LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS | April, 2014 |
Dear Fellow Shareholders:
We are pleased to present our Semi-Annual Report for the six-month period ended April 30, 2014. This report presents important financial information for each of the New Century Portfolios. We invite you to visit our website at www.newcenturyportfolios.com for additional information.
The S&P 500 Index finished 2013 in record high territory gaining over 30% for the calendar year. Overseas, a slow recovery in Europe was led by Germany, while the U.K. also gained traction. In December, after some concern due to uncertainty surrounding the potential tapering of the Quantitative Easing (QE) Program, markets were relieved when the Fed announced a thoughtful withdrawal from its QE Program. The Fed’s $85 billion monthly asset purchases are scheduled to be reduced by a measured $10 billion per month. Importantly, rates are expected to be kept low for a considerable time after asset purchases have ceased under the QE Program and the economic recovery strengthens.
In January, several emerging markets grabbed the headlines by staging pullbacks. Concern about growth in China as well as internal political and economic issues in countries like Ukraine and Argentina were likely to be key contributors. The Fed’s decision to continue to withdraw monetary stimulus in January compounded the issue as rising interest rates resulted in capital outflows from emerging economies. Currencies of countries such as Argentina, Venezuela and Turkey declined and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index decreased by 6.5% for the one-month period.
Over the six-month period from November 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014, the S&P 500 Index gained 8.4%, the MSCI EAFE Index gained 4.4% and the MSCI Emerging Markets Index lost 3.0%. As we look forward, global economies are in different stages of economic cycles. While European growth has been sluggish, the region has emerged from its credit crisis and countries are in various states of recovery. The GDP in Europe grew 0.7% from April 2013 heightening market expectations that the European Central Bank will adopt stimulus measures.1 China, a former growth engine, is slowing. The Chinese government had set an official GDP target of 7.5%, but it has been tracking lower than expected.2 In addition, China’s focus has shifted to employment growth and more sustainable economic programs going forward. The U.S. is slowly weaning off the Fed’s liquidity support as the economy moves into a more mature self-sustaining growth phase. Moderate growth, low inflation and continued improvement in the employment numbers are projected for the U.S. economy.3 After a multi-year run-up in equity markets, and as valuations approach longer term historical averages, the potential for increased volatility has risen. In this type of environment strong active management can potentially enhance returns, as markets rely less on overall market direction and more on investment quality.
New Century Capital Portfolio (NCCPX) gained 5.8% vs. 8.4% for the S&P 500 Index from November 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. Over the six-month period, the Portfolio continued to employ more active managers as opposed to passive managers. As the market cycle matures and the Fed’s liquidity programs abate, we believe active management will likely benefit. International exposures in the Portfolio were reduced over the six-month period. Over the past six months, the Portfolio maintained a growth tilt, investing in managers and sector funds with a growth style. While the Portfolio takes a longer-term point of view, our investments in the small-cap, international, and growth sectors served as a drag on performance in the so far volatile 2014.
New Century Balanced Portfolio (NCIPX) performed in-line with peers and garnered 4.3% compared to 4.6% for the Morningstar Moderate Allocation category from November 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. The Portfolio is managed roughly in line with the 60% equity and 40% fixed income allocations for the category. At the beginning of the year, the Portfolio harvested gains in well-performing sectors such as Consumer Staples and Health Care in preparation for potential pullbacks in these areas. Market action this year was hedged by investing in a low volatility structured note and reducing international exposures. At the same time, diversification was enhanced by increasing convertible and multi-sector fixed income exposures. The equity portion of the Portfolio has a slight growth tilt and is smaller cap than the category average.
New Century International Portfolio (NCFPX) returned 2.4% vs. 2.9% for the MSCI ACWI ex-USA benchmark for the six-month period ended April 30, 2014. The Portfolio currently favors Europe and remains optimistic for further recovery in this region. The focus has been on core countries such as Germany, Switzerland and the UK and the Portfolio’s strongest performing funds were in the Europe category. The Portfolio is roughly benchmark-weight in Asia, the category which was the largest detractor in the performance. Over the past six months, investments were shifted from the emerging to developed international markets and the Portfolio ended the period slightly overweight developed compared to the benchmark.
New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio (NCHPX) increased 2.1% vs. 1.4% for the Morningstar Multi-Alternative category from November 1, 2013 to April 30, 2014. The Portfolio has outperformed the Multi-Alternative category for the 1-, 3-, 5- and 10-year periods ended April 30, 2014. The Portfolio has increased exposure to high conviction managers. In the Fixed Income category, duration has been kept short, using credit/currency themes to enhance returns. Two closed-end funds trading at deep discounts were added which mirrored mutual fund strategies currently held in the Portfolio, hoping to take advantage of both strong management and a shrinking discount. Within the Natural Resources category a structured note tracking WTI Crude Oil with leveraged upside participation and buffered downside protection was purchased. Management believes the Portfolio is strongly positioned to face potential rising equity market volatility.
While 2014 has endured a rocky start, it was to be expected after years of monetary stimulus by the Fed. In fact, the S&P 500 Index has historically undergone a 5% correction on average every 5.2 months since 1950.4 This January, the S&P 500 Index fell 5.7% peak to trough: however, it recovered in February and remained positive through April 2014. We look forward to new developments and opportunities to leverage new ideas in New Century Portfolios.
We appreciate your business and thank you for your trust in New Century Portfolios.
Sincerely,
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Nicole M. Tremblay, Esq. President, CEO | Susan K. Arnold Portfolio Manager |
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Andre M. Fernandes Portfolio Manager | Ronald A. Sugameli Portfolio Manager |
4 | Stock Trader’s Almanac 2013, Yale Hirsch |
Investors should take into consideration the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the New Century Portfolios carefully before investing. The prospectus contains these details and other information and should be read carefully before investing. Principal value of an investment will fluctuate and shares when redeemed may be worth more or less than your original investment. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Portfolio holdings and opinions expressed herein are subject to change.
NEW CENTURY CAPITAL PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO INFORMATION April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
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Top Ten Long-Term Holdings |
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund - Investor Shares | | 6.9% |
MFS Growth Fund - Class I | | 6.5% |
Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund - Administrator Class | | 6.3% |
Putnam Equity Income Fund - Class Y | | 5.6% |
Vanguard 500 Index Fund - Signal Shares | | 5.4% |
iShares Dow Jones U.S. Energy Sector Index Fund | | 4.3% |
Fidelity Select Health Care Portfolio | | 4.2% |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | | 4.2% |
American Funds AMCAP Fund - Class A | | 4.2% |
Gabelli Asset Fund (The) - Class I | | 4.1% |
NEW CENTURY CAPITAL PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 98.6% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Large-Cap Funds — 62.9% | | | | | | |
American Funds AMCAP Fund - Class A | | | 168,438 | | | $ | 4,721,327 | |
Gabelli Asset Fund (The) - Class I | | | 71,028 | | | | 4,674,330 | |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (a) | | | 25,050 | | | | 4,747,977 | |
iShares Russell 1000 Index Fund (a) | | | 26,000 | | | | 2,736,500 | |
iShares S&P 500 Growth Index Fund (a) | | | 41,800 | | | | 4,180,000 | |
iShares S&P 500 Value Index Fund (a) | | | 43,105 | | | | 3,790,223 | |
JPMorgan Value Advantage Fund - Institutional Class | | | 122,538 | | | | 3,455,562 | |
MFS Equity Opportunities Fund - Class I | | | 58,831 | | | | 1,617,276 | |
MFS Growth Fund - Class I | | | 109,530 | | | | 7,349,500 | |
Putnam Equity Income Fund - Class Y | | | 303,165 | | | | 6,369,489 | |
RidgeWorth Large Cap Value Equity Fund - I Shares | | | 197,872 | | | | 3,401,429 | |
Vanguard 500 Index Fund - Signal Shares | | | 42,642 | | | | 6,125,472 | |
Vanguard Dividend Growth Fund - Investor Shares | | | 359,415 | | | | 7,835,242 | |
Weitz Partners Value Fund (b) | | | 88,133 | | | | 2,922,505 | |
Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund - Administrator Class | | | 141,783 | | | | 7,158,622 | |
| | | | | | | 71,085,454 | |
Sector Funds — 16.3% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Select Health Care Portfolio | | | 25,323 | | | | 4,774,629 | |
iShares Dow Jones U.S. Energy Sector Index Fund (a) | | | 91,400 | | | | 4,889,900 | |
Ivy Science and Technology Fund - Class I (b) | | | 70,044 | | | | 3,825,087 | |
PowerShares Dynamic Pharmaceuticals Portfolio (a) | | | 67,000 | | | | 3,863,890 | |
SPDR Gold Shares (a) (b) (c) | | | 9,000 | | | | 1,117,980 | |
| | | | | | | 18,471,486 | |
Mid-Cap Funds — 10.4% | | | | | | | | |
iShares S&P MidCap 400 Growth Index Fund (a) | | | 12,600 | | | | 1,874,880 | |
iShares S&P MidCap 400 Value Index Fund (a) | | | 31,600 | | | | 3,796,740 | |
Putnam Equity Spectrum Fund - Class Y | | | 74,124 | | | | 3,164,354 | |
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust (a) | | | 11,702 | | | | 2,887,117 | |
| | | | | | | 11,723,091 | |
International Funds — 5.2% | | | | | | | | |
