the Portfolios will be held at which shareholders will be asked to consider and approve the Amended and Restated Agreement and to approve the appointment to the Board of Ms. Erin Mendez, a Trustee of the Trust who has served since September 2019. Shareholders of record of each Portfolio as of October 9, 2020, the record date for the proposals, will be entitled to vote and should expect to receive a proxy statement providing more information about the proposals.
Management has determined that no other material or events or transactions occurred subsequent to August 31, 2020, that would require recognition or disclosure in the Portfolios’ financial statements.
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Report of Independent Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and the Board of Trustees
Trust for Credit Union
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of assets and liabilities of the Trust for Credit Unions (the “Trust”), comprising respectively, the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and the Short Duration Portfolio, including the portfolios of investments, as of August 31, 2020, the related statements of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Portfolios as of August 31, 2020, the results of their operations for the year then ended, the changes in their net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the five years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Funds’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Funds’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Funds in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB. We have served as the auditor of one or more of the funds in the Trust since 2011.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Funds are not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of their internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Funds’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2020 by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures where replies from brokers were not received. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
TAIT, WELLER & BAKER LLP |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
October 30, 2020
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Additional Information (Unaudited)
Tax Information
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020, the Portfolios had no long-term capital gain distributions.
Expenses – Six Months Ended August 31, 2020.
As a shareholder of the Portfolios, you incur ongoing costs, including management fees, administration fees and other Portfolio expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolios 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 period from March 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020.
Actual Expenses – The first line of the table below provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account for this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes – The second line of the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Portfolios’ actual expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the 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 Portfolios and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only. As a shareholder of the Portfolios, 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. The second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds whose shareholder may incur transaction costs.
Ultra-Short | Short Duration | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Duration Portfolio | Portfolio | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Expenses | Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Beginning | Ending | Paid for the | Beginning | Ending | Paid for the | |||||||||||||||||||
Account | Account | 6 months | Account | Account | 6 months | |||||||||||||||||||
Value | Value | ended | Value | Value | ended | |||||||||||||||||||
3/1/20 | 8/31/20 | 8/31/20* | 3/1/20 | 8/31/20 | 8/31/20* | |||||||||||||||||||
TCU Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,008.20 | $ | 1.21 | $ | 1,000.00 | $ | 1,018.90 | $ | 1.22 | ||||||||||||
Hypothetical 5% Return | 1,000.00 | 1,023.93 | + | 1.22 | 1,000.00 | 1,023.93 | + | 1.22 | ||||||||||||||||
Investor Shares | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Actual | 1,000.00 | 1,008.00 | 1.36 | 1,000.00 | 1,018.80 | 1.37 | ||||||||||||||||||
Hypothetical 5% Return | 1,000.00 | 1,023.78 | + | 1.37 | 1,000.00 | 1,023.78 | + | 1.37 |
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* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 184/366 (to reflect one-half year period). The annualized net expense ratios for the period were 0.24% and 0.27% for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and Short Duration Portfolio’s TCU Shares, respectively, and 0.24% and 0.27% for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and Short Duration Portfolio’s Investor Shares, respectively. |
+ | Hypothetical expenses are based on the Portfolios’ actual annualized expense ratios and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses. |
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Statement Regarding Basis for Approval of Advisory Agreement
The Trustees oversee the management of Trust for Credit Unions (the “Trust”), and review the investment performance and expenses of each of the Trust’s investment portfolios (the “Portfolios”) at quarterly meetings held during the Portfolios’ fiscal year. In addition, the Trustees determine annually whether to approve and continue the Trust’s investment advisory agreement (the “Advisory Agreement”) with ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC (the “Investment Adviser”) for the Portfolios.
The Advisory Agreement was most recently approved by the Trustees, all of whom are not parties to the Advisory Agreement or “interested persons” (as defined in the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”)) of any party thereto (the “Independent Trustees”), on April 2, 2020 (the “Annual Contract Meeting”). Pursuant to relief granted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) in light of the circumstances surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, the Annual Contract Meeting was held via videoconference.
