As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on May 8, 2023
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
811-05518
Investment Company Act file number
THE RBB FUND, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter)
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
Steven Plump, President
c/o U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
615 East Michigan Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
(Name and address of agent for service)
(609) 731-6256
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Date of fiscal year end: August 31, 2023
Date of reporting period: February 28, 2023
Item 1. Reports to Stockholders.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
of
THE RBB FUND, INC.
Semi-Annual Report
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Dear Shareholder,
The Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund (the “Fund”) Class I Shares returned -0.24% net of fees for the 6-month fiscal period ended February 28, 2023. Negative performance was driven by trading in energy, major currencies, metals and agricultural commodities. Fund investments in fixed income, emerging market currencies and equities were positive contributors during the 6-month period. The Fund’s core allocation to Diversified Trendfollowing (“Trendfollowing”) strategies was the main detractor from performance, while the performance of the Fund’s non-Trendfollowing allocation was close to flat in aggregate during the period. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in Abbey Capital Master Offshore Fund Limited (“ACMOF”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund that invests substantially all of its assets in Abbey Capital Offshore Fund SPC (“ACOF”), which is a wholly-owned and controlled segregated portfolio company that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange contracts. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets into Abbey Capital Onshore Series LLC (“ACOS”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund which is a multi-adviser fund that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange contracts.
Average Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023
| 2023 YTD | 1 YEAR | SEP. 1, 2022 TO FEB. 28, 2023 | 5 YEAR ANNUALIZED | ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION ON JULY 1, 2014 |
Class I Shares | 1.19% | 15.13% | -0.24% | 6.64% | 5.60% |
Class A Shares* | 1.12% | 14.93% | -0.34% | 6.37% | 5.34% |
Class A Shares (max load)* | -4.72% | 8.29% | -6.09% | 5.12% | 4.62% |
Class C Shares** | 0.98% | 13.99% | -0.71% | 5.58% | 4.56% |
S&P 500® Total Return Index*** | 3.69% | -7.69% | 1.26% | 9.82% | 10.56% |
BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index*** | 0.64% | 2.10% | 1.74% | 1.35% | 0.95% |
Barclay CTA Index*** | 0.03% | 5.15% | -0.62% | 4.12% | 2.76% |
Barclay CTA numbers are based on the estimates available on the BarclayHedge website as of March 15, 2023
Source: Abbey Capital, Bloomberg and BarclayHedge
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted. Visit www.abbeycapital.com for returns updated daily. Call (US Toll Free) 1-844-261-6484 or (international callers) + 1-508-871-3276 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
Please note the above is shown for illustrative purposes only
* | Class A Shares performance prior to its inception on August 29, 2014 is the performance of Class I Shares, adjusted for the Class A Shares expense ratio. There is a maximum sales charge (load) imposed on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) of 5.75% in Class A Shares. |
** | Class C Shares performance prior to its inception on October 6, 2015 is the performance of Class I Shares, adjusted for the Class C Shares expense ratio. |
*** | The Barclay CTA Index is derived from data that is self-reported by investment managers based on the performance of privately managed funds. In contrast, the S&P 500® Total Return Index and the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index are comprised of publicly traded securities. As a result of these differences, these indices may not be directly comparable, and the table above is shown for illustrative purposes only. |
Abbey Capital Limited (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 1.79%, 2.04% and 2.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Class I Shares, Class A Shares, and Class C Shares, respectively. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023, and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. In addition, the Adviser may recoup any waived or reimbursed amounts from the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made by the Adviser, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement. Without the expense limitation agreement, the expense ratios are 1.85%, 2.10% and 2.85% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, Class A Shares, and Class C Shares, respectively, as stated in the Fund’s current prospectus dated December 31, 2022 (and which may differ from the actual expense ratios for the period covered by this report). The quoted performance would have been lower without the expense limitation.
Please refer to the prospectus for further information on expenses and fees.
Performance Analysis
The 6-month period ended February 28, 2023 was negative for Fund performance. The Fund’s Trendfollowing sub-advisers recorded losses for the period, while the non-Trendfollowing trading styles were close to flat in aggregate.
Inflation, and the outlook for central bank policy, were key drivers of markets over the period. Market expectations for rate hikes in the US and elsewhere shifted several times during the 6- month period, with uncertainty about the outlook for monetary policy contributing to multiple reversals in asset prices and in broader market sentiment.
Expectations for monetary policy were relatively hawkish in September 2022. The US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank both hiked rates by 0.75%, while US inflation was stronger than expected and eurozone inflation reached double digits. Fund performance was positive in September 2022. We saw the continuation of some of the most notable trends from earlier in 2022, namely uptrends in the US Dollar and in global yields. The hawkish outlook continued to weigh on global equity prices with the year-to-date return of the S&P 500 -24.8% as of the end of September.
Performance in quarter four of 2022 was more challenging, as reversals in sentiment during the quarter led to corrections in price trends across several markets. Further signs of slowing US inflation initially saw investors price a slower pace of US Federal Reserve tightening. This led to a rebound in equity markets, and a reversal of uptrends in global yields and the US Dollar. Sentiment shifted in December however, as guidance from the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank proved more hawkish than expected. This saw some of the price trends from earlier in the quarter unwind as equities declined and uptrends in global yields resumed.
Performance during the first two months of 2023 was positive. We continued to see significant uncertainty around the outlook for rate hikes in the US and elsewhere. Risk sentiment was initially buoyed by hopes that we were approaching the end of the US rate hiking cycle. However, some stronger than expected US inflation data saw expectations for rate hikes increase in February 2023. Despite mixed signals on the direction of monetary policy, the rally in global equity markets early in the period proved profitable for several of the Fund’s underlying sub-advisers.
Similar to financial markets, commodities markets were also choppy during the 6-month period with several markets experiencing a lack of clear trends and frequent price reversals. The Fund’s largest losses occurred in commodities, with negative performance recorded in energy, metals and agricultural commodities.
Energy was the largest detractor from Fund performance over the 6-month period. Losses were concentrated in crude oil and distillate contracts. Both long and short positions in energy recorded losses at different times as price reversals and a lack of clear direction in prices proved difficult for the Fund’s Trendfollowing sub-advisers in particular. Several developments on both the supply and demand side contributed to these choppy price moves. These included evidence of a slowdown in global growth, shifts in Chinese demand expectations as COVID-19 restrictions were eased, supply cuts from OPEC+ and rising inventories later in the period.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Performance in metals was also challenging, with losses recorded in both precious and base metals. Similarly to energy markets, frequent price corrections in metals prices led to losses for the Fund’s Trendfollowing sub-advisers with long and short positions detracting at different times during the period. In agricultural commodities, losses were concentrated in corn and coffee contracts.
Major currencies was another difficult sector for performance as long-term uptrends in the US Dollar reversed. The US Dollar had largely been in an uptrend since mid-2021 as guidance for US monetary policy turned progressively more hawkish. Losses in the sector were concentrated in Q4 2022. Long US Dollar positions against the Euro and Japanese Yen resulted in the largest detractors within the sector as trends in the Dollar corrected on slowing US inflation and speculation that the pace of US Federal Reserve rate hikes may slow. Trendfollowing, Global Macro and Short-term Systematic all recorded losses in major currencies over the 6-month period.
In contrast, the Fund’s largest gains were observed in fixed income with short positions in bonds and interest rates both contributing positively to returns. Trendfollowing led gains in the sector, while Value was negative due to longs in interest rates. Despite the frequent changes in outlook for monetary policy, global yields rose as central banks in most major markets hiked rates and as inflation, despite signs of slowing, remained elevated. The Fund’s largest gains arose from shorts in UK Gilt and US Treasury contracts.
Gains in emerging market currencies were concentrated in the Mexican Peso. Long positions resulted in gains as the currency trended higher for much of the period alongside higher local market rates. In early 2023, the Mexican Peso hit its highest level against the US Dollar since 2018 following larger than expected rate hikes by the Mexican central bank.
Performance in equities was slightly positive, as gains for the Fund’s Short-term Systematic and Value trading advisers outweighed losses from Trendfollowing sub-advisers.
An investment in the Fund is speculative and involves substantial risk. It is possible that an investor may lose some or all of their investment. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in ACMOF, which invests substantially all of its assets in ACOF, which is a multi-adviser fund that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets into Abbey Capital Onshore ACOS, which is a multi-adviser fund that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange. All investments in securities involve risk of the loss of capital. An investment in the Fund includes the risks inherent in an investment in securities, as well as specific risks associated with this open-ended investment product. Among the risks associated with investing in this Fund are Commodity Sector Risk, Counter-Party Risk, Credit Risk, Currency Risk, Manager and Management Risks, Subsidiary Risk, Tax Risk, Emerging Markets Risk, Leveraging Risk, Foreign Investment Risk, Fixed Income Securities Risks, Short Sale Risk and Portfolio Turnover Risks. The Fund may invest in or utilize derivative investments, futures contracts, and hedging strategies. One or more Trading Advisers, from time to time, may invest a substantial portion of the assets managed in a specific industry sector. As a result, the Fund’s investment portfolio may be subject to greater risk and volatility than if investments had been made in the securities of a broader range of issuers. There can be no assurance that the Fund’s strategy (hedging or otherwise) will be successful or that it will employ such strategies with respect to all or any portion of its portfolio. The value of the Fund’s portfolio investments should be expected to fluctuate. Investing in managed futures is not suitable for all investors given its speculative nature and the high level of risk involved. The Fund is appropriate only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the product. This brief statement cannot disclose all of the risks and other factors necessary to evaluate an investment in the Fund. Investors are urged to take appropriate investment advice and to carefully consider their investment objectives, personal situation, and factors such as net worth, income, age, risk tolerance and liquidity needs before investing in the Fund. Before investing, investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, tax considerations, sales charges and expenses.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security. Please refer to the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments in this report for a complete list of Fund holdings.
The Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund is distributed by Quasar Distributions, LLC.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
This report is submitted for general information to the shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Fund. Opinions expressed are subject to change at any time, are not guaranteed, and should not be considered investment advice.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Performance Data
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception†† | |
Class A Shares (without sales charge) (Pro forma July 1, 2014 to August 29, 2014) | -0.34% | 14.93% | 9.19% | 6.37% | 5.34%* | |
Class A Shares (with sales charge) (Pro forma July 1, 2014 to August 29, 2014) | -6.09% | 8.29% | 7.07% | 5.12% | 4.62%* | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 9.82% | 10.56%** | |
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index*** | 1.74% | 2.10% | 0.84% | 1.35% | 0.95%** | |
Barclay CTA Index*** | -0.62% | 5.15% | 6.04% | 4.12% | 2.76%** | |
†† | Inception date of Class A Shares of the Fund was August 29, 2014. |
* | Class A Shares performance prior to its inception on August 29, 2014 is the performance of Class I Shares, adjusted for the Class A Shares expense ratio. |
** | Performance is from the inception date of the Fund and is not the inception date of the index itself. The above is shown for illustrative purposes only. |
*** | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. |
The Fund charges a 5.75% maximum sales charge on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) of Class A Shares. The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.04% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares. Without the limitation arrangement, the gross expense ratio is 2.10% for Class A Shares as stated in the current prospectus, as supplemented (and which may differ from the actual expense ratio for the period covered by this report). This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Performance Data (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception†† | |
Class I Shares | -0.24% | 15.13% | 9.46% | 6.64% | 5.60% | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 9.82% | 10.56%* | |
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index** | 1.74% | 2.10% | 0.84% | 1.35% | 0.95%* | |
Barclay CTA Index** | -0.62% | 5.15% | 6.04% | 4.12% | 2.76%* | |
†† | Inception date of Class I Shares of the Fund was July 1, 2014. |
* | Performance is from the inception date of the Fund and is not the inception date of the index itself. The above is shown for illustrative purposes only. |
** | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. |
The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 1.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares. Without the limitation arrangement, the gross expense ratio is 1.85% for Class I Shares, as stated in the current prospectus, as supplemented (and which may differ from the actual expense ratios for the period covered by this report). This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Performance Data (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception†† | |
Class C Shares (without sales charge) (Pro forma July 1, 2014 to October 6, 2015) | -0.71% | 13.99% | 8.36% | 5.58% | 4.56%* | |
Class C Shares (with sales charge) (Pro forma July 1, 2014 to August 29, 2014) | -1.57% | 13.00% | 8.36% | 5.58% | 4.56%* | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 9.82% | 10.56%** | |
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index*** | 1.74% | 2.10% | 0.84% | 1.35% | 0.95%** | |
Barclay CTA Index*** | -0.62% | 5.15% | 6.04% | 4.12% | 2.76%** | |
†† | Inception date of Class C Shares of the Fund was October 6, 2015. |
* | Class C Shares performance prior to its inception on October 6, 2015 is the performance of Class I Shares, adjusted for the Class C Shares expense ratio. |
** | Performance is from the inception date of the Fund and is not the inception date of the index itself. The above is shown for illustrative purposes only. |
*** | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. |
The Fund charges a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% on certain redemptions of Class C Shares made within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is assessed on an amount equal to the lesser of the offering price at the time of purchase of the Class C Shares redeemed and the net asset value of the Class C Shares redeemed at the time of redemption.
The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares. Without the limitation arrangement, the gross expense ratio is 2.85% for Class C Shares, as stated in the current prospectus, as supplemented (and which may differ from the actual expense ratios for the period covered by this report). This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted. Visit www.abbeycapital.com for returns updated daily. Call (US Toll Free) 1-844-261-6484 or (international callers) + 1-508-871-3276 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
The Barclay CTA Index is derived from data which is self-reported by investment managers based on the performance of privately managed funds. In contrast, the S&P 500® Total Return Index and the ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index are comprised of publicly traded securities. As a result of these differences, these indices may not be directly comparable. Additionally, these indices are not available for direct investment and the above is shown for illustrative purposes only.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Performance Data (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Barclay CTA Index
The Barclay CTA Index is a leading industry benchmark of representative performance of commodity trading advisors. There are currently 412 programs included in the calculation of the Barclay CTA Index for 2023. The Barclay CTA Index is equally weighted and rebalanced at the beginning of each year.
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
The ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged market index of U.S. Treasury securities maturing in 90 days that assumes reinvestment of all income.
The S&P 500® Total Return Index
The S&P 500® Total Return Index is the total return version of the S&P 500® Index. Dividends are reinvested on a daily basis and all regular cash dividends are assumed reinvested in the index on the ex-dividend date.
A basis point is one hundredth of one percent.
Portfolio composition is subject to change. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Fund Expense Examples
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, (if any) and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section in the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any). Therefore, the second section of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) | Annualized Expense Ratio(2) | Actual Six- Month Total Investment Returns for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class A Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 996.60 | $ 10.10 | 2.04% | -0.34% |
Class I Shares | 1,000.00 | 997.60 | 8.87 | 1.79% | -0.24% |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 992.90 | 13.79 | 2.79% | -0.71% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) |
Class A Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.68 | $ 10.19 | 2.04% | N/A |
Class I Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,015.92 | 8.95 | 1.79% | N/A |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,010.96 | 13.91 | 2.79% | N/A |
(1) | Expenses are equal to the Funds’ Class A Shares, Class I Shares, and Class C Shares annualized six-month expense ratios for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one half year period. The Fund’s ending account values in the first section in the table are based on the actual six-month total investment return for the Fund’s respective share classes. |
(2) | Ratios reflect expenses waived by the Fund’s investment adviser. Without these waivers, the Fund’s expenses would have been higher and the ending account values would have been lower. |
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a consolidated summary of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | 81.4 | % | | $ | 2,250,145,249 | |
Money Market Deposit Account | | | 4.3 | | | | 117,370,070 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (including futures and forward foreign currency contracts) | | | 14.3 | | | | 395,522,260 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,763,037,579 | |
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by allocating its assets between a “Managed Futures” strategy and a “Fixed Income” strategy.
As a result of the Fund’s use of derivatives, the Fund may hold significant amounts of U.S. Treasuries or short-term investments.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
Refer to the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Coupon* | | | Maturity Date | | | Par (000’s) | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 85.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS - 81.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.371 | % | | | 03/02/23 | | | $ | 110,839 | | | $ | 110,825,607 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.584 | % | | | 03/09/23 | | | | 64,592 | | | | 64,527,730 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.829 | % | | | 03/16/23 | | | | 63,515 | | | | 63,396,703 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.893 | % | | | 03/23/23 | | | | 216,642 | | | | 216,072,381 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.944 | % | | | 03/30/23 | | | | 105,557 | | | | 105,187,324 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.063 | % | | | 04/06/23 | | | | 137,461 | | | | 136,853,743 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.297 | % | | | 04/13/23 | | | | 116,954 | | | | 116,331,101 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.486 | % | | | 04/20/23 | | | | 144,767 | | | | 143,846,071 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.482 | % | | | 04/27/23 | | | | 96,329 | | | | 95,620,731 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.619 | % | | | 05/04/23 | | | | 120,721 | | | | 119,729,157 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.522 | % | | | 05/11/23 | | | | 72,296 | | | | 71,632,629 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.631 | % | | | 05/18/23 | | | | 32,385 | | | | 32,058,493 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.704 | % | | | 05/25/23 | | | | 21,756 | | | | 21,517,747 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.707 | % | | | 06/01/23 | | | | 44,930 | | | | 44,390,609 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.736 | % | | | 06/08/23 | | | | 83,977 | | | | 82,902,221 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.680 | % | | | 06/15/23 | | | | 58,154 | | | | 57,351,226 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.685 | % | | | 06/22/23 | | | | 59,681 | | | | 58,799,134 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.778 | % | | | 06/29/23 | | | | 69,219 | | | | 68,141,489 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.858 | % | | | 07/06/23 | | | | 79,668 | | | | 78,335,583 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.816 | % | | | 07/13/23 | | | | 46,347 | | | | 45,530,471 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.852 | % | | | 07/20/23 | | | | 35,126 | | | | 34,474,538 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.840 | % | | | 07/27/23 | | | | 35,608 | | | | 34,915,315 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.823 | % | | | 08/03/23 | | | | 64,615 | | | | 63,288,388 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.935 | % | | | 08/10/23 | | | | 103,310 | | | | 101,079,666 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 5.059 | % | | | 08/17/23 | | | | 95,763 | | | | 93,591,652 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 5.144 | % | | | 08/24/23 | | | | 194,391 | | | | 189,745,540 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $2,251,035,063) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,250,145,249 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | Number of Shares (000’s) | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT - 4.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(a) | | | | | | | | | | | 117,370 | | | | 117,370,070 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (Cost $117,370,070) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 117,370,070 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $2,368,405,133) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,367,515,319 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS - 85.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $2,368,405,133) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,367,515,319 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES - 14.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 395,522,260 | |
NET ASSETS - 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,763,037,579 | |
* | Short-term investments’ coupon reflect the annualized effective yield on the date of purchase for discounted investments. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Futures contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2023 were as follows:
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Dec-25 | | | | 32 | | | $ | 8,207,309 | | | $ | (38,593 | ) |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Sep-23 | | | | 78 | | | | 51,920,510 | | | | (77,638 | ) |
Amsterdam Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 252 | | | | 40,187,796 | | | | (543,889 | ) |
AUD/USD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 67,375 | | | | (1,400 | ) |
Australian 10-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 125 | | | | 9,896,729 | | | | (33,976 | ) |
Australian 3-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 96 | | | | 6,895,126 | | | | (70,719 | ) |
BIST 30 Index Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 73 | | | | 228,171 | | | | 6,634 | |
Brent Crude Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 28 | | | | 2,336,600 | | | | 8,986 | |
CAC40 10 Euro Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 845 | | | | 65,038,499 | | | | (2,202 | ) |
CAD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | 366,925 | | | | (930 | ) |
Cattle Feeder Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 94,900 | | | | 388 | |
Cattle Feeder Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 10 | | | | 975,375 | | | | 9,500 | |
Cattle Feeder Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 199,625 | | | | 2,875 | |
CHF Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 25 | | | | 3,327,344 | | | | (77,319 | ) |
Cocoa Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 376 | | | | 10,486,640 | | | | 344,830 | |
Cocoa Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 138 | | | | 3,847,440 | | | | 111,230 | |
Cocoa Futures ICE | | | Mar-23 | | | | 104 | | | | 2,629,523 | | | | 105,490 | |
Cocoa Futures ICE | | | May-23 | | | | 257 | | | | 6,581,420 | | | | 322,195 | |
Cocoa Futures ICE | | | Jul-23 | | | | 101 | | | | 2,562,175 | | | | 96,156 | |
Coffee ‘C’ Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 149 | | | | 10,409,513 | | | | 612,394 | |
Coffee Robusta Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 89 | | | | 1,904,600 | | | | 38,370 | |
Coffee Robusta Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 53 | | | | 1,128,370 | | | | 34,380 | |
Copper Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 504 | | | | 51,527,699 | | | | (790,269 | ) |
Copper Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 204,550 | | | | (1,425 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1,073 | | | | 33,812,913 | | | | (1,700,675 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 209 | | | | 6,502,513 | | | | (429,963 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 199,413 | | | | (12,438 | ) |
DAX Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 298 | | | | 121,396,900 | | | | 2,828,974 | |
DAX-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 8 | | | | 651,795 | | | | 3,062 | |
DJIA Mini E-CBOT | | | Mar-23 | | | | 241 | | | | 39,381,810 | | | | (1,619,495 | ) |
Dollar Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 94 | | | | 9,853,550 | | | | 163,163 | |
E-Mini Energy Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 87,480 | | | | (5,150 | ) |
E-Mini Materials Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 86,770 | | | | (1,660 | ) |
E-Mini S&P 500 ESG Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 6 | | | | 1,040,400 | | | | (37,640 | ) |
E-Mini Technology Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 275,540 | | | | (5,760 | ) |
EUR Foreign Exchange Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 804 | | | | 106,449,599 | | | | (1,104,156 | ) |
Euro STOXX 50 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,920 | | | | 86,247,184 | | | | 3,777,823 | |
Euro Stoxx 50 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 123,370 | | | | 1,438 | |
Euro/GBP Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 132,088 | | | | (391 | ) |
Euro/JPY Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 149 | | | | 19,687,195 | | | | (64,035 | ) |
Euro-Bobl Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 453 | | | | 55,186,989 | | | | (391,031 | ) |
Euro-BTP Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 35 | | | | 4,171,717 | | | | (129,018 | ) |
Euro-Bund Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 941 | | | | 132,284,424 | | | | (4,277,835 | ) |
Euro-Oat Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 10 | | | | 1,350,680 | | | | (61,854 | ) |
European Climate Exchange Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 47 | | | | 4,961,235 | | | | 307,875 | |
European Climate Exchange Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 1 | | | | 110,847 | | | | 5,394 | |
FTSE 100 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2,430 | | | | 229,785,470 | | | | 5,078,096 | |
FTSE China A50 Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 694 | | | | 9,257,960 | | | | (41,747 | ) |
FTSE Taiwan Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 254 | | | | 13,728,700 | | | | (116,989 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
FTSE/JSE TOP 40 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 348 | | | $ | 13,587,254 | | | $ | 274,381 | |
FTSE/MIB Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 222 | | | | 32,297,954 | | | | 2,437,729 | |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 193 | | | | 21,416,052 | | | | 262,315 | |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 16 | | | | 1,768,704 | | | | 8,698 | |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 11 | | | | 1,199,953 | | | | (15,994 | ) |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 6 | | | | 645,019 | | | | (15,292 | ) |
GBP Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 155 | | | | 11,680,219 | | | | (36,263 | ) |
Gold 100 Oz Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 395 | | | | 72,549,649 | | | | (2,430,953 | ) |
Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 107 | | | | 4,496,388 | | | | (171,357 | ) |
Hang Seng Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 228 | | | | 28,672,102 | | | | (844,880 | ) |
IBEX 35 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 16 | | | | 1,592,909 | | | | 16,200 | |
Ice Three Miont SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 696 | | | | 199,301,745 | | | | (686,285 | ) |
Ice Three Miont SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 86 | | | | 24,754,378 | | | | (153,589 | ) |
Ice Three Miont SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-25 | | | | 92 | | | | 26,599,007 | | | | (117,684 | ) |
JPY Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 130 | | | | 11,959,188 | | | | (700,131 | ) |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 346 | | | | 22,901,740 | | | | 461,450 | |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 274 | | | | 17,683,960 | | | | 190,720 | |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Aug-23 | | | | 40 | | | | 2,564,000 | | | | 34,880 | |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Oct-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 197,220 | | | | 3,350 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 11 | | | | 640,098 | | | | (56,045 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,315 | | | | (4,311 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,422 | | | | (7,277 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 50 | | | | 2,921,413 | | | | (136,918 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,481 | | | | 86,532,237 | | | | (4,702,751 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 409,404 | | | | (50,771 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,498 | | | | (1,227 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 410,683 | | | | (51,312 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,685 | | | | (7,219 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,706 | | | | 2,194 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 411,317 | | | | (14,146 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 117,541 | | | | (8,635 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 15 | | | | 882,356 | | | | (99,069 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,835 | | | | (7,741 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 75 | | | | 4,413,056 | | | | (459,152 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 411,962 | | | | (46,263 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,896 | | | | (6,767 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 117,813 | | | | (14,037 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 176,752 | | | | (21,886 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,942 | | | | (5,796 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,996 | | | | 213 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 59,091 | | | | 91 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 118,257 | | | | 402 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 59,151 | | | | 201 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 43 | | | | 2,544,127 | | | | (112,210 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 8 | | | | 473,526 | | | | 1,606 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 414,663 | | | | (11,750 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 59,250 | | | | 213 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 59,275 | | | | 844 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 263 | | | | 15,674,800 | | | | (656,778 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | 1,119,875 | | | | 58,057 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 744 | | | | 166,637,399 | | | | 6,378,288 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | $ | 223,968 | | | $ | 15,855 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 223,962 | | | | 15,737 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 10 | | | | 2,239,610 | | | | 20,423 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 672,038 | | | | (27,825 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 1,568,350 | | | | 38,475 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 896,200 | | | | (16,325 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,050 | | | | (3,463 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 448,100 | | | | (8,825 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 22 | | | | 4,928,000 | | | | (56,329 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 27 | | | | 6,048,000 | | | | (83,666 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,016 | | | | (9,484 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,027 | | | | (9,248 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,038 | | | | (3,537 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 448,188 | | | | 5,463 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 24 | | | | 5,377,350 | | | | (9,841 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 12 | | | | 2,688,201 | | | | 72,801 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,025 | | | | 2,063 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 310 | | | | 69,463,249 | | | | (152,306 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,931 | | | | (4,244 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 210,250 | | | | (10,613 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 31 | | | | 1,625,950 | | | | (100,084 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 296 | | | | 15,525,200 | | | | (610,521 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,424 | | | | (4,295 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 104,918 | | | | (8,845 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,484 | | | | (4,216 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 209,955 | | | | (12,395 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 104,988 | | | | (4,997 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,519 | | | | (2,694 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,525 | | | | (913 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 19 | | | | 997,975 | | | | (55,694 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 34 | | | | 1,785,850 | | | | (74,825 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 105,113 | | | | (1,663 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 157,688 | | | | (2,500 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 105,163 | | | | (3,141 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,613 | | | | (575 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 21 | | | | 1,104,731 | | | | (20,948 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,581 | | | | (1,081 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 9 | | | | 474,104 | | | | (3,640 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 295,202 | | | | (44,518 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,614 | | | | (25,486 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,627 | | | | (42,993 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 295,281 | | | | (37,323 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 295,387 | | | | (55,943 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,707 | | | | (22,693 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 15 | | | | 2,215,800 | | | | (441,471 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 24 | | | | 3,545,280 | | | | (462,870 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,736 | | | | (26,084 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 295,598 | | | | (37,972 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,815 | | | | (18,476 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,830 | | | | (24,370 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 444,219 | | | | (55,504 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | $ | 444,387 | | | $ | (32,127 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 444,559 | | | | (52,001 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 444,582 | | | | (8,901 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 18 | | | | 2,667,492 | | | | (370,242 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 148,215 | | | | (25,035 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 148,343 | | | | (16,783 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 148,614 | | | | 1,428 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 15 | | | | 2,230,110 | | | | (282,780 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 149,160 | | | | (23,202 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 150,800 | | | | (11,400 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,763 | | | | (5,281 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 302,675 | | | | (10,563 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 151,250 | | | | (10,313 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 226,688 | | | | (14,938 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,388 | | | | (469 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 21 | | | | 1,582,088 | | | | (103,662 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 391 | | | | 29,456,963 | | | | (2,381,601 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,275 | | | | 338 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | 376,329 | | | | (51,441 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,238 | | | | 25 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,238 | | | | (10,251 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,240 | | | | (10,309 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 225,731 | | | | (30,911 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 12 | | | | 903,051 | | | | (61,687 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,206 | | | | (9,844 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 20 | | | | 1,503,875 | | | | (68,875 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 51 | | | | 3,834,881 | | | | (479,751 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 150,294 | | | | (19,781 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 5 | | | | 375,664 | | | | (51,824 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 150,238 | | | | (19,638 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 225,356 | | | | 2,663 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 300,475 | | | | (1,106 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,119 | | | | 888 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,119 | | | | (769 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 36 | | | | 2,702,925 | | | | (109,710 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,019 | | | | 1,231 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 99 | | | | 7,421,288 | | | | (293,027 | ) |
Long Gilt Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 316 | | | | 37,994,804 | | | | (329,761 | ) |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 25 | | | | 2,083,125 | | | | 2,500 | |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 29 | | | | 2,392,500 | | | | 29,350 | |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 80,950 | | | | 3,300 | |
Micro E-mini Russell 200 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 9,496 | | | | (67 | ) |
Mini FTSE/MIB Pound Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | 145,486 | | | | 12,751 | |
Mini HSI Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 100,604 | | | | (755 | ) |
Mini TOPIX Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 16 | | | | 234,439 | | | | 1,814 | |
MSCI EAFE Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 12 | | | | 1,227,960 | | | | (33,935 | ) |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 101 | | | | 4,862,645 | | | | (426,185 | ) |
MSCI Singapore Exchange ETS | | | Mar-23 | | | | 273 | | | | 5,945,081 | | | | (66,347 | ) |
MXN Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 966 | | | | 26,304,180 | | | | 1,784,570 | |
Nasdaq 100 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 101 | | | | 24,385,945 | | | | (263,241 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 27,470 | | | | 800 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Nikkei 225 (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 8 | | | $ | 1,097,000 | | | $ | (4,475 | ) |
Nikkei 225 (Osaka Securities Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 85 | | | | 17,149,205 | | | | (43,039 | ) |
Nikkei 225 (Singapore Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 374 | | | | 37,693,915 | | | | 14,775 | |
Nikkei 225 Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 296 | | | | 5,971,958 | | | | (6,566 | ) |
Nikkei/Yen Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 13 | | | | 1,309,261 | | | | 10,099 | |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 13 | | | | 1,531,858 | | | | 12,293 | |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 115,676 | | | | 592 | |
NYSE FANG+ Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 27,512 | | | | (1,893 | ) |
NZD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 219 | | | | 13,553,910 | | | | (162,790 | ) |
OMX Stockholm 30 ESG Responsible Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 16 | | | | 325,620 | | | | (2,028 | ) |
OMX Stockholm 30 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2,063 | | | | 43,908,712 | | | | (290,704 | ) |
Orange Juice Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 20 | | | | 760,800 | | | | 51,038 | |
Palm Oil Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 23,075 | | | | (579 | ) |
Russell 2000 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 203 | | | | 19,275,865 | | | | (461,431 | ) |
S&P 500 E-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 214 | | | | 42,537,850 | | | | (1,018,636 | ) |
S&P Mid 400 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 42 | | | | 10,933,440 | | | | (128,910 | ) |
S&P/TSX 60 IX Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 266 | | | | 47,433,579 | | | | (882,565 | ) |
SGX Iron Ore 62% Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 13 | | | | 161,317 | | | | 2,022 | |
SGX Iron Ore 62% Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 178 | | | | 2,195,986 | | | | (13,634 | ) |
SGX Iron Ore 62% Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 63 | | | | 772,317 | | | | (7,773 | ) |
SGX Iron Ore 62% Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 30 | | | | 365,460 | | | | (9,255 | ) |
SGX Nifty 50 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 169 | | | | 5,880,862 | | | | (187,450 | ) |
Silver Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 15 | | | | 1,580,325 | | | | (17,070 | ) |
Soybean Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 499 | | | | 36,901,050 | | | | (1,152,525 | ) |
Soybean Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 354 | | | | 26,010,150 | | | | (968,663 | ) |
Soybean Futures | | | Nov-23 | | | | 14 | | | | 943,075 | | | | (33,613 | ) |
Soybean Meal Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 422 | | | | 19,711,620 | | | | (149,340 | ) |
Soybean Meal Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 45 | | | | 2,062,350 | | | | (50,730 | ) |
Soybean Oil Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 36,024 | | | | (1,920 | ) |
Soybean Oil Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 34,512 | | | | (1,662 | ) |
SPI 200 Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 956 | | | | 115,760,851 | | | | (1,249,189 | ) |
STOXX Dividend Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 103,802 | | | | 16,807 | |
STOXX Europe 600 Banks Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 8 | | | | 71,691 | | | | 13,673 | |
STOXX Europe 600 ESG-X Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 134 | | | | 2,429,277 | | | | 58,861 | |
STOXX Europe 600 Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 58 | | | | 1,414,036 | | | | 35,581 | |
STOXX Europe 600 Utilities Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 39,251 | | | | 143 | |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | | | May-23 | | | | 2,251 | | | | 50,598,877 | | | | 681,026 | |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | | | Jul-23 | | | | 272 | | | | 5,964,851 | | | | 76,731 | |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | | | Oct-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 152,645 | | | | 2,498 | |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | | | Mar-24 | | | | 4 | | | | 87,808 | | | | 1,086 | |
Topix Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 327 | | | | 47,913,406 | | | | 308,105 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 147 | | | | 16,413,469 | | | | 8,719 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 799 | | | | 85,536,695 | | | | (120,297 | ) |
USD/CNH Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 100,031 | | | | 2,931 | |
USD/NOK Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 9 | | | | 898,176 | | | | 37,903 | |
USD/SEK Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 398,953 | | | | 7,394 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | May-23 | | | | 42 | | | | 1,481,550 | | | | (129,675 | ) |
White Sugar ICE | | | May-23 | | | | 107 | | | | 3,008,840 | | | | 96,505 | |
White Sugar ICE | | | Aug-23 | | | | 32 | | | | 880,000 | | | | 17,145 | |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 167 | | | | 12,867,350 | | | | (42,338 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (11,264,898 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
10-Year Mini Japanese Government Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 16 | | | $ | (1,723,800 | ) | | $ | 823 | |
1-Month SOFR Future | | | Jul-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (2,367,689 | ) | | | 3,146 | |
30-Day Fed Funds Futures | | | Feb-24 | | | | 1 | | | | (395,219 | ) | | | 4,271 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Jun-23 | | | | 87 | | | | (22,168,690 | ) | | | 4,879 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Sep-23 | | | | 80 | | | | (20,338,463 | ) | | | 40,867 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Dec-23 | | | | 1,578 | | | | (401,009,280 | ) | | | 1,674,916 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Mar-24 | | | | 201 | | | | (51,105,703 | ) | | | 358,824 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Jun-24 | | | | 1,137 | | | | (289,496,349 | ) | | | 1,215,056 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Sep-24 | | | | 162 | | | | (41,318,182 | ) | | | 281,546 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Dec-24 | | | | 223 | | | | (56,970,609 | ) | | | 314,348 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Mar-25 | | | | 162 | | | | (41,444,551 | ) | | | 222,751 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Jun-25 | | | | 144 | | | | (36,879,581 | ) | | | 166,349 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Sep-25 | | | | 234 | | | | (59,978,819 | ) | | | 124,187 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Dec-25 | | | | 54 | | | | (13,849,834 | ) | | | 46,314 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Mar-26 | | | | 36 | | | | (9,237,506 | ) | | | 37,707 | |
3-Month SARON Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (1,564,740 | ) | | | 2,575 | |
3-Month SARON Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (1,040,983 | ) | | | 1,646 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 116 | | | | (27,441,250 | ) | | | 65,788 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 1,056 | | | | (249,730,799 | ) | | | 1,447,575 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 1,303 | | | | (308,648,124 | ) | | | 2,078,449 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 276 | | | | (65,598,300 | ) | | | 455,138 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Jun-24 | | | | 1,090 | | | | (260,196,624 | ) | | | 1,195,625 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 426 | | | | (102,117,525 | ) | | | 532,525 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 268 | | | | (64,440,600 | ) | | | 235,000 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Mar-25 | | | | 247 | | | | (59,502,300 | ) | | | 173,113 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Jun-25 | | | | 221 | | | | (53,296,913 | ) | | | 128,113 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Sep-25 | | | | 273 | | | | (65,888,550 | ) | | | 113,950 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Dec-25 | | | | 155 | | | | (37,432,500 | ) | | | 78,350 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Mar-26 | | | | 114 | | | | (27,542,400 | ) | | | 45,750 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Jun-26 | | | | 40 | | | | (9,666,500 | ) | | | 3,663 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Sep-26 | | | | 40 | | | | (9,668,500 | ) | | | 2,338 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Dec-26 | | | | 39 | | | | (9,428,250 | ) | | | 1,400 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Mar-27 | | | | 40 | | | | (9,671,000 | ) | | | (4,900 | ) |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Mar-23 | | | | 19 | | | | (12,670,483 | ) | | | 130 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Jun-23 | | | | 110 | | | | (73,256,971 | ) | | | 2,343 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Sep-23 | | | | 208 | | | | (138,454,697 | ) | | | 41,092 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Dec-23 | | | | 163 | | | | (108,497,909 | ) | | | 44,406 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Mar-24 | | | | 62 | | | | (41,277,198 | ) | | | 15,458 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Jun-24 | | | | 24 | | | | (15,984,119 | ) | | | 5,921 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Sep-24 | | | | 17 | | | | (11,326,231 | ) | | | 3,451 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 36 | | | | (8,502,300 | ) | | | 25,225 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (1,415,025 | ) | | | 2,625 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 44 | | | | (10,393,900 | ) | | | 103,950 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 6 | | | | (1,422,150 | ) | | | 5,613 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 17 | | | | (4,076,600 | ) | | | 14,450 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Sep-25 | | | | 496 | | | | (119,387,200 | ) | | | (79,147 | ) |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Mar-26 | | | | 4 | | | | (963,800 | ) | | | 5,350 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Sep-26 | | | | 1 | | | | (241,063 | ) | | | 2,413 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Dec-26 | | | | 2 | | | | (482,200 | ) | | | (1,600 | ) |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Mar-27 | | | | 1 | | | | (241,125 | ) | | | (150 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
AUD/USD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,931 | | | $ | (130,101,125 | ) | | $ | 1,178,744 | |
Australian 10-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,157 | | | | (91,604,122 | ) | | | 464,827 | |
Australian 3-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2,417 | | | | (173,599,156 | ) | | | 307,251 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 143 | | | | (24,866,490 | ) | | | 24,221 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 289 | | | | (50,252,006 | ) | | | 45,704 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 79 | | | | (13,749,011 | ) | | | 63,686 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 62 | | | | (10,817,625 | ) | | | 65,409 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Jun-24 | | | | 36 | | | | (6,304,947 | ) | | | 36,424 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 24 | | | | (4,217,809 | ) | | | 18,487 | |
Brent Crude Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 52 | | | | (4,339,400 | ) | | | (71,610 | ) |
Brent Crude Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 26 | | | | (2,153,580 | ) | | | (16,270 | ) |
Brent Crude Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 21 | | | | (1,728,930 | ) | | | 2,190 | |
Brent Crude Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 13 | | | | (1,039,350 | ) | | | 6,030 | |
Brent Crude Oil Last Day | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (83,450 | ) | | | (1,130 | ) |
CAD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,409 | | | | (103,399,465 | ) | | | 618,976 | |
Canadian 10-Year Bond Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2,267 | | | | (201,828,625 | ) | | | (374,745 | ) |
Canadian 5-Year Bond Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (163,738 | ) | | | (344 | ) |
Canola Futures (Winnipeg Commodity Exchange) | | | May-23 | | | | 137 | | | | (1,642,996 | ) | | | 32,048 | |
Canola Futures (Winnipeg Commodity Exchange) | | | Jul-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (131,226 | ) | | | 1,274 | |
CHF Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 172 | | | | (22,892,125 | ) | | | 163,654 | |
Coffee ‘C’ Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 109 | | | | (7,615,013 | ) | | | (714,356 | ) |
Coffee ‘C’ Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 23 | | | | (1,594,763 | ) | | | (172,125 | ) |
Coffee ‘C’ Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (754,050 | ) | | | (29,231 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 8 | | | | (252,100 | ) | | | 3,925 | |
Corn Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (217,788 | ) | | | 2,588 | |
Cotton No.2 Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 408 | | | | (17,142,120 | ) | | | (24,855 | ) |
Cotton No.2 Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 10 | | | | (422,300 | ) | | | (4,925 | ) |
DJIA Mini E-CBOT | | | Mar-23 | | | | 69 | | | | (11,275,290 | ) | | | 125,715 | |
Dollar Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 240 | | | | (25,158,000 | ) | | | (385,669 | ) |
Dutch TTF Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 45 | | | | (1,599,181 | ) | | | 149,049 | |
Dutch TTF Gas Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (184,534 | ) | | | 10,997 | |
E-Mini Consumer Staples Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (145,260 | ) | | | 480 | |
E-Mini Crude Oil | | | Apr-23 | | | | 12 | | | | (462,300 | ) | | | 1,500 | |
E-Mini Health Care Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (257,100 | ) | | | 5,320 | |
E-Mini Natural Gas | | | Apr-23 | | | | 15 | | | | (103,013 | ) | | | (12,138 | ) |
E-Mini Utilities Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (131,160 | ) | | | 7,860 | |
EUR Foreign Exchange Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 924 | | | | (122,337,600 | ) | | | 791,289 | |
Euro BUXL 30-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 138 | | | | (19,599,810 | ) | | | 1,315,775 | |
Euro E-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (66,200 | ) | | | 519 | |
Euro-Bobl Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,756 | | | | (213,925,730 | ) | | | 3,945,900 | |
Euro-BTP Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 355 | | | | (42,313,131 | ) | | | 273,225 | |
Euro-Bund Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,057 | | | | (148,591,538 | ) | | | 4,077,240 | |
Euro-Oat Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 493 | | | | (66,588,504 | ) | | | 1,502,969 | |
Euro-Schatz Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4,212 | | | | (467,688,146 | ) | | | 3,203,113 | |
FTSE 100 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 23 | | | | (2,174,924 | ) | | | (56 | ) |
FTSE China A50 Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 16 | | | | (213,440 | ) | | | (151 | ) |
FTSE KLCI Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (176,245 | ) | | | 134 | |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 32 | | | | (3,550,848 | ) | | | (97,780 | ) |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (331,632 | ) | | | (5,859 | ) |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (327,260 | ) | | | (3,007 | ) |
GBP Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 491 | | | | (36,999,919 | ) | | | 328,430 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Gold 100 Oz Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 79 | | | $ | (14,509,930 | ) | | $ | 252,110 | |
Gold 100 Oz Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (370,640 | ) | | | (2,900 | ) |
Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 20 | | | | (840,446 | ) | | | 26,212 | |
Hang Seng Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 48 | | | | (6,036,232 | ) | | | 171,241 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 45 | | | | (12,903,480 | ) | | | 4,255 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 87 | | | | (24,912,718 | ) | | | 42,325 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 90 | | | | (25,775,837 | ) | | | 66,833 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 95 | | | | (27,244,966 | ) | | | 82,696 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Jun-24 | | | | 201 | | | | (57,756,432 | ) | | | 256,432 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 68 | | | | (19,573,229 | ) | | | 59,150 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 67 | | | | (19,313,595 | ) | | | 41,754 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Mar-25 | | | | 60 | | | | (17,316,505 | ) | | | 29,981 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Jun-25 | | | | 49 | | | | (14,155,811 | ) | | | 23,606 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-25 | | | | 102 | | | | (29,490,203 | ) | | | 27,350 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Dec-25 | | | | 17 | | | | (4,918,357 | ) | | | 6,435 | |
Ice Three Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Mar-26 | | | | 11 | | | | (3,184,120 | ) | | | 6,781 | |
INR/USD Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (48,368 | ) | | | (144 | ) |
INR/USD Standard Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (60,390 | ) | | | (70 | ) |
JPN 10-Year Bond (Osaka Securities Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 196 | | | | (211,107,928 | ) | | | (742,536 | ) |
JPY Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,958 | | | | (180,123,762 | ) | | | 2,958,041 | |
Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 80 | | | | (3,251,000 | ) | | | 206,625 | |
Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 119 | | | | (4,798,675 | ) | | | 403,675 | |
Lean Hogs Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 503 | | | | (17,137,210 | ) | | | 485,690 | |
Lean Hogs Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 41 | | | | (1,668,290 | ) | | | 13,570 | |
Lean Hogs Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (41,640 | ) | | | (620 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (640,098 | ) | | | 19,897 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,315 | ) | | | 1,330 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,422 | ) | | | 2,216 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,481 | | | | (86,532,238 | ) | | | 2,876,140 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 50 | | | | (2,921,413 | ) | | | 14,864 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (409,404 | ) | | | 5,621 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,498 | ) | | | 7,253 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (410,683 | ) | | | 3,242 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,685 | ) | | | (2,085 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,706 | ) | | | (2,320 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (411,317 | ) | | | 5,849 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (117,541 | ) | | | 6,958 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 15 | | | | (882,356 | ) | | | 40,807 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,835 | ) | | | 5,800 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 75 | | | | (4,413,056 | ) | | | 222,584 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 44 | | | | (2,588,993 | ) | | | 18,572 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (411,962 | ) | | | 39,913 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,896 | ) | | | (216 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (117,813 | ) | | | (1,116 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (176,752 | ) | | | 5,370 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,942 | ) | | | 4,958 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,996 | ) | | | 6,792 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (59,091 | ) | | | 2,484 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (59,103 | ) | | | 2,597 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 9 | | | | (532,154 | ) | | | 14,308 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 9 | | | | (532,357 | ) | | | 11,431 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | $ | (59,158 | ) | | $ | 492 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 95 | | | | (5,620,746 | ) | | | 49,095 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 8 | | | | (473,526 | ) | | | 12,524 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (59,250 | ) | | | (313 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (59,325 | ) | | | (600 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 542 | | | | (32,303,200 | ) | | | 906,255 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 744 | | | | (166,637,400 | ) | | | (7,436,977 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (1,119,875 | ) | | | (19,875 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (223,968 | ) | | | (14,699 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (223,962 | ) | | | (14,705 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 10 | | | | (2,239,610 | ) | | | (98,748 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (672,038 | ) | | | (39,560 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (1,568,350 | ) | | | (28,344 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (672,150 | ) | | | 27,675 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,050 | ) | | | 9,231 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 21 | | | | (4,704,000 | ) | | | 20,180 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (896,000 | ) | | | (18,092 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,027 | ) | | | 10,473 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,038 | ) | | | (6,201 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,083 | ) | | | 4,155 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,106 | ) | | | (919 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,131 | ) | | | (2,744 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,103 | ) | | | (2,803 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (896,225 | ) | | | (2,475 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 8 | | | | (1,792,450 | ) | | | (17,653 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,010 | ) | | | 3,178 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,025 | ) | | | (4,200 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 190 | | | | (42,574,250 | ) | | | (241,271 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,931 | ) | | | 1,481 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (210,250 | ) | | | 18,300 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 296 | | | | (15,525,200 | ) | | | 106,317 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 31 | | | | (1,625,950 | ) | | | 79,076 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,424 | ) | | | 3,751 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (104,918 | ) | | | 3,014 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,484 | ) | | | 4,116 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (209,955 | ) | | | 9,233 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (104,988 | ) | | | 1,819 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,525 | ) | | | 925 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 34 | | | | (1,785,850 | ) | | | 33,154 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 19 | | | | (997,975 | ) | | | (18,606 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (105,113 | ) | | | (1,988 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (157,688 | ) | | | 5,063 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (105,163 | ) | | | 1,663 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,581 | ) | | | 1,444 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,608 | ) | | | (258 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 21 | | | | (1,104,731 | ) | | | (17,128 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,581 | ) | | | (469 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 32 | | | | (1,685,704 | ) | | | (26,979 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (295,202 | ) | | | 61,413 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,614 | ) | | | 18,655 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,627 | ) | | | 18,658 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | $ | (295,281 | ) | | $ | 63,639 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (295,387 | ) | | | 42,869 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,707 | ) | | | 21,403 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 24 | | | | (3,545,280 | ) | | | 223,625 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 15 | | | | (2,215,800 | ) | | | 288,990 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,736 | ) | | | 26,564 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (295,598 | ) | | | 40,261 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,815 | ) | | | 22,376 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,830 | ) | | | 18,454 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (444,219 | ) | | | 50,326 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (444,387 | ) | | | 54,183 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (444,559 | ) | | | 35,554 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 18 | | | | (2,667,492 | ) | | | 356,974 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (148,343 | ) | | | 25,717 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (148,614 | ) | | | 13,236 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 14 | | | | (2,081,436 | ) | | | 89,315 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (148,704 | ) | | | (1,371 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (447,480 | ) | | | 15,865 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (150,800 | ) | | | 6,600 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,763 | ) | | | 913 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (302,675 | ) | | | 21,425 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (151,250 | ) | | | 10,788 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (226,688 | ) | | | 16,350 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,388 | ) | | | 6,113 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 391 | | | | (29,456,963 | ) | | | 495,715 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 21 | | | | (1,582,088 | ) | | | 89,561 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,275 | ) | | | 10,155 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (376,329 | ) | | | (4,329 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,238 | ) | | | 369 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,238 | ) | | | (513 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,240 | ) | | | (1,227 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (225,731 | ) | | | (1,381 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 9 | | | | (677,288 | ) | | | 79,955 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,206 | ) | | | 9,731 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 48 | | | | (3,609,300 | ) | | | 157,110 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 27 | | | | (2,030,231 | ) | | | 109,035 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (300,531 | ) | | | 40,919 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,119 | ) | | | 10,781 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,119 | ) | | | 9,256 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (225,356 | ) | | | 12,869 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (300,475 | ) | | | 9,350 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (300,475 | ) | | | 7,438 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (375,594 | ) | | | 3,456 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (225,319 | ) | | | 2,581 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 48 | | | | (3,603,900 | ) | | | 23,149 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 20 | | | | (1,501,625 | ) | | | 69,025 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (525,102 | ) | | | (6,620 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 76 | | | | (5,697,150 | ) | | | 78,813 | |
Long Gilt Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 596 | | | | (71,661,085 | ) | | | 495,225 | |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 36 | | | | (2,970,000 | ) | | | (56,900 | ) |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 18 | | | | (1,457,100 | ) | | | (29,700 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 12 | | | $ | (957,300 | ) | | $ | (20,150 | ) |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (474,450 | ) | | | (2,475 | ) |
Lumber Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (95,832 | ) | | | (7,931 | ) |
MAIZE Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (58,068 | ) | | | 1,944 | |
Micro EUR/USD Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 8 | | | | (105,920 | ) | | | 1,001 | |
Micro Gold Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (36,734 | ) | | | (177 | ) |
Milk Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (36,060 | ) | | | (740 | ) |
Mill Wheat Euro | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (58,015 | ) | | | 2,036 | |
Mill Wheat Euro | | | May-23 | | | | 131 | | | | (1,910,373 | ) | | | 62,351 | |
Mill Wheat Euro | | | Sep-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (71,791 | ) | | | 1,031 | |
Mill Wheat Euro | | | Dec-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (28,902 | ) | | | 13 | |
Mini H-Shares Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (25,213 | ) | | | 320 | |
MSCI EAFE Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 15 | | | | (1,534,950 | ) | | | 9,020 | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 43 | | | | (2,070,235 | ) | | | 45,610 | |
MSCI Singapore Exchange ETS | | | Mar-23 | | | | 26 | | | | (566,198 | ) | | | 9,648 | |
MXN Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 50 | | | | (1,361,500 | ) | | | (5,125 | ) |
Nasdaq 100 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 56 | | | | (13,520,920 | ) | | | (113,574 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 603 | | | | (16,564,410 | ) | | | (827,269 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 275 | | | | (7,873,250 | ) | | | (397,190 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 65 | | | | (1,973,400 | ) | | | (152,390 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 20 | | | | (642,400 | ) | | | (21,190 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Oct-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (66,200 | ) | | | 17,590 | |
New Zealand 3-Month Bank Bill Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (350 | ) | | | 1 | |
New Zealand 3-Month Bank Bill Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (642 | ) | | | 1 | |
Nikkei 225 (Osaka Securities Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 33 | | | | (6,657,927 | ) | | | 34,299 | |
Nikkei 225 (Singapore Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 92 | | | | (9,272,300 | ) | | | 39,404 | |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 226 | | | | (26,630,755 | ) | | | (601,867 | ) |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (1,272,440 | ) | | | (395 | ) |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (569,646 | ) | | | (3,671 | ) |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (791,624 | ) | | | (1,075 | ) |
NZD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 34 | | | | (2,104,260 | ) | | | 15,290 | |
OAT Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (33,500 | ) | | | 875 | |
OMX Stockholm 30 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,068 | | | | (22,731,219 | ) | | | 224,609 | |
Palladium Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 37 | | | | (5,257,330 | ) | | | 252,000 | |
Palm Oil Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (23,075 | ) | | | (930 | ) |
Palm Oil Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (22,992 | ) | | | 56 | |
Phelix DE Baseload Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (280,920 | ) | | | 43,636 | |
Phelix DE Baseload Futures | | | Jan-24 | | | | 1 | | | | (1,375,226 | ) | | | 9,105 | |
Platinum Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 66 | | | | (3,153,150 | ) | | | (65,975 | ) |
Rapeseed Euro | | | May-23 | | | | 36 | | | | (1,005,711 | ) | | | 38,156 | |
Rapeseed Euro | | | Aug-23 | | | | 9 | | | | (251,785 | ) | | | 7,615 | |
Red Wheat Futures (Minneapolis Grain Exchange) | | | May-23 | | | | 19 | | | | (823,413 | ) | | | 29,900 | |
Red Wheat Futures (Minneapolis Grain Exchange) | | | Jul-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (301,875 | ) | | | 10,788 | |
Rough Rice Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (138,800 | ) | | | (1,820 | ) |
S&P 500 E-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 344 | | | | (68,378,600 | ) | | | 529,796 | |
SA Rand Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (27,200 | ) | | | 1,375 | |
SGX Nifty 50 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 374 | | | | (13,014,452 | ) | | | 230,808 | |
Short BTP Future | | | Mar-23 | | | | 603 | | | | (67,108,425 | ) | | | 287,249 | |
Silver Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 231 | | | | (24,337,005 | ) | | | 228,845 | |
Soybean Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 326 | | | | (24,107,700 | ) | | | 496,716 | |
Soybean Oil Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 206 | | | | (7,420,944 | ) | | | 126,318 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Soybean Oil Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 10 | | | $ | (358,500 | ) | | $ | 10,920 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2,518 | | | | (281,150,437 | ) | | | (90,041 | ) |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2,208 | | | | (449,828,248 | ) | | | 875,466 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 3,234 | | | | (346,214,860 | ) | | | 149,218 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 1,057 | | | | (132,356,219 | ) | | | 251,022 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Notes | | | Jun-23 | | | | 386 | | | | (45,234,375 | ) | | | (60,638 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 283 | | | | (38,222,688 | ) | | | 29,339 | |
UK Natural Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 30 | | | | (1,250,794 | ) | | | 87,724 | |
USD/TRY Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 15 | | | | (15,485 | ) | | | 52 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | May-23 | | | | 705 | | | | (24,868,875 | ) | | | 2,100,015 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jul-23 | | | | 356 | | | | (12,704,750 | ) | | | 820,363 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Sep-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (72,450 | ) | | | 4,338 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Dec-23 | | | | 13 | | | | (481,650 | ) | | | 46,125 | |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 247 | | | | (19,031,350 | ) | | | 416,460 | |
WTI Crude Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 34 | | | | (2,624,460 | ) | | | (8,210 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 51 | | | | (3,934,140 | ) | | | (41,790 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (845,900 | ) | | | 7,280 | |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 9 | | | | (671,310 | ) | | | (5,130 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures IPE | | | Apr-23 | | | | 12 | | | | (924,600 | ) | | | (2,990 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures IPE | | | May-23 | | | | 8 | | | | (617,520 | ) | | | (2,130 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures IPE | | | Jun-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (462,840 | ) | | | (9,850 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures IPE | | | Jul-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (307,600 | ) | | | (2,110 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 37,404,675 | |
Total Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 26,139,777 | |
Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2023 were as follows:
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
AUD | | | 58,686,633 | | | | | | USD | | | 39,438,095 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | $ | 53,695 | |
AUD | | | 53,786,633 | | | | | | USD | | | 36,268,166 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (72,412 | ) |
AUD | | | 21,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 14,691,357 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (552,325 | ) |
AUD | | | 55,662,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 38,575,169 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (1,095,661 | ) |
AUD | | | 24,400,000 | | | | | | CAD | | | 22,696,929 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (200,206 | ) |
AUD | | | 1,737,965 | | | | | | EUR | | | 1,125,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (21,368 | ) |
AUD | | | 18,761,534 | | | | | | GBP | | | 10,750,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (298,521 | ) |
AUD | | | 8,600,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 787,706,918 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (18,230 | ) |
AUD | | | 25,000,000 | | | | | | NZD | | | 27,512,225 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (168,874 | ) |
AUD | | | 19,050,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 13,272,354 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (430,292 | ) |
BRL | | | 12,419,043 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,402,239 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (31,174 | ) |
BRL | | | 57,906,890 | | | | | | USD | | | 11,400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (374,253 | ) |
BRL | | | 5,777,842 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,100,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 04 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (4,013 | ) |
CAD | | | 10,668,552 | | | | | | USD | | | 7,827,586 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (8,892 | ) |
CAD | | | 9,082,333 | | | | | | USD | | | 6,791,369 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (134,391 | ) |
CAD | | | 24,548,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 18,271,491 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (278,427 | ) |
CAD | | | 10,400,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 1,030,766,610 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 18,498 | |
CHF | | | 61,070,298 | | | | | | USD | | | 64,875,230 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (27,432 | ) |
CHF | | | 61,070,298 | | | | | | USD | | | 65,114,355 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (259,548 | ) |
CHF | | | 10,580,183 | | | | | | EUR | | | 10,700,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (75,357 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
CHF | | | 1,183,360 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | $ | (41,420 | ) |
CHF | | | 16,695,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 18,222,135 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (461,650 | ) |
CHF | | | 13,764,773 | | | | | | EUR | | | 14,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (169,380 | ) |
CHF | | | 3,632,739 | | | | | | GBP | | | 3,256,626 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (48,576 | ) |
CHF | | | 4,750,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 683,396,370 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 19,056 | |
CHF | | | 9,500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 10,407,789 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (284,687 | ) |
CHF | | | 30,322,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 32,532,804 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (161,368 | ) |
CLP | | | 160,258,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (6,415 | ) |
CLP | | | 240,699,450 | | | | | | USD | | | 300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (9,483 | ) |
CLP | | | 80,208,580 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 13 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (3,249 | ) |
CLP | | | 80,385,856 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 14 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (3,050 | ) |
CLP | | | 6,149,646,502 | | | | | | USD | | | 7,750,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (334,281 | ) |
CLP | | | 160,277,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 24 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (6,988 | ) |
CLP | | | 563,850,700 | | | | | | USD | | | 700,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (21,684 | ) |
CNH | | | 4,500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 644,764 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 2,776 | |
CNH | | | 3,500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 502,715 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 962 | |
CNH | | | 39,186,923 | | | | | | USD | | | 5,778,573 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (134,357 | ) |
CZK | | | 284,585,704 | | | | | | EUR | | | 11,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 199,995 | |
CZK | | | 4,439,056 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (560 | ) |
EUR | | | 91,221 | | | | | | NOK | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 190 | |
EUR | | | 180,613 | | | | | | SEK | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (22 | ) |
EUR | | | 52,219,033 | | | | | | USD | | | 55,142,057 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 93,258 | |
EUR | | | 9,279,792 | | | | | | AUD | | | 14,590,847 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (2,508 | ) |
EUR | | | 91,146 | | | | | | NOK | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 112 | |
EUR | | | 271,139 | | | | | | SEK | | | 3,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 202 | |
EUR | | | 48,074,113 | | | | | | USD | | | 50,921,205 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (67,116 | ) |
EUR | | | 14,200,000 | | | | | | CHF | | | 14,228,648 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (99,578 | ) |
EUR | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | CZK | | | 47,621,068 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (24,238 | ) |
EUR | | | 33,850,000 | | | | | | GBP | | | 30,079,773 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (354,514 | ) |
EUR | | | 25,800,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 3,655,797,229 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 405,893 | |
EUR | | | 46,982,684 | | | | | | NOK | | | 511,204,203 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 474,220 | |
EUR | | | 7,139,744 | | | | | | PLN | | | 34,119,397 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (102,707 | ) |
EUR | | | 68,396,034 | | | | | | SEK | | | 772,789,033 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (1,472,581 | ) |
EUR | | | 23,100,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 24,769,356 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (313,429 | ) |
EUR | | | 600,000 | | | | | | HUF | | | 230,695,787 | | | | | | | | Mar 16 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (5,922 | ) |
EUR | | | 56,287,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 60,499,217 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (900,566 | ) |
EUR | | | 13,750,000 | | | | | | CAD | | | 19,753,829 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 90,785 | |
EUR | | | 10,600,000 | | | | | | GBP | | | 9,380,724 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (56,666 | ) |
EUR | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | HUF | | | 388,356,990 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (13,721 | ) |
EUR | | | 4,500,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 636,488,460 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 72,649 | |
EUR | | | 13,125,000 | | | | | | NOK | | | 142,267,466 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 186,573 | |
EUR | | | 2,300,000 | | | | | | PLN | | | 11,099,134 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (51,727 | ) |
EUR | | | 12,250,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 136,005,885 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (32,629 | ) |
EUR | | | 55,550,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 59,705,336 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (772,805 | ) |
GBP | | | 26,796,263 | | | | | | USD | | | 32,261,951 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (29,584 | ) |
GBP | | | 1,600,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,938,040 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (13,420 | ) |
GBP | | | 20,107,707 | | | | | | EUR | | | 22,800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 54,917 | |
GBP | | | 12,800,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 15,678,253 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (277,522 | ) |
GBP | | | 11,675,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 14,335,363 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (287,638 | ) |
GBP | | | 881,626 | | | | | | CHF | | | 989,947 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 6,224 | |
GBP | | | 352,977 | | | | | | EUR | | | 400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 919 | |
GBP | | | 4,750,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 759,395,828 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 113,706 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
GBP | | | 41,281,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 50,148,936 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | $ | (447,024 | ) |
GBP | | | 200,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 230,467 | | | | | | | | Jun 21 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 10,666 | |
HUF | | | 4,219,119,324 | | | | | | EUR | | | 10,700,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 16 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 397,566 | |
HUF | | | 192,923,380 | | | | | | EUR | | | 500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 3,391 | |
HUF | | | 1,047,698,950 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (3,926 | ) |
HUF | | | 4,911,500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 13,448,487 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 53,540 | |
IDR | | | 755,850,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 50,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (463 | ) |
IDR | | | 10,656,460,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 700,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (1,981 | ) |
ILS | | | 18,874,658 | | | | | | USD | | | 5,200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (31,313 | ) |
INR | | | 65,558,284 | | | | | | USD | | | 800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 03 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (7,088 | ) |
INR | | | 2,221,585,760 | | | | | | USD | | | 26,800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 62,236 | |
INR | | | 28,986,606 | | | | | | USD | | | 350,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 330 | |
INR | | | 107,793,080 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 29 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 1,581 | |
JPY | | | 92,882,650 | | | | | | EUR | | | 644,730 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 303 | |
JPY | | | 993,462,767 | | | | | | USD | | | 7,287,161 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 10,371 | |
JPY | | | 61,728,132 | | | | | | GBP | | | 375,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 2,405 | |
JPY | | | 863,765,100 | | | | | | USD | | | 6,339,287 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 6,391 | |
JPY | | | 402,717,561 | | | | | | EUR | | | 2,850,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (53,084 | ) |
JPY | | | 1,390,374,196 | | | | | | USD | | | 10,679,325 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (445,467 | ) |
JPY | | | 5,930,299,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 46,029,297 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (2,365,834 | ) |
JPY | | | 18,456,992 | | | | | | AUD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 1,444 | |
JPY | | | 72,709,725 | | | | | | CHF | | | 500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 3,700 | |
JPY | | | 20,066,218 | | | | | | GBP | | | 125,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (2,386 | ) |
JPY | | | 250,701,570 | | | | | | NZD | | | 3,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (5,175 | ) |
JPY | | | 2,225,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 16,450,298 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 10,127 | |
KRW | | | 2,434,940,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 06 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (159,498 | ) |
KRW | | | 5,987,870,057 | | | | | | USD | | | 4,700,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (173,591 | ) |
KRW | | | 9,807,647,573 | | | | | | USD | | | 7,800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (385,796 | ) |
KRW | | | 317,041,775 | | | | | | USD | | | 250,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (10,268 | ) |
KRW | | | 14,890,340,186 | | | | | | USD | | | 11,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (239,686 | ) |
KRW | | | 14,043,242,005 | | | | | | USD | | | 10,800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 21 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (178,487 | ) |
KRW | | | 14,211,729,781 | | | | | | USD | | | 10,800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 23 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (50,148 | ) |
KRW | | | 2,071,810,880 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,600,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (32,331 | ) |
MXN | | | 561,845,101 | | | | | | USD | | | 29,850,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 767,007 | |
MXN | | | 363,974,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 18,366,482 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 1,459,683 | |
MXN | | | 236,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 12,630,404 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 188,350 | |
MXN | | | 510,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 27,041 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 563 | |
NOK | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | EUR | | | 91,257 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (228 | ) |
NOK | | | 34,280,711 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,315,635 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (14,419 | ) |
NOK | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | EUR | | | 91,158 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (125 | ) |
NOK | | | 10,338,087 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (4,396 | ) |
NOK | | | 114,813,649 | | | | | | EUR | | | 10,471,041 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (47,208 | ) |
NOK | | | 36,027,262 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,524,605 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (52,551 | ) |
NOK | | | 7,000,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 7,175,700 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (11,455 | ) |
NZD | | | 6,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,685,557 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 24,222 | |
NZD | | | 800,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 494,342 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 293 | |
NZD | | | 27,500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 17,461,450 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (458,237 | ) |
NZD | | | 31,543,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 20,096,706 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (593,564 | ) |
NZD | | | 12,000,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 998,312,280 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 53,858 | |
NZD | | | 600,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 380,483 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (9,484 | ) |
NZD | | | 6,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,815 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (105 | ) |
PEN | | | 959,231 | | | | | | USD | | | 250,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 2,500 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
PHP | | | 33,123,930 | | | | | | USD | | | 600,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | $ | (2,836 | ) |
PLN | | | 162,439,601 | | | | | | EUR | | | 34,269,391 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 195,010 | |
PLN | | | 251,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 55,924,900 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 297,644 | |
SEK | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | EUR | | | 180,669 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (37 | ) |
SEK | | | 13,795,800 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,327,758 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (9,792 | ) |
SEK | | | 3,000,000 | | | | | | EUR | | | 271,057 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (115 | ) |
SEK | | | 2,499,879 | | | | | | USD | | | 239,712 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (877 | ) |
SEK | | | 432,253,018 | | | | | | EUR | | | 38,898,555 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 144,191 | |
SEK | | | 49,421,630 | | | | | | USD | | | 4,765,189 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (40,181 | ) |
SEK | | | 146,675,841 | | | | | | NOK | | | 145,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 1,134 | |
SGD | | | 11,681,195 | | | | | | USD | | | 8,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (233,940 | ) |
SGD | | | 36,469,716 | | | | | | USD | | | 27,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (432,155 | ) |
TRY | | | 500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 26,477 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (7 | ) |
TRY | | | 7,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 364,997 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 3,252 | |
TRY | | | 1,146,115,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 58,535,661 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 422,257 | |
TWD | | | 151,849,255 | | | | | | USD | | | 5,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (15,850 | ) |
TWD | | | 5,979,189 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 03 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (3,705 | ) |
TWD | | | 36,946,292 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,250,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (35,391 | ) |
TWD | | | 6,056,020 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 23 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (714 | ) |
TWD | | | 3,023,800 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (401 | ) |
USD | | | 37,877,836 | | | | | | AUD | | | 56,186,633 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 68,362 | |
USD | | | 3,495,617 | | | | | | AUD | | | 5,200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (3,727 | ) |
USD | | | 18,312,225 | | | | | | AUD | | | 26,800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 268,128 | |
USD | | | 41,161,782 | | | | | | AUD | | | 59,963,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 786,233 | |
USD | | | 6,486,327 | | | | | | AUD | | | 9,300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 220,799 | |
USD | | | 754,804 | | | | | | AUD | | | 1,120,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (215 | ) |
USD | | | 2,382,462 | | | | | | BRL | | | 12,419,043 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 11,397 | |
USD | | | 7,000,000 | | | | | | BRL | | | 36,635,312 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 24,462 | |
USD | | | 7,847,860 | | | | | | CAD | | | 10,669,055 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 28,797 | |
USD | | | 54,083,975 | | | | | | CAD | | | 72,874,973 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 669,607 | |
USD | | | 73,737,607 | | | | | | CAD | | | 99,825,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 568,403 | |
USD | | | 11,127,890 | | | | | | CAD | | | 14,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 204,913 | |
USD | | | 750 | | | | | | CAD | | | 1,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 17 | |
USD | | | 65,106,928 | | | | | | CHF | | | 61,070,298 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 259,129 | |
USD | | | 5,400,000 | | | | | | CHF | | | 5,021,444 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 59,367 | |
USD | | | 30,240,339 | | | | | | CHF | | | 27,799,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 667,191 | |
USD | | | 169,746,197 | | | | | | CHF | | | 155,534,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 3,699,800 | |
USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 161,242,008 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 5,226 | |
USD | | | 300,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 240,685,832 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 9,499 | |
USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 79,898,220 | | | | | | | | Mar 13 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 3,623 | |
USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 79,957,144 | | | | | | | | Mar 14 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 3,567 | |
USD | | | 3,150,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 2,619,584,946 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (8,898 | ) |
USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 167,846,288 | | | | | | | | Apr 03 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (1,846 | ) |
USD | | | 644,608 | | | | | | CNH | | | 4,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (2,932 | ) |
USD | | | 502,638 | | | | | | CNH | | | 3,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (1,038 | ) |
USD | | | 22,373,516 | | | | | | CNH | | | 153,593,542 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 250,955 | |
USD | | | 10,000,000 | | | | | | CNH | | | 68,045,850 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 188,655 | |
USD | | | 2,950,000 | | | | | | COP | | | 14,277,586,330 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 21,181 | |
USD | | | 52,064,098 | | | | | | EUR | | | 49,174,022 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 49,680 | |
USD | | | 2,333,899 | | | | | | EUR | | | 2,200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 6,679 | |
USD | | | 16,373,284 | | | | | | EUR | | | 15,400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 69,333 | |
USD | | | 62,828,425 | | | | | | EUR | | | 58,527,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 857,984 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 11,845,481 | | | | | | EUR | | | 11,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | $ | 187,853 | |
USD | | | 4,705,294 | | | | | | EUR | | | 4,420,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 16,153 | |
USD | | | 31,581,984 | | | | | | GBP | | | 26,396,263 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (169,236 | ) |
USD | | | 31,903,124 | | | | | | GBP | | | 26,496,263 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 31,097 | |
USD | | | 25,251,653 | | | | | | GBP | | | 20,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 105,146 | |
USD | | | 47,158,520 | | | | | | GBP | | | 38,663,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 637,990 | |
USD | | | 6,773,504 | | | | | | GBP | | | 5,562,500 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 78,632 | |
USD | | | 900,000 | | | | | | IDR | | | 13,585,231,238 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 9,647 | |
USD | | | 18,500,000 | | | | | | ILS | | | 65,014,566 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 696,236 | |
USD | | | 6,600,000 | | | | | | ILS | | | 23,277,647 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 221,966 | |
USD | | | 800,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 66,243,518 | | | | | | | | Mar 03 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (1,200 | ) |
USD | | | 26,800,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 2,207,682,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 105,881 | |
USD | | | 8,900,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 734,011,775 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 28,800 | |
USD | | | 26,000,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 2,157,074,400 | | | | | | | | Mar 21 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (59,936 | ) |
USD | | | 7,700,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 638,340,140 | | | | | | | | Mar 29 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (7,833 | ) |
USD | | | 7,145,666 | | | | | | JPY | | | 973,713,952 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (6,800 | ) |
USD | | | 2,400,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 328,167,296 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (10,892 | ) |
USD | | | 36,306,334 | | | | | | JPY | | | 4,845,453,477 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 641,343 | |
USD | | | 45,150,617 | | | | | | JPY | | | 5,930,299,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 1,487,154 | |
USD | | | 4,856,772 | | | | | | JPY | | | 637,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 152,928 | |
USD | | | 99,303,487 | | | | | | JPY | | | 13,084,800,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 2,502,876 | |
USD | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 2,541,968,929 | | | | | | | | Mar 06 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 78,597 | |
USD | | | 4,700,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 5,855,881,429 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 273,365 | |
USD | | | 7,800,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 9,995,829,873 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 243,537 | |
USD | | | 6,700,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 8,569,114,381 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 220,444 | |
USD | | | 11,500,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 14,683,121,220 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 396,389 | |
USD | | | 10,800,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 13,954,197,012 | | | | | | | | Mar 21 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 245,836 | |
USD | | | 10,800,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 14,042,565,648 | | | | | | | | Mar 23 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 178,105 | |
USD | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 1,309,607,760 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 9,064 | |
USD | | | 10,800,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 14,205,661,200 | | | | | | | | Apr 03 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 49,510 | |
USD | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | | MXN | | | 22,604,880 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (31,823 | ) |
USD | | | 2,385,622 | | | | | | MXN | | | 46,061,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (123,384 | ) |
USD | | | 1,216,417 | | | | | | MXN | | | 22,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (5,710 | ) |
USD | | | 1,900,300 | | | | | | NOK | | | 19,723,715 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 916 | |
USD | | | 3,424,216 | | | | | | NOK | | | 35,400,162 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 15,022 | |
USD | | | 22,312,665 | | | | | | NOK | | | 228,228,279 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 317,631 | |
USD | | | 8,800,000 | | | | | | NOK | | | 89,788,069 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 139,057 | |
USD | | | 2,029,836 | | | | | | NZD | | | 3,300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (10,542 | ) |
USD | | | 3,320,644 | | | | | | NZD | | | 5,400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (18,142 | ) |
USD | | | 22,204,801 | | | | | | NZD | | | 35,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 255,198 | |
USD | | | 21,636,953 | | | | | | NZD | | | 34,538,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 281,992 | |
USD | | | 50,000 | | | | | | PEN | | | 193,600 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (962 | ) |
USD | | | 150,000 | | | | | | PHP | | | 8,251,689 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 1,151 | |
USD | | | 7,100,000 | | | | | | PLN | | | 31,785,990 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (28,726 | ) |
USD | | | 7,375,736 | | | | | | PLN | | | 32,840,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 19,767 | |
USD | | | 708,552 | | | | | | SEK | | | 7,417,794 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (99 | ) |
USD | | | 1,800,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 18,770,355 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 6,708 | |
USD | | | 7,633,894 | | | | | | SEK | | | 79,930,889 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (7,985 | ) |
USD | | | 8,000,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 82,457,346 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 109,302 | |
USD | | | 6,750,000 | | | | | | SGD | | | 9,013,187 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 63,285 | |
USD | | | 2,150,000 | | | | | | THB | | | 74,280,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 45,005 | |
USD | | | 26,474 | | | | | | TRY | | | 500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 4 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 101,631 | | | | | | TRY | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | $ | (3,583 | ) |
USD | | | 9,400,000 | | | | | | TRY | | | 182,278,105 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (92,957 | ) |
USD | | | 167,266 | | | | | | TRY | | | 3,270,000 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (948 | ) |
USD | | | 5,054,661 | | | | | | TWD | | | 151,849,255 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 70,511 | |
USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | TWD | | | 6,073,091 | | | | | | | | Mar 03 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 623 | |
USD | | | 7,750,000 | | | | | | TWD | | | 233,513,710 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 73,239 | |
USD | | | 5,000,000 | | | | | | TWD | | | 151,451,200 | | | | | | | | Mar 23 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 16,171 | |
USD | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | | TWD | | | 36,167,968 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 8,689 | |
USD | | | 108,615 | | | | | | ZAR | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (278 | ) |
USD | | | 13,728,529 | | | | | | ZAR | | | 243,869,876 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 467,417 | |
USD | | | 5,200,000 | | | | | | ZAR | | | 93,137,616 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 142,774 | |
ZAR | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 108,678 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | 215 | |
ZAR | | | 49,179,978 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,727,521 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (53,221 | ) |
ZAR | | | 40,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,225 | | | | | | | | Apr 19 2023 | | | | BOA | | | | (57 | ) |
Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 7,723,152 | |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AUD | Australian Dollar | | JSE | Johannesburg Stock Exchange |
BOA | Bank of America | | KRW | Korean Won |
BRL | Brazilian Real | | LME | London Mercantile Exchange |
BUXL | German Bond | | MIB | Milano Indice di Borsa |
CAD | Canadian Dollar | | MXN | Mexican Peso |
CHF | Swiss Franc | | NOK | Norwegian Krone |
CLP | Chilean Peso | | NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
CNH | Chinese Yuan Renminbi | | OMX | Stockholm Stock Exchange |
COP | Colombian Peso | | PHP | Philippine Peso |
CZK | Czech Koruna | | PLN | Polish Zloty |
DAX | German Stock Exchange | | RBOB | Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending |
DJIA | Dow Jones Industrial Average | | RUB | Russian Ruble |
EUR | Euro | | SEK | Swedish Krona |
FTSE | Financial Times Stock Exchange | | SGD | Singapore Dollar |
GBP | British Pound | | THB | Thai Baht |
HUF | Hungarian Forint | | TRY | Turkish Lira |
IBEX | Index of the Bolsa de Madrid | | TSX | Toronto Stock Exchange |
ICE | Intercontinental Exchange | | TWD | Taiwan Dollar |
ILS | Israeli New Shekel | | USD | United States Dollar |
INR | Indian Rupee | | WTI | West Texas Intermediate |
JPY | Japanese Yen | | ZAR | South African Rand |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets And Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $2,368,405,133) | | $ | 2,367,515,319 | |
Foreign currency deposits with broker for futures contracts (cost $8,286,991) | | | 8,022,317 | |
Deposits with broker for forward foreign currency contracts | | | 70,956,981 | |
Deposits with broker for futures contracts | | | 277,476,176 | |
Receivables for: | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 11,876,249 | |
Interest receivable | | | 388,616 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 25,554,858 | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | 78,180,698 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 232,073 | |
Total assets | | | 2,840,203,287 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Due to broker | | | 235,134 | |
Payables for: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 3,570,517 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 3,088,575 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 17,831,706 | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | 52,040,921 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 398,855 | |
Total liabilities | | | 77,165,708 | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,763,037,579 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 232,991 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 3,193,727,508 | |
Total distributable earnings/(losses) | | | (430,922,920 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 2,763,037,579 | |
| | | | |
CLASS A SHARES: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 149,017,635 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 12,726,589 | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.71 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.25 of $11.71) | | $ | 12.42 | |
| | | | |
CLASS I SHARES: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 2,603,968,669 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 300,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 219,374,234 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.87 | |
| | | | |
CLASS C SHARES: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,051,275 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 890,122 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.29 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 44,368,172 | |
Total investment income | | | 44,368,172 | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 24,560,746 | |
Administration and accounting services fees (Note 2) | | | 417,065 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 195,529 | |
Distribution fees (Class A Shares) (Note 2) | | | 173,103 | |
Distribution fees (Class C Shares) (Note 2) | | | 37,793 | |
Directors fees | | | 156,138 | |
Legal fees | | | 121,148 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 88,859 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 68,238 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 67,733 | |
Officers fees | | | 60,242 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 34,549 | |
Other expenses | | | 107,310 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 26,088,453 | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (997,600 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 25,090,853 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 19,277,319 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | |
Investments | | | (1,266,493 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | (27,728,997 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 355,791 | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | 10,613,458 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 2,215,605 | |
Futures contracts | | | (12,641,810 | ) |
Foreign currency translations | | | (212,125 | ) |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | (6,151,865 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (34,816,436 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (15,539,117 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 19,277,319 | | | $ | (22,895,427 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments, futures contracts, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (18,026,241 | ) | | | 297,758,259 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments, futures contracts, foreign currency translations and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (16,790,195 | ) | | | 37,796,783 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (15,539,117 | ) | | | 312,659,615 | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (368,957,087 | ) | | | (54,275,724 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (368,957,087 | ) | | | (54,275,724 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 60,695,051 | | | | 96,389,889 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 15,458,188 | | | | 594,933 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (22,553,188 | ) | | | (11,764,526 | ) |
Total from Class A Shares | | | 53,600,051 | | | | 85,220,296 | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 954,684,073 | | | | 1,705,791,826 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 220,037,703 | | | | 35,649,949 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (770,543,837 | ) | | | (560,126,349 | ) |
Total from Class I Shares | | | 404,177,939 | | | | 1,181,315,426 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,496,169 | | | | 4,075,349 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 882,158 | | | | 147,425 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,881,104 | ) | | | (1,516,356 | ) |
Total from Class C Shares | | | 2,497,223 | | | | 2,706,418 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 460,275,213 | | | | 1,269,242,140 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 75,779,009 | | | | 1,527,626,031 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 2,687,258,570 | | | | 1,159,632,539 | |
End of period | | $ | 2,763,037,579 | | | $ | 2,687,258,570 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,877,126 | | | | 1,071,456 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 1,333,752 | | | | 14,551 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,853,097 | ) | | | (578,862 | ) |
Total Class A Shares | | | 4,357,781 | | | | 507,145 | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 74,581,711 | | | | 37,193,765 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 18,742,564 | | | | 669,827 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (60,915,121 | ) | | | (21,694,016 | ) |
Total Class I Shares | | | 32,409,154 | | | | 16,169,576 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 274,083 | | | | 132,823 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 78,764 | | | | 4,481 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (154,475 | ) | | | (130,069 | ) |
Total Class C Shares | | | 198,372 | | | | 7,235 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 36,965,307 | | | | 16,683,956 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | Class A Shares | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.56 | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 11.15 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.20 | | | | 1.07 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.18 | | | | 0.20 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 2.01 | | | | 0.83 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | 1.17 | | | | 0.13 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (1.11 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.78 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.71 | | | $ | 13.56 | | | $ | 11.95 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 12.45 | | | $ | 11.28 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(2) | | | (0.34 | )%(4) | | | 17.40 | % | | | 7.42 | % | | | (1.64 | )% | | | 10.37 | % | | | 1.08 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 149,018 | | | $ | 113,480 | | | $ | 21,395 | | | $ | 14,469 | | | $ | 12,434 | | | $ | 15,539 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(3) | | | 2.04 | %(5) | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (excluding interest expense)(3) | | | 2.04 | %(5) | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % | | | 2.04 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(3) | | | 2.11 | %(5) | | | 2.10 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 2.15 | % | | | 2.14 | % | | | 2.13 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.23 | %(5) | | | (1.47 | )% | | | (2.03 | )% | | | (0.98 | )% | | | (0.05 | )% | | | (0.65 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 0 | %(4) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
(1) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect any applicable sales charge. |
(3) | The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired Fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.04% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.72 | | | $ | 12.07 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 11.36 | | | $ | 11.20 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.15 | ) | | | 2.22 | | | | 1.08 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.19 | | | | 0.21 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.06 | ) | | | 2.07 | | | | 0.87 | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 1.21 | | | | 0.16 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (1.12 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.79 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.87 | | | $ | 13.72 | | | $ | 12.07 | | | $ | 11.38 | | | $ | 12.55 | | | $ | 11.36 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(2) | | | (0.24 | )%(4) | | | 17.72 | % | | | 7.74 | % | | | (1.39 | )% | | | 10.63 | % | | | 1.34 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 2,603,969 | | | $ | 2,564,701 | | | $ | 1,132,714 | | | $ | 883,997 | | | $ | 707,564 | | | $ | 913,437 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(3) | | | 1.79 | %(5) | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (excluding interest expense)(3) | | | 1.79 | %(5) | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(3) | | | 1.86 | %(5) | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.90 | % | | | 1.89 | % | | | 1.88 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.40 | %(5) | | | (1.22 | )% | | | (1.78 | )% | | | (0.73 | )% | | | 0.20 | % | | | (0.40 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 0 | %(4) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
(1) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired Fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 1.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Concluded)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | Class C Shares | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.12 | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 11.06 | | | $ | 11.01 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 2.13 | | | | 1.05 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.13 | | | | 0.21 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 1.86 | | | | 0.73 | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.05 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (1.05 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.67 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.72 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.80 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.29 | | | $ | 13.12 | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 10.98 | | | $ | 12.11 | | | $ | 11.06 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(2) | | | (0.71 | )%(4) | | | 16.48 | % | | | 6.72 | % | | | (2.40 | )% | | | 9.49 | % | | | 0.36 | % |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 10,051 | | | $ | 9,078 | | | $ | 5,524 | | | $ | 5,151 | | | $ | 4,487 | | | $ | 8,481 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(3) | | | 2.79 | %(5) | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (excluding interest expense)(3) | | | 2.79 | %(5) | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % | | | 2.79 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(3) | | | 2.86 | %(5) | | | 2.85 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 2.90 | % | | | 2.89 | % | | | 2.88 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.49 | %(5) | | | (2.22 | )% | | | (2.78 | )% | | | (1.73 | )% | | | (0.80 | )% | | | (1.40 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 0 | %(4) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % |
(1) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired Fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund (the “Fund”), which commenced investment operations on July 1, 2014. The Fund is authorized to offer four classes of shares, Class A Shares, Class I Shares, Class C Shares and Class T Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances. Class T Shares are not currently available for sale.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by allocating its assets between a “Managed Futures” strategy and a “Fixed Income” strategy.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.”
The end of the reporting period for the Fund is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
CONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARIES – The Managed Futures strategy is achieved by the Fund investing up to 25% of its total assets in Abbey Capital Master Offshore Fund Limited (the “Cayman Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary of the Fund organized under the acts of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Subsidiary invests all or substantially all of its assets in segregated portfolios of the Abbey Capital Offshore Fund SPC (the “SPC”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Cayman Subsidiary organized under the acts of the Cayman Islands. The Cayman Subsidiary serves solely as an intermediate entity through which the Fund invests in the SPC and makes no independent investment decisions and has no investment or other discretion over the Fund’s investable assets.
The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in segregated series of another wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, the Abbey Capital Onshore Series LLC (the “Onshore Subsidiary”), a Delaware series limited liability company.
The consolidated financial statements of the Fund include the financial statements of the Cayman Subsidiary, the Onshore Subsidiary and SPC. The Fund consolidates the results of subsidiaries in which the Fund holds a controlling financial interest. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. As of the end of the reporting period, the net assets of the Cayman Subsidiary and SPC were $578,144,325, which represented 20.92% of the Fund’s net assets. As of the end of the reporting period, the net assets of the Onshore Subsidiary were $599,017,172, which represented 21.68% of the Fund’s net assets.
Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Forward exchange contracts are valued by interpolating between spot and forward currency rates as quoted by an independent pricing service. Futures contracts are generally valued using the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. Options for which the primary market is a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which they are traded, or, in the absence of any sale, will be valued at the mean of the last
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Options not traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last quoted bid price for long option positions and the closing ask price for short option positions. If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued by the Valuation Designee (as defined below) in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by the Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has designated Abbey Capital Limited (the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 – | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 – | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● Level 3 – | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 2,367,515,319 | | | $ | 2,367,515,319 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Commodity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 24,352,466 | | | | 24,352,466 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Equity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 16,357,422 | | | | 16,357,422 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | 25,554,858 | | | | — | | | | 25,554,858 | | | | — | |
Futures Contracts | | | 8,053,332 | | | | 8,053,332 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 29,417,478 | | | | 29,417,478 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 2,471,250,875 | | | $ | 2,445,696,017 | | | $ | 25,554,858 | | | $ | — | |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Commodity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (33,088,151 | ) | | $ | (33,088,151 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Equity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | (8,571,966 | ) | | | (8,571,966 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | (17,831,706 | ) | | | — | | | | (17,831,706 | ) | | | — | |
Futures Contracts | | | (2,538,423 | ) | | | (2,538,423 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | (7,842,381 | ) | | | (7,842,381 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (69,872,627 | ) | | $ | (52,040,921 | ) | | $ | (17,831,706 | ) | | $ | — | |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Fund’s 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 Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all Level 3 transfers are disclosed if the Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund had no Level 3 transfers.
Disclosures about Derivative instruments and Hedging Activities — Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund used long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices, U.S. and foreign government bonds, foreign currencies, interest rates and commodities (through investment in the Cayman Subsidiary, the SPC and the Onshore Subsidiary), to gain investment exposure in accordance with its investment objective.
The following tables provide quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of, and gains and losses on, the Fund’s derivative instruments as of and for the current fiscal period.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following tables list the fair values and location on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities of the Fund’s derivative holdings as of the end of the reporting period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Total | |
Asset Derivatives |
Forward Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 25,554,858 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 25,554,858 | |
Futures Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | | 16,357,422 | | | | 29,417,478 | | | | 8,053,332 | | | | 24,352,466 | | | | 78,180,698 | |
Total Value- Assets | | | | | | $ | 16,357,422 | | | $ | 29,417,478 | | | $ | 33,608,190 | | | $ | 24,352,466 | | | $ | 103,735,556 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Derivatives |
Forward Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,831,706 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (17,831,706 | ) |
Futures Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | | (8,571,966 | ) | | | (7,842,381 | ) | | | (2,538,423 | ) | | | (33,088,151 | ) | | | (52,040,921 | ) |
Total Value- Liabilities | | | | | | $ | (8,571,966 | ) | | $ | (7,842,381 | ) | | $ | (20,370,129 | ) | | $ | (33,088,151 | ) | | $ | (69,872,627 | ) |
(a) | This amount represents the cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) of forwards and futures contracts as reported on the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. |
The following table lists the amounts of realized gains/(losses) included in net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations during the current fiscal period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Operations Location | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Total | |
Realized Gain/(Loss) |
Futures Contracts | | | Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts | | | $ | (13,292,486 | ) | | $ | 72,294,848 | | | $ | 12,750,569 | | | $ | (99,481,928 | ) | | $ | (27,728,997 | ) |
Forward Contracts | | | Net realized gain/(loss) from forward foreign currency contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,613,458 | | | | — | | | | 10,613,458 | |
Total Realized Gain/(Loss) | | $ | (13,292,486 | ) | | $ | 72,294,848 | | | $ | 23,364,027 | | | $ | (99,481,928 | ) | | $ | (17,115,539 | ) |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table lists the amounts of change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations during the current fiscal period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Operations Location | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Total | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) |
Futures Contracts | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts | | | $ | 17,475,644 | | | $ | 3,035,761 | | | $ | (19,340,989 | ) | | $ | (13,812,226 | ) | | $ | (12,641,810 | ) |
Forward Contracts | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6,151,865 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,151,865 | ) |
Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | $ | 17,475,644 | | | $ | 3,035,761 | | | $ | (25,492,854 | ) | | $ | (13,812,226 | ) | | $ | (18,793,675 | ) |
During the current fiscal period, the Fund’s quarterly average volume of derivatives was as follows:
Long Futures Notional Amount | Short Futures Notional Amount | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Payable (Value at Trade Date) | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Receivable (Value at Trade Date) |
$2,751,132,106 | $(6,382,073,259) | $(3,395,703,082) | $3,365,867,272 |
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral (receivables) or the obligation to return cash collateral (payables) arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of financial and derivative instruments that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements (or similar arrangements) and collateral received and pledged in connection with the master netting agreements (or similar arrangements).
| | | | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | | |
Description | | Gross Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Received | | | Net Amount(1) | | | | | | | Gross Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Pledged(2) | | | Net Amount(3) | |
| | Assets | | | | | | | Liabilities | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | 25,554,858 | | | $ | (17,831,706 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 7,723,152 | | | | | | | $ | 17,831,706 | | | $ | (17,831,706 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| (1) | Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default. |
| (2) | Actual collateral pledged may be more than the amount shown. |
| (3) | Net amount represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default. |
Use of Estimates — The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — The Fund records security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Fund.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The Cayman Subsidiary is registered as an “exempted company” and the SPC as an “exempted segregated portfolio company” pursuant to the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands (as amended). Each of the Cayman Subsidiary and the SPC has received an undertaking from the Governor in Cabinet of the Cayman Islands to the effect that, for a period of twenty years from the date of the undertaking, no act that thereafter is enacted in the Cayman Islands imposing any tax or duty to be levied on profits, income or on gains or appreciation, or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax, will apply to any property comprised in or any income arising under the Cayman Subsidiary or the SPC, or to the shareholders thereof, in respect of any such property or income. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Cayman Subsidiary is treated as a “controlled foreign corporation.” The SPC is treated as an entity disregarded from its owner, the Cayman Subsidiary, for U.S. income tax purposes. The Onshore Subsidiary is treated as an entity disregarded from its owner, the Fund, for U.S. income tax purposes.
SEC RULE 18f-4 — Effective August 19, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) implemented Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act (“Rule 18f-4”), providing for the regulation of a registered investment company’s use of derivatives and certain related instruments. Among other things, Rule 18f-4 limits a fund’s derivatives exposure through a value-at-risk test and requires the adoption and implementation of a derivatives risk management program for certain derivatives users. The Fund, as a full derivatives user (as defined in Rule 18f-4), is subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. The Fund is required to comply with Rule18f-4 and has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4.
Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.
The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Currency Risk —Investment in foreign securities involves currency risk associated with securities that trade or are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and which may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. An increase in the strength of the U.S. dollar relative to a foreign currency may cause the U.S. dollar value of an investment in that country to decline. Foreign currencies also are subject to risks caused by inflation, interest rates, budget deficits and low savings rates, political factors and government controls. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts may limit potential gains from a favorable change in value between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. Unanticipated changes in currency pricing may result in poorer overall performance for the Fund than if it had not engaged in these contracts.
Commodity Sector Risk — Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. The prices of energy, industrial metals, precious metals, agriculture and livestock sector commodities may fluctuate widely due to factors such as changes in value, supply and demand and governmental regulatory policies. The commodity-linked securities in which the Fund invests may be issued by companies in the financial services sector, and events affecting the financial services sector may cause the Fund’s share value to fluctuate.
Foreign Securities Market Risk — A substantial portion of the trades of the Fund are expected to take place on markets or exchanges outside the United States. There is no limit to the amount of assets of the Fund that may be committed to trading on foreign markets. The risk of loss in trading foreign futures and options on futures contracts can be substantial. Participation in foreign futures and options on futures contracts involves the execution and clearing of trades on, or subject to the rules of, a foreign board of trade or exchange. Some of these foreign markets, in contrast to U.S. exchanges, are so-called
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
principals’ markets in which performance is the responsibility only of the individual counterparty with whom the trader has entered into a commodity interest transaction and not of the exchange or clearing corporation. In these kinds of markets, there is risk of bankruptcy or other failure or refusal to perform by the counterparty.
Counterparty Risk — The derivative contracts entered into by the Fund, the SPC or Onshore Subsidiary may be privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market. These contracts also involve exposure to credit risk, since contract performance depends in part on the financial condition of the counterparty. Relying on a counterparty exposes the Fund to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the Fund to suffer a loss. If a counterparty defaults on its payment obligations to the Fund, this default will cause the value of an investment in the Fund to decrease.
Credit Risk — Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the security or a counterparty in respect of a derivative instrument will not be able to satisfy its payment obligations to the Fund when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the Fund’s investment in that issuer. Securities rated in the four highest categories by the rating agencies are considered investment grade, but they may also have some speculative characteristics. Investment grade ratings do not guarantee that bonds will not lose value or default. In addition, the credit quality of securities may be lowered if an issuer’s financial condition changes.
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual companies are not known. The operational and financial performance of individual companies and the market in general depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
Ukraine-Russia Conflict Risk — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
Options — An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in exchange for a premium, to assume a position in a futures contract at a specified exercise price during the term of the option. The Fund may use futures contracts and related options for: bona fide hedging; attempting to offset changes in the value of securities held or expected to be acquired or be disposed of; attempting to minimize fluctuations in foreign currencies; attempting to gain exposure to a particular market, index or instrument; or other risk management purposes. The risk associated with purchasing an option is that the Fund pays a premium whether or not the option is exercised. Additionally, the Fund bears the risk of loss of premium and change in market value should the counterparty not perform under the contract. Put and call options are accounted for in the same manner as other securities owned. The cost of securities acquired through the exercise of call options is increased by the premiums paid. The proceeds from securities sold through the exercise of put options are decreased by the premiums paid.
Options Written — The Fund may enter into options written for: bona fide hedging; attempting to offset changes in the value of securities held or expected to be acquired or be disposed of; attempting to minimize fluctuations in foreign currencies; attempting to gain exposure to a particular market, index or instrument; or other risk management purposes. Such options may relate to particular securities or domestic stock indices, and may or may not be listed on exchanges regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or on other non-U.S. exchanges. An option on a futures contract gives the
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a position in the contract (a long position if the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified exercise price at any time during the option exercise period. The writer of the option is required upon exercise to assume a short futures position (if the option is a call) or a long futures position (if the option is a put). Upon exercise of the option, the accumulated cash balance in the writer’s futures margin account is delivered to the holder of the option. That balance represents the amount by which the market price of the futures contract at exercise exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing put options is limited to the exercised fair value of the option contract. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing call options is potentially unlimited. The Fund also has the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction at an acceptable price if a liquid secondary market does not exist. The Fund also may write over-the-counter options where completing the obligation depends upon the credit standing of the other party. Option contracts also involve the risk that they may result in loss due to unanticipated developments in market conditions or other causes. Written options are initially recorded as liabilities to the extent of premiums received and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. Gains or losses are realized when the option transaction expires or closes. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option or the purchase cost for a written put option is adjusted by the amount of the premium received. Listed option contracts present minimal counterparty credit risk since they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded options, guarantees the options against default. As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund has no written options.
Futures Contracts — The Fund uses futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund must deposit initial margin in addition to segregating cash or liquid assets sufficient to meet its obligation to purchase or provide securities, or to pay the amount owed at the expiration of an index-based futures contract. Such liquid assets may consist of cash, cash equivalents, liquid debt or equity securities or other acceptable assets. Pursuant to the futures contract, the Fund agrees to receive from, or pay to the broker, an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such a receipt of payment is known as “variation margin” and is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transactions and the Fund’s basis in the contract. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. Use of long futures contracts subjects the Fund to risk of loss in excess of the amount shown on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, up to the notional value of the futures contract. Use of short futures contracts subjects the Fund to potentially unlimited risk of loss.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — In the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, the Fund is subject to foreign investment and currency risk. The Fund uses forward foreign currency contracts (“forward contracts”) for purposes of hedging, duration management, as a substitute for securities, to increase returns, for currency hedging or risk management, or to otherwise help achieve the Fund’s investment objective. These contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable translation rates. The Fund records realized gains or losses at the time the forward contract is closed. A forward contract is extinguished through a closing transaction or upon delivery of the currency or entering an offsetting contract. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar or other currencies. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to forward foreign currency contracts is the fair value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated to some extent if a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty is in place and to the extent the Fund obtains collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
2. Investment Adviser and Other Services
Abbey Capital Limited (“Abbey Capital” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund and the Cayman Subsidiary, Onshore Subsidiary and SPC. The Adviser allocates the assets of the Onshore Subsidiary and SPC (via the Cayman Subsidiary) to one or more Trading Advisers unaffiliated with the Adviser to manage. The Adviser also has the ultimate responsibility to oversee the Trading Advisers, and to recommend their hiring, termination and replacement, subject to approval by the Board. The Fund compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following table. The Adviser compensates the Trading Advisers out of the Advisory Fee.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) to the rates (“Expense Caps”) shown in the following table of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed the Expense Caps as applicable: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board. The Adviser may discontinue these arrangements at any time after December 31, 2023.
Advisory Fee | Expense Caps |
| Class A | Class I | Class C | Class T |
1.77% | 2.04% | 1.79% | 2.79% | 2.04% |
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued, waived and/or reimbursed were as follows:
Gross Advisory Fees | Waivers and/or Reimbursements | Net Advisory Fees |
$24,560,746 | $(997,600) | $23,563,146 |
If at any time the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (not including acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) for a year are less than the relevant share class’s Expense Cap, the Adviser may recoup any waived or reimbursed amounts from the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund had amounts available for recoupment as follows:
Expiration |
August 31, 2023 | August 31, 2024 | August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2026 | Total |
$439,732 | $1,020,929 | $1,164,300 | $997,600 | $3,622,561 |
Aspect Capital Limited, Crabel Capital Management, LLC, Eclipse Capital Management, Inc., Episteme Capital Partners (UK), LLP, Graham Capital Management, LP, P/E Global, LLC, R.G. Niederhoffer Capital Management, Inc., Revolution Capital Management, LLC, Systematica Investments Limited (acting as the general partner of Systematica Investments LP), Tudor Investment Corporation, Welton Investment Partners, LLC and Winton Capital Management Limited each served as a Trading Adviser to the Fund during the current fiscal period.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Fund’s transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
The Board has adopted a Plan of Distribution for the Class A Shares, Class C Shares and Class T Shares (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Fund’s distributor is entitled to receive from the Fund a distribution fee with respect to the Shares, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, of up to 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Class A Shares and Class T Shares and up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares. The actual amount of such compensation under the Plan is agreed upon by the Board and by the Distributor. Because these fees are paid out of the Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Amounts paid to the Distributor under the Plan may be used by the Distributor to cover expenses that are related to (i) the sale of the Shares, (ii) ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of the accounts of shareholders, and (iii) sub-transfer agency services, subaccounting services or administrative services related to the sale of the Shares, all as set forth in the Fund’s 12b-1 Plan.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
3. Director And Officer Compensation
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Company for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
During the current fiscal period, there were no purchases or sales of investment securities or long-term U.S. Government securities (excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions) by the Fund.
5. Federal Income Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the consolidated financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by the Fund were as follows(a):
Federal Tax Cost | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$2,757,733,831 | $172,613,883 | $(388,732,523) | $(216,118,640) |
(a) | The difference between the book basis and tax basis cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments is attributable primarily to timing differences related to taxable income from a wholly-owned controlled foreign corporation. |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
Permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributable to disallowed book income from the Cayman Subsidiary, were reclassified to the following accounts:
Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | Paid-In Capital |
$(219,606,329) | $219,606,329 |
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings/(deficits) on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | Capital Loss Carryforwards | Qualified Late-Year Losses | Other Temporary Differences |
$269,747,537 | $39,610,965 | $(355,785,218) | $— | $— | $— |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings/(deficits) relate principally to the timing of recognition of income and gains of the Cayman Subsidiary for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 was as follows:
| Ordinary Income | Long-Term Gains | Total |
| $44,586,281 | $9,689,443 | $54,275,724 |
The Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of August 31, 2022, the Fund had no unlimited short-term or long-term capital loss carryovers to offset future capital gains.
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Abbey Capital Futures Strategy Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
6. New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
7. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no significant events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (844) 261-6484 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Abbey Capital Limited
1-2 Cavendish Row
Dublin 1, Ireland
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
AFS-SAR23
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
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THE RBB FUND, INC.
Semi-Annual Report
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Unaudited)
February 28, 2023
Dear Shareholder,
The Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund (the “Fund”) Class I Shares returned -0.84% net of fees for the 6-month fiscal period ended February 28, 2022. Negative performance was recorded by both the managed futures and long US equity components of the Fund’s investment strategy. The managed futures component recorded losses from trading in commodity markets, with negative performance recorded in energy, metals and agricultural commodities. The Fund’s long US equity component saw losses from its holdings in S&P 500 futures over the 6-month period. The Fund targets approximately 100% exposure of its net assets to its managed futures strategy and approximately 50% exposure to its long US equity strategy. The Fund’s remaining net assets are allocated to its fixed income strategy. The managed futures strategy is achieved by the Fund investing up to 25% of its total assets in ACMAF Master Offshore Limited (the “ACMAF Master”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund that invests substantially all of its assets in ACMAF Offshore SPC, which is a wholly-owned and controlled segregated portfolio company that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange contracts. As part of its managed futures strategy, the Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in ACMAF Onshore Series LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund which is a multi-adviser fund that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange contracts.
Average Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023
| 2023 YTD | 1 YEAR | SEP. 1, 2022 TO FEB. 28, 2023 | ANNUALIZED SINCE INCEPTION ON APRIL 11, 2018 |
Class I Shares* | 2.80% | 8.41% | -0.84% | 12.56% |
Class A Shares** | 2.80% | 8.17% | -0.98% | 12.27% |
Class A Shares (max load)** | -3.07% | 1.92% | -6.68% | 10.92% |
Class C Shares*** | 2.65% | 7.37% | -1.33% | 11.44% |
Class C Shares (max load)*** | 1.65% | 6.37% | -2.28% | 11.44% |
S&P 500® Total Return Index**** | 3.69% | -7.69% | 1.26% | 10.49% |
BofA Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index**** | 0.64% | 2.10% | 1.74% | 1.34% |
Barclay CTA Index**** | 0.03% | 5.15% | -0.62% | 4.30% |
Barclay CTA numbers are based on the estimates available on the BarclayHedge website as of March 15, 2023
Source: Abbey Capital, Bloomberg and BarclayHedge
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted. Performance would have been lower without fee waivers in effect. Visit www.abbeycapital.com for returns updated daily. Call (US Toll Free) 1-844-261-6484 or (international callers) +1-508-871-3276 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
Please note the above is shown for illustrative purposes only.
* | The Fund commenced operations as a series of The RBB Fund, Inc. on April 11, 2018, when all of the assets of Abbey Global LP transferred to Class I Shares of the Fund. For clarity, on February 28, 2023, all references to Abbey Global LP’s performance were removed from the Fund’s prospectus. |
** | The inception date of the Class A Shares was February 16, 2022. Returns for Class A Shares prior to February 16, 2022 are pro forma (i.e. returns of Class I Shares from April 11, 2018 adjusted for Class A Shares expenses). Purchases of Class A Shares of the Fund are subject to a front-end sales charge of up to 5.75% of the total purchase price; however, sales charges may be reduced for large purchases as outlined in the Fund’s prospectus. For Class A Shares sold by the Distributor, the Distributor will receive the sales charge imposed on purchases of Class A Shares (or any contingent deferred sales charge paid on redemptions) and |
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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Unaudited) (Continued)
February 28, 2023
may retain the full amount of such sales charge. The sales charges or underwriter concessions (the difference between the sales charge and the dealer reallowance) received by the Distributor may be made available to the Fund for pre-approved marketing expenses or may be used to offset the compensation owed by the Adviser to the Distributor for its services. Sales charges are not imposed on Shares that are purchased with reinvested dividends or other distributions.
*** | The inception date of the Class C Shares was November 8, 2021. Returns for Class C Shares prior to November 8, 2021 are pro forma (i.e. returns of Class I Shares from April 11, 2018 adjusted for Class C Shares expenses). Performance results with sales charges (“with load”) reflect the deduction of the applicable contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”). Class C shares are subject to a CDSC of 1.00% if you redeem your shares within twelve (12) months of purchase, based on the lesser of the shares’ cost at purchase or current net asset value at time of redemption. Performance presented without sales charges does not include the CDSC and would be lower if a charge was reflected. |
**** | The Barclay CTA Index is derived from data that is self-reported by investment managers based on the performance of privately managed funds. In contrast, the S&P 500® Total Return Index and the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 3-Month T-Bill Index are comprised of publicly traded securities. As a result of these differences, these indices may not be directly comparable and the table above is shown for illustrative purposes only. |
Abbey Capital Limited (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 1.79%, 2.04% and 2.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, Class A Shares and Class C Shares, respectively. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023, and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. In addition, the Adviser may recoup any waived or reimbursed amounts from the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made by the Adviser, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement. Without the expense limitation agreement, the expense ratios are 1.98%, 2.23% and 2.98% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, Class A Shares and Class C Shares, respectively, as stated in the Fund’s prospectus dated December 31, 2022 (as revised February 28, 2023) (and which may differ from the actual expense ratios for the period covered by this report). The quoted performance would have been lower without the expense limitation.
Please refer to the Fund’s prospectus for further information on expenses and fees.
Performance Analysis
The 6-month period ended February 28, 2023 was negative for Fund performance with losses recorded by both the managed futures allocation and the long US equity allocation.
Inflation, and the outlook for central bank policy, were key drivers of markets over the period. Market expectations for rate hikes in the US and elsewhere shifted several times during the 6- month period, with uncertainty about the outlook for monetary policy contributing to multiple reversals in asset prices and in broader market sentiment.
Expectations for monetary policy were relatively hawkish in September 2022. The US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank both hiked rates by 0.75%, while US inflation was stronger than expected and eurozone inflation reached double digits. Fund performance was positive in September 2022 as gains for the managed futures allocation outweighed losses for the long equity allocation. The managed futures allocation profited from the continuation of some of the most notable trends from earlier in 2022, namely uptrends in the US Dollar and in global yields. However, the hawkish outlook weighed on global equity prices, with the long equity allocation experiencing losses as the S&P 500 finished the month of September 2022 9.3% lower.
Performance in quarter four of 2022 was more challenging, as reversals in sentiment during the quarter led to corrections in price trends across several markets. Further signs of slowing US inflation initially saw investors price a slower pace of US Federal Reserve tightening. This led to a rebound in equity markets, and a reversal of uptrends in global yields and in the US Dollar. Sentiment shifted in December, however, as guidance from the US Federal Reserve and European Central Bank proved more hawkish than expected. This saw some of the price trends from earlier in the quarter unwind as equities declined and uptrends in global yields resumed.
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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Unaudited) (Continued)
February 28, 2023
The managed futures allocation was negative in quarter four of 2022 as trend reversals in the US Dollar and choppy price moves in equities resulted in losses. Meanwhile, the long equity allocation was positive as the S&P 500 recorded its first positive quarter of 2022, rising 7.1%.
Performance during the first two months of 2023 was positive. The rally in equities in January 2023 was the primary driver of gains for both the managed futures allocation and the long equity allocation, with stocks buoyed by hopes that we were approaching the end of the US rate hiking cycle and solid corporate earnings data. This rally in stocks retraced somewhat in February 2023 as some stronger than expected US inflation data saw expectations for rate hikes increased. Despite mixed signals on the direction of monetary policy, the S&P 500 rose 3.4% overall in the first two months of 2023.
Similar to financial markets, commodities markets were also choppy during the 6-month period with several markets experiencing a lack of clear trends and frequent price reversals. The Fund’s largest losses occurred in commodities, with negative performance recorded in energy, metals and agricultural commodities.
Energy was the largest detractor from Fund performance over the 6-month period. Losses were concentrated in crude oil and distillate contracts. Both long and short positions in energy recorded losses at different times as price reversals and a lack of clear direction in prices proved difficult for the Fund’s managed futures allocation. Several developments on both the supply and demand side contributed to these choppy price moves. These included evidence of a slowdown in global growth, shifts in Chinese demand expectations as it eased its COVID-19 restrictions, supply cuts from OPEC+ and rising inventories later in the period.
Performance in metals was also challenging, with losses recorded in both precious metals and base metals. As we saw in energy markets, frequent price corrections led to losses for the Fund’s managed futures allocation with long and short positions detracting at different times during the period. In agricultural commodities, losses were concentrated in corn and coffee contracts.
Performance in equities was also negative over the 6-month period, with the long equity allocation recording losses from its allocation to S&P 500 futures. Performance of the managed futures allocation was close to flat in the sector.
Performance for US equities was mixed over the period. The outlook for monetary policy was a key driver of US stocks. Periods when investors priced a more aggressive pace of US Federal Reserve policy tightening were typically negative for the S&P 500. Conversely, periods when monetary policy expectations turned more dovish were generally positive.
Despite the S&P 500 index finishing the 6-month period up 0.4%, the long US equity allocation that invests exclusively in S&P 500 futures recorded negative performance over the period.
A key reason for this was the size of positioning for the long US equity allocation over the 6-month period. Positioning was maintained below 50% of the Fund’s total assets over the first half of the 6-month period when the S&P 500 rallied. This led to underperformance relative to what a static 50% allocation would have returned, most notably in early November 2022 when the S&P 500 rallied sharply as further evidence of slowing US inflation led to forecasts of a slower pace of Federal Reserve tightening.
Positioning for the long US equity allocation was moved closer to 50% of the Fund’s total assets in December 2022. Positioning was maintained close to 50% of the Fund’s total assets for the remainder of the 6-month window, with the S&P 500 performing negatively over the December 2022 to February 2023 period.
In contrast, the Fund’s largest gains were observed in fixed income with short positions in bonds and interest rates both contributing positively to returns. Despite the frequent changes in outlook for monetary policy, global yields rose as central banks in most major markets hiked rates and as inflation, despite signs of slowing, remained elevated. The Fund’s largest gains arose from shorts in US Treasury and US interest rate contracts.
Gains in emerging market currencies were concentrated in the Mexican Peso. Long positions resulted in gains as the currency trended higher for much of the period alongside higher local market rates. In early 2023, the Mexican Peso hit its highest level since 2018 against the US Dollar following larger than expected rate hikes by the Mexican central bank.
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Semi-Annual Investment Adviser’s Report (Unaudited) (Concluded)
February 28, 2023
An investment in the Fund is speculative and involves substantial risk. It is possible that an investor may lose some or all of their investment. The Fund may invest up to 25% of its total assets in ACMAF Master, which is a multi-adviser fund that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange contracts. The Fund may also invest a portion of its assets into ACMAF Onshore Series LLC, which is a multi- adviser fund that invests in managed futures and foreign exchange contracts. All investments in securities involve risk of the loss of capital. An investment in the Fund includes the risks inherent in an investment in securities, as well as specific risks associated with this open-ended investment product. Among the risks associated with investing in this Fund are Commodity Sector Risk, Counter- Party Risk, Credit Risk, Currency Risk, Manager and Management Risks, Subsidiary Risk, Tax Risk, Emerging Markets Risk, Leveraging Risk, Foreign Investment Risk, Fixed Income Securities Risks, Short Sale Risk and Portfolio Turnover Risks. The Fund may invest in or utilize derivative investments, futures contracts, and hedging strategies. One or more Trading Advisers, from time to time, may invest a substantial portion of the assets managed in a specific industry sector. As a result, the Fund’s investment portfolio may be subject to greater risk and volatility than if investments had been made in the securities of a broader range of issuers. There can be no assurance that the Fund’s strategy (hedging or otherwise) will be successful or that it will employ such strategies with respect to all or any portion of its portfolio. The value of the Fund’s portfolio investments should be expected to fluctuate. Investing in managed futures is not suitable for all investors given its speculative nature and the high level of risk involved. The Fund is appropriate only for investors who can bear the risks associated with the product. This brief statement cannot disclose all of the risks and other factors necessary to evaluate an investment in the Fund. Investors are urged to take appropriate investment advice and to carefully consider their investment objectives, personal situation, and factors such as net worth, income, age, risk tolerance and liquidity needs before investing in the Fund. Before investing, investors should carefully consider the Fund’s investment objectives, risks, tax considerations, sales charges and expenses.
Fund holdings and sector allocations are subject to change and should not be considered recommendations to buy or sell any security. Please refer to the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments in this report for a complete list of Fund holdings.
The Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund is distributed by Quasar Distributions, LLC.
This report is submitted for general information to the shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Fund. Opinions expressed are subject to change at any time, are not guaranteed, and should not be considered investment advice.
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Performance Data
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Since Inception†† | |
Class A Shares (without sales charge) (Pro forma April 11, 2018 to February 16, 2022) | -0.98% | 8.17% | 15.76% | 12.27%* | |
Class A Shares (with sales charge) (Pro forma April 11, 2018 to February 16, 2022) | -6.68% | 1.92% | 13.50% | 10.92%* | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 10.49%** | |
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index*** | 1.74% | 2.10% | 0.84% | 1.34%** | |
Barclay CTA Index*** | -0.62% | 5.15% | 6.04% | 4.30%** | |
†† | Inception date of Class A Shares of the Fund was February 16, 2022 and the inception date of the Fund was April 11, 2018. Performance information is from the inception date of the Fund. |
* | Class A Shares performance prior to its inception on February 16, 2022 is the performance of Class I Shares, adjusted for the Class A Shares expense ratio. |
** | Performance is from the inception date of the Fund and is not the inception date of the index itself. The above is shown for illustrative purposes only. |
*** | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. |
The Fund charges a 5.75% maximum sales charge on purchases (as a percentage of offering price) of Class A Shares. The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.04% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares. Without the limitation arrangement, the gross expense ratio is 2.23% for Class A Shares as stated in the current prospectus, as supplemented (and which may differ from the actual expense ratio for the period covered by this report). This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
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Performance Data (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Since Inception†† | |
Class I Shares | -0.84% | 8.41% | 16.07% | 12.56% | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 10.49%* | |
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index** | 1.74% | 2.10% | 0.84% | 1.34%* | |
Barclay CTA Index*** | -0.62% | 5.15% | 6.04% | 4.30%* | |
†† | Inception date of Class I Shares of the Fund was April 11, 2018. |
* | Performance is from the inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the index itself. |
** | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. |
The performance quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 1.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares. Without the limitation arrangement, the gross expense ratio is 1.98% for Class I Shares, as stated in the current prospectus (and which may differ from the actual expense ratio for the period covered by this report). This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
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Performance Data (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Since Inception†† | |
Class C Shares (without contingent deferred sales charge) (Pro forma April 11, 2018 to November 8, 2021) | -1.33% | 7.37% | 14.91% | 11.44%* | |
Class C Shares (with contingent deferred sales charge) (Pro forma April 11, 2018 to November 8, 2021) | -2.28% | 6.37% | 14.91% | 11.44%* | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 10.49%** | |
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index*** | 1.74% | 2.10% | 0.84% | 1.34%** | |
Barclay CTA Index*** | -0.62% | 5.15% | 6.04% | 4.30%** | |
†† | Inception date of Class C Shares of the Fund was November 8, 2021 and the inception date of the Fund was April 11, 2018. Performance information is from the inception date of the Fund. |
* | Class C Shares performance prior to its inception on November 8, 2021 is the performance of Class I Shares, adjusted for the Class C Shares expense ratio. |
** | Performance is from the inception date of the Fund and is not the inception date of the index itself. The above is shown for illustrative purposes only. |
*** | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. |
The Fund charges a contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% on certain redemptions of Class C Shares made within 12 months of purchase. The CDSC is assessed on an amount equal to the lesser of the offering price at the time of purchase of the Class C Shares redeemed or the net asset value of the Class C Shares redeemed at the time of redemption.
The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares. Without the limitation arrangement, the gross expense ratio is 2.98% for Class C Shares, as stated in the current prospectus (and which may differ from the actual expense ratios for the period covered by this report). This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted. Visit www.abbeycapital.com for returns updated daily. Call (US Toll Free) 1-844-261-6484 or (international callers) + 1-508-871-3276 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
The Barclay CTA Index is derived from data which is self-reported by investment managers based on the performance of privately managed funds. In contrast, the S&P 500® Total Return Index and the ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index are comprised of publicly traded securities. As a result of these differences, these indices may not be directly comparable. Additionally, these indices are not available for direct investment and the above is shown for illustrative purposes only.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Performance Data (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Barclay CTA Index
The Barclay CTA Index is a leading industry benchmark of representative performance of commodity trading advisors. There are currently 412 programs included in the calculation of the Barclay CTA Index for 2023. The Barclay CTA Index is equally weighted and rebalanced at the beginning of each year.
ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index
The ICE BofA 3-Month U.S. Treasury Bill Index is an unmanaged market index of U.S. Treasury securities maturing in 90 days that assumes reinvestment of all income.
The S&P 500® Total Return Index
The S&P 500® Total Return Index is the total return version of the S&P 500® Index. Dividends are reinvested on a daily basis and all regular cash dividends are assumed reinvested in the index on the ex-dividend date.
A basis point is one hundredth of one percent.
Portfolio composition is subject to change. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Fund Expense Example
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, (if any) and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any). Therefore, the second section of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) | Annualized Expense Ratio(2) | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Returns for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class A Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 990.20 | $ 10.07 | 2.04% | -0.98% |
Class I Shares | 1,000.00 | 991.60 | 8.84 | 1.79% | -0.84% |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 986.70 | 13.74 | 2.79% | -1.33% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | |
Class A Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.68 | $ 10.19 | 2.04% | N/A |
Class I Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,015.92 | 8.95 | 1.79% | N/A |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,010.96 | 13.91 | 2.79% | N/A |
(1) | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s Class A Shares, Class I Shares, and Class C Shares annualized six-month expense ratios for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one half year period. The Fund’s ending account values in the first section in the table are based on the actual six-month total investment return for the Fund’s respective share classes. |
(2) | Ratios reflect expenses waived by the Fund’s investment adviser. Without these waivers, the Fund’s expenses would have been higher and the ending account values would have been lower. |
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Consolidated Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a consolidated summary of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | 80.3 | % | | $ | 359,810,665 | |
Money Market Deposit Account | | | 4.5 | | | | 20,002,097 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
(including futures and forward foreign currency contracts) | | | 15.2 | | | | 67,832,889 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 447,645,651 | |
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by allocating its assets between a “Managed Futures” strategy and a “Long U.S. Equity” Strategy and a “Fixed Income” strategy.