Oppenheimer Developing Markets Fund - Class Y | | | 47,443 | | | | 1,753,006 | |
Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y | | | 105,357 | | | | 4,089,962 | |
| | | | | | | 5,842,968 | |
Small-Cap Funds — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund - Institutional Class | | | 15,575 | | | | 1,068,446 | |
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index Fund (a) | | | 6,700 | | | | 769,428 | |
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index Fund (a) | | | 21,800 | | | | 2,416,530 | |
| | | | | | | 4,254,404 | |
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Total Investment Companies (Cost $74,194,218) | | | | | | $ | 111,377,403 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY CAPITAL PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Invesco STIT-STIC Prime Portfolio (The) - Institutional Class, 0.02% (d) (Cost $461,380) | | | 461,380 | | | $ | 461,380 | |
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Total Investments at Value — 99.0% (Cost $74,655,598) | | | | | | $ | 111,838,783 | |
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Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 1.0% | | | | | | | 1,167,914 | |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 113,006,697 | |
(a) | Exchange-traded fund. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | For federal income tax purposes, structured as a grantor trust. |
(d) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2014. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY BALANCED PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO INFORMATION April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
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Top Ten Long-Term Holdings |
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
Loomis Sayles Bond Fund - Institutional Class | | 8.0% |
First Eagle Global Fund - Class A | | 7.7% |
Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund - Administrator Class | | 6.0% |
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust | | 5.8% |
Harding, Loevner International Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class | | 5.7% |
Dodge & Cox Income Fund | | 5.3% |
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A | | 5.2% |
American Funds AMCAP Fund - Class A | | 5.2% |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | | 5.0% |
JPMorgan Value Advantage Fund - Institutional Class | | 4.8% |
NEW CENTURY BALANCED PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 98.0% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Large-Cap Funds — 25.4% | | | | | | |
American Funds AMCAP Fund - Class A | | | 132,720 | | | $ | 3,720,153 | |
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF (a) | | | 19,100 | | | | 3,620,214 | |
John Hancock Disciplined Value Fund - Class I | | | 173,563 | | | | 3,160,580 | |
JPMorgan Value Advantage Fund - Institutional Class | | | 121,722 | | | | 3,432,561 | |
Wells Fargo Advantage Growth Fund - Administrator Class | | | 86,021 | | | | 4,343,226 | |
| | | | | | | 18,276,734 | |
Fixed Income/Multi-Sector Bond Funds — 17.9% | | | | | | | | |
Dodge & Cox Income Fund | | | 275,523 | | | | 3,804,969 | |
Loomis Sayles Bond Fund - Institutional Class | | | 369,511 | | | | 5,756,986 | |
PIMCO Income Fund - Institutional Class | | | 264,972 | | | | 3,317,450 | |
| | | | | | | 12,879,405 | |
Sector Funds — 13.6% | | | | | | | | |
Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (a) | | | 43,700 | | | | 1,933,288 | |
Fidelity Select Health Care Portfolio | | | 14,398 | | | | 2,714,679 | |
iShares Dow Jones U.S. Energy Sector Index Fund (a) | | | 46,500 | | | | 2,487,750 | |
Oppenheimer MLP Select 40 Fund - Institutional Class (b) | | | 152,087 | | | | 1,966,481 | |
SPDR Gold Shares (a) (b) (c) | | | 5,300 | | | | 658,366 | |
| | | | | | | 9,760,564 | |
International Funds — 13.4% | | | | | | | | |
First Eagle Global Fund - Class A | | | 100,053 | | | | 5,510,925 | |
Harding, Loevner International Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class | | | 227,711 | | | | 4,126,120 | |
| | | | | | | 9,637,045 | |
Worldwide Bond Funds — 7.6% | | | | | | | | |
Loomis Sayles Global Bond Fund - Institutional Class | | | 103,021 | | | | 1,710,148 | |
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A | | | 288,143 | | | | 3,774,677 | |
| | | | | | | 5,484,825 | |
High Yield Bond Funds — 6.2% | | | | | | | | |
Loomis Sayles Institutional High Income Fund | | | 311,614 | | | | 2,517,843 | |
Oppenheimer Senior Floating Rate Fund - Class A | | | 227,941 | | | | 1,912,423 | |
| | | | | | | 4,430,266 | |
Mid-Cap Funds — 5.8% | | | | | | | | |
SPDR S&P MidCap 400 ETF Trust (a) | | | 16,980 | | | | 4,189,305 | |
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Small-Cap Funds — 4.3% | | | | | | | | |
Brown Capital Management Small Company Fund - Institutional Class | | | 7,199 | | | | 493,833 | |
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Growth Index Fund (a) | | | 8,100 | | | | 930,204 | |
iShares S&P SmallCap 600 Value Index Fund (a) | | | 15,200 | | | | 1,684,920 | |
| | | | | | | 3,108,957 | |
Convertible Bond Funds — 3.8% | | | | | | | | |
Allianz AGIC Convertible Fund - Institutional Shares | | | 78,102 | | | | 2,770,273 | |
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Total Investment Companies (Cost $53,506,610) | | | | | | $ | 70,537,374 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY BALANCED PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
STRUCTURED NOTES — 1.1% | | Par Value | | | Value | |
BNP Paribas Return Enhanced Notes Linked to the Performance of PowerShares S&P 500 Low Volatility Portfolio, due 03/31/2017 (b) (Cost $750,000) | | $ | 750,000 | | | $ | 766,050 | |
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MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.4% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Invesco STIT-STIC Prime Portfolio (The) - Institutional Class, 0.02% (d) (Cost $261,448) | | | 261,448 | | | $ | 261,448 | |
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Total Investments at Value — 99.5% (Cost $54,518,058) | | | | | | $ | 71,564,872 | |
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Other Assets in Excess of Liabilities — 0.5% | | | | | | | 379,533 | |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 71,944,405 | |
(a) | Exchange-traded fund. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | For federal income tax purposes, structured as a grantor trust. |
(d) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2014. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO INFORMATION April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
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Top Ten Long-Term Holdings |
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
Columbia European Equity Fund - Class A | | 8.1% |
Matthews Japan Fund - Institutional Class | | 7.0% |
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund | | 6.9% |
Franklin Mutual European Fund - Class A | | 6.8% |
iShares MSCI United Kingdom Index Fund | | 6.6% |
Oakmark International Fund - Class I | | 6.5% |
iShares MSCI Switzerland Index Fund | | 6.2% |
Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund - Investor Class | | 6.0% |
Vanguard MSCI Europe ETF | | 5.6% |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | | 4.7% |
NEW CENTURY INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 99.6% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Europe Funds — 43.8% | | | | | | |
Columbia European Equity Fund - Class A | | | 633,491 | | | $ | 4,877,884 | |
Franklin Mutual European Fund - Class A | | | 167,315 | | | | 4,062,420 | |
iShares MSCI Germany Index Fund (a) | | | 130,700 | | | | 4,140,576 | |
iShares MSCI Sweden Index Fund (a) | | | 58,000 | | | | 2,138,460 | |
iShares MSCI Switzerland Index Fund (a) | | | 105,600 | | | | 3,699,168 | |
iShares MSCI United Kingdom Index Fund (a) | | | 183,246 | | | | 3,943,454 | |
Vanguard MSCI Europe ETF (a) | | | 55,200 | | | | 3,340,152 | |
| | | | | | | 26,202,114 | |
Diversified Funds — 25.7% | | | | | | | | |
Columbia Acorn International Select Fund - Class A | | | 73,420 | | | | 2,057,954 | |
Harbor International Fund - Institutional Class | | | 17,369 | | | | 1,274,845 | |
Harding, Loevner International Equity Portfolio - Institutional Class | | | 98,790 | | | | 1,790,080 | |
iShares MSCI EAFE Growth Index Fund (a) | | | 10,900 | | | | 780,658 | |
iShares MSCI EAFE Value Index Fund (a) | | | 11,800 | | | | 696,318 | |
MFS International Value Fund - Class I | | | 35,236 | | | | 1,262,503 | |
Oakmark International Fund - Class I | | | 144,808 | | | | 3,877,959 | |
Oppenheimer International Growth Fund - Class Y | | | 32,536 | | | | 1,263,025 | |
Templeton Institutional Funds - Foreign Smaller Companies Series | | | 105,113 | | | | 2,352,422 | |
| | | | | | | 15,355,764 | |
Asia/Pacific Funds — 24.0% | | | | | | | | |
iShares MSCI Australia Index Fund (a) | | | 30,100 | | | | 796,145 | |
iShares MSCI Pacific ex-Japan Index Fund (a) | | | 39,000 | | | | 1,926,210 | |
Matthews China Dividend Fund - Investor Class | | | 83,721 | | | | 1,079,164 | |
Matthews Japan Fund - Institutional Class | | | 272,675 | | | | 4,174,654 | |
Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund - Investor Class | | | 138,629 | | | | 3,573,847 | |
WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund (a) | | | 61,700 | | | | 2,843,753 | |
| | | | | | | 14,393,773 | |
Emerging Markets Funds — 3.1% | | | | | | | | |
Aberdeen Emerging Markets Fund - Institutional Class | | | 82,973 | | | | 1,235,473 | |
Vanguard MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (a) | | | 15,400 | | | | 630,476 | |
| | | | | | | 1,865,949 | |
Americas Funds — 3.0% | | | | | | | | |
Fidelity Canada Fund | | | 10,011 | | | | 605,369 | |
JPMorgan Latin America Fund - Select Class | | | 67,840 | | | | 1,210,270 | |
| | | | | | | 1,815,639 | |
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Total Investment Companies (Cost $43,507,055) | | | | | | $ | 59,633,239 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) | |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 0.8% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Invesco STIT-STIC Prime Portfolio (The) - Institutional Class, 0.02% (b) (Cost $461,791) | | | 461,791 | | | $ | 461,791 | |
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Total Investments at Value — 100.4% (Cost $43,968,846) | | | | | | $ | 60,095,030 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.4%) | | | | | | | (215,408 | ) |
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Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 59,879,622 | |
(a) | Exchange-traded fund. |