At the Annual Contract Meeting the Trustees reviewed matters that included: (a) the Portfolios’ investment advisory fee arrangements; (b) the Portfolios’ investment performance; (c) the quality of the Investment Adviser’s services; (d) the structure, staff and capabilities of the Investment Adviser and its portfolio management team; (e) the Investment Adviser’s financial resources; (f) the terms of the Advisory Agreement; (g) the statutory and regulatory requirements applicable to the approval and continuation of mutual fund investment advisory agreements; and (h) the Investment Adviser’s U.S. fixed income investment philosophy and process, credit research process, compliance policies and procedures, trade aggregation and allocation policies and employee trading practices; and the overall benefits realized by the Portfolios from their relationship with the Investment Adviser. At the Annual Contract Meeting, the Trustees also considered the expenses paid by the Portfolios and the Portfolios’ expense trends over time.
In connection with the Annual Contract Meeting, the Trustees received written materials and oral presentations on the topics covered, and were advised by their independent legal counsel regarding their responsibilities under applicable law. The Independent Trustees also met telephonically with counsel on March 25, 2020 to review the Investment Adviser’s materials and to request further information. During the course of their deliberations, the Independent Trustees met in executive sessions without employees of the Investment Adviser present.
In evaluating the Advisory Agreement at the Annual Contract Meeting, the Trustees relied upon their knowledge of the Investment Adviser’s services and the Portfolios resulting from their meetings and other interactions throughout the year with the Investment Adviser. At those meetings the Trustees received materials relating to the Investment Adviser’s investment management services under the Advisory Agreement, including: (a) information on the investment performance of the Portfolios in comparison to other mutual funds and benchmark performance indices; (b) general investment outlooks in the markets in which the Portfolios invest; (c) compliance reports; and (d) expenses borne by the Portfolios.
In connection with their approval of the Advisory Agreement, the Trustees gave weight to various factors, but did not identify any particular factor as controlling their decision. As part of their review, the Trustees considered the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Investment Adviser. The Trustees concluded that the Investment Adviser had sufficient resources to provide services to the Trust; that the Investment Adviser’s services had been acceptable; and that the Investment Adviser had been responsive to requests made by the Trustees and to regulatory and industry changes.
Information on the Portfolios’ investment performance was provided for the quarter to date, year to date, one, three, five and ten year and since inception periods ended January 31, 2020. The Trustees placed particular emphasis in their review of the Portfolios’ performance over the shorter periods of time, as the Investment Adviser had only begun managing the Portfolios in April of 2017. The Trustees considered the Portfolios’ investment performance in light of their performance benchmarks and the performance of other unaffiliated mutual funds, the investment objectives and credit parameters applicable to the Portfolios and the current economic environment, including the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and governmental responses on security prices and market volatility. The Trustees also noted in their review that the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio had changed its investment strategy and benchmark effective December 31, 2018. The Trustees concluded that the investment performance of each of the Portfolios as compared to their respective benchmarks and such other unaffiliated mutual funds was acceptable, in light of all relevant circumstances.
The Trustees also considered the contractual fee rates payable by the Portfolios under the Advisory Agreement. In this regard, information on the fees paid by the Portfolios and the Portfolios’ total operating expense ratios (before and after fee waivers and expense reimbursements) were
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compared to similar information for other unaffiliated mutual funds. Most of the comparisons of the Portfolios’ fee rates and total operating expense ratios were prepared by the Trust’s administrative services provider using data provided by Broadridge, LLC (“Broadridge”), a third-party consultant selected by management of the Trust. The Trustees found the peer group and category universe comparisons to be helpful in their deliberations.
The Trustees also reviewed analyses prepared with Broadridge data of the expense rankings of the Portfolios. The analyses provided a comparison of the Portfolios’ management fees to relevant expense groups and expense universes; and expense analyses which compared each Portfolio’s expenses to an expense group and expense universe.