As a result of the Fund’s use of derivatives, the Fund may hold significant amounts of U.S. Treasuries or short-term investments.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
Refer to the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Coupon* | | | Maturity Date | | | Par (000’s) | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 84.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS - 80.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.358% | | | | 03/02/23 | | | $ | 10,922 | | | $ | 10,920,680 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.522% | | | | 03/09/23 | | | | 12,029 | | | | 12,017,030 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.851% | | | | 03/16/23 | | | | 7,978 | | | | 7,963,140 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.880% | | | | 03/23/23 | | | | 16,113 | | | | 16,070,634 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 3.940% | | | | 03/30/23 | | | | 16,810 | | | | 16,751,129 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.091% | | | | 04/06/23 | | | | 15,200 | | | | 15,132,850 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.337% | | | | 04/13/23 | | | | 30,793 | | | | 30,628,996 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.481% | | | | 04/20/23 | | | | 17,381 | | | | 17,270,431 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.512% | | | | 04/27/23 | | | | 10,601 | | | | 10,523,055 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.630% | | | | 05/04/23 | | | | 9,329 | | | | 9,252,353 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.562% | | | | 05/11/23 | | | | 15,935 | | | | 15,788,785 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.652% | | | | 05/18/23 | | | | 10,410 | | | | 10,305,046 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.727% | | | | 05/25/23 | | | | 16,543 | | | | 16,361,836 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.714% | | | | 06/01/23 | | | | 8,487 | | | | 8,385,112 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.701% | | | | 06/08/23 | | | | 11,214 | | | | 11,070,478 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.690% | | | | 06/22/23 | | | | 6,528 | | | | 6,431,540 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.780% | | | | 06/29/23 | | | | 6,948 | | | | 6,839,843 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.859% | | | | 07/06/23 | | | | 14,052 | | | | 13,816,985 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.827% | | | | 07/13/23 | | | | 12,185 | | | | 11,970,328 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.857% | | | | 07/20/23 | | | | 17,882 | | | | 17,550,353 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.819% | | | | 07/27/23 | | | | 16,965 | | | | 16,634,979 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.827% | | | | 08/03/23 | | | | 16,231 | | | | 15,897,762 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 4.937% | | | | 08/10/23 | | | | 27,492 | | | | 26,898,483 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 5.057% | | | | 08/17/23 | | | | 9,397 | | | | 9,183,931 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 5.142% | | | | 08/24/23 | | | | 26,785 | | | | 26,144,906 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $359,958,318) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 359,810,665 | |
| | Number of Shares (000’s) | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(a) | | | 20,002 | | | | 20,002,097 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT (Cost $20,002,097) | | | | | | | 20,002,097 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $379,960,415) | | | | | | | 379,812,762 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 84.8% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $379,960,415) | | | | | | | 379,812,762 | |
| | | | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 15.2% | | | | | | | 67,832,889 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 447,645,651 | |
* | Short-term investments’ coupon reflect the annualized effective yield on the date of purchase for discounted investments. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Futures contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2023 were as follows:
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Dec-25 | | | | 9 | | | $ | 2,308,306 | | | $ | (10,551 | ) |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 241 | | | | 69,011,092 | | | | (239,983 | ) |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 24 | | | | 6,908,199 | | | | (45,813 | ) |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-25 | | | | 25 | | | | 7,227,991 | | | | (31,875 | ) |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Sep-23 | | | | 21 | | | | 13,978,598 | | | | (18,048 | ) |
Amsterdam Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 61 | | | | 9,727,998 | | | | (139,406 | ) |
Australian 10-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 44 | | | | 3,483,649 | | | | 480 | |
Australian 3-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 27 | | | | 1,939,254 | | | | (19,903 | ) |
Brent Crude Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 83,450 | | | | (210 | ) |
CAC40 10 Euro Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 163 | | | | 12,545,887 | | | | (2,832 | ) |
CAD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 146,770 | | | | (430 | ) |
Cattle Feeder Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 97,538 | | | | 1,675 | |
Cattle Feeder Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 99,813 | | | | 200 | |
Cocoa Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 37 | | | | 1,031,930 | | | | 16,930 | |
Cocoa Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 17 | | | | 473,960 | | | | 9,520 | |
Cocoa Futures ICE | | | May-23 | | | | 36 | | | | 921,911 | | | | 30,817 | |
Cocoa Futures ICE | | | Jul-23 | | | | 25 | | | | 634,202 | | | | 25,356 | |
Coffee Robusta Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 6 | | | | 128,400 | | | | 1,230 | |
Coffee Robusta Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 21,290 | | | | 890 | |
Copper Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 23 | | | | 2,351,463 | | | | (17,827 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 268 | | | | 8,445,350 | | | | (316,227 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 52 | | | | 1,617,850 | | | | (106,988 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 56,975 | | | | (3,550 | ) |
DAX Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 53 | | | | 21,590,723 | | | | 245,276 | |
DAX-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 81,474 | | | | 4,707 | |
DJIA Mini E-CBOT | | | Mar-23 | | | | 48 | | | | 7,843,680 | | | | (282,420 | ) |
Dollar Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 733,775 | | | | 12,016 | |
E-Mini Technology Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 137,770 | | | | (410 | ) |
EUR Foreign Exchange Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 184 | | | | 24,361,599 | | | | (166,863 | ) |
Euro STOXX 50 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 236 | | | | 10,601,216 | | | | 418,192 | |
Euro/JPY Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 43 | | | | 5,681,539 | | | | (2,038 | ) |
Euro-Bobl Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 162 | | | | 19,735,744 | | | | (141,932 | ) |
Euro-BTP Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 10 | | | | 1,191,919 | | | | (37,115 | ) |
Euro-Bund Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 58 | | | | 8,153,556 | | | | (86,488 | ) |
Euro-Oat Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 540,272 | | | | (16,532 | ) |
European Climate Exchange Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 8 | | | | 844,466 | | | | 39,769 | |
European Climate Exchange Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 1 | | | | 110,847 | | | | 5,426 | |
FTSE 100 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 425 | | | | 40,188,816 | | | | 773,877 | |
FTSE China A50 Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 27 | | | | 360,180 | | | | (4,538 | ) |
FTSE Taiwan Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 162,150 | | | | (1,720 | ) |
FTSE/JSE TOP 40 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 7 | | | | 273,307 | | | | (8,254 | ) |
FTSE/MIB Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 57 | | | | 8,292,718 | | | | 630,916 | |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 50 | | | | 5,548,200 | | | | 108,887 | |
GBP Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 47 | | | | 3,541,744 | | | | (12,063 | ) |
Gold 100 Oz Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 68 | | | | 12,489,560 | | | | (366,521 | ) |
Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 21 | | | | 882,469 | | | | (37,455 | ) |
Hang Seng Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 61 | | | | 7,671,045 | | | | (229,750 | ) |
IBEX 35 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 298,670 | | | | 2,986 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
JPY Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 37 | | | $ | 3,403,769 | | | $ | (194,338 | ) |
Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 40,325 | | | | (3,925 | ) |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 25 | | | | 1,654,750 | | | | 20,820 | |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 50 | | | | 3,227,000 | | | | 20,340 | |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Aug-23 | | | | 12 | | | | 769,200 | | | | 11,330 | |
Live Cattle Futures | | | Oct-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 131,480 | | | | 2,280 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 174,572 | | | | (15,506 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 399 | | | | 23,312,871 | | | | (1,039,447 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 116,973 | | | | (14,506 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 117,338 | | | | (14,661 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,685 | | | | 1,522 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,695 | | | | 1,908 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 176,279 | | | | (11,353 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 5 | | | | 294,119 | | | | (32,206 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 117,704 | | | | (13,234 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 58,907 | | | | (7,006 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 117,884 | | | | (13,017 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 59,091 | | | | 91 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 118,257 | | | | 402 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 118,332 | | | | 402 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 118,382 | | | | 402 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 118,475 | | | | (3,388 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 68 | | | | 4,052,800 | | | | (148,991 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 198 | | | | 44,347,049 | | | | 1,759,786 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 447,922 | | | | 4,060 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,013 | | | | (9,275 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 448,100 | | | | 11,013 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,050 | | | | (4,363 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 448,077 | | | | (7,024 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 224,094 | | | | (2,094 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 6 | | | | 1,344,101 | | | | 35,663 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 89 | | | | 19,942,674 | | | | (69,351 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,563 | | | | (2,700 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 69 | | | | 3,619,050 | | | | (138,668 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,424 | | | | (4,295 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 104,978 | | | | (6,160 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,494 | | | | (2,498 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,525 | | | | (925 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,525 | | | | (3,125 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 105,050 | | | | (2,313 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,556 | | | | (831 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 105,125 | | | | (1,667 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,575 | | | | (2,350 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 52,581 | | | | (1,144 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 105,175 | | | | 1,675 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 105,357 | | | | (1,141 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,601 | | | | (22,319 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,693 | | | | (18,637 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,707 | | | | (21,433 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | $ | 147,720 | | | $ | (18,624 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 590,880 | | | | (126,525 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,736 | | | | (25,994 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,799 | | | | (18,821 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 147,956 | | | | (37,474 | ) |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 148,301 | | | | (16,735 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,669 | | | | (2,281 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,438 | | | | (5,763 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,338 | | | | (5,300 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 64 | | | | 4,821,600 | | | | (400,328 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,306 | | | | (400 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,266 | | | | (10,288 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,238 | | | | 25 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,244 | | | | 96 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 150,509 | | | | (10,054 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,194 | | | | (9,031 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 150,238 | | | | (23,725 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,119 | | | | 888 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 75,119 | | | | 888 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 16 | | | | 1,199,400 | | | | (52,261 | ) |
Long Gilt Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 113 | | | | 13,586,748 | | | | (117,699 | ) |
Mini FTSE/MIB Pound Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 58,195 | | | | 6,817 | |
Mini TOPIX Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 58,610 | | | | 397 | |
MSCI EAFE Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 306,990 | | | | (8,675 | ) |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 29 | | | | 1,396,205 | | | | (119,275 | ) |
MXN Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 224 | | | | 6,099,520 | | | | 411,725 | |
Nasdaq 100 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 30 | | | | 7,243,350 | | | | (47,918 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 27,470 | | | | 750 | |
Nikkei 225 (Chicago Mercantile Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 411,375 | | | | (2,925 | ) |
Nikkei 225 (Osaka Securities Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 22 | | | | 4,438,618 | | | | (9,254 | ) |
Nikkei 225 (Singapore Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 96 | | | | 9,675,443 | | | | 1,506 | |
Nikkei 225 Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 83 | | | | 1,674,569 | | | | (2,134 | ) |
Nikkei/Yen Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 402,850 | | | | 3,103 | |
NZD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 61 | | | | 3,775,290 | | | | (44,620 | ) |
OMX Helsinki All-Share Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 61,054 | | | | (329 | ) |
OMX Stockholm 30 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 548 | | | | 11,663,584 | | | | (70,964 | ) |
Orange Juice Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 38,040 | | | | 2,865 | |
Palm Oil Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 23,003 | | | | (212 | ) |
Palm Oil Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 23,075 | | | | (540 | ) |
Platinum Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 47,775 | | | | (405 | ) |
Rough Rice Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 34,700 | | | | (910 | ) |
Russell 2000 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 13 | | | | 1,234,415 | | | | (44,855 | ) |
S&P 500 E-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1,140 | | | | 226,603,499 | | | | (4,744,553 | ) |
S&P Mid 400 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | 1,301,600 | | | | (7,390 | ) |
S&P/TSX 60 IX Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 23 | | | | 4,101,400 | | | | (58,336 | ) |
SET50 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 67 | | | | 366,193 | | | | (14,964 | ) |
SGX Iron Ore 62% Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 25 | | | | 308,425 | | | | 190 | |
SGX Nifty 50 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 49 | | | | 1,705,102 | | | | (55,280 | ) |
Silver Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | 316,065 | | | | (1,460 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Long Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Soybean Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 42 | | | $ | 3,105,900 | | | $ | (99,138 | ) |
Soybean Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 92 | | | | 6,759,700 | | | | (241,500 | ) |
Soybean Futures | | | Nov-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 269,450 | | | | (9,650 | ) |
Soybean Meal Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 48 | | | | 2,242,080 | | | | 13,410 | |
Soybean Meal Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 4 | | | | 183,320 | | | | (5,580 | ) |
Soybean Oil Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 1 | | | | 34,512 | | | | (1,644 | ) |
SPI 200 Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 116 | | | | 14,046,295 | | | | (47,759 | ) |
STOXX Dividend Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 29,658 | | | | 5,109 | |
STOXX Europe 600 Banks Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 17,923 | | | | 3,430 | |
STOXX Europe 600 Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 17 | | | | 414,459 | | | | 11,275 | |
STOXX® Europe 600 ESG-X Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 10 | | | | 181,289 | | | | 994 | |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | | | May-23 | | | | 493 | | | | 11,081,851 | | | | 153,258 | |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | | | Jul-23 | | | | 45 | | | | 986,832 | | | | 13,306 | |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | | | Oct-23 | | | | 2 | | | | 43,613 | | | | 739 | |
Topix Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 63 | | | | 9,231,023 | | | | 57,692 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 53 | | | | 5,917,781 | | | | 2,484 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 285 | | | | 30,510,585 | | | | (42,812 | ) |
White Sugar ICE | | | May-23 | | | | 11 | | | | 309,320 | | | | 9,645 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (5,844,582 | ) |
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
10-Year Mini Japanese Government Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 107 | | | $ | (11,527,913 | ) | | $ | (91,991 | ) |
1-Month SOFR Future | | | Jul-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (789,230 | ) | | | 1,333 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Mar-26 | | | | 1 | | | | (256,597 | ) | | | 1,401 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Jun-26 | | | | 1 | | | | (256,677 | ) | | | (132 | ) |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Jun-25 | | | | 21 | | | | (5,378,272 | ) | | | 24,843 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Sep-24 | | | | 22 | | | | (5,611,111 | ) | | | 36,504 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Sep-23 | | | | 23 | | | | (5,847,308 | ) | | | 11,291 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Mar-25 | | | | 24 | | | | (6,139,933 | ) | | | 30,210 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Jun-23 | | | | 25 | | | | (6,370,313 | ) | | | 1,335 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Mar-24 | | | | 34 | | | | (8,644,746 | ) | | | 56,256 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Dec-24 | | | | 39 | | | | (9,963,470 | ) | | | 49,461 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Jun-24 | | | | 186 | | | | (47,358,241 | ) | | | 215,597 | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | | | Dec-23 | | | | 416 | | | | (105,716,007 | ) | | | 389,648 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Jun-25 | | | | 21 | | | | (5,064,413 | ) | | | 5,563 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Mar-25 | | | | 23 | | | | (5,540,700 | ) | | | 9,838 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 24 | | | | (5,770,800 | ) | | | 15,088 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Sep-25 | | | | 29 | | | | (6,999,150 | ) | | | 4,713 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 31 | | | | (7,367,925 | ) | | | 60,000 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 33 | | | | (7,806,563 | ) | | | 18,875 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 69 | | | | (16,540,162 | ) | | | 86,300 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Jun-24 | | | | 144 | | | | (34,374,599 | ) | | | 207,131 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 215 | | | | (50,928,124 | ) | | | 270,513 | |
3-Month SOFR Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 355 | | | | (83,953,062 | ) | | | 482,612 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Jun-25 | | | | 8 | | | | (2,311,153 | ) | | | 4,466 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Mar-25 | | | | 10 | | | $ | (2,886,084 | ) | | $ | 5,999 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 11 | | | | (3,166,258 | ) | | | 11,202 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 11 | | | | (3,170,889 | ) | | | 8,089 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 13 | | | | (3,727,672 | ) | | | 1,218 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Jun-24 | | | | 13 | | | | (3,735,491 | ) | | | 16,419 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 19 | | | | (5,441,566 | ) | | | 15,021 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 20 | | | | (5,735,782 | ) | | | 17,832 | |
3-Month SONIA Index Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 25 | | | | (7,158,827 | ) | | | 12,224 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Sep-24 | | | | 5 | | | | (3,331,244 | ) | | | 618 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (3,334,338 | ) | | | 33 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Jun-24 | | | | 7 | | | | (4,662,035 | ) | | | 1,675 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Mar-24 | | | | 10 | | | | (6,657,613 | ) | | | 3,479 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Dec-23 | | | | 15 | | | | (9,984,470 | ) | | | 5,054 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Jun-23 | | | | 15 | | | | (9,989,587 | ) | | | 1,008 | |
90-DAY Bank Bill | | | Sep-23 | | | | 17 | | | | (11,316,009 | ) | | | 5,200 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (235,838 | ) | | | 438 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Mar-26 | | | | 1 | | | | (240,950 | ) | | | 1,338 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Sep-26 | | | | 1 | | | | (241,063 | ) | | | 1,625 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Dec-26 | | | | 1 | | | | (241,100 | ) | | | (213 | ) |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 2 | | | | (474,050 | ) | | | 1,000 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Dec-24 | | | | 4 | | | | (959,200 | ) | | | 3,400 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 9 | | | | (2,125,575 | ) | | | 6,194 | |
90-DAY Eurodollar Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 12 | | | | (2,834,700 | ) | | | 28,350 | |
AUD/USD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 179 | | | | (12,060,125 | ) | | | 205,720 | |
Australian 10-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 111 | | | | (8,788,295 | ) | | | 101,725 | |
Australian 3-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 388 | | | | (27,867,800 | ) | | | 62,428 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Sep-24 | | | | 7 | | | | (1,230,194 | ) | | | 5,313 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Jun-24 | | | | 10 | | | | (1,751,374 | ) | | | 9,729 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Mar-24 | | | | 19 | | | | (3,315,079 | ) | | | 19,000 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 22 | | | | (3,828,838 | ) | | | 17,378 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 31 | | | | (5,390,353 | ) | | | 13,586 | |
Bank Acceptance Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 34 | | | | (5,912,312 | ) | | | 5,066 | |
Brent Crude Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (319,800 | ) | | | 2,360 | |
Brent Crude Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (329,320 | ) | | | 1,340 | |
Brent Crude Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (414,150 | ) | | | 1,040 | |
Brent Crude Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 8 | | | | (667,600 | ) | | | (10,550 | ) |
Brent Crude Oil Last Day | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (83,450 | ) | | | (1,130 | ) |
CAD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 210 | | | | (15,410,849 | ) | | | 62,234 | |
Canadian 10-Year Bond Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 165 | | | | (14,689,776 | ) | | | (48,106 | ) |
Canola Futures (Winnipeg Commodity Exchange) | | | Jul-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (23,859 | ) | | | 300 | |
Canola Futures (Winnipeg Commodity Exchange) | | | May-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (47,971 | ) | | | 607 | |
CHF Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 61 | | | | (8,118,719 | ) | | | 61,013 | |
Coffee ‘C’ Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (205,650 | ) | | | (8,081 | ) |
Coffee ‘C’ Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (346,688 | ) | | | (47,494 | ) |
Coffee ‘C’ Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (768,488 | ) | | | (81,038 | ) |
Copper Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (102,275 | ) | | | (838 | ) |
Corn Futures | | | Sep-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (29,125 | ) | | | 1,525 | |
Corn Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (62,225 | ) | | | 713 | |
Corn Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (63,025 | ) | | | 1,275 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Cotton No.2 Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 1 | | | $ | (42,230 | ) | | $ | 1,220 | |
Cotton No.2 Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 55 | | | | (2,310,825 | ) | | | (12,270 | ) |
DJIA Mini E-CBOT | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (490,230 | ) | | | 4,195 | |
Dollar Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 87 | | | | (9,119,775 | ) | | | (145,456 | ) |
Dutch TTF Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 10 | | | | (355,374 | ) | | | 40,857 | |
E-Mini Crude Oil | | | Apr-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (154,100 | ) | | | 838 | |
E-Mini Financial Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (110,050 | ) | | | 1 | |
E-Mini Industrial Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (101,760 | ) | | | (10 | ) |
E-Mini Natural Gas | | | Apr-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (41,205 | ) | | | (4,793 | ) |
E-Mini Utilities Select Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (65,580 | ) | | | 4,190 | |
EUR Foreign Exchange Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 80 | | | | (10,592,000 | ) | | | 53,769 | |
Euro BUXL 30-Year Bond Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 22 | | | | (3,124,607 | ) | | | 223,618 | |
Euro E-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (66,200 | ) | | | 531 | |
Euro-Bobl Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 248 | | | | (30,212,745 | ) | | | 465,111 | |
Euro-BTP Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 41 | | | | (4,886,869 | ) | | | 80,967 | |
Euro-Bund Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 112 | | | | (15,744,798 | ) | | | 448,928 | |
Euro-Oat Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 48 | | | | (6,483,262 | ) | | | 231,255 | |
Euro-Schatz Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 586 | | | | (65,067,723 | ) | | | 400,655 | |
FTSE 100 Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (94,562 | ) | | | 577 | |
FTSE China A50 Index | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (66,700 | ) | | | 87 | |
FTSE KLCI Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (64,089 | ) | | | 39 | |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (109,087 | ) | | | (1,852 | ) |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (110,544 | ) | | | (1,840 | ) |
Gasoline RBOB Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 12 | | | | (1,331,568 | ) | | | (30,971 | ) |
GBP Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (150,713 | ) | | | 306 | |
Gold 100 Oz Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 14 | | | | (2,571,380 | ) | | | (8,020 | ) |
Hang Seng China Enterprises Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (294,156 | ) | | | 8,765 | |
Hang Seng Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (251,510 | ) | | | 6,867 | |
JPN 10-Year Bond (Osaka Securities Exchange) | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (4,308,325 | ) | | | (7,712 | ) |
JPY Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 152 | | | | (13,983,050 | ) | | | 6,975 | |
Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (284,463 | ) | | | 10,663 | |
Lean Hogs Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (81,380 | ) | | | 950 | |
Lean Hogs Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 76 | | | | (2,589,320 | ) | | | 88,520 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,685 | ) | | | 7,219 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,695 | ) | | | 7,213 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (58,907 | ) | | | (216 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (59,091 | ) | | | 3,659 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (116,973 | ) | | | 1,703 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (117,338 | ) | | | 925 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (117,704 | ) | | | 11,372 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (117,884 | ) | | | (431 | ) |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (118,302 | ) | | | 2,799 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (118,332 | ) | | | 556 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (118,382 | ) | | | 3,106 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (174,572 | ) | | | 8,393 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (176,279 | ) | | | 2,808 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (236,513 | ) | | | 6,200 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (294,119 | ) | | | 19,720 | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 152 | | | | (9,059,200 | ) | | | 278,697 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
LME Aluminum Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 399 | | | $ | (23,312,871 | ) | | $ | 826,853 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,013 | ) | | | (13,187 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,027 | ) | | | 8,623 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,050 | ) | | | 9,225 | |
LME Copper Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (224,056 | ) | | | (669 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (447,922 | ) | | | (19,910 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (448,077 | ) | | | (12,402 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (448,100 | ) | | | (12,525 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 61 | | | | (13,668,575 | ) | | | (61,668 | ) |
LME Copper Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 198 | | | | (44,347,049 | ) | | | (1,832,749 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,424 | ) | | | 3,789 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,494 | ) | | | 910 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,525 | ) | | | 931 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,556 | ) | | | (1,119 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,563 | ) | | | 4,575 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,575 | ) | | | (850 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,581 | ) | | | 1,144 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,581 | ) | | | 831 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (52,606 | ) | | | (1,381 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (104,978 | ) | | | 4,654 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (105,050 | ) | | | 700 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (105,125 | ) | | | 3,125 | |
LME Lead Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 8 | | | | (421,426 | ) | | | (5,559 | ) |
LME Lead Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 69 | | | | (3,619,050 | ) | | | 20,802 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,601 | ) | | | 30,707 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,693 | ) | | | 26,007 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,707 | ) | | | 18,630 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,720 | ) | | | 24,300 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,736 | ) | | | 26,414 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,799 | ) | | | 18,377 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (147,956 | ) | | | 16,864 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (148,301 | ) | | | 22,429 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (149,160 | ) | | | 1,412 | |
LME Nickel Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (590,880 | ) | | | 60,867 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,106 | ) | | | 806 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,119 | ) | | | 4,231 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,119 | ) | | | 2,331 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,238 | ) | | | 369 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,244 | ) | | | (469 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Apr-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,254 | ) | | | 10,168 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,266 | ) | | | (828 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,306 | ) | | | 106 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,338 | ) | | | 388 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,438 | ) | | | 300 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (75,669 | ) | | | 5,356 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (150,029 | ) | | | (1,892 | ) |
LME Zinc Forward | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (225,356 | ) | | | 5,981 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Jun-23 | | | | 21 | | | | (1,574,213 | ) | | | 17,735 | |
LME Zinc Forward | | | Mar-23 | | | | 64 | | | | (4,821,600 | ) | | | 86,478 | |
Long Gilt Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 52 | | | | (6,252,309 | ) | | | 40,452 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | | Expiration Date | | | Number of Contracts | | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 1 | | | $ | (79,775 | ) | | $ | (850 | ) |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (158,150 | ) | | | (800 | ) |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (242,850 | ) | | | (3,325 | ) |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 10 | | | | (825,000 | ) | | | (13,925 | ) |
Micro EUR/USD Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (13,240 | ) | | | 138 | |
Mill Wheat Euro | | | Sep-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (14,358 | ) | | | 185 | |
Mill Wheat Euro | | | May-23 | | | | 29 | | | | (422,907 | ) | | | 12,018 | |
Mini H-Shares Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (25,213 | ) | | | 274 | |
MSCI EAFE Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (204,660 | ) | | | 1,225 | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 14 | | | | (674,030 | ) | | | 12,220 | |
MSCI Singapore Exchange ETS | | | Mar-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (152,438 | ) | | | 2,859 | |
Nasdaq 100 E-Mini | | | Mar-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (1,207,225 | ) | | | (40,120 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (91,080 | ) | | | (9,510 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 61 | | | | (1,746,430 | ) | | | (68,840 | ) |
Natural Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 128 | | | | (3,516,160 | ) | | | (203,828 | ) |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (113,089 | ) | | | 1,848 | |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (227,858 | ) | | | 11,420 | |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (231,353 | ) | | | 2,428 | |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 31 | | | | (3,652,891 | ) | | | (94,848 | ) |
NZD Currency Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (61,890 | ) | | | (90 | ) |
OAT Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (16,750 | ) | | | 463 | |
Palladium Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (426,270 | ) | | | 20,070 | |
Platinum Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (238,875 | ) | | | (3,020 | ) |
Rapeseed Euro | | | May-23 | | | | 7 | | | | (195,555 | ) | | | 5,460 | |
Red Wheat Futures (Minneapolis Grain Exchange) | | | May-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (43,338 | ) | | | 938 | |
S&P 500 E-Mini Futures | | | Mar-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (795,100 | ) | | | 7,208 | |
SGX Nifty 50 | | | Mar-23 | | | | 1 | �� | | | (34,798 | ) | | | 69 | |
Short BTP Future | | | Mar-23 | | | | 87 | | | | (9,682,310 | ) | | | 60,617 | |
Silver Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 66 | | | | (6,953,430 | ) | | | 50,000 | |
Soybean Oil Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (35,850 | ) | | | 1,632 | |
Soybean Oil Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 3 | | | | (108,072 | ) | | | 5,076 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 423 | | | | (47,230,593 | ) | | | 6,203 | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 329 | | | | (67,026,038 | ) | | | 159,760 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 578 | | | | (61,877,609 | ) | | | 50,867 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 112 | | | | (14,024,500 | ) | | | 45,296 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra 10-Year Notes | | | Jun-23 | | | | 25 | | | | (2,929,688 | ) | | | 742 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jun-23 | | | | 25 | | | | (3,376,563 | ) | | | (1,406 | ) |
UK Natural Gas Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 5 | | | | (208,466 | ) | | | 33,144 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Sep-23 | | | | 1 | | | | (36,225 | ) | | | 2,150 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Dec-23 | | | | 4 | | | | (148,200 | ) | | | 12,613 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | Jul-23 | | | | 95 | | | | (3,390,313 | ) | | | 203,063 | |
Wheat (Chicago Board of Trade) | | | May-23 | | | | 130 | | | | (4,585,750 | ) | | | 289,176 | |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Dec-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (149,180 | ) | | | (1,040 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Jul-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (153,800 | ) | | | 130 | |
WTI Crude Futures IPE | | | Apr-23 | | | | 2 | | | | (154,100 | ) | | | 800 | |
WTI Crude Futures | | | May-23 | | | | 6 | | | | (463,140 | ) | | | (2,470 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Jun-23 | | | | 11 | | | | (848,540 | ) | | | (7,150 | ) |
WTI Crude Futures | | | Apr-23 | | | | 78 | | | | (6,009,900 | ) | | | 163,964 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 4,688,352 | |
Total Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (1,156,230 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2023 were as follows:
Currency Purchased | | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
AUD | | | 19,389,153 | | | | | | USD | | | 13,031,450 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | $ | 16,025 | |
AUD | | | 19,389,153 | | | | | | USD | | | 13,074,106 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (26,161 | ) |
AUD | | | 500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 356,164 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (19,521 | ) |
AUD | | | 6,800,000 | | | | | | CAD | | | 6,325,591 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (55,955 | ) |
AUD | | | 386,228 | | | | | | EUR | | | 250,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (4,739 | ) |
AUD | | | 5,246,721 | | | | | | GBP | | | 3,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (75,935 | ) |
AUD | | | 2,400,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 220,238,494 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (8,137 | ) |
AUD | | | 7,200,000 | | | | | | NZD | | | 7,929,418 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (52,282 | ) |
BRL | | | 16,253,525 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (105,251 | ) |
CAD | | | 1,876,580 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (24,543 | ) |
CAD | | | 2,800,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 277,671,686 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 3,817 | |
CHF | | | 22,179,735 | | | | | | USD | | | 23,561,624 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (9,963 | ) |
CHF | | | 22,179,735 | | | | | | USD | | | 23,648,471 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (94,263 | ) |
CHF | | | 2,866,658 | | | | | | EUR | | | 2,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (21,348 | ) |
CHF | | | 365,741 | | | | | | USD | | | 400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (11,011 | ) |
CHF | | | 3,946,121 | | | | | | EUR | | | 4,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (34,191 | ) |
CHF | | | 1,119,892 | | | | | | GBP | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (10,228 | ) |
CHF | | | 1,000,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 143,688,100 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 5,376 | |
CHF | | | 2,375,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,595,997 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (65,222 | ) |
CLP | | | 79,292,856 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (4,296 | ) |
CLP | | | 159,953,936 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 14 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (7,086 | ) |
CLP | | | 1,746,910,666 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (93,440 | ) |
CLP | | | 160,006,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 24 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (7,314 | ) |
CNH | | | 671,532 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (3,277 | ) |
COP | | | 229,903,580 | | | | | | USD | | | 50,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (2,839 | ) |
CZK | | | 80,110,200 | | | | | | EUR | | | 3,350,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 56,109 | |
EUR | | | 16,894,850 | | | | | | USD | | | 17,832,514 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 38,218 | |
EUR | | | 2,750,000 | | | | | | AUD | | | 4,324,315 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (1,027 | ) |
EUR | | | 16,660,695 | | | | | | USD | | | 17,644,764 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (20,633 | ) |
EUR | | | 3,900,000 | | | | | | CHF | | | 3,907,633 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (27,099 | ) |
EUR | | | 550,000 | | | | | | CZK | | | 13,094,056 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (6,587 | ) |
EUR | | | 9,550,000 | | | | | | GBP | | | 8,487,457 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (101,391 | ) |
EUR | | | 7,300,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 1,034,421,161 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 114,634 | |
EUR | | | 10,600,000 | | | | | | NOK | | | 115,773,616 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 64,754 | |
EUR | | | 1,750,000 | | | | | | PLN | | | 8,358,886 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (24,273 | ) |
EUR | | | 15,800,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 179,404,027 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (424,685 | ) |
EUR | | | 300,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 328,554 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (10,945 | ) |
EUR | | | 200,000 | | | | | | HUF | | | 76,979,431 | | | | | | | | Mar 16 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (2,199 | ) |
EUR | | | 3,500,000 | | | | | | CAD | | | 5,030,313 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 21,594 | |
EUR | | | 3,100,000 | | | | | | GBP | | | 2,739,294 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (11,607 | ) |
EUR | | | 300,000 | | | | | | HUF | | | 116,682,417 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (4,601 | ) |
EUR | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 170,046,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 17,043 | |
EUR | | | 3,375,000 | | | | | | NOK | | | 36,658,821 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 40,668 | |
EUR | | | 600,000 | | | | | | PLN | | | 2,887,180 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (11,645 | ) |
EUR | | | 3,625,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 40,222,102 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (7,307 | ) |
GBP | | | 9,332,464 | | | | | | USD | | | 11,236,287 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (10,565 | ) |
GBP | | | 5,688,159 | | | | | | EUR | | | 6,450,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 15,289 | |
GBP | | | 300,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 364,734 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (3,779 | ) |
GBP | | | 375,000 | | | | | | CHF | | | 420,701 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 3,045 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
GBP | | | 88,185 | | | | | | EUR | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | $ | 159 | |
GBP | | | 1,125,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 180,941,600 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 18,927 | |
HUF | | | 1,220,765,594 | | | | | | EUR | | | 3,100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 16 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 110,747 | |
HUF | | | 77,176,298 | | | | | | EUR | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 1,376 | |
HUF | | | 288,486,560 | | | | | | USD | | | 800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (2,559 | ) |
IDR | | | 745,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 50,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (1,174 | ) |
ILS | | | 5,448,512 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (7,965 | ) |
INR | | | 16,531,710 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (32 | ) |
INR | | | 33,141,661 | | | | | | USD | | | 400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 862 | |
INR | | | 16,382,363 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 03 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (1,859 | ) |
INR | | | 248,030,616 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 06 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (593 | ) |
INR | | | 331,572,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 4,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 9,193 | |
INR | | | 33,170,941 | | | | | | USD | | | 400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 1,059 | |
INR | | | 8,282,712 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 104 | |
JPY | | | 33,733,410 | | | | | | EUR | | | 234,155 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 110 | |
JPY | | | 269,112,240 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,975,861 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 917 | |
JPY | | | 20,530,263 | | | | | | GBP | | | 125,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 465 | |
JPY | | | 302,845,650 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,222,557 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 2,308 | |
JPY | | | 120,269,122 | | | | | | EUR | | | 850,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (14,652 | ) |
JPY | | | 13,027,635 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (4,110 | ) |
JPY | | | 36,322,830 | | | | | | CHF | | | 250,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 1,613 | |
JPY | | | 66,834,552 | | | | | | NZD | | | 800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (1,522 | ) |
KRW | | | 737,379,804 | | | | | | USD | | | 600,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (42,712 | ) |
KRW | | | 735,297,456 | | | | | | USD | | | 600,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 07 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (44,190 | ) |
KRW | | | 1,656,240,177 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (47,999 | ) |
KRW | | | 2,893,882,051 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (112,337 | ) |
KRW | | | 128,299,360 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (2,986 | ) |
KRW | | | 4,273,717,925 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,300,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (68,146 | ) |
KRW | | | 4,080,519,788 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 21 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (13,726 | ) |
MXN | | | 157,236,768 | | | | | | USD | | | 8,350,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 218,410 | |
MXN | | | 67,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 3,583,375 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 55,847 | |
NOK | | | 31,736,344 | | | | | | EUR | | | 2,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (11,699 | ) |
NOK | | | 2,000,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 2,042,522 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (2,538 | ) |
NZD | | | 700,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 451,367 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (18,558 | ) |
NZD | | | 3,400,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 283,136,496 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 13,184 | |
NZD | | | 300,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 190,005 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (4,505 | ) |
PEN | | | 192,319 | | | | | | USD | | | 50,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 625 | |
PLN | | | 38,616,689 | | | | | | EUR | | | 8,150,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 43,021 | |
SEK | | | 104,467,736 | | | | | | EUR | | | 9,400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 35,990 | |
SEK | | | 41,805,186 | | | | | | NOK | | | 41,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (2,566 | ) |
SGD | | | 3,347,084 | | | | | | USD | | | 2,550,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (66,861 | ) |
SGD | | | 10,475,495 | | | | | | USD | | | 7,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (125,082 | ) |
TRY | | | 1,927,010 | | | | | | USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 358 | |
TWD | | | 36,461,496 | | | | | | USD | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (3,224 | ) |
TWD | | | 10,335,066 | | | | | | USD | | | 350,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (10,235 | ) |
USD | | | 13,073,602 | | | | | | AUD | | | 19,389,153 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 26,127 | |
USD | | | 1,232,456 | | | | | | AUD | | | 1,800,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 20,539 | |
USD | | | 1,744,490 | | | | | | AUD | | | 2,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 60,208 | |
USD | | | 1,950,000 | | | | | | BRL | | | 10,203,675 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 7,172 | |
USD | | | 134 | | | | | | CAD | | | 182 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 1 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 6,100,000 | | | | | | CAD | | | 8,167,803 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | $ | 113,335 | |
USD | | | 3,283,499 | | | | | | CAD | | | 4,400,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 57,922 | |
USD | | | 23,645,773 | | | | | | CHF | | | 22,179,735 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 94,112 | |
USD | | | 1,500,000 | | | | | | CHF | | | 1,394,348 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 17,021 | |
USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 79,509,934 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 4,034 | |
USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 159,780,288 | | | | | | | | Mar 14 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 7,295 | |
USD | | | 900,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 747,947,297 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (1,933 | ) |
USD | | | 100,000 | | | | | | CLP | | | 83,923,144 | | | | | | | | Apr 03 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (923 | ) |
USD | | | 4,800,000 | | | | | | CNH | | | 32,870,362 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 65,578 | |
USD | | | 2,800,000 | | | | | | CNH | | | 19,047,647 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 53,572 | |
USD | | | 900,000 | | | | | | COP | | | 4,347,719,590 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 8,135 | |
USD | | | 17,643,676 | | | | | | EUR | | | 16,660,695 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 20,624 | |
USD | | | 639,280 | | | | | | EUR | | | 600,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 4,061 | |
USD | | | 3,235,490 | | | | | | EUR | | | 3,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 56,137 | |
USD | | | 11,166,293 | | | | | | GBP | | | 9,332,464 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (59,429 | ) |
USD | | | 11,236,431 | | | | | | GBP | | | 9,332,464 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 10,526 | |
USD | | | 2,302,281 | | | | | | GBP | | | 1,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 16,235 | |
USD | | | 1,678,274 | | | | | | GBP | | | 1,375,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 23,361 | |
USD | | | 300,000 | | | | | | IDR | | | 4,523,956,621 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 3,508 | �� |
USD | | | 5,300,000 | | | | | | ILS | | | 18,644,416 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 194,362 | |
USD | | | 1,600,000 | | | | | | ILS | | | 5,633,490 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 56,434 | |
USD | | | 202,348 | | | | | | INR | | | 16,531,710 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 2,380 | |
USD | | | 404,887 | | | | | | INR | | | 33,141,661 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 4,026 | |
USD | | | 200,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 16,387,860 | | | | | | | | Mar 03 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 1,793 | |
USD | | | 3,000,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 246,207,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 06 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 22,646 | |
USD | | | 4,000,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 329,650,226 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 14,044 | |
USD | | | 400,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 33,156,240 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (881 | ) |
USD | | | 2,500,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 206,197,285 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 7,918 | |
USD | | | 7,000,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 580,094,500 | | | | | | | | Mar 21 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (8,208 | ) |
USD | | | 400,000 | | | | | | INR | | | 33,253,600 | | | | | | | | Apr 03 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (1,354 | ) |
USD | | | 2,222,258 | | | | | | JPY | | | 302,845,650 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (2,310 | ) |
USD | | | 5,900,000 | | | | | | JPY | | | 785,325,450 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 119,606 | |
USD | | | 1,236,037 | | | | | | JPY | | | 162,500,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 37,017 | |
USD | | | 601,477 | | | | | | KRW | | | 737,379,804 | | | | | | | | Mar 02 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 44,189 | |
USD | | | 600,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 764,344,461 | | | | | | | | Mar 07 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 22,234 | |
USD | | | 1,300,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 1,620,030,575 | | | | | | | | Mar 08 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 75,371 | |
USD | | | 2,300,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 2,949,513,739 | | | | | | | | Mar 09 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 70,281 | |
USD | | | 1,900,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 2,429,513,073 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 62,918 | |
USD | | | 3,300,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 4,213,024,830 | | | | | | | | Mar 17 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 114,043 | |
USD | | | 3,100,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 4,004,631,865 | | | | | | | | Mar 21 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 71,123 | |
USD | | | 3,100,000 | | | | | | KRW | | | 4,078,468,500 | | | | | | | | Apr 03 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 13,517 | |
USD | | | 250,000 | | | | | | MXN | | | 4,712,501 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (6,802 | ) |
USD | | | 324,253 | | | | | | MXN | | | 6,000,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (1,647 | ) |
USD | | | 2,500,000 | | | | | | NOK | | | 25,580,864 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 32,474 | |
USD | | | 1,189,004 | | | | | | NZD | | | 1,900,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 14,237 | |
USD | | | 50,000 | | | | | | PHP | | | 2,749,813 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 397 | |
USD | | | 1,800,000 | | | | | | PLN | | | 8,039,554 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (3,052 | ) |
USD | | | 2,200,000 | | | | | | SEK | | | 22,654,526 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 32,091 | |
USD | | | 1,950,000 | | | | | | SGD | | | 2,602,792 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 19,037 | |
USD | | | 600,000 | | | | | | THB | | | 20,717,494 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 12,894 | |
USD | | | 2,700,000 | | | | | | TRY | | | 52,365,101 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (27,150 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | | Currency Sold | | | | | | Expiration Date | | | Counterparty | | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
USD | | | 1,213,973 | | | | | | TWD | | | 36,461,496 | | | | | | | | Mar 01 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | $ | 17,197 | |
USD | | | 2,200,000 | | | | | | TWD | | | 66,289,400 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 20,737 | |
USD | | | 1,200,000 | | | | | | TWD | | | 36,366,960 | | | | | | | | Mar 23 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 3,267 | |
USD | | | 3,400,000 | | | | | | ZAR | | | 60,420,485 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 114,466 | |
USD | | | 1,400,000 | | | | | | ZAR | | | 25,090,807 | | | | | | | | Mar 31 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | 37,609 | |
ZAR | | | 12,713,844 | | | | | | USD | | | 700,000 | | | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | | | | SOCIETE GENERALE | | | | (8,649 | ) |
Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 680,145 | |
AUD | Australian Dollar | | LME | London Mercantile Exchange |
BRL | Brazilian Real | | MIB | Milano Indice di Borsa |
CAD | Canadian Dollar | | MXN | Mexican Peso |
CHF | Swiss Franc | | NOK | Norwegian Krone |
CLP | Chilean Peso | | NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
CNH | Chinese Yuan Renminbi | | OMX | Stockholm Stock Exchange |
COP | Colombian Peso | | PHP | Philippine Peso |
CZK | Czech Koruna | | PLN | Polish Zloty |
DAX | Deutscher Aktienindex | | RBOB | Reformulated Blendstock for Oxygenate Blending |
DJIA | Dow Jones Industrial Average | | RUB | Russian Ruble |
EUR | Euro | | SEK | Swedish Krona |
FTSE | Financial Times Stock Exchange | | SGD | Singapore Dollar |
GBP | British Pound | | THB | Thai Baht |
HUF | Hungarian Forint | | TRY | Turkish Lira |
ILS | Israeli New Shekel | | TWD | Taiwan Dollar |
INR | Indian Rupee | | USD | United States Dollar |
JPY | Japanese Yen | | WTI | West Texas Intermediate |
KRW | Korean Won | | ZAR | South African Rand |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets And Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $379,960,415) | | $ | 379,812,762 | |
Deposits with broker for forward foreign currency contracts | | | 8,753,888 | |
Deposits with broker for futures contracts | | | 60,259,585 | |
Receivables for: | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 1,173,333 | |
Interest receivable | | | 71,424 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 2,819,658 | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | 12,509,362 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 63,214 | |
Total assets | | $ | 465,463,226 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Due to broker | | | 1,120,988 | |
Payables for: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 569,729 | |
Captial shares redeemed | | | 220,615 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 2,139,513 | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | 13,665,592 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 101,138 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 17,817,575 | |
Net assets | | $ | 447,645,651 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 39,381 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 481,626,411 | |
Total distributable earnings/(losses) | | | (34,020,141 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 447,645,651 | |
| | | | |
CLASS A SHARES: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,629,216 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 143,574 | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.35 | |
Maxium offering price per share (100/94.25 of $11.35) | | $ | 12.04 | |
| | | | |
CLASS I SHARES: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 441,248,986 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 38,812,114 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.37 | |
| | | | |
CLASS C SHARES: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 4,767,449 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 425,268 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 11.21 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 6,725,132 | |
Total investment income | | | 6,725,132 | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 3,575,711 | |
Administration and accounting services fees (Note 2) | | | 87,754 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 39,170 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 34,147 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 33,011 | |
Director fees | | | 24,672 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 17,045 | |
Distribution fees (Class C Shares) (Note 2) | | | 14,020 | |
Distribution fees (Class A Shares) (Note 2) | | | 1,669 | |
Legal fees | | | 12,326 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 10,862 | |
Officer fees | | | 7,175 | |
Other expenses | | | 17,696 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 3,875,258 | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (234,559 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 3,640,699 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 3,084,433 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | |
Investments | | | (146,312 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 1,418,592 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (86,678 | ) |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | (989,189 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 233,084 | |
Futures contracts | | | (8,803,008 | ) |
Foreign currency translations | | | 64 | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | (526,040 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (8,899,487 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (5,815,054 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 3,084,433 | | | $ | (1,886,699 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments, futures contracts, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts | | | 196,413 | | | | 9,827,414 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments, futures contracts, foreign currency translations and forward foreign currency contracts | | | (9,095,900 | ) | | | 5,724,023 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (5,815,054 | ) | | | 13,664,738 | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (16,107,884 | ) | | | (10,931,120 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (16,107,884 | ) | | | (10,931,120 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 2,389,008 | | | | 1,346,515 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 35,006 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,510,532 | ) | | | (541,920 | ) |
Total from Class A Shares | | | 913,482 | | | | 804,595 | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 199,333,865 | | | | 278,631,362 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 10,506,767 | | | | 10,666,118 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (88,858,352 | ) | | | (44,846,418 | ) |
Total from Class I Shares | | | 120,982,280 | | | | 244,451,062 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 4,806,196 | | | | 709,761 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 108,350 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (489,005 | ) | | | (99,936 | ) |
Total from Class C Shares | | | 4,425,541 | | | | 609,825 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 126,321,303 | | | | 245,865,482 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 104,398,365 | | | | 248,599,100 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 343,247,286 | | | | 94,648,186 | |
End of period | | $ | 447,645,651 | | | $ | 343,247,286 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 202,289 | | | | 112,990 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 3,095 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (129,455 | ) | | | (45,345 | ) |
Total Class A Shares | | | 75,929 | | | | 67,645 | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 16,971,850 | | | | 23,584,424 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 927,341 | | | | 957,461 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (7,674,145 | ) | | | (3,858,008 | ) |
Total Class I Shares | | | 10,225,046 | | | | 20,683,877 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 406,254 | | | | 61,350 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 9,674 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (43,348 | ) | | | (8,662 | ) |
Total Class C Shares | | | 372,580 | | | | 52,688 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 10,673,555 | | | | 20,804,210 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For The Period February 16, 2022 to august 31, 2022(1) | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.94 | | | $ | 11.21 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.08 | | | | (0.06 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.22 | ) | | | 0.79 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 0.73 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.42 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.45 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.35 | | | $ | 11.94 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | (0.98 | )%(4) | | | 6.51 | %(4) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 1,629 | | | $ | 808 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(6) | | | 2.04 | %(5) | | | 2.04 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (excluding interest expense)(6) | | | 2.04 | %(5) | | | 2.04 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(6) | | | 2.16 | %(5) | | | 2.23 | %(5) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.31 | %(5) | | | (0.87 | )%(5) |
Portfolio turnover rate(7) | | | 0 | %(4) | | | 0 | %(4) |
(1) | Inception date of Class A Shares of the Fund was February 16, 2022. |
(2) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total return does not reflect any applicable sales charge. |
(6) | The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired Fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.04% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares. |
(7) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2018(1) | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.96 | | | $ | 11.98 | | | $ | 11.07 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.09 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 1.29 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.66 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.65 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) | | | (0.36 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) | | | (0.92 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.46 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.37 | | | $ | 11.96 | | | $ | 11.98 | | | $ | 11.07 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.65 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | (0.84 | )%(4) | | | 10.40 | % | | | 19.72 | % | | | 13.97 | % | | | 12.20 | % | | | 6.50 | %(4) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 441,249 | | | $ | 341,815 | | | $ | 94,948 | | | $ | 37,572 | | | $ | 28,242 | | | $ | 21,608 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(6) | | | 1.79 | %(5) | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (excluding interest expense)(6) | | | 1.79 | %(5) | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | % | | | 1.79 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(6) | | | 1.91 | %(5) | | | 1.98 | % | | | 2.28 | % | | | 2.45 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 2.84 | %(5) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.54 | %(5) | | | (1.12 | )% | | | (1.80 | )% | | | (0.76 | )% | | | 0.25 | % | | | (0.25 | )%(5) |
Portfolio turnover rate(7) | | | 0 | %(4) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | %(4) |
(1) | Inception date of Class I Shares of the Fund was April 11, 2018. |
(2) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(6) | The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired Fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 1.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares. |
(7) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Concluded)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For The Period November 8, 2021 To August 31, 2022(1) | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 12.51 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.04 | | | | (0.18 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.23 | ) | | | 0.70 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 0.52 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.84 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (1.18 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.21 | | | $ | 11.85 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | (1.33 | )%(4) | | | 4.84 | %(4) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 4,767 | | | $ | 624 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(6) | | | 2.79 | %(5) | | | 2.79 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements (excluding interest expense)(6) | | | 2.79 | %(5) | | | 2.79 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements (including interest expense)(6) | | | 2.91 | %(5) | | | 2.98 | %(5) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.67 | %(5) | | | (1.88 | )%(5) |
Portfolio turnover rate(7) | | | 0 | %(4) | | | 0 | %(4) |
(1) | Inception date of Class C Shares of the Fund was November 8, 2021. |
(2) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(6) | The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired Fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) to 2.79% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares. |
(7) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund (the “Fund”), which commenced investment operations on April 11, 2018. The Fund is authorized to offer three classes of shares, Class A Shares, Class I Shares and Class C Shares. Class A Shares are sold subject to a front-end maximum sales charge of 5.75%. Front-end sales charges may be reduced or waived under certain circumstances.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by allocating its assets between a “Managed Futures” strategy, a “Long U.S. Equity” strategy and a “Fixed Income” strategy.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.”
The end of the reporting period for the Fund is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
Consolidation of Subsidiaries — The Managed Futures strategy is achieved by the Fund investing up to 25% of its total assets in ACMAF Master Offshore Limited (the “Cayman Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary of the Fund organized under the acts of the Cayman Islands. Effective on or about November 12, 2020, the Fund’s previous wholly-owned subsidiary, the Abbey Capital Multi Asset Offshore Fund Limited, became a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Cayman Subsidiary through a share exchange between the Fund and the Cayman Subsidiary and registered as a segregated portfolio company under the acts of the Cayman Islands under the name ACMAF Offshore SPC (the “SPC”). The Cayman Subsidiary invests all or substantially all of its assets in segregated portfolios of the SPC. The Cayman Subsidiary serves solely as an intermediate entity through which the Fund invests in the SPC and makes no independent investment decisions and has no investment or other discretion over the Fund’s investable assets.
Effective on or about July 8, 2021, the Fund may also invest a portion of its assets in segregated series of another wholly-owned subsidiary of the Fund, the ACMAF Onshore Series LLC (the “Onshore Subsidiary”), a Delaware series limited liability company.
The consolidated financial statements of the Fund include the financial statements of the Cayman Subsidiary, the Onshore Subsidiary and SPC. The Fund consolidates the results of subsidiaries in which the Fund holds a controlling financial interest. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. As of the end of the reporting period, the net assets of the Cayman Subsidiary and SPC were $101,078,546 which represented 22.58% of the Fund’s net assets. As of the end of the reporting period, the net assets of the Onshore Subsidiary were $62,847,158, which represented 14.04% of the Fund’s net assets.
Portfolio Valuation — The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Forward exchange contracts are valued by interpolating between spot and forward currency rates as quoted by an independent pricing service. Futures contracts are generally valued using the settlement price determined by the relevant
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exchange. If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued by the Valuation Designee (as defined below) in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by the Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has designated Abbey Capital Limited (the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 – | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 – | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● Level 3 – | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 379,812,762 | | | $ | 379,812,762 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Commodity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 4,898,028 | | | | 4,898,028 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Equity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 2,214,852 | | | | 2,214,852 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | 2,819,658 | | | | — | | | | 2,819,658 | | | | — | |
Futures Contracts | | | 814,427 | | | | 814,427 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 4,582,055 | | | | 4,582,055 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 395,141,782 | | | $ | 392,322,124 | | | $ | 2,819,658 | | | $ | — | |
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Commodity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (6,159,857 | ) | | $ | (6,159,857 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Equity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | (5,981,526 | ) | | | (5,981,526 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | (2,139,513 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,139,513 | ) | | | — | |
Futures Contracts | | | (565,898 | ) | | | (565,898 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | (958,311 | ) | | | (958,311 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (15,805,105 | ) | | $ | (13,665,592 | ) | | $ | (2,139,513 | ) | | $ | — | |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Fund’s 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 Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for Level 3 transfers are disclosed if the Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund had no Level 3 transfers.
Disclosures about Derivative instruments and Hedging Activities — Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund used long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices, U.S. and foreign government bonds, foreign currencies, interest rates and commodities (through investment in the Cayman Subsidiary, the SPC and the Onshore Subsidiary), to gain investment exposure in accordance with its investment objective.
The following tables provide quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of, and gains and losses on, the Fund’s derivative instruments as of and for the current fiscal period.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following tables list the fair values of the Fund’s derivative holdings and location on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of the end of the reporting period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Total | |
Asset Derivatives |
Forward Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,819,658 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,819,658 | |
Futures Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | | 2,214,852 | | | | 4,582,055 | | | | 814,427 | | | | 4,898,028 | | | | 12,509,362 | |
Total Value- Assets | | | | | | $ | 2,214,852 | | | $ | 4,582,055 | | | $ | 3,634,085 | | | $ | 4,898,028 | | | $ | 15,329,020 | |
Liability Derivatives |
Forward Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,139,513 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (2,139,513 | ) |
Futures Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | | (5,981,526 | ) | | | (958,311 | ) | | | (565,898 | ) | | | (6,159,857 | ) | | | (13,665,592 | ) |
Total Value- Liabilities | | $ | (5,981,526 | ) | | $ | (958,311 | ) | | $ | (2,705,411 | ) | | $ | (6,159,857 | ) | | $ | (15,805,105 | ) |
(a) | This amount represents the cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) of forwards and futures contracts as reported on the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. |
The following table lists the amounts of realized gains/(losses) included in net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations during the current fiscal period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Operations Location | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Total | |
Realized Gain/(Loss) |
Futures Contracts | | | Net realized gain/(loss) from Futures Contracts | | | $ | 4,851,905 | | | $ | 6,280,577 | | | $ | 2,202,706 | | | $ | (11,916,596 | ) | | $ | 1,418,592 | |
Forward Contracts | | | Net realized gain/(loss) from Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (989,189 | ) | | | — | | | | (989,189 | ) |
Total Realized Gain/(Loss) | | $ | 4,851,905 | | | $ | 6,280,577 | | | $ | 1,213,517 | | | $ | (11,916,596 | ) | | $ | 429,403 | |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table lists the amounts of change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations during the current fiscal period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Operations Location | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Total | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) |
Futures Contracts | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on futures contracts | | | $ | (6,996,004 | ) | | $ | 1,044,092 | | | $ | (1,545,979 | ) | | $ | (1,305,117 | ) | | $ | (8,803,008 | ) |
Forward Contracts | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (526,040 | ) | | | — | | | | (526,040 | ) |
Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | $ | (6,996,004 | ) | | $ | 1,044,092 | | | $ | (2,072,019 | ) | | $ | (1,305,117 | ) | | $ | (9,329,048 | ) |
During the current fiscal period, the Fund’s quarterly average volume of derivatives was as follows:
Long Futures Notional Amount | Short Futures Notional Amount | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Payable (Value at Trade Date) | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — Receivable (Value at Trade Date) |
$468,093,493 | $(726,176,691) | $(372,037,337) | $372,018,174 |
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral (receivables) or the obligation to return cash collateral (payables) arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of financial and derivative instruments that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements (or similar arrangements) and collateral received and pledged in connection with the master netting agreements (or similar arrangements).
| | | | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | | |
Description | | Gross Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Received | | | Net Amount(1) | | | | | | | Gross Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Pledged(2) | | | Net Amount(3) | |
| | Assets | | | | | | | Liabilities | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | 2,819,658 | | | $ | (2,139,513 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 680,145 | | | | | | | $ | 2,139,513 | | | $ | (2,139,513 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| (1) | Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default. |
| (2) | Actual collateral pledged may be more than the amount shown. |
| (3) | Net amount represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default. |
Use of Estimates — The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — The Fund records security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Fund.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The Cayman Subsidiary is registered as an “exempted company” and the SPC as an “exempted segregated portfolio company” pursuant to the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands (as amended). Each of the Cayman Subsidiary and the SPC has received an undertaking from the Governor in Cabinet of the Cayman Islands to the effect that, for a period of twenty years from the date of the undertaking, no act that thereafter is enacted in the Cayman Islands imposing any tax or duty to be levied on profits, income or on gains or appreciation, or any tax in the nature of estate duty or inheritance tax, will apply to any property comprised in or any income arising under the Cayman Subsidiary or the SPC, or to the shareholders thereof, in respect of any such property or income. For U.S. federal income tax purposes, the Cayman Subsidiary is treated as a “controlled foreign corporation” and the SPC is treated as disregarded from its owner, the Cayman Subsidiary, for U.S. income tax purposes. The Onshore Subsidiary is treated as an entity disregarded from its owner, the Fund, for U.S. income tax purposes.
SEC RULE 18f-4 — Effective August 19, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) implemented Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act (“Rule 18f-4”), providing for the regulation of a registered investment company’s use of derivatives and certain related instruments. Among other things, Rule 18f-4 limits a fund’s derivatives exposure through a value-at-risk test and requires the adoption and implementation of a derivatives risk management program for certain derivatives users. The Fund, as a full derivatives user (as defined in Rule 18f-4), is subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. The Fund is required to comply with Rule18f-4 and has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4.
Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.
The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Currency Risk —Investment in foreign securities involves currency risk associated with securities that trade or are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and which may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. An increase in the strength of the U.S. dollar relative to a foreign currency may cause the U.S. dollar value of an investment in that country to decline. Foreign currencies also are subject to risks caused by inflation, interest rates, budget deficits and low savings rates, political factors and government controls. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts may limit potential gains from a favorable change in value between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. Unanticipated changes in currency pricing may result in poorer overall performance for the Fund than if it had not engaged in these contracts.
Commodity Sector Risk — Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. The prices of energy, industrial metals, precious metals, agriculture and livestock sector commodities may fluctuate widely due to factors such as changes in value, supply and demand and governmental regulatory policies. The commodity-linked securities in which the Fund invests may be issued by companies in the financial services sector, and events affecting the financial services sector may cause the Fund’s share value to fluctuate.
Foreign Securities Market Risk — A substantial portion of the trades of the Fund are expected to take place on markets or exchanges outside the United States. There is no limit to the amount of assets of the Fund that may be committed to trading on foreign markets. The risk of loss in trading foreign futures and options on futures contracts
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can be substantial. Participation in foreign futures and options on futures contracts involves the execution and clearing of trades on, or subject to the rules of, a foreign board of trade or exchange. Some of these foreign markets, in contrast to U.S. exchanges, are so-called principals’ markets in which performance is the responsibility only of the individual counterparty with whom the trader has entered into a commodity interest transaction and not of the exchange or clearing corporation. In these kinds of markets, there is risk of bankruptcy or other failure or refusal to perform by the counterparty.
Counterparty Risk — The derivative contracts entered into by the Fund, the Cayman Subsidiary, Onshore Subsidiary or the SPC may be privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market. These contracts also involve exposure to credit risk, since contract performance depends in part on the financial condition of the counterparty. Relying on a counterparty exposes the Fund to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the Fund to suffer a loss. If a counterparty defaults on its payment obligations to the Fund, this default will cause the value of an investment in the Fund to decrease.
Credit Risk — Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the security or a counterparty in respect of a derivative instrument will not be able to satisfy its payment obligations to the Fund when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the Fund’s investment in that issuer. Securities rated in the four highest categories by the rating agencies are considered investment grade, but they may also have some speculative characteristics. Investment grade ratings do not guarantee that bonds will not lose value or default. In addition, the credit quality of securities may be lowered if an issuer’s financial condition changes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual companies are not known. The operational and financial performance of individual companies and the market in general depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
Futures Contracts — The Fund uses futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund must deposit initial margin in addition to segregating cash or liquid assets sufficient to meet its obligation to purchase or provide securities, or to pay the amount owed at the expiration of an index-based futures contract. Such liquid assets may consist of cash, cash equivalents, liquid debt or equity securities or other acceptable assets. Pursuant to the futures contract, the Fund agrees to receive from, or pay to the broker, an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such a receipt of payment is known as “variation margin” and is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transactions and the Fund’s basis in the contract. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. Use of long futures contracts
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subjects the Fund to risk of loss in excess of the amount shown on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, up to the notional value of the futures contract. Use of short futures contracts subjects the Fund to potentially unlimited risk of loss.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts — In the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives, the Fund is subject to foreign investment and currency risk. The Fund uses forward foreign currency contracts (“forward contracts”) for purposes of hedging, duration management, as a substitute for securities, to increase returns, for currency hedging or risk management, or to otherwise help achieve the Fund’s investment objective. These contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable translation rates. The Fund records realized gains or losses at the time the forward contract is closed. A forward contract is extinguished through a closing transaction or upon delivery of the currency or entering an offsetting contract. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar or other currencies. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to forward foreign currency contracts is the fair value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated to some extent if a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty is in place and to the extent the Fund obtains collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
2. Investment Adviser and Other Services
Abbey Capital Limited (“Abbey Capital” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund, the Cayman Subsidiary, Onshore Subsidiary and the SPC. The Adviser allocates the assets of the Onshore Subsidiary and SPC (via the Cayman Subsidiary) to one or more Trading Advisers unaffiliated with the Adviser to manage. The Adviser also has the ultimate responsibility to oversee the Trading Advisers, and to recommend their hiring, termination and replacement, subject to approval by the Board. The Fund compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following table. The Adviser compensates the Trading Advisers out of the Advisory Fee.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) to the rates (“Expense Caps”) shown in the following table of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed the Expense Caps as applicable: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board. The Adviser may discontinue these arrangements at any time after December 31, 2023.
Advisory Fee | Expense Caps |
| Class A | Class I | Class C |
1.77% | 2.04% | 1.79% | 2.79% |
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued, waived and/or reimbursed were as follows:
Gross Advisory Fees | Waivers and/or Reimbursements | Net Advisory Fees |
$3,575,711 | $(234,559) | $3,341,152 |
If at any time the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (not including acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) for a year are less than the relevant share class’s Expense Cap, the Adviser may recoup any waived or reimbursed amounts from the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund had amounts available for recoupment as follows:
Expiration |
August 31, 2023 | August 31, 2024 | August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2026 | Total |
$112,914 | $254,268 | $312,567 | $234,559 | $914,308 |
Aspect Capital Limited, Crabel Capital Management, LLC, Eclipse Capital Management, Inc., Revolution Capital Management, LLC, Tudor Investment Corporation and Welton Investment Partners, LLC each served as a Trading Adviser to the Fund during the period.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Fund’s transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
The Board has adopted a Plan of Distribution for the Class A Shares and Class C Shares (the “Plan”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Fund’s distributor is entitled to receive from the Fund a distribution fee with respect to the Shares, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, of up to 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Class A Shares and up to 1.00% of the Class C Shares. The actual amount of such compensation under the Plan is agreed upon by the Board and by the Distributor. Because these fees are paid out of the Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Amounts paid to the Distributor under the Plan may be used by the Distributor to cover expenses that are related to (i) the sale of the Shares, (ii) ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of the accounts of shareholders, and (iii) sub-transfer agency services, subaccounting services or administrative services related to the sale of the Shares, all as set forth in the Fund’s 12b-1 Plan.
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
3. Director And Officer Compensation
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant-Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Company for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
During the current fiscal period, there were no purchases or sales of investment securities or long-term U.S. Government securities (excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions) by the Fund.
5. Federal Income Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the consolidated financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by the Fund were as follows(a):
Federal Tax Cost | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$335,548,310 | $11,447,106 | $(25,688,872) | $(14,241,766) |
(a) | The difference between the book basis and tax basis cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments is attributable primarily to timing differences related to taxable income from a wholly-owned controlled foreign corporation. |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
Permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributable to disallowed book income from the Cayman Subsidiary, were reclassified to the following accounts:
Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | Paid-In Capital |
$(15,918,422) | $15,918,422 |
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Abbey Capital Multi Asset Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | Capital Loss Carryforwards | Qualified Late-Year Losses | Other Temporary Differences |
$14,228,148 | $— | $(24,300,369) | $— | $2,024,982 | $— |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate principally to the timing of recognition of income and gains of the Cayman Subsidiary for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 was as follows:
Ordinary Income | Long-Term Gains | Total |
$7,325,763 | $3,605,357 | $10,931,120 |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022. The Fund deferred qualified late-year losses of $2,024,982 which will be treated as arising on the first business day of the following fiscal year.
The Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of August 31, 2022, the Fund had no unlimited short-term or long-term capital loss carryovers to offset future capital gains.
6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
7. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no significant events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (844) 261-6484 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Abbey Capital Limited
1-2 Cavendish Row
Dublin 1, Ireland
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP.
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
AMA-SAR23
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ADARA SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
of
The RBB Fund, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Fund.
ADARA SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
semi-ANNUAL report
Performance Data
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception | |
Adara Smaller Companies Fund | 4.45% | -4.99% | 15.68% | 10.55% | 10.76%* | |
Russell 2000® Index | 3.63% | -6.02% | 10.08% | 6.01% | 8.03%** | |
* | The Fund commenced operations on October 21, 2014. |
** | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (844) 261-6482.
The Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 0.84% of average daily net assets. This ratio may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report.
The Fund invests in common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks. Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Index. The Russell 2000® Index is a widely-recognized, capitalization-weighted index that measures the performance of the smallest 2,000 companies in the Russell 3000® Index and is considered representative of small-cap stocks. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
Investment Considerations
Investing in the Fund involves risk and an investor may lose money. The success of the Fund’s strategy depends on the Adviser’s ability to select Sub-Advisers and each Sub-Adviser’s ability to select investments for the Fund. The Fund may invest in riskier types of investments including small and micro-cap stocks, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), special situations and illiquid securities all of which may be more volatile and less liquid.
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ADARA SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
Fund Expense Example
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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 During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six Month Total Investment Return |
Class I Shares | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,044.50 | $ 4.11 | 0.81% | 4.45% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,020.78 | 4.06 | 0.81% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized six-month expense ratio in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total investment return for the Fund. |
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ADARA SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
Security Type/Sector Classification | | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Banks | | | 8.0 | % | | $ | 37,180,838 | |
Retail | | | 6.2 | | | | 29,019,291 | |
Commercial Services | | | 6.1 | | | | 28,443,066 | |
Biotechnology | | | 5.8 | | | | 26,962,809 | |
Software | | | 4.5 | | | | 21,177,681 | |
Semiconductors | | | 4.5 | | | | 21,147,635 | |
Healthcare-Products | | | 3.1 | | | | 14,594,491 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 3.1 | | | | 14,406,512 | |
REITS | | | 2.8 | | | | 13,084,640 | |
Electronics | | | 2.8 | | | | 12,889,702 | |
Insurance | | | 2.4 | | | | 11,374,727 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.3 | | | | 10,778,698 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 2.2 | | | | 10,007,985 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 2.0 | | | | 9,101,506 | |
Computers | | | 1.7 | | | | 8,141,748 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 1.7 | | | | 8,082,138 | |
Savings & Loans | | | 1.6 | | | | 7,303,201 | |
Transportation | | | 1.5 | | | | 7,099,739 | |
Metal Fabricate/Hardware | | | 1.5 | | | | 6,932,199 | |
Internet | | | 1.5 | | | | 6,802,355 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 1.4 | | | | 6,721,209 | |
Food | | | 1.4 | | | | 6,487,045 | |
Building Materials | | | 1.3 | | | | 6,269,266 | |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 1.3 | | | | 6,212,845 | |
Telecommunications | | | 1.3 | | | | 6,106,089 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 1.2 | | | | 5,348,322 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 1.1 | | | | 5,115,232 | |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 1.1 | | | | 4,955,254 | |
Apparel | | | 0.9 | | | | 4,270,577 | |
Home Builders | | | 0.9 | | | | 4,053,344 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.8 | | | | 3,894,931 | |
Beverages | | | 0.8 | | | | 3,748,610 | |
Agriculture | | | 0.8 | | | | 3,654,929 | |
Home Furnishings | | | 0.8 | | | | 3,646,856 | |
Healthcare-Services | | | 0.8 | | | | 3,632,246 | |
Leisure Time | | | 0.8 | | | | 3,603,286 | |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 0.7 | | | | 3,427,454 | |
Chemicals | | | 0.7 | | | | 3,151,550 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.7 | | | | 3,084,425 | |
Energy-Alternate Sources | | | 0.6 | | | | 2,930,829 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.6 | | | | 2,699,232 | |
Textiles | | | 0.5 | | | | 2,266,674 | |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 0.5 | | | | 2,174,519 | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 0.4 | | | | 2,009,835 | |
Mining | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,928,323 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,924,569 | |
Machinery-Construction & Mining | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,910,606 | |
Airlines | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,909,811 | |
Entertainment | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,869,030 | |
Lodging | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,812,396 | |
Investment Companies | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,635,695 | |
Gas | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,504,846 | |
Housewares | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,387,449 | |
Media | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,296,357 | |
Electric | | | 0.2 | | | | 718,700 | |
Food Service | | | 0.1 | | | | 602,618 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 0.1 | | | | 525,836 | |
Household Products/Wares | | | 0.1 | | | | 420,153 | |
Coal | | | 0.1 | | | | 365,517 | |
Water | | | 0.1 | | | | 323,132 | |
Forest Products & Paper | | | 0.0 | | | | 84,451 | |
Office/Business Equip | | | 0.0 | | | | 59,480 | |
Office Furnishings | | | 0.0 | | | | 52,514 | |
RIGHTS: | | | | | | | | |
Machinery -Diversified | | | 0.0 | | | | — | |
WARRANTS: | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology | | | 0.0 | | | | 3,481 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 9.0 | | | | 41,701,838 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (0.1 | ) | | | (246,797 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 465,785,525 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 91.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace/Defense — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
AAR Corp.* | | | 33,114 | | | $ | 1,801,071 | |
AeroVironment, Inc.* | | | 1,433 | | | | 122,865 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 2,004 | | | | 350,279 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 11,205 | | | | 817,405 | |
Mercury Systems, Inc.* | | | 2,290 | | | | 119,859 | |
Moog, Inc. - Class A | | | 1,762 | | | | 173,768 | |
National Presto Industries, Inc. | | | 615 | | | | 42,207 | |
| | | | | | | 3,427,454 | |
Agriculture — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Alico, Inc. | | | 64,320 | | | | 1,655,597 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc.* | | | 8,943 | | | | 565,824 | |
Universal Corp. | | | 3,026 | | | | 153,085 | |
Vector Group Ltd. | | | 9,371 | | | | 124,353 | |
Vital Farms, Inc.* | | | 71,539 | | | | 1,156,070 | |
| | | | | | | 3,654,929 | |
Airlines — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Allegiant Travel Co.* | | | 6,594 | | | | 676,215 | |
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc.* | | | 13,143 | | | | 147,202 | |
SkyWest, Inc.* | | | 8,137 | | | | 155,172 | |
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.* | | | 46,445 | | | | 931,222 | |
| | | | | | | 1,909,811 | |
Apparel — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Capri Holdings Ltd.* | | | 5,836 | | | | 289,290 | |
Crocs, Inc.* | | | 3,786 | | | | 460,794 | |
Deckers Outdoor Corp.* | | | 906 | | | | 377,213 | |
Kontoor Brands, Inc. | | | 4,168 | | | | 217,361 | |
Lakeland Industries, Inc. | | | 178,780 | | | | 2,712,093 | |
Skechers USA, Inc. - Class A* | | | 3,666 | | | | 163,174 | |
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. | | | 3,024 | | | | 50,652 | |
| | | | | | | 4,270,577 | |
Auto Manufacturers — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Wabash National Corp. | | | 79,362 | | | | 2,174,519 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 2.2% | | | | |
Cooper-Standard Holdings, Inc.* | | | 125,320 | | | | 1,998,854 | |
Dorman Products, Inc.* | | | 3,643 | | | | 338,908 | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp.* | | | 2,807 | | | | 329,823 | |
Gentherm, Inc.* | | | 15,463 | | | | 982,055 | |
indie Semiconductor, Inc. - Class A* | | | 45,304 | | | | 473,880 | |
Methode Electronics, Inc. | | | 2,370 | | | | 115,490 | |
Miller Industries, Inc. | | | 35,640 | | | | 991,148 | |
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.* | | | 151,090 | | | | 1,977,768 | |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 3,756 | | | | 146,371 | |
The Shyft Group, Inc. | | | 36,311 | | | | 941,544 | |
Titan International, Inc.* | | | 45,416 | | | | 563,613 | |
XPEL, Inc.* | | | 17,191 | | | | 1,148,531 | |
| | | | | | | 10,007,985 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Banks — 8.0% | | | | | | | | |
Ameris Bancorp | | | 2,245 | | | $ | 107,468 | |
Banner Corp. | | | 1,733 | | | | 109,144 | |
Cadence Bank | | | 22,282 | | | | 591,810 | |
Capital Bancorp, Inc. | | | 62,030 | | | | 1,259,829 | |
Capital City Bank Group, Inc. | | | 876 | | | | 31,247 | |
Central Pacific Financial Corp. | | | 3,784 | | | | 84,875 | |
City Holding Co. | | | 7,387 | | | | 725,403 | |
Civista Bancshares, Inc. | | | 72,340 | | | | 1,543,012 | |
Colony Bankcorp, Inc. | | | 119,217 | | | | 1,498,558 | |
Community Bank System, Inc. | | | 1,997 | | | | 121,917 | |
Community Trust Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,554 | | | | 151,934 | |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 13,377 | | | | 412,012 | |
CVB Financial Corp. | | | 8,715 | | | | 208,550 | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | | | 2,193 | | | | 67,194 | |
Eagle Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,728 | | | | 119,514 | |
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 51,975 | | | | 2,390,330 | |
Farmers National Banc Corp. | | | 113,640 | | | | 1,619,370 | |
First BanCorp | | | 41,247 | | | | 598,494 | |
First Business Financial Services, Inc. | | | 51,219 | | | | 1,814,177 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 18,699 | | | | 299,371 | |
First Financial Bancorp | | | 24,036 | | | | 592,247 | |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | 13,162 | | | | 482,782 | |
First Financial Corp. | | | 1,035 | | | | 45,488 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc. | | | 13,502 | | | | 369,280 | |
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. - Class A | | | 2,950 | | | | 104,843 | |
First Merchants Corp. | | | 8,970 | | | | 367,052 | |
First Northwest Bancorp | | | 82,210 | | | | 1,176,425 | |
German American Bancorp, Inc. | | | 1,217 | | | | 47,828 | |
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 3,879 | | | | 183,787 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 5,441 | | | | 151,641 | |
HomeStreet, Inc. | | | 2,233 | | | | 56,339 | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 27,648 | | | | 354,171 | |
Horizon Bancorp, Inc. | | | 61,647 | | | | 938,267 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 1,193 | | | | 95,058 | |
Independent Bank Group, Inc. | | | 581 | | | | 34,198 | |
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.* | | | 36,096 | | | | 2,014,518 | |
NBT Bancorp, Inc. | | | 1,326 | | | | 53,822 | |
Northeast Bank | | | 63,060 | | | | 2,779,685 | |
OFG Bancorp | | | 7,960 | | | | 242,143 | |
Old National Bancorp | | | 10,450 | | | | 184,652 | |
Orrstown Financial Services, Inc. | | | 59,950 | | | | 1,378,850 | |
Parke Bancorp, Inc. | | | 99,591 | | | | 2,032,652 | |
Peoples Financial Services Corp. | | | 19,760 | | | | 979,108 | |
Preferred Bank | | | 1,379 | | | | 97,082 | |
S&T Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8,702 | | | | 324,237 | |
Seacoast Banking Corp. of Florida | | | 15,287 | | | | 466,406 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Banks — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Simmons First National Corp. - Class A | | | 4,453 | | | $ | 98,990 | |
Southside Bancshares, Inc. | | | 4,513 | | | | 172,352 | |
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | | | 2,051 | | | | 59,992 | |
The Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 19,832 | | | | 685,989 | |
Tompkins Financial Corp. | | | 1,660 | | | | 124,151 | |
Triumph Financial, Inc.* | | | 6,514 | | | | 396,377 | |
TrustCo Bank Corp. NY | | | 1,864 | | | | 69,825 | |
UMB Financial Corp. | | | 3,164 | | | | 286,848 | |
United Community Banks, Inc. | | | 12,730 | | | | 421,490 | |
Unity Bancorp, Inc. | | | 72,830 | | | | 1,923,440 | |
Univest Financial Corp. | | | 1,395 | | | | 39,339 | |
USCB Financial Holdings, Inc.* | | | 108,660 | | | | 1,381,069 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc. | | | 11,815 | | | | 314,988 | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. | | | 1,239 | | | | 108,078 | |
West BanCorp, Inc. | | | 78,870 | | | | 1,661,002 | |
Westamerica Bancorp | | | 2,361 | | | | 130,138 | |
| | | | | | | 37,180,838 | |
Beverages — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc.* | | | 7,408 | | | | 672,647 | |
Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. | | | 279 | | | | 155,361 | |
MGP Ingredients, Inc. | | | 8,239 | | | | 835,764 | |
The Duckhorn Portfolio, Inc.* | | | 55,892 | | | | 852,353 | |
The Vita Coco Co., Inc.* | | | 72,885 | | | | 1,232,485 | |
| | | | | | | 3,748,610 | |
Biotechnology — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
2seventy bio, Inc.* | | | 4,486 | | | | 60,516 | |
Acumen Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 38,220 | | | | 201,419 | |
Akero Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 4,302 | | | | 195,784 | |
Albireo Pharma, Inc.* | | | 1,908 | | | | 85,001 | |
Anavex Life Sciences Corp.* | | | 13,742 | | | | 130,824 | |
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 5,276 | | | | 220,748 | |
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 8,466 | | | | 554,354 | |
Astria Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 43,071 | | | | 524,605 | |
Avidity Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 26,179 | | | | 620,442 | |
Biohaven Ltd.* | | | 29,187 | | | | 445,977 | |
Biomea Fusion, Inc.* | | | 26,396 | | | | 338,925 | |
Cara Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 4,074 | | | | 41,392 | |
Chinook Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 49,028 | | | | 1,069,791 | |
Crinetics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 95,026 | | | | 1,866,311 | |
Cytokinetics, Inc.* | | | 16,333 | | | | 708,199 | |
Day One Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 32,773 | | | | 603,679 | |
DICE Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 40,648 | | | | 1,212,936 | |
Dynavax Technologies Corp.* | | | 75,030 | | | | 772,809 | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc.* | | | 7,014 | | | | 86,833 | |
Halozyme Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 8,931 | | | | 428,599 | |
Immunocore Holdings PLC - ADR* | | | 3,376 | | | | 185,174 | |
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | | | 7,299 | | | | 357,870 | |
IVERIC bio, Inc.* | | | 42,773 | | | | 888,823 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Biotechnology — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 978 | | | $ | 70,553 | |
Maravai LifeSciences Holdings, Inc. - Class A * | | | 13,033 | | | | 192,237 | |
Mineralys Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 17,126 | | | | 304,500 | |
NeoGenomics, Inc.* | | | 3,845 | | | | 64,788 | |
NGM Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 8,562 | | | | 40,584 | |
Nuvalent, Inc. - Class A* | | | 47,553 | | | | 1,440,380 | |
Omniab, Inc.* | | | 370 | | | | — | |
Omniab, Inc.* | | | 370 | | | | — | |
Point Biopharma Global, Inc.* | | | 23,221 | | | | 173,925 | |
Relay Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 22,129 | | | | 357,383 | |
REVOLUTION Medicines, Inc.* | | | 14,642 | | | | 391,820 | |
Roivant Sciences Ltd.* | | | 33,134 | | | | 268,054 | |
Sana Biotechnology, Inc.* | | | 10,908 | | | | 40,032 | |
SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 26,672 | | | | 850,837 | |
Stoke Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 4,657 | | | | 41,401 | |
Structure Therapeutics, Inc. - ADR* | | | 31,664 | | | | 809,332 | |
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 1,802 | | | | 27,913 | |
Terns Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 31,620 | | | | 320,311 | |
TG Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 19,225 | | | | 307,984 | |
Theravance Biopharma, Inc.* | | | 6,387 | | | | 68,980 | |
TransMedics Group, Inc.* | | | 37,425 | | | | 2,996,620 | |
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 41,520 | | | | 1,795,740 | |
Veracyte, Inc.* | | | 27,735 | | | | 682,558 | |
Vericel Corp.* | | | 1,632 | | | | 49,629 | |
Vir Biotechnology, Inc.* | | | 4,966 | | | | 113,225 | |
Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 25,032 | | | | 820,048 | |
Xencor, Inc.* | | | 6,611 | | | | 212,411 | |
Xenon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 74,013 | | | | 2,920,553 | |
| | | | | | | 26,962,809 | |
Building Materials — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
AAON, Inc. | | | 4,120 | | | | 374,755 | |
American Woodmark Corp.* | | | 1,043 | | | | 53,172 | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 7,722 | | | | 353,359 | |
Armstrong World Industries, Inc. | | | 18,178 | | | | 1,433,335 | |
Boise Cascade Co. | | | 3,571 | | | | 246,792 | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.* | | | 4,141 | | | | 221,171 | |
Modine Manufacturing Co.* | | | 44,620 | | | | 1,089,174 | |
PGT Innovations, Inc.* | | | 6,101 | | | | 129,036 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 2,069 | | | | 223,163 | |
SPX Technologies, Inc.* | | | 4,521 | | | | 318,459 | |
Summit Materials, Inc. - Class A* | | | 33,245 | | | | 982,057 | |
The AZEK Co., Inc.* | | | 6,299 | | | | 151,743 | |
UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 8,103 | | | | 693,050 | |
| | | | | | | 6,269,266 | |
Chemicals — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 3,917 | | | | 161,184 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* | | | 37,613 | | | | 1,120,867 | |
AZZ, Inc. | | | 1,964 | | | | 79,837 | |
Balchem Corp. | | | 1,846 | | | | 239,980 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Chemicals — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Codexis, Inc.* | | | 9,224 | | | $ | 44,598 | |
Innospec, Inc. | | | 1,121 | | | | 122,705 | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 7,974 | | | | 286,187 | |
Livent Corp.* | | | 7,945 | | | | 186,310 | |
Rayonier Advanced Materials, Inc.* | | | 4,477 | | | | 36,711 | |
Rogers Corp.* | | | 1,868 | | | | 274,970 | |
Stepan Co. | | | 2,701 | | | | 281,147 | |
The Chemours Co. | | | 9,276 | | | | 317,054 | |
| | | | | | | 3,151,550 | |
Coal — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 9,551 | | | | 365,517 | |
Commercial Services — 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
Acacia Research Corp.* | | | 320,940 | | | | 1,386,461 | |
Adtalem Global Education, Inc.* | | | 3,449 | | | | 134,925 | |
AirSculpt Technologies, Inc. | | | 42,362 | | | | 277,471 | |
Alight, Inc. - Class A* | | | 118,030 | | | | 1,133,088 | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.* | | | 3,294 | | | | 296,493 | |
ARC Document Solutions, Inc. | | | 446,350 | | | | 1,490,809 | |
ASGN, Inc.* | | | 2,386 | | | | 211,877 | |
Barrett Business Services, Inc. | | | 39,368 | | | | 3,778,541 | |
BGSF, Inc. | | | 165,900 | | | | 2,345,826 | |
BrightView Holdings, Inc.* | | | 11,695 | | | | 73,912 | |
Cass Information Systems, Inc. | | | 815 | | | | 39,405 | |
CoreCivic, Inc.* | | | 174,890 | | | | 1,698,182 | |
CorVel Corp.* | | | 432 | | | | 77,881 | |
CRA International, Inc. | | | 17,450 | | | | 2,172,002 | |
Cross Country Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 29,067 | | | | 768,822 | |
Deluxe Corp. | | | 7,148 | | | | 131,809 | |
Ennis, Inc. | | | 2,365 | | | | 51,439 | |
EVERTEC, Inc. | | | 35,125 | | | | 1,292,951 | |
Forrester Research, Inc.* | | | 758 | | | | 24,931 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.* | | | 1,865 | | | | 342,619 | |
Green Dot Corp. - Class A* | | | 2,231 | | | | 42,233 | |
HealthEquity, Inc.* | | | 1,801 | | | | 117,371 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 2,031 | | | | 69,724 | |
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.* | | | 8,913 | | | | 625,604 | |
I3 Verticals, Inc. - Class A* | | | 24,023 | | | | 591,206 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 2,292 | | | | 284,414 | |
Kelly Services, Inc. - Class A | | | 46,617 | | | | 779,902 | |
Lifecore Biomedical, Inc.* | | | 135,618 | | | | 785,228 | |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.* | | | 5,117 | | | | 120,915 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,203 | | | | 410,764 | |
Matthews International Corp. - Class A | | | 5,499 | | | | 209,842 | |
Medifast, Inc. | | | 1,970 | | | | 220,896 | |
Monro, Inc. | | | 951 | | | | 47,968 | |
Payoneer Global, Inc.* | | | 103,582 | | | | 600,776 | |
Paysafe Ltd.* | | | 2,251 | | | | 44,885 | |
Perdoceo Education Corp.* | | | 10,039 | | | | 138,388 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Commercial Services — (Continued) | | | | |
Performant Financial Corp.* | | | 94,404 | | | $ | 307,757 | |
Progyny, Inc.* | | | 5,684 | | | | 213,491 | |
Resources Connection, Inc. | | | 5,457 | | | | 98,553 | |
Shift4 Payments, Inc. - Class A* | | | 3,300 | | | | 212,850 | |
ShotSpotter, Inc.* | | | 1,126 | | | | 38,397 | |
SP Plus Corp.* | | | 49,360 | | | | 1,679,227 | |
Strategic Education, Inc. | | | 1,789 | | | | 152,512 | |
Stride, Inc.* | | | 17,468 | | | | 741,866 | |
The Brink’s Co. | | | 4,054 | | | | 264,524 | |
Upbound Group, Inc. | | | 3,409 | | | | 91,532 | |
Viad Corp.* | | | 33,341 | | | | 857,197 | |
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.* | | | 18,786 | | | | 965,600 | |
| | | | | | | 28,443,066 | |
Computers — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
3D Systems Corp.* | | | 9,382 | | | | 91,850 | |
CACI International, Inc. - Class A* | | | 1,145 | | | | 335,485 | |
Cantaloupe, Inc.* | | | 9,881 | | | | 56,915 | |
DXC Technology Co.* | | | 26,040 | | | | 722,350 | |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.* | | | 1,497 | | | | 246,272 | |
Globant SA* | | | 2,493 | | | | 411,544 | |
Grid Dynamics Holdings, Inc.* | | | 32,139 | | | | 374,419 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 2,176 | | | | 291,410 | |
Maximus, Inc. | | | 8,627 | | | | 708,104 | |
NCR Corp.* | | | 47,288 | | | | 1,207,263 | |
One Stop Systems, Inc.* | | | 185,588 | | | | 534,493 | |
OneSpan, Inc.* | | | 4,506 | | | | 60,921 | |
Quantum Corp.* | | | 447,440 | | | | 505,607 | |
Rimini Street, Inc.* | | | 394,650 | | | | 1,689,102 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 1,681 | | | | 179,262 | |
Telos Corp.* | | | 10,593 | | | | 40,995 | |
TTEC Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,501 | | | | 140,950 | |
Unisys Corp.* | | | 8,411 | | | | 41,887 | |
WNS Holdings Ltd. - ADR* | | | 5,786 | | | | 502,919 | |
| | | | | | | 8,141,748 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care — 1.1% | | | | |
Coty, Inc. - Class A* | | | 41,530 | | | | 469,289 | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. | | | 4,692 | | | | 200,349 | |
elf Beauty, Inc.* | | | 43,523 | | | | 3,253,344 | |
Inter Parfums, Inc. | | | 5,966 | | | | 718,366 | |
The Beauty Health Co.* | | | 37,580 | | | | 473,884 | |
| | | | | | | 5,115,232 | |
Distribution/Wholesale — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
G-III Apparel Group Ltd.* | | | 19,012 | | | | 315,884 | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. | | | 22,246 | | | | 1,234,653 | |
Manitex International, Inc.* | | | 311,230 | | | | 1,593,498 | |
MRC Global, Inc.* | | | 7,000 | | | | 78,400 | |
Pool Corp. | | | 2,106 | | | | 751,547 | |
SiteOne Landscape Supply, Inc.* | | | 1,349 | | | | 200,111 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Distribution/Wholesale — (Continued) | | | | |
Univar Solutions, Inc.* | | | 32,023 | | | $ | 1,112,799 | |
WESCO International, Inc.* | | | 371 | | | | 61,430 | |
| | | | | | | 5,348,322 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 1.7% | | | | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.* | | | 3,458 | | | | 178,710 | |
Enova International, Inc.* | | | 3,612 | | | | 176,085 | |
Evercore, Inc. - Class A | | | 3,541 | | | | 464,508 | |
Flywire Corp.* | | | 27,213 | | | | 672,978 | |
FTAI Aviation Ltd. | | | 38,246 | | | | 966,476 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | | | 3,838 | | | | 367,297 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. - Class A | | | 3,063 | | | | 263,755 | |
International Money Express, Inc.* | | | 37,835 | | | | 966,684 | |
NerdWallet, Inc. - Class A* | | | 27,462 | | | | 566,816 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 33,704 | | | | 719,580 | |
Silvercrest Asset Management Group, Inc. - Class A | | | 113,746 | | | | 2,023,541 | |
Sunlight Financial Holdings, Inc.* | | | 263,130 | | | | 344,700 | |
Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. | | | 807 | | | | 169,817 | |
World Acceptance Corp.* | | | 2,155 | | | | 201,191 | |
| | | | | | | 8,082,138 | |
Electric — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
NorthWestern Corp. | | | 6,199 | | | | 358,178 | |
Unitil Corp. | | | 6,637 | | | | 360,522 | |
| | | | | | | 718,700 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.1% | | | | |
Encore Wire Corp. | | | 1,278 | | | | 246,667 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. | | | 1,079 | | | | 279,169 | |
| | | | | | | 525,836 | |
Electronics — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. | | | 2,466 | | | | 229,535 | |
Atkore, Inc.* | | | 15,424 | | | | 2,252,212 | |
Badger Meter, Inc. | | | 2,217 | | | | 269,632 | |
Benchmark Electronics, Inc. | | | 3,566 | | | | 84,835 | |
Brady Corp. - Class A | | | 2,928 | | | | 161,508 | |
Coherent Corp.* | | | 3,416 | | | | 147,332 | |
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. | | | 119,350 | | | | 1,908,406 | |
CTS Corp. | | | 9,573 | | | | 414,607 | |
Itron, Inc.* | | | 11,780 | | | | 656,971 | |
Ituran Location and Control Ltd. | | | 27,351 | | | | 611,021 | |
Kimball Electronics, Inc.* | | | 124,956 | | | | 3,125,150 | |
Knowles Corp.* | | | 7,352 | | | | 124,837 | |
Napco Security Technologies, Inc.* | | | 17,051 | | | | 538,812 | |
OSI Systems, Inc.* | | | 1,136 | | | | 105,137 | |
Plexus Corp.* | | | 2,641 | | | | 253,245 | |
Sanmina Corp.* | | | 6,648 | | | | 401,938 | |
Stoneridge, Inc.* | | | 2,058 | | | | 49,001 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp. | | | 830 | | | | 80,112 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Electronics — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
TTM Technologies, Inc.* | | | 8,548 | | | $ | 113,603 | |
Vontier Corp. | | | 52,037 | | | | 1,361,808 | |
| | | | | | | 12,889,702 | |
Energy-Alternate Sources — 0.6% | | | | |
Array Technologies, Inc.* | | | 30,256 | | | | 566,997 | |
Eneti, Inc. | | | 5,572 | | | | 58,952 | |
Green Plains, Inc.* | | | 20,942 | | | | 726,059 | |
REX American Resources Corp.* | | | 2,520 | | | | 83,185 | |
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc. - Class A* | | | 47,318 | | | | 1,161,184 | |
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.* | | | 1,052 | | | | 334,452 | |
| | | | | | | 2,930,829 | |
Engineering & Construction — 3.1% | | | | |
Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.* | | | 107,210 | | | | 2,952,564 | |
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 10,350 | | | | 1,505,304 | |
EMCOR Group, Inc. | | | 4,741 | | | | 792,790 | |
Exponent, Inc. | | | 7,336 | | | | 754,874 | |
MasTec, Inc.* | | | 4,614 | | | | 450,880 | |
Mistras Group, Inc.* | | | 86,870 | | | | 479,522 | |
MYR Group, Inc.* | | | 15,305 | | | | 1,845,936 | |
NV5 Global, Inc.* | | | 6,714 | | | | 706,447 | |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.* | | | 113,267 | | | | 4,356,249 | |
TopBuild Corp.* | | | 2,707 | | | | 561,946 | |
| | | | | | | 14,406,512 | |
Entertainment — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cinemark Holdings, Inc.* | | | 4,090 | | | | 55,665 | |
Everi Holdings, Inc.* | | | 44,483 | | | | 844,732 | |
IMAX Corp.* | | | 16,557 | | | | 305,311 | |
Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Braves - Class A* | | | 1,183 | | | | 40,518 | |
Light & Wonder, Inc.* | | | 6,167 | | | | 386,116 | |
Monarch Casino & Resort, Inc. | | | 3,215 | | | | 236,688 | |
| | | | | | | 1,869,030 | |
Environmental Control — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Energy Recovery, Inc.* | | | 19,643 | | | | 433,521 | |
Harsco Corp.* | | | 3,525 | | | | 29,822 | |
Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.* | | | 44,841 | | | | 2,183,308 | |
Tetra Tech, Inc. | | | 3,198 | | | | 437,774 | |
| | | | | | | 3,084,425 | |
Food — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Calavo Growers, Inc. | | | 1,990 | | | | 64,217 | |
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp.* | | | 7,756 | | | | 209,800 | |
Hostess Brands, Inc.* | | | 11,540 | | | | 285,038 | |
Ingles Markets, Inc. - Class A | | | 14,569 | | | | 1,302,469 | |
J&J Snack Foods Corp. | | | 2,130 | | | | 300,777 | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 1,789 | | | | 160,599 | |
Krispy Kreme, Inc. | | | 29,488 | | | | 383,639 | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 7,719 | | | | 206,560 | |
SunOpta, Inc.* | | | 70,886 | | | | 544,405 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Food — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
The Chefs’ Warehouse, Inc.* | | | 10,413 | | | $ | 338,943 | |
The Real Good Food Co., Inc. * | | | 48,654 | | | | 187,804 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | | | 2,674 | | | | 130,464 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc.* | | | 8,258 | | | | 336,348 | |
Utz Brands, Inc. | | | 22,552 | | | | 369,853 | |
Weis Markets, Inc. | | | 1,995 | | | | 152,498 | |
Whole Earth Brands, Inc.* | | | 440,009 | | | | 1,513,631 | |
| | | | | | | 6,487,045 | |
Food Service — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Sovos Brands, Inc.* | | | 46,107 | | | | 602,618 | |
Forest Products & Paper — 0.0% | | | | |
Mercer International, Inc. | | | 7,834 | | | | 84,451 | |
Gas — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Chesapeake Utilities Corp. | | | 1,307 | | | | 167,414 | |
Northwest Natural Holding Co. | | | 5,018 | | | | 242,570 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | | | 17,376 | | | | 1,094,862 | |
| | | | | | | 1,504,846 | |
Hand/Machine Tools — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | | | 1,896 | | | | 181,201 | |
Hurco Cos., Inc. | | | 50,680 | | | | 1,486,444 | |
MSA Safety, Inc. | | | 2,547 | | | | 342,190 | |
| | | | | | | 2,009,835 | |
Healthcare-Products — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
ABIOMED, Inc.* | | | 1,453 | | | | — | |
Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.* | | | 41,319 | | | | 353,277 | |
Alphatec Holdings, Inc.* | | | 121,583 | | | | 1,800,644 | |
Atrion Corp. | | | 121 | | | | 68,728 | |
Artivion, Inc.* | | | 6,948 | | | | 91,991 | |
Azenta, Inc.* | | | 2,595 | | | | 113,895 | |
BioLife Solutions, Inc.* | | | 10,865 | | | | 252,720 | |
EDAP TMS SA - ADR* | | | 53,477 | | | | 629,424 | |
Embecta Corp. | | | 5,326 | | | | 170,166 | |
Establishment Labs Holdings, Inc.* | | | 11,771 | | | | 843,510 | |
Glaukos Corp.* | | | 2,161 | | | | 102,064 | |
Haemonetics Corp.* | | | 3,260 | | | | 253,530 | |
ICU Medical, Inc.* | | | 2,450 | | | | 418,068 | |
Inari Medical, Inc.* | | | 3,272 | | | | 184,083 | |
Inogen, Inc.* | | | 4,778 | | | | 74,871 | |
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.* | | | 4,588 | | | | 1,192,559 | |
Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corp.* | | | 3,088 | | | | 171,755 | |
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc. | | | 934 | | | | 46,803 | |
Masimo Corp.* | | | 2,530 | | | | 423,294 | |
MaxCyte, Inc.* | | | 55,568 | | | | 252,279 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.* | | | 3,088 | | | | 217,951 | |
NanoString Technologies, Inc.* | | | 6,238 | | | | 60,883 | |
NuVasive, Inc.* | | | 1,042 | | | | 45,046 | |
Omnicell, Inc.* | | | 4,226 | | | | 230,063 | |
Orthofix Medical, Inc.* | | | 7,321 | | | | 150,813 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Healthcare-Products — (Continued) | | | | |
Patterson Cos., Inc. | | | 32,899 | | | $ | 872,481 | |
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corp.* | | | 31,041 | | | | 1,162,485 | |
Pulmonx Corp.* | | | 5,099 | | | | 57,262 | |
Quanterix Corp.* | | | 4,610 | | | | 50,710 | |
Repligen Corp.* | | | 4,162 | | | | 725,728 | |
RxSight, Inc.* | | | 32,611 | | | | 447,423 | |
SI-BONE, Inc.* | | | 23,520 | | | | 465,108 | |
Silk Road Medical, Inc.* | | | 7,636 | | | | 404,632 | |
Surmodics, Inc.* | | | 1,885 | | | | 41,168 | |
Treace Medical Concepts, Inc.* | | | 52,234 | | | | 1,120,942 | |
Varex Imaging Corp.* | | | 7,739 | | | | 136,903 | |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | 2,836 | | | | 899,097 | |
Zimvie, Inc.* | | | 5,460 | | | | 62,135 | |
| | | | | | | 14,594,491 | |
Healthcare-Services — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Addus HomeCare Corp.* | | | 1,574 | | | | 170,999 | |
Agiliti, Inc.* | | | 2,635 | | | | 50,223 | |
Amedisys, Inc.* | | | 6,207 | | | | 570,734 | |
Chemed Corp. | | | 621 | | | | 323,901 | |
Community Health Systems, Inc.* | | | 9,950 | | | | 60,297 | |
Enhabit, Inc.* | | | 6,073 | | | | 93,220 | |
ModivCare, Inc.* | | | 2,212 | | | | 217,196 | |
Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc.* | | | 33,609 | | | | 529,006 | |
RadNet, Inc.* | | | 25,051 | | | | 590,828 | |
Surgery Partners, Inc.* | | | 14,006 | | | | 468,501 | |
The Ensign Group, Inc. | | | 2,982 | | | | 266,829 | |
The Pennant Group, Inc.* | | | 3,933 | | | | 59,074 | |
US Physical Therapy, Inc. | | | 2,284 | | | | 231,438 | |
| | | | | | | 3,632,246 | |
Home Builders — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Cavco Industries, Inc.* | | | 624 | | | | 177,840 | |
Century Communities, Inc. | | | 19,596 | | | | 1,172,037 | |
Installed Building Products, Inc. | | | 11,828 | | | | 1,364,714 | |
LCI Industries | | | 2,012 | | | | 226,974 | |
LGI Homes, Inc.* | | | 2,657 | | | | 277,152 | |
M/I Homes, Inc.* | | | 5,874 | | | | 339,752 | |
MDC Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,389 | | | | 162,393 | |
Winnebago Industries, Inc. | | | 5,231 | | | | 332,482 | |
| | | | | | | 4,053,344 | |
Home Furnishings — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Arhaus, Inc.* | | | 38,458 | | | | 558,026 | |
Ethan Allen Interiors, Inc. | | | 3,342 | | | | 98,756 | |
Hamilton Beach Brands Holding Co. - Class A | | | 130,070 | | | | 1,690,910 | |
iRobot Corp.* | | | 747 | | | | 30,694 | |
MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | 2,046 | | | | 48,838 | |
Sleep Number Corp.* | | | 13,940 | | | | 555,648 | |
Universal Electronics, Inc.* | | | 52,200 | | | | 663,984 | |
| | | | | | | 3,646,856 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Household Products/Wares — 0.1% | | | | |
Central Garden & Pet Co.* | | | 2,380 | | | $ | 96,390 | |
Quanex Building Products Corp. | | | 1,957 | | | | 50,784 | |
WD-40 Co. | | | 1,574 | | | | 272,979 | |
| | | | | | | 420,153 | |
Housewares — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Lifetime Brands, Inc. | | | 175,183 | | | | 1,387,449 | |
Insurance — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
American Equity Investment Life Holding Co. | | | 25,679 | | | | 1,069,530 | |
Argo Group International Holdings Ltd. | | | 2,322 | | | | 67,454 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 28,437 | | | | 1,726,695 | |
BRP Group, Inc. - Class A* | | | 30,761 | | | | 884,071 | |
Donegal Group, Inc. - Class A | | | 2,108 | | | | 32,400 | |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 3,627 | | | | 161,075 | |
Genworth Financial, Inc. - Class A* | | | 281,044 | | | | 1,750,904 | |
HCI Group, Inc. | | | 2,200 | | | | 115,500 | |
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. | | | 336,030 | | | | 856,877 | |
Horace Mann Educators Corp. | | | 1,864 | | | | 68,893 | |
Mercury General Corp. | | | 1,257 | | | | 42,801 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc. - Class A* | | | 39,935 | | | | 932,083 | |
RLI Corp. | | | 1,478 | | | | 203,831 | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 1,668 | | | | 134,591 | |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 3,866 | | | | 392,515 | |
Stewart Information Services Corp. | | | 2,200 | | | | 93,478 | |
United Fire Group, Inc. | | | 2,567 | | | | 73,262 | |
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 1,918 | | | | 2,768,767 | |
| | | | | | | 11,374,727 | |
Internet — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cogent Communications Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,297 | | | | 83,968 | |
ePlus, Inc.* | | | 28,732 | | | | 1,556,412 | |
Eventbrite, Inc. - Class A* | | | 44,219 | | | | 387,358 | |
EverQuote, Inc. - Class A* | | | 101,508 | | | | 1,385,584 | |
HealthStream, Inc.* | | | 4,636 | | | | 118,913 | |
Magnite, Inc.* | | | 46,419 | | | | 516,644 | |
Perion Network Ltd.* | | | 56,928 | | | | 1,920,751 | |
Yelp, Inc.* | | | 27,739 | | | | 832,725 | |
| | | | | | | 6,802,355 | |
Investment Companies — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cannae Holdings, Inc.* | | | 72,440 | | | | 1,635,695 | |
Iron/Steel — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
ATI, Inc.* | | | 52,244 | | | | 2,123,718 | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | | 11,908 | | | | 575,514 | |
| | | | | | | 2,699,232 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Leisure Time — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
OneSpaWorld Holdings Ltd.* | | | 70,443 | | | $ | 816,434 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc. - Class A* | | | 4,568 | | | | 370,236 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.* | | | 4,678 | | | | 108,436 | |
Vista Outdoor, Inc.* | | | 14,337 | | | | 409,465 | |
Xponential Fitness, Inc. - Class A* | | | 74,782 | | | | 1,898,715 | |
| | | | | | | 3,603,286 | |
Lodging — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | | 4,776 | | | | 311,061 | |
Full House Resorts, Inc.* | | | 44,765 | | | | 433,325 | |
Playa Hotels & Resorts NV* | | | 119,732 | | | | 1,068,010 | |
| | | | | | | 1,812,396 | |
Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.4% | | | | |
Argan, Inc. | | | 26,500 | | | | 1,029,790 | |
Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 3,361 | | | | 151,346 | |
Bloom Energy Corp. - Class A* | | | 7,762 | | | | 168,358 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 9,182 | | | | 561,112 | |
| | | | | | | 1,910,606 | |
Machinery-Diversified — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Albany International Corp. - Class A | | | 1,126 | | | | 113,636 | |
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,045 | | | | 149,289 | |
Chart Industries, Inc.* | | | 3,219 | | | | 429,737 | |
Esab Corp. | | | 9,897 | | | | 580,459 | |
Flowserve Corp. | | | 13,355 | | | | 463,285 | |
Lindsay Corp. | | | 2,819 | | | | 424,231 | |
Tennant Co. | | | 2,414 | | | | 170,959 | |
The Toro Co. | | | 5,348 | | | | 590,633 | |
Twin Disc, Inc.* | | | 185,495 | | | | 2,033,025 | |
| | | | | | | 4,955,254 | |
Media — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
AMC Networks, Inc. - Class A* | | | 5,207 | | | | 116,428 | |
Cable One, Inc. | | | 754 | | | | 520,720 | |
iHeartMedia, Inc. - Class A* | | | 6,165 | | | | 44,758 | |
Liberty Latin America Ltd. - Class C* | | | 44,088 | | | | 387,093 | |
Scholastic Corp. | | | 3,196 | | | | 145,770 | |
The EW Scripps Co. - Class A* | | | 6,465 | | | | 81,588 | |
| | | | | | | 1,296,357 | |
Metal Fabricate/Hardware — 1.5% | | | | |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | | | 5,975 | | | | 441,971 | |
NN, Inc.* | | | 179,350 | | | | 330,004 | |
Northwest Pipe Co.* | | | 95,210 | | | | 3,665,585 | |
Proto Labs, Inc.* | | | 6,108 | | | | 192,036 | |
Standex International Corp. | | | 1,485 | | | | 171,785 | |
Strattec Security Corp.* | | | 55,520 | | | | 1,139,270 | |
Xometry, Inc. - Class A* | | | 32,606 | | | | 991,548 | |
| | | | | | | 6,932,199 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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ADARA SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Mining — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Century Aluminum Co.* | | | 18,637 | | | $ | 224,949 | |
Energy Fuels, Inc.* | | | 67,017 | | | | 449,684 | |
Kaiser Aluminum Corp. | | | 2,403 | | | | 190,606 | |
Uranium Energy Corp.* | | | 287,320 | | | | 1,063,084 | |
| | | | | | | 1,928,323 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 1.4% | | | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc.* | | | 6,703 | | | | 1,342,678 | |
EnPro Industries, Inc. | | | 12,377 | | | | 1,330,528 | |
ESCO Technologies, Inc. | | | 1,920 | | | | 178,925 | |
Fabrinet* | | | 5,714 | | | | 696,365 | |
Federal Signal Corp. | | | 28,443 | | | | 1,500,937 | |
John Bean Technologies Corp. | | | 2,493 | | | | 276,449 | |
Materion Corp. | | | 2,877 | | | | 321,303 | |
Myers Industries, Inc. | | | 2,441 | | | | 63,075 | |
Park Aerospace Corp. | | | 58,133 | | | | 954,544 | |
Sturm Ruger & Co., Inc. | | | 968 | | | | 56,405 | |
| | | | | | | 6,721,209 | |
Office Furnishings — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Interface, Inc. | | | 5,954 | | | | 52,514 | |
Office/Business Equip — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Pitney Bowes, Inc. | | | 13,705 | | | | 59,480 | |
Oil & Gas — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Evolution Petroleum Corp. | | | 60,009 | | | | 390,659 | |
Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | | | 4,567 | | | | 192,179 | |
Matador Resources Co. | | | 13,885 | | | | 746,874 | |
Nabors Industries Ltd.* | | | 628 | | | | 94,395 | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.* | | | 10,809 | | | | 300,274 | |
Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | | | 112,890 | | | | 1,546,593 | |
PBF Energy, Inc. - Class A | | | 5,245 | | | | 229,259 | |
PDC Energy, Inc. | | | 21,646 | | | | 1,452,663 | |
Permian Resources Corp. | | | 128,521 | | | | 1,389,312 | |
Range Resources Corp. | | | 29,237 | | | | 787,645 | |
SM Energy Co. | | | 32,148 | | | | 948,687 | |
Southwestern Energy Co.* | | | 112,602 | | | | 596,791 | |
Talos Energy, Inc.* | | | 23,929 | | | | 426,175 | |
| | | | | | | 9,101,506 | |
Oil & Gas Services — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
DMC Global, Inc.* | | | 44,840 | | | | 1,200,367 | |
Helix Energy Solutions Group, Inc.* | | | 41,891 | | | | 346,858 | |
Natural Gas Services Group, Inc.* | | | 183,540 | | | | 2,018,940 | |
NOW, Inc.* | | | 14,472 | | | | 185,965 | |
Oceaneering International, Inc.* | | | 62,620 | | | | 1,308,132 | |
Profire Energy, Inc.* | | | 570,090 | | | | 661,304 | |
Select Energy Services, Inc. - Class A | | | 8,411 | | | | 62,410 | |
TechnipFMC PLC* | | | 28,049 | | | | 428,869 | |
| | | | | | | 6,212,845 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Packaging & Containers — 0.4% | | | | |
Clearwater Paper Corp.* | | | 2,737 | | | $ | 105,621 | |
Karat Packaging, Inc. | | | 39,796 | | | | 616,838 | |
O-I Glass, Inc.* | | | 6,528 | | | | 145,052 | |
TriMas Corp. | | | 35,247 | | | | 1,057,058 | |
| | | | | | | 1,924,569 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alector, Inc.* | | | 18,296 | | | | 156,248 | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 6,771 | | | | 215,724 | |
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 3,736 | | | | 118,431 | |
Bioxcel Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 25,463 | | | | 812,779 | |
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | 2,619 | | | | 69,482 | |
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 3,332 | | | | 69,406 | |
Eagle Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 3,963 | | | | 110,964 | |
Enanta Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 4,093 | | | | 198,511 | |
Fulcrum Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 5,904 | | | | 35,660 | |
Heska Corp.* | | | 1,941 | | | | 158,056 | |
KalVista Pharmaceuticals Inc.* | | | 39,035 | | | | 286,127 | |
Merus NV* | | | 46,256 | | | | 882,102 | |
Morphic Holding, Inc.* | | | 19,570 | | | | 832,116 | |
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.* | | | 61,090 | | | | 662,216 | |
Option Care Health, Inc.* | | | 12,311 | | | | 377,578 | |
Owens & Minor, Inc.* | | | 3,772 | | | | 57,825 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.* | | | 1,113 | | | | 47,380 | |
Premier, Inc. - Class A | | | 59,941 | | | | 1,929,501 | |
Prestige Consumer Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 3,474 | | | | 209,309 | |
Prometheus Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 13,714 | | | | 1,678,456 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 1,205 | | | | 45,296 | |
uniQure NV* | | | 2,321 | | | | 48,648 | |
USANA Health Sciences, Inc.* | | | 6,685 | | | | 406,314 | |
Vaxcyte, Inc.* | | | 33,453 | | | | 1,370,569 | |
| | | | | | | 10,778,698 | |
Real Estate — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
McGrath RentCorp | | | 32,420 | | | | 3,334,073 | |
Newmark Group, Inc. - Class A | | | 35,006 | | | | 280,748 | |
RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. - Class A | | | 4,257 | | | | 78,712 | |
The RMR Group, Inc. - Class A | | | 7,157 | | | | 201,398 | |
| | | | | | | 3,894,931 | |
REITS — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Agree Realty Corp. | | | 1,641 | | | | 116,150 | |
Alexander & Baldwin, Inc. | | | 8,102 | | | | 151,264 | |
Alexander’s, Inc. | | | 531 | | | | 116,241 | |
Alpine Income Property Trust, Inc. | | | 106,224 | | | | 1,936,464 | |
Apollo Commercial Real Estate Finance, Inc. | | | 44,054 | | | | 506,180 | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 7,113 | | | | 139,913 | |
Centerspace | | | 1,467 | | | | 91,849 | |
Chatham Lodging Trust | | | 17,141 | | | | 209,292 | |
City Office REIT, Inc. | | | 5,129 | | | | 43,391 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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ADARA SMALLER COMPANIES FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
REITS — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. | | | 8,220 | | | $ | 318,443 | |
CTO Realty Growth, Inc. | | | 3,783 | | | | 66,505 | |
DiamondRock Hospitality Co. | | | 13,130 | | | | 114,494 | |
EastGroup Properties, Inc. | | | 2,590 | | | | 422,869 | |
Farmland Partners, Inc. | | | 4,288 | | | | 45,967 | |
Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. | | | 10,498 | | | | 285,021 | |
Getty Realty Corp. | | | 5,173 | | | | 177,589 | |
Global Medical REIT, Inc. | | | 170,360 | | | | 1,713,822 | |
Great Ajax Corp. | | | 202,961 | | | | 1,700,813 | |
Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. | | | 25,618 | | | | 236,454 | |
Indus Realty Trust, Inc. | | | 679 | | | | 45,174 | |
Industrial Logistics Properties Trust | | | 13,449 | | | | 55,141 | |
Kite Realty Group Trust | | | 7,450 | | | | 161,814 | |
KKR Real Estate Finance Trust, Inc. | | | 9,611 | | | | 139,359 | |
LTC Properties, Inc. | | | 5,085 | | | | 182,145 | |
LXP Industrial Trust | | | 12,112 | | | | 126,328 | |
National Health Investors, Inc. | | | 1,656 | | | | 91,080 | |
NETSTREIT Corp. | | | 7,458 | | | | 150,577 | |
New York Mortgage Trust, Inc. | | | 183,589 | | | | 490,183 | |
NexPoint Residential Trust, Inc. | | | 3,307 | | | | 160,158 | |
One Liberty Properties, Inc. | | | 1,332 | | | | 30,170 | |
Orion Office REIT, Inc. | | | 13,702 | | | | 117,289 | |
PennyMac Mortgage Investment Trust | | | 24,404 | | | | 317,984 | |
PotlatchDeltic Corp. | | | 1,462 | | | | 67,486 | |
Ready Capital Corp. | | | 6,588 | | | | 74,181 | |
Redwood Trust, Inc. | | | 77,920 | | | | 592,971 | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. | | | 28,261 | | | | 402,154 | |
Saul Centers, Inc. | | | 3,903 | | | | 153,466 | |
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. | | | 33,410 | | | | 631,115 | |
UMH Properties, Inc. | | | 5,802 | | | | 98,692 | |
Universal Health Realty Income Trust | | | 4,455 | | | | 236,204 | |
Urstadt Biddle Properties, Inc. - Class A | | | 13,578 | | | | 234,899 | |
Whitestone REIT | | | 14,111 | | | | 133,349 | |
| | | | | | | 13,084,640 | |
Retail — 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Class A* | | | 2,464 | | | | 72,466 | |
Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.* | | | 6,154 | | | | 1,397,573 | |
Aspen Aerogels, Inc.* | | | 61,422 | | | | 666,429 | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.* | | | 7,047 | | | | 225,504 | |
BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc.* | | | 34,289 | | | | 2,461,950 | |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | | | 20,453 | | | | 533,823 | |
Boot Barn Holdings, Inc.* | | | 15,131 | | | | 1,171,896 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Retail — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.* | | | 141,500 | | | $ | 2,964,425 | |
Caleres, Inc. | | | 1,929 | | | | 50,366 | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. | | | 1,888 | | | | 392,610 | |
Chuy’s Holdings, Inc.* | | | 3,285 | | | | 117,439 | |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc.* | | | 17,641 | | | | 705,993 | |
Designer Brands, Inc. - Class A | | | 6,339 | | | | 62,059 | |
Destination XL Group, Inc.* | | | 396,110 | | | | 2,368,738 | |
Dine Brand Global, Inc. | | | 1,134 | | | | 86,944 | |
Dutch Bros, Inc. - Class A* | | | 5,833 | | | | 194,531 | |
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | | | 11,495 | | | | 137,595 | |
FirstCash Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,930 | | | | 258,573 | |
Five Below, Inc.* | | | 5,574 | | | | 1,138,768 | |
Freshpet, Inc.* | | | 6,166 | | | | 383,402 | |
Genesco, Inc.* | | | 986 | | | | 44,340 | |
GMS, Inc.* | | | 28,056 | | | | 1,703,280 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 2,270 | | | | 501,829 | |
Guess?, Inc. | | | 12,246 | | | | 257,656 | |
Hibbett, Inc. | | | 1,413 | | | | 101,637 | |
Kura Sushi USA, Inc. - Class A* | | | 14,963 | | | | 936,983 | |
Leslie’s, Inc.* | | | 70,825 | | | | 893,103 | |
Lithia Motors, Inc. | | | 382 | | | | 97,479 | |
MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc. - Class A | | | 8,736 | | | | 738,367 | |
Murphy USA, Inc. | | | 5,145 | | | | 1,312,438 | |
Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. - Class A | | | 4,936 | | | | 196,650 | |
Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc.* | | | 3,168 | | | | 182,287 | |
Papa John’s International, Inc. | | | 4,150 | | | | 348,393 | |
Portillo’s, Inc. - Class A* | | | 21,434 | | | | 486,980 | |
PriceSmart, Inc. | | | 1,079 | | | | 75,228 | |
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.* | | | 139,480 | | | | 1,186,975 | |
RH* | | | 2,399 | | | | 717,373 | |
Shoe Carnival, Inc. | | | 6,304 | | | | 166,110 | |
Signet Jewelers Ltd. | | | 5,100 | | | | 365,262 | |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | 6,327 | | | | 642,444 | |
The Buckle, Inc. | | | 2,951 | | | | 120,371 | |
The ODP Corp.* | | | 1,590 | | | | 71,995 | |
Tilly’s, Inc. - Class A* | | | 158,630 | | | | 1,376,908 | |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | 2,527 | | | | 430,474 | |
World Fuel Services Corp. | | | 19,749 | | | | 542,110 | |
Zumiez, Inc.* | | | 5,655 | | | | 131,535 | |
| | | | | | | 29,019,291 | |
Savings & Loans — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Axos Financial, Inc.* | | | 3,461 | | | | 164,017 | |
Banc of California, Inc. | | | 5,748 | | | | 100,877 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc. | | | 17,583 | | | | 510,962 | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,100 | | | | 53,136 | |
Eagle Bancorp Montana, Inc. | | | 73,800 | | | | 1,254,600 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Savings & Loans — (Continued) | | | | |
Flushing Financial Corp. | | | 3,267 | | | $ | 63,576 | |
FS Bancorp, Inc. | | | 75,814 | | | | 2,723,997 | |
New York Community Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8,845 | | | | 78,544 | |
Northfield Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,651 | | | | 68,416 | |
Northwest Bancshares, Inc. | | | 5,826 | | | | 80,515 | |
Pacific Premier Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8,033 | | | | 260,430 | |
Provident Financial Services, Inc. | | | 10,750 | | | | 251,013 | |
Riverview Bancorp, Inc. | | | 242,220 | | | | 1,693,118 | |
| | | | | | | 7,303,201 | |
Semiconductors — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Aehr Test Systems* | | | 61,162 | | | | 2,039,753 | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.* | | | 8,511 | | | | 371,760 | |
Amtech Systems, Inc.* | | | 251,750 | | | | 2,411,765 | |
Axcelis Technologies, Inc.* | | | 17,670 | | | | 2,271,302 | |
AXT, Inc.* | | | 328,822 | | | | 1,436,952 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc.* | | | 3,525 | | | | 362,194 | |
FormFactor, Inc.* | | | 7,775 | | | | 234,027 | |
Impinj, Inc.* | | | 20,237 | | | | 2,683,831 | |
inTEST Corp.* | | | 238,620 | | | | 3,550,666 | |
Kulicke & Soffa Industries, Inc. | | | 6,419 | | | | 342,133 | |
Lattice Semiconductor Corp.* | | | 5,066 | | | | 430,407 | |
MKS Instruments, Inc. | | | 1,371 | | | | 132,891 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | 1,952 | | | | 945,334 | |
Onto Innovation, Inc.* | | | 7,549 | | | | 622,566 | |
Photronics, Inc.* | | | 69,485 | | | | 1,224,326 | |
Power Integrations, Inc. | | | 10,707 | | | | 880,651 | |
Semtech Corp.* | | | 5,218 | | | | 160,767 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc.* | | | 1,861 | | | | 332,244 | |
SiTime Corp.* | | | 2,046 | | | | 254,011 | |
SkyWater Technology, Inc.* | | | 29,414 | | | | 386,206 | |
Veeco Instruments, Inc.* | | | 3,472 | | | | 73,849 | |
| | | | | | | 21,147,635 | |
Software — 4.5% | | | | | | | | |
8x8, Inc.* | | | 8,813 | | | | 46,885 | |
ACI Worldwide, Inc.* | | | 48,337 | | | | 1,249,512 | |
Agilysys, Inc.* | | | 30,964 | | | | 2,474,333 | |
Alkami Technology, Inc.* | | | 33,534 | | | | 515,082 | |
Alteryx, Inc. - Class A* | | | 4,788 | | | | 312,704 | |
Appfolio, Inc. - Class A* | | | 3,094 | | | | 408,594 | |
Asure Software, Inc.* | | | 255,740 | | | | 3,414,129 | |
BigCommerce Holdings, Inc.* | | | 14,771 | | | | 140,620 | |
Blackbaud, Inc.* | | | 799 | | | | 44,496 | |
Blackline, Inc.* | | | 2,678 | | | | 183,068 | |
BM Technologies, Inc.* | | | 216,265 | | | | 720,163 | |
Cerence, Inc.* | | | 2,519 | | | | 68,970 | |
Computer Programs & Systems, Inc.* | | | 36,865 | | | | 1,106,319 | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 830 | | | | 113,577 | |
CS Disco, Inc.* | | | 6,801 | | | | 47,607 | |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 2,981 | | | | 167,532 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Software — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Digi International, Inc.* | | | 47,123 | | | $ | 1,572,495 | |
DoubleVerify Holdings, Inc.* | | | 16,714 | | | | 439,077 | |
Doximity, Inc. - Class A* | | | 7,060 | | | | 237,428 | |
Duolingo, Inc.* | | | 2,792 | | | | 253,486 | |
Dynatrace, Inc.* | | | 5,794 | | | | 246,419 | |
Fastly, Inc. - Class A* | | | 40,891 | | | | 567,976 | |
Five9, Inc.* | | | 4,890 | | | | 322,740 | |
Health Catalyst, Inc.* | | | 4,416 | | | | 61,647 | |
Hims & Hers Health, Inc.* | | | 93,433 | | | | 1,052,990 | |
Jamf Holding Corp.* | | | 10,402 | | | | 220,730 | |
JFrog Ltd.* | | | 17,334 | | | | 398,682 | |
LivePerson, Inc.* | | | 9,192 | | | | 93,023 | |
Model N, Inc.* | | | 15,710 | | | | 521,572 | |
ON24, Inc.* | | | 7,374 | | | | 71,085 | |
PDF Solutions, Inc.* | | | 7,212 | | | | 270,017 | |
Phreesia, Inc.* | | | 28,865 | | | | 1,062,232 | |
Privia Health Group, Inc.* | | | 13,671 | | | | 381,831 | |
Progress Software Corp. | | | 5,306 | | | | 304,777 | |
Rackspace Technology, Inc.* | | | 17,711 | | | | 41,621 | |
Simulations Plus, Inc. | | | 1,175 | | | | 44,697 | |
Smith Micro Software, Inc.* | | | 618,660 | | | | 866,124 | |
Sprout Social, Inc. - Class A* | | | 4,338 | | | | 264,531 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.* | | | 800 | | | | 120,512 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | | | 3,504 | | | | 383,863 | |
Verra Mobility Corp.* | | | 21,157 | | | | 364,535 | |
| | | | | | | 21,177,681 | |
Telecommunications — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Aviat Networks, Inc.* | | | 21,380 | | | | 759,632 | |
Calix, Inc.* | | | 12,927 | | | | 661,216 | |
Clearfield, Inc.* | | | 6,809 | | | | 426,856 | |
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 43,176 | | | | 458,097 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.* | | | 61,411 | | | | 1,149,614 | |
Harmonic, Inc.* | | | 115,123 | | | | 1,518,472 | |
IDT Corp. - Class B* | | | 3,111 | | | | 94,606 | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 869 | | | | 63,428 | |
Iridium Communications, Inc.* | | | 9,628 | | | | 590,870 | |
NETGEAR, Inc.* | | | 431 | | | | 7,801 | |
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. | | | 9,210 | | | | 116,875 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.* | | | 23,640 | | | | 258,622 | |
| | | | | | | 6,106,089 | |
Textiles — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
UniFirst Corp. | | | 11,557 | | | | 2,266,674 | |
Transportation — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Air Transport Services Group, Inc.* | | | 111,772 | | | | 2,339,388 | |
ArcBest Corp. | | | 7,779 | | | | 748,340 | |
DHT Holdings, Inc. | | | 32,058 | | | | 370,911 | |
Forward Air Corp. | | | 9,263 | | | | 956,034 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (CONCLUDED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Transportation — (Continued) | | | | | | | | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc. | | | 1,873 | | | $ | 106,461 | |
Marten Transport Ltd. | | | 7,327 | | | | 161,707 | |
PAM Transportation Services, Inc.* | | | 37,076 | | | | 1,075,204 | |
Saia, Inc.* | | | 4,008 | | | | 1,085,647 | |
Scorpio Tankers, Inc. | | | 4,242 | | | | 256,047 | |
| | | | | | | 7,099,739 | |
Water — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
American States Water Co. | | | 1,758 | | | | 156,989 | |
California Water Service Group | | | 1,969 | | | | 112,706 | |
The York Water Co. | | | 1,229 | | | | 53,437 | |
| | | | | | | 323,132 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $306,145,426) | | | | | | | 424,327,003 | |
| | | | | | | | |
RIGHTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Machinery -Diversified — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Acacia Research Corp.*‡ | | | 80,235 | | | | — | |
EVERCEL INC CVR* | | | 350,100 | | | | — | |
TOTAL RIGHTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $–) | | | | | | | — | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
WARRANTS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
EQRx, Inc.* | | | 13,678 | | | | 3,481 | |
TOTAL WARRANTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $23,295) | | | | | | | 3,481 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 9.0% | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 41,701,838 | | | | 41,701,838 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $41,701,838) | | | | | | | 41,701,838 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% | | | | |
(Cost $347,870,559) | | | | | | | 466,032,322 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.1)% | | | | | | | (246,797 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 465,785,525 | |
| * | Non-income producing security |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
‡ | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by the Adviser, as valuation designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $0 or 0.00% of net assets. |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENT of Assets and Liabilities
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $306,168,721) | | $ | 424,330,484 | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $41,701,838) | | | 41,701,838 | |
Receivables for: | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 2,273,997 | |
Dividends | | | 351,068 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 52,653 | |
Total assets | | | 468,710,040 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 2,543,320 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 40,020 | |
Sub-advisory fees | | | 227,479 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 113,696 | |
Total liabilities | | | 2,924,515 | |
Net assets | | $ | 465,785,525 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 31,098 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 357,386,166 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | 108,368,261 | |
Net assets | | $ | 465,785,525 | |
| | | | |
CAPITAL SHARES: | | | | |
Net Assets | | | 465,785,525 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 31,098,278 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 14.98 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE sIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $3,481) | | $ | 2,741,570 | |
Total investment income | | | 2,741,570 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Sub-advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 1,503,864 | |
Administration and accounting services fees (Note 2) | | | 72,773 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 26,024 | |
Director fees | | | 24,436 | |
Legal fees | | | 23,018 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 21,754 | |
Officer fees | | | 19,425 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 19,380 | |
Audit fees and tax services | | | 14,112 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 2,877 | |
Other expenses | | | 59,333 | |
Total expenses | | | 1,786,996 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 954,574 | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (1,920,470 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 20,244,267 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 18,323,797 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 19,278,371 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 954,574 | | | $ | 462,143 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (1,920,470 | ) | | | 7,961,046 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 20,244,267 | | | | (94,979,643 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 19,278,371 | | | | (86,556,454 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (1,462,252 | ) | | | (105,103,713 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1,462,252 | ) | | | (105,103,713 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 26,817,889 | | | | 47,018,138 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,335,449 | | | | 86,226,516 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (21,661,622 | ) | | | (36,283,870 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 6,491,716 | | | | 96,960,784 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 24,307,835 | | | | (94,699,383 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 441,477,690 | | | | 536,177,073 | |
End of period | | $ | 465,785,525 | | | $ | 441,477,690 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,849,790 | | | | 2,989,240 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 93,192 | | | | 4,890,897 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,524,132 | ) | | | (2,172,006 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | 418,850 | | | | 5,708,131 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 21.47 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 12.89 | | | $ | 16.76 | | | $ | 12.94 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 0.61 | | | | (2.88 | ) | | | 7.99 | | | | 1.33 | | | | (1.99 | ) | | | 4.36 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.64 | | | | (2.86 | ) | | | 7.96 | | | | 1.32 | | | | (2.00 | ) | | | 4.35 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (4.22 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (4.22 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (1.87 | ) | | | (0.53 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 14.98 | | | $ | 14.39 | | | $ | 21.47 | | | $ | 13.73 | | | $ | 12.89 | | | $ | 16.76 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(2) | | | 4.45 | %(3) | | | (16.93 | )% | | | 58.41 | % | | | 10.47 | % | | | (11.16 | )% | | | 34.54 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 465,786 | | | $ | 441,478 | | | $ | 536,177 | | | $ | 361,442 | | | $ | 291,859 | | | $ | 349,352 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.81 | %(4) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.43 | %(4) | | | 0.10 | % | | | (0.18 | )% | | | (0.08 | )% | | | (0.08 | )% | | | (0.07 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 27 | %(3) | | | 56 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 101 | % | | | 80 | % | | | 86 | % |
(1) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex dividend into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Adara Smaller Companies Fund (the “Fund”), which commenced investment operations on October 21, 2014.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
The Fund’s investment objective seeks capital appreciation.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies”.
The end of the reporting period for the Fund is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is for the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
PORTFOLIO VALUATION – The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Investments in Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”) are valued at their last reported sale price. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded, and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies, if any, are valued based on the NAV of those investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued by the Adviser, as Valuation Designee in accordance with procedures adopted by The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS – The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 — | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 — | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● Level 3 — | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the current fiscal period, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 424,327,003 | | | $ | 424,327,003 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ** |
Warrants | | | 3,481 | | | | — | | | | 3,481 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 41,701,838 | | | | 41,701,838 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 466,032,322 | | | $ | 466,028,841 | | | $ | 3,481 | | | $ | — | |
* | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
** | Value equals zero as of the end of the reporting period. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Fund’s 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 Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for Level 3 transfers are disclosed if the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
For the current fiscal period, the Fund had no significant Level 3 transfers.
REITS — The Fund has made certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon available funds from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits resulting in the excess portion being designated as a return of capital. The Fund intends to include the gross dividends from such REITs in its annual distributions to shareholders and, accordingly, a portion of the Fund’s distributions may also be designated as a return of capital.
USE OF 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES — The Fund records security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Fund.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. TAX STATUS — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
OTHER — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
2. Investment Adviser and Other Services
Altair Advisers, LLC (“Altair” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund. Aperio Group, LLC, Driehaus Capital Management, LLC, Pacific Ridge Capital Partners, LLC, Pier Capital, LLC and River Road Asset Management, LLC each serves as an investment sub-adviser (“Sub-Adviser”) to the Fund.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
The Fund is managed by the Adviser and one or more Sub-Advisers unaffiliated with the Adviser. The Adviser also has the ultimate responsibility to oversee the Sub-Advisers, and to recommend their hiring, termination and replacement, subject to approval by the Board. The Adviser has an investment team that is jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. The Sub-Advisers provide investment advisory services to the portion of the Fund’s portfolio allocated to them by the Adviser. The Adviser and the Company on behalf of the Fund have entered into sub-advisory agreements with the Sub-Advisers to manage the Fund, subject to supervision of the Adviser and the Board, and in accordance with the investment objective and restrictions of the Fund. The Fund compensates the Sub-Advisers for their services at an annual rate based on the Fund’s sub-advised average daily net assets, (the “Sub-Advisory Fee”), not to exceed 1.00%, payable on a monthly basis in arrears.
During the current fiscal period, collectively, sub-advisory fees accrued were $1,503,864, or the rate of 0.68%.
The Fund is currently only available to clients of the Adviser and to other investors at the Fund’s discretion. The Adviser does not receive a separate management fee from the Fund. However, pursuant to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with the Adviser, the Adviser is entitled to receive reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses it incurs in connection with its compliance monitoring of Fund trading, up to 0.01% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. During the current fiscal period, the Adviser received $29,678.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Fund’s transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Statement of Operations.
3. Director and Officer Compensation
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Company for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Statement of Operations.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:
PURCHASES | SALES |
$121,203,791 | $109,721,476 |
There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities during the current fiscal period.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
5. Federal Income Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by the Fund were as follows:
FEDERAL TAX COST | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$345,369,549 | $120,471,149 | $(25,324,396) | $95,146,753 |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
UNDISTRIBUTED ORDINARY INCOME | UNDISTRIBUTED LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS | CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARDS | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | QUALIFIED LATE-YEAR LOSSES |
$— | $— | $— | $95,146,753 | $(4,594,611) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term and foreign currency gains, if applicable, are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021 was as follows:
| | ORDINARY INCOME | | | LONG-TERM GAINS | | | TOTAL | |
2022 | | $ | 40,918,809 | | | $ | 64,184,904 | | | $ | 105,103,713 | |
2021 | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,747,679 | | | $ | 5,747,679 | |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of August 31, 2022, the Fund had no unexpiring short-term or long-term losses.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
In October 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). Rule 18f-4 imposes limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminates the asset segregation framework previously used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, and requires funds whose use of derivatives is greater than a limited specified amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. The Fund is required to comply with Rule 18f-4 and has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4. Rule 18f-4 may require the Fund to observe more stringent requirements than were previously imposed by the 1940 Act, which could adversely affect the ability of the Fund to engage in certain derivatives transactions and/or increase the costs of such derivatives transactions, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance and increase costs related to the Fund’s use of derivatives.
In December 2020, the SEC adopted a new rule providing a framework for fund valuation practices (“Rule 2a-5”). Rule 2a-5 establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 permits fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of the 1940 Act and the threshold for determining whether a fund must fair value a security. In connection with Rule 2a-5, the SEC also adopted related recordkeeping requirements and is rescinding previously issued guidance, including with respect to the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. The Fund is required to comply with the rules. Effective September 8, 2022 and pursuant to the requirements of Rule 2a-5, the Board designated the Adviser as its Valuation Designee to perform fair value determinations and approved new valuation procedures for the Fund.
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were no subsequent events.
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Other Information (Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (844) 261-6482 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Altair Advisers, LLC
303 West Madison Street, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
of
The RBB Fund, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Fund. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Fund.
AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
SEMI-Annual Report
Performance Data
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months† | One Year | Three Years | Since Inception | |
Aquarius International Fund | 7.10% | -8.05% | 3.39% | 0.90%* | |
MSCI AC WORLD INDEX ex USA Gross Index | 7.47% | -6.70% | 5.75% | 2.16%** | |
* | The Fund commenced operations on April 17, 2018. |
** | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling (844) 261-6482.
The Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 0.75% of average daily net assets. This ratio may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report.
The Fund invests in common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stocks and securities convertible into common stocks. Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The MSCI ACWI ex USA Gross Index captures large and mid cap representation across 22 of 23 Developed Markets (DM) countries (excluding the US) and 24 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With 2,257 constituents, the index covers approximately 85% of the global equity opportunity set outside the US. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
Investment Considerations
Investing in the Fund involves risk and an investor may lose money. The success of the Fund’s strategy depends on the Adviser’s ability to select Sub-Advisers and each Sub-Adviser’s ability to select investments for the Fund. The Fund may invest in riskier type investments including small, micro-cap and large cap stocks, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), special situations, foreign markets, emerging markets and illiquid securities all of which may be more volatile and less liquid.