(b) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2014. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO PORTFOLIO INFORMATION April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Asset Allocation (% of Net Assets) |
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Top Ten Long-Term Holdings |
Security Description | | % of Net Assets |
Touchstone Merger Arbitrage Fund - Institutional Shares | | 7.7% |
MainStay Marketfield Fund - Class I | | 7.0% |
Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund - Class A | | 5.6% |
First Eagle Global Fund - Class A | | 5.4% |
FPA Crescent Fund | | 5.4% |
361 Managed Futures Strategy Fund - Class I | | 4.9% |
Wasatch Long/Short Fund | | 4.7% |
Berwyn Income Fund | | 4.6% |
Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund - Institutional Class | | 3.6% |
Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class Z | | 3.2% |
NEW CENTURY ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 94.0% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Long/Short Equity Funds — 21.9% | | | | | | |
AllianceBernstein Select US Long/Short Portfolio - Class I | | | 186,432 | | | $ | 2,218,541 | |
MainStay Marketfield Fund - Class I | | | 492,812 | | | | 8,776,982 | |
Robeco Boston Partners Long/Short Research Fund - Institutional Class (b) | | | 218,400 | | | | 3,179,901 | |
TFS Market Neutral Fund | | | 182,640 | | | | 2,754,206 | |
Wasatch Long/Short Fund | | | 358,345 | | | | 5,905,530 | |
Weitz Partners III Opportunity Fund - Institutional Class (b) | | | 270,708 | | | | 4,482,933 | |
| | | | | | | 27,318,093 | |
Arbitrage Funds — 16.1% | | | | | | | | |
Arbitrage Fund (The) - Class I (b) | | | 2,111 | | | | 27,082 | |
Calamos Market Neutral Income Fund - Class A | | | 534,749 | | | | 6,951,743 | |
Gabelli ABC Fund - Advisor Class | | | 169,819 | | | | 1,730,452 | |
Merger Fund (The) | | | 109,159 | | | | 1,764,013 | |
Touchstone Merger Arbitrage Fund - Institutional Shares | | | 891,088 | | | | 9,561,373 | |
| | | | | | | 20,034,663 | |
Global Macro Funds — 14.9% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Global Allocation Fund - Class A | | | 83,394 | | | | 1,792,133 | |
First Eagle Global Fund - Class A | | | 121,765 | | | | 6,706,809 | |
Ivy Asset Strategy Fund - Class A | | | 106,150 | | | | 3,285,354 | |
John Hancock Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund - Class I | | | 255,921 | | | | 2,827,927 | |
Mutual Global Discovery Fund - Class Z | | | 114,744 | | | | 3,985,078 | |
| | | | | | | 18,597,301 | |
Asset Allocation Funds — 10.0% | | | | | | | | |
Berwyn Income Fund | | | 400,805 | | | | 5,759,564 | |
FPA Crescent Fund | | | 198,365 | | | | 6,659,114 | |
| | | | | | | 12,418,678 | |
High Yield/Fixed Income Funds — 9.2% | | | | | | | | |
Aberdeen Asia-Pacific Income Fund, Inc. (d) | | | 210,000 | | | | 1,310,400 | |
BlackRock Credit Allocation Income Trust (d) | | | 70,000 | | | | 957,600 | |
Ivy High Income Fund - Class A | | | 203,182 | | | | 1,771,746 | |
PIMCO Income Fund - Institutional Class | | | 203,346 | | | | 2,545,895 | |
Templeton Global Bond Fund - Class A | | | 252,240 | | | | 3,304,340 | |
Templeton Global Income Fund (d) | | | 190,000 | | | | 1,508,600 | |
| | | | | | | 11,398,581 | |
Natural Resources Funds — 6.9% | | | | | | | | |
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (a) | | | 43,000 | | | | 1,036,730 | |
Oppenheimer MLP Select 40 Fund - Institutional Class (b) | | | 131,399 | | | | 1,698,993 | |
PIMCO CommodityRealReturn Strategy Fund - Class A | | | 222,987 | | | | 1,333,464 | |
RS Global Natural Resources Fund - Class A | | | 26,957 | | | | 1,034,868 | |
SPDR Gold Shares (a) (b) (c) | | | 10,500 | | | | 1,304,310 | |
Tortoise MLP & Pipeline Fund - Institutional Class | | | 122,542 | | | | 2,126,101 | |
| | | | | | | 8,534,466 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
INVESTMENT COMPANIES — 94.0% (Continued) | | Shares | | | Value | |
Real Estate Funds — 6.1% | | | | | | |
CBRE Clarion Global Real Estate Income Fund (d) | | | 154,000 | | | $ | 1,325,940 | |
ING Global Real Estate Fund - Class I | | | 141,302 | | | | 2,734,184 | |
Vanguard REIT ETF (a) | | | 49,000 | | | | 3,574,060 | |
| | | | | | | 7,634,184 | |
Managed Futures Funds — 5.9% | | | | | | | | |
361 Managed Futures Strategy Fund - Class I | | | 552,758 | | | | 6,157,720 | |
AQR Managed Futures Strategy Fund - Class N | | | 124,402 | | | | 1,222,871 | |
| | | | | | | 7,380,591 | |
Option Hedged Funds — 1.9% | | | | | | | | |
BlackRock Enhanced Capital & Income Fund (d) | | | 50,000 | | | | 715,000 | |
BlackRock Enhanced Equity Dividend Trust (d) | | | 120,000 | | | | 972,000 | |
Gateway Fund - Class A | | | 25,054 | | | | 729,835 | |
| | | | | | | 2,416,835 | |
Deep Value/Distressed Securities Funds — 1.1% | | | | | | | | |
Third Avenue Focused Credit Fund - Institutional Class | | | 114,988 | | | | 1,372,958 | |
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Total Investment Companies (Cost $99,918,423) | | | | | | $ | 117,106,350 | |
STRUCTURED NOTES — 5.1% | | Par Value | | | Value | |
BNP Paribas Buffered Return Enhanced Notes Linked to the Performance of WTI Crude Oil, due 03/24/2016 (b) | | $ | 1,500,000 | | | $ | 1,510,050 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Return Notes Linked to JPMorgan ETF Efficiente 5 PR Index, due 06/23/2014 | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,547,250 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Return Notes Linked to the JPMorgan Strategic Volatility Dynamic Index (Series 1), due 09/30/2014 (b) | | | 1,500,000 | | | | 1,115,250 | |
RBC Capital Markets, Absolute Return Barrier Equity Security Linked Notes, due 05/15/2014 (b) | | | 1,600,000 | | | | 2,212,800 | |
Total Structured Notes (Cost $6,100,000) | | | | | | $ | 6,385,350 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS (Continued) |
MONEY MARKET FUNDS — 1.0% | | Shares | | | Value | |
Invesco STIT-STIC Prime Portfolio (The) - Institutional Class, 0.02% (e) (Cost $1,206,498) | | | 1,206,498 | | | $ | 1,206,498 | |
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Total Investments at Value — 100.1% (Cost $107,224,921) | | | | | | $ | 124,698,198 | |
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Liabilities in Excess of Other Assets — (0.1%) | | | | | | | (102,659 | ) |
| | | | | | | | |
Net Assets — 100.0% | | | | | | $ | 124,595,539 | |
(a) | Exchange-traded fund. |
(b) | Non-income producing security. |
(c) | For federal income tax purposes, structured as a grantor trust. |
(d) | Closed-end fund. |
(e) | The rate shown is the 7-day effective yield as of April 30, 2014. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
| | New Century Capital Portfolio | | | New Century Balanced Portfolio | | | New Century International Portfolio | | | New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investments in securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
At acquisition cost | | $ | 74,655,598 | | | $ | 54,518,058 | | | $ | 43,968,846 | | | $ | 107,224,921 | |
At value (Note 1A) | | $ | 111,838,783 | | | $ | 71,564,872 | | | $ | 60,095,030 | | | $ | 124,698,198 | |
Dividends receivable | | | 225 | | | | 21,827 | | | | 219 | | | | 13,026 | |
Receivable for investment securities sold | | | 1,468,398 | | | | 466,160 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | | | 9,033 | | | | 2,956 | | | | 6,901 | | | | 77,747 | |
Other assets | | | 3,227 | | | | 2,047 | | | | 1,747 | | | | 3,587 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | | | 113,319,666 | | | | 72,057,862 | | | | 60,103,897 | | | | 124,792,558 | |
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LIABILITIES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Payable for investment securities purchased | | | — | | | | 20,995 | | | | — | | | | 11,210 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | | | 168,044 | | | | — | | | | 142,599 | | | | 57,258 | |
Payable to Adviser (Note 2) | | | 92,901 | | | | 60,861 | | | | 50,629 | | | | 79,600 | |
Payable to Distributor (Note 3) | | | 22,600 | | | | 10,300 | | | | 11,600 | | | | 15,600 | |
Other accrued expenses | | | 29,424 | | | | 21,301 | | | | 19,447 | | | | 33,351 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | | | 312,969 | | | | 113,457 | | | | 224,275 | | | | 197,019 | |
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NET ASSETS | | $ | 113,006,697 | | | $ | 71,944,405 | | | $ | 59,879,622 | | | $ | 124,595,539 | |
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Net assets consist of: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Paid-in capital | | $ | 70,923,032 | | | $ | 52,749,346 | | | $ | 41,273,489 | | | $ | 112,705,727 | |
Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) net investment income | | | 283,325 | | | | 22,353 | | | | 237,398 | | | | (174,207 | ) |
Accumulated net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | 4,617,155 | | | | 2,125,892 | | | | 2,242,551 | | | | (5,409,258 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation on investments | | | 37,183,185 | | | | 17,046,814 | | | | 16,126,184 | | | | 17,473,277 | |
Net assets | | $ | 113,006,697 | | | $ | 71,944,405 | | | $ | 59,879,622 | | | $ | 124,595,539 | |
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Shares of beneficial interest outstanding (unlimited number of shares authorized, no par value) | | | 5,634,145 | | | | 4,427,425 | | | | 3,887,667 | | | | 9,430,266 | |
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Net asset value, offering price and redemption price per share (a) | | $ | 20.06 | | | $ | 16.25 | | | $ | 15.40 | | | $ | 13.21 | |
(a) | Redemption price may differ from the net asset value per share depending upon the length of time held (Note 1B). |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | |
| | New Century Capital Portfolio | | | New Century Balanced Portfolio | | | New Century International Portfolio | | | New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
INVESTMENT INCOME | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Dividends | | $ | 1,077,751 | | | $ | 1,139,731 | | | $ | 679,824 | | | $ | 1,501,180 | |
Interest | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 13,642 | |
Total investment income | | | 1,077,751 | | | | 1,139,731 | | | | 679,824 | | | | 1,514,822 | |
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EXPENSES | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Investment advisory fees (Note 2) | | | 547,606 | | | | 356,388 | | | | 300,771 | | | | 461,190 | |
Distribution costs (Note 3) | | | 129,151 | | | | 70,008 | | | | 63,839 | | | | 117,644 | |
Accounting fees | | | 25,192 | | | | 20,069 | | | | 18,685 | | | | 26,429 | |
Administration fees (Note 2) | | | 19,963 | | | | 13,161 | | | | 11,342 | | | | 21,653 | |
Trustees’ fees (Note 2) | | | 18,372 | | | | 11,639 | | | | 9,751 | | | | 20,239 | |
Legal and audit fees | | | 15,327 | | | | 11,522 | | | | 10,907 | | | | 18,043 | |
Transfer agent fees | | | 13,380 | | | | 10,656 | | | | 9,929 | | | | 14,035 | |
Custody and bank service fees | | | 10,255 | | | | 7,349 | | | | 6,501 | | | | 10,682 | |
Insurance expense | | | 4,283 | | | | 2,754 | | | | 2,355 | | | | 4,954 | |
Postage & supplies | | | 3,965 | | | | 2,873 | | | | 2,545 | | | | 3,787 | |
Other expenses | | | 6,932 | | | | 6,010 | | | | 5,751 | | | | 7,772 | |
Total expenses | | | 794,426 | | | | 512,429 | | | | 442,376 | | | | 706,428 | |
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NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | | 283,325 | | | | 627,302 | | | | 237,448 | | | | 808,394 | |
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REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | | 3,361,506 | | | | 1,193,624 | | | | 1,661,405 | | | | (353,225 | ) |
Capital gain distributions from regulated investment companies | | | 1,979,441 | | | | 1,087,080 | | | | 581,340 | | | | 1,501,887 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 803,156 | | | | 124,551 | | | | (1,042,222 | ) | | | 596,333 | |
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NET REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS | | | 6,144,103 | | | | 2,405,255 | | | | 1,200,523 | | | | 1,744,995 | |
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NET INCREASE IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | | $ | 6,427,428 | | | $ | 3,032,557 | | | $ | 1,437,971 | | | $ | 2,553,389 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS | |
| | New Century Capital Portfolio | | | New Century Balanced Portfolio | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended October 31, 2013 | | | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended October 31, 2013 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | $ | 283,325 | | | $ | (3,885 | ) | | $ | 627,302 | | | $ | 797,755 | |
Net realized gains from security transactions | | | 3,361,506 | | | | 10,120,888 | | | | 1,193,624 | | | | 4,244,536 | |
Capital gain distributions from regulated investment companies | | | 1,979,441 | | | | 440,532 | | | | 1,087,080 | | | | 432,660 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | 803,156 | | | | 11,827,607 | | | | 124,551 | | | | 4,608,660 | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 6,427,428 | | | | 22,385,142 | | | | 3,032,557 | | | | 10,083,611 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income (Note 1E) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (790,570 | ) | | | (794,645 | ) |
From net realized gains on security transactions (Note 1E) | | | (10,250,145 | ) | | | (4,174,787 | ) | | | (3,999,254 | ) | | | — | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (10,250,145 | ) | | | (4,174,787 | ) | | | (4,789,824 | ) | | | (794,645 | ) |
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FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets received in conjunction with fund merger (Note 1) | | | — | | | | 12,773,191 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 1,217,681 | | | | 3,510,261 | | | | 1,607,798 | | | | 2,946,146 | |
Proceeds from redemption fees collected (Note 1B) | | | 130 | | | | 724 | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 9,899,484 | | | | 4,040,782 | | | | 4,582,522 | | | | 768,274 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (7,116,025 | ) | | | (13,370,844 | ) | | | (3,945,640 | ) | | | (8,371,973 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 4,001,270 | | | | 6,954,114 | | | | 2,244,680 | | | | (4,657,552 | ) |
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TOTAL INCREASE IN NET ASSETS | | | 178,553 | | | | 25,164,469 | | | | 487,413 | | | | 4,631,414 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 112,828,144 | | | | 87,663,675 | | | | 71,456,992 | | | | 66,825,578 | |
End of period | | $ | 113,006,697 | | | $ | 112,828,144 | | | $ | 71,944,405 | | | $ | 71,456,992 | |
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ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | 283,325 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 22,353 | | | $ | 185,621 | |
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CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares issued in conjunction with fund merger (Note 1) | | | — | | | | 708,515 | | | | — | | | | — | |
Shares sold | | | 60,364 | | | | 191,859 | | | | 98,013 | | | | 193,485 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 497,461 | | | | 236,580 | | | | 286,766 | | | | 52,478 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (346,201 | ) | | | (708,926 | ) | | | (242,319 | ) | | | (552,033 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 211,624 | | | | 428,028 | | | | 142,460 | | | | (306,070 | ) |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 5,422,521 | | | | 4,994,493 | | | | 4,284,965 | | | | 4,591,035 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 5,634,145 | | | | 5,422,521 | | | | 4,427,425 | | | | 4,284,965 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS | |
| | New Century International Portfolio | | | New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended October 31, 2013 | | | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | | Year Ended October 31, 2013 | |
FROM OPERATIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | $ | 237,448 | | | $ | 400,696 | | | $ | 808,394 | | | $ | 467,373 | |
Net realized gains (losses) from security transactions | | | 1,661,405 | | | | 7,854,026 | | | | (353,225 | ) | | | 1,535,433 | |
Capital gain distributions from regulated investment companies | | | 581,340 | | | | 225,293 | | | | 1,501,887 | | | | 889,507 | |
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (1,042,222 | ) | | | 1,406,537 | | | | 596,333 | | | | 5,147,864 | |
Net increase in net assets from operations | | | 1,437,971 | | | | 9,886,552 | | | | 2,553,389 | | | | 8,040,177 | |
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DISTRIBUTIONS TO SHAREHOLDERS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
From net investment income (Note 1E) | | | (361,371 | ) | | | (642,497 | ) | | | (748,917 | ) | | | (668,997 | ) |
From net realized gains on security transactions (Note 1E) | | | (4,279,496 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions to shareholders | | | (4,640,867 | ) | | | (642,497 | ) | | | (748,917 | ) | | | (668,997 | ) |
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FROM CAPITAL SHARE TRANSACTIONS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Proceeds from shares sold | | | 705,126 | | | | 2,276,174 | | | | 6,820,081 | | | | 15,300,515 | |
Proceeds from redemption fees collected (Note 1B) | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 2 | | | | 2,722 | |
Net asset value of shares issued in reinvestment of distributions to shareholders | | | 4,538,606 | | | | 631,930 | | | | 721,862 | | | | 656,678 | |
Payments for shares redeemed | | | (4,868,755 | ) | | | (6,710,756 | ) | | | (8,161,415 | ) | | | (17,192,246 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions | | | 374,977 | | | | (3,802,649 | ) | | | (619,470 | ) | | | (1,232,331 | ) |
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TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS | | | (2,827,919 | ) | | | 5,441,406 | | | | 1,185,002 | | | | 6,138,849 | |
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NET ASSETS | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Beginning of period | | | 62,707,541 | | | | 57,266,135 | | | | 123,410,537 | | | | 117,271,688 | |
End of period | | $ | 59,879,622 | | | $ | 62,707,541 | | | $ | 124,595,539 | | | $ | 123,410,537 | |
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ACCUMULATED UNDISTRIBUTED (OVERDISTRIBUTED) NET INVESTMENT INCOME | | $ | 237,398 | | | $ | 361,321 | | | $ | (174,207 | ) | | $ | (233,684 | ) |
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CAPITAL SHARE ACTIVITY | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares sold | | | 46,065 | | | | 152,928 | | | | 523,160 | | | | 1,205,497 | |
Shares reinvested | | | 296,060 | | | | 43,581 | | | | 55,358 | | | | 53,258 | |
Shares redeemed | | | (314,649 | ) | | | (449,438 | ) | | | (624,703 | ) | | | (1,360,199 | ) |
Net increase (decrease) in shares outstanding | | | 27,476 | | | | (252,929 | ) | | | (46,185 | ) | | | (101,444 | ) |
Shares outstanding, beginning of period | | | 3,860,191 | | | | 4,113,120 | | | | 9,476,451 | | | | 9,577,895 | |
Shares outstanding, end of period | | | 3,887,667 | | | | 3,860,191 | | | | 9,430,266 | | | | 9,476,451 | |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY CAPITAL PORTFOLIO FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | |
Years Ended October 31,
| |
| | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 20.81 | | | $ | 17.55 | | | $ | 16.11 | | | $ | 15.41 | | | $ | 13.26 | | | $ | 11.76 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income (loss) | | | 0.05 | | | | (0.00 | )(a) | | | (0.01 | ) | | | (0.04 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.03 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments | | | 1.14 | | | | 4.11 | | | | 1.54 | | | | 0.74 | | | | 2.21 | | | | 1.50 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 1.19 | | | | 4.11 | | | | 1.53 | | | | 0.70 | | | | 2.18 | | | | 1.53 | |
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Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (1.94 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (1.94 | ) | | | (0.85 | ) | | | (0.09 | ) | | | — | | | | (0.03 | ) | | | (0.03 | ) |
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Proceeds from redemption fees collected | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 20.06 | | | $ | 20.81 | | | $ | 17.55 | | | $ | 16.11 | | | $ | 15.41 | | | $ | 13.26 | |
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TOTAL RETURN (b) | | | 5.78% | (c) | | | 24.45% | | | | 9.57% | | | | 4.54% | | | | 16.47% | | | | 13.05% | |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 113,007 | | | $ | 112,828 | | | $ | 87,664 | | | $ | 88,602 | | | $ | 93,266 | | | $ | 85,000 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.41% | (f) | | | 1.43% | | | | 1.46% | | | | 1.42% | | | | 1.40% | | | | 1.41% | |
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Ratio of net investment income (loss) to average net assets (d) (e) | | | 0.50% | (f) | | | (0.00% | ) | | | (0.05% | ) | | | (0.25% | ) | | | (0.20% | ) | | | 0.27% | |
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Portfolio turnover | | | 7% | (c) | | | 28% | | | | 7% | | | | 60% | | | | 10% | | | | 4% | |
(a) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(b) | Total return is a measure of the change in the value of an investment in the Portfolio over the periods covered, which assumes dividends or capital gains distributions, if any, are reinvested in shares of the Portfolio. Returns shown do not reflect the taxes a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions, if any, or the redemption of Portfolio shares. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | The ratios of expenses and net investment income (loss) to average net assets do not reflect the Portfolio’s proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(e) | Recognition of net investment income (loss) by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(f) | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY BALANCED PORTFOLIO FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS | |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | |
Years Ended October 31,
| |
| | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.68 | | | $ | 14.56 | | | $ | 13.59 | | | $ | 13.22 | | | $ | 11.93 | | | $ | 10.54 | |
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Income from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.18 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.20 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.22 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments | | | 0.55 | | | | 2.12 | | | | 0.97 | | | | 0.37 | | | | 1.30 | | | | 1.39 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.70 | | | | 2.30 | | | | 1.14 | | | | 0.57 | | | | 1.45 | | | | 1.61 | |
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Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.19 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (0.94 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (1.13 | ) | | | (0.18 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.20 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.22 | ) |
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Proceeds from redemption fees collected | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 16.25 | | | $ | 16.68 | | | $ | 14.56 | | | $ | 13.59 | | | $ | 13.22 | | | $ | 11.93 | |
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TOTAL RETURN (b) | | | 4.28% | (c) | | | 15.97% | | | | 8.54% | | | | 4.29% | | | | 12.23% | | | | 15.57% | |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 71,944 | | | $ | 71,457 | | | $ | 66,826 | | | $ | 64,582 | | | $ | 64,880 | | | $ | 61,578 | |
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Ratio of expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.44% | (f) | | | 1.43% | | | | 1.45% | | | | 1.43% | | | | 1.44% | | | | 1.45% | |
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Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) (e) | | | 1.76% | (f) | | | 1.17% | | | | 1.18% | | | | 1.39% | | | | 1.20% | | | | 2.07% | |
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Portfolio turnover | | | 6% | (c) | | | 21% | | | | 13% | | | | 17% | | | | 7% | | | | 13% | |
(a) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(b) | Total return is a measure of the change in the value of an investment in the Portfolio over the periods covered, which assumes dividends or capital gains distributions, if any, are reinvested in shares of the Portfolio. Returns shown do not reflect the taxes a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions, if any, or the redemption of Portfolio shares. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | The ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the Portfolio’s proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(e) | Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(f) | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY INTERNATIONAL PORTFOLIO FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | |
Years Ended October 31,
| |
| | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 16.24 | | | $ | 13.92 | | | $ | 13.41 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 12.70 | | | $ | 10.08 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.06 | | | | 0.11 | | | | 0.15 | | | | 0.10 | | | | 0.09 | | | | 0.13 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 0.33 | | | | 2.37 | | | | 0.46 | | | | (1.14 | ) | | | 1.82 | | | | 2.61 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.39 | | | | 2.48 | | | | 0.61 | | | | (1.04 | ) | | | 1.91 | | | | 2.74 | |
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Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
Distributions from net realized gains | | | (1.13 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Total distributions | | | (1.23 | ) | | | (0.16 | ) | | | (0.10 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.12 | ) |
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Proceeds from redemption fees collected | | | — | | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 15.40 | | | $ | 16.24 | | | $ | 13.92 | | | $ | 13.41 | | | $ | 14.53 | | | $ | 12.70 | |
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TOTAL RETURN (b) | | | 2.44% | (c) | | | 17.95% | | | | 4.60% | | | | (7.22% | ) | | | 15.07% | | | | 27.45% | |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 59,880 | | | $ | 62,708 | | | $ | 57,266 | | | $ | 61,262 | | | $ | 68,947 | | | $ | 89,449 | |
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Ratios of expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.47% | (f) | | | 1.43% | | | | 1.50% | | | | 1.46% | | | | 1.45% | | | | 1.44% | |
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Ratios of net investment income to average net assets (d) (e) | | | 0.79% | (f) | | | 0.67% | | | | 1.03% | | | | 0.63% | | | | 0.57% | | | | 1.23% | |
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Portfolio turnover | | | 3% | (c) | | | 32% | | | | 4% | | | | 13% | | | | 4% | | | | 11% | |
(a) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(b) | Total return is a measure of the change in the value of an investment in the Portfolio over the periods covered, which assumes dividends or capital gains distributions, if any, are reinvested in shares of the Portfolio. Returns shown do not reflect the taxes a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions, if any, or the redemption of Portfolio shares. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | The ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the Portfolio’s proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(e) | Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(f) | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY ALTERNATIVE STRATEGIES PORTFOLIO FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Selected Per Share Data and Ratios for a Share Outstanding Throughout Each Period |
| | Six Months Ended April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) | | |
Years Ended October 31,
| |
| | 2013 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2010 | | | 2009 | |
PER SHARE OPERATING PERFORMANCE | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net asset value, beginning of period | | $ | 13.02 | | | $ | 12.24 | | | $ | 11.80 | | | $ | 11.87 | | | $ | 11.11 | | | $ | 10.14 | |
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Income (loss) from investment operations: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.05 | | | | 0.14 | | | | 0.17 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.14 | |
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments | | | 0.19 | | | | 0.80 | | | | 0.47 | | | | (0.09 | ) | | | 0.83 | | | | 1.15 | |
Total from investment operations | | | 0.27 | | | | 0.85 | | | | 0.61 | | | | 0.08 | | | | 0.91 | | | | 1.29 | |
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Less distributions: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Distributions from net investment income | | | (0.08 | ) | | | (0.07 | ) | | | (0.17 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (0.32 | ) |
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Proceeds from redemption fees collected | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) | | | 0.00 | (a) |
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Net asset value, end of period | | $ | 13.21 | | | $ | 13.02 | | | $ | 12.24 | | | $ | 11.80 | | | $ | 11.87 | | | $ | 11.11 | |
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TOTAL RETURN (b) | | | 2.07% | (c) | | | 6.99% | | | | 5.26% | | | | 0.62% | | | | 8.21% | | | | 13.16% | |
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RATIOS/SUPPLEMENTAL DATA | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net assets, end of period (000’s) | | $ | 124,596 | | | $ | 123,411 | | | $ | 117,272 | | | $ | 114,841 | | | $ | 135,287 | | | $ | 139,168 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of expenses to average net assets (d) | | | 1.15% | (f) | | | 1.13% | | | | 1.11% | | | | 1.09% | | | | 1.10% | | | | 1.06% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ratio of net investment income to average net assets (d) (e) | | | 1.31% | (f) | | | 0.39% | | | | 1.15% | | | | 1.48% | | | | 0.74% | | | | 1.46% | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Portfolio turnover | | | 9% | (c) | | | 25% | | | | 32% | | | | 31% | | | | 22% | | | | 27% | |
(a) | Amount rounds to less than $0.01 per share. |
(b) | Total return is a measure of the change in the value of an investment in the Portfolio over the periods covered, which assumes dividends or capital gains distributions, if any, are reinvested in shares of the Portfolio. Returns shown do not reflect the taxes a shareholder would pay on Portfolio distributions, if any, or the redemption of Portfolio shares. |
(c) | Not annualized. |
(d) | The ratios of expenses and net investment income to average net assets do not reflect the Portfolio’s proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(e) | Recognition of net investment income by the Portfolio is affected by the timing of the declaration of dividends by the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolio invests (Note 2). |
(f) | Annualized. |
See accompanying notes to financial statements.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
(1) SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
New Century Portfolios (“New Century”) is organized as a Massachusetts business trust which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company and currently offers shares of four series: New Century Capital Portfolio, New Century Balanced Portfolio, New Century International Portfolio and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio (together, the “Portfolios” and each, a “Portfolio”). New Century Capital Portfolio and New Century Balanced Portfolio commenced operations on January 31, 1989. New Century International Portfolio commenced operations on November 1, 2000, and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio commenced operations on May 1, 2002.
Weston Financial Group, Inc. (the “Adviser”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Washington Trust Company, serves as the investment adviser to each Portfolio. Weston Securities Corporation (the “Distributor”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., serves as the distributor and principal underwriter to each Portfolio.
On February 28, 2013, New Century Capital Portfolio consummated a tax-free merger with New Century Opportunistic Portfolio, a former series of New Century. Pursuant to the terms of the merger agreement, each share of New Century Opportunistic Portfolio was converted into an equivalent dollar amount of shares of New Century Capital Portfolio, based on each Portfolio’s respective net asset value as of February 28, 2013 ($11.52 and $18.03, respectively), resulting in each share of New Century Opportunistic Portfolio receiving 0.638960 shares of New Century Capital Portfolio. New Century Capital Portfolio issued 708,515 shares to shareholders of New Century Opportunistic Portfolio. Net assets of New Century Capital and New Century Opportunistic Portfolios as of the merger date were $92,126,682 and $12,773,191, respectively, including unrealized appreciation on investments of $26,607,892 and $3,792,313, respectively. In addition, New Century Opportunistic Portfolio’s net assets included accumulated net realized capital losses on investments of $1,123,635. Total net assets of New Century Capital Portfolio immediately after the merger were $104,899,873.
The investment objective of New Century Capital Portfolio is to provide capital growth, with a secondary objective to provide income, while managing risk. This Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in shares of other registered investment companies, including exchange traded funds (“ETFs”), that emphasize investments in equity securities (domestic and foreign).
The investment objective of New Century Balanced Portfolio is to provide income, with a secondary objective to provide capital growth, while managing risk. This Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in shares of other registered investment companies, including ETFs, that emphasize investments in equity securities (domestic and foreign), fixed income (domestic and foreign), or in a composite of such securities. This Portfolio maintains at least 25% of its assets in fixed income securities by selecting registered investment companies that invest in such securities.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
The investment objective of New Century International Portfolio is to provide capital growth, with a secondary objective to provide income, while managing risk. This Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in shares of registered investment companies, including ETFs, that emphasize investments in equity and fixed income securities (foreign, worldwide, emerging markets and domestic).
The investment objective of New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio is to provide long-term capital appreciation, with a secondary objective to earn income, while managing risk. This Portfolio seeks to achieve its objective by investing primarily in shares of other registered investment companies, including ETFs and closed-end funds, that emphasize alternative strategies.
The price of shares of each Portfolio fluctuates daily and there is no assurance that the Portfolios will be successful in achieving their stated investment objectives.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the Portfolios in the preparation of their financial statements. These policies are in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
Investments in shares of other open-end investment companies are valued at their net asset value as reported by such companies. The net asset value as reported by open-end investment companies may be based on fair value pricing; to understand the fair value pricing process used by such companies, consult their most current prospectus. The Portfolios may also invest in closed-end investment companies, exchange-traded funds, and to a certain extent, directly in securities when the Adviser deems it appropriate. Investments in closed-end investment companies, exchange-traded funds and direct investments in securities are valued at market prices, as described in the paragraph below.
Investments in securities traded on a national securities exchange or included in NASDAQ are generally valued at the last reported sales price, the closing price or the official closing price; and securities traded in the over-the-counter market and listed securities for which no sale is reported on that date are valued at the last reported bid price. It is expected that fixed income securities will ordinarily be traded in the over-the-counter market. When market quotations are not readily available, fixed income securities may be valued on the basis of prices provided by an independent pricing service. Other assets and securities for which no quotations are readily available or for which quotations the Adviser believes do not reflect market value are valued at their fair value as determined in good faith by the Adviser under the procedures established by the Board of Trustees, and will be classified as Level 2 or 3 within the fair value hierarchy (see below), depending on the inputs used. Factors considered in determining the value of portfolio investments subject to fair value determination include, but are not limited to, the following: only a bid price or an asked price is available; the spread
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
between bid and asked prices is substantial; infrequency of sales; thinness of market; the size of reported trades; a temporary lapse in the provision of prices by any reliable pricing source; and actions of the securities or future markets, such as the suspension or limitation of trading.
GAAP establishes a single authoritative definition of fair value, sets out a framework for measuring fair value and requires additional disclosures about fair value measurements. Various inputs are used in determining the value of the Portfolios’ investments. These inputs are summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
• | Level 1 – quoted prices in active markets for identical securities |
• | Level 2 – other significant observable inputs |
• | Level 3 – significant unobservable inputs |
Structured Notes held by New Century Balanced and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolios are typically classified as Level 2 since the values for such securities are customarily based on prices provided by an independent pricing service that utilizes various “other significant observable inputs” including bid and ask quotations, prices of similar securities, underlying index values and interest rates, among other factors.
The inputs or methodology used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in those securities. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level of the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement of that security is determined to fall in its entirety is the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
The following is a summary of the inputs used to value each Portfolio’s investments by security type as of April 30, 2014:
New Century Capital Portfolio |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investment Companies | | $ | 111,377,403 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 111,377,403 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 461,380 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 461,380 | |
Total | | $ | 111,838,783 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 111,838,783 | |
New Century Balanced Portfolio |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investment Companies | | $ | 70,537,374 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 70,537,374 | |
Structured Notes | | | — | | | | 766,050 | | | | — | | | | 766,050 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 261,448 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 261,448 | |
Total | | $ | 70,798,822 | | | $ | 766,050 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 71,564,872 | |
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
New Century International Portfolio | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investment Companies | | $ | 59,633,239 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 59,633,239 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 461,791 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 461,791 | |
Total | | $ | 60,095,030 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 60,095,030 | |
New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
| | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Investment Companies | | $ | 117,106,350 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 117,106,350 | |
Structured Notes | | | — | | | | 6,385,350 | | | | — | | | | 6,385,350 | |
Money Market Funds | | | 1,206,498 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1,206,498 | |
Total | | $ | 118,312,848 | | | $ | 6,385,350 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 124,698,198 | |
Refer to each Portfolio’s Schedule of Investments for a listing of the securities using Level 1 and Level 2 inputs. As of April 30, 2014, the Portfolios did not have any transfers in and out of any Level. In addition, the Portfolios did not have derivative instruments or any assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3) as of April 30, 2014. It is the Portfolios’ policy to recognize transfers into and out of any Level at the end of the reporting period.
The net asset value per share of each Portfolio is calculated daily by dividing the total value of each Portfolio’s assets, less liabilities, by the number of shares outstanding. The offering price and redemption price per share of each Portfolio is equal to the net asset value per share, except that shares of each Portfolio are subject to a redemption fee of 2% if redeemed within 30 days of the date of purchase. This redemption fee applies to all shareholders and accounts; however, each Portfolio reserves the right to waive such redemption fees on employer sponsored retirement accounts. No redemption fee is imposed on the exchange of shares among the various Portfolios of the Trust, the redemption of shares representing reinvested dividends or capital gain distributions, or on amounts representing capital appreciation of shares. During the periods ended April 30, 2014 and October 31, 2013, proceeds from redemption fees totaled $130 and $724, respectively, for New Century Capital Portfolio, $0 and $1, respectively, for New Century Balanced Portfolio, $0 and $3, respectively, for New Century International Portfolio and $2 and $2,722, respectively, for New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio. Any redemption fees collected are credited to paid-in capital of the applicable Portfolio.
C. | Investment Transactions |
Investment transactions are recorded on a trade date basis for financial reporting purposes. Gains and losses on securities sold are determined on a specific identification method.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
Interest, if any, is accrued on portfolio investments daily. Dividend income and capital gain distributions are recorded on the ex-dividend date or as soon as the information is available if after the ex-dividend date.
E. | Distributions to Shareholders |
Dividends arising from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid semi-annually to shareholders of New Century Balanced and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolios. Dividends from net investment income, if any, are declared and paid annually to shareholders of New Century Capital and New Century International Portfolios. Net realized short-term capital gains, if any, may be distributed throughout the year and net realized long-term capital gains, if any, are distributed annually. Income distributions and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with income tax regulations, which may differ from GAAP.
The tax character of distributions paid during the periods ended April 30, 2014 and October 31, 2013 was as follows:
Period Ended | | Ordinary Income | | | Long-Term Capital Gains | | | Total Distributions | |
New Century Capital Portfolio | | | | | | | | | |
April 30, 2014 | | $ | 100,544 | | | $ | 10,149,601 | | | $ | 10,250,145 | |
October 31, 2013 | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,174,787 | | | $ | 4,174,787 | |
New Century Balanced Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | |
April 30, 2014 | | $ | 790,570 | | | $ | 3,999,254 | | | $ | 4,789,824 | |
October 31, 2013 | | $ | 794,645 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 794,645 | |
New Century International Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | |
April 30, 2014 | | $ | 361,371 | | | $ | 4,279,496 | | | $ | 4,640,867 | |
October 31, 2013 | | $ | 642,497 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 642,497 | |
New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | | | | | | | | | | | | |
April 30, 2014 | | $ | 748,917 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 748,917 | |
October 31, 2013 | | $ | 668,997 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 668,997 | |
The Portfolios bear all costs of their operations other than expenses specifically assumed by the Adviser. Expenses directly attributable to a Portfolio are charged to that Portfolio; other expenses are allocated proportionately among the Portfolios in relation to the net assets of each Portfolio.
NEW CENTURY PORTFOLIOS NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued) April 30, 2014 (Unaudited) |
In preparing financial statements in accordance with GAAP, management is required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, and revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(2) | INVESTMENT ADVISORY FEES, ADMINISTRATIVE AGREEMENT AND TRUSTEES’ FEES |
Each Portfolio has a separate Investment Advisory Agreement with the Adviser. Investment advisory fees for each Portfolio are computed daily and paid monthly. For the reporting period, the investment advisory fees for New Century Capital, New Century Balanced and New Century International Portfolios are computed at an annualized rate of 1.00% (100 basis points) on the first $100 million of average daily net assets and 0.75% (75 basis points) of average daily net assets exceeding that amount. The investment advisory fees for New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio are computed at an annualized rate of 0.75% (75 basis points) of average daily net assets. The advisory fees are calculated based on the net assets of each of the Portfolios separately, and not on the total net assets of the Portfolios combined. Effective May 1, 2014, the investment advisory fee for New Century Balanced Portfolio was reduced to an annualized rate of 1.00% (100 basis points) on the first $50 million of average daily net assets and 0.75% (75 basis points) of average daily net assets exceeding that amount.
The Adviser has contractually agreed to limit the total expenses (excluding interest, taxes, brokerage, acquired fund fees and expenses and extraordinary expenses) to an annual rate of 1.50% of average net assets for each of the Portfolios. The total expenses do not include a Portfolio’s proportionate share of expenses of the underlying investment companies (i.e. acquired fund fees and expenses) in which such Portfolio invests. This contractual agreement is in place until March 1, 2015. During the six months ended April 30, 2014, no such reduction of advisory fees was necessary with respect to any Portfolio.
Any advisory fee reductions and/or any other operating expenses absorbed by the Adviser pursuant to the expense limitation agreement shall be reimbursed by the Portfolio to the Adviser, if so requested by the Adviser, provided the aggregate amount of the Portfolio’s current total operating expenses for such year does not exceed the applicable existing limitation on Portfolio expenses, and the reimbursement is made within three years after the year in which the Adviser incurred the expense. As of April 30, 2014, there are no such amounts outstanding due to the Adviser.
Fees paid by the Portfolios pursuant to an Administration Agreement with the Adviser to administer the ordinary course of the Portfolios’ business are paid monthly based on actual expenses incurred in the overseeing of the Portfolios’ affairs.
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The Portfolios pay each Trustee who is not affiliated with the Adviser a $16,000 annual retainer, paid quarterly, and a per meeting fee of $6,000 for regularly scheduled meetings. The Portfolios will also pay each Trustee who is not affiliated with the Adviser a $6,000 special meeting fee if such meeting is held independently of a regularly scheduled meeting. Any Trustee who is affiliated with the Adviser and any officer of New Century does not receive compensation from the Portfolios at this time.
(3) | DISTRIBUTION PLAN AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES |
The Portfolios have adopted a Distribution Plan (the “Plan”) under Section 12(b) of the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, and Rule 12b-1 thereunder. Under the Plan, each Portfolio may pay up to 0.25% (25 basis points) of its average daily net assets to the Distributor for activities primarily intended to result in the sale of shares. Under its terms, the Plan shall remain in effect from year to year, provided such continuance is approved annually by a vote of a majority of the Trustees and a majority of those Trustees who are not “interested persons” of the Portfolios and who have no direct or indirect financial interest in the operation of the Plan or in any agreement related to the Plan.
During the six months ended April 30, 2014, the Distributor received $129,151, $70,008, $63,839 and $117,644 from New Century Capital, New Century Balanced, New Century International and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolios, respectively, pursuant to the Plan. As described below, these net amounts were offset by the sales commissions and other compensation received by the Distributor.
During the six months ended April 30, 2014, the Distributor also received sales commissions and other compensation of $11,570, $18,380, $10,935 and $37,257 in connection with the purchase of investment company shares by New Century Capital, New Century Balanced, New Century International and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolios, respectively. The Distributor has voluntarily agreed to reduce payments made by each Portfolio pursuant to the Plan in amounts equal to the sales commissions and other compensation it has received as a result of a Portfolio’s investment in other investment companies.
Certain officers and Trustees of New Century are also officers and/or directors of the Adviser and the Distributor.
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(4) | INVESTMENT TRANSACTIONS |
For the six months ended April 30, 2014, the cost of purchases and the proceeds from sales of securities other than short-term investments and U.S. government securities were as follows:
| | New Century Capital Portfolio | | | New Century Balanced Portfolio | | | New Century International Portfolio | | | New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
Purchase of investment securities | | $ | 7,677,194 | | | $ | 4,601,430 | | | $ | 1,941,929 | | | $ | 13,183,260 | |
Proceeds from sales of investment securities | | $ | 12,392,485 | | | $ | 4,790,243 | | | $ | 5,224,976 | | | $ | 10,520,272 | |
Each Portfolio has qualified and intends to continue to qualify as a regulated investment company under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). Qualification generally will relieve the Portfolios of liability for federal income taxes to the extent 100% of their net investment income and net realized gains are distributed in accordance with the Code.
In order to avoid imposition of the excise tax applicable to regulated investment companies, it is also each Portfolio’s intention to declare as dividends in each calendar year at least 98% of its net investment income (earned during the calendar year) and 98.2% of its net realized capital gains (earned during the twelve months ended October 31) plus undistributed amounts from prior years.
The tax character of accumulated earnings at April 30, 2014 was as follows:
| | New Century Capital Portfolio | | | New Century Balanced Portfolio | | | New Century International Portfolio | | | New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
Accumulated undistributed (overdistributed) ordinary income | | $ | 283,325 | | | $ | 22,353 | | | $ | 237,398 | | | $ | (174,207 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | | 37,182,790 | | | | 16,892,474 | | | | 16,126,184 | | | | 16,600,119 | |
Capital loss carryforwards | | | (722,962 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5,686,994 | ) |
Other gains | | | 5,340,512 | | | | 2,280,232 | | | | 2,242,551 | | | | 1,150,894 | |
Total accumulated earnings | | $ | 42,083,665 | | | $ | 19,195,059 | | | $ | 18,606,133 | | | $ | 11,889,812 | |
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The following information is based upon the federal income tax cost of investment securities as of April 30, 2014:
| | New Century Capital Portfolio | | | New Century Balanced Portfolio | | | New Century International Portfolio | | | New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
Federal income tax cost | | $ | 74,655,993 | | | $ | 54,672,398 | | | $ | 43,968,846 | | | $ | 108,098,079 | |
Gross unrealized appreciation | | $ | 37,450,895 | | | $ | 16,924,341 | | | $ | 16,168,724 | | | $ | 19,198,794 | |
Gross unrealized depreciation | | | (268,105 | ) | | | (31,867 | ) | | | (42,540 | ) | | | (2,598,675 | ) |
Net unrealized appreciation | | $ | 37,182,790 | | | $ | 16,892,474 | | | $ | 16,126,184 | | | $ | 16,600,119 | |
The difference between the federal income tax cost of portfolio investments and the financial statement cost for New Century Capital, New Century Balanced and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolios is due to certain timing differences in the recognition of capital losses under income tax regulations and GAAP. These “book/tax” differences are temporary in nature and are primarily due to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of October 31, 2013, New Century Capital and New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolios had the following capital loss carryforwards for federal income tax purposes, which may be utilized in the current and future years to offset net realized capital gains, if any, prior to distributing such gains to shareholders.
| | New Century Capital Portfolio | | | New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio | |
Expires October 31, 2015 - short-term | | $ | 722,962 | | | $ | — | |
Expires October 31, 2017 - short-term | | | — | | | | 3,855,972 | |
Expires October 31, 2018 - short-term | | | — | | | | 1,831,022 | |
| | $ | 722,962 | | | $ | 5,686,994 | |
Under the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010, the Portfolios are permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after October 31, 2011 for an unlimited period. Capital losses incurred during post-enactment taxable years are required to be utilized prior to those losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards are more likely to expire unused. Also, 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 previous law.
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As a result of the merger described in Note 1, pre-merger short-term capital loss carryforwards, which were acquired by New Century Capital Portfolio from New Century Opportunistic Portfolio, are subject to annual limitations under Sections 381-384 of the Code. The short-term capital loss carryforwards of $722,962 are subject to limitations of $361,481 and $361,481 for fiscal years 2014 and 2015, respectively.
The Portfolios recognize the tax benefits or expenses of uncertain tax positions only when the positions are “more likely than not” to be sustained assuming examination by tax authorities. Management has reviewed the Portfolios’ tax positions taken on Federal income tax returns for the current and all open tax years (tax years ended October 31, 2010 through October 31, 2013) and has concluded that no provision for unrecognized tax benefits or expenses is required in these financial statements. Each Portfolio identifies its major tax jurisdiction as U.S. Federal.
(6) | CONTINGENCIES AND COMMITMENTS |
New Century indemnifies its officers and Trustees for certain liabilities that might arise from the performance of their duties to the Portfolios. Additionally, in the normal course of business, New Century, on behalf of its Portfolios, enters into contracts that contain a variety of representations and warranties and which provide general indemnifications. The Portfolios’ maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown, as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Portfolios that have not yet occurred. However, based on experience, New Century expects the risk of loss to be remote.
The Portfolios are required to recognize in the financial statements the effects of all subsequent events that provide additional evidence about conditions that existed as of the date of the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. For non-recognized subsequent events that must be disclosed to keep the financial statements from being misleading, the Portfolios are required to disclose the nature of the event as well as an estimate of its financial effect, or a statement that such an estimate cannot be made. Management has evaluated subsequent events through the issuance of these financial statements and has noted no such events.
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We believe it is important for you to understand the impact of costs on your investment. As a shareholder of the Portfolios, you may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including redemption fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees, distribution (12b-1) fees and other expenses. The following examples are intended to help you understand ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in the Portfolios and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
A mutual fund’s ongoing costs are expressed as a percentage of its average net assets. This figure is known as the expense ratio. The examples in the tables below are based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period shown (November 1, 2013) and held for the entire period (April 30, 2014).
The table below illustrates each Portfolio’s ongoing costs in two ways:
Actual fund return – This section helps you to estimate the actual expenses that you paid over the period. The “Ending Account Value” shown is derived from each Portfolio’s actual return, and the third column shows the dollar amount of operating expenses that would have been paid by an investor who started with an initial investment of $1,000 in each of the Portfolios. You may use the information here, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period.
To do so, 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 given for the Portfolios under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period.”
Hypothetical 5% return – This section is intended to help you compare the Portfolios’ ongoing costs with those of other mutual funds. It assumes that each Portfolio had an annual return of 5% before expenses during the period shown, but that the expense ratio is unchanged. In this case, because the return used is not the Portfolios’ actual returns, the results do not apply to your investment. The example is useful in making comparisons because the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) requires all mutual funds to calculate expenses based on a 5% return. You can assess each Portfolio’s ongoing costs by comparing this hypothetical example with the hypothetical examples that appear in shareholder reports of other mutual funds.
Note that expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight and help you compare ongoing costs only. The Portfolios do not charge sales loads. However, a redemption fee of 2% is applied on the sale of shares of the Portfolios held for less than 30 days.
The calculations assume no shares were bought or sold during the period. Your actual costs may have been higher or lower, depending on the amount of your investment and the timing of any purchases or redemptions. In addition, the calculations do not reflect the Portfolios’ proportionate shares of expenses of the underlying investment companies in which the Portfolios invest.
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More information about the Portfolios’ expenses, including recent annual expense ratios, can be found in this report. For additional information on operating expenses and other shareholder costs, please refer to the Portfolios’ prospectus.
New Century Capital Portfolio
| Beginning Account Value November 1, 2013 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2014 | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Based on Actual Fund Return | $1,000.00 | $1,057.80 | $7.19 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.80 | $7.05 |
* | Expenses are equal to the New Century Capital Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio of 1.41% for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
New Century Balanced Portfolio
| Beginning Account Value November 1, 2013 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2014 | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Based on Actual Fund Return | $1,000.00 | $1,042.80 | $7.29 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.65 | $7.20 |
* | Expenses are equal to the New Century Balanced Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio of 1.44% for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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New Century International Portfolio
| Beginning Account Value November 1, 2013 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2014 | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Based on Actual Fund Return | $1,000.00 | $1,024.40 | $7.38 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,017.50 | $7.35 |
* | Expenses are equal to the New Century International Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio of 1.47% for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio
| Beginning Account Value November 1, 2013 | Ending Account Value April 30, 2014 | Expenses Paid During Period* |
Based on Actual Fund Return | $1,000.00 | $1,020.70 | $5.76 |
Based on Hypothetical 5% Return (before expenses) | $1,000.00 | $1,019.09 | $5.76 |
* | Expenses are equal to the New Century Alternative Strategies Portfolio’s annualized expense ratio of 1.15% for the period, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181/365 (to reflect the one-half year period). |
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INVESTMENT ADVISER AND ADMINISTRATOR Weston Financial Group, Inc. Wellesley, MA
DISTRIBUTOR Weston Securities Corporation Wellesley, MA
COUNSEL Greenberg Traurig, LLP Philadelphia, PA
INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM BBD, LLP Philadelphia, PA
TRANSFER AGENT Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC Cincinnati, OH
CUSTODIAN US Bank, N.A. Cincinnati, OH This report and the financial statements contained herein are submitted for the general information of the shareholders of the Portfolios. This report is authorized for distribution to prospective investors in the Portfolios only if preceded or accompanied by an effective Prospectus which contains details concerning the management fees, expenses and other pertinent information. A description of the policies and procedures that the Portfolios use to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-888-639-0102, or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. Information regarding how the Portfolios voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available without charge upon request by calling toll-free 1-888-639-0102, or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Portfolios file a complete listing of portfolio holdings with the SEC for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Portfolios’ Forms N-Q are available without charge upon request by calling 1-888-639-0102, or on the SEC’s website at http://www.sec.gov. The Portfolios’ Forms N-Q may be reviewed and copied at the SEC’s Public Reference Room in Washington, DC, or by calling 1-800-SEC-0330. |
Item 2. Code of Ethics.
Item 3. Audit Committee Financial Expert.
Item 4. Principal Accountant Fees and Services.
Item 5. Audit Committee of Listed Registrants.
Item 6. Schedule of Investments.
Item 7. Disclosure of Proxy Voting Policies and Procedures for Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Item 8. Portfolio Managers of Closed-End Management Investment Companies.
Item 9. Purchases of Equity Securities by Closed-End Management Investment Company and Affiliated Purchasers.
Item 10. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
The registrant has a standing nominating committee responsible for the selection and nomination to serve as trustees of the registrant. Although the nominating committee expects to be able to find an adequate number of qualified candidates to serve as trustees, the nominating committee is willing to consider nominations received from shareholders. Shareholders wishing to submit a nomination should do so by notifying the Secretary of the registrant, in writing, at the following address: 100 William Street, Suite 200, Wellesley, Massachusetts 02481-3902.
Item 11. Controls and Procedures.
(a) Based on their evaluation of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report, the registrant’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures are reasonably designed and are operating effectively to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to them by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared, and that the information required in filings on Form N-CSR is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported on a timely basis.
(b) There were no changes in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Item 12. Exhibits.
File the exhibits listed below as part of this Form. Letter or number the exhibits in the sequence indicated.
(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 the Item 2 requirements through filing of an exhibit: Not required
(a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2(a) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(a)): Attached hereto
(a)(3) Any written solicitation to purchase securities under Rule 23c-1 under the Act (17 CFR 270.23c-1) sent or given during the period covered by the report by or on behalf of the registrant to 10 or more persons: Not applicable
(b) Certifications required by Rule 30a-2(b) under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2(b)): Attached hereto
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.
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.