In addition, the Trustees reviewed information regarding the Investment Adviser’s potential economies of scale, and whether the Portfolios and their shareholders were participating in the benefits of these economies. In this regard, the Trustees considered the information provided by the Investment Adviser relating to the costs of the services provided by the Investment Adviser and the profits realized by it, and information comparing the contractual fee rates charged by the Investment Adviser with fee rates charged by other, unaffiliated investment managers to other mutual funds. In this connection, the Trustees noted that the aggregate investment advisory fee for the Ultra-Short Duration Portfolio and Short Duration Portfolio had breakpoints at the $250 million and $500 million asset levels (from 0.12% to 0.10% and from 0.10% to 0.07%), resulting in lower advisory fees at current asset levels. The Trustees further noted that the Portfolios’ ordinary operating expense ratios were below the expense group medians, which would appear to indicate that the Ultra-Short Duration and Short Duration Portfolios were sharing in economies of scale at their current asset levels. The Trustees noted that economies of scale were not relevant to the Money Market Portfolio given the suspension of its operations.
Another factor the Trustees considered in judging the reasonableness of advisory fees was the Investment Adviser’s estimate of its profits from providing advisory services to the Portfolios. The Trustees reviewed the Investment Adviser’s methodologies used to allocate its costs in determining profitability, a description of revenue and expense components and the allocation of expenses in the Investment Adviser’s profitability analysis, and schedules showing the Investment Adviser’s revenues, expenses and pre-tax profits in managing the Portfolios. The Trustees also considered ancillary benefits derived by the Investment Adviser and its affiliates from the Portfolios.
After reviewing the information regarding the Investment Adviser’s costs, profitability and economies of scale, and after considering the Investment Adviser’s services, the Trustees concluded that the investment advisory fees paid by the Portfolios were fair and reasonable and that the Advisory Agreement should be approved and continued. Pursuant to the SEC relief from the in-person meeting requirement under Section 15 of the 1940 Act, the Trustees agreed that they would ratify the approval from the Annual Contract Meeting at the next regular in-person meeting of the Board.
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Trustees and Officers (unaudited)1
Number of | |||||
Portfolios | |||||
Term of | in Fund | Other | |||
Office and | Complex | Directorships | |||
Position(s) Held | Length of | Principal Occupation(s) | Overseen by | Held by | |
Name, Age and Address2 | with Trust | Time Served3 | During Past 5 Years | Trustee4 | Trustee5 |
Independent Trustees | |||||
Stanley C. Hollen | Trustee | Since | Chief Executive Officer, Co-Op | 2 | None |
Age: 71 | 2007 | Financial Services (credit | |||
union-owned payments CUSO) | |||||
(2005-2016); President and Chief | |||||
Executive Officer, Liberty Enterprises | |||||
(credit union-focused check printer, | |||||
payments provider) (2003-2005); | |||||
President and Chief Executive | |||||
Officer, Golden 1 Credit | |||||
Union (1984-2002). | |||||
Erin Mendez | Vice Chair | Since | President and Chief Executive Officer, | 2 | None |
Age: 61 | and | July 2020 | Patelco Credit Union (since 2013). | ||
Trustee | and 2019 | ||||
Gary Oakland | Trustee | Since | President and Chief Executive | 2 | None |
Age: 67 | 1999 | Officer, Boeing Employees Credit | |||
Union (1986-2012). | |||||
James F. Regan | Trustee | Since | President and Chief Executive Officer | 2 | None |
Age: 54 | 2013 | (since 2009) and Vice President and | |||
Chief Financial Officer (1996-2008), | |||||
Digital Federal Credit Union. | |||||
Julie A. Renderos | Chair | Since | Executive Vice President/Chief | 2 | None |
Age: 44 | and | July 2020 | Financial Officer (since 2012), | ||
Trustee | and 2015 | Senior Vice President/Finance | |||
(2007-2012), Suncoast Credit Union. | |||||
Wendell A. Sebastian | Trustee | Since | Executive Director, National Credit | 2 | None |
Age: 76 | 1989 | Union Foundation (2010-2013); | |||
President and Chief Executive Officer, | |||||
GTE Federal Credit Union | |||||
(1998-2009). | |||||
Michael D. Steinberger | Trustee | Since | Associate Professor of Economics | 2 | None |
Age: 43 | 2015 | (since 2011), Assistant Professor | |||
of Economics (2004-2011) Pomona | |||||
College; Dean (2011-Present), | |||||
Associate Dean (2006-2011) and | |||||
Chief Academic Officer (2016-Present), | |||||
Western CUNA Management School. |
1 | The Statement of Additional Information includes additional information about the Trustees and is available, without charge, upon request by calling Trust for Credit Unions at (800) DIAL TCU (800-342-5828) or Callahan Financial Services, Inc. at (800) 237-5678. |
2 | Each Trustee may be contacted by writing to the Trustee, c/o Callahan Credit Union Financial Services LLLP, 1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1001, Washington, D.C. 20036-5504. |
3 | Except in the event of resignation or removal, each Trustee holds office until the next meeting of shareholders called for the purpose of electing Trustees, and until the election and qualification of his successor. |
4 | The Fund Complex includes all registered investment companies that are advised by ALM First or one of its affiliates. |
5 | Directorships of companies required to report to the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (i.e., “public companies”) or other investment companies registered under the 1940 Act. |
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Trustees and Officers (unaudited) (continued)
Information pertaining to the officers of the Trust is set forth below.