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Fund Expense Example
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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 During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six Month Total Investment Return |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,071.00 | $ 3.85 | 0.75% | 7.10% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,021.08 | 3.76 | 0.75% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized six-month expense ratio in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total investment return for the Fund. |
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents a summary by security type of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
Security Type/Sector Classification | | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Banks | | | 9.1 | % | | $ | 35,810,175 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.4 | | | | 33,119,186 | |
Semiconductors | | | 6.8 | | | | 26,881,121 | |
Insurance | | | 5.2 | | | | 20,511,875 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 4.4 | | | | 17,260,736 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 3.9 | | | | 15,452,866 | |
Commercial Services | | | 3.2 | | | | 12,755,850 | |
Healthcare-Products | | | 3.2 | | | | 12,437,467 | |
Internet | | | 3.1 | | | | 12,125,140 | |
Telecommunications | | | 2.8 | | | | 11,170,433 | |
Beverages | | | 2.6 | | | | 10,444,795 | |
Retail | | | 2.5 | | | | 9,928,433 | |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 2.4 | | | | 9,411,305 | |
Apparel | | | 2.3 | | | | 9,135,661 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 1.9 | | | | 7,649,227 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 1.9 | | | | 7,515,136 | |
Media | | | 1.9 | | | | 7,312,639 | |
Computers | | | 1.6 | | | | 6,278,048 | |
Software | | | 1.5 | | | | 5,890,921 | |
Food | | | 1.5 | | | | 5,787,028 | |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 1.3 | | | | 5,231,126 | |
Investment Companies | | | 1.2 | | | | 4,892,764 | |
Chemicals | | | 1.2 | | | | 4,847,798 | |
Airlines | | | 1.2 | | | | 4,660,828 | |
Building Materials | | | 1.2 | | | | 4,617,014 | |
Mining | | | 1.1 | | | | 4,361,330 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.0 | | | | 3,939,975 | |
Machinery-Construction & Mining | | | 1.0 | | | | 3,770,864 | |
Transportation | | | 0.8 | | | | 3,213,008 | |
Food Service | | | 0.8 | | | | 2,943,705 | |
Water | | | 0.7 | | | | 2,876,259 | |
Electric | | | 0.7 | | | | 2,690,791 | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 0.6 | | | | 2,513,151 | |
Biotechnology | | | 0.6 | | | | 2,415,207 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services | | | 0.5 | | | | 2,046,300 | |
Electronics | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,715,470 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,665,199 | |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,639,314 | |
Lodging | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,500,396 | |
Agriculture | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,336,387 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,279,102 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 0.3 | | | $ | 1,145,804 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,096,332 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,037,510 | |
Private Equity | | | 0.2 | | | | 884,396 | |
Healthcare-Services | | | 0.2 | | | | 878,729 | |
REITS | | | 0.1 | | | | 575,261 | |
Entertainment | | | 0.1 | | | | 504,368 | |
Home Furnishings | | | 0.1 | | | | 441,808 | |
Gas | | | 0.1 | | | | 415,684 | |
Energy-Alternate Sources | | | 0.1 | | | | 342,489 | |
Pipelines | | | 0.1 | | | | 287,267 | |
Holding Companies-Diversification | | | 0.1 | | | | 277,564 | |
Advertising | | | 0.1 | | | | 274,912 | |
Toys/Games/Hobbies | | | 0.1 | | | | 204,254 | |
Forest Products & Paper | | | 0.0 | | | | 148,967 | |
Office/Business Equipment | | | 0.0 | | | | 142,083 | |
Coal | | | 0.0 | | | | 117,307 | |
Home Builders | | | 0.0 | | | | 75,733 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.0 | | | | 70,343 | |
Leisure Time | | | 0.0 | | | | 59,464 | |
Shipbuilding | | | 0.0 | | | | 24,065 | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,490,854 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.1 | | | | 232,535 | |
Banks | | | 0.0 | | | | 148,853 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 0.0 | | | | 93,569 | |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 0.0 | | | | 48,302 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 10.8 | | | | 42,798,379 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 0.2 | | | | 857,862 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 395,708,724 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
The following table presents a summary by country of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
Country | | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Argentina | | | 0.0 | % | | $ | 158,801 | |
Australia | | | 0.7 | | | | 2,736,783 | |
Austria | | | 0.1 | | | | 235,890 | |
Belgium | | | 1.9 | | | | 7,525,123 | |
Brazil | | | 1.0 | | | | 3,869,838 | |
Britain | | | 14.9 | | | | 59,146,341 | |
Canada | | | 1.3 | | | | 4,956,292 | |
Cayman Islands | | | 0.1 | | | | 429,866 | |
Chile | | | 0.1 | | | | 229,067 | |
China | | | 5.8 | | | | 23,139,580 | |
Cyprus | | | 0.0 | | | | – | |
Denmark | | | 3.0 | | | | 11,947,854 | |
Finland | | | 0.9 | | | | 3,398,779 | |
France | | | 6.7 | | | | 26,447,661 | |
Germany | | | 4.6 | | | | 18,037,375 | |
Greece | | | 0.1 | | | | 252,277 | |
Hong Kong | | | 1.6 | | | | 6,247,717 | |
India | | | 3.1 | | | | 12,427,755 | |
Indonesia | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,678,674 | |
Ireland | | | 4.5 | | | | 17,787,106 | |
Isle Of Man | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,004,930 | |
Israel | | | 1.1 | | | | 4,340,798 | |
Italy | | | 1.8 | | | | 7,217,611 | |
Japan | | | 6.6 | | | | 26,082,118 | |
Kazakhstan | | | 0.2 | | | | 690,209 | |
Luxembourg | | | 0.5 | | | | 2,048,587 | |
Mexico | | | 0.7 | | | | 2,919,441 | |
Netherlands | | | 4.1 | | | | 16,068,394 | |
New Zealand | | | 0.0 | | | | 125,050 | |
Norway | | | 1.3 | | | | 5,028,255 | |
Panama | | | 0.0 | | | | 149,237 | |
Peru | | | 0.1 | | | | 224,514 | |
Philippines | | | 0.1 | | | $ | 231,000 | |
Portugal | | | 0.0 | | | | 41,430 | |
Qatar | | | 0.1 | | | | 254,560 | |
Russia | | | 0.0 | | | | 20 | |
Singapore | | | 1.0 | | | | 4,013,018 | |
South Africa | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,335,170 | |
South Korea | | | 3.6 | | | | 14,162,949 | |
Spain | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,046,487 | |
Sweden | | | 1.7 | | | | 6,739,742 | |
Switzerland | | | 4.9 | | | | 19,262,298 | |
Taiwan | | | 4.0 | | | | 15,728,901 | |
Thailand | | | 1.5 | | | | 6,511,822 | |
Turkey | | | 0.0 | | | | 62,775 | |
United Arab Emirates | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,122,530 | |
United States | | | 3.1 | | | | 12,345,935 | |
Uruguay | | | 0.1 | | | | 470,920 | |
Vietnam | | | 0.0 | | | | 156,890 | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS: | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,490,854 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 0.0 | | | | 345,246 | |
Colombia | | | 0.1 | | | | 36,142 | |
Germany | | | 0.0 | | | | 48,302 | |
South Korea | | | 0.0 | | | | 93,569 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | 10.8 | | | | 42,798,379 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 0.2 | | | | 857,862 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 395,708,724 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 88.5% |
Advertising — 0.1% |
Dentsu Group, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | $ | 57,723 | |
Publicis Groupe SA | | | 2,188 | | | | 173,699 | |
WPP PLC | | | 3,536 | | | | 43,490 | |
| | | | | | | 274,912 | |
Aerospace/Defense — 2.4% |
Airbus SE | | | 1,185 | | | | 155,200 | |
BAE Systems PLC | | | 273,926 | | | | 2,958,453 | |
CAE, Inc.* | | | 1,578 | | | | 35,631 | |
Dassault Aviation SA | | | 263 | | | | 45,212 | |
Elbit Systems Ltd. | | | 2,255 | | | | 381,805 | |
MTU Aero Engines AG - ADR | | | 562 | | | | 68,193 | |
Rheinmetall AG | | | 9,623 | | | | 2,445,945 | |
Safran SA | | | 580 | | | | 81,897 | |
Thales SA | | | 23,168 | | | | 3,238,969 | |
| | | | | | | 9,411,305 | |
Agriculture — 0.3% |
British American Tabacco PLC - SP ADR | | | 5,128 | | | | 195,172 | |
Imperial Brands PLC - SP ADR | | | 3,146 | | | | 76,354 | |
ITC Ltd. | | | 82,119 | | | | 374,027 | |
Japan Tobacco, Inc. | | | 6,900 | | | | 140,314 | |
RLX Technology, Inc. - ADR* | | | 23,295 | | | | 45,425 | |
SLC Agricola SA | | | 44,596 | | | | 420,367 | |
Wilmar International Ltd. | | | 29,000 | | | | 84,728 | |
| | | | | | | 1,336,387 | |
Airlines — 1.2% |
Copa Holdings SA - Class A* | | | 1,616 | | | | 149,237 | |
Ryanair Holdings PLC - SP ADR* | | | 48,632 | | | | 4,511,591 | |
| | | | | | | 4,660,828 | |
Apparel — 2.3% |
adidas AG | | | 23,963 | | | | 3,578,790 | |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | | | 5,757 | | | | 182,785 | |
Hermes International | | | 80 | | | | 144,811 | |
Kering SA - ADR | | | 990 | | | | 58,172 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE * | | | 5,229 | | | | 4,346,999 | |
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE - ADR | | | 2,000 | | | | 333,260 | |
Samsonite International SA (a)* | | | 174,900 | | | | 490,844 | |
| | | | | | | 9,135,661 | |
Auto Manufacturers — 0.4% |
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG - SP ADR | | | 3,309 | | | | 113,863 | |
Daimler Truck Holding AG* | | | 1,811 | | | | 57,362 | |
Ferrari NV | | | 141 | | | | 36,582 | |
Ferrari NV | | | 642 | | | | 167,157 | |
Honda Motor Co. Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 1,291 | | | | 33,527 | |
Hyundai Motor Co. | | | 545 | | | | 72,536 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Auto Manufacturers — (Continued) |
Iveco Group NV* | | | 1,324 | | | $ | 12,499 | |
Li Auto, Inc. - ADR* | | | 1,693 | | | | 39,972 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | | 11,415 | | | | 175,141 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG | | | 3,623 | | | | 277,676 | |
Nissan Motor Co. Ltd. - SP ADR* | | | 4,601 | | | | 35,980 | |
Stellantis NV | | | 5,160 | | | | 89,932 | |
Stellantis NV | | | 2,278 | | | | 39,910 | |
Toyota Motor Corp. | | | 3,000 | | | | 40,889 | |
Toyota Motor Corp. - SP ADR | | | 1,862 | | | | 253,083 | |
Volkswagen AG - ADR | | | 5,060 | | | | 89,865 | |
Volvo AB - Class B | | | 3,636 | | | | 72,753 | |
XPeng, Inc. - ADR* | | | 3,429 | | | | 30,587 | |
| | | | | | | 1,639,314 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.3% |
Cie Generale des Etablissements Michelin SCA | | | 1,852 | | | | 58,183 | |
Continental AG - SP ADR | | | 9,600 | | | | 69,072 | |
Hyundai Mobis Co. Ltd. | | | 322 | | | | 51,721 | |
KPIT Technologies Ltd. | | | 43,955 | | | | 440,550 | |
LG Energy Solution Ltd.* | | | 802 | | | | 316,800 | |
Magna International, Inc. | | | 3,010 | | | | 167,747 | |
Vitesco Technologies Group AG* | | | 88 | | | | 6,109 | |
Weichai Power Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 24,000 | | | | 35,622 | |
| | | | | | | 1,145,804 | |
Banks — 9.1% |
Australia & New Zealand Banking Group Ltd.* | | | 5,980 | | | | 98,918 | |
Banco do Brasil SA | | | 59,500 | | | | 458,798 | |
Banco do Brasil SA - SP ADR | | | 11,296 | | | | 89,126 | |
Banco Santander Brasil SA - ADR | | | 5,655 | | | | 30,876 | |
Banco Santander SA | | | 37,238 | | | | 146,621 | |
Bangkok Bank PCL | | | 339,600 | | | | 1,557,868 | |
Bank Leumi Le-Israel | | | 467,629 | | | | 3,635,594 | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT | | | 1,232,500 | | | | 807,966 | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT - ADR | | | 5,112 | | | | 67,683 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC | | | 361,810 | | | | 3,986,094 | |
Bank of Montreal | | | 867 | | | | 82,157 | |
Bank Rakyat Indonesia Persero Tbk PT - ADR | | | 1,382 | | | | 21,373 | |
Barclays PLC | | | 126,063 | | | | 264,554 | |
Bendigo & Adelaide Bank Ltd. | | | 12,614 | | | | 82,787 | |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 2,636 | | | | 184,285 | |
BOC Hong Kong Holdings Ltd. | | | 49,500 | | | | 167,525 | |
CaixaBank SA | | | 65,952 | | | | 283,189 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce | | | 1,146 | | | | 52,407 | |
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 35,063 | | | | 190,269 | |
China Merchants Bank Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 554 | | | | 15,047 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Banks — (Continued) |
Commerzbank AG* | | | 18,102 | | | $ | 220,581 | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | | | 4,044 | | | | 273,209 | |
Concordia Financial Group Ltd. | | | 11,723 | | | | 50,365 | |
Credicorp Ltd. | | | 1,762 | | | | 224,514 | |
Dah Sing Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 222,400 | | | | 600,878 | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 100,700 | | | | 2,554,874 | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 2,227 | | | | 227,199 | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 8,776 | | | | 109,349 | |
DNB Bank ASA | | | 85,535 | | | | 1,706,870 | |
FinecoBank Banca Fineco SpA | | | 137,640 | | | | 2,378,480 | |
FirstRand Ltd. | | | 13,495 | | | | 48,134 | |
Fukuoka Financial Group, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 66,970 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV | | | 162,385 | | | | 1,374,590 | |
Grupo Financiero Galicia SA - ADR | | | 11,922 | | | | 158,801 | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. | | | 140,941 | | | | 2,725,857 | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR | | | 8,744 | | | | 591,444 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC - SP ADR | | | 9,910 | | | | 379,652 | |
ICICI Bank Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 76,732 | | | | 1,586,818 | |
Industrial & Commerical Bank China Ltd. - Class H | | | 1,668,000 | | | | 832,269 | |
ING Groep NV | | | 7,103 | | | | 99,407 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA | | | 14,336 | | | | 38,726 | |
Japan Post Bank Co. Ltd. | | | 3,700 | | | | 31,963 | |
KakaoBank Corp.* | | | 8,265 | | | | 166,248 | |
Macquarie Group Ltd. | | | 749 | | | | 95,110 | |
Mediobanca Banca di Credito Finanziario SpA | | | 3,974 | | | | 42,409 | |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. - SP ADR | | | 53,334 | | | | 380,271 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd. | | | 7,689 | | | | 154,767 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 11,208 | | | | 112,304 | |
Nedbank Group Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 2,666 | | | | 33,565 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 11,504 | | | | 145,781 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 93 | | | | 1,177 | |
Oversea-Chinese Banking Corp. Ltd. | | | 9,000 | | | | 84,586 | |
Royal Bank of Canada | | | 3,511 | | | | 356,296 | |
SCB X PCL - NVDR | | | 118,500 | | | | 348,591 | |
Shinhan Financial Group Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 9,162 | | | | 268,172 | |
Shizuoka Financial Group, Inc. | | | 3,900 | | | | 31,163 | |
Societe Generale SA | | | 2,392 | | | | 68,936 | |
Standard Bank Group Ltd. | | | 73,030 | | | | 729,498 | |
State Bank of India | | | 47,499 | | | | 300,067 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. - SP ADR | | | 56,610 | | | | 494,205 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Banks — (Continued) |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB - Class A | | | 195,762 | | | $ | 2,076,441 | |
TCS Group Holding PLC - GDR*‡ | | | 3,732 | | | | — | |
The Bank of Nova Scotia | | | 1,685 | | | | 83,374 | |
The Chiba Bank Ltd. | | | 4,900 | | | | 35,878 | |
The Toronto-Dominion Bank | | | 3,414 | | | | 227,202 | |
UBS Group AG | | | 13,717 | | | | 298,142 | |
UniCredit SpA | | | 2,917 | | | | 59,677 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 26,200 | | | | 580,740 | |
Woori Financial Group, Inc. - SP ADR | | | 4,696 | | | | 131,488 | |
| | | | | | | 35,810,175 | |
Beverages — 2.6% |
Ambev SA - ADR | | | 8,588 | | | | 21,900 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV - SP ADR | | | 2,592 | | | | 157,334 | |
Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 28,700 | | | | 243,087 | |
Carlsberg A/S - Class B | | | 499 | | | | 70,514 | |
China Resources Beer Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 24,000 | | | | 177,554 | |
Cia Cervecerias Unidas SA - SP ADR | | | 4,167 | | | | 63,255 | |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC | | | 476 | | | | 26,180 | |
Davide Campari-Milano NV | | | 5,538 | | | | 62,001 | |
Diageo PLC | | | 123,485 | | | | 5,240,260 | |
Diageo PLC - SP ADR | | | 2,046 | | | | 354,040 | |
Endeavour Group Ltd. | | | 2,137 | | | | 9,806 | |
Fomento Economico Mexicano SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | 461 | | | | 42,375 | |
Heineken Holding NV | | | 434 | | | | 37,128 | |
Kirin Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,800 | | | | 26,943 | |
Pernod Ricard SA | | | 300 | | | | 62,583 | |
Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd. | | | 800 | | | | 28,063 | |
Thai Beverage PCL | | | 7,924,600 | | | | 3,762,553 | |
Tsingtao Brewery Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 6,000 | | | | 59,219 | |
| | | | | | | 10,444,795 | |
Biotechnology — 0.6% |
Argenx SE - ADR* | | | 245 | | | | 89,675 | |
BeiGene Ltd.* | | | 24,800 | | | | 429,866 | |
CSL Ltd. | | | 760 | | | | 151,216 | |
CSL Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 1,030 | | | | 102,650 | |
Genmab A/S* | | | 4,131 | | | | 1,554,285 | |
Genmab A/S - SP ADR* | | | 2,330 | | | | 87,515 | |
| | | | | | | 2,415,207 | |
Building Materials — 1.2% |
Beijing Oriental Yuhong Waterproof Technology Co. Ltd. - Class A | | | 46,200 | | | | 228,724 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Building Materials — (Continued) |
CRH PLC | | | 80,421 | | | $ | 3,777,647 | |
CRH PLC - SP ADR | | | 1,441 | | | | 68,174 | |
Daikin Industries Ltd. | | | 149 | | | | 25,478 | |
Daikin Industries Ltd. - ADR | | | 820 | | | | 14,063 | |
Geberit AG | | | 202 | | | | 109,019 | |
Holcim AG | | | 2,013 | | | | 124,253 | |
James Hardie Industries PLC - CDI | | | 2,896 | | | | 60,337 | |
Kingspan Group PLC | | | 554 | | | | 35,959 | |
Rinnai Corp. | | | 400 | | | | 28,057 | |
Semen Indonesia Persero Tbk PT - ADR | | | 2,421 | | | | 22,757 | |
Sika AG | | | 437 | | | | 122,546 | |
| | | | | | | 4,617,014 | |
Chemicals — 1.2% |
Air Liquide SA | | | 15,592 | | | | 2,477,195 | |
Air Liquide SA - ADR | | | 1,948 | | | | 61,888 | |
Asahi Kasei Corp. | | | 6,000 | | | | 41,790 | |
BASF SE | | | 1,976 | | | | 101,176 | |
Chr Hansen Holding A/S | | | 439 | | | | 30,434 | |
Croda International PLC | | | 584 | | | | 46,055 | |
Daqo New Energy Corp. - ADR* | | | 804 | | | | 35,521 | |
EMS-Chemie Holding AG | | | 143 | | | | 108,354 | |
FUCHS PETROLUB SE | | | 31,938 | | | | 1,046,037 | |
Givaudan SA | | | 27 | | | | 81,386 | |
Givaudan SA - ADR | | | 600 | | | | 36,186 | |
ICL Group Ltd. | | | 12,592 | | | | 88,522 | |
Koninklijke DSM NV | | | 785 | | | | 96,735 | |
LG Chem Ltd. | | | 385 | | | | 197,637 | |
Nippon Sanso Holdings Corp. | | | 1,500 | | | | 26,742 | |
Nissan Chemical Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 21,957 | |
Shin Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 2,744 | | | | 94,942 | |
Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 654 | | | | 90,665 | |
Solvay SA - Class A | | | 373 | | | | 42,607 | |
Sumitomo Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 13,000 | | | | 45,552 | |
Symrise AG | | | 500 | | | | 51,085 | |
Umicore SA - ADR | | | 3,052 | | | | 25,332 | |
| | | | | | | 4,847,798 | |
Coal — 0.0% |
China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 39,000 | | | | 117,307 | |
|
Commercial Services — 3.2% |
Abu Dhabi Ports Co. PJSC* | | | 202,910 | | | | 341,228 | |
Adyen NV (a)* | | | 1,249 | | | | 1,770,366 | |
Allfunds Group PLC | | | 141,996 | | | | 1,236,807 | |
Amadeus IT Group SA - ADR* | | | 1,437 | | | | 90,258 | |
Ashtead Group PLC | | | 46,401 | | | | 3,070,319 | |
Bureau Veritas SA | | | 1,739 | | | | 49,677 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Commercial Services — (Continued) |
China Merchants Port Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 60,000 | | | $ | 84,109 | |
Edenred | | | 1,223 | | | | 68,838 | |
Experian PLC | | | 2,543 | | | | 85,735 | |
GMO Payment Gateway, Inc. | | | 300 | | | | 24,641 | |
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. | | | 40,107 | | | | 144,681 | |
Intertek Group PLC | | | 1,279 | | | | 64,196 | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA - SP ADR | | | 4,006 | | | | 42,448 | |
New Oriental Education & Technology Group, Inc. - SP ADR* | | | 2,260 | | | | 87,507 | |
Offcn Education Technology Co. Ltd. - Class A* | | | 252,500 | | | | 207,391 | |
Recruit Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,892 | | | | 104,367 | |
RELX PLC | | | 165,322 | | | | 4,985,360 | |
Rentokil Initial PLC | | | 7,414 | | | | 45,604 | |
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers, Inc. | | | 545 | | | | 33,338 | |
TAL Education Group - ADR* | | | 7,594 | | | | 53,386 | |
The Bidvest Group Ltd. | | | 3,146 | | | | 40,142 | |
TravelSky Technology Ltd. - Class H | | | 51,000 | | | | 100,669 | |
Worldline SA(a)* | | | 595 | | | | 24,783 | |
| | | | | | | 12,755,850 | |
Computers — 1.6% |
AutoStore Holdings Ltd.(a)* | | | 481,390 | | | | 1,000,190 | |
CGI, Inc.* | | | 1,307 | | | | 117,133 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | | | 457 | | | | 56,540 | |
Computershare Ltd. | | | 1,973 | | | | 32,817 | |
CyberArk Software Ltd.* | | | 576 | | | | 83,387 | |
Infosys Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 22,690 | | | | 407,059 | |
Lenovo Group Ltd. | | | 432,000 | | | | 388,758 | |
Nomura Research Institute Ltd. | | | 71,000 | | | | 1,586,273 | |
NTT Data Corp. | | | 3,100 | | | | 43,011 | |
Teleperformance | | | 7,989 | | | | 2,073,842 | |
Wipro Ltd. - ADR | | | 95,357 | | | | 445,317 | |
WNS Holdings Ltd. - ADR* | | | 503 | | | | 43,721 | |
| | | | | | | 6,278,048 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care — 1.9% |
Beiersdorf AG | | | 432 | | | | 51,557 | |
Dabur India Ltd. | | | 41,042 | | | | 264,247 | |
Essity AB - Class B | | | 5,178 | | | | 139,664 | |
Haleon PLC - ADR* | | | 9,632 | | | | 75,900 | |
Haleon PLC* | | | 208,987 | | | | 808,707 | |
Kose Corp. | | | 200 | | | | 22,611 | |
Lion Corp. | | | 800 | | | | 8,631 | |
L’Oreal SA | | | 148 | | | | 58,500 | |
L’Oreal SA - ADR | | | 3,400 | | | | 269,348 | |
Proya Cosmetics Co. Ltd. - Class A | | | 35,777 | | | | 940,896 | |
Shiseido Co. Ltd. | | | 1,200 | | | | 55,293 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care — (Continued) |
Unicharm Corp. | | | 3,287 | | | $ | 121,660 | |
Unilever PLC | | | 87,546 | | | | 4,367,714 | |
Unilever PLC - SP ADR | | | 9,303 | | | | 464,499 | |
| | | | | | | 7,649,227 | |
Distribution/Wholesale — 3.9% |
Azelis Group NV | | | 88,825 | | | | 2,249,137 | |
Bunzl PLC | | | 136,666 | | | | 4,869,528 | |
Ferguson PLC | | | 14,722 | | | | 2,119,390 | |
Ferguson PLC | | | 28,886 | | | | 4,162,472 | |
IMCD NV | | | 11,068 | | | | 1,751,963 | |
ITOCHU Corp. | | | 3,700 | | | | 110,595 | |
ITOCHU Corp. - ADR | | | 426 | | | | 25,409 | |
Mitsubishi Corp. | | | 800 | | | | 27,177 | |
Mitsui & Co. Ltd. | | | 3,159 | | | | 88,660 | |
Sendas Distribuidora SA - ADR | | | 2,775 | | | | 48,535 | |
| | | | | | | 15,452,866 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 1.9% |
Deutsche Boerse AG | | | 24,395 | | | | 4,253,844 | |
Deutsche Boerse AG - ADR | | | 2,810 | | | | 48,838 | |
Futu Holdings Ltd. - ADR * | | | 852 | | | | 41,927 | |
Hong Kong Exchange & Clearing Ltd. | | | 1,780 | | | | 71,294 | |
Housing Development Finance Corp. Ltd. | | | 26,492 | | | | 835,142 | |
Japan Exchange Group, Inc. - ADR | | | 80,100 | | | | 1,194,660 | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. | | | 12,336 | | | | 477,762 | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. - ADR | | | 6,431 | | | | 247,787 | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC | | | 791 | | | | 70,574 | |
London Stock Exchange Group PLC - ADR | | | 2,464 | | | | 55,588 | |
Sanlam Ltd. -SP ADR | | | 5,156 | | | | 33,530 | |
SBI Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,600 | | | | 56,044 | |
Singapore Exchange Ltd. | | | 6,000 | | | | 38,750 | |
St James’s Place PLC | | | 5,807 | | | | 89,396 | |
| | | | | | | 7,515,136 | |
Electric — 0.7% |
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. | | | 4,799 | | | | 36,616 | |
China Resources Power Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 14,000 | | | | 28,587 | |
Dubai Electricity & Water Authority PJSC | | | 625,948 | | | | 405,585 | |
E.ON SE | | | 4,732 | | | | 51,630 | |
Electricite de France SA | | | 2,132 | | | | 26,598 | |
Elia Group SA/NV | | | 478 | | | | 62,966 | |
Enel SpA | | | 25,288 | | | | 141,854 | |
Engie SA - SP ADR | | | 8,968 | | | | 130,574 | |
Equatorial Energia SA | | | 78,400 | | | | 380,960 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Electric — (Continued) |
Fortis, Inc. | | | 3,649 | | | $ | 144,391 | |
Fortum Oyj | | | 2,493 | | | | 38,102 | |
Iberdrola SA | | | 11,694 | | | | 134,053 | |
Iberdrola SA - SP ADR | | | 1,618 | | | | 74,193 | |
Meridian Energy Ltd. | | | 15,956 | | | | 52,373 | |
National Grid PLC | | | 5,579 | | | | 70,015 | |
National Grid PLC - SP ADR | | | 2,605 | | | | 163,881 | |
Orsted AS (a) | | | 320 | | | | 27,854 | |
Power Assets Holdings Ltd. | | | 33,500 | | | | 179,184 | |
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 134,029 | | | | 360,043 | |
RWE AG | | | 1,019 | | | | 43,254 | |
SSE PLC - SP ADR | | | 5,415 | | | | 113,228 | |
Tokyo Electric Power Co. Holdings, Inc.* | | | 7,500 | | | | 24,850 | |
| | | | | | | 2,690,791 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.3% |
ABB Ltd. | | | 4,533 | | | | 150,845 | |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 66,000 | | | | 617,477 | |
Legrand SA | | | 942 | | | | 87,010 | |
Schneider Electric SE | | | 698 | | | | 111,999 | |
Schneider Electric SE - ADR | | | 4,025 | | | | 129,001 | |
| | | | | | | 1,096,332 | |
Electronics — 0.4% |
AAC Technologies Holdings, Inc.* | | | 32,000 | | | | 71,518 | |
Azbil Corp. | | | 1,400 | | | | 36,408 | |
BYD Electronic International Co. Ltd. | | | 23,500 | | | | 68,523 | |
Hirose Electric Co. Ltd. | | | 427 | | | | 52,207 | |
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. | | | 141,353 | | | | 467,596 | |
Hoya Corp. | | | 670 | | | | 66,332 | |
Hoya Corp. - SP ADR | | | 487 | | | | 47,948 | |
Kyocera Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 24,608 | |
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 1,619 | | | | 86,661 | |
Murata Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 5,048 | | | | 67,517 | |
Nidec Corp. | | | 78 | | | | 3,958 | |
Nidec Corp. - SP ADR | | | 4,640 | | | | 58,882 | |
Samsung Electronic-Mechanics Co. Ltd. | | | 3,325 | | | | 361,514 | |
Sinbon Electronics Co. Ltd. | | | 31,000 | | | | 301,798 | |
| | | | | | | 1,715,470 | |
Energy-Alternate Sources — 0.1% |
Energy Absolute PCL - NVDR | | | 122,700 | | | | 271,722 | |
Vestas Wind System A/S | | | 2,480 | | | | 70,767 | |
| | | | | | | 342,489 | |
Engineering & Construction — 0.4% |
Aeroports de Paris* | | | 206 | | | | 29,848 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Engineering & Construction — (Continued) |
Airports of Thailand PCL - NVDR* | | | 277,500 | | | $ | 571,088 | |
Auckland International Airport Ltd.* | | | 13,450 | | | | 72,677 | |
Ferrovial SA | | | 3,085 | | | | 85,627 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | 392 | | | | 74,511 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | 471 | | | | 134,791 | |
Larsen & Toubro Ltd. | | | 22,043 | | | | 561,807 | |
Vinci SA | | | 317 | | | | 36,045 | |
Vinci SA - ADR | | | 3,476 | | | | 98,805 | |
| | | | | | | 1,665,199 | |
Entertainment — 0.1% |
Evolution AB - ADR | | | 336 | | | | 40,555 | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | 244 | | | | 39,176 | |
MultiChoice Group | | | 5,548 | | | | 42,596 | |
MultiChoice Group Ltd. - ADR | | | 93 | | | | 703 | |
OPAP SA | | | 16,254 | | | | 252,277 | |
Oriental Land Co. Ltd. | | | 613 | | | | 97,887 | |
The Lottery Corp. Ltd. * | | | 8,950 | | | | 31,174 | |
| | | | | | | 504,368 | |
Environmental Control — 0.0% |
China Conch Environment Protection Holdings Ltd.* | | | 21,500 | | | | 7,956 | |
China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd. | | | 31,000 | | | | 62,387 | |
| | | | | | | 70,343 | |
Food — 1.5% |
Aeon Co. Ltd. | | | 5,200 | | | | 96,990 | |
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. | | | 1,500 | | | | 44,261 | |
Associated British Foods PLC | | | 1,593 | | | | 38,400 | |
Barry Callebaut AG | | | 25 | | | | 49,779 | |
China Mengniu Dairy Co. Ltd. | | | 32,703 | | | | 143,948 | |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Spruengli AG | | | 6 | | | | 65,734 | |
Cia Brasileira de Distribuicao - SP ADR * | | | 2,775 | | | | 8,269 | |
Coles Group Ltd. | | | 6,998 | | | | 85,471 | |
Danone SA | | | 2,502 | | | | 140,643 | |
Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Co. Ltd. - Class A | | | 33,600 | | | | 398,146 | |
Kerry Group PLC - SP ADR | | | 308 | | | | 29,731 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | | 101,440 | | | | 3,220,905 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV - SP ADR | | | 4,031 | | | | 128,024 | |
Masan Group Corp. | | | 45,460 | | | | 156,890 | |
MEIJI Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 500 | | | | 22,898 | |
Nestle SA | | | 1,079 | | | | 121,572 | |
Nestle SA - SP ADR | | | 6,845 | | | | 770,165 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Food — (Continued) |
Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. | | | 2,700 | | | $ | 31,199 | |
Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 600 | | | | 26,824 | |
Seven & i Holdings Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 3,000 | | | | 67,140 | |
Tesco PLC | | | 14,561 | | | | 44,606 | |
Yakult Honsha Co. Ltd. | | | 1,400 | | | | 95,433 | |
| | | | | | | 5,787,028 | |
Food Service — 0.8% |
Compass Group PLC | | | 120,090 | | | | 2,774,292 | |
Compass Group PLC - SP ADR | | | 7,353 | | | | 169,413 | |
| | | | | | | 2,943,705 | |
Forest Products & Paper — 0.0% |
Suzano SA - SP ADR | | | 3,086 | | | | 28,175 | |
Svenska Cellulosa AB SCA - Class B | | | 4,527 | | | | 63,176 | |
UPM-Kymmene Oyj | | | 1,590 | | | | 57,616 | |
| | | | | | | 148,967 | |
Gas — 0.1% |
ENN Energy Holdings Ltd. | | | 29,200 | | | | 415,684 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Hand/Machine Tools — 0.6% |
Alleima AB * | | | 657 | | | | 3,552 | |
Amada Co. Ltd. | | | 174,200 | | | | 1,585,244 | |
Disco Corp. | | | 1,500 | | | | 470,343 | |
Schindler Holding AG | | | 651 | | | | 140,295 | |
Techtronic Industrials Co. Ltd. | | | 31,500 | | | | 313,717 | |
| | | | | | | 2,513,151 | |
Healthcare-Products — 3.2% |
Alcon, Inc. | | | 61,711 | | | | 4,207,629 | |
Alcon, Inc. | | | 1,673 | | | | 114,166 | |
Asahi Intecc Co. Ltd. | | | 1,900 | | | | 32,349 | |
China Medical System Holdings Ltd. | | | 21,000 | | | | 31,615 | |
Cochlear Ltd. | | | 376 | | | | 56,071 | |
Coloplast A/S - SP ADR | | | 1,070 | | | | 12,284 | |
Coloplast A/S - Class B | | | 327 | | | | 37,784 | |
EssilorLuxottica SA | | | 26,573 | | | | 4,606,510 | |
EssilorLuxottica SA - ADR | | | 144 | | | | 12,478 | |
Getinge AB - Class B | | | 1,494 | | | | 32,111 | |
Olympus Corp. | | | 1,400 | | | | 23,584 | |
Sartorius Stedim Biotech | | | 6,367 | | | | 2,073,706 | |
Shandong Weigao Group Medical Polymer Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 24,000 | | | | 38,740 | |
Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co. Ltd. - Class A | | | 11,800 | | | | 533,167 | |
Smith & Nephew PLC | | | 2,921 | | | | 41,678 | |
Sonova Holding AG | | | 2,235 | | | | 549,668 | |
Terumo Corp. | | | 1,262 | | | | 33,927 | |
| | | | | | | 12,437,467 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Healthcare-Services — 0.2% |
Aier Eye Hospital Group Co. Ltd. - Class A | | | 43,100 | | | $ | 193,789 | |
BioMerieux | | | 307 | | | | 30,062 | |
Lonza Group AG | | | 182 | | | | 108,407 | |
Lonza Group AG - ADR | | | 370 | | | | 22,033 | |
Max Healthcare Institute Ltd.* | | | 58,390 | | | | 300,762 | |
Sonic Healthcare Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 3,345 | | | | 72,921 | |
Wuxi Biologics Cayman, Inc.(a)* | | | 21,536 | | | | 150,755 | |
| | | | | | | 878,729 | |
Holding Companies-Diversification — 0.1% |
MELI Kaszek Pioneer Corp. - Class A* | | | 23,189 | | | | 236,760 | |
Swire Pacific Ltd. - Class A | | | 5,000 | | | | 40,804 | |
| | | | | | | 277,564 | |
Home Builders — 0.0% |
Sekisui House Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 75,733 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Home Furnishings — 0.1% |
Electrolux AB - Class B | | | 972 | | | | 11,762 | |
Hoshizaki Corp. | | | 800 | | | | 28,361 | |
Sony Group Corp. - SP ADR | | | 4,806 | | | | 401,685 | |
| | | | | | | 441,808 | |
Insurance — 5.2% |
Admiral Group PLC | | | 57,305 | | | | 1,516,404 | |
Aegon NV | | | 14,288 | | | | 74,344 | |
Ageas SA/NV | | | 2,481 | | | | 111,965 | |
AIA Group Ltd. | | | 100,400 | | | | 1,067,053 | |
AIA Group, Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 12,131 | | | | 515,810 | |
Allianz SE - ADR | | | 6,060 | | | | 141,925 | |
Aon PLC - Class A | | | 23,949 | | | | 7,281,693 | |
AXA SA | | | 2,251 | | | | 70,932 | |
Baloise Holding AG | | | 522 | | | | 86,927 | |
Cathay Financial Holding Co. Ltd. | | | 24,000 | | | | 34,034 | |
China Pacific Insurance Group Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 40,400 | | | | 107,163 | |
Dai-ichi Life Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,692 | | | | 142,769 | |
Hannover Rueck SE | | | 421 | | | | 81,757 | |
Lancashire Holdings Ltd. | | | 293,742 | | | | 2,162,004 | |
Legal & General Group PLC | | | 36,815 | | | | 113,320 | |
M&G PLC | | | 12,144 | | | | 31,278 | |
Manulife Finanical Corp. | | | 6,860 | | | | 135,554 | |
MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Inc. | | | 900 | | | | 29,452 | |
Muenchener Rueckversicherungs-Gesellschaft AG in Muenchen | | | 295 | | | | 101,621 | |
New China Life Insurance Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 45,800 | | | | 110,999 | |
NN Group NV | | | 3,039 | | | | 123,008 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Insurance — (Continued) |
PICC Property & Casualty Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 48,000 | | | $ | 42,161 | |
Ping An Insurance Group Co. of China Ltd. - Class H | | | 156,000 | | | | 1,064,940 | |
Sampo Oyj - Class A | | | 60,789 | | | | 2,959,214 | |
Sompo Holdings, Inc. | | | 600 | | | | 25,759 | |
Sun Life Financial, Inc. | | | 2,753 | | | | 132,970 | |
Suncorp Group Ltd. | | | 18,597 | | | | 160,419 | |
Swiss Re AG | | | 544 | | | | 56,830 | |
T&D Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,200 | | | | 78,750 | |
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 89,169 | |
Topdanmark AS | | | 33,163 | | | | 1,773,896 | |
Zurich Insurance Group AG | | | 185 | | | | 87,755 | |
| | | | | | | 20,511,875 | |
Internet — 3.1% |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 129,000 | | | | 1,417,896 | |
Alibaba Group Holdings, Ltd. - SP ADR* | | | 1,747 | | | | 153,369 | |
Auto Trader Group PLC (a) | | | 5,141 | | | | 36,769 | |
Delivery Hero SE (a)* | | | 740 | | | | 29,737 | |
iQIYI, Inc. - ADR* | | | 12,194 | | | | 94,260 | |
JD.com, Inc. - ADR | | | 2,393 | | | | 106,345 | |
JOYY, Inc., ADR | | | 2,046 | | | | 64,244 | |
Meituan - Class B (a)* | | | 30,673 | | | | 532,328 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc.* | | | 386 | | | | 470,920 | |
MonotaRO Co. Ltd. | | | 29,700 | | | | 403,961 | |
Naspers Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 4,780 | | | | 169,212 | |
NAVER Corp. | | | 1,223 | | | | 192,258 | |
PDD Holdings, Inc. - ADR* | | | 5,346 | | | | 469,005 | |
Prosus NV | | | 2,237 | | | | 160,368 | |
Rakuten Group, Inc. | | | 5,500 | | | | 27,111 | |
Sea Ltd. - ADR* | | | 1,601 | | | | 100,047 | |
SEEK Ltd. | | | 4,272 | | | | 69,218 | |
Shopify, Inc. - Class A* | | | 731 | | | | 30,073 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 148,530 | | | | 6,524,686 | |
Tencent Holdings, Ltd. - ADR | | | 7,992 | | | | 351,328 | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. - ADR* | | | 17,242 | | | | 612,953 | |
United Internet AG | | | 2,260 | | | | 49,388 | |
Wix.com Ltd.* | | | 389 | | | | 35,216 | |
ZOZO, Inc. | | | 1,100 | | | | 24,448 | |
| | | | | | | 12,125,140 | |
Investment Companies — 1.2% |
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert NV | | | 57,253 | | | | 4,806,148 | |
L E Lundbergforetagen AB - Class B | | | 1,867 | | | | 86,616 | |
| | | | | | | 4,892,764 | |
Iron/Steel — 0.3% |
BlueScope Steel Ltd. | | | 6,357 | | | | 81,336 | |
Cia Siderurgica Nacional SA - SP ADR | | | 41,580 | | | | 134,719 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Iron/Steel — (Continued) |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | | | 5,658 | | | $ | 81,079 | |
Nippon Steel Corp. | | | 8,000 | | | | 178,782 | |
Posco Holdings, Inc. - SP ADR | | | 3,580 | | | | 218,344 | |
Vale SA - SP ADR | | | 35,792 | | | | 584,842 | |
| | | | | | | 1,279,102 | |
Leisure Time — 0.0% |
Shimano, Inc. | | | 236 | | | | 36,698 | |
Yamaha Corp. | | | 600 | | | | 22,766 | |
| | | | | | | 59,464 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.5% |
Eurofins Scientific SE * | | | 29,361 | | | | 2,046,300 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Lodging — 0.4% |
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd. | | | 121,000 | | | | 805,575 | |
Huazhu Group Ltd. - ADR | | | 12,512 | | | | 592,693 | |
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC | | | 1,515 | | | | 102,128 | |
| | | | | | | 1,500,396 | |
Machinery-Construction & Mining — 1.0% |
Epiroc AB - Class A * | | | 75,651 | | | | 1,453,851 | |
Hitachi Ltd. | | | 901 | | | | 45,607 | |
Hitachi Ltd. - ADR | | | 1,830 | | | | 184,628 | |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 4,400 | | | | 105,272 | |
Mitsubishi Electical Corp. | | | 5,500 | | | | 61,805 | |
Siemens Energy AG * | | | 960 | | | | 19,237 | |
The Weir Group PLC | | | 83,539 | | | | 1,900,464 | |
| | | | | | | 3,770,864 | |
Machinery-Diversified — 1.3% |
Accelleron Industries AG* | | | 226 | | | | 5,571 | |
Atlas Copco AB - Class A | | | 6,804 | | | | 80,779 | |
Atlas Copco AB - Class A - SP ADR | | | 6,624 | | | | 78,296 | |
CNH Industrial NV | | | 6,623 | | | | 108,566 | |
GEA Group AG | | | 81,076 | | | | 3,564,085 | |
Haitian International Holdings Ltd. | | | 31,000 | | | | 81,027 | |
Husqvarna AB - Class B | | | 4,490 | | | | 39,755 | |
Jiangsu Hengli Hydraulic Co. Ltd. - Class A | | | 43,800 | | | | 434,981 | |
Keyence Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 216,114 | |
KION Group AG | | | 1,235 | | | | 48,370 | |
Kubota Corp. - SP ADR | | | 883 | | | | 66,635 | |
Omron Corp. | | | 500 | | | | 26,841 | |
SMC Corp. | | | 110 | | | | 55,914 | |
SMC Corp. - SP ADR | | | 2,280 | | | | 57,980 | |
Spirax-Sarco Engineering PLC | | | 358 | | | | 50,278 | |
Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 47,086 | |
WEG SA | | | 36,100 | | | | 268,848 | |
| | | | | | | 5,231,126 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Media — 1.9% |
Grupo Televisa SAB - SP ADR | | | 5,156 | | | $ | 25,574 | |
Informa PLC | | | 4,850 | | | | 38,960 | |
Liberty Media Corp-Liberty Formula One - Class C* | | | 7,779 | | | | 527,961 | |
Pearson PLC - SP ADR | | | 15,198 | | | | 166,874 | |
Shaw Communications, Inc. - Class B | | | 9,386 | | | | 271,912 | |
Thomson Reuters Corp. | | | 1,419 | | | | 171,741 | |
Wolters Kluwer NV - SP ADR | | | 52,108 | | | | 6,032,405 | |
Wolters Kluwer NV - SP ADR | | | 667 | | | | 77,212 | |
| | | | | | | 7,312,639 | |
Mining — 1.1% |
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. | | | 1,485 | | | | 68,355 | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | 8,790 | | | | 165,812 | |
Barrick Gold Corp. | | | 6,196 | | | | 99,879 | |
BHP Group Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 4,374 | | | | 266,683 | |
Boliden AB | | | 2,900 | | | | 118,717 | |
Cameco Corp. | | | 3,460 | | | | 94,596 | |
Franco-Nevada Corp. | | | 1,038 | | | | 132,418 | |
MMC Norilsk Nickel PJSC - ADR ‡ | | | 2,034 | | | | 20 | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 15,202 | | | | 110,652 | |
Polyus PJSC*‡ | | | 1,719 | | | | — | |
Rio Tinto PLC - SP ADR | | | 1,210 | | | | 84,373 | |
South32 Ltd. | | | 44,192 | | | | 128,397 | |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | 30,603 | | | | 2,255,135 | |
Sumitomo Metal Mining Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 74,450 | |
Teck Resources Ltd. - Class B | | | 8,215 | | | | 327,943 | |
United Tractors Tbk PT | | | 149,100 | | | | 272,712 | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp. | | | 2,998 | | | | 124,867 | |
Zijin Mining Group Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 24,000 | | | | 36,321 | |
| | | | | | | 4,361,330 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.3% |
Alstom SA | | | 1,445 | | | | 42,408 | |
Knorr-Bremse AG | | | 679 | | | | 46,148 | |
Largan Precision Co. Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 287,560 | |
Orica Ltd. | | | 5,536 | | | | 60,147 | |
POSCO Chemical Co. Ltd. | | | 1,732 | | | | 288,979 | |
Siemens AG | | | 1,920 | | | | 292,592 | |
Sunny Optical Technology Group Co. Ltd. | | | 1,469 | | | | 16,705 | |
Toshiba Corp. | | | 96 | | | | 2,971 | |
| | | | | | | 1,037,510 | |
Office/Business Equipment — 0.0% |
Canon, Inc. | | | 2,700 | | | | 58,110 | |
FUJIFILM Holdings Corp. | | | 1,800 | | | | 83,973 | |
| | | | | | | 142,083 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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AQUARIUS INTERNATIONAL FUND
Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Oil & Gas — 4.4% |
Aker BP ASA | | | 1,947 | | | $ | 52,258 | |
BP PLC - SP ADR | | | 1 | | | | 40 | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 4,335 | | | | 244,971 | |
DCC PLC | | | 93,500 | | | | 5,192,662 | |
Eni SpA | | | 97,787 | | | | 1,381,143 | |
Equinor ASA | | | 67,375 | | | | 2,062,575 | |
Equinor ASA - SP ADR | | | 3,137 | | | | 95,710 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 9,686 | | | | 1,064,588 | |
Galp Energia SGPS SA | | | 3,396 | | | | 41,430 | |
Imperial Oil Ltd. | | | 2,792 | | | | 137,813 | |
Inpex Corp. | | | 6,228 | | | | 65,297 | |
Neste Oyj | | | 756 | | | | 36,463 | |
OMV AG | | | 4,843 | | | | 235,890 | |
Petro Rio SA* | | | 41,800 | | | | 272,814 | |
Petroleo Brasileiro - SP ADR | | | 73,260 | | | | 812,453 | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. | | | 34,614 | | | | 970,858 | |
Repsol SA | | | 7,844 | | | | 124,051 | |
Santos Ltd. | | | 19,946 | | | | 93,135 | |
Shell PLC - ADR | | | 60,743 | | | | 3,691,352 | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | 945 | | | | 31,752 | |
TotalEnergies SE - SP ADR | | | 7,259 | | | | 449,405 | |
Ultrapar Participacoes SA - SP ADR | | | 10,793 | | | | 27,414 | |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd. | | | 7,291 | | | | 176,662 | |
| | | | | | | 17,260,736 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 8.4% |
Alfresa Holdings Corp. | | | 260,800 | | | | 3,149,609 | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. - ADR | | | 6,986 | | | | 54,561 | |
Astellas Pharma, Inc. | | | 116,900 | | | | 1,641,578 | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 22,698 | | | | 2,957,048 | |
AstraZeneca PLC - SP ADR | | | 8,296 | | | | 540,733 | |
Bayer AG | | | 1,690 | | | | 100,354 | |
Chugai Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 2,000 | | | | 49,755 | |
Cipla Ltd. | | | 46,299 | | | | 507,258 | |
CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Ltd. | | | 23,040 | | | | 24,752 | |
Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. | | | 3,548 | | | | 111,749 | |
Daiichi Sankyo Co. Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 876 | | | | 27,647 | |
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. - ADR | | | 6,244 | | | | 326,249 | |
GSK PLC | | | 170,180 | | | | 2,915,329 | |
GSK PLC - SP ADR | | | 3,543 | | | | 121,419 | |
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 400 | | | | 24,081 | |
Kyowa Kirin Co. Ltd. | | | 2,500 | | | | 53,501 | |
Merck KGaA | | | 587 | | | | 111,232 | |
Novartis AG | | | 46,199 | | | | 3,888,114 | |
Novartis AG - SP ADR | | | 5,833 | | | | 490,672 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Pharmaceuticals — (Continued) |
Novo Nordisk A/S - Class B | | | 29,129 | | | $ | 4,114,625 | |
Novo-Nordisk AS - SP ADR | | | 6,449 | | | | 909,244 | |
Ono Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. | | | 2,900 | | | | 59,067 | |
Orion Oyj - Class B | | | 672 | | | | 31,665 | |
Otsuka Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 800 | | | | 24,237 | |
Recordati Industria Chimica e Farmaceutica SpA | | | 68,317 | | | | 2,897,083 | |
Roche Holdings AG | | | 10,794 | | | | 3,112,331 | |
Roche Holdings AG - SP ADR | | | 12,016 | | | | 433,177 | |
Sanofi | | | 36,465 | | | | 3,409,408 | |
Sanofi - ADR | | | 5,762 | | | | 269,950 | |
Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical Group Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 10,000 | | | | 29,256 | |
Sinopharm Group Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 36,400 | | | | 97,491 | |
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. | | | 48,974 | | | | 566,377 | |
UCB SA | | | 810 | | | | 69,634 | |
| | | | | | | 33,119,186 | |
Pipelines — 0.1% |
Enbridge, Inc. | | | 6,937 | | | | 260,276 | |
TC Energy Corp. | | | 678 | | | | 26,991 | |
| | | | | | | 287,267 | |
Private Equity — 0.2% |
3i Group PLC | | | 3,463 | | | | 67,751 | |
Antin Infrastructure Partners SA | | | 15,382 | | | | 336,469 | |
Bridgepoint Group PLC (a) | | | 34,077 | | | | 102,177 | |
Macquarie Korea Infrastructure Fund | | | 30,578 | | | | 288,040 | |
Partners Group Holding AG | | | 95 | | | | 89,959 | |
| | | | | | | 884,396 | |
Real Estate — 1.0% |
China Resources Land Ltd. | | | 149,714 | | | | 665,220 | |
CK Asset Holdings Ltd. | | | 20,500 | | | | 128,577 | |
Corp Inmobiliaria Vesta SAB de CV | | | 166,200 | | | | 481,345 | |
Country Garden Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 1,116,000 | | | | 342,236 | |
Daito Trust Construction Co. Ltd. | | | 300 | | | | 28,260 | |
DLF Ltd. | | | 89,155 | | | | 378,894 | |
Great Eagle Holdings Ltd. | | | 377,662 | | | | 893,223 | |
Henderson Land Development Co. Ltd | | | 23,000 | | | | 80,734 | |
Iguatemi SA | | | 52,600 | | | | 193,604 | |
KE Holdings, Inc. - ADR* | | | 26,892 | | | | 490,779 | |
REA Group Ltd. | | | 633 | | | | 52,124 | |
Sunac Services Holdings Ltd.(a) | | | 619 | | | | 247 | |
Swire Properties Ltd. | | | 22,200 | | | | 58,419 | |
The Wharf Holdings Ltd. | | | 14,000 | | | | 31,000 | |
Vonovia SE | | | 1,533 | | | | 38,553 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Real Estate — (Continued) |
Wharf Real Estate Investment Co. Ltd. | | | 14,000 | | | $ | 76,760 | |
| | | | | | | 3,939,975 | |
REITS — 0.1% |
CapitaLand Ascendas REIT | | | 23,000 | | | | 47,239 | |
CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust | | | 25,000 | | | | 35,963 | |
Goodman Group | | | 6,677 | | | | 88,825 | |
Japan Metropolitan Fund Invest | | | 76 | | | | 57,058 | |
Japan Real Estate Investment Corp. | | | 15 | | | | 62,120 | |
Mirvac Group | | | 19,373 | | | | 29,497 | |
Nippon Prologis REIT, Inc. | | | 12 | | | | 25,597 | |
Scentre Group | | | 14,492 | | | | 28,944 | |
Segro PLC | | | 2,361 | | | | 23,320 | |
Stockland | | | 11,630 | | | | 29,958 | |
The GPT Group | | | 9,864 | | | | 31,138 | |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield* | | | 938 | | | | 59,270 | |
United Urban Investment Corp. | | | 51 | | | | 56,332 | |
| | | | | | | 575,261 | |
Retail — 2.5% |
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co for Distribution PJSC | | | 319,455 | | | | 375,717 | |
ANTA Sports Products Ltd. | | | 15,361 | | | | 202,846 | |
Astra International Tbk PT - ADR | | | 3,615 | | | | 28,830 | |
Cie Financiere Richemont SA - ADR | | | 12,160 | | | | 182,035 | |
Fast Retailing Co. Ltd. | | | 441 | | | | 87,060 | |
Haidilao International Holding Ltd.(a)* | | | 128,000 | | | | 354,525 | |
Hennes & Mauritz AB - Class B | | | 6,863 | | | | 86,477 | |
Industria de Diseno Textil SA | | | 2,234 | | | | 68,822 | |
Jardine Cycle & Carriage Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 88,181 | |
Li Ning Co. Ltd. | | | 59,500 | | | | 507,696 | |
McDonald’s Holdings Co. Japan Ltd. | | | 2,600 | | | | 102,928 | |
Next PLC | | | 952 | | | | 78,313 | |
Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. | | | 1,600 | | | | 29,246 | |
PriceSmart, Inc. | | | 2,999 | | | | 209,090 | |
Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | | 3,260 | | | | 210,237 | |
Shanghai M&G Stationery, Inc. - Class A | | | 44,700 | | | | 348,966 | |
Shanghai Pharmaceuticals Holding Co. Ltd. - Class H | | | 39,800 | | | | 70,187 | |
Sundrug Co. Ltd. | | | 24,100 | | | | 652,501 | |
The Swatch Group AG | | | 10,040 | | | | 3,493,870 | |
Tsuruha Holdings, Inc. | | | 29,400 | | | | 2,070,457 | |
USS Co. Ltd. | | | 1,700 | | | | 27,580 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Retail — (Continued) |
Wal-Mart de Mexico SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | 1,815 | | | $ | 71,330 | |
Welcia Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 4,000 | | | | 87,565 | |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,971 | | | | 350,677 | |
Zalando SE(a)* | | | 717 | | | | 28,407 | |
Zhongsheng Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 23,000 | | | | 114,890 | |
| | | | | | | 9,928,433 | |
Semiconductors — 6.8% |
ASE Technology Holding Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 6,033 | | | | 43,257 | |
ASML Holding NV | | | 2,203 | | | | 1,357,830 | |
ASML Holding NV - ADR | | | 1,488 | | | | 919,182 | |
ASPEED Technology, Inc. | | | 4,000 | | | | 359,530 | |
Hamamatsu Photonics KK | | | 800 | | | | 39,257 | |
MediaTek, Inc. | | | 32,000 | | | | 751,329 | |
Parade Technologies Ltd. | | | 9,000 | | | | 279,864 | |
Rohm Co. Ltd. | | | 40 | | | | 3,081 | |
Samsung Electronic Co. Ltd. | | | 117,514 | | | | 5,376,844 | |
Samsung Electronic Co., Ltd. - GDR | | | 3,812 | | | | 4,362,517 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 11,197 | | | | 756,747 | |
SUMCO Corp. | | | 34 | | | | 469 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | | | 269,122 | | | | 4,452,326 | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 87,925 | | | | 7,655,630 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. | | | 400 | | | | 137,241 | |
Tokyo Electron Ltd. - ADR | | | 1,048 | | | | 89,939 | |
United Microelectronics Corp. - SP ADR | | | 36,418 | | | | 296,078 | |
| | | | | | | 26,881,121 | |
Shipbuilding — 0.0% |
Hyundai Mipo Dockyard Co. Ltd.* | | | 454 | | | | 24,065 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Software — 1.5% |
Bilibili, Inc. - SP ADR* | | | 6,322 | | | | 122,015 | |
BlackBerry Ltd.* | | | 10,732 | | | | 41,640 | |
Dassault Systemes SE | | | 2,375 | | | | 91,652 | |
Dassault Systemes SE - SP ADR | | | 2,450 | | | | 94,619 | |
Kaspi.KZ JSC - GDR | | | 9,277 | | | | 690,209 | |
Kingdee International Software Group Co. Ltd.* | | | 41,000 | | | | 76,607 | |
Kingsoft Corp. Ltd. | | | 21,000 | | | | 69,334 | |
NetEase, Inc. | | | 96,100 | | | | 1,493,438 | |
NetEase, Inc. - ADR | | | 2,660 | | | | 206,522 | |
Nexon Co. Ltd. | | | 2,300 | | | | 49,892 | |
Playtech PLC* | | | 148,394 | | | | 1,004,930 | |
SAP SE - SP ADR | | | 3,821 | | | | 434,906 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Software — (Continued) |
SimCorp A/S | | | 20,641 | | | $ | 1,479,399 | |
TeamViewer AG - ADR* | | | 4,442 | | | | 35,758 | |
| | | | | | | 5,890,921 | |
Telecommunications — 2.8% |
America Movil SAB de CV - Class L - SP ADR | | | 22,927 | | | | 471,838 | |
BCE, Inc. | | | 5,954 | | | | 263,464 | |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | | 29,660 | | | | 266,117 | |
Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. | | | 81,000 | | | | 306,249 | |
Chunghwa Telecom Co. Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 4,171 | | | | 156,037 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 1,461 | | | | 32,789 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG - SP ADR | | | 5,690 | | | | 128,195 | |
Elisa Oyj | | | 1,238 | | | | 70,304 | |
GDS Holdings Ltd. - ADR* | | | 5,564 | | | | 107,107 | |
Hikari Tsushin, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 29,030 | |
HKT Trust & HKT Ltd. | | | 35,000 | | | | 45,503 | |
KDDI Corp. | | | 173,348 | | | | 5,071,795 | |
KT Corp. | | | 15,784 | | | | 363,471 | |
Millicom International Cellular SA - SDR* | | | 116 | | | | 2,287 | |
MTN Group Ltd. | | | 23,254 | | | | 183,229 | |
Nice Ltd. - SP ADR* | | | 288 | | | | 59,734 | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. | | | 3,000 | | | | 86,930 | |
Nippon Telegraph & Telephone Corp. - ADR | | | 984 | | | | 28,556 | |
Nokia Oyj - SP ADR | | | 12,708 | | | | 58,457 | |
Orange SA | | | 4,154 | | | | 47,423 | |
PLDT, Inc. - SP ADR | | | 3,681 | | | | 86,319 | |
Rogers Communications, Inc. - Class B | | | 1,628 | | | | 77,786 | |
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. | | | 60,600 | | | | 106,467 | |
SK Telecom Co. Ltd. - SP ADR | | | 1 | | | | 19 | |
Swisscom AG | | | 251 | | | | 154,878 | |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - Class B | | | 425,317 | | | | 2,355,237 | |
Telefonica SA | | | 9,725 | | | | 39,673 | |
Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk PT | | | 1,444,800 | | | | 368,043 | |
Telekomunikasi Indonesia Persero Tbk PT - ADR | | | 3,467 | | | | 89,310 | |
Turkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS - ADR | | | 15,018 | | | | 62,775 | |
Vodafone Group PLC - SP ADR | | | 4,295 | | | | 51,411 | |
| | | | | | | 11,170,433 | |
Toys/Games/Hobbies — 0.1% |
Bandai Namco Holdings, Inc. | | | 800 | | | | 49,433 | |
Nintendo Co. Ltd. | | | 2,700 | | | | 101,080 | |
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Toys/Games/Hobbies — (Continued) |
Nintendo Co. Ltd. - ADR | | | 5,760 | | | $ | 53,741 | |
| | | | | | | 204,254 | |
Transportation — 0.8% |
Canadian National Railway Co. | | | 3,433 | | | | 390,984 | |
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. | | | 2,120 | | | | 160,993 | |
Deutsche Post AG - SP ADR | | | 1,603 | | | | 68,095 | |
DSV A/S | | | 9,379 | | | | 1,704,223 | |
DSV A/S - ADR | | | 826 | | | | 75,030 | |
East Japan Railway Co. | | | 1,500 | | | | 75,756 | |
Getlink SE | | | 1,582 | | | | 26,569 | |
Keio Corp. | | | 1,500 | | | | 52,263 | |
Keisei Electric Railway Co. Ltd. | | | 1,000 | | | | 28,906 | |
Kintetsu Group Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 800 | | | | 24,236 | |
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd. | | | 9,000 | | | | 235,081 | |
Qatar Gas Transport Co. Ltd. | | | 254,080 | | | | 254,560 | |
SG Holdings Co. Ltd. | | | 3,200 | | | | 46,139 | |
Tobu Railway Co. Ltd. | | | 2,100 | | | | 46,885 | |
West Japan Railway Co. | | | 600 | | | | 23,288 | |
| | | | | | | 3,213,008 | |
Water — 0.7% |
Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo - ADR | | | 4,592 | | | | 45,690 | |
Guangdong Investment Ltd. | | | 30,000 | | | | 30,316 | |
United Utilities Group PLC | | | 229,334 | | | | 2,800,253 | |
| | | | | | | 2,876,259 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $321,671,244) | | | | | | | 350,038,370 | |
|
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS - 0.4% |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.4% |
iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF | | | 41,093 | | | | 1,490,854 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | | | | |
(Cost $1,628,819) | | | | | | | 1,490,854 | |
| | | | | | | | |
PREFERRED STOCKS - 0.1% |
Auto Manufacturers — 0.0% |
Porsche Automobil Holding SE 4.787% | | | 851 | | | | 48,302 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Banks — 0.0% |
Banco Bradesco SA - ADR 7.546% | | | 44,550 | | | | 112,711 | |
Bancolombia SA - SP ADR 9.671% | | | 1,414 | | | | 36,142 | |
| | | | | | | 148,853 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care — 0.0% |
LG H&H Co. Ltd. 1.416% | | | 433 | | | | 93,569 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Iron/Steel — 0.1% |
Gerdau SA - SP ADR 12.878% | | | 42,511 | | | $ | 232,535 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $677,502) | | | | | | | 523,259 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS - 10.8% |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (b) | | | 42,798,379 | | | | 42,798,379 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $42,798,379) | | | | | | | 42,798,379 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.8% |
(Cost $366,775,944) | | | | | | | 394,850,862 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.2% | | | | | | | 857,862 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 395,708,724 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration to qualified institutional buyers. As of February 28, 2023, total market value of Rule 144A securities is $4,548,982 and represents 1.15% of net assets. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
‡ | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by the Adviser, as Valuation Designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $20 or 0.00% of net assets. |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
CDI | CREST Depository Interest |
GDR | Global Depositary Receipt |
NVDR | Non-Voting Depositary |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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STATEMENT of Assets and Liabilities
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $323,977,565) | | $ | 352,052,483 | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $42,798,379) | | | 42,798,379 | |
Foreign currency at value (cost $324,997) | | | 325,329 | |
Receivables for: | | | | |
Dividends | | | 1,096,869 | |
Investments sold | | | 699,172 | |
Capital shares sold | | | 14,980 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 95,441 | |
Total assets | | $ | 397,082,653 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | 914,829 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 7,020 | |
Sub-advisory fees | | | 144,596 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 307,484 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,373,929 | |
Net assets | | $ | 395,708,724 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 40,220 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 399,673,572 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | (4,005,068 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 395,708,724 | |
| | | | |
CAPITAL SHARES: | | | | |
Net Assets | | $ | 395,708,724 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 40,220,035 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.84 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
FOR THE Six Months ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $286,019) | | $ | 3,199,650 | |
Total investment income | | | 3,199,650 | |
| | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Sub-advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 854,850 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 217,527 | |
Administration and accounting services fees (Note 2) | | | 114,623 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 28,376 | |
Director fees | | | 21,969 | |
Legal fees | | | 21,315 | |
Audit fees and tax services | | | 20,619 | |
Officer fees | | | 12,409 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 6,896 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 2,955 | |
Other expenses | | | 71,031 | |
Total expenses | | | 1,372,570 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 1,827,080 | |
| | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (10,059,319 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 33,921,929 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 23,862,610 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 25,689,690 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 1,827,080 | | | $ | 5,581,660 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | (10,059,319 | ) | | | (12,646,664 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 33,921,929 | | | | (83,378,012 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 25,689,690 | | | | (90,443,016 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDEND AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (4,179,382 | ) | | | (5,072,140 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (4,179,382 | ) | | | (5,072,140 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 34,994,236 | | | | 89,693,476 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 3,505,305 | | | | 4,234,119 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (19,967,074 | ) | | | (25,570,223 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from capital share transactions | | | 18,532,467 | | | | 68,357,372 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 40,042,775 | | | | (27,157,784 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 355,665,949 | | | | 382,823,733 | |
End of period | | $ | 395,708,724 | | | $ | 355,665,949 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 3,714,175 | | | | 8,416,052 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 366,281 | | | | 363,131 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,124,983 | ) | | | (2,483,280 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | 1,955,473 | | | | 6,295,903 | �� |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Period April 17, 2018(1) to August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 9.27 | | | $ | 9.61 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.12 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 0.61 | | | | (2.69 | ) | | | 2.00 | | | | 0.67 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.47 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.66 | | | | (2.53 | ) | | | 2.12 | | | | 0.79 | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.84 | | | $ | 9.29 | | | $ | 11.97 | | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 9.27 | | | $ | 9.61 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 7.10 | %(4) | | | (21.38 | )% | | | 21.46 | % | | | 8.61 | % | | | (2.12 | )% | | | (3.90 | )%(4) |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 395,709 | | | $ | 355,666 | | | $ | 382,824 | | | $ | 278,956 | | | $ | 163,375 | | | $ | 176,968 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.75 | %(5) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.75 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | 0.80 | %(5) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.00 | %(5) | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.08 | % | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.56 | % | | | 2.21 | %(5) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 26 | %(4) | | | 52 | % | | | 48 | % | | | 55 | % | | | 81 | % | | | 36 | %(4) |
(1) | Commencement of operations. |
(2) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex dividend into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Aquarius International Fund (the “Fund”), which commenced investment operations on April 17, 2018.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
The Fund’s investment objective seeks capital appreciation.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies”.
The end of the reporting period for the Fund is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is for the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
PORTFOLIO VALUATION – The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded, and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies, if any, are valued based on the NAV of those investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued by the Adviser, as Valuation Designee, in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. Such procedures use fundamental valuation methods, which may include, but are not limited to, an analysis of the effect of any restrictions on the resale of the security, industry analysis and trends, significant changes in the issuer’s financial position, and any other event which could have a significant impact on the value of the security. Determination of fair value involves subjective judgment as the actual market value of a particular security can be established only by negotiations between the parties in a sales transaction, and the difference between the recorded fair value and the value that would be received in a sale could be significant. The Valuation Designee may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities traded primarily in non-U.S. markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Fund values its securities, generally as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, government actions or pronouncements, aftermarket trading, or news events may have occurred in the interim. To account for this, the Valuation Designee may value foreign securities using fair value prices based on third-party vendor modeling tools (international fair value pricing).
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS – The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 | — | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 | — | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● Level 3 | — | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 350,038,370 | | | $ | 72,205,483 | | | $ | 277,832,867 | | | $ | 20 | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | 1,490,854 | | | | 1,490,854 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | | | 523,259 | | | | 381,388 | | | | 141,871 | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 42,798,379 | | | | 42,798,379 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 394,850,862 | | | $ | 116,876,104 | | | $ | 277,974,738 | | | $ | 20 | |
* | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Fund’s 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 Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for Level 3 transfers are disclosed if the Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund had no significant Level 3 transfers.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
REITS — The Fund has made certain investments in real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) which pay dividends to their shareholders based upon available funds from operations. It is quite common for these dividends to exceed the REITs’ taxable earnings and profits resulting in the excess portion being designated as a return of capital. The Fund intends to include the gross dividends from such REITs in its annual distributions to shareholders and, accordingly, a portion of the Fund’s distributions may also be designated as a return of capital.
USE OF 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES — The Fund records security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Fund.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. TAX STATUS — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.
The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments in the Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statement of Operations.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
OTHER — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
The Fund may be subject to taxes imposed by countries in which it invests, with respect to its investments in issuers existing or operating in such countries. Such taxes are generally based on income earned or repatriated and capital gains realized on the sale of such investments. The Fund accrues such taxes when the related income or capital gains are earned or throughout the holding period. Some countries require governmental approval for the repatriation of investment income, capital or the proceeds of sales earned by foreign investors. Additionally, if there is a deterioration in a country’s balance of payments or for other reasons, a country may impose temporary restrictions on foreign capital remittances abroad.
MARKET RISK — Investments in foreign markets may involve certain considerations and risks not typically associated with investments in the United States of America, including the possibility of future political and economic developments and the level of foreign governmental supervision and regulation of foreign securities markets. These markets are generally smaller, less liquid and more volatile than the major securities markets in the United States of America. Consequently, acquisition and disposition of international securities held by the Fund may be inhibited.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Fund invests depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
2. INVESTMENT ADVISER AND OTHER SERVICES
Altair Advisers, LLC (“Altair” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund. Aperio Group, LLC, Driehaus Capital Management, LLC, Mawer Investment Management, Ltd. and Setanta Asset Management Limited each serves as an investment sub-adviser (“Sub-Adviser”) to the Fund.
The Fund is managed by the Adviser and one or more Sub-Advisers unaffiliated with the Adviser. The Adviser also has the ultimate responsibility to oversee the Sub-Advisers, and to recommend their hiring, termination and replacement, subject to approval by the Board. The Adviser has an investment team that is jointly responsible for the day-to-day management of the Fund. The Sub-Advisers provide investment advisory services to the portion of the Fund’s portfolio allocated to them by the Adviser. The Adviser and the Company on behalf of the Fund have entered into sub-advisory agreements with the Sub-Advisers to manage the Fund, subject to supervision of the Adviser and the Board, and in
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
accordance with the investment objective and restrictions of the Fund. The Fund compensates the Sub-Advisers for their services at an annual rate based on the Fund’s sub-advised average daily net assets, (the “Sub-Advisory Fee”), not to exceed 0.90%, payable on a monthly basis in arrears.
During the current fiscal period, collectively, sub-advisory fees accrued were $854,850, or the rate of 0.47%.
The Fund is currently only available to clients of the Adviser and to other investors at the Fund’s discretion. The Adviser does not receive a separate management fee from the Fund. However, pursuant to the Fund’s investment advisory agreement with the Adviser, the Adviser is entitled to receive reimbursement for compliance expenses in connection with managing the Fund, up to 0.03% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. During the current fiscal period, the Adviser received $55,829.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Fund’s transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Statement of Operations.
3. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER COMPENSATION
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Company for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Statement of Operations.
4. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Fund were as follows:
PURCHASES | SALES |
$100,526,126 | $83,601,014 |
There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities during the current fiscal period.
5. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost, which includes foreign currency, and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by the Fund were as follows:
FEDERAL TAX COST | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$364,987,858 | $38,310,971 | $(48,650,639) | $(10,339,668) |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
Permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributed to foreign currency. There were no permanent differences between distributable earnings/(loss) and paid in capital.
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
UNDISTRIBUTED ORDINARY INCOME | UNDISTRIBUTED LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS | CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARDS | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | QUALIFIED LATE-YEAR LOSSES |
$3,144,936 | $— | $(18,320,644) | $(10,339,668) | $— |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term and foreign currency gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021 was as follows:
| | | | | ORDINARY INCOME | | | LONG-TERM GAINS | | | TOTAL | |
| | 2022 | | | $ | 5,072,140 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,072,140 | |
| | 2021 | | | $ | 2,348,112 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,348,112 | |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of August 31, 2022, the Fund had short-term capital loss carryforwards of $18,320,644.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONCLUDED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
In October 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies (“Rule 18f-4”). Rule 18f-4 imposes limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminates the asset segregation framework previously used by funds to comply with Section 18of the 1940 Act, and requires funds whose use of derivatives is greater than a limited specified amount to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. The Fund is required to comply with Rule 18f-4 and has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4. Rule 18f-4 may require the Fund to observe more stringent requirements than were previously imposed by the 1940 Act, which could adversely affect the ability of the Fund to engage in certain derivatives transactions and/or increase the costs of such derivatives transactions, which could adversely affect the Fund’s performance and increase costs related to the Fund’s use of derivatives.
In December 2020, the SEC adopted a new rule providing a framework for fund valuation practices (“Rule 2a-5”). Rule 2a-5 establishes requirements for determining fair value in good faith for purposes of the 1940 Act. Rule 2a-5 permits fund boards to designate certain parties to perform fair value determinations, subject to board oversight and certain other conditions. Rule 2a-5 also defines when market quotations are “readily available” for purposes of the 1940 Act and the threshold for determining whether a fund must fair value a security. In connection with Rule 2a-5, the SEC also adopted related recordkeeping requirements and is rescinding previously issued guidance, including with respect to the role of a board in determining fair value and the accounting and auditing of fund investments. The Fund is required to comply with the rules. Effective September 8, 2022 and pursuant to the requirements of Rule 2a-5, the Board designated the Adviser as its valuation designee to perform fair value determinations and approved new valuation procedures for the Fund.
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
7. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued, and has determined that there were the following subsequent events:
During a special Board meeting held on March 29, 2023, the Board approved a new sub-advisory agreement (the “New Sub-Advisory Agreement”) among Altair, Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc., and the Company on behalf of the Fund. The New Sub-Advisory Agreement was approved for an initial period beginning from March 31, 2023, ending August 16, 2024.
The sub-advisory agreement with Setanta Asset Management Limited was terminated as of March 31, 2023.
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Other Information (Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (844) 261-6482 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Altair Advisers, LLC
303 West Madison Street, Suite 600
Chicago, IL 60606
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square
2001 Market Street, Suite 1800
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS
GENERAL MARKET COMMENTARY
Overview
Investment results for the six-month period ended February 28, 2023 got off to a rough start as last September 2022 lived up to its reputation as “the cruelest month” with the S&P 500 Index (the “S&P 500”) falling by -9.21%, the worst monthly performance for the S&P 500 since March 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Markets were hampered by a third consecutive 75-basis point rate hike by the U.S. Federal Reserve (“Fed”), the most aggressive tightening by the Fed since Paul Volcker’s chairmanship in 1980, and a 75-basis point rate hike by the European Central Bank, the largest on record.
Fortunately for investors, the S&P 500 rebounded in October 2022 with a return of +8.10%, largely due a Wall St. Journal story that suggested that the Fed might be contemplating a pause or even a pivot on interest rates in the near future.
Confirmation of that storyline came in November when Fed Chair Jerome Powell acknowledged at a symposium at the Brookings Institution that “monetary policy affects the economy and inflation with uncertain lags, and the full effects of our rapid tightening so far are yet to be felt. Thus, it makes sense to moderate the pace of our rate increases as we approach the level of restraint that will be sufficient to bring inflation down. The time for moderating the pace of rate increases may come as soon as the December meeting.” That statement helped U.S. stocks to advance for a second consecutive month with a gain +5.59% in November 2022 for the S&P 500.
After two months of rangebound trading, February 2023 brought news of additional strength in the U.S. labor market, a surge in the service side of the economy and an above consensus print for the Fed’s favored inflation measure that forced a recalibration of the future path of potential interest rate moves by the Fed and a “no-landing” scenario for U.S. economy. The S&P 500 fell by -2.45% in February.
For the entire six-month period ended February 28, 2023, the S&P 500 was able to eke out a total return of +1.24%.
Results
Seven of the eleven sectors that comprise the S&P 500 posted positive results over the six-month period, led by three cyclical sectors: Materials (+9.91%), Industrials (+9.60%) and Financials (+9.36%) on investor belief that a “goldilocks” economic environment was unfolding, i.e., strong growth but transitory inflation that would keep the Fed at bay….at least until February arrived. The Energy sector also had strong results with a gain of +6.27% despite a roller-coaster ride for oil prices which began the period at $89.55, peaked at $92.64 in October and ended the period at $77.05 as sanctions on Russia failed to disrupt overall production and above average temperatures hindered demand. The average price of $81.37 per barrel over the period and strong pricing for distillates allowed energy companies to remain highly profitable.
At the opposite end of the spectrum came sectors that have historically proven to be more sensitive to changes in interest rates: Utilities (-11.17%), Consumer Discretionary (-7.06%), Real Estate (-6.84%) and Communication Services (-5.43%). Utilities and Real Estate are thought of as bond surrogates while Consumer Discretionary and Communication Services are considered as long duration sectors since a significant portion of their cash flows are more long dated in nature. All were impacted by an average 0.95% increase in U.S. Treasury interest rates for maturities ranging from three months to 30 years that led to a -2.13% loss for the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index over the six-month period ended February 28, 2023.
The results of risk characteristics were mixed over the six months as high-quality stocks (those rated “B+” or higher by S&P Global Ratings) beat low-quality stocks (“B” or lower) by +3.01%, yet the highest-beta quintile of the S&P 500 beat the lowest-beta quintile by +8.23% and the Russell 2000 Index of small-cap stocks outperformed the Russell 1000 Index of large-cap stocks, +3.61% to +1.35%, respectively.
Style returns in terms of growth versus value were also mixed over the six-month period with the Russell 1000 Value Index outpacing the Russell 1000 Growth Index, +2.87% to -1.75%, respectively, and the Russell 2000 Value Index gaining +3.06% to the +2.66% posted by the Russell 2000 Growth Index. Only in the mid-cap range did value lag, with the Russell Mid-Cap Value Index returning +3.23% to the +4.89% gain of the Russell Mid-Cap Growth Index. In the large-cap space, the Russell 1000 Growth Index was negatively impacted by the five largest holdings in that benchmark (Apple, Microsoft, Tesla, Alphabet Class A, Alphabet Class C) which make-up just over 30% of the index and posted an average loss of -13.89% over the period.
Returns for developed market stocks were strong over the six months with the MSCI EAFE Index of non-U.S. stocks gaining +9.19% in local currency terms on stronger fundamentals (better revenue and earnings growth) and lower valuations. In U.S. dollar terms, the index gained +12.72% as the DXY Index, a measure of dollar appreciation/depreciation versus a basket of six foreign currencies (the Euro, Swiss franc, Japanese yen, Canadian dollar, British pound, and Swedish krona) fell by -3.52% and added a foreign currency boost to the return, with the dollar weakness the result of a belief that a Fed pause/pivot was in the making.
Emerging market stocks were less fortunate as the MSCI Emerging Markets Index fell by -1.74% in local currency terms and by -2.14% in U.S. dollar terms, though the losses were largely the result of what transpired in February when the MSCI Emerging Markets Index lost -4.65% in local currencies and -6.48% is U.S. dollar terms. The MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index fell by -2.24% during the month on the expectations of more aggressive Fed rate moves to be forthcoming. The MSCI China Index was particularly hard hit, posting a loss of -10.37% in $U.S. dollar terms in February 2023 on anticipated repercussions from “balloon-gate” and the passing of the Lunar New Year holiday.
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GENERAL MARKET COMMENTARY (concluded)
Looking Ahead
There were numerous signs of labor market strength during February with job openings exceeding expectations by 712,000 (about 7% higher than consensus), unemployment insurance jobless claims that averaged 189,000 per week versus an expected 198,000, Nonfarm Payrolls (jobs) increasing by 517,000 versus the 189,000 expected and the Unemployment Rate falling to 3.4% from 3.5% a month earlier and below the 3.6% level forecasted.
During the month of February, The Institute of Supply Management (ISM) reported a stellar reading for the service side of the U.S. economy at 55.2 versus the prior months 49.2, the biggest gain since June 2020 and well above the 50 level, the demarcation line between expansion and contraction. Services make up about 75% of U.S. gross domestic product.
Inflation ran hot during January (reported in February) as the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index (PCE) increased by 5.4% year-over-year on a headline basis versus the consensus expectation of a 5.0% gain. Core PCE, items less food and energy, increased by 4.7% year-over-year versus a forecast of 4.3%.
Core Services PCE less Housing, Fed Chair Powell’s so-called “core-core PCE” or “super-core PCE” rose month-over-month by 0.58%, the highest level since November 2021 and the 5th highest print in the last 30 years.
These results led investors to reassess what level of interest rates will be required to slow the economy, cool the hot labor market and reduce inflation. At the start of February, a hike of 20-basis points (an 80% probability of a 25-basis point hike) in the Fed Funds rate was priced for the March Federal Open Market Committee meeting and 11-basis points for the May meeting (a 44% chance of a 25-basis point move) with a terminal Fed Funds rate of 4.91% as of June before rate cuts were projected to begin. By the end of the month a hike of 30-basis points in March was priced in (indicating a 20% chance of a 50-basis point hike) and a 26-basis point hike for the May meeting. Two potential rate hikes were added, a 72% probability of a 25-basis point hike in June 2023 and a 30% chance of a final hike in July 2023. The expected terminal Fed Funds rate is now expected to reach 5.18% and hold that level through the end of the year.
In reality, we believe the “no-landing” scenario is really a “delayed-landing” as the Fed will keep ratcheting up interest rates until the economy slows enough to corral inflation. Base effects will soon help, at least on the surface, as inflation a year ago was running at 40-year highs making today’s comparisons easier.
But base effects can be misleading, for example, if gasoline prices were to rise from today’s $3.91 per gallon to $4.10 by June 2023 that would be the 10th highest price for gas recorded over the last 20-years, but a 24% reduction from last year. By the end of the year, the positives from base effects will begin to wane.
Higher rates due to elevated inflation, heightened geo-political risk and lower margin/earnings expectations do not seem all that conducive to significantly higher equity prices.
Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. (“Boston Partners”) is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The views expressed in this commentary reflect those of the author as of the date of this commentary. Any such views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions and Boston Partners disclaims any responsibility to update such views. Past performance is not an indication of future results. Discussions of securities, market returns, and trends are not intended to be a forecast of future events or returns.
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DEFINITIONS (unaudited)
Past Performance is not a guarantee of future results.
Opinions expressed herein are as of February 28, 2023 and are subject to change at any time, are not guaranteed and should not be considered investment advice. This report is for the information of shareholders of the Funds. It may also be used as sales literature when preceded or accompanied by the current prospectus.
Basis point refers to a common unit of measure for interest rates and other percentages in finance. One basis point is equal to 1/100th of 1%, or 0.01%, or 0.0001.
Beta or beta coefficient is a measure of a stock or portfolio’s level of systematic and unsystematic risk based on in its prior performance. In general, a higher beta indicates a more volatile security in relation to its benchmark and lower beta indicates a less volatile security in relation to its benchmark.
Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Bond Index “US Aggregate Bond Index” is a broad base bond market index consisting of approximately 10,000 bonds, representing intermediate term investment grade bonds traded in the United States.
Consumer Price Index: An index of the variation in prices paid by typical consumers for retail goods and other items.
Growth stocks typically are more volatile than value stocks; however, value stocks generally have a lower expected growth rate in earnings and sales.
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) is a general term that refers to the consolidation of companies or assets through various types of financial transactions.
Momentum: High Momentum companies are characterized in the literature as companies with high price performance in the recent history, up to 12-months. High Momentum companies tend to continue their high price performance over the near term, typically over a six- to 12-month period.
MSCI China Index is constructed based on the integrated China equity universe included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, providing a standardized definition of the China equity opportunity set. The index aims to represent the performance of large- and mid-cap segments with H shares, B shares, red chips, P chips and foreign listings (e.g., ADRs) of Chinese stocks.
MSCI EAFE (EAFE) Index is a stock market index that is designed to measure the equity market performance of developed markets outside of the U.S. & Canada. It is maintained by MSCI Inc., a provider of investment decision support tools; the EAFE acronym stands for Europe, Australasia and Far East.
MSCI Emerging Markets Currency Index in USD measures the total return of 25 emerging market currencies relative to the US Dollar where the weight of each currency is equal to its country weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index.
MSCI Emerging Markets (EM) Index is an index created by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) designed to measure equity market performance in global emerging markets.
MSCI World Index is an unmanaged index that measures the equity market performance of developed markets.
MSCI World Growth Index captures large and mid-cap securities exhibiting overall growth style characteristics across 23 Developed Markets Countries.
MSCI World Value NR Index is an index tracking value stocks, which are stocks with prices lower than their intrinsic values.
A net return index includes reinvesting the after tax dividends. A gross return index includes reinvesting the before tax dividends. In general, a net return index should under perform a gross return index.
OROA: Operating Return on Operating Assets
P/B: Price/Book: A valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its book value.
P/E: Price/Earnings: A valuation ratio of a company’s current share price compared to its per-share earnings.
Quality has long been established as an investment approach, dating back to Benjamin Graham, but it is less well accepted as a factor, especially when compared with value, size, yield, momentum and low volatility. By “factor”, we mean any characteristic that helps explain the risk and returns of a group of securities.
ROE: Return on Equity: measures a corporation’s profitability by revealing how much profit a company generates with the money invested.
Russell 1000® Index measures the performance of the 1,000 largest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 93% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000 Index. You cannot invest directly in an index.
Russell 2000® Index measures the performance of the 2,000 smallest companies in the Russell 3000® Index, which represents approximately 10% of the total market capitalization of the Russell 3000® Index and is considered representative of small-cap stocks.
The Russell 1000® Growth Index measures the performance of the large-cap growth segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell 1000 companies with relatively higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
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Russell 2000® Growth Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of Russell 2000 companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
Russell 2000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the small-cap value segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell 2000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
Russell 3000® Index measures the performance of the largest 3,000 U.S. companies representing approximately 97% of the investable U.S. equity market.
Russell 3000® Growth Index is a market capitalization weighted index based on the Russell 3000® Index. It includes companies that display signs of above average growth.
Russell 3000® Value Index is an unmanaged index that measures the performance of the broad value segment of the U.S. equity value universe. It includes those Russell 3000® Index companies with lower price-to-book ratios and lower forecasted growth values.
The Russell Midcap® Index measures performance of the 800 smallest companies in the Russell 1000® Index.
The Russell Midcap® Growth Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with relatively higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
The Russell Midcap® Value Index measures the performance of the mid-cap value segment of the US equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap Index companies with relatively lower price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values.
The S&P 500® Index is a market–capitalization–weighted index of 500 U.S. stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry grouping, among other factors. The S&P 500® Index is designed to be a leading indicator of U.S. equities and is meant to reflect the risk/return characteristics of the large cap universe. The S&P 500® Index was first introduced on January 1, 1923, though expanded to 500 stocks on March 4, 1957.
Trade Weighted U.S. Dollar Index: Major Currencies is a weighted average of the foreign exchange value of the U.S. dollar against a subset of the broad index currencies that circulate widely outside the country of issue. Major currencies index includes the Euro Area, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Australia, and Sweden.
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (unaudited)
| | | | AVERAGE ANNUAL |
| | SIX MONTH | | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEAR | | 10 YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION | |
Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | 8.19% | | 1.07% | | 7.62% | | 11.22% | | | N/A | | |
Investor Class | | 8.06% | | 0.81% | | 7.35% | | 10.96% | | | N/A | | |
Russell 3000® Value Index | | 4.08% | | –2.92% | | 7.16% | | 9.51% | | | N/A | | |
Russell 3000® Index(1) | | 1.51% | | –8.07% | | 9.42% | | 11.87% | | | N/A | | |
(1) This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. | |
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | 7.06% | | –2.22% | | 6.40% | | 8.74% | | | N/A | | |
Investor Class | | 6.90% | | –2.47% | | 6.14% | | 8.47% | | | N/A | | |
Russell 2000® Value Index | | 4.20% | | –4.40% | | 6.38% | | 8.46% | | | N/A | | |
Russell 2000® Index(1) | | 3.63% | | –6.02% | | 6.01% | | 9.06% | | | N/A | | |
(1) This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the index performance are presented for general comparative purposes. | |
WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class(1) | | 16.67% | | 4.25% | | N/A | | N/A | | | 8.23% | | |
Russell 2000® Value Index | | 4.20% | | –4.40% | | N/A | | N/A | | | –7.41% | (2) | |
(1) Inception date of the Fund was December 29, 2021. | |
(2) Index performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the index itself. |
WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund (formerly WPG Partners Small/Micro Cap Value Fund) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | 11.17% | | 5.11% | | 9.30% | | 7.12% | | | N/A | | |
Russell 2000® Value Index | | 4.20% | | –4.40% | | 6.38% | | 8.46% | | | N/A | | |
Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class(1) | | 14.06% | | 1.16% | | N/A | | N/A | | | –1.44% | | |
MSCI World Index – Net Return | | 7.30% | | –7.19% | | N/A | | N/A | | | –10.44% | (2) | |
(1) Inception date of the Fund was December 29, 2021. | |
(2) Index performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the index itself. | | |
Boston Partners Global Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | 13.76% | | 2.08% | | 5.50% | | 8.43% | | | N/A | | |
MSCI World Index – Net Return | | 4.04% | | –7.33% | | 6.88% | | 8.77% | | | N/A | | |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class(1) | | 2.65% | | –11.97% | | –1.23% | | N/A | | | –0.05% | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index – Net Return | | –2.29% | | –15.28% | | –1.87% | | N/A | | | –0.55% | (2) | |
(1) Inception date of the Fund was October 17, 2017. | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2) Index performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the index itself. | |
Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | 11.25% | | 7.10% | | 5.57% | | 5.62% | | | N/A | | |
Investor Class | | 11.13% | | 6.87% | | 5.30% | | 5.35% | | | N/A | | |
S&P 500® Index | | 1.26% | | –7.69% | | 9.82% | | 12.25% | | | N/A | | |
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | 4.88% | | 1.70% | | 3.43% | | 5.49% | | | N/A | | |
Investor Class | | 4.80% | | 1.52% | | 3.18% | | 5.23% | | | N/A | | |
S&P 500® Index | | 1.26% | | –7.69% | | 9.82% | | 12.25% | | | N/A | | |
Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class(1) | | 7.01% | | 7.24% | | 5.03% | | N/A | | | 4.67% | | |
MSCI World Index – Net Return | | 4.04% | | –7.33% | | 6.88% | | N/A | | | 7.42% | (3) | |
Investor Class(2) | | 6.88% | | 6.96% | | 4.76% | | N/A | | | 4.72% | | |
MSCI World Index – Net Return | | 4.04% | | –7.33% | | 6.88% | | N/A | | | 7.76% | (3) | |
(1) | Inception date of the class was December 31, 2013. |
(2) | Inception date of the class was April 11, 2014. |
(3) | Index performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the index itself. |
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AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (concluded) (unaudited)
| | | | AVERAGE ANNUAL |
| | SIX MONTH | | 1 YEAR | | 5 YEAR | | 10 YEAR | | SINCE INCEPTION | |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class(1) | | –1.84% | | –7.71% | | –1.14% | | N/A | | | 2.47% | | |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index – Net Return | | –2.29% | | –15.28% | | –1.87% | | N/A | | | 2.07% | (2) | |
(1) | Inception date of the fund was March 1, 2015. The Fund commenced operations as a series of The RBB Fund, Inc. on December 15, 2015, when substantially all of the assets of Boston Partners Emerging Market Long/Short Equity (the “Prior Account”) transferred to the Fund. The Fund is managed in all material respects in a manner equivalent to the management of the Prior Account. Accordingly, the performance information shown above for periods prior to December 15, 2015 is that of the Prior Account. |
(2) | Index performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the index itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. waived a portion of its advisory fee and agreed to reimburse a portion of each Fund’s operating expenses, if necessary, to maintain certain expense ratios as set forth in the notes to the financial statements. Total returns shown include fee waivers, expense reimbursements and expense recoupment, if any; total returns would have been lower had there been no assumption of fees and expenses in excess of expense limitations. Each Fund’s annual operating expense ratios below are as stated in the current prospectuses. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by a Fund for the period covered by this report. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted. Visit www.boston-partners.com for returns updated daily. Call 1-888-261-4073 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
Investors should note that the Funds are actively managed mutual funds while the indices are unmanaged, do not incur expenses and are not available for investment.
Small company stocks are generally riskier than large company stocks due to greater volatility and less liquidity.
Value investing involves the risk that a fund’s investment in companies whose securities are believed to be undervalued, relative to their underlying profitability, will not appreciate in value as anticipated.
A long/short strategy uses short sales, which theoretically involve unlimited loss potential since the market price of securities sold short may continuously increase. Increased leverage may cause a fund’s net asset value to be disproportionately volatile. The strategy also may generate high portfolio turnover, which may result in higher costs and capital gains.
International investing is subject to special risks including, but not limited to, currency risk associated with securities denominated in other than the U.S. dollar, which may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political, social or economic instability, and differences in taxation, auditing and other financial practices. Investment in emerging market securities may increase these risks.
The following are the Funds’ gross annual operating expense ratios as stated in the most recent prospectuses for Institutional Class and Investor Class, respectively, dated December 31, 2022:
| | INSTITUTIONAL CLASS | | INVESTOR CLASS |
Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund | | 0.86 | % | | 1.11 | % |
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II | | 1.02 | % | | 1.27 | % |
WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund | | 2.93 | % | | N/A | |
WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | 1.26 | % | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | | 1.73 | % | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Global Equity Fund | | 1.13 | % | | 1.38 | % |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund | | 1.74 | % | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | | 3.18 | %(1) | | 3.43 | %(1) |
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | | 1.95 | %(1) | | 2.20 | %(1) |
Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund | | 2.56 | %(1) | | 2.81 | %(1) |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | 1.73 | %(1) | | N/A | |
1 | Includes interest and/or dividend expense on short sales. |
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FUND EXPENSE EXAMPLES
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, if any, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees, and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first line of the accompanying table 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 During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLES FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on a Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund(s) and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, if any. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO | | ACTUAL SIX-MONTH TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN FOR THE FUND |
Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,081.90 | | | $ | 4.13 | | | 0.80% | | | 8.19% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.83 | | | | 4.01 | | | 0.80% | | | N/A | |
Investor | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,080.60 | | | $ | 5.42 | | | 1.05% | | | 8.06% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.59 | | | | 5.26 | | | 1.05% | | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,070.60 | | | $ | 5.08 | | | 0.99% | | | 7.06% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.89 | | | | 4.96 | | | 0.99% | | | N/A | |
Investor | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,069.00 | | | $ | 6.36 | | | 1.24% | | | 6.90% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,018.65 | | | | 6.21 | | | 1.24% | | | N/A | |
WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,166.70 | | | $ | 5.91 | | | 1.10% | | | 16.67% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.34 | | | | 5.51 | | | 1.10% | | | N/A | |
WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,111.70 | | | $ | 5.76 | | | 1.10% | | | 11.17% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.34 | | | | 5.51 | | | 1.10% | | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,140.60 | | | $ | 4.78 | | | 0.90% | | | 14.06% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.33 | | | | 4.51 | | | 0.90% | | | N/A | |
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FUND EXPENSE EXAMPLES (concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (unaudited)
| | BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* | | ANNUALIZED EXPENSE RATIO | | ACTUAL SIX-MONTH TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN FOR THE FUND |
Boston Partners Global Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,137.60 | | | $ | 5.04 | | | 0.95% | | | 13.76% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,020.08 | | | | 4.76 | | | 0.95% | | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,026.50 | | | $ | 5.02 | | | 1.00% | | | 2.65% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,019.84 | | | | 5.01 | | | 1.00% | | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,112.50 | | | $ | 10.53 | | | 2.01% | (1) | | 11.25% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.83 | | | | 10.04 | | | 2.01% | (1) | | N/A | |
Investor | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,111.30 | | | $ | 11.83 | | | 2.26% | (1) | | 11.13% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,013.59 | | | | 11.28 | | | 2.26% | (1) | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,048.80 | | | $ | 9.14 | | | 1.80% | (1) | | 4.88% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,015.87 | | | | 9.00 | | | 1.80% | (1) | | N/A | |
Investor | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,048.00 | | | $ | 10.41 | | | 2.05% | (1) | | 4.80% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,014.63 | | | | 10.24 | | | 2.05% | (1) | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,070.10 | | | $ | 12.22 | | | 2.38% | (1) | | 7.01% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,012.99 | | | | 11.88 | | | 2.38% | (1) | | N/A | |
Investor | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 1,068.80 | | | $ | 13.49 | | | 2.63% | (1) | | 6.88% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,011.75 | | | | 13.12 | | | 2.63% | (1) | | N/A | |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Actual | | $ | 1,000.00 | | | $ | 981.60 | | | $ | 6.88 | | | 1.40% | (1) | | –1.84% | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | 1,000.00 | | | | 1,017.85 | | | | 7.00 | | | 1.40% | (1) | | N/A | |
* | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized six-month expense ratios in the table above, which include waived fees or reimbursed expenses, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one-half year period. |
(1) | These amounts include dividends paid on securities which the Funds have sold short (“short-sale dividends”) and related interest expense. The amount of short-sale dividends and related interest expense was 0.05% of average net assets for the six-month period ended February 28, 2023 for both the Institutional Class and Investor Class of the Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund, 0.41% of average net assets for the Institutional Class and Investor Class of the Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund, 0.58% of average net assets of the Institutional Class and Investor Class of the Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund and 0.00% of average net assets for the Institutional Class of the Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund. |
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Tables
The Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund, Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II, WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund, WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund, Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund, and Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund use the Global Industry Classification StandardSM (“GICSSM”) as the basis for the classification of securities on the Portfolio of Investments.
BOSTON PARTNERS
ALL-CAP VALUE FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | | 22.7 | % | | $ | 318,297,247 | |
Financials | | | 21.8 | | | | 305,787,015 | |
Information Technology | | | 18.1 | | | | 253,575,870 | |
Industrials | | | 14.2 | | | | 199,017,616 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 8.4 | | | | 117,865,989 | |
Energy | | | 7.6 | | | | 106,506,691 | |
Communication Services | | | 3.1 | | | | 44,508,289 | |
Materials | | | 2.1 | | | | 29,579,542 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.8 | | | | 25,857,669 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL | | | 11.2 | | | | 156,461,054 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 1.0 | | | | 13,547,672 | |
OPTIONS WRITTEN | | | (0.3 | ) | | | (4,111,184 | ) |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (11.7 | ) | | | (164,575,599 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 1,402,317,871 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
BOSTON PARTNERS
SMALL CAP VALUE FUND II
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 24.5 | % | | $ | 178,797,561 | |
Industrials | | | 21.3 | | | | 155,610,262 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 14.3 | | | | 104,746,694 | |
Information Technology | | | 10.9 | | | | 79,636,320 | |
Energy | | | 8.2 | | | | 59,850,418 | |
Health Care | | | 5.3 | | | | 38,565,025 | |
Materials | | | 4.3 | | | | 31,297,816 | |
Communication Services | | | 2.7 | | | | 19,320,729 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.0 | | | | 14,750,496 | |
Real Estate | | | 1.9 | | | | 13,981,296 | |
Utilities | | | 0.2 | | | | 1,429,171 | |
RIGHTS | | | 0.0 | | | | — | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL | | | 33.3 | | | | 243,279,365 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 0.7 | | | | 5,097,938 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (29.6 | ) | | | (215,896,258 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 730,466,833 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
WPG PARTNERS
SELECT SMALL CAP VALUE FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Industrials | | | 30.2 | % | | $ | 26,336,341 | |
Financials | | | 11.8 | | | | 10,285,635 | |
Information Technology | | | 10.8 | | | | 9,441,005 | |
Health Care | | | 8.4 | | | | 7,340,252 | |
Materials | | | 7.8 | | | | 6,817,156 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 7.0 | | | | 6,151,206 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 5.1 | | | | 4,475,315 | |
Energy | | | 4.1 | | | | 3,543,102 | |
Real Estate | | | 2.2 | | | | 1,939,785 | |
Communication Services | | | 1.8 | | | | 1,581,635 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 9.1 | | | | 7,953,984 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 1.7 | | | | 1,505,813 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 87,371,229 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
WPG PARTNERS
SMALL CAP VALUE DIVERSIFIED FUND
(FORMERLY WPG PARTNERS SMALL/MICRO CAP
VALUE FUND)
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Industrials | | | 23.5 | % | | $ | 7,732,127 | |
Financials | | | 19.8 | | | | 6,539,154 | |
Materials | | | 12.1 | | | | 3,977,446 | |
Information Technology | | | 7.7 | | | | 2,521,337 | |
Energy | | | 6.8 | | | | 2,225,016 | |
Real Estate | | | 5.5 | | | | 1,817,491 | |
Utilities | | | 5.2 | | | | 1,707,356 | |
Health Care | | | 4.7 | | | | 1,561,434 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 4.5 | | | | 1,499,297 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.5 | | | | 1,486,415 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL | | | 32.9 | | | | 10,828,403 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 4.8 | | | | 1,588,824 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (32.0 | ) | | | (10,542,430 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 32,941,870 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Tables (continued)
BOSTON PARTNERS
GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Industrials | | | 19.7 | % | | $ | 4,560,135 | |
Financials | | | 18.0 | | | | 4,162,163 | |
Health Care | | | 16.3 | | | | 3,788,466 | |
Information Technology | | | 11.2 | | | | 2,586,840 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 8.3 | | | | 1,932,426 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.7 | | | | 1,560,011 | |
Communication Services | | | 5.4 | | | | 1,258,749 | |
Energy | | | 5.3 | | | | 1,223,111 | |
Materials | | | 4.1 | | | | 946,188 | |
Utilities | | | 0.5 | | | | 114,157 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 4.8 | | | | 1,112,163 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (0.3 | ) | | | (77,509 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 23,166,900 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
BOSTON PARTNERS
GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 19.3 | % | | $ | 38,215,715 | |
Industrials | | | 18.1 | | | | 35,767,855 | |
Health Care | | | 15.6 | | | | 30,854,733 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 10.2 | | | | 20,247,648 | |
Information Technology | | | 9.3 | | | | 18,451,458 | |
Energy | | | 8.5 | | | | 16,739,300 | |
Materials | | | 6.0 | | | | 11,852,192 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 4.5 | | | | 8,938,551 | |
Communication Services | | | 4.3 | | | | 8,485,575 | |
Utilities | | | 1.4 | | | | 2,799,704 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL | | | 6.6 | | | | 13,101,734 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 3.0 | | | | 5,916,851 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (6.8 | ) | | | (13,415,946 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 197,955,370 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
BOSTON PARTNERS
EMERGING MARKETS FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 22.9 | % | | $ | 4,951,301 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 20.3 | | | | 4,385,572 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 12.1 | | | | 2,609,406 | |
Information Technology | | | 9.2 | | | | 1,984,831 | |
Industrials | | | 7.1 | | | | 1,523,237 | |
Health Care | | | 4.2 | | | | 909,791 | |
Communication Services | | | 3.6 | | | | 782,114 | |
Real Estate | | | 2.4 | | | | 515,789 | |
Utilities | | | 1.2 | | | | 253,101 | |
Materials | | | 0.8 | | | | 181,795 | |
Energy | | | 0.2 | | | | 32,309 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 1.0 | | | | 209,680 | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | | | 0.0 | | | | 11,393 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 16.0 | | | | 3,442,510 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (1.0 | ) | | | (215,989 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 21,576,840 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
BOSTON PARTNERS
LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
LONG POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Health Care | | | 21.0 | % | | $ | 14,583,485 | |
Financials | | | 17.4 | | | | 12,073,601 | |
Information Technology | | | 13.9 | | | | 9,636,068 | |
Industrials | | | 10.7 | | | | 7,409,673 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 10.0 | | | | 6,965,588 | |
Energy | | | 6.8 | | | | 4,749,910 | |
Communication Services | | | 6.4 | | | | 4,467,073 | |
Materials | | | 3.5 | | | | 2,445,798 | |
Real Estate | | | 2.3 | | | | 1,595,977 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 2.0 | | | | 1,379,283 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 6.5 | | | | 4,545,270 | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS | | | 0.1 | | | | 33,400 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL | | | 13.4 | | | | 9,336,324 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | | (5.4 | ) | | | (3,759,535 | ) |
Consumer Discretionary | | | (5.3 | ) | | | (3,664,505 | ) |
Industrials | | | (2.8 | ) | | | (1,939,344 | ) |
Health Care | | | (1.3 | ) | | | (892,605 | ) |
Consumer Staples | | | (1.2 | ) | | | (863,432 | ) |
Energy | | | (0.6 | ) | | | (430,634 | ) |
Communication Services | | | (0.6 | ) | | | (402,029 | ) |
Financials | | | (0.2 | ) | | | (155,066 | ) |
Materials | | | (0.2 | ) | | | (115,542 | ) |
OPTIONS WRITTEN | | | (0.3 | ) | | | (199,389 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 3.9 | | | | 2,723,830 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 69,523,199 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Tables (concluded)
BOSTON PARTNERS
LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
LONG POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Industrials | | | 17.1 | % | | $ | 129,355,504 | |
Financials | | | 16.3 | | | | 122,998,483 | |
Information Technology | | | 12.5 | | | | 94,957,561 | |
Health Care | | | 11.7 | | | | 88,488,214 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 9.7 | | | | 73,089,679 | |
Energy | | | 7.9 | | | | 59,710,902 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 6.0 | | | | 45,482,635 | |
Communication Services | | | 5.3 | | | | 39,883,747 | |
Materials | | | 3.9 | | | | 29,904,530 | |
Real Estate | | | 2.4 | | | | 18,237,813 | |
Utilities | | | 1.5 | | | | 11,114,701 | |
WARRANTS | | | 0.0 | | | | 7 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 5.6 | | | | 42,455,942 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Industrials | | | (6.5 | ) | | | (48,915,472 | ) |
Consumer Discretionary | | | (5.2 | ) | | | (38,979,519 | ) |
Information Technology | | | (3.7 | ) | | | (28,270,798 | ) |
Financials | | | (2.9 | ) | | | (21,575,650 | ) |
Communication Services | | | (2.3 | ) | | | (17,773,614 | ) |
Materials | | | (2.1 | ) | | | (15,586,246 | ) |
Health Care | | | (2.0 | ) | | | (15,388,614 | ) |
Consumer Staples | | | (1.8 | ) | | | (13,586,800 | ) |
Energy | | | (1.5 | ) | | | (11,691,792 | ) |
Real Estate | | | (1.0 | ) | | | (7,343,475 | ) |
Utilities | | | (0.3 | ) | | | (2,183,572 | ) |
OPTIONS WRITTEN | | | (0.0 | ) | | | (6,049 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 29.4 | | | | 222,326,026 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 756,704,143 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
BOSTON PARTNERS
GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
LONG POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Information Technology | | | 16.9 | % | | $ | 28,239,962 | |
Financials | | | 15.2 | | | | 25,422,248 | |
Industrials | | | 12.8 | | | | 21,421,862 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 11.9 | | | | 19,958,696 | |
Energy | | | 9.6 | | | | 16,103,460 | |
Health Care | | | 9.3 | | | | 15,447,059 | |
Materials | | | 7.5 | | | | 12,578,048 | |
Communication Services | | | 1.5 | | | | 2,521,557 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1.4 | | | | 2,282,008 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 17.2 | | | | 28,816,636 | |
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SHORT POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | (7.0 | ) | | | (11,675,849 | ) |
Industrials | | | (6.9 | ) | | | (11,519,481 | ) |
Materials | | | (6.0 | ) | | | (10,039,185 | ) |
Financials | | | (5.2 | ) | | | (8,748,364 | ) |
Information Technology | | | (4.4 | ) | | | (7,434,278 | ) |
Consumer Staples | | | (3.1 | ) | | | (5,139,022 | ) |
Energy | | | (2.2 | ) | | | (3,715,930 | ) |
Health Care | | | (1.9 | ) | | | (3,165,799 | ) |
Communication Services | | | (1.7 | ) | | | (2,918,362 | ) |
Real Estate | | | (1.0 | ) | | | (1,604,311 | ) |
Utilities | | | (0.3 | ) | | | (483,035 | ) |
OPTIONS WRITTEN | | | (1.6 | ) | | | (2,600,548 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 38.0 | | | | 63,610,507 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 167,357,879 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
BOSTON PARTNERS
EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND
SECURITY TYPE/SECTOR CLASSIFICATION | | % OF NET ASSETS | | VALUE |
LONG POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Financials | | | 14.5 | % | | $ | 8,008,633 | |
Consumer Staples | | | 9.9 | | | | 5,490,207 | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 9.8 | | | | 5,431,107 | |
Information Technology | | | 8.6 | | | | 4,745,596 | |
Industrials | | | 3.4 | | | | 1,906,423 | |
Real Estate | | | 2.8 | | | | 1,560,396 | |
Health Care | | | 2.7 | | | | 1,516,167 | |
Communication Services | | | 2.5 | | | | 1,394,959 | |
Materials | | | 0.9 | | | | 503,685 | |
Utilities | | | 0.5 | | | | 284,969 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS | | | 1.1 | | | | 614,659 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 41.1 | | | | 22,791,231 | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS | | | 0.3 | | | | 141,720 | |
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SHORT POSITIONS: | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCK | | | | | | | | |
Materials | | | (0.2 | ) | | | (79,454 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 2.1 | | | | 1,136,731 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 55,447,029 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS ALL-CAP VALUE FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCKS—99.8% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services—3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | | 99,860 | | | $ | 7,614,325 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 121,986 | | | | 10,986,059 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 20,601 | | | | 2,285,475 | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., (The)(a) | | | 210,795 | | | | 7,491,654 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc.(a) | | | 76,770 | | | | 6,953,059 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | | | 55,690 | | | | 6,100,840 | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | | 176,832 | | | | 3,076,877 | |
| | | | | | | 44,508,289 | |
Consumer Discretionary—8.4% | | | | | | | | |
AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 6,326 | | | | 15,729,852 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 8,270 | | | | 20,873,480 | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc.(a) | | | 347,200 | | | | 16,509,360 | |
International Game Technology PLC | | | 134,851 | | | | 3,581,643 | |
LKQ Corp. | | | 211,952 | | | | 12,142,730 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.* | | | 55,664 | | | | 5,725,042 | |
NVR, Inc.* | | | 2,781 | | | | 14,387,837 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(a) | | | 359,852 | | | | 15,380,075 | |
Whirlpool Corp.(a) | | | 46,427 | | | | 6,405,998 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 92,573 | | | | 7,129,972 | |
| | | | | | | 117,865,989 | |
Consumer Staples—1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Altria Group, Inc. | | | 82,804 | | | | 3,844,589 | |
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC(a) | | | 70,070 | | | | 3,853,850 | |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. | | | 189,709 | | | | 6,554,446 | |
Monster Beverage Corp.* | | | 53,713 | | | | 5,465,835 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 63,093 | | | | 6,138,949 | |
| | | | | | | 25,857,669 | |
Energy—7.6% | | | | | | | | |
BP PLC - SP ADR | | | 137,226 | | | | 5,434,149 | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 131,235 | | | | 7,416,090 | |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 66,953 | | | | 9,013,213 | |
ConocoPhillips | | | 67,924 | | | | 7,019,945 | |
Devon Energy Corp. | | | 128,678 | | | | 6,938,318 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. | | | 84,658 | | | | 11,901,222 | |
EOG Resources, Inc. | | | 62,504 | | | | 7,064,202 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 278,628 | | | | 10,094,692 | |
Marathon Oil Corp. | | | 439,372 | | | | 11,050,206 | |
Phillips 66 | | | 48,516 | | | | 4,975,801 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | 30,575 | | | | 6,127,536 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 254,639 | | | | 13,549,341 | |
Shell PLC - ADR | | | 97,449 | | | | 5,921,976 | |
| | | | | | | 106,506,691 | |
Financials—21.8% | | | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. | | | 196,752 | | | | 13,408,649 | |
Allstate Corp., (The) | | | 58,198 | | | | 7,494,738 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 368,408 | | | | 22,513,413 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 27,909 | | | | 8,485,731 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 785,675 | | | | 26,948,653 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., (The) | | | 227,671 | | | | 17,740,124 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 78,295 | | | | 16,521,811 | |
Citigroup, Inc.(a) | | | 269,742 | | | | 13,673,222 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 72,854 | | | | 8,159,648 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 161,608 | | | | 5,866,370 | |
Globe Life, Inc. | | | 84,906 | | | | 10,332,211 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., (The) | | | 46,038 | | | | 16,189,263 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Financials—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 648,958 | | | $ | 9,942,037 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 170,483 | | | | 24,438,738 | |
KeyCorp(a) | | | 761,553 | | | | 13,928,804 | |
Loews Corp. | | | 207,283 | | | | 12,662,919 | |
Markel Corp.*(a) | | | 4,477 | | | | 5,953,783 | |
Renaissance Holdings Ltd. | | | 66,423 | | | | 14,274,303 | |
Synchrony Financial | | | 160,613 | | | | 5,735,490 | |
Travelers Cos., Inc., (The)(a) | | | 53,142 | | | | 9,837,647 | |
Truist Financial Corp. | | | 254,869 | | | | 11,966,100 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 328,291 | | | | 15,354,170 | |
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 9,947 | | | | 14,359,191 | |
| | | | | | | 305,787,015 | |
Health Care—22.7% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 179,320 | | | | 27,597,348 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 75,384 | | | | 11,726,735 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 66,933 | | | | 15,505,699 | |
Avantor, Inc.* | | | 379,538 | | | | 9,249,341 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 456,215 | | | | 31,460,586 | |
Centene Corp.* | | | 200,901 | | | | 13,741,628 | |
Cigna Corp. | | | 29,976 | | | | 8,755,990 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 40,730 | | | | 19,129,659 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 24,486 | | | | 12,121,060 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 238,917 | | | | 36,616,419 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 42,745 | | | | 14,952,628 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 227,201 | | | | 18,812,243 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 196,396 | | | | 20,865,111 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 23,856 | | | | 6,568,272 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 499,237 | | | | 20,254,045 | |
Sanofi - ADR | | | 479,688 | | | | 22,473,383 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 44,240 | | | | 21,055,586 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 59,833 | | | | 7,411,514 | |
| | | | | | | 318,297,247 | |
Industrials—14.2% | | | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 41,260 | | | | 8,002,790 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 36,384 | | | | 3,228,352 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 32,576 | | | | 3,671,641 | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 129,739 | | | | 6,162,602 | |
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | | | 64,020 | | | | 3,939,151 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 56,034 | | | | 7,932,173 | |
Boeing Co., (The)* | | | 27,302 | | | | 5,502,718 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc. | | | 117,284 | | | | 7,167,225 | |
Copart, Inc.* | | | 70,261 | | | | 4,950,590 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 33,541 | | | | 5,862,631 | |
EnerSys | | | 46,069 | | | | 4,177,998 | |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc.(a) | | | 127,601 | | | | 13,341,961 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc. | | | 306,321 | | | | 12,920,620 | |
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.* | | | 95,837 | | | | 6,726,799 | |
Landstar System, Inc.(a) | | | 65,724 | | | | 11,882,242 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 37,666 | | | | 3,656,239 | |
ManpowerGroup, Inc. | | | 32,552 | | | | 2,763,014 | |
Masco Corp.(a) | | | 106,437 | | | | 5,580,492 | |
Middleby Corp., (The)*(a) | | | 25,039 | | | | 3,893,314 | |
PACCAR, Inc. | | | 106,128 | | | | 7,662,442 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.* | | | 153,237 | | | | 2,810,367 | |
Robert Half International, Inc. | | | 36,591 | | | | 2,949,966 | |
Science Applications International Corp.(a) | | | 105,687 | | | | 11,270,462 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS ALL-CAP VALUE FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Industrials—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 101,940 | | | $ | 5,156,125 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 127,635 | | | | 9,257,366 | |
United Parcel Service, Inc., Class B(a) | | | 47,831 | | | | 8,728,679 | |
WESCO International, Inc.* | | | 104,675 | | | | 17,332,086 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 119,693 | | | | 12,487,571 | |
| | | | | | | 199,017,616 | |
Information Technology—18.1% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*# | | | 227,200 | | | | 17,853,376 | |
Analog Devices, Inc. | | | 59,258 | | | | 10,872,065 | |
Applied Materials, Inc.(a) | | | 53,079 | | | | 6,165,126 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.* | | | 59,609 | | | | 7,033,266 | |
Belden, Inc. | | | 50,149 | | | | 4,231,573 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | | | 111,225 | | | | 13,760,757 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 334,273 | | | | 16,185,499 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 227,817 | | | | 14,268,179 | |
Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. | | | 94,211 | | | | 5,970,151 | |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.* | | | 93,418 | | | | 20,065,252 | |
Flex Ltd.* | | | 381,350 | | | | 8,679,526 | |
Gen Digital, Inc.(a) | | | 157,160 | | | | 3,066,192 | |
Global Payments, Inc. | | | 108,255 | | | | 12,146,211 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 275,566 | | | | 4,301,585 | |
Jabil, Inc. | | | 161,139 | | | | 13,379,371 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 15,355 | | | | 5,825,380 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 11,735 | | | | 5,703,327 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 152,093 | | | | 12,324,096 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 172,234 | | | | 15,053,252 | |
Qorvo, Inc.* | | | 81,278 | | | | 8,200,137 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 133,331 | | | | 16,470,378 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 119,179 | | | | 6,995,807 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 44,808 | | | | 5,704,955 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 87,844 | | | | 19,320,409 | |
| | | | | | | 253,575,870 | |
Materials—2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 170,393 | | | | 10,613,780 | |
CRH PLC - SP ADR(a) | | | 140,953 | | | | 6,668,486 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 95,217 | | | | 12,297,276 | |
| | | | | | | 29,579,542 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $871,075,219) | | | | | | | 1,400,995,928 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—11.2% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67%(b) | | | 156,461,054 | | | | 156,461,054 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL (Cost $156,461,054) | | | | | | | 156,461,054 | |
| | | | | | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | VALUE | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—1.0% | | | | |
Tri-State Deposit, 4.45%(b) | | | 8,828,842 | | | $ | 8,828,842 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(b) | | | 4,718,830 | | | | 4,718,830 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $13,547,672) | | | | | | | 13,547,672 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—112.0% (Cost $1,041,083,945) | | | | | | | 1,571,004,654 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS | | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | | | |
OPTIONS WRITTEN††—(0.3%) | | | | | | | | |
Call Options Written—(0.3%) | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. | | | | | | | | |
Expiration: 06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 60.00 | | (1,136 | ) | | | (8,926,688 | ) | | | (2,544,640 | ) |
Expiration: 06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 70.00 | | (1,136 | ) | | | (8,926,688 | ) | | | (1,566,544 | ) |
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(6,450,869)) | | | | (4,111,184 | ) |
TOTAL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(6,450,869)) | | (4,111,184 | ) |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(11.7)% | | | | (164,575,599 | ) |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | $ | 1,402,317,871 | |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
SP ADR | Sponsored American Depositary Receipt |
* | Non-income producing. |
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $153,060,251. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
# | Security segregated as collateral for options written. |
†† | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts. |
| |
| Industry classifications may be different than those used for compliance monitoring purposes. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 13
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS ALL-CAP VALUE FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 44,508,289 | | | $ | 44,508,289 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 117,865,989 | | | | 117,865,989 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 25,857,669 | | | | 25,857,669 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 106,506,691 | | | | 106,506,691 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 305,787,015 | | | | 305,787,015 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 318,297,247 | | | | 318,297,247 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 199,017,616 | | | | 199,017,616 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 253,575,870 | | | | 253,575,870 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 29,579,542 | | | | 29,579,542 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral | | | 151,014,961 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 151,014,961 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 13,547,672 | | | | 4,718,830 | | | | 8,828,842 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 1,565,558,561 | | | $ | 1,405,714,758 | | | $ | 8,828,842 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 151,014,961 | |
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Options Written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | (4,111,184 | ) | | $ | (4,111,184 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (4,111,184 | ) | | $ | (4,111,184 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy included to reconcile to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
14 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE FUND II | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.6% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services—2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A | | | 76,289 | | | $ | 500,456 | |
John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 80,058 | | | | 3,561,780 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 46,721 | | | | 8,685,434 | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | | 377,762 | | | | 6,573,059 | |
| | | | | | | 19,320,729 | |
Consumer Discretionary—14.3% | | | | | | | | |
Beazer Homes USA, Inc.* | | | 178,332 | | | | 2,658,930 | |
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. | | | 133,839 | | | | 3,493,198 | |
Buckle, Inc. (The)(a) | | | 101,821 | | | | 4,153,278 | |
Caleres, Inc.(a) | | | 235,371 | | | | 6,145,537 | |
Carriage Services, Inc. | | | 138,778 | | | | 4,707,350 | |
Fiesta Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 339,916 | | | | 2,736,324 | |
Foot Locker, Inc.(a) | | | 107,312 | | | | 4,691,681 | |
International Game Technology PLC | | | 254,632 | | | | 6,763,026 | |
J Jill, Inc.*(a) | | | 121,313 | | | | 3,366,436 | |
Laureate Education, Inc. | | | 477,403 | | | | 5,661,999 | |
LCI Industries(a) | | | 55,786 | | | | 6,293,219 | |
Petco Health & Wellness Co., Inc.*(a) | | | 204,547 | | | | 2,106,834 | |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 56,775 | | | | 2,212,522 | |
Steven Madden Ltd.(a) | | | 208,719 | | | | 7,576,500 | |
Stride, Inc.* | | | 179,425 | | | | 7,620,180 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.(a) | | | 193,433 | | | | 8,267,326 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*(a) | | | 494,098 | | | | 11,453,192 | |
Travel + Leisure Co.(a) | | | 117,114 | | | | 4,912,932 | |
TravelCenters of America, Inc.*(a) | | | 90,555 | | | | 7,638,314 | |
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.* | | | 315,140 | | | | 2,287,916 | |
| | | | | | | 104,746,694 | |
Consumer Staples—2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Fresh Del Monte Produce, Inc. | | | 154,949 | | | | 4,846,805 | |
Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.*(a) | | | 204,183 | | | | 3,950,941 | |
Nature’s Sunshine Products, Inc.* | | | 262,904 | | | | 2,849,879 | |
Vector Group Ltd. | | | 233,826 | | | | 3,102,871 | |
| | | | | | | 14,750,496 | |
Energy—8.2% | | | | | | | | |
Cactus, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 59,043 | | | | 2,713,026 | |
ChampionX Corp.(a) | | | 114,582 | | | | 3,502,772 | |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 35,598 | | | | 4,792,203 | |
Delek US Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 69,142 | | | | 1,740,304 | |
DMC Global, Inc.* | | | 120,876 | | | | 3,235,850 | |
Enerplus Corp. | | | 397,152 | | | | 6,302,802 | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd.*(a) | | | 888,786 | | | | 6,994,746 | |
National Energy Services Reunited Corp.* | | | 482,483 | | | | 3,116,840 | |
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.*(a) | | | 535,717 | | | | 4,891,096 | |
Par Pacific Holdings, Inc.* | | | 116,223 | | | | 3,228,675 | |
Peabody Energy Corp.*(a) | | | 100,790 | | | | 2,751,567 | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.*(a) | | | 334,143 | | | | 2,943,800 | |
Viper Energy Partners LP | | | 262,580 | | | | 7,517,665 | |
World Fuel Services Corp.(a) | | | 222,917 | | | | 6,119,072 | |
| | | | | | | 59,850,418 | |
Financials—24.5% | | | | | | | | |
AllianceBernstein Holding LP | | | 63,385 | | | | 2,461,873 | |
Ameris Bancorp | | | 40,214 | | | | 1,925,044 | |
AMERISAFE, Inc. | | | 49,964 | | | | 2,725,037 | |
Assured Guaranty Ltd. | | | 46,645 | | | | 2,911,114 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Financials—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Avantax, Inc.* | | | 86,726 | | | $ | 2,479,496 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 141,296 | | | | 8,579,493 | |
Bar Harbor Bankshares | | | 96,778 | | | | 2,890,759 | |
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 90,379 | | | | 2,626,414 | |
BGC Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 866,997 | | | | 4,213,605 | |
Byline Bancorp, Inc.(a) | | | 103,953 | | | | 2,562,441 | |
Diamond Hill Investment Group, Inc. | | | 19,153 | | | | 3,344,114 | |
Dime Community Bancshares, Inc. | | | 9,767 | | | | 299,261 | |
Employers Holdings, Inc. | | | 58,235 | | | | 2,586,216 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | | 57,793 | | | | 2,482,209 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 59,671 | | | | 7,827,642 | |
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp., Class C | | | 68,125 | | | | 9,664,213 | |
First Hawaiian, Inc.(a) | | | 99,591 | | | | 2,723,814 | |
First Merchants Corp.(a) | | | 105,852 | | | | 4,331,464 | |
First Mid Bancshares, Inc. | | | 53,205 | | | | 1,648,823 | |
FirstCash Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 40,327 | | | | 3,558,858 | |
Hancock Whitney Corp.(a) | | | 63,546 | | | | 3,121,380 | |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., (The)(a) | | | 15,712 | | | | 2,191,510 | |
Heritage Commerce Corp. | | | 222,617 | | | | 2,695,892 | |
Heritage Financial Corp. | | | 68,125 | | | | 1,898,644 | |
Hope Bancorp, Inc. | | | 249,188 | | | | 3,192,098 | |
Luther Burbank Corp.* | | | 176,678 | | | | 2,054,765 | |
Merchants Bancorp(a) | | | 112,206 | | | | 3,394,232 | |
Nelnet, Inc., Class A | | | 43,631 | | | | 4,095,642 | |
OceanFirst Financial Corp. | | | 127,766 | | | | 3,030,610 | |
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp.(a) | | | 165,717 | | | | 6,156,387 | |
PRA Group, Inc.*(a) | | | 91,045 | | | | 3,874,875 | |
Preferred Bank(a) | | | 105,978 | | | | 7,460,851 | |
Primis Financial Corp. | | | 171,985 | | | | 2,013,944 | |
RBB Bancorp | | | 138,749 | | | | 2,741,680 | |
Silvercrest Asset Management Group, Inc., Class A | | | 373,547 | | | | 6,645,401 | |
SLM Corp.(a) | | | 803,296 | | | | 11,551,397 | |
StoneX Group, Inc.* | | | 48,472 | | | | 4,887,432 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 92,941 | | | | 3,885,863 | |
Univest Financial Corp. | | | 106,203 | | | | 2,994,925 | |
Valley National Bancorp(a) | | | 446,318 | | | | 5,168,362 | |
Velocity Financial, Inc.* | | | 31,875 | | | | 307,275 | |
Veritex Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 95,431 | | | | 2,544,191 | |
Voya Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 52,166 | | | | 3,885,845 | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc.(a) | | | 54,053 | | | | 4,715,043 | |
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 4,399 | | | | 6,350,264 | |
Wintrust Financial Corp. | | | 66,180 | | | | 6,097,163 | |
| | | | | | | 178,797,561 | |
Health Care—5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Amedisys, Inc.* | | | 51,069 | | | | 4,695,795 | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.*(a) | | | 40,427 | | | | 3,638,834 | |
Biote Corp., Class A*(a) | | | 795,087 | | | | 3,705,106 | |
Haemonetics Corp.*(a) | | | 64,329 | | | | 5,002,866 | |
Inmode Ltd.* | | | 81,758 | | | | 2,886,875 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.* | | | 38,277 | | | | 2,830,967 | |
PetIQ, Inc.*(a) | | | 186,460 | | | | 1,737,807 | |
Quipt Home Medical Corp.* | | | 45,694 | | | | 286,958 | |
R1 RCM, Inc.*(a) | | | 396,572 | | | | 5,631,322 | |
Sotera Health Co.*(a) | | | 357,963 | | | | 5,974,403 | |
Syneos Health, Inc.* | | | 54,055 | | | | 2,174,092 | |
| | | | | | | 38,565,025 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE FUND II | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Industrials—21.3% | | | | | | | | |
ABM Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 242,170 | | | $ | 11,723,450 | |
Acuity Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 14,753 | | | | 2,861,492 | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 83,029 | | | | 3,943,878 | |
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | | | 75,397 | | | | 4,639,177 | |
ASGN, Inc.* | | | 65,758 | | | | 5,839,310 | |
Atkore, Inc.* | | | 17,338 | | | | 2,531,695 | |
Brink’s Co., (The)(a) | | | 144,953 | | | | 9,458,183 | |
CBIZ, Inc.* | | | 135,713 | | | | 6,797,864 | |
Civeo Corp.* | | | 85,317 | | | | 2,415,324 | |
CoreCivic, Inc.* | | | 298,761 | | | | 2,900,969 | |
CRA International, Inc.(a) | | | 73,366 | | | | 9,131,866 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp.(a) | | | 55,718 | | | | 9,738,949 | |
Daseke, Inc.* | | | 431,027 | | | | 3,512,870 | |
EnerSys | | | 26,833 | | | | 2,433,485 | |
Granite Construction, Inc.(a) | | | 75,667 | | | | 3,268,814 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. | | | 110,407 | | | | 3,790,272 | |
Hillenbrand, Inc.(a) | | | 127,545 | | | | 6,012,471 | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 60,307 | | | | 5,531,961 | |
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.* | | | 52,741 | | | | 3,701,891 | |
ICF International, Inc. | | | 54,961 | | | | 5,468,070 | |
Korn Ferry | | | 91,007 | | | | 5,086,381 | |
LSI Industries, Inc. | | | 263,422 | | | | 3,824,887 | |
Masonite International Corp.* | | | 27,140 | | | | 2,410,032 | |
Matrix Service Co.* | | | 340,938 | | | | 2,158,138 | |
NOW, Inc.* | | | 199,026 | | | | 2,557,484 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.* | | | 115,371 | | | | 2,115,904 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 78,195 | | | | 8,338,715 | |
Terex Corp.(a) | | | 98,078 | | | | 5,807,198 | |
Universal Logistics Holdings, Inc. | | | 77,815 | | | | 2,311,106 | |
V2X, Inc.* | | | 91,497 | | | | 4,242,716 | |
Viad Corp.* | | | 166,412 | | | | 4,278,453 | |
Wabash National Corp.(a) | | | 145,484 | | | | 3,986,262 | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc.(a) | | | 60,086 | | | | 2,790,995 | |
| | | | | | | 155,610,262 | |
Information Technology—10.9% | | | | | | | | |
AppLovin Corp., Class A*(a) | | | 195,222 | | | | 2,635,497 | |
Avnet, Inc.(a) | | | 127,274 | | | | 5,690,421 | |
Bel Fuse, Inc., Class B | | | 115,387 | | | | 4,098,546 | |
Belden, Inc. | | | 125,357 | | | | 10,577,624 | |
Cass Information Systems, Inc.(a) | | | 73,141 | | | | 3,536,367 | |
Clearfield, Inc.*(a) | | | 64,328 | | | | 4,032,722 | |
CommScope Holding Co., Inc.* | | | 624,980 | | | | 4,524,855 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.* | | | 175,168 | | | | 3,279,145 | |
Hackett Group, Inc., (The) | | | 136,894 | | | | 2,551,704 | |
IBEX Holdings Ltd.* | | | 149,204 | | | | 4,170,252 | |
Insight Enterprises, Inc.*(a) | | | 46,711 | | | | 6,255,537 | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 86,696 | | | | 6,327,941 | |
MAXIMUS, Inc.(a) | | | 25,532 | | | | 2,095,667 | |
NCR Corp.* | | | 123,575 | | | | 3,154,870 | |
OSI Systems, Inc.* | | | 41,673 | | | | 3,856,836 | |
Photronics, Inc.* | | | 120,085 | | | | 2,115,898 | |
Richardson Electronics Ltd. | | | 97,191 | | | | 2,039,067 | |
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.* | | | 280,022 | | | | 4,676,367 | |
Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 126,083 | | | | 4,017,004 | |
| | | | | | | 79,636,320 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Materials—4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Ashland, Inc.(a) | | | 26,462 | | | $ | 2,693,302 | |
Ecovyst, Inc.*(a) | | | 410,187 | | | | 4,118,277 | |
Ingevity Corp.*(a) | | | 78,978 | | | | 6,520,424 | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc. | | | 145,587 | | | | 3,772,159 | |
Myers Industries, Inc. | | | 52,307 | | | | 1,351,613 | |
Orion Engineered Carbons SA(a) | | | 200,525 | | | | 5,113,388 | |
Valvoline, Inc. | | | 219,564 | | | | 7,728,653 | |
| | | | | | | 31,297,816 | |
Real Estate—1.9% | | | | | | | | |
BRT Apartments Corp. | | | 149,954 | | | | 3,174,526 | |
Cousins Properties, Inc.(a) | | | 111,747 | | | | 2,736,684 | |
Highwoods Properties, Inc. | | | 84,661 | | | | 2,243,517 | |
Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc.(a) | | | 150,888 | | | | 2,521,339 | |
Spirit Realty Capital, Inc.(a) | | | 80,263 | | | | 3,305,230 | |
| | | | | | | 13,981,296 | |
Utilities—0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Pure Cycle Corp.* | | | 161,854 | | | | 1,429,171 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $528,150,600) | | | | | | | 697,985,788 | |
RIGHTS—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Evercel, Inc., CVR*‡ | | | 284,149 | | | | 0 | |
TOTAL RIGHTS (Cost $0) | | | | | | | 0 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—33.3% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67%(b) | | | 243,279,365 | | | | 243,279,365 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL (Cost $243,279,365) | | | | | | | 243,279,365 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Tri-State Deposit, 4.45%(b) | | | 4,918,413 | | | | 4,918,413 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(b) | | | 179,525 | | | | 179,525 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $5,097,938) | | | | | | | 5,097,938 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—129.6% (Cost $776,527,903) | | | | | | | 946,363,091 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(29.6)% | | | | | | | (215,896,258 | ) |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 730,466,833 | |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
LP | Limited Partnership |
CVR | Contingent Value Right |
* | Non-income producing. |
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $235,995,842. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
‡ | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by Boston Partners, as valuation designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $0 or 0.0% of net assets. |
| |
| Industry classifications may be different than those used for compliance monitoring purposes. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE FUND II | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 19,320,729 | | | $ | 19,320,729 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 104,746,694 | | | | 104,746,694 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 14,750,496 | | | | 14,750,496 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 59,850,418 | | | | 59,850,418 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 178,797,561 | | | | 178,797,561 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 38,565,025 | | | | 38,565,025 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 155,610,262 | | | | 155,610,262 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 79,636,320 | | | | 79,636,320 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 31,297,816 | | | | 31,297,816 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 13,981,296 | | | | 13,981,296 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 1,429,171 | | | | 1,429,171 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Rights | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | ** | | | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral | | | 243,279,365 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 243,279,365 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,097,938 | | | | 179,525 | | | | 4,918,413 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 946,363,091 | | | $ | 698,165,313 | | | $ | 4,918,413 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 243,279,365 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy included to reconcile to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. |
** | Value equals zero as of the end of the reporting period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
WPG PARTNERS SELECT SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCKS—89.2% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services—1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Cars.com, Inc.* | | | 62,315 | | | $ | 1,196,448 | |
Vimeo, Inc.* | | | 100,571 | | | | 385,187 | |
| | | | | | | 1,581,635 | |
Consumer Discretionary—5.1% | | | | | | | | |
Barnes & Noble Education, Inc.* | | | 109,720 | | | | 226,023 | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.* | | | 65,383 | | | | 2,092,256 | |
Carrols Restaurant Group, Inc.* | | | 284,048 | | | | 590,820 | |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | | | 31,233 | | | | 991,648 | |
Purple Innovation, Inc.* | | | 133,002 | | | | 574,568 | |
| | | | | | | 4,475,315 | |
Consumer Staples—7.0% | | | | | | | | |
Adecoagro SA | | | 348,657 | | | | 2,831,095 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.* | | | 68,049 | | | | 3,320,111 | |
| | | | | | | 6,151,206 | |
Energy—4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Green Plains, Inc.* | | | 30,202 | | | | 1,047,103 | |
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.* | | | 75,677 | | | | 690,931 | |
SM Energy Co. | | | 61,168 | | | | 1,805,068 | |
| | | | | | | 3,543,102 | |
Financials—11.8% | | | | | | | | |
Avantax, Inc.* | | | 43,200 | | | | 1,235,088 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 42,053 | | | | 2,553,458 | |
Encore Capital Group, Inc.* | | | 16,220 | | | | 838,250 | |
EZCORP, Inc., Class A* | | | 233,585 | | | | 2,060,220 | |
Kemper Corp. | | | 29,437 | | | | 1,813,319 | |
NMI Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | 76,491 | | | | 1,785,300 | |
| | | | | | | 10,285,635 | |
Health Care—8.4% | | | | | | | | |
Apollo Endosurgery, Inc.* | | | 79,518 | | | | 789,614 | |
Augmedix, Inc.* | | | 182,357 | | | | 295,418 | |
Enovis Corp.* | | | 17,583 | | | | 1,013,132 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.* | | | 50,580 | | | | 2,153,191 | |
Pennant Group, Inc., (The)* | | | 54,479 | | | | 818,275 | |
Sight Sciences, Inc.* | | | 156,360 | | | | 1,716,833 | |
Syneos Health, Inc.* | | | 13,769 | | | | 553,789 | |
| | | | | | | 7,340,252 | |
Industrials—30.2% | | | | | | | | |
Air Lease Corp. | | | 39,639 | | | | 1,715,576 | |
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | | | 61,550 | | | | 3,787,171 | |
Arcosa, Inc. | | | 35,596 | | | | 2,157,118 | |
ICF International, Inc. | | | 18,733 | | | | 1,863,746 | |
KBR, Inc. | | | 37,465 | | | | 2,064,696 | |
Kirby Corp.* | | | 24,264 | | | | 1,759,868 | |
Leonardo DRS, Inc.* | | | 155,282 | | | | 2,018,666 | |
Maxar Technologies, Inc. | | | 117,762 | | | | 6,064,743 | |
Univar Solutions, Inc.* | | | 76,842 | | | | 2,670,260 | |
V2X, Inc.* | | | 34,407 | | | | 1,595,453 | |
XPO, Inc.* | | | 19,156 | | | | 639,044 | |
| | | | | | | 26,336,341 | |
Information Technology—10.8% | | | | | | | | |
Global Blue Group Holding AG* | | | 41,288 | | | | 289,016 | |
Momentive Global, Inc.* | | | 445,761 | | | | 3,075,751 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.* | | | 71,108 | | | | 2,022,312 | |
ON24, Inc.* | | | 184,485 | | | | 1,778,435 | |
Rambus, Inc.* | | | 30,202 | | | | 1,335,834 | |
SmartRent, Inc.* | | | 362,802 | | | | 939,657 | |
| | | | | | | 9,441,005 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Materials—7.8% | | | | | | | | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* | | | 50,485 | | | $ | 1,504,453 | |
Capstone Copper Corp.* | | | 200,213 | | | | 890,651 | |
Tronox Holdings PLC | | | 194,973 | | | | 3,041,579 | |
Valvoline, Inc. | | | 39,218 | | | | 1,380,473 | |
| | | | | | | 6,817,156 | |
Real Estate—2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Equity Commonwealth | | | 91,370 | | | | 1,939,785 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $65,649,027) | | | | | | | 77,911,432 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—9.1% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 7,953,984 | | | | 7,953,984 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $7,953,984) | | | | | | | 7,953,984 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—98.3% (Cost $73,603,011) | | | | | | | 85,865,416 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES—1.7% | | | | | | | 1,505,813 | |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 87,371,229 | |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
* | Non-income producing. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
| |
| Industry classifications may be different than those used for compliance monitoring purposes. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
WPG PARTNERS SELECT SMALL CAP VALUE FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 1,581,635 | | | $ | 1,581,635 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 4,475,315 | | | | 4,475,315 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 6,151,206 | | | | 6,151,206 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 3,543,102 | | | | 3,543,102 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 10,285,635 | | | | 10,285,635 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 7,340,252 | | | | 7,340,252 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 26,336,341 | | | | 26,336,341 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 9,441,005 | | | | 9,441,005 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 6,817,156 | | | | 6,817,156 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 1,939,785 | | | | 1,939,785 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 7,953,984 | | | | 7,953,984 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 85,865,416 | | | $ | 85,865,416 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 19
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
WPG PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE DIVERSIFIED FUND | |
(FORMERLY WPG PARTNERS SMALL/MICRO CAP VALUE FUND) | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCKS—94.3% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary—4.5% | | | | | | | | |
BJ’s Restaurants, Inc.*(a) | | | 9,242 | | | $ | 295,744 | |
Cheesecake Factory Inc., (The)(a) | | | 6,099 | | | | 228,346 | |
Designer Brands, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 17,243 | | | | 168,809 | |
Gildan Activewear, Inc. | | | 5,932 | | | | 188,341 | |
Hanesbrands, Inc.(a)* | | | 30,869 | | | | 175,336 | |
Latham Group, Inc.* | | | 19,064 | | | | 60,623 | |
Stride, Inc.*(a) | | | 4,851 | | | | 206,022 | |
Target Hospitality Corp.*(a) | | | 6,073 | | | | 90,063 | |
Universal Electronics, Inc.* | | | 6,762 | | | | 86,013 | |
| | | | | | | 1,499,297 | |
Consumer Staples—4.5% | | | | | | | | |
Dole PLC | | | 14,905 | | | | 174,836 | |
Nomad Foods Ltd.* | | | 16,590 | | | | 297,293 | |
Sovos Brands, Inc.*(a) | | | 27,698 | | | | 362,013 | |
TreeHouse Foods, Inc.*(a) | | | 13,369 | | | | 652,273 | |
| | | | | | | 1,486,415 | |
Energy—6.8% | | | | | | | | |
DHT Holdings, Inc. | | | 47,712 | | | | 552,028 | |
Earthstone Energy, Inc., Class A*(a) | | | 13,897 | | | | 193,863 | |
Green Plains, Inc.*(a) | | | 8,859 | | | | 307,142 | |
Gulfport Energy Corp.* | | | 2,064 | | | | 136,472 | |
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.*(a) | | | 14,373 | | | | 131,225 | |
Scorpio Tankers, Inc. | | | 8,289 | | | | 500,324 | |
SM Energy Co.(a) | | | 13,689 | | | | 403,962 | |
| | | | | | | 2,225,016 | |
Financials—19.8% | | | | | | | | |
Ameris Bancorp(a) | | | 7,053 | | | | 337,627 | |
Avantax, Inc.* | | | 10,967 | | | | 313,547 | |
Axis Capital Holdings Ltd. | | | 8,277 | | | | 502,579 | |
Essent Group Ltd. | | | 11,711 | | | | 502,987 | |
First American Financial Corp. | | | 2,419 | | | | 137,351 | |
First BanCorp | | | 20,798 | | | | 301,779 | |
First Commonwealth Financial Corp. | | | 28,201 | | | | 451,498 | |
First Foundation, Inc. | | | 11,114 | | | | 167,488 | |
First Interstate BancSystem, Inc., Class A | | | 8,140 | | | | 289,296 | |
Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., (The)(a) | | | 1,528 | | | | 213,125 | |
HomeStreet, Inc. | | | 6,756 | | | | 170,454 | |
Kemper Corp. | | | 6,477 | | | | 398,983 | |
National Bank Holdings Corp., Class A | | | 11,952 | | | | 483,936 | |
Popular, Inc.(a) | | | 6,749 | | | | 481,879 | |
PRA Group, Inc.*(a) | | | 8,744 | | | | 372,145 | |
Premier Financial Corp. | | | 13,900 | | | | 344,998 | |
Sculptor Capital Management, Inc. | | | 9,942 | | | | 89,180 | |
Synovus Financial Corp. | | | 4,996 | | | | 208,883 | |
Triumph Financial, Inc.* | | | 3,190 | | | | 194,111 | |
Webster Financial Corp. | | | 10,868 | | | | 577,308 | |
| | | | | | | 6,539,154 | |
Health Care—4.7% | | | | | | | | |
Enovis Corp.* | | | 3,788 | | | | 218,265 | |
Innoviva, Inc.*(a) | | | 24,780 | | | | 299,095 | |
Nevro Corp.* | | | 4,251 | | | | 133,651 | |
Pacira BioSciences, Inc.*(a) | | | 9,282 | | | | 395,135 | |
Patterson Cos., Inc.(a) | | | 2,709 | | | | 71,843 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Health Care—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Syneos Health, Inc.* | | | 4,311 | | | $ | 173,388 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.* | | | 4,614 | | | | 270,057 | |
| | | | | | | 1,561,434 | |
Industrials—23.5% | | | | | | | | |
ABM Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 6,690 | | | | 323,863 | |
Air Lease Corp. | | | 7,197 | | | | 311,486 | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,300 | | | | 204,250 | |
Altra Industrial Motion Corp. | | | 8,965 | | | | 551,616 | |
Arcosa, Inc. | | | 6,991 | | | | 423,655 | |
Argan, Inc. | | | 8,548 | | | | 332,175 | |
Astec Industries, Inc. | | | 2,705 | | | | 121,806 | |
BrightView Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 10,535 | | | | 66,581 | |
Driven Brands Holdings, Inc.* | | | 5,558 | | | | 155,485 | |
Frontier Group Holdings, Inc.* | | | 9,723 | | | | 114,343 | |
Hillman Solutions Corp.* | | | 22,569 | | | | 200,638 | |
ICF International, Inc. | | | 3,847 | | | | 382,738 | |
KBR, Inc.(a) | | | 12,079 | | | | 665,674 | |
Kirby Corp.*(a) | | | 4,539 | | | | 329,214 | |
Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 4,169 | | | | 236,966 | |
Leonardo DRS, Inc.* | | | 33,683 | | | | 437,879 | |
Matthews International Corp., Class A | | | 5,585 | | | | 213,124 | |
Maxar Technologies, Inc. | | | 20,256 | | | | 1,043,184 | |
Star Bulk Carriers Corp.(a) | | | 14,248 | | | | 349,219 | |
Stericycle, Inc.* | | | 2,407 | | | | 114,766 | |
Sun Country Airlines Holdings, Inc.* | | | 14,047 | | | | 281,642 | |
Univar Solutions, Inc.*(a) | | | 16,891 | | | | 586,962 | |
XPO, Inc.*(a) | | | 8,539 | | | | 284,861 | |
| | | | | | | 7,732,127 | |
Information Technology—7.7% | | | | | | | | |
Celestica, Inc.* | | | 15,029 | | | | 194,625 | |
Global Blue Group Holding AG* | | | 7,877 | | | | 55,139 | |
JFrog Ltd.* | | | 12,862 | | | | 295,826 | |
LiveRamp Holdings, Inc.* | | | 9,568 | | | | 226,092 | |
Mirion Technologies, Inc.*(a) | | | 35,471 | | | | 322,077 | |
Momentive Global, Inc.* | | | 78,815 | | | | 543,823 | |
NetScout Systems, Inc.* | | | 13,336 | | | | 379,276 | |
Rambus, Inc.*(a) | | | 7,709 | | | | 340,969 | |
SMART Global Holdings, Inc.* | | | 9,791 | | | | 163,510 | |
| | | | | | | 2,521,337 | |
Materials—12.1% | | | | | | | | |
ATI, Inc.*(a) | | | 4,931 | | | | 200,445 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* | | | 11,858 | | | | 353,368 | |
Capstone Copper Corp.* | | | 56,570 | | | | 251,653 | |
Commercial Metals Co. | | | 3,007 | | | | 155,612 | |
Constellium SE*(a) | | | 13,676 | | | | 218,679 | |
Ecovyst, Inc.*(a) | | | 29,685 | | | | 298,038 | |
Livent Corp.*(a) | | | 8,020 | | | | 188,069 | |
Mativ Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,932 | | | | 75,968 | |
O-I Glass, Inc.*(a) | | | 3,890 | | | | 86,436 | |
Perimeter Solutions SA* | | | 17,609 | | | | 150,733 | |
Piedmont Lithium, Inc.*(a) | | | 3,816 | | | | 247,658 | |
Stelco Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,963 | | | | 202,958 | |
Summit Materials, Inc., Class A*(a) | | | 8,217 | | | | 242,730 | |
Tronox Holdings PLC, Class A | | | 35,329 | | | | 551,132 | |
Valvoline, Inc. | | | 14,208 | | | | 500,122 | |
Warrior Met Coal, Inc. | | | 6,633 | | | | 253,845 | |
| | | | | | | 3,977,446 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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WPG PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE DIVERSIFIED FUND | |
(FORMERLY WPG PARTNERS SMALL/MICRO CAP VALUE FUND) | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Real Estate—5.5% | | | | | | | | |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc.(a) | | | 13,475 | | | $ | 222,472 | |
Brixmor Property Group, Inc. | | | 25,812 | | | | 584,383 | |
Equity Commonwealth | | | 12,348 | | | | 262,148 | |
Getty Realty Corp.(a) | | | 10,469 | | | | 359,401 | |
UMH Properties, Inc. | | | 22,874 | | | | 389,087 | |
| | | | | | | 1,817,491 | |
Utilities—5.2% | | | | | | | | |
ALLETE, Inc. | | | 4,936 | | | | 302,034 | |
Avista Corp.(a) | | | 6,187 | | | | 254,409 | |
Black Hills Corp.(a) | | | 3,056 | | | | 187,669 | |
NorthWestern Corp. | | | 3,909 | | | | 225,862 | |
Portland General Electric Co.(a) | | | 4,452 | | | | 212,806 | |
Southwest Gas Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,674 | | | | 294,509 | |
Spire, Inc.(a) | | | 3,268 | | | | 230,067 | |
| | | | | | | 1,707,356 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $25,484,327) | | | | | | | 31,067,073 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—32.9% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67%(b) | | | 10,828,403 | | | | 10,828,403 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL (Cost $10,828,403) | | | | | | | 10,828,403 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—4.8% | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(b) | | | 1,588,824 | | | $ | 1,588,824 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,588,824) | | | | | | | 1,588,824 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—132.0% (Cost $37,901,554) | | | | | | | 43,484,300 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(32.0)% | | | | | | | (10,542,430 | ) |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 32,941,870 | |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
REIT | Real Estate Investment Trust |
* | Non-income producing. |
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $10,551,262. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
| |
| Industry classifications may be different than those used for compliance monitoring purposes. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
WPG PARTNERS SMALL CAP VALUE DIVERSIFIED FUND | |
(FORMERLY WPG PARTNERS SMALL/MICRO CAP VALUE FUND) | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Discretionary | | $ | 1,499,297 | | | $ | 1,499,297 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1,486,415 | | | | 1,486,415 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 2,225,016 | | | | 2,225,016 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 6,539,154 | | | | 6,539,154 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 1,561,434 | | | | 1,561,434 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 7,732,127 | | | | 7,732,127 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 2,521,337 | | | | 2,521,337 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 3,977,446 | | | | 3,977,446 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 1,817,491 | | | | 1,817,491 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 1,707,356 | | | | 1,707,356 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral | | | 10,828,403 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10,828,403 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,588,824 | | | | 1,588,824 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 43,484,300 | | | $ | 32,655,897 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,828,403 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy included to reconcile to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCKS—95.5% | | | | | | | | |
Austria—1.6% | | | | | | | | |
ANDRITZ AG | | | 4,234 | | | $ | 261,272 | |
Verbund AG | | | 1,320 | | | | 114,157 | |
| | | | | | | 375,429 | |
Belgium—1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Azelis Group NV | | | 12,609 | | | | 319,272 | |
Bermuda—1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 937 | | | | 359,780 | |
Denmark—0.4% | | | | | | | | |
DSV A/S | | | 552 | | | | 100,302 | |
Finland—2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 33,221 | | | | 420,984 | |
Sampo Oyj, Class A | | | 1,114 | | | | 54,230 | |
| | | | | | | 475,214 | |
France—10.8% | | | | | | | | |
Airbus SE | | | 3,663 | | | | 479,744 | |
Capgemini SE | | | 803 | | | | 150,591 | |
Eiffage SA | | | 1,625 | | | | 178,342 | |
Imerys SA | | | 1,361 | | | | 60,393 | |
Kering SA | | | 282 | | | | 165,342 | |
Legrand SA | | | 2,763 | | | | 255,210 | |
Rexel SA | | | 21,120 | | | | 524,991 | |
Sanofi | | | 1,909 | | | | 178,488 | |
SPIE SA | | | 8,483 | | | | 232,578 | |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 4,326 | | | | 266,932 | |
| | | | | | | 2,492,611 | |
Germany—6.0% | | | | | | | | |
Brenntag SE | | | 3,043 | | | | 229,208 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 18,196 | | | | 408,373 | |
Rheinmetall AG | | | 1,721 | | | | 437,439 | |
Siemens AG | | | 2,016 | | | | 307,221 | |
| | | | | | | 1,382,241 | |
Greece—1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA | | | 18,566 | | | | 284,803 | |
Ireland—1.3% | | | | | | | | |
ICON PLC* | | | 1,313 | | | | 296,252 | |
Japan—8.2% | | | | | | | | |
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 7,700 | | | | 272,305 | |
IHI Corp. | | | 13,800 | | | | 358,371 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp.* | | | 36,200 | | | | 467,613 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 3,400 | | | | 284,296 | |
Subaru Corp. | | | 5,700 | | | | 91,321 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 9,700 | | | | 423,637 | |
| | | | | | | 1,897,543 | |
Netherlands—4.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aalberts NV | | | 4,300 | | | | 209,029 | |
ING Groep NV | | | 29,432 | | | | 411,903 | |
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV | | | 13,634 | | | | 432,904 | |
Stellantis NV | | | 5,053 | | | | 88,071 | |
| | | | | | | 1,141,907 | |
Norway—0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 25,115 | | | | 182,806 | |
Sweden—1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | | 42,143 | | | | 447,009 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Switzerland—3.6% | | | | | | | | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | | 6,486 | | | $ | 310,689 | |
Swiss Re AG | | | 1,053 | | | | 110,005 | |
UBS Group AG* | | | 19,430 | | | | 422,316 | |
| | | | | | | 843,010 | |
United Kingdom—8.6% | | | | | | | | |
BAE Systems PLC | | | 10,528 | | | | 113,704 | |
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC | | | 3,351 | | | | 184,305 | |
Informa PLC | | | 30,281 | | | | 243,249 | |
JD Sports Fashion PLC | | | 179,175 | | | | 390,094 | |
NatWest Group PLC | | | 87,433 | | | | 307,147 | |
Nomad Foods Ltd.* | | | 10,090 | | | | 180,813 | |
RS GROUP PLC | | | 10,435 | | | | 122,695 | |
Shell PLC | | | 8,904 | | | | 269,687 | |
Tesco PLC | | | 61,976 | | | | 189,856 | |
| | | | | | | 2,001,550 | |
United States—41.1% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 2,430 | | | | 373,977 | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | | 1,884 | | | | 148,045 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 3,579 | | | | 322,325 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 1,211 | | | | 188,383 | |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 2,209 | | | | 312,706 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 675 | | | | 156,370 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 1,691 | | | | 196,410 | |
AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 91 | | | | 226,275 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* | | | 8,414 | | | | 250,737 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 165 | | | | 416,460 | |
Cigna Corp. | | | 1,733 | | | | 506,209 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 7,503 | | | | 363,295 | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 449 | | | | 61,441 | |
Corteva, Inc. | | | 4,592 | | | | 286,036 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 5,690 | | | | 475,343 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 269 | | | | 58,185 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 474 | | | | 222,624 | |
Expedia Group, Inc.* | | | 1,949 | | | | 212,383 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 1,287 | | | | 166,216 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | | 5,566 | | | | 108,593 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., (The) | | | 195 | | | | 68,572 | |
Halliburton Co. | | | 9,415 | | | | 341,105 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 1,053 | | | | 521,256 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 21,796 | | | | 333,915 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 2,144 | | | | 328,589 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 3,199 | | | | 458,577 | |
KeyCorp | | | 18,813 | | | | 344,090 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc. | | | 4,039 | | | | 327,280 | |
Oracle Corp. | | | 2,258 | | | | 197,349 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 369 | | | | 45,583 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 6,491 | | | | 345,386 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 1,107 | | | | 118,050 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd. | | | 1,649 | | | | 209,951 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 461 | | | | 219,408 | |
US Foods Holding Corp.* | | | 7,989 | | | | 299,827 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,596 | | | | 321,566 | |
| | | | | | | 9,532,517 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $20,512,004) | | | | | | | 22,132,246 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—4.8% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 1,112,163 | | | $ | 1,112,163 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $1,112,163) | | | | | | | 1,112,163 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—100.3% (Cost $21,624,167) | | | | | | | 23,244,409 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(0.3)% | | | | | | | (77,509 | ) |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 23,166,900 | |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
* | Non-income producing. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Austria | | $ | 375,429 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 375,429 | | | $ | — | |
Belgium | | | 319,272 | | | | — | | | | 319,272 | | | | — | |
Bermuda | | | 359,780 | | | | 359,780 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Denmark | | | 100,302 | | | | — | | | | 100,302 | | | | — | |
Finland | | | 475,214 | | | | — | | | | 475,214 | | | | — | |
France | | | 2,492,611 | | | | — | | | | 2,492,611 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | 1,382,241 | | | | — | | | | 1,382,241 | | | | — | |
Greece | | | 284,803 | | | | — | | | | 284,803 | | | | — | |
Ireland | | | 296,252 | | | | 296,252 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Japan | | | 1,897,543 | | | | — | | | | 1,897,543 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | 1,141,907 | | | | — | | | | 1,141,907 | | | | — | |
Norway | | | 182,806 | | | | — | | | | 182,806 | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | 447,009 | | | | — | | | | 447,009 | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | 843,010 | | | | — | | | | 843,010 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | 2,001,550 | | | | 365,118 | | | | 1,636,432 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 9,532,517 | | | | 9,532,517 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,112,163 | | | | 1,112,163 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 23,244,409 | | | $ | 11,665,830 | | | $ | 11,578,579 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCKS—97.2% | | | | | | | | |
Bermuda—3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 10,027 | | | $ | 3,850,067 | |
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd. | | | 14,936 | | | | 3,209,747 | |
| | | | | | | 7,059,814 | |
Canada—1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. | | | 176,052 | | | | 3,246,221 | |
Denmark—0.5% | | | | | | | | |
DSV A/S | | | 5,364 | | | | 974,672 | |
Finland—1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 208,373 | | | | 2,640,551 | |
France—10.0% | | | | | | | | |
Airbus SE | | | 19,624 | | | | 2,570,160 | |
Capgemini SE | | | 8,375 | | | | 1,570,612 | |
Cie de Saint-Gobain | | | 15,862 | | | | 942,561 | |
Eiffage SA | | | 24,720 | | | | 2,712,993 | |
Kering SA | | | 2,394 | | | | 1,403,649 | |
Rexel SA | | | 129,399 | | | | 3,216,536 | |
Sanofi | | | 34,941 | | | | 3,266,917 | |
TotalEnergies SE | | | 67,805 | | | | 4,183,845 | |
| | | | | | | 19,867,273 | |
Germany—6.7% | | | | | | | | |
Brenntag SE | | | 25,073 | | | | 1,888,575 | |
Daimler Truck Holding AG* | | | 40,961 | | | | 1,297,400 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 129,166 | | | | 2,898,875 | |
Rheinmetall AG | | | 13,924 | | | | 3,539,160 | |
Siemens AG | | | 23,778 | | | | 3,623,567 | |
| | | | | | | 13,247,577 | |
Greece—0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA | | | 44,264 | | | | 679,010 | |
Ireland—3.2% | | | | | | | | |
CRH PLC | | | 61,179 | | | | 2,877,976 | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | 12,722 | | | | 2,033,122 | |
Ryanair Holdings PLC* | | | 91,557 | | | | 1,425,796 | |
| | | | | | | 6,336,894 | |
Italy—0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Enel SpA | | | 204,821 | | | | 1,148,953 | |
Japan—7.0% | | | | | | | | |
Asahi Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 35,000 | | | | 1,237,752 | |
Fuji Corp. | | | 6,200 | | | | 93,900 | |
Hitachi Ltd. | | | 14,300 | | | | 723,837 | |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd. | | | 35,900 | | | | 933,514 | |
IHI Corp. | | | 52,800 | | | | 1,371,158 | |
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. | | | 34,800 | | | | 1,282,368 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp.* | | | 204,900 | | | | 2,646,795 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 30,400 | | | | 2,541,941 | |
Subaru Corp. | | | 88,700 | | | | 1,421,084 | |
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. | | | 38,100 | | | | 1,663,974 | |
| | | | | | | 13,916,323 | |
Netherlands—5.4% | | | | | | | | |
Aalberts NV | | | 31,300 | | | | 1,521,534 | |
ING Groep NV | | | 178,984 | | | | 2,504,897 | |
Koninklijke Ahold NV | | | 74,523 | | | | 2,366,241 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 3,619 | | | | 645,919 | |
Stellantis NV | | | 205,739 | | | | 3,585,895 | |
| | | | | | | 10,624,486 | |
Norway—0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 226,454 | | | | 1,648,306 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Singapore—1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Genting Singapore Ltd. | | | 1,263,200 | | | $ | 955,577 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 117,600 | | | | 2,606,679 | |
| | | | | | | 3,562,256 | |
Sweden—1.8% | | | | | | | | |
Loomis AB | | | 31,223 | | | | 1,008,903 | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, Class A | | | 230,632 | | | | 2,446,305 | |
| | | | | | | 3,455,208 | |
Switzerland—3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Glencore PLC* | | | 671,181 | | | | 4,001,486 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | | 38,097 | | | | 1,824,903 | |
| | | | | | | 5,826,389 | |
United Kingdom—11.3% | | | | | | | | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 7,085 | | | | 923,019 | |
BP PLC | | | 104,259 | | | | 685,140 | |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC(a) | | | 39,212 | | | | 2,156,660 | |
Future PLC | | | 39,567 | | | | 665,944 | |
IMI PLC | | | 102,829 | | | | 1,922,718 | |
Inchcape PLC | | | 195,539 | | | | 2,137,792 | |
JD Sports Fashion PLC | | | 1,239,435 | | | | 2,698,455 | |
NatWest Group PLC | | | 571,133 | | | | 2,006,356 | |
Nomad Foods Ltd.* | | | 39,920 | | | | 715,366 | |
Shell PLC | | | 135,609 | | | | 4,107,371 | |
SSE PLC | | | 42,939 | | | | 898,668 | |
Tesco PLC | | | 803,860 | | | | 2,462,531 | |
WH Smith PLC | | | 52,336 | | | | 996,883 | |
| | | | | | | 22,376,903 | |
United States—38.3% | | | | | | | | |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 13,807 | | | | 2,124,897 | |
Allstate Corp., (The)(a) | | | 8,987 | | | | 1,157,346 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 8,216 | | | | 1,903,318 | |
Applied Materials, Inc.(a) | | | 6,637 | | | | 770,887 | |
AutoZone, Inc.*(a) | | | 224 | | | | 556,985 | |
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.* | | | 21,292 | | | | 634,502 | |
Bank of America Corp. | | | 44,555 | | | | 1,528,236 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 44,559 | | | | 3,072,789 | |
Centene Corp.* | | | 25,254 | | | | 1,727,374 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 12,701 | | | | 2,680,165 | |
Cigna Corp., (The) | | | 11,568 | | | | 3,379,013 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 51,622 | | | | 2,499,537 | |
Concentrix Corp.(a) | | | 16,115 | | | | 2,205,177 | |
Corteva, Inc.(a) | | | 24,335 | | | | 1,515,827 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 35,023 | | | | 2,925,821 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 4,924 | | | | 692,216 | |
Discover Financial Services | | | 14,264 | | | | 1,597,568 | |
Elevance Health, Inc. | | | 5,235 | | | | 2,458,722 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 7,311 | | | | 752,083 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 39,880 | | | | 1,447,644 | |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.* | | | 7,568 | | | | 1,625,531 | |
Gen Digital, Inc. | | | 62,841 | | | | 1,226,028 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., (The) | | | 6,210 | | | | 2,183,746 | |
Halliburton Co.(a) | | | 29,058 | | | | 1,052,771 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 5,841 | | | | 1,421,991 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 5,243 | | | | 2,595,390 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc. | | | 97,927 | | | | 1,500,242 | |
Johnson & Johnson | | | 9,749 | | | | 1,494,132 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 13,209 | | | | 1,893,510 | |
KeyCorp(a) | | | 78,271 | | | | 1,431,577 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
United States—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc. | | | 8,823 | | | $ | 856,449 | |
LKQ Corp. | | | 17,154 | | | | 982,753 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 8,590 | | | | 1,061,724 | |
McKesson Corp.(a) | | | 4,978 | | | | 1,741,354 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A | | | 15,277 | | | | 2,839,994 | |
Oracle Corp.(a) | | | 16,438 | | | | 1,436,681 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co.(a) | | | 3,142 | | | | 629,688 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 5,958 | | | | 735,992 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 20,303 | | | | 1,080,323 | |
Science Applications International Corp. | | | 17,054 | | | | 1,818,638 | |
TE Connectivity Ltd.(a) | | | 9,923 | | | | 1,263,396 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 21,290 | | | | 1,544,164 | |
T-Mobile US, Inc.* | | | 9,859 | | | | 1,401,753 | |
United Rentals, Inc. | | | 3,058 | | | | 1,432,765 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 3,824 | | | | 1,819,995 | |
Valvoline, Inc.(a) | | | 33,355 | | | | 1,174,096 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 39,921 | | | | 1,867,105 | |
| | | | | | | 75,741,895 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $155,598,213) | | | | | | | 192,352,731 | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—6.6% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67%(b) | | | 13,101,734 | | | | 13,101,734 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL (Cost $13,101,734) | | | | | | | 13,101,734 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Tri-State Deposit, 4.45%(b) | | | 5,060,222 | | | $ | 5,060,222 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(b) | | | 856,629 | | | | 856,629 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $5,916,851) | | | | | | | 5,916,851 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—106.8% (Cost $174,616,798) | | | | | | | 211,371,316 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(6.8)% | | | | | | | (13,415,946 | ) |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 197,955,370 | |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
* | Non-income producing. |
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $12,771,352. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bermuda | | $ | 7,059,814 | | | $ | 7,059,814 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Canada | | | 3,246,221 | | | | 3,246,221 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Denmark | | | 974,672 | | | | — | | | | 974,672 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Finland | | | 2,640,551 | | | | — | | | | 2,640,551 | | | | — | | | | — | |
France | | | 19,867,273 | | | | — | | | | 19,867,273 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Germany | | | 13,247,577 | | | | — | | | | 13,247,577 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Greece | | | 679,010 | | | | — | | | | 679,010 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ireland | | | 6,336,894 | | | | — | | | | 6,336,894 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Italy | | | 1,148,953 | | | | — | | | | 1,148,953 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Japan | | | 13,916,323 | | | | — | | | | 13,916,323 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | 10,624,486 | | | | 645,919 | | | | 9,978,567 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Norway | | | 1,648,306 | | | | — | | | | 1,648,306 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Singapore | | | 3,562,256 | | | | — | | | | 3,562,256 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Sweden | | | 3,455,208 | | | | — | | | | 3,455,208 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | 5,826,389 | | | | — | | | | 5,826,389 | | | | — | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | 22,376,903 | | | | 2,872,026 | | | | 19,504,877 | | | | — | | | | — | |
United States | | | 75,741,895 | | | | 75,741,895 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral | | | 13,101,734 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,101,734 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 5,916,851 | | | | 856,629 | | | | 5,060,222 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 211,371,316 | | | $ | 90,422,504 | | | $ | 107,847,078 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,101,734 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
COMMON STOCKS—84.0% | | | | | | | | |
Austria—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Erste Group Bank AG | | | 1,695 | | | $ | 66,534 | |
Raiffeisen Bank International AG | | | 4,738 | | | | 79,103 | |
| | | | | | | 145,637 | |
Brazil—7.7% | | | | | | | | |
Banco do Brasil SA* | | | 113,700 | | | | 876,729 | |
Cielo SA* | | | 207,000 | | | | 190,574 | |
Eletromidia SA* | | | 129,376 | | | | 322,238 | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA* | | | 63 | | | | 669 | |
Minerva SA | | | 20,300 | | | | 44,086 | |
Sendas Distribuidora SA* | | | 64,400 | | | | 223,136 | |
| | | | | | | 1,657,432 | |
Chile—0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Banco Santander Chile - ADR | | | 1,447 | | | | 24,281 | |
China—13.9% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 18,900 | | | | 207,738 | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - SP ADR* | | | 2,346 | | | | 205,955 | |
China State Construction Engineering Corp., Ltd., Class A | | | 303,200 | | | | 245,639 | |
Fufeng Group Ltd. | | | 103,000 | | | | 66,051 | |
JD.com, Inc., Class A | | | 305 | | | | 6,775 | |
JD.com, Inc. - ADR | | | 3,901 | | | | 173,360 | |
Meituan, Class B* | | | 420 | | | | 7,289 | |
Muyuan Foodstuff Co., Ltd., Class A | | | 35,300 | | | | 251,649 | |
PDD Holdings, Inc. - ADR* | | | 4,778 | | | | 419,174 | |
Proya Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Class A | | | 12,600 | | | | 331,363 | |
Rianlon Corp., Class A | | | 15,700 | | | | 115,744 | |
Tech-Bank Food Co., Ltd., Class A | | | 276,778 | | | | 242,230 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | 4,200 | | | | 184,499 | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. - ADR* | | | 6,079 | | | | 216,109 | |
Xiamen Xiangyu Co., Ltd., Class A | | | 32,100 | | | | 52,728 | |
YTO Express Group Co., Ltd., Class A | | | 19,800 | | | | 51,797 | |
YTO Express Group Co., Ltd., Class A | | | 85,197 | | | | 222,876 | |
| | | | | | | 3,000,976 | |
Greece—1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA | | | 7,058 | | | | 108,270 | |
JUMBO SA | | | 5,689 | | | | 113,597 | |
| | | | | | | 221,867 | |
Hungary—0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 2,632 | | | | 55,171 | |
India—14.7% | | | | | | | | |
Apollo Tyres Ltd. | | | 27,658 | | | | 104,744 | |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 3,384 | | | | 149,767 | |
Bank of Baroda | | | 325,678 | | | | 625,602 | |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | | 12,294 | | | | 110,305 | |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | | 1,797 | | | | 7,861 | |
IDFC First Bank Ltd.* | | | 288,533 | | | | 192,257 | |
Indian Hotels Co., Ltd. | | | 65,502 | | | | 245,991 | |
ITC Ltd. | | | 118,400 | | | | 539,276 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | | 19,107 | | | | 293,160 | |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | | | 3,314 | | | | 345,372 | |
PB Fintech Ltd.* | | | 33,184 | | | | 223,759 | |
Phoenix Mills Ltd., (The) | | | 3,351 | | | | 56,032 | |
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 94,219 | | | | 253,101 | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. - SP GDR | | | 575 | | | | 32,309 | |
| | | | | | | 3,179,536 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Indonesia—4.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bank Central Asia Tbk PT | | | 737,600 | | | $ | 423,042 | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT | | | 480,800 | | | | 315,189 | |
Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk PT | | | 261,300 | | | | 150,281 | |
| | | | | | | 888,512 | |
Israel—2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Inmode Ltd.* | | | 11,630 | | | | 410,655 | |
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. | | | 4,353 | | | | 129,445 | |
| | | | | | | 540,100 | |
Japan—2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Suzuki Motor Corp. | | | 12,000 | | | | 421,093 | |
Mexico—8.1% | | | | | | | | |
Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 14,100 | | | | 119,426 | |
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | 1,563 | | | | 112,552 | |
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV | | | 7,690 | | | | 55,580 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV - ADR | | | 2,405 | | | | 187,566 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV - ADR | | | 2,563 | | | | 487,175 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste SAB de CV - ADR | | | 524 | | | | 149,958 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Class A | | | 35,400 | | | | 168,772 | |
Grupo Comercial Chedraui SA de CV | | | 8,400 | | | | 42,697 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O | | | 51,200 | | | | 433,409 | |
| | | | | | | 1,757,135 | |
Poland—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Dino Polska SA* | | | 1,837 | | | | 153,359 | |
Russia—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Fix Price Group PLC - GDR*† | | | 5,934 | | | | 0 | |
HeadHunter Group PLC - ADR† | | | 3,106 | | | | 0 | |
Magnit PJSC*† | | | 2,995 | | | | 0 | |
Sberbank of Russia PJSC - SP ADR*† | | | 9,522 | | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | 0 | |
Singapore—4.8% | | | | | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 31,056 | | | | 787,926 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 11,600 | | | | 257,121 | |
| | | | | | | 1,045,047 | |
South Africa—1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | | 7,850 | | | | 60,616 | |
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 28,783 | | | | 30,690 | |
Shoprite Holdings Ltd. | | | 9,831 | | | | 119,046 | |
| | | | | | | 210,352 | |
South Korea—7.7% | | | | | | | | |
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 2,708 | | | | 76,175 | |
HL Mando Co., Ltd. | | | 4,439 | | | | 158,993 | |
Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. | | | 1,629 | | | | 261,656 | |
JYP Entertainment Corp. | | | 824 | | | | 48,941 | |
KT&G Corp. | | | 1,576 | | | | 105,756 | |
LIG Nex1 Co., Ltd. | | | 2,213 | | | | 124,828 | |
Orion Corp. | | | 1,063 | | | | 100,479 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 11,755 | | | | 794,459 | |
| | | | | | | 1,671,287 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Taiwan—4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Accton Technology Corp. | | | 50,000 | | | $ | 457,911 | |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 23,000 | | | | 215,182 | |
Lotes Co., Ltd. | | | 2,115 | | | | 59,412 | |
Nanya Technology Corp. | | | 91,000 | | | | 173,220 | |
Wiwynn Corp. | | | 3,000 | | | | 94,072 | |
| | | | | | | 999,797 | |
Thailand—5.5% | | | | | | | | |
AP Thailand PCL - NVDR | | | 491,400 | | | | 172,344 | |
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL�� | | | 250,700 | | | | 198,624 | |
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL† | | | 25,800 | | | | 154,035 | |
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL - NVDR | | | 194,200 | | | | 366,626 | |
Supalai PCL - NVDR | | | 445,600 | | | | 287,412 | |
| | | | | | | 1,179,041 | |
United Kingdom—1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Pepco Group NV* | | | 25,360 | | | | 251,204 | |
United States—3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Coupang, Inc.* | | | 46,900 | | | | 727,419 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $18,118,623) | | | | | | | 18,129,246 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS—1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Brazil—0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA, Class H - SP ADR 3.930% | | | 35,184 | | | | 169,235 | |
South Korea—0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 2.706% | | | 1,003 | | | | 40,445 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $202,422) | | | | | | | 209,680 | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Thailand—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund | | | 49,100 | | | | 11,393 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $16,928) | | | | | | | 11,393 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—16.0% | | | | | | | | |
Tri-State Deposit, 4.45%(a) | | | 2,517,197 | | | $ | 2,517,197 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 925,313 | | | | 925,313 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $3,442,510) | | | | | | | 3,442,510 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS—101.0% (Cost $21,780,483) | | | | | | | 21,792,829 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS—(1.0)% | | | | | | | (215,989 | ) |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 21,576,840 | |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
GDR | Global Depositary Receipt |
NVDR | Non-voting Depository Receipt |
PLC | Public Limited Company |
SP ADR | Sponsored American Depositary Receipt |
SP GDR | Sponsored Global Depositary Receipt |
* | Non-income producing. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
† | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by Boston Partners, as valuation designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $352,659 or 1.6% of net assets. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
Contracts For Difference held by the Fund at February 28, 2023, are as follows:
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Petpal Pet Nutrition Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | Goldman Sachs | | 01/05/2026 | | | 0.00 | % | | Termination | | | 36,956 | | | $ | 104,540 | | | $ | 11,746 | |
Wens Foodstuffs Group Co., Ltd., Class A | | Goldman Sachs | | 02/09/2026 | | | 0.00 | | | Termination | | | 151,186 | | | | 431,158 | | | | (33,522 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 535,698 | | | | (21,776 | ) |
Portugal | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jeronimo Martins | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 2.40 | | | Termination | | | 18,619 | | | | 382,443 | | | | (20,136 | ) |
Russia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Detsky Mir PJSC | | Goldman Sachs | | 09/18/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Monthly | | | 117,900 | | | | — | | | | (179,468 | ) |
Total Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 918,141 | | | | (221,380 | ) |
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (221,380 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Austria | | $ | 145,637 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 145,637 | | | $ | — | |
Brazil | | | 1,657,432 | | | | 1,657,432 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Chile | | | 24,281 | | | | 24,281 | | | | — | | | | — | |
China | | | 3,000,976 | | | | 1,014,598 | | | | 1,986,378 | | | | — | |
Greece | | | 221,867 | | | | — | | | | 221,867 | | | | — | |
Hungary | | | 55,171 | | | | — | | | | 55,171 | | | | — | |
India | | | 3,179,536 | | | | — | | | | 3,179,536 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | 888,512 | | | | — | | | | 888,512 | | | | — | |
Israel | | | 540,100 | | | | 410,655 | | | | 129,445 | | | | — | |
Japan | | | 421,093 | | | | — | | | | 421,093 | | | | — | |
Mexico | | | 1,757,135 | | | | 1,757,135 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Poland | | | 153,359 | | | | — | | | | 153,359 | | | | — | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * |
Singapore | | | 1,045,047 | | | | — | | | | 1,045,047 | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | 210,352 | | | | — | | | | 210,352 | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | 1,671,287 | | | | — | | | | 1,671,287 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | 999,797 | | | | — | | | | 999,797 | | | | — | |
Thailand | | | 1,179,041 | | | | — | | | | 826,382 | | | | 352,659 | |
United Kingdom | | | 251,204 | | | | — | | | | 251,204 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 727,419 | | | | 727,419 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | 169,235 | | | | 169,235 | | | | — | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | 40,445 | | | | — | | | | 40,445 | | | | — | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Thailand | | | 11,393 | | | | 11,393 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,442,510 | | | | 925,313 | | | | 2,517,197 | | | | — | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | 11,746 | | | | 11,746 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 21,804,575 | | | $ | 6,709,207 | | | $ | 14,742,709 | | | $ | 352,659 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | $ | (233,126 | ) | | $ | (53,658 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (179,468 | ) |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (233,126 | ) | | $ | (53,658 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (179,468 | ) |
* | Value equals zero as of the end of the reporting period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
32 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
LONG POSITIONS—114.0% | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—94.0% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services—6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc.# | | | 2,783 | | | $ | 212,204 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A*† | | | 8,379 | | | | 754,613 | |
Baidu, Inc., Class A* | | | 54,048 | | | | 929,265 | |
Entravision Communications Corp., Class A† | | | 207,858 | | | | 1,363,548 | |
Grindr, Inc.* | | | 54,246 | | | | 349,886 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 4,613 | | | | 857,557 | |
| | | | | | | 4,467,073 | |
Consumer Discretionary—10.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 27,504 | | | | 302,309 | |
Arcos Dorados Holdings, Inc., Class A | | | 137,337 | | | | 1,134,402 | |
Bowlero Corp.*(a) | | | 22,805 | | | | 350,741 | |
Carriage Services, Inc.† | | | 16,151 | | | | 547,842 | |
Cavco Industries, Inc.* | | | 1,704 | | | | 485,640 | |
JD.com, Inc., Class A | | | 22,086 | | | | 490,970 | |
Las Vegas Sands Corp.*(a) | | | 4,937 | | | | 283,729 | |
LKQ Corp.† | | | 12,095 | | | | 692,923 | |
Perdoceo Education Corp.*† | | | 42,606 | | | | 587,324 | |
Skechers U.S.A., Inc., Class A*† | | | 5,929 | | | | 263,900 | |
Stellantis NV(a) | | | 23,937 | | | | 419,376 | |
Stride, Inc.*† | | | 29,223 | | | | 1,241,101 | |
Torrid Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 60,561 | | | | 165,331 | |
| | | | | | | 6,965,588 | |
Consumer Staples—2.0% | | | | | | | | |
British American Tobacco PLC - SP ADR | | | 11,364 | | | | 432,514 | |
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC(a) | | | 7,116 | | | | 391,380 | |
Vector Group Ltd.† | | | 41,853 | | | | 555,389 | |
| | | | | | | 1,379,283 | |
Energy—6.8% | | | | | | | | |
BP PLC - SP ADR | | | 22,534 | | | | 892,346 | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 25,023 | | | | 1,414,050 | |
Devon Energy Corp.(a) | | | 3,712 | | | | 200,151 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp.† | | | 8,325 | | | | 1,028,970 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 7,760 | | | | 412,909 | |
VAALCO Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 35,007 | | | | 164,183 | |
Vitesse Energy, Inc.(a) | | | 18,940 | | | | 329,367 | |
World Fuel Services Corp.(a) | | | 11,218 | | | | 307,934 | |
| | | | | | | 4,749,910 | |
Financials—17.4% | | | | | | | | |
American International Group, Inc.† | | | 9,924 | | | | 606,456 | |
Bank of America Corp.† | | | 20,845 | | | | 714,983 | |
Bank OZK(a)† | | | 11,762 | | | | 541,405 | |
BGC Partners, Inc., Class A† | | | 226,149 | | | | 1,099,084 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., (The) | | | 8,044 | | | | 626,788 | |
Citigroup, Inc.(a)† | | | 12,182 | | | | 617,506 | |
Crawford & Co., Class A† | | | 32,418 | | | | 178,947 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A(a) | | | 2,895 | | | | 379,766 | |
Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd. | | | 1,695 | | | | 1,184,941 | |
Intercorp Financial Services, Inc. | | | 12,682 | | | | 302,212 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. | | | 26,471 | | | | 1,000,339 | |
KB Financial Group, Inc. - ADR* | | | 12,874 | | | | 496,035 | |
OP Bancorp | | | 15,191 | | | | 171,203 | |
PCB Bancorp | | | 20,111 | | | | 367,227 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc.(a) | | | 2,964 | | | | 296,400 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Financials—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 3,591 | | | $ | 518,792 | |
Stifel Financial Corp.† | | | 16,347 | | | | 1,092,470 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 18,841 | | | | 881,194 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp(a)† | | | 6,597 | | | | 489,761 | |
Willis Towers Watson PLC | | | 2,168 | | | | 508,092 | |
| | | | | | | 12,073,601 | |
Health Care—21.0% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc.† | | | 2,936 | | | | 680,154 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 12,680 | | | | 874,413 | |
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*† | | | 54,923 | | | | 838,125 | |
Centene Corp.*† | | | 6,059 | | | | 414,436 | |
Cigna Corp.† | | | 3,108 | | | | 907,847 | |
CVS Health Corp.† | | | 12,497 | | | | 1,043,999 | |
Elevance Health, Inc.† | | | 2,600 | | | | 1,221,142 | |
Harrow Health, Inc.*† | | | 36,032 | | | | 645,693 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 3,851 | | | | 937,526 | |
Henry Schein, Inc.* | | | 8,125 | | | | 636,269 | |
Inmode Ltd.*# | | | 11,480 | | | | 405,359 | |
Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC* | | | 2,210 | | | | 310,284 | |
Johnson & Johnson† | | | 6,071 | | | | 930,441 | |
Lantheus Holdings, Inc.*(a) | | | 9,552 | | | | 706,466 | |
Medtronic PLC† | | | 8,535 | | | | 706,698 | |
Merck & Co., Inc.† | | | 5,363 | | | | 569,765 | |
Novartis AG - SP ADR(a)Ɨ | | | 10,497 | | | | 883,008 | |
Quipt Home Medical Corp.* | | | 62,952 | | | | 395,338 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.† | | | 1,357 | | | | 645,850 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class BƗ | | | 6,219 | | | | 830,672 | |
| | | | | | | 14,583,485 | |
Industrials—10.7% | | | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc.(a) | | | 1,832 | | | | 355,335 | |
Barrett Business Services, Inc.† | | | 9,366 | | | | 898,949 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc.*(a)†# | | | 9,761 | | | | 827,537 | |
CACI International, Inc., Class A* | | | 1,709 | | | | 500,737 | |
Euroseas Ltd.(a) | | | 14,723 | | | | 283,565 | |
Forward Air Corp.(a) | | | 2,678 | | | | 276,396 | |
Galliford Try Holdings PLC | | | 133,023 | | | | 280,011 | |
Gibraltar Industries, Inc.* | | | 5,494 | | | | 293,434 | |
Global Industrial Co.† | | | 8,567 | | | | 240,990 | |
Graham Corp.*† | | | 16,965 | | | | 243,617 | |
Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.† | | | 5,251 | | | | 180,267 | |
Kelly Services, Inc., Class A† | | | 13,697 | | | | 229,151 | |
Korn Ferry(a) | | | 5,731 | | | | 320,306 | |
L B Foster Co., Class A* | | | 16,718 | | | | 210,145 | |
Quanta Services, Inc.† | | | 2,942 | | | | 474,839 | |
Ryanair Holdings PLC - SP ADR*(a) | | | 5,119 | | | | 474,890 | |
Sterling Infrastructure, Inc.* | | | 8,702 | | | | 334,679 | |
UFP Industries, Inc.(a) | | | 6,358 | | | | 543,800 | |
V2X, Inc.* | | | 9,511 | | | | 441,025 | |
| | | | | | | 7,409,673 | |
Information Technology—13.9% | | | | | | | | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.* | | | 2,190 | | | | 258,398 | |
Box, Inc., Class A*(a) | | | 10,620 | | | | 354,177 | |
Capgemini SE - ADR† | | | 7,040 | | | | 263,859 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | | | 7,186 | | | | 889,052 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 13,691 | | | | 662,918 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A† | | | 11,531 | | | | 722,187 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 33
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Information Technology—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Concentrix Corp.† | | | 2,004 | | | $ | 274,227 | |
DocuSign, Inc.*# | | | 6,699 | | | | 410,984 | |
Dropbox, Inc., Class A*† | | | 18,459 | | | | 376,564 | |
Fabrinet*† | | | 1,666 | | | | 203,035 | |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.* | | | 2,461 | | | | 528,598 | |
Genpact Ltd. | | | 9,000 | | | | 429,570 | |
Hackett Group, Inc., (The) | | | 26,936 | | | | 502,087 | |
InterDigital, Inc. | | | 7,098 | | | | 518,083 | |
Nano Dimension Ltd. - ADR*(a) | | | 54,344 | | | | 159,771 | |
Open Text Corp.† | | | 10,525 | | | | 361,850 | |
Oracle Corp.(a)† | | | 7,649 | | | | 668,523 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 6,658 | | | | 822,463 | |
Richardson Electronics Ltd.† | | | 23,161 | | | | 485,918 | |
TD SYNNEX Corp.† | | | 2,479 | | | | 239,273 | |
Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson - SP ADRƗ | | | 91,733 | | | | 504,531 | |
| | | | | | | 9,636,068 | |
Materials—3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Berry Global Group, Inc.† | | | 11,161 | | | | 693,098 | |
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | | | 46,422 | | | | 298,026 | |
Ecovyst, Inc.*(a) | | | 26,031 | | | | 261,351 | |
Ferroglobe PLC* | | | 56,921 | | | | 284,036 | |
POSCO Holdings, Inc. - SP ADR(a) | | | 3,822 | | | | 233,104 | |
Rio Tinto PLC - SP ADR(a)† | | | 3,562 | | | | 248,378 | |
Ternium SA - SP ADR† | | | 10,040 | | | | 427,805 | |
| | | | | | | 2,445,798 | |
Real Estate—2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Newmark Group, Inc., Class A† | | | 103,631 | | | | 831,121 | |
Service Properties Trust† | | | 42,817 | | | | 470,131 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc.(a) | | | 2,414 | | | | 294,725 | |
| | | | | | | 1,595,977 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $46,207,565) | | | | | | | 65,306,456 | |
| | | | | | | | |
| | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | | |
PURCHASED OPTIONS—0.1% | | | | | | | | | |
Call Purchased Options—0.1% | | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. Expiration: 05/19/2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exercise Price: 70.00 | | | 40 | | | | 305,000 | | | | 33,400 | |
TOTAL CALL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $47,521) | | | | | | | | | | | 33,400 | |
TOTAL PURCHASED OPTIONS (Cost $47,521) | | | | | | | | | | | 33,400 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | | | | | | | |
INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL—13.4% | | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67%(b) | | | 9,336,324 | | | | | | | | 9,336,324 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS PURCHASED WITH PROCEEDS FROM SECURITIES LENDING COLLATERAL (Cost $9,336,324) | | | | | | | | | | | 9,336,324 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—6.5% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds Treasury Trust Fund Portfolio, 4.47%(b)† | | | 560 | | | $ | 560 | |
Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, 4.42%(b)† | | | 560 | | | | 560 | |
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds - Treasury Instruments Fund, 4.48%(b)† | | | 560 | | | | 560 | |
MSILF Treasury Securities Portfolio, 4.42%(b)† | | | 560 | | | | 560 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(b) | | | 4,543,030 | | | | 4,543,030 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $4,545,270) | | | | | | | 4,545,270 | |
TOTAL LONG POSITIONS—114.0% (Cost $60,136,680) | | | | | | | 79,221,450 | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(17.6%) | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(17.6%) | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services—(0.6%) | | | | | | | | |
Consolidated Communications Holdings, Inc.* | | | (53,792 | ) | | | (162,990 | ) |
CTC Communications Group, Inc.*† | | | (98,900 | ) | | | 0 | |
Roblox Corp., Class A* | | | (6,524 | ) | | | (239,039 | ) |
| | | | | | | (402,029 | ) |
Consumer Discretionary—(5.3%) | | | | | | | | |
Brunswick Corp. | | | (3,167 | ) | | | (276,859 | ) |
Destination XL Group, Inc.* | | | (32,786 | ) | | | (196,060 | ) |
Dutch Bros, Inc., Class A* | | | (7,356 | ) | | | (245,323 | ) |
GrowGeneration Corp.* | | | (21,460 | ) | | | (90,883 | ) |
Krispy Kreme, Inc. | | | (17,536 | ) | | | (228,143 | ) |
Mattel, Inc.* | | | (15,308 | ) | | | (275,391 | ) |
Mister Car Wash, Inc.* | | | (17,727 | ) | | | (163,620 | ) |
Papa John’s International, Inc. | | | (1,965 | ) | | | (164,962 | ) |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A* | | | (9,044 | ) | | | (116,849 | ) |
Portillo’s, Inc., Class A* | | | (12,876 | ) | | | (292,543 | ) |
Qsound Labs, Inc.*† | | | (4,440 | ) | | | 0 | |
Tesla, Inc.* | | | (2,558 | ) | | | (526,206 | ) |
Vizio Holding Corp., Class A* | | | (20,057 | ) | | | (205,584 | ) |
Warby Parker, Inc., Class A* | | | (14,641 | ) | | | (190,479 | ) |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | (2,316 | ) | | | (394,531 | ) |
Workhorse Group, Inc.* | | | (81,444 | ) | | | (167,775 | ) |
YETI Holdings, Inc.* | | | (3,317 | ) | | | (129,297 | ) |
| | | | | | | (3,664,505 | ) |
Consumer Staples—(1.2%) | | | | | | | | |
Amish Naturals, Inc.*† | | | (25,959 | ) | | | 0 | |
BRC, Inc., Class A* | | | (29,377 | ) | | | (195,651 | ) |
Freshpet, Inc.* | | | (3,235 | ) | | | (201,152 | ) |
National Beverage Corp.* | | | (4,217 | ) | | | (196,723 | ) |
Oatly Group AB - ADR* | | | (51,391 | ) | | | (113,060 | ) |
Tattooed Chef, Inc.* | | | (14,126 | ) | | | (17,799 | ) |
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | | | (3,158 | ) | | | (139,047 | ) |
| | | | | | | (863,432 | ) |
Energy—(0.6%) | | | | | | | | |
Beard Co.*† | | | (9,710 | ) | | | 0 | |
Enviva, Inc. | | | (4,200 | ) | | | (182,952 | ) |
Green Plains, Inc.* | | | (7,144 | ) | | | (247,682 | ) |
| | | | | | | (430,634 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
34 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Financials—(0.2%) | | | | | | | | |
P10, Inc., Class A | | | (14,398 | ) | | $ | (155,066 | ) |
Health Care—(1.3%) | | | | | | | | |
10X Genomics, Inc., Class A* | | | (2,854 | ) | | | (135,622 | ) |
Beam Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | (2,517 | ) | | | (101,284 | ) |
BodyTel Scientific, Inc.*† | | | (4,840 | ) | | | 0 | |
CareView Communications, Inc.* | | | (174,320 | ) | | | (9,858 | ) |
Cassava Sciences, Inc.* | | | (5,925 | ) | | | (146,348 | ) |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | (4,001 | ) | | | (171,203 | ) |
Glaukos Corp.* | | | (3,605 | ) | | | (170,264 | ) |
Nano-X Imaging Ltd.* | | | (11,571 | ) | | | (84,353 | ) |
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC* | | | (29,323 | ) | | | (73,673 | ) |
| | | | | | | (892,605 | ) |
Industrials—(2.8%) | | | | | | | | |
Ameresco, Inc., Class A* | | | (4,709 | ) | | | (206,961 | ) |
Applied Energetics, Inc.* | | | (57,676 | ) | | | (135,539 | ) |
Array Technologies, Inc.* | | | (11,608 | ) | | | (217,534 | ) |
Corporate Resource Services, Inc.*† | | | (218,896 | ) | | | (219 | ) |
Custom Truck One Source, Inc.* | | | (30,483 | ) | | | (220,697 | ) |
DynaMotive Energy Systems Corp.*† | | | (72,185 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
Ener1, Inc.*† | | | (102,820 | ) | | | (10 | ) |
Fiverr International Ltd.* | | | (8,864 | ) | | | (351,103 | ) |
MillerKnoll, Inc. | | | (13,950 | ) | | | (332,986 | ) |
Omega Flex, Inc. | | | (2,769 | ) | | | (322,256 | ) |
Sunrun, Inc.* | | | (6,324 | ) | | | (152,029 | ) |
Valence Technology, Inc.*† | | | (27,585 | ) | | | (3 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,939,344 | ) |
Information Technology—(5.4%) | | | | | | | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc.* | | | (12,866 | ) | | | (175,235 | ) |
ANTs software, Inc.*† | | | (10,334 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
BILL Holdings, Inc.* | | | (1,701 | ) | | | (143,956 | ) |
Confluent, Inc., Class A* | | | (7,503 | ) | | | (182,998 | ) |
Consygen, Inc.*† | | | (200 | ) | | | 0 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | (1,051 | ) | | | (126,845 | ) |
Flywire Corp.* | | | (10,982 | ) | | | (271,585 | ) |
Guidewire Software, Inc.* | | | (2,390 | ) | | | (167,802 | ) |
HashiCorp, Inc., Class A* | | | (7,738 | ) | | | (225,950 | ) |
Impinj, Inc.* | | | (5,046 | ) | | | (669,201 | ) |
Interliant, Inc.*† | | | (600 | ) | | | 0 | |
Lightwave Logic, Inc.* | | | (38,966 | ) | | | (229,899 | ) |
Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc.* | | | (7,047 | ) | | | (50,034 | ) |
Matterport, Inc.* | | | (21,207 | ) | | | (64,681 | ) |
MicroVision, Inc.* | | | (42,843 | ) | | | (109,678 | ) |
nCino, Inc.* | | | (9,102 | ) | | | (248,029 | ) |
Nestor, Inc.*† | | | (15,200 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Procore Technologies, Inc.* | | | (3,531 | ) | | | (236,542 | ) |
Sprout Social, Inc., Class A* | | | (2,834 | ) | | | (172,817 | ) |
Tiger Telematics, Inc.*† | | | (6,510 | ) | | | 0 | |
UiPath, Inc., Class A* | | | (16,980 | ) | | | (251,983 | ) |
Uni-Pixel, Inc.*† | | | (19,665 | ) | | | 0 | |
Unity Software, Inc.* | | | (8,746 | ) | | | (266,228 | ) |
Wolfspeed, Inc.* | | | (2,244 | ) | | | (166,011 | ) |
Worldgate Communications, Inc.*† | | | (582,655 | ) | | | (58 | ) |
XRiver Corp.*† | | | (34,156 | ) | | | 0 | |
| | | | | | | (3,759,535 | ) |
Materials—(0.2%) | | | | | | | | |
PureCycle Technologies, Inc.* | | | (18,110 | ) | | | (115,542 | ) |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Proceeds $(19,905,636)) | | | | (12,222,692 | ) |
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(17.6%) (Proceeds $(19,905,636)) | | | | (12,222,692 | ) |
| | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE | |
OPTIONS WRITTEN††—(0.3%) | | | | | | | | | |
Call Options Written—(0.3%) | | | | | | | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc. Expiration: 06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 75.00 | | | (77 | ) | | | (652,806 | ) | | $ | (109,340 | ) |
DocuSign, Inc. Expiration: 06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 65.00 | | | (66 | ) | | | (404,910 | ) | | | (51,480 | ) |
Inmode Ltd. Expiration: 05/19/2023, Exercise Price: 37.50 | | | (92 | ) | | | (324,852 | ) | | | (26,312 | ) |
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(193,608)) | | | | | | | | (187,132 | ) |
Put Options Written—(0.0%) | | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. Expiration: 01/19/2024, Exercise Price: 52.50 | | | (66 | ) | | | (503,250 | ) | | | (4,752 | ) |
Silicon Motion Technology Corp. Expiration: 03/17/2023, Exercise Price: 45.00 | | | (79 | ) | | | (531,038 | ) | | | (7,505 | ) |
TOTAL PUT OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(40,916)) | | | | | | | | (12,257 | ) |
TOTAL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(234,524)) | | | | | | | | (199,389 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES—3.9% | | | | 2,723,830 | |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 69,523,199 | |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipt |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
SP ADR | | Sponsored American Depositary Receipt |
* | | Non-income producing. |
(a) | | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $9,034,696. |
(b) | | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
† | | Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short. |
# | | Security segregated as collateral for options written. |
†† | | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts. |
‡ | | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by Boston Partners, as valuation designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $(300) or 0.0% of net assets. |
| | |
| | Industry classifications may be different than those used for compliance monitoring purposes. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 35
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 4,467,073 | | | $ | 3,537,808 | | | $ | 929,265 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 6,965,588 | | | | 6,172,309 | | | | 793,279 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 1,379,283 | | | | 1,379,283 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 4,749,910 | | | | 4,749,910 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 12,073,601 | | | | 12,073,601 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 14,583,485 | | | | 14,583,485 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 7,409,673 | | | | 7,409,673 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 9,636,068 | | | | 9,636,068 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 2,445,798 | | | | 2,445,798 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 1,595,977 | | | | 1,595,977 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Purchased Options | | | 33,400 | | | | — | | | | 33,400 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral | | | 9,336,324 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,336,324 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,545,270 | | | | 4,545,270 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 79,221,450 | | | $ | 68,129,182 | | | $ | 1,755,944 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,336,324 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Securities Sold Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | (402,029 | ) | | $ | (402,029 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | ** | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | (3,664,505 | ) | | | (3,664,505 | ) | | | — | | | | — | ** | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | (863,432 | ) | | | (863,432 | ) | | | — | | | | — | ** | | | — | |
Energy | | | (430,634 | ) | | | (430,634 | ) | | | — | ** | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | (155,066 | ) | | | (155,066 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | (892,605 | ) | | | (818,932 | ) | | | (73,673 | ) | | | — | ** | | | — | |
Industrials | | | (1,939,344 | ) | | | (1,939,105 | ) | | | — | | | | (239 | ) | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | (3,759,535 | ) | | | (3,759,474 | ) | | | — | | | | (61 | ) | | | — | |
Materials | | | (115,542 | ) | | | (115,542 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Options Written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | (199,389 | ) | | | (194,637 | ) | | | (4,752 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (12,422,081 | ) | | $ | (12,343,356 | ) | | $ | (78,425 | ) | | $ | (300 | ) | | $ | — | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy included to reconcile to the amounts presented in the Portfolio of Investments. |
** | Value equals zero as of the end of the reporting period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
36 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
LONG POSITIONS—99.9% | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—94.3% | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services—5.3% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. | | | 71,105 | | | $ | 5,421,756 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class A* | | | 37,984 | | | | 3,420,839 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 214,520 | | | | 4,814,476 | |
Future PLC | | | 220,542 | | | | 3,711,894 | |
Interpublic Group of Cos., Inc., (The)† | | | 55,170 | | | | 1,960,742 | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.* | | | 27,694 | | | | 1,995,630 | |
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Class A† | | | 53,061 | | | | 9,864,040 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.* | | | 23,047 | | | | 2,524,799 | |
TEGNA, Inc. | | | 195,356 | | | | 3,399,194 | |
T-Mobile US, Inc.* | | | 19,485 | | | | 2,770,377 | |
| | | | | | | 39,883,747 | |
Consumer Discretionary—9.7% | | | | | | | | |
AutoNation, Inc.* | | | 4,454 | | | | 608,015 | |
AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 2,119 | | | | 5,268,978 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc.* | | | 2,621 | | | | 6,615,404 | |
Boyd Gaming Corp. | | | 42,979 | | | | 2,799,222 | |
Dollar General Corp. | | | 22,242 | | | | 4,810,945 | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | 34,117 | | | | 5,452,288 | |
Frontdoor, Inc.* | | | 71,677 | | | | 2,024,875 | |
Garmin Ltd. | | | 17,691 | | | | 1,736,018 | |
Genting Singapore Ltd. | | | 4,325,300 | | | | 3,271,973 | |
GVC Holdings PLC | | | 219,271 | | | | 3,580,844 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 63,755 | | | | 2,346,184 | |
Harley-Davidson, Inc.† | | | 42,102 | | | | 2,001,950 | |
LKQ Corp.† | | | 40,808 | | | | 2,337,890 | |
Mohawk Industries, Inc.* | | | 15,206 | | | | 1,563,937 | |
Restaurant Brands International, Inc. | | | .63,555 | | | | 4,098,662 | |
Ross Stores, Inc. | | | 37,524 | | | | 4,147,903 | |
Stride, Inc.*† | | | 92,929 | | | | 3,946,695 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc.† | | | 75,289 | | | | 3,217,852 | |
TJX Cos., Inc., (The)† | | | 42,418 | | | | 3,249,219 | |
Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp.*† | | | 108,343 | | | | 2,511,391 | |
Whirlpool Corp. | | | 8,354 | | | | 1,152,685 | |
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. | | | 46,594 | | | | 3,588,670 | |
Wynn Macau Ltd.* | | | 2,666,900 | | | | 2,758,079 | |
| | | | | | | 73,089,679 | |
Consumer Staples—6.0% | | | | | | | | |
Albertsons Cos., Inc., Class A | | | 151,885 | | | | 3,019,474 | |
British American Tobacco PLC - SP ADR† | | | 64,641 | | | | 2,460,236 | |
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC† | | | 33,606 | | | | 1,848,330 | |
Hershey Co., (The) | | | 38,012 | | | | 9,059,020 | |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc.† | | | 231,818 | | | | 8,009,312 | |
Kraft Heinz Co., (The)† | | | 107,926 | | | | 4,202,638 | |
Kroger Co., (The) | | | 59,342 | | | | 2,560,014 | |
Philip Morris International, Inc. | | | 53,438 | | | | 5,199,517 | |
US Foods Holding Corp.*†# | | | 105,586 | | | | 3,962,643 | |
Walmart, Inc. | | | 36,315 | | | | 5,161,451 | |
| | | | | | | 45,482,635 | |
Energy—7.9% | | | | | | | | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 93,273 | | | | 5,270,857 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. | | | 384,505 | | | | 7,089,883 | |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 14,432 | | | | 1,942,836 | |
Devon Energy Corp.† | | | 81,632 | | | | 4,401,597 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc.† | | | 10,643 | | | | 1,496,193 | |
Enerplus Corp. | | | 117,268 | | | | 1,860,647 | |
Halliburton Co.† | | | 163,711 | | | | 5,931,250 | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd.*† | | | 241,907 | | | | 1,903,808 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp.† | | | 48,185 | | | | 5,955,666 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Energy—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
MEG Energy Corp.* | | | 213,203 | | | $ | 3,368,748 | |
Peabody Energy Corp.* | | | 143,822 | | | | 3,926,341 | |
Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | | | 6,950 | | | | 1,392,849 | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.* | | | 393,335 | | | | 3,465,281 | |
Schlumberger Ltd. | | | 113,518 | | | | 6,040,293 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 43,002 | | | | 5,664,653 | |
| | | | | | | 59,710,902 | |
Financials—16.3% | | | | | | | | |
Allstate Corp., (The)† | | | 30,488 | | | | 3,926,245 | |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc.† | | | 19,817 | | | | 6,794,655 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 12,185 | | | | 3,704,849 | |
Arthur J Gallagher & Co. | | | 1,813 | | | | 339,665 | |
Bank of America Corp.† | | | 222,242 | | | | 7,622,901 | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B*† | | | 12,373 | | | | 3,775,992 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., (The) | | | 40,612 | | | | 3,164,487 | |
Chubb Ltd. | | | 9,263 | | | | 1,954,678 | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 66,600 | | | | 1,689,718 | |
Direct Line Insurance Group PLC | | | 544,404 | | | | 1,178,552 | |
Discover Financial Services† | | | 18,675 | | | | 2,091,600 | |
East West Bancorp, Inc.† | | | 91,530 | | | | 6,975,501 | |
Everest Re Group Ltd. | | | 11,500 | | | | 4,415,655 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp† | | | 196,805 | | | | 7,144,022 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., (The)† | | | 6,091 | | | | 2,141,900 | |
Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 51,597 | | | | 1,769,637 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.† | | | 515,153 | | | | 7,892,144 | |
ING Groep NV | | | 149,689 | | | | 2,094,910 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co.† | | | 58,653 | | | | 8,407,908 | |
KeyCorp† | | | 223,225 | | | | 4,082,785 | |
NatWest Group PLC | | | 540,851 | | | | 1,899,977 | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 302,498 | | | | 3,833,325 | |
Regions Financial Corp.† | | | 137,980 | | | | 3,217,694 | |
Renaissance Holdings Ltd. | | | 22,049 | | | | 4,738,330 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 2,669 | | | | 910,663 | |
Sampo Oyj, Class A | | | 75,679 | | | | 3,684,060 | |
SLM Corp.† | | | 101,830 | | | | 1,464,315 | |
Synchrony Financial† | | | 17,433 | | | | 622,532 | |
Truist Financial Corp.† | | | 75,359 | | | | 3,538,105 | |
UBS Group AG* | | | 84,726 | | | | 1,845,332 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 120,100 | | | | 2,662,093 | |
W R Berkley Corp.† | | | 50,748 | | | | 3,359,010 | |
Wells Fargo & Co. | | | 187,369 | | | | 8,763,248 | |
White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd. | | | 895 | | | | 1,291,995 | |
| | | | | | | 122,998,483 | |
Health Care—11.7% | | | | | | | | |
Abbott Laboratories† | | | 3,524 | | | | 358,461 | |
AbbVie, Inc.† | | | 60,420 | | | | 9,298,638 | |
Amedisys, Inc.* | | | 5,002 | | | | 459,934 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 2,693 | | | | 418,923 | |
Amgen, Inc. | | | 24,157 | | | | 5,596,211 | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | 17,532 | | | | 2,284,032 | |
Avantor, Inc.*† | | | 135,555 | | | | 3,303,475 | |
Boston Scientific Corp.*† | | | 33,117 | | | | 1,547,226 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 101,910 | | | | 7,027,714 | |
Centene Corp.*† | | | 51,442 | | | | 3,518,633 | |
Cigna Corp.† | | | 12,358 | | | | 3,609,772 | |
CVS Health Corp.† | | | 55,279 | | | | 4,618,008 | |
Elevance Health, Inc.† | | | 8,878 | | | | 4,169,730 | |
Envista Holdings Corp.*† | | | 68,485 | | | | 2,647,630 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 37
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Health Care—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. | | | 9,292 | | | $ | 2,262,138 | |
Humana, Inc. | | | 5,543 | | | | 2,743,896 | |
ICON PLC* | | | 12,688 | | | | 2,862,794 | |
IQVIA Holdings, Inc.* | | | 9,358 | | | | 1,950,862 | |
Johnson & Johnson† | | | 20,414 | | | | 3,128,650 | |
Medtronic PLC | | | 16,838 | | | | 1,394,186 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 3,245 | | | | 344,749 | |
Molina Healthcare, Inc.* | | | 2,413 | | | | 664,371 | |
Novo Nordisk A/S, Class B | | | 9,665 | | | | 1,365,232 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 12,186 | | | | 494,386 | |
R1 RCM, Inc.* | | | 113,739 | | | | 1,615,094 | |
Sanofi | | | 33,050 | | | | 3,090,112 | |
Sotera Health Co.*† | | | 77,086 | | | | 1,286,565 | |
Stryker Corp. | | | 4,649 | | | | 1,222,129 | |
Syneos Health, Inc.* | | | 5,735 | | | | 230,662 | |
Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. | | | 6,304 | | | | 3,415,255 | |
UCB SA | | | 14,068 | | | | 1,209,399 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | | | 15,295 | | | | 7,279,502 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., Class B | | | 2,794 | | | | 373,195 | |
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.† | | | 21,770 | | | | 2,696,650 | |
| | | | | | | 88,488,214 | |
Industrials—17.1% | | | | | | | | |
Acuity Brands, Inc. | | | 16,046 | | | | 3,112,282 | |
Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. | | | 24,078 | | | | 2,136,441 | |
AGCO Corp. | | | 14,298 | | | | 2,013,301 | |
Airbus SE | | | 21,247 | | | | 2,782,725 | |
Allegion PLC | | | 24,601 | | | | 2,772,779 | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc.† | | | 55,504 | | | | 2,636,440 | |
AMETEK, Inc.† | | | 31,267 | | | | 4,426,157 | |
ANDRITZ AG | | | 45,084 | | | | 2,782,050 | |
ASGN, Inc.*† | | | 34,779 | | | | 3,088,375 | |
BWX Technologies, Inc.† | | | 41,373 | | | | 2,528,304 | |
Carlisle Cos., Inc. | | | 11,592 | | | | 2,993,286 | |
Caterpillar, Inc. | | | 14,486 | | | | 3,470,121 | |
Clean Harbors, Inc.* | | | 32,158 | | | | 4,247,107 | |
Copart, Inc.* | | | 65,077 | | | | 4,585,325 | |
Curtiss-Wright Corp. | | | 14,785 | | | | 2,584,270 | |
Daimler Truck Holding AG* | | | 89,296 | | | | 2,828,365 | |
Deere & Co. | | | 7,885 | | | | 3,305,707 | |
Dover Corp.† | | | 19,039 | | | | 2,853,946 | |
Eaton Corp., PLC† | | | 19,651 | | | | 3,437,549 | |
Eiffage SA | | | 24,656 | | | | 2,705,969 | |
Ferguson PLC | | | 19,903 | | | | 2,868,022 | |
Fortive Corp. | | | 57,608 | | | | 3,840,149 | |
FTI Consulting, Inc.*† | | | 42,853 | | | | 7,872,525 | |
Hexcel Corp. | | | 28,855 | | | | 2,104,972 | |
Howmet Aerospace, Inc.† | | | 105,593 | | | | 4,453,913 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 12,830 | | | | 2,319,536 | |
Leidos Holdings, Inc.† | | | 33,781 | | | | 3,279,122 | |
nVent Electric PLC | | | 84,685 | | | | 3,881,960 | |
Otis Worldwide Corp. | | | 43,679 | | | | 3,696,117 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp.† | | | 14,649 | | | | 5,154,251 | |
Resideo Technologies, Inc.*† | | | 71,837 | | | | 1,317,491 | |
Science Applications International Corp.† | | | 65,935 | | | | 7,031,308 | |
Sensata Technologies Holding PLC | | | 30,606 | | | | 1,548,051 | |
Siemens AG | | | 21,019 | | | | 3,203,119 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Industrials—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Societe BIC SA | | | 32,723 | | | $ | 2,116,738 | |
Textron, Inc. | | | 49,007 | | | | 3,554,478 | |
TransUnion | | | 31,685 | | | | 2,073,150 | |
WESCO International, Inc.* | | | 26,384 | | | | 4,368,663 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. | | | 32,411 | | | | 3,381,440 | |
| | | | | | | 129,355,504 | |
Information Technology—12.5% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.* | | | 28,578 | | | | 2,245,659 | |
Amdocs Ltd.† | | | 21,083 | | | | 1,931,414 | |
Applied Materials, Inc. | | | 23,105 | | | | 2,683,646 | |
Arrow Electronics, Inc.*† | | | 15,679 | | | | 1,849,965 | |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 11,168 | | | | 6,637,031 | |
Capgemini SE | | | 23,263 | | | | 4,362,644 | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | | | 41,285 | | | | 5,107,780 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc.† | | | 111,913 | | | | 5,418,827 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A† | | | 70,820 | | | | 4,435,457 | |
Concentrix Corp. | | | 28,509 | | | | 3,901,172 | |
Fair Isaac Corp.* | | | 3,209 | | | | 2,173,745 | |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.*† | | | 21,884 | | | | 4,700,464 | |
Flex Ltd.*† | | | 269,620 | | | | 6,136,551 | |
Gen Digital, Inc.† | | | 123,919 | | | | 2,417,660 | |
Jabil, Inc.† | | | 79,508 | | | | 6,601,549 | |
Juniper Networks, Inc. | | | 101,210 | | | | 3,115,244 | |
KLA Corp. | | | 4,106 | | | | 1,557,734 | |
Lam Research Corp. | | | 5,407 | | | | 2,627,856 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc.† | | | 60,302 | | | | 4,886,271 | |
Micron Technology, Inc. | | | 38,359 | | | | 2,217,917 | |
NetApp, Inc. | | | 49,972 | | | | 3,225,693 | |
NXP Semiconductors NV | | | 13,336 | | | | 2,380,209 | |
Oracle Corp.† | | | 41,817 | | | | 3,654,806 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc. | | | 35,819 | | | | 4,424,721 | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | | | 35,974 | | | | 1,645,988 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc.† | | | 70,282 | | | | 4,125,553 | |
Western Digital Corp.* | | | 12,786 | | | | 492,005 | |
| | | | | | | 94,957,561 | |
Materials—3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Avery Dennison Corp. | | | 15,679 | | | | 2,856,557 | |
Corteva, Inc.† | | | 101,476 | | | | 6,320,940 | |
DuPont de Nemours, Inc.† | | | 16,443 | | | | 1,200,832 | |
FMC Corp. | | | 36,895 | | | | 4,764,989 | |
Glencore PLC* | | | 971,267 | | | | 5,790,556 | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 736,924 | | | | 5,363,898 | |
Olin Corp. | | | 47,169 | | | | 2,724,010 | |
WestRock Co. | | | 28,113 | | | | 882,748 | |
| | | | | | | 29,904,530 | |
Real Estate—2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Americold Realty Trust, Inc.† | | | 104,400 | | | | 3,069,360 | |
Equity LifeStyle Properties, Inc. | | | 21,433 | | | | 1,468,375 | |
Essex Property Trust, Inc. | | | 11,918 | | | | 2,718,019 | |
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc.† | | | 92,769 | | | | 1,558,519 | |
Klepierre SA | | | 38,717 | | | | 965,588 | |
Lamar Advertising Co., Class A | | | 24,319 | | | | 2,542,795 | |
Regency Centers Corp. | | | 29,329 | | | | 1,844,794 | |
Ventas, Inc. | | | 53,940 | | | | 2,624,181 | |
VICI Properties, Inc. | | | 43,131 | | | | 1,446,182 | |
| | | | | | | 18,237,813 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
38 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Utilities—1.5% | | | | | | | | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 20,531 | | | $ | 1,806,112 | |
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.† | | | 110,592 | | | | 3,076,669 | |
Entergy Corp. | | | 33,860 | | | | 3,483,178 | |
FirstEnergy Corp. | | | 69,518 | | | | 2,748,742 | |
| | | | | | | 11,114,701 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $554,829,279) | | | | | | | 713,223,769 | |
WARRANTS—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Energy—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Vista Energy SAB de CV* | | | 26 | | | | 7 | |
TOTAL WARRANTS (Cost $4) | | | | | | | 7 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—5.6% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds Treasury Trust Fund Portfolio, 4.47%(a)† | | | 4,867 | | | | 4,867 | |
Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, 4.42%(a)† | | | 4,867 | | | | 4,867 | |
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds - Treasury Instruments Fund, 4.48%(a)† | | | 4,867 | | | | 4,867 | |
MSILF Treasury Securities Portfolio, 4.42%(a)† | | | 4,867 | | | | 4,867 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 42,436,474 | | | | 42,436,474 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $42,455,942) | | | | | | | 42,455,942 | |
TOTAL LONG POSITIONS—99.9% (Cost $597,285,225) | | | | | | | 755,679,718 | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(29.3%) | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(29.3%) | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services—(2.3%) | | | | | | | | |
Angi, Inc.* | | | (585,009 | ) | | | (1,497,623 | ) |
AT&T, Inc. | | | (88,088 | ) | | | (1,665,744 | ) |
Cable One, Inc. | | | (841 | ) | | | (580,803 | ) |
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc.* | | | (628,684 | ) | | | (1,112,771 | ) |
fuboTV, Inc.* | | | (299,748 | ) | | | (572,519 | ) |
iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A* | | | (180,527 | ) | | | (1,310,626 | ) |
Lions Gate Entertainment Corp., Class A* | | | (127,619 | ) | | | (1,354,038 | ) |
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Corp.* | | | (27,875 | ) | | | (1,687,274 | ) |
Paramount Global, Class B | | | (152,274 | ) | | | (3,261,709 | ) |
Proximus SADP | | | (51,628 | ) | | | (475,434 | ) |
Roblox Corp., Class A* | | | (16,424 | ) | | | (601,775 | ) |
Telia Co., AB | | | (812,839 | ) | | | (2,099,063 | ) |
Warner Music Group Corp., Class A | | | (49,247 | ) | | | (1,554,235 | ) |
| | | | | | | (17,773,614 | ) |
Consumer Discretionary—(5.2%) | | | | | | | | |
Accor SA* | | | (59,358 | ) | | | (1,970,048 | ) |
Acushnet Holdings Corp. | | | (23,256 | ) | | | (1,122,335 | ) |
Adient PLC* | | | (23,171 | ) | | | (989,865 | ) |
Carnival Corp.* | | | (42,228 | ) | | | (448,461 | ) |
Cheesecake Factory Inc., (The) | | | (27,852 | ) | | | (1,042,779 | ) |
Choice Hotels International, Inc. | | | (17,522 | ) | | | (2,073,904 | ) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Consumer Discretionary—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. | | | (22,080 | ) | | $ | (2,840,150 | ) |
Etsy, Inc.* | | | (9,810 | ) | | | (1,191,032 | ) |
Genius Sports Ltd.* | | | (124,909 | ) | | | (604,560 | ) |
Golden Entertainment, Inc.* | | | (33,471 | ) | | | (1,375,993 | ) |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A* | | | (18,640 | ) | | | (2,166,714 | ) |
LGI Homes, Inc.* | | | (16,890 | ) | | | (1,761,796 | ) |
Life Time Group Holdings, Inc.* | | | (122,486 | ) | | | (2,213,322 | ) |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | | (2,273 | ) | | | (702,812 | ) |
Mattel, Inc.* | | | (52,079 | ) | | | (936,901 | ) |
Membership Collective Group, Inc., Class A* | | | (220,189 | ) | | | (1,473,064 | ) |
Moncler SpA | | | (21,186 | ) | | | (1,291,411 | ) |
Pearson PLC | | | (103,441 | ) | | | (1,144,229 | ) |
Portillo’s, Inc., Class A* | | | (32,355 | ) | | | (735,106 | ) |
QuantumScape Corp.* | | | (374,453 | ) | | | (3,583,515 | ) |
Rakuten Group, Inc. | | | (465,000 | ) | | | (2,292,071 | ) |
RH* | | | (2,513 | ) | | | (751,462 | ) |
Shake Shack, Inc., Class A* | | | (9,331 | ) | | | (520,576 | ) |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | | | (6,842 | ) | | | (694,737 | ) |
Whitbread PLC | | | (24,978 | ) | | | (926,395 | ) |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. | | | (13,030 | ) | | | (1,627,708 | ) |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | (8,886 | ) | | | (1,513,730 | ) |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | (16,769 | ) | | | (984,843 | ) |
| | | | | | | (38,979,519 | ) |
Consumer Staples—(1.8%) | | | | | | | | |
B&G Foods, Inc. | | | (84,028 | ) | | | (1,064,635 | ) |
Beyond Meat, Inc.* | | | (40,159 | ) | | | (716,437 | ) |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A* | | | (79,533 | ) | | | (3,056,453 | ) |
Clorox Co., (The) | | | (10,339 | ) | | | (1,607,094 | ) |
Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Holdings, Inc. | | | (160,800 | ) | | | (1,692,716 | ) |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | (25,458 | ) | | | (1,129,826 | ) |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | (16,838 | ) | | | (2,105,592 | ) |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | | (17,394 | ) | | | (1,292,722 | ) |
Oatly Group AB - ADR* | | | (418,784 | ) | | | (921,325 | ) |
| | | | | | | (13,586,800 | ) |
Energy—(1.5%) | | | | | | | | |
Antero Resources Corp.* | | | (36,275 | ) | | | (950,405 | ) |
Chesapeake Energy Corp. | | | (11,679 | ) | | | (943,780 | ) |
Comstock Resources, Inc. | | | (114,644 | ) | | | (1,391,778 | ) |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | (57,220 | ) | | | (1,428,783 | ) |
Enviva, Inc. | | | (43,161 | ) | | | (1,880,093 | ) |
EQT Corp. | | | (42,292 | ) | | | (1,403,249 | ) |
Permian Resources Corp. | | | (126,169 | ) | | | (1,363,887 | ) |
Vital Energy, Inc.* | | | (45,336 | ) | | | (2,329,817 | ) |
| | | | | | | (11,691,792 | ) |
Financials—(2.9%) | | | | | | | | |
Ashmore Group PLC | | | (735,024 | ) | | | (2,389,775 | ) |
B Riley Financial, Inc. | | | (73,059 | ) | | | (2,906,287 | ) |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | (9,721 | ) | | | (1,173,325 | ) |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | | (266,886 | ) | | | (804,576 | ) |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | (36,855 | ) | | | (459,482 | ) |
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A | | | (4,814 | ) | | | (1,133,167 | ) |
Hang Seng Bank Ltd. | | | (227,000 | ) | | | (3,692,504 | ) |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | (7,769 | ) | | | (788,787 | ) |
SoFi Technologies, Inc.* | | | (249,035 | ) | | | (1,643,631 | ) |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | (30,337 | ) | | | (3,406,238 | ) |
Trupanion, Inc.* | | | (9,544 | ) | | | (566,723 | ) |
United Bankshares, Inc. | | | (64,046 | ) | | | (2,611,155 | ) |
| | | | | | | (21,575,650 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 39
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Health Care—(2.0%) | | | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc.* | | | (3,820 | ) | | $ | (1,182,290 | ) |
Ambu A/S, Class B | | | (24,850 | ) | | | (364,154 | ) |
Ascendis Pharma A/S - ADR* | | | (7,592 | ) | | | (843,395 | ) |
Cassava Sciences, Inc.* | | | (14,675 | ) | | | (362,473 | ) |
Celldex Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | (19,363 | ) | | | (828,543 | ) |
Doximity, Inc., Class A* | | | (33,539 | ) | | | (1,127,917 | ) |
Glaukos Corp.* | | | (12,300 | ) | | | (580,929 | ) |
GoodRx Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | (185,042 | ) | | | (978,872 | ) |
Guardant Health, Inc.* | | | (23,593 | ) | | | (728,788 | ) |
Idorsia Ltd.* | | | (41,421 | ) | | | (546,977 | ) |
Intra-Cellular Therapies, Inc.* | | | (14,836 | ) | | | (727,409 | ) |
Mirati Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | (7,301 | ) | | | (334,678 | ) |
ModivCare, Inc.* | | | (8,580 | ) | | | (842,470 | ) |
Neogen Corp.* | | | (67,022 | ) | | | (1,185,619 | ) |
Oak Street Health, Inc.* | | | (33,506 | ) | | | (1,186,112 | ) |
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC* | | | (133,540 | ) | | | (335,515 | ) |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | | | (15,572 | ) | | | (558,412 | ) |
Teladoc Health, Inc.* | | | (40,044 | ) | | | (1,060,766 | ) |
Ventyx Biosciences, Inc.* | | | (17,884 | ) | | | (773,483 | ) |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | (2,649 | ) | | | (839,812 | ) |
| | | | | | | (15,388,614 | ) |
Industrials—(6.5%) | | | | | | | | |
AeroVironment, Inc.* | | | (35,665 | ) | | | (3,057,917 | ) |
American Airlines Group, Inc.* | | | (74,818 | ) | | | (1,195,592 | ) |
Array Technologies, Inc.* | | | (142,242 | ) | | | (2,665,615 | ) |
AZEK Co., Inc., (The)* | | | (134,708 | ) | | | (3,245,116 | ) |
General Electric Co. | | | (32,605 | ) | | | (2,761,969 | ) |
Hayward Holdings, Inc.* | | | (206,943 | ) | | | (2,547,468 | ) |
Healthcare Services Group, Inc.* | | | (52,373 | ) | | | (694,990 | ) |
Husqvarna AB, Class B | | | (340,775 | ) | | | (3,017,241 | ) |
InPost SA* | | | (285,328 | ) | | | (2,361,173 | ) |
Joby Aviation, Inc.* | | | (231,439 | ) | | | (1,087,763 | ) |
Kennametal, Inc. | | | (101,342 | ) | | | (2,871,019 | ) |
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.* | | | (248,264 | ) | | | (3,140,539 | ) |
Mercury Systems, Inc.* | | | (44,330 | ) | | | (2,320,232 | ) |
Oshkosh Corp. | | | (27,806 | ) | | | (2,480,017 | ) |
Pentair PLC | | | (44,082 | ) | | | (2,465,947 | ) |
Proto Labs, Inc.* | | | (55,081 | ) | | | (1,731,747 | ) |
Rolls-Royce Holdings PLC* | | | (1,131,611 | ) | | | (1,971,602 | ) |
Saia, Inc.* | | | (6,464 | ) | | | (1,750,904 | ) |
Triton International Ltd. | | | (29,250 | ) | | | (2,016,495 | ) |
Vertiv Holdings Co. | | | (191,515 | ) | | | (3,112,119 | ) |
Watsco, Inc. | | | (7,942 | ) | | | (2,420,007 | ) |
| | | | | | | (48,915,472 | ) |
Information Technology—(3.7%) | | | | | | | | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A* | | | (17,369 | ) | | | (2,293,750 | ) |
BlackBerry Ltd.* | | | (418,851 | ) | | | (1,625,142 | ) |
Entegris, Inc. | | | (30,669 | ) | | | (2,613,919 | ) |
GCL Technology Holdings Ltd.* | | | (10,225,000 | ) | | | (2,633,087 | ) |
Itron, Inc.* | | | (35,874 | ) | | | (2,000,693 | ) |
Jamf Holding Corp.* | | | (127,908 | ) | | | (2,714,208 | ) |
Melexis NV | | | (19,462 | ) | | | (2,105,113 | ) |
Napco Security Technologies, Inc.* | | | (70,393 | ) | | | (2,224,419 | ) |
Palantir Technologies, Inc., Class A* | | | (366,071 | ) | | | (2,869,997 | ) |
Procore Technologies, Inc.* | | | (44,510 | ) | | | (2,981,725 | ) |
Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. | | | (59,600 | ) | | | (1,804,807 | ) |
Unity Software, Inc.* | | | (78,973 | ) | | | (2,403,938 | ) |
| | | | | | | (28,270,798 | ) |
| | | | | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Materials—(2.1%) | | | | | | | | | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | | (47,451 | ) | | $ | (895,105 | ) |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | | (8,615 | ) | | | (1,005,543 | ) |
Ball Corp. | | | | (27,317 | ) | | | (1,535,489 | ) |
Huntsman Corp. | | | | (112,638 | ) | | | (3,304,799 | ) |
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | | | (53,067 | ) | | | (1,383,874 | ) |
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc. | | | | (63,200 | ) | | | (1,524,708 | ) |
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. | | | | (278,100 | ) | | | (2,224,184 | ) |
Siam Cement PCL, (The) - NVDR | | | | (188,600 | ) | | | (1,744,653 | ) |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | | (26,705 | ) | | | (1,967,891 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | (15,586,246 | ) |
Real Estate—(1.0%) | | | | | | | | | |
Howard Hughes Corp., (The)* | | | | (12,786 | ) | | | (1,062,772 | ) |
Macerich Co., (The) | | | | (68,451 | ) | | | (817,989 | ) |
Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc.* | | | | (990 | ) | | | (1,097,370 | ) |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | | (20,323 | ) | | | (1,228,729 | ) |
SL Green Realty Corp. | | | | (32,915 | ) | | | (1,120,756 | ) |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield* | | | | (19,442 | ) | | | (1,228,489 | ) |
WeWork, Inc., Class A* | | | | (678,767 | ) | | | (787,370 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | (7,343,475 | ) |
Utilities—(0.3%) | | | | | | | | | |
Avangrid, Inc. | | | | (55,946 | ) | | | (2,183,572 | ) |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Proceeds $(245,872,950)) | | | | | | | | (221,295,552 | ) |
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(29.3%) (Proceeds $(245,872,950)) | | | | | | | | (221,295,552 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS | | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | | | |
OPTIONS WRITTEN ††—0.0% | | | | | | | | | |
Call Options Written—(0.0%) | | | | | | | | | |
US Foods Holding Corp. Expiration: 03/17/2023, Exercise Price: 40.00 | | | (263 | ) | | | (987,039 | ) | | | (6,049 | ) |
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(26,478)) | | | | | | | | | | | (6,049 | ) |
TOTAL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(26,478)) | | | | | | | | | | | (6,049 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES—29.4% | | | | | | | | | | | 222,326,026 | |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 756,704,143 | |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipt |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
SP ADR | | Sponsored American Depositary Receipt |
NVDR | | Non-Voting Depository Receipt |
* | | Non-income producing. |
(a) | | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
† | | Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short. |
# | | Security segregated as collateral for options written. |
†† | | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts. |
| | |
| | Industry classifications may be different than those used for compliance monitoring purposes. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
40 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
Contracts For Difference held by the Fund at February 28, 2023, are as follows:
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
International Game Technology | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | % | | Termination | | | 123,435 | | | $ | 3,278,434 | | | | $ | 263,345 | |
Total Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,278,434 | | | | | 263,345 | |
Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.33 | | | Termination | | | (50,944 | ) | | $ | (3,451,686 | ) | | | $ | 197,112 | |
WiseTech Global Ltd. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.33 | | | Termination | | | (45,093 | ) | | | (1,911,620 | ) | | | | (207,244 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5,363,306 | ) | | | (10,132 | ) |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 02/23/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (22,700 | ) | | | (175,760 | ) | | | 15,661 | |
Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (153,700 | ) | | | (1,190,060 | ) | | | (29,179 | ) |
Tongwei Co., Ltd., Class A | | Goldman Sachs | | 01/19/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (334,900 | ) | | | (2,022,122 | ) | | | | (71,861 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3,387,942 | ) | | | | (85,379 | ) |
Germany | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Deutsche Bank AG | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 2.48 | | | Termination | | | (204,466 | ) | | | (2,551,905 | ) | | | | (373,703 | ) |
Japan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (12,500 | ) | | | (560,024 | ) | | | | 151,482 | |
South Korea | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Kakaobank Corp. | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (43,760 | ) | | | (881,318 | ) | | | | 46,253 | |
Krafton, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (11,652 | ) | | | (1,495,190 | ) | | | | 95,045 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,376,508 | ) | | | | 141,298 | |
Switzerland | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/31/2025 | | | 0.94 | | | Termination | | | (166,168 | ) | | | (503,171 | ) | | | | (1,615 | ) |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 0.94 | | | Termination | | | (785,636 | ) | | | (2,378,971 | ) | | | | 87,060 | |
Vat Group AG | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 0.94 | | | Termination | | | (8,138 | ) | | | (2,457,342 | ) | | | | (153,800 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5,339,484 | ) | | | | (68,355 | ) |
Taiwan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acer, Inc. | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,489,000 | ) | | | (1,238,818 | ) | | | (70,034 | ) |
Asustek Computer, Inc. | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (183,000 | ) | | | (1,669,670 | ) | | | 31,230 | |
Compal Electronics | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,420,000 | ) | | | (1,125,486 | ) | | | (106,470 | ) |
Pan Jit International, Inc. | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,101,000 | ) | | | (2,413,784 | ) | | | (27,224 | ) |
SDI Corporation | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (201,000 | ) | | | (817,998 | ) | | | | (91,842 | ) |
Taiwan Cement | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/12/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,950,000 | ) | | | (2,505,537 | ) | | | | (403,660 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | �� | | | | (9,771,293 | ) | | | | (668,000 | ) |
United States | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (5,463 | ) | | | (74,406 | ) | | | (2,854 | ) |
Affirm Holdings, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (25,827 | ) | | | (351,764 | ) | | | (42,744 | ) |
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (8,467 | ) | | | (1,268,187 | ) | | | (27,856 | ) |
AMERCO - Non-Voting | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (50,121 | ) | | | (2,788,231 | ) | | | 274,162 | |
Ameresco, Inc., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (39,320 | ) | | | (1,728,114 | ) | | | 706,187 | |
Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (8,829 | ) | | | (660,939 | ) | | | (2,215 | ) |
Bank of Hawaii Corp. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (41,744 | ) | | | (3,124,956 | ) | | | 115,213 | |
BlackLine, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (36,233 | ) | | | (2,476,888 | ) | | | (215,586 | ) |
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (17,260 | ) | | | (1,258,772 | ) | | | (175,707 | ) |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,033 | ) | | | (1,540,286 | ) | | | 17,892 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (4,121 | ) | | | (267,164 | ) | | | (92,393 | ) |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (872 | ) | | | (56,532 | ) | | | (4,918 | ) |
Commerce Bancshares, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (53,765 | ) | | | (3,556,554 | ) | | | 88,175 | |
Community Bank System, Inc | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (59,128 | ) | | | (3,609,763 | ) | | | 76,866 | |
Coty, Inc., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (236,252 | ) | | | (2,669,648 | ) | | | (791,445 | ) |
Coty, Inc., Class A | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/15/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (17,885 | ) | | | (202,101 | ) | | | (60,501 | ) |
Credit Acceptance Corp. | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (773 | ) | | | (343,475 | ) | | | 277 | |
Credit Acceptance Corp. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (3,653 | ) | | | (1,623,174 | ) | | | 48,987 | |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (10,428 | ) | | | (1,374,619 | ) | | | 67,573 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
CVB Financial Corp. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (26,525 | ) | | $ | (634,743 | ) | | | $ | 96,551 | |
Definitive Healthcare Corp. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (61,023 | ) | | | (696,883 | ) | | | 14,035 | |
Extra Space Storage, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (7,610 | ) | | | (1,252,987 | ) | | | (65,522 | ) |
Figs, Inc., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (95,152 | ) | | | (876,350 | ) | | | (153,195 | ) |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (82,962 | ) | | | (3,043,046 | ) | | | (92,917 | ) |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (17,547 | ) | | | (643,624 | ) | | | 6,772 | |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (21,940 | ) | | | (2,014,311 | ) | | | (433,754 | ) |
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (12,930 | ) | | | (612,623 | ) | | | (51 | ) |
Glacier Bancorp, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (61,131 | ) | | | (2,896,387 | ) | | | 455,426 | |
Guidewire Software, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (36,360 | ) | | | (2,552,836 | ) | | | (497,768 | ) |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (11,122 | ) | | | (3,544,580 | ) | | | (312,862 | ) |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (60,325 | ) | | | (1,953,324 | ) | | | (478,377 | ) |
La-Z-Boy, Inc. | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/15/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (5,188 | ) | | | (167,987 | ) | | | (42,591 | ) |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (8,644 | ) | | | (1,778,503 | ) | | | (33,193 | ) |
Moody’s Corp. | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (2,022 | ) | | | (586,683 | ) | | | 235 | |
Moody’s Corp. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (9,558 | ) | | | (2,773,254 | ) | | | 23,417 | |
Myriad Genetics, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (31,441 | ) | | | (594,864 | ) | | | 18,550 | |
National Beverage Corp. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (40,199 | ) | | | (1,875,283 | ) | | | 125,421 | |
National Beverage Corp. | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/15/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (2,534 | ) | | | (118,211 | ) | | | 10,039 | |
Novanta, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (13,027 | ) | | | (2,044,067 | ) | | | (102,262 | ) |
RLI Corp. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (22,213 | ) | | | (3,063,395 | ) | | | (214,578 | ) |
Rocket Cos., Inc., Class A | | Goldman Sachs | | 03/02/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (20,002 | ) | | | (157,216 | ) | | | 780 | |
Rocket Cos., Inc., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (94,567 | ) | | | (743,297 | ) | | | 37,827 | |
Wayfair Inc., Class A | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (12,039 | ) | | | (487,459 | ) | | | (41,775 | ) |
WD-40 Co. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (14,202 | ) | | | (2,463,053 | ) | | | (86,206 | ) |
WD-40 Co. | | Goldman Sachs | | 12/15/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (667 | ) | | | (115,678 | ) | | | (4,412 | ) |
Westamerica Bancorporation | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (12,390 | ) | | | (682,937 | ) | | | 60,587 | |
Wolfspeed, Inc. | | Morgan Stanley | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (17,201 | ) | | | (1,272,530 | ) | | | | 116,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (68,621,684 | ) | | | | (1,613,915 | ) |
Total Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (97,972,146 | ) | | | | (2,526,704 | ) |
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (2,263,359 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | 39,883,747 | | | $ | 31,357,377 | | | $ | 8,526,370 | | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | 73,089,679 | | | | 58,026,495 | | | | 15,063,184 | | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | 45,482,635 | | | | 45,482,635 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Energy | | | 59,710,902 | | | | 59,710,902 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | 122,998,483 | | | | 104,186,211 | | | | 18,812,272 | | | | — | |
Health Care | | | 88,488,214 | | | | 80,539,439 | | | | 7,948,775 | | | | — | |
Industrials | | | 129,355,504 | | | | 112,936,538 | | | | 16,418,966 | | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | 94,957,561 | | | | 88,948,929 | | | | 6,008,632 | | | | — | |
Materials | | | 29,904,530 | | | | 18,750,076 | | | | 11,154,454 | | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | 18,237,813 | | | | 17,272,225 | | | | 965,588 | | | | — | |
Utilities | | | 11,114,701 | | | | 11,114,701 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Warrants | | | 7 | | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 42,455,942 | | | | 42,455,942 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | 3,248,955 | | | | 3,248,955 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 758,928,673 | | | $ | 674,030,432 | | | $ | 84,898,241 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Securities Sold Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Communication Services | | $ | (17,773,614 | ) | | $ | (15,199,117 | ) | | $ | (2,574,497 | ) | | $ | — | |
Consumer Discretionary | | | (38,979,519 | ) | | | (31,355,365 | ) | | | (7,624,154 | ) | | | — | |
Consumer Staples | | | (13,586,800 | ) | | | (11,894,084 | ) | | | (1,692,716 | ) | | | — | |
Energy | | | (11,691,792 | ) | | | (11,691,792 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Financials | | | (21,575,650 | ) | | | (14,229,313 | ) | | | (7,346,337 | ) | | | — | |
Health Care | | | (15,388,614 | ) | | | (14,141,968 | ) | | | (1,246,646 | ) | | | — | |
Industrials | | | (48,915,472 | ) | | | (41,565,456 | ) | | | (7,350,016 | ) | | | — | |
Information Technology | | | (28,270,798 | ) | | | (21,727,791 | ) | | | (6,543,007 | ) | | | — | |
Materials | | | (15,586,246 | ) | | | (7,813,722 | ) | | | (7,772,524 | ) | | | — | |
Real Estate | | | (7,343,475 | ) | | | (5,017,616 | ) | | | (2,325,859 | ) | | | — | |
Utilities | | | (2,183,572 | ) | | | (2,183,572 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Options Written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | (6,049 | ) | | | (6,049 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | (5,512,314 | ) | | | (5,512,314 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (226,813,915 | ) | | $ | (182,338,159 | ) | | $ | (44,475,756 | ) | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
LONG POSITIONS—103.3% | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—86.1% | | | | | | | | |
Austria—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Andritz AG | | | 19,888 | | | $ | 1,227,252 | |
Bermuda—2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Everest Re Group Ltd.†# | | | 10,745 | | | | 4,125,758 | |
Brazil—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Banco do Brasil SA* | | | 142,400 | | | | 1,098,031 | |
Canada—7.7% | | | | | | | | |
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. | | | 42,930 | | | | 2,426,040 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc.# | | | 77,222 | | | | 1,423,974 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc.# | | | 55,917 | | | | 1,031,053 | |
MEG Energy Corp.* | | | 48,686 | | | | 769,271 | |
Suncor Energy, Inc. | | | 122,262 | | | | 4,109,150 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., Class B | | | 79,825 | | | | 3,186,614 | |
| | | | | | | 12,946,102 | |
China—2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.* | | | 307,200 | | | | 3,376,572 | |
Meituan, Class B* | | | 2,550 | | | | 44,255 | |
| | | | | | | 3,420,827 | |
Finland—0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Nordea Bank Abp | | | 118,761 | | | | 1,504,967 | |
France—6.8% | | | | | | | | |
AXA SA | | | 48,653 | | | | 1,533,125 | |
Capgemini SE | | | 8,333 | | | | 1,562,736 | |
Imerys SA | | | 37,393 | | | | 1,659,289 | |
Kering SA | | | 1,514 | | | | 887,688 | |
Rexel SA | | | 48,098 | | | | 1,195,596 | |
Sanofi | | | 39,649 | | | | 3,707,106 | |
SPIE SA | | | 32,427 | | | | 889,050 | |
| | | | | | | 11,434,590 | |
Germany—2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Brenntag SE | | | 19,990 | | | | 1,505,708 | |
Daimler Truck Holding AG* | | | 22,992 | | | | 728,249 | |
Siemens AG | | | 11,481 | | | | 1,749,608 | |
| | | | | | | 3,983,565 | |
India—1.4% | | | | | | | | |
HDFC Bank Ltd. - ADR† | | | 34,514 | | | | 2,334,527 | |
Ireland—3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Flutter Entertainment PLC* | | | 10,543 | | | | 1,684,892 | |
ICON PLC* | | | 7,802 | | | | 1,760,365 | |
Ryanair Holdings PLC* | | | 173,239 | | | | 2,697,811 | |
| | | | | | | 6,143,068 | |
Israel—1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd.* | | | 15,775 | | | | 1,951,683 | |
Japan—8.5% | | | | | | | | |
Fuji Corp. | | | 48,900 | | | | 740,595 | |
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. | | | 34,700 | | | | 767,963 | |
IHI Corp. | | | 71,500 | | | | 1,856,777 | |
Komatsu Ltd. | | | 72,600 | | | | 1,736,984 | |
Renesas Electronics Corp.* | | | 458,000 | | | | 5,916,213 | |
Sony Group Corp. | | | 28,400 | | | | 2,374,708 | |
Subaru Corp. | | | 53,200 | | | | 852,330 | |
| | | | | | | 14,245,570 | |
Netherlands—3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Aalberts NV | | | 46,594 | | | | 2,264,996 | |
ING Groep NV | | | 59,293 | | | | 829,811 | |
Stellantis NV | | | 158,358 | | | | 2,760,076 | |
| | | | | | | 5,854,883 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
Norway—0.3% | | | | | | |
Norsk Hydro ASA | | | 59,462 | | | $ | 432,810 | |
Singapore—1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Genting Singapore Ltd. | | | 1,002,200 | | | | 758,137 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 73,000 | | | | 1,618,092 | |
| | | | | | | 2,376,229 | |
South Korea—1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Hana Financial Group, Inc. | | | 27,421 | | | | 940,465 | |
POSCO Holdings, Inc. | | | 5,494 | | | | 1,324,183 | |
| | | | | | | 2,264,648 | |
Switzerland—5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Glencore PLC* | | | 505,910 | | | | 3,016,163 | |
STMicroelectronics NV | | | 86,191 | | | | 4,128,678 | |
UBS Group AG* | | | 58,744 | | | | 1,276,815 | |
| | | | | | | 8,421,656 | |
United Kingdom—2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners PLC† | | | 12,711 | | | | 699,105 | |
Endeavour Mining PLC | | | 58,184 | | | | 1,211,012 | |
Ferroglobe PLC*† | | | 120,880 | | | | 603,191 | |
IMI PLC | | | 96,401 | | | | 1,802,526 | |
| | | | | | | 4,315,834 | |
United States—33.4% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc.† | | | 13,836 | | | | 1,054,995 | |
AGCO Corp.† | | | 21,495 | | | | 3,026,711 | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C*†# | | | 16,241 | | | | 1,466,562 | |
Applied Materials, Inc.† | | | 11,374 | | | | 1,321,090 | |
AutoZone, Inc.*# | | | 612 | | | | 1,521,762 | |
Bank of America Corp.† | | | 61,717 | | | | 2,116,893 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc.*# | | | 1,568 | | | | 3,957,632 | |
Centene Corp.*† | | | 53,479 | | | | 3,657,963 | |
Cigna Corp., (The)†# | | | 11,862 | | | | 3,464,890 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc.† | | | 52,220 | | | | 2,528,492 | |
Concentrix Corp.† | | | 12,617 | | | | 1,726,510 | |
CVS Health Corp.† | | | 34,196 | | | | 2,856,734 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc.†# | | | 12,708 | | | | 1,786,491 | |
FleetCor Technologies, Inc.* | | | 9,462 | | | | 2,032,343 | |
FMC Corp.†# | | | 8,864 | | | | 1,144,786 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co.†# | | | 13,316 | | | | 1,908,849 | |
Lennar Corp., Class A†# | | | 17,993 | | | | 1,740,643 | |
Micron Technology, Inc.†# | | | 18,346 | | | | 1,060,766 | |
NexTier Oilfield Solutions, Inc.* | | | 210,696 | | | | 1,923,654 | |
Oracle Corp.†# | | | 52,722 | | | | 4,607,903 | |
Ovintiv, Inc. | | | 16,080 | | | | 687,628 | |
ProFrac Holding Corp., Class A*† | | | 61,591 | | | | 1,178,236 | |
QUALCOMM, Inc.† | | | 11,362 | | | | 1,403,548 | |
StoneX Group, Inc.*† | | | 9,290 | | | | 936,711 | |
US Foods Holding Corp.*† | | | 42,177 | | | | 1,582,903 | |
Wells Fargo & Co.# | | | 111,144 | | | | 5,198,205 | |
| | | | | | | 55,892,900 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $124,800,164) | | | | | | | 143,974,900 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—17.2% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds Treasury Trust Fund Portfolio, 4.47%(a)† | | | 913,000 | | | | 913,000 | |
Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, 4.42%(a)† | | | 913,000 | | | | 913,000 | |
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds - Treasury Instruments Fund, 4.48%(a)† | | | 913,000 | | | | 913,000 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
MSILF Treasury Securities Portfolio, 4.42% (a)† | | | 913,000 | | | $ | 913,000 | |
Tri-State Deposit, 4.45%(a) | | | 16,175,293 | | | | 16,175,293 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 8,989,343 | | | | 8,989,343 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $28,816,636) | | | | | | | 28,816,636 | |
TOTAL LONG POSITIONS—103.3% (Cost $153,616,800) | | | | | | | 172,791,536 | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(39.7%) | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(39.7%) | | | | | | | | |
Australia—(0.8%) | | | | | | | | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia | | | (13,747 | ) | | | (928,735 | ) |
Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. | | | (27,343 | ) | | | (391,824 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,320,559 | ) |
Belgium—(1.0%) | | | | | | | | |
Melexis NV | | | (9,398 | ) | | | (1,016,538 | ) |
Umicore SA | | | (18,230 | ) | | | (607,579 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,624,117 | ) |
Bermuda—(0.5%) | | | | | | | | |
Triton International Ltd. | | | (12,582 | ) | | | (867,403 | ) |
Canada—(0.8%) | | | | | | | | |
Lululemon Athletica, Inc.* | | | (2,441 | ) | | | (754,757 | ) |
Saputo, Inc. | | | (18,923 | ) | | | (506,740 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,261,497 | ) |
China—(0.4%) | | | | | | | | |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | | | (11,219 | ) | | | (658,892 | ) |
Denmark—(0.4%) | | | | | | | | |
Ambu A/S, Class B | | | (45,039 | ) | | | (660,005 | ) |
Finland—(0.4%) | | | | | | | | |
Valmet Oyj | | | (17,749 | ) | | | (585,702 | ) |
France—(0.5%) | | | | | | | | |
Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield* | | | (13,689 | ) | | | (864,972 | ) |
Germany—(0.8%) | | | | | | | | |
Covestro AG | | | (19,641 | ) | | | (863,425 | ) |
Varta AG | | | (17,849 | ) | | | (530,629 | ) |
| | | | | | | (1,394,054 | ) |
Hong Kong—(0.3%) | | | | | | | | |
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | | | (52,500 | ) | | | (522,861 | ) |
Ireland—(0.6%) | | | | | | | | |
Trane Technologies PLC | | | (5,698 | ) | | | (1,053,959 | ) |
Japan—(3.5%) | | | | | | | | |
Aeon Co., Ltd. | | | (23,000 | ) | | | (428,993 | ) |
Hirose Electric Co., Ltd. | | | (3,600 | ) | | | (440,151 | ) |
Lasertec Corp. | | | (5,200 | ) | | | (845,496 | ) |
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | (14,500 | ) | | | (776,147 | ) |
Musashi Seimitsu Industry Co., Ltd. | | | (62,500 | ) | | | (806,936 | ) |
Nidec Corp. | | | (9,800 | ) | | | (497,345 | ) |
Nippon Paper Industries Co., Ltd. | | | (45,200 | ) | | | (361,500 | ) |
Nomura Real Estate Master Fund, Inc.* | | | (667 | ) | | | (739,339 | ) |
Rakuten Group, Inc. | | | (178,400 | ) | | | (879,366 | ) |
| | | | | | | (5,775,273 | ) |
Netherlands—(0.3%) | | | | | | | | |
Universal Music Group NV | | | (22,501 | ) | | | (530,153 | ) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
New Zealand—(0.4%) | | | | | | | | |
Xero Ltd.* | | | (12,888 | ) | | $ | (671,258 | ) |
Norway—(0.4%) | | | | | | | | |
Crayon Group Holding ASA* | | | (80,783 | ) | | | (728,684 | ) |
Sweden—(1.7%) | | | | | | | | |
Epiroc AB* | | | (30,974 | ) | | | (595,255 | ) |
EQT AB | | | (26,263 | ) | | | (587,357 | ) |
Husqvarna AB, Class B | | | (104,099 | ) | | | (921,698 | ) |
Telia Co., AB | | | (300,878 | ) | | | (776,983 | ) |
| | | | | | | (2,881,293 | ) |
Switzerland—(3.7%) | | | | | | | | |
Bucher Industries AG | | | (876 | ) | | | (395,987 | ) |
Credit Suisse Group AG | | | (233,211 | ) | | | (703,056 | ) |
EMS-Chemie Holding AG | | | (953 | ) | | | (722,106 | ) |
Givaudan SA | | | (277 | ) | | | (834,956 | ) |
Idorsia Ltd.* | | | (61,451 | ) | | | (811,480 | ) |
Kardex Holding AG | | | (4,236 | ) | | | (787,813 | ) |
Kuehne + Nagel International AG | | | (1,631 | ) | | | (417,597 | ) |
Logitech International SA | | | (20,430 | ) | | | (1,115,897 | ) |
VAT Group AG* | | | (1,287 | ) | | | (388,477 | ) |
| | | | | | | (6,177,369 | ) |
United Kingdom—(0.5%) | | | | | | | | |
Haleon PLC - ADR* | | | (111,379 | ) | | | (877,667 | ) |
United States—(22.7%) | | | | | | | | |
Ameresco, Inc., Class A* | | | (14,929 | ) | | | (656,130 | ) |
Antero Resources Corp.* | | | (24,229 | ) | | | (634,800 | ) |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A* | | | (3,729 | ) | | | (492,452 | ) |
AptarGroup, Inc. | | | (9,220 | ) | | | (1,076,158 | ) |
Avangrid, Inc. | | | (12,376 | ) | | | (483,035 | ) |
AZEK Co Inc/The* | | | (29,815 | ) | | | (718,243 | ) |
Ball Corp. | | | (9,665 | ) | | | (543,270 | ) |
Cassava Sciences, Inc.* | | | (14,725 | ) | | | (363,707 | ) |
Central Garden & Pet Co., Class A* | | | (8,711 | ) | | | (334,764 | ) |
Ceridian HCM Holding, Inc.* | | | (10,027 | ) | | | (731,269 | ) |
Cheesecake Factory Inc., (The) | | | (13,863 | ) | | | (519,031 | ) |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.* | | | (449 | ) | | | (669,495 | ) |
Cincinnati Financial Corp. | | | (6,704 | ) | | | (809,173 | ) |
Coinbase Global, Inc., Class A* | | | (4,653 | ) | | | (301,654 | ) |
Coterra Energy, Inc. | | | (31,479 | ) | | | (786,031 | ) |
Credit Acceptance Corp.* | | | (2,570 | ) | | | (1,141,954 | ) |
Cullen/Frost Bankers, Inc. | | | (3,954 | ) | | | (521,216 | ) |
Doximity, Inc., Class A* | | | (11,205 | ) | | | (376,824 | ) |
EQT Corp. | | | (16,994 | ) | | | (563,861 | ) |
First Financial Bankshares, Inc. | | | (21,395 | ) | | | (784,769 | ) |
Floor & Decor Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | (13,483 | ) | | | (1,237,874 | ) |
General Electric Co. | | | (6,172 | ) | | | (522,830 | ) |
Greif, Inc., Class A | | | (10,310 | ) | | | (732,525 | ) |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | (13,137 | ) | | | (583,020 | ) |
Huntsman Corp. | | | (14,752 | ) | | | (432,824 | ) |
iHeartMedia, Inc., Class A* | | | (29,090 | ) | | | (211,193 | ) |
LGI Homes, Inc.* | | | (7,717 | ) | | | (804,960 | ) |
Lightwave Logic, Inc.* | | | (50,492 | ) | | | (297,903 | ) |
Lowe’s Cos., Inc. | | | (3,223 | ) | | | (663,132 | ) |
Lucid Group, Inc.* | | | (38,222 | ) | | | (348,967 | ) |
Matador Resources Co. | | | (22,426 | ) | | | (1,206,295 | ) |
Mattel, Inc.* | | | (55,652 | ) | | | (1,001,179 | ) |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | | | (14,709 | ) | | | (1,093,173 | ) |
Mercury Systems, Inc.* | | | (6,113 | ) | | | (319,954 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 45
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
United States—(continued) | | | | | | | | |
Mosaic Co., (The) | | | (10,289 | ) | | $ | (547,272 | ) |
National Beverage Corp.* | | | (13,281 | ) | | | (619,559 | ) |
Paramount Global, Class B | | | (44,819 | ) | | | (960,023 | ) |
Permian Resources Corp. | | | (48,561 | ) | | | (524,944 | ) |
Portillo’s, Inc., Class A* | | | (29,540 | ) | | | (671,149 | ) |
PureCycle Technologies, Inc.* | | | (52,237 | ) | | | (333,272 | ) |
QuantumScape Corp.* | | | (33,935 | ) | | | (324,758 | ) |
Saia, Inc.* | | | (2,310 | ) | | | (625,710 | ) |
Selective Insurance Group, Inc. | | | (6,353 | ) | | | (645,020 | ) |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | (15,900 | ) | | | (1,171,671 | ) |
Steel Dynamics, Inc. | | | (3,320 | ) | | | (418,685 | ) |
Summit Materials, Inc., Class A* | | | (33,924 | ) | | | (1,002,117 | ) |
T Rowe Price Group, Inc. | | | (20,711 | ) | | | (2,325,431 | ) |
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.* | | | (11,241 | ) | | | (403,102 | ) |
Tesla, Inc.* | | | (9,024 | ) | | | (1,856,327 | ) |
Warner Music Group Corp., | | | | | | | | |
Class A | | | (13,942 | ) | | | (440,010 | ) |
Watsco, Inc. | | | (3,649 | ) | | | (1,111,887 | ) |
WD-40 Co. | | | (4,008 | ) | | | (695,107 | ) |
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. | | | (1,737 | ) | | | (550,681 | ) |
Wingstop, Inc. | | | (2,812 | ) | | | (479,024 | ) |
Wolfspeed, Inc.* | | | (4,305 | ) | | | (318,484 | ) |
| | | | | | | (37,987,898 | ) |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Proceeds $(66,336,427)) | | | | | | | (66,443,616 | ) |
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(39.7%) (Proceeds $(66,336,427)) | | | | | | | (66,443,616 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
OPTIONS WRITTEN ††—(1.6%) |
Call Options Written—(1.6%) |
Alphabet, Inc. Expiration:04/21/2023, Exercise Price: 80.00 | | | (162 | ) | | | (1,462,860 | ) | | | (194,400 | ) |
AutoZone, Inc. Expiration:03/17/2023, Exercise Price: 2,300.00 | | | (3 | ) | | | (745,962 | ) | | | (59,700 | ) |
Booking Holdings, Inc. Expiration: 06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 2,350.00 | | | (8 | ) | | | (2,019,200 | ) | | | (241,560 | ) |
Expiration:
06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 2,450.00 | | | (7 | ) | | | (1,766,800 | ) | | | (170,800 | ) |
Cenovus Energy, Inc. Expiration:06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 21.00 | | | (772 | ) | | | (1,423,568 | ) | | | (65,620 | ) |
| | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | VALUE | |
Call Options Written—(continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cigna Corp., (The) Expiration:06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 300.00 | | | (116 | ) | | | (3,388,360 | ) | | $ | (146,740 | ) |
Diamondback Energy, Inc. Expiration:03/17/2023, Exercise Price: 128.49 | | | (100 | ) | | | (1,405,800 | ) | | | (124,500 | ) |
Everest Re Group Ltd. Expiration:10/20/2023, Exercise Price: 370.00 | | | (54 | ) | | | (2,073,438 | ) | | | (221,400 | ) |
FMC Corp. Expiration:07/21/2023, Exercise Price: 120.00 | | | (69 | ) | | | (891,135 | ) | | | (100,740 | ) |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Expiration:04/21/2023, Exercise Price: 120.00 | | | (105 | ) | | | (1,505,175 | ) | | | (249,900 | ) |
Lennar Corp. Expiration:06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 80.00 | | | (89 | ) | | | (860,986 | ) | | | (171,770 | ) |
Micron Technology, Inc. Expiration:03/17/2023, Exercise Price: 50.00 | | | (136 | ) | | | (786,352 | ) | | | (109,888 | ) |
Oracle Corp. Expiration:09/15/2023, Exercise Price: 82.50 | | | (395 | ) | | | (3,452,300 | ) | | | (446,350 | ) |
Wells Fargo & Co. Expiration:06/16/2023, Exercise Price: 42.50 | | | (508 | ) | | | (2,375,916 | ) | | | (297,180 | ) |
TOTAL CALL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(2,716,116)) | | | (2,600,548 | ) |
TOTAL OPTIONS WRITTEN (Premiums received $(2,716,116)) | | | | (2,600,548 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES—38.0% | | | | | | | | | | | 63,610,507 | |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | | | | | $ | 167,357,879 | |
ADR | | American Depositary Receipt |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
* | | Non-income producing. |
(a) | | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
† | | Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short. |
# | | Security segregated as collateral for options written. |
†† | | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
46 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
Contracts For Difference held by the Fund at February 28, 2023, are as follows:
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ireland | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
CRH PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | % | | Termination | | | 30,060 | | | $ | 1,412,859 | | | | $ | 221,000 | |
United Kingdom | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AstraZeneca PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | 15,835 | | | | 2,072,325 | | | | (136,637 | ) |
CVS Group PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | 41,654 | | | | 939,941 | | | | (20,846 | ) |
Future PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | 104,132 | | | | 1,756,075 | | | | (139,896 | ) |
JD Sports Fashion PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | 699,180 | | | | 1,523,064 | | | | 189,332 | |
WH Smith PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | 92,554 | | | | 1,758,989 | | | | | 129,105 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8,050,394 | | | | | 21,058 | |
Total Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,463,253 | | | | | 242,058 | |
Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Klabin SA - Unit | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (110,100 | ) | | | (409,659 | ) | | | 27,034 | |
Klabin SA - Unit | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/22/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (11,500 | ) | | | (42,789 | ) | | | | 924 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (452,448 | ) | | | 27,958 | |
Japan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ibiden Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/24/2026 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (25,700 | ) | | | (882,432 | ) | | | (22,601 | ) |
Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/24/2026 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (21,300 | ) | | | (584,301 | ) | | | | (2,370 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,466,733 | ) | | | (24,971 | ) |
South Korea | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/13/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (18,685 | ) | | | (376,312 | ) | | | 31,942 | |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 02/23/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (20,610 | ) | | | (415,081 | ) | | | (32,068 | ) |
SK Bioscience Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 02/16/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (8,737 | ) | | | (460,207 | ) | | | | 30,995 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,251,600 | ) | | | 30,869 | |
Taiwan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advantech Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (2,000 | ) | | | (23,433 | ) | | | (1,130 | ) |
Advantech Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (84,000 | ) | | | (984,197 | ) | | | (74,819 | ) |
Advantech Co., Ltd. | | | HSBC | | | 12/22/2025 | | | 0.00 | | | Termination | | | (1,000 | ) | | | (11,717 | ) | | | (1,151 | ) |
Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (106,000 | ) | | | (84,015 | ) | | | (4,102 | ) |
Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,018,000 | ) | | | (806,863 | ) | | | (73,597 | ) |
Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | HSBC | | | 12/22/2025 | | | 0.00 | | | Termination | | | (12,000 | ) | | | (9,511 | ) | | | (655 | ) |
Nan Ya Plastics Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (7,000 | ) | | | (17,368 | ) | | | (47 | ) |
Nan Ya Plastics Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (287,000 | ) | | | (712,096 | ) | | | 1,881 | |
Pan Jit International, Inc. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (54,000 | ) | | | (118,387 | ) | | | (6,500 | ) |
Pan Jit International, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (407,000 | ) | | | (892,289 | ) | | | (16,553 | ) |
Pan Jit International, Inc. | | | HSBC | | | 12/22/2025 | | | 0.00 | | | Termination | | | (5,000 | ) | | | (10,962 | ) | | | | (1,013 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (3,670,838 | ) | | | (177,686 | ) |
United Kingdom | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
abrdn PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/23/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (302,528 | ) | | | (817,309 | ) | | | (57,665 | ) |
Antofagasta PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (2,280 | ) | | | (43,057 | ) | | | 4,703 | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (116,728 | ) | | | (2,204,376 | ) | | | (139,962 | ) |
Ashmore Group PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (18,432 | ) | | | (59,773 | ) | | | (798 | ) |
Ashmore Group PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (282,068 | ) | | | (914,712 | ) | | | (138,761 | ) |
Associated British Foods PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (752 | ) | | | (18,154 | ) | | | (1,388 | ) |
Associated British Foods PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (20,509 | ) | | | (495,111 | ) | | | (85,887 | ) |
Dunelm Group PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (1,523 | ) | | | (23,027 | ) | | | (4,067 | ) |
Dunelm Group PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (31,799 | ) | | | (480,795 | ) | | | (96,695 | ) |
Fevertree Drinks PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/09/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (29,834 | ) | | | (382,184 | ) | | | 24,689 | |
Next PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (6,076 | ) | | | (500,048 | ) | | | (13,598 | ) |
Next PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (1,453 | ) | | | (119,580 | ) | | | (18,054 | ) |
Ocado Group PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/16/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (97,098 | ) | | | (640,966 | ) | | | 99,365 | |
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (134,849 | ) | | | (339,004 | ) | | | 97,878 | |
Oxford Nanopore Technologies PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (78,941 | ) | | | (198,454 | ) | | | 49,717 | |
Pearson PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 01/09/2026 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (69,459 | ) | | | (767,311 | ) | | | | (13,195 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (8,003,861 | ) | | | | (293,718 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 47
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
United States | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Adient PLC | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 01/19/2026 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (532 | ) | | $ | (22,727 | ) | | | $ | (410 | ) |
Adient PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/08/2025 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (27,201 | ) | | | (1,162,027 | ) | | | | (163,711 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,184,754 | ) | | | | (164,121 | ) |
Total Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (16,030,234 | ) | | | | (601,669 | ) |
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | $ | (359,611 | ) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Austria | | $ | 1,227,252 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,227,252 | | | $ | — | |
Bermuda | | | 4,125,758 | | | | 4,125,758 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Brazil | | | 1,098,031 | | | | 1,098,031 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Canada | | | 12,946,102 | | | | 12,946,102 | | | | — | | | | — | |
China | | | 3,420,827 | | | | — | | | | 3,420,827 | | | | — | |
Finland | | | 1,504,967 | | | | — | | | | 1,504,967 | | | | — | |
France | | | 11,434,590 | | | | — | | | | 11,434,590 | | | | — | |
Germany | | | 3,983,565 | | | | — | | | | 3,983,565 | | | | — | |
India | | | 2,334,527 | | | | 2,334,527 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Ireland | | | 6,143,068 | | | | 1,760,365 | | | | 4,382,703 | | | | — | |
Israel | | | 1,951,683 | | | | 1,951,683 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Japan | | | 14,245,570 | | | | — | | | | 14,245,570 | | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | 5,854,883 | | | | — | | | | 5,854,883 | | | | — | |
Norway | | | 432,810 | | | | — | | | | 432,810 | | | | — | |
Singapore | | | 2,376,229 | | | | — | | | | 2,376,229 | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | 2,264,648 | | | | — | | | | 2,264,648 | | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | 8,421,656 | | | | — | | | | 8,421,656 | | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | 4,315,834 | | | | 2,513,308 | | | | 1,802,526 | | | | — | |
United States | | | 55,892,900 | | | | 55,892,900 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 28,816,636 | | | | 12,641,343 | | | | 16,175,293 | | | | — | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | 908,565 | | | | 908,565 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 173,700,101 | | | $ | 96,172,582 | | | $ | 77,527,519 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
48 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Securities Sold Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Australia | | $ | (1,320,559 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1,320,559 | ) | | $ | — | |
Belgium | | | (1,624,117 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,624,117 | ) | | | — | |
Bermuda | | | (867,403 | ) | | | (867,403 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Canada | | | (1,261,497 | ) | | | (1,261,497 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
China | | | (658,892 | ) | | | (658,892 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Denmark | | | (660,005 | ) | | | — | | | | (660,005 | ) | | | — | |
Finland | | | (585,702 | ) | | | — | | | | (585,702 | ) | | | — | |
France | | | (864,972 | ) | | | — | | | | (864,972 | ) | | | — | |
Germany | | | (1,394,054 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,394,054 | ) | | | — | |
Hong Kong | | | (522,861 | ) | | | — | | | | (522,861 | ) | | | — | |
Ireland | | | (1,053,959 | ) | | | (1,053,959 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Japan | | | (5,775,273 | ) | | | — | | | | (5,775,273 | ) | | | — | |
Netherlands | | | (530,153 | ) | | | — | | | | (530,153 | ) | | | — | |
New Zealand | | | (671,258 | ) | | | — | | | | (671,258 | ) | | | — | |
Norway | | | (728,684 | ) | | | — | | | | (728,684 | ) | | | — | |
Sweden | | | (2,881,293 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,881,293 | ) | | | — | |
Switzerland | | | (6,177,369 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,177,369 | ) | | | — | |
United Kingdom | | | (877,667 | ) | | | (877,667 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
United States | | | (37,987,898 | ) | | | (37,987,898 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Options Written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | (2,600,548 | ) | | | (1,680,878 | ) | | | (919,670 | ) | | | — | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | (1,268,176 | ) | | | (1,268,176 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (70,312,340 | ) | | $ | (45,656,370 | ) | | $ | (24,655,970 | ) | | $ | — | |
* | Value equals 0 as of the end of the reporting period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
LONG POSITIONS—98.1% | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—55.6% | | | | | | | | |
Brazil—2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Eletromidia SA* | | | 380,078 | | | $ | 946,665 | |
Localiza Rent a Car SA* | | | 173 | | | | 1,838 | |
Minerva SA | | | 65,000 | | | | 141,163 | |
Sendas Distribuidora SA* | | | 95,300 | | | | 330,199 | |
| | | | | | | 1,419,865 | |
China—7.7% | | | | | | | | |
China State Construction Engineering Corp., Ltd., Class A† | | | 798,400 | | | | 646,829 | |
Fufeng Group Ltd. | | | 321,000 | | | | 205,848 | |
Muyuan Foods Co., Ltd., Class A† | | | 116,481 | | | | 830,377 | |
Proya Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Class A† | | | 24,900 | | | | 654,836 | |
Rianlon Corp., Class A† | | | 40,400 | | | | 297,837 | |
Tech-Bank Food Co., Ltd., Class A† | | | 913,830 | | | | 799,764 | |
Xiamen Xiangyu Co., Ltd., Class A† | | | 93,700 | | | | 153,913 | |
YTO Express Group Co., Ltd., Class A† | | | 264,000 | | | | 690,626 | |
| | | | | | | 4,280,030 | |
Greece—0.6% | | | | | | | | |
JUMBO SA | | | 16,107 | | | | 321,623 | |
Hungary—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Richter Gedeon Nyrt | | | 19,701 | | | | 412,966 | |
India—10.9% | | | | | | | | |
Apollo Tyres Ltd. | | | 183,173 | | | | 693,694 | |
Bajaj Auto Ltd. | | | 9,898 | | | | 438,061 | |
Bank of Baroda | | | 607,837 | | | | 1,167,607 | |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | | 35,267 | | | | 316,425 | |
Bharti Airtel Ltd. | | | 4,783 | | | | 20,921 | |
Indian Hotels Co., Ltd. | | | 112,482 | | | | 422,424 | |
ITC Ltd. | | | 110,354 | | | | 502,629 | |
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. | | | 44,402 | | | | 681,262 | |
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. | | | 6,855 | | | | 714,402 | |
PB Fintech Ltd.* | | | 84,977 | | | | 572,997 | |
Phoenix Mills Ltd., (The) | | | 13,027 | | | | 217,826 | |
Power Grid Corp. of India Ltd. | | | 106,082 | | | | 284,969 | |
| | | | | | | 6,033,217 | |
Indonesia—3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Bank Central Asia Tbk PT | | | 777,400 | | | | 445,869 | |
Bank Mandiri Persero Tbk PT | | | 2,330,200 | | | | 1,527,564 | |
| | | | | | | 1,973,433 | |
Israel—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. | | | 12,592 | | | | 374,448 | |
Mexico—2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | 20,400 | | | | 172,786 | |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Class A | | | 102,100 | | | | 486,770 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O | | | 111,200 | | | | 941,309 | |
| | | | | | | 1,600,865 | |
Poland—1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Dino Polska SA* | | | 11,165 | | | | 932,094 | |
Russia—0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Fix Price Group PLC - GDR* | | | 21,704 | | | | 0 | |
Singapore—3.5% | | | | | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 44,100 | | | | 1,118,867 | |
United Overseas Bank Ltd. | | | 37,000 | | | | 820,129 | |
| | | | | | | 1,938,996 | |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
South Africa—0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd. | | | 84,151 | | | $ | 89,726 | |
Shoprite Holdings Ltd. | | | 25,560 | | | | 309,511 | |
| | | | | | | 399,237 | |
South Korea—9.2% | | | | | | | | |
Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd. | | | 49,795 | | | | 1,400,712 | |
HL Mando Co., Ltd. | | | 12,749 | | | | 456,634 | |
Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. | | | 1,882 | | | | 302,294 | |
JYP Entertainment Corp. | | | 1,868 | | | | 110,948 | |
LIG Nex1 Co., Ltd. | | | 6,400 | | | | 361,003 | |
Orion Corp. | | | 3,492 | | | | 330,078 | |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | 31,851 | | | | 2,152,643 | |
| | | | | | | 5,114,312 | |
Taiwan—4.8% | | | | | | | | |
Accton Technology Corp. | | | 186,000 | | | | 1,703,429 | |
Delta Electronics, Inc. | | | 31,000 | | | | 290,027 | |
Lotes Co., Ltd. | | | 5,328 | | | | 149,669 | |
Nanya Technology Corp. | | | 121,000 | | | | 230,325 | |
Voltronic Power Technology Corp. | | | 1,000 | | | | 52,214 | |
Wiwynn Corp. | | | 7,000 | | | | 219,503 | |
| | | | | | | 2,645,167 | |
Thailand—6.1% | | | | | | | | |
AP Thailand PCL - NVDR | | | 1,617,100 | | | | 567,150 | |
Bangkok Dusit Medical Services PCL | | | 720,800 | | | | 571,072 | |
Bumrungrad Hospital PCL | | | 74,100 | | | | 442,404 | |
Kiatnakin Phatra Bank PCL - NVDR | | | 550,800 | | | | 1,039,844 | |
Supalai PCL - NVDR | | | 1,202,200 | | | | 775,419 | |
| | | | | | | 3,395,889 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Cost $29,407,865) | | | | | | | 30,842,142 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS—1.1% | | | | | | | | |
South Korea—1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. 2.706% | | | 15,243 | | | | 614,659 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $285,774) | | | | | | | 614,659 | |
EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS—0.3% | | | | | |
Thailand—0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Jasmine Broadband Internet Infrastructure Fund | | | 610,800 | | | | 141,720 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS (Cost $210,578) | | | | | | | 141,720 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS—41.1% |
BlackRock Liquidity Funds Treasury Trust Fund Portfolio, 4.47%(a)† | | | 3,675,447 | | | | 3,675,447 | |
Federated Hermes U.S. Treasury Cash Reserves, 4.42%(a)† | | | 3,971,707 | | | | 3,971,707 | |
Goldman Sachs Financial Square Funds - Treasury Instruments Fund, 4.48%(a)† | | | 3,675,447 | | | | 3,675,447 | |
MSILF Treasury Securities Portfolio, 4.42%(a)† | | | 3,379,188 | | | | 3,379,188 | |
Tri-State Deposit, 4.45%(a) | | | 5,823,594 | | | | 5,823,594 | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 2,265,848 | | | | 2,265,848 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $22,791,231) | | | | | | | 22,791,231 | |
TOTAL LONG POSITIONS—98.1% (Cost $52,695,448) | | | | | | | 54,389,752 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
50 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(0.2%) | | | | | | | | |
COMMON STOCKS—(0.2%) | | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom—(0.2%) | | | | | | | | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | (4,212 | ) | | $ | (79,454 | ) |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS (Proceeds $(74,356)) | | | | | | | (79,454 | ) |
TOTAL SECURITIES SOLD SHORT—(0.2%) (Proceeds $(74,356)) | | | | | | | (79,454 | ) |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES—2.1% | | | | | | | 1,136,731 | |
NET ASSETS—100.0% | | | | | | $ | 55,447,029 | |
GDR | | Global Depositary Receipt |
NVDR | | Non-voting Depository Receipt |
PLC | | Public Limited Company |
* | | Non-income producing. |
† | | Security position is either entirely or partially held in a segregated account as collateral for securities sold short. |
(a) | | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
‡ | | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by Boston Partners, as valuation designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $1,013,476 or 1.8% of net assets. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
Contracts For Difference held by the Fund at February 28, 2023, are as follows:
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Austria | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Erste Group Bank AG | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.40 | % | | Termination | | | 4,261 | | | $ | 167,565 | | | | $ | 34,027 | |
Raiffeisen Bank International AG | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.48 | | | Termination | | | 13,070 | | | | 218,421 | | | | | 10,921 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 385,986 | | | | | 44,948 | |
Brazil | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banco do Brasil SA | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 277,900 | | | | 2,142,858 | | | | | 254,487 | |
Cielo SA | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 281,900 | | | | 259,530 | | | | | 23,588 | |
Itau Unibanco Holding SA - SP ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 87,808 | | | | 422,356 | | | | | (6,253 | ) |
Sendas Distribuidora SA | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 40,100 | | | | 138,940 | | | | | (16,518 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,963,684 | | | | | 255,304 | |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | 21,100 | | | | 232,521 | | | | | (16,532 | ) |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. - SP ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 4,733 | | | | 415,510 | | | | | (12,921 | ) |
JD.com, Inc. - ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 11,856 | | | | 526,881 | | | | | (174,757 | ) |
JD.com, Inc., Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | 854 | | | | 18,898 | | | | | (7,387 | ) |
Meituan, Class B | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 31/12/25 | | | 0.00 | | | Termination | | | 1,170 | | | | 20,287 | | | | | 20,287 | |
Petpal Pet Nutrition Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | | HSBC | | | 05/01/26 | | | 4.55 | | | Termination | | | 106,200 | | | | 300,416 | | | | | 31,042 | |
Pinduoduo, Inc. - ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 11,966 | | | | 1,049,777 | | | | | (12,113 | ) |
Proya Cosmetics Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 24,900 | | | | 654,848 | | | | | 66,594 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | 11,700 | | | | 512,156 | | | | | 44,121 | |
Trip.com Group Ltd. - ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 15,226 | | | | 541,284 | | | | | 5,093 | |
Wens Foodstuffs Group Co., Ltd., Class A | | | JPMorgan | | | 09/02/26 | | | 1.17 | | | Termination | | | 380,020 | | | | 1,083,753 | | | | | (84,286 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5,356,331 | | | | | (140,859 | ) |
Greece | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 03/02/26 | | | 2.40 | | | Termination | | | 17,506 | | | | 268,853 | | | | | 630 | |
India | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reliance Industries Ltd. - GDR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 2,046 | | | | 113,962 | | | | | (18,196 | ) |
Israel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
INMODE Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 33,660 | | | | 1,188,535 | | | | | (36,098 | ) |
Mizrahi Tefahot Bank Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/12/25 | | | 3.91 | | | Termination | | | 16,625 | | | | 494,645 | | | | | (65,621 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,683,180 | | | | | (101,719 | ) |
Japan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Suzuki Motor Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | 34,200 | | | | 1,201,415 | | | | | 20,116 | |
Mexico | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Arca Continental SAB de CV | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/03/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 16,500 | | | | 139,258 | | | | | (184 | ) |
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 22,041 | | | | 159,304 | | | | | 10,415 | |
Coca-Cola Femsa SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 09/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 3,797 | | | | 273,422 | | | | | (4,075 | ) |
Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 09/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 35,000 | | | | 166,865 | | | | | 17,790 | |
Grupo Comercial Chedraui SA de CV | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 81,800 | | | | 415,784 | | | | | 73,102 | |
Grupo Financiero Banorte SAB de CV, Class O | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 105,200 | | | | 890,519 | | | | | 29,977 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2,045,152 | | | | | 127,025 | |
Portugal | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.40 | | | Termination | | | 60,933 | | | | 1,251,593 | | | | | (56,846 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
52 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
Russia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Detsky Mir PJSC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 18/09/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Monthly | | | 316,240 | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (469,315 | ) |
Headhunter Group PLC - ADR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 19/09/23 | | | 4.58 | | | Monthly | | | 7,725 | | | | — | | | | | (116,107 | ) |
Magnit PJSC - SP GDR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 16/09/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Monthly | | | 37,249 | | | | — | | | | | (462 | ) |
Sberbank PJSC - SP ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 16/09/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Monthly | | | 23,338 | | | | — | | | | | (1,057 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | (586,941 | ) |
Singapore | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
DBS Group Holdings Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 3.87 | | | Termination | | | 44,551 | | | | 1,128,931 | | | | | 423 | |
South Africa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 09/12/25 | | | 7.19 | | | Termination | | | 58,826 | | | | 454,496 | | | | | (2,080 | ) |
South Korea | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hyundai Mobis Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 2,774 | | | | 445,475 | | | | | (3,034 | ) |
KT&G Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 03/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 4,049 | | | | 271,412 | | | | | (32,045 | ) |
Orion Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 02/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 7,035 | | | | 664,557 | | | | | (42,160 | ) |
SK Hynix, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 5,167 | | | | 349,087 | | | | | 25,313 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,730,531 | | | | | (51,926 | ) |
United Kingdom | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Pepco Group NV | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 03/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 34,423 | | | | 340,937 | | | | | 5,071 | |
United States | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Banco Santander Chile - ADR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 3,843 | | | | 64,486 | | | | | 5,802 | |
Coupang, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 74,961 | | | | 1,162,645 | | | | | (185,961 | ) |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 12,075 | | | | 941,729 | | | | | 127,633 | |
Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico SAB de CV - SP ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | 8,351 | | | | 1,587,359 | | | | | 301,221 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,756,219 | | | | | 248,695 | |
Total Long | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 22,681,270 | | | | | (256,355 | ) |
Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
B3 SA - Brasil Bolsa Balcao | | | Bank of America | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (42,800 | ) | | | (86,574 | ) | | | | 13,042 | |
Hapvida Participacoes e Investimentos SA | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (70,632 | ) | | | (60,440 | ) | | | | 6,605 | |
Klabin SA - Unit | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (14,600 | ) | | | (54,324 | ) | | | | 2,152 | |
Natura & Co. Holding SA | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (40,000 | ) | | | (117,430 | ) | | | | (22,582 | ) |
OI SA | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (180,680 | ) | | | (69,022 | ) | | | | (7,157 | ) |
OI SA | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 22/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (386,070 | ) | | | (147,483 | ) | | | | (1,549 | ) |
Pagseguro Digital Ltd., Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (6,894 | ) | | | (59,771 | ) | | | | 3,861 | |
Suzano SA - SP ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (5,780 | ) | | | (52,771 | ) | | | | 3,901 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (647,815 | ) | | | | (1,727 | ) |
China | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China National Building Material Co., Ltd., Class H | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (622,000 | ) | | | (550,730 | ) | | | | (31,757 | ) |
China Resources Microelectronics Ltd., Class A | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 29/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (37,000 | ) | | | (288,934 | ) | | | | (676 | ) |
Flat Glass Group Co., Ltd., Class H | | | Bank of America | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (157,000 | ) | | | (415,032 | ) | | | | (12,001 | ) |
Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (31,600 | ) | | | (153,506 | ) | | | | 12,151 | |
Hangzhou Silan Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Class A | | | HSBC | | | 05/12/25 | | | 4.55 | | | Termination | | | (18,512 | ) | | | (89,927 | ) | | | | 6,525 | |
Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (149,000 | ) | | | (570,419 | ) | | | | (60,744 | ) |
Kanzhun Ltd. - ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (10,131 | ) | | | (204,140 | ) | | | | (6,180 | ) |
Maxscend Microelectronics Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (13,000 | ) | | | (219,745 | ) | | | | (3,426 | ) |
Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (5,600 | ) | | | (43,359 | ) | | | | (1,063 | ) |
Shenzhen Goodix Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 09/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,611 | ) | | | (12,474 | ) | | | | 1,228 | |
Skshu Paint Co., Ltd., Class A | | | HSBC | | | 05/12/25 | | | 4.55 | | | Termination | | | (32,700 | ) | | | (576,823 | ) | | | | (16,124 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
China—(continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Sunny Optical Technology Group Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (35,900 | ) | | $ | (407,050 | ) | | | $ | 67,689 | |
Tongwei Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 20/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (28,300 | ) | | | (170,875 | ) | | | | (4,188 | ) |
Vanchip (Tianjin) Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 23/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (32,300 | ) | | | (218,114 | ) | | | | 14,054 | |
Will Semiconductor Co., Ltd., Shanghai, Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (33,635 | ) | | | (416,596 | ) | | | | (19,599 | ) |
Wingtech Technology Co., Ltd., Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (34,500 | ) | | | (267,821 | ) | | | | 14,680 | |
Xiaomi Corp., Class B | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (207,800 | ) | | | (313,974 | ) | | | | (9,530 | ) |
Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (104,000 | ) | | | (111,030 | ) | | | | 3,577 | |
Yihai International Holding Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (42,000 | ) | | | (121,997 | ) | | | | 23,811 | |
Zoomlion Heavy Industry Science and Technology Co., Ltd., Class H | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (729,000 | ) | | | (420,716 | ) | | | | (60,368 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (5,573,262 | ) | | | | (81,941 | ) |
Hong Kong | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
China Taiping Insurance Holdings Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (159,400 | ) | | | (188,249 | ) | | | | (5,208 | ) |
Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (575,000 | ) | | | (468,093 | ) | | | | (6,066 | ) |
Techtronic Industries Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (43,000 | ) | | | (427,568 | ) | | | | 120,245 | |
Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 2.41 | | | Termination | | | (315,000 | ) | | | (588,313 | ) | | | | 10,434 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,672,223 | ) | | | | 119,405 | |
Indonesia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unilever Indonesia Tbk PT | | | HSBC | | | 02/12/25 | | | 4.55 | | | Termination | | | (349,400 | ) | | | (95,770 | ) | | | | 10,839 | |
Israel | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Camtek Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 16/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (10,001 | ) | | | (271,227 | ) | | | | (10,068 | ) |
Camtek Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (6,900 | ) | | | (187,128 | ) | | | | (21,390 | ) |
Nova Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 16/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (3,266 | ) | | | (295,834 | ) | | | | 302 | |
Nova Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,585 | ) | | | (143,569 | ) | | | | (6,118 | ) |
Playtika Holding Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (9,020 | ) | | | (86,592 | ) | | | | (4,961 | ) |
Wix.com Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,712 | ) | | | (154,987 | ) | | | | (8,492 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,139,337 | ) | | | | (50,727 | ) |
Japan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ibiden Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 23/02/26 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (8,200 | ) | | | (281,554 | ) | | | | (10,073 | ) |
Lasertec Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (3,600 | ) | | | (585,656 | ) | | | | 127,311 | |
Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (6,400 | ) | | | (344,078 | ) | | | | 7,615 | |
Shinko Electric Industries Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 16/02/26 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (14,300 | ) | | | (392,277 | ) | | | | 7,682 | |
Taiyo Yuden Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | -0.01 | | | Termination | | | (6,500 | ) | | | (196,926 | ) | | | | 12,890 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,800,491 | ) | | | | 145,425 | |
Malaysia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Top Glove Corp. Bhd | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,062,700 | ) | | | (178,794 | ) | | | | 18,249 | |
Mexico | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Grupo Mexico SAB de CV, Class B | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (51,800 | ) | | | (232,975 | ) | | | | (26,656 | ) |
Kimberly-Clark de Mexico SAB de CV, Class A | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (58,100 | ) | | | (116,222 | ) | | | | (18,011 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (349,197 | ) | | | | (44,667 | ) |
Russia | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ozon Holdings PLC - ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 16/09/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Monthly | | | (27,082 | ) | | | — | | | | | 314,150 | |
VK Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 19/09/23 | | | 4.58 | | | Monthly | | | (77,484 | ) | | | — | | | | | 140,169 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | — | | | | | 454,319 | |
Singapore | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Starhub Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 3.87 | | | Termination | | | (79,900 | ) | | | (62,808 | ) | | | | 1,535 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
54 | Semi-Annual Report 2023
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
South Africa | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capitec Bank Holdings Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 7.07 | | | Termination | | | (4,331 | ) | | $ | (413,764 | ) | | | $ | 32,773 | |
Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. | | | HSBC | | | 05/12/25 | | | 7.07 | | | Termination | | | (5,421 | ) | | | (141,409 | ) | | | | 1,352 | |
Sappi Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 7.07 | | | Termination | | | (49,105 | ) | | | (130,670 | ) | | | | 1,016 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (685,843 | ) | | | | 35,141 | |
South Korea | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Amorepacific Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,584 | ) | | | (165,672 | ) | | | | 5,270 | |
Chunbo Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (657 | ) | | | (125,119 | ) | | | | (7,405 | ) |
Chunbo Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,824 | ) | | | (347,363 | ) | | | | (23,056 | ) |
DB HiTek Co., Ltd. | | | Bank of America | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (5,025 | ) | | | (172,025 | ) | | | | (7,624 | ) |
Hana Micron, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (44,973 | ) | | | (373,855 | ) | | | | (8,546 | ) |
Hanon Systems | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (15,087 | ) | | | (102,955 | ) | | | | (6,181 | ) |
Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,637 | ) | | | (252,988 | ) | | | | 834 | |
Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (962 | ) | | | (148,671 | ) | | | | (2,402 | ) |
Hybe Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,844 | ) | | | (257,944 | ) | | | | (56,224 | ) |
Hyundai Motor Co. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,304 | ) | | | (173,735 | ) | | | | (11,094 | ) |
KakaoBank Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (12,321 | ) | | | (248,143 | ) | | | | 13,023 | |
Kia Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (3,298 | ) | | | (187,674 | ) | | | | (24,887 | ) |
KIWOOM Securities Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (4,086 | ) | | | (318,666 | ) | | | | (39,533 | ) |
Krafton, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,729 | ) | | | (221,866 | ) | | | | 24,863 | |
Kumho Petrochemical Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (2,564 | ) | | | (304,793 | ) | | | | (28,739 | ) |
Leeno Industrial, Inc. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (3,269 | ) | | | (400,951 | ) | | | | 20,407 | |
LG Chem Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (146 | ) | | | (75,027 | ) | | | | 3,583 | |
LG Display Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (28,654 | ) | | | (331,094 | ) | | | | (15,216 | ) |
LG H&H Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (371 | ) | | | (187,287 | ) | | | | 14,253 | |
NAVER Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (3,209 | ) | | | (505,631 | ) | | | | (30,233 | ) |
Netmarble Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (4,462 | ) | | | (208,390 | ) | | | | (30,276 | ) |
Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (4,271 | ) | | | (464,783 | ) | | | | (2,214 | ) |
SK Biopharmaceuticals Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (2,220 | ) | | | (111,902 | ) | | | | 12,782 | |
SK Bioscience Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 13/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (2,328 | ) | | | (122,624 | ) | | | | 15,204 | |
SK IE Technology Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (8,049 | ) | | | (397,812 | ) | | | | (9,295 | ) |
TSE Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (10,776 | ) | | | (313,528 | ) | | | | 23,509 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (6,520,498 | ) | | | | (169,197 | ) |
Taiwan | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Acer, Inc. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (711,000 | ) | | | (591,538 | ) | | | | (47,408 | ) |
Advanced Wireless Semiconductor Co. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (139,000 | ) | | | (349,901 | ) | | | | (9,796 | ) |
ASMedia Technology, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (17,000 | ) | | | (552,914 | ) | | | | (141,051 | ) |
Asustek Computer, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (64,000 | ) | | | (583,928 | ) | | | | 10,922 | |
Compal Electronics, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (457,000 | ) | | | (362,216 | ) | | | | (34,265 | ) |
Dyaco International, Inc. | | | HSBC | | | 02/12/25 | | | 4.55 | | | Termination | | | (72,000 | ) | | | (112,362 | ) | | | | (19,407 | ) |
Faraday Technology Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (94,000 | ) | | | (572,277 | ) | | | | (22,750 | ) |
FocalTech Systems Co., Ltd. | | | HSBC | | | 02/12/25 | | | 4.55 | | | Termination | | | (52,000 | ) | | | (122,706 | ) | | | | (12,163 | ) |
Formosa Plastics Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (51,000 | ) | | | (152,149 | ) | | | | (2,908 | ) |
Giant Manufacturing Co., Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (22,753 | ) | | | (151,963 | ) | | | | 21,778 | |
Kinsus Interconnect Technology Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (142,000 | ) | | | (505,653 | ) | | | | 117,652 | |
Mediatek, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (23,000 | ) | | | (545,759 | ) | | | | 12,472 | |
Micro-Star International Co., Ltd. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (95,000 | ) | | | (427,149 | ) | | | | (50,453 | ) |
Nan Ya Plastics Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (147,000 | ) | | | (364,732 | ) | | | | (1,088 | ) |
Nan Ya Printed Circuit Board Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (72,000 | ) | | | (555,309 | ) | | | | 160,191 | |
Nuvoton Technology Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (120,000 | ) | | | (580,909 | ) | | | | (85,602 | ) |
Pan Jit International, Inc. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (281,000 | ) | | | (616,052 | ) | | | | (33,721 | ) |
Parade Technologies Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (20,000 | ) | | | (631,451 | ) | | | | (83,632 | ) |
Powerchip Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (363,000 | ) | | | (396,721 | ) | | | | 22,336 | |
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (50,000 | ) | | | (623,574 | ) | | | | (125,067 | ) |
SDI Corporation | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (85,000 | ) | | | (345,920 | ) | | | | (51,874 | ) |
Silergy Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (32,000 | ) | | | (611,234 | ) | | | | (13,231 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 55
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (continued) |
REFERENCE COMPANY | | COUNTERPARTY | | EXPIRATION DATE | | FINANCING RATE | | PAYMENT FREQUENCY | | NUMBER OF CONTRACTS LONG/ (SHORT) | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) |
Taiwan—(continued) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TSRC Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (324,000 | ) | | $ | (308,905 | ) | | | $ | (9,891 | ) |
Unimicron Technology Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (115,000 | ) | | | (483,106 | ) | | | | 143,865 | |
UPI Semiconductor Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (55,000 | ) | | | (527,987 | ) | | | | 33,790 | |
USI Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (223,000 | ) | | | (183,702 | ) | | | | (30,506 | ) |
Win Semiconductors Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (46,000 | ) | | | (256,650 | ) | | | | (20,206 | ) |
Win Semiconductors Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 12/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (48,000 | ) | | | (267,809 | ) | | | | (32,762 | ) |
Yageo Corp. | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (19,306 | ) | | | (340,886 | ) | | | | (31,526 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (12,125,462 | ) | | | | (336,301 | ) |
Thailand | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Com7 PCL - NVDR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (548,600 | ) | | | (473,449 | ) | | | | 39,297 | |
KCE Electronics PCL - NVDR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (56,700 | ) | | | (74,603 | ) | | | | 4,496 | |
Kerry Express Thailand - NVDR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (135,500 | ) | | | (59,428 | ) | | | | 11,860 | |
Muangthai Capital PCL - NVDR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (93,200 | ) | | | (92,300 | ) | | | | 15,953 | |
Siam Cement PCL, (The) - NVDR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (25,900 | ) | | | (239,643 | ) | | | | 3,112 | |
Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL - NVDR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (217,800 | ) | | | (155,610 | ) | | | | (38,145 | ) |
TOA Paint Thailand PCL - NVDR | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (109,100 | ) | | | (100,329 | ) | | | | 988 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (1,195,362 | ) | | | | 37,561 | |
United Kingdom | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Antofagasta PLC | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 3.93 | | | Termination | | | (13,490 | ) | | | (254,755 | ) | | | | (20,202 | ) |
United States | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Alpha & Omega Semiconductor Ltd. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (12,587 | ) | | | (336,199 | ) | | | | 81,690 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (7,840 | ) | | | (321,205 | ) | | | | (16,542 | ) |
GDS Holdings Ltd. - ADR | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (17,695 | ) | | | (340,629 | ) | | | | (30,057 | ) |
Hess Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (1,971 | ) | | | (265,494 | ) | | | | 11,609 | |
Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 16/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (540 | ) | | | (261,517 | ) | | | | 16,030 | |
Mosaic Co., (The) | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 23/02/26 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (6,706 | ) | | | (356,692 | ) | | | | (22,695 | ) |
Southern Copper Corp. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (2,007 | ) | | | (147,896 | ) | | | | (26,191 | ) |
Synaptics, Inc. | | | Goldman Sachs | | | 08/12/25 | | | 4.58 | | | Termination | | | (4,144 | ) | | | (487,376 | ) | | | | (39,959 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (2,517,008 | ) | | | | (26,115 | ) |
Total Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (34,818,625 | ) | | | | 91,597 | |
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (164,758 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
BOSTON PARTNERS EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND | Portfolio Of Investments (concluded) |
A summary of the inputs used to value the Fund’s investments carried at fair value as of February 28, 2023 is as follows (see Notes to Portfolio of Investments):
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Common Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Brazil | | $ | 1,419,865 | | | $ | 1,419,865 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
China | | | 4,280,030 | | | | — | | | | 4,280,030 | | | | — | |
Greece | | | 321,623 | | | | — | | | | 321,623 | | | | — | |
Hungary | | | 412,966 | | | | — | | | | 412,966 | | | | — | |
India | | | 6,033,217 | | | | — | | | | 6,033,217 | | | | — | |
Indonesia | | | 1,973,433 | | | | — | | | | 1,973,433 | | | | — | |
Israel | | | 374,448 | | | | — | | | | 374,448 | | | | — | |
Mexico | | | 1,600,865 | | | | 1,600,865 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Poland | | | 932,094 | | | | — | | | | 932,094 | | | | — | |
Russia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * |
Singapore | | | 1,938,996 | | | | — | | | | 1,938,996 | | | | — | |
South Africa | | | 399,237 | | | | — | | | | 399,237 | | | | — | |
South Korea | | | 5,114,312 | | | | — | | | | 5,114,312 | | | | — | |
Taiwan | | | 2,645,167 | | | | — | | | | 2,645,167 | | | | — | |
Thailand | | | 3,395,889 | | | | — | | | | 2,382,413 | | | | 1,013,476 | |
Preferred Stock | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
South Korea | | | 614,659 | | | | — | | | | 614,659 | | | | — | |
Exchange Traded Funds | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Thailand | | | 141,720 | | | | 141,720 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 22,791,231 | | | | 16,967,637 | | | | 5,823,594 | | | | — | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | 2,929,260 | | | | 2,474,941 | | | | — | | | | 454,319 | |
Total Assets | | $ | 57,319,012 | | | $ | 22,605,028 | | | $ | 33,246,189 | | | $ | 1,467,795 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Securities Sold Short | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United Kingdom | | $ | (79,454 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (79,454 | ) | | $ | — | |
Contracts For Difference | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Equity Contracts | | | (3,094,018 | ) | | | (2,507,077 | ) | | | — | | | | (586,941 | ) |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (3,173,472 | ) | | $ | (2,507,077 | ) | | $ | (79,454 | ) | | $ | (586,941 | ) |
* | Value equals zero as of the end of the reporting period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |
| | Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund | | | Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II | | | WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value †^ | | $ | 1,400,995,928 | | | $ | 697,985,788 | | | $ | 77,911,432 | | | $ | 31,067,073 | |
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending collateral, at value * | | | 156,461,054 | | | | 243,279,365 | | | | — | | | | 10,828,403 | |
Short-term investments, at value ** | | | 13,547,672 | | | | 5,097,938 | | | | 7,953,984 | | | | 1,588,824 | |
Purchased options, at value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency, at value # | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 19,790 | |
Receivables | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 5,162,175 | | | | 33,332,839 | | | | 1,155,005 | | | | 170,052 | |
Foreign currency deposits with brokers for securities sold short # | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deposits with brokers for contracts for difference | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Deposits with brokers for securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Capital shares sold | | | 1,690,288 | | | | 565,871 | | | | 709,991 | | | | 51,040 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 2,597,040 | | | | 528,664 | | | | 418,056 | | | | 98,112 | |
Due from advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | 7,899 | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on contracts for difference ◊ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 119,664 | | | | 74,226 | | | | 6,161 | | | | 11,362 | |
Total assets | | | 1,580,573,821 | | | | 980,864,691 | | | | 88,162,528 | | | | 43,834,656 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities sold short, at fair value ‡ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Options written, at value +◊ | | | 4,111,184 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due to broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency overdraft | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payables | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending collateral (note 8) | | | 156,461,054 | | | | 243,279,365 | | | | — | | | | 10,828,403 | |
Investments purchased | | | 14,868,435 | | | | 5,714,318 | | | | 608,439 | | | | — | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 1,507,574 | | | | 512,125 | | | | 54,862 | | | | — | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 862,771 | | | | 530,996 | | | | 59,714 | | | | 17,151 | |
Custodian fees | | | 27,953 | | | | 13,976 | | | | 17,178 | | | | 9,529 | |
Distribution and service fees | | | 68,784 | | | | 96,347 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 143,880 | | | | 72,830 | | | | 12,387 | | | | 5,241 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 170,480 | | | | 112,548 | | | | — | | | | 4,214 | |
Unrealized depreciation on contracts for difference ◊ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 33,835 | | | | 65,353 | | | | 38,719 | | | | 28,248 | |
Total liabilities | | | 178,255,950 | | | | 250,397,858 | | | | 791,299 | | | | 10,892,786 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,402,317,871 | | | $ | 730,466,833 | | | $ | 87,371,229 | | | $ | 32,941,870 | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 45,749 | | | $ | 26,831 | | | $ | 7,984 | | | $ | 1,754 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 795,067,145 | | | | 532,065,853 | | | | 74,098,269 | | | | 27,274,580 | |
Total Distributable earnings/(loss) | | | 607,204,977 | | | | 198,374,149 | | | | 13,264,976 | | | | 5,665,536 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 1,402,317,871 | | | $ | 730,466,833 | | | $ | 87,371,229 | | | $ | 32,941,870 | |
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 1,167,428,957 | | | $ | 644,862,252 | | | $ | 87,371,229 | | | $ | 32,941,870 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 38,049,332 | | | | 23,533,225 | | | | 7,984,324 | | | | 1,753,510 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 30.68 | | | $ | 27.40 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 18.79 | |
INVESTOR CLASS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 234,888,914 | | | $ | 85,604,581 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding | | | 7,699,265 | | | | 3,298,021 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 30.51 | | | $ | 25.96 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
† | Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 871,075,219 | | | $ | 528,150,600 | | | $ | 65,649,027 | | | $ | 25,484,327 | |
^ | Includes market value of securities on loan | | $ | 153,060,251 | | | $ | 235,995,842 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,551,262 | |
* | Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending collateral, at cost | | $ | 156,461,054 | | | $ | 243,279,365 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,828,403 | |
** | Short-term investments, at cost | | $ | 13,547,672 | | | $ | 5,097,938 | | | $ | 7,953,984 | | | $ | 1,588,824 | |
| Purchased options, at cost | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
# | Foreign currency, at cost | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,885 | |
‡ | Proceeds received, securities sold short | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
+ | Premiums received, options written | | $ | 6,450,869 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
◊ | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (continued) | |
| | Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | | | Boston Partners Global Equity Fund | | | Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund | | | Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value †^ | | $ | 22,132,246 | | | $ | 192,352,731 | | | $ | 18,350,319 | | | $ | 65,306,456 | |
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending collateral, at value * | | | — | | | | 13,101,734 | | | | — | | | | 9,336,324 | |
Short-term investments, at value ** | | | 1,112,163 | | | | 5,916,851 | | | | 3,442,510 | | | | 4,545,270 | |
Purchased options, at value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 33,400 | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,390 | |
Foreign currency, at value # | | | — | | | | — | | | | 22,721 | | | | — | |
Receivables | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 545,740 | | | | 1,006,280 | | | | 202,981 | | | | 478,266 | |
Foreign currency deposits with brokers for securities sold short # | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,957,272 | |
Deposits with brokers for contracts for difference | | | — | | | | — | | | | 190,000 | | | | — | |
Deposits with brokers for securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,601,207 | |
Capital shares sold | | | — | | | | 4,137 | | | | — | | | | 277,139 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 42,962 | | | | 708,207 | | | | 64,356 | | | | 96,391 | |
Due from advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on contracts for difference ◊ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 11,746 | | | | — | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 5,789 | | | | 26,927 | | | | 11,872 | | | | 24,487 | |
Total assets | | | 23,838,900 | | | | 213,116,867 | | | | 22,296,505 | | | | 91,657,602 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities sold short, at fair value ‡ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,222,692 | |
Options written, at value +◊ | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 199,389 | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,368 | | | | — | |
Due to broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency overdraft | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Payables | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending collateral (note 8) | | | — | | | | 13,101,734 | | | | — | | | | 9,336,324 | |
Investments purchased | | | 584,132 | | | | 1,783,777 | | | | 375,816 | | | | 187,318 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | — | | | | 10,012 | | | | — | | | | 18,356 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 9,577 | | | | 156,559 | | | | 7,282 | | | | 86,101 | |
Custodian fees | | | 13,708 | | | | 28,246 | | | | 46,644 | | | | 9,305 | |
Distribution and service fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6,211 | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,267 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 14,537 | | | | 19,917 | | | | 5,933 | | | | 9,753 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 3,527 | | | | 17,224 | | | | 5,183 | | | | 4,808 | |
Unrealized depreciation on contracts for difference ◊ | | | — | | | | — | | | | 233,126 | | | | — | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 46,519 | | | | 44,028 | | | | 39,313 | | | | 52,879 | |
Total liabilities | | | 672,000 | | | | 15,161,497 | | | | 719,665 | | | | 22,134,403 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 23,166,900 | | | $ | 197,955,370 | | | $ | 21,576,840 | | | $ | 69,523,199 | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 2,390 | | | $ | 9,448 | | | $ | 2,520 | | | $ | 4,958 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 24,280,819 | | | | 181,588,654 | | | | 25,956,703 | | | | 37,275,453 | |
Total Distributable earnings/(loss) | | | (1,116,309 | ) | | | 16,357,268 | | | | (4,382,383 | ) | | | 32,242,788 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 23,166,900 | | | $ | 197,955,370 | | | $ | 21,576,840 | | | $ | 69,523,199 | |
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 23,166,900 | | | $ | 197,955,370 | | | $ | 21,576,840 | | | $ | 56,871,299 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 2,390,116 | | | | 9,448,173 | | | | 2,519,686 | | | | 3,911,619 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.69 | | | $ | 20.95 | | | $ | 8.56 | | | $ | 14.54 | |
INVESTOR CLASS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,651,900 | |
Shares outstanding | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,046,522 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 12.09 | |
† | Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 20,512,004 | | | $ | 155,598,213 | | | $ | 18,337,973 | | | $ | 46,207,565 | |
^ | Includes market value of securities on loan | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,771,352 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,034,696 | |
* | Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending collateral, at cost | | $ | — | | | $ | 13,101,734 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,336,324 | |
** | Short-term investments, at cost | | $ | 1,112,163 | | | $ | 5,916,851 | | | $ | 3,442,510 | | | $ | 4,545,270 | |
| Purchased options, at cost | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 47,521 | |
# | Foreign currency, at cost | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,478 | | | $ | 3,209,327 | |
‡ | Proceeds received, securities sold short | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,905,636 | |
+ | Premiums received, options written | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 234,524 | |
◊ | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (concluded) | |
| | Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | | | Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund | | | Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities, at value †^ | | $ | 713,223,776 | | | $ | 143,974,900 | | | $ | 31,598,521 | |
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending collateral, at value * | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-term investments, at value ** | | | 42,455,942 | | | | 28,816,636 | | | | 22,791,231 | |
Purchased options, at value | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Cash | | | — | | | | — | | | | 883 | |
Foreign currency, at value # | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivables | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 2,939,761 | | | | 353,883 | | | | 407,076 | |
Foreign currency deposits with brokers for securities sold short # | | | 44,169,624 | | | | — | | | | 74,636 | |
Deposits with brokers for contracts for difference | | | 1,321,258 | | | | 510,000 | | | | 2,238,224 | |
Deposits with brokers for securities sold short | | | 186,881,742 | | | | 66,093,165 | | | | — | |
Capital shares sold | | | 1,104,089 | | | | 707,405 | | | | 3,325 | |
Dividends and interest | | | 2,172,923 | | | | 1,573,666 | | | | 119,714 | |
Due from advisor | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Unrealized appreciation on contracts for difference ◊ | | | 3,248,955 | | | | 908,565 | | | | 2,929,260 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 118,295 | | | | 134,618 | | | | 120,155 | |
Total assets | | | 997,636,365 | | | | 243,072,838 | | | | 60,283,025 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities sold short, at fair value ‡ | | | 221,295,552 | | | | 66,443,616 | | | | 79,454 | |
Options written, at value +◊ | | | 6,049 | | | | 2,600,548 | | | | — | |
Due to custodian | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Due to broker | | | — | | | | — | | | | 180,690 | |
Foreign currency overdraft | | | — | | | | 61,207 | | | | — | |
Payables | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending collateral (note 8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Investments purchased | | | 10,383,378 | | | | 4,470,383 | | | | 939,353 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 1,990,465 | | | | 329,729 | | | | 267 | |
Investment advisory fees | | | 684,801 | | | | 151,892 | | | | 73,525 | |
Custodian fees | | | 41,289 | | | | 41,052 | | | | 48,480 | |
Distribution and service fees | | | 4,748 | | | | 6,051 | | | | — | |
Dividends on securities sold short | | | 233,854 | | | | 92,645 | | | | — | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 73,471 | | | | 17,361 | | | | 9,648 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 48,542 | | | | 6,126 | | | | 1,709 | |
Unrealized depreciation on contracts for difference ◊ | | | 5,512,314 | | | | 1,268,176 | | | | 3,094,018 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 657,759 | | | | 226,173 | | | | 408,852 | |
Total liabilities | | | 240,932,222 | | | | 75,714,959 | | | | 4,835,996 | |
Net Assets | | $ | 756,704,143 | | | $ | 167,357,879 | | | $ | 55,447,029 | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 54,649 | | | $ | 11,718 | | | $ | 6,876 | |
Paid-in Capital | | | 547,851,176 | | | | 160,786,194 | | | | 72,800,689 | |
Total Distributable earnings/(loss) | | | 208,798,318 | | | | 6,559,967 | | | | (17,360,536 | ) |
Net Assets | | $ | 756,704,143 | | | $ | 167,357,879 | | | $ | 55,447,029 | |
INSTITUTIONAL CLASS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 746,338,835 | | | $ | 159,094,860 | | | $ | 55,447,029 | |
Shares outstanding | | | 53,872,511 | | | | 11,130,117 | | | | 6,876,012 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 13.85 | | | $ | 14.29 | | | $ | 8.06 | |
INVESTOR CLASS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 10,365,308 | | | $ | 8,263,019 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding | | | 776,519 | | | | 587,916 | | | | — | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 13.35 | | | $ | 14.05 | | | $ | — | |
† | Investments in securities, at cost | | $ | 554,829,283 | | | $ | 124,800,164 | | | $ | 29,904,217 | |
^ | Includes market value of securities on loan | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
* | Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending collateral, at cost | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
** | Short-term investments, at cost | | $ | 42,455,942 | | | $ | 28,816,636 | | | $ | 22,791,231 | |
| Purchased options, at cost | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
# | Foreign currency, at cost | | $ | 44,186,233 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 77,016 | |
‡ | Proceeds received, securities sold short | | $ | 245,872,950 | | | $ | 66,336,427 | | | $ | 74,356 | |
+ | Premiums received, options written | | $ | 26,478 | | | $ | 2,716,116 | | | $ | — | |
◊ | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | |
| | Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund | | | Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II | | | WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends † | | $ | 14,248,449 | | | $ | 7,153,456 | | | $ | 563,621 | | | $ | 351,749 | |
Interest | | | 404,595 | | | | 238,464 | | | | 102,963 | | | | 22,323 | |
Income from securities loaned (Note 8) | | | 115,194 | | | | 151,662 | | | | — | | | | 10,638 | |
Prime broker interest income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total investment income | | | 14,768,238 | | | | 7,543,582 | | | | 666,584 | | | | 384,710 | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 4,916,594 | | | | 3,138,693 | | | | 296,063 | | | | 122,401 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 433,639 | | | | 317,441 | | | | 6,739 | | | | 10,794 | |
Distribution fees (Investor Class) (Note 2) | | | 289,257 | | | | 102,152 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 180,072 | | | | 116,861 | | | | 17,281 | | | | 13,801 | |
Director’s fees | | | 89,864 | | | | 44,304 | | | | 202 | | | | 1,998 | |
Officer’s fees | | | 77,881 | | | | 38,425 | | | | 133 | | | | 1,469 | |
Legal fees | | | 76,461 | | | | 43,576 | | | | 631 | | | | 1,928 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 45,020 | | | | 44,271 | | | | 1,418 | | | | 5,785 | |
Registration fees | | | 27,114 | | | | 23,336 | | | | 19,976 | | | | 11,001 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 19,970 | | | | 19,789 | | | | 23,561 | | | | 19,921 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 10,284 | | | | 15,628 | | | | 20,630 | | | | 10,392 | |
Other expenses | | | 56,160 | | | | 28,328 | | | | 5,951 | | | | 2,633 | |
Dividend expense on securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 6,222,316 | | | | 3,932,804 | | | | 392,585 | | | | 202,123 | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped (Note 2) | | | (307,215 | ) | | | (173,374 | ) | | | (31,906 | ) | | | (33,030 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 5,915,101 | | | | 3,759,430 | | | | 360,679 | | | | 169,093 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 8,853,137 | | | | 3,784,152 | | | | 305,905 | | | | 215,617 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities | | | 72,896,677 | | | | 48,475,554 | | | | 1,107,383 | | | | 172,267 | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Options written ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Contracts for difference ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 336 | | | | — | | | | (979 | ) | | | 1,166 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities | | | 27,493,770 | | | | (1,523,367 | ) | | | 13,113,637 | | | | 2,836,032 | |
Purchased options ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Options written ** | | | 1,672,091 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Contracts for difference ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign currency translation | | | (251 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | (41 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | 102,062,623 | | | | 46,952,187 | | | | 14,220,042 | | | | 3,009,424 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 110,915,760 | | | $ | 50,736,339 | | | $ | 14,525,947 | | | $ | 3,225,041 | |
† | Net of foreign withholding taxes of | | $ | (24,294 | ) | | $ | (4,645 | ) | | $ | (4,591 | ) | | $ | (3,760 | ) |
** | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (continued) | |
| | Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | | | Boston Partners Global Equity Fund | | | Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund | | | Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends † | | $ | 159,506 | | | $ | 1,689,681 | | | $ | 184,269 | | | $ | 540,349 | |
Interest | | | 16,968 | | | | 107,643 | | | | 38,802 | | | | 57,573 | |
Income from securities loaned (Note 8) | | | — | | | | 9,425 | | | | — | | | | 24,021 | |
Prime broker interest income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 53,014 | |
Total investment income | | | 176,474 | | | | 1,806,749 | | | | 223,071 | | | | 674,957 | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 85,479 | | | | 816,764 | | | | 76,812 | | | | 759,836 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 724 | | | | 62,763 | | | | 645 | | | | 30,057 | |
Distribution fees (Investor Class) (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 14,668 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 16,350 | | | | 39,135 | | | | 14,966 | | | | 22,957 | |
Director’s fees | | | 44 | | | | 10,302 | | | | 1,319 | | | | 4,087 | |
Officer’s fees | | | 43 | | | | 8,474 | | | | 1,027 | | | | 2,855 | |
Legal fees | | | 678 | | | | 10,007 | | | | 1,236 | | | | 3,726 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 2,080 | | | | — | | | | 357 | | | | — | |
Registration fees | | | 17,016 | | | | 13,156 | | | | 9,484 | | | | 16,089 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 28,161 | | | | 29,253 | | | | 32,808 | | | | 27,398 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 13,047 | | | | 22,502 | | | | 42,936 | | | | 7,573 | |
Other expenses | | | 5,842 | | | | 7,793 | | | | 733 | | | | 3,178 | |
Dividend expense on securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,045 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 169,464 | | | | 1,020,149 | | | | 182,323 | | | | 909,469 | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped (Note 2) | | | (73,069 | ) | | | (158,009 | ) | | | (79,870 | ) | | | (215,854 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 96,395 | | | | 862,140 | | | | 102,453 | | | | 693,615 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 80,079 | | | | 944,609 | | | | 120,618 | | | | (18,658 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities | | | (1,463,944 | ) | | | 3,157,074 | | | | (529,916 | ) | | | 3,011,511 | |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,699,498 | |
Options written ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 102,189 | |
Contracts for difference ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | (150,221 | ) | | | 266,549 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 564 | | | | 12,932 | | | | (15,827 | ) | | | (10,365 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities | | | 4,159,043 | | | | 19,637,988 | | | | 1,154,127 | | | | 3,254,860 | |
Purchased options ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (14,121 | ) |
Securities sold short | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,424,524 | ) |
Options written ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (84,061 | ) |
Contracts for difference ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | (22,743 | ) | | | (419,379 | ) |
Foreign currency translation | | | 1,102 | | | | 22,669 | | | | 608 | | | | (33,361 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | 2,696,765 | | | | 22,830,663 | | | | 436,028 | | | | 7,348,796 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 2,776,844 | | | $ | 23,775,272 | | | $ | 556,646 | | | $ | 7,330,138 | |
† | Net of foreign withholding taxes of | | $ | (5,139 | ) | | $ | (83,050 | ) | | $ | (23,184 | ) | | $ | (11,475 | ) |
** | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (concluded) | |
| | Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | | | Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund | | | Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | |
Investment Income | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends † | | $ | 7,966,883 | | | $ | 1,046,986 | | | $ | 328,431 | |
Interest | | | 746,471 | | | | 344,568 | | | | 145,576 | |
Income from securities loaned (Note 8) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Prime broker interest income | | | 2,252,580 | | | | 890,195 | | | | 2,428 | |
Total investment income | | | 10,965,934 | | | | 2,281,749 | | | | 476,435 | |
Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 4,975,910 | | | | 1,112,781 | | | | 363,392 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 175,697 | | | | 67,347 | | | | 4,104 | |
Distribution fees (Investor Class) (Note 2) | | | 14,671 | | | | 10,673 | | | | — | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 130,361 | | | | 28,865 | | | | 20,839 | |
Director’s fees | | | 50,232 | | | | 8,167 | | | | 3,364 | |
Officer’s fees | | | 33,605 | | | | 4,941 | | | | 2,614 | |
Legal fees | | | 42,975 | | | | 7,371 | | | | 1,645 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Registration fees | | | 19,673 | | | | 18,443 | | | | 10,080 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 36,681 | | | | 32,638 | | | | 39,032 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 41,165 | | | | 47,268 | | | | 48,679 | |
Other expenses | | | 26,507 | | | | 6,362 | | | | 4,467 | |
Dividend expense on securities sold short | | | 1,649,809 | | | | 446,856 | | | | 375 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 7,197,286 | | | | 1,791,712 | | | | 498,591 | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped (Note 2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (91,019 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 7,197,286 | | | | 1,791,712 | | | | 407,572 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 3,768,648 | | | | 490,037 | | | | 68,863 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities | | | 21,230,506 | | | | 4,175,011 | | | | (712,653 | ) |
Securities sold short | | | 12,900,473 | | | | 70,774 | | | | 22 | |
Options written ** | | | 898,914 | | | | (154,224 | ) | | | — | |
Contracts for difference ** | | | 12,345,235 | | | | (483,758 | ) | | | (397,424 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (2,338,964 | ) | | | 198,996 | | | | (35,309 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment securities | | | 34,312,266 | | | | 13,058,548 | | | | 1,651,091 | |
Purchased options ** | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Securities sold short | | | (29,273,375 | ) | | | (7,018,857 | ) | | | (25,560 | ) |
Options written ** | | | 20,429 | | | | (85,737 | ) | | | — | |
Contracts for difference ** | | | (15,544,880 | ) | | | (1,160,657 | ) | | | (1,478,014 | ) |
Foreign currency translation | | | 3,635,991 | | | | (51,291 | ) | | | (78,158 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | 38,186,595 | | | | 8,548,805 | | | | (1,076,005 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | $ | 41,955,243 | | | $ | 9,038,842 | | | $ | (1,007,142 | ) |
† | Net of foreign withholding taxes of | | $ | (120,926 | ) | | $ | (65,541 | ) | | $ | (47,936 | ) |
** | Primary risk exposure is equity contracts. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS | |
| | Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund | | | Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 8,853,137 | | | $ | 16,754,843 | | | $ | 3,784,152 | | | $ | 4,924,806 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency | | | 72,897,013 | | | | 141,891,515 | | | | 48,475,554 | | | | 37,453,487 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 29,165,610 | | | | (201,890,405 | ) | | | (1,523,367 | ) | | | (120,654,994 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 110,915,760 | | | | (43,244,047 | ) | | | 50,736,339 | | | | (78,276,701 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | (96,713,599 | ) | | | (89,636,021 | ) | | | (46,030,717 | ) | | | (52,624,831 | ) |
Investor Class | | | (18,398,789 | ) | | | (14,088,626 | ) | | | (5,861,952 | ) | | | (7,067,459 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (115,112,388 | ) | | | (103,724,647 | ) | | | (51,892,669 | ) | | | (59,692,290 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 147,272,025 | | | | 279,553,596 | | | | 51,935,251 | | | | 158,734,422 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 75,831,183 | | | | 74,080,238 | | | | 43,911,312 | | | | 49,549,396 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (252,534,608 | ) | | | (682,906,325 | ) | | | (138,462,785 | ) | | | (175,418,506 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 10,352,573 | | | | 19,585,547 | | | | 4,083,380 | | | | 12,962,300 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 17,605,766 | | | | 13,527,130 | | | | 5,743,917 | | | | 6,920,636 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (23,078,364 | ) | | | (58,809,925 | ) | | | (6,861,255 | ) | | | (24,229,889 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (24,551,425 | ) | | | (354,969,739 | ) | | | (39,650,180 | ) | | | 28,518,359 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (28,748,053 | ) | | | (501,938,433 | ) | | | (40,806,510 | ) | | | (109,450,632 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 1,431,065,924 | | | | 1,933,004,357 | | | | 771,273,343 | | | | 880,723,975 | |
End of period | | $ | 1,402,317,871 | | | $ | 1,431,065,924 | | | $ | 730,466,833 | | | $ | 771,273,343 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 4,740,905 | | | | 8,516,986 | | | | 1,950,896 | | | | 5,241,830 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 2,498,556 | | | | 2,283,608 | | | | 1,711,942 | | | | 1,643,429 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,193,828 | ) | | | (20,766,356 | ) | | | (5,156,431 | ) | | | (5,867,812 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | (954,367 | ) | | | (9,965,762 | ) | | | (1,493,593 | ) | | | 1,017,447 | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 335,164 | | | | 604,325 | | | | 161,758 | | | | 451,279 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 583,165 | | | | 419,056 | | | | 236,278 | | | | 241,305 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (754,580 | ) | | | (1,811,471 | ) | | | (274,352 | ) | | | (903,346 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 163,749 | | | | (788,090 | ) | | | 123,684 | | | | (210,762 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued) | |
| | WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2022* | | | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 305,905 | | | $ | (13,383 | ) | | $ | 215,617 | | | $ | 136,513 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency | | | 1,106,404 | | | | (284,617 | ) | | | 173,433 | | | | 4,766,002 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 13,113,638 | | | | (851,233 | ) | | | 2,835,991 | | | | (3,865,450 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 14,525,947 | | | | (1,149,233 | ) | | | 3,225,041 | | | | 1,037,065 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | (111,741 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,669,593 | ) | | | (417,759 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (111,741 | ) | | | — | | | | (4,669,593 | ) | | | (417,759 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 58,390,701 | | | | 19,127,270 | | | | 1,232,380 | | | | 6,503,416 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 111,438 | | | | — | | | | 4,416,593 | | | | 392,172 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,390,165 | ) | | | (132,988 | ) | | | (3,526,741 | ) | | | (2,852,853 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 55,111,974 | | | | 18,994,282 | | | | 2,122,232 | | | | 4,042,735 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 69,526,180 | | | | 17,845,049 | | | | 677,680 | | | | 4,662,041 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 17,845,049 | | | | — | | | | 32,264,190 | | | | 27,602,149 | |
End of period | | $ | 87,371,229 | | | $ | 17,845,049 | | | $ | 32,941,870 | | | $ | 32,264,190 | |
Share transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 6,402,831 | | | | 1,912,822 | | | | 65,574 | | | | 313,324 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 11,155 | | | | — | | | | 253,245 | | | | 19,717 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (328,720 | ) | | | (13,764 | ) | | | (184,750 | ) | | | (141,175 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 6,085,266 | | | | 1,899,058 | | | | 134,069 | | | | 191,866 | |
* | The Fund commenced operations on December 29, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued) | |
| | Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | | | Boston Partners Global Equity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2022* | | | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 80,079 | | | $ | 263,754 | | | $ | 944,609 | | | $ | 3,593,717 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency | | | (1,463,380 | ) | | | (1,302,681 | ) | | | 3,170,006 | | | | 10,613,523 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 4,160,145 | | | | (2,540,407 | ) | | | 19,660,657 | | | | (29,901,450 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,776,844 | | | | (3,579,334 | ) | | | 23,775,272 | | | | (15,694,210 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | (313,835 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,771,850 | ) | | | (3,282,335 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (313,835 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,771,850 | ) | | | (3,282,335 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 600,237 | | | | 26,219,183 | | | | 9,044,652 | | | | 13,720,960 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 313,835 | | | | — | | | | 2,760,443 | | | | 3,267,140 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,850,030 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,260,111 | ) | | | (10,037,979 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | (1,935,958 | ) | | | 26,219,183 | | | | 5,544,984 | | | | 6,950,121 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 527,051 | | | | 22,639,849 | | | | 26,548,406 | | | | (12,026,424 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 22,639,849 | | | | — | | | | 171,406,964 | | | | 183,433,388 | |
End of period | | $ | 23,166,900 | | | $ | 22,639,849 | | | $ | 197,955,370 | | | $ | 171,406,964 | |
Share transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 64,679 | | | | 2,626,775 | | | | 453,715 | | | | 672,846 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 33,673 | | | | — | | | | 136,453 | | | | 160,233 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (335,011 | ) | | | — | | | | (315,103 | ) | | | (502,686 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | (236,659 | ) | | | 2,626,775 | | | | 275,065 | | | | 330,393 | |
* | The Fund commenced operations on December 29, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued) | |
| | Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund | | | Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 120,618 | | | $ | 450,857 | | | $ | (18,658 | ) | | $ | (594,234 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency | | | (695,964 | ) | | | (3,083,963 | ) | | | 8,069,382 | | | | 9,017,511 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 1,131,992 | | | | (3,484,403 | ) | | | (720,586 | ) | | | (3,660,649 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 556,646 | | | | (6,117,509 | ) | | | 7,330,138 | | | | 4,762,628 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | (651,962 | ) | | | (1,230,604 | ) | | | (6,481,806 | ) | | | (2,222,369 | ) |
Investor Class | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,588,742 | ) | | | (568,709 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (651,962 | ) | | | (1,230,604 | ) | | | (8,070,548 | ) | | | (2,791,078 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 316,189 | | | | 4,922,572 | | | | 7,323,386 | | | | 11,580,037 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 651,962 | | | | 1,230,604 | | | | 6,315,049 | | | | 2,118,791 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (800,010 | ) | | | (1,030,015 | ) | | | (11,119,099 | ) | | | (10,206,570 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,295,989 | | | | 1,987,755 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,538,485 | | | | 549,395 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,543,201 | ) | | | (2,670,683 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 168,141 | | | | 5,123,161 | | | | 3,810,609 | | | | 3,358,725 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 72,825 | | | | (2,224,952 | ) | | | 3,070,199 | | | | 5,330,275 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 21,504,015 | | | | 23,728,967 | | | | 66,453,000 | | | | 61,122,725 | |
End of period | | $ | 21,576,840 | | | $ | 21,504,015 | | | $ | 69,523,199 | | | $ | 66,453,000 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 38,171 | | | | 471,060 | | | | 503,199 | | | | 772,646 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 78,079 | | | | 120,176 | | | | 453,016 | | | | 149,316 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (95,240 | ) | | | (106,407 | ) | | | (760,732 | ) | | | (691,858 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 21,010 | | | | 484,829 | | | | 195,483 | | | | 230,104 | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | 104,254 | | | | 153,329 | |
Shares reinvested | | | — | | | | — | | | | 132,628 | | | | 45,405 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | — | | | | (124,923 | ) | | | (210,827 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 111,959 | | | | (12,093 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (continued) | |
| | Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | | | Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 3,768,648 | | | $ | (806,220 | ) | | $ | 490,037 | | | $ | 432,017 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency | | | 45,036,164 | | | | 176,879,838 | | | | 3,806,799 | | | | 15,104,285 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | (6,849,569 | ) | | | (124,327,460 | ) | | | 4,742,006 | | | | (3,987,028 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 41,955,243 | | | | 51,746,158 | | | | 9,038,842 | | | | 11,549,274 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | (144,215,120 | ) | | | (86,584,443 | ) | | | (2,998,432 | ) | | | — | |
Investor Class | | | (2,234,372 | ) | | | (1,150,099 | ) | | | (245,884 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (146,449,492 | ) | | | (87,734,542 | ) | | | (3,244,316 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 208,050,717 | | | | 211,949,877 | | | | 74,203,202 | | | | 64,513,248 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 71,158,668 | | | | 45,172,097 | | | | 2,776,329 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (231,938,336 | ) | | | (228,297,315 | ) | | | (38,476,718 | ) | | | (63,270,608 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,719,436 | | | | 3,774,057 | | | | 9,052,493 | | | | 6,524,071 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,215,329 | | | | 1,144,023 | | | | 223,590 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,909,676 | ) | | | (2,637,299 | ) | | | (7,453,133 | ) | | | (5,729,454 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 47,296,138 | | | | 31,105,440 | | | | 40,325,763 | | | | 2,037,257 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (57,198,111 | ) | | | (4,882,944 | ) | | | 46,120,289 | | | | 13,586,531 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 813,902,254 | | | | 818,785,198 | | | | 121,237,590 | | | | 107,651,059 | |
End of period | | $ | 756,704,143 | | | $ | 813,902,254 | | | $ | 167,357,879 | | | $ | 121,237,590 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Share transactions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 14,056,379 | | | | 12,983,416 | | | | 5,225,367 | | | | 4,730,594 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 5,086,395 | | | | 2,891,940 | | | | 194,557 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (15,456,437 | ) | | | (13,752,873 | ) | | | (2,721,231 | ) | | | (4,731,465 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 3,686,337 | | | | 2,122,483 | | | | 2,698,693 | | | | (871 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 116,178 | | | | 239,284 | | | | 635,206 | | | | 481,835 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 164,220 | | | | 75,463 | | | | 15,925 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (278,394 | ) | | | (163,631 | ) | | | (521,751 | ) | | | (436,138 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 2,004 | | | | 151,116 | | | | 129,380 | | | | 45,697 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | (unaudited) |
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (concluded) | |
| | Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | |
| | For the Six Months Ended February 28, 2023 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Increase/(decrease) in net assets from operations: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 68,863 | | | $ | 384,446 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency | | | (1,145,364 | ) | | | (4,533,397 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments and foreign currency translation | | | 69,359 | | | | (2,597,974 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (1,007,142 | ) | | | (6,746,925 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | (11,778,440 | ) | | | (36,249 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (11,778,440 | ) | | | (36,249 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Capital transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 2,378,257 | | | | 10,840,739 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 11,469,531 | | | | 35,160 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (6,230,792 | ) | | | (4,906,731 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital transactions | | | 7,616,996 | | | | 5,969,168 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (5,168,586 | ) | | | (814,006 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 60,615,615 | | | | 61,429,621 | |
End of period | | $ | 55,447,029 | | | $ | 60,615,615 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Share transactions: | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 265,351 | | | | 1,008,879 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 1,402,143 | | | | 3,301 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (716,365 | ) | | | (457,685 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) | | | 951,129 | | | | 554,495 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | Per Share Operating Performance |
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each class of shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | Net Investment Income/ (Loss)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/ (Loss) on Investments | | Net Increase/ (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | Dividends to Shareholders from Net Investment Income | | Distributions to Shareholders from Net Realized Gains | | Total Dividend and Distributions to Shareholders |
Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 30.78 | | | | $ | 0.21 | | | | $ | 2.28 | | | | $ | 2.49 | | | | $ | (0.31 | ) | | | $ | (2.28 | ) | | | $ | (2.59 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 33.77 | | | | | 0.33 | | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | | (0.33 | ) | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | | (1.81 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 24.53 | | | | | 0.26 | | | | | 9.43 | | | | | 9.69 | | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | (0.45 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 24.97 | | | | | 0.36 | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | 0.28 | | | | | (0.37 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.72 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 27.86 | | | | | 0.34 | | | | | (1.76 | ) | | | | (1.42 | ) | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | | (1.47 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 25.57 | | | | | 0.22 | | | | | 3.20 | | | | | 3.42 | | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | | (1.13 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 30.58 | | | | $ | 0.16 | | | | $ | 2.28 | | | | $ | 2.44 | | | | $ | (0.23 | ) | | | $ | (2.28 | ) | | | $ | (2.51 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 33.56 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | (1.51 | ) | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | | (1.72 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 24.39 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 9.38 | | | | | 9.56 | | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | (0.39 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 24.82 | | | | | 0.30 | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | 0.21 | | | | | (0.29 | ) | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | (0.64 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 27.69 | | | | | 0.27 | | | | | (1.75 | ) | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | | (1.39 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 25.42 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 3.18 | | | | | 3.34 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.95 | ) | | | | (1.07 | ) |
Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 27.51 | | | | $ | 0.14 | | | | $ | 1.67 | | | | $ | 1.81 | | | | $ | (0.26 | ) | | | $ | (1.66 | ) | | | $ | (1.92 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 32.34 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | (2.86 | ) | | | | (2.68 | ) | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (2.03 | ) | | | | (2.15 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 21.06 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | 11.27 | | | | | 11.42 | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.14 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 23.42 | | | | | 0.20 | | | | | (1.94 | ) | | | | (1.74 | ) | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (0.62 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 27.74 | | | | | 0.23 | | | | | (3.12 | ) | | | | (2.89 | ) | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (1.31 | ) | | | | (1.43 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 24.96 | | | | | 0.21 | | | | | 3.75 | | | | | 3.96 | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | (1.18 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 26.12 | | | | $ | 0.10 | | | | $ | 1.59 | | | | $ | 1.69 | | | | $ | (0.19 | ) | | | $ | (1.66 | ) | | | $ | (1.85 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 30.81 | | | | | 0.10 | | | | | (2.72 | ) | | | | (2.62 | ) | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (2.03 | ) | | | | (2.07 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 20.07 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | 10.75 | | | | | 10.82 | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.08 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 22.33 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | (1.85 | ) | | | | (1.70 | ) | | | | (0.22 | ) | | | | (0.34 | ) | | | | (0.56 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 26.53 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | (2.99 | ) | | | | (2.83 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (1.31 | ) | | | | (1.37 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 23.92 | | | | | 0.14 | | | | | 3.59 | | | | | 3.73 | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | (1.12 | ) |
WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 9.40 | | | | $ | 0.05 | | | | $ | 1.51 | | | | $ | 1.56 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | | $ | (0.02 | ) |
12/29/21** through 8/31/22 | | | | 10.00 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.59 | ) | | | | (0.60 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 19.92 | | | | $ | 0.13 | | | | $ | 1.85 | | | | $ | 1.98 | | | | $ | (0.09 | ) | | | $ | (3.02 | ) | | | $ | (3.11 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 19.33 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | 0.80 | | | | | 0.89 | | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | (0.30 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 11.96 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | 7.39 | | | | | 7.46 | | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.09 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 13.19 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | | (1.17 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.06 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 17.52 | | | | | 0.06 | | | | | (3.36 | ) | | | | (3.30 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | (1.03 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 16.13 | | | | | 0.04 | | | | | 2.50 | | | | | 2.54 | | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | (1.09 | ) | | | | (1.15 | ) |
† | unaudited. |
* | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
** | Commencement of operations. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued) | Per Share Operating Performance |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | | Total Investment Return1 | | Net Assets, End of Period (000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets With Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupment if any2 | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets With Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupments if any (Excluding Dividend and Interest Expense) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Without Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupments if any | | Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets With Waivers and Reimbursements | | Portfolio Turnover Rate |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $30.68 | | | | 8.19 | % | | | $ | 1,167,429 | | | | 0.80 | %3 | | N/A | | | 0.84 | %3 | | | 1.30 | %3 | | | 23 | %4 |
| 30.78 | | | | (3.76 | ) | | | | 1,200,629 | | | | 0.80 | | | N/A | | | 0.86 | | | | 1.00 | | | | 29 | |
| 33.77 | | | | 39.91 | | | | | 1,653,698 | | | | 0.80 | | | N/A | | | 0.83 | | | | 0.86 | | | | 33 | |
| 24.53 | | | | 0.84 | | | | | 1,053,301 | | | | 0.80 | | | N/A | | | 0.84 | | | | 1.46 | | | | 37 | |
| 24.97 | | | | (4.65 | ) | | | | 1,561,229 | | | | 0.80 | | | N/A | | | 0.82 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 33 | |
| 27.86 | | | | 13.70 | | | | | 1,853,976 | | | | 0.80 | | | N/A | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.83 | | | | 33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $30.51 | | | | 8.06 | % | | | $ | 234,889 | | | | 1.05 | %3 | | N/A | | | 1.09 | %3 | | | 1.05 | %3 | | | 23 | %4 |
| 30.58 | | | | (4.00 | ) | | | | 230,437 | | | | 1.05 | | | N/A | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 29 | |
| 33.56 | | | | 39.57 | | | | | 279,306 | | | | 1.05 | | | N/A | | | 1.08 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 33 | |
| 24.39 | | | | 0.59 | | | | | 220,927 | | | | 1.05 | | | N/A | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.21 | | | | 37 | |
| 24.82 | | | | (4.90 | ) | | | | 320,962 | | | | 1.05 | | | N/A | | | 1.07 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 33 | |
| 27.69 | | | | 13.44 | | | | | 510,737 | | | | 1.05 | | | N/A | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.58 | | | | 33 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $27.40 | | | | 7.06 | % | | | $ | 644,862 | | | | 0.99 | %3 | | N/A | | | 1.04 | %3 | | | 1.05 | %3 | | | 39 | %4 |
| 27.51 | | | | (8.88 | ) | | | | 688,375 | | | | 0.99 | | | N/A | | | 1.02 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 24 | |
| 32.34 | | | | 54.40 | | | | | 776,442 | | | | 0.99 | | | N/A | | | 1.01 | | | | 0.52 | | | | 33 | |
| 21.06 | | | | (7.88 | ) | | | | 503,349 | | | | 1.07 | | | N/A | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.94 | | | | 46 | |
| 23.42 | | | | (9.92 | ) | | | | 421,429 | | | | 1.10 | | | N/A | | | 1.16 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 29 | |
| 27.74 | | | | 16.25 | | | | | 476,179 | | | | 1.10 | | | N/A | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.78 | | | | 40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $25.96 | | | | 6.90 | % | | | $ | 85,605 | | | | 1.24 | %3 | | N/A | | | 1.29 | %3 | | | 0.80 | %3 | | | 39 | %4 |
| 26.12 | | | | (9.11 | ) | | | | 82,898 | | | | 1.24 | | | N/A | | | 1.27 | | | | 0.36 | | | | 24 | |
| 30.81 | | | | 54.01 | | | | | 104,282 | | | | 1.24 | | | N/A | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 33 | |
| 20.07 | | | | (8.07 | ) | | | | 77,032 | | | | 1.32 | | | N/A | | | 1.34 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 46 | |
| 22.33 | | | | (10.20 | ) | | | | 122,703 | | | | 1.35 | | | N/A | | | 1.41 | | | | 0.72 | | | | 29 | |
| 26.53 | | | | 15.94 | | | | | 144,315 | | | | 1.35 | | | N/A | | | 1.39 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 40 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $10.94 | | | | 16.67 | % | | | $ | 87,371 | | | | 1.10 | %3 | | N/A | | | 1.19 | %3 | | | 0.93 | %3 | | | 56 | %4 |
| 9.40 | | | | (6.00 | ) | | | | 17,845 | | | | 1.10 | 3 | | N/A | | | 2.93 | 3 | | | (0.22 | )3 | | | 70 | 4 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $18.79 | | | | 11.17 | % | | | $ | 32,942 | | | | 1.10 | %3 | | N/A | | | 1.32 | %3 | | | 1.41 | %3 | | | 42 | %4 |
| 19.92 | | | | 4.59 | | | | | 32,264 | | | | 1.10 | | | N/A | | | 1.26 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 92 | |
| 19.33 | | | | 62.66 | | | | | 27,602 | | | | 1.10 | | | N/A | | | 1.28 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 114 | |
| 11.96 | | | | (8.92 | ) | | | | 19,150 | | | | 1.10 | | | N/A | | | 1.31 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 123 | |
| 13.19 | | | | (18.85 | ) | | | | 22,273 | | | | 1.10 | | | N/A | | | 1.23 | | | | 0.40 | | | | 79 | |
| 17.52 | | | | 16.16 | | | | | 32,436 | | | | 1.09 | | | N/A | | | 1.11 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 80 | |
1 | Total return is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the period and is not annualized if period is less than one year. |
2 | Beginning on September 1, 2018, the expense limitation includes acquired fund fees and expenses (AFFE). AFFE are not reflected as expenses in these financial statements and therefore this may cause the net expense ratios after waivers/reimbursements to be lower than the expense limitation in place. |
3 | Annualized |
4 | Not Annualized |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued) | Per Share Operating Performance |
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each class of shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | Net Investment Income/ (Loss)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/ (Loss) on Investments | | Net Increase/ (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | Dividends to Shareholders from Net Investment Income | | Distributions to Shareholders from Net Realized Gains | | Total Dividend and Distributions to Shareholders |
Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 8.62 | | | | $ | 0.03 | | | | $ | 1.18 | | | | $ | 1.21 | | | | $ | (0.14 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (0.14 | ) |
12/29/21** through 8/31/22 | | | | 10.00 | | | | | 0.11 | | | | | (1.49 | ) | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Boston Partners Global Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 18.69 | | | | $ | 0.10 | | | | $ | 2.46 | | | | $ | 2.56 | | | | $ | (0.30 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (0.30 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 20.74 | | | | | 0.39 | | | | | (2.08 | ) | | | | (1.69 | ) | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.36 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 15.15 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | 5.69 | | | | | 5.94 | | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.35 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 15.91 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | (0.67 | ) | | | | (0.52 | ) | | | | (0.24 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.24 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 18.73 | | | | | 0.25 | | | | | (1.79 | ) | | | | (1.54 | ) | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (1.10 | ) | | | | (1.28 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 17.39 | | | | | 0.16 | | | | | 1.56 | | | | | 1.72 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.38 | ) |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 8.61 | | | | $ | 0.05 | | | | $ | 0.17 | | | | $ | 0.22 | | | | $ | (0.27 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (0.27 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 11.78 | | | | | 0.19 | | | | | (2.75 | ) | | | | (2.56 | ) | | | | (0.46 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.61 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 9.79 | | | | | 0.13 | | | | | 1.94 | | | | | 2.07 | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.08 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 9.18 | | | | | 0.21 | | | | | 0.89 | | | | | 1.10 | | | | | (0.49 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.49 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 9.13 | | | | | 0.13 | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | 0.05 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
10/17/17** through 8/31/18 | | | | 10.00 | | | | | 0.05 | | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | | (0.06 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.06 | ) |
Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 14.73 | | | | | $ — | ^ | | | $ | 1.58 | | | | $ | 1.58 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (1.77 | ) | | | $ | (1.77 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 14.21 | | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | 1.29 | | | | | 1.16 | | | | | — | | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | | (0.64 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 15.15 | | | | | (0.12 | ) | | | | 3.69 | | | | | 3.57 | | | | | — | | | | | (4.51 | ) | | | | (4.51 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 17.74 | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (1.75 | ) | | | | (1.75 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 20.51 | | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (1.53 | ) | | | | (1.53 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 20.96 | | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | | 0.07 | | | | | (0.28 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 12.54 | | | | $ | (0.02 | ) | | | $ | 1.34 | | | | $ | 1.32 | | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (1.77 | ) | | | $ | (1.77 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 12.22 | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | 1.10 | | | | | 0.96 | | | | | — | | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | | (0.64 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 13.64 | | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | 3.23 | | | | | 3.09 | | | | | — | | | | | (4.51 | ) | | | | (4.51 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 16.17 | | | | | (0.16 | ) | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (1.75 | ) | | | | (1.75 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 18.88 | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (0.98 | ) | | | | (1.18 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (1.53 | ) | | | | (1.53 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 19.36 | | | | | (0.38 | ) | | | | 0.07 | | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) |
† | Unaudited. |
* | Calculated based on average shares outstanding. |
** | Commencement of operations. |
^ | Amount is less than $0.005. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued) | Per Share Operating Performance |
| Net Asset Value, End of Period | | Total Investment Return1 | | Net Assets, End of Period (000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets With Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupment if any2 | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets With Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupments if any (Excluding Dividend and Interest Expense) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Without Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupments if any | | Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets With Waivers and Reimbursements | | Portfolio Turnover Rate |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 9.69 | | | | 14.06 | % | | $ | 23,167 | | | | 0.90 | %3 | | | N/A | | | | 1.59 | %3 | | | 0.75 | %3 | | | 40 | %4 |
| | 8.62 | | | | (13.80 | ) | | | 22,640 | | | | 0.90 | 3 | | | N/A | | | | 1.73 | 3 | | | 1.75 | 3 | | | 55 | 4 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 20.95 | | | | 13.76 | % | | $ | 197,955 | | | | 0.95 | %3 | | | N/A | | | | 1.12 | %3 | | | 1.04 | %3 | | | 26 | %4 |
| | 18.69 | | | | (8.27 | ) | | | 171,407 | | | | 0.95 | | | | N/A | | | | 1.13 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 59 | |
| | 20.74 | | | | 39.66 | | | | 183,433 | | | | 0.95 | | | | N/A | | | | 1.04 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 88 | |
| | 15.15 | | | | (3.40 | ) | | | 177,470 | | | | 0.95 | | | | N/A | | | | 1.22 | | | | 0.96 | | | | 118 | |
| | 15.91 | | | | (7.92 | ) | | | 683,649 | | | | 0.95 | | | | N/A | | | | 1.03 | | | | 1.55 | | | | 97 | |
| | 18.73 | | | | 9.93 | | | | 666,271 | | | | 0.95 | | | | N/A | | | | 1.03 | | | | 0.88 | | | | 80 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 8.56 | | | | 2.65 | % | | $ | 21,577 | | | | 1.00 | %3 | | | N/A | | | | 1.78 | %3 | | | 1.18 | %3 | | | 86 | %4 |
| | 8.61 | | | | (22.55 | ) | | | 21,504 | | | | 1.00 | | | | N/A | | | | 1.74 | | | | 1.94 | | | | 143 | |
| | 11.78 | | | | 21.15 | | | | 23.729 | | | | 1.00 | | | | N/A | | | | 1.56 | | | | 1.16 | | | | 123 | |
| | 9.79 | | | | 12.05 | | | | 16,508 | | | | 1.06 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.39 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 177 | |
| | 9.18 | | | | 0.55 | | | | 9,468 | | | | 1.07 | | | | N/A | | | | 2.89 | | | | 1.41 | | | | 155 | |
| | 9.13 | | | | (8.11 | ) | | | 8,296 | | | | 1.10 | 3 | | | N/A | | | | 2.95 | 3 | | | 0.58 | 3 | | | 146 | 4 |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 14.54 | | | | 11.25 | % | | $ | 56,871 | | | | 2.01 | %3 | | | 1.96 | %3 | | | 2.65 | %3 | | | (0.01 | %)3 | | | 22 | %4 |
| | 14.73 | | | | 8.35 | | | | 54,733 | | | | 2.55 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 3.18 | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | 40 | |
| | 14.21 | | | | 29.08 | | | | 49,551 | | | | 2.60 | | | | 1.97 | | | | 3.14 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 31 | |
| | 15.15 | | | | (5.78 | ) | | | 68,780 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 2.74 | | | | (0.81 | ) | | | 46 | |
| | 17.74 | | | | (6.05 | ) | | | 227,834 | | | | 2.67 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 2.68 | | | | (0.94 | ) | | | 64 | |
| | 20.51 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | 651,325 | | | | 3.01 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 3.01 | | | | (1.62 | ) | | | 58 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 12.09 | | | | 11.13 | % | | $ | 12,652 | | | | 2.26 | %3 | | | 2.21 | %3 | | | 2.90 | %3 | | | (0.26 | %)3 | | | 22 | %4 |
| | 12.54 | | | | 8.07 | | | | 11,720 | | | | 2.80 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 3.43 | | | | (1.12 | ) | | | 40 | |
| | 12.22 | | | | 28.71 | | | | 11.571 | | | | 2.85 | | | | 2.22 | | | | 3.39 | | | | (1.16 | ) | | | 31 | |
| | 13.64 | | | | (5.99 | ) | | | 14,484 | | | | 2.82 | | | | 2.50 | | | | 2.99 | | | | (1.06 | ) | | | 46 | |
| | 16.17 | | | | (6.27 | ) | | | 28,156 | | | | 2.92 | | | | 2.70 | | | | 2.93 | | | | (1.19 | ) | | | 64 | |
| | 18.88 | | | | (1.65 | ) | | | 54,167 | | | | 3.26 | | | | 2.62 | | | | 3.26 | | | | (1.87 | ) | | | 58 | |
1 | Total return is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the period and is not annualized if period is less than one year. |
2 | Beginning on September 1, 2018, the expense limitation includes acquired fund fees and expenses (AFFE). AFFE are not reflected as expenses in these financial statements and therefore this may cause the net expense ratios after waivers/reimbursements to be lower than the expense limitation in place. |
3 | Annualized |
4 | Not Annualized |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
Semi-Annual Report 2023 | 73
BOSTON PARTNERS INVESTMENT FUNDS | |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (continued) | Per Share Operating Performance |
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each class of shares outstanding, total investment return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | | Net Investment Income/ (Loss)* | | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain/ (Loss) on Investments | | Net Increase/ (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | | Dividends to Shareholders from Net Investment Income | | Distributions to Shareholders from Net Realized Gains | | Total Dividend and Distributions to Shareholders |
Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 15.98 | | | | $ | 0.07 | | | | $ | 0.74 | | | | $ | 0.81 | | | | $ | (0.22 | ) | | | $ | (2.72 | ) | | | $ | (2.94 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 16.82 | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | 1.18 | | | | | 1.16 | | | | | — | | | | | (2.00 | ) | | | | (2.00 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 13.31 | | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | 3.61 | | | | | 3.51 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
8/31/20 | | | | 15.15 | | | | | (0.00 | ) | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | | (0.21 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.36 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 16.64 | | | | | 0.09 | | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | | (0.70 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | | (0.79 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 16.27 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 0.40 | | | | | 0.37 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 15.48 | | | | $ | 0.05 | | | | $ | 0.72 | | | | $ | 0.77 | | | | $ | (0.18 | ) | | | $ | (2.72 | ) | | | $ | (2.90 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 16.39 | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | 1.14 | | | | | 1.09 | | | | | — | | | | | (2.00 | ) | | | | (2.00 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 13.01 | | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | | 3.51 | | | | | 3.38 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
8/31/20 | | | | 14.81 | | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | (1.44 | ) | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | | (0.17 | ) | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | | (0.32 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 16.31 | | | | | 0.06 | | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | | (0.72 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.78 | ) | | | | (0.78 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 15.99 | | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | | 0.40 | | | | | 0.32 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund | | | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 13.65 | | | | $ | 0.05 | | | | $ | 0.91 | | | | $ | 0.96 | | | | $ | (0.32 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (0.32 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 12.18 | | | | | 0.05 | | | | | 1.42 | | | | | 1.47 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
8/31/21 | | | | 9.72 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 2.48 | | | | | 2.47 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 10.74 | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | (0.89 | ) | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.14 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 11.52 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | | (0.58 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | | (0.20 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 11.34 | | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | 0.19 | | | | | 0.18 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 13.43 | | | | $ | 0.03 | | | | $ | 0.89 | | | | $ | 0.92 | | | | $ | (0.30 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (0.30 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 12.01 | | | | | 0.01 | | | | | 1.41 | | | | | 1.42 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
8/31/21 | | | | 9.61 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 2.43 | | | | | 2.40 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
8/31/20 | | | | 10.61 | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | (0.88 | ) | | | | (0.90 | ) | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.10 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 11.40 | | | | | 0.05 | | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
8/31/18 | | | | 11.25 | | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | | 0.19 | | | | | 0.15 | | | | | — | | | | | — | | | | | — | |
Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | | | | |
Institutional Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
9/1/22 through 2/28/23† | | | $ | 10.23 | | | | $ | 0.01 | | | | $ | (0.17 | ) | | | $ | (0.16 | ) | | | $ | (2.01 | ) | | | $ | — | | | | $ | (2.01 | ) |
8/31/22 | | | | 11.44 | | | | | 0.07 | | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | | (1.20 | ) | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.01 | ) |
8/31/21 | | | | 11.23 | | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | | 1.17 | | | | | 1.15 | | | | | (0.94 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.94 | ) |
8/31/20 | | | | 10.45 | | | | | 0.19 | | | | | 0.82 | | | | | 1.01 | | | | | (0.23 | ) | | | | — | | | | | (0.23 | ) |
8/31/19 | | | | 10.49 | | | | | 0.04 | | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | | 0.01 | | | | | — | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.05 | ) |
8/31/18 | | | | 12.12 | | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | | (0.87 | ) | | | | (0.92 | ) | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | | (0.45 | ) | | | | (0.71 | ) |
† | unaudited. |
* | Calculated based on average shares outstanding, unless otherwise noted. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (concluded) | Per Share Operating Performance |
Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Investment Return1 | | | Net Assets, End of Period (000) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets With Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupment if any2 | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets With Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupments if any (Excluding Dividend and Interest Expense) | | Ratio of Expenses to Average Net Assets Without Waivers, Reimbursements and Recoupments if any | | Ratio of Net Investment Income/(Loss) to Average Net Assets With Waivers and Reimbursements | | Portfolio Turnover Rate |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| $ | 13.85 | | | | 4.88 | % | | | $ | 746,339 | | | | 1.80 | %3 | | | 1.39 | %3 | | | 1.80 | %3 | | | 0.95 | %3 | | | 29 | %4 |
| | 15.98 | | | | 7.17 | | | | | 801,913 | | | | 1.95 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.95 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | 85 | |
| | 16.82 | | | | 26.37 | | | | | 808,565 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 2.15 | | | | (0.66 | ) | | | 61 | |
| | 13.31 | | | | (10.13 | ) | | | | 1,082,963 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 1.37 | | | | 2.21 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | 66 | |
| | 15.15 | | | | (4.05 | ) | | | | 3,212,731 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 1.38 | | | | 2.15 | | | | 0.62 | | | | 60 | |
| | 16.64 | | | | 2.27 | | | | | 6,636,897 | | | | 2.09 | | | | 1.34 | | | | 2.09 | | | | (0.19 | ) | | | 60 | |
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| $ | 13.35 | | | | 4.80 | % | | | $ | 10,365 | | | | 2.05 | %3 | | | 1.64 | %3 | | | 2.05 | %3 | | | 0.70 | %3 | | | 29 | %4 |
| | 15.48 | | | | 6.91 | | | | | 11,989 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.20 | | | | (0.35 | ) | | | 85 | |
| | 16.39 | | | | 25.98 | | | | | 10,220 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.40 | | | | (0.91 | ) | | | 61 | |
| | 13.01 | | | | (10.32 | ) | | | | 24,436 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 1.62 | | | | 2.46 | | | | (0.26 | ) | | | 66 | |
| | 14.81 | | | | (4.27 | ) | | | | 54,570 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 1.63 | | | | 2.40 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 60 | |
| | 16.31 | | | | 2.00 | | | | | 118,905 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 1.59 | | | | 2.34 | | | | (0.44 | ) | | | 60 | |
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| $ | 14.29 | | | | 7.01 | % | | | $ | 159,095 | | | | 2.39 | %3 | | | 1.79 | %3 | | | 2.39 | %3 | | | 0.70 | %3 | | | 75 | %4 |
| | 13.65 | | | | 12.07 | | | | | 115,079 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 2.56 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 161 | |
| | 12.18 | | | | 25.39 | | | | | 102,691 | | | | 2.29 | | | | 1.83 | | | | 2.29 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 102 | |
| | 9.72 | | | | (8.30 | ) | | | | 130,857 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 0.07 | | | | 125 | |
| | 10.74 | | | | (5.00 | ) | | | | 611,254 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.47 | | | | 0.69 | | | | 99 | |
| | 11.52 | | | | 1.59 | | | | | 913,237 | | | | 2.34 | | | | 1.65 | | | | 2.34 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | 85 | |
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| $ | 14.05 | | | | 6.88 | % | | | $ | 8,263 | | | | 2.64 | %3 | | | 2.04 | %3 | | | 2.64 | %3 | | | 0.45 | %3 | | | 75 | %4 |
| | 13.43 | | | | 11.82 | | | | | 6,159 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 2.06 | | | | 2.81 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 161 | |
| | 12.01 | | | | 24.97 | | | | | 4,960 | | | | 2.54 | | | | 2.08 | | | | 2.54 | | | | (0.32 | ) | | | 102 | |
| | 9.61 | | | | (8.55 | ) | | | | 6,308 | | | | 2.71 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.71 | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | 125 | |
| | 10.61 | | | | (5.14 | ) | | | | 14,610 | | | | 2.72 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.72 | | | | 0.44 | | | | 99 | |
| | 11.40 | | | | 1.33 | | | | | 23,987 | | | | 2.59 | | | | 1.90 | | | | 2.59 | | | | (0.36 | ) | | | 85 | |
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| $ | 8.06 | | | | (1.84 | %) | | | $ | 55,447 | | | | 1.40 | %3 | | | 1.40 | %3 | | | 1.72 | %3 | | | 0.24 | %3 | | | 68 | %4 |
| | 10.23 | | | | (10.52 | ) | | | | 60,616 | | | | 1.42 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 1.73 | | | | 0.63 | | | | 136 | |
| | 11.44 | | | | 10.38 | | | | | 61,430 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 1.40 | | | | 2.00 | | | | (0.14 | ) | | | 125 | |
| | 11.23 | | | | 9.75 | | | | | 60,176 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 1.49 | | | | 2.19 | | | | 1.81 | | | | 219 | |
| | 10.45 | | | | 0.18 | | | | | 58,424 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.44 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 186 | |
| | 10.49 | | | | (8.11 | ) | | | | 58,245 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.37 | | | | (0.47 | ) | | | 222 | |
1 | Total return is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the period and is not annualized if period is less than one year. |
2 | Beginning on September 1, 2018, the expense limitation includes acquired fund fees and expenses (AFFE). AFFE are not reflected as expenses in these financial statements and therefore this may cause the net expense ratios after waivers/reimbursements to be lower than the expense limitation in place. |
3 | Annualized |
4 | Not Annualized |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
February 28, 2023
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including Boston Partners All-Cap Value Fund (“BP All-Cap Value Fund”), Boston Partners Small Cap Value Fund II (“BP Small Cap Value Fund II”), WPG Partners Select Small Cap Value Fund (“WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund”), WPG Partners Small Cap Value Diversified Fund (formerly known as WPG Partners Small/Micro Cap Value Fund) (“WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund”), Boston Partners Global Sustainability Fund (“BP Global Sustainability Fund”), Boston Partners Global Equity Fund (“BP Global Equity Fund”), Boston Partners Emerging Markets Fund (“BP Emerging Markets Fund”), Boston Partners Long/Short Equity Fund (“BP Long/Short Equity Fund”), Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund (“BP Long/Short Research Fund”), Boston Partners Global Long/Short Fund (“BP Global Long/Short Fund”) and Boston Partners Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund (“BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund”), (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds (other than the WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund, WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund, BP Global Sustainability Fund, BP Global Equity Fund, BP Emerging Markets Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund) each offer two classes of shares, Institutional Class and Investor Class. As of the end of the reporting period, Investor Class shares of the BP Global Equity Fund have not been issued. The WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund, WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund, BP Global Sustainability Fund, BP Emerging Markets Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund are single class funds, offering only the Institutional Class of shares.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive investment portfolio of the Company.
The investment objective of BP Small Cap Value Fund II and BP All-Cap Value Fund is to seek long-term growth of capital primarily through investment in equity securities. The investment objective of BP Global Equity Fund, BP Global/Long Short Fund, BP Emerging Markets Fund, and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund is to seek long-term capital growth. The investment objective of WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund and BP Global Sustainability Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation. The investment objective of BP Long/Short Equity Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation while reducing exposure to general equity market risk. The investment objective of WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund is to seek capital appreciation by investing primarily in common stocks, securities convertible into common stocks and in special situations. The investment objective of BP Long/Short Research Fund is to seek long-term total return.
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services-Investment Companies.”
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
PORTFOLIO VALUATION — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by a Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded, and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. Investments in other open-end investment companies, if any, are valued based on the NAV of the investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). Options for which the primary market is a national securities exchange are valued at the last sale price on the exchange on which they are traded, or, in the absence of any sale, will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Options not traded on a national securities exchange are valued at the last quoted bid price for long option positions and the closing ask price for short option positions. If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued by the Valuation Designee (as defined below) in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments Such procedures use fundamental valuation methods, which may include, but are not limited to, an analysis of the effect of any restrictions on the resale of the security, industry analysis and trends, significant changes in the issuer’s financial position, and any other event which could have a significant impact on the value of the security. Determination of fair value involves subjective judgment as the actual market value of a particular security can be established only by negotiations between the parties in a sales transaction, and the difference between the recorded fair value and the value that would be
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received in a sale could be significant. The Funds may use fair value pricing more frequently for securities traded primarily in non-U.S. markets because, among other things, most foreign markets close well before the Funds value their securities, generally as of 4:00 p.m. Eastern time. The earlier close of these foreign markets gives rise to the possibility that significant events, including broad market moves, government actions or pronouncements, aftermarket trading, or news events may have occurred in the interim. To account for this, the Funds may value foreign securities using fair value prices based on third-party vendor modeling tools (international fair value pricing).
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by the Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. (“Boston Partners” or the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| • | Level 1 — | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
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| • | Level 2 — | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
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| • | Level 3 — | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
A summary of the inputs used to value each Fund’s investments as of the end of the reporting period is included in each Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Level 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Funds’ 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 Funds 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 following is a summary of quantitative information about Level 3 Fair Value Measurements:
| FUND | | TYPE OF SECURITY | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) AS OF 2/28/2023 | | VALUATION TECHNIQUES | | UNOBSERVABLE INPUT | | UNOBSERVABLE INPUT VALUES (USD) | | IMPACT TO VALUATION FROM AN INCREASE TO INPUT |
| BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | Contracts For Difference – Total Short – Russia | | 314,150 | | Market Approach & Concensus Pricing | | Discount for lack of marketability as a result of geopolitical event and sanction | | 100% | | Significant changes in the market quotes would have resulted in direct and proportional changes in the fair value of the security |
| BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | Contracts For Difference – Total Short – Russia | | 140,169 | | Market Approach & Concensus Pricing | | Discount for lack of marketability as a result of geopolitical event and sanction | | 100% | | Significant changes in the market quotes would have resulted in direct and proportional changes in the fair value of the security |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
February 28, 2023
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when a Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all Level 3 transfers are disclosed if a Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal year, the Funds had no significant level 3 investments or transfers.
USE OF 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES — The Funds record security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Funds’ investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Offering costs are amortized for a new fund and accrued over a 12-month period from the inception date of the fund. Offering costs are charged directly to the fund in which they are incurred. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory, offering costs, and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Funds.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. TAX STATUS — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to qualify or continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
SEC RULE 18f-4 — Effective August 19, 2022, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) implemented Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act (“Rule 18f-4”), providing for the regulation of a registered investment company’s use of derivatives and certain related instruments. Among other things, Rule 18f-4 limits a fund’s derivatives exposure through a value-at-risk test and requires the adoption and implementation of a derivatives risk management program for certain derivatives users. The BP Emerging Markets Fund, BP Long/Short Equity Fund, BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund, and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund, as a full derivatives user (as defined in Rule 18f-4), is subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. The BP All-Cap Value Fund, BP Small Cap Value Fund II, WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund, WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund, BP Global Sustainability Fund, and BP Global Equity Fund, as a limited derivatives user (as defined in Rule 18f-4), is not subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. The Funds are required to comply with Rule18f-4 and has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.
The Funds do not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments in the Statements of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Statements of Operations.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
OTHER — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Funds expect the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
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February 28, 2023
CURRENCY RISK — The Funds invest in securities of foreign issuers, including American Depositary Receipts. These markets are subject to special risks associated with foreign investments not typically associated with investing in U.S. markets. Because the foreign securities in which the Funds may invest generally trade in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, changes in currency exchange rates will affect the Funds’ NAV, the value of dividends and interest earned and gains and losses realized on the sale of securities. Because the NAV for the Funds are determined on the basis of U.S. dollars, the Funds may lose money by investing in a foreign security if the local currency of a foreign market depreciates against the U.S. dollar, even if the local currency value of the Funds’ holdings goes up. Generally, a strong U.S. dollar relative to these other currencies will adversely affect the value of the Funds’ holdings in foreign securities.
EMERGING MARKETS RISK — The BP Global Sustainability Fund, the BP Emerging Markets Fund and the BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund invest in emerging market instruments which are subject to certain credit and market risks. The securities and currency markets of emerging market countries are generally smaller, less developed, less liquid and more volatile than the securities and currency markets of the United States and other developed markets. Disclosure and regulatory standards in many respects are less stringent than in other developed markets. There also may be a lower level of monitoring and regulation of securities markets in emerging market countries and the activities of investors in such markets and enforcement of existing regulations may be extremely limited. Political and economic structures in many of these countries may be in their infancy and developing rapidly, and such countries may lack the social, political and economic stability characteristics of more developed countries.
FOREIGN SECURITIES MARKET RISK — Securities of many non-U.S. companies may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than securities of comparable U.S. companies. Securities of companies traded in many countries outside the U.S., particularly emerging markets countries, may be subject to further risks due to the inexperience of local investment professionals and financial institutions, the possibility of permanent or temporary termination of trading and greater spreads between bid and asked prices of securities. In addition, non-U.S. stock exchanges and investment professionals are subject to less governmental regulation, and commissions may be higher than in the United States. Also, there may be delays in the settlement of non-U.S. stock exchange transactions.
LIBOR DISCONTINUATION RISK — The terms of many financial instruments in which the Funds may invest or other transactions to which the Funds may be a party may be tied to the London Interbank Offered Rate, or “LIBOR.” LIBOR is the offered rate for short-term Eurodollar deposits between major international banks. LIBOR may be a significant factor in determining the Funds’ payment obligations under a derivative investment, the cost of financing to the Funds or an investment’s value or return to the Funds, and may be used in other ways that affect the Funds’ investment performance. In July 2017, the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”), the United Kingdom’s financial regulatory body, announced a desire to phase out the use of LIBOR by the end of 2021.
The FCA and ICE Benchmark Administrator have since announced that most LIBOR settings will no longer be published after December 31, 2021 and a majority of U.S. dollar LIBOR settings will cease publication after June 30, 2023. It is possible that a subset of LIBOR settings will be published after these dates on a “synthetic” basis, but any such publications would be considered non-representative of the underlying market. The U.S. Federal Reserve, based on the recommendations of the New York Federal Reserve’s Alternative Reference Rate Committee (comprised of major derivative market participants and their regulators), has begun publishing the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (“SOFR”) that is intended to replace U.S. dollar LIBOR. Proposals for alternative reference rates for other currencies have also been announced or have already begun publication. Markets are slowly developing in response to these new reference rates. Uncertainty related to the liquidity impact of the change in rates, and how to appropriately adjust these rates at the time of transition, poses risks for the Funds. The effect of any changes to, or discontinuation of, LIBOR on the Funds will depend on, among other things, (1) existing fallback or termination provisions in individual contracts and (2) whether, how, and when industry participants develop and adopt new reference rates and fallbacks for both legacy and new instruments and contracts. In addition, there are obstacles to converting certain longer-term securities and transactions to a new reference rate or rates and the effectiveness of one alternative reference rate versus multiple alternative reference rates in new or existing financial instruments and products has not been determined.
The transition away from LIBOR might lead to increased volatility and illiquidity in markets for instruments whose terms currently reference LIBOR, reduced values of LIBOR-related investments, reduced effectiveness of hedging strategies, increased costs for certain LIBOR-related instruments, increased difficulty in borrowing or refinancing, and prolonged adverse market conditions for the Funds. Furthermore, the risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR and related transition may be exacerbated if the work necessary to effect an orderly transition to an alternative reference rate is not completed in a timely manner.
Although the Funds are working to minimize its exposure to risks associated with the expected discontinuation of LIBOR, all of the aforementioned risks may adversely affect the Funds’ performance or NAV.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance.
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UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on the Funds’ performance and the value of Funds’ investments, even beyond any direct exposure that the Funds may have to issuers located in these countries.
SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENT RISK — The sustainability criterion required for investment by the BP Global Sustainability Fund may cause the Fund to not invest in certain industries or issuers. As a result, the BP Global Sustainability Fund may be overweight or underweight in certain industries or issuers relative to its benchmark index, which may cause the Fund’s performance to be more or less sensitive to developments affecting those industries or issuers. Sustainability information provided by issuers, upon which the portfolio managers may rely, continues to develop, and may be incomplete, inaccurate, use different methodologies, or be applied differently across companies and industries. Further, the regulatory landscape for sustainable investing in the United States is still developing and future rules and regulations may require the BP Global Sustainability Fund to modify or alter its investment process. Similarly, government policies incentivizing issuers to engage in sustainable practices may fall out of favor, which could potentially limit the BP Global Sustainability Fund’s investment universe. There is also a risk that the companies identified through the investment process may fail to adhere to sustainable business practices, which may result in the BP Global Sustainability Fund selling a security when it might otherwise be disadvantageous to do so. There is no guarantee that sustainable investments will outperform the broader market on either an absolute or relative basis.
OPTIONS WRITTEN — The Funds may enter into options written for: bona fide hedging; attempting to offset changes in the value of securities held or expected to be acquired or be disposed of; attempting to minimize fluctuations in foreign currencies; attempting to gain exposure to a particular market, index or instrument; or other risk management purposes. Such options may relate to particular securities or domestic stock indices, and may or may not be listed on exchanges regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission or on other non-U.S. exchanges. An option on a futures contract gives the purchaser the right, in return for the premium paid, to assume a position in the contract (a long position if the option is a call and a short position if the option is a put) at a specified exercise price at any time during the option exercise period. The writer of the option is required upon exercise to assume a short futures position (if the option is a call) or a long futures position (if the option is a put). Upon exercise of the option, the accumulated cash balance in the writer’s futures margin account is delivered to the holder of the option. That balance represents the amount by which the market price of the futures contract at exercise exceeds, in the case of a call, or is less than, in the case of a put, the exercise price of the option. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing put options is limited to the exercised fair value of the option contract. The maximum risk of loss associated with writing call options is potentially unlimited. The Funds also have the additional risk of being unable to enter into a closing transaction at an acceptable price if a liquid secondary market does not exist. The Funds also may write OTC options where completing the obligation depends upon the credit standing of the other party. Option contracts also involve the risk that they may result in loss due to unanticipated developments in market conditions or other causes. Written options are initially recorded as liabilities to the extent of premiums received and subsequently marked to market to reflect the current value of the option written. Gains or losses are realized when the option transaction expires or closes. When an option is exercised, the proceeds on sales for a written call option or the purchase cost for a written put option is adjusted by the amount of the premium received. Listed option contracts present minimal counterparty credit risk since they are exchange traded and the exchange’s clearinghouse, as counterparty to all exchange-traded options, guarantees the options against default. As of the end of the reporting period, all of the Funds’ written options are exchange-traded options.
During the current fiscal period, the Funds’ average quarterly volume of options transactions was as follows:
FUND | | PURCHASED OPTIONS (COST) | | | WRITTEN OPTIONS (PROCEEDS) | |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,272,778 | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 22,696 | | | | 167,224 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | — | | | | 506,201 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | — | | | | 1,251,653 | |
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SHORT SALES — When the investment adviser believes that a security is overvalued, the BP Long/Short Equity Fund, the BP Long/Short Research Fund, the BP Global Long/Short Fund and the BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund may sell the security short by borrowing the same security from a broker or other institution and selling the security. A Fund will incur a loss as a result of a short sale if the price of the borrowed security increases between the date of the short sale and the date on which the Fund buys and replaces such borrowed security. A Fund will realize a gain if there is a decline in price of the security between those dates where the decline in price exceeds the costs of borrowing the security and other transaction costs. There can be no assurance that a Fund will be able to close out a short position at any particular time or at an acceptable price. Although a Fund’s gain is limited to the amount at which it sold a security short, its potential loss is unlimited. Until a Fund replaces a borrowed security, it will maintain at all times cash, U.S. Government securities, or other liquid securities in an amount which, when added to any amount deposited with a broker as collateral, will at least equal the current market value of the security sold short. Depending on arrangements made with brokers, a Fund may not receive any payments (including interest) on collateral deposited with them.
In accordance with the terms of its prime brokerage agreements, a Fund may receive rebate income or be charged a fee for borrowed securities. Such income or fee is calculated on a daily basis based upon the market value of each borrowed security and a variable rate that is dependent upon the availability of such security. The Funds record these prime broker charges on a net basis as interest income or interest expense. During the current fiscal period, the BP Long/Short Equity Fund, the BP Long/Short Research Fund, the BP Global Long/Short Fund and the BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund had net income/(charges) of $93,527, $2,331,264, $894,336 and $4,718, respectively, on borrowed securities. Such amounts are included in prime broker interest income on the Statements of Operations.
As of the end of the reporting period, BP Long/Short Equity Fund, BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund had securities sold short valued at $12,222,692, $221,295,552, $66,443,616 and $79,454, respectively, for which securities of $27,998,776, $241,201,816, $47,418,565 and $18,777,944 and deposits of $11,558,479, $231,051,366, $66,093,165 and $74,636, respectively, were pledged as collateral.
In accordance with Special Custody and Pledge Agreements with Goldman Sachs & Co. (“Goldman Sachs”) (the Funds’ prime broker), BP Long/Short Equity Fund, BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund may borrow from Goldman Sachs to the extent necessary to maintain required margin cash deposits on short positions. Interest on such borrowings is charged to the Fund based on the LIBOR rate plus an agreed upon spread.
The BP Long/Short Equity Fund, BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund utilized cash borrowings from Goldman Sachs to meet required margin cash deposits as follows during the current fiscal period:
BP LONG/SHORT EQUITY FUND | | BP LONG/SHORT RESEARCH FUND |
DAYS UNITIZED | | AVERAGE DAILY BORROWINGS | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE | | DAYS UNITIZED | | AVERAGE DAILY BORROWINGS | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE |
| 181 | | | EUR 6,592 | | | 1.76% | | | | 142 | | | | AUD 442,791 | | | | 3.45 | % |
| 181 | | | USD 1,933,059 | | | 4.16% | | | | 77 | | | | CAD 3,528,238 | | | | 4.79 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 54 | | | | CHF 137,715 | | | | 1.01 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 162 | | | | DKK 355,656 | | | | 1.92 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 120 | | | | EUR 772,116 | | | | 2.32 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 158 | | | | GBP 696,598 | | | | 3.79 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 106 | | | | HKD 1,605,592 | | | | 2.42 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 42 | | | | JPY 75,991,897 | | | | 0.37 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 104 | | | | MXN 551,886 | | | | 10.87 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 52 | | | | SEK 372,096 | | | | 2.98 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 139 | | | | THB 66,202,272 | | | | 1.56 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 54 | | | | USD 2,263,881 | | | | 3.36 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | 64 | | | | ZAR 1,444,827 | | | | 7.53 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BP GLOBAL LONG/SHORT FUND | | BP EMERGING MARKETS DYNAMIC EQUITY FUND |
DAYS UNITIZED | | AVERAGE DAILY BORROWINGS | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE | | DAYS UNITIZED | | AVERAGE DAILY BORROWINGS | | WEIGHTED AVERAGE INTEREST RATE |
| 84 | | | AUD 154,289 | | | 3.50% | | | | 51 | | | | GBP 23,010 | | | | 2.21 | % |
| 51 | | | EUR 7,239 | | | 1.45% | | | | 60 | | | | HKD 116,969 | | | | 2.55 | % |
| 78 | | | HKD 79,578 | | | 2.22% | | | | 62 | | | | USD 346,446 | | | | 3.60 | % |
| 165 | | | JPY 26,908,744 | | | 0.41% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 31 | | | SEK 272,460 | | | 2.12% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 51 | | | USD 464,185 | | | 4.25% | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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The BP Long/Short Equity Fund, BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund incurred interest expense during the current fiscal period on such borrowings, in the amount of $40,513, $78,684, $4,141 and $2,290 respectively.
CONTRACTS FOR DIFFERENCE — The BP Emerging Markets Fund, BP Long/Short Equity Fund, BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund (for this section only, each a “Fund”) may enter into Contracts for Differences (“CFDs”). CFDs are leveraged derivative instruments that allow a Fund to take a position on the change in the market price of an underlying asset, such as a stock, or the value of an index or currency exchange rate. With a short CFD, a Fund is seeking to profit from falls in the market price of the asset. CFDs are subject to liquidity risk because the liquidity of CFDs is based on the liquidity of the underlying instrument, and are subject to counterparty risk, i.e., the risk that the counterparty to the CFD transaction may be unable or unwilling to make payments or to otherwise honor its financial obligations under the terms of the contract. It is also possible that the market price of the CFD will move between the time the order is placed by a Fund and when it is executed by the issuer, which can result in the trade being executed at a less favorable price. CFDs, like many other derivative instruments, involve the risk that, if the derivative security declines in value, additional margin would be required to maintain the margin level. The seller may require a Fund to deposit additional sums to cover this decline in value, and the margin call may be at short notice. If additional margin is not provided in time, the seller may liquidate the positions at a loss for which a Fund is liable. The potential for margin calls and large losses are much greater in CFDs than in other leveraged products. Most CFDs are traded OTC. CFDs are not registered with the SEC or any U.S. regulator, and are not subject to U.S. regulation. In a short position, the Fund will receive or pay an amount based upon the amount, if any, by which the notional amount of the CFD would have decreased or increased in value had it sold the particular stocks short, less the dividends that would have been paid on those stocks, plus a floating rate of interest on the notional amount of the CFD. All of these components are reflected in the market value of the CFD.
CFDs are marked-to-market daily based upon quotations from market makers and the resulting changes in market values, if any, are recorded as an unrealized gain or loss in the Statements of Operations. Periodic payments made or received are recorded as realized gains or losses. Entering into CFDs involves, to varying degrees, elements of credit and market risk in excess of the amounts recognized on the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Such risks involve the possibility that there will be no liquid market for these contracts, that the counterparty to the contract may default on its obligation to perform and that there may be unfavorable changes in market conditions. CFDs outstanding at period end, if any, are listed on the Portfolio of Investments. As of the end of the reporting period, BP Emerging Markets Fund, BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund and BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund had cash deposits for CFDs of $190,000, $1,321,258, $510,000 and $2,238,224, respectively, which were pledged as collateral. In connection with CFDs, cash or securities may be segregated as collateral by the Funds’ custodian. As of the end of the reporting period, the BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund, BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund and the BP Emerging Markets Fund held CFDs.
During the current fiscal period, the average volume of CFDs was as follows:
FUND | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT LONG | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT SHORT | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | $ | 1,464,007 | | | $ | — | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | — | | | | 871,197 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | 2,874,802 | | | | 123,923,120 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | 6,827,501 | | | | 12,257,186 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 23,371,378 | | | | 38,043,758 | |
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The following is a summary of CFD’s that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements (or similar arrangements) and collateral received and pledged in connection with the master netting agreements (or similar arrangements) as of the end of the reporting period:
| | | | | GROSS AMOUNT NOT OFFSET IN THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | GROSS AMOUNT NOT OFFSET IN THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | | |
FUND | | GROSS AMOUNTS OF RECOGNIZED ASSETS | | | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | | | CASH COLLATERAL RECEIVED | | | NET AMOUNT1 | | | GROSS AMOUNTS OF RECOGNIZED LIABILITIES | | | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS | | | CASH COLLATERAL PLEDGED2 | | | NET AMOUNT3 | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 11,746 | | | $ | 11,746 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 233,126 | | | $ | 11,746 | | | $ | 190,000 | | | $ | 31,380 | |
Total | | $ | 11,746 | | | $ | 11,746 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 233,126 | | | $ | 11,746 | | | $ | 190,000 | | | $ | 31,380 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Goldman Sachs | | $ | 358,931 | | | $ | 358,931 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 917,812 | | | $ | 358,931 | | | $ | 558,881 | | | $ | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 2,890,024 | | | | 2,890,024 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,594,502 | | | | 2,890,024 | | | | 711,258 | | | | 1,293,220 | |
Total | | $ | 3,248,955 | | | $ | 3,248,955 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,512,314 | | | $ | 3,248,955 | | | $ | 1,270,139 | | | $ | 1,293,220 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
HSBC | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,819 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,819 | |
Goldman Sachs | | | 558,623 | | | | 558,623 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 903,870 | | | | 558,623 | | | | 345,247 | | | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 349,942 | | | | 349,942 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 361,487 | | | | 349,942 | | | | — | | | | 194,332 | |
Total | | $ | 908,565 | | | $ | 908,565 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,268,176 | | | $ | 908,565 | | | $ | 345,247 | | | $ | 197,151 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Bank of America | | $ | 13,042 | | | $ | 13,042 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 19,625 | | | $ | 13,042 | | | $ | 6,583 | | | $ | — | |
Goldman Sachs | | | 1,943,046 | | | | 1,943,046 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,165,455 | | | | 1,943,046 | | | | 222,409 | | | | — | |
HSBC | | | 49,758 | | | | 47,694 | | | | — | | | | 2,064 | | | | 47,694 | | | | 47,694 | | | | — | | | | — | |
JPMorgan | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 84,286 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 84,286 | |
Morgan Stanley | | | 923,414 | | | | 776,958 | | | | — | | | | 146,456 | | | | 776,958 | | | | 776,958 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 2,929,260 | | | $ | 2,780,740 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 148,520 | | | $ | 3,094,018 | | | $ | 2,780,740 | | | $ | 228,992 | | | $ | 84,286 | |
1 | Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default. |
2 | Actual collateral pledged may be more than the amount shown. |
3 | Net amount represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default. |
2. INVESTMENT ADVISERS AND OTHER SERVICES
Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. (“Boston Partners” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to each Fund. Each Fund compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following table.
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The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed the rates (“Expense Caps”) shown in the following table of each Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed the Expense Caps as applicable: short sale dividend expense, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes. This contractual limitation for all the Funds is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board.
| | | | | EXPENSE CAPS |
FUND | | ADVISORY FEE | | INSTITUTIONAL CLASS | | INVESTOR CLASS |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 1.05 | % |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.99 | | | | 1.24 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | 0.90 | | | | 1.10 | | | | N/A | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund* | | | 0.80 | | | | 1.10 | | | | N/A | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.90 | | | | N/A | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 0.90 | | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.20 | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.00 | | | | N/A | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 2.25 | | | | 1.96 | | | | 2.21 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.50 | | | | 1.75 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | 1.50 | | | | 2.00 | | | | 2.25 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 1.25 | | | | 1.40 | | | | N/A | |
* | 0.80% of net asset up to $500 million, 0.75% of net assets in excess of $500 million. |
The Adviser may recoup from each Fund fees and expenses previously paid, waived, or absorbed for a period of three years after such fees or expenses were incurred, provided that the repayments do not cause the Funds’ operating expenses (excluding brokerage commissions, short sale dividend expense, taxes, interest expense, and any extraordinary expenses) to exceed the Expense Caps of each class of each Fund that were in effect at the time the fees and expenses were paid, waived, or absorbed by the Adviser, as well as the Expense Caps that are currently in effect, if different.
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued, waived and/or reimbursed were as follows:
FUND | | GROSS ADVISORY FEES | | WAIVERS AND/OR REIMBURSEMENTS* | | RECOUPMENTS | | NET ADVISORY FEES |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | $ | 4,916,594 | | | $ | (307,215 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,609,379 | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 3,138,693 | | | | (173,374 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,965,319 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | 296,063 | | | | (34,888 | ) | | | 2,982 | | | | 264,157 | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 122,401 | | | | (33,030 | ) | | | — | | | | 89,371 | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | 85,479 | | | | (73,069 | ) | | | — | | | | 12,410 | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 816,764 | | | | (158,009 | ) | | | — | | | | 658,755 | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 76,812 | | | | (79,870 | ) | | | — | | | | (3,058 | ) |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 759,836 | | | | (215,854 | ) | | | — | | | | 543,982 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | 4,975,910 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4,975,910 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | 1,112,781 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,112,781 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 363,392 | | | | (91,019 | ) | | | — | | | | 272,373 | |
As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds had amounts available for recoupment as follows:
| | EXPIRATION | | | | |
FUND | | August 31, 2023 | | | August 31, 2024 | | | August 31, 2025 | | | August 31, 2026 | | | TOTAL | |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | $ | 446,940 | | | $ | 479,510 | | | $ | 1,054,852 | | | $ | 307,215 | | | $ | 2,288,517 | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 89,204 | | | | 139,323 | | | | 274,029 | | | | 173,374 | | | | 675,930 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 109,573 | | | | 34,888 | | | | 144,461 | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 31,925 | | | | 43,934 | | | | 49,003 | | | | 33,030 | | | | 157,892 | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | 125,165 | | | | 73,069 | | | | 198,234 | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 812,624 | | | | 140,758 | | | | 327,392 | | | | 158,009 | | | | 1,438,783 | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 139,751 | | | | 123,547 | | | | 170,692 | | | | 79,870 | | | | 513,860 | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 241,392 | | | | 366,046 | | | | 404,556 | | | | 215,854 | | | | 1,227,848 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 208,806 | | | | 168,395 | | | | 194,970 | | | | 91,019 | | | | 663,190 | |
* | Includes Acquired fund fees and expenses. Acquired fund fees and expenses are indirect fees and expenses that the Fund incurs from investing in the shares of other mutual funds, including money market funds and exchange traded funds. |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Funds’ transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
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U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
The Board has approved a Distribution Agreement for the Funds and adopted separate Plans of Distribution for the Investor Class Shares of each Fund (the “Plans”) pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plans, Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Underwriter”) is entitled to receive from each Fund a distribution fee with respect to the Investor Class Shares, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, of up to 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Investor Class Shares. Amounts paid to the Distributor under the Plans may be used by the Distributor to cover expenses that are related to (i) the sale of the Investor Class Shares, (ii) ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of the accounts of shareholders, and (iii) sub-transfer agency services, subaccounting services or administrative services related to the sale of the Investor Class Shares, all as set forth in the Plans.
3. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER COMPENSATION
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company and served as President of the Company until August 2022. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Company for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
4. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions) of the Funds were as follows:
FUND | | PURCHASES | | | SALES | |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | | $320,555,841 | | | | $429,892,203 | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 285,108,482 | | | | 390,627,531 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | 81,551,306 | | | | 34,204,616 | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 12,614,274 | | | | 15,631,619 | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | 8,285,475 | | | | 10,018,949 | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 49,981,249 | | | | 45,514,647 | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 15,763,852 | | | | 17,157,076 | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 14,381,674 | | | | 14,087,992 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | 214,513,846 | | | | 307,323,146 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | 123,494,776 | | | | 98,402,134 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 25,808,321 | | | | 35,309,546 | |
There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities during the current fiscal period.
5. CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS
As of the end of the reporting period, each class of each Fund has 100,000,000 shares of $0.001 par value common stock authorized except for the Institutional Class Shares of the BP Long/Short Research Fund, BP Global Long/Short Fund and WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund, which have 750,000,000 shares, 300,000,000 shares and 50,000,000 shares, respectively, of $0.001 par value common stock authorized.
6. RESTRICTED SECURITIES
Each Fund may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if applicable, is included at the end of each Fund’s Portfolio of Investments.
As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds did not hold any restricted securities that were illiquid.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
February 28, 2023
7. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by each Fund were as follows:
FUND | | FEDERAL TAX COST | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | | | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | | $1,051,594,229 | | | | $515,605,400 | | | | $(17,151,073 | ) | | | $498,454,327 | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 763,526,124 | | | | 217,031,499 | | | | (52,186,201 | ) | | | 164,845,298 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | 19,262,101 | | | | 497,699 | | | | (1,758,614 | ) | | | (1,260,915 | ) |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 35,207,952 | | | | 5,178,621 | | | | (2,738,066 | ) | | | 2,440,555 | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | 25,343,269 | | | | 709,747 | | | | (3,378,798 | ) | | | (2,669,051 | ) |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 171,300,538 | | | | 32,066,880 | | | | (19,016,723 | ) | | | 13,050,157 | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 22,211,654 | | | | 1,403,103 | | | | (2,661,479 | ) | | | (1,258,376 | ) |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 58,925,959 | | | | 28,195,029 | | | | (2,551,387 | ) | | | 25,643,642 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | 678,310,185 | | | | 210,900,306 | | | | (39,055,046 | ) | | | 171,845,260 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | 116,847,266 | | | | 20,521,147 | | | | (13,290,223 | ) | | | 7,230,924 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 45,977,773 | | | | 3,439,330 | | | | (3,487,105 | ) | | | (47,775 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
The following permanent differences as of August 31, 2022 were reclassified among the following accounts. They are primarily attributable to net investment loss, deemed distributions due to shareholder redemptions and investments in partnerships.
FUND | | DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS/(LOSS) | | PAID-IN CAPITAL |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | | $(20,607,230 | ) | | | $20,607,230 | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | (4,315,026 | ) | | | 4,315,026 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | 3 | | | | (3 | ) |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | (225,362 | ) | | | 225,362 | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | 16 | | | | (16 | ) |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 7 | | | | (7 | ) |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | (8,800,702 | ) | | | 8,800,702 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | (2,177 | ) | | | 2,177 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
February 28, 2023
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
FUND | | UNDISTRIBUTED ORDINARY INCOME | | | UNDISTRIBUTED LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS | | | CAPITAL LOSS CARRYFORWARDS | | | QUALIFIED LATE-YEAR LOSS DEFERRAL | | | OTHER TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | | $21,940,541 | | | | $91,006,661 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | $498,454,403 | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 3,467,979 | | | | 38,767,754 | | | | — | | | | (7,550,552 | ) | | | — | | | | 164,845,298 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | 111,686 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,260,916 | ) |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 1,862,973 | | | | 2,806,614 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 2,440,501 | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | 255,240 | | | | — | | | | (1,163,901 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (2,670,657 | ) |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 2,131,969 | | | | — | | | | (19,776,513 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 12,998,390 | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 651,962 | | | | — | | | | (3,679,074 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,259,955 | ) |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 3,931,846 | | | | 3,626,560 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 25,424,792 | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | 58,564,394 | | | | 86,589,178 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 168,138,995 | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | 3,244,316 | | | | — | | | | (9,158,562 | ) | | | — | | | | (530,699 | ) | | | 7,210,386 | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 7,610,542 | | | | — | | | | (12,136,889 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (48,607 | ) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate principally to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 was as follows:
| | 2022 | | 2021 |
FUND | | ORDINARY INCOME | | | LONG-TERM GAINS | | | TOTAL | | | ORDINARY INCOME | | | LONG-TERM GAINS | | | TOTAL |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | $ | 42,230,699 | | | $ | 61,493,948 | | | $ | 103,724,647 | | | $ | 9,805,102 | | | $ | 11,863,033 | | | $ | 21,668,135 |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 17,060,225 | | | | 42,632,065 | | | | 59,692,290 | | | | 3,711,285 | | | | — | | | | 3,711,285 |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 417,759 | | | | — | | | | 417,759 | | | | 144,307 | | | | — | | | | 144,307 |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | | | | | | | | | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 3,282,335 | | | | — | | | | 3,282,335 | | | | 2,917,436 | | | | — | | | | 2,917,436 |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 926,742 | | | | 303,862 | | | | 1,230,604 | | | | 129,801 | | | | — | | | | 129,801 |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | — | | | | 2,791,078 | | | | 2,791,078 | | | | — | | | | 23,768,795 | | | | 23,768,795 |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | — | | | | 87,734,542 | | | | 87,734,542 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 79,283 | | | | — | | | | 79,283 |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 36,249 | | | | — | | | | 36,249 | | | | 5,338,757 | | | | — | | | | 5,338,757 |
Dividends from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income dividends for federal income tax purposes.
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the year ended August 31, 2022, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022.
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
February 28, 2023
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, the Funds deferred to September 1, 2022, the following qualified late-year losses.
FUND | | LATE-YEAR ORDINARY LOSS DEFERRAL | | POST-OCTOBER CAPITAL LOSS DEFERRAL |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | — | | | | 7,550,552 | |
WPG Select Small Cap Value Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Global Long/Short Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
Accumulated capital losses represent net capital loss carryforwards as of August 31, 2022 that may be available to offset future realized capital gains and thereby reduce future capital gains distributions. Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to any losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. Additionally, post-enactment capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. During the fiscal year, the BP Global Equity Fund had utilized $9,128,785, and BP Global Long/Short Fund had utilized $13,718,886 of carry forward capital losses.
As of August 31, 2022, the BP Global Sustainability Fund had short-term post-enactment capital losses of $1,163,901. The BP Global Equity Fund had short-term post-enactment capital losses of $19,776,513. The BP Emerging Markets Fund had short-term post-enactment capital losses of $3,679,074. The BP Global Long/Short Fund had short-term post-enactment capital losses of $9,158,562. The BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund had short-term post-enactment capital losses of $11,790,527 and long-term post-enactment capital losses of $346,362. The capital losses can be carried forward for an unlimited period.
8. SECURITIES LENDING
Securities may be loaned to financial institutions, such as broker-dealers, and are required to be secured continuously by collateral in cash, cash equivalents, letter of credit or U.S. Government securities maintained on a current basis at an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned. Cash collateral received, pursuant to investment guidelines established by the Funds and approved by the Board, is invested in short-term investments. All such investments are made at the risk of the Funds and, as such, the Funds are liable for investment losses. Such loans would involve risks of delay in receiving additional collateral in the event the value of the collateral decreased below the value of the securities loaned or of delay in recovering the securities loaned or even loss of rights in the collateral should the borrower of the securities fail financially. However, loans will be made only to borrowers deemed by Boston Partners to be of good standing and only when, in Boston Partners’ judgment, the income to be earned from the loans justifies the attendant risks. Any loans of a Fund’s securities will be fully collateralized and marked to market daily. Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending are overnight and continuous. During the current fiscal period, the Funds participated in securities lending. The market value of securities on loan and cash collateral as of the end of the reporting period and the income generated from the program during the current fiscal period with respect to such loans were as follows:
FUND | | MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES LOANED | | | MARKET VALUE OF COLLATERAL | | | INCOME RECEIVED FROM SECURITIES LENDING | |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | $ | 153,060,251 | | | $ | 156,413,081 | | | $ | 115,194 | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 235,995,842 | | | | 243,204,773 | | | | 151,662 | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 10,551,262 | | | | 10,825,083 | | | | 10,638 | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 12,771,352 | | | | 13,097,717 | | | | 9,425 | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 9,034,696 | | | | 9,333,461 | | | | 24,021 | |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (concluded)
February 28, 2023
Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds’ securities lending agent on behalf of the Funds under a Master Securities Lending Agreement (“MSLA”) which permits the Funds’ securities lending agent on behalf of the Funds, under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset amounts payable on behalf of the Funds to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and create one single net payment due to or from the Funds. The following table is a summary of the Funds’ open securities lending transactions which are subject to a MSLA as of the end of the reporting period:
| | | | | | | | | | | GROSS AMOUNT NOT OFFSET IN THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES |
FUND | | GROSS AMOUNT OF RECOGNIZED ASSETS | | | GROSS AMOUNTS OFFSET IN THE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | NET AMOUNT OF ASSETS PRESENTED IN THE STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS1 | | | CASH COLLATERAL RECEIVED | | | NET AMOUNT | |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | $ | 153,060,251 | | | | — | | | $ | 153,060,251 | | | $ | (153,060,251 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 235,995,842 | | | | — | | | | 235,995,842 | | | | (235,995,842 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 10,551,262 | | | | — | | | | 10,551,262 | | | | (10,551,262 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Global Equity Fund | | | 12,771,352 | | | | — | | | | 12,771,352 | | | | (12,771,352 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
BP Long/Short Equity Fund | | | 9,034,696 | | | | — | | | | 9,034,696 | | | | (9,034,696 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
1 | Amount disclosed is limited to the amount of assets presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilites. Actual collateral received may be more than the amount shown. |
9. LINE OF CREDIT
The Company, on behalf of the Funds, has established a line of credit (“LoC”) with the Custodian to be used for temporary or emergency purposes, primarily for financing redemption payments. Any loan issued to a Fund utilizing the LoC (each, a “Borrowing Fund” and together, the “Borrowing Funds”) is secured by securities held in the Borrowing Fund’s portfolio. The LoC was renewed on September 13, 2022. The LoC will mature, unless renewed, on September 12, 2023. Borrowing under the LoC is limited to the lesser of (i) $100,000,000, (ii) 20.0% of the gross market value of a Borrowing Fund, or (iii) 33 1/3% of the net market value of the unencumbered assets of a Borrowing Fund. The interest rate paid by the Borrowing Funds on outstanding borrowings is equal to the prime lending rate of the Custodian, which was 7.75% at February 28, 2023.
During the current fiscal period, the Funds’ LoC borrowing activity was as follows:
| | TOTAL AMOUNT OF DAYS BORROWED | | AVERAGE BORROWINGS | | MAXIMUM AMOUNT OUTSTANDING | | | INTEREST EXPENSE | | | AVERAGE INTEREST RATE |
BP All-Cap Value Fund | | | 8 | | | | $38,321,125 | | | | $54,361,000 | | | | $63,377 | | | | 7.27 | % |
BP Small Cap Value Fund II | | | 8 | | | | 1,040,250 | | | | 2,624,000 | | | | 1,624 | | | | 7.27 | % |
WPG Small Cap Value Diversified Fund | | | 2 | | | | 1,702,500 | | | | 1,780,000 | | | | 520 | | | | 5.50 | % |
BP Global Sustainability Fund | | | 1 | | | | 1,496,000 | | | | 1,496,000 | | | | 229 | | | | 5.73 | % |
BP Emerging Markets Fund | | | 4 | | | | 49,750 | | | | 59,000 | | | | 39 | | | | 7.27 | % |
BP Long/Short Research Fund | | | 4 | | | | 61,568,500 | | | | 61,609,000 | | | | 47,887 | | | | 7.27 | % |
BP Emerging Markets Dynamic Equity Fund | | | 2 | | | | 249,500 | | | | 298,000 | | | | 97 | | | | 6.95 | % |
10. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
11. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no significant events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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OTHER INFORMATION
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (888) 261-4073 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedule
The Company files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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INVESTMENT ADVISER |
Boston Partners Global Investors, Inc. 1 Beacon Street, 30th Floor Boston, MA 02108 |
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ADMINISTRATOR AND TRANSFER AGENT |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC P.O. Box 701 Milwaukee, WI 53201 |
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PRINCIPAL UNDERWRITER |
Quasar Distributors, LLC 111 E. Kilbourn Ave., Suite 2200 Milwaukee, WI 53202 |
CUSTODIAN |
U.S. Bank, N.A. 1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302 Milwaukee, WI 53212 |
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INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM |
Ernst & Young LLP One Commerce Square 2005 Market Street, Suite 700 Philadelphia, PA 19103 |
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LEGAL COUNSEL |
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP One Logan Square, Ste. 2000 Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996 |
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
of
THE RBB FUND, INC.
Class A (TICKER: EBSAX)
Class C (TICKER: EBSCX)
Class I (TICKER: EBSIX)
Semi-Annual Report
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Performance Data
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average annual total returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| SIX MONTHS(1) | ONE YEAR | THREE YEARS | FIVE YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION(2) | |
Class A Shares (without sales charge) | 4.70% | 30.12% | 13.18% | 11.00% | 5.69% | |
Class A Shares (with sales charge) | 1.00% | 25.57% | 11.84% | 10.20% | 5.32% | |
BarclayHedge BTOP50 Index (3)(4) | 0.76% | 12.06% | 10.44% | 6.85% | 3.54% | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index (3)(5) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.16% | 9.83% | 12.26% | |
(2) | The Fund commenced operations on March 8, 2013 as a separate portfolio (the “Predecessor Fund”) of Equinox Funds Trust. Effective May 29, 2020, the Predecessor Fund was reorganized as a new series of The RBB Fund, Inc. (the “Reorganization”). The performance shown for periods prior to May 29, 2020 represents the performance of the Predecessor Fund. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(4) | The BarclayHedge BTOP50 Index (“BTOP50 Index”) seeks to replicate the overall composition of the managed futures industry with regard to trading style and overall market exposure. The BTOP50 Index employs a top-down approach in selecting its constituents. The largest investable trading advisor programs, as measured by assets under management, are selected for inclusion in the BTOP50 Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
(5) | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the S&P 500® Total Return Index are presented for general comparative purposes. The S&P 500® Total Return Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged index of U.S. stock market performance which does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
Effective January 15, 2021, the outstanding Class P Shares of the Campbell Systematic Macro Fund (the “Fund”) were converted into Class A Shares of the Fund. Class A Shares of the Fund have a 3.50% maximum sales charge. Prior to February 16, 2021, the Class A Shares of the Fund had a 5.75% maximum sales charge.
Performance data quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted above. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Call the Fund at 1-844-261-6488 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio for Class A Shares, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, as supplemented, is 2.16% and the Fund’s net operating expense ratio after waivers for Class A Shares is 2.00%. Campbell & Company Investment Adviser LLC (the “Adviser”). has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) for Class A Shares to 2.00% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. (the “Company”). Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
An investment in the Fund is speculative and involves substantial risk. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. It is possible that an investor may lose some or all of its investment. The Fund invests in long and short positions in futures, forwards and spot contracts, each of which may be tied to commodities, financial indices and instruments, foreign currencies, or equity indices. The Fund also invests in investment grade fixed income securities of all durations and maturities. The Fund may be more volatile than investments in traditional securities. Losses on futures and other derivatives can be caused by unanticipated market movements and may be potentially unlimited. Commodities, currencies, foreign investments, and interest rate-linked instruments each entail special risks. The Fund is non-diversified; therefore gains or losses on a single holding may have a relatively great impact on the Fund. A more complete description of the Fund’s risks can be found in its prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Performance Data (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average annual total returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| SIX MONTHS(1) | ONE YEAR | THREE YEARS | FIVE YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION(2) | |
Class C Shares (without sales charge) | 4.25% | 29.09% | 12.36% | 10.17% | 5.98% | |
Class C Shares (with sales charge) | 3.35% | 28.09% | 12.36% | 10.17% | 5.98% | |
BarclayHedge BTOP50 Index (3)(4) | 0.76% | 12.06% | 10.44% | 6.85% | 4.12% | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index (3)(5) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.16% | 9.83% | 11.33% | |
(2) | Class C Shares of the Fund commenced operations on February 11, 2014 in a separate portfolio (the “Predecessor Fund”) of Equinox Funds Trust. Effective May 29, 2020, the Predecessor Fund was reorganized as a new series of The RBB Fund, Inc. (the “Reorganization”). The performance shown for periods prior to May 29, 2020 represents the performance of the Predecessor Fund. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(4) | The BarclayHedge BTOP50 Index (“BTOP50 Index”) seeks to replicate the overall composition of the managed futures industry with regard to trading style and overall market exposure. The BTOP50 Index employs a top-down approach in selecting its constituents. The largest investable trading advisor programs, as measured by assets under management, are selected for inclusion in the BTOP50 Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
(5) | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the S&P 500® Total Return Index are presented for general comparative purposes. The S&P 500® Total Return Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged index of U.S. stock market performance which does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
Performance data quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted above. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Call the Fund at 1-844-261-6488 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio for Class C Shares, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, as supplemented, is 2.91% and the Fund’s net operating expense ratio after waivers for Class C Shares is 2.75%. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) for Class C Shares to 2.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
An investment in the Fund is speculative and involves substantial risk. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. It is possible that an investor may lose some or all of its investment. The Fund invests in long and short positions in futures, forwards and spot contracts, each of which may be tied to commodities, financial indices and instruments, foreign currencies, or equity indices. The Fund also invests in investment grade fixed income securities of all durations and maturities. The Fund may be more volatile than investments in traditional securities. Losses on futures and other derivatives can be caused by unanticipated market movements and may be potentially unlimited. Commodities, currencies, foreign investments, and interest rate-linked instruments each entail special risks. The Fund is non-diversified; therefore gains or losses on a single holding may have a relatively great impact on the Fund. A more complete description of the Fund’s risks can be found in its prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Performance Data (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average annual total returns for the periods ended FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | |
| SIX MONTHS(1) | ONE YEAR | THREE YEARS | FIVE YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION(2) | |
Class I Shares | 4.77% | 30.42% | 13.46% | 11.27% | 5.95% | |
BarclayHedge BTOP50 Index (3)(4) | 0.76% | 12.06% | 10.44% | 6.85% | 3.54% | |
S&P 500® Total Return Index (3)(5) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.16% | 9.83% | 12.26% | |
(2) | The Fund commenced operations on March 8, 2013 as a separate portfolio (the “Predecessor Fund”) of Equinox Funds Trust. Effective May 29, 2020, the Predecessor Fund was reorganized as a new series of The RBB Fund, Inc. (the “Reorganization”). The performance shown for periods prior to May 29, 2020 represents the performance of the Predecessor Fund. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(4) | The BarclayHedge BTOP50 Index (“BTOP50 Index”) seeks to replicate the overall composition of the managed futures industry with regard to trading style and overall market exposure. The BTOP50 Index employs a top-down approach in selecting its constituents. The largest investable trading advisor programs, as measured by assets under management, are selected for inclusion in the BTOP50 Index. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
(5) | This is not a primary benchmark of the Fund. Results of the S&P 500® Total Return Index are presented for general comparative purposes. The S&P 500® Total Return Index is a widely accepted, unmanaged index of U.S. stock market performance which does not take into account charges, fees and other expenses. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. |
Performance data quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher than the returns quoted above. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Call the Fund at 1-844-261-6488 for returns current to the most recent month-end.
The performance data quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Fund’s total annual operating expense ratio for Class I Shares, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, as supplemented, is 1.91% and the Fund’s net operating expense ratio after waivers is for Class I Shares 1.75%. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes) for Class I Shares to 1.75% of the Fund’s average daily net assets. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of the Company. Please see the Consolidated Financial Highlights for current figures.
An investment in the Fund is speculative and involves substantial risk. The Fund is not suitable for all investors. It is possible that an investor may lose some or all of its investment. The Fund invests in long and short positions in futures, forwards and spot contracts, each of which may be tied to commodities, financial indices and instruments, foreign currencies, or equity indices. The Fund also invests in investment grade fixed income securities of all durations and maturities. The Fund may be more volatile than investments in traditional securities. Losses on futures and other derivatives can be caused by unanticipated market movements and may be potentially unlimited. Commodities, currencies, foreign investments, and interest rate-linked instruments each entail special risks. The Fund is non-diversified; therefore gains or losses on a single holding may have a relatively great impact on the Fund. A more complete description of the Fund’s risks can be found in its prospectus, which should be read carefully before investing.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Fund Expense Example
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, (if any) and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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 During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period * | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Returns for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class A Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,047.00 | $ 10.15 | 2.00% | 4.70% |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,042.50 | 13.93 | 2.75% | 4.25% |
Class I Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,047.70 | 8.89 | 1.75% | 4.77% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | | |
Class A Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.88 | $ 9.99 | 2.00% | N/A |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,011.16 | 13.71 | 2.75% | N/A |
Class I Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,016.12 | 8.75 | 1.75% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized six-month expense ratio for the period September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one half year period. The Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total investment return for the Fund. |
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a consolidated summary of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills | | | 70.3 | % | | $ | 539,524,260 | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account | | | 12.4 | | | | 95,017,267 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES (including futures and forward foreign currency contracts) | | | 17.3 | | | | 132,687,334 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 767,228,861 | |
The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objective by allocating its assets among derivatives and fixed income securities.
As a result of the Fund’s use of derivatives, the Fund may hold significant amounts of U.S. Treasuries or short-term investments.
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
Refer to the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| Coupon* | Maturity Date | | PAR (000’s) | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 70.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 70.3% | | | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Bill | 3.40% | 03/09/23 | | $ | 100,000 | | | $ | 99,900,500 | |
United States Treasury Bill | 4.11% | 04/13/23 | | | 110,000 | | | | 109,414,137 | |
United States Treasury Bill | 4.55% | 05/04/23 | | | 115,000 | | | | 114,055,160 | |
United States Treasury Bill | 4.67% | 06/15/23 | | | 75,000 | | | | 73,964,678 | |
United States Treasury Bill | 4.83% | 07/06/23 | | | 25,000 | | | | 24,581,885 | |
United States Treasury Bill | 4.76% | 07/13/23 | | | 50,000 | | | | 49,119,113 | |
United States Treasury Bill | 4.89% | 08/10/23 | | | 70,000 | | | | 68,488,787 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $539,804,568) | | | 539,524,260 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | Number of Shares (000’s) | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT — 12.4% | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | 95,017 | | | | 95,017,267 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT | | | | |
(Cost $95,017,267) | | | 95,017,267 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $634,821,835) | | | 634,541,527 | |
| | | | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 82.7% | | | | |
(Cost $634,821,835) | | | 634,541,527 | |
| | | | | | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 17.3% | | | 132,687,334 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | $ | 767,228,861 | |
* | Short-term investments’ coupon reflects the annualized yield on the date of purchase for discounted investments. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Futures contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2023 were as follows:
Long Contracts | Expiration Date | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Australian 10-Year Bond | Mar-23 | 606 | | $ | 47,979,341 | | | $ | (80,501 | ) |
CAC40 10 Euro | Mar-23 | 174 | | | 13,392,543 | | | | (294 | ) |
Canadian 10-Year Bond | Jun-23 | 304 | | | 27,064,800 | | | | 44,771 | |
Coffee | May-23 | 271 | | | 18,932,738 | | | | 891,982 | |
Cotton No.2 | May-23 | 125 | | | 5,251,875 | | | | (23,594 | ) |
DAX Index | Mar-23 | 114 | | | 46,440,425 | | | | (68,537 | ) |
Euro Stoxx 50 | Mar-23 | 665 | | | 29,872,072 | | | | 30,851 | |
FTSE Taiwan Index | Mar-23 | 170 | | | 9,188,500 | | | | (61,540 | ) |
FTSE/JSE TOP 40 | Mar-23 | 184 | | | 7,184,065 | | | | (216,871 | ) |
FTSE/MIB Index | Mar-23 | 99 | | | 14,403,142 | | | | 317,681 | |
Gasoline RBOB | Apr-23 | 184 | | | 20,417,376 | | | | 155,144 | |
Hang Seng Index | Mar-23 | 156 | | | 19,617,754 | | | | (510,868 | ) |
IBEX 35 Index | Mar-23 | 140 | | | 13,937,955 | | | | 190,849 | |
JPN 10-Year Bond (Osaka Securities Exchange) | Mar-23 | 5 | | | 5,385,406 | | | | (683 | ) |
Kansas City Hard Red Winter Wheat | May-23 | 454 | | | 18,449,425 | | | | (1,467,346 | ) |
Live Cattle | Apr-23 | 161 | | | 10,656,590 | | | | 77,756 | |
London Metals Exchange Aluminum | Mar-23 | 1,003 | | | 58,603,535 | | | | (2,991,960 | ) |
London Metals Exchange Aluminum | Jun-23 | 296 | | | 17,641,600 | | | | (73,402 | ) |
London Metals Exchange Copper | Mar-23 | 1,550 | | | 347,161,250 | | | | 17,334,419 | |
London Metals Exchange Copper | Jun-23 | 477 | | | 106,883,775 | | | | 1,329,104 | |
London Metals Exchange Zinc | Mar-23 | 822 | | | 61,927,425 | | | | 66,028 | |
London Metals Exchange Zinc | Jun-23 | 224 | | | 16,791,600 | | | | (430,875 | ) |
Long Gilt | Jun-23 | 128 | | | 15,390,300 | | | | (173,807 | ) |
Nasdaq 100 E-Mini | Mar-23 | 65 | | | 15,693,925 | | | | (39,606 | ) |
Nikkei 225 (Osaka Securities Exchange) | Mar-23 | 139 | | | 28,043,994 | | | | 4,908 | |
S&P/TSX 60 Index | Mar-23 | 108 | | | 19,258,747 | | | | (91,245 | ) |
SGX Nifty 50 | Mar-23 | 232 | | | 8,073,136 | | | | (281,063 | ) |
Soybean Meal | May-23 | 922 | | | 43,066,620 | | | | (583,744 | ) |
Soybean Oil | May-23 | 463 | | | 16,679,112 | | | | (336,108 | ) |
SPI 200 Index | Mar-23 | 273 | | | 33,057,230 | | | | (457,278 | ) |
Sugar No. 11 (World) | May-23 | 875 | | | 19,668,600 | | | | 414,109 | |
Topix Index | Mar-23 | 70 | | | 10,256,693 | | | | 103,896 | |
| | | | | | | | $ | 13,072,176 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | Expiration Date | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
3-Month Euro Euribor | Mar-24 | 1,481 | | $ | (376,554,961 | ) | | $ | 1,983,116 | |
90-Day Bank Bill | Mar-24 | 455 | | | (302,922,026 | ) | | | 277,884 | |
Australian 3-Year Bond | Mar-23 | 246 | | | (17,668,760 | ) | | | 22,291 | |
Bank Acceptance | Jun-24 | 208 | | | (36,428,582 | ) | | | 39,321 | |
Brent Crude | Jun-23 | 101 | | | (8,365,830 | ) | | | (155,714 | ) |
Cattle Feeder Futures | Apr-23 | 58 | | | (5,657,175 | ) | | | (115,887 | ) |
Cocoa | May-23 | 1,039 | | | (28,977,710 | ) | | | (1,720,268 | ) |
Copper | May-23 | 245 | | | (25,048,187 | ) | | | 57,545 | |
Corn | May-23 | 29 | | | (913,862 | ) | | | 18,162 | |
DJIA Mini E-CBOT | Mar-23 | 3 | | | (490,230 | ) | | | 2,488 | |
Euro-Bobl | Mar-23 | 1,190 | | | (144,972,447 | ) | | | 807,345 | |
Euro-BTP | Mar-23 | 122 | | | (14,541,414 | ) | | | 80,823 | |
Euro-Bund | Mar-23 | 729 | | | (102,481,770 | ) | | | 844,845 | |
Euro-BUXL 30-Year Bond Futures | Mar-23 | 84 | | | (11,930,319 | ) | | | 631,079 | |
Euro-Oat | Mar-23 | 197 | | | (26,608,388 | ) | | | 520,077 | |
Euro-Schatz | Mar-23 | 1,970 | | | (218,743,032 | ) | | | 1,194,157 | |
FTSE 100 Index | Mar-23 | 178 | | | (16,832,022 | ) | | | 45,724 | |
FTSE China A50 Index | Mar-23 | 223 | | | (2,974,820 | ) | | | 64,587 | |
Gold 100 Oz | Apr-23 | 359 | | | (65,937,530 | ) | | | (61,117 | ) |
Hang Seng China Enterprises Index | Mar-23 | 36 | | | (1,512,804 | ) | | | 75,879 | |
ICE Three Month SONIA Index Futures | Mar-24 | 487 | | | (139,666,300 | ) | | | 1,064,637 | |
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF | Mar-23 | 29 | | | (2,967,570 | ) | | | (70,687 | ) |
London Metals Exchange Aluminum | Mar-23 | 1,003 | | | (58,603,535 | ) | | | 1,918,837 | |
London Metals Exchange Aluminum | Jun-23 | 772 | | | (46,011,200 | ) | | | 2,590,134 | |
London Metals Exchange Copper | Mar-23 | 1,550 | | | (347,161,250 | ) | | | (13,052,278 | ) |
London Metals Exchange Copper | Jun-23 | 341 | | | (76,409,575 | ) | | | 239,337 | |
London Metals Exchange Zinc | Mar-23 | 822 | | | (61,927,425 | ) | | | 2,615,987 | |
London Metals Exchange Zinc | Jun-23 | 127 | | | (9,520,237 | ) | | | 257,874 | |
Low Sulphur Gasoil G Futures | Apr-23 | 20 | | | (1,650,000 | ) | | | (26,459 | ) |
MSCI Emerging Markets Index | Mar-23 | 65 | | | (3,129,425 | ) | | | 64,501 | |
MSCI Singapore Exchange ETS | Mar-23 | 164 | | | (3,571,404 | ) | | | 45,788 | |
Natural Gas | Apr-23 | 124 | | | (3,406,280 | ) | | | (127,130 | ) |
NY Harbor Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel | Apr-23 | 25 | | | (2,945,880 | ) | | | (65,433 | ) |
OMX Stockholm 30 Index | Mar-23 | 857 | | | (18,240,313 | ) | | | 33,902 | |
Palladium | Jun-23 | 24 | | | (3,410,160 | ) | | | 206,021 | |
Platinum | Apr-23 | 146 | | | (6,975,150 | ) | | | 64,574 | |
Russell 2000 E-Mini | Mar-23 | 96 | | | (9,115,680 | ) | | | 78,012 | |
S&P 500 E-Mini | Mar-23 | 292 | | | (58,042,300 | ) | | | 189,518 | |
S&P Mid 400 E-Mini | Mar-23 | 20 | | | (5,206,400 | ) | | | 70,696 | |
Silver | May-23 | 226 | | | (23,810,230 | ) | | | 303,402 | |
Soybean | May-23 | 33 | | | (2,440,350 | ) | | | 11,838 | |
Three-Month SOFR | Jun-24 | 1,433 | | | (342,075,012 | ) | | | 65,512 | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | Jun-23 | 1,548 | | | (315,368,718 | ) | | | 825,883 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | Jun-23 | 270 | | | (28,904,766 | ) | | | 132,170 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | Jun-23 | 1,320 | | | (147,386,250 | ) | | | 397,323 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bond (Chicago Board of Trade) | Jun-23 | 60 | | | (7,513,125 | ) | | | (29,982 | ) |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Long Bond (Chicago Board of Trade) | Jun-23 | 47 | | | (6,347,938 | ) | | | 60,857 | |
Wheat | May-23 | 748 | | | (26,385,700 | ) | | | 2,044,204 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Short Contracts | Expiration Date | Number of Contracts | | Notional Amount | | | Value and Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
WTI Crude | Apr-23 | 350 | | $ | (26,967,500 | ) | | $ | (324,687 | ) |
| | | | | | | | $ | 4,196,688 | |
Total Futures Contracts | | | | | | | | $ | 17,268,864 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Forward foreign currency contracts outstanding as of February 28, 2023 were as follows:
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | Expiration Date | Counterparty | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
AUD | | | 1,017,950,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 702,001,342 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | $ | (16,628,610 | ) |
BRL | | | 513,850,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 98,354,736 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (515,251 | ) |
CAD | | | 1,300,400,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 966,449,540 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (13,309,649 | ) |
CHF | | | 102,300,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 111,510,610 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (2,707,910 | ) |
CLP | | | 49,560,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 58,845,561 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 917,720 | |
CNH | | | 566,100,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 81,915,345 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (378,180 | ) |
COP | | | 279,360,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 57,524,090 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (217,834 | ) |
CZK | | | 2,210,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 98,911,442 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 477,566 | |
EUR | | | 735,450,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 787,698,417 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (9,078,872 | ) |
GBP | | | 390,300,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 474,395,978 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (4,793,983 | ) |
HUF | | | 36,906,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 97,107,185 | | | | | | Mar 16 2023 | UBS | | | 5,467,155 | |
IDR | | | 739,375,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 48,655,308 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (197,951 | ) |
INR | | | 8,129,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 98,204,454 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 41,907 | |
JPY | | | 43,665,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 331,436,786 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (10,040,279 | ) |
KRW | | | 127,755,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 101,599,897 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (4,997,651 | ) |
MXN | | | 2,775,000,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 142,777,229 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 8,442,730 | |
NOK | | | 1,958,550,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 196,439,069 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (7,687,818 | ) |
NZD | | | 936,900,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 594,912,628 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (15,628,591 | ) |
PHP | | | 6,121,500,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 109,058,283 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 1,365,311 | |
PLN | | | 486,825,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 108,526,112 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 790,856 | |
SEK | | | 784,950,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 75,755,109 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (709,113 | ) |
SGD | | | 179,469,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 134,291,053 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (1,146,362 | ) |
TWD | | | 1,121,850,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 37,184,640 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (303,833 | ) |
USD | | | 888,965,504 | | | | | | AUD | | | 1,297,750,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 15,207,006 | |
USD | | | 90,086,709 | | | | | | BRL | | | 478,500,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (1,021,968 | ) |
USD | | | 1,165,005,075 | | | | | | CAD | | | 1,572,400,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 12,500,334 | |
USD | | | 151,818,093 | | | | | | CHF | | | 140,100,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 2,812,636 | |
USD | | | 35,456,400 | | | | | | CLP | | | 30,420,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (1,226,388 | ) |
USD | | | 99,221,538 | | | | | | CNH | | | 684,400,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 645,253 | |
USD | | | 88,758,968 | | | | | | COP | | | 420,030,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 2,596,502 | |
USD | | | 64,611,695 | | | | | | CZK | | | 1,458,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (958,066 | ) |
USD | | | 668,917,493 | | | | | | EUR | | | 622,750,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 9,613,228 | |
USD | | | 367,731,322 | | | | | | GBP | | | 302,300,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 4,009,357 | |
USD | | | 60,475,465 | | | | | | HUF | | | 22,713,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 16 2023 | UBS | | | (2,651,695 | ) |
USD | | | 102,085,398 | | | | | | IDR | | | 1,585,500,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (1,825,527 | ) |
USD | | | 99,771,344 | | | | | | INR | | | 8,240,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 183,447 | |
USD | | | 330,995,583 | | | | | | JPY | | | 43,638,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 9,797,809 | |
USD | | | 70,318,511 | | | | | | KRW | | | 90,585,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 1,822,449 | |
USD | | | 90,923,652 | | | | | | MXN | | | 1,757,700,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | (4,859,888 | ) |
USD | | | 334,266,709 | | | | | | NOK | | | 3,290,400,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 17,161,139 | |
USD | | | 531,844,288 | | | | | | NZD | | | 840,000,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 12,473,393 | |
USD | | | 104,499,961 | | | | | | PHP | | | 5,758,500,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 624,396 | |
USD | | | 129,199,144 | | | | | | PLN | | | 570,675,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 1,053,588 | |
USD | | | 65,357,437 | | | | | | SEK | | | 673,650,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 952,398 | |
USD | | | 148,217,267 | | | | | | SGD | | | 198,390,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 1,035,440 | |
USD | | | 106,623,273 | | | | | | TWD | | | 3,200,400,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 1,410,158 | |
USD | | | 217,579,258 | | | | | | ZAR | | | 3,785,600,000 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | | 11,726,593 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Portfolio of Investments (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Currency Purchased | | | | Currency Sold | | | | Expiration Date | Counterparty | | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
ZAR | | | 3,504,800,000 | | | | | | USD | | | 200,745,173 | | | | | | Mar 15 2023 | UBS | | $ | (10,161,798 | ) |
Total Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 12,081,154 | |
AUD | Australian Dollar | | JPY | Japanese Yen |
BRL | Brazilian Real | | KRW | South Korean Won |
CAD | Canadian Dollar | | MXN | Mexican Peso |
CHF | Swiss Franc | | NOK | Norwegian Krone |
CLP | Chilean Peso | | NZD | New Zealand Dollar |
CNH | Chinese Yuan Renminbi | | PHP | Philippine Peso |
COP | Columbian Peso | | PLN | Polish Zloty |
CZK | Czech Koruna | | SEK | Swedish Krona |
EUR | Euro | | SGD | Singapore Dollar |
GBP | British Pound | | TWD | Taiwan New Dollar |
HUF | Hungarian Forint | | UBS | Union Bank of Switzerland |
IDR | Indonesian Rupiah | | USD | United States Dollar |
INR | Indian Rupee | | ZAR | South African Rand |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
ASSETS | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $634,821,835) | | $ | 634,541,527 | |
Deposits with brokers: | | | | |
Futures contracts | | | 61,556,989 | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | 41,254,702 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 123,128,371 | |
Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | 40,907,828 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | | | 3,585,817 | |
Interest receivable | | | 301,696 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 117,313 | |
Total assets | | | 905,394,243 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | 111,047,217 | |
Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | 23,638,964 | |
Due to Broker | | | 2,155,079 | |
Payable for: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 873,609 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 359,924 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 90,589 | |
Total liabilities | | | 138,165,382 | |
Net assets | | $ | 767,228,861 | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 78,179 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 799,506,573 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | (32,355,891 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 767,228,861 | |
CAPITAL SHARES: | | | | |
Class A Shares: | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class A Shares | | $ | 67,597,450 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 6,959,932 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.71 | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/96.5 of $9.71) | | $ | 10.06 | |
| | | | |
Class C Shares: | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class C Shares | | $ | 19,413,951 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 2,139,676 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.07 | |
| | | | |
Class I Shares: | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class I Shares | | $ | 680,217,460 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 69,079,055 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.85 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statement of Operations
For the Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 11,422,812 | |
Total investment income | | | 11,422,812 | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 6,101,147 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 443,837 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 93,641 | |
Distribution fees - Class A Shares | | | 87,718 | |
Distribution fees - Class C Shares | | | 91,071 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 48,583 | |
Director fees | | | 29,544 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 27,424 | |
Legal fees | | | 26,493 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 22,392 | |
Officer fees | | | 18,490 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 15,922 | |
Other expenses | | | 9,193 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 7,015,455 | |
Less: waivers and reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (326,295 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 6,689,160 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 4,733,652 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | |
Investments | | | (3,839 | ) |
Futures contracts | | | 8,000,809 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (2,530,538 | ) |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | 8,669,811 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | |
Investments | | | 268,724 | |
Futures contracts | | | 14,059,747 | |
Foreign currency translations | | | 498,338 | |
Forward foreign currency contracts | | | (3,357,552 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 25,605,500 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 30,339,152 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 4,733,652 | | | $ | (2,792,104 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments, futures contracts, foreign currency transactions and forward foreign currency contracts | | | 14,136,243 | | | | 50,437,598 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments, future contracts, foreign currency translation and forward foreign currency contracts | | | 11,469,257 | | | | 19,222,601 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 30,339,152 | | | | 66,868,095 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: |
Total distributable earnings | | | (100,796,916 | ) | | | (10,151,201 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (100,796,916 | ) | | | (10,151,201 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 23,897,772 | | | | 53,370,788 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 9,286,917 | | | | 840,478 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (24,358,627 | ) | | | (6,522,289 | ) |
Total from Class A Shares | | | 8,826,062 | | | | 47,688,977 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 5,492,758 | | | | 5,670,775 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,388,732 | | | | 635,536 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,307,725 | ) | | | (1,834,074 | ) |
Total from Class C Shares | | | 5,573,765 | | | | 4,472,237 | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 384,929,778 | | | | 494,892,554 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 85,541,786 | | | | 8,403,372 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (283,458,884 | ) | | | (116,914,962 | ) |
Total from Class I Shares | | | 187,012,680 | | | | 386,380,964 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 201,412,507 | | | | 438,542,178 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 130,954,743 | | | | 495,259,072 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)
| | For the Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
Net Assets: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 636,274,118 | | | $ | 141,015,046 | |
End of period | | $ | 767,228,861 | | | $ | 636,274,118 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,346,267 | | | | 5,296,683 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 979,633 | | | | 103,635 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,523,256 | ) | | | (683,187 | ) |
Total from Class A Shares | | | 802,644 | | | | 4,717,131 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 556,223 | | | | 604,995 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 269,001 | | | | 82,860 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (247,756 | ) | | | (208,784 | ) |
Total from Class C Shares | | | 577,468 | | | | 479,071 | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 37,552,288 | | | | 48,866,179 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 8,901,331 | | | | 1,026,053 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (28,890,666 | ) | | | (11,782,155 | ) |
Total from Class I Shares | | | 17,562,953 | | | | 38,110,077 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 18,943,065 | | | | 43,306,279 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | Class A | |
| | For the Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2020(1)(2) | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2017 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 8.76 | | | $ | 7.55 | | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 9.49 | | | $ | 9.36 | | | $ | 10.13 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(3) | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | (4) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments, futures, forward currency and swap contracts (5) | | | 0.40 | | | | 2.57 | | | | 1.37 | | | | (0.76 | ) | | | 1.45 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.73 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.45 | | | | 2.46 | | | | 1.21 | | | | (0.83 | ) | | | 1.45 | | | | 0.13 | | | | (0.77 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.48 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.79 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gain | | | (1.19 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.39 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.43 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.71 | | | $ | 10.65 | | | $ | 8.76 | | | $ | 7.55 | | | $ | 9.81 | | | $ | 9.49 | | | $ | 9.36 | |
Total investment return (6) | | | 4.70 | %(7) | | | 30.09 | % | | | 16.03 | % | | | (8.86 | )%(7) | | | 17.73 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | (7.60 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 67,597 | | | $ | 65,549 | | | $ | 12,613 | | | $ | 10,365 | | | $ | 12,895 | | | $ | 14,744 | | | $ | 24,092 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements and/or recoupments (10) | | | 2.00 | %(8) | | | 2.00 | % | | | 2.03 | % | | | 2.15 | %(8) | | | 2.12 | % | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.15 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements and/or recoupments (9)(11) | | | 2.09 | %(8) | | | 2.16 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.51 | %(8) | | | 2.54 | % | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.33 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.08 | %(8) | | | (1.32 | )% | | | (1.93 | )% | | | (0.93 | )%(8) | | | (0.03 | )% | | | (0.32 | )% | | | (0.45 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate (12) | | | 0 | %(7) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | %(7) | | | 15 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 0 | % |
(1) | The fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was September 30. The Fund changed its fiscal year end to August 31 to reflect the fiscal year end of the other series of the Company. The period ended is from October 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. |
(2) | Prior to May 29, 2020, the Fund was a diversified series (the “Predecessor Fund”) of Equinox Funds Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company (or mutual fund) organized on June 2, 2010, as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund following the close of business on May 29, 2020 (the “Reorganization”). As a result of the Reorganization, the performance and accounting history of the Predecessor Fund was assumed by the Fund. Performance and accounting information prior to May 29, 2020 included herein is that of the Predecessor Fund. |
(3) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(4) | Less than $0.005 per share. |
(5) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(6) | Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. Had the Adviser not waived its fees or reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses, the returns would have been lower. |
(9) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Adviser. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Financial Highlights (Continued)
(10) Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.00% | 2.12% | 2.07% | 1.58% | 1.15% |
(11) Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense(9) | 2.09% | 2.16% | 2.33% | 2.48% | 2.49% | 1.96% | 1.33% |
(12) | Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | Class C | |
| | For the Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2020(1)(2) | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2017 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.02 | | | $ | 8.38 | | | $ | 7.28 | | | $ | 9.51 | | | $ | 9.20 | | | $ | 9.15 | | | $ | 9.98 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(3) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments, futures, forward currency and swap contracts (4) | | | 0.37 | | | | 2.45 | | | | 1.31 | | | | (0.74 | ) | | | 1.42 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.72 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.39 | | | | 2.25 | | | | 1.10 | | | | (0.86 | ) | | | 1.35 | | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.83 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gain | | | (1.19 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.34 | ) | | | (0.61 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.07 | | | $ | 10.02 | | | $ | 8.38 | | | $ | 7.28 | | | $ | 9.51 | | | $ | 9.20 | | | $ | 9.15 | |
Total investment return (5) | | | 4.25 | %(6) | | | 29.13 | % | | | 15.11 | % | | | (9.49 | )%(6) | | | 16.88 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | (8.32 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 19,414 | | | $ | 15,654 | | | $ | 9,079 | | | $ | 9,087 | | | $ | 13,237 | | | $ | 15,676 | | | $ | 22,792 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements and/or recoupments (9) | | | 2.75 | %(7) | | | 2.75 | % | | | 2.78 | % | | | 2.88 | %(7) | | | 2.87 | % | | | 2.35 | % | | | 1.90 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements and/or recoupments (8)(10) | | | 2.84 | %(7) | | | 2.91 | % | | | 3.11 | % | | | 3.27 | %(7) | | | 3.29 | % | | | 2.74 | % | | | 2.08 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.33 | %(7) | | | (2.07 | )% | | | (2.67 | )% | | | (1.65 | )%(7) | | | (0.78 | )% | | | (1.05 | )% | | | (1.19 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate (11) | | | 0 | %(6) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | %(6) | | | 15 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 0 | % |
(1) | The fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was September 30. The Fund changed its fiscal year end to August 31 to reflect the fiscal year end of the other series of the Company. The period ended is from October 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. |
(2) | Prior to May 29, 2020, the Fund was a diversified series (the “Predecessor Fund”) of Equinox Funds Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company (or mutual fund) organized on June 2, 2010, as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund following the close of business on May 29, 2020 (the “Reorganization”). As a result of the Reorganization, the performance and accounting history of the Predecessor Fund was assumed by the Fund. Performance and accounting information prior to May 29, 2020 included herein is that of the Predecessor Fund. |
(3) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(4) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(5) | Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. Had the Adviser not waived its fees or reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses, the returns would have been lower. |
(8) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Adviser. |
(9) Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense | 2.75% | 2.75% | 2.75% | 2.85% | 2.82% | 2.35% | 1.90% |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Financial Highlights (Continued)
(10) Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense(8) | 2.84% | 2.91% | 3.08% | 3.24% | 3.24% | 2.74% | 2.08% |
(11) | Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Consolidated Financial Highlights (Continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the consolidated financial statements. |
| | Class I | |
| | For the Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2020(1)(2) | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2018 | | | For the Year Ended Sept. 30, 2017 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.44 | | | $ | 10.20 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(3) | | | 0.07 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments, futures, forward currency and swap contracts (4) | | | 0.42 | | | | 2.59 | | | | 1.39 | | | | (0.77 | ) | | | 1.48 | | | | 0.16 | | | | (0.74 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.49 | | | | 2.50 | | | | 1.25 | | | | (0.84 | ) | | | 1.50 | | | | 0.15 | | | | (0.76 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.80 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gain | | | (1.19 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.64 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | — | | | | (1.44 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 10.77 | | | $ | 8.90 | | | $ | 7.65 | | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 9.59 | | | $ | 9.44 | |
Total investment return (5) | | | 4.77 | %(6) | | | 30.35 | % | | | 16.34 | % | | | (8.75 | )%(6) | | | 18.17 | % | | | 1.59 | % | | | (7.45 | )% |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 680,217 | | | $ | 555,072 | | | $ | 119,324 | | | $ | 115,431 | | | $ | 51,067 | | | $ | 89,456 | | | $ | 279,212 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements and/or recoupments (9) | | | 1.75 | %(7) | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.78 | % | | | 1.88 | %(7) | | | 1.84 | % | | | 1.30 | % | | | 0.90 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements and/or recoupments (8)(10) | | | 1.84 | %(7) | | | 1.91 | % | | | 2.11 | % | | | 2.24 | %(7) | | | 2.28 | % | | | 1.64 | % | | | 1.07 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.33 | %(7) | | | (1.07 | )% | | | (1.68 | )% | | | (0.91 | )%(7) | | | 0.23 | % | | | (0.10 | )% | | | (0.20 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate (11) | | | 0 | %(6) | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 0 | %(6) | | | 15 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 0 | % |
(1) | The fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was September 30. The Fund changed its fiscal year end to August 31 to reflect the fiscal year end of the other series of the Company. The period ended is from October 1, 2019 to August 31, 2020. |
(2) | Prior to May 29, 2020, the Fund was a diversified series (the “Predecessor Fund”) of Equinox Funds Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company (or mutual fund) organized on June 2, 2010, as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund following the close of business on May 29, 2020 (the “Reorganization”). As a result of the Reorganization, the performance and accounting history of the Predecessor Fund was assumed by the Fund. Performance and accounting information prior to May 29, 2020 included herein is that of the Predecessor Fund. |
(3) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(4) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(5) | Total returns are historical and assume changes in share price and reinvestment of dividends and distributions. Total returns for periods of less than one year are not annualized. Had the Adviser not waived its fees or reimbursed a portion of the Fund’s expenses, the returns would have been lower. |
(8) | Represents the ratio of expenses to average net assets absent fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements by the Adviser. |
(9) Ratio of net expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense | 1.75% | 1.75% | 1.75% | 1.85% | 1.80% | 1.30% | 0.90% |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Consolidated Financial Highlights (Concluded)
(10) Ratio of gross expenses to average net assets excluding interest expense(8) | 1.84% | 1.91% | 2.08% | 2.21% | 2.24% | 1.64% | 1.07% |
(11) | Portfolio turnover is calculated on the basis of the Fund as a whole without distinguishing between the classes of shares issued. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Campbell Systematic Macro Fund (the “Fund”), which commenced investment operations on March 4, 2013. The Fund currently offers Class A, Class C and Class I shares. Class A and Class I shares commenced operations on March 4, 2013. Class C commenced operations on February 11, 2014.
Class C and Class I shares are offered at net asset value. Class A shares are offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 3.50%. Prior to February 16, 2021, Class A shares were offered at net asset value plus a maximum sales charge of 5.75%. A contingent deferred sales charge (“CDSC”) of 1.00% is assessed on certain redemptions of Class A shares made within twelve months after a purchase of Class A shares where no initial sales charge was paid at the time of purchase as part of an investment of $1,000,000 or more. A CDSC of 1.00% is assessed on redemptions of Class C shares made within twelve months after a purchase of such shares. Each class represents an interest in the same assets of the Fund and classes are identical except for differences in their sales charge structures and ongoing service and distribution charges. All classes of shares have equal voting privileges except that each class has exclusive voting rights with respect to its service and/or distribution plans. The Fund’s income, expenses (other than class specific distribution fees) and realized and unrealized gains and losses are allocated proportionately each day based upon the relative net assets of each class.
Prior to May 29, 2020, the Fund was a diversified series (the “Predecessor Fund”) of Equinox Funds Trust (the “Trust”), an open-end management investment company (or mutual fund) organized on June 2, 2010, as a statutory trust under the laws of the State of Delaware. The Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund following the close of business on May 29, 2020 (the “Reorganization”). As a result of the Reorganization, the performance and accounting history of the Predecessor Fund was assumed by the Fund. Performance and accounting information prior to May 29, 2020 included herein is that of the Predecessor Fund.
The fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was September 30. The Fund changed its fiscal year end to August 31 to reflect the fiscal year end of the other series of the Company.
The Company has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
Effective January 15, 2021 (the “Conversion Date”), the outstanding Class P shares of the Fund were converted into Class A shares of the Fund (the “Class Conversion”). The Class Conversion was completed based on the share classes’ relative net asset values on the Conversion Date, without the imposition of any fees or expenses. All Class P shares of the Fund were converted into Class A shares as of the Conversion Date.
The Fund’s investment objective is to seek capital appreciation.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies.”
The end of the reporting period for the Fund is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
CONSOLIDATION OF SUBSIDIARY — Campbell & Company Investment Adviser LLC’s (the “Adviser”) Campbell Systematic Macro Program is achieved by the Fund investing up to 25% of its total assets in the Campbell Systematic Macro Offshore Limited (the “Subsidiary”), a wholly-owned and controlled subsidiary of the Fund
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
organized under the acts of the Cayman Islands. The consolidated financial statements of the Fund include the financial statements of the Subsidiary. The Fund consolidates the results of subsidiaries in which the Fund holds a controlling financial interest. All inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated. As of the end of the reporting period, the net assets of the Subsidiary were $44,166,581, which represented 5.76% of the Fund’s net assets.
PORTFOLIO VALUATION — The NAV is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sales price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Investments in other open-end investment companies are valued based on the NAV of those investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as discussed in their prospectuses). Forward currency exchange contracts are valued by interpolating between spot and forward currency rates as quoted by an independent pricing service. Futures contracts are generally valued using the settlement price determined by the relevant exchange. If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued by Valuation Designee (as defined below) in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by the Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has designated the Adviser as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● | Level 1 – Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● | Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● | Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 634,541,527 | | | $ | 634,541,527 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Commodity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 30,596,457 | | | | 30,596,457 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Equity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 1,319,280 | | | | 1,319,280 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | 8,992,091 | | | | 8,992,091 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | 123,128,371 | | | | — | | | | 123,128,371 | | | | — | |
Total Assets | | $ | 798,577,726 | | | $ | 675,449,355 | | | $ | 123,128,371 | | | $ | — | |
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Commodity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | $ | (21,556,002 | ) | | $ | (21,556,002 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Equity Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | (1,797,989 | ) | | | (1,797,989 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest Rate Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Futures Contracts | | | (284,973 | ) | | | (284,973 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Foreign Currency Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | | (111,047,217 | ) | | | — | | | | (111,047,217 | ) | | | — | |
Total Liabilities | | $ | (134,686,181 | ) | | $ | (23,638,964 | ) | | $ | (111,047,217 | ) | | $ | — | |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Fund’s 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 Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for Level 3 transfers are disclosed if the Fund had an amount of total transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund had no Level 3 transfers.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
DISCLOSURES ABOUT DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
Derivative instruments are defined as financial instruments whose value and performance are based on the value and performance of another security or financial instrument. Derivative instruments that the Fund used during the period include forward foreign currency contracts and futures contracts.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund used long and short contracts on U.S. and foreign equity market indices, U.S. and foreign government bonds, foreign currencies and commodities (through investment in the Subsidiary), to gain investment exposure in accordance with its investment objective.
The following tables provide quantitative disclosures about fair value amounts of, and gains and losses on, the Fund’s derivative instruments as of and for the current fiscal period.
The following tables list the fair values and location on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities of the Fund’s derivative holdings as of the end of the reporting period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities Location | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Total | |
Asset Derivatives |
Futures Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized appreciation on futures contracts | | | $ | 30,596,457 | | | $ | 1,319,280 | | | $ | 8,992,091 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,907,828 | |
Forward Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 123,128,371 | | | | 123,128,371 | |
Total Value - Assets | | | | | | $ | 30,596,457 | | | $ | 1,319,280 | | | $ | 8,992,091 | | | $ | 123,128,371 | | | $ | 164,036,199 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liability Derivatives |
Futures Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized depreciation on futures contracts | | | $ | (21,556,002 | ) | | $ | (1,797,989 | ) | | $ | (284,973 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (23,638,964 | ) |
Forward Contracts (a) | | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (111,047,217 | ) | | | (111,047,217 | ) |
Total Value - Liabilities | | | | | | $ | (21,556,002 | ) | | $ | (1,797,989 | ) | | $ | (284,973 | ) | | $ | (111,047,217 | ) | | $ | (134,686,181 | ) |
(a) | This amount represents the cumulative appreciation/(depreciation) of forward and futures contracts as reported in the Consolidated Portfolio of Investments. |
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table lists the amounts of realized gains/(losses) included in net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations during the current fiscal period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Operations Location | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Total | |
Realized Gain/(Loss) |
Futures Contracts | | | Net realized gain/(loss) from futures contracts | | | $ | (20,058,971 | ) | | $ | 3,387,111 | | | $ | 24,672,669 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,000,809 | |
Forward Contracts | | | Net realized gain/(loss) from forward foreign currency contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8,669,811 | | | | 8,669,811 | |
Total Realized Gain/(Loss) | | | $ | (20,058,971 | ) | | $ | 3,387,111 | | | $ | 24,672,669 | | | $ | 8,669,811 | | | $ | 16,670,620 | |
The following table lists the amounts of change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) included in net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations during the current fiscal period, grouped by derivative type and primary risk exposure category by contract type.
Derivative Type | | Consolidated Statement of Operations Location | | | Commodity Contracts | | | Equity Contracts | | | Interest Rate Contracts | | | Foreign Currency Contracts | | | Total | |
Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) |
Futures Contracts | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) on futures contracts | | | $ | 6,768,417 | | | $ | (175,416 | ) | | $ | 7,466,746 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 14,059,747 | |
Forward Contracts | | | Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) on forward foreign currency contracts | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (3,357,552 | ) | | | (3,357,552 | ) |
Total Change in Unrealized Appreciation/(Depreciation) | | | | | | $ | 6,768,417 | | | $ | (175,416 | ) | | $ | 7,466,746 | | | $ | (3,357,552 | ) | | $ | 10,702,195 | |
During the current fiscal period, the Fund’s quarterly average volume of derivatives was as follows:
| Long Futures Notional Amount | | | Short Futures Notional Amount | | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts- Payable (Value At Trade Date) | | | Forward Foreign Currency Contracts- Receivable (Value At Trade Date) | |
| | $1,069,757,853 | | | | $(2,295,518,083) | | | | $(8,981,841,982) | | | | $8,989,388,558 | |
For financial reporting purposes, the Fund does not offset fair value amounts recognized for derivative instruments and fair value amounts recognized for the right to reclaim cash collateral (receivables) or the obligation to return cash collateral (payables) arising from derivative instruments recognized at fair value executed with the same counterparty under a master netting arrangement.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following is a summary of financial and derivative instruments that are subject to enforceable master netting agreements (or similar arrangements) and collateral received and pledged in connection with the master netting agreements (or similar arrangements).
| | | | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Gross Amount Not Offset in Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | | | |
Description | | Gross Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Received | | | Net Amount(1) | | | | | | | Gross Amount Presented in the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities | | | Financial Instruments | | | Collateral Pledged(2) | | | Net Amount(3) | |
| | Assets | | | | | | | Liabilities | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts | | $ | 123,128,371 | | | $ | (111,047,217 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 12,081,154 | | | | | | | $ | 111,047,217 | | | $ | (111,047,217 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
(1) | Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default. |
(2) | Actual collateral pledged may be more than the amount shown. |
(3) | Net amount represents the net amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default. |
Use of Estimates — The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — The Fund records security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Fund.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
For tax purposes, the Subsidiary is an exempted Cayman Islands investment company. The Subsidiary has received an undertaking from the Government of the Cayman Islands exempting it from all local income, profits and capital gains taxes. No such taxes are levied in the Cayman Islands at the present time. For U.S. income tax purposes, the Subsidiary is a Controlled Foreign Corporation and as such is not subject to U.S. income tax.
SEC RULE 18f-4 — Effective August 19, 2022, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) implemented Rule 18f-4 under the 1940 Act (“Rule 18f-4”), providing for the regulation of a registered investment company’s use of derivatives and certain related instruments. Among other things, Rule 18f-4 limits a fund’s derivatives exposure through a value-at-risk test and requires the adoption and implementation of a derivatives risk management program for certain derivatives users. The Fund, as a full derivatives user (as defined in Rule 18f-4), is subject to the full requirements of Rule 18f-4. The Fund is required to comply with Rule18f-4 and has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4.
Foreign Currency Translation — Assets and liabilities initially expressed in non-U.S. currencies are translated into U.S. dollars based on the applicable exchange rates at the date of the last business day of the consolidated financial statement period. Purchases and sales of securities, interest income, dividends, variation margin received and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect on the transaction date.
The Fund does not separately report the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates from changes in market prices of securities held. Such changes are included with the net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on investments in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Other foreign currency transactions resulting in realized and unrealized gain or loss are reported separately as net realized gain or loss and change in unrealized appreciation or depreciation on foreign currencies in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
Currency Risk — Investment in foreign securities involves currency risk associated with securities that trade or are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar and which may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates. An increase in the strength of the U.S. dollar relative to a foreign currency may cause the U.S. dollar value of an investment in that country to decline. Foreign currencies also are subject to risks caused by inflation, interest rates, budget deficits and low savings rates, political factors and government controls. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts may limit potential gains from a favorable change in value between the U.S. dollar and foreign currencies. Unanticipated changes in currency pricing may result in poorer overall performance for the Fund than if it had not engaged in these contracts.
Commodity Sector Risk — Exposure to the commodities markets may subject the Fund to greater volatility than investments in traditional securities. The value of commodity-linked derivative instruments may be affected by changes in overall market movements, commodity index volatility, changes in interest rates or factors affecting a particular industry or commodity, such as drought, floods, weather, livestock disease, embargoes, tariffs and international economic, political and regulatory developments. The prices of energy, industrial metals, precious metals, agriculture and livestock sector commodities may fluctuate widely due to factors such as changes in value, supply and demand and governmental regulatory policies. The commodity-linked securities in which the Fund invests may be issued by companies in the financial services sector, and events affecting the financial services sector may cause the Fund’s share value to fluctuate.
Foreign Securities Market Risk — A substantial portion of the trades of the Fund are expected to take place on markets or exchanges outside the United States. There is no limit to the amount of assets of the Fund that may be committed to trading on foreign markets. The risk of loss in trading foreign futures and options on futures contracts can be substantial. Participation in foreign futures and options on futures contracts involves the execution and clearing of trades on, or subject to the rules of, a foreign board of trade or exchange. Some of these foreign markets, in contrast to U.S. exchanges, are so-called principals’ markets in which performance is the responsibility only of the individual
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
counterparty with whom the trader has entered into a commodity interest transaction and not of the exchange or clearing corporation. In these kinds of markets, there is risk of bankruptcy or other failure or refusal to perform by the counterparty.
Counterparty Risk — The derivative contracts entered into by the Fund or its Subsidiary may be privately negotiated in the over-the-counter market. These contracts also involve exposure to credit risk, since contract performance depends in part on the financial condition of the counterparty. Relying on a counterparty exposes the Fund to the risk that a counterparty will not settle a transaction in accordance with its terms and conditions because of a dispute over the terms of the contract (whether or not bona fide) or because of a credit or liquidity problem, thus causing the Fund to suffer a loss. If a counterparty defaults on its payment obligations to the Fund, this default will cause the value of an investment in the Fund to decrease.
Futures Contracts — The Fund uses futures contracts in the normal course of pursuing its investment objective. Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund must deposit initial margin in addition to segregating cash or liquid assets sufficient to meet its obligation to purchase or provide securities, or to pay the amount owed at the expiration of an index-based futures contract. Such liquid assets may consist of cash, cash equivalents, liquid debt or equity securities or other acceptable assets. Pursuant to the futures contract, the Fund agrees to receive from, or pay to the broker, an amount of cash equal to the daily fluctuation in value of the contract. Such a receipt of payment is known as “variation margin” and is recorded by the Fund as an unrealized gain or loss. When the contract is closed, the Fund records a realized gain or loss equal to the difference between the proceeds from (or cost of) the closing transactions and the Fund’s basis in the contract. Futures contracts have market risks, including the risk that the change in the value of the contract may not correlate with changes in the value of the underlying securities. Use of long futures contracts subjects the Fund to risk of loss in excess of the amount shown on the Consolidated Statement of Assets and Liabilities, up to the notional value of the futures contract. Use of short futures contracts subjects the Fund to unlimited risk of loss.
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts —The Fund uses forward foreign currency contracts (“forward contracts”) in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. These contracts are marked-to-market daily at the applicable translation rates. The Fund records realized gains or losses at the time the forward contract is closed. A forward contract is extinguished through a closing transaction or upon delivery of the currency or entering an off setting contract. Risks may arise upon entering these contracts from the potential inability of a counterparty to meet the terms of their contracts and from unanticipated movements in the value of a foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar or other currencies. The Fund’s maximum risk of loss from counterparty credit risk related to forward foreign currency contracts is the fair value of the contract. The risk may be mitigated to some extent if a master netting arrangement between the Fund and the counterparty is in place and to the extent the Fund obtains collateral to cover the Fund’s exposure to the counterparty.
Credit Risk — Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of the security or a counterparty in respect of a derivative instrument will not be able to satisfy its payment obligations to the Fund when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the Fund’s investment in that issuer. Securities rated in the four highest categories by the rating agencies are considered investment grade but they may also have some speculative characteristics. Investment grade ratings do not guarantee that bonds will not lose value or default. In addition, the credit quality of securities may be lowered if an issuer’s financial condition changes.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual companies are not known. The operational and financial performance of individual companies and the market in general depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Fund’s investments, impair the Fund’s ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Fund’s performance.
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Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Ukraine-Russia Conflict Risk — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
2. Investment Adviser and Other Services
Campbell & Company Investment Adviser LLC (“Campbell” or the “Adviser”) serves as the investment adviser to the Fund. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Campbell & Company, L.P. The Fund compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on the Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following table.
Prior to May 29, 2020, Equinox Institutional Asset Management, LP (“Equinox”) served as adviser to the Predecessor Fund and Campbell served as a sub-adviser to the Predecessor Fund. Equinox was entitled to an advisory fee from the Predecessor Fund at the same rate payable to Campbell as Adviser to the Fund. Equinox, not the Predecessor Fund, paid a sub-advisory fee to Campbell.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed the rate (“Expense Cap”) shown in the following table of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed the Expense Cap as applicable: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board. The Adviser may discontinue this arrangement at any time after December 31, 2023.
| Expense Cap |
Advisory Fee | Class A* | Class C | Class I |
1.64% | 2.00% | 2.75% | 1.75% |
* | Effective January 15, 2021, the outstanding Class P Shares of the Fund were converted into Class A Shares of the Fund. Prior to that date, the Adviser had contractually agreed maintain an Expense Cap for Class P Shares of the Fund of 2.00%. |
Prior to May 29, 2020, Equinox and Campbell had contractually agreed to reduce their advisory fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Predecessor Fund, to ensure that the Predecessor Fund’s total annual operating expenses, excluding (i) taxes, (ii) interest, (iii) extraordinary items, (iv) acquired fund fees and expenses, and (v) brokerage commissions, did not exceed, on an annual basis, 2.14% with respect to Class A shares, 2.89% with respect to Class C shares, and 1.89% with respect to Class I shares of the Predecessor Fund’s average daily net assets.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued, waived and/or reimbursed by the Adviser were as follows:
Gross Advisory Fees | Waivers and/or Reimbursements | Net Advisory Fees |
$6,101,147 | $(326,295) | $5,774,852 |
If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than the Expense Cap, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed the Expense Cap that was in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund had amounts available for recoupment as follows:
Expiration |
August 31, 2023 | August 31, 2024 | August 31, 2025 | August 31, 2026 | Total |
$74,409 | $438,636 | $392,091 | $326,295 | $839,340 |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Fund’s transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
The Board has adopted a Plan of Distribution (the “Plan”) for the Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the Fund pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Distributor is entitled to receive from the Fund a distribution fee with respect to the Shares, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, of up to 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Class A Shares and up to 1.00% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Class C Shares. The actual amount of such compensation under the Plan is agreed upon by the Board and by the Distributor. Because these fees are paid out of each Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Amounts paid to the Distributor under the Plan may be used by the Distributor to cover expenses that are related to (i) the sale of the Shares, (ii) ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of the accounts of shareholders, and (iii) sub-transfer agency services, subaccounting services or administrative services related to the sale of the Shares, all as set forth in the Fund’s 12b-1 Plan.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
3. Director and Officer Compensation
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Company for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
During the current fiscal period, there were no purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments and derivative transactions) or long-term U.S. Government securities by the Fund.
5. Federal Income Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the consolidated financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by the Fund were as follows(a):
Federal Tax Cost | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$575,071,353 | $30,680,816 | $(40,460,779) | $(9,779,963) |
(a) | The difference between the book basis and tax basis cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments is attributable primarily to futures not regulated by Section 1256 of the Internal Revenue Code and timing difference related to taxable income from a wholly owned controlled foreign corporation. |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
The following permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributable to investments in wholly-owned controlled foreign corporation were reclassified among the following accounts:
Distributable Earnings/(Loss) | PAID-IN CAPITAL |
$(14,110,248) | $14,110,248 |
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Campbell Systematic Macro Fund
Notes To Consolidated Financial Statements (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | Capital Loss Carryforwards | Qualified Late-Year Loss Deferral | Other Temporary Differences | Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$42,343,982 | $30,737,246 | $— | $— | $(2,861,646) | $(32,117,709) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate principally to the timing of recognition of income and gains of the Subsidiary for federal income tax purposes. Short-term and foreign currency gains are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 was as follows:
Ordinary Income | Long-Term Gains | Total |
$8,660,018 | $1,491,183 | $10,151,201 |
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the fiscal period ended August 31, 2022, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022. As of August 31, 2022, the Fund had no tax basis qualified late-year loss deferral.
6. New Accounting Pronouncements and Regulatory Updates
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
7. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the consolidated financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no significant events requiring recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-844-261-6488 and on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Campbell & Company Investment Adviser LLC
2850 Quarry Lake Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
CSMF-SAR23
FREE MARKET U.S. EQUITY FUND
FREE MARKET INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
FREE MARKET FIXED INCOME FUND
of
The RBB Fund, Inc.
Semi-Annual Report
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
PERFORMANCE DATA
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 |
| Six Months(1) | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | 6.79% | -1.49% | 7.59% | 9.94% | 8.78%(2) |
Russell 2500® Index | 4.40% | -5.42% | 7.67% | 9.96% | 8.52% |
Composite Index(3) | 3.34% | -5.16% | 7.52% | 9.97% | 7.82% |
(2) | The Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2007. |
(3) | The Composite Index is comprised of the S&P 500® Index, Russell 1000® Value Index, Russell 2000® Index and Russell 2000® Value Index, each weighted 25%, respectively. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-780-0357 ext. 3863. The Fund’s annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, is 0.80% (included in the ratio is 0.24% attributable to acquired fund fees and expenses).
The Fund’s aggregate total return since inception is based on an increase in net asset value from $10.00 per share on December 31, 2007 (commencement of operations) to $20.76 per share on February 28, 2023.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Free Market U.S. Equity Fund’s underlying funds invest in small-cap and micro-cap stocks, large-cap stocks and other equity securities. In addition to the ordinary risks of equity investing, small companies entail special risk. Small companies tend to have more risk than large companies. An investor in the Fund will incur the expenses of the underlying funds in addition to the Fund’s expenses. The foregoing is not intended to be a complete discussion of all risks associated with the investment strategies of the Fund.
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FREE MARKET FUNDS
PERFORMANCE DATA (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Free Market International Equity Fund
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 |
| Six Months(1) | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception |
Free Market International Equity Fund | 11.32% | -3.65% | 1.02% | 4.61% | 3.11%(2) |
MSCI World (excluding U.S.) Index | 11.41% | -3.75% | 2.99% | 4.77% | 2.20% |
Composite Index(3) | 8.37% | -6.77% | 0.94% | 4.28% | 2.27% |
(2) | The Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2007. |
(3) | The Composite Index is comprised of the MSCI EAFE Index, MSCI EAFE Value Index, MSCI EAFE Small Company Index and MSCI Emerging Markets Free Index, each weighted 25%, respectively. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-780-0357 ext. 3863. The Fund’s annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, is 0.88% (included in the ratio is 0.32% attributable to acquired fund fees and expenses).
The Fund’s aggregate total return since inception is based on a decrease in net asset value from $10.00 per share on December 31, 2007 (commencement of operations) to $10.39 per share on February 28, 2023.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Free Market International Equity Fund’s underlying funds invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into stocks and other equity securities issued by foreign companies. In addition to the ordinary risks of equity investing, foreign and small companies entail special risk. The return on foreign equities may be adversely affected by currency fluctuations. Emerging markets may be subject to social instability and lack of market liquidity. Small companies tend to have more risk than large companies. An investor in the Fund will incur the expenses of the underlying funds in addition to the Fund’s expenses. The foregoing is not intended to be a complete discussion of all risks associated with the investment strategies of the Fund.
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FREE MARKET FUNDS
PERFORMANCE DATA (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Free Market Fixed Income Fund
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 |
| Six Months(1) | 1 Year | 5 Years | 10 Years | Since Inception |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | -0.46% | -4.58% | 0.39% | 0.34% | 1.09%(2) |
FTSE World Government Bond Index 1-5 Years | -0.62% | -3.39% | 0.80% | 0.98% | 1.65% |
Composite Index(3) | -0.55% | -4.22% | 0.89% | 0.87% | 1.71% |
(2) | The Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2007. |
(2) | The Composite Index is comprised of the Three-Month Treasury Bill Index, Bloomberg Barclays Intermediate Government/Credit Bond Index, ICE BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year US Government/Corporate Index and Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Capital Aggregate Bond Index, each weighted 25%, respectively. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-780-0357 ext. 3863. The Fund’s annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, is 0.68% (included in the ratio is 0.12% attributable to acquired fund fees and expenses).
The Fund’s aggregate total return since inception is based on a decrease in net asset value from $10.00 per share on December 31, 2007 (commencement of operations) to $9.66 per share on February 28, 2023.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Free Market Fixed Income Fund’s underlying funds invest in fixed income securities. The underlying funds may invest their assets in bonds and other debt securities issued by domestic and foreign governments and companies. Debt instruments involve the risk that their prices will fall when interest rates rise, and they are subject to the risk that the borrower may default. In addition, the return on foreign debt securities may be adversely affected by currency fluctuations. An investor in the Fund will incur expenses of the underlying funds in addition to the Fund’s expenses. The foregoing is not intended to be a complete discussion of all risks associated with the investment strategies of the Fund.
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FREE MARKET FUNDS
Fund Expense Examples
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first section of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical EXAMPLES for Comparison Purposes
The second section of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
The expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second section of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid* | Annualized Expense Ratio* | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Portfolio |
Actual | | | | | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,067.90 | $ 2.87 | 0.56% | 6.79% |
Free Market International Equity Fund | 1,000.00 | 1,113.20 | 2.99 | 0.57% | 11.32% |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | 1,000.00 | 995.40 | 2.77 | 0.56% | -0.46% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.02 | $ 2.81 | 0.56% | N/A |
Free Market International Equity Fund | 1,000.00 | 1021.97 | 2.86 | 0.57% | N/A |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | 1,000.00 | 1,022.02 | 2.81 | 0.56% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized six-month expense ratio for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one half year period. The annualized expense ratios do not reflect fees and expenses associated with the underlying funds. If such fees and expenses had been included, the expenses would have been higher. Each Fund’s ending account values in the first section in the table is based on the actual six-month total investment return for each Fund for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, The range of weighted expense ratios of the underlying funds held by the Funds, as stated in the underlying funds’ current prospectuses, were as follows: |
FUNDS | RANGE OF WEIGHTED EXPENSE RATIO |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | 0.00% - 0.08% |
Free Market International Equity Fund | 0.00% - 0.17% |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | 0.00% - 0.04% |
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FREE MARKET FUNDS
FREE MARKET U.S. EQUITY FUND
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS — 99.9% | | | | |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | | | 648,555 | | | $ | 258,105,433 | |
iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF | | | 3,233,565 | | | | 303,082,048 | |
U.S. Large Cap Value Portfolio III (a) | | | 19,432,293 | | | | 540,412,073 | |
U.S. Large Cap Value Series (b) | | | 2,825,615 | | | | 192,311,388 | |
U.S. Large Company Portfolio (a) | | | 9,702,781 | | | | 263,042,394 | |
U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio (c) | | | 21,636,778 | | | | 535,726,633 | |
U.S. Small Cap Portfolio (c) | | | 12,801,214 | | | | 535,218,738 | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio (c) | | | 21,005,399 | | | | 888,108,274 | |
TOTAL DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS | | | | |
(Cost $2,309,407,656) | | | | | | | 3,516,006,981 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | | | | |
STIT-Government & Agency Portfolio, 4.52%* | | | 2,719,774 | | | | 2,719,774 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $2,719,774) | | | | | | | 2,719,774 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | |
(Cost $2,312,127,430) | | | | | | | 3,518,726,755 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | | | | | | 1,209,223 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 3,519,935,978 | |
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
Domestic Equity Funds | | | 99.9 | % | | $ | 3,516,006,981 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.1 | % | | | 2,719,774 | |
Other Assets In Excess Of Liabilities | | | 0.0 | % | | | 1,209,223 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 3,519,935,978 | |
* | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
(a) | A portfolio of Dimensional Investment Group Inc. |
(b) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Trust Company. |
(c) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc. |
ETF Exchange-Traded Fund
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
FREE MARKET INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares/ Beneficial Interest | | | Value | |
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS — 99.9% | | | | |
Canadian Small Company Series (a) | | | 2,108,704 | | | $ | 34,083,995 | |
DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio (b) | | | 54,895,567 | | | | 1,098,460,291 | |
DFA International Value Portfolio III (c) | | | 26,202,260 | | | | 428,668,966 | |
DFA International Value Series (a) | | | 13,331,142 | | | | 395,268,373 | |
Emerging Markets Small Cap Portfolio (b) | | | 6,323,659 | | | | 131,532,099 | |
Emerging Markets Value Portfolio, Class Institutional (b) | | | 4,850,967 | | | | 130,588,026 | |
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | | | 2,070,385 | | | | 134,637,137 | |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | | | 2,909,255 | | | | 137,753,224 | |
iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | | | 3,966,023 | | | | 234,867,882 | |
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS | | | | |
(Cost $2,459,809,340) | | | | | | | 2,725,859,993 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | | | | |
STIT-Government & Agency Portfolio, 4.52%* | | | 3,322,935 | | | | 3,322,935 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $3,322,935) | | | | | | | 3,322,935 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | |
(Cost $2,463,132,275) | | | | | | | 2,729,182,928 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | | | | | | 743,627 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 2,729,926,555 | |
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
International Equity Funds | | | 99.9 | % | | $ | 2,725,859,993 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.1 | % | | | 3,322,935 | |
Other Assets In Excess of Liabilities | | | 0.0 | % | | | 743,627 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,729,926,555 | |
* | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
(a) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Trust Company. |
(b) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc. |
(c) | A portfolio of Dimensional Investment Group Inc. |
ETF Exchange-Traded Fund
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
FREE MARKET FIXED INCOME FUND
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
FIXED INCOME FUNDS — 99.4% | | | | |
DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio (a) | | | 38,781,096 | | | $ | 390,525,637 | |
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (a) | | | 70,543,440 | | | | 673,689,855 | |
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 1,318,454 | | | | 106,781,589 | |
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 1,404,212 | | | | 160,782,274 | |
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 8,411,627 | | | | 403,253,398 | |
iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | | | 3,240,530 | | | | 161,605,231 | |
iShares Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | | | 12,946,291 | | | | 646,278,847 | |
iShares TIPS Bond ETF | | | 1,261,194 | | | | 135,174,773 | |
TOTAL FIXED INCOME FUNDS | | | | |
(Cost $2,861,939,442) | | | | | | | 2,678,091,604 | |
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SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.8% | | | | |
STIT-Government & Agency Portfolio, 4.52%* | | | 21,644,024 | | | | 21,644,024 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $21,644,024) | | | | | | | 21,644,024 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.2% | | | | |
(Cost $2,883,583,466) | | | | | | | 2,699,735,628 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.2)% | | | | | | | (4,884,246 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 2,694,851,382 | |
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
Fixed Income Funds | | | 99.4 | % | | $ | 2,678,091,604 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 0.8 | % | | | 21,644,024 | |
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets | | | (0.2 | )% | | | (4,884,246 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 2,694,851,382 | |
* | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
(a) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc. |
ETF Exchange-Traded Fund
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | | Free Market International Equity Fund | | | Free Market Fixed Income Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in non-affiliated funds, at value (cost $2,309,407,655, $2,459,809,341 and $2,861,939,443, respectively) | | $ | 3,516,006,981 | | | $ | 2,725,859,994 | | | $ | 2,678,091,605 | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $2,719,774, $3,322,935 and $21,644,024, respectively) | | | 2,719,774 | | | | 3,322,935 | | | | 21,644,024 | |
Receivables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 4,391,527 | | | | 3,414,200 | | | | 3,698,681 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 240,982 | | | | 171,226 | | | | 256,032 | |
Total assets | | | 3,523,359,264 | | | | 2,732,768,355 | | | | 2,703,690,342 | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 1,505,070 | | | | 1,330,807 | | | | 1,265,535 | |
Advisory fees | | | 1,358,472 | | | | 1,050,887 | | | | 1,022,843 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 259,132 | | | | 198,600 | | | | 211,595 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 60,117 | | | | 45,002 | | | | 49,388 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 240,495 | | | | 216,504 | | | | 6,289,599 | |
Total liabilities | | | 3,423,286 | | | | 2,841,800 | | | | 8,838,960 | |
Net assets | | $ | 3,519,935,978 | | | $ | 2,729,926,555 | | | $ | 2,694,851,382 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 169,567 | | | $ | 262,766 | | | $ | 279,054 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 2,194,207,864 | | | | 2,440,407,269 | | | | 2,885,084,860 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | 1,325,558,547 | | | | 289,256,520 | | | | (190,512,532 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 3,519,935,978 | | | $ | 2,729,926,555 | | | $ | 2,694,851,382 | |
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CAPITAL SHARES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 3,519,935,978 | | | $ | 2,729,926,555 | | | $ | 2,694,851,382 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 700,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 169,567,379 | | | | 262,766,111 | | | | 279,053,715 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 20.76 | | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 9.66 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
Statements of Operations
FOR THE Six Months ENDED February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | | Free Market International Equity Fund | | | Free Market Fixed Income Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from non-affiliated funds | | $ | 27,455,793 | | | $ | 32,080,102 | | | $ | 36,041,064 | |
Total investment income | | | 27,455,793 | | | | 32,080,102 | | | | 36,041,064 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 8,205,492 | | | | 6,153,672 | | | | 6,580,667 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 362,071 | | | | 276,530 | | | | 322,399 | |
Director fees | | | 155,388 | | | | 117,045 | | | | 129,809 | |
Legal fees | | | 125,581 | | | | 92,347 | | | | 102,517 | |
Officer fees | | | 115,756 | | | | 87,603 | | | | 102,873 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 79,267 | | | | 66,747 | | | | 72,262 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 48,480 | | | | 38,703 | | | | 39,511 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 41,127 | | | | 36,233 | | | | 37,809 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 20,603 | | | | 20,429 | | | | 18,905 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 18,441 | | | | 19,347 | | | | 18,543 | |
Other expenses | | | 89,632 | | | | 140,140 | | | | 64,256 | |
Total expenses | | | 9,261,838 | | | | 7,048,796 | | | | 7,489,551 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 18,193,955 | | | | 25,031,306 | | | | 28,551,513 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-affiliated funds | | | 2,248,435 | | | | (1,808,897 | ) | | | (4,675,738 | ) |
Capital gain distributions from non-affiliated fund investments | | | 112,189,127 | | | | 2,393,907 | | | | 97,941 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-affiliated funds | | | 90,944,951 | | | | 253,884,377 | | | | (39,075,948 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 205,382,513 | | | | 254,469,387 | | | | (43,653,745 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 223,576,468 | | | $ | 279,500,693 | | | $ | (15,102,232 | ) |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET U.S. EQUITY FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the six months Ended February 28. 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 18,193,955 | | | $ | 32,200,297 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 114,437,562 | | | | 273,761,097 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 90,944,951 | | | | (532,671,620 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 223,576,468 | | | | (226,710,226 | ) |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (220,809,118 | ) | | | (160,049,321 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (254,085,784 | ) | | | (160,049,321 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 230,395,117 | | | | 505,375,262 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 253,858,591 | | | | 159,919,251 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (226,662,925 | ) | | | (620,998,823 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital shares | | | 257,590,783 | | | | 44,295,690 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 227,081,467 | | | | (342,463,857 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 3,292,854,511 | | | | 3,635,318,368 | |
End of period | | $ | 3,519,935,978 | | | $ | 3,292,854,511 | |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 11,055,097 | | | | 22,341,943 | |
Dividends and distributions reinvested | | | 13,098,999 | | | | 6,724,947 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (10,887,252 | ) | | | (26,856,120 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 13,266,844 | | | | 2,210,770 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the six months Ended February 28. 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 25,031,306 | | | $ | 79,767,694 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 585,010 | | | | 19,150,254 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 253,884,377 | | | | (522,820,062 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 279,500,693 | | | | (423,902,114 | ) |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | — | | | | (35,219,290 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (86,538,910 | ) | | | (35,219,290 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 210,327,926 | | | | 454,919,419 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 86,521,788 | | | | 35,204,207 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (155,261,687 | ) | | | (317,838,272 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital shares | | | 141,588,027 | | | | 172,285,354 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 334,549,810 | | | | (286,836,050 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 2,395,376,745 | | | | 2,682,212,795 | |
End of period | | $ | 2,729,926,555 | | | $ | 2,395,376,745 | |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 21,668,166 | | | | 42,243,193 | |
Dividends and distributions reinvested | | | 8,874,030 | | | | 3,107,167 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (15,736,326 | ) | | | (28,689,507 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 14,805,870 | | | | 16,660,853 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FIXED INCOME FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the six months Ended February 28. 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 28,551,513 | | | $ | 14,460,405 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (4,577,797 | ) | | | 2,217,382 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | (39,075,948 | ) | | | (207,628,479 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (15,102,232 | ) | | | (190,950,692 | ) |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | — | | | | (15,000,590 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (31,271,661 | ) | | | (15,000,590 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 200,229,316 | | | | 561,502,718 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 31,267,525 | | | | 14,991,009 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (239,435,083 | ) | | | (441,988,903 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital shares | | | (7,938,242 | ) | | | 134,504,824 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (54,312,135 | ) | | | (71,446,458 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 2,749,163,517 | | | | 2,820,609,975 | |
End of period | | $ | 2,694,851,382 | | | $ | 2,749,163,517 | |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 20,634,074 | | | | 54,774,661 | |
Dividends and distributions reinvested | | | 3,251,380 | | | | 1,463,991 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (24,723,429 | ) | | | (43,490,265 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (837,975 | ) | | | 12,748,387 | |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
FREE MARKET U.S. EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each share outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | For the Six months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 21.07 | | | $ | 23.59 | | | $ | 16.06 | | | $ | 16.90 | | | $ | 20.37 | | | $ | 17.60 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.15 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 1.20 | | | | (1.69 | ) | | | 7.62 | | | | — | (2) | | | (2.73 | ) | | | 3.34 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1.31 | | | | (1.48 | ) | | | 7.83 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (2.56 | ) | | | 3.49 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.21 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (1.41 | ) | | | (0.63 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.76 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.62 | ) | | | (1.04 | ) | | | (0.30 | ) | | | (1.01 | ) | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (0.72 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.76 | | | $ | 21.07 | | | $ | 23.59 | | | $ | 16.06 | | | $ | 16.90 | | | $ | 20.37 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 6.79 | %(5) | | | (6.77 | )% | | | 49.28 | % | | | 0.32 | % | | | (12.09 | )% | | | 20.11 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 3,519,936 | | | $ | 3,292,855 | | | $ | 3,635,318 | | | $ | 2,839,337 | | | $ | 2,899,018 | | | $ | 3,413,559 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(4) | | | 0.56 | %(6) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(4) | | | 1.09 | %(6) | | | 0.92 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 1.05 | % | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.76 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | %(5) | | | 7 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 2 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount less than $(0.005) per share. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | The Fund also will indirectly bear its prorated share of expenses of the underlying funds. Such expenses are not included in the calculation of this ratio. |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
FREE MARKET INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each share outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | For the Six months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.66 | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 9.09 | | | $ | 10.72 | | | $ | 10.97 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.34 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 0.97 | | | | (2.13 | ) | | | 2.84 | | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (1.47 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1.07 | | | | (1.79 | ) | | | 3.02 | | | | 0.06 | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | 0.12 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) | | | (0.37 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.39 | | | $ | 9.66 | | | $ | 11.60 | | | $ | 8.89 | | | $ | 9.09 | | | $ | 10.72 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(2) | | | 11.32 | %(4) | | | (15.63 | )% | | | 34.43 | % | | | 0.30 | % | | | (11.66 | )% | | | 0.98 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 2,729,927 | | | $ | 2,395,377 | | | $ | 2,682,213 | | | $ | 2,153,655 | | | $ | 2,154,908 | | | $ | 2,312,863 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(3) | | | 0.57 | %(5) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.58 | % | | | 0.57 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(3) | | | 2.01 | %(5) | | | 3.08 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 2.13 | % | | | 2.22 | % | | | 1.93 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 1 | %(4) | | | 2 | % | | | 5 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 3 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | The Fund also will indirectly bear its prorated share of expenses of the underlying funds. Such expenses are not included in the calculation of this ratio. |
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FREE MARKET FUNDS
FREE MARKET FIXED INCOME FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each share outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | For the Six months Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.22 | | | $ | 10.36 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.74 | ) | | | — | (2) | | | 0.16 | | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.14 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.69 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.31 | | | | 0.51 | | | | (0.04 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | (2) | | | (0.01 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | (2) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.66 | | | $ | 9.82 | | | $ | 10.56 | | | $ | 10.61 | | | $ | 10.47 | | | $ | 10.22 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | (0.46 | )%(5) | | | (6.51 | )% | | | 0.31 | % | | | 2.98 | % | | | 5.11 | % | | | (0.35 | )% |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 2,694,851 | | | $ | 2,749,164 | | | $ | 2,820,610 | | | $ | 2,307,909 | | | $ | 2,748,593 | | | $ | 2,867,621 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets(4) | | | 0.56 | %(6) | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.56 | % | | | 0.55 | % | | | 0.55 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets(4) | | | 2.14 | %(6) | | | 0.51 | % | | | 0.27 | % | | | 1.39 | % | | | 2.62 | % | | | 1.02 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 3 | %(5) | | | 3 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 0 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount less than $(0.005) per share. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | The Fund also will indirectly bear its prorated share of expenses of the underlying funds. Such expenses are not included in the calculation of this ratio. |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
FREE MARKET FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
1. | Organization and Significant Accounting Policies |
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Free Market U.S. Equity Fund, the Free Market International Equity Fund and the Free Market Fixed Income Fund (each a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). Each Fund operates as a “fund of funds” and commenced investment operations on December 31, 2007.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive investment portfolio of the Company.
Free Market U.S. Equity and Free Market International Equity’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. Free Market Fixed Income’s investment objective is to seek total return (consisting of current income and capital appreciation).
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies”.
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
Investment Company Securities – The Funds pursue their investment objectives by investing primarily in shares of registered, open-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, “underlying funds”). When a Fund invests in underlying funds it will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by the underlying fund. In connection with its investments in other investment companies, a Fund will incur higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. Furthermore, because the Funds invest in shares of ETFs and underlying funds their performances are directly related to the ability of the ETFs and underlying funds to meet their respective investment objectives, as well as the allocation of each Fund’s assets among the ETFs and underlying funds. Accordingly, the Funds’ investment performance will be influenced by the investment strategies of and risks associated with the ETFs and underlying funds in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Funds allocate to the ETFs and underlying funds utilizing such strategies. As disclosed in the Portfolio of Investments, the Funds invest in a number of different underlying funds, including underlying funds that are portfolios of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc., and Dimensional Investment Group Inc. (collectively, “DFA Underlying Funds”) and iShares by BlackRock (“iShares Underlying Funds”). Information about DFA Underlying Funds and iShares Underlying Funds’ risks may be found in such DFA Underlying Funds’ and iShares Underlying Funds’ annual or semiannual report to shareholders, which can be found at us.dimensional.com and iShares.com, respectively. Additional information about derivatives related risks, if applicable, may also be found in each such DFA Underlying Fund or iShares Underlying Funds’ annual or semiannual report to shareholders. The annual and semiannual reports to shareholders for the underlying funds may also be found by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
PORTFOLIO VALUATION — Investments in the underlying funds are valued at each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) determined as of the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Investments in ETFs are valued at their last reported sale price. As required, some securities and assets may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Direct investments in fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by each Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated Matson Money, Inc. (“Matson Money” or the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee
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is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 — | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 — | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● Level 3 — | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value:
FREE MARKET U.S. EQUITY Fund
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Domestic Equity Funds | | $ | 3,516,006,981 | | | $ | 3,323,695,593 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 192,311,388 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,719,774 | | | | 2,719,774 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments** | | $ | 3,518,726,755 | | | $ | 3,326,415,367 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 192,311,388 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
** | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
FREE MARKET INTERNATIONAL EQUITY Fund
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
International Equity Funds | | $ | 2,725,859,993 | | | $ | 2,296,507,625 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 429,352,368 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,322,935 | | | | 3,322,935 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments** | | $ | 2,729,182,928 | | | $ | 2,299,830,560 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 429,352,368 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
** | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
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FREE MARKET FIXED INCOME VI Fund
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Fixed Income Funds | | $ | 2,678,091,604 | | | $ | 2,678,091,604 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 21,644,024 | | | | 21,644,024 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments** | | $ | 2,699,735,628 | | | $ | 2,699,735,628 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
** | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Funds’ 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 Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when a Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all Level 3 transfers are disclosed if a Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Funds had no Level 3 transfers.
USE OF 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES — The Funds record security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Each Fund’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of
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the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Funds. In addition to the net annual operating expenses that the Funds bear directly, the shareholders indirectly bear the Funds’ pro-rata expenses of the underlying mutual funds in which each Fund invests.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders recorded on the ex-dividend date for each Fund with the exception of the Free Market Fixed Income Fund which declares and pays quarterly dividends from net investment income. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. TAX STATUS — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
MARKET RISK — The value of a Fund’s shares will fluctuate as a result of the movement of the overall stock market or the value of the underlying fund held by a Fund, and you could lose money.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance.
UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure a Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
OTHER — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Funds expect the risk of material loss for such claims is considered to be remote.
For additional information about the DFA Underlying Funds and iShares Underlying Funds’ valuation policies, refer to the DFA Underlying Funds and iShares Underlying Funds’ most recent annual or semiannual report which can be found at us.dimensional.com and iShares.com, respectively.
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2. | Investment Adviser and Other Services |
Matson Money, Inc. serves as the investment adviser to each Fund. Each Fund compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on each Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following tables.
AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS | | ADVISORY FEE | |
For the first $1 billion | | | 0.50 | % |
Over $1 billion to $3 billion | | | 0.49 | |
Over $3 billion to $5 billion | | | 0.48 | |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.47 | |
The Adviser has voluntarily agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses exceed the rates (“Expense Caps”) shown in the following table annually of each Fund’s average daily net assets. The Adviser may not recoup waived management fees or reimbursed expenses. The Adviser may discontinue these arrangements at any time.
FUND | | EXPENSE CAPS | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | | 1.13 | % |
Free Market International Equity Fund | | | 1.35 | |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | | | 1.00 | |
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued were as follows:
FUND | | ADVISORY FEES | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | $ | 8,205,492 | |
Free Market International Equity Fund | | | 6,153,672 | |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | | | 6,580,667 | |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Funds’ transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Vigilant Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
3. | Director and Officer Compensation |
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
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4. | Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities |
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchase and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:
| | Purchases | | | Sales | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | $ | 186,495,647 | | | $ | 51,831,563 | |
Free Market International Equity Fund | | | 109,084,608 | | | | 25,000,000 | |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | | | 69,143,864 | | | | 78,915,444 | |
There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities during the current fiscal period.
5. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by each Fund were as follows:
| | FEDERAL TAX COST | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | | | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | | | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | $ | 2,161,839,023 | | | $ | 1,164,755,951 | | | $ | (34,945,254 | ) | | | 1,129,810,697 | |
Free Market International Equity Fund | | | 2,305,194,402 | | | | 197,679,142 | | | | (109,380,408 | ) | | | 88,298,734 | |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | | | 2,894,150,687 | | | | — | | | | (146,884,500 | ) | | | (146,884,500 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
Permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributable to equalization, short term dividend reclass, distribution reclass, and dividend reclass were reclassified among the following accounts:
| | DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS/(LOSS) | | | Paid-In Capital | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | $ | (26,171,102 | ) | | $ | 26,171,102 | |
Free Market International Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | | | — | | | | — | |
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FREE MARKET FUNDS
Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Capital Loss CarryForwards | | | NET Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | $ | 7,863,581 | | | $ | 218,393,585 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,129,810,697 | |
Free Market International Equity Fund | | | 86,538,908 | | | | — | | | | (78,542,905 | ) | | | 88,298,734 | |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | | | 3,970,625 | | | | — | | | | (1,224,764 | ) | | | (146,884,500 | ) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes and are inclusive of underlying partnerships and investments. Short-term and foreign currency gains, if applicable, are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 was as follows:
| | | | | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Gains | | | RETURN OF CAPITAL | | | Total | |
Free Market U.S. Equity Fund | | | | | | $ | 62,775,363 | | | $ | 97,273,958 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 160,049,321 | |
Free Market International Equity Fund | | | | | | | 35,219,290 | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 35,219,290 | |
Free Market Fixed Income Fund | | | | | | | 15,000,590 | | | | — | | | | — | | | $ | 15,000,590 | |
Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of August 31, 2022, the Free Market International Equity Fund had $13,568,310 of short-term capital loss carryforwards and $64,974,595 of long-term capital loss carryforwards, the Free Market Fixed Income Fund had $1,224,764 of short-term capital loss carryforwards.
6. | NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES |
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined there were no subsequent events.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling Free Market Funds at (866) 780-0357, ext. 3863 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Matson Money, Inc.
5955 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Vigilant Distributors, LLC
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216
223 Wilmington West Chester Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
FMFI-SAR23
MATSON MONEY U.S. EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
MATSON MONEY INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
MATSON MONEY FIXED INCOME VI PORTFOLIO
of
The RBB Fund, Inc.
SEMI-Annual Report
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Portfolios. It is not authorized for distribution unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Portfolios.
MATSON MONEY VI PORTFOLIOS
Performance Data
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS(1) | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION |
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio | 7.07% | -1.14% | 7.56% | 7.95%(2) |
Russell 2500® Index | 4.40% | -5.42% | 7.67% | 8.12%(4) |
Composite Index(3) | 3.34% | -5.16% | 7.52% | 8.71%(4) |
(2) | The Portfolio commenced operations on February 18, 2014. |
(3) | The Composite Index is comprised of the S&P 500® Index, Russell 1000® Value Index, Russell 2000® Index and Russell 2000® Value Index, each weighted 25%, respectively. |
(4) | Index information is not available as of the date of the inception of the Portfolio. The average annual returns for the Russell 2500® Index and the Composite Index are presented as of March 1, 2014. If the Portfolio had commenced operations on March 1, 2014, its average annual return since inception would have been 7.80%. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or on the redemption of Portfolio shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-780-0357 ext. 3863. The Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022 is 0.98% (included in the ratio is 0.25% attributable to acquired fund fees and expenses).
The Portfolio’s aggregate total return since inception is based on an increase in net asset value from $25.00 per share on February 18, 2014 (commencement of operations) to $30.70 per share on February 28, 2023.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio’s underlying funds invest in small-cap and micro-cap stocks, large-cap stocks and other equity securities. In addition to the ordinary risks of equity investing, small companies entail special risk. Small companies tend to have more risk than large companies. An investor in the Portfolio will incur the expenses of the underlying funds in addition to the Portfolio’s expenses. The foregoing is not intended to be a complete discussion of all risks associated with the investment strategies of the Portfolio.
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Performance Data (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS(1) | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION |
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio | 11.12% | -3.85% | 0.91% | 2.77%(2) |
MSCI World (excluding U.S.) Index | 11.41% | -3.75% | 2.99% | 3.97%(4) |
Composite Index(3) | 8.37% | -6.77% | 0.94% | 3.71%(4) |
(2) | The Portfolio commenced operations on February 18, 2014. |
(3) | The Composite Index is comprised of the MSCI EAFE Index, MSCI EAFE Value Index, MSCI EAFE Small Company Index, and MSCI Emerging Markets Index, each weighted 25%, respectively. |
(4) | Index information is not available as of the date of the inception of the Portfolio. The average annual returns for the MSCI World (excluding U.S.) Index and the Composite Index are presented as of March 1, 2014. If the Portfolio had commenced operations on March 1, 2014, its average annual return since inception would have been 2.63%. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or on the redemption of Portfolio shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-780-0357 ext. 3863. The Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022 is 1.15% (included in the ratio is 0.35% attributable to acquired fund fees and expenses).
The Portfolio’s aggregate total return since inception is based on a decrease in net asset value from $25.00 per share on February 18, 2014 (commencement of operations) to $23.91 per share on February 28, 2023.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio’s underlying funds invest in common stock, preferred stock, securities convertible into stocks and other equity securities issued by foreign companies. In addition to the ordinary risks of equity investing, foreign and small companies entail special risk. The return on foreign equities may be adversely affected by currency fluctuations. Emerging markets may be subject to social instability and lack of market liquidity. Small companies tend to have more risk than large companies. An investor in the Portfolio will incur the expenses of the underlying funds in addition to the Portfolio’s expenses. The foregoing is not intended to be a complete discussion of all risks associated with the investment strategies of the Portfolio.
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Performance Data (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS(1) | 1 YEAR | 5 YEARS | SINCE INCEPTION |
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio | -0.65% | -4.99% | 0.15% | 0.16%(2) |
FTSE World Government Bond Index 1-5 Years | -0.62% | -3.39% | 0.80% | 0.98%(4) |
Composite Index(3) | -0.55% | -4.22% | 0.89% | 0.96%(4) |
(2) | The Portfolio commenced operations on February 18, 2014. |
(3) | The Composite Index is comprised of the Three-Month Treasury Bill Index, Bloomberg Barclays Capital Intermediate Government Bond Index, ICE BofA Merrill Lynch 1-3 Year US Government/Corporate Index and Bloomberg Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index, each weighted 25%, respectively. |
(4) | Index information is not available as of the date of the inception of the Portfolio. The average annual returns for the FTSE World Government Bond Index 1-5 Years (formerly known as the Citigroup World Govt. Bond 1-5 Year Currency Hedged U.S. Dollar Index), and the Composite Index are presented as of March 1, 2014. If the Portfolio had commenced operations on March 1, 2014, its average annual return since inception would have been 0.15%. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown include the reinvestment of all dividends and other distributions and do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions or on the redemption of Portfolio shares. For performance data current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-780-0357 ext. 3863. The Portfolio’s annual operating expense ratio, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022 is 0.85% (included in the ratio is 0.12% attributable to acquired fund fees and expenses).
The Portfolio’s aggregate total return since inception is based on a decrease in net asset value from $25.00 per share on February 18, 2014 (commencement of operations) to $23.23 per share on February 28, 2023.
Portfolio composition is subject to change.
The Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio’s underlying funds invest in fixed income securities. The underlying funds may invest their assets in bonds and other debt securities issued by domestic and foreign governments and companies. Debt instruments involve the risk that their prices will fall when interest rates rise, and they are subject to the risk that the borrower may default. In addition, the return on foreign debt securities may be adversely affected by currency fluctuations. An investor in the Portfolio will incur expenses of the underlying funds in addition to the Portfolio’s expenses. The foregoing is not intended to be a complete discussion of all risks associated with the investment strategies of the Portfolio.
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Fund Expense ExampleS
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Portfolio(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other Portfolio expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolio(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first section of the accompanying table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this section, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first section under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLES FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second section of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Portfolio’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Portfolio’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each Portfolio and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
The expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as redemption fees. Therefore, the second section of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* | Annualized EXPENSE RATIO* | ACTUAL SIX- MONTH TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN FOR THE PORTFOLIO |
Actual | | | | | |
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,070.70 | $ 3.85 | 0.75% | 7.07% |
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio | 1,000.00 | 1,111.20 | 4.29 | 0.82% | 11.12% |
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio | 1,000.00 | 993.50 | 3.76 | 0.76% | -0.65% |
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Fund Expense Examples (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| BEGINNING ACCOUNT VALUE SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | ENDING ACCOUNT VALUE FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | EXPENSES PAID DURING PERIOD* | Annualized EXPENSE RATIO* | ACTUAL SIX- MONTH TOTAL INVESTMENT RETURN FOR THE PORTFOLIO |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) |
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,021.08 | $ 3.76 | 0.75% | N/A |
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio | 1,000.00 | 1,020.73 | 4.11 | 0.82% | N/A |
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio | 1,000.00 | 1,021.03 | 3.81 | 0.76% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to each Portfolio’s annualized six-month expense ratio for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one half year period. The annualized expense ratios do not reflect fees and expenses associated with the underlying funds. Fees and expenses presented for a Portfolio do not reflect any fees and expenses imposed on shares of the Portfolio purchased through variable annuity contracts, variable life insurance policies, and certain qualified pension and retirement plans, which would increase overall fees and expenses. If such fees and expenses had been included, the expenses would have been higher. Each Portfolio’s ending account value in the first section in the table is based on the actual six-month total investment return for each Portfolio for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023. The range of weighted expense ratios of the underlying funds held by the Portfolios, as stated in the underlying funds’ current prospectuses, were as follows: |
FUNDS | RANGE OF WEIGHTED EXPENSE RATIO |
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio | 0.01% - 0.06% |
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio | 0.00% - 0.12% |
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio | 0.00% - 0.02% |
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MATSON MONEY U.S. EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS — 99.1% | | | | |
U.S. Large Cap Value Portfolio III (a) | | | 267,929 | | | $ | 7,451,104 | |
U.S. Large Company Portfolio (a) | | | 147,876 | | | | 4,008,930 | |
U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio (b) | | | 177,606 | | | | 4,397,534 | |
U.S. Small Cap Portfolio (b) | | | 104,876 | | | | 4,384,853 | |
U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio (b) | | | 68,994 | | | | 2,917,071 | |
VA U.S. Large Value Portfolio (b) | | | 36,794 | | | | 1,145,029 | |
VA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (b) | | | 196,257 | | | | 4,362,786 | |
TOTAL DOMESTIC EQUITY FUNDS | | | | |
(Cost $25,008,729) | | | | | | | 28,667,307 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0% | | | | |
STIT-Government & Agency Portfolio, 4.52%* | | | 293,382 | | | | 293,382 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $293,382) | | | | | | | 293,382 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% | | | | |
(Cost $25,302,111) | | | | | | | 28,960,689 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.1)% | | | | | | | (39,802 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 28,920,887 | |
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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS SUMMARY TABLE |
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
Domestic Equity Funds | | | 99.1 | % | | $ | 28,667,307 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.0 | % | | | 293,382 | |
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets | | | (0.1 | )% | | | (39,802 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 28,920,887 | |
* | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
(a) | A portfolio of Dimensional Investment Group Inc. |
(b) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Trust Company. |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS — 99.2% | | | | |
DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio (a) | | | 295,281 | | | $ | 5,908,573 | |
DFA International Value Portfolio III (b) | | | 383,286 | | | | 6,270,554 | |
Emerging Markets Small Cap Portfolio (a) | | | 48,428 | | | | 1,007,298 | |
Emerging Markets Value Portfolio, Class Institutional (a) | | | 37,465 | | | | 1,008,550 | |
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | | | 12,628 | | | | 821,199 | |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | | | 22,307 | | | | 1,056,236 | |
VA International Small Portfolio (a) | | | 313,851 | | | | 3,546,511 | |
VA International Value Portfolio (a) | | | 80,607 | | | | 1,055,951 | |
TOTAL INTERNATIONAL EQUITY FUNDS | | | | |
(Cost $19,866,407) | | | | | | | 20,674,872 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0% | | | | |
STIT-Government & Agency Portfolio, 4.52%* | | | 202,550 | | | | 202,550 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $202,550) | | | | | | | 202,550 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.2% | | | | |
(Cost $20,068,957) | | | | | | | 20,877,422 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.2)% | | | | | | | (40,877 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 20,836,545 | |
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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS SUMMARY TABLE |
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
International Equity Funds | | | 99.2 | % | | $ | 20,674,872 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.0 | % | | | 202,550 | |
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets | | | (0.2 | )% | | | (40,877 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 20,836,545 | |
* | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
(a) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Trust Company. |
(b) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc. |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY FIXED INCOME VI PORTFOLIO
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | NUMBER OF SHARES | | | VALUE | |
FIXED INCOME FUNDS — 98.6% | | | | |
DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio (a) | | | 320,768 | | | $ | 3,230,135 | |
DFA Two-Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio (a) | | | 441,613 | | | | 4,217,404 | |
iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 13,923 | | | | 1,127,624 | |
iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF | | | 14,683 | | | | 1,681,203 | |
iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 87,001 | | | | 4,170,828 | |
iShares Intermediate-Term Corporate Bond ETF | | | 33,017 | | | | 1,646,558 | |
iShares Short-Term Corporate Bond ETF | | | 134,392 | | | | 6,708,849 | |
iShares TIPS Bond ETF | | | 13,103 | | | | 1,404,379 | |
VA Global Bond Portfolio (a) | | | 291,210 | | | | 2,816,005 | |
VA Short-Term Fixed Income Portfolio (a) | | | 57,104 | | | | 569,900 | |
TOTAL FIXED INCOME FUNDS | | | | |
(Cost $29,663,154) | | | | | | | 27,572,885 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.5% | | | | |
STIT-Government & Agency Portfolio, 4.52%* | | | 415,027 | | | | 415,027 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
(Cost $415,027) | | | | | | | 415,027 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.1% | | | | |
(Cost $30,078,181) | | | | | | | 27,987,912 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.1)% | | | | | | | (31,579 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 27,956,333 | |
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PORTFOLIO HOLDINGS SUMMARY TABLE |
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
Fixed Income Funds | | | 98.6 | % | | $ | 27,572,885 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1.5 | % | | | 415,027 | |
Liabilities In Excess Of Other Assets | | | (0.1 | )% | | | (31,579 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 27,956,333 | |
* | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
(a) | A portfolio of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc. |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | MATSON MONEY U.S. EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO | | | MATSON MONEY INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO | | | MATSON MONEY FIXED INCOME VI PORTFOLIO | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at value (cost $25,008,730, $19,866,407 and $29,671,945, respectively) | | $ | 28,667,308 | | | $ | 20,674,872 | | | $ | 27,572,885 | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $293,382, $202,550 and $415,027, respectively) | | | 293,382 | | | | 202,550 | | | | 415,027 | |
Receivables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments sold | | | 3,793 | | | | 616 | | | | 10,998 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 1,562 | | | | 481 | | | | 1,533 | |
Total assets | | | 28,966,045 | | | | 20,878,519 | | | | 28,000,443 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Audit fees | | | 22,471 | | | | 22,988 | | | | 22,917 | |
Advisory fees | | | 11,362 | | | | 8,156 | | | | 10,824 | |
Administration and accounting fees | | | 4,305 | | | | 3,667 | | | | 4,393 | |
Capital shares redeemed | | | 947 | | | | 3,156 | | | | 679 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 822 | | | | 674 | | | | 847 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 5,251 | | | | 3,333 | | | | 4,450 | |
Total liabilities | | | 45,158 | | | | 41,974 | | | | 44,110 | |
Net assets | | $ | 28,920,887 | | | $ | 20,836,545 | | | $ | 27,956,333 | |
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NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par Value | | $ | 942 | | | $ | 872 | | | $ | 1,203 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 24,117,583 | | | | 20,620,255 | | | | 30,249,305 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | 4,802,362 | | | | 215,418 | | | | (2,294,175 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 28,920,887 | | | $ | 20,836,545 | | | $ | 27,956,333 | |
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CAPITAL SHARES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 28,920,887 | | | $ | 20,836,545 | | | $ | 27,956,333 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 942,022 | | | | 871,613 | | | | 1,203,441 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 30.70 | | | $ | 23.91 | | | $ | 23.23 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY VI PORTFOLIOS
Statements of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | MATSON MONEY U.S. EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO | | | MATSON MONEY INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO | | | MATSON MONEY FIXED INCOME VI PORTFOLIO | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from non-affiliated funds | | $ | 267,232 | | | $ | 408,321 | | | $ | 392,008 | |
Total investment income | | | 267,232 | | | | 408,321 | | | | 392,008 | |
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EXPENSES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 69,755 | | | | 50,182 | | | | 69,053 | |
Audit and tax services fees | | | 16,602 | | | | 17,061 | | | | 17,014 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 9,581 | | | | 8,675 | | | | 9,688 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 3,049 | | | | 2,625 | | | | 2,261 | |
Director fees | | | 1,380 | | | | 977 | | | | 1,382 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 1,238 | | | | 562 | | | | 1,384 | |
Officer fees | | | 1,094 | | | | 768 | | | | 1,127 | |
Legal fees | | | 947 | | | | 670 | | | | 973 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 443 | | | | 318 | | | | 443 | |
Other expenses | | | 1,048 | | | | 946 | | | | 1,074 | |
Total expenses | | | 105,137 | | | | 82,784 | | | | 104,399 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 162,095 | | | | 325,537 | | | | 287,609 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-affiliated funds | | | 219,599 | | | | (205,953 | ) | | | (69,559 | ) |
Capital gain distributions from non-affiliated fund investments | | | 1,236,276 | | | | 96,255 | | | | 1,016 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-affiliated funds | | | 341,219 | | | | 2,089,642 | | | | (399,714 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 1,797,094 | | | | 1,979,944 | | | | (468,257 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 1,959,189 | | | $ | 2,305,481 | | | $ | (180,648 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY U.S. EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 162,095 | | | $ | 200,906 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 1,455,875 | | | | 2,750,655 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 341,219 | | | | (4,996,942 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1,959,189 | | | | (2,045,381 | ) |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (2,549,816 | ) | | | (2,291,039 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (2,775,746 | ) | | | (2,291,039 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 635,339 | | | | 3,769,795 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 2,775,746 | | | | 2,291,039 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,490,569 | ) | | | (5,703,434 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital shares | | | 1,920,516 | | | | 357,400 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 1,103,959 | | | | (3,979,020 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 27,816,928 | | | | 31,795,948 | |
End of period | | $ | 28,920,887 | | | $ | 27,816,928 | |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 20,827 | | | | 106,781 | |
Dividends and distributions reinvested | | | 96,851 | | | | 63,871 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (47,524 | ) | | | (165,123 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 70,154 | | | | 5,529 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 325,537 | | | $ | 622,505 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (109,698 | ) | | | 372,095 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 2,089,642 | | | | (4,576,837 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,305,481 | | | | (3,582,237 | ) |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (210,264 | ) | | | (1,361,460 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (663,764 | ) | | | (1,361,460 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,331,337 | | | | 2,954,287 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 663,764 | | | | 1,361,460 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,900,453 | ) | | | (3,051,625 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital shares | | | 94,648 | | | | 1,264,122 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 1,736,365 | | | | (3,679,575 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 19,100,180 | | | | 22,779,755 | |
End of period | | $ | 20,836,545 | | | $ | 19,100,180 | |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 62,587 | | | | 114,254 | |
Dividends and distributions reinvested | | | 29,553 | | | | 52,183 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (80,113 | ) | | | (120,422 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 12,027 | | | | 46,015 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY FIXED INCOME VI PORTFOLIO
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 287,609 | | | $ | 122,102 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (68,543 | ) | | | (27,840 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | (399,714 | ) | | | (2,400,845 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (180,648 | ) | | | (2,306,583 | ) |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | — | | | | (100,067 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (338,690 | ) | | | (100,067 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,485,804 | | | | 2,888,692 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 338,690 | | | | 100,067 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,647,655 | ) | | | (5,386,524 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital shares | | | 176,839 | | | | (2,397,765 | ) |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (342,499 | ) | | | (4,804,415 | ) |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 28,298,832 | | | | 33,103,247 | |
End of period | | $ | 27,956,333 | | | $ | 28,298,832 | |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 63,512 | | | | 116,203 | |
Dividends and distributions reinvested | | | 14,630 | | | | 3,969 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (70,311 | ) | | | (220,221 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 7,831 | | | | (100,049 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY VI PORTFOLIOS
MATSON MONEY U.S. EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each share outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2021 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2019 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 31.90 | | | $ | 36.70 | | | $ | 25.62 | | | $ | 27.08 | | | $ | 33.12 | | | $ | 29.15 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.23 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.22 | | | | 0.21 | | | | 0.18 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 1.84 | | | | (2.37 | ) | | | 12.06 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (4.34 | ) | | | 5.40 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2.02 | | | | (2.14 | ) | | | 12.31 | | | | 0.18 | | | | (4.13 | ) | | | 5.58 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) | | | (0.27 | ) | | | (0.33 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (2.96 | ) | | | (2.32 | ) | | | (0.94 | ) | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | (1.28 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (3.22 | ) | | | (2.66 | ) | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | (1.91 | ) | | | (1.61 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 30.70 | | | $ | 31.90 | | | $ | 36.70 | | | $ | 25.62 | | | $ | 27.08 | | | $ | 33.12 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(2) | | | 7.07 | %(4) | | | (6.64 | )% | | | 49.31 | % | | | (0.02 | )% | | | (11.89 | )% | | | 19.56 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 28,921 | | | $ | 27,817 | | | $ | 31,796 | | | $ | 25,070 | | | $ | 24,839 | | | $ | 26,181 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers, if any(3) | | | 0.75 | %(5) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.73 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, if any(3) | | | 0.75 | %(5) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 0.73 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets with waivers(3) | | | 1.16 | %(5) | | | 0.65 | % | | | 0.77 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.72 | % | | | 0.58 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 4 | %(4) | | | 15 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 12 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | The Portfolio also will indirectly bear its prorated share of expenses of the underlying funds. Such expenses are not included in the calculation of this ratio. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY VI PORTFOLIOS
MATSON MONEY INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each share outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2021 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2019 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.22 | | | $ | 28.00 | | | $ | 21.35 | | | $ | 22.27 | | | $ | 26.16 | | | $ | 26.60 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.36 | | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.47 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 2.06 | | | | (4.87 | ) | | | 6.80 | | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (3.51 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2.42 | | | | (4.14 | ) | | | 7.17 | | | | 0.17 | | | | (3.08 | ) | | | 0.34 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.50 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.35 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.23 | ) | | | (0.82 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.24 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (1.64 | ) | | | (0.52 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (0.78 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.91 | | | $ | 22.22 | | | $ | 28.00 | | | $ | 21.35 | | | $ | 22.27 | | | $ | 26.16 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(2) | | | 11.12 | %(4) | | | (15.66 | )% | | | 33.96 | % | | | 0.17 | % | | | (11.62 | )% | | | 1.13 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 20,837 | | | $ | 19,100 | | | $ | 22,780 | | | $ | 18,559 | | | $ | 18,228 | | | $ | 17,950 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers, if any(3) | | | 0.82 | %(5) | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.79 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, if any(3) | | | 0.82 | %(5) | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.80 | % | | | 0.83 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.79 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets with waivers(3) | | | 3.24 | %(5) | | | 2.86 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.99 | % | | | 1.82 | % | | | 1.70 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 8 | %(4) | | | 11 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 8 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | The Portfolio also will indirectly bear its prorated share of expenses of the underlying funds. Such expenses are not included in the calculation of this ratio. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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MATSON MONEY VI PORTFOLIOS
MATSON MONEY FIXED INCOME VI PORTFOLIO
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for each share outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2021 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2019 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 23.67 | | | $ | 25.55 | | | $ | 25.66 | | | $ | 25.38 | | | $ | 24.74 | | | $ | 25.12 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.24 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.43 | | | | 0.59 | | | | 0.23 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | (0.39 | ) | | | (1.90 | ) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (0.36 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (1.80 | ) | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 1.20 | | | | (0.13 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | (2) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Return of capital | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.29 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.42 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 23.23 | | | $ | 23.67 | | | $ | 25.55 | | | $ | 25.66 | | | $ | 25.38 | | | $ | 24.74 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | (0.65 | )%(5) | | | (7.08 | )% | | | 0.22 | % | | | 2.80 | % | | | 4.98 | % | | | (0.50 | )% |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 27,956 | | | $ | 28,299 | | | $ | 33,103 | | | $ | 27,323 | | | $ | 29,546 | | | $ | 30,405 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers, if any(4) | | | 0.76 | %(6) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.71 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers, if any(4) | | | 0.76 | %(6) | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.73 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.74 | % | | | 0.71 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets with waivers(4) | | | 2.08 | %(6) | | | 0.39 | % | | | 0.07 | % | | | 1.69 | % | | | 2.39 | % | | | 0.93 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 4 | %(5) | | | 7 | % | | | 8 | % | | | 46 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 2 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated using the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | Amount less than $(0.005) per share. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated by assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | The Portfolio also will indirectly bear its prorated share of expenses of the underlying funds. Such expenses are not included in the calculation of this ratio. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
1. | Organization and Significant Accounting Policies |
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, has forty separate investment portfolios, including the Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio, the Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio and the Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio (each, a “Portfolio” and collectively, the “Portfolios”). Each Portfolio operates as a “fund of funds” and commenced investment operations on February 18, 2014. Shares of the Portfolios are offered to separate accounts of participating life insurance companies for the purpose of funding variable annuity contracts and variable life insurance policies.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive investment portfolio of the Company.
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio and Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio’s investment objective is to seek long-term capital appreciation. Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio’s investment objective is to seek total return (consisting of current income and capital appreciation).
The Portfolios are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies”.
The end of the reporting period for the Portfolios is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
INVESTMENT COMPANY SECURITIES — The Portfolios pursue their investment objectives by investing primarily in shares of registered, open-end investment companies and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) (collectively, “underlying funds”). When a Portfolio invests in underlying funds it will indirectly bear its proportionate share of any fees and expenses payable directly by the underlying fund. In connection with its investments in other investment companies, a Portfolio will incur higher expenses, many of which may be duplicative. Furthermore, because the Portfolios invest in shares of ETFs and underlying funds their performances are directly related to the ability of the ETFs and underlying funds to meet their respective investment objectives, as well as the allocation of each Portfolio’s assets among the ETFs and underlying funds. Accordingly, the Portfolios’ investment performance will be influenced by the investment strategies of and risks associated with the ETFs and underlying funds in direct proportion to the amount of assets the Portfolios allocate to the ETFs and underlying funds utilizing such strategies. As disclosed in the Portfolio of Investments, the Portfolios invest in a number of different underlying funds, including underlying funds that are portfolios of DFA Investment Dimensions Group Inc., and Dimensional Investment Group Inc. (collectively, “DFA Underlying Funds”) and iShares by BlackRock (“iShares Underlying Funds”). Information about DFA Underlying Funds’ and iShares Underlying Funds’ risks may be found in such DFA Underlying Funds and iShares Underlying Funds’ annual or semiannual report to shareholders, which can be found at us.dimensional.com and iShares.com, respectively. Additional information about derivatives related risks, if applicable, may also be found in each such DFA Underlying Fund or iShares Underlying Funds’ annual or semiannual report to shareholders. The annual and semiannual reports to shareholders for the underlying funds may also be found by visiting the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
PORTFOLIO VALUATION — Investments in the underlying funds are valued at each Portfolio’s net asset value (“NAV”) determined as of the close of business on the New York Stock Exchange (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time). Investments in ETFs are valued at their last reported sale price. As required, some securities and assets may be valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Direct investments in fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by each Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated Matson Money, Inc. (“Matson Money” or the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Portfolios’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 — | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 — | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● Level 3 — | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Portfolios’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Portfolios’ investments carried at fair value:
MATSON MONEY U.S. EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Domestic Equity Funds | | $ | 28,667,307 | | | $ | 23,159,492 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,507,815 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 293,382 | | | | 293,382 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments** | | $ | 28,960,689 | | | $ | 23,452,874 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 5,507,815 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
** | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
MATSON MONEY INTERNATIONAL EQUITY VI PORTFOLIO
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
International Equity Funds | | $ | 20,674,872 | | | $ | 16,072,410 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,602,462 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 202,550 | | | | 202,550 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments** | | $ | 20,877,422 | | | $ | 16,274,960 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,602,462 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
** | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
MATSON MONEY FIXED INCOME VI PORTFOLIO
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE* | |
Fixed Income Funds | | $ | 27,572,885 | | | $ | 24,186,980 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,385,905 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 415,027 | | | | 415,027 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments** | | $ | 27,987,912 | | | $ | 24,602,007 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,385,905 | |
* | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
** | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires each Portfolio to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchases and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when a Portfolio had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all Level 3 transfers are disclosed if a Portfolio had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Portfolios had no Level 3 transfers.
USE OF 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES — The Portfolios record security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Each Portfolio’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Portfolios. In addition to the net annual operating expenses that the Portfolios bear directly, the shareholders indirectly bear the Portfolios’ pro-rata expenses of the underlying mutual funds in which each Portfolio invests.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders recorded on the ex-dividend date for each Portfolio. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. TAX STATUS — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Portfolio’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
MARKET RISK — The value of a Portfolio’s shares will fluctuate as a result of the movement of the overall stock market or the value of the underlying fund held by a Portfolio, and you could lose money.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Portfolios invest depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Portfolios’ investments, impair the Portfolios’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Portfolios’ performance.
UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
OTHER — In the normal course of business, the Portfolios may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Portfolio’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Portfolios in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Portfolios expect the risk of material loss for such claims to be remote.
For additional information about the DFA Underlying Funds and iShares Underlying Funds’ valuation policies, refer to the DFA Underlying Funds and iShares Underlying Funds’ most recent annual or semiannual report which can be found at us.dimensional.com and iShares.com, respectively.
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
2. | Investment Adviser and Other Services |
Matson Money, Inc. serves as the investment adviser to each Portfolio. Each Portfolio compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on each Portfolio’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following table.
AVERAGE DAILY NET ASSETS | | ADVISORY FEE | |
For the first $1 billion | | | 0.50 | % |
Over $1 billion to $5 billion | | | 0.49 | |
Over $5 billion | | | 0.47 | |
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent that total annual Portfolio operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed the rates (“Expense Caps”) shown in the following table of each Portfolio’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and certain of these expenses could cause total annual Portfolio operating expenses to exceed the Expense Caps: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board. The Adviser may discontinue these arrangements at any time after December 31, 2023.
PORTFOLIO | | EXPENSE CAPS | |
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio | | | 1.13 | % |
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio | | | 1.35 | |
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio | | | 1.00 | |
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued were as follows:
PORTFOLIO | | ADVISORY FEES | |
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio | | $ | 69,755 | |
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio | | | 50,182 | |
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio | | | 69,053 | |
Effective September 1, 2019, if at any time a Portfolio’s total annual Portfolio operating expenses for a year are less than the Expense Cap, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Portfolio of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Portfolio within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Portfolio to exceed the Expense Cap that was in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement. As of the end of the reporting period, the Portfolios had no amounts available for recoupment.
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”) serves as administrator for the Portfolios. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Portfolios’ transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Portfolios. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Vigilant Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
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Notes to Financial Statements (CONTINUED)
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3. | Director and Officer Compensation |
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Portfolios or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
4. | Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities |
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Portfolios were as follows:
| | PURCHASES | | | SALES | |
Matson Money U.S. Equity VI Portfolio | | $ | 1,743,225 | | | $ | 1,225,713 | |
Matson Money International Equity VI Portfolio | | | 1,606,883 | | | | 1,750,056 | |
Matson Money Fixed Income VI Portfolio | | | 1,328,082 | | | | 1,202,215 | |
There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities during the current fiscal period.
5. | Federal Income Tax Information |
The Portfolios have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Portfolios to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Portfolios have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Portfolios are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by each Portfolio were as follows:
| | FEDERAL TAX COST | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | | | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | | | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | |
Matson Money U.S. Equity Fund | | $ | 24,782,062 | | | $ | 4,079,158 | | | $ | (993,209 | ) | | $ | 3,085,949 | |
Matson Money International Equity Fund | | | 20,885,586 | | | | 685,789 | | | | (2,424,682 | ) | | | (1,738,893 | ) |
Matson Money Fixed Income Fund | | | 30,139,701 | | | | 37,189 | | | | (1,827,472 | ) | | | (1,790,283 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
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Notes to Financial Statements (CONTINUED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributed to short-term capital gain distributions, distribution reclass, and dividend reclass. There were no permanent differences between distributable earnings/(loss) and paid in capital.
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
| | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Capital Loss Carry Forwards | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
Matson Money U.S. Equity Fund | | $ | 14,896 | | | $ | 2,518,074 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,085,949 | |
Matson Money International Equity Fund | | | 102,331 | | | | 210,263 | | | | — | | | | (1,738,893 | ) |
Matson Money Fixed Income Fund | | | 68,675 | | | | — | | | | (53,229 | ) | | | (1,790,283 | ) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term and foreign currency gains, if applicable, are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 was as follows:
| | | | | | ORDINARY INCOME | | | LONG-TERM GAINS | | | RETURN OF CAPITAL | | | TOTAL | |
Matson Money U.S. Equity Fund | | | | | | $ | 290,468 | | | $ | 2,000,571 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,291,039 | |
Matson Money International Equity Fund | | | | | | | 679,887 | | | | 681,573 | | | | — | | | | 1,361,460 | |
Matson Money Fixed Income Fund | | | | | | | 100,067 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 100,067 | |
Distributions from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022. The Matson Money Fixed Income Fund deferred qualified late-year losses of $53,229 which will be treated as arising on the first business day of the following fiscal year.
The Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of August 31, 2022, the Funds had no unexpiring short-term or long-term losses.
6. | NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES |
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined there were no subsequent events.
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Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Portfolios use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling Matson Money VI Portfolios at (866) 780-0357, ext. 3863 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Matson Money, Inc.
5955 Deerfield Blvd.
Mason, OH 45040
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Vigilant Distributors, LLC
Gateway Corporate Center, Suite 216
223 Wilmington West Chester Pike
Chadds Ford, PA 19317
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Two Commerce Square, Suite 1800
2001 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7042
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
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Financial Statements | 47 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 65 |
Notice to Shareholders | 79 |
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Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 |
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FTSE Global All Cap Net Tax Index** | 3.80% | -7.88% | 6.06% | 6.81%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio:(2) 0.85% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained at www.fooletfs.com. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratios of the Fund are set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights tables in this report. See the Financial Highlights for more current expense ratios. |
* | The Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF operated as a series of The Motley Fool Funds Trust (the “Predecessor Fund”) prior to December 21, 2016 at which time the Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund. The performance shown for periods prior to December 21, 2016 represents the performance of the Predecessor Fund. These returns reflect expense waivers by the Fund’s investment adviser. Without these waivers, returns would have been lower. |
** | The FTSE Global All Cap Net Tax Index is a market-capitalization weighted index representing the performance of large, mid and small cap companies in Developed and Emerging markets. The index is comprised of approximately 9,500 securities from 49 countries and captures 98% of the world’s investable market capitalization. Fair value prices and foreign exchange as of 4 pm ET are used in the calculation of this index, and returns are adjusted for withholding taxes applicable to dividends received by a U.S. Regulated Investment Company domiciled in the United States. The index is unmanaged and not available for direct investments. Its performance does not reflect deductions for fees, expenses or taxes. |
Motley Fool GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ETF
Portfolio Characteristics (CONTINUED)
(Unaudited)
The investment objective of the Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF is to achieve long-term capital appreciation, and it pursues this objective by investing primarily in common stocks of companies located anywhere in the world. The Fund seeks long-term growth by identifying and acquiring securities of companies that are, in the view of Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), high quality. To identify these high-quality businesses, the Adviser engages in research to evaluate each company under consideration using four criteria: management, culture, and incentives; the economics of the business; competitive advantage; and trajectory. The Adviser’s approach prizes a long-term mindset and a balance of qualitative and quantitative factors.
The Fund will invest in areas of the market, that, in the view of the Adviser, offer the greatest potential for long-term capital appreciation, and it does not attempt to match the allocations of its benchmark. As such, significant deviation from the benchmark is expected from time to time, especially over shorter time frames.
The allocations to various sectors, countries, or any other macro-economic designation, are the byproduct of rigorous bottom-up analysis rather than an intentional top-down opinion of asset classes. While market conditions are constantly changing, exposure to equity market risk is needed to consistently achieve equity-like returns.
The following tables show the top ten holdings, sector allocations, and top ten countries in which the Fund was invested in as of February 28, 2023. Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice.
Top Ten Holdings | % OF NET Assets |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 6.2% |
Watsco, Inc. | 4.5 |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 4.4 |
Waste Connections, Inc. | 4.2 |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. | 4.2 |
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. | 3.8 |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. | 3.7 |
ICON PLC | 3.7 |
Cellnex Telecom SA | 3.6 |
MercadoLibre, Inc. | 3.6 |
| 41.9% |
Motley Fool GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ETF
Portfolio Characteristics (Concluded)
(Unaudited)
The Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF uses the Global Industry Classification StandardSM (“GICS SM”) as the basis for the classification of securities on the Schedule of Investments (“SOI”).
Sector Allocation | % OF Net Assets |
Industrials | 21.0% |
Information Technology | 19.8 |
Consumer Discretionary | 14.8 |
Financials | 12.6 |
Communication Services | 11.7 |
Real Estate | 7.8 |
Health Care | 7.5 |
Consumer Staples | 2.3 |
| 97.5% |
Top ten Countries | % OF Net Assets |
United States* | 55.5% |
Canada | 8.6 |
Ireland | 6.1 |
Philippines | 3.8 |
China | 3.7 |
Spain | 3.6 |
Argentina | 3.6 |
Taiwan | 3.2 |
United Kingdom | 3.0 |
India | 2.9 |
| 94.0% |
* | As of the date of this report, the Fund had a holding of 2.3% in the U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account |
Motley Fool MID-CAP GROWTH ETF
Portfolio Characteristics
(Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | One Year | Five Years | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF* | -0.03% | -12.17% | 3.67% | 6.97% | 6/17/2014 |
Russell MidCap®* Growth Total Return Index** | 5.31% | -8.31% | 8.74% | 9.61%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio:(2) 0.85% |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained at www.fooletfs.com. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratios of the Fund are set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights tables in this report. See the Financial Highlights for more current expense ratios. |
* | The Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF operated as a series of The Motley Fool Funds Trust (the “Predecessor Fund”) prior to December 21, 2016 at which time the Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund. The performance shown for periods prior to December 21, 2016 represents the performance of the Predecessor Fund. These returns reflect expense waivers by the Fund’s investment adviser. Without these waivers, returns would have been lower. |
** | The Russell Midcap® Growth Total Return Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Growth Total Return Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap growth market. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap growth market. |
The investment objective of the Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF is to achieve long-term capital appreciation, and it pursues this objective by investing primarily in common stocks of companies organized in the United States. The Fund seeks long-term growth by identifying and acquiring securities of companies that are, in the view of the Adviser, high quality. To identify these high-quality businesses, the Adviser engages in research to evaluate each company under consideration using four criteria: management, culture, and incentives; the economics of the business; competitive advantage; and trajectory. The Adviser’s approach prizes a long-term mindset and a balance of qualitative and quantitative factors.
The Fund will invest in areas of the market, that, in the view of the Adviser, offer the greatest potential for long-term capital appreciation, and it does not attempt to match the allocations of its benchmark. As such, significant deviation from the benchmark is expected from time to time, especially over shorter time frames.
The allocations to various sectors, or any other macro-economic designation, are the byproduct of rigorous bottom-up analysis rather than an intentional top-down opinion of asset classes. While market conditions are constantly changing, exposure to equity market risk is needed to consistently achieve equity-like returns. The Adviser views its time as best spent focused on evaluating businesses and seeking to minimize company-specific risk in order to pursue its objective of long-term capital appreciation.
Although the Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF may invest in companies with any market capitalization, the Adviser expects that investments in the securities of companies having smaller- and mid-market capitalizations will be important components of the Fund’s investment program. Investments in securities of these companies may involve greater risk than do investments in larger, more established companies. Small- and mid-cap stocks tend to be more volatile and less liquid than their large-cap counterparts.
Motley Fool MID-CAP GROWTH ETF
Portfolio Characteristics (Concluded)
(Unaudited)
The following tables show the top ten holdings, and sector allocations in which the Fund was invested in as of February 28, 2023.Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice.
Top ten Holdings | % OF Net Assets |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. | 6.1% |
Watsco, Inc. | 5.9 |
Markel Corp. | 5.0 |
SBA Communications Corp. | 5.0 |
Brown & Brown, Inc. | 4.8 |
ResMed, Inc. | 4.6 |
Fastenal Co. | 4.2 |
Paylocity Holding Corp. | 4.0 |
Tyler Technologies, Inc. | 3.9 |
Gentex Corp. | 3.6 |
| 47.1% |
The Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF uses the Global Industry Classification StandardSM (“GICS SM”) as the basis for the classification of securities on the Schedule of Investments (“SOI”).
Sector Allocation | % OF Net Assets |
Information Technology | 24.0% |
Industrials | 20.6 |
Financials | 12.5 |
Consumer Discretionary | 11.9 |
Health Care | 11.8 |
Real Estate | 8.5 |
Materials | 2.5 |
| 91.8% |
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Portfolio Characteristics
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | One Year | Five Years | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | -2.90% | -15.09% | 11.51% | 10.75% | 1/29/2018 |
Motley Fool 100 Index* | -2.63% | -14.66% | 12.10% | 11.31%(1) | — |
S&P 500* Total Return Index** | 1.26% | -7.69% | 9.82% | 8.63%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio:(2) 0.50% | | | | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained at www.fooletfs.com. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The Motley Fool 100 Index (“Fool 100 Index”) was developed by The Motley Fool, LLC (“The Motley Fool”), an affiliate of Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC (“Adviser”), in 2017 and is a proprietary, rules-based index designed to track the performance of the 100 largest, most liquid U.S. companies that have been recommended by The Motley Fool’s analysts and newsletters or the highest-rated stocks in Fool IQ, the company’s analyst opinion database. Every company included in the Fool 100 Index is incorporated and listed in the U.S. The Fool 100 Index is calculated and administered by Solactive AG (the “Index Calculation Agent”), which is not affiliated with the Fund, the Adviser or The Motley Fool. Additional information regarding the Fool 100 Index, including its value, is available on the websites of the Fund at www.fooletfs.com and the Index Calculation Agent, at www.solactive.com. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
** | The S&P 500® Total Return Index is the total return version of the S&P 500® Index. Dividends are reinvested on a daily basis and all regular cash dividends are assumed reinvested in the index on the ex-dividend date. The S&P 500® Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 US stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry grouping, among other factors. The S&P 500® Index is designed to be a leading indicator of U.S. equities and is meant to reflect the risk/return characteristics of the large cap universe. The S&P 500® Index was first introduced on the 1st of January, 1923, though expanded to 500 stocks on March 4, 1957. |
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Portfolio Characteristics (Concluded)
(Unaudited)
The following tables show the top ten holdings and sector allocations, in which the Motley Fool 100 Index ETF was invested in as of February 28, 2023. Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice.
Top TEN Holdings | % OF Net Assets |
Apple, Inc. | 13.5% |
Microsoft Corp. | 10.7 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C | 6.7 |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.5 |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B | 3.9 |
Tesla, Inc. | 3.7 |
NVIDIA Corp. | 3.3 |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 2.6 |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 2.6 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 2.6 |
| 55.1% |
The Motley Fool 100 Index ETF uses the Global Industry Classification StandardSM (“GICSSM”) as the basis for the classification of securities on the Schedule of Investments (“SOI”). We believe that this makes the SOI classifications more standard with the rest of the industry.
Sector Allocation | % OF Net Assets |
Information Technology | 42.9% |
Consumer Discretionary | 15.2 |
Communication Services | 13.1 |
Health Care | 11.5 |
Financials | 9.1 |
Industrials | 3.7 |
Consumer Staples | 1.5 |
Real Estate | 1.4 |
Utilities | 0.8 |
Materials | 0.6 |
Energy | 0.2 |
| 100.0% |
MOTLEY FOOL SMALL-CAP GROWTH ETF
Portfolio Characteristics
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | One Year | THREE YEARS | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF | 5.75% | -14.06% | 3.98% | 9.13% | 10/29/2018 |
Russell 2000 Growth Total Return® Index* | 3.06% | -7.92% | 6.51% | 6.58%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio:(2) 0.85% | | | | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The Russell 2000 Growth Total Return® Index measures the performance of those companies included in the Russell 2000 Index with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted earnings growth rates. The Russell 2000 Index measures the performance of approximately 2,000 companies with small-market capitalizations. |
MOTLEY FOOL SMALL-CAP GROWTH ETF
Portfolio Characteristics (CONCLUDED)
(Unaudited)
The following tables show the top ten holdings and sector allocations, in which the Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF was invested in as of February 28, 2023. Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice.
Top TEN Holdings | % OF Net Assets |
Penumbra, Inc. | 5.8% |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. | 4.5 |
Leonardo DRS, Inc. | 4.2 |
Heska Corp. | 4.1 |
Watsco, Inc. | 4.0 |
Landstar System, Inc. | 4.0 |
Howard Hughes Corp., (The) | 3.9 |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A | 3.9 |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A | 3.5 |
Gentex Corp. | 3.4 |
| 41.3% |
The Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF uses GICSSM as the basis for the classification of securities on the Schedule of Investments.
Sector Allocation | % OF Net Assets |
Health Care | 25.3% |
Industrials | 21.9 |
Information Technology | 13.8 |
Real Estate | 9.4 |
Consumer Discretionary | 7.9 |
Financials | 7.4 |
Energy | 2.9 |
Materials | 1.5 |
| 90.1% |
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Portfolio Characteristics
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | One Year | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF | 0.47% | -11.62% | -19.90% | 12/30/2021 |
Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index* | 0.76% | -11.30% | -19.65%(1) | — |
S&P 500 Total Return Index** | 1.26% | -7.69% | -13.30%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio:(2) 0.50% | | | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index (“Capital Efficiency 100 Index”) was developed by The Motley Fool, LLC (“The Motley Fool”), an affiliate of Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC (“Adviser”), in 2021 and is a proprietary, rules-based index designed to track the performance of the highest scoring stocks of U.S. companies, measured by a company’s capital efficiency, that have been recommended by The Motley Fool’s analysts and newsletters, and that also meet certain liquidity requirements. Capital efficiency is a measure of how a business turns its investments into revenue and profit and it provides insight into the company’s return on invested capital. Every company included in the Capital Efficiency 100 Index is incorporated and listed in the U.S. The Capital Efficiency 100 Index is calculated and administered by Solactive AG (the “Index Calculation Agent”), which is not affiliated with the Fund, the Adviser or The Motley Fool. Additional information regarding the Capital Efficiency 100 Index, including its value, is available on the websites of the Fund at www.fooletfs.com and the Index Calculation Agent, at www.solactive.com. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
** | The S&P 500® Total Return Index is the total return version of the S&P 500® Index. Dividends are reinvested on a daily basis and all regular cash dividends are assumed reinvested in the index on the ex-dividend date. The S&P 500® Index is a market-capitalization-weighted index of 500 US stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry grouping, among other factors. The S&P 500® Index is designed to be a leading indicator of U.S. equities and is meant to reflect the risk/return characteristics of the large cap universe. The S&P 500® Index was first introduced on the 1st of January, 1923, though expanded to 500 stocks on March 4, 1957. |
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Portfolio Characteristics (CONCLUDED)
(Unaudited)
The following tables show the top ten holdings and sector allocations, in which the Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF was invested in as of February 28, 2023. Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice.
Top TEN Holdings | % OF Net Assets |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A | 7.2% |
Apple, Inc. | 5.3 |
Amazon.com, Inc. | 5.2 |
Visa, Inc., Class A | 5.1 |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A | 5.0 |
Microsoft Corp. | 4.9 |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C | 4.8 |
Home Depot, Inc., (The) | 4.4 |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. | 4.3 |
Johnson & Johnson | 4.2 |
| 50.4% |
The Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF uses GICSSM as the basis for the classification of securities on the Schedule of Investments.
Sector Allocation | % OF Net Assets |
Information Technology | 39.1% |
Health Care | 17.4 |
Consumer Discretionary | 15.9 |
Communication Services | 15.7 |
Industrials | 5.7 |
Consumer Staples | 4.3 |
Materials | 1.5 |
Financials | 0.4 |
| 100.0% |
MOTLEY FOOL NEXT INDEX ETF
Portfolio Characteristics
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODS ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | One Year | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Motley Fool Next Index ETF | 1.74% | -12.71% | -20.62% | 12/30/2021 |
Motley Fool Next Index* | 1.96% | -12.33% | -20.33%(1) | — |
Russell Midcap®* Growth Total Return Index** | 5.31% | -8.31% | -18.73%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio:(2) 0.50% | | | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The Motley Fool Next Index (“Next Index”) was developed by The Motley Fool, LLC (“The Motley Fool”), an affiliate of Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC (“Adviser”), in 2021 and is a proprietary, rules-based index designed to track the performance of the 100 largest, most liquid U.S. companies that have been recommended by The Motley Fool’s analysts and newsletters. Every company included in the Capital Efficiency 100 Index is incorporated and listed in the U.S. The Next Index is calculated and administered by Solactive AG (the “Index Calculation Agent”), which is not affiliated with the Fund, the Adviser or The Motley Fool. Additional information regarding the Next Index, including its value, is available on the websites of the Fund at www.fooletfs.com and the Index Calculation Agent, at www.solactive.com. You cannot invest directly in an index. |
** | The Russell Midcap® Growth Total Return Index measures the performance of the mid-cap growth segment of the U.S. equity universe. It includes those Russell Midcap® Index companies with higher price-to-book ratios and higher forecasted growth values. The Russell Midcap® Growth Total Return Index is constructed to provide a comprehensive and unbiased barometer of the mid-cap growth market. The Index is completely reconstituted annually to ensure larger stocks do not distort the performance and characteristics of the true mid-cap growth market. |
MOTLEY FOOL NEXT INDEX ETF
Portfolio Characteristics (CONCLUDED)
(Unaudited)
The following tables show the top ten holdings and sector allocations, in which the Motley Fool Next Index ETF was invested in as of February 28, 2023. Portfolio holdings are subject to change without notice.
Top TEN Holdings | % OF Net Assets |
Corning, Inc. | 1.9% |
Nasdaq, Inc. | 1.8 |
Trade Desk, Inc., (The) Class A | 1.8 |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. | 1.7 |
Gartner, Inc. | 1.7 |
Tractor Supply Co. | 1.7 |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1.5 |
McCormick & Co., Inc. | 1.3 |
HEICO Corp. | 1.3 |
Insulet Corp. | 1.2 |
| 15.9% |
The Motley Fool Next Index ETF uses GICSSM as the basis for the classification of securities on the Schedule of Investments.
Sector Allocation | % OF Net Assets |
Information Technology | 33.8% |
Consumer Discretionary | 16.7 |
Health Care | 12.5 |
Industrials | 11.8 |
Financials | 10.2 |
Communication Services | 8.8 |
Consumer Staples | 3.6 |
Real Estate | 1.2 |
Materials | 1.0 |
Energy | 0.5 |
| 0.3 |
| 100.4% |
Motley Fool Asset Management ETFs
Fund Expense Examples
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, (if any), including brokerage commissions on purchases and sales of Fund shares, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other ETFs.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying table 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 During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Examples for Comparison Purposes
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
Do you know how many times a fund, or the market, has returned a smooth 5% over a long period of time? Never. But we have to pick some example. In reality, the market’s returns are always far bumpier, with the market returning 20% one year, followed by a loss of 10% the next year, followed by a 3% gain,etc. These variations affect actual expenses as well. Happily, over almost all time periods of 20 years or longer, according to the research of University of Pennsylvania’s Jeremy Siegel and others, the domestic market’s returns have been at least 5% per year on average.
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Motley Fool Asset Management ETFs
Fund Expense Examples (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Returns for the Funds |
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 971.00 | $ 2.44 | 0.50% | -2.90% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,022.32 | 2.51 | 0.50% | N/A |
Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,057.50 | $ 4.34 | 0.85% | 5.75% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,020.58 | 4.26 | 0.85% | N/A |
Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,007.10 | $ 4.23 | 0.85% | 0.71% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,020.58 | 4.26 | 0.85% | N/A |
Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 999.70 | $ 4.21 | 0.85% | -0.03% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,020.58 | 4.26 | 0.85% | N/A |
Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,022.32 | $ 2.51 | 0.50% | 0.47% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,022.32 | 2.51 | 0.50% | N/A |
Motley Fool Next Index ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,000.00 | $ 2.51 | 0.50% | 1.74% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,022.32 | 2.51 | 0.50% | N/A |
(1) | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one-half year period. The Fund’s ending account value in the first section in the table is based on the actual since inception total investment return for the Fund. |
Motley Fool global opportunities ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks — 97.5% | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (United States)* | | | 85,954 | | | $ | 17,217,446 | |
Banks — 6.8% | | | | | | | | |
Bank of Georgia Group PLC (Georgia) | | | 243,452 | | | | 8,170,120 | |
HDFC Bank., Ltd., ADR (India) | | | 175,060 | | | | 11,841,059 | |
Signature Bank (United States)(a) | | | 49,302 | | | | 5,672,195 | |
SVB Financial Group (United States)*(a) | | | 8,076 | | | | 2,326,776 | |
| | | | | | | 28,010,150 | |
Capital Markets — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Brookfield Asset Management Ltd., Class A, ADR (Canada)(a) | | | 61,794 | | | | 2,077,514 | |
Brookfield Corp. (Canada) | | | 247,163 | | | | 8,218,170 | |
Georgia Capital PLC (Georgia)* | | | 258,167 | | | | 2,537,077 | |
| | | | | | | 12,832,761 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Waste Connections, Inc., ADR (Canada) | | | 128,810 | | | | 17,250,235 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Cellnex Telecom SA (Spain) | | | 390,320 | | | | 14,680,606 | |
Entertainment — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Universal Music Group NV (Netherlands) | | | 440,532 | | | | 10,413,972 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. (United States) | | | 37,440 | | | | 7,413,494 | |
Equinix, Inc. (United States) | | | 16,625 | | | | 11,442,489 | |
SBA Communications Corp. (United States) | | | 29,560 | | | | 7,666,386 | |
| | | | | | | 26,522,369 | |
Food & Staples Retailing — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. (United States) | | | 19,171 | | | | 9,282,215 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Medtronic PLC, ADR (Ireland) | | | 122,321 | | | | 10,128,179 | |
ResMed, Inc. (United States) | | | 26,600 | | | | 5,665,800 | |
| | | | | | | 15,793,979 | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
NMC Health PLC (United Arab Emirates)*(b) | | | 485,482 | | | | 8,760 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool global opportunities ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
Starbucks Corp. (United States) | | | 128,810 | | | $ | 13,150,213 | |
Yum China Holdings, Inc. (China) | | | 257,130 | | | | 15,101,245 | |
| | | | | | | 28,251,458 | |
Insurance — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Aon PLC, Class A, ADR(United Kingdom) | | | 35,842 | | | | 10,897,760 | |
Interactive Media & Services — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C (United States)* | | | 150,451 | | | | 13,585,725 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 7.9% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (United States)* | | | 189,787 | | | | 17,883,629 | |
MercadoLibre, Inc. (Argentina)* | | | 11,957 | | | | 14,587,540 | |
| | | | | | | 32,471,169 | |
IT Services — 7.5% | | | | | | | | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 71,420 | | | | 25,374,812 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 73,050 | | | | 5,376,480 | |
| | | | | | | 30,751,292 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
ICON PLC (Ireland)* | | | 66,500 | | | | 15,004,395 | |
Machinery — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
FANUC Corp. (Japan) | | | 13,300 | | | | 2,263,310 | |
Media — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Comcast Corp., Class A (United States) | | | 195,175 | | | | 7,254,655 | |
System1 Group PLC (United Kingdom)* | | | 535,650 | | | | 1,191,965 | |
| | | | | | | 8,446,620 | |
Real Estate Management & Development — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 30,408 | | | | 5,304,980 | |
Road & Rail — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Canadian National Railway Co., ADR (Canada) | | | 67,422 | | | | 7,678,692 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., SP ADR (Taiwan) | | | 152,715 | | | | 13,296,895 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool global opportunities ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Software — 9.0% | | | | | | | | |
Atlassian Corp., Class A (United States)*(a) | | | 78,070 | | | $ | 12,829,243 | |
Everbridge, Inc. (United States)* | | | 94,330 | | | | 3,082,704 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. (United States)* | | | 30,790 | | | | 8,900,157 | |
Salesforce.com, Inc. (United States)* | | | 47,768 | | | | 7,815,323 | |
Splunk, Inc. (United States)* | | | 43,225 | | | | 4,430,563 | |
| | | | | | | 37,057,990 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Fastenal Co. (United States) | | | 152,252 | | | | 7,850,113 | |
Watsco, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 60,427 | | | | 18,412,711 | |
| | | | | | | 26,262,824 | |
Transportation Infrastructure — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (Philippines) | | | 4,306,156 | | | | 15,544,173 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Safaricom Ltd., PLC (Kenya) | | | 4,000,000 | | | | 734,147 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $246,550,999) | | | | | | | 399,563,923 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral — 9.9% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67% | | | 40,518,101 | | | | 40,518,101 | |
Total Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral (Cost $40,518,101) | | | | | | | 40,518,101 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool global opportunities ETF
Schedule of Investments (CONCLUDED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(c) | | | 9,386,795 | | | $ | 9,386,795 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $9,386,795) | | | | | | | 9,386,795 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments (Cost $296,455,895) — 109.7% | | | | | | | 449,468,819 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (9.7)% | | | | | | | (39,763,942 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Applicable to 16,543,873 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $ | 409,704,877 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
PLC — Public Limited Company
SP ADR — Sponsored ADR
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $39,800,691. |
(b) | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by the Adviser, as valuation designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $8,760 or 0.0% of net assets. |
(c) | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool mid-cap growth ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks — 91.7% | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense — 6.1% | | | | | | | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (United States)* | | | 58,763 | | | $ | 11,770,817 | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 82,181 | | | | 4,073,712 | |
Auto Components — 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
Gentex Corp. (United States) | | | 246,545 | | | | 7,038,860 | |
LCI Industries (United States)(a) | | | 45,572 | | | | 5,140,977 | |
| | | | | | | 12,179,837 | |
Automobiles — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Thor Industries, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 59,624 | | | | 5,425,188 | |
Banks — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
SVB Financial Group (United States)*(a) | | | 14,818 | | | | 4,269,214 | |
Biotechnology — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (United States)* | | | 9,076 | | | | 403,791 | |
Chemicals — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Eastman Chemical Co. (United States) | | | 57,284 | | | | 4,880,597 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Cognex Corp. (United States)(a) | | | 104,822 | | | | 4,970,659 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 4.9% | | | | | | | | |
SBA Communications Corp. (United States) | | | 37,008 | | | | 9,598,025 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 9.0% | | | | | | | | |
Cooper Companies, Inc., (The) (United States)(a) | | | 20,460 | | | | 6,689,806 | |
Heska Corp. (United States)*(a) | | | 22,296 | | | | 1,815,563 | |
ResMed, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 41,546 | | | | 8,849,298 | |
| | | | | | | 17,354,667 | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
HealthEquity, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 78,090 | | | | 5,089,125 | |
Insurance — 10.2% | | | | | | | | |
Brown & Brown, Inc. (United States) | | | 164,362 | | | | 9,215,777 | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A (United States)*(a) | | | 18,542 | | | | 864,984 | |
Markel Corp. (United States)* | | | 7,346 | | | | 9,769,152 | |
| | | | | | | 19,849,913 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool mid-cap growth ETF
Schedule of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
IT Services — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (United States) | | | 45,232 | | | $ | 6,367,761 | |
Real Estate Management & Development — 3.6% | | | | | | | | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (United States)* | | | 39,898 | | | | 6,960,605 | |
Road & Rail — 2.3% | | | | | | | | |
RXO, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 82,181 | | | | 1,690,463 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 82,181 | | | | 2,741,558 | |
| | | | | | | 4,432,021 | |
Software — 18.1% | | | | | | | | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 112,531 | | | | 5,719,951 | |
ANSYS, Inc. (United States)* | | | 6,594 | | | | 2,002,004 | |
Everbridge, Inc. (United States)* | | | 31,033 | | | | 1,014,158 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. (United States)* | | | 18,414 | | | | 5,322,751 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp. (United States)*(a) | | | 40,509 | | | | 7,802,439 | |
Splunk, Inc. (United States)* | | | 55,924 | | | | 5,732,210 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (United States)* | | | 23,368 | | | | 7,506,970 | |
| | | | | | | 35,100,483 | |
Specialty Retail — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Tractor Supply Co. (United States)(a) | | | 23,034 | | | | 5,372,911 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 10.1% | | | | | | | | |
Fastenal Co. (United States) | | | 159,016 | | | | 8,198,865 | |
Watsco, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 37,294 | | | | 11,363,855 | |
| | | | | | | 19,562,720 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $101,796,886) | | | | | | | 177,662,046 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral — 24.8% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67% | | | 48,052,898 | | | | 48,052,898 | |
Total Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral (Cost $48,052,898) | | | | | | | 48,052,898 | |
| | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool mid-cap growth ETF
Schedule of Investments (CONCLUDED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 8.3% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(b) | | | 15,996,949 | | | $ | 15,996,949 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $15,996,949) | | | | | | | 15,996,949 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments (Cost $165,846,733) — 124.8% | | | | | | | 241,711,893 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (24.8)% | | | | | | | (48,029,172 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Applicable to 8,542,511 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $ | 193,682,721 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $46,995,272. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks — 99.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
TransDigm Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,178 | | | $ | 876,279 | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
FedEx Corp. (United States) | | | 5,663 | | | | 1,150,835 | |
Automobiles — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Tesla, Inc. (United States)* | | | 69,263 | | | | 14,248,092 | |
Banks — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. (United States) | | | 64,749 | | | | 9,281,769 | |
Beverages — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Monster Beverage Corp. (United States)* | | | 11,438 | | | | 1,163,931 | |
Biotechnology — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc. (United States) | | | 11,704 | | | | 2,711,349 | |
Biogen, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,166 | | | | 854,377 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (United States) | | | 27,512 | | | | 2,215,541 | |
Moderna, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 8,488 | | | | 1,178,219 | |
Seagen, Inc. (United States)* | | | 4,071 | | | | 731,518 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (United States)* | | | 5,630 | | | | 1,634,333 | |
| | | | | | | 9,325,337 | |
Capital Markets — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Charles Schwab Corp., (The) (United States) | | | 40,820 | | | | 3,180,694 | |
CME Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 7,813 | | | | 1,448,218 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc, (The) (United States) | | | 7,780 | | | | 2,735,837 | |
Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (United States) | | | 12,109 | | | | 1,232,696 | |
Moody’s Corp. (United States) | | | 3,994 | | | | 1,158,859 | |
| | | | | | | 9,756,304 | |
Chemicals — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Ecolab, Inc. (United States) | | | 6,165 | | | | 982,516 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co., (The) (United States) | | | 5,589 | | | | 1,237,125 | |
| | | | | | | 2,219,641 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Cintas Corp. (United States) | | | 2,220 | | | | 973,403 | |
Copart, Inc. (United States)* | | | 10,449 | | | | 736,236 | |
Waste Management, Inc. (United States) | | | 8,969 | | | | 1,343,197 | |
| | | | | | | 3,052,836 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Communications Equipment — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Arista Networks, Inc. (United States)* | | | 6,698 | | | $ | 929,013 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
Berkshire Hathaway, Inc., Class B (United States)* | | | 48,424 | | | | 14,778,036 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
NextEra Energy, Inc. (United States) | | | 43,591 | | | | 3,096,269 | |
Entertainment — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (United States) | | | 16,919 | | | | 1,290,074 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 6,031 | | | | 669,079 | |
Netflix, Inc. (United States)* | | | 9,760 | | | | 3,143,989 | |
ROBLOX Corp., Class A (United States)*(a) | | | 13,000 | | | | 476,320 | |
Walt Disney Co., (The) (United States)* | | | 39,999 | | | | 3,984,300 | |
Warner Bros Discovery, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 53,215 | | | | 831,218 | |
| | | | | | | 10,394,980 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
American Tower Corp. (United States) | | | 10,122 | | | | 2,004,257 | |
Crown Castle International Corp. (United States) | | | 9,462 | | | | 1,237,157 | |
Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 6,224 | | | | 648,728 | |
Equinix, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,031 | | | | 1,397,876 | |
| | | | | | | 5,288,018 | |
Food & Staples Retailing — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. (United States) | | | 9,739 | | | | 4,715,429 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
Align Technology, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,740 | | | | 538,530 | |
Becton Dickinson and Co. (United States) | | | 6,192 | | | | 1,452,334 | |
DexCom, Inc. (United States)* | | | 8,520 | | | | 945,805 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,827 | | | | 864,609 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (United States)* | | | 7,759 | | | | 1,779,837 | |
ResMed, Inc. (United States) | | | 3,221 | | | | 686,073 | |
| | | | | | | 6,267,188 | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 3.9% | | | | | | | | |
CVS Health Corp. (United States) | | | 28,821 | | | | 2,407,706 | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (United States) | | | 6,233 | | | | 1,517,424 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Providers & Services (continued) |
McKesson Corp. (United States) | | | 3,119 | | | $ | 1,091,057 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 20,494 | | | | 9,753,914 | |
| | | | | | | 14,770,101 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 3,419 | | | | 566,392 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Airbnb, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 13,917 | | | | 1,715,688 | |
Booking Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 856 | | | | 2,160,544 | |
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (United States)* | | | 610 | | | | 909,559 | |
Marriott International, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 6,956 | | | | 1,177,233 | |
Starbucks Corp. (United States) | | | 25,177 | | | | 2,570,320 | |
| | | | | | | 8,533,344 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
3M Co. (United States) | | | 12,640 | | | | 1,361,834 | |
Insurance — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Aflac, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 13,710 | | | | 934,337 | |
Interactive Media & Services — 9.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C (United States)* | | | 282,699 | | | | 25,527,720 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 57,575 | | | | 10,072,171 | |
| | | | | | | 35,599,891 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 5.7% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (United States)* | | | 223,765 | | | | 21,085,376 | |
eBay, Inc. (United States) | | | 11,924 | | | | 547,312 | |
| | | | | | | 21,632,688 | |
IT Services — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
Block, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 12,769 | | | | 979,765 | |
Cloudflare, Inc., Class A (United States)*(a) | | | 7,203 | | | | 432,252 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (United States) | | | 11,390 | | | | 713,356 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 21,090 | | | | 7,493,066 | |
PayPal Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 25,072 | | | | 1,845,299 | |
Snowflake, Inc., Class A (United States)*(a) | | | 7,054 | | | | 1,088,997 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A (United States)(a) | | | 45,216 | | | | 9,944,807 | |
| | | | | | | 22,497,542 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Illumina, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 3,440 | | | $ | 685,248 | |
Machinery — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Cummins, Inc. (United States) | | | 3,093 | | | | 751,846 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Kinder Morgan, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 48,847 | | | | 833,330 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. (United States) | | | 48,688 | | | | 3,357,524 | |
Johnson & Johnson (United States) | | | 57,349 | | | | 8,789,308 | |
| | | | | | | 12,146,832 | |
Professional Services — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
CoStar Group, Inc. (United States)* | | | 8,817 | | | | 623,009 | |
Road & Rail — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 2,429 | | | | 824,063 | |
Uber Technologies, Inc. (United States)* | | | 42,811 | | | | 1,423,894 | |
Union Pacific Corp. (United States) | | | 14,102 | | | | 2,923,063 | |
| | | | | | | 5,171,020 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (United States)* | | | 35,366 | | | | 2,779,060 | |
Broadcom, Inc. (United States) | | | 9,169 | | | | 5,449,045 | |
Lam Research Corp. (United States) | | | 2,981 | | | | 1,448,796 | |
NVIDIA Corp. (United States) | | | 53,830 | | | | 12,497,173 | |
| | | | | | | 22,174,074 | |
Software — 17.8% | | | | | | | | |
Adobe Systems, Inc. (United States)* | | | 10,201 | | | | 3,304,614 | |
Autodesk, Inc. (United States)* | | | 4,682 | | | | 930,267 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 5,958 | | | | 1,149,536 | |
Crowdstrike Holdings, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 5,104 | | | | 616,002 | |
Datadog, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 6,961 | | | | 532,656 | |
Fortinet, Inc. (United States)* | | | 17,114 | | | | 1,017,256 | |
Intuit, Inc. (United States) | | | 6,115 | | | | 2,489,906 | |
Microsoft Corp. (United States) | | | 163,555 | | | | 40,793,888 | |
Oracle Corp. (United States) | | | 59,083 | | | | 5,163,854 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Schedule of Investments (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Software (continued) |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 6,530 | | | $ | 1,230,056 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,305 | | | | 991,611 | |
Salesforce.com, Inc. (United States)* | | | 21,605 | | | | 3,534,794 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 4,387 | | | | 1,895,930 | |
Synopsys, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,308 | | | | 1,203,318 | |
VMware, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 9,221 | | | | 1,015,509 | |
Workday, Inc., Class A (United States)*(a) | | | 5,570 | | | | 1,033,068 | |
Zoom Video Communications, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 6,514 | | | | 485,879 | |
Zscaler, Inc. (United States)*(a) | | | 3,162 | | | | 414,696 | |
| | | | | | | 67,802,840 | |
Specialty Retail — 2.5% | | | | | | | | |
Home Depot, Inc., (The) (United States) | | | 22,355 | | | | 6,629,152 | |
Lowe’s Cos, Inc. (United States) | | | 13,317 | | | | 2,739,973 | |
| | | | | | | 9,369,125 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 13.5% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. (United States) | | | 348,935 | | | | 51,436,508 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B (United States) | | | 34,322 | | | | 4,077,110 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
T-Mobile US, Inc. (United States)* | | | 27,293 | | | | 3,880,519 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $306,114,379) | | | | | | | 381,391,547 | |
Rights — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Altaba, Inc. - Escrow Shares (United States)*(b) | | | 8,565 | | | | 20,470 | |
Total Rights (Cost $2,161) | | | | | | | 20,470 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral — 6.3% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67% | | | 24,096,724 | | | | 24,096,724 | |
Total Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral (Cost $24,096,724) | | | | | | | 24,096,724 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Schedule of Investments (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(c) | | | 329,012 | | | $ | 329,012 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $329,012) | | | | | | | 329,012 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments (Cost $330,542,276) — 106.3% | | | | | | | 405,837,753 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (6.3)% | | | | | | | (23,936,587 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Applicable to 11,600,000 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $ | 381,901,166 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $23,562,746. |
(b) | Security has been valued at fair market value using significant unobservable inputs as determined in good faith by the Adviser, as valuation designee, under the oversight of The RBB Fund, Inc.’s Board of Directors. As of February 28, 2023, these securities amounted to $20,470 or 0.0% of net assets. |
(c) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Small-Cap Growth ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks — 90.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense — 7.1% | | | | | | | | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 10,387 | | | $ | 2,080,620 | |
Leonardo DRS, Inc. (United States)* | | | 225,568 | | | | 2,932,384 | |
| | | | | | | 5,013,004 | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 37,524 | | | | 1,860,065 | |
Auto Components — 6.5% | | | | | | | | |
Fox Factory Holding Corp. (United States)(a)* | | | 18,550 | | | | 2,179,625 | |
Gentex Corp. (United States) | | | 83,152 | | | | 2,373,990 | |
| | | | | | | 4,553,615 | |
Banks — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Live Oak Bancshares, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 49,414 | | | | 1,707,748 | |
Biotechnology — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
PTC Therapeutics, Inc. (United States)* | | | 41,340 | | | | 1,805,318 | |
Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc. (United States)* | | | 26,623 | | | | 1,184,457 | |
| | | | | | | 2,989,775 | |
Building Products — 1.2% | | | | | | | | |
Trex Co., Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 16,933 | | | | 865,784 | |
Capital Markets — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
StoneX Group, Inc. (United States)* | | | 10,145 | | | | 1,022,920 | |
Chemicals — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Perimeter Solutions SA (Luxembourg)(a)*ADR | | | 121,677 | | | | 1,041,555 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
nLight, Inc. (United States)* | | | 96,050 | | | | 1,085,365 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 56,329 | | | | 1,894,908 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 19.1% | | | | | | | | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A (United States)(a)* | | | 46,844 | | | | 2,732,879 | |
Heska Corp. (United States)(a)* | | | 35,722 | | | | 2,908,842 | |
Inari Medical, Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 20,000 | | | | 1,125,200 | |
Mesa Laboratories, Inc. (United States) | | | 8,160 | | | | 1,440,403 | |
Penumbra, Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 15,582 | | | | 4,051,164 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Small-Cap Growth ETF
Schedule of Investments (CONTINUED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies (continued) | | | | | | | | |
UFP Technologies, Inc. (United States)* | | | 10,145 | | | $ | 1,194,269 | |
| | | | | | | 13,452,757 | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
HealthEquity, Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 10,940 | | | | 712,960 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Schrodinger, Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 30,257 | | | | 657,485 | |
Insurance — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Goosehead Insurance, Inc., Class A (United States)(a)* | | | 53,285 | | | | 2,485,745 | |
Leisure Products — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Clarus Corp. (United States) | | | 98,514 | | | | 975,289 | |
Machinery — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
John Bean Technologies Corp. (United States) | | | 18,530 | | | | 2,054,792 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 2.9% | | | | | | | | |
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 64,962 | | | | 2,016,420 | |
Real Estate Management & Development — 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
Howard Hughes Corp., (The) (United States)(a)* | | | 33,274 | | | | 2,765,735 | |
Jones Lang LaSalle, Inc. (United States)* | | | 6,993 | | | | 1,219,999 | |
Newmark Group, Inc., Class A (United States)(a) | | | 94,353 | | | | 756,711 | |
| | | | | | | 4,742,445 | |
Road & Rail — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Landstar System, Inc. (United States) | | | 15,370 | | | | 2,778,742 | |
Software — 12.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 61,850 | | | | 3,143,836 | |
Everbridge, Inc. (United States)* | | | 28,706 | | | | 938,112 | |
Paylocity Holding Corp. (United States)(a)* | | | 6,509 | | | | 1,253,698 | |
Q2 Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 38,372 | | | | 1,238,648 | |
Smartsheet, Inc., Class A (United States)(a)* | | | 45,099 | | | | 1,985,258 | |
Upland Software, Inc. (United States)(a)* | | | 15,388 | | | | 89,097 | |
| | | | | | | 8,648,649 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 4.0% | | | | | | | | |
Watsco, Inc. (United States)(a) | | | 9,206 | | | | 2,805,160 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $75,919,091) | | | | | | | 63,365,183 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Small-Cap Growth ETF
Schedule of Investments (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral — 45.9% | | | | | | | | |
Mount Vernon Liquid Assets Portfolio, LLC, 4.67% | | | 32,276,210 | | | $ | 32,276,210 | |
Total Investments Purchased with Proceeds from Securities Lending Collateral (Cost $32,276,210) | | | | | | | 32,276,210 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 8.7% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(b) | | | 6,096,928 | | | | 6,096,928 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $6,096,928) | | | | | | | 6,096,928 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments (Cost $114,292,229) — 144.7% | | | | | | | 101,738,321 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (44.7)% | | | | | | | (31,411,492 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Applicable to 2,650,000 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $ | 70,326,829 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
ADR — American Depositary Receipt
(a) | All or a portion of the security is on loan. At February 28, 2023, the market value of securities on loan was $31,554,214. |
(b) | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks — 99.8% | | | | | | | | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. (United States)* | | | 278 | | | $ | 13,780 | |
Beverages — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc., Class A (The) (United States)* | | | 30 | | | | 9,714 | |
Monster Beverage Corp. (United States)* | | | 1,366 | | | | 139,004 | |
| | | | | | | 148,718 | |
Biotechnology — 4.4% | | | | | | | | |
Amgen, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,494 | | | | 346,100 | |
Biogen, Inc. (United States)* | | | 332 | | | | 89,593 | |
Exelixis, Inc. (United States)* | | | 748 | | | | 12,776 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,987 | | | | 240,543 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (United States)* | | | 225 | | | | 23,198 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (United States)* | | | 606 | | | | 175,916 | |
| | | | | | | 888,126 | |
Capital Markets — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Nasdaq, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,108 | | | | 62,114 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 78 | | | | 6,153 | |
| | | | | | | 68,267 | |
Chemicals — 1.4% | | | | | | | | |
Balchem Corp. (United States) | | | 78 | | | | 10,140 | |
Ecolab, Inc. (United States) | | | 682 | | | | 108,690 | |
RPM International, Inc. (United States) | | | 359 | | | | 31,818 | |
Sherwin-Williams Co., (The) (United States) | | | 602 | | | | 133,253 | |
| | | | | | | 283,901 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 2.0% | | | | | | | | |
Cintas Corp. (United States) | | | 301 | | | | 131,979 | |
Copart, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,118 | | | | 78,774 | |
Rollins, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,133 | | | | 39,882 | |
Waste Management, Inc. (United States) | | | 978 | | | | 146,465 | |
| | | | | | | 397,100 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Upstart Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 205 | | | | 3,795 | |
Distributors — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
LKQ Corp. (United States) | | | 763 | | | | 43,712 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Schedule of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cognex Corp. (United States) | | | 358 | | | $ | 16,976 | |
National Instruments Corp. (United States) | | | 372 | | | | 18,790 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A (United States)* | | | 151 | | | | 45,338 | |
| | | | | | | 81,104 | |
Entertainment — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Activision Blizzard, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,776 | | | | 135,420 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. (United States) | | | 642 | | | | 71,223 | |
Netflix, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,057 | | | | 340,491 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (United States)* | | | 351 | | | | 38,452 | |
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 194 | | | | 16,296 | |
| | | | | | | 601,882 | |
Food & Staples Retailing — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (United States) | | | 124 | | | | 25,786 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. (United States) | | | 1,321 | | | | 639,602 | |
| | | | | | | 665,388 | |
Food Products — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc. (United States)* | | | 361 | | | | 22,840 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 255 | | | | 14,877 | |
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (United States)* | | | 327 | | | | 154,749 | |
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (United States)* | | | 809 | | | | 185,577 | |
Masimo Corp. (United States)* | | | 110 | | | | 18,404 | |
ResMed, Inc. (United States) | | | 445 | | | | 94,785 | |
| | | | | | | 468,392 | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 6.0% | | | | | | | | |
HCA Healthcare, Inc. (United States) | | | 836 | | | | 203,524 | |
McKesson Corp. (United States) | | | 343 | | | | 119,985 | |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,783 | | | | 848,601 | |
| | | | | | | 1,172,110 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Veeva Systems, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 411 | | | | 68,086 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Schedule of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Wingstop, Inc. (United States) | | | 64 | | | $ | 10,902 | |
Household Durables — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
Meritage Homes Corp. (United States)* | | | 90 | | | | 9,831 | |
NVR, Inc. (United States)* | | | 9 | | | | 46,563 | |
| | | | | | | 56,394 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
3M Co. (United States) | | | 1,335 | | | | 143,833 | |
Interactive Media & Services — 12.3% | | | | | | | | |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C (United States)* | | | 10,431 | | | | 941,919 | |
Meta Platforms, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 8,110 | | | | 1,418,763 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,653 | | | | 41,507 | |
| | | | | | | 2,402,189 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc. (United States)* | | | 10,911 | | | | 1,028,144 | |
eBay, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,396 | | | | 64,076 | |
Etsy, Inc. (United States)* | | | 312 | | | | 37,880 | |
| | | | | | | 1,130,100 | |
IT Services — 11.5% | | | | | | | | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A (United States) | | | 1,464 | | | | 91,690 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc. (United States)* | | | 153 | | | | 47,070 | |
Gartner, Inc. (United States)* | | | 215 | | | | 70,479 | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 420 | | | | 31,798 | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (United States) | | | 195 | | | | 32,027 | |
Mastercard, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 2,736 | | | | 972,073 | |
TaskUS, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 233 | | | | 4,009 | |
Visa, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 4,558 | | | | 1,002,486 | |
| | | | | | | 2,251,632 | |
Machinery — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Cummins, Inc. (United States) | | | 311 | | | | 75,598 | |
Tennant Co. (United States) | | | 45 | | | | 3,187 | |
| | | | | | | 78,785 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Schedule of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Media — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
New York Times Co., (The), Class A (United States) | | | 415 | | | $ | 15,978 | |
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (United States) | | | 11,069 | | | | 48,593 | |
| | | | | | | 64,571 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Johnson & Johnson (United States) | | | 5,320 | | | | 815,343 | |
Professional Services — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Upwork, Inc. (United States)* | | | 296 | | | | 3,357 | |
Road & Rail — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (United States) | | | 327 | | | | 110,938 | |
Union Pacific Corp. (United States) | | | 1,550 | | | | 321,284 | |
| | | | | | | 432,222 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 4.6% | | | | | | | | |
Broadcom, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,047 | | | | 622,222 | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (United States)* | | | 145 | | | | 14,899 | |
Impinj, Inc. (United States)* | | | 68 | | | | 9,018 | |
Lam Research Corp. (United States) | | | 400 | | | | 194,404 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (United States) | | | 338 | | | | 37,711 | |
Universal Display Corp. (United States) | | | 116 | | | | 15,758 | |
| | | | | | | 894,012 | |
Software — 17.3% | | | | | | | | |
Adobe Systems, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,526 | | | | 494,348 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 82 | | | | 10,829 | |
Autodesk, Inc. (United States)* | | | 746 | | | | 148,223 | |
Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (United States)* | | | 823 | | | | 158,790 | |
Fair Isaac Corp. (United States)* | | | 89 | | | | 60,288 | |
Fortinet, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,391 | | | | 142,121 | |
Microsoft Corp. (United States) | | | 3,873 | | | | 966,004 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 546 | | | | 15,425 | |
Oracle Corp. (United States) | | | 6,912 | | | | 604,109 | |
Palo Alto Networks, Inc. (United States)* | | | 693 | | | | 130,540 | |
ServiceNow, Inc. (United States)* | | | 583 | | | | 251,955 | |
Synopsys, Inc. (United States)* | | | 468 | | | | 170,240 | |
VMware, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,003 | | | | 110,460 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Schedule of Investments (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Software (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Workday, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 673 | | | $ | 124,821 | |
| | | | | | | 3,388,153 | |
Specialty Retail — 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 107 | | | | 2,443 | |
Home Depot, Inc., (The) (United States) | | | 2,942 | | | | 872,421 | |
Lowe’s Cos, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,030 | | | | 417,673 | |
RH (United States)* | | | 57 | | | | 17,045 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (United States)* | | | 147 | | | | 76,263 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (United States) | | | 188 | | | | 23,485 | |
Winmark Corp. (United States) | | | 20 | | | | 5,840 | |
| | | | | | | 1,415,170 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 5.4% | | | | | | | | |
Apple, Inc. (United States) | | | 7,024 | | | | 1,035,408 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 811 | | | | 23,146 | |
| | | | | | | 1,058,554 | |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
NIKE, Inc., Class B (United States) | | | 3,820 | | | | 453,778 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,326 | | | | 13,167 | |
| | | | | | | 466,945 | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (United States) | | | 69 | | | | 6,019 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Watsco, Inc. (United States) | | | 115 | | | | 35,042 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $20,686,063) | | | | | | | 19,580,424 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(a) | | | 25,436 | | | $ | 25,436 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $25,436) | | | | | | | 25,436 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments (Cost $20,711,499) — 99.9% | | | | | | | 19,605,860 | |
Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.1% | | | | | | | 12,474 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Applicable to 1,275,000 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $ | 19,618,334 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks — 99.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aerospace & Defense — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
AeroVironment, Inc. (United States)* | | | 488 | | | $ | 41,841 | |
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,393 | | | | 279,032 | |
HEICO Corp. (United States) | | | 2,308 | | | | 382,136 | |
Textron, Inc. (United States) | | | 4,087 | | | | 296,430 | |
| | | | | | | 999,439 | |
Air Freight & Logistics — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,322 | | | | 115,101 | |
Airlines — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Alaska Air Group, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,483 | | | | 118,762 | |
Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 948 | | | | 10,617 | |
JetBlue Airways Corp. (United States)* | | | 6,340 | | | | 52,622 | |
| | | | | | | 182,001 | |
Auto Components — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
BorgWarner, Inc. (United States) | | | 4,583 | | | | 230,433 | |
Banks — 1.6% | | | | | | | | |
SVB Financial Group (United States)* | | | 1,156 | | | | 333,055 | |
Western Alliance Bancorp (United States) | | | 2,115 | | | | 157,018 | |
| | | | | | | 490,073 | |
Beverages — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Beer Co., Inc., (The), Class A (United States)* | | | 238 | | | | 77,064 | |
Celsius Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,492 | | | | 135,474 | |
| | | | | | | 212,538 | |
Biotechnology — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
2seventy bio, Inc. (United States)* | | | 696 | | | | 9,389 | |
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,408 | | | | 461,012 | |
AnaptysBio, Inc. (United States)* | | | 556 | | | | 13,844 | |
BioMarin Pharmaceutical, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,637 | | | | 362,209 | |
Bluebird Bio, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,623 | | | | 8,440 | |
Editas Medicine, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,264 | | | | 11,427 | |
Emergent BioSolutions, Inc. (United States)* | | | 976 | | | | 12,083 | |
Exact Sciences Corp. (United States)* | | | 3,477 | | | | 216,721 | |
Exelixis, Inc. (United States)* | | | 6,315 | | | | 107,860 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Biotechnology (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Ionis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,780 | | | $ | 99,802 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,883 | | | | 194,137 | |
| | | | | | | 1,496,924 | |
Building Products — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Trex Co., Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,148 | | | | 109,827 | |
Capital Markets — 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
Affiliated Managers Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 737 | | | | 117,485 | |
Cboe Global Markets, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,076 | | | | 261,929 | |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. (United States) | | | 745 | | | | 308,840 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 2,014 | | | | 173,425 | |
Jefferies Financial Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 4,483 | | | | 169,413 | |
MarketAxess Holdings, Inc. (United States) | | | 736 | | | | 251,307 | |
Nasdaq, Inc. (United States) | | | 9,618 | | | | 539,185 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 477 | | | | 37,626 | |
| | | | | | | 1,859,210 | |
Chemicals — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Balchem Corp. (United States) | | | 630 | | | | 81,900 | |
RPM International, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,528 | | | | 224,057 | |
| | | | | | | 305,957 | |
Commercial Services & Supplies — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Rollins, Inc. (United States) | | | 9,639 | | | | 339,293 | |
Communications Equipment — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Ubiquiti, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,184 | | | | 317,667 | |
Construction & Engineering — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
MasTec, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,505 | | | | 147,069 | |
NV5 Global, Inc. (United States)* | | | 305 | | | | 32,092 | |
| | | | | | | 179,161 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Upstart Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,602 | | | | 29,653 | |
Distributors — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
LKQ Corp. (United States) | | | 5,230 | | | | 299,627 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
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| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Diversified Consumer Services — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
2U, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,388 | | | $ | 12,436 | |
Chegg, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,455 | | | | 39,010 | |
| | | | | | | 51,446 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.0% | | | | | | | | |
Bandwidth, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 474 | | | | 7,536 | |
Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components — 5.0% | | | | | | | | |
Cognex Corp. (United States) | | | 3,386 | | | | 160,564 | |
Coherent Corp. (United States)* | | | 2,715 | | | | 117,098 | |
Corning, Inc. (United States) | | | 16,556 | | | | 562,076 | |
IPG Photonics Corp. (United States)* | | | 953 | | | | 117,448 | |
Littelfuse, Inc. (United States) | | | 484 | | | | 125,225 | |
National Instruments Corp. (United States) | | | 2,556 | | | | 129,104 | |
Zebra Technologies Corp., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,011 | | | | 303,553 | |
| | | | | | | 1,515,068 | |
Energy Equipment & Services — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Oceaneering International, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,963 | | | | 41,007 | |
Entertainment — 3.3% | | | | | | | | |
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (United States)* | | | 4,429 | | | | 319,154 | |
Roku, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,726 | | | | 176,345 | |
Skillz, Inc. (United States)* | | | 7,663 | | | | 4,793 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,285 | | | | 359,872 | |
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 1,456 | | | | 122,304 | |
| | | | | | | 982,468 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Retail Opportunity Investments Corp. (United States) | | | 2,439 | | | | 34,707 | |
STAG Industrial, Inc. (United States) | | | 3,508 | | | | 118,009 | |
| | | | | | | 152,716 | |
Food & Staples Retailing — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
Casey’s General Stores, Inc. (United States) | | | 729 | | | | 151,595 | |
Food Products — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Beyond Meat, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,248 | | | | 22,264 | |
Darling Ingredients, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,138 | | | | 198,541 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Food Products (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Freshpet, Inc. (United States)* | | | 941 | | | $ | 58,512 | |
McCormick & Co., Inc. (United States) | | | 5,246 | | | | 389,883 | |
| | | | | | | 669,200 | |
Health Care Equipment & Supplies — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
Globus Medical, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,955 | | | | 114,055 | |
Insulet Corp. (United States)* | | | 1,359 | | | | 375,573 | |
Masimo Corp. (United States)* | | | 1,028 | | | | 171,995 | |
NuVasive, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,021 | | | | 44,138 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp. (United States)* | | | 1,293 | | | | 112,413 | |
Shockwave Medical, Inc. (United States)* | | | 708 | | | | 134,690 | |
STAAR Surgical Co. (United States)* | | | 944 | | | | 52,288 | |
TransMedics Group, Inc. (United States)* | | | 626 | | | | 50,124 | |
| | | | | | | 1,055,276 | |
Health Care Providers & Services — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
Fulgent Genetics, Inc. (United States)* | | | 592 | | | | 19,412 | |
Guardant Health, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,005 | | | | 61,934 | |
HealthEquity, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,658 | | | | 108,052 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,227 | | | | 308,128 | |
| | | | | | | 497,526 | |
Health Care Technology — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Doximity, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 3,768 | | | | 126,718 | |
GoodRx Holdings, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 7,755 | | | | 41,024 | |
Teladoc, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,169 | | | | 83,947 | |
| | | | | | | 251,689 | |
Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure — 2.8% | | | | | | | | |
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment, Inc. (United States)* | | | 946 | | | | 37,859 | |
Hyatt Hotels Corp., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,097 | | | | 243,755 | |
Planet Fitness, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,633 | | | | 132,355 | |
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,310 | | | | 133,017 | |
Vail Resorts, Inc. (United States) | | | 790 | | | | 184,457 | |
Wingstop, Inc. (United States) | | | 585 | | | | 99,655 | |
| | | | | | | 831,098 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Household Durables — 1.5% | | | | | | | | |
Dream Finders Homes, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,817 | | | $ | 21,859 | |
iRobot Corp. (United States)* | | | 536 | | | | 22,024 | |
Meritage Homes Corp. (United States)* | | | 715 | | | | 78,099 | |
NVR, Inc. (United States)* | | | 63 | | | | 325,938 | |
| | | | | | | 447,920 | |
Household Products — 0.2% | | | | | | | | |
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc. (United States) | | | 798 | | | | 51,088 | |
Insurance — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 452 | | | | 144,052 | |
Lemonade, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,353 | | | | 22,054 | |
Markel Corp. (United States)* | | | 263 | | | | 349,753 | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. (United States) | | | 289 | | | | 23,320 | |
Trupanion, Inc. (United States)* | | | 800 | | | | 47,504 | |
| | | | | | | 586,683 | |
Interactive Media & Services — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Bumble, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,538 | | | | 61,369 | |
fuboTV, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,822 | | | | 7,300 | |
Match Group, Inc. (United States)* | | | 5,467 | | | | 226,443 | |
Pinterest, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 13,275 | | | | 333,335 | |
| | | | | | | 628,447 | |
Internet & Direct Marketing Retail — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Chewy, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 8,288 | | | | 336,078 | |
Etsy, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,460 | | | | 298,669 | |
Stitch Fix, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,016 | | | | 9,395 | |
Wayfair, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,097 | | | | 84,907 | |
| | | | | | | 729,049 | |
IT Services — 9.5% | | | | | | | | |
Broadridge Financial Solutions, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,431 | | | | 342,236 | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,886 | | | | 60,314 | |
EPAM Systems, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,125 | | | | 346,106 | |
Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (United States)* | | | 970 | | | | 105,585 | |
Fastly, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,367 | | | | 32,878 | |
Gartner, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,547 | | | | 507,122 | |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 3,035 | | | | 229,780 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
IT Services (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Jack Henry & Associates, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,427 | | | $ | 234,371 | |
Marqeta, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 10,669 | | | | 61,880 | |
MongoDB, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,356 | | | | 284,109 | |
Okta, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,136 | | | | 223,565 | |
TaskUS, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,909 | | | | 32,844 | |
Twilio, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 3,609 | | | | 242,561 | |
WEX, Inc. (United States)* | | | 854 | | | | 164,660 | |
| | | | | | | 2,868,011 | |
Leisure Products — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Hasbro, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,703 | | | | 148,692 | |
Peloton Interactive, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 6,656 | | | | 85,995 | |
| | | | | | | 234,687 | |
Life Sciences Tools & Services — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Repligen Corp. (United States)* | | | 1,087 | | | | 189,540 | |
Machinery — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Chart Industries, Inc. (United States)* | | | 818 | | | | 109,203 | |
Middleby Corp., (The) (United States)* | | | 1,055 | | | | 164,042 | |
Proto Labs, Inc. (United States)* | | | 501 | | | | 15,751 | |
Tennant Co. (United States) | | | 364 | | | | 25,779 | |
Toro Co., (The) (United States) | | | 2,040 | | | | 225,298 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp. (United States) | | | 3,559 | | | | 371,310 | |
| | | | | | | 911,383 | |
Media — 3.4% | | | | | | | | |
Boston Omaha Corp., Class A (United States)* | | | 553 | | | | 13,322 | |
New York Times Co., (The), Class A (United States) | | | 3,239 | | | | 124,701 | |
PubMatic, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,027 | | | | 15,590 | |
Sirius XM Holdings, Inc. (United States) | | | 76,133 | | | | 334,224 | |
Trade Desk, Inc., (The) Class A (United States)* | | | 9,582 | | | | 536,209 | |
| | | | | | | 1,024,046 | |
Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels — 0.1% | | | | | | | | |
Clean Energy Fuels Corp. (United States)* | | | 4,353 | | | | 24,377 | |
Vitesse Energy, Inc. (United States)* | | | 527 | | | | 9,164 | |
| | | | | | | 33,541 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Viatris, Inc. (United States) | | | 23,737 | | | $ | 270,602 | |
Professional Services — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Robert Half International, Inc. (United States) | | | 2,089 | | | | 168,415 | |
Upwork, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,571 | | | | 29,155 | |
| | | | | | | 197,570 | |
Real Estate Management & Development — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Redfin Corp. (United States)* | | | 1,975 | | | | 14,635 | |
Zillow Group, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 4,621 | | | | 194,082 | |
| | | | | | | 208,717 | |
Road & Rail — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
U-Haul Holding Co. (United States) | | | 3,545 | | | | 227,625 | |
XPO Logistics, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,254 | | | | 75,193 | |
| | | | | | | 302,818 | |
Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment — 3.7% | | | | | | | | |
Cirrus Logic, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,078 | | | | 110,765 | |
First Solar, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,087 | | | | 352,995 | |
Impinj, Inc. (United States)* | | | 507 | | | | 67,238 | |
Silicon Laboratories, Inc. (United States)* | | | 651 | | | | 116,223 | |
Skyworks Solutions, Inc. (United States) | | | 3,136 | | | | 349,884 | |
Universal Display Corp. (United States) | | | 925 | | | | 125,661 | |
| | | | | | | 1,122,766 | |
Software — 13.9% | | | | | | | | |
Alarm.com Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 977 | | | | 49,661 | |
Alteryx, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,352 | | | | 88,299 | |
Appfolio, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 689 | | | | 90,989 | |
Appian Corp., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,421 | | | | 58,900 | |
Asana, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 4,166 | | | | 61,615 | |
Blackbaud, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,017 | | | | 56,637 | |
Blackline, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,171 | | | | 80,050 | |
Box, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,795 | | | | 93,213 | |
Braze, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,874 | | | | 57,532 | |
Confluent, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 5,607 | | | | 136,755 | |
DocuSign, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,937 | | | | 241,535 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Software (continued) | | | | | | | | |
Fair Isaac Corp. (United States)* | | | 488 | | | $ | 330,566 | |
Five9, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,380 | | | | 91,080 | |
HubSpot, Inc. (United States)* | | | 950 | | | | 367,517 | |
LivePerson, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,475 | | | | 14,927 | |
New Relic, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,339 | | | | 97,707 | |
Nutanix, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 4,504 | | | | 127,238 | |
PagerDuty, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,761 | | | | 52,583 | |
Paycom Software, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,132 | | | | 327,216 | |
Pegasystems, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,609 | | | | 74,625 | |
Q2 Holdings, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,125 | | | | 36,315 | |
Smartsheet, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,571 | | | | 113,175 | |
Splunk, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,205 | | | | 328,513 | |
Sprout Social, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 1,073 | | | | 65,432 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (United States) | | | 4,931 | | | | 289,450 | |
Tyler Technologies, Inc. (United States)* | | | 815 | | | | 261,819 | |
UiPath, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 10,822 | | | | 160,598 | |
Unity Software, Inc. (United States)* | | | 7,888 | | | | 240,111 | |
Varonis Systems, Inc. (United States)* | | | 2,157 | | | | 58,412 | |
Zuora, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 2,613 | | | | 22,132 | |
| | | | | | | 4,074,602 | |
Specialty Retail — 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Camping World Holdings, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 825 | | | | 18,835 | |
CarMax, Inc. (United States)* | | | 3,093 | | | | 213,540 | |
Designer Brands, Inc., Class A (United States) | | | 1,246 | | | | 12,198 | |
Five Below, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,087 | | | | 222,074 | |
GameStop Corp., Class A (United States)* | | | 5,956 | | | | 114,534 | |
RH (United States)* | | | 463 | | | | 138,451 | |
Sleep Number Corp. (United States)* | | | 414 | | | | 16,502 | |
Tractor Supply Co. (United States) | | | 2,162 | | | | 504,308 | |
Ulta Beauty, Inc. (United States)* | | | 996 | | | | 516,725 | |
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (United States) | | | 1,303 | | | | 162,771 | |
Winmark Corp. (United States) | | | 66 | | | | 19,272 | |
| | | | | | | 1,939,210 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 5,924 | | | | 169,071 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Schedule of Investments (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value (Note 2) | |
| | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks (continued) |
Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Carter’s, Inc. (United States) | | | 747 | | | $ | 56,316 | |
Skechers USA, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 3,036 | | | | 135,132 | |
Under Armour, Inc., Class A (United States)* | | | 8,302 | | | | 82,439 | |
| | | | | | | 273,887 | |
Thrifts & Mortgage Finance — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Axos Financial, Inc. (United States)* | | | 1,175 | | | | 55,683 | |
Walker & Dunlop, Inc. (United States) | | | 646 | | | | 56,351 | |
| | | | | | | 112,034 | |
Trading Companies & Distributors — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Watsco, Inc. (United States) | | | 703 | | | | 214,211 | |
Total Common Stocks (Cost $34,532,156) | | | | | | | 29,963,412 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments — 0.5% | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (United States)(a) | | | 155,645 | | | | 155,645 | |
Total Short-Term Investments (Cost $155,645) | | | | | | | 155,645 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Total Investments (Cost $34,687,801) — 100.4% | | | | | | | 30,119,057 | |
Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4)% | | | | | | | 6,346 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Applicable to 1,975,000 shares outstanding) | | | | | | $ | 30,125,403 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | Seven-day yield as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool ETFs
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF | | | Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF | | | Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | | | Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issurers, at value (cost $246,550,999, $101,796,886, $306,116,540 and $75,919,091 respectively)^ | | $ | 399,563,923 | | | $ | 177,662,046 | | | $ | 381,412,017 | | | $ | 63,365,183 | |
Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending collateral (cost $40,518,101, $48,052,898, $24,096,724 and $32,276,210 respectively) | | | 40,518,101 | | | | 48,052,898 | | | | 24,096,724 | | | | 32,276,210 | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $9,386,795, $15,996,949, $329,012 and $6,096,928 respectively) | | | 9,386,795 | | | | 15,996,949 | | | | 329,012 | | | | 6,096,928 | |
Receivables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and tax reclaims | | | 1,034,525 | | | | 154,788 | | | | 311,675 | | | | 41,744 | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 870,390 | |
Total assets | | | 450,503,344 | | | | 241,866,681 | | | | 406,149,428 | | | | 102,650,455 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Securities lending collateral (see Note 7) | | | 40,518,101 | | | | 48,052,898 | | | | 24,096,724 | | | | 32,276,210 | |
Advisory fees | | | 277,695 | | | | 131,062 | | | | 151,538 | | | | 47,416 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 2,671 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total liabilities | | | 40,798,467 | | | | 48,183,960 | | | | 24,248,262 | | | | 32,323,626 | |
Net assets | | $ | 409,704,877 | | | $ | 193,682,721 | | | $ | 381,901,166 | | | $ | 70,326,829 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 16,544 | | | $ | 8,543 | | | $ | 11,600 | | | $ | 2,650 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 243,179,882 | | | | 108,647,553 | | | | 310,154,493 | | | | 88,567,175 | |
Total distributable earnings/(losses) | | | 166,508,451 | | | | 85,026,575 | | | | 71,735,073 | | | | (18,242,996 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 409,704,877 | | | $ | 193,682,721 | | | $ | 381,901,166 | | | $ | 70,326,829 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 16,543,873 | | | | 8,542,511 | | | | 11,600,000 | | | | 2,650,000 | |
Net asset value, price per share | | | 24.76 | | | | 22.67 | | | | 32.92 | | | | 26.54 | |
^ Includes market value of securities on loan | | $ | 39,800,691 | | | $ | 46,995,272 | | | $ | 23,562,746 | | | $ | 31,554,214 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool ETFs
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF | | | Motley Fool Next Index ETF | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issurers, at value (cost $20,686,063 and $34,532,156 respectively)^ | | $ | 19,580,424 | | | $ | 29,963,412 | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $25,436 and $155,645 respectively) | | | 25,436 | | | | 155,645 | |
Receivables for: | | | | | | | | |
Dividends and tax reclaims | | | 20,277 | | | | 18,356 | |
Total assets | | | 19,626,137 | | | | 30,137,413 | |
| | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 7,803 | | | | 12,010 | |
Total liabilities | | | 7,803 | | | | 12,010 | |
Net assets | | $ | 19,618,334 | | | $ | 30,125,403 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 1,275 | | | $ | 1,975 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 21,822,639 | | | | 36,142,050 | |
Total distributable earnings/(losses) | | | (2,205,580 | ) | | | (6,018,622 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 19,618,334 | | | $ | 30,125,403 | |
| | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 1,275,000 | | | | 1,975,000 | |
Net asset value, price per share | | | 15.39 | | | | 15.25 | |
^ | Includes market value of securities on loan |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool ETFs
Statements of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF | | | Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF | | | Motley Fool 100 Index ETF | | | Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,947,621 | | | $ | 1,057,000 | | | $ | 1,704,367 | | | $ | 335,211 | |
Securities lending income | | | 41,631 | | | | 27,161 | | | | 29,298 | | | | 17,210 | |
Total investment income | | | 1,989,252 | | | | 1,084,161 | | | | 1,733,665 | | | | 352,421 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 3) | | | 1,723,678 | | | | 830,045 | | | | 955,365 | | | | 298,078 | |
Total expenses | | | 1,723,678 | | | | 830,045 | | | | 955,365 | | | | 298,078 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 265,574 | | | | 254,116 | | | | 778,300 | | | | 54,343 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 15,690,484 | | | | 9,504,760 | | | | (3,403,666 | ) | | | (4,426,742 | ) |
Foreign currency transactions | | | (5,798 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Redemption in-kind | | | — | | | | — | | | | 9,744,607 | | | | 259,573 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (13,779,434 | ) | | | (10,169,080 | ) | | | (19,924,168 | ) | | | 7,559,767 | |
Foreign currency transactions | | | 45,219 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | 1,950,471 | | | | (664,320 | ) | | | (13,583,227 | ) | | | 3,392,598 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 2,216,045 | | | $ | (410,204 | ) | | $ | (12,804,927 | ) | | $ | 3,446,941 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool ETFs
Statements of Operations (CONCLUDED)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF | | | Motley Fool NEXT INDEX ETF | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 96,802 | | | $ | 96,322 | |
Total investment income | | | 96,802 | | | | 96,322 | |
| | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 3) | | | 48,666 | | | | 75,431 | |
Total expenses | | | 48,666 | | | | 75,431 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 48,136 | | | | 20,891 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | (876,138 | ) | | | (1,122,903 | ) |
Redemption in-kind | | | 63,110 | | | | (84,638 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on: | | | | | | | | |
Investments | | | 811,989 | | | | 1,633,400 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1,039 | ) | | | 425,859 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 47,097 | | | $ | 446,750 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Global Opportunities ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 265,574 | | | $ | 14,163,531 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 15,684,686 | | | | 28,994,058 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translation and assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | (13,734,215 | ) | | | (227,722,486 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 2,216,045 | | | | (184,564,897 | ) |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | (35,341,409 | ) |
Insitutional Shares | | | (2,705,256 | ) | | | (12,707,670 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (2,705,256 | ) | | | (48,049,079 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 6,643,104 | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | — | | | | 34,321,026 | |
Share redeemed | | | — | | | | (21,570,991 | ) |
Shares redeemed from exchange to Institutional Class(1) | | | — | | | | (458,343,422 | ) |
Total from Investor Shares | | | — | | | | (438,950,283 | ) |
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 6,411,019 | |
Proceeds from Institutional Class exchange(1) | | | — | | | | 458,343,422 | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | — | | | | 12,058,120 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (23,457,955 | ) | | | (73,170,311 | ) |
Total from Institutional Shares | | | (23,457,955 | ) | | | 403,642,250 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (23,457,955 | ) | | | (35,308,033 | ) |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (23,947,166 | ) | | | (267,922,009 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 433,652,043 | | | $ | 701,574,052 | |
End of period | | $ | 409,704,877 | | | $ | 433,652,043 | |
(1) | Effective December 3, 2021, the outstanding Investor Class Shares of the Fund were converted into Institutional Class Shares of the Fund. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Global Opportunities ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (CONCLUDED)
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 187,055 | |
Shares reinvested | | | — | | | | 1,111,072 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | (612,521 | ) |
Shares exchanged into Institutional Class(1) | | | — | | | | (14,816,530 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | — | | | | (14,130,924 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | | | | | 179,722 | |
Shares exchanged from Investor Class(1) | | | — | | | | 14,718,418 | |
Shares reinvested | | | — | | | | 387,721 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (975,000 | ) | | | (2,668,501 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | (975,000 | ) | | | 12,617,360 | |
(1) | Effective December 3, 2021, the outstanding Investor Class Shares of the Fund were converted into Institutional Class Shares of the Fund. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Mid-Cap Growth ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 254,116 | | | $ | (660,888 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions | | | 9,504,760 | | | | 16,762,592 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments, foreign currency translation, and assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies | | | (10,169,080 | ) | | | (100,048,288 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (410,204 | ) | | | (83,946,584 | ) |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | — | | | | (3,423,164 | ) |
Institutional Shares | | | — | | | | (17,390,769 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (20,813,933 | ) |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 3,029,266 | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | — | | | | 16,920,328 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | (10,054,968 | ) |
Shares redeemed from exchange to Institutional Class(1) | | | — | | | | (250,730,153 | ) |
Total from Investor Shares | | | — | | | | (240,835,527 | ) |
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 1,532,940 | |
Proceeds from Institutional Class exchange(1) | | | — | | | | 250,730,153 | |
Reinvestment of dividends | | | — | | | | 3,235,692 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (14,951,090 | ) | | | (32,143,643 | ) |
Total from Institutional Shares | | | (14,951,090 | ) | | | 223,355,142 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (14,951,090 | ) | | | (17,480,385 | ) |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (15,361,294 | ) | | | (122,240,902 | ) |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 209,044,015 | | | $ | 331,284,917 | |
End of period | | $ | 193,682,721 | | | $ | 209,044,015 | |
(1) | Effective December 3, 2021, the outstanding Investor Class Shares of the Fund were converted into Institutional Class Shares of the Fund. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Mid-Cap Growth ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (CONCLUDED)
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Investor Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 95,439 | |
Shares reinvested | | | — | | | | 601,505 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | | | | (316,334 | ) |
Shares exchanged into Institutional Class(1) | | | — | | | | (8,829,770 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | — | | | | (8,449,160 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Institutional Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 47,461 | |
Shares exchanged from Investor Class(1) | | | — | | | | 8,699,588 | |
Shares reinvested | | | — | | | | 113,334 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (625,000 | ) | | | (1,283,081 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | (625,000 | ) | | | 7,577,302 | |
(1) | Effective December 3, 2021, the outstanding Investor Class Shares of the Fund were converted into Institutional Class Shares of the Fund. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 778,300 | | | $ | 980,905 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 6,340,941 | | | | 12,165,022 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | (19,924,168 | ) | | | (120,161,259 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (12,804,927 | ) | | | (107,015,332 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (982,823 | ) | | | (1,325,790 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (982,823 | ) | | | (1,325,790 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,855,702 | | | | 41,513,113 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (25,435,523 | ) | | | (43,914,753 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (21,579,821 | ) | | | (2,401,640 | ) |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (35,367,571 | ) | | | (110,742,762 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 417,268,737 | | | | 528,011,499 | |
End of period | | $ | 381,901,166 | | | $ | 417,268,737 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 125,000 | | | | 975,000 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (800,000 | ) | | | (1,225,000 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (675,000 | ) | | | (250,000 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 54,343 | | | $ | (571,366 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (4,167,169 | ) | | | 12,159,631 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 7,559,767 | | | | (70,725,754 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,446,941 | | | | (59,137,489 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (227,522 | ) | | | (3,829,540 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (227,522 | ) | | | (3,829,540 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 2,045,968 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (10,942,445 | ) | | | (50,410,673 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (10,942,445 | ) | | | (48,364,705 | ) |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (7,723,026 | ) | | | (111,331,734 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 78,049,855 | | | | 189,381,589 | |
End of period | | $ | 70,326,829 | | | $ | 78,049,855 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 50,000 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (450,000 | ) | | | (1,600,000 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (450,000 | ) | | | (1,550,000 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED august 31, 2022* | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 48,136 | | | $ | 42,783 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (813,028 | ) | | | (369,769 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 811,989 | | | | (1,917,628 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 47,097 | | | | (2,244,614 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (76,457 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (76,457 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 24,197,108 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,106,495 | ) | | | (1,198,305 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (1,106,495 | ) | | | 22,998,803 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (1,135,855 | ) | | | 20,754,189 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 20,754,189 | | | | — | |
End of period | | $ | 19,618,334 | | | $ | 20,754,189 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 1,425,000 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (75,000 | ) | | | (75,000 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (75,000 | ) | | | 1,350,000 | |
* | Inception date of the Fund was December 30, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL NEXT INDEX ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED august 31, 2022* | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 20,891 | | | $ | 50,952 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (1,207,541 | ) | | | (268,811 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 1,633,400 | | | | (6,202,144 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 446,750 | | | | (6,420,003 | ) |
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DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (64,299 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (64,299 | ) | | | — | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 39,453,233 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,935,025 | ) | | | (355,253 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (2,935,025 | ) | | | 39,097,980 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (2,552,574 | ) | | | 32,677,977 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 32,677,977 | | | | — | |
End of period | | $ | 30,125,403 | | | $ | 32,677,977 | |
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SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 2,200,000 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (200,000 | ) | | | (25,000 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (200,000 | ) | | | 2,175,000 | |
* | Inception date of the Fund was December 30, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Global Opportunities ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 24.75 | | | $ | 37.03 | | | $ | 30.17 | | | $ | 25.09 | | | $ | 25.97 | | | $ | 24.09 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.02 | | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | * | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.02 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 0.13 | | | | (10.00 | ) | | | 9.03 | | | | 6.21 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 4.94 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.15 | | | | (9.70 | ) | | | 8.98 | | | | 6.21 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 4.96 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.06 | ) | | | (0.77 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (1.81 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.09 | ) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (3.05 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (2.58 | ) | | | (2.12 | ) | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (1.73 | ) | | | (3.08 | ) |
Redemption and small-balance account fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 24.76 | | | $ | 24.75 | | | $ | 37.03 | | | $ | 30.17 | | | $ | 25.09 | | | $ | 25.97 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 24.80 | | | $ | 24.74 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(2) | | | 0.71 | %(4) | | | (27.61 | )% | | | 30.86 | % | | | 25.64 | % | | | 4.94 | % | | | 22.48 | % |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(3) | | | 24.73 | % | | | (27.65 | )% | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 409,705 | | | $ | 433,652 | | | $ | 181,509 | | | $ | 122,406 | | | $ | 92,760 | | | $ | 78,987 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.85 | %(5) | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (before waivers and reimbursement of expenses and/or recapture of previously waived fees) | | | 0.85 | %(5) | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.99 | % | | | 1.06 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.13 | %(5) | | | 1.08 | % | | | (0.16 | )% | | | (0.01 | )% | | | 0.19 | % | | | 0.07 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (before waivers and reimbursement of expenses and/or recapture of previously waived fees) | | | 0.13 | %(5) | | | 1.07 | % | | | (0.19 | )% | | | (0.06 | )% | | | 0.15 | % | | | (0.04 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 2 | %(4) | | | 14 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 11 | % | | | 15 | % |
* | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
(1) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Mid-Cap Growth ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 22.68 | | | $ | 33.20 | | | $ | 29.79 | | | $ | 24.48 | | | $ | 27.50 | | | $ | 22.14 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.03 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (8.38 | ) | | | 6.90 | | | | 6.79 | | | | (1.88 | ) | | | 6.72 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (8.42 | ) | | | 6.81 | | | | 6.77 | | | | (1.86 | ) | | | 6.71 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (3.40 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | — | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | (3.40 | ) | | | (1.46 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (1.35 | ) |
Redemption and small-balance account fees | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | * |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 22.67 | | | $ | 22.68 | | | $ | 33.20 | | | $ | 29.79 | | | $ | 24.48 | | | $ | 27.50 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 22.65 | | | $ | 22.62 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(2) | | | (0.03 | )%(4) | | | (26.66 | )% | | | 24.38 | % | | | 28.77 | % | | | (5.97 | )% | | | 31.10 | % |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(3) | | | 0.12 | % | | | (26.84 | )% | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % | | | — | % |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 193,683 | | | $ | 209,044 | | | $ | 54,460 | | | $ | 39,488 | | | $ | 29,205 | | | $ | 30,562 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.85 | %(5) | | | 0.90 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % | | | 0.95 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (before waivers and reimbursement of expenses and/or recapture of previously waived fees) | | | 0.85 | %(5) | | | 0.88 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.00 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.17 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.26 | %(5) | | | (0.17 | )% | | | (0.30 | )% | | | (0.06 | )% | | | 0.10 | % | | | (0.05 | )% |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets (before waivers and reimbursement of expenses and/or recapture of previously waived fees) | | | 0.26 | %(5) | | | (0.15 | )% | | | (0.33 | )% | | | (0.11 | )% | | | 0.07 | % | | | (0.26 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 3 | %(4) | | | 2 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 19 | % |
* | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
(1) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(2) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool 100 Index ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, | | | For the Period Ended august 31, | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019 | | | 2018(1) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 33.99 | | | $ | 42.16 | | | $ | 33.67 | | | $ | 22.46 | | | $ | 22.10 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.08 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (1.06 | ) | | | (8.15 | ) | | | 8.59 | | | | 11.23 | | | | 0.32 | | | | 2.02 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.99 | ) | | | (8.07 | ) | | | 8.64 | | | | 11.34 | | | | 0.47 | | | | 2.10 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 32.92 | | | $ | 33.99 | | | $ | 42.16 | | | $ | 33.67 | | | $ | 22.46 | | | $ | 22.10 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 32.89 | | | $ | 34.00 | | | $ | 42.20 | | | $ | 33.66 | | | $ | 22.42 | | | $ | 22.13 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | (2.90 | )%(5) | | | (19.18 | )% | | | 25.74 | % | | | 50.67 | % | | | 2.27 | % | | | 10.49 | %(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | (3.01 | )% | | | (19.24 | )% | | | 25.91 | % | | | 50.89 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 10.65 | %(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 381,901 | | | $ | 417,269 | | | $ | 528,011 | | | $ | 337,547 | | | $ | 185,871 | | | $ | 140,879 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.5 | %(6) | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | % | | | 0.50 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.41 | %(6) | | | 0.20 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.43 | % | | | 0.69 | % | | | 0.68 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 4 | %(5) | | | 15 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 26 | % | | | 10 | %(5) |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was January 29, 2018. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL Small-Cap Growth ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss) return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 2022 | | | 2021 | | | 2020 | | | 2019(1) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.18 | | | $ | 40.73 | | | $ | 32.59 | | | $ | 23.33 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.10 | | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | * |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 1.34 | | | | (14.53 | ) | | | 10.48 | | | | 9.67 | | | | 3.33 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1.44 | | | | (14.68 | ) | | | 10.29 | | | | 9.60 | | | | 3.33 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (2.15 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.87 | ) | | | (2.15 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 26.54 | | | $ | 25.18 | | | $ | 40.73 | | | $ | 32.59 | | | $ | 23.33 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 26.53 | | | $ | 25.18 | | | $ | 40.74 | | | $ | 32.68 | | | $ | 23.34 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | 5.75 | %(5) | | | (36.66 | )% | | | 32.00 | % | | | 41.58 | % | | | 16.65 | %(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | 5.69 | % | | | (36.65 | )% | | | 31.54 | % | | | 41.88 | % | | | 16.69 | %(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 70,327 | | | $ | 78,050 | | | $ | 189,382 | | | $ | 106,745 | | | $ | 71,153 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.85 | %(6) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.85 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.8 | %(6) | | | (0.46 | )% | | | (0.51 | )% | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (0.01 | )%(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 37 | %(5) | | | 11 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 21 | %(5) |
* | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was October 29, 2018. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool CAPITAL EFFICIENCY 100 INDEX ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss) return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | For the Period Ended august 31, | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 2022(1) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.37 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.05 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 0.04 | | | | (4.68 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.08 | | | | (4.63 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.06 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.39 | | | $ | 15.37 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 15.38 | | | $ | 15.38 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | 0.47 | %(5) | | | (23.13 | )%(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | 0.38 | % | | | (23.09 | )%(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 19,618 | | | $ | 20,754 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.5 | %(6) | | | 0.50 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.49 | %(6) | | | 0.50 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 16 | %(5) | | | 17 | %(5) |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was December 30, 2021. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
MOTLEY FOOL NEXT INDEX ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss) return, ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective period. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | For the Period Ended august 31, | |
| | (UNAUDITED) | | | 2022(1) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 15.02 | | | $ | 20.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | 0.25 | | | | (5.01 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.26 | | | | (4.98 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.25 | | | $ | 15.02 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 15.25 | | | $ | 15.01 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | 1.74 | %(5) | | | (24.88 | )%(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | 1.85 | % | | | (24.97 | )%(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 30,125 | | | $ | 32,678 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.50 | %(6) | | | 0.50 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.14 | %(6) | | | 0.26 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 18 | %(5) | | | 11 | %(5) |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was December 30, 2021. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
Motley Fool Asset Management ETFs
Notes to Financial Statements
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Motley Fool Global Opportunities ETF (“Global Opportunities Fund”), the Motley Fool Mid-Cap Growth ETF (“Mid-Cap Growth Fund”), the Motley Fool 100 Index ETF (the “Fool 100 Fund”), the Motley Fool Small-Cap Growth ETF (“Small-Cap Growth Fund”), the Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index ETF (“Capital Efficiency Fund”) and the Motley Fool Next Index ETF (“Next Fund”) (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”). The Global Opportunities Fund, Mid-Cap Growth Fund, Fool 100 Fund, Small-Cap Growth Fund, Capital Efficiency Fund and Next Fund commenced investment operations on June 17, 2014, June 17, 2014, January 29, 2018, October 29, 2018, December 30, 2021 and December 30, 2021, respectively.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
The investment objective of each Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Global Opportunities Fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in common stocks of United States companies and of companies that are organized under the laws of other countries around the world. The Mid-Cap Growth Fund pursues its objective by investing primarily in common stocks of companies that are organized in the United States and that are engaged in a broad range of industries.
The investment objective of the Fool 100 Fund is to achieve investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the total return performance of the Motley Fool 100 Index (the “Fool 100 Index”). The Fool 100 Index was developed by The Motley Fool, LLC (“The Motley Fool”), an affiliate of Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC (the “Adviser”), in 2017 and is a proprietary, rules-based index designed to track the performance of the 100 largest, most liquid U.S. companies that have been recommended by The Motley Fool’s analysts and newsletters or the highest-rated stocks in Fool IQ, the company’s analyst opinion database. Every company include in the Fool 100 Index is incorporated and listed in the U.S. The investment objective of the Small-Cap Growth Fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation.
The investment objective of the Capital Efficiency Fund is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the total return performance of the Motley Fool Capital Efficiency 100 Index (the “Capital Efficiency 100 Index”). The Capital Efficiency 100 Index was developed by The Motley Fool in 2021 and is a proprietary, rules-based index designed to track the performance of the highest scoring stocks of U.S. companies, measured by a company’s capital efficiency, that have been recommended by The Motley Fool’s analysts and newsletters, and that also meet certain liquidity requirements. Capital efficiency is a measure of how a business turns its investments into revenue and profit and it provides insight into the company’s return on invested capital. Every company included in the Capital Efficiency 100 Index is incorporated and listed in the U.S. The investment objective of the Next Fund is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the total return performance of the Motley Fool Next Index (the “Next Index”). The Next Index was developed by The Motley Fool in 2021 and is a proprietary, rules-based index designed to track the performance of the 100 largest, most liquid U.S. companies that have been recommended by The Motley Fool’s analysts and newsletters. Every company included in the Next Index is incorporated and listed in the U.S.
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies”.
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
PORTFOLIO VALUATION — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Funds are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices
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prior to the market close. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Foreign securities are valued based on prices from the primary market in which they are traded, and are translated from the local currency into U.S. dollars using current exchange rates. If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments. Such procedures use fundamental valuation methods, which may include, but are not limited to, an analysis of the effect of any restrictions on the resale of the security, industry analysis and trends, significant changes in the issuer’s financial position, and any other event which could have a significant impact on the value of the security. Determination of fair value involves subjective judgment as the actual market value of a particular security can be established only by negotiations between the parties in a sales transaction, and the difference between the recorded fair value and the value that would be received in a sale could be significant.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by each Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated Motley Fool Asset Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● | Level 1 – Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● | Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● | Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value:
GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES FUND
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE^ | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 399,563,923 | | | $ | 399,555,163 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,760 | | | $ | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds From Securities Lending Collateral | | | 40,518,101 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40,518,101 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 9,386,795 | | | | 9,386,795 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 449,468,819 | | | $ | 408,941,958 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,760 | | | $ | 40,518,101 | |
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MID-CAP GROWTH FUND
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE^ | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 177,662,046 | | | $ | 177,662,046 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds From Securities Lending Collateral | �� | | 48,052,898 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 48,052,898 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 15,996,949 | | | | 15,996,949 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 241,711,893 | | | $ | 193,658,995 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 48,052,898 | |
FOOL 100 FUND
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE^ | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 381,391,547 | | | $ | 381,382,982 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 8,565 | | | $ | — | |
Rights | | | 20,470 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 20,470 | | | | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds From Securities Lending Collateral | | | 24,096,724 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 24,096,724 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 329,012 | | | | 329,012 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 405,837,753 | | | $ | 381,711,994 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 29,035 | | | $ | 24,096,724 | |
SMALL-CAP GROWTH FUND
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE^ | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 63,365,183 | | | $ | 63,365,183 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Investments Purchased with Proceeds From Securities Lending Collateral | | | 32,276,210 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 32,276,210 | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 6,096,928 | | | | 6,096,928 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 101,738,321 | | | $ | 69,462,111 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 32,276,210 | |
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CAPITAL EFFICIENCY FUND
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE^ | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 19,580,424 | | | $ | 19,580,424 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 25,436 | | | | 25,436 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 19,605,860 | | | $ | 19,605,860 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
NEXT FUND
| | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | | | INVESTMENTS MEASURED AT NET ASSET VALUE^ | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 29,963,412 | | | $ | 29,963,412 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 155,645 | | | | 155,645 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 30,119,057 | | | $ | 30,119,057 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
* | Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for further details. |
^ | Certain investments that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) practical expedient have not been categorized in the fair value hierarchy. The fair value amounts presented in the table are intended to permit reconciliation of the fair value hierarchy to the amounts presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Funds’ 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 Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when a Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all Level 3 transfers are disclosed if a Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Funds had no Level 3 transfers.
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USE OF 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES — The Funds record security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of each Fund.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Each Fund pays dividends from its net investment income and distributes any net capital gains that it realizes. Dividends and capital gains distributions are generally paid once a year and as required to comply with federal excise tax requirements. Distributions to shareholders are determined in accordance with tax regulations and recorded on the ex dividend date. Additionally, each Fund reports details of distribution-related transactions on quarterly account statements. You may not receive a separate confirmation statement for these transactions.
U.S. TAX STATUS — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Funds’ intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance.
UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Fund may have to issuers located in these countries.
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION — The books and records of the Funds are maintained in U.S. dollars as follows: (1) the values of investment securities and other assets and liabilities stated in foreign currencies are translated at the exchange rates prevailing at the end of the period; and (2) purchases, sales and income are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Transaction gains or losses resulting from changes in exchange rates during the reporting period or upon settlement from foreign currency transactions are reported in the Statements of Operations for the current period. The Funds do not isolate the portion of gains and losses on investments.
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OTHER — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Funds expect the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
2. Investment Policies and Practices
The sections below describe some of the different types of investments that may be made by the Funds and the investment practices in which the Funds may engage.
TYPES OF FIXED-INCOME SECURITIES — Each Fund may invest in bonds and other types of debt obligations of U.S. and foreign issuers. Fixed income securities purchased by a Fund may include, among others, bonds, notes, and debentures issued by corporations; debt securities issued or guaranteed by the U.S. government or one of its agencies or instrumentalities (“U.S. Government Securities”); municipal securities; mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities; and debt securities issued or guaranteed by foreign governments, their agencies, instrumentalities, or political subdivisions, or by government-owned, -controlled, or -sponsored entities, including central banks. These investments also include money market instruments and other types of obligations. Investors should recognize that, although securities ratings issued by S&P Global Ratings (“S&P”), a division of The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc., and Moody’s Investors Services©, Inc. (“Moody’s”), provide a generally useful guide as to credit risks, they do not offer any criteria to evaluate interest rate risk. Changes in interest rate levels generally cause fluctuations in the prices of fixed-income securities and will, therefore, cause fluctuations in the NAV per share of a Fund. Subsequent to the purchase of a fixed-income security by a Fund, the ratings or credit quality of such security may deteriorate. Any such subsequent adverse changes in the rating or quality of a security held by a Fund would not require a Fund to sell the security.
REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUSTS — Real estate investment trusts (“REITs”) are pooled investment vehicles that manage a portfolio of real estate or real estate-related loans to earn profits for their shareholders. REITs are generally classified as equity REITs, mortgage REITs, or a combination of equity and mortgage REITs. Investing in REITs involves certain unique risks in addition to those risks associated with investing in the real estate industry in general. Equity REITs may be affected by changes in the value of the underlying property owned by the REITs, while mortgage REITs may be affected by the quality of the borrower on any credit extended. REITs are dependent upon management skills, may not be diversified geographically or by property type, and are subject to heavy cash-flow dependency, default by borrowers, and self-liquidation. REITs must also meet certain requirements under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), to avoid entity level tax and be eligible to pass through certain tax attributes of their income to shareholders. REITs are consequently subject to the risk of failing to meet these requirements for favorable tax treatment and of failing to maintain their exemptions from registration under the 1940 Act. REITs are also subject to the risks of changes in the Code, affecting their tax status.
REITs (especially mortgage REITs) are also subject to interest rate risks. When interest rates decline, the value of a REIT’s investment in fixed-rate obligations can be expected to rise. Conversely, when interest rates rise, the value of a REIT’s investment in fixed-rate obligations can be expected to decline. In contrast, as interest rates on adjustable-rate mortgage loans are reset periodically, yields on a REIT’s investments in such loans will gradually align themselves to reflect changes in market interest rates, causing the value of such investments to fluctuate less dramatically in response to interest rate fluctuations than would investments in fixed-rate obligations.
The management of a REIT may be subject to conflicts of interest with respect to the operation of the business of the REIT and may be involved in real estate activities competitive with the REIT. REITs may own properties through joint ventures or in other circumstances in which a REIT may not have control over its investments. REITs may use significant amounts of leverage.
REITs often do not provide complete tax information until after the end of the calendar year. Consequently, because of the delay, it may be necessary for a Fund, if invested in REITs, to request permission to extend the deadline for issuance of Forms 1099-DIV beyond January 31. Alternatively, amended Forms 1099-DIV may be sent.
FOREIGN SECURITIES — The Global Opportunities Fund and the Mid-Cap Growth Fund may invest in equity and fixed-income securities of foreign companies, including companies located in both developed and emerging-market countries. Investment in foreign securities may include the purchase of American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) and other depositary receipts (European Depositary Receipts (“EDRs”) and Global Depositary Receipts (“GDRs”)) that represent indirect interests in securities of foreign issuers. A significant portion of a Fund’s exposure to foreign investments may be composed of such investments. Investments in foreign securities are affected by risk factors generally not associated with investments in the securities
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of U.S. companies in the U.S. With respect to such securities, there may be more limited information publicly available concerning the issuer than would be the case with respect to domestic securities, foreign issuers may use different accounting standards, and foreign trading markets may not be as liquid as are U.S. markets. Foreign securities also involve such risks as currency risks, possible imposition of withholding or confiscatory taxes, possible currency transfer restrictions, expropriation or other adverse political or economic developments, and the difficulty of enforcing obligations in other countries. These risks may be greater in emerging-market countries and in less-developed countries.
The purchase of securities denominated in foreign currencies will subject the value of the Funds’ investments in those securities to fluctuations caused by changes in foreign exchange rates. To hedge against the effects of changes in foreign exchange rates, the Funds may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts (“forward contracts”). These contracts represent agreements to exchange an amount of currency at an agreed-upon future date and rate. The Funds will generally use forward contracts only to “lock in” the price in U.S. dollars of a foreign security that a Fund plans to purchase or to sell. In certain limited cases, it may use such contracts to hedge against an anticipated substantial decline in the price of a foreign currency against the U.S. dollar that would adversely affect the U.S. dollar value of foreign securities held by the Fund. Forward contracts will not be used in all cases and, in any event, cannot completely protect the Funds against all changes in the values of foreign securities resulting from fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The Funds will not enter into a forward contract if, as a result, forward contracts would represent more than 20% of a Fund’s total assets. For hedging purposes, the Funds may also use options on foreign currencies, which expose the Funds to certain risks.
Some foreign securities are traded in the U.S. in the form of ADRs. ADRs are receipts typically issued by a U.S. bank or company evidencing ownership of the underlying securities of foreign issuers. EDRs and GDRs are receipts typically issued by foreign banks or trust companies, evidencing ownership of underlying securities issued by either a foreign or U.S. issuer. Generally, depositary receipts in registered form are designed for use in the U.S. and depositary receipts in bearer form are designed for use in securities markets outside the U.S. Depositary receipts may not necessarily be denominated in the same currency as the underlying securities into which they may be converted. Depositary receipts generally involve the same risks as other investments in foreign securities. However, holders of ADRs and other depositary receipts may not have all the legal rights of shareholders and may experience difficulty in receiving shareholder communications.
PARTICIPATORY NOTES — A participatory note, as used by a Fund, is an instrument used by investors to obtain exposure to an equity investment, including common stocks and warrants, in a local market where direct ownership is not permitted (or is impractical.) In countries where direct ownership by a foreign investor, such as a Fund, is not allowed by local law, such as Saudi Arabia, an investor may gain exposure to the market through a participatory note, which derives its value from a group of underlying equity securities. A participatory note is intended (disregarding the effect of any fees and expenses) to reflect the performance of the underlying equity securities on a one-to-one basis so that investors will not normally gain more in absolute terms than they would have made had they invested in the underlying securities directly, and will not normally lose more than they would have lost had they invested in the underlying securities directly.
In addition to providing access to otherwise closed markets, participatory notes can also provide a less expensive option to direct investment (where ownership by foreign investors is permitted) by reducing registration and transaction costs in acquiring and selling local registered shares. The Funds’ investment manager also believes that participatory notes can offer greater liquidity in markets that restrict the ability of the Funds to dispose of an investment by either restricting transactions by size or requiring registration and/or regulatory approvals.
The purchase of participatory notes involves risks that are in addition to the risks normally associated with a direct investment in the underlying securities. The Fund is subject to the risk that the issuer of the participatory note (i.e., the issuing bank or broker-dealer), which is the only responsible party under the note, is unable or refuses to perform under the terms of the participatory note, also known as counterparty risk.
While the holder of a participatory note is entitled to receive from the bank or broker-dealer any dividends or other distributions paid on the underlying securities, the holder is not entitled to the same rights as an owner of the underlying securities, such as voting rights.
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Participatory notes may not be traded on exchanges, are privately issued, and may be illiquid. To the extent a participatory note is determined to be illiquid, it would be subject to the Fund’s limitation on investments in illiquid securities. There can be no assurance that the trading price or value of participatory notes will equal the value of the underlying value of the equity securities they seek to replicate.
TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS — During periods of adverse market or economic conditions, a Fund may temporarily invest all or a substantial portion of its assets in high-quality, fixed-income securities, money market instruments, and shares of money market mutual funds, or it may hold cash. At such times, a Fund would not be pursuing its stated investment objective with its usual investment strategies. A Fund may also hold these investments for liquidity purposes. Fixed-income securities will be deemed to be of high quality if they are rated “A” or better by S&P or Moody’s or, if unrated, are determined to be of comparable quality by the Adviser. Money market instruments are high-quality, short-term fixed income obligations (which generally have remaining maturities of one year or less), and may include U.S. Government Securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and banker’s acceptances issued by domestic branches of United States banks that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and repurchase agreements for US. Government Securities. In lieu of purchasing money market instruments, a Fund may purchase shares of money market mutual funds that invest primarily in U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements involving those securities, subject to certain limitations imposed by the 1940 Act. A Fund, as an investor in a money market fund, will indirectly bear the fees and expenses of the money market fund. These indirect fees and expenses will be in addition to the fees and expenses of the Funds. Repurchase agreements involve certain risks not associated with direct investments in debt securities.
3. INVESTMENT adviser and other services
Each Fund pays all of its expenses other than those expressly assumed by the Adviser. Expenses of each Fund are deducted from the Fund’s total income before dividends are paid. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Adviser manages the overall investment operations of each Fund in accordance with the Fund’s respective investment objective and policies and formulates a continuing investment strategy for each Fund pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreements between the Adviser and the Company on behalf of each Fund. The Adviser is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Motley Fool Investment Management, LLC, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Motley Fool Holdings Inc. (“TMF Holdings”), a multimedia financial-services holding company that also owns The Motley Fool, which publishes investment information and analysis across a wide range of media, including investment newsletter services, websites, and books. TMF Holdings is controlled by David Gardner and Tom Gardner, along with other private shareholders. Each Fund compensates the Adviser with a unitary management fee for its services at an annual rate based on each Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown on the following table. From the Advisory Fee, the Adviser pays most of the expenses of each Fund, including the cost of transfer agency, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services. However, the Adviser is not responsible for interest expenses, brokerage commissions and other trading expenses, taxes and other extraordinary costs such as litigation and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of business.
FUND | | ADVISORY FEE | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | | 0.85 | % |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 0.85 | % |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 0.50 | % |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | 0.85 | % |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | 0.50 | % |
Next Fund | | | 0.50 | % |
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During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued were as follows:
FUND | | GROSS ADVISORY FEES | | | RECOUPMENT/ WAIVERS | | | NET ADVISORY FEES | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | 1,723,678 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,723,678 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 830,045 | | | | — | | | | 830,045 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 955,365 | | | | — | | | | 955,365 | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | 298,078 | | | | — | | | | 298,078 | |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | 48,666 | | | | — | | | | 48,666 | |
Next Fund | | | 75,431 | | | | — | | | | 75,431 | |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, serves as administrator for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Funds’ transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Foreside Funds Distributors, LLC (“Foreside”) serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Global Opportunities Fund’s shares and Mid-Cap Growth Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (“Quasar”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fool 100 Fund’s shares, Small-Cap Growth Fund’s shares, Capital Efficiency Fund’s shares and Next Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
Under the Fund’s unitary fee, the Adviser compensates Fund Services and the Custodian for its services provided.
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER COMPENSATION — The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Company. Until October 1, 2020, an employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC served as Chief Compliance Officer of the Adviser. Neither the Funds nor the Company compensated this individual or Vigilant Compliance, LLC for the services provided to Motley Fool Asset Management. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
REDEMPTION FEE — Prior to January 1, 2018, the Global Opportunities Fund and Mid-Cap Growth Fund imposed a redemption fee of 2.00% on redemptions/exchanges of Fund shares held less than 90 days. The redemption fee was calculated as a percentage of the net asset value of the total redemption proceeds and was retained by the Funds and accounted for as additional paid-in capital. Effective January 1, 2018, the Funds have eliminated their redemption fees. Please see the Funds’ prospectus for more information.
TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES — Advisers to investment companies, including the Motley Fool Asset Management Funds, are permitted under 17a-7 of the 1940 Act to purchase or sell securities directly between affiliated clients. When affecting these “cross” transactions, Rule 17a-7 imposes restrictions on how the trades are processed and reported. The specified conditions within Rule 17a-7 are outlined in procedures established by or under the direction of the Board of Directors. The procedures have been designed to provide assurance that any purchase or sale of securities by the Fund from or to another Fund complies with Rule 17a-7 under the 1940 Act.
During the current fiscal period, the Funds did not engage in any security transactions with affiliates.
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4. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales and maturities of investment securities (excluding in-kind transactions and short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:
FUND | | PURCHASES | | | SALES | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | 7,210,488 | | | $ | 11,088,490 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 6,134,417 | | | | 9,573,508 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 16,230,714 | | | | 16,724,247 | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | 24,159,203 | | | | 27,015,101 | |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | 3,086,283 | | | | 3,165,569 | |
Next Fund | | | 5,491,548 | | | | 5,591,805 | |
There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government Securities during the current fiscal period.
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales and maturities of in-kind transactions of the Funds were as follows:
FUND | | PURCHASES | | | SALES | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,013,362 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | — | | | | 13,727,400 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 3,795,839 | | | | 24,954,314 | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | — | | | | 9,889,052 | |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | — | | | | 1,057,892 | |
Next Fund | | | — | | | | 2,821,248 | |
5. Federal Income tax information
The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired. Since the Capital Efficiency Fund and Next Fund did not have a full fiscal year, the tax cost of investments is the same as noted in the Schedule of Investments.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by the Funds were as follows:
FUND | | FEDERAL TAX COST | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | | | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | | | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | 299,887,575 | | | $ | 193,641,843 | | | $ | (26,974,236 | ) | | $ | 166,667,607 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 154,978,563 | | | | 95,591,547 | | | | (9,557,307 | ) | | | 86,034,240 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 346,104,539 | | | | 123,076,386 | | | | (30,874,055 | ) | | | 92,202,331 | |
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
FUND | | FEDERAL TAX COST | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | | | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | | | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | $ | 115,340,590 | | | $ | 7,601,478 | | | $ | (27,728,730 | ) | | $ | (20,127,252 | ) |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | 22,911,589 | | | | 574,023 | | | | (2,749,476 | ) | | | (2,175,453 | ) |
Next Fund | | | 38,887,385 | | | | 1,392,214 | | | | (7,613,889 | ) | | | (6,221,675 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
The following permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributable to foreign currency transactions and in-kind redemptions gains, were reclassified among the following accounts:
FUND | | DISTRIBUTABLE EARNINGS/(LOSS) | | | PAID-IN CAPITAL | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | (26,462,033 | ) | | $ | 26,462,033 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | (12,729,248 | ) | | | 12,729,248 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | (20,166,702 | ) | | | 20,166,702 | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | (12,327,921 | ) | | | 12,327,921 | |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | 68,394 | | | | (68,394 | ) |
Next Fund | | | 18,930 | | | | (18,930 | ) |
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
FUND | | UNDISTRIBUTED ORDINARY INCOME | | | UNDISTRIBUTED LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS | | | CAPITAL Loss Carryover | | | Post October Losses and Qualified Late- Year losses | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | | | Total | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | 330,055 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 166,667,607 | | | $ | 166,997,662 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (597,461 | ) | | | 86,034,240 | | | | 85,436,779 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 982,823 | | | | — | | | | (7,662,331 | ) | | | — | | | | 92,202,331 | | | | 85,522,823 | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | (953,492 | ) | | | (381,671 | ) | | | (20,127,252 | ) | | | (21,462,415 | ) |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | 42,783 | | | | — | | | | (43,550 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,175,453 | ) | | | (2,176,220 | ) |
Next Fund | | | 50,952 | | | | — | | | | (230,350 | ) | | | — | | | | (6,221,675 | ) | | | (6,401,073 | ) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.
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FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2022 and August 31, 2021 was as follows:
FUND | | Tax year | | | ORDINARY INCOME | | | LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAIN | | | TOTAL | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | | 2022 | | | $ | 13,281,199 | | | $ | 34,767,880 | | | $ | 48,049,079 | |
| | | 2021 | | | | 254,531 | | | | 38,103,932 | | | | 38,358,463 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 2022 | | | | — | | | | 20,813,933 | | | | 20,813,933 | |
| | | 2021 | | | | — | | | | 32,831,307 | | | | 32,831,307 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 2022 | | | | 309,330 | | | | 1,016,460 | | | | 1,325,790 | |
| | | 2021 | | | | 1,067,239 | | | | 562,320 | | | | 1,629,559 | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | 2022 | | | | — | | | | 3,829,540 | | | | 3,829,540 | |
| | | 2021 | | | | 454,925 | | | | 7,916,932 | | | | 8,371,857 | |
Capital Efficiency Fund | | | 2022 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Next Fund | | | 2022 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Dividends from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income dividends for federal income tax purposes.
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Funds may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022. The Mid-Cap Growth Fund and Small-Cap Growth Fund deferred $514,142 post October loss and $83,319 late-year loss and $185,190 post October loss and $196,481 late-year loss, respectively, which will be treated as arising on the first business day of the following fiscal year.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of August 31, 2022, the Fool 100 Fund, Small-Cap Growth Fund, Capital Efficiency Fund and Next Fund had unexpiring short-term losses of $7,662,331, $953,492, $43,550 and $230,350, respectively.
6. SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Shares of the Global Opportunities Fund, Mid-Cap Growth Fund, Fool 100 Fund and Small-Cap Growth Fund are listed and trade on the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. Shares of the Capital Efficiency Fund and Next Fund are listed and trade on the NYSE, Arca, Inc. Market prices for the shares may be different from their NAV. Each Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in blocks of 25,000 shares, called “Creation Units.” Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally in-kind for securities included in a specified universe. Once created, shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of each Fund. Creation Units may only be purchased or redeemed by certain financial institutions (“Authorized Participants”). An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors do not qualify as Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem shares directly from each Fund. Rather, most retail investors may purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Each Fund currently offers one class of shares, which has no front-end sales load, no deferred sales charge, and no redemption fee. A fixed transaction fee is imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the purchase or sale of Creation Units. The standard fixed transaction fee for each Fund is $250, payable to the custodian. In addition, a variable fee may be charged on all cash transactions or substitutes for Creation Units of up to a maximum of 2% as a percentage of the value of the Creation Units subject to the transaction. Variable fees are imposed to compensate each Fund for the transaction costs associated with the cash transactions. Variable fees received by each Fund, if any, are displayed in the capital shares transactions section of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets. Each Fund may issue an unlimited number of shares of beneficial interest, with $0.001 par value per share. Shares of each Fund have equal rights and privileges.
7. SECURITIES LENDING
The Funds may make secured loans of their portfolio securities to brokers, dealers and other financial institutions to earn additional income and receive cash collateral equal to at least 100% of the current market value of the loaned securities, as marked to market each day that the NAV of the Funds is determined. When the collateral falls below specified amounts, the Funds’ lending agent will use its best effort to obtain additional collateral on the next business day to meet required amounts under the security lending agreement. The Funds will pay administrative and custodial fees in connection with the loan of securities. Collateral is invested in short-term investments and the Funds will bear the risk of loss of the invested collateral. Investments purchased with proceeds from securities lending are overnight and continuous. Securities lending will expose the Funds to the risk of loss should a borrower default on its obligation to return the borrowed securities. The market value of the securities on loan and cash collateral as of the end of the reporting period and the income generated from the program during the current fiscal period with respect to such secured loans were as follows:
FUND | | MARKET VALUE OF SECURITIES LOANED | | | MARKET VALUE OF COLLATERAL | | | INCOME RECEIVED FROM SECURITIES LENDING | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | 39,800,691 | | | $ | 40,505,678 | | | $ | 41,631 | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 46,995,272 | | | | 48,038,164 | | | | 27,161 | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 23,562,746 | | | | 24,089,336 | | | | 29,298 | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | 31,554,214 | | | | 32,266,314 | | | | 17,210 | |
Securities lending transactions are entered into by the Funds’ securities lending agent on behalf of the Funds under a Master Securities Lending Agreement (“MSLA”) which permits the Funds’ securities lending agent on behalf of the Funds under certain circumstances including an event of default (such as bankruptcy or insolvency), to offset amounts payable on behalf of the
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Notes to Financial Statements (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Funds to the same counterparty against amounts to be received and create one single net payment due to or from the Funds. The following table is a summary of the Funds’ open securities lending transactions which are subject to a MSLA as of the end of the reporting period:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | GROSS AMOUNTS NOT OFFSET IN THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |
FUND | | GROSS AMOUNTS OF RECOGNIZED ASSETS | | | GROSS AMOUNTS OFFSET IN THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | NET AMOUNTS OF ASSETS PRESENTED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | | | FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS1 | | | CASH COLLATERAL RECEIVED | | | NET AMOUNT2 | |
Global Opportunities Fund | | $ | 39,800,691 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 39,800,691 | | | $ | (39,800,691 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Mid-Cap Growth Fund | | | 46,995,272 | | | | — | | | | 46,995,272 | | | | (46,995,272 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Fool 100 Fund | | | 23,562,746 | | | | — | | | | 23,562,746 | | | | (23,562,746 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Small-Cap Growth Fund | | | 31,554,214 | | | | — | | | | 31,554,214 | | | | (31,554,214 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
1 | Amount disclosed is limited to the amount of assets presented in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. Actual collateral received may be more than the amount shown. |
2 | Net amount represents the net amount receivable from the counterparty in the event of default. |
8. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
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9. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no significant events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
of
THE RBB FUND, INC.
Semi-Annual Report
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Table of Contents
Performance Data | 1 |
Fund Expense Example | 2 |
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table | 3 |
Portfolio of Investments | 4 |
Statement of Assets And Liabilities | 6 |
Statement of Operations | 7 |
Statements of Changes in Net Assets | 8 |
Financial Highlights | 9 |
Notes To Financial Statements | 10 |
Other Information | 18 |
Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Performance Data
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months | One Year | Since Inception(1) | |
Optima Strategic Credit Fund | -0.04% | -1.04% | -1.14% | |
iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index(2)(3)(4) | 2.72% | -5.36% | -8.70% | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index(2)(4) | 8.65% | 4.65% | 1.78% | |
| | | | |
Fund Expense Ratio(5) 1.25% | | | | |
Gross Expense Ratio(6) 1.71% | | | | |
(1) | Inception date of the Founders Class Shares of the Fund was December 29, 2021. |
(2) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Class only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(3) | The iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index seeks to accurately and objectively replicate the USD High Yield Corporate Bond Market by utilizing multi-source independent pricing and quality tested reference data. The index consists of liquid USD high yield bonds and is subject to monthly rebalancing and daily total return calculations to maintain a high quality rendering of bond market performance. The index is market-value weighted with an issuer cap of 3%. |
(4) | Beginning on February 28, 2023, the Fund has opted to change its primary index from the iBoxx USD Liquid High Yield Index to the Markit CDX North America High Yield Index (the “HY Index”). The HY Index is composed of one hundred (100) liquid North American entities with high yield credit ratings that trade in the credit default swaps market. |
(5) | The expense ratios of the Fund are set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratios disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratios. |
(6) | The gross expense ratio of the Fund as of the most recent prospectus. |
The performance quoted reflects fee waivers in effect and would have been less in their absence. The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes) to 1.25% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Founders Class Shares. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. Please see the Financial Highlights for current figures.
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of investments will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Fund Expense Example
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As a shareholder of the Fund, you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, and other Fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
This example is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first line of the accompanying table 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 During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLE FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in the Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if any). Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| Founders Class Shares |
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Fund |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 999.60 | $6.20 | 1.25% | -0.04% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,024.79 | 6.28 | 1.25% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the period September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one half year period. The Fund’s ending account value on the first line in the table is based on the actual six-month total investment return for the Fund. |
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS: | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Treasury Obligations | | | 54.7 | % | | $ | 27,842,774 | |
Money Market Deposit Account | | | 20.3 | | | | 10,329,721 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 25.0 | | | | 12,715,395 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100.0 | % | | $ | 50,887,890 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
Refer to the Portfolio of Investments for a detailed listing of the Fund’s holdings.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Coupon* | | | Maturity Date | | | Par (000’s) | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 75.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 54.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Bill | | | 1.620% | | | | 03/23/23 | | | | 13,000 | | | $ | 12,965,819 | |
United States Treasury Bill | | | 3.911% | | | | 03/30/23 | | | | 8,000 | | | | 7,971,983 | |
United States Treasury Bill | | | 4.130% | | | | 04/06/23 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 995,582 | |
United States Treasury Bill | | | 2.856% | | | | 06/15/23 | | | | 5,000 | | | | 4,930,979 | |
United States Treasury Bill | | | 3.235% | | | | 08/10/23 | | | | 1,000 | | | | 978,411 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS (Cost $27,904,736) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 27,842,774 | |
| | | | | | | | | | Number of Shares (000’s) | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT — 20.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | | | | | | | | | 10,330 | | | | 10,329,721 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $10,329,721) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10,329,721 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 75.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $38,234,457) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 38,172,495 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 25.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,715,395 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 50,887,890 | |
* | Short-term investments’ coupon reflects the annualized yield on the date of purchase for discounted investments. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SCHEDULE OF CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAPS
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Counterparty | Reference Entity | | Protection | | | Termination Date | | | Pay Fixed Rate | | | Payment Frequency | | | NOTIONAL AMOUNT | | | Value | | | Premium paid | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) | |
Wells Fargo | Markit CDX North American High Yield (Series #39) | | | Sell | | | | 12/20/2027 | | | | 5.000% | | | | Quarterly | | | | 45,000,000 | | | $ | 888,825 | | | $ | 1,179,847 | | | $ | (291,022 | ) |
Total Credit Default Swap Contracts | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 888,825 | | | $ | 1,179,847 | | | $ | (291,022 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Statement of Assets And Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
ASSETS | | | | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $38,234,457) | | $ | 38,172,495 | |
Cash | | | 4,086,138 | |
Deposit at Broker for Swap Contracts | | | 8,680,746 | |
Receivables for: | | | | |
Variation margin on centrally cleared swaps | | | 145 | |
Interest | | | 16,584 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 994 | |
Total assets | �� | | 50,957,102 | |
| | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | |
Advisory fees | | | 32,030 | |
Administration and accounting services fees | | | 11,031 | |
Audit expenses | | | 8,962 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 7,127 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 6,261 | |
Custodian fees | | | 1,080 | |
Blue Sky Fees | | | 703 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 2,018 | |
Total liabilities | | | 69,212 | |
Net assets | | $ | 50,887,890 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 5,167 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 51,282,630 | |
Total distributable earnings/(losses) | | | (399,907 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 50,887,890 | |
| | | | |
FOUNDERS CLASS SHARES: | | | | |
Net assets | | $ | 50,887,890 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 5,166,519 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.85 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Statement of Operations
For the Six-Month Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 559,580 | |
Broker interest income | | | 13,100 | |
Total investment income | | | 572,680 | |
EXPENSES | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 123,137 | |
Offering costs | | | 82,234 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 36,609 | |
Administration and accounting services fees (Note 2) | | | 26,519 | |
Audit fees and tax services | | | 7,748 | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 3,821 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 3,381 | |
Legal fees | | | 2,427 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 667 | |
Officer fees | | | 292 | |
Director fees | | | 238 | |
Other expenses | | | 76 | |
Broker interest expense | | | 48,753 | |
Recoupment | | | 54,198 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 390,100 | |
Less: waivers and/or reimbursements (Note 2) | | | (33,505 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 356,595 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 216,085 | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from: | | | | |
Swap contracts | | | (77,268 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) from: | | | | |
Short-term investments | | | 124,638 | |
Swap contracts | | | (291,022 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (243,652 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (27,567 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period Ended August 31, 2022* | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 216,085 | | | $ | 3,277 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (77,268 | ) | | | (852 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | (166,384 | ) | | | (186,600 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (27,567 | ) | | | (184,175 | ) |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (188,165 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (188,165 | ) | | | — | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 10,930,649 | | | | 41,719,542 | |
Proceeds from reinvestment of distributions | | | 188,165 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,117,512 | ) | | | (433,047 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 10,001,302 | | | | 41,286,495 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 9,785,570 | | | | 41,102,320 | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 41,102,320 | | | | — | |
End of period | | $ | 50,887,890 | | | $ | 41,102,320 | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,106,168 | | | | 4,197,861 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 19,063 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (113,115 | ) | | | (43,458 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 1,012,116 | | | | 4,154,403 | |
* | Inception date of the Founders Class Shares of the Fund was December 29, 2021. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Founders Class outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | For the Six-Month Period Ended February 28, 2023 (Unaudited) | | | For the Period December 29, 2021(1) to August 31, 2022 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.89 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.04 | | | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | — | | | | (0.11 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.04 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.85 | | | $ | 9.89 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | (0.04 | )%(4) | | | (1.10 | )%(4) |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 50,888 | | | $ | 41,102 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 1.36 | %(5) | | | 1.48 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 1.28 | %(5) | | | 1.94 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements (excluding interest expense) | | | 1.25 | %(5) | | | 1.25 | %(5) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements (excluding interest expense) | | | 1.17 | %(5) | | | 1.71 | %(5) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.88 | %(5) | | | 0.03 | %(5) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | %(4) | | | 0 | %(4) |
(1) | Inception date of the Founders Class Shares of the Fund was December 29, 2021. |
(2) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(3) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of the period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Notes To Financial Statements
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the Optima Strategic Credit Fund (the “Fund”), which commenced investment operations on December 29, 2021. The Fund is authorized to offer two classes of shares, Founders Class Shares and Investor Class Shares. Investor Class Shares have not yet commenced operations as of the end of the reporting period.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
The investment objective of the Fund is to seek total return.
The Fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services – Investment Companies.”
The end of the reporting period for the Fund is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
Portfolio Valuation — The Fund values its investments at fair value. The Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Fund are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Securities listed or traded on U.S. exchanges, including swaps contracts, are valued at the last sales prices on the exchange where they are principally traded. In the absence of a current quotation, a security is valued at the mean between the last bid and asked prices on that exchange. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by the Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has designated Optima Asset Management, LLC (the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Fund’s investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 – | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 – | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
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February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| ● Level 3 – | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Fund’s investments carried at fair value:
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
Total Investments* | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 38,172,495 | | | $ | 10,329,721 | | | $ | 27,842,774 | | | $ | — | |
Total Investments | | $ | 38,172,495 | | | $ | 10,329,721 | | | $ | 27,842,774 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Other Financial Instruments** | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized Depreciation on Swap Contracts | | | (291,022 | ) | | | — | | | | (291,022 | ) | | | — | |
Total Other Financial Instruments | | $ | (291,022 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (291,022 | ) | | $ | — | |
* | Please refer to the Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
** | Other financial instruments are derivative financial instruments not reflected in the Schedules of Investments, such as futures contracts, swap contracts and forward foreign currency contracts. These contracts are valued at the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on the instrument. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Fund’s 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 Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires the Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only when the Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for Level 3 transfers are disclosed if the Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Fund had no Level 3 transfers.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Use of 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — The Fund records security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Fund’s investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Fund.
Credit Default Swap – During the current fiscal period, the Fund entered into a credit default swap to preserve a return or spread on a particular investment or portion of its portfolio, as a duration management technique and to protect against any increase in the price of securities the Fund anticipates purchasing at a later date. In a credit default swap, the protection buyer makes a stream of payments based on a fixed percentage applied to the contract notional amount to the protection seller in exchange for the right to receive a specified return upon the occurrence of a defined credit event on the reference obligation which may be either a single security or a basket of securities issued by corporate or sovereign issuers. Although contract-specific, credit events are generally defined as bankruptcy, failure to pay, restructuring, obligation acceleration, obligation default, or repudiation/moratorium. Upon the occurrence of a defined credit event, the difference between the value of the reference obligation and the swap’s notional amount is recorded as realized gain (for protection written) or loss (for protection sold) in the Statement of Operations. In the case of credit default swaps where the Fund is selling protection, the notional amount approximates the maximum loss. For financial reporting purposes, cash collateral that has been pledged to cover obligations of the Fund, if any, is reported separately as Deposit at Broker for Swap Contracts on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities. The average monthly notional value of the credit default swap in the Fund during the current fiscal period was as follows:
Portfolio | | | |
Optima Strategic Credit Fund | | $ | 21,200,000 | |
Centrally Cleared Swaps – For swaps that are centrally cleared, initial margins are posted, and daily changes in fair value are recorded as variation margin at the broker and may be recorded as a payable or receivable on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as “Variation margin on centrally cleared swaps” and settled daily against the Portfolio’s margin account. Because the Portfolio’s margin does not leave the brokerage account until recalled, centrally cleared swaps are shown at unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap contracts, which closely approximates the accumulated variation margin. Initial margin is determined by each relevant clearing agency and is segregated at a broker account registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”), or the applicable regulator. Customer Account Agreements (“CAA”) and related addendums governing the Company’s cleared swap transactions do not provide the Company with legal right of set off and are not associated with a master netting agreement.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
For the current fiscal period, the effect of derivative contracts in the Fund’s Statement of Operations was as follows:
| | STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS | |
RISK | | DERIVATIVE TYPE | | | LOCATION | | | NET REALIZED GAIN(LOSS) | | | NET CHANGE IN UNREALIZED APPRECIATION (DEPRECIATION) | |
Credit | | | Swap contracts | | | | Swap contracts | | | $ | (77,268 | ) | | $ | (291,022 | ) |
For the current fiscal period, the effect of derivative contracts in the Fund’s Statement of Assets and Liabilities was as follows:
| | STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |
RISK | | DERIVATIVE TYPE | | | LOCATION | | | Amount | |
Liability Derivatives |
Credit | | | Swap contracts | | | | Unrealized depreciation on swap contracts* | | | $ | (291,022 | ) |
Total Value - Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | $ | (291,022 | ) |
* | Includes cumulative appreciation/depreciation on centrally cleared swaps |
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid quarterly. Net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, are distributed by the Fund at least annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. Tax Status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is the Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income.
Active Management Risk — The Fund is subject to management risk as an actively-managed investment portfolio. The Fund’s ability to achieve its investment objective depends on the investment skill and ability of the Sub-Adviser and on Anthony Capital Management, LLC’s (the “Sub-Adviser”) ability to correctly identify economic trends.
Cash Positions Risk — The Fund may hold a significant position in cash and/or cash equivalent securities. When the Fund’s investment in cash or cash equivalent securities increases, the Fund may not participate in market advances or declines to the same extent that it would if the Fund were more fully invested in other securities.
Counterparty Risk — Counterparty risk is the risk that the other party(s) to an agreement or a participant to a transaction might default on a contract or fail to perform by failing to pay amounts due or failing to fulfill the obligations of the contract or transaction.
Credit Risk — Credit risk is the risk that an issuer or other obligated party of a debt security may be unable or unwilling to make interest and principal payments when due. Changes in an issuer’s credit rating or the market’s perception of an issuer’s creditworthiness may also affect the value of the Fund’s investment in that issuer. Securities rated in the four highest categories by the rating agencies are considered investment grade but they may also have some speculative characteristics. Investment grade ratings do not guarantee that bonds will not lose value or default. In addition, the credit quality of securities may be lowered if an issuer’s financial condition changes. The Fund could also be delayed or hindered in its enforcement of rights against an issuer, guarantor, or counterparty.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
Credit Default Swap Risk — Credit default swaps are typically two-party financial contracts that transfer credit exposure between the two parties. Under a typical credit default swap, one party (the “seller”) receives pre-determined periodic payments from the other party (the “buyer”). The seller agrees to make specific payments to the buyer if a negative credit event occurs, such as the bankruptcy of or default by the issuer of the underlying debt instrument. The use of credit default swaps involves investment techniques and risks different from those associated with ordinary portfolio security transactions, such as potentially heightened counterparty or concentration risks.
Cyber Security Risk — Cyber security risk is the risk of an unauthorized breach and access to Fund assets, Fund or customer data (including private shareholder information), or proprietary information, or the risk of an incident occurring that causes the Adviser, Sub-Adviser, custodian, transfer agent, distributor and/or other service providers and financial intermediaries to suffer data breaches, data corruption or lose operational functionality or prevent Fund investors from purchasing, redeeming or exchanging shares or receiving distributions. The Fund and its Adviser and Sub-Adviser have limited ability to prevent or mitigate cyber security incidents affecting third-party service providers. Successful cyber-attacks or other cyber-failures or events affecting the Fund or its service providers may adversely impact and cause financial losses to the Fund or its shareholders. Issuers of securities in which the Fund invests are also subject to cyber security risks, and the value of these securities could decline if the issuers experience cyber-attacks or other cyber-failures.
Fixed Income Securities Risk — Fixed income securities in which the Fund or an Underlying Fund may invest are subject to certain risks, including: interest rate risk, prepayment risk and credit/default risk. Interest rate risk involves the risk that prices of fixed income securities will rise and fall in response to interest rate changes. Prepayment risk involves the risk that in declining interest rate environments prepayments of principal could increase and require the Fund or an Underlying Fund to reinvest proceeds of the prepayments at lower interest rates. Credit risk involves the risk that the credit rating of a security may be lowered.
Government Intervention and Regulatory Changes — The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the “Dodd-Frank Act”) (which was passed into law in July 2010) significantly revised and expanded the rulemaking, supervisory and enforcement authority of federal bank, securities and commodities regulators. There can be no assurance that future regulatory actions including, but not limited to, those authorized by the Dodd-Frank Act will not adversely impact the Fund. Major changes resulting from legislative or regulatory actions could materially affect the profitability of the Fund or the value of investments made by the Fund or force the Fund to revise its investment strategy or divest certain of its investments. Any of these developments could expose the Fund to additional costs, taxes, liabilities, enforcement actions and reputational risk.
In addition, in October 2020, the SEC adopted new regulations governing the use of derivatives by registered investment companies. The Fund is required to comply with Rule 18f-4 and has adopted procedures for investing in derivatives and other transactions in compliance with Rule 18f-4. Rule 18f-4 imposes limits on the amount of derivatives a fund can enter into, eliminates the asset segregation framework previously used by funds to comply with Section 18 of the 1940 Act, treats derivatives as senior securities so that a failure to comply with the limits would result in a statutory violation and requires funds whose use of derivatives is more than a limited specified exposure to establish and maintain a comprehensive derivatives risk management program and appoint a derivatives risk manager. These rules could have a substantial effect on the ability of the Fund to implement fully its investment strategy, as described herein, which may limit the Fund’s ability to achieve its objective.
High Yield Securities — High yield securities, which are rated below investment grade and commonly referred to as “junk” bonds, are high risk, speculative investments that may cause income and principal losses for the Fund. They generally have greater credit risk, are less liquid and have more volatile prices than investment grade securities.
Interest Rate Risk— Interest rate risk is the risk that prices of fixed income securities generally increase when interest rates decline and decrease when interest rates increase. The Fund may lose money if short term or long term interest rates rise sharply or otherwise change in a manner not anticipated by the Sub-Adviser. It is likely there will be less governmental action in the near future to maintain low interest rates. Changing interest rates may have unpredictable
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Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
effects on the markets and the Fund’s investments and may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by the Fund. Any future declines in interest rate levels could cause the Fund’s earnings to fall below the Fund’s expense ratio, resulting in a negative yield, and a decline in the Fund’s share price. A general rise in interest rates may cause investors to move out of fixed income securities on a large scale, which could adversely affect the price and liquidity of fixed income securities and could also result in increased redemptions for the Fund. Fluctuations in interest rates may also affect the liquidity of fixed income securities and instruments held by the Fund.
Cash and Cash Equivalents —The Fund maintains cash in bank deposit accounts which, at times, may exceed United States federally insured limits and is classified as Cash and Cash Equivalents on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Fund may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Fund in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Fund expects the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
2. Investment Adviser and Other Services
Optima Asset Management LLC serves as the investment adviser for the Fund. Anthony Capital Management, LLC serves as the investment sub-adviser to the Fund. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Adviser manages the overall investment operations of the Fund, primarily in the form of oversight of the Sub-Adviser pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Company on behalf of the Fund. The Fund compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on the Fund’s average daily net assets (the“Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following table. The Adviser compensates the Sub-Adviser out of the Advisory Fee.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive its advisory fee and/or reimburse expenses in order to limit total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) to the rates (“Expense Cap”) shown in the following table of the Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed the Expense Cap as applicable: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board. The Adviser may discontinue these arrangements at any time after December 31, 2023.
Advisory Fee | Expense Cap |
| Founders Class |
.50% | 1.25% |
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued, waived and/or reimbursed were as follows:
Gross Advisory Fees | Waivers | Recoupment | Net Advisory Fees |
$123,137 | $(33,505) | $54,198 | $143,830 |
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Notes To Financial Statements (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
If at any time the Fund’s total annual fund operating expenses (not including acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes) for a year are less than the relevant share class’s Expense Cap, the Adviser may recoup any waived or reimbursed amounts from the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
As of the end of the reporting period, the Fund had amounts available for recoupment as follows:
Expiration |
AUGUST 31, 2025 | August 31, 2026 |
$2,965 | $33,505 |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, serves as administrator for the Fund. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Fund’s transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Fund. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Fund’s shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Statement of Operations.
3. Director And Officer Compensation
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Fund for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Fund or the Company. As of the end of the reporting period, there were no director and officer fees charged or paid by the Fund.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
During the current fiscal period, there were no purchases or sales of investment securities or long-term U.S. Government securities (excluding short-term investments) by the Fund.
5. Federal Income Tax Information
The Fund has followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Fund to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Fund has determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Fund is subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Notes To Financial Statements (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by the Fund were as follows:
Federal Tax Cost | Unrealized Appreciation | Unrealized (Depreciation) | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) |
$37,171,685 | $— | $(186,600) | $(186,600) |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
Undistributed Ordinary Income | Undistributed Long-Term Capital Gains | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | Capital Loss Carryforwards | Qualified Late-Year Losses | Other Temporary Differences |
$3,277 | $— | $(186,600) | $(852) | $— | $— |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes. Short-term and foreign currency gains, if applicable, are reported as ordinary income for federal income tax purposes.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 were as follows:
| Ordinary Income | Long-Term Gains | Total |
2022 | $— | $— | $— |
The Fund is permitted to carry forward capital losses for an unlimited period. Capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses. As of August 31, 2022, the Fund had unexpiring short-term losses of $852 to offset future capital gains.
6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
7. Subsequent Events
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Fund through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no significant events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Optima Strategic Credit Fund
Other Information
(Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Fund uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Fund voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (866) 239-2026 and on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Optima Asset Management LLC
10 East 53rd Street
New York, New York 10022
Sub-Adviser
Anthony Capital Management, LLC
421 George Street, Suite 206
De Pere, Wisconsin 54115
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Cohen & Company, Ltd.
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
OSCF-SAR23
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
SGI GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
SGI PRUDENT GROWTH FUND
SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND
SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
of
The RBB Fund, Inc.
SEMI-ANNUAL REPORT
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
This report is submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Funds and may not be used as sales literature unless preceded or accompanied by a current prospectus for the Funds.
SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND - CLASS I SHARES
Performance Data
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception(2) | |
Class I Shares | 2.36% | -1.23% | 7.55% | 9.99% | 10.20% | |
S&P 500® Index(3) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 9.82% | 12.25% | 12.36% | |
(2) | Class I Shares of the Fund commenced operations on February 29, 2012. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Class I Shares only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 0.96% and 0.92%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through December 31, 2023 to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed 0.98% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed 0.98%: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. The contractual limitation may not be terminated before December 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 0.98% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The Fund’s investments will generally consist of securities, which may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stock and securities convertible into common stock. Portfolio composition is subject to change. The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“S&P 500®”). The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND - CLASS A SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception(2) | |
Class A Shares (without sales charge) | 2.17% | -1.46% | 6.74% | 7.28% | 8.34% | |
Class A Shares (with sales charge) | -3.19% | -6.65% | 4.84% | 6.13% | 7.55% | |
S&P 500® Index(3) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 9.82% | 11.21% | |
(2) | Class A Shares of the Fund commenced operations on October 29, 2015. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Class A Shares only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Class A Shares of the Fund have a 5.25% maximum sales charge.
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 1.21% and 1.17%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class A Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through December 31, 2023 to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed 1.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse certain expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed 1.23%: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. The contractual limitation may not be terminated before December 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 1.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The Fund’s investments will generally consist of securities, which may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stock and securities convertible into common stock. Portfolio composition is subject to change. The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“S&P 500®”). The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND - CLASS C SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception(2) | |
Class C Shares | 1.83% | -2.17% | 6.10% | 6.58% | 7.92% | |
S&P 500® Index(3) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 12.15% | 9.82% | 11.77% | |
(2) | Class C Shares of the Fund commenced operations on December 31, 2015. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Class C Shares only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 1.96% and 1.92%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class C Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through December 31, 2023 to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed 1.98% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed 1.98%: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. The contractual limitation may not be terminated before December 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 1.98% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The Fund’s investments will generally consist of securities, which may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stock and securities convertible into common stock. Portfolio composition is subject to change. The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Standard & Poor’s 500® Index (“S&P 500®”). The S&P 500® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND - CLASS I SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception(2) | |
Class I Shares | 2.70% | -1.16% | 2.51% | 1.26% | 4.55% | |
Russell 2000® Index(3) | 3.63% | -6.02% | 10.08% | 6.01% | 9.43% | |
(2) | Class I Shares of the Fund commenced operations on March 31, 2016. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Class I Shares only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 1.46% and 1.23%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through December 31, 2023 to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed 1.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed 1.23%: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. This contractual limitation may not be terminated before December 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 1.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The Fund’s investments will generally consist of securities, which may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stock and securities convertible into common stock. Portfolio composition is subject to change. The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Index (“Russell 2000®”). The Russell 2000® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 2,000 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. Small Companies. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
The Fund invests in equity securities and in stocks of small companies which are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their price to rise or fall over time. Stocks of small companies may be more volatile, less liquid or not as readily marketable as those of larger companies. Small companies may also have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be dependent on relatively small or inexperienced management groups. Although the Fund seeks lower volatility, there is no guarantee the Fund will perform as expected.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND - CLASS A SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months (1) | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception(2) | |
Class A Shares (without sales charge) | 2.63% | -1.34% | 2.28% | 1.04% | 4.33% | |
Class A Shares (with sales charge) | -2.76% | -6.55% | 0.45% | -0.04% | 3.52% | |
Russell 2000® Index(3) | 3.63% | -6.02% | 10.08% | 6.01% | 9.43% | |
(2) | Class A Shares of the Fund commenced operations on March 31, 2016. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Class A Shares only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Class A Shares of the Fund have a 5.25% maximum sales charge.
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 1.71% and 1.48%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class A Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through December 31, 2023 to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed 1.48% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed 1.48%: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. This contractual limitation may not be terminated before December 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 1.48% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class A Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The Fund’s investments will generally consist of securities, which may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stock and securities convertible into common stock. Portfolio composition is subject to change. The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Index (“Russell 2000®”). The Russell 2000® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 2,000 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. Small Companies. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
The Fund invests in equity securities and in stocks of small companies which are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their price to rise or fall over time. Stocks of small companies may be more volatile, less liquid or not as readily marketable as those of larger companies. Small companies may also have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be dependent on relatively small or inexperienced management groups. Although the Fund seeks lower volatility, there is no guarantee the Fund will perform as expected.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND - CLASS C SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Three Years | Five Years | Since Inception(2) | |
Class C Shares | 2.25% | -1.48% | 1.69% | 0.40% | 3.62% | |
Russell 2000® Index(3) | 3.63% | -6.02% | 10.08% | 6.01% | 9.43% | |
(2) | Class C Shares of the Fund commenced operations on March 31, 2016. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Class C Shares only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 2.46% and 2.23%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class C Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through December 31, 2023 to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed 2.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed 2.23%: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. This contractual limitation may not be terminated before December 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 2.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class C Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The Fund’s investments will generally consist of securities, which may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stock and securities convertible into common stock. Portfolio composition is subject to change. The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Index (“Russell 2000®”). The Russell 2000® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 2,000 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. Small Companies. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
The Fund invests in equity securities and in stocks of small companies which are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their price to rise or fall over time. Stocks of small companies may be more volatile, less liquid or not as readily marketable as those of larger companies. Small companies may also have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be dependent on relatively small or inexperienced management groups. Although the Fund seeks lower volatility, there is no guarantee the Fund will perform as expected.
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SGI GLOBAL EQUITY FUND - CLASS I SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023(2) | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception | |
Class I Shares(3) | 2.42% | -5.31% | 5.48% | 8.83% | 13.28% | |
MSCI ACWI Index(4) | 3.32% | -8.26% | 5.82% | 7.93% | 10.67% | |
(2) | Returns for periods prior to January 3, 2017 were generated under the management of the Fund’s former investment adviser and reflect a previous investment strategy. |
(3) | The Fund operated as a series of Scotia Institutional Funds prior to the close of business on March 21, 2014 (the “Predecessor Fund”), at which time the Predecessor Fund was reorganized into the Fund. The fiscal year end of the Predecessor Fund was September 30. The performance shown for periods prior to March 21, 2014 represents the performance for the Predecessor Fund. While the Predecessor Fund commenced operations on March 31, 2009, the Predecessor Fund began investing consistent with its investment objective on April 1, 2009. |
(4) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Predecessor Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 1.01% and 0.84%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2023 to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (excluding taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions and interest) do not exceed 0.84% (on an annual basis) of Class I’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until December 31, 2023 unless the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. approves its earlier termination. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 0.84% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
International investing is subject to special risks including, but not limited to, currency risk associated with securities denominated in other than the U.S. dollar, which may be affected by fluctuations in currency exchange rates, political, social or economic instability, and differences in taxation, auditing, and other financial practices.
The MSCI ACWI Index (the “Index”) captures large and mid cap representation across 23 Developed Markets (DM) and 27 Emerging Markets (EM) countries. With more than 3,000 constituents, the Index covers approximately 85% of the global investable equity opportunity set. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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SGI PRUDENT GROWTH FUND - CLASS I SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Since Inception | |
Class I Shares | 1.47% | -5.48% | 1.92%(2) | |
S&P 500® Index(3) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 9.54% | |
Composite Index(4) | 0.07% | -8.16% | 3.97% | |
(2) | Inception date of the Fund is June 8, 2020. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(4) | The Composite Index is comprised of the S&P 500® Index and Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index, weighted 60% and 40%, respectively. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022 are 2.11% and 2.20%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2023 to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (excluding taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions and interest) do not exceed 1.70% (on an annual basis) of Class I’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect until December 31, 2023, unless the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. approves its earlier termination. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 1.70% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
The Bloomberg US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based, market capitalization-weighted bond market index representing intermediate term investment grade bonds traded in the United States. It is not possible to invest directly in an index.
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SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND - CLASS I SHARES
Performance Data (continued)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Since Inception | |
Class I Shares | 2.71% | -4.19% | 5.13%(2) | |
S&P 500® Index(3) | 1.26% | -7.69% | 9.54% | |
(2) | Inception date of the Fund is June 8, 2020. |
(3) | Benchmark performance is from the inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022 are 2.35% and 2.47%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse certain expenses of the Fund through December 31, 2023 to the extent necessary to ensure that the Fund’s total annual operating expenses (excluding taxes, extraordinary expenses, brokerage commissions and interest) do not exceed 1.70% (on an annual basis) of Class I’s average daily net assets (the “Expense Limitation”). The Expense Limitation shall remain in effect December 31, 2023, unless the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. approves its earlier termination. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 1.70% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
The S&P 500® Index is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 500 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. stock market as a whole. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND - CLASS I SHARES
Performance Data (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Average Annual Total Returns for the periods ended February 28, 2023 | |
| Six Months(1) | One Year | Five Years | Ten Years | Since Inception(2) | |
Class I Shares | 7.23% | 2.22% | 7.83% | 10.16% | 10.65% | |
Russell 2000® Index | 3.63% | -6.02% | 6.01% | 9.06% | 8.03% | |
(2) | For the period October 1, 1999 (commencement of operations) through February 28, 2023. |
Performance quoted is past performance and does not guarantee future results. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Current performance may be lower or higher. Returns shown do not reflect taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund distributions or on the redemption of Fund shares. Performance data current to the most recent month-end may be obtained by calling 1-855-744-8500.
The Fund’s total annual gross and net operating expenses, as stated in the current prospectus dated December 31, 2022, are 1.33% and 1.23%, respectively, of average daily net assets for Class I Shares. These ratios may differ from the actual expenses incurred by the Fund for the period covered by this report. Summit Global Investments, LLC (the “Adviser”) has contractually agreed to waive management fees and/or reimburse expenses through December 31, 2023 to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed 1.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause net total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed 1.23%: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary items, interest or taxes. This contractual limitation may not be terminated before December 31, 2023 without the approval of the Board of Directors of The RBB Fund, Inc. If at any time the Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than 1.23% of the Fund’s average daily net assets attributable to Class I Shares, the Adviser is entitled to reimbursement by the Fund of the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such reimbursement does not cause the Fund to exceed expense limitations that were in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement. The Fund’s investments will generally consist of securities, which may include common stocks, preferred stocks, warrants to acquire common stock and securities convertible into common stock. Portfolio composition is subject to change. The Fund evaluates performance as compared to that of the Russell 2000® Index (“Russell 2000®”). The Russell 2000® is a widely recognized, unmanaged index of 2,000 common stocks which are generally representative of the U.S. Small Companies. It is impossible to invest directly in an index.
The Fund invests in equity securities and in stocks of small companies which are subject to market, economic and business risks that may cause their price to rise or fall over time. Stocks of small companies may be more volatile, less liquid or not as readily marketable as those of larger companies. Small companies may also have limited product lines, markets or financial resources and may be dependent on relatively small or inexperienced management groups. Although the Fund seeks lower volatility, there is no guarantee the Fund will perform as expected.
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Fund Expense Examples
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments (if applicable); and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees; and other Fund expenses. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023 and held for the entire period.
Actual Expenses
The first line of the accompanying tables provide information about actual account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second section of the accompanying tables provide information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in each Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
The expenses shown in the accompanying tables are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads), redemption fees or exchange fees. Therefore, the second section of the accompanying tables is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
| SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund |
| Beginning Account Value SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,023.60 | $ 4.92 | 0.98% | 2.36% |
Class A Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,021.70 | 6.17 | 1.23 | 2.17 |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,018.30 | 9.91 | 1.98 | 1.83 |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.89 | $ 4.91 | 0.98% | N/A |
Class A Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,018.65 | 6.16 | 1.23 | N/A |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,014.93 | 9.89 | 1.98 | N/A |
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Fund Expense Examples (CONTINUED)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund |
| Beginning Account Value SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,027.00 | $ 6.18 | 1.23% | 2.70% |
Class A Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,026.30 | 7.44 | 1.48 | 2.63 |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,022.50 | 11.18 | 2.23 | 2.25 |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.70 | $ 6.16 | 1.23% | N/A |
Class A Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,017.46 | 7.40 | 1.48 | N/A |
Class C Shares | 1,000.00 | 1,013.74 | 11.13 | 2.23 | N/A |
| SGI Global Equity Fund |
| Beginning Account Value SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,024.20 | $ 4.22 | 0.84% | 2.42% |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,020.63 | $ 4.21 | 0.84% | N/A |
| SGI Prudent GROWTH Fund |
| Beginning Account Value SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,014.70 | $ 7.79 | 1.56% | 1.47% |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,017.06 | $ 7.80 | 1.56% | N/A |
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Fund Expense Examples (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| SGI Peak Growth Fund |
| Beginning Account Value SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,027.10 | $ 8.19 | 1.63% | 2.71% |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
Class I Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,016.71 | $ 8.15 | 1.63% | N/A |
| SGI small cap CORE Fund |
| Beginning Account Value SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual Six-Month Total Investment Return for the Fund |
Actual | | | | | |
Class L Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,072.30 | $ 6.32 | 1.23% | 7.23% |
| | | | |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | | | | |
Class L Shares | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,018.70 | $ 6.16 | 1.23% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized six-month expense ratio for the period September 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one half year period. Each Fund’s ending account values on the first line in the tables is based on the actual six-month total investment return for each Fund. |
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 10.2 | % | | $ | 40,890,251 | |
Food | | | 9.5 | | | | 38,133,643 | |
Insurance | | | 9.3 | | | | 37,092,589 | |
Software | | | 9.2 | | | | 36,889,031 | |
Biotechnology | | | 8.6 | | | | 34,155,410 | |
Electric | | | 6.9 | | | | 27,686,327 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 6.3 | | | | 25,246,595 | |
Banks | | | 4.9 | | | | 19,616,739 | |
Retail | | | 4.3 | | | | 17,169,066 | |
Computers | | | 3.9 | | | | 15,713,579 | |
REITS | | | 2.9 | | | | 11,489,477 | |
Telecommunications | | | 2.6 | | | | 10,338,019 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 2.5 | | | | 10,021,132 | |
Media | | | 2.4 | | | | 9,749,885 | |
Commercial Services | | | 2.1 | | | | 8,400,268 | |
Electronics | | | 1.9 | | | | 7,460,172 | |
Chemicals | | | 1.3 | | | | 5,001,240 | |
Hand & Machine Tools | | | 1.2 | | | | 4,898,996 | |
Internet | | | 1.2 | | | | 4,845,440 | |
Semiconductors | | | 0.9 | | | | 3,744,027 | |
Water | | | 0.9 | | | | 3,663,918 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 0.9 | | | | 3,361,406 | |
Household Products/Wares | | | 0.7 | | | | 2,763,605 | |
Advertising | | | 0.7 | | | | 2,590,302 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.6 | | | | 2,560,896 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.6 | | | | 2,537,413 | |
Aerospace/Defense | | | 0.6 | | | | 2,347,473 | |
Healthcare-Services | | | 0.4 | | | | 1,703,230 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 0.3 | | | | 1,132,480 | |
Building Materials | | | 0.2 | | | | 833,055 | |
Healthcare-Products | | | 0.2 | | | | 814,928 | |
Apparel | | | 0.2 | | | | 809,286 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 0.2 | | | | 794,512 | |
Transportation | | | 0.2 | | | | 763,288 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 1.2 | | | | 4,604,757 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 0.0 | | | | 19,414 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100 | % | | $ | 399,841,849 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.8% |
Advertising — 0.7% |
Omnicom Group, Inc. | | | 28,600 | | | $ | 2,590,302 | |
Aerospace/Defense — 0.6% |
General Dynamics Corp. | | | 10,300 | | | | 2,347,473 | |
Apparel — 0.2% |
Tapestry, Inc. | | | 18,600 | | | | 809,286 | |
Banks — 4.9% |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., (The) | | | 80,300 | | | | 4,085,664 | |
Citizens Financial Group, Inc. | | | 186,300 | | | | 7,779,888 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp | | | 81,100 | | | | 2,943,930 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co. | | | 23,800 | | | | 3,411,730 | |
KeyCorp | | | 76,300 | | | | 1,395,527 | |
| | | | | | | 19,616,739 | |
Biotechnology — 8.6% |
Gilead Sciences, Inc. | | | 144,500 | | | | 11,636,585 | |
Incyte Corp.* | | | 125,600 | | | | 9,668,688 | |
Royalty Pharma PLC, Class A, (United Kingdom) | | | 88,800 | | | | 3,183,480 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 33,300 | | | | 9,666,657 | |
| | | | | | | 34,155,410 | |
Building Materials — 0.2% |
Carrier Global Corp. | | | 18,500 | | | | 833,055 | |
Chemicals — 1.3% |
Eastman Chemical Co. | | | 58,700 | | | | 5,001,240 | |
Commercial Services — 2.1% |
Automatic Data Processing, Inc. | | | 20,200 | | | | 4,440,364 | |
Gartner, Inc.* | | | 2,400 | | | | 786,744 | |
S&P Global, Inc. | | | 9,300 | | | | 3,173,160 | |
| | | | | | | 8,400,268 | |
Computers — 3.9% |
Accenture PLC, Class A, (Ireland) | | | 12,600 | | | | 3,345,930 | |
Apple, Inc. | | | 67,200 | | | | 9,905,952 | |
Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co. | | | 157,700 | | | | 2,461,697 | |
| | | | | | | 15,713,579 | |
Distribution/Wholesale — 2.5% |
Copart, Inc.* | | | 73,000 | | | | 5,143,580 | |
Fastenal Co. | | | 58,300 | | | | 3,005,948 | |
WW Grainger, Inc. | | | 2,800 | | | | 1,871,604 | |
| | | | | | | 10,021,132 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.9% |
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. | | | 3,500 | | | | 1,200,045 | |
Interactive Brokers Group, Inc., Class A | | | 25,100 | | | | 2,161,361 | |
| | | | | | | 3,361,406 | |
Electric — 6.9% |
AES Corp. | | | 71,100 | | | $ | 1,754,748 | |
Alliant Energy Corp. | | | 67,200 | | | | 3,445,344 | |
American Electric Power Co., Inc. | | | 13,400 | | | | 1,178,798 | |
CMS Energy Corp. | | | 48,100 | | | | 2,836,457 | |
Consolidated Edison, Inc. | | | 9,300 | | | | 830,955 | |
DTE Energy Co. | | | 21,700 | | | | 2,380,707 | |
Evergy, Inc. | | | 60,400 | | | | 3,552,124 | |
Exelon Corp. | | | 22,800 | | | | 920,892 | |
PPL Corp. | | | 134,700 | | | | 3,646,329 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc. | | | 14,700 | | | | 888,321 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc. | | | 22,300 | | | | 1,977,118 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc. | | | 66,200 | | | | 4,274,534 | |
| | | | | | | 27,686,327 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.3% |
AMETEK, Inc. | | | 8,000 | | | | 1,132,480 | |
Electronics — 1.9% |
Fortive Corp. | | | 70,400 | | | | 4,692,864 | |
Keysight Technologies, Inc.* | | | 17,300 | | | | 2,767,308 | |
| | | | | | | 7,460,172 | |
Engineering & Construction — 0.2% |
AECOM | | | 9,200 | | | | 794,512 | |
Environmental Control — 0.6% |
Waste Management, Inc. | | | 17,100 | | | | 2,560,896 | |
Food — 9.5% |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 21,800 | | | | 1,144,936 | |
ConAgra Foods, Inc. | | | 28,400 | | | | 1,034,044 | |
Hershey Co., (The) | | | 44,800 | | | | 10,676,736 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 75,500 | | | | 3,350,690 | |
Kellogg Co. | | | 24,400 | | | | 1,608,936 | |
Kraft Heinz Co., (The) | | | 41,400 | | | | 1,612,116 | |
Kroger Co., (The) | | | 115,400 | | | | 4,978,356 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 95,900 | | | | 9,651,376 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., Class A | | | 50,300 | | | | 3,278,554 | |
Sysco Corp. | | | 10,700 | | | | 797,899 | |
| | | | | | | 38,133,643 | |
Hand & Machine Tools — 1.2% |
Snap-on, Inc. | | | 19,700 | | | | 4,898,996 | |
Healthcare-Products — 0.2% |
Stryker Corp. | | | 3,100 | | | | 814,928 | |
Healthcare-Services — 0.4% |
Humana, Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 841,534 | |
Laboratory Corp. of America Holdings | | | 3,600 | | | | 861,696 | |
| | | | | | | 1,703,230 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Portfolio of Investments (CONtinued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Household Products/Wares — 0.7% |
Kimberly-Clark Corp. | | | 22,100 | | | $ | 2,763,605 | |
Insurance — 9.3% |
American Financial Group, Inc. | | | 6,000 | | | | 804,660 | |
American International Group, Inc. | | | 13,400 | | | | 818,874 | |
Aon PLC, Class A | | | 3,900 | | | | 1,185,795 | |
Arch Capital Group Ltd., (Bermuda)* | | | 163,500 | | | | 11,445,000 | |
Chubb Ltd., (Switzerland) | | | 6,000 | | | | 1,266,120 | |
Fidelity National Financial, Inc. | | | 128,600 | | | | 5,125,996 | |
Progressive Corp., (The) | | | 84,700 | | | | 12,156,144 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc. | | | 42,900 | | | | 4,290,000 | |
| | | | | | | 37,092,589 | |
Internet — 1.2% |
GoDaddy, Inc., Class A* | | | 64,000 | | | | 4,845,440 | |
Media — 2.4% |
FactSet Research Systems, Inc. | | | 14,100 | | | | 5,845,155 | |
Fox Corp., Class A | | | 111,500 | | | | 3,904,730 | |
| | | | | | | 9,749,885 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.6% |
Teledyne Technologies, Inc.* | | | 5,900 | | | | 2,537,413 | |
Oil & Gas — 6.3% |
Chevron Corp. | | | 25,200 | | | | 4,051,404 | |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 74,200 | | | | 8,155,322 | |
Marathon Petroleum Corp. | | | 42,300 | | | | 5,228,280 | |
Valero Energy Corp. | | | 59,300 | | | | 7,811,589 | |
| | | | | | | 25,246,595 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 10.2% |
AbbVie, Inc. | | | 35,200 | | | | 5,417,280 | |
AmerisourceBergen Corp. | | | 5,200 | | | | 808,912 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 134,900 | | | | 9,302,704 | |
McKesson Corp. | | | 15,700 | | | | 5,492,017 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 112,100 | | | | 11,909,504 | |
Pfizer, Inc. | | | 196,200 | | | | 7,959,834 | |
| | | | | | | 40,890,251 | |
REITS — 2.9% |
Camden Property Trust | | | 47,400 | | | | 5,439,624 | |
Public Storage | | | 12,600 | | | | 3,766,770 | |
Simon Property Group, Inc. | | | 18,700 | | | | 2,283,083 | |
| | | | | | | 11,489,477 | |
Retail — 4.3% |
AutoZone, Inc.* | | | 900 | | | $ | 2,237,886 | |
Bath & Body Works, Inc. | | | 18,600 | | | | 760,182 | |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 1,700 | | | | 823,106 | |
McDonald’s Corp. | | | 17,300 | | | | 4,565,643 | |
TJX Cos, Inc., (The) | | | 10,300 | | | | 788,980 | |
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | | | 14,100 | | | | 2,004,033 | |
Yum! Brands, Inc. | | | 47,100 | | | | 5,989,236 | |
| | | | | | | 17,169,066 | |
Semiconductors — 0.9% |
Broadcom, Inc. | | | 6,300 | | | | 3,744,027 | |
Software — 9.2% |
Adobe Systems, Inc.* | | | 25,700 | | | | 8,325,515 | |
ANSYS, Inc.* | | | 3,100 | | | | 941,191 | |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 58,700 | | | | 6,512,178 | |
Fiserv, Inc.* | | | 38,100 | | | | 4,384,929 | |
Intuit, Inc. | | | 10,000 | | | | 4,071,800 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 40,900 | | | | 10,201,278 | |
Roper Technologies, Inc. | | | 5,700 | | | | 2,452,140 | |
| | | | | | | 36,889,031 | |
Telecommunications — 2.6% |
Arista Networks, Inc.* | | | 6,200 | | | | 859,940 | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 52,100 | | | | 985,211 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 175,400 | | | | 8,492,868 | |
| | | | | | | 10,338,019 | |
Transportation — 0.2% |
Expeditors International of Washington, Inc. | | | 7,300 | | | | 763,288 | |
Water — 0.9% |
American Water Works Co., Inc. | | | 26,100 | | | | 3,663,918 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $349,950,288) | | | | | | | 395,217,678 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.2% | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (a) | | | 4,604,757 | | | $ | 4,604,757 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $4,604,757) | | | | | | | 4,604,757 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | |
(Cost $354,556,045) | | | | | | | 399,822,435 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | | | | | | 19,414 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 399,841,849 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
PLC Public Limited Company
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Banks | | | 11.7 | % | | $ | 4,328,858 | |
Food | | | 9.9 | | | | 3,641,233 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.4 | | | | 3,113,300 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 7.8 | | | | 2,886,958 | |
Commercial Services | | | 6.5 | | | | 2,406,801 | |
Transportation | | | 6.2 | | | | 2,278,027 | |
Retail | | | 4.6 | | | | 1,715,078 | |
Chemicals | | | 4.3 | | | | 1,586,908 | |
Water | | | 4.1 | | | | 1,516,286 | |
Software | | | 3.9 | | | | 1,449,168 | |
Electric | | | 3.4 | | | | 1,271,464 | |
REITS | | | 3.1 | | | | 1,154,270 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 2.5 | | | | 935,835 | |
Building Materials | | | 2.4 | | | | 887,813 | |
Computers | | | 2.3 | | | | 839,001 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 2.0 | | | | 728,823 | |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 1.9 | | | | 710,541 | |
Healthcare-Products | | | 1.8 | | | | 676,596 | |
Electronics | | | 1.7 | | | | 640,909 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 1.6 | | | | 572,775 | |
Insurance | | | 1.5 | | | | 565,293 | |
Savings & Loans | | | 1.3 | | | | 463,323 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 1.2 | | | | 436,663 | |
Pipelines | | | 1.2 | | | | 431,720 | |
Environmental Control | | | 0.8 | | | | 309,428 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.8 | | | | 300,486 | |
Gas | | | 0.6 | | | | 231,101 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.6 | | | | 205,674 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 0.5 | | | | 193,330 | |
Healthcare-Services | | | 0.5 | | | | 167,160 | |
Biotechnology | | | 0.3 | | | | 115,424 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 1.0 | | | | 356,602 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | (0.4 | ) | | | (130,710 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100 | % | | $ | 36,986,138 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 99.4% |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.5% |
Standard Motor Products, Inc. | | | 4,961 | | | $ | 193,330 | |
Banks — 11.7% |
Bank of Marin Bancorp | | | 2,000 | | | | 58,000 | |
Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. | | | 2,900 | | | | 87,522 | |
BayCom Corp. | | | 3,500 | | | | 71,855 | |
BCB Bancorp, Inc. | | | 6,600 | | | | 114,510 | |
City Holding Co. | | | 2,300 | | | | 225,860 | |
CrossFirst Bankshares, Inc.* | | | 10,900 | | | | 154,235 | |
Enterprise Financial Services Corp. | | | 3,400 | | | | 185,164 | |
Equity Bancshares, Inc., Class A | | | 6,625 | | | | 199,147 | |
Esquire Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,100 | | | | 188,559 | |
Farmers National Banc Corp. | | | 8,700 | | | | 123,975 | |
First Bancshares, Inc., (The) | | | 6,900 | | | | 216,039 | |
First Financial Corp. | | | 9,504 | | | | 417,701 | |
Great Southern Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,500 | | | | 261,855 | |
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 11,000 | | | | 150,370 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 5,300 | | | | 116,865 | |
Merchants Bancorp | | | 6,875 | | | | 207,969 | |
Old Second Bancorp, Inc. | | | 18,600 | | | | 308,388 | |
Origin Bancorp, Inc. | | | 7,500 | | | | 284,325 | |
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp. | | | 6,135 | | | | 227,915 | |
Stellar Bancorp, Inc. | | | 200 | | | | 5,850 | |
Unity Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 110,922 | |
Westamerica BanCorp | | | 11,100 | | | | 611,832 | |
| | | | | | | 4,328,858 | |
Biotechnology — 0.3% |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 1,600 | | | | 115,424 | |
Building Materials — 2.4% |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 5,000 | | | | 228,800 | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 3,000 | | | | 420,960 | |
Griffon Corp. | | | 3,800 | | | | 138,586 | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 1,700 | | | | 99,467 | |
| | | | | | | 887,813 | |
Chemicals — 4.3% |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 3,400 | | | | 139,910 | |
American Vanguard Corp. | | | 16,448 | | | | 343,270 | |
Balchem Corp. | | | 5,450 | | | | 708,500 | |
Hawkins, Inc. | | | 7,600 | | | | 309,092 | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 2,400 | | | | 86,136 | |
| | | | | | | 1,586,908 | |
Commercial Services — 6.5% |
Barrett Business Services Inc. | | | 1,900 | | | $ | 182,362 | |
CorVel Corp.* | | | 3,275 | | | | 590,417 | |
Forrester Research, Inc.* | | | 5,400 | | | | 177,606 | |
Franklin Covey Co.* | | | 7,900 | | | | 370,273 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* | | | 2,500 | | | | 283,225 | |
ICF International, Inc. | | | 5,950 | | | | 591,965 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 210,953 | |
| | | | | | | 2,406,801 | |
Computers — 2.3% |
ExlService Holdings, Inc.* | | | 5,100 | | | | 839,001 | |
Distribution/Wholesale — 2.0% |
Titan Machinery, Inc.* | | | 10,625 | | | | 486,519 | |
Veritiv Corp. | | | 1,600 | | | | 242,304 | |
| | | | | | | 728,823 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 7.8% |
AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc.* | | | 8,600 | | | | 269,180 | |
First Western Financial, Inc.* | | | 2,600 | | | | 67,262 | |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | | | 7,875 | | | | 753,638 | |
International Money Express, Inc.* | | | 22,728 | | | | 580,700 | |
Nelnet, Inc., Class A | | | 2,200 | | | | 206,514 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 12,800 | | | | 1,009,664 | |
| | | | | | | 2,886,958 | |
Electric — 3.4% |
Avangrid, Inc. | | | 5,400 | | | | 210,762 | |
Clearway Energy, Inc., Class C | | | 11,700 | | | | 367,497 | |
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | | | 8,900 | | | | 360,005 | |
PNM Resources, Inc. | | | 6,800 | | | | 333,200 | |
| | | | | | | 1,271,464 | |
Electronics — 1.7% |
OSI Systems, Inc.* | | | 6,925 | | | | 640,909 | |
Engineering & Construction — 1.2% |
NV5 Global, Inc.* | | | 4,150 | | | | 436,663 | |
Environmental Control — 0.8% |
Heritage-Crystal Clean, Inc.* | | | 8,600 | | | | 309,428 | |
Food — 9.9% |
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 4,200 | | | | 375,480 | |
John B Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. | | | 5,200 | | | | 466,804 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 2,200 | | | | 422,356 | |
SpartanNash Co. | | | 7,700 | | | | 206,052 | |
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.* | | | 30,300 | | | | 917,787 | |
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | | | 15,258 | | | | 671,810 | |
Weis Markets, Inc. | | | 7,600 | | | | 580,944 | |
| | | | | | | 3,641,233 | |
Gas — 0.6% |
ONE Gas, Inc. | | | 2,883 | | | | 231,101 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Healthcare-Products — 1.8% |
Atrion Corp. | | | 300 | | | $ | 170,400 | |
UFP Technologies, Inc.* | | | 4,300 | | | | 506,196 | |
| | | | | | | 676,596 | |
Healthcare-Services — 0.5% |
National HealthCare Corp. | | | 3,000 | | | | 167,160 | |
Insurance — 1.5% |
CNA Financial Corp. | | | 5,000 | | | | 218,900 | |
Hanover Insurance Group Inc., (The) | | | 1,500 | | | | 209,220 | |
Safety Insurance Group, Inc. | | | 1,700 | | | | 137,173 | |
| | | | | | | 565,293 | |
Machinery-Diversified — 1.9% |
Alamo Group, Inc. | | | 2,925 | | | | 533,491 | |
Tennant Co. | | | 2,500 | | | | 177,050 | |
| | | | | | | 710,541 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.6% |
Chase Corp. | | | 2,100 | | | | 205,674 | |
Oil & Gas — 1.6% |
Chord Energy Corp. | | | 2,375 | | | | 319,723 | |
Kimbell Royalty Partners LP | | | 16,400 | | | | 253,052 | |
| | | | | | | 572,775 | |
Packaging & Containers — 2.5% |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 17,525 | | | | 935,835 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 8.4% |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 14,400 | | | | 458,784 | |
Anika Therapeutics, Inc.* | | | 2,500 | | | | 79,250 | |
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | 30,003 | | | | 795,980 | |
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc., Class A* | | | 6,400 | | | | 72,128 | |
Premier, Inc., Class A | | | 13,500 | | | | 434,565 | |
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.* | | | 15,382 | | | | 926,765 | |
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 9,200 | | | | 345,828 | |
| | | | | | | 3,113,300 | |
Pipelines — 1.2% |
DT Midstream, Inc. | | | 8,600 | | | | 431,720 | |
Real Estate — 0.8% |
McGrath RentCorp | | | 1,800 | | | | 185,112 | |
RMR Group Inc., Class A, (The) | | | 4,100 | | | | 115,374 | |
| | | | | | | 300,486 | |
REITS — 3.1% |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 6,700 | | | | 131,789 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. | | | 9,700 | | | | 586,462 | |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | | | 4,700 | | | | 436,019 | |
| | | | | | | 1,154,270 | |
Retail — 4.6% |
AutoNation, Inc.* | | | 1,500 | | | $ | 204,765 | |
Murphy USA, Inc. | | | 3,700 | | | | 943,833 | |
PC Connection, Inc. | | | 3,600 | | | | 157,680 | |
Winmark Corp. | | | 1,400 | | | | 408,800 | |
| | | | | | | 1,715,078 | |
Savings & Loans — 1.3% |
Hingham Institution For Savings, (The) | | | 225 | | | | 64,057 | |
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. | | | 7,000 | | | | 204,890 | |
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 194,376 | |
| | | | | | | 463,323 | |
Software — 3.9% |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 10,700 | | | | 601,340 | |
SPS Commerce, Inc.* | | | 2,000 | | | | 301,280 | |
Teradata Corp.* | | | 5,800 | | | | 236,408 | |
Verra Mobility Corp.* | | | 18,000 | | | | 310,140 | |
| | | | | | | 1,449,168 | |
Transportation — 6.2% |
Heartland Express, Inc. | | | 26,440 | | | | 426,477 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 5,200 | | | | 940,108 | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | 19,622 | | | | 911,442 | |
| | | | | | | 2,278,027 | |
Water — 4.1% |
American States Water Co. | | | 9,900 | | | | 884,070 | |
California Water Service Group | | | 11,045 | | | | 632,216 | |
| | | | | | | 1,516,286 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $32,715,568) | | | | | | | 36,760,246 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.0% |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (a) | | | 356,602 | | | | 356,602 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $356,602) | | | | | | | 356,602 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.4% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $33,072,170) | | | | | | | 37,116,848 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — (0.4)% | | | | | | | (130,710 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 36,986,138 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Telecommunications | | | 11.3 | % | | $ | 14,713,800 | |
Banks | | | 11.3 | | | | 14,665,318 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 8.8 | | | | 11,459,150 | |
Food | | | 8.0 | | | | 10,419,767 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 7.0 | | | | 9,027,678 | |
Biotechnology | | | 6.3 | | | | 8,183,607 | |
Auto Manufacturers | | | 3.9 | | | | 5,008,016 | |
Semiconductors | | | 3.7 | | | | 4,736,608 | |
Electronics | | | 3.6 | | | | 4,661,175 | |
Insurance | | | 3.6 | | | | 4,658,581 | |
Software | | | 3.3 | | | | 4,336,730 | |
Media | | | 3.0 | | | | 3,937,689 | |
Computers | | | 2.7 | | | | 3,501,153 | |
Internet | | | 2.6 | | | | 3,314,010 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 2.3 | | | | 3,008,904 | |
Electric | | | 2.2 | | | | 2,896,524 | |
Home Furnishings | | | 2.0 | | | | 2,567,136 | |
Mining | | | 1.8 | | | | 2,383,536 | |
REITS | | | 1.8 | | | | 2,296,174 | |
Healthcare-Products | | | 1.7 | | | | 2,146,980 | |
Commercial Services | | | 1.4 | | | | 1,810,125 | |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 1.4 | | | | 1,801,086 | |
Retail | | | 1.3 | | | | 1,710,721 | |
Chemicals | | | 1.2 | | | | 1,504,839 | |
Beverages | | | 1.0 | | | | 1,255,916 | |
Building Materials | | | 0.5 | | | | 689,920 | |
Office/Business Equipment | | | 0.4 | | | | 542,890 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 0.2 | | | | 242,675 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 1.7 | | | | 2,213,673 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | 0.0 | | | | (17,245 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100 | % | | $ | 129,677,136 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.3% |
Auto Manufacturers — 3.9% |
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., (Japan) SP ADR | | | 124,800 | | | $ | 3,241,056 | |
Toyota Motor Corp., (Japan) SP ADR | | | 13,000 | | | | 1,766,960 | |
| | | | | | | 5,008,016 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.2% |
Gentex Corp. | | | 8,500 | | | | 242,675 | |
Banks — 11.3% |
Bank of Montreal, (Canada) | | | 17,900 | | | | 1,696,204 | |
Bank of Nova Scotia, (The), (Canada) | | | 30,400 | | | | 1,504,192 | |
Credicorp Ltd., (Bermuda) | | | 20,700 | | | | 2,637,594 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, (United Kingdom) SP ADR | | | 95,900 | | | | 3,673,929 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, (Canada) | | | 48,100 | | | | 4,881,188 | |
Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd., (South Korea) ADR* | | | 9,300 | | | | 272,211 | |
| | | | | | | 14,665,318 | |
Beverages — 1.0% |
Coca-Cola Co., (The) | | | 3,900 | | | | 232,089 | |
PepsiCo, Inc. | | | 5,900 | | | | 1,023,827 | |
| | | | | | | 1,255,916 | |
Biotechnology — 6.3% |
Incyte Corp.* | | | 55,400 | | | | 4,264,692 | |
Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 13,500 | | | | 3,918,915 | |
| | | | | | | 8,183,607 | |
Building Materials — 0.5% |
Johnson Controls International PLC, (Ireland) | | | 11,000 | | | | 689,920 | |
Chemicals — 1.2% |
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc. | | | 4,300 | | | | 1,229,714 | |
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA, (Chile) SP ADR | | | 3,100 | | | | 275,125 | |
| | | | | | | 1,504,839 | |
Commercial Services — 1.4% |
FTI Consulting, Inc.* | | | 1,500 | | | | 275,565 | |
H&R Block, Inc. | | | 41,700 | | | | 1,534,560 | |
| | | | | | | 1,810,125 | |
Computers — 2.7% |
Check Point Software Technologies Ltd., (Israel)* | | | 17,000 | | | | 2,103,240 | |
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp., Class A | | | 14,300 | | | | 895,609 | |
Pure Storage, Inc., Class A* | | | 17,600 | | | | 502,304 | |
| | | | | | | 3,501,153 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 7.0% |
Houlihan Lokey, Inc. | | | 42,700 | | | $ | 4,086,390 | |
LPL Financial Holdings, Inc. | | | 19,800 | | | | 4,941,288 | |
| | | | | | | 9,027,678 | |
Electric — 2.2% |
Fortis, Inc., (Canada) | | | 73,200 | | | | 2,896,524 | |
Electronics — 3.6% |
Garmin Ltd., (Switzerland) | | | 47,500 | | | | 4,661,175 | |
Food — 8.0% |
Campbell Soup Co. | | | 5,100 | | | | 267,852 | |
ConAgra Foods, Inc. | | | 7,200 | | | | 262,152 | |
Flowers Foods, Inc. | | | 8,600 | | | | 239,768 | |
General Mills, Inc. | | | 30,700 | | | | 2,440,957 | |
Hormel Foods Corp. | | | 32,700 | | | | 1,451,226 | |
Kellogg Co. | | | 44,100 | | | | 2,907,954 | |
Kraft Heinz Co., (The) | | | 16,000 | | | | 623,040 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | | | 10,100 | | | | 1,016,464 | |
Lancaster Colony Corp. | | | 4,700 | | | | 902,306 | |
Tyson Foods, Inc., Class A | | | 5,200 | | | | 308,048 | |
| | | | | | | 10,419,767 | |
Healthcare-Products — 1.7% |
Medtronic PLC, (Ireland) | | | 23,100 | | | | 1,912,680 | |
ResMed, Inc. | | | 1,100 | | | | 234,300 | |
| | | | | | | 2,146,980 | |
Home Furnishings — 2.0% |
Dolby Laboratories, Inc., Class A | | | 31,200 | | | | 2,567,136 | |
Insurance — 3.6% |
Chubb Ltd., (Switzerland) | | | 4,020 | | | | 848,300 | |
Erie Indemnity Co., Class A | | | 2,100 | | | | 494,319 | |
Everest Re Group, Ltd., (Bermuda) | | | 1,200 | | | | 460,764 | |
Hanover Insurance Group Inc., (The) | | | 1,900 | | | | 265,012 | |
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | | | 900 | | | | 286,830 | |
Markel Corp.* | | | 200 | | | | 265,972 | |
Old Republic International Corp. | | | 67,400 | | | | 1,777,338 | |
Reinsurance Group of America, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | | 260,046 | |
| | | | | | | 4,658,581 | |
Internet — 2.6% |
Alphabet, Inc., Class C* | | | 36,700 | | | | 3,314,010 | |
Machinery-Diversified — 1.4% |
Graco, Inc. | | | 25,900 | | | | 1,801,086 | |
Media — 3.0% |
Comcast Corp., Class A | | | 6,300 | | | | 234,171 | |
Thomson Reuters Corp., (Canada) | | | 30,600 | | | | 3,703,518 | |
| | | | | | | 3,937,689 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Mining — 1.8% |
Franco-Nevada Corp., (Canada) | | | 1,900 | | | $ | 242,383 | |
Newmont Corp. | | | 27,800 | | | | 1,212,358 | |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp., (Canada) | | | 22,300 | | | | 928,795 | |
| | | | | | | 2,383,536 | |
Office/Business Equipment — 0.4% |
Canon, Inc., (Japan) SP ADR | | | 25,286 | | | | 542,890 | |
Oil & Gas — 2.3% |
Exxon Mobil Corp. | | | 16,700 | | | | 1,835,497 | |
HF Sinclair Corp. | | | 7,100 | | | | 353,012 | |
Shell PLC, (United Kingdom) ADR | | | 13,500 | | | | 820,395 | |
| | | | | | | 3,008,904 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 8.8% |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. | | | 16,300 | | | | 1,124,048 | |
CVS Health Corp. | | | 5,900 | | | | 492,886 | |
Dr Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd., (India) ADR | | | 17,200 | | | | 898,700 | |
Merck & Co., Inc. | | | 14,600 | | | | 1,551,104 | |
Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.* | | | 27,000 | | | | 2,783,700 | |
Novartis AG, (Switzerland) SP ADR | | | 27,300 | | | | 2,296,476 | |
Novo Nordisk, (Denmark) SP ADR | | | 16,400 | | | | 2,312,236 | |
| | | | | | | 11,459,150 | |
REITS — 1.8% |
American Homes 4 Rent, Class A | | | 42,300 | | | | 1,312,146 | |
Sun Communities, Inc. | | | 1,800 | | | | 257,652 | |
Welltower, Inc. | | | 9,800 | | | | 726,376 | |
| | | | | | | 2,296,174 | |
Retail — 1.3% |
Costco Wholesale Corp. | | | 1,900 | | | | 919,942 | |
Murphy USA, Inc. | | | 3,100 | | | | 790,779 | |
| | | | | | | 1,710,721 | |
Semiconductors — 3.7% |
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., (Taiwan) SP ADR | | | 54,400 | | | | 4,736,608 | |
Software — 3.3% |
Electronic Arts, Inc. | | | 2,100 | | | | 232,974 | |
Microsoft Corp. | | | 15,300 | | | | 3,816,126 | |
SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,900 | | | | 287,630 | |
| | | | | | | 4,336,730 | |
Telecommunications — 11.3% |
America Movil SAB de CV, Class L, (Mexico) SP ADR | | | 22,900 | | | $ | 471,282 | |
AT&T, Inc. | | | 33,300 | | | | 629,703 | |
Chunghwa Telecom Co., Ltd., (Taiwan) SP ADR | | | 31,000 | | | | 1,159,710 | |
Cisco Systems, Inc. | | | 8,300 | | | | 401,886 | |
KT Corp., (South Korea) SP ADR* | | | 95,900 | | | | 1,109,563 | |
Nice Ltd., (Isreal) SP ADR* | | | 7,000 | | | | 1,451,870 | |
Orange SA, (France) SP ADR | | | 63,300 | | | | 726,684 | |
Rogers Communications, Inc., Class B (Canada) | | | 5,500 | | | | 262,790 | |
T-Mobile US, Inc.* | | | 33,400 | | | | 4,748,812 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc. | | | 63,600 | | | | 2,468,316 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, (United Kingdom) SP ADR | | | 107,200 | | | | 1,283,184 | |
| | | | | | | 14,713,800 | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $123,774,923) | | | | | | | 127,480,708 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.7% |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (a) | | | 2,213,673 | | | | 2,213,673 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $2,213,673) | | | | | | | 2,213,673 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $125,988,596) | | | | | | | 129,694,381 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — 0.0% | | | | | | | (17,245 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 129,677,136 | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
ADR American Depositary Receipt
PLC Public Limited Company
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
SP ADR Sponsored ADR
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI PRUDENT GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | 46.3 | % | | $ | 8,447,228 | |
MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 48.0 | | | | 8,750,010 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 5.7 | | | | 1,043,209 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 0.0 | | | | 45 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100 | % | | $ | 18,240,492 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 46.3% |
Exchange-Traded Funds — 46.3% |
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | | | 11,516 | | | $ | 163,873 | |
Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 | | | 1,298 | | | | 381,041 | |
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | | | 2,094 | | | | 104,428 | |
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | | | 1,515 | | | | 98,520 | |
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | | | 3,752 | | | | 384,167 | |
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 33,960 | | | | 3,304,648 | |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF | | | 4,562 | | | | 322,260 | |
iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 5,503 | | | | 196,732 | |
PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | | | 23,360 | | | | 1,155,619 | |
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | | | 1,724 | | | | 128,524 | |
SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | | | 3,191 | | | | 94,230 | |
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | | | 8,741 | | | | 407,331 | |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | | | 4,685 | | | | 1,705,855 | |
| | | | | | | 8,447,228 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $8,622,910) | | | | | | | 8,447,228 | |
MUTUAL FUNDS — 48.0% |
Mutual Funds — 48.0% |
SGI Global Equity Fund, Class I (a) | | | 125,691 | | | $ | 4,127,698 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund, Class I (a) | | | 63,304 | | | | 1,722,495 | |
SGI US Large Cap Equity Fund, Class I (a) | | | 125,063 | | | | 2,173,590 | |
SGI US Small Cap Equity Fund, Class I (a) | | | 62,877 | | | | 726,227 | |
| | | | | | | 8,750,010 | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $9,067,984) | | | | | | | 8,750,010 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.7% |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (b) | | | 1,043,209 | | | | 1,043,209 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $1,043,209) | | | | | | | 1,043,209 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $18,734,103) | | | | | | | 18,240,447 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | | | | | | 45 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 18,240,492 | |
(a) | Affiliated company. See Note 7. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
ETF Exchange-Traded Funds
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | 22.7 | % | | $ | 3,330,438 | |
MUTUAL FUNDS | | | 74.2 | | | | 10,894,732 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 3.1 | | | | 455,257 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES | | | 0.0 | | | | 799 | |
NET ASSETS | | | 100 | % | | $ | 14,681,226 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND
Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS — 22.7% |
Exchange-Traded Funds — 22.7% |
Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | | | 5,084 | | | $ | 72,345 | |
Invesco QQQ Trust Series 1 | | | 573 | | | | 168,210 | |
iShares 5-10 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | | | 925 | | | | 46,130 | |
iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF | | | 7,380 | | | | 479,921 | |
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | | | 7,440 | | | | 352,284 | |
iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | | | 1,657 | | | | 169,660 | |
iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | | | 1,761 | | | | 171,363 | |
iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF | | | 2,014 | | | | 142,269 | |
iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | | | 2,430 | | | | 86,872 | |
PGIM Ultra Short Bond ETF | | | 4,517 | | | | 223,456 | |
Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF | | | 761 | | | | 56,733 | |
SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | | | 1,409 | | | | 41,608 | |
SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | | | 3,861 | | | | 179,923 | |
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | | | 3,130 | | | | 1,139,664 | |
| | | | | | | 3,330,438 | |
TOTAL EXCHANGE-TRADED FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $3,316,597) | | | | | | | 3,330,438 | |
MUTUAL FUNDS — 74.2% |
Mutual Funds — 74.2% |
SGI Global Equity Fund, Class I (a) | | | 131,798 | | | $ | 4,328,236 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund, Class I (a) | | | 114,222 | | | | 3,107,987 | |
SGI US Large Cap Equity Fund, Class I (a) | | | 149,167 | | | | 2,592,524 | |
SGI US Small Cap Equity Fund, Class I (a) | | | 74,977 | | | | 865,985 | |
| | | | | | | 10,894,732 | |
TOTAL MUTUAL FUNDS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $11,089,673) | | | | | | | 10,894,732 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 3.1% |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (b) | | | 455,257 | | | | 455,257 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $455,257) | | | | | | | 455,257 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $14,861,527) | | | | | | | 14,680,427 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | | | | | | 799 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 14,681,226 | |
(a) | Affiliated company. See Note 7. |
(b) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
ETF Exchange-Traded Funds
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
The following table presents a summary by sector of the portfolio holdings of the Fund:
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS: | | | | | | | | |
Commercial Services | | | 7.2 | % | | $ | 7,035,854 | |
Banks | | | 6.7 | | | | 6,501,603 | |
Retail | | | 6.4 | | | | 6,172,844 | |
Software | | | 6.0 | | | | 5,824,568 | |
Building Materials | | | 5.8 | | | | 5,660,074 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 5.7 | | | | 5,542,206 | |
Transportation | | | 4.7 | | | | 4,536,944 | |
Home Builders | | | 4.2 | | | | 4,113,229 | |
Chemicals | | | 3.8 | | | | 3,703,650 | |
Distribution/Wholesale | | | 3.5 | | | | 3,408,395 | |
REITS | | | 3.2 | | | | 3,068,522 | |
Oil & Gas | | | 2.7 | | | | 2,646,613 | |
Oil & Gas Services | | | 2.6 | | | | 2,534,109 | |
Insurance | | | 2.4 | | | | 2,367,038 | |
Engineering & Construction | | | 2.4 | | | | 2,313,927 | |
Food | | | 2.4 | | | | 2,300,623 | |
Metal Fabricate/Hardware | | | 2.4 | | | | 2,297,951 | |
Pharmaceuticals | | | 2.2 | | | | 2,124,667 | |
Electric | | | 2.2 | | | | 2,115,816 | |
Semiconductors | | | 2.1 | | | | 2,063,010 | |
Telecommunications | | | 1.9 | | | | 1,873,787 | |
Healthcare-Products | | | 1.7 | | | | 1,643,020 | |
Savings & Loans | | | 1.3 | | | | 1,290,996 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care | | | 1.1 | | | | 1,082,790 | |
Leisure Time | | | 1.1 | | | | 1,080,640 | |
Healthcare-Services | | | 1.0 | | | | 955,348 | |
Coal | | | 1.0 | | | | 939,344 | |
Agriculture | | | 1.0 | | | | 928,570 | |
Entertainment | | | 0.9 | | | | 917,320 | |
Electronics | | | 0.9 | | | | 885,098 | |
Hand/Machine Tools | | | 0.9 | | | | 841,016 | |
Computers | | | 0.8 | | | | 769,110 | |
Pipelines | | | 0.8 | | | | 753,390 | |
Machinery-Construction & Mining | | | 0.7 | | | | 698,678 | |
Iron/Steel | | | 0.7 | | | | 686,286 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment | | | 0.7 | | | | 644,088 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment | | | 0.6 | | | | 628,646 | |
Apparel | | | 0.6 | | | | 609,070 | |
Real Estate | | | 0.4 | | | | 412,440 | |
Biotechnology | | | 0.4 | | | | 375,128 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | | | 0.4 | | | | 372,172 | |
Machinery-Diversified | | | 0.4 | | | | 346,127 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
Portfolio Holdings Summary Table (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | % of Net Assets | | | Value | |
Water | | | 0.3 | % | | $ | 285,760 | |
Internet | | | 0.3 | | | | 265,433 | |
Packaging & Containers | | | 0.3 | | | | 256,320 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | 1.2 | | | | 1,193,211 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS | | | 0.0 | | | | (37,506 | ) |
NET ASSETS | | | 100 | % | | $ | 97,027,925 | |
Portfolio holdings are subject to change at any time.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Portfolio of Investments
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
COMMON STOCKS — 98.8% | | | | | | |
Agriculture — 1.0% | | | | | | |
Andersons Inc., (The) | | | 20,350 | | | $ | 928,570 | |
Apparel — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Urban Outfitters, Inc.* | | | 22,600 | | | | 609,070 | |
Auto Parts & Equipment — 0.6% | | | | | | | | |
Allison Transmission Holdings, Inc. | | | 10,100 | | | | 479,750 | |
Dana, Inc. | | | 9,400 | | | | 148,896 | |
| | | | | | | 628,646 | |
Banks — 6.7% | | | | | | | | |
BCB Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,100 | | | | 175,235 | |
Capital Bancorp, Inc. | | | 8,200 | | | | 166,542 | |
Carter Bankshares, Inc.* | | | 10,800 | | | | 187,596 | |
Civista Bancshares, Inc. | | | 9,100 | | | | 194,103 | |
Coastal Financial Corp.* | | | 10,900 | | | | 503,035 | |
ConnectOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 15,600 | | | | 378,300 | |
Customers Bancorp, Inc.* | | | 10,400 | | | | 320,320 | |
First Bancorp Southern Pines | | | 18,000 | | | | 746,820 | |
HarborOne Bancorp, Inc. | | | 12,600 | | | | 172,242 | |
Independent Bank Corp. | | | 5,600 | | | | 123,480 | |
Merchants Bancorp | | | 17,100 | | | | 517,275 | |
Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp.* | | | 12,100 | | | | 675,301 | |
Peapack-Gladstone Financial Corp. | | | 13,300 | | | | 494,095 | |
Peoples Financial Services Corp. | | | 900 | | | | 44,595 | |
QCR Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,500 | | | | 347,685 | |
Red River Bancshares, Inc. | | | 2,800 | | | | 141,708 | |
SmartFinancial, Inc. | | | 5,800 | | | | 158,340 | |
South Plains Financial, Inc. | | | 11,800 | | | | 310,222 | |
Southern First Bancshares, Inc.* | | | 2,400 | | | | 96,600 | |
TriCo Bancshares | | | 8,700 | | | | 439,437 | |
Westamerica BanCorp | | | 5,600 | | | | 308,672 | |
| | | | | | | 6,501,603 | |
Biotechnology — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 5,200 | | | | 375,128 | |
Building Materials — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. | | | 13,000 | | | | 594,880 | |
Boise Cascade Co. | | | 2,300 | | | | 158,953 | |
Eagle Materials, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 589,344 | |
Griffon Corp. | | | 21,500 | | | | 784,105 | |
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. | | | 15,400 | | | | 901,054 | |
PGT Innovations, Inc.* | | | 44,250 | | | | 935,888 | |
Simpson Manufacturing Co., Inc. | | | 7,000 | | | | 755,020 | |
UFP Industries, Inc. | | | 11,000 | | | | 940,830 | |
| | | | | | | 5,660,074 | |
Chemicals — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
AdvanSix, Inc. | | | 23,000 | | | $ | 946,450 | |
Avient Corp. | | | 7,000 | | | | 305,410 | |
AZZ, Inc. | | | 16,300 | | | | 662,595 | |
Chemours Co., (The) | | | 3,900 | | | | 133,302 | |
Ecovyst, Inc.* | | | 30,400 | | | | 305,216 | |
Ingevity Corp.* | | | 5,600 | | | | 462,336 | |
Koppers Holdings, Inc. | | | 10,900 | | | | 391,201 | |
Livent Corp.* | | | 21,200 | | | | 497,140 | |
| | | | | | | 3,703,650 | |
Coal — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
Alpha Metallurgical Resources, Inc. | | | 5,600 | | | | 939,344 | |
Commercial Services — 7.2% | | | | | | | | |
ABM Industries, Inc. | | | 1,000 | | | | 48,410 | |
AMN Healthcare Services, Inc.* | | | 8,100 | | | | 729,081 | |
ASGN, Inc.* | | | 7,100 | | | | 630,480 | |
Avis Budget Group, Inc.* | | | 3,500 | | | | 768,810 | |
CorVel Corp.* | | | 4,900 | | | | 883,372 | |
Franklin Covey Co.* | | | 10,200 | | | | 478,074 | |
Grand Canyon Education, Inc.* | | | 1,600 | | | | 181,264 | |
Herc Holdings, Inc. | | | 6,300 | | | | 904,617 | |
Information Services Group, Inc. | | | 33,200 | | | | 174,964 | |
Insperity, Inc. | | | 6,800 | | | | 843,812 | |
National Research Corp. | | | 10,200 | | | | 460,632 | |
Triton International Ltd., (Bermuda) | | | 700 | | | | 48,258 | |
WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp.* | | | 17,200 | | | | 884,080 | |
| | | | | | | 7,035,854 | |
Computers — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Mitek Systems, Inc.* | | | 82,700 | �� | | | 769,110 | |
Cosmetics/Personal Care — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Edgewell Personal Care Co. | | | 1,200 | | | | 51,240 | |
elf Beauty, Inc.* | | | 13,800 | | | | 1,031,550 | |
| | | | | | | 1,082,790 | |
Distribution/Wholesale — 3.5% | | | | | | | | |
H&E Equipment Services, Inc. | | | 19,500 | | | | 1,082,250 | |
Titan Machinery, Inc.* | | | 22,300 | | | | 1,021,117 | |
Veritiv Corp. | | | 4,900 | | | | 742,056 | |
WESCO International, Inc.* | | | 3,400 | | | | 562,972 | |
| | | | | | | 3,408,395 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
Portfolio of Investments (CONtinued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Diversified Financial Services — 5.7% | | | |
Air Lease Corp. | | | 9,800 | | | $ | 424,144 | |
Amerant Bancorp, Inc. | | | 10,400 | | | | 295,360 | |
AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc.* | | | 31,900 | | | | 998,470 | |
Brightsphere Investment Group, Inc. | | | 26,800 | | | | 671,876 | |
Enova International, Inc.* | | | 19,600 | | | | 955,500 | |
Evercore, Inc., Class A | | | 3,200 | | | | 419,776 | |
Nelnet, Inc., Class A | | | 3,300 | | | | 309,771 | |
PJT Partners, Inc., Class A | | | 12,898 | | | | 1,017,394 | |
Radian Group, Inc. | | | 12,500 | | | | 266,875 | |
StepStone Group, Inc., Class A | | | 6,400 | | | | 183,040 | |
| | | | | | | 5,542,206 | |
Electric — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Clearway Energy, Inc. | | | 30,100 | | | | 945,441 | |
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. | | | 22,800 | | | | 922,260 | |
Otter Tail Corp. | | | 3,500 | | | | 248,115 | |
| | | | | | | 2,115,816 | |
Electrical Components & Equipment — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Insteel Industries, Inc. | | | 21,650 | | | | 644,088 | |
Electronics — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Avnet, Inc. | | | 3,200 | | | | 143,072 | |
Knowles Corp.* | | | 43,700 | | | | 742,026 | |
| | | | | | | 885,098 | |
Engineering & Construction — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. | | | 7,700 | | | | 1,119,888 | |
MYR Group, Inc.* | | | 9,900 | | | | 1,194,039 | |
| | | | | | | 2,313,927 | |
Entertainment — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc.* | | | 14,200 | | | | 917,320 | |
Food — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Chefs’ Warehouse Inc., (The)* | | | 26,300 | | | | 856,065 | |
Hostess Brands, Inc.* | | | 8,400 | | | | 207,480 | |
Ingles Markets, Inc., Class A | | | 7,500 | | | | 670,500 | |
Tootsie Roll Industries, Inc. | | | 12,868 | | | | 566,578 | |
| | | | | | | 2,300,623 | |
Hand/Machine Tools — 0.9% | | | | | | | | |
Franklin Electric Co., Inc. | | | 8,800 | | | | 841,016 | |
Healthcare-Products — 1.7% | | | | | | | | |
iRadimed Corp. | | | 7,500 | | | | 284,700 | |
Merit Medical Systems, Inc.* | | | 6,000 | | | | 423,480 | |
QuidelOrtho Corp.* | | | 2,000 | | | | 173,880 | |
Shockwave Medical, Inc.* | | | 4,000 | | | | 760,960 | |
| | | | | | | 1,643,020 | |
Healthcare-Services — 1.0% | | | | | | | | |
National HealthCare Corp. | | | 3,700 | | | $ | 206,164 | |
Tenet Healthcare Corp.* | | | 12,800 | | | | 749,184 | |
| | | | | | | 955,348 | |
Home Builders — 4.2% | | | | | | | | |
Century Communities, Inc. | | | 11,700 | | | | 699,777 | |
Hovnanian Enterprises, Inc.* | | | 9,300 | | | | 633,423 | |
Meritage Homes Corp. | | | 8,900 | | | | 972,147 | |
Toll Brothers, Inc. | | | 12,900 | | | | 773,226 | |
Tri Pointe Homes, Inc.* | | | 43,400 | | | | 1,034,656 | |
| | | | | | | 4,113,229 | |
Insurance — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
CNO Financial Group, Inc. | | | 7,000 | | | | 179,340 | |
Jackson Financial, Inc., Class A | | | 19,700 | | | | 893,986 | |
Nmi Holdings, Inc., Class A* | | | 42,700 | | | | 996,618 | |
Primerica, Inc. | | | 600 | | | | 115,164 | |
Tiptree, Inc. | | | 11,300 | | | | 181,930 | |
| | | | | | | 2,367,038 | |
Internet — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
ePlus, Inc.* | | | 4,900 | | | | 265,433 | |
Iron/Steel — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Carpenter Technology Corp. | | | 14,200 | | | | 686,286 | |
Leisure Time — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
MasterCraft Boat Holdings, Inc.* | | | 32,000 | | | | 1,080,640 | |
Machinery-Construction & Mining — 0.7% | | | | | | | | |
Terex Corp. | | | 11,800 | | | | 698,678 | |
Machinery-Diversified — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Lindsay Corp. | | | 2,300 | | | | 346,127 | |
Metal Fabricate/Hardware — 2.4% | | | | | | | | |
Mueller Industries, Inc. | | | 13,100 | | | | 969,007 | |
Olympic Steel, Inc. | | | 14,500 | | | | 761,250 | |
Ryerson Holding Corp. | | | 15,800 | | | | 567,694 | |
| | | | | | | 2,297,951 | |
Miscellaneous Manufacturing — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Chase Corp. | | | 3,800 | | | | 372,172 | |
Oil & Gas — 2.7% | | | | | | | | |
Berry Corp. | | | 37,800 | | | | 356,454 | |
Delek US Holdings, Inc. | | | 18,900 | | | | 475,713 | |
Murphy Oil Corp. | | | 22,000 | | | | 858,440 | |
Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. | | | 18,900 | | | | 586,656 | |
Ranger Oil Corp., Class A | | | 8,900 | | | | 369,350 | |
| | | | | | | 2,646,613 | |
Oil & Gas Services — 2.6% | | | | | | | | |
Liberty Energy, Inc. | | | 69,400 | | | | 1,058,350 | |
ProPetro Holding Corp.* | | | 100,300 | | | | 883,643 | |
Select Energy Services, Inc., Class A | | | 79,800 | | | | 592,116 | |
| | | | | | | 2,534,109 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
Portfolio of Investments (CONtinued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
Packaging & Containers — 0.3% | | | |
Silgan Holdings, Inc. | | | 4,800 | | | $ | 256,320 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 2.2% | | | | | | | | |
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.* | | | 7,400 | | | | 235,764 | |
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.* | | | 32,700 | | | | 867,531 | |
PetIQ, Inc.* | | | 34,600 | | | | 322,472 | |
Prestige Brands Holdings, Inc.* | | | 11,600 | | | | 698,900 | |
| | | | | | | 2,124,667 | |
Pipelines — 0.8% | | | | | | | | |
Golar LNG Ltd., (Bermuda)* | | | 33,000 | | | | 753,390 | |
Real Estate — 0.4% | | | | | | | | |
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. | | | 12,000 | | | | 412,440 | |
REITS — 3.2% | | | | | | | | |
Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. | | | 21,200 | | | | 350,012 | |
Brandywine Realty Trust | | | 53,300 | | | | 313,937 | |
CareTrust REIT, Inc. | | | 18,600 | | | | 365,862 | |
Community Healthcare Trust, Inc. | | | 8,800 | | | | 340,912 | |
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. | | | 9,600 | | | | 890,592 | |
Terreno Realty Corp. | | | 4,800 | | | | 298,608 | |
UMH Properties, Inc. | | | 29,900 | | | | 508,599 | |
| | | | | | | 3,068,522 | |
Retail — 6.4% | | | | | | | | |
Arko Corp. | | | 81,500 | | | | 653,630 | |
GMS, Inc.* | | | 16,300 | | | | 989,573 | |
Group 1 Automotive, Inc. | | | 4,400 | | | | 972,708 | |
Haverty Furniture Cos., Inc. | | | 14,600 | | | | 551,004 | |
Macy’s, Inc. | | | 26,200 | | | | 536,052 | |
Noodles & Co.* | | | 27,800 | | | | 162,352 | |
Patrick Industries, Inc. | | | 9,300 | | | | 677,505 | |
Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc.* | | | 22,500 | | | | 202,275 | |
Winmark Corp. | | | 3,000 | | | | 876,000 | |
World Fuel Services Corp. | | | 20,100 | | | | 551,745 | |
| | | | | | | 6,172,844 | |
Savings & Loans — 1.3% | | | | | | | | |
Brookline Bancorp, Inc. | | | 31,900 | | | | 413,424 | |
Home Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5,700 | | | | 225,435 | |
HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. | | | 13,900 | | | | 406,853 | |
Southern Missouri Bancorp, Inc. | | | 5,300 | | | | 245,284 | |
| | | | | | | 1,290,996 | |
Semiconductors — 2.1% | | | | | | | | |
Allegro MicroSystems, Inc.* | | | 23,300 | | | | 1,017,744 | |
Diodes, Inc.* | | | 11,400 | | | | 1,045,266 | |
| | | | | | | 2,063,010 | |
Software — 6.0% | | | | | | | | |
CSG Systems International, Inc. | | | 2,900 | | | $ | 162,980 | |
Digi International, Inc.* | | | 21,690 | | | | 723,795 | |
DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc.* | | | 25,200 | | | | 805,896 | |
Doximity, Inc.* | | | 5,100 | | | | 171,513 | |
eGain Corp.* | | | 33,200 | | | | 259,292 | |
Evolent Health, Inc., Class A* | | | 16,200 | | | | 567,162 | |
Smartsheet, Inc.* | | | 2,600 | | | | 114,452 | |
Teradata Corp.* | | | 25,200 | | | | 1,027,152 | |
Verint Systems, Inc.* | | | 4,900 | | | | 183,162 | |
Verra Mobility Corp.* | | | 56,600 | | | | 975,218 | |
Zeta Global Holdings Corp., Class A* | | | 78,600 | | | | 833,946 | |
| | | | | | | 5,824,568 | |
Telecommunications — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
Aviat Networks, Inc.* | | | 15,300 | | | | 543,609 | |
Extreme Networks, Inc.* | | | 44,700 | | | | 836,784 | |
Viavi Solutions, Inc.* | | | 45,100 | | | | 493,394 | |
| | | | | | | 1,873,787 | |
Transportation — 4.7% | | | | | | | | |
ArcBest Corp. | | | 2,000 | | | | 192,400 | |
Daseke, Inc.* | | | 38,300 | | | | 312,145 | |
Hub Group, Inc., Class A* | | | 10,400 | | | | 953,992 | |
Landstar System, Inc. | | | 4,200 | | | | 759,318 | |
Radiant Logistics, Inc.* | | | 53,000 | | | | 301,040 | |
Saia, Inc.* | | | 2,000 | | | | 541,740 | |
Schneider National, Inc., Class B | | | 34,900 | | | | 979,294 | |
Werner Enterprises, Inc. | | | 10,700 | | | | 497,015 | |
| | | | | | | 4,536,944 | |
Water — 0.3% | | | | | | | | |
American States Water Co. | | | 3,200 | | | | 285,760 | |
| | | | | | | | |
TOTAL COMMON STOCKS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $89,376,300) | | | | | | | 95,872,220 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
Portfolio of Investments (CONCLUDED)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | Number of Shares | | | Value | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 1.2% | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25% (a) | | | 1,193,211 | | | $ | 1,193,211 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $1,193,211) | | | | | | | 1,193,211 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $90,569,511) | | | | | | | 97,065,431 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — 0.0% | | | | | | | (37,506 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 97,027,925 | |
| | | | | | | | |
* | Non-income producing security. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
ETF Exchange-Traded Funds
REIT Real Estate Investment Trust
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | SGI Global Equity Fund | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at fair value: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $349,950,288, $32,715,568, and $123,774,923, respectively) | | $ | 395,217,678 | | | $ | 36,760,246 | | | $ | 127,480,708 | |
Affiliated mutual funds (cost $0, $0, and $0, respectively)(see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $4,604,757, $356,602, and $2,213,673, respectively) | | | 4,604,757 | | | | 356,602 | | | | 2,213,673 | |
Receivables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 179,308 | | | | 26,712 | | | | 110,207 | |
Dividends | | | 785,651 | | | | 39,413 | | | | 174,138 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 65,481 | | | | 40,339 | | | | 19,438 | |
Total assets | | $ | 400,852,875 | | | $ | 37,223,312 | | | $ | 129,998,164 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | $ | 503,589 | | | $ | 167,529 | | | $ | 187,344 | |
Advisory fees | | | 233,252 | | | | 20,680 | | | | 55,950 | |
Due to custodian | | | 2,059 | | | | 185 | | | | 873 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 272,126 | | | | 48,780 | | | | 76,861 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,011,026 | | | | 237,174 | | | | 321,028 | |
Net assets | | $ | 399,841,849 | | | $ | 36,986,138 | | | $ | 129,677,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 23,007 | | | $ | 3,208 | | | $ | 3,949 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 353,207,507 | | | | 35,538,152 | | | | 128,187,096 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | 46,611,335 | | | | 1,444,778 | | | | 1,486,091 | |
Net assets | | $ | 399,841,849 | | | $ | 36,986,138 | | | $ | 129,677,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Continued)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | SGI Global Equity Fund | |
CLASS I SHARES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class I Shares | | $ | 367,951,387 | | | $ | 29,589,925 | | | $ | 129,677,136 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 21,170,757 | | | | 2,561,195 | | | | 3,949,315 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 17.38 | | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 32.84 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS A SHARES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class A Shares | | $ | 29,621,319 | | | $ | 7,157,758 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 1,700,185 | | | | 624,799 | | | | — | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 17.42 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | — | |
Maximum offering price per share (100/94.75 of $17.42 and $11.46, respectively) | | $ | 18.39 | | | $ | 12.09 | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS C SHARES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class C Shares | | $ | 2,269,143 | | | $ | 238,455 | | | $ | — | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 135,808 | | | | 21,608 | | | | — | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 16.71 | | | $ | 11.04 | | | $ | — | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Concluded)
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | SGI prudent growth Fund | | | SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND | | | SGI SMALL CAP core FUND | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments, at fair value: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments (cost $8,622,910, $3,316,597, and $89,376,300, respectively) | | $ | 8,447,228 | | | $ | 3,330,438 | | | $ | 95,872,220 | |
Affiliated mutual funds (cost $9,067,984, $11,089,673, and $0, respectively)(see Note 7) | | | 8,750,010 | | | | 10,894,732 | | | | — | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $1,043,209, $455,257, and $1,193,211, respectively) | | | 1,043,209 | | | | 455,257 | | | | 1,193,211 | |
Receivables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | 27,442 | | | | 32,783 | | | | 42,938 | |
Dividends | | | 4,482 | | | | 1,084 | | | | 90,799 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | | 10,274 | | | | 11,460 | | | | 21,331 | |
Total assets | | $ | 18,282,645 | | | $ | 14,725,754 | | | $ | 97,220,499 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares redeemed | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 44,525 | |
Advisory fees | | | 10,668 | | | | 8,480 | | | | 71,958 | |
Due to custodian | | | 356 | | | | — | | | | 353 | |
Other accrued expenses and liabilities | | | 31,129 | | | | 36,048 | | | | 75,738 | |
Total liabilities | | | 42,153 | | | | 44,528 | | | | 192,574 | |
Net assets | | $ | 18,240,492 | | | $ | 14,681,226 | | | $ | 97,027,925 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 1,836 | | | $ | 1,431 | | | $ | 3,566 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 19,021,581 | | | | 15,352,364 | | | | 102,379,130 | |
Total distributable earnings/(loss) | | | (782,925 | ) | | | (672,569 | ) | | | (5,354,771 | ) |
Net assets | | $ | 18,240,492 | | | $ | 14,681,226 | | | $ | 97,027,925 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
CLASS I SHARES: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets applicable to Class I Shares | | $ | 18,240,492 | | | $ | 14,681,226 | | | $ | 97,027,925 | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 1,836,292 | | | | 1,430,990 | | | | 3,566,276 | |
Net asset value, offering and redemption price per share | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 10.26 | | | $ | 27.21 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Statements of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | SGI Global Equity Fund | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from unaffiliated investments | | $ | 4,395,357 | | | $ | 288,831 | | | $ | 1,042,530 | (1) |
Dividends from affiliated investments (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Interest | | | 92,896 | | | | 9,396 | | | | 43,126 | |
Total investment income | | | 4,488,253 | | | | 298,227 | | | | 1,085,520 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 1,426,332 | | | | 170,282 | | | | 429,545 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 250,822 | | | | 21,972 | | | | 75,712 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 95,309 | | | | 15,861 | | | | 33,123 | |
Officer fees | | | 55,779 | | | | 4,112 | | | | 13,805 | |
Director fees | | | 51,448 | | | | 3,707 | | | | 13,829 | |
Legal fees | | | 51,144 | | | | 3,992 | | | | 14,131 | |
Distribution fees - Class A Shares | | | 36,011 | | | | 8,270 | | | | — | |
Distribution fees - Class C Shares | | | 11,588 | | | | 1,171 | | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 28,564 | | | | 21,945 | | | | 12,328 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 25,136 | | | | 4,198 | | | | 9,115 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 18,385 | | | | 17,341 | | | | 16,122 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 2,513 | | | | 773 | | | | 2,454 | |
Other expenses | | | 34,683 | | | | 2,769 | | | | 9,280 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 2,087,714 | | | | 276,393 | | | | 629,444 | |
(Waivers and/or reimbursements) net of amounts recouped (Note 2) | | | (31,464 | ) | | | (46,479 | ) | | | (113,989 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 2,056,250 | | | | 229,914 | | | | 515,455 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 2,432,003 | | | | 68,313 | | | | 570,065 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 4,480,347 | | | | (2,312,057 | ) | | | (1,623,553 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 2,520,207 | | | | 3,192,240 | | | | 4,223,721 | |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 7,000,554 | | | | 880,183 | | | | 2,600,168 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 9,432,557 | | | $ | 948,496 | | | $ | 3,170,233 | |
(1) | Net of foreign withholding taxes of $62,530. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SUMMIT GLOBAL INVESTMENTS
Statements of Operations (Concluded)
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| | SGI prudent growth Fund | | | SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND | | | SGI SMALL CAP core FUND | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends from unaffiliated investments | | $ | 115,077 | | | $ | 40,371 | | | $ | 571,122 | |
Dividends from affiliated investments (see Note 7) | | | 58,063 | | | | 64,759 | | | | — | |
Interest | | | 29,704 | | | | 6,170 | | | | 25,769 | |
Total investment income | | | 202,844 | | | | 111,300 | | | | 596,891 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 62,736 | | | | 50,034 | | | | 428,824 | |
Transfer agent fees (Note 2) | | | 6,824 | | | | 6,733 | | | | 27,754 | |
Administration and accounting fees (Note 2) | | | 9,489 | | | | 9,551 | | | | 29,612 | |
Officer fees | | | 913 | | | | 928 | | | | 10,289 | |
Director fees | | | 1,124 | | | | 1,141 | | | | 9,278 | |
Legal fees | | | 1,350 | | | | 1,378 | | | | 8,103 | |
Distribution fees - Class A Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distribution fees - Class C Shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Registration and filing fees | | | 10,821 | | | | 11,829 | | | | 14,919 | |
Printing and shareholder reporting fees | | | 1,677 | | | | 1,936 | | | | 10,073 | |
Audit and tax service fees | | | 15,966 | | | | 15,966 | | | | 14,190 | |
Custodian fees (Note 2) | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 2,433 | |
Other expenses | | | 1,970 | | | | 1,813 | | | | 8,483 | |
Total expenses before waivers and/or reimbursements | | | 112,875 | | | | 101,309 | | | | 563,958 | |
(Waivers and/or reimbursements) net of amounts recouped (Note 2) | | | 17,720 | | | | 7,713 | | | | (8,745 | ) |
Net expenses after waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 130,595 | | | | 109,022 | | | | 555,213 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 72,249 | | | | 2,278 | | | | 41,678 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (190,163 | ) | | | (38,776 | ) | | | (1,564,502 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | (12,360 | ) | | | (14,550 | ) | | | — | |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | 182,199 | | | | 211,725 | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/ (depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 157,599 | | | | 89,474 | | | | 8,223,111 | |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | 56,006 | | | | 132,967 | | | | — | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments | | | 193,281 | | | | 380,840 | | | | 6,658,609 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 265,530 | | | $ | 383,118 | | | $ | 6,700,287 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 2,432,003 | | | $ | 4,060,570 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 4,480,347 | | | | 32,998,168 | |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 2,520,207 | | | | (93,076,221 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 9,432,557 | | | | (56,017,483 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (20,724,250 | ) | | | (74,965,550 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (20,724,250 | ) | | | (74,965,550 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 25,588,950 | | | | 144,457,973 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 19,066,017 | | | | 69,783,969 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (57,751,220 | ) | | | (206,070,941 | ) |
Total from Class I Shares | | | (13,096,253 | ) | | | 8,171,001 | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 2,997,299 | | | | 7,552,247 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,381,238 | | | | 4,175,944 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (2,314,152 | ) | | | (5,400,063 | ) |
Total from Class A Shares | | | 2,064,385 | | | | 6,328,128 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 42,198 | | | | 509,725 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 96,321 | | | | 407,056 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (352,642 | ) | | | (552,201 | ) |
Total from Class C Shares | | | (214,123 | ) | | | 364,580 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (11,245,991 | ) | | | 14,863,709 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | (22,537,684 | ) | | | (116,119,324 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 422,379,533 | | | | 538,498,857 | |
End of period | | $ | 399,841,849 | | | $ | 422,379,533 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 1,453,454 | | | | 7,157,690 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 1,069,285 | | | | 3,438,245 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (3,282,340 | ) | | | (10,476,212 | ) |
Total Class I Shares | | | (759,601 | ) | | | 119,723 | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 169,778 | | | | 384,694 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 77,361 | | | | 205,477 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (129,339 | ) | | | (273,529 | ) |
Total Class A Shares | | | 117,800 | | | | 316,642 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 2,462 | | | | 27,067 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 5,649 | | | | 20,811 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (21,048 | ) | | | (28,539 | ) |
Total Class C Shares | | | (12,937 | ) | | | 19,339 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | (654,738 | ) | | | 455,704 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 68,313 | | | $ | (48,407 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (2,312,057 | ) | | | 2,417,101 | |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 3,192,240 | | | | (4,546,103 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 948,496 | | | | (2,177,409 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (108,687 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (108,687 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,885,553 | | | | 12,569,490 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 87,609 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,233,060 | ) | | | (9,477,086 | ) |
Total from Class I Shares. | | | (259,898 | ) | | | 3,092,404 | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,257,774 | | | | 2,241,080 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 20,340 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (396,757 | ) | | | (1,363,685 | ) |
Total from Class A Shares | | | 881,357 | | | | 877,395 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | — | | | | 165,617 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 737 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (4,970 | ) | | | (33,126 | ) |
Total from Class C Shares | | | (4,233 | ) | | | 132,491 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 617,226 | | | | 4,102,290 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 1,457,035 | | | | 1,924,881 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 35,529,103 | | | | 33,604,222 | |
End of period | | $ | 36,986,138 | | | $ | 35,529,103 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Concluded)
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 341,488 | | | | 1,059,075 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 7,559 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (375,620 | ) | | | (815,874 | ) |
Total Class I Shares | | | (26,573 | ) | | | 243,201 | |
Class A Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 112,156 | | | | 193,899 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 1,769 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (34,922 | ) | | | (118,388 | ) |
Total Class A Shares | | | 79,003 | | | | 75,511 | |
Class C Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | — | | | | 14,668 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 67 | | | | — | |
Shares redeemed | | | (476 | ) | | | (2,925 | ) |
Total Class C Shares | | | (409 | ) | | | 11,743 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 52,021 | | | | 330,455 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 570,065 | | | $ | 1,488,039 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (1,623,553 | ) | | | 3,693,438 | |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 4,223,721 | | | | (17,031,168 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 3,170,233 | | | | (11,849,691 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (4,229,443 | ) | | | (5,564,301 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (4,229,443 | ) | | | (5,564,301 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 16,624,845 | | | | 44,280,649 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 4,221,767 | | | | 5,546,851 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (8,370,321 | ) | | | (26,188,347 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 12,476,291 | | | | 23,639,153 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 11,417,081 | | | | 6,225,161 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 118,260,055 | | | | 112,034,894 | |
End of period | | $ | 129,677,136 | | | $ | 118,260,055 | |
|
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 511,147 | | | | 1,230,209 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 128,236 | | | | 147,482 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (256,404 | ) | | | (734,082 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 382,979 | | | | 643,609 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI PRUDENT GROWTH FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 72,249 | | | $ | 28,331 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (190,163 | ) | | | (361,608 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | (12,360 | ) | | | (50,151 | ) |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | 408 | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | 182,199 | | | | 586,054 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 157,599 | | | | (551,350 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | 56,006 | | | | (1,160,252 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 265,530 | | | | (1,508,568 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (23,212 | ) | | | (711,629 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (23,212 | ) | | | (711,629 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 3,090,603 | | | | 8,772,783 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 23,212 | | | | 711,630 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (642,473 | ) | | | (2,544,827 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 2,471,342 | | | | 6,939,586 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 2,713,660 | | | | 4,719,389 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 15,526,832 | | | | 10,807,443 | |
End of period | | $ | 18,240,492 | | | $ | 15,526,832 | |
|
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 313,543 | | | | 842,898 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 2,400 | | | | 63,117 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (64,598 | ) | | | (245,918 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 251,345 | | | | 660,097 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 2,278 | | | $ | (38,703 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (38,776 | ) | | | (258,784 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | (14,550 | ) | | | (568,114 | ) |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | 211,725 | | | | 1,078,082 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 89,474 | | | | (271,683 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | 132,967 | | | | (1,508,086 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 383,118 | | | | (1,567,288 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (1,109 | ) | | | (1,403,072 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1,109 | ) | | | (1,403,072 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 2,026,053 | | | | 10,556,163 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 1,109 | | | | 1,403,072 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (716,183 | ) | | | (6,940,249 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 1,310,979 | | | | 5,018,986 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 1,692,988 | | | | 2,048,626 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 12,988,238 | | | | 10,939,612 | |
End of period | | $ | 14,681,226 | | | $ | 12,988,238 | |
|
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Class I Shares | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 202,329 | | | | 947,764 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 113 | | | | 119,437 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (71,100 | ) | | | (633,856 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 131,342 | | | | 433,345 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Year ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022 | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 41,678 | | | $ | (317,054 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | (1,564,502 | ) | | | (7,094,288 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from unaffiliated investments | | | — | | | | — | |
Distributions from affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | |
Unaffiliated investments | | | 8,223,111 | | | | (2,150,230 | ) |
Affiliated mutual funds (see Note 7) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 6,700,287 | | | | (9,561,572 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (554,990 | ) | | | (24,978,857 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (554,990 | ) | | | (24,978,857 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS DERIVED FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 6,972,960 | | | | 27,264,934 | |
Reinvestment of distributions | | | 548,527 | | | | 24,457,949 | |
Distributions for shares redeemed | | | (6,474,681 | ) | | | (24,755,295 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 1,046,806 | | | | 26,967,588 | |
Total increase/(decrease) in net assets | | | 7,192,103 | | | | (7,572,841 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 89,835,822 | | | | 97,408,663 | |
End of period | | $ | 97,027,925 | | | $ | 89,835,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARES TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 277,054 | | | | 990,971 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 21,544 | | | | 884,875 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (251,327 | ) | | | (877,969 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 47,271 | | | | 997,877 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 23.21 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 18.24 | | | $ | 17.97 | | | $ | 15.43 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.16 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(2) | | | 0.33 | | | | (2.27 | ) | | | 3.76 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 3.52 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.44 | | | | (2.10 | ) | | | 3.79 | | | | 1.80 | | | | 0.93 | | | | 3.68 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (3.22 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.91 | ) | | | (3.26 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.49 | ) | | | (0.66 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.38 | | | $ | 17.85 | | | $ | 23.21 | | | $ | 19.55 | | | $ | 18.24 | | | $ | 17.97 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 2.36 | %(4) | | | (10.71 | )% | | | 19.46 | % | | | 10.10 | % | | | 5.83 | % | | | 24.98 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 367,951 | | | $ | 391,548 | | | $ | 506,159 | | | $ | 556,511 | | | $ | 497,097 | | | $ | 437,424 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 0.98 | %(5) | | | 0.92 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.93 | % | | | 0.98 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 0.99 | %(5) | | | 0.96 | % | | | 0.87 | % | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.86 | % | | | 0.94 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 1.22 | %(5) | | | 0.85 | % | | | 0.15 | % | | | 0.76 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 0.87 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 29 | %(4) | | | 133 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 104 | % | | | 85 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated based on average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights (continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | Class a Shares | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.88 | | | $ | 23.25 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 17.99 | | | $ | 15.40 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.12 | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.10 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(2) | | | 0.31 | | | | (2.27 | ) | | | 3.77 | | | | 1.67 | | | | 0.76 | | | | 3.55 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.40 | | | | (2.15 | ) | | | 3.75 | | | | 1.75 | | | | 0.90 | | | | 3.65 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.15 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (3.22 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.86 | ) | | | (3.22 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (0.45 | ) | | | (0.60 | ) | | | (1.06 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 17.42 | | | $ | 17.88 | | | $ | 23.25 | | | $ | 19.59 | | | $ | 18.29 | | | $ | 17.99 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 2.17 | %(4) | | | (10.89 | )% | | | 19.20 | % | | | 9.78 | % | | | 5.61 | % | | | 24.68 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 29,621 | | | $ | 28,285 | | | $ | 29,423 | | | $ | 23,424 | | | $ | 14,751 | | | $ | 9,530 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 1.23 | %(5) | | | 1.17 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.18 | % | | | 1.23 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 1.24 | %(5) | | | 1.21 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.27 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.97 | %(5) | | | 0.64 | % | | | (0.09 | )% | | | 0.47 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.62 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 29 | %(4) | | | 133 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 104 | % | | | 85 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. LARGE CAP EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights (CONCLUDED)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | Class c Shares | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 17.12 | | | $ | 22.54 | | | $ | 19.11 | | | $ | 17.79 | | | $ | 17.59 | | | $ | 15.15 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(2) | | | 0.30 | | | | (2.17 | ) | | | 3.65 | | | | 1.71 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 3.48 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.32 | | | | (2.20 | ) | | | 3.48 | | | | 1.66 | | | | 0.75 | | | | 3.46 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.02 | ) | | | — | | | | 0.00 | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.06 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.71 | ) | | | (3.22 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (0.96 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.73 | ) | | | (3.22 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | (0.34 | ) | | | (0.55 | ) | | | (1.02 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.71 | | | $ | 17.12 | | | $ | 22.54 | | | $ | 19.11 | | | $ | 17.79 | | | $ | 17.59 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 1.83 | %(4) | | | (11.54 | )% | | | 18.25 | % | | | 9.47 | % | | | 4.78 | % | | | 23.80 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 2,269 | | | $ | 2,546 | | | $ | 2,917 | | | $ | 2,915 | | | $ | 2,350 | | | $ | 1,916 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 1.98 | %(5) | | | 1.92 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.93 | % | | | 1.98 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and/or reimbursements net of amounts recouped | | | 1.99 | %(5) | | | 1.96 | % | | | 1.87 | % | | | 1.85 | % | | | 1.86 | % | | | 2.00 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.22 | %(5) | | | (0.15 | )% | | | (0.84 | )% | | | (0.26 | )% | | | 0.07 | % | | | (0.11 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 29 | %(4) | | | 133 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 129 | % | | | 104 | % | | | 85 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | Class i Shares | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 10.03 | | | $ | 11.49 | | | $ | 13.82 | | | $ | 12.39 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.07 | | | | 0.14 | | | | (0.01 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(2) | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.62 | ) | | | 1.92 | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.89 | ) | | | 2.61 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.30 | | | | (0.63 | ) | | | 1.90 | | | | (1.33 | ) | | | (1.75 | ) | | | 2.60 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.13 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (1.17 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.55 | | | $ | 11.28 | | | $ | 11.91 | | | $ | 10.03 | | | $ | 11.49 | | | $ | 13.82 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 2.70 | %(4) | | | (5.29 | )% | | �� | 19.02 | % | | | (11.75 | )% | | | (12.43 | )% | | | 22.26 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 29,590 | | | $ | 29,180 | | | $ | 27,913 | | | $ | 42,830 | | | $ | 33,707 | | | $ | 31,559 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.23 | %(5) | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.23 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.49 | %(5) | | | 1.46 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.36 | % | | | 1.40 | % | | | 1.60 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.43 | %(5) | | | (0.09 | )% | | | (0.22 | )% | | | 0.68 | % | | | 1.19 | % | | | (0.05 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 31 | %(4) | | | 123 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 122 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights (continued)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class A Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | Class A Shares | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 11.20 | | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 13.80 | | | $ | 12.38 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.05 | ) | | | 0.03 | | | | 0.11 | | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(2) | | | 0.28 | | | | (0.61 | ) | | | 1.92 | | | | (1.38 | ) | | | (1.88 | ) | | | 2.59 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.29 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 1.87 | | | | (1.35 | ) | | | (1.77 | ) | | | 2.56 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.02 | ) |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.02 | ) | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (1.14 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 11.20 | | | $ | 11.85 | | | $ | 10.00 | | | $ | 11.46 | | | $ | 13.80 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 2.63 | %(4) | | | (5.49 | )% | | | 18.69 | % | | | (11.95 | )% | | | (12.61 | )% | | | 21.90 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 7,158 | | | $ | 6,111 | | | $ | 5,573 | | | $ | 6,905 | | | $ | 3,892 | | | $ | 3,560 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.48 | %(5) | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % | | | 1.48 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.74 | %(5) | | | 1.71 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.65 | % | | | 1.86 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.18 | %(5) | | | (0.34 | )% | | | (0.48 | )% | | | 0.32 | % | | | 0.94 | % | | | (0.23 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 31 | %(4) | | | 123 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 122 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. Total investment return does not reflect any applicable sales charge. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI U.S. SMALL CAP EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights (CONCLUDED)
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class C Shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | Class C Shares | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 13.59 | | | $ | 12.27 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.12 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(2) | | | 0.27 | | | | (0.53 | ) | | | 1.87 | | | | (1.37 | ) | | | (1.84 | ) | | | 2.56 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.24 | | | | (0.65 | ) | | | 1.73 | | | | (1.40 | ) | | | (1.83 | ) | | | 2.44 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized capital gains | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.03 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.54 | ) | | | (1.12 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 11.04 | | | $ | 10.83 | | | $ | 11.48 | | | $ | 9.75 | | | $ | 11.22 | | | $ | 13.59 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(3) | | | 2.25 | %(4) | | | (5.66 | )% | | | 17.74 | % | | | (12.57 | )% | | | (13.30 | )% | | | 21.05 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 238 | | | $ | 238 | | | $ | 118 | | | $ | 102 | | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 200 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements | | | 2.23 | %(5) | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.23 | % | | | 2.23 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements | | | 2.49 | %(5) | | | 2.46 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 2.36 | % | | | 2.40 | % | | | 2.61 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | (0.57 | )%(5) | | | (1.06 | )% | | | (1.26 | )% | | | (0.29 | )% | | | 0.09 | % | | | (0.95 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 31 | %(4) | | | 123 | % | | | 135 | % | | | 151 | % | | | 145 | % | | | 122 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(6) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
52
SGI GLOBAL EQUITY FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | Class I Shares | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2020 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2019 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 33.16 | | | $ | 38.33 | | | $ | 32.93 | | | $ | 32.62 | | | $ | 30.30 | | | $ | 27.20 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(1) | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.45 | | | | 0.38 | | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.53 | | | | 0.35 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(2) | | | 0.65 | | | | (3.77 | ) | | | 5.24 | | | | 1.06 | | | | 2.20 | | | | 2.75 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.80 | | | | (3.32 | ) | | | 5.62 | | | | 1.47 | | | | 2.73 | | | | 3.10 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.31 | ) | | | (0.58 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.81 | ) | | | (1.27 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.31 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (1.12 | ) | | | (1.85 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) | | | (1.16 | ) | | | (0.41 | ) | | | 0.00 | |
Redemption fees added to paid-in capital(1) | | | | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | (3) | | | — | (3) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 32.84 | | | $ | 33.16 | | | $ | 38.33 | | | $ | 32.93 | | | $ | 32.62 | | | $ | 30.30 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(4) | | | 2.42 | %(5) | | | (9.20 | )% | | | 17.15 | % | | | 4.53 | % | | | 9.18 | % | | | 11.36 | % |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 129,677 | | | $ | 118,260 | | | $ | 112,035 | | | $ | 58,262 | | | $ | 21,520 | | | $ | 19,530 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements | | | 0.84 | %(6) | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.97 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % | | | 0.84 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.03 | %(6) | | | 1.01 | % | | | 1.10 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.11 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.93 | %(6) | | | 1.24 | % | | | 1.26 | % | | | 1.32 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 1.19 | % |
Portfolio turnover rate(7) | | | 34 | %(5) | | | 87 | % | | | 88 | % | | | 122 | % | | | 74 | % | | | 44 | % |
(1) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(2) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(3) | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(7) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
53
SGI PRUDENT GROWTH FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | CLASS I SHARES | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020(1) | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.80 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 10.60 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.04 | | | | 0.02 | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(3) | | | 0.35 | | | | (1.26 | ) | | | 1.16 | | | | 0.63 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.39 | | | | (1.24 | ) | | | 1.09 | | | | 0.60 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.40 | ) | | | — | (4) | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.25 | ) | | | (0.25 | ) | | | — | (4) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.26 | ) | | | (0.65 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 9.93 | | | $ | 9.80 | | | $ | 11.69 | | | $ | 10.60 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(5) | | | 1.47 | %(6) | | | (11.26 | )% | | | 10.34 | % | | | 6.00 | %(6) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 18,240 | | | $ | 15,527 | | | $ | 10,807 | | | $ | 6,408 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.56 | %(7) | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | %(7) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.35 | %(7) | | | 1.61 | % | | | 1.75 | % | | | 3.97 | %(7) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.86 | %(7) | | | 0.23 | % | | | (0.67 | )% | | | (1.08 | )%(7) |
Portfolio turnover rate(8) | | | 22 | %(6) | | | 67 | % | | | 170 | % | | | 6 | %(6) |
(1) | The Fund commenced investment operations on June 8, 2020. |
(2) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(3) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(4) | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
(5) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(8) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for Class I shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | CLASS I SHARES | |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2021 | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020(1) | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 9.99 | | | $ | 12.63 | | | $ | 10.94 | | | $ | 10.00 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | — | (4) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) on investments(3) | | | 0.86 | | | | (1.27 | ) | | | 1.83 | | | | 0.98 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.86 | | | | (1.30 | ) | | | 1.69 | | | | 0.94 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | (0.75 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (0.59 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.59 | ) | | | (1.34 | ) | | | — | | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 10.26 | | | $ | 9.99 | | | $ | 12.63 | | | $ | 10.94 | |
Total investment return/(loss)(5) | | | 2.71 | %(7) | | | (11.64 | )% | | | 15.45 | % | | | 9.40 | %(7) |
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Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 14,681 | | | $ | 12,988 | | | $ | 10,940 | | | $ | 7,327 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.63 | %(6) | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | % | | | 1.70 | %(6) |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.52 | %(6) | | | 1.58 | % | | | 1.74 | % | | | 3.52 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.03 | %(6) | | | (0.29 | )% | | | (1.17 | )% | | | (1.58 | )%(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate(8) | | | 6 | %(7) | | | 88 | % | | | 178 | % | | | 5 | %(7) |
(1) | The Fund commenced investment operations on June 8, 2020. |
(2) | The selected per share data is calculated based on the average shares outstanding method for the period. |
(3) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(4) | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share. |
(5) | Total investment return/(loss) is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(8) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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SGI SMALL CAP CORE FUND
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements. |
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | For the Year Ended August 31, 2022 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2021(1) | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2019 | | | FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2018 | |
Per Share Operating Performance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 25.53 | | | $ | 38.64 | | | $ | 28.16 | | | $ | 25.67 | | | $ | 35.14 | | | $ | 32.04 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.01 | | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.19 | ) |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments(3) | | | 1.82 | | | | (2.97 | ) | | | 12.33 | | | | 2.68 | | | | (5.55 | ) | | | 6.63 | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 1.83 | | | | (3.07 | ) | | | 12.18 | | | | 2.58 | | | | (5.70 | ) | | | 6.44 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.07 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Net realized capital gains | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (10.04 | ) | | | (1.63 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (3.77 | ) | | | (3.34 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (10.04 | ) | | | (1.70 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | (3.77 | ) | | | (3.34 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 27.21 | | | $ | 25.53 | | | $ | 38.64 | | | $ | 28.16 | | | $ | 25.67 | | | $ | 35.14 | |
Total investment return(4) | | | 7.23 | %(6) | | | (9.93 | )% | | | 44.61 | % | | | 10.04 | % | | | (16.02 | )% | | | 21.77 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratios/Supplemental Data | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 97,028 | | | $ | 89,836 | | | $ | 97,409 | | | $ | 57,109 | | | $ | 69,302 | | | $ | 96,579 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets with waivers and reimbursements | | | 1.23 | %(7) | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.07 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % | | | 1.25 | % |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets without waiver and reimbursements(5) | | | 1.25 | %(7) | | | 1.33 | % | | | 1.12 | % | | | 1.38 | % | | | 1.37 | % | | | 1.29 | % |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 0.09 | %(7) | | | (0.34 | )% | | | (0.37 | )% | | | (0.38 | )% | | | (0.53 | )% | | | (0.57 | )% |
Portfolio turnover rate(6) | | | 46 | %(6) | | | 270 | % | | | 314 | % | | | 302 | % | | | 344 | % | | | 349 | % |
(1) | Effective as of the close of business on March 15, 2021, the Adviser took over management of the SGI Small Cap Core Fund from its predecessor investment manager. |
(2) | Calculated based on average shares outstanding for the period. |
(3) | The amount shown may not correlate with the change in the aggregate gains and losses due to the timing of sales and purchases of the Fund’s shares in relation to fluctuating market values for the Fund’s portfolio. |
(4) | Total investment return is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(5) | During the current fiscal period, certain fees were waived and/or reimbursed. If such fee waivers and/or reimbursements had not occurred, the ratios would have been as indicated (See Note 2). |
(8) | Portfolio turnover rate is calculated for the Fund, as a whole, for the entire period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization and Significant Accounting Policies
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”) as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund complex divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund, the SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund, the SGI Global Equity Fund, the SGI Prudent Growth Fund, the SGI Peak Growth Fund and the SGI Small Cap Core Fund (each, a “Fund” and collectively, the “Funds”). The SGI Small Cap Core Fund, the SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund and the SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund commenced investment operations on October 1, 1999, February 29, 2012 and March 31, 2016, respectively. The SGI Prudent Growth Fund and the SGI Peak Growth Fund commenced investment operations on June 8, 2020.
Effective as of the close of business on March 15, 2021, Summit Global Investments, LLC (“Summit” or the “Adviser”) took over management of the SGI Small Cap Core Fund from its predecessor investment manager.
As of the end of the reporting period, the SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund, the SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund and the SGI Global Equity Fund all offer three classes of shares: Class I Shares, Class A Shares and Class C Shares; the SGI Prudent Growth Fund, the SGI Peak Growth Fund and the SGI Small Cap Core Fund, all offer one class of shares; Class I Shares. As of the end of the reporting period, Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the SGI Global Equity Fund were not yet operational.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive investment portfolio of the Company.
The investment objective of the SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund is to outperform the S&P 500® Index over a market cycle while reducing overall volatility. The investment objective of the SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund is to outperform the Russell 2000® Index over a market cycle while reducing overall volatility. The investment objective of each of the SGI Global Equity Fund, the SGI Prudent Growth Fund, the SGI Peak Growth Fund and the SGI Small Cap Core Fund is to seek long-term capital appreciation.
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies.”
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
Portfolio Valuation — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Funds are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. Investments in Exchange-Traded Funds (“ETFs”) are valued at their last reported sale price. Investments in other open-end investment companies, if any, are valued based on the NAV of those investment companies (which may use fair value pricing as disclosed in their prospectuses). If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued by the Valuation Designee (as
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defined below) in accordance with procedures adopted by The Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by each Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Board has designated Summit as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
Fair Value Measurements — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● Level 1 — | Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
| ● Level 2 — | Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● Level 3 — | Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing each Funds’ investments carried at fair value:
| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 395,217,678 | | | $ | 395,217,678 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 4,604,757 | | | | 4,604,757 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 399,822,435 | | | $ | 399,822,435 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 36,760,246 | | | $ | 36,760,246 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 356,602 | | | | 356,602 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 37,116,848 | | | $ | 37,116,848 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 127,480,708 | | | $ | 127,480,708 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 2,213,673 | | | | 2,213,673 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 129,694,381 | | | $ | 129,694,381 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI PRUDENT GROWTH Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | $ | 8,447,228 | | | $ | 8,447,228 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Mutual Funds | | | 8,750,010 | | | | 8,750,010 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,043,209 | | | | 1,043,209 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 18,240,447 | | | $ | 18,240,447 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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| | Total | | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | |
SGI PEAK GROWTH FUND | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Exchange-Traded Funds | | $ | 3,330,438 | | | $ | 3,330,438 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Mutual Funds | | | 10,894,732 | | | | 10,894,732 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 455,257 | | | | 455,257 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 14,680,427 | | | $ | 14,680,427 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI SMALL CAP core Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Common Stocks | | $ | 95,872,220 | | | $ | 95,872,220 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 1,193,211 | | | | 1,193,211 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 97,065,431 | | | $ | 97,065,431 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
* | Please refer to Portfolio of Investments for further details. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Funds’ 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 Funds may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only if a Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for all Level 3 transfers are disclosed if a Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
During the current fiscal period, the Funds had no Level 3 purchases, sales, or transfers.
Use of 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
Investment Transactions, Investment Income and Expenses — The Funds record security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Funds’ investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”),
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a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Funds.
Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders — Dividends from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid at least annually to shareholders and recorded on the ex-dividend date. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax regulations, which may differ from U.S. GAAP.
U.S. tax status — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance.
UKRAINE-RUSSIA CONFLICT RISK — In February 2022, Russia commenced a military attack on Ukraine. The outbreak of hostilities between the two countries and the threat of wider-spread hostilities could have a severe adverse effect on the region and global economies, including significant negative impacts on the markets for certain securities and commodities, such as oil and natural gas. In addition, sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States and other countries, and any sanctions imposed in the future, could have a significant adverse impact on the Russian economy and related markets. The price and liquidity of investments may fluctuate widely as a result of the conflict and related events. How long the armed conflict and related events will last cannot be predicted. These tensions and any related events could have a significant impact on Fund performance and the value of Fund investments, even beyond any direct exposure the Funds may have to issuers located in these countries.
Cash and Cash Equivalents — Cash and cash equivalents are valued at cost plus accrued interest, which approximates market value.
Other — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, the Funds expect the risk of material loss from such claims to be remote.
2. Investment Adviser and Other Services
Summit Global Investments, LLC serves as the investment adviser to each Fund. Each Fund compensates the Adviser for its services at an annual rate based on each Fund’s average daily net assets (the “Advisory Fee”), payable on a monthly basis in arrears, as shown in the following table.
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The Adviser has contractually agreed to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses to the extent that total annual Fund operating expenses (excluding certain items discussed below) exceed the rates (“Expense Caps”) shown in the following table of each Fund’s average daily net assets. In determining the Adviser’s obligation to waive advisory fees and/or reimburse expenses, the following expenses are not taken into account and could cause total annual Fund operating expenses to exceed the Expense Caps as applicable: acquired fund fees and expenses, brokerage commissions, extraordinary expenses, interest and taxes. This contractual limitation is in effect until December 31, 2023 for each Fund and may not be terminated without the approval of the Board. The Adviser may discontinue these arrangements at any time after a Funds’ respective contractual limitation expiration date.
FUND | | ADVISORY FEE | | | EXPENSE CAPS | |
| | | | | | CLASS I | | | CLASS A | | | CLASS C | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | 0.70 | % | | | 0.98 | % | | | 1.23 | % | | | 1.98 | % |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.23 | | | | 1.48 | | | | 2.23 | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 0.70 | | | | 0.84 | | | | 1.09 | | | | 1.84 | |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.70 | | | | — | | | | — | |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | 0.75 | | | | 1.70 | | | | — | | | | — | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 0.95 | | | | 1.23 | | | | — | | | | — | |
If at any time a Fund’s total annual Fund operating expenses for a year are less than the relevant share class’s Expense Cap, the Adviser is entitled to recoup from the Fund the advisory fees forgone and other payments remitted by the Adviser to the Fund within three years from the date on which such waiver or reimbursement was made, provided such recoupment does not cause the Fund to exceed the relevant share class’s Expense Cap that was in effect at the time of the waiver or reimbursement.
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued, waived and/or reimbursed and recoupments were as follows:
FUND | | Gross Advisory Fees | | | Waivers AND/OR Reimbursements | | | RECOUPMENTS | | | Net Advisory Fees | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | $ | 1,426,332 | | | $ | (87,307 | ) | | | 55,843 | | | $ | 1,394,868 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | 170,282 | | | | (46,479 | ) | | | — | | | | 123,803 | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 429,545 | | | | (113,989 | ) | | | — | | | | 315,556 | |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | 62,736 | | | | — | | | | 17,720 | | | | 80,456 | |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | 50,034 | | | | — | | | | 7,713 | | | | 57,747 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 428,824 | | | | (9,804 | ) | | | 1,059 | | | | 420,079 | |
As of the end of the reporting period, the Funds had amounts available for recoupment by the Adviser as follows:
| | EXPIRATION | |
FUND | | August 31, 2023 | | | August 31, 2024 | | | August 31, 2025 | | | August 31, 2026 | | | TOTAL | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 127,847 | | | $ | 87,307 | | | $ | 215,154 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | 44,254 | | | | 75,377 | | | | 81,169 | | | | 46,479 | | | | 247,279 | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 29,454 | | | | 97,962 | | | | 209,841 | | | | 113,989 | | | | 451,246 | |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 50,295 | | | | 38,737 | | | | 88,935 | | | | 9,804 | | | | 187,771 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (Continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC, doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (“Fund Services”), serves as administrator for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Funds’ transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
For compensation amounts paid to Fund Services and the Custodian, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
The Board has adopted a Plan of Distribution (the “Plan”) for the Class A Shares and Class C Shares of the Funds pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. Under the Plan, the Distributor is entitled to receive from each Fund a distribution fee with respect to the Shares, which is accrued daily and paid monthly, of up to 0.25% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Class A Shares and up to 1.00% on an annualized basis of the average daily net assets of the Class C Shares. The actual amount of such compensation under the Plan is agreed upon by the Board and by the Distributor. Because these fees are paid out of each Fund’s assets on an ongoing basis, over time these fees will increase the cost of your investment and may cost you more than paying other types of sales charges. Amounts paid to the Distributor under the Plan may be used by the Distributor to cover expenses that are related to (i) the sale of the Shares, (ii) ongoing servicing and/or maintenance of the accounts of shareholders, and (iii) sub-transfer agency services, subaccounting services or administrative services related to the sale of the Shares, all as set forth in each Fund’s 12b-1 Plan.
3. DIRECTOR AND OFFICER Compensation
The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Company. For Director and Officer compensation amounts, please refer to the Statements of Operations.
4. Purchases and Sales of Investment Securities
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:
FUND | | Purchases | | | Sales | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | $ | 115,920,625 | | | $ | 147,961,798 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | 11,632,046 | | | | 11,214,882 | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 49,247,493 | | | | 41,537,855 | |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | 7,429,341 | | | | 3,363,340 | |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | 2,450,656 | | | | 841,917 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 42,856,896 | | | | 41,712,842 | |
There were no purchases or sales of long-term U.S. Government securities during the current fiscal period.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
5. Federal Income Tax Information
The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments held by each Fund were as follows:
| | Federal Tax Cost | | | Unrealized Appreciation | | | Unrealized (Depreciation) | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | $ | 381,363,652 | | | $ | 55,080,122 | | | $ | (14,542,874 | ) | | $ | 40,537,248 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | 34,929,540 | | | | 3,815,905 | | | | (3,272,759 | ) | | | 543,146 | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 118,253,530 | | | | 7,506,093 | | | | (8,457,004 | ) | | | (950,911 | ) |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | 16,339,656 | | | | 254,762 | | | | (1,103,039 | ) | | | (848,277 | ) |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | 13,817,944 | | | | 403,734 | | | | (1,227,087 | ) | | | (823,353 | ) |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 90,611,134 | | | | 5,439,564 | | | | (7,883,203 | ) | | | (2,443,639 | ) |
The difference between the book basis and tax basis cost and aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of investments is attributable primarily to timing differences related to wash sales and investments in passive foreign investment companies.
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. Any permanent differences resulting from different book and tax treatment are reclassified at year-end and have no impact on net income, NAV or NAV per share of the Funds.
Permanent differences as of August 31, 2022, primarily attributable to Net Operating Losses and Deemed Distributions due to Shareholder Redemptions were reclassified among the following accounts:
| | Distributable Earnings/(loss) | | | Paid-in Capital | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | $ | 68,004 | | | $ | (68,004 | ) |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | (15,646,968 | ) | | | 15,646,968 | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | (465,660 | ) | | | 465,660 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | (2,855,579 | ) | | | 2,855,579 | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
FUND | | Undistributed Ordinary Income | | | Undistributed Long-term capital gains | | | Capital Loss Carry Forward | | | Qualified Late- Year Loss Deferral | | | Other Temporary Differences | | | Net Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | $ | 2,572,173 | | | $ | 14,793,607 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 40,537,248 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | — | | | | 108,667 | | | | — | | | | (46,844 | ) | | | — | | | | 543,146 | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 620,241 | | | | 2,875,971 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (950,911 | ) |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | (113,985 | ) | | | (52,282 | ) | | | (10,699 | ) | | | (848,277 | ) |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | (114,739 | ) | | | (103,182 | ) | | | (13,304 | ) | | | (823,353 | ) |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | — | | | | 554,963 | | | | — | | | | (9,611,392 | ) | | | — | | | | (2,443,639 | ) |
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to wash sales and investments in publicly traded partnerships.
The tax character of dividends and distributions paid during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022 were as follows:
FUND | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Gains | | | TOTAL | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | $ | 22,024,821 | | | $ | 52,940,729 | | | $ | 74,965,550 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 2,759,100 | | | | 2,805,201 | | | | 5,564,301 | |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | 661,801 | | | | 49,828 | | | | 711,629 | |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | 1,309,074 | | | | 93,998 | | | | 1,403,072 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 23,796,320 | | | | 1,182,537 | | | | 24,978,857 | |
Dividends from net investment income and short-term capital gains are treated as ordinary income dividends for federal income tax purposes.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of August 31, 2022, the SGI Prudent Growth Fund had $113,985 of short-term loss carryovers, and the SGI Peak Growth Fund had $114,739 of short-term loss carryovers. During the fiscal year, the SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund utilized $2,350,826 of carry forward capital losses.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Pursuant to federal income tax rules applicable to regulated investment companies, the Fund may elect to treat certain capital losses between November 1 and August 31 and late year ordinary losses ((i) ordinary losses between January 1 and August 31, and (ii) specified ordinary and currency losses between November 1 and August 31) as occurring on the first day of the following tax year. For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, any amount of losses elected within the tax return will not be recognized for federal income tax purposes until September 1, 2022.
| Late-year ordinary loss deferral | post-october capital loss deferral |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | $ — | $ — |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | 46,844 | — |
SGI Global Equity Fund | — | — |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | 52,282 | — |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | 103,182 | — |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | 301,382 | 9,310,010 |
6. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
7. TRANSACTIONS WITH AFFILIATES
The following issuers are affiliated with the Funds. Fund of Funds are allowed to invest in other investment companies in excess of the limits imposed, if certain requirement, such as being part of the same group of investment companies, are met. As defined in Section (2)(a)(3) of the Investment Company Act of 1940; such issuers are:
| | August 31, 2022 | | | Additions | | | Reductions | |
Issuer Name | | Share Balance | | | Cost | | | Share Balance | | | Cost | | | Share Balance | | | Cost | |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 102,939 | | | $ | 3,418,545 | | | | 22,752 | | | $ | 786,376 | | | | — | | | $ | (41,175 | ) |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 54,297 | | | | 1,768,193 | | | | 10,045 | | | | 210,505 | | | | (1,038 | ) | | | — | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | 101,135 | | | | 1,861,794 | | | | 23,928 | | | | 426,571 | | | | — | | | | (2,885 | ) |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | 53,102 | | | | 529,357 | | | | 10,009 | | | | 110,703 | | | | (234 | ) | | | — | |
| | | 311,473 | | | $ | 7,577,889 | | | | 66,734 | | | $ | 1,534,155 | | | | (1,272 | ) | | $ | (44,060 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | | 117,522 | | | $ | 3,791,859 | | | | 14,276 | | | $ | 468,263 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | 105,973 | | | | 3,222,151 | | | | 9,530 | | | | 233,524 | | | | (1,281 | ) | | | (50,183 | ) |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | 131,386 | | | | 2,378,896 | | | | 17,781 | | | | 316,065 | | | | — | | | | — | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | 68,964 | | | | 660,669 | | | | 6,013 | | | | 336,747 | | | | — | | | | (268,318 | ) |
| | | 423,845 | | | $ | 10,053,575 | | | | 47,600 | | | $ | 1,354,598 | | | | (1,281 | ) | | $ | (318,501 | ) |
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Notes to Financial Statements (CONCLUDED)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | February 28, 2023 | |
Issuer Name | | Dividend Income | | | Capital Gain Distribution | | | Net Change in Unrealized Appreciation/ (Depreciation) | | | Realized Gain/(Loss) | | | Share Balance | | | Value | | | Cost | |
SGI Prudent Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | $ | 35,666 | | | $ | 92,597 | | | $ | (30,966 | ) | | $ | — | | | | 125,691 | | | $ | 4,127,698 | | | $ | 4,163,746 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | — | | | | 9,198 | | | | 125,793 | | | | (12,285 | ) | | | 63,304 | | | | 1,722,495 | | | | 1,978,698 | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | 22,397 | | | | 78,450 | | | | (55,350 | ) | | | — | | | | 125,063 | | | | 2,173,590 | | | | 2,285,480 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | — | | | | 1,953 | | | | 16,529 | | | | (75 | ) | | | 62,877 | | | | 726,227 | | | | 640,060 | |
| | $ | 58,063 | | | $ | 182,198 | | | $ | 56,006 | | | $ | (12,360 | ) | | | 376,935 | | | $ | 8,750,010 | | | $ | 9,067,984 | |
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SGI Peak Growth Fund | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SGI Global Equity Fund | | $ | 37,773 | | | $ | 98,067 | | | $ | (37,054 | ) | | $ | — | | | | 131,798 | | | $ | 4,328,236 | | | $ | 4,260,122 | |
SGI Small Cap Core Fund | | | — | | | | 16,773 | | | | 219,155 | | | | (14,550 | ) | | | 114,222 | | | | 3,107,987 | | | | 3,405,492 | |
SGI U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | | | 26,986 | | | | 94,525 | | | | (68,779 | ) | | | — | | | | 149,167 | | | | 2,592,524 | | | | 2,694,961 | |
SGI U.S. Small Cap Equity Fund | | | — | | | | 2,359 | | | | 19,645 | | | | — | | | | 74,977 | | | | 865,985 | | | | 729,098 | |
| | $ | 64,759 | | | $ | 211,724 | | | $ | 132,967 | | | $ | (14,550 | ) | | | 470,164 | | | $ | 10,894,732 | | | $ | 11,089,673 | |
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there were no significant events requiring recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.
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Other Information (Unaudited)
Proxy Voting
Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities for the most recent twelve-month period ended June 30 are available without charge, upon request, by calling (855) 744-8500 and on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (“SEC”) website at http://www.sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Schedules
The Company files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Form N-PORT is available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
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Investment Adviser
Summit Global Investments, LLC
620 South Main Street
Bountiful, UT 84010
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, WI 53201
Principal Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 E Kilbourn Ave, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, WI 53202
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North Rivercenter Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, WI 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 700
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, PA 19103-6996
SGI-SAR23
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Semi-Annual Report
February 28, 2023
(Unaudited)
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | (Nasdaq: UTEN)
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | (Nasdaq: UTWO)
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | (Nasdaq: TBIL)
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF | (Nasdaq: OBIL)
Each a series of The RBB Fund, Inc.
F/m Investments, LLC d/b/a North Slope Capital, LLC
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Letter to Shareholders | 1 |
Performance Data | 2 |
Fund Expense Examples | 6 |
Schedules of Investments | 8 |
Financial Statements | 12 |
Notes to Financial Statements | 22 |
Notice to Shareholders | 30 |
US Benchmark Series
Letter to Shareholders
February 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
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| F/m Investments LLC d/b/a North Slope Capital, LLC 3050 K Street NW Suite 201 Washington, DC 20007 |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF (TBIL)
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF (OBIL)
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF (UTWO)
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF (UTEN)
The “Funds”
March 31, 2023
Dear Fellow Shareholder:
Over eight months have passed since we launched the first three Funds. Investor interest in the Funds and owning US Treasury securities has not waned. Indeed, rising rates and a continued higher-rate environment have only made the traditional safe haven even more attractive.
In August 2022, we launched three of the planned ten US Treasury exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) to gauge investor interest in a simpler experience to owning on-the-run US Treasury securities. Our solution was the Funds -- the first to own only one US Treasury security. Each Fund aims to provide precise exposure to a single point on the yield curve, in a low cost, tax efficient ETF. Over the subsequent months, the remaining seven US Treasury ETFs were launched. With their listed options market, we believe these products offer investors of all measures a comprehensive US Treasuries toolset. Investors have shared with us how they are using the Funds for strategic and tactical access to US Treasuries, long and short-term exposures, responsive laddered portfolios, structured curve trades, and much more.
From the outset, each of the Funds has performed in line with our expectations, delivering monthly income and principal movement in line with its underlying US Treasury security. The high levels of liquidity of the on-the-run US Treasury security each Fund holds has translated into tight spreads and a consistent price experience for investors.
As we move through this interest rate cycle, we continue to expect volatile markets. Higher rates are working through our economy and restricting economic growth. We believe to a significant extent, however, the slowing economic growth may not cool inflation enough, which may cause rates to stay high, perhaps for an extended period.
That trend should be helpful to income-seeking US Treasury investors.
Be well. Do good work. Keep in touch.
Respectfully yours,
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US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF
Performance Data
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODs ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | Since Inception | Inception Date |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF (at NAV) | -4.97% | -7.82% | 8/8/2022 |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF (at Market Price) | -4.62% | -7.78% | 8/8/2022 |
ICE BofA Current 10-Year US Treasury Index* | -4.81% | -7.66%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio (2): 0.15% | | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month end performance, please call 1-800-617-0004 or visit our website at www.ustreasuryetfs.com. Market price is the price at which shares in the ETF can be bought or sold on the exchanges during trading hours, while the net asset value (NAV) represents the value of each share’s portion of the fund’s underlying assets and cash at the end of the trading day.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The ICE BofA Current 10-Year US Treasury Index is a single security index comprised of the most recently issued 10-year US Treasury note. |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF
Performance Data
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODs ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | Since Inception | Inception Date |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF (at NAV) | -0.97% | -1.17% | 8/8/2022 |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF (at Market Price) | -0.93% | -1.12% | 8/8/2022 |
ICE BofA Current 2-Year US Treasury Index* | -0.88% | -1.11%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio (2): 0.15% | | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month end performance, please call 1-800-617-0004 or visit our website at www.ustreasuryetfs.com. Market price is the price at which shares in the ETF can be bought or sold on the exchanges during trading hours, while the net asset value (NAV) represents the value of each share’s portion of the fund’s underlying assets and cash at the end of the trading day.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The ICE BofA Current 2-Year US Treasury Index is a single security index comprised of the most recently issued 2-year US Treasury note. |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF
Performance Data
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIODs ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| SIX MONTHS† | Since Inception | Inception Date |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF (at NAV) | 1.90% | 2.00% | 8/8/2022 |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF (at Market Price) | 1.92% | 2.04% | 8/8/2022 |
ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index* | 1.76% | 1.88%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio (2): 0.15% | | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month end performance, please call 1-800-617-0004 or visit our website at www.ustreasuryetfs.com. Market price is the price at which shares in the ETF can be bought or sold on the exchanges during trading hours, while the net asset value (NAV) represents the value of each share’s portion of the fund’s underlying assets and cash at the end of the trading day.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index is a single security index comprised of the most recently issued 3-Month Treasury bill . |
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF
Performance Data
(Unaudited)
AVERAGE ANNUAL TOTAL RETURNS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED February 28, 2023 |
| Since Inception | Inception Date |
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF (at NAV) | 1.01% | 11/14/2022 |
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF (at Market Price) | 1.06% | 11/14/2022 |
ICE BofA US 1-Year Treasury Bill Index* | 0.91%(1) | — |
Fund Expense Ratio (2): 0.15% | | |
The performance data quoted represents past performance and does not guarantee future results. Current performance may be lower or higher. The investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed or sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For the most recent month end performance, please call 1-800-617-0004 or visit our website at www.ustreasuryetfs.com. Market price is the price at which shares in the ETF can be bought or sold on the exchanges during trading hours, while the net asset value (NAV) represents the value of each share’s portion of the fund’s underlying assets and cash at the end of the trading day.
(1) | Benchmark performance is from inception date of the Fund only and is not the inception date of the benchmark itself. |
(2) | The expense ratio of the Fund is set forth according to the Prospectus for the Fund and may differ from the expense ratio disclosed in the Financial Highlights table in this report. See the Financial Highlights for most current expense ratio. |
* | The ICE BofA US 1-Year Treasury Bill Index is a single security index comprised of the most recently issued 1-Year Treasury bill . |
US Benchmark Series
Fund Expense Examples
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
As a shareholder of the Fund(s), you incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments, (if any) and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution and/or service (12b-1) fees. These examples are intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Fund(s) and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other ETFs.
These examples are based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the six-month period from September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, and held for the entire period. For the US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF, the actual values and expenses are based on the 106-day period from inception on November 14, 2022 through February 28, 2023.
ACTUAL EXPENSES
The first line of the accompanying table 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 During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
HYPOTHETICAL EXAMPLES FOR COMPARISON PURPOSES
The second line of the accompanying table provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on each Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in a Fund and other funds. To do so, compare these 5% hypothetical examples with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the accompanying table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs. Therefore, the second line of the accompanying table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
US Benchmark Series
Fund Expense Examples (Concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (Unaudited)
| Beginning Account Value September 1, 2022 | Ending Account Value February 28, 2023 | Expenses Paid During Period* | Annualized Expense Ratio | Actual SIX MONTH/ SINCE INCEPTION Total Investment Returns for the Funds* |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 950.30 | $ 0.73 | 0.15% | -4.97% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,024.05 | 0.75 | 0.15% | N/A |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 990.30 | $ 0.74 | 0.15% | -0.97% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,024.05 | 0.75 | 0.15% | N/A |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,019.00 | $ 0.75 | 0.15% | 1.90% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,024.05 | 0.75 | 0.15% | N/A |
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF | | | | | |
Actual | $ 1,000.00 | $ 1,010.10 | $ 0.44 | 0.15% | 1.01% |
Hypothetical (5% return before expenses) | 1,000.00 | 1,024.05 | 0.75 | 0.15% | N/A |
* | Expenses are equal to each Fund’s annualized expense ratio for the period September 1, 2022 through February 28, 2023, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by the number of days (181) in the most recent fiscal half-year, then divided by 365 to reflect the one-half year period. For the US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF, the actual dollar amounts shown are expenses paid by the Fund during the period from the inception of the Fund on November 14, 2022 through February 28, 2023 multiplied by 106 days, which is the number of days from the inception of the Fund through February 28, 2023. Each Fund’s ending account value in the first section in the table is based on the actual six-month total investment return for the Fund (with the exception of the US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF, for which the ending account value is based on the actual since inception total investment return for the Fund). |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Coupon | | | Maturity Date | | | Par (000’s) | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT NOTES/BONDS — 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY NOTE — 99.8% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Note | | | 3.500 | % | | | 02/15/33 | | | | 9,806 | | | $ | 9,482,708 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT NOTES/BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $9,594,414) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,482,708 | |
| | | | | | | | Number of shares (000’s) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | | | | 3,357 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $3,357) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3,357 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $9,597,771) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9,486,065 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12,301 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 9,498,366 | |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Coupon | | | Maturity Date | | | Par (000’s) | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT NOTES/BONDS — 99.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY NOTE — 99.7% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Note | | | 4.625 | % | | | 02/28/25 | | | | 291,413 | | | $ | 290,479,569 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT NOTES/BONDS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $290,546,568) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 290,479,569 | |
| | | | | | | | Number of shares (000’s) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | | | | | | | | | 986 | | | | 986,117 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $986,117) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 986,117 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $291,532,685) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 291,465,686 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18,344 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 291,484,030 | |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Coupon* | | | Maturity Date | | | Par (000’s) | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 99.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Bill | | | 4.534 | % | | | 05/25/23 | | | | 313,767 | | | $ | 310,333,212 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $310,287,357) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 310,333,212 | |
| | | | | | | | Number of shares (000’s) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT — 0.4% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | | | | | | | | | 1,237 | | | | 1,236,714 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $1,236,714) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,236,714 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $311,524,071) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 311,569,926 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $311,524,071) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 311,569,926 | |
LIABILITIES IN EXCESS OF OTHER ASSETS — 0.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | (27,127 | ) |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 311,542,799 | |
* | Short-term investments’ coupon reflects the annualized yield on the date of purchase for discounted investments. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF
Schedule of Investments
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | Coupon* | | | Maturity Date | | | Par (000’s) | | | Value | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS — 99.6% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
United States Treasury Bill | | | 5.081 | % | | | 02/22/24 | | | | 33,007 | | | $ | 31,442,134 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY OBLIGATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $31,436,206) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31,442,134 | |
| | | | | | | | Number of shares (000’s) | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT — 0.3% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Bank Money Market Deposit Account, 4.25%(a) | | | | | | | | | | | 103 | | | | 102,584 | |
TOTAL MONEY MARKET DEPOSIT ACCOUNT | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $102,584) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 102,584 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $31,538,791) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31,544,718 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENTS — 99.9% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(Cost $31,538,791) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31,544,718 | |
OTHER ASSETS IN EXCESS OF LIABILITIES — 0.1% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 31,806 | |
NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 31,576,524 | |
* | Short-term investments’ coupon reflects the annualized yield on the date of purchase for discounted investments. |
(a) | The rate shown is as of February 28, 2023. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Benchmark Series
Statements of Assets and Liabilities
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | | US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities of unaffiliated issuers, at value (cost $9,594,414 and $290,546,568, respectively) | | $ | 9,482,708 | | | $ | 290,479,569 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
Short-term investments, at value (cost $3,357 and $986,117 and $311,524,071 and $31,538,791, respectively) | | | 3,357 | | | | 986,117 | | | | 311,569,926 | | | | 31,544,718 | |
Receivables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Capital shares sold | | | — | | | | 8,244,966 | | | | 1,000,138 | | | | 8,019,328 | |
Interest | | | 13,333 | | | | 40,396 | | | | 1,572 | | | | 684 | |
Investments sold | | | — | | | | 1,288 | | | | 156 | | | | 1,253 | |
Total assets | | | 9,499,398 | | | | 299,752,336 | | | | 312,571,792 | | | | 39,565,983 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payables for: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments purchased | | | — | | | | 8,236,645 | | | | 999,147 | | | | 7,987,368 | |
Advisory fees | | | 1,032 | | | | 31,661 | | | | 29,846 | | | | 2,091 | |
Total liabilities | | | 1,032 | | | | 8,268,306 | | | | 1,028,993 | | | | 7,989,459 | |
Net assets | | $ | 9,498,366 | | | $ | 291,484,030 | | | $ | 311,542,799 | | | $ | 31,576,524 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS CONSIST OF: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Par value | | $ | 210 | | | $ | 6,010 | | | $ | 6,230 | | | $ | 630 | |
Paid-in capital | | | 11,453,049 | | | | 294,758,618 | | | | 310,749,305 | | | | 31,566,906 | |
Total distributable earnings/(losses) | | | (1,954,893 | ) | | | (3,280,598 | ) | | | 787,264 | | | | 8,988 | |
Net assets | | $ | 9,498,366 | | | $ | 291,484,030 | | | $ | 311,542,799 | | | $ | 31,576,524 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares outstanding ($0.001 par value, 100,000,000 shares authorized) | | | 210,000 | | | | 6,010,000 | | | | 6,230,000 | | | | 630,000 | |
Net asset value and redemption price per share | | $ | 45.23 | | | $ | 48.50 | | | $ | 50.01 | | | $ | 50.12 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Benchmark Series
Statements of Operations
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
| | US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | | US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF(1) | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Interest income | | $ | 201,760 | | | $ | 3,206,120 | | | $ | 3,411,758 | | | $ | 160,285 | |
Total investment income | | | 201,760 | | | | 3,206,120 | | | | 3,411,758 | | | | 160,285 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Advisory fees (Note 3) | | | 9,009 | | | | 112,514 | | | | 118,074 | | | | 4,974 | |
Total expenses | | | 9,009 | | | | 112,514 | | | | 118,074 | | | | 4,974 | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | | 192,751 | | | | 3,093,606 | | | | 3,293,684 | | | | 155,311 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAIN/(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (484,158 | ) | | | (4,537,535 | ) | | | (168,707 | ) | | | (54,533 | ) |
Net realized gain/(loss) from redemption in-kind | | | (1,245,348 | ) | | | 778,852 | | | | 36,425 | | | | — | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 390,349 | | | | (61,103 | ) | | | 45,071 | | | | 5,927 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) | | | (1,339,157 | ) | | | (3,819,786 | ) | | | (87,211 | ) | | | (48,606 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | (1,146,406 | ) | | $ | (726,180 | ) | | $ | 3,206,473 | | | $ | 106,705 | |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was November 14, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Period ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022(1) | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 192,751 | | | $ | 33,043 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (1,729,506 | ) | | | (137,849 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 390,349 | | | | (502,055 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | (1,146,406 | ) | | | (606,861 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (201,626 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (201,626 | ) | | | — | |
| | | | | | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 5,868,843 | | | | 20,940,800 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (15,356,334 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | (9,487,491 | ) | | | 20,940,750 | |
TOTAL INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | (10,835,523 | ) | | | 20,333,889 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 20,333,889 | | | $ | — | |
End of period | | $ | 9,498,366 | | | $ | 20,333,889 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 130,000 | | | | 420,001 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (340,000 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | (210,000 | ) | | | 420,000 | |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was August 8, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Period ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022(1) | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 3,093,606 | | | $ | 17,647 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (3,758,683 | ) | | | (41,291 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | (61,103 | ) | | | (5,896 | ) |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | (726,180 | ) | | | (29,540 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (2,524,878 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (2,524,878 | ) | | | — | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 528,223,641 | | | | 17,936,161 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (251,395,124 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 276,828,517 | | | | 17,936,111 | |
TOTAL INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | 273,577,459 | | | | 17,906,571 | |
| | | | | | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 17,906,571 | | | $ | — | |
End of period | | $ | 291,484,030 | | | $ | 17,906,571 | |
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SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 10,780,000 | | | | 360,001 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (5,130,000 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | 5,650,000 | | | | 360,000 | |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was August 8, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF
Statements of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED) | | | FOR THE Period ENDED AUGUST 31, 2022(1) | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 3,293,684 | | | $ | 54,238 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (132,282 | ) | | | (19,200 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 45,071 | | | | 784 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | 3,206,473 | | | | 35,822 | |
| | | | | | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (2,455,031 | ) | | | — | |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (2,455,031 | ) | | | — | |
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CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 358,852,311 | | | | 38,808,130 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (86,904,856 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 271,947,455 | | | | 38,808,080 | |
TOTAL INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | 272,698,897 | | | | 38,843,902 | |
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NET ASSETS: | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | 38,843,902 | | | $ | — | |
End of period | | $ | 311,542,799 | | | $ | 38,843,902 | |
| | | | | | | | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 7,190,000 | | | | 780,001 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1,740,000 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | 5,450,000 | | | | 780,000 | |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was August 8, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF
Statement of Changes in Net Assets
| | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)(1) | |
INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | | |
Net investment income/(loss) | | $ | 155,311 | |
Net realized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (54,533 | ) |
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investments | | | 5,927 | |
NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | | 106,705 | |
| | | | |
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS FROM: | | | | |
Total distributable earnings | | | (97,717 | ) |
Net decrease in net assets from dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (97,717 | ) |
| | | | |
CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 31,567,536 | |
Shares redeemed | | | — | |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 31,567,536 | |
TOTAL INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | 31,576,524 | |
| | | | |
NET ASSETS: | | | | |
Beginning of period | | $ | — | |
End of period | | $ | 31,576,524 | |
| | | | |
SHARE TRANSACTIONS: | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 630,001 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (1 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in shares | | | 630,000 | |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was November 14, 2022. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, | |
| | | (UNAUDITED) | | | | 2022 (1) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 48.41 | | | $ | 49.91 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.73 | | | | 0.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (3.12 | ) | | | (1.59 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (2.39 | ) | | | (1.50 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.79 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 45.23 | | | $ | 48.41 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 45.25 | | | $ | 48.26 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | (4.97 | )%(5) | | | (3.00 | )%(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | (4.62 | )%(5) | | | (3.31 | )%(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 9,498 | | | $ | 20,334 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.15 | %(6) | | | 0.15 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 3.21 | %(6) | | | 2.77 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 522 | %(5) | | | 97 | %(5) |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was August 8, 2022. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, | |
| | | (UNAUDITED) | | | | 2022 (1) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 49.74 | | | $ | 49.84 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 1.00 | | | | 0.11 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (1.48 | ) | | | (0.21 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | (0.48 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.76 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.76 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 48.50 | | | $ | 49.74 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 48.52 | | | $ | 49.74 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | (0.97 | )%(5) | | | (0.20 | )%(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | (0.93 | )%(5) | | | (0.20 | )%(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 291,484 | | | $ | 17,907 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.15 | %(6) | | | 0.15 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 4.12 | %(6) | | | 3.54 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 144 | %(5) | | | 100 | %(5) |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was August 8, 2022. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the respective periods. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | SIX MONTHS ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 | | | FOR THE PERIOD ENDED AUGUST 31, | |
| | | (UNAUDITED) | | | | 2022(1) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 49.80 | | | $ | 49.75 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 1.05 | | | | 0.09 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.11 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.94 | | | | 0.05 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.73 | ) | | | — | |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.73 | ) | | | — | |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 50.01 | | | $ | 49.80 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 50.03 | | | $ | 49.81 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | 1.90 | %(5) | | | 0.10 | %(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | 1.92 | %(5) | | | 0.12 | %(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 311,543 | | | $ | 38,844 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.15 | %(6) | | | 0.15 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 4.18 | %(6) | | | 2.61 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | %(5) | | | 0 | %(5) |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was August 8, 2022. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF
Financial Highlights
Contained below is per share operating performance data for shares outstanding, total investment return/(loss), ratios to average net assets and other supplemental data for the period. This information has been derived from information provided in the financial statements.
| | FOR THE Period ENDED FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (1) | |
| | | (UNAUDITED) | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 50.07 | |
Net investment income/(loss)(2) | | | 0.68 | |
Net realized and unrealized gain/(loss) from investments | | | (0.18 | ) |
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | | | 0.50 | |
Dividends and distributions to shareholders from: | | | | |
Net investment income | | | (0.45 | ) |
Total dividends and distributions to shareholders | | | (0.45 | ) |
Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 50.12 | |
Market value, end of period | | $ | 50.15 | |
Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value(3) | | | 1.01 | %(5) |
Total investment return/(loss) on market price(4) | | | 1.06 | %(5) |
RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s omitted) | | $ | 31,577 | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets | | | 0.15 | %(6) |
Ratio of net investment income/(loss) to average net assets | | | 4.68 | %(6) |
Portfolio turnover rate | | | 0 | %(5) |
(1) | Inception date of the Fund was November 14, 2022. |
(2) | Per share data calculated using average shares outstanding method. |
(3) | Total investment return/(loss) on net asset value is calculated assuming a purchase of shares on the first day and a sale of shares on the last day of each period reported and includes reinvestments of dividends and distributions, if any. |
(4) | Total investment return/(loss) on market price is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the market price on the first day of the period, reinvestment of dividends and distributions at market price during the period and redemption at market price on the last day of the period. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
1. ORGANIZATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The RBB Fund, Inc. (“RBB” or the “Company”) was incorporated under the laws of the State of Maryland on February 29, 1988 and is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, (the “1940 Act”), as an open-end management investment company. RBB is a “series fund,” which is a mutual fund divided into separate portfolios. Each portfolio is treated as a separate entity for certain matters under the 1940 Act, and for other purposes, and a shareholder of one portfolio is not deemed to be a shareholder of any other portfolio. Currently, RBB has forty-eight separate investment portfolios, including the US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF, the US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF, US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF, and the US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF (each a “Fund” and together the “Funds”). The US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF, the US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF and the US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF commenced investment operations on August 8, 2022. The US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF commenced investment operations on November 14, 2022.
RBB has authorized capital of one hundred billion shares of common stock of which 90.623 billion shares are currently classified into two hundred and thirteen classes of common stock. Each class represents an interest in an active or inactive RBB investment portfolio.
The investment objective of the US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF, the US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF, the US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF, and the US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF is to seek investment results that correspond (before fees and expenses) generally to the price and yield of its corresponding benchmark index (“Underlying Index”): the ICE BofA Current 10-Year US Treasury Index, ICE BofA Current 2-Year US Treasury Index, ICE BofA US 3-Month Treasury Bill Index, and ICE BofA US 1-Year Treasury Bill Index, respectively.
The Funds are investment companies and follow accounting and reporting guidance in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification Topic 946 “Financial Services - Investment Companies”.
The end of the reporting period for the Funds is February 28, 2023, and the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the six months ended February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”). For the US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF, the period covered by these Notes to Financial Statements is the since inception period from November 14, 2022 through February 28, 2023 (the “current fiscal period”).
PORTFOLIO VALUATION — Each Fund’s net asset value (“NAV”) is calculated once daily at the close of regular trading hours on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) (generally 4:00 p.m. Eastern time) on each day the NYSE is open. Securities held by the Funds are valued using the closing price or the last sale price on a national securities exchange or the National Association of Securities Dealers Automatic Quotation System (“NASDAQ”) market system where they are primarily traded. Equity securities traded in the over-the-counter (“OTC”) market are valued at their closing prices. If there were no transactions on that day, securities traded principally on an exchange or on NASDAQ will be valued at the mean of the last bid and ask prices prior to the market close. Fixed income securities are valued using an independent pricing service, which considers such factors as security prices, yields, maturities and ratings, and are deemed representative of market values at the close of the market. If market quotations are unavailable or deemed unreliable, securities will be valued in accordance with procedures adopted by the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”). Relying on prices supplied by pricing services or dealers or using fair valuation may result in values that are higher or lower than the values used by other investment companies and investors to price the same investments.
The Board has adopted a pricing and valuation policy for use by the Fund and its Valuation Designee (as defined below) in calculating the Fund’s NAV. Pursuant to Rule 2a-5 under the 1940 Act, the Fund has designated F/m Investments, LLC d/b/a North Slope Capital, LLC (the “Adviser”) as its “Valuation Designee” to perform all of the fair value determinations as well as to perform all of the responsibilities that may be performed by the Valuation Designee in accordance with Rule 2a-5. The Valuation Designee is authorized to make all necessary determinations of the fair values of portfolio securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or if it is deemed that the prices obtained from brokers and dealers or independent pricing services are unreliable.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS — The inputs and valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of the Funds’ investments are summarized into three levels as described in the hierarchy below:
| ● | Level 1 – Prices are determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. |
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| ● | Level 2 – Prices are determined using other significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). |
| ● | Level 3 – Prices are determined using significant unobservable inputs (including the Funds’ own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). |
The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities.
The following is a summary of the inputs used, as of the end of the reporting period, in valuing the Funds’ investments carried at fair value:
US TREASURY 10 YEAR NOTE ETF | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
U.S. Government Notes/Bonds | | $ | 9,482,708 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 9,482,708 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 3,357 | | | | 3,357 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 9,486,065 | | | $ | 3,357 | | | $ | 9,482,708 | | | $ | — | |
US TREASURY 2 YEAR NOTE ETF | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
U.S. Government Notes/Bonds | | $ | 290,479,569 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 290,479,569 | | | $ | — | |
Short-Term Investments | | | 986,117 | | | | 986,117 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 291,465,686 | | | $ | 986,117 | | | $ | 290,479,569 | | | $ | — | |
US TREASURY 3 MONTH BILL ETF | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 311,569,926 | | | $ | 1,236,714 | | | $ | 310,333,212 | | | $ | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 311,569,926 | | | $ | 1,236,714 | | | $ | 310,333,212 | | | $ | — | |
US TREASURY 12 MONTH BILL ETF | | TOTAL | | | LEVEL 1 | | | LEVEL 2 | | | LEVEL 3 | |
Short-Term Investments | | $ | 31,544,718 | | | $ | 102,584 | | | $ | 31,442,134 | | | $ | — | |
Total Investments* | | $ | 31,544,718 | | | $ | 102,584 | | | $ | 31,442,134 | | | $ | — | |
* | Please refer to the Schedule of Investments for further details. |
At the end of each quarter, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities. Various factors are considered, such as changes in liquidity from the prior reporting period; whether or not a broker is willing to execute at the quoted price; the depth and consistency of prices from third party pricing services; and the existence of contemporaneous, observable trades in the market. Additionally, management evaluates the classification of Levels 1, 2 and 3 assets and liabilities 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 Funds’ 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 Fund may ultimately realize. Further, such investments may be subject to legal and other restrictions on resale or otherwise less liquid than publicly traded securities.
For fair valuations using significant unobservable inputs, U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) requires each Fund to present a reconciliation of the beginning to ending balances for reported market values that presents changes attributable to total realized and unrealized gains or losses, purchase and sales, and transfers in and out of Level 3 during the
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period. Transfers in and out between levels are based on values at the end of the period. A reconciliation of Level 3 investments is presented only if a Fund had an amount of Level 3 investments at the end of the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets. The amounts and reasons for Level 3 transfers in and out of each level is disclosed when a Fund had an amount of total Level 3 transfers during the reporting period that was meaningful in relation to its net assets as of the end of the reporting period.
The Funds did not have any significant Level 3 transfers during the current fiscal period.
USE OF 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 revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates and those differences could be significant.
INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS, INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSES — The Funds record security transactions based on trade date for financial reporting purposes. The cost of investments sold is determined by use of the specific identification method for both financial reporting and income tax purposes in determining realized gains and losses on investments. Interest income (including amortization of premiums and accretion of discounts) is accrued when earned. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or capital gains are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The Funds’ investment income, expenses (other than class specific expenses) and unrealized and realized gains and losses are allocated daily to each class of shares based upon the relative proportion of net assets of each class at the beginning of the day. Certain expenses are shared with The RBB Fund Trust (formerly, PENN Capital Funds Trust) (the “Trust”), a series trust of affiliated funds. Expenses incurred on behalf of a specific class, fund or fund family of the Company or Trust are charged directly to the class, fund or fund family (in proportion to net assets). Expenses incurred for all funds (such as director or professional fees) are charged to all funds in proportion to their average net assets of RBB and the Trust, or in such other manner as the Board deems fair or equitable. Expenses and fees, including investment advisory and administration fees, are accrued daily and taken into account for the purpose of determining the NAV of the Funds.
DIVIDENDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS — Each Fund will distribute substantially all of its net investment income and net realized capital gains, if any, to its shareholders. Each Fund expects to declare and pay distributions, if any, monthly, however it may declare and pay distributions more or less frequently. Net realized capital gains (including net short-term capital gains), if any, will be distributed by each Fund at least annually. Brokers may make the DTC book-entry dividend reinvestment service available to their customers who own a Fund’s Shares. If this service is available and used, dividend distributions of both income and capital gains will automatically be reinvested in additional whole Shares of that Fund purchased on the secondary market. Without this service, investors would receive their distributions in cash. In order to achieve the maximum total return on their investments, investors are encouraged to use the dividend reinvestment service. To determine whether the dividend reinvestment service is available and whether there is a commission or other charge for using this service, consult your broker. Brokers may require a Fund’s shareholders to adhere to specific procedures and timetables.
U.S. TAX STATUS — No provision is made for U.S. income taxes as it is each Fund’s intention to continue to qualify for and elect the tax treatment applicable to regulated investment companies under Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and make the requisite distributions to its shareholders which will be sufficient to relieve it from U.S. income and excise taxes.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC — The global outbreak of COVID-19 (commonly referred to as “coronavirus”) has disrupted economic markets and the prolonged economic impact is uncertain. Although vaccines for COVID-19 are available, the ultimate economic fallout from the pandemic, and the long-term impact on economies, markets, industries and individual issuers are not known. The operational and financial performance of the issuers of securities in which the Funds invest depends on future developments, including the duration and spread of the outbreak and the pace of recovery which may vary from market to market, and such uncertainty may in turn adversely affect the value and liquidity of the Funds’ investments, impair the Funds’ ability to satisfy redemption requests, and negatively impact the Funds’ performance.
OTHER — In the normal course of business, the Funds may enter into contracts that provide general indemnifications. Each Fund’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is dependent on claims that may be made against the Funds in the future, and, therefore, cannot be estimated; however, based on experience, the risk of material loss from such claims is considered remote.
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2. INVESTMENT POLICIES AND PRACTICES
The sections below describe some of the different types of investments that may be made by the Funds and the investment practices in which the Funds may engage.
Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments - The Funds may invest in cash, cash equivalents, and a variety of short-term instruments in such proportions as warranted by prevailing market conditions and the Funds’ principal investment strategies. The Funds may temporarily invest without limit in such instruments for liquidity purposes, or in an attempt to respond to adverse market, economic, political or other conditions. During such periods, a Fund may not be able to achieve its investment objective.
Illiquid Investments - Pursuant to Rule 22e-4 under the 1940 Act, a Fund may invest up to 15% of its net assets in illiquid investments. An illiquid investment as defined in Rule 22e-4 is an investment that a Fund reasonably expects cannot be sold or disposed of in current market conditions within 7 calendar days or less without the sale or disposition significantly changing the market value of the investment. These investments may include restricted securities and repurchase agreements maturing in more than 7 days. Restricted securities are securities that may not be sold to the public without an effective registration statement under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “1933 Act”), and thus may be sold only in privately negotiated transactions or pursuant to an exemption from registration. Subject to the adoption of guidelines by the Board of Directors of the Company (“Board”), certain restricted securities that may be sold to institutional investors pursuant to Rule 144A under the 1933 Act and non-exempt commercial paper may be determined to be liquid by the Adviser. Illiquid investments involve the risk that the investments will not be able to be sold at the time the Adviser desires or at prices approximating the value at which a Fund is carrying the investments. To the extent an investment held by a Fund is deemed to be an illiquid investment or a less liquid investment, a Fund will be exposed to a greater liquidity risk.
Inflation Protected Securities - Each Fund may invest in inflation protected securities. Inflation protected securities are fixed income securities designed to provide protection against the negative effects of inflation. Two structures are common. The U.S. Treasury and some other issuers use a structure that accrues inflation into the principal value of the bond. Most other issuers pay out the inflation accruals as part of a semiannual coupon.
Other Investment Companies - Each Fund may invest in other investment companies, including open-end funds, closed-end funds, unit investment trusts, and exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”) registered under the 1940 Act that invest primarily in Fund eligible investments. Under the 1940 Act, a Fund’s investment in such securities is generally limited to 3% of the total voting stock of any one investment company; 5% of such Fund’s total assets with respect to any one investment company; and 10% of such Fund’s total assets in the aggregate. A Fund’s investments in other investment companies may include money market mutual funds. Investments in money market funds are not subject to the percentage limitations set forth above. The SEC has adopted revisions to the rules permitting funds to invest in other investment companies in excess of the limits described above. While Rule 12d1-4 permits more types of fund of fund arrangements without reliance on an exemptive order or no-action letters, it imposes new conditions, including limits on control and voting of acquired funds’ shares, evaluations and findings by investment advisers, fund investment agreements, and limits on most three-tier fund structures. Rule 12d1-4 went into effect on January 19, 2021. The rescission of the applicable exemptive orders and the withdrawal of the applicable no-action letters was effective on January 19, 2022. These regulatory changes may adversely impact a Fund’s investment strategies and operations.
U.S. Government Securities - Each Fund may invest in U.S. government securities, including bills, notes and bonds differing as to maturity and rates of interest, which are either issued or guaranteed by the U.S. Treasury or by U.S. government agencies or instrumentalities. U.S. government agency securities include securities issued by (a) the Federal Housing Administration, Farmers Home Administration, Export-Import Bank of the United States, Small Business Administration, and the Government National Mortgage Association, whose securities are supported by the full faith and credit of the United States; (b) the Federal Home Loan Banks, Federal Intermediate Credit Banks, and the Tennessee Valley Authority, whose securities are supported by the right of the agency to borrow from the U.S. Treasury; (c) the Federal National Mortgage Association, whose securities are supported by the discretionary authority of the U.S. government to purchase certain obligations of the agency or instrumentality; and (d) the Student Loan Marketing Association, whose securities are supported only by its credit. While the U.S. government provides financial support to such U.S. government-sponsored agencies or instrumentalities, no assurance can be given that it always will do so since it is not so obligated by law. The U.S. government, its agencies and instrumentalities do not guarantee the market value of their securities, and consequently, the value of such securities may fluctuate.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
Zero-Coupon and Step Coupon Securities - Each Fund may invest in zero-coupon and step coupon securities. Zero-coupon securities pay no cash income to their holders until they mature. When held to maturity, their entire return comes from the difference between their purchase price and their maturity value. Step coupon securities are debt securities that may not pay interest for a specified period of time and then, after the initial period, may pay interest at a series of different rates. Both zero-coupon and step coupon securities are issued at substantial discounts from their value at maturity. Because interest on these securities is not paid on a current basis, the values of securities of this type are subject to greater fluctuations than are the value of securities that distribute income regularly and may be more speculative than such securities. Accordingly, the values of these securities may be highly volatile as interest rates rise or fall. In addition, while such securities generate income for purposes of generally accepted accounting standards, they do not generate cash flow and thus could cause a Fund to be forced to liquidate securities at an inopportune time in order to distribute cash, as required by the Code.
Temporary Investments - During periods of adverse market or economic conditions, a Fund may temporarily invest all or a substantial portion of its assets in high-quality, fixed-income securities, money market instruments, and shares of money market mutual funds, or it may hold cash. At such times, a Fund would not be pursuing its stated investment objective with its usual investment strategies. A Fund may also hold these investments for liquidity purposes. Fixed-income securities will be deemed to be of high quality if they are rated “A” or better by S&P or Moody’s or, if unrated, are determined to be of comparable quality by the Adviser. Money market instruments are high-quality, short-term fixed-income obligations (which generally have remaining maturities of one year or less) and may include U.S. Government Securities, commercial paper, certificates of deposit and banker’s acceptances issued by domestic branches of U.S. banks that are members of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and repurchase agreements for U.S. Government Securities.
In lieu of purchasing money market instruments, the Fund may purchase shares of money market mutual funds that invest primarily in U.S. Government Securities and repurchase agreements involving those securities, subject to certain limitations imposed by the 1940 Act. A Fund, as an investor in a money market fund, will indirectly bear that fund’s fees and expenses, which will be in addition to the fees and expenses of the Fund. Repurchase agreements involve certain risks not associated with direct investments in debt securities.
3. INVESTMENT ADVISER AND OTHER SERVICES
Each Fund pays all of its expenses other than those expressly assumed by the Adviser. Expenses of each Fund are deducted from the Fund’s total income before dividends are paid. Subject to the supervision of the Board, the Adviser manages the overall investment operations of each Fund in accordance with the Fund’s respective investment objective and policies and formulates a continuing investment strategy for each Fund pursuant to the terms of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Adviser and the Company on behalf of each Fund. The Adviser is controlled by Diffractive Managers Group, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and EQSF Holdings, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company owned by three officers of the Company. Prior to January 31, 2023, the Adviser was controlled by F/m Acceleration, LLC. Diffractive Managers Group, LLC acquired all of the assets and liabilities of F/m Acceleration, LLC on January 31, 2023. The Funds compensate the Adviser with a unitary management fee for its services at an annual rate of 0.15% of each Fund’s average daily net assets during the month. From the unitary management fee, the Adviser pays most of the expenses of each Fund, including transfer agency, custody, fund administration, legal, audit and other services. However, under the Advisory Agreement, the Adviser is not responsible for interest expenses, brokerage commissions and other trading expenses, taxes and other extraordinary costs such as litigation and other expenses not incurred in the ordinary course of business. The Adviser will not be liable for any error of judgment, mistake of law, or for any loss suffered by a Fund in connection with the performance of the Advisory Agreement, except a loss resulting from a breach of fiduciary duty with respect to the receipt of compensation for services or a loss resulting from willful misfeasance, bad faith or gross negligence on the part of the Adviser in the performance of its duties, or from reckless disregard of its obligations and duties under the Advisory Agreement.
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
During the current fiscal period, investment advisory fees accrued were as follows:
FUND | | ADVISORY FEES | |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | $ | 9,009 | |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | 112,514 | |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | 118,074 | |
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF | | | 4,974 | |
U.S. Bancorp Fund Services, LLC (“Fund Services”), doing business as U.S. Bank Global Fund Services, serves as administrator for the Funds. For providing administrative and accounting services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Fund Services serves as the Funds’ transfer and dividend disbursing agent. For providing transfer agent services, Fund Services is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
U.S. Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”) provides certain custodial services to the Funds. The Custodian is entitled to receive a monthly fee, subject to certain minimum and out of pocket expenses.
Quasar Distributors, LLC (“Quasar”), a wholly-owned broker-dealer subsidiary of Foreside Financial Group, LLC, serves as the principal underwriter and distributor of the Funds’ shares pursuant to a Distribution Agreement with RBB.
Under the Funds’ unitary fee, the Adviser compensates Fund Services and the Custodian for services provided.
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER COMPENSATION — The Directors of the Company receive an annual retainer and meeting fees for meetings attended. An employee of Vigilant Compliance, LLC serves as Chief Compliance Officer of the Company. Vigilant Compliance, LLC is compensated for the services provided to the Company. Employees of RBB serve as President, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Secretary and Director of Marketing & Business Development of the Company. They are compensated by the Company for services provided. Certain employees of Fund Services serve as officers of the Company. They are not compensated by the Funds or the Company. As of the end of the reporting period, there were no director and officer fees charged or paid by the Funds.
4. PURCHASES AND SALES OF INVESTMENT SECURITIES
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales and maturities of investment securities (excluding in-kind transactions and short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:
FUND | | U.S. GOVERNMENT PURCHASES | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT SALES | |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | $ | 17,768,194 | | | $ | 17,825,569 | |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | 1,064,155,366 | | | | 803,789,828 | |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (continued)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
During the current fiscal period, aggregate purchases and sales of in-kind transactions (excluding short-term investments) of the Funds were as follows:
FUND | | U.S. GOVERNMENT IN-KIND PURCHASES | | | U.S. GOVERNMENT IN-KIND SALES | |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | $ | 5,840,102 | | | $ | 15,249,878 | |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | 267,095,384 | | | | 251,085,821 | |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF | | | — | | | | — | |
5. FEDERAL INCOME TAX INFORMATION
The Funds have followed the authoritative guidance on accounting for and disclosure of uncertainty in tax positions, which requires the Funds to determine whether a tax position is more likely than not to be sustained upon examination, including resolution of any related appeals or litigation processes, based on the technical merits of the position. The Funds have determined that there was no effect on the financial statements from following this authoritative guidance. In the normal course of business, the Funds are subject to examination by federal, state and local jurisdictions, where applicable, for tax years for which applicable statutes of limitations have not expired. Since the Funds did not have a full fiscal year, the tax cost of investments is the same as noted in the Schedule of Investments.
As of August 31, 2022, the federal tax cost, aggregate gross unrealized appreciation and depreciation of securities held by each Fund were as follows:
FUND | | FEDERAL TAX COST | | | UNREALIZED APPRECIATION | | | UNREALIZED (DEPRECIATION) | | | NET UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | $ | 20,811,076 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (502,055 | ) | | $ | (502,055 | ) |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | 17,911,610 | | | | 13 | | | | (5,909 | ) | | | (5,896 | ) |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | 38,846,224 | | | | 784 | | | | — | | | | 784 | |
Distributions to shareholders, if any, from net investment income and realized gains are determined in accordance with federal income tax regulations, which may differ from net investment income and realized gains recognized for financial reporting purposes. Accordingly, the character of distributions and composition of net assets for tax purposes may differ from those reflected in the accompanying financial statements. To the extent these differences are permanent, such amounts are reclassified within the capital accounts based on the tax treatment; temporary differences do not require such reclassification.
As of August 31, 2022, there were no permanent differences between distributable earnings/(loss) and paid-in capital, respectively.
As of August 31, 2022, the components of distributable earnings on a tax basis were as follows:
FUND | | UNDISTRIBUTED ORDINARY INCOME | | | UNDISTRIBUTED LONG-TERM CAPITAL GAINS | | | Net UNREALIZED APPRECIATION/ (DEPRECIATION) | | | CAPITAL LOSS CARRYOVER | | | QUALIFIED LATE- YEAR LOSS | |
US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF | | $ | 33,043 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (502,055 | ) | | $ | (137,849 | ) | | $ | — | |
US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF | | | 17,647 | | | | — | | | | (5,896 | ) | | | (41,291 | ) | | | — | |
US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF | | | 54,238 | | | | — | | | | 784 | | | | (19,200 | ) | | | — | |
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Notes to Financial Statements (concluded)
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 (UNAUDITED)
The differences between the book and tax basis components of distributable earnings relate primarily to the timing of recognition of income and gains for federal income tax purposes.
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Funds are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after December 22, 2010 for an unlimited period. Additionally, capital losses that are carried forward will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as under the previous law. As of August 31, 2022, the US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF had unexpiring short-term losses of $137,849, the US Treasury 2 Year Note ETF had unexpiring short-term losses of $41,291 and the US Treasury 3 Month Bill ETF had unexpiring short-term losses of $19,200.
6. SHARE TRANSACTIONS
Shares of the Funds are listed and traded on the NASDAQ, Inc. (the “Exchange”). Market prices for the shares may be different from their NAV. Each Fund issues and redeems shares on a continuous basis at NAV only in blocks of 10,000 shares, called “Creation Units.” Creation Units are issued and redeemed principally in-kind for securities included in a specified universe. Once created, shares generally trade in the secondary market at market prices that change throughout the day. Except when aggregated in Creation Units, shares are not redeemable securities of each Fund. Creation Units may only be purchased or redeemed by certain financial institutions (“Authorized Participants”). An Authorized Participant is either (i) a broker-dealer or other participant in the clearing process through the Continuous Net Settlement System of the National Securities Clearing Corporation or (ii) a Depository Trust Company participant and, in each case, must have executed a Participant Agreement with the Distributor. Most retail investors do not qualify as Authorized Participants nor have the resources to buy and sell whole Creation Units. Therefore, they are unable to purchase or redeem shares directly from each Fund. Rather, most retail investors may purchase shares in the secondary market with the assistance of a broker and are subject to customary brokerage commissions or fees.
Each Fund currently offers one class of shares, which has no front-end sales load, no deferred sales charge, and no redemption fee. A fixed transaction fee is imposed for the transfer and other transaction costs associated with the purchase or sale of Creation Units. The standard fixed transaction fee for each Fund is $300, payable to the custodian. In addition, a variable fee may be charged on all cash transactions or substitutes for Creation Units of up to a maximum of 2% as a percentage of the value of the Creation Units subject to the transaction. Variable fees are imposed to compensate each Fund for the transaction costs associated with the cash transactions. Variable fees received by each Fund, if any, are displayed in the capital shares transactions section of the Statements of Changes in Net Assets.
7. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND REGULATORY UPDATES
In June 2022, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2022-03, which amends Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions (“ASU 2022-03”). ASU 2022-03 clarifies guidance for fair value measurement of an equity security subject to a contractual sale restriction and establishes new disclosure requirements for such equity securities. ASU 2022-03 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and for interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these amendments on the financial statements.
8. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Management has evaluated the impact of all subsequent events on the Funds through the date the financial statements were issued and has determined that there was the following subsequent event:
Special Meeting of Shareholders to consider Approval of New Investment Advisory Agreement
On March 28, 2023, a special meeting of shareholders of the Funds (the “Special Meeting”) was held, at which shareholders were asked to consider the approval of a new investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Company on behalf of the Funds (the “New Investment Advisory Agreement”). The Special Meeting was adjourned to April 18, 2023. At the adjourned Special Meeting, shareholders of the US Treasury 10 Year Note ETF and US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF approved the New Investment Advisory Agreement. As described in the Funds’ definitive proxy statement filed with the SEC on March 9, 2023, the unitary management fees payable to the Adviser under the New Investment Advisory Agreement are the same as the unitary management fees payable under the Funds’ previously existing advisory agreement, and the investment advisory personnel who provided services to the Funds under the previously existing investment advisory agreement are expected to continue to do so under the New Investment Advisory Agreement.
The Special Meeting, for shareholders of the Funds was first adjourned until April 18, 2023, and further adjourned until May 5, 2023.
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Notice to Shareholders
(Unaudited)
INFORMATION ON PROXY VOTING
Policies and procedures that the Funds use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities as well as information regarding how the Funds voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 are available (i) without charge, upon request, by calling (800)-617-0004; and (ii) on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
QUARTERLY SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
The Company files a complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third fiscal quarters of each fiscal year (quarters ended November 30 and May 31) as an exhibit to its report on Form N-PORT. The Company’s Forms N-PORT are available on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
FREQUENCY DISTRIBUTIONS OF PREMIUMS AND DISCOUNTS
Information regarding how often shares of the Funds trade on an exchange at a price above (i.e., at a premium) or below (i.e., at a discount) the NAV of the Funds is available, without charge, on the Funds’ website at www.ustreasuryetf.com.
APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENT
As required by the 1940 Act, the Board, including all of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Directors”), considered the approval of the investment advisory agreement between the Adviser and the Company (the “Investment Advisory Agreement”) on behalf of the US Treasury 12 Month Bill ETF (the “Fund”), at meetings of the Board held on May 11-12, 2022 and July 26, 2022 (collectively, the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, the Board, including all of the Independent Directors, approved the Investment Advisory Agreement for an initial term. The Board’s decision to approve the Investment Advisory Agreement reflects the exercise of its business judgment. In approving the Investment Advisory Agreement, the Board considered information provided by the Adviser with the assistance and advice of counsel to the Independent Directors and the Company.
In considering the approval of the Investment Advisory Agreement between the Company and the Adviser with respect to the Fund, the Directors took into account all the materials provided prior to and during the Meeting and at other meetings throughout the past year, the presentations made during the Meeting, and the discussions held during the Meeting. The Directors reviewed these materials with management of the Adviser and discussed the Investment Advisory Agreement with counsel in an executive session, at which no representatives of the Adviser were present. Among other things, the Directors considered (i) the nature, extent, and quality of the Adviser’s services to be provided to the Fund; (ii) descriptions of the experience and qualifications of the Adviser’s personnel providing those services; (iii) the Adviser’s investment philosophies and processes; (iv) the Adviser’s assets under management and client descriptions; (v) the Adviser’s advisory fee arrangement with the Company; (vi) the Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures; (vii) the Adviser’s financial information, insurance coverage and profitability analysis related to providing advisory services to the Fund; (viii) the extent to which economies of scale are relevant to the Fund; and (ix) information comparing the Fund’s proposed management fee to those of peer funds. The Directors noted that the Fund had not yet commenced operations, and consequently there was no performance information to review with respect to the Fund.
As part of their review, the Directors considered the nature, extent and quality of the services to be provided by the Adviser. The Directors concluded that the Adviser had substantial resources to provide services to the Fund.
The Board also considered the effect of the unitary management fee payable by the Fund under the Advisory Agreement. In this regard, information on the fees to be paid by the Fund and the Fund’s total operating expense ratio was compared to similar information for ETFs advised by other, unaffiliated investment advisory firms.
After reviewing the information regarding the Adviser’s estimated costs, profitability and economies of scale, and after considering the services to be provided by the Adviser, the Directors concluded that the unitary management fees to be paid by the Fund to the Adviser was fair and reasonable and that the Investment Advisory Agreement should be approved for an initial period ending August 16, 2023.
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Notice to Shareholders (continued)
(Unaudited)
APPROVAL OF NEW AND INTERIM INVESTMENT ADVISORY AGREEMENTS
As required by the 1940 Act, the Board, including a majority of the Directors who are not “interested persons” of the Company, as that term is defined in the 1940 Act (the “Independent Directors”, considered the approval of an interim advisory agreement between the Company and the Adviser (the “Interim Advisory Agreement”), at a meeting of the Board held on January 27, 2023 and reconvened on January 30, 2023 (the “January Meeting”) and the approval of a new investment advisory agreement between the Company and the Adviser (the “New Advisory Agreement” and, together with the Interim Advisory Agreement, the “Advisory Agreements”) at a meeting of the Board held on February 8-9, 2023 (collectively with the January Meeting, the “Meeting”). At the Meeting, the Board, including all of the Independent Directors, approved the Advisory Agreements. The Board’s decision to approve the Advisory Agreements reflects the exercise of its business judgment.
In considering the approval of the Advisory Agreements, the Board, with the assistance of independent counsel, considered its legal responsibilities with regard to all factors deemed to be relevant to the Funds. The Board evaluated the Advisory Agreements in light of all the materials provided prior to and during the Meeting and at other meetings that preceded the Meeting, the presentations made during the Meeting and the discussions held during the Meeting. The Directors reviewed these materials with management of F/m and discussed the Advisory Agreements with counsel in executive sessions at which no representatives of F/m were present. The Directors considered whether approval of the Advisory Agreements would be in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders and the overall fairness of the Advisory Agreements. Among other things, the Directors considered information concerning: (i) the nature, extent and quality of the services provided by the Adviser to the Funds; (ii) descriptions of the experience and qualifications of the Adviser’s personnel providing those services; (iii) the Adviser’s investment philosophies and processes; (iv) the Adviser’s assets under management and client descriptions; (v) the Adviser’s management fee arrangement with the Company; (vi) the Adviser’s compliance policies and procedures; (vii) the Adviser’s financial information, insurance coverage and profitability analysis related to its provision of advisory services to the Funds; (viii) the extent to which economies of scale are relevant to the Funds; (ix) information regarding each Fund’s fees relative to other funds with similar investments and structure; and (x) information regarding the performance of each Fund relative to its benchmark index.
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services Provided to the Funds. The Directors evaluated the nature, extent and quality of the services that the Adviser would provide under the Advisory Agreements, which are the same services that the Adviser provided under the Funds’ original investment advisory agreement with the Adviser (the “Original Agreement”), on the basis of the functions that the Adviser performs, and the quality and stability of the staff committed to those functions, the Adviser’s compliance record and financial condition and its background and history in providing services to the Funds under the Original Agreement. The Directors also considered the fact that the Adviser had not experienced any significant legal, compliance or regulatory difficulties in connection with the services provided by the Adviser to the Funds. Based on the information provided and the Directors’ prior experience with the Adviser, the Directors concluded that the nature and extent of the services that the Adviser would provide under the Advisory Agreements, as well as the quality of those services, was satisfactory.
In this regard, the Directors considered representations by the Adviser that the acquisition of the Adviser’s parent company by Diffractive Managers Group, LLC (the “Acquisition”) would not lead to a reduction in the quality or scope of services provided to the Funds. The Directors took into account that there would be no change (including change to the unitary management fee structure) that would adversely impact the Adviser’s ability to provide the same quality of services as were provided in the past; that the Adviser would be sufficiently capitalized following the Acquisition to continue its operations; that there are no material litigation, or regulatory or administrative proceedings pending against the Adviser or its principal executive officers related to services that the Adviser provides to the Funds alleging violations of securities or related laws, fraudulent conduct, breach of fiduciary duty, or similar violations; that there are no pending regulatory inquiries by the SEC or other regulators involving the Adviser related to services that the Adviser provides to the Funds; that there are no material compliance issues since the approval of the Original Agreement; that the Funds would not bear any expenses related to the Acquisition, including expenses related to the proxy statement; and that there are no planned fee increases for the Funds over the next two years.
Costs of Services Provided and Profits Realized by the Adviser. The Directors examined fee information for each Fund, including a comparison of such information to other similarly situated funds, and the total expense ratio of each Fund. In this regard, the Directors noted that the unitary management fees and total expenses of each Fund were not expected to change as a result of the Acquisition or approval of the Advisory Agreements. The Directors also reviewed analyses of the Adviser’s estimated profitability
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Notice to Shareholders (conCLUDED)
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related to its provision of advisory services to the Funds. Based on the information provided, the Directors concluded that the amount of unitary management fees that the Funds currently pay, and would pay under the Advisory Agreements, to the Adviser are reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services provided.
Investment Performance of the Funds. The Directors reviewed information concerning each Fund’s investment performance, both absolutely as well as compared to its benchmark index. The Directors also considered the Adviser’s quarterly portfolio reviews explaining the Funds’ performance and the investment strategies it employs for the Funds. After considering all of the information, the Directors concluded that, although past performance is not a guarantee of future results, the Funds and their shareholders were likely to benefit from the Adviser’s continued provision of investment management services.
Economies of Scale and Fee Levels Reflecting Those Economies. In considering the overall fairness of the Advisory Agreements, the Directors assessed the degree to which economies of scale that would be expected to be realized if the Funds’ assets increase, whether the Funds were large enough to generate economies of scale, and the extent to which fee levels would reflect those economies of scale for the benefit of the Funds’ shareholders. The Directors noted that each Fund’s management fee structure did not contain any breakpoint reductions as the Fund’s assets grew in size, but that the feasibility of incorporating breakpoints would continue to be reviewed on a regular basis. The Directors determined that the fee schedules in the Advisory Agreements are reasonable and appropriate.
Other Benefits to the Adviser. In addition to the above factors, the Directors also considered other benefits received by the Adviser from its management of the Funds, including, without limitation, the ability to market its advisory services for similar products in the future.
The Directors also considered that they would be able to, and intended to, monitor on a regular basis the ability of the Adviser and its affiliates to comply with their undertakings to the Board and to monitor on an ongoing basis the quality of services to, and expenses of, the Funds. In addition, the Directors considered that, under the Interim Advisory Agreement, the Board would have the authority, should the need arise in its view, to terminate the Interim Advisory Agreement without penalty upon 10 days’ notice to the Adviser.
No single factor was determinative of the Board’s decision to approve the Advisory Agreements; rather, each Independent Director based their determination on the total mix of information available to them. Based on a consideration of all the factors in their totality, the Independent Directors determined that the Advisory Agreements are fair and reasonable to each Fund. The Board, including all of the Independent Directors, therefore determined that the approval of the Advisory Agreements is in the best interests of each Fund and its shareholders and that (i) the Interim Advisory Agreement should be approved for a term ending upon the earlier of June 30, 2023 or the date upon which shareholder approval of the New Advisory Agreement with respect to a Fund is obtained and (ii) the New Advisory Agreement should be approved, subject to shareholder approval, for an initial term ending August 31, 2024.
Investment Adviser
F/m Investments, LLC d/b/a North Slope Capital, LLC
3050K Street NW, Suite W-201
Washington, DC 20007
Administrator and Transfer Agent
U.S.Bank Global Fund Services
P.O. Box 701
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201-0701
Custodian
U.S. Bank, N.A.
1555 North River Center Drive, Suite 302
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53212
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Cohen & Company, Ltd.
1350 Euclid Avenue, Suite 800
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Underwriter
Quasar Distributors, LLC
111 East Kilbourn Avenue, Suite 2200
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202
Legal Counsel
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP
One Logan Square, Suite 2000
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-6996
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(b) Not applicable
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Not applicable for semi-annual reports.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 6. Investments.
| (a) | The Schedule of Investments is included as part of the report to shareholders filed under Item 1 of this Form. |
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 the shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board of directors, where those changes were implemented after the registrant last provided disclosure in response to the requirements of Item 407(c)(2)(iv) of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.407) (as required by Item 22(b)(15) of Schedule 14A (17 CFR 240.14a-101)), or this Item.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
| (a) | The registrant’s principal executive and principal financial officers have reviewed the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Act”)) as of a date within 90 days of the filing of this report, as 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. Based on their review, such officers have concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in this report is appropriately recorded, processed, summarized and reported and made known to them by others within the Registrant and by the Registrant’s service provider. |
| (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 has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. |
Item 12. Disclosure of Securities Lending Activities for Closed-End Management Investment Companies
Not applicable to open-end investment companies.
Item 13. Exhibits.
| (a) | (1) Any code of ethics or amendment thereto, that is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2, to the extent that the registrant intends to satisfy Item 2 requirements through filing an exhibit. Not applicable. |
(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. Furnished herewith.
(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) | The RBB Fund, Inc. | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Steven Plump | |
| Steven Plump, President | |
| (principal executive officer) | |
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Date | May 3, 2023 | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ Steven Plump | |
| Steven Plump, President | |
| (principal executive officer) | |
| | |
Date | May 3, 2023 | |
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By (Signature and Title)* | /s/ James Shaw | |
| James Shaw, CFO/COO | |
| (principal financial officer) | |
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Date | 5/3/2023 | |
| * | Print the name and title of each signing officer under his or her signature. |
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