Term of Office | |||
Position(s) Held | and Length of | ||
Name, Age and Address | with Trust | Time Served1 | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years |
Jay E. Johnson, 52 | President and | Since 2013 | President, CFS (2019-Present); Executive Vice |
1001 Connecticut Ave., NW | Treasurer | and 2008 | President, CFS (2001-2019). |
Suite 1001 | |||
Washington, D.C. 20036 | |||
Jonathan K. Jeffreys, 41 | Vice President | Since 2008 | Vice President, CFS (2001-Present). |
1001 Connecticut Ave., NW | and Assistant | and 2013 | |
Suite 1001 | Treasurer | ||
Washington, D.C. 20036 | |||
Andrew E. Seaberg, 41 | Secretary | Since | Partner (2020-Present), Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP |
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP | April 2020 | (law firm); Associate (2009-2020), Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP | |
One Logan Square, Ste. 2000 | (law firm). | ||
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996 | |||
Salvatore Faia, JD, CPA, CFE, 57 | Chief | Since 2008 | President, Vigilant Compliance, LLC (investment |
Vigilant Compliance, LLC | Compliance | management services company) (2004-Present); | |
Gateway Corporate Center | Officer | President (since 2009) and Chief Compliance Officer | |
Suite 216 | (since 2004), The RBB Fund, Inc (registered investment | ||
223 Wilmington West Chester Pike | company); Independent Trustee of EIP Investment Trust | ||
Chadds Ford, PA 19317 | (registered investment company) (2005-Present). |
1 | Each officer is elected by the Board of Trustees of the Trust and holds office at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees or until his or her successor shall have been duly elected and qualified. |
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Trustees
Julie A. Renderos, Chair
Erin M. Mendez, Vice Chair
Stanley Hollen
Gary Oakland
James F. Regan
Wendell A. Sebastian
Michael D. Steinberger
Officers
Jay E. Johnson, President and Treasurer
Jonathan K. Jeffreys, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer
Andrew E. Seaberg, Secretary
Salvatore Faia, JD, CPA, Chief Compliance Officer
Administrator
Callahan Credit Union Financial Services
Limited Liability Limited Partnership
Investment Adviser
ALM First Financial Advisors, LLC
Administrative & Fund Accounting Agent
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services
Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
Distributor
Callahan Financial Services, Inc.
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Tait,Weller & Baker LLP
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
(a) As of the end of the period covered by this report, the registrant has adopted a code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party (the "Code of Ethics").
(c) There have been no amendments, during the period covered by this report, to a provision of the code of ethics that applies to the registrant's principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions, regardless of whether these individuals are employed by the registrant or a third party, and that relates to any element of the code of ethics description.
(d) During the period covered by this report, the registrant did not grant any waivers, including an implicit waiver, from any provision of the Code of Ethics.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
The registrant’s board of trustees has determined that there is at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee. Stanley C. Hollen is the “audit committee financial expert” and is considered to be “independent” as each term is defined in Item 3 of Form N‑CSR.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services for the Trust for Credit Unions*: Table 1 Items 4(a) - 4(d).
FYE 8/31/2020 | FYE 8/31/2019 | Description of Services Rendered | |
Audit Fees | $44,000 | $65,000 | Financial Statement Audits |
Audit-Related Fees | $0 | $0 | |
Tax Fees | $6,000 | $8,000 | Tax compliance services provided in connection with the preparation and review of the registrant's tax returns |
All Other Fees | $0 | $0 |
Table 2 - Items 4(b), (c) & (d). Non-Audit Services to the Trust for Credit Unions' service affiliates** that were pre-approved by the Trust for Credit Unions' Audit Committee pursuant to Rule 2-0l(c)(7)(ii) of Regulation S-X.
FYE 8/31/2020 | FYE 8/31/2019 | |
Audit Fees | $0 | $0 |
Audit-Related Fees | $0 | $0 |
Tax Fees | $0 | $0 |
All Other Fees | $0 | $0 |
* | Tait Weller & Baker LLP served as the registrant's principal accountant for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019. |
** | These include the advisers and any entity controlling, controlled by or under common control with the advisers that provides ongoing services to the registrant (hereinafter referred to as "service affiliates"). |
(e)(1) Disclose the audit committee's pre-approval policies and procedures described in paragraph (c)(7) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X.
Pre-Approval of Audit and Non-Audit Services Provided to the Portfolios of the Trust for Credit Unions. The Audit and Non-Audit Services Pre-Approval Policy (the "Policy") adopted by the Audit Committee of the Trust for Credit Unions ("TCU") sets forth the procedures and the conditions pursuant to which services performed by the independent auditor for TCU may be pre-approved. Services may be pre-approved specifically by the Audit Committee as a whole or by one or more members of the Audit Committee to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Audit Committee. In addition, subject to specified cost limitations, certain services may be pre-approved under the provisions of the Policy. The Policy provides that the Audit Committee will consider whether the services provided by an independent auditor are consistent with the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules on auditor independence. The Policy provides for periodic review and pre-approval by the Audit Committee of the services that may be provided by the independent auditor.
De Minimis Waiver. The pre-approval requirements of the Policy may be waived with respect to the provision of non-audit services that are permissible for an independent auditor to perform, provided (1) the aggregate amount of all such services provided constitutes no more than five percent of the total amount of revenues subject to pre-approval that was paid to the independent auditor during the fiscal year in which the services are provided; (2) such services were not recognized by TCU at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and (3) such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Audit Committee and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Audit Committee or by one or more members of the Audit Committee to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Audit Committee, pursuant to the pre-approval provisions of the Policy.
Pre-Approval of Non-Audit Services Provided to TCU's Investment Adviser. The Policy provides that, in addition to requiring pre-approval of audit and non-audit services provided to TCU, the Audit Committee will pre-approve those non-audit services provided to TCU's investment adviser (and entities controlling, controlled by or under common control with the investment adviser that provide ongoing services to TCU) where the engagement relates directly to the operations or financial reporting of TCU.
(e)(2) None of the services described in the Registrant's response to paragraphs (b) through (d) of ltem 4 were approved by the Registrant's Audit Committee pursuant to the "de minimis" exception of Rule 2-0l(c)(7)(i)(C) of Regulation S-X
(f) Not applicable.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant's accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant's investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant was $0 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2020 and $0 for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019.
(h) Not applicable.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable.
Item 6. Investments.
(a) Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b) Not applicable
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed‑End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
There have been no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of trustees.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) | The registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer, or persons performing similar functions, have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) are effective, as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, based on the evaluation of these controls and procedures required by Rule 30a-3(b) under the Act and Rules 13a-15(b) or 15d‑15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. |
(b) | There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Act) that occurred during the period covered by this report 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 to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Exhibits.
(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c‑1 under the Act sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons. Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
(4) Change in the registrant’s independent public accountant. There was no change in the registrant’s independent public accountant for the period covered by this report.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
(Registrant) Trust for Credit Unions
By (Signature and Title)* /s/Jay E. Johnson
Jay E. Johnson, President & Treasurer
(principal executive officer and principal financial officer)
Date 10/29/2020
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* /s/Jay E. Johnson
Jay E. Johnson, President & Treasurer
(principal executive officer and principal financial officer)
* Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature