UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM N-CSR
CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED
MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES
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Investment Company Act file number | 811-06441 |
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AMERICAN CENTURY INTERNATIONAL BOND FUNDS |
(Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) |
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4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI | 64111 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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JOHN PAK 4500 MAIN STREET, KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111 |
(Name and address of agent for service) |
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Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | 816-531-5575 |
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Date of fiscal year end: | 10-31 |
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Date of reporting period: | 04-30-2022 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
(a) Provided under separate cover.
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| Semiannual Report |
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| April 30, 2022 |
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| Emerging Markets Debt Fund |
| Investor Class (AEDVX) |
| I Class (AEHDX) |
| Y Class (AEYDX) |
| A Class (AEDQX) |
| C Class (AEDHX) |
| R Class (AEDWX) |
| R5 Class (AEDJX) |
| R6 Class (AEXDX) |
| G Class (AEDGX) |
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President’s Letter | |
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Fund Characteristics | |
Shareholder Fee Example | |
Schedule of Investments | |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities | |
Statement of Operations | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets | |
Notes to Financial Statements | |
Financial Highlights | |
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Liquidity Risk Management Program | |
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Additional Information | |
Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Escalating Inflation, Sharp Volatility Hampered Investment Returns
Investors faced increasingly challenging market conditions as the reporting period progressed. From soaring inflation and rising interest rates to mounting geopolitical unrest and slowing growth, most asset classes struggled amid intense volatility.
Inflation was already at multiyear highs when the reporting period began. This was largely due to massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February sent commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
By period-end, inflation stood at a 40-year high in the U.S., a 30-year high in the U.K. and a record high in the eurozone. Most emerging markets also grappled with rising inflation. At the same time, global growth slowed dramatically.
In response to surging inflation, the Federal Reserve in March implemented its first rate hike in more than three years and ended its asset purchase program. The Bank of England executed a series of rate hikes, while European Central Bank officials announced their asset purchase program would end in the third quarter.
The combination of accelerating inflation, tighter monetary policy, geopolitical unrest and slowing economic growth fueled widespread and sharp market volatility. Global stock and bond returns plunged for the six-month period. Perceived inflation-fighting assets, including real estate investment trusts, generally fared much better than other securities.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate this complex backdrop. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further complicated a tense geopolitical environment. We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and its implications for our clients and investment exposure.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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APRIL 30, 2022 |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 53.3% |
Corporate Bonds | 26.5% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 2.3% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 16.2% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.6% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then 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 under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 11/1/21 | Ending Account Value 4/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 11/1/21 - 4/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $874.00 | $4.51 | 0.97% |
I Class | $1,000 | $875.20 | $4.05 | 0.87% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $876.50 | $3.58 | 0.77% |
A Class | $1,000 | $873.00 | $5.67 | 1.22% |
C Class | $1,000 | $870.20 | $9.14 | 1.97% |
R Class | $1,000 | $873.00 | $6.83 | 1.47% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $875.60 | $3.58 | 0.77% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $875.90 | $3.35 | 0.72% |
G Class | $1,000 | $879.10 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,019.98 | $4.86 | 0.97% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,020.48 | $4.36 | 0.87% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,020.98 | $3.86 | 0.77% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,018.75 | $6.11 | 1.22% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,015.03 | $9.84 | 1.97% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,017.51 | $7.35 | 1.47% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,020.98 | $3.86 | 0.77% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,021.22 | $3.61 | 0.72% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,024.74 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 53.3% |
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Argentina — 0.3% | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 1.125%, 7/9/35 | | $ | 6,200,000 | | $ | 1,776,920 | |
Bahrain — 0.6% | | | |
Bahrain Government International Bond, 7.50%, 9/20/47 | | 4,100,000 | | 3,822,362 | |
Brazil — 0.9% | | | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 3.875%, 6/12/30 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,766,320 | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 7.125%, 1/20/37 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,151,590 | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 4.75%, 1/14/50 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,516,380 | |
| | | 5,434,290 | |
Cameroon — 0.5% | | | |
Republic of Cameroon International Bond, 9.50%, 11/19/25 | | 2,600,000 | | 2,719,961 | |
Chile — 2.0% | | | |
Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica en pesos, 4.70%, 9/1/30(1) | CLP | 4,900,000,000 | | 5,086,462 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.125%, 1/21/26 | | $ | 3,400,000 | | 3,332,204 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 2.75%, 1/31/27 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,793,000 | |
| | | 12,211,666 | |
China — 4.4% | | | |
China Government Bond, 1.99%, 4/9/25 | CNY | 85,500,000 | | 12,807,736 | |
China Government Bond, 2.68%, 5/21/30 | CNY | 92,500,000 | | 13,823,674 | |
| | | 26,631,410 | |
Colombia — 2.2% | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 3.125%, 4/15/31 | | $ | 500,000 | | 390,260 | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/18/41 | | 7,000,000 | | 6,199,445 | |
Colombian TES, 7.00%, 6/30/32 | COP | 32,900,000,000 | | 6,623,573 | |
| | | 13,213,278 | |
Costa Rica — 0.2% | | | |
Costa Rica Government International Bond, 7.16%, 3/12/45 | | $ | 1,400,000 | | 1,358,693 | |
Czech Republic — 0.9% | | | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, 4.70%, 9/12/22 | CZK | 134,000,000 | | 5,733,629 | |
Dominican Republic — 0.7% | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.95%, 1/25/27 | | $ | 2,500,000 | | 2,510,546 | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 4.50%, 1/30/30(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 865,693 | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.30%, 1/21/41 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,109,166 | |
| | | 4,485,405 | |
Ecuador — 0.5% | | | |
Ecuador Government International Bond, 0.01%, 7/31/30(1) | | 6,000,000 | | 3,278,466 | |
Egypt — 1.1% | | | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 5.80%, 9/30/27 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,643,384 | |
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Egypt Government International Bond, 8.50%, 1/31/47 | | $ | 6,600,000 | | $ | 4,817,901 | |
| | | 6,461,285 | |
El Salvador — 0.1% | | | |
El Salvador Government International Bond, 6.375%, 1/18/27 | | 1,100,000 | | 461,548 | |
Germany — 0.8% | | | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.75%, 2/15/24 | EUR | 4,600,000 | | 4,987,968 | |
Ghana — 0.6% | | | |
Ghana Government International Bond, 8.125%, 1/18/26 | | $ | 4,400,000 | | 3,429,360 | |
Guatemala — 0.7% | | | |
Guatemala Government International Bond, 5.75%, 6/6/22 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,499,722 | |
Guatemala Government International Bond, 6.125%, 6/1/50(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 959,742 | |
| | | 4,459,464 | |
Hungary — 2.7% | | | |
Hungary Government Bond, 6.00%, 11/24/23 | HUF | 6,000,000,000 | | 16,577,960 | |
Indonesia — 3.3% | | | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.50%, 2/15/31 | IDR | 156,000,000,000 | | 10,387,124 | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond, 8.375%, 4/15/39 | IDR | 128,000,000,000 | | 9,733,652 | |
| | | 20,120,776 | |
Iran, Islamic Republic of — 0.2% | | | |
Republic of Azerbaijan International Bond, 3.50%, 9/1/32 | | $ | 1,400,000 | | 1,237,858 | |
Iraq — 0.6% | | | |
Iraq International Bond, 5.80%, 1/15/28 | | 3,750,000 | | 3,623,183 | |
Ivory Coast — 0.4% | | | |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond, 6.125%, 6/15/33 | | 2,400,000 | | 2,211,044 | |
Jordan — 0.9% | | | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,364,328 | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47(1) | | 1,200,000 | | 1,050,156 | |
| | | 5,414,484 | |
Malaysia — 0.7% | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond, 4.07%, 6/15/50 | MYR | 22,000,000 | | 4,315,402 | |
Mexico — 16.1% | | | |
Mexican Bonos, 6.50%, 6/9/22 | MXN | 1,318,000,000 | | 64,475,653 | |
Mexican Bonos, 8.00%, 12/7/23 | MXN | 389,000,000 | | 18,796,365 | |
Mexican Bonos, 10.00%, 11/20/36 | MXN | 252,900,000 | | 13,236,216 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 2.66%, 5/24/31 | | $ | 1,400,000 | | 1,176,588 | |
| | | 97,684,822 | |
Morocco — 0.2% | | | |
Morocco Government International Bond, 3.00%, 12/15/32 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,189,302 | |
Nigeria — 1.0% | | | |
Nigeria Government International Bond, 6.50%, 11/28/27 | | 6,500,000 | | 5,785,653 | |
Oman — 0.9% | | | |
Oman Government International Bond, 6.00%, 8/1/29 | | 2,600,000 | | 2,630,182 | |
Oman Sovereign Sukuk Co., 4.875%, 6/15/30(1) | | 2,800,000 | | 2,848,418 | |
| | | 5,478,600 | |
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Panama — 0.3% | | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 4.30%, 4/29/53 | | $ | 2,200,000 | | $ | 1,841,487 | |
Paraguay — 0.3% | | | |
Paraguay Government International Bond, 6.10%, 8/11/44 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,584,221 | |
Peru — 2.4% | | | |
Peru Government Bond, 5.35%, 8/12/40 | PEN | 53,500,000 | | 10,162,558 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 2.39%, 1/23/26 | | $ | 3,000,000 | | 2,819,880 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 4.125%, 8/25/27 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,595,216 | |
| | | 14,577,654 | |
Russia — 0.4% | | | |
Russian Federal Bond - OFZ, 7.95%, 10/7/26 | RUB | 2,130,000,000 | | 1,977,751 | |
Russian Foreign Bond - Eurobond, 5.625%, 4/4/42 | | $ | 1,000,000 | | 295,000 | |
| | | 2,272,751 | |
South Africa — 4.0% | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government Bond, 8.50%, 1/31/37 | ZAR | 342,900,000 | | 17,953,926 | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 5.75%, 9/30/49 | | $ | 8,000,000 | | 6,367,280 | |
| | | 24,321,206 | |
Trinidad and Tobago — 0.3% | | | |
Trinidad & Tobago Government International Bond, 4.50%, 8/4/26 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,990,020 | |
Tunisia — 0.6% | | | |
Tunisian Republic, 6.375%, 7/15/26 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,340,859 | |
Tunisian Republic International Bond, 5.75%, 1/30/25 | | $ | 3,000,000 | | 2,072,958 | |
| | | 3,413,817 | |
Turkey — 1.3% | | | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 5.60%, 11/14/24 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,538,574 | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 4.875%, 10/9/26 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,770,742 | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 5.125%, 2/17/28 | | 1,000,000 | | 857,250 | |
Turkey Government International Bond, 6.875%, 3/17/36 | | 4,000,000 | | 3,451,952 | |
| | | 7,618,518 | |
Ukraine — 0.2% | | | |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 7.25%, 3/15/33(1) | | 750,000 | | 243,000 | |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 7.25%, 3/15/33 | | 2,400,000 | | 774,900 | |
| | | 1,017,900 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $378,226,185) | | 322,742,363 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 26.5% |
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Brazil — 4.0% | | | |
Azul Investments LLP, 7.25%, 6/15/26(1)(3) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,702,770 | |
B2W Digital Lux Sarl, 4.375%, 12/20/30(1) | | 3,800,000 | | 3,130,193 | |
CSN Inova Ventures, 6.75%, 1/28/28(1) | | 2,900,000 | | 2,886,645 | |
CSN Resources SA, 7.625%, 4/17/26 | | 585,000 | | 605,911 | |
Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 6.95%, 1/17/28(1) | | 4,000,000 | | 4,032,000 | |
GTL Trade Finance, Inc., 7.25%, 4/16/44 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,818,073 | |
Guara Norte Sarl, 5.20%, 6/15/34(1) | | 5,421,401 | | 4,785,498 | |
GUSAP III LP, 4.25%, 1/21/30(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,870,090 | |
JSM Global Sarl, 4.75%, 10/20/30(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,713,130 | |
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MC Brazil Downstream Trading SARL, 7.25%, 6/30/31(1) | | $ | 1,871,000 | | $ | 1,630,951 | |
| | | 24,175,261 | |
Chile — 1.8% | | | |
Celulosa Arauco y Constitucion SA, 4.25%, 4/30/29 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,870,210 | |
Falabella SA, 3.375%, 1/15/32(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,573,272 | |
Kenbourne Invest SA, 6.875%, 11/26/24(1) | | 1,375,000 | | 1,313,317 | |
Kenbourne Invest SA, 4.70%, 1/22/28(1) | | 2,800,000 | | 2,407,426 | |
VTR Finance NV, 6.375%, 7/15/28(1) | | 4,000,000 | | 3,657,060 | |
| | | 10,821,285 | |
China — 0.1% | | | |
Meituan, 2.125%, 10/28/25(1)(3) | | 1,000,000 | | 888,027 | |
| | | 888,027 | |
Colombia — 2.7% | | | |
Ecopetrol SA, 4.625%, 11/2/31 | | 1,060,000 | | 887,612 | |
Ecopetrol SA, 5.875%, 5/28/45 | | 3,150,000 | | 2,482,531 | |
Geopark Ltd., 5.50%, 1/17/27(1) | | 3,918,000 | | 3,536,446 | |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 6.25%, 3/25/29 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,786,500 | |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 4.50%, 4/27/31(1) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,602,500 | |
Oleoducto Central SA, 4.00%, 7/14/27(1) | | 3,800,000 | | 3,443,484 | |
Promigas SA ESP / Gases del Pacifico SAC, 3.75%, 10/16/29(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,752,200 | |
| | | 16,491,273 | |
Ghana — 0.3% | | | |
Kosmos Energy Ltd., 7.125%, 4/4/26(1) | | 2,092,000 | | 2,047,231 | |
India — 0.7% | | | |
Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone Ltd., 4.00%, 7/30/27 | | 800,000 | | 749,338 | |
Greenko Dutch BV, 3.85%, 3/29/26(1) | | 2,134,000 | | 1,948,129 | |
Reliance Industries Ltd., 2.875%, 1/12/32(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,713,109 | |
| | | 4,410,576 | |
Indonesia — 2.6% | | | |
Cikarang Listrindo Tbk PT, 4.95%, 9/14/26(3) | | 1,000,000 | | 981,755 | |
Indika Energy Capital IV Pte. Ltd., 8.25%, 10/22/25(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 2,012,500 | |
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT, 5.45%, 5/15/30(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 1,004,465 | |
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium Persero PT, 5.80%, 5/15/50(1) | | 2,250,000 | | 2,046,240 | |
Medco Bell Pte Ltd., 6.375%, 1/30/27(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,342,187 | |
Medco Oak Tree Pte. Ltd., 7.375%, 5/14/26 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,487,843 | |
Pertamina (Persero) PT, 6.50%, 5/27/41 | | 3,300,000 | | 3,545,907 | |
Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, 3.00%, 6/30/30 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,732,060 | |
PT Freeport Indonesia, 4.76%, 4/14/27(1) | | 600,000 | | 599,202 | |
| | | 15,752,159 | |
Israel — 0.6% | | | |
Altice Financing SA, 5.00%, 1/15/28 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,671,800 | |
Energean Israel Finance Ltd., 4.50%, 3/30/24(1) | | 1,857,000 | | 1,805,142 | |
| | | 3,476,942 | |
Kazakhstan — 0.7% | | | |
Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC, 4.125%, 12/10/22 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,193,354 | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 4.75%, 4/19/27 | | 500,000 | | 480,795 | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 5.75%, 4/19/47 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,357,216 | |
| | | 4,031,365 | |
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Luxembourg — 0.8% | | | |
EIG Pearl Holdings Sarl, 3.55%, 8/31/36(1) | | $ | 500,000 | | $ | 444,378 | |
Petrorio Luxembourg Trading Sarl, 6.125%, 6/9/26(1) | | 4,300,000 | | 4,138,858 | |
| | | 4,583,236 | |
Macau — 0.5% | | | |
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd., 5.75%, 7/21/28(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 845,290 | |
Studio City Finance Ltd., 5.00%, 1/15/29(1) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,073,615 | |
| | | 2,918,905 | |
Mexico — 4.9% | | | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, VRN, 5.125%, 1/18/33(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,875,790 | |
Braskem Idesa SAPI, 6.99%, 2/20/32(1) | | 3,200,000 | | 2,877,392 | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.45%, 11/19/29 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,923,000 | |
Cometa Energia SA de CV, 6.375%, 4/24/35(1) | | 2,847,000 | | 2,853,534 | |
FEL Energy VI Sarl, 5.75%, 12/1/40(1) | | 7,293,984 | | 6,344,636 | |
Industrias Penoles SAB de CV, 4.75%, 8/6/50(1) | | 1,750,000 | | 1,477,105 | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(1) | | 4,300,000 | | 3,538,126 | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | | 2,650,000 | | 2,303,035 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.50%, 3/13/27 | | 2,475,000 | | 2,368,921 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.35%, 2/12/28 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,778,780 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.95%, 1/28/31(3) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,686,070 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.70%, 2/16/32 | | 472,000 | | 407,636 | |
| | | 29,434,025 | |
Nigeria — 1.0% | | | |
IHS Netherlands Holdco BV, 8.00%, 9/18/27(1) | | 4,000,000 | | 4,043,600 | |
SEPLAT Energy PLC, 7.75%, 4/1/26(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,907,140 | |
| | | 5,950,740 | |
Panama — 0.5% | | | |
C&W Senior Financing DAC, 6.875%, 9/15/27(1) | | 3,095,000 | | 3,006,498 | |
| | | 3,006,498 | |
Peru — 1.4% | | | |
Inkia Energy Ltd., 5.875%, 11/9/27 | | 5,700,000 | | 5,390,062 | |
Petroleos del Peru SA, 4.75%, 6/19/32 | | 1,000,000 | | 813,050 | |
Petroleos del Peru SA, 5.625%, 6/19/47(1) | | 2,900,000 | | 2,112,201 | |
| | | 8,315,313 | |
Qatar — 0.1% | | | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 5.00%, 10/19/25 | | 300,000 | | 313,279 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 2.625%, 4/8/31(1) | | 400,000 | | 360,161 | |
| | | 673,440 | |
Saudi Arabia — 1.0% | | | |
Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd., 6.875%, 3/21/23 | | 3,800,000 | | 3,880,621 | |
Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd., 6.875%, 2/26/27 | | 1,000,000 | | 1,008,205 | |
SA Global Sukuk Ltd., 2.69%, 6/17/31(1) | | 1,290,000 | | 1,163,078 | |
| | | 6,051,904 | |
South Africa — 0.4% | | | |
Prosus NV, 3.26%, 1/19/27(1) | | 864,000 | | 773,660 | |
Prosus NV, 3.68%, 1/21/30(1) | | 1,950,000 | | 1,647,775 | |
| | | 2,421,435 | |
Spain — 0.8% | | | |
EnfraGen Energia Sur SA / EnfraGen Spain SA / Prime Energia SpA, 5.375%, 12/30/30(1) | | 6,860,000 | | 4,937,073 | |
| | | 4,937,073 | |
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| | Shares/ Principal Amount | Value |
Tanzania, United Republic Of — 0.2% | | | |
HTA Group Ltd., 7.00%, 12/18/25(1) | | $ | 1,000,000 | | $ | 991,890 | |
| | | 991,890 | |
United Arab Emirates — 0.3% | | | |
DP World Crescent Ltd., 4.85%, 9/26/28 | | 800,000 | | 820,321 | |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd., 2.94%, 9/30/40(1) | | 1,130,002 | | 946,831 | |
| | | 1,767,152 | |
United States — 0.7% | | | |
SierraCol Energy Andina LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/28(1) | | 5,000,000 | | 4,414,875 | |
| | | 4,414,875 | |
Zambia — 0.4% | | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.50%, 3/1/24(1) | | 1,600,000 | | 1,604,136 | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 6.875%, 10/15/27(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 1,006,185 | |
| | | 2,610,321 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $178,537,495) |
| | 160,170,926 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 2.3% |
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U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 8/15/51 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,616,406 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 8/15/28(2) | | 3,885,000 | | 3,863,906 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 8/15/31 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,598,750 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/15/32 | | 6,700,000 | | 6,118,984 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $16,091,798) |
| | 14,198,046 | |
PREFERRED STOCK — 0.1% |
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Mexico — 0.1% | | | |
Banco Mercantil del Norte SA, 8.375%(1) (Cost $600,000) |
| 600,000 | | 620,265 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS(7) — 16.2% |
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Money Market Funds — 0.7% |
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State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 328,689 | | 328,689 | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(4) | | 4,242,325 | | 4,242,325 | |
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| | 4,571,014 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 15.0% | | |
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BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 3.00% - 3.625%, 8/15/43 - 8/15/48, valued at $8,401,296), in a joint trading account at 0.25%, dated 4/29/22, due 5/2/22 (Delivery value $8,256,398) | | | 8,256,226 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 1.00% - 3.125%, 2/15/48 - 5/15/48, valued at $84,219,497), at 0.24%, dated 4/29/22, due 5/2/22 (Delivery value $82,569,651) | | | 82,568,000 | |
| | | 90,824,226 | |
Treasury Bills(5) — 0.5% |
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U.S. Treasury Bills, 0.21%, 5/5/22 |
| 3,000,000 | | 2,999,978 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $98,395,190) | | | 98,395,218 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.4% (Cost $671,850,668) | | | 596,126,818 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.6% | | | 9,570,217 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 605,697,035 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
BRL | 120,739,672 | | USD | 23,183,946 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | $ | 911,881 | |
USD | 3,120,742 | | BRL | 15,247,322 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 77,858 | |
CLP | 1,723,999,521 | | USD | 2,096,558 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (92,300) | |
CLP | 4,316,137,926 | | USD | 5,024,023 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (6,242) | |
CNY | 16,021,690 | | USD | 2,520,045 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (108,992) | |
CNY | 24,782,778 | | USD | 3,882,318 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (152,837) | |
USD | 21,934,442 | | CNY | 140,051,411 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | 858,550 | |
COP | 37,759,083,629 | | USD | 9,777,080 | | Bank of America N.A.(6) | 6/15/22 | (305,416) | |
USD | 6,077,639 | | CZK | 137,704,356 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 203,382 | |
EGP | 54,333,283 | | USD | 3,333,330 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (461,308) | |
USD | 7,073,909 | | EUR | 6,479,541 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 224,860 | |
USD | 8,424,171 | | HUF | 3,086,877,547 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (135,482) | |
USD | 1,461,699 | | IDR | 21,196,094,469 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 9,655 | |
USD | 6,036,082 | | IDR | 87,692,203,592 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 28,704 | |
USD | 6,675,160 | | INR | 520,395,498 | | Bank of America N.A.(6) | 6/15/22 | (90,871) | |
USD | 6,668,436 | | MXN | 142,236,405 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (244,531) | |
USD | 11,950,449 | | MXN | 242,529,581 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 163,038 | |
USD | 13,157,383 | | MXN | 284,438,934 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (666,904) | |
USD | 50,342,325 | | MXN | 1,088,310,443 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (2,551,685) | |
MYR | 63,795,012 | | USD | 15,291,230 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (605,635) | |
USD | 3,736,842 | | PEN | 14,145,442 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 70,189 | |
USD | 20,267,348 | | PHP | 1,074,169,445 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (129,187) | |
PLN | 29,807,841 | | USD | 6,424,970 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 264,443 | |
THB | 712,861,255 | | USD | 21,647,776 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (821,990) | |
USD | 6,011,219 | | THB | 198,460,381 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 213,326 | |
ZAR | 105,867,323 | | USD | 6,840,195 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (166,946) | |
ZAR | 121,524,606 | | USD | 7,664,508 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (4,317) | |
| | | | | | $ | (3,518,757) | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 189 | June 2022 | $ | 39,843,562 | | $ | (756,207) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 182 | June 2022 | 20,506,281 | | (916,001) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 1 | June 2022 | 140,688 | | (13,408) | |
| | | $ | 60,490,531 | | $ | (1,685,616) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 353 | June 2022 | $ | 42,062,156 | | $ | 2,586,140 | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 354 | June 2022 | 45,666,000 | | 3,771,622 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 41 | June 2022 | 6,577,938 | | 971,428 | |
| | | $ | 94,306,094 | | $ | 7,329,190 | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty | Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index At Termination | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Value* |
Bank of America N.A.(6) | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 11.59 | % | 1/2/24 | BRL | 88,768,541 | $ | (229,545) | |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 11.03 | % | 1/2/24 | BRL | 105,566,396 | (448,228) | |
Morgan Stanley | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 10.84 | % | 1/2/24 | BRL | 106,021,787 | (530,934) | |
| | | | | | | $ | (1,208,707) | |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 34 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/25 | $ | 4,968,000 | | $ | (134,549) | | $ | (38,952) | | $ | (173,501) | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Counterparty/ Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Bank of America N. A./ Republic of South Africa Government Bond(6) | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 7,300,000 | | $ | 394,356 | | $ | 95,090 | | $ | 489,446 | |
Goldman Sachs & Co./ Russian Foreign Bond-Eurobond | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 8,100,000 | | 4,674,039 | | 525,188 | | 5,199,227 | |
Morgan Stanley/ China Government Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 14,300,000 | | (258,810) | | 76,018 | | (182,792) | |
Morgan Stanley/ Republic of Indonesia | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 7,500,000 | | (3,516) | | 55,039 | | 51,523 | |
Morgan Stanley/ Brazilian Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 40,200,000 | | 2,154,629 | | 81,839 | | 2,236,468 | |
Morgan Stanley/ Mexico Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 57,300,000 | | 269,968 | | 729,322 | | 999,290 | |
Morgan Stanley/ Colombia Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 16,200,000 | | 761,748 | | 239,026 | | 1,000,774 | |
Morgan Stanley/ Chile Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 7,500,000 | | (89,404) | | 99,463 | | 10,059 | |
Morgan Stanley/ Malaysia Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 6,800,000 | | (96,830) | | 58,640 | | (38,190) | |
| $ | 7,806,180 | | $ | 1,959,625 | | $ | 9,765,805 | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
BZDIOVRA | - | Brazil Interbank Deposit Rate |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CLP | - | Chilean Peso |
CNY | - | Chinese Yuan |
COP | - | Colombian Peso |
CZK | - | Czech Koruna |
EGP | - | Egyptian Pound |
EUR | - | Euro |
HUF | - | Hungarian Forint |
IDR | - | Indonesian Rupiah |
INR | - | Indian Rupee |
MXN | - | Mexican Peso |
MYR | - | Malaysian Ringgit |
PEN | - | Peruvian Sol |
PHP | - | Philippine Peso |
PLN | - | Polish Zloty |
RUB | - | Russian Ruble |
THB | - | Thai Baht |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
ZAR | - | South African Rand |
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $131,082,278, which represented 21.6% of total net assets.
(2)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $1,935,433.
(3)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $4,084,655. The amount of securities on loan indicated may not correspond with the securities on loan identified because securities with pending sales are in the process of recall from the brokers.
(4)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $4,242,325.
(5)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.
(6)Collateral has been received at the custodian for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities received was $296,217.
(7)Category includes securities purchased with cash collateral received at the custodian bank for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts and swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of cash deposits received was $1,440,000.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $667,608,343) — including $4,084,655 of securities on loan | $ | 501,060,267 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value (cost of $90,824,226) | 90,824,226 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $4,242,325) | 4,242,325 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $671,850,668) | 596,126,818 | |
Cash | 9,080,000 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $267,508) | 258,433 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 596,429 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 34,736 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 124,792 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 22,083 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 3,025,886 | |
Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $8,161,820) | 9,986,787 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 9,352,533 | |
Securities lending receivable | 7,018 | |
| 628,615,515 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for swap agreements and forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 10,520,000 | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 4,242,325 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 81,502 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 6,544,643 | |
Swap agreements, at value (including net premiums paid (received) of $(355,640)) | 1,429,689 | |
Accrued management fees | 100,187 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 134 | |
| 22,918,480 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 605,697,035 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 703,810,268 | |
Distributable earnings | (98,113,233) | |
| $ | 605,697,035 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $93,762,209 | 10,402,382 | $9.01 |
I Class | $11,431,345 | 1,268,391 | $9.01 |
Y Class | $24,269,996 | 2,692,227 | $9.01 |
A Class | $240,237 | 26,686 | $9.00* |
C Class | $31,055 | 3,458 | $8.98 |
R Class | $136,487 | 15,169 | $9.00 |
R5 Class | $7,564 | 839 | $9.02 |
R6 Class | $303,330 | 33,640 | $9.02 |
G Class | $475,514,812 | 52,705,399 | $9.02 |
*Maximum offering price $9.42 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $85,780) | $ | 17,160,561 | |
Securities lending, net | 40,263 | |
Dividends | 11,120 | |
| 17,211,944 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 2,485,669 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 331 | |
C Class | 169 | |
R Class | 373 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 19,051 | |
Other expenses | 3,561 | |
| 2,509,154 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (1,845,928) | |
| 663,226 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 16,548,718 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (24,907,457) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 1,491,226 | |
Futures contract transactions | 3,996,223 | |
Swap agreement transactions | 2,742,413 | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (143,565) | |
| (16,821,160) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | (85,047,044) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (3,518,757) | |
Futures contracts | 4,288,977 | |
Swap agreements | 213,775 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (105,756) | |
| (84,168,805) | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (100,989,965) | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (84,441,247) | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2021 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | April 30, 2022 | October 31, 2021 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 16,548,718 | | $ | 30,326,860 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (16,821,160) | | 4,856,521 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (84,168,805) | | (40,074) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (84,441,247) | | 35,143,307 | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (1,695,924) | | (3,602,033) | |
I Class | (203,318) | | (261,282) | |
Y Class | (451,749) | | (900,693) | |
A Class | (4,199) | | (12,117) | |
C Class | (431) | | (1,048) | |
R Class | (2,209) | | (4,869) | |
R5 Class | (137) | | (307) | |
R6 Class | (5,741) | | (56,731) | |
G Class | (10,763,433) | | (24,414,299) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (13,127,141) | | (29,253,379) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (18,409,111) | | 167,932,843 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (115,977,499) | | 173,822,771 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 721,674,534 | | 547,851,763 | |
End of period | $ | 605,697,035 | | $ | 721,674,534 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century International Bond Funds (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek total return.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of
the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies
are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes.
Investment Income — Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes. Securities lending income is net of fees and rebates earned by the lending agent for its services.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-
market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly, but may be paid less frequently. Prior to March 1, 2022, distributions from net investment income were declared daily and paid monthly. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
Securities Lending — Securities are lent to qualified financial institutions and brokers. State Street Bank & Trust Co. serves as securities lending agent to the fund pursuant to a Securities Lending Agreement. The lending of securities exposes the fund to risks such as: the borrowers may fail to return the loaned securities, the borrowers may not be able to provide additional collateral, the fund may experience delays in recovery of the loaned securities or delays in access to collateral, or the fund may experience losses related to the investment collateral. To minimize certain risks, loan counterparties pledge collateral in the form of cash and/or securities. The lending agent has agreed to indemnify the fund in the case of default of any securities borrowed. Cash collateral received is invested in the State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio, a money market mutual fund registered under the 1940 Act. The loans may also be secured by U.S. government securities in an amount at least equal to the market value of the securities loaned, plus accrued interest and dividends, determined on a daily basis and adjusted accordingly. By lending securities, the fund seeks to increase its net investment income through the receipt of interest and fees. Such income is reflected separately within the Statement of Operations. The value of loaned securities and related collateral outstanding at period end, if any, are shown on a gross basis within the Schedule of Investments and Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
The following table reflects a breakdown of transactions accounted for as secured borrowings, the gross obligation by the type of collateral pledged, and the remaining contractual maturity of those transactions as of April 30, 2022.
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Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | $ | 4,242,325 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 4,242,325 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 4,242,325 | |
(1)Amount represents the payable for cash collateral received for securities on loan. This will generally be in the Overnight and Continuous column as the securities are typically callable on demand.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 54% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The annual management fee for each class is as follows:
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Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | C Class | R Class | R5 Class | R6 Class | G Class |
0.96% | 0.86% | 0.76% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.96% | 0.76% | 0.71% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Annual management fee before waiver was 0.71%.
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2022 totaled $387,161,641, of which $6,784,535 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2022 totaled $538,322,957, none of which were U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended April 30, 2022 | Year ended October 31, 2021 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 657,855 | | $ | 6,655,158 | | 1,580,485 | | $ | 16,761,176 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 170,627 | | 1,690,827 | | 337,339 | | 3,587,451 | |
Redeemed | (318,613) | | (3,083,549) | | (701,297) | | (7,442,116) | |
| 509,869 | | 5,262,436 | | 1,216,527 | | 12,906,511 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 367,170 | | 3,646,517 | | 1,212,272 | | 12,908,117 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 20,532 | | 203,229 | | 24,645 | | 261,265 | |
Redeemed | (299,113) | | (2,950,456) | | (239,991) | | (2,552,321) | |
| 88,589 | | 899,290 | | 996,926 | | 10,617,061 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 318,072 | | 3,166,799 | | 823,073 | | 8,761,698 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 45,611 | | 451,739 | | 84,742 | | 900,693 | |
Redeemed | (205,119) | | (1,992,733) | | (164,975) | | (1,753,520) | |
| 158,564 | | 1,625,805 | | 742,840 | | 7,908,871 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,951 | | 20,023 | | 6,350 | | 67,960 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 424 | | 4,199 | | 1,140 | | 12,117 | |
Redeemed | (1,574) | | (15,684) | | (16,816) | | (177,342) | |
| 801 | | 8,538 | | (9,326) | | (97,265) | |
C Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 43 | | 431 | | 99 | | 1,048 | |
Redeemed | (61) | | (600) | | (587) | | (6,245) | |
| (18) | | (169) | | (488) | | (5,197) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,744 | | 17,135 | | 5,285 | | 56,103 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 221 | | 2,183 | | 436 | | 4,629 | |
Redeemed | (2,226) | | (21,560) | | (3,819) | | (40,719) | |
| (261) | | (2,242) | | 1,902 | | 20,013 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 37 | | 355 | | 14 | | 157 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14 | | 137 | | 29 | | 307 | |
Redeemed | — | | (3) | | — | | — | |
| 51 | | 489 | | 43 | | 464 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,821 | | 18,164 | | 4,227 | | 44,826 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 579 | | 5,741 | | 4,806 | | 51,264 | |
Redeemed | (2,199) | | (22,291) | | (165,343) | | (1,762,393) | |
| 201 | | 1,614 | | (156,310) | | (1,666,303) | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,849,842 | | 17,791,042 | | 12,229,586 | | 130,092,657 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,086,278 | | 10,763,433 | | 2,296,537 | | 24,414,299 | |
Redeemed | (5,444,771) | | (54,759,347) | | (1,524,902) | | (16,258,268) | |
| (2,508,651) | | (26,204,872) | | 13,001,221 | | 138,248,688 | |
Net increase (decrease) | (1,750,855) | | $ | (18,409,111) | | 15,793,335 | | $ | 167,932,843 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | $ | 322,742,363 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 160,170,926 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 14,198,046 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 620,265 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 4,571,014 | | 93,824,204 | | — | |
| $ | 4,571,014 | | $ | 591,555,804 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 7,329,190 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 9,986,787 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 3,025,886 | | — | |
| $ | 7,329,190 | | $ | 13,012,673 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 1,685,616 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 1,603,190 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 6,544,643 | | — | |
| $ | 1,685,616 | | $ | 8,147,833 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $134,768,000.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $319,875,048.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $65,615,369 futures contracts purchased and $104,061,766 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements held during the period was $61,473,337.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of April 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 22,083 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Credit Risk | Swap agreements | 9,986,787 | | Swap agreements | $ | 220,982 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 3,025,886 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 6,544,643 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 124,792 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | |
Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | — | | Swap agreements | 1,208,707 | |
| | $ | 13,159,548 | | | $ | 7,974,332 | |
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022
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| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | 2,687,255 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 1,422,482 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 1,491,226 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (3,518,757) | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 3,996,223 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | 4,288,977 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 55,158 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (1,208,707) | |
| | $ | 8,229,862 | | | $ | 983,995 | |
Counterparty Risk — The fund is subject to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution will fail to perform its obligations to the fund. The investment advisor attempts to minimize counterparty risk prior to entering into transactions by performing extensive reviews of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties. The fund may also enter into agreements that provide provisions for legally enforceable master netting arrangements to manage the credit risk between counterparties related to forward foreign currency exchange contracts and/or over-the-counter swap agreements. A master netting arrangement provides for the net settlement of multiple contracts with a single counterparty through a single payment in the event of default or termination of any one contract. To mitigate counterparty risk, the fund may receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker as designated under prescribed collateral provisions.
The fund does not offset assets and liabilities subject to master netting arrangements on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes. The fund’s asset derivatives and liability derivatives that are subject to legally enforceable offsetting arrangements as of period end were as follows:
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Counterparty | Gross Amount on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Amount Eligible for Offset | Collateral | Net Exposure* |
Assets | | | | |
Bank of America N.A. | $ | 489,446 | | $ | (489,446) | | — | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6,673,878 | | (5,481,240) | | $ | (1,192,638) | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 224,860 | | — | | — | | $ | 224,860 | |
Morgan Stanley | 5,156,664 | | (1,560,515) | | (3,480,000) | | 116,149 | |
UBS AG | 467,825 | | (306,745) | | — | | 161,080 | |
| $ | 13,012,673 | | $ | (7,837,946) | | $ | (4,672,638) | | $ | 502,089 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Bank of America N.A. | $ | 625,832 | | $ | (489,446) | | — | | $ | (136,386) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 5,481,240 | | (5,481,240) | | — | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | 1,560,515 | | (1,560,515) | | — | | — | |
UBS AG | 306,745 | | (306,745) | | — | | — | |
| $ | 7,974,332 | | $ | (7,837,946) | | — | | $ | (136,386) | |
*The net exposure represents the amount receivable from the counterparty or amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default or termination.
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The fund may invest in lower-rated debt securities, which are subject to substantial risks including liquidity risk and credit risk.
The majority of the fund is owned by a relatively small number of shareholders. To the extent that a large shareholder (including a fund of funds) invests in the fund, the fund may experience relatively large redemptions as such shareholder reallocates its assets. In the event of a large shareholder redemption, the ongoing operations of the fund may be at risk.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 671,969,785 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 1,180,705 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (77,023,672) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (75,842,967) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarliy to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
As of October 31, 2021, the fund had accumulated short-term capital losses of ($8,063,712) and accumulated long-term capital losses of ($2,314,141), which represent net capital loss carryovers that may be used to offset future realized capital gains for federal income tax purposes. The capital loss carryovers may be carried forward for an unlimited period. Future capital loss carryover utilization in any given year may be subject to Internal Revenue Code limitations.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.48 | 0.21 | (1.52) | (1.31) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $9.01 | (12.60)% | 0.97%(4) | 0.97%(4) | 4.25%(4) | 4.25%(4) | 68% | $93,762 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.55 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) | $10.48 | 5.29% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 3.77% | 3.77% | 51% | $103,626 | |
2020 | $10.46 | 0.39 | (0.16) | 0.23 | (0.37) | — | (0.37) | $10.32 | 2.34% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 3.83% | 3.83% | 68% | $89,509 | |
2019 | $9.79 | 0.43 | 0.66 | 1.09 | (0.42) | — | (0.42) | $10.46 | 11.35% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 4.24% | 4.24% | 75% | $92,647 | |
2018 | $10.43 | 0.35 | (0.64) | (0.29) | (0.33) | (0.02) | (0.35) | $9.79 | (2.76)% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 3.52% | 3.52% | 85% | $90,831 | |
2017 | $10.32 | 0.35 | 0.16 | 0.51 | (0.34) | (0.06) | (0.40) | $10.43 | 5.11% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 3.39% | 3.39% | 154% | $6,634 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.47 | 0.21 | (1.50) | (1.29) | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $9.01 | (12.48)% | 0.87%(4) | 0.87%(4) | 4.35%(4) | 4.35%(4) | 68% | $11,431 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.41 | 0.14 | 0.55 | (0.40) | — | (0.40) | $10.47 | 5.30% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 3.87% | 3.87% | 51% | $12,356 | |
2020 | $10.46 | 0.40 | (0.16) | 0.24 | (0.38) | — | (0.38) | $10.32 | 2.44% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 3.93% | 3.93% | 68% | $1,887 | |
2019 | $9.79 | 0.44 | 0.66 | 1.10 | (0.43) | — | (0.43) | $10.46 | 11.47% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 4.34% | 4.34% | 75% | $1,932 | |
2018 | $10.44 | 0.34 | (0.63) | (0.29) | (0.34) | (0.02) | (0.36) | $9.79 | (2.76)% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 3.62% | 3.62% | 85% | $6 | |
2017(5) | $10.30 | 0.20 | 0.14 | 0.34 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $10.44 | 3.28% | 0.87%(4) | 0.87%(4) | 3.38%(4) | 3.38%(4) | 154%(6) | $38 | |
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Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
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2022(3) | $10.47 | 0.22 | (1.51) | (1.29) | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $9.01 | (12.35)% | 0.77%(4) | 0.77%(4) | 4.45%(4) | 4.45%(4) | 68% | $24,270 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.42 | 0.14 | 0.56 | (0.41) | — | (0.41) | $10.47 | 5.40% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 3.97% | 3.97% | 51% | $26,539 | |
2020 | $10.46 | 0.41 | (0.16) | 0.25 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) | $10.32 | 2.55% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 4.03% | 4.03% | 68% | $18,475 | |
2019 | $9.79 | 0.45 | 0.66 | 1.11 | (0.44) | — | (0.44) | $10.46 | 11.57% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 4.44% | 4.44% | 75% | $11,393 | |
2018 | $10.44 | 0.40 | (0.68) | (0.28) | (0.35) | (0.02) | (0.37) | $9.79 | (2.67)% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 3.72% | 3.72% | 85% | $3,218 | |
2017(5) | $10.30 | 0.21 | 0.13 | 0.34 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $10.44 | 3.33% | 0.77%(4) | 0.77%(4) | 3.52%(4) | 3.52%(4) | 154%(6) | $5 | |
A Class |
2022(3) | $10.47 | 0.20 | (1.52) | (1.32) | (0.15) | — | (0.15) | $9.00 | (12.70)% | 1.22%(4) | 1.22%(4) | 4.00%(4) | 4.00%(4) | 68% | $240 | |
2021 | $10.31 | 0.38 | 0.14 | 0.52 | (0.36) | — | (0.36) | $10.47 | 5.03% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.52% | 3.52% | 51% | $271 | |
2020 | $10.45 | 0.37 | (0.16) | 0.21 | (0.35) | — | (0.35) | $10.31 | 2.08% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.58% | 3.58% | 68% | $363 | |
2019 | $9.78 | 0.40 | 0.66 | 1.06 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) | $10.45 | 11.08% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.99% | 3.99% | 75% | $316 | |
2018 | $10.43 | 0.28 | (0.60) | (0.32) | (0.31) | (0.02) | (0.33) | $9.78 | (3.11)% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.27% | 3.27% | 85% | $164 | |
2017 | $10.32 | 0.32 | 0.17 | 0.49 | (0.32) | (0.06) | (0.38) | $10.43 | 4.84% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.14% | 3.14% | 154% | $6,619 | |
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Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class |
2022(3) | $10.45 | 0.16 | (1.51) | (1.35) | (0.12) | — | (0.12) | $8.98 | (12.98)% | 1.97%(4) | 1.97%(4) | 3.25%(4) | 3.25%(4) | 68% | $31 | |
2021 | $10.29 | 0.30 | 0.14 | 0.44 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $10.45 | 4.25% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 2.77% | 2.77% | 51% | $36 | |
2020 | $10.44 | 0.29 | (0.17) | 0.12 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $10.29 | 1.23% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 2.83% | 2.83% | 68% | $41 | |
2019 | $9.77 | 0.33 | 0.66 | 0.99 | (0.32) | — | (0.32) | $10.44 | 10.26% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 3.24% | 3.24% | 75% | $47 | |
2018 | $10.41 | 0.20 | (0.59) | (0.39) | (0.23) | (0.02) | (0.25) | $9.77 | (3.74)% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 2.52% | 2.52% | 85% | $32 | |
2017 | $10.30 | 0.25 | 0.16 | 0.41 | (0.24) | (0.06) | (0.30) | $10.41 | 4.07% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 2.39% | 2.39% | 154% | $1,144 | |
R Class |
2022(3) | $10.46 | 0.18 | (1.50) | (1.32) | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $9.00 | (12.70)% | 1.47%(4) | 1.47%(4) | 3.75%(4) | 3.75%(4) | 68% | $136 | |
2021 | $10.30 | 0.35 | 0.14 | 0.49 | (0.33) | — | (0.33) | $10.46 | 4.67% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 3.27% | 3.27% | 51% | $161 | |
2020 | $10.45 | 0.34 | (0.17) | 0.17 | (0.32) | — | (0.32) | $10.30 | 1.84% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 3.33% | 3.33% | 68% | $139 | |
2019 | $9.78 | 0.38 | 0.66 | 1.04 | (0.37) | — | (0.37) | $10.45 | 10.80% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 3.74% | 3.74% | 75% | $88 | |
2018 | $10.42 | 0.26 | (0.60) | (0.34) | (0.28) | (0.02) | (0.30) | $9.78 | (3.26)% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 3.02% | 3.02% | 85% | $56 | |
2017 | $10.31 | 0.30 | 0.16 | 0.46 | (0.29) | (0.06) | (0.35) | $10.42 | 4.58% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 2.89% | 2.89% | 154% | $1,205 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R5 Class |
2022(3) | $10.48 | 0.21 | (1.50) | (1.29) | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $9.02 | (12.44)% | 0.77%(4) | 0.77%(4) | 4.45%(4) | 4.45%(4) | 68% | $8 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.42 | 0.15 | 0.57 | (0.41) | — | (0.41) | $10.48 | 5.49% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 3.97% | 3.97% | 51% | $8 | |
2020 | $10.46 | 0.41 | (0.16) | 0.25 | (0.39) | — | (0.39) | $10.32 | 2.56% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 4.03% | 4.03% | 68% | $8 | |
2019 | $9.79 | 0.45 | 0.66 | 1.11 | (0.44) | — | (0.44) | $10.46 | 11.59% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 4.44% | 4.44% | 75% | $7 | |
2018 | $10.43 | 0.31 | (0.57) | (0.26) | (0.36) | (0.02) | (0.38) | $9.79 | (2.55)% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 3.72% | 3.72% | 85% | $7 | |
2017 | $10.32 | 0.37 | 0.16 | 0.53 | (0.36) | (0.06) | (0.42) | $10.43 | 5.31% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 3.59% | 3.59% | 154% | $5,986 | |
R6 Class |
2022(3) | $10.48 | 0.22 | (1.51) | (1.29) | (0.17) | — | (0.17) | $9.02 | (12.41)% | 0.72%(4) | 0.72%(4) | 4.50%(4) | 4.50%(4) | 68% | $303 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.43 | 0.14 | 0.57 | (0.41) | — | (0.41) | $10.48 | 5.56% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 4.02% | 4.02% | 51% | $350 | |
2020 | $10.46 | 0.42 | (0.16) | 0.26 | (0.40) | — | (0.40) | $10.32 | 2.60% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 4.08% | 4.08% | 68% | $1,958 | |
2019 | $9.79 | 0.46 | 0.66 | 1.12 | (0.45) | — | (0.45) | $10.46 | 11.62% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 4.49% | 4.49% | 75% | $10,229 | |
2018 | $10.44 | 0.37 | (0.64) | (0.27) | (0.36) | (0.02) | (0.38) | $9.79 | (2.61)% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 3.77% | 3.77% | 85% | $9,336 | |
2017 | $10.33 | 0.38 | 0.16 | 0.54 | (0.37) | (0.06) | (0.43) | $10.44 | 5.37% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 3.64% | 3.64% | 154% | $16,492 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
G Class |
2022(3) | $10.47 | 0.25 | (1.50) | (1.25) | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $9.02 | (12.09)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.72%(4) | 5.21%(4) | 4.50%(4) | 68% | $475,515 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.50 | 0.14 | 0.64 | (0.49) | — | (0.49) | $10.47 | 6.20% | 0.01% | 0.72% | 4.73% | 4.02% | 51% | $578,327 | |
2020 | $10.46 | 0.49 | (0.16) | 0.33 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) | $10.32 | 3.33% | 0.01% | 0.72% | 4.79% | 4.08% | 68% | $435,472 | |
2019 | $9.79 | 0.53 | 0.66 | 1.19 | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $10.46 | 12.41% | 0.01% | 0.72% | 5.20% | 4.49% | 75% | $266,091 | |
2018(7) | $10.40 | 0.44 | (0.62) | (0.18) | (0.41) | (0.02) | (0.43) | $9.79 | (1.59)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.72%(4) | 4.49%(4) | 3.78%(4) | 85%(8) | $308,199 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2017.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2017.
(7)November 14, 2017 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2018.
(8)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2018.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program |
The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by the Program Administrator, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.
Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain Fund’s investments is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.
The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
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Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Escalating Inflation, Sharp Volatility Hampered Investment Returns
Investors faced increasingly challenging market conditions as the reporting period progressed. From soaring inflation and rising interest rates to mounting geopolitical unrest and slowing growth, most asset classes struggled amid intense volatility.
Inflation was already at multiyear highs when the reporting period began. This was largely due to massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February sent commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
By period-end, inflation stood at a 40-year high in the U.S., a 30-year high in the U.K. and a record high in the eurozone. Most emerging markets also grappled with rising inflation. At the same time, global growth slowed dramatically.
In response to surging inflation, the Federal Reserve in March implemented its first rate hike in more than three years and ended its asset purchase program. The Bank of England executed a series of rate hikes, while European Central Bank officials announced their asset purchase program would end in the third quarter.
The combination of accelerating inflation, tighter monetary policy, geopolitical unrest and slowing economic growth fueled widespread and sharp market volatility. Global stock and bond returns plunged for the six-month period. Perceived inflation-fighting assets, including real estate investment trusts, generally fared much better than other securities.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate this complex backdrop. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further complicated a tense geopolitical environment. We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and its implications for our clients and investment exposure.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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APRIL 30, 2022 |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 28.0% |
Corporate Bonds | 26.2% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 8.6% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 4.4% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 4.3% |
Preferred Stocks | 3.8% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 3.0% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 2.0% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.8% |
Municipal Securities | 0.5% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 0.5% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 13.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 3.1% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then 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 under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 11/1/21 | Ending Account Value 4/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 11/1/21 - 4/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $926.20 | $3.82 | 0.80% |
I Class | $1,000 | $926.90 | $3.34 | 0.70% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $926.60 | $2.87 | 0.60% |
A Class | $1,000 | $925.50 | $5.01 | 1.05% |
C Class | $1,000 | $921.60 | $8.58 | 1.80% |
R Class | $1,000 | $923.90 | $6.20 | 1.30% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $926.40 | $2.87 | 0.60% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $926.60 | $2.63 | 0.55% |
G Class | $1,000 | $930.20 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,020.83 | $4.01 | 0.80% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.32 | $3.51 | 0.70% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,019.59 | $5.26 | 1.05% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,015.87 | $9.00 | 1.80% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,018.35 | $6.51 | 1.30% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,021.82 | $3.01 | 0.60% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.07 | $2.76 | 0.55% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,024.74 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 28.0% | | | |
Australia — 0.6% | | | |
Australia Government Bond, 2.75%, 4/21/24 | AUD | 3,192,000 | | $ | 2,267,470 | |
Australia Government Bond, 1.50%, 6/21/31 | AUD | 6,500,000 | | 4,010,874 | |
Australia Government Bond, 3.00%, 3/21/47 | AUD | 7,150,000 | | 4,668,432 | |
Australia Government Bond, 1.75%, 6/21/51 | AUD | 5,500,000 | | 2,679,037 | |
| | | 13,625,813 | |
Austria — 0.4% | | | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 0.75%, 10/20/26(1) | EUR | 4,192,000 | | 4,417,363 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 4.15%, 3/15/37(1) | EUR | 2,539,000 | | 3,642,742 | |
| | | 8,060,105 | |
Belgium — 0.4% | | | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 4.25%, 3/28/41(1) | EUR | 1,716,000 | | 2,487,243 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 1.60%, 6/22/47(1) | EUR | 5,586,000 | | 5,502,227 | |
| | | 7,989,470 | |
Brazil — 0.1% | | | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 7.125%, 1/20/37 | | $ | 3,000,000 | | 3,227,385 | |
Canada — 2.0% | | | |
Canadian Government Bond, 0.25%, 3/1/26 | CAD | 2,150,000 | | 1,523,251 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 0.50%, 12/1/30 | CAD | 11,300,000 | | 7,218,313 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 1.25%, 6/1/31 | CAD | 3,500,000 | | 2,426,992 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.75%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 3,250,000 | | 2,525,809 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.00%, 12/1/51 | CAD | 5,300,000 | | 3,456,377 | |
Province of British Columbia Canada, 2.85%, 6/18/25 | CAD | 10,911,000 | | 8,447,355 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 3.00%, 9/1/23 | CAD | 3,058,000 | | 2,391,891 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 5.75%, 12/1/36 | CAD | 10,032,000 | | 9,605,801 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 3.50%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 7,300,000 | | 5,479,901 | |
| | | 43,075,690 | |
China — 2.5% | | | |
China Government Bond, 2.37%, 1/20/27 | CNY | 127,000,000 | | 19,084,897 | |
China Government Bond, 2.68%, 5/21/30 | CNY | 111,500,000 | | 16,663,131 | |
China Government Bond, 3.86%, 7/22/49 | CNY | 35,600,000 | | 5,865,442 | |
China Government Bond, 3.39%, 3/16/50 | CNY | 46,500,000 | | 7,053,031 | |
China Government Bond, 3.81%, 9/14/50 | CNY | 36,000,000 | | 5,908,685 | |
| | | 54,575,186 | |
Czech Republic — 0.1% | | | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, 4.70%, 9/12/22 | CZK | 74,800,000 | | 3,200,563 | |
Denmark — 0.2% | | | |
Denmark Government Bond, 0.50%, 11/15/29 | DKK | 35,000,000 | | 4,741,271 | |
Finland — 0.7% | | | |
Finland Government Bond, 4.00%, 7/4/25(1) | EUR | 5,169,000 | | 6,043,044 | |
Finland Government Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/36(1) | EUR | 6,500,000 | | 5,663,889 | |
Finland Government Bond, 1.375%, 4/15/47(1) | EUR | 3,045,000 | | 3,141,883 | |
Finland Government Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/52(1) | EUR | 1,100,000 | | 768,125 | |
| | | 15,616,941 | |
France — 2.0% | | | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.75%, 11/25/24 | EUR | 2,539,000 | | 2,762,428 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 5.50%, 4/25/29 | EUR | 42,980 | | $ | 58,880 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.00%, 11/25/29(2) | EUR | 3,150,000 | | 3,042,506 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 2.50%, 5/25/30 | EUR | 3,845,000 | | 4,468,984 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.00%, 5/25/32(2) | EUR | 25,500,000 | | 23,319,881 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 5.75%, 10/25/32 | EUR | 2,675,000 | | 4,014,774 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 3.25%, 5/25/45 | EUR | 3,433,000 | | 4,612,694 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.75%, 5/25/52 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,562,164 | |
| | | 43,842,311 | |
Germany — 0.6% | | | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 2/15/32(2) | EUR | 10,500,000 | | 10,128,335 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 8/15/50(2) | EUR | 3,600,000 | | 2,818,154 | |
| | | 12,946,489 | |
Greece — 0.2% | | | |
Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 1.50%, 6/18/30(1) | EUR | 5,000,000 | | 4,679,342 | |
Guatemala — 0.1% | | | |
Guatemala Government Bond, 4.875%, 2/13/28 | | $ | 2,000,000 | | 1,998,258 | |
Indonesia — 0.1% | | | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, 3.50%, 2/14/50 | | $ | 2,800,000 | | 2,325,329 | |
Ireland — 1.4% | | | |
Ireland Government Bond, 3.40%, 3/18/24 | EUR | 6,186,000 | | 6,903,520 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.10%, 5/15/29 | EUR | 13,350,000 | | 14,003,364 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.20%, 10/18/30 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,438,668 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.40%, 5/15/35 | EUR | 8,650,000 | | 7,791,167 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/50 | EUR | 320,000 | | 308,733 | |
| | | 30,445,452 | |
Italy — 2.1% | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 2.00%, 12/1/25 | EUR | 4,964,000 | | 5,317,419 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.00%, 4/1/26(2) | EUR | 9,650,000 | | 9,524,819 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.60%, 6/1/26 | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 3,155,242 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.25%, 3/15/28 | EUR | 14,100,000 | | 13,340,440 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.35%, 4/1/30 | EUR | 3,550,000 | | 3,450,437 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.60%, 8/1/31(1) | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 873,519 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.75%, 9/1/44(1) | EUR | 7,519,000 | | 10,129,099 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.70%, 9/1/51(1) | EUR | 500,000 | | 382,678 | |
| | | 46,173,653 | |
Japan — 6.1% | | | |
Japan Government Ten Year Bond, 0.10%, 3/20/30 | JPY | 5,755,000,000 | | 44,112,385 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 2.40%, 3/20/37 | JPY | 877,450,000 | | 8,598,798 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 2.00%, 9/20/41 | JPY | 1,234,500,000 | | 11,697,008 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.40%, 12/20/45 | JPY | 2,023,400,000 | | 17,452,302 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.40%, 3/20/50 | JPY | 700,000,000 | | 4,686,512 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 9/20/51 | JPY | 1,350,000,000 | | 9,703,751 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 12/20/51 | JPY | 1,790,000,000 | | 12,850,792 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.00%, 3/20/52 | JPY | 400,000,000 | | 3,101,002 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 2.10%, 12/20/26 | JPY | 672,500,000 | | 5,688,195 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.30%, 12/20/39 | JPY | 1,078,800,000 | | 7,825,700 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.50%, 12/20/41 | JPY | 831,000,000 | | 6,126,355 | |
| | | 131,842,800 | |
Jordan — 0.1% | | | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47 | | $ | 400,000 | | 349,146 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47(1) | | $ | 200,000 | | $ | 175,026 | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47 | | $ | 1,200,000 | | 1,050,156 | |
| | | 1,574,328 | |
Malaysia — 0.3% | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond, 3.96%, 9/15/25 | MYR | 27,150,000 | | 6,271,994 | |
Mexico — 0.3% | | | |
Mexican Bonos, 7.75%, 5/29/31 | MXN | 60,000,000 | | 2,698,111 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27 | | $ | 2,700,000 | | 2,705,359 | |
| | | 5,403,470 | |
Netherlands — 0.9% | | | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.50%, 7/15/26(1) | EUR | 7,389,000 | | 7,732,647 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 7/15/31(1)(2) | EUR | 9,000,000 | | 8,585,671 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 2.75%, 1/15/47(1) | EUR | 2,080,000 | | 2,912,276 | |
| | | 19,230,594 | |
New Zealand — 1.1% | | | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.50%, 5/15/24 | NZD | 36,479,000 | | 22,252,220 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/31 | NZD | 2,750,000 | | 1,483,669 | |
| | | 23,735,889 | |
Norway — 0.2% | | | |
Norway Government Bond, 2.00%, 5/24/23(1) | NOK | 43,725,000 | | 4,675,080 | |
Norway Government Bond, 1.75%, 2/17/27(1) | NOK | 2,800,000 | | 286,975 | |
| | | 4,962,055 | |
Oman — 0.1% | | | |
Oman Government International Bond, 5.625%, 1/17/28 | | $ | 2,000,000 | | 2,005,935 | |
Philippines — 0.1% | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | | $ | 1,400,000 | | 1,639,181 | |
Poland† | | | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 4.00%, 1/22/24 | | $ | 500,000 | | 505,852 | |
Portugal — 0.2% | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 0.90%, 10/12/35(1) | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 903,754 | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 4.10%, 2/15/45(1) | EUR | 2,350,000 | | 3,255,206 | |
| | | 4,158,960 | |
Singapore — 0.1% | | | |
Singapore Government Bond, 2.875%, 7/1/29 | SGD | 4,240,000 | | 3,144,704 | |
South Africa† | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 4.67%, 1/17/24 | | $ | 250,000 | | 251,491 | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 5.875%, 6/22/30 | | $ | 800,000 | | 787,024 | |
| | | 1,038,515 | |
Spain — 1.4% | | | |
Spain Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/31/28(2) | EUR | 6,000,000 | | 5,843,435 | |
Spain Government Bond, 5.15%, 10/31/28(1) | EUR | 1,263,000 | | 1,637,631 | |
Spain Government Bond, 1.25%, 10/31/30(1) | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,524,898 | |
Spain Government Bond, 0.10%, 4/30/31(1) | EUR | 11,750,000 | | 10,654,911 | |
Spain Government Bond, 1.85%, 7/30/35(1) | EUR | 2,200,000 | | 2,246,306 | |
Spain Government Bond, 2.70%, 10/31/48(1) | EUR | 7,100,000 | | 7,890,583 | |
| | | 29,797,764 | |
Sweden — 0.1% | | | |
Sweden Government Bond, 3.50%, 3/30/39 | SEK | 15,600,000 | | 1,987,573 | |
Switzerland — 0.5% | | | |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond, 1.25%, 5/28/26 | CHF | 5,902,000 | | 6,297,005 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond, 2.50%, 3/8/36 | CHF | 2,534,000 | | $ | 3,111,262 | |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond, 0.00%, 7/24/39(2) | CHF | 2,500,000 | | 2,178,489 | |
| | | 11,586,756 | |
Thailand — 0.6% | | | |
Thailand Government Bond, 3.625%, 6/16/23 | THB | 78,650,000 | | 2,367,042 | |
Thailand Government Bond, 3.85%, 12/12/25 | THB | 335,100,000 | | 10,406,978 | |
| | | 12,774,020 | |
United Kingdom — 2.4% | | | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 0.125%, 1/30/26 | GBP | 7,000,000 | | 8,324,069 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.75%, 12/7/30 | GBP | 3,600,000 | | 5,591,870 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 0.25%, 7/31/31 | GBP | 10,300,000 | | 11,162,142 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 1.00%, 1/31/32 | GBP | 9,500,000 | | 10,981,072 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.50%, 12/7/42 | GBP | 954,000 | | 1,681,057 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/49 | GBP | 3,720,000 | | 6,844,322 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/55 | GBP | 3,780,000 | | 7,426,060 | |
| | | 52,010,592 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $698,848,877) | | | 610,194,240 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 26.2% | | | |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.3% | | | |
Boeing Co., 5.15%, 5/1/30 | | $ | 990,000 | | 984,242 | |
Boeing Co., 5.81%, 5/1/50 | | 530,000 | | 531,031 | |
Raytheon Technologies Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28 | | 2,580,000 | | 2,584,307 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/29 | | 3,130,000 | | 2,727,294 | |
| | | 6,826,874 | |
Air Freight and Logistics† | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 2.65%, 7/15/31(1) | | 1,016,000 | | 834,038 | |
Airlines — 0.7% | | | |
Air Canada, 3.875%, 8/15/26(1) | | 3,450,000 | | 3,193,906 | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | | 5,103,000 | | 5,064,294 | |
British Airways 2021-1 Class A Pass Through Trust, 2.90%, 9/15/36(1) | | 1,431,046 | | 1,283,060 | |
British Airways 2021-1 Class B Pass Through Trust, 3.90%, 3/15/33(1) | | 1,534,071 | | 1,409,103 | |
Delta Air Lines, Inc. / SkyMiles IP Ltd., 4.75%, 10/20/28(1) | | 2,900,000 | | 2,870,299 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 4.875%, 7/15/27 | | 1,342,110 | | 1,298,998 | |
United Airlines, Inc., 4.625%, 4/15/29(1) | | 1,016,000 | | 933,648 | |
| | | 16,053,308 | |
Auto Components† | | | |
Aptiv PLC, 3.10%, 12/1/51 | | 790,000 | | 543,778 | |
Automobiles — 0.6% | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.10%, 5/4/23 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,385,300 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.375%, 11/13/25 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,922,730 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.90%, 2/10/29 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,501,835 | |
General Motors Co., 5.15%, 4/1/38 | | 560,000 | | 528,486 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25 | | 3,248,000 | | 3,116,539 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.40%, 10/15/28 | | 927,000 | | 794,589 | |
Volkswagen Financial Services NV, 1.125%, 9/18/23 | GBP | 1,500,000 | | 1,841,542 | |
| | | 12,091,021 | |
Banks — 4.1% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, 5.18%, 11/19/25 | | $ | 1,000,000 | | 1,023,865 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27 | | $ | 800,000 | | $ | 704,735 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 4.18%, 3/24/28 | | 400,000 | | 388,543 | |
Bank of America Corp., 2.30%, 7/25/25 | GBP | 1,500,000 | | 1,840,033 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.38%, 4/2/26 | | $ | 2,200,000 | | 2,153,202 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 3.42%, 12/20/28 | | 3,291,000 | | 3,119,070 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.88%, 10/22/30 | | 3,036,000 | | 2,718,644 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.48%, 9/21/36 | | 3,000,000 | | 2,404,957 | |
Bank of Ireland Group PLC, VRN, 2.03%, 9/30/27(1) | | 1,589,000 | | 1,403,862 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 1.375%, 1/24/26 | EUR | 600,000 | | 620,168 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 2.00%, 2/7/28 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 2,110,137 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.00%, 5/24/31 | GBP | 2,000,000 | | 2,298,023 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 4.375%, 3/1/33(1) | | $ | 760,000 | | 720,567 | |
Caixa Geral de Depositos SA, VRN, 0.375%, 9/21/27 | EUR | 1,400,000 | | 1,354,379 | |
CaixaBank SA, VRN, 2.75%, 7/14/28 | EUR | 1,600,000 | | 1,700,885 | |
CaixaBank SA, VRN, 2.25%, 4/17/30 | EUR | 2,700,000 | | 2,764,117 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 2.01%, 1/25/26 | | $ | 1,907,000 | | 1,803,656 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.07%, 2/24/28 | | 1,441,000 | | 1,355,571 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | | 2,221,000 | | 2,116,606 | |
Commerzbank AG, VRN, 4.00%, 12/5/30 | EUR | 2,500,000 | | 2,618,722 | |
Commonwealth Bank of Australia, VRN, 3.61%, 9/12/34(1) | | $ | 1,335,000 | | 1,209,099 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 0.40%, 5/31/26 | EUR | 11,000,000 | | 11,297,024 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 2.35%, 7/29/44 | EUR | 410,000 | | 477,985 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, VRN, 4.06%, 4/25/28 | | $ | 826,000 | | 820,776 | |
Fifth Third Bancorp, VRN, 4.34%, 4/25/33 | | 546,000 | | 544,514 | |
FNB Corp., 2.20%, 2/24/23 | | 1,160,000 | | 1,150,307 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 3.00%, 3/10/26 | | 550,000 | | 530,194 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 2.80%, 5/24/32 | | 1,560,000 | | 1,316,226 | |
ING Groep NV, 2.125%, 1/10/26 | EUR | 2,600,000 | | 2,765,295 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.93%, 9/15/26 | EUR | 2,600,000 | | 2,797,094 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, VRN, 4.20%, 6/1/32(1) | | $ | 2,645,000 | | 2,193,233 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.95%, 2/24/28 | | 2,837,000 | | 2,674,309 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.07%, 6/1/29 | | 2,474,000 | | 2,169,049 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.52%, 4/22/31 | | 1,930,000 | | 1,678,905 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 4.59%, 4/26/33 | | 611,000 | | 614,338 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.875%, 1/15/26 | GBP | 700,000 | | 844,575 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.75%, 9/7/28 | EUR | 800,000 | | 842,354 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.99%, 12/15/31 | GBP | 2,000,000 | | 2,277,512 | |
National Australia Bank Ltd., 2.33%, 8/21/30(1) | | $ | 797,000 | | 662,908 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 2.11%, 11/28/31 | GBP | 1,900,000 | | 2,175,912 | |
Societe Generale SA, 1.25%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 2,500,000 | | 2,747,009 | |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 1.79%, 6/9/27(1) | | $ | 1,045,000 | | 923,452 | |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 4.03%, 1/21/43(1) | | 488,000 | | 376,345 | |
Swedbank AB, 3.36%, 4/4/25(1) | | 280,000 | | 278,115 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 3.13%, 6/3/32(1) | | 2,700,000 | | 2,234,174 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.86%, 6/19/32(1) | | 3,970,000 | | 3,784,613 | |
US Bancorp, VRN, 2.49%, 11/3/36 | | 665,000 | | 559,687 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.53%, 3/24/28 | | 921,000 | | 885,255 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.07%, 4/30/41 | | 1,345,000 | | 1,084,314 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.61%, 4/25/53 | | 461,000 | | 454,741 | |
Westpac Banking Corp., VRN, 2.89%, 2/4/30 | | 675,000 | | 644,424 | |
Westpac Banking Corp., VRN, 3.02%, 11/18/36 | | 661,000 | | 548,550 | |
| | | 88,782,030 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Beverages — 0.2% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | | $ | 1,065,000 | | $ | 1,051,331 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA, 1.65%, 3/28/31 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 994,604 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.75%, 1/23/29 | | $ | 1,100,000 | | 1,133,220 | |
Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc., 4.05%, 4/15/32 | | 450,000 | | 431,227 | |
| | | 3,610,382 | |
Biotechnology — 0.1% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 3.20%, 11/21/29 | | 1,130,000 | | 1,053,352 | |
CSL Finance PLC, 4.25%, 4/27/32(1) | | 533,000 | | 529,050 | |
| | | 1,582,402 | |
Building Products — 0.2% | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | | 2,501,000 | | 2,316,814 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 4.25%, 2/1/32(1) | | 1,084,000 | | 927,096 | |
Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc., 4.50%, 3/25/52 | | 500,000 | | 426,092 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.375%, 7/15/30(1) | | 810,000 | | 676,350 | |
| | | 4,346,352 | |
Capital Markets — 2.0% | | | |
Bain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc., 2.55%, 10/13/26 | | 3,272,000 | | 2,881,855 | |
Blackstone Private Credit Fund, 3.25%, 3/15/27(1) | | 1,122,000 | | 1,007,447 | |
Blackstone Secured Lending Fund, 2.85%, 9/30/28(1) | | 850,000 | | 714,849 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, 3.125%, 6/10/31(1) | | 235,000 | | 188,572 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, 4.125%, 10/7/51(1) | | 549,000 | | 386,416 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., 2.45%, 3/3/27 | | 571,000 | | 537,796 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., 3.375%, 10/1/28(1) | | 5,181,000 | | 4,031,932 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 2.625%, 12/16/24 | GBP | 2,100,000 | | 2,572,832 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 2.31%, 11/16/27 | | $ | 1,668,000 | | 1,476,926 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | | 3,706,000 | | 3,636,725 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.875%, 12/1/32 | | 2,595,000 | | 2,380,253 | |
FS KKR Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/14/25(1) | | 369,000 | | 354,928 | |
FS KKR Capital Corp., 3.125%, 10/12/28 | | 137,000 | | 119,466 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.25%, 1/29/26 | GBP | 1,400,000 | | 1,806,563 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27 | | $ | 1,243,000 | | 1,117,721 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 3.81%, 4/23/29 | | 2,270,000 | | 2,182,024 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26 | | 344,000 | | 307,000 | |
Hercules Capital, Inc., 2.625%, 9/16/26 | | 887,000 | | 799,533 | |
Hercules Capital, Inc., 3.375%, 1/20/27 | | 776,000 | | 715,153 | |
LPL Holdings, Inc., 4.625%, 11/15/27(1) | | 2,173,000 | | 2,064,350 | |
Main Street Capital Corp., 3.00%, 7/14/26 | | 730,000 | | 665,013 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 0.53%, 1/25/24 | | 836,000 | | 818,802 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | | 1,677,000 | | 1,615,078 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 1.93%, 4/28/32 | | 3,810,000 | | 3,072,474 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.48%, 9/16/36 | | 906,000 | | 725,721 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | | 716,000 | | 661,182 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 2.625%, 1/15/27 | | 607,000 | | 535,712 | |
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 5.50%, 3/21/25(1) | | 120,000 | | 118,793 | |
Owl Rock Core Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26(1) | | 1,685,000 | | 1,501,432 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/30/25(1) | | 1,770,000 | | 1,812,029 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | | 203,000 | | 196,969 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 2.50%, 1/15/27 | | 924,000 | | 813,742 | |
Prospect Capital Corp., 3.71%, 1/22/26 | | 829,000 | | 770,097 | |
Prospect Capital Corp., 3.44%, 10/15/28 | | 312,000 | | 260,270 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 1.49%, 8/10/27(1) | | $ | 1,235,000 | | $ | 1,096,991 | |
| | | 43,946,646 | |
Chemicals — 0.2% | | | |
CF Industries, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/34 | | 910,000 | | 942,392 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.95%, 6/1/43 | | 610,000 | | 591,898 | |
Tronox, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/29(1) | | 2,050,000 | | 1,832,044 | |
| | | 3,366,334 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies† | | | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32 | | 435,000 | | 395,603 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 2.95%, 1/15/52 | | 672,000 | | 501,338 | |
| | | 896,941 | |
Construction and Engineering — 0.1% | | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.35%, 1/15/32 | | 1,365,000 | | 1,113,539 | |
Construction Materials — 0.2% | | | |
Cemex SAB de CV, 5.20%, 9/17/30(1) | | 2,810,000 | | 2,652,331 | |
Eagle Materials, Inc., 2.50%, 7/1/31 | | 843,000 | | 714,106 | |
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc., 2.40%, 7/15/31 | | 970,000 | | 819,316 | |
| | | 4,185,753 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.7% | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.00%, 10/29/28 | | 1,243,000 | | 1,082,105 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.40%, 10/29/33 | | 1,000,000 | | 821,649 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.85%, 10/29/41 | | 344,000 | | 266,289 | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 5.75%, 11/20/25 | | 5,210,000 | | 5,357,715 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.25%, 4/15/26(1) | | 748,000 | | 718,156 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 2.53%, 11/18/27(1) | | 1,066,000 | | 918,370 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 2.75%, 2/21/28(1) | | 1,738,000 | | 1,497,762 | |
Castlelake Aviation Finance DAC, 5.00%, 4/15/27(1) | | 2,775,000 | | 2,501,302 | |
SLM Corp., 3.125%, 11/2/26 | | 2,559,000 | | 2,341,485 | |
| | | 15,504,833 | |
Containers and Packaging — 0.1% | | | |
Sonoco Products Co., 2.25%, 2/1/27 | | 1,238,000 | | 1,150,795 | |
Diversified Financial Services — 0.2% | | | |
Antares Holdings LP, 2.75%, 1/15/27(1) | | 713,000 | | 611,402 | |
Block Financial LLC, 3.875%, 8/15/30 | | 1,955,000 | | 1,818,479 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 3.85%, 4/5/29(1) | | 674,000 | | 644,633 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 4.35%, 4/5/42(1) | | 236,000 | | 213,733 | |
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 4.42%, 11/15/35 | | 2,060,000 | | 2,015,680 | |
| | | 5,303,927 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 1.1% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.35%, 3/1/29 | | 1,595,000 | | 1,611,907 | |
AT&T, Inc., 5.25%, 3/1/37 | | 2,028,000 | | 2,155,069 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/37 | | 1,105,000 | | 1,117,652 | |
AT&T, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/42 | | 1,290,000 | | 1,321,740 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.80%, 6/15/44 | | 262,000 | | 251,958 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.55%, 3/9/49 | | 1,260,000 | | 1,206,686 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG, 1.375%, 7/5/34 | EUR | 1,100,000 | | 1,058,585 | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 1.25%, 10/6/23 | GBP | 1,700,000 | | 2,106,810 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | | $ | 1,928,000 | | 1,736,366 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 2.625%, 4/8/31(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,350,603 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Orange SA, 5.25%, 12/5/25 | GBP | 470,000 | | $ | 644,138 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | | $ | 3,205,000 | | 2,806,699 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 5.875%, 5/19/23 | GBP | 200,000 | | 256,380 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 4.00%, 4/11/24 | EUR | 2,200,000 | | 2,329,636 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.33%, 9/21/28 | | $ | 892,000 | | 898,514 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 1.75%, 1/20/31 | | 1,490,000 | | 1,217,897 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 3.40%, 3/22/41 | | 691,000 | | 581,955 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.86%, 8/21/46 | | 660,000 | | 666,454 | |
| | | 23,319,049 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.8% | | | |
AEP Texas, Inc., 2.10%, 7/1/30 | | 1,750,000 | | 1,480,657 | |
Alfa Desarrollo SpA, 4.55%, 9/27/51(1) | | 498,652 | | 391,753 | |
Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., 2.25%, 6/15/31 | | 678,000 | | 583,863 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 3.20%, 11/15/49 | | 640,000 | | 519,568 | |
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC, 2.55%, 4/15/31 | | 462,000 | | 410,187 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 2.55%, 6/15/31 | | 480,000 | | 410,036 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | | 1,360,000 | | 1,148,984 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | | 280,000 | | 262,033 | |
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA, VRN, 1.70%, 7/20/80 | EUR | 700,000 | | 680,407 | |
Exelon Corp., 4.45%, 4/15/46 | | $ | 780,000 | | 730,894 | |
FEL Energy VI Sarl, 5.75%, 12/1/40(1) | | 3,125,993 | | 2,719,130 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.45%, 2/3/32 | | 651,000 | | 575,063 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | | 680,000 | | 659,222 | |
Indiana Michigan Power Co., 3.25%, 5/1/51 | | 429,000 | | 338,225 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | | 365,000 | | 356,278 | |
Northern States Power Co., 3.20%, 4/1/52 | | 650,000 | | 542,013 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 2.00%, 12/2/25(1) | | 2,130,000 | | 1,981,228 | |
Pacific Gas and Electric Co., 4.20%, 6/1/41 | | 465,000 | | 368,292 | |
PacifiCorp, 3.30%, 3/15/51 | | 870,000 | | 711,794 | |
Public Service Electric and Gas Co., 3.10%, 3/15/32 | | 630,000 | | 587,753 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | | 760,000 | | 611,884 | |
Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 4/1/52 | | 630,000 | | 574,249 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30 | | 810,000 | | 758,770 | |
| | | 17,402,283 | |
Energy Equipment and Services† | | | |
Schlumberger Investment SA, 2.65%, 6/26/30 | | 910,000 | | 814,455 | |
Entertainment — 0.3% | | | |
Magallanes, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(1) | | 682,000 | | 660,421 | |
Magallanes, Inc., 5.05%, 3/15/42(1) | | 431,000 | | 393,411 | |
Magallanes, Inc., 5.14%, 3/15/52(1) | | 940,000 | | 839,771 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 2/15/25 | | 1,070,000 | | 1,111,500 | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(1) | | 497,000 | | 486,342 | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | | 2,586,000 | | 2,535,366 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | | 1,005,000 | | 1,037,663 | |
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc., 4.00%, 4/14/32 | | 526,000 | | 501,276 | |
| | | 7,565,750 | |
Equity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 1.8% | | | |
American Finance Trust, Inc. / American Finance Operating Partner LP, 4.50%, 9/30/28(1) | | 8,398,000 | | 7,165,426 | |
American Tower Corp., 3.95%, 3/15/29 | | 220,000 | | 209,448 | |
American Tower Corp., 4.05%, 3/15/32 | | 456,000 | | 428,184 | |
Broadstone Net Lease LLC, 2.60%, 9/15/31 | | 470,000 | | 394,982 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Corporate Office Properties LP, 2.00%, 1/15/29 | | $ | 995,000 | | $ | 831,385 | |
EPR Properties, 4.75%, 12/15/26 | | 1,333,000 | | 1,309,359 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | | 6,736,000 | | 6,487,393 | |
EPR Properties, 3.60%, 11/15/31 | | 1,094,000 | | 927,639 | |
IIP Operating Partnership LP, 5.50%, 5/25/26 | | 2,880,000 | | 2,878,996 | |
LXP Industrial Trust, 2.375%, 10/1/31 | | 1,420,000 | | 1,153,832 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/15/27 | | 2,917,000 | | 2,802,376 | |
National Health Investors, Inc., 3.00%, 2/1/31 | | 2,102,000 | | 1,723,798 | |
National Retail Properties, Inc., 4.80%, 10/15/48 | | 880,000 | | 870,879 | |
Office Properties Income Trust, 2.40%, 2/1/27 | | 1,029,000 | | 890,936 | |
Phillips Edison Grocery Center Operating Partnership I LP, 2.625%, 11/15/31 | | 665,000 | | 549,923 | |
Piedmont Operating Partnership LP, 2.75%, 4/1/32 | | 595,000 | | 483,097 | |
Rexford Industrial Realty LP, 2.15%, 9/1/31 | | 1,301,000 | | 1,067,282 | |
Sabra Health Care LP, 3.20%, 12/1/31 | | 1,493,000 | | 1,254,048 | |
STORE Capital Corp., 4.625%, 3/15/29 | | 509,000 | | 507,476 | |
STORE Capital Corp., 2.70%, 12/1/31 | | 1,988,000 | | 1,656,899 | |
Tanger Properties LP, 2.75%, 9/1/31 | | 2,512,000 | | 2,047,688 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/30(1) | | 3,860,000 | | 3,473,517 | |
| | | 39,114,563 | |
Food and Staples Retailing — 0.5% | | | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | | 1,505,000 | | 1,643,420 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/28(1) | | 2,020,000 | | 2,024,050 | |
Walmart, Inc., 0.18%, 7/15/22 | JPY | 750,000,000 | | 5,775,013 | |
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd., 3.50%, 7/27/26 | GBP | 1,300,000 | | 1,615,349 | |
| | | 11,057,832 | |
Food Products — 0.6% | | | |
JDE Peet's NV, 2.25%, 9/24/31(1) | | $ | 1,394,000 | | 1,123,422 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | | 1,094,000 | | 1,054,833 | |
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc., 4.125%, 1/31/30(1) | | 2,983,000 | | 2,665,892 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 1.375%, 3/17/41 | EUR | 1,600,000 | | 1,282,633 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/29(1) | | $ | 3,130,000 | | 2,895,532 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.625%, 6/1/30(1) | | 3,591,000 | | 3,218,200 | |
| | | 12,240,512 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAB de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(1) | | 2,100,000 | | 1,727,922 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.2% | | | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/29(1) | | 1,925,000 | | 1,729,834 | |
Baxter International, Inc., 1.92%, 2/1/27(1) | | 1,470,000 | | 1,338,368 | |
Baxter International, Inc., 2.54%, 2/1/32(1) | | 2,120,000 | | 1,808,090 | |
| | | 4,876,292 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.5% | | | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | | 2,318,000 | | 2,248,460 | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | | 2,241,000 | | 2,005,370 | |
CVS Health Corp., 1.75%, 8/21/30 | | 1,580,000 | | 1,289,612 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38 | | 320,000 | | 316,880 | |
CVS Health Corp., 5.05%, 3/25/48 | | 580,000 | | 584,414 | |
HCA, Inc., 2.375%, 7/15/31 | | 220,000 | | 181,214 | |
HCA, Inc., 3.50%, 7/15/51 | | 950,000 | | 706,116 | |
Humana, Inc., 2.15%, 2/3/32 | | 872,000 | | 718,525 | |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.00%, 6/1/51 | | 470,000 | | 365,221 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Roche Holdings, Inc., 2.61%, 12/13/51(1) | | $ | 1,220,000 | | $ | 920,243 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 1.65%, 9/1/26(1) | | 1,533,000 | | 1,364,458 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 2.65%, 10/15/30(1) | | 1,425,000 | | 1,201,115 | |
| | | 11,901,628 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.6% | | | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/29(1) | | 2,758,000 | | 2,368,115 | |
Carnival Corp., 5.75%, 3/1/27(1) | | 3,770,000 | | 3,420,144 | |
International Game Technology PLC, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | | 1,810,000 | | 1,719,156 | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | | 2,132,000 | | 1,906,097 | |
Penn National Gaming, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/29(1) | | 1,788,000 | | 1,510,860 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | | 2,400,000 | | 2,521,956 | |
| | | 13,446,328 | |
Household Durables — 0.4% | | | |
D.R. Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | | 800,000 | | 780,875 | |
KB Home, 4.80%, 11/15/29 | | 4,103,000 | | 3,746,080 | |
Safehold Operating Partnership LP, 2.85%, 1/15/32 | | 2,183,000 | | 1,814,622 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/31(1) | | 2,069,000 | | 1,718,387 | |
| | | 8,059,964 | |
Industrial Conglomerates — 0.1% | | | |
Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV, 1.00%, 2/20/25 | GBP | 1,800,000 | | 2,170,819 | |
Insurance — 0.9% | | | |
Alleghany Corp., 3.25%, 8/15/51 | | $ | 640,000 | | 504,094 | |
American International Group, Inc., 6.25%, 5/1/36 | | 1,227,000 | | 1,435,477 | |
Assured Guaranty US Holdings, Inc., 3.60%, 9/15/51 | | 768,000 | | 614,524 | |
Athene Global Funding, 1.99%, 8/19/28(1) | | 941,000 | | 795,774 | |
Brighthouse Financial Global Funding, 2.00%, 6/28/28(1) | | 681,000 | | 595,530 | |
Chubb INA Holdings, Inc., 2.85%, 12/15/51 | | 570,000 | | 435,432 | |
Credit Agricole Assurances SA, VRN, 2.625%, 1/29/48 | EUR | 1,800,000 | | 1,782,526 | |
GA Global Funding Trust, 2.90%, 1/6/32(1) | | $ | 1,715,000 | | 1,470,152 | |
Global Atlantic Fin Co., 3.125%, 6/15/31(1) | | 698,000 | | 591,206 | |
Global Atlantic Fin Co., VRN, 4.70%, 10/15/51(1) | | 3,740,000 | | 3,401,006 | |
Guardian Life Global Funding, 1.625%, 9/16/28(1) | | 1,388,000 | | 1,174,514 | |
Hill City Funding Trust, 4.05%, 8/15/41(1) | | 1,150,000 | | 900,097 | |
Protective Life Global Funding, 3.22%, 3/28/25(1) | | 426,000 | | 420,109 | |
Prudential Financial, Inc., VRN, 5.125%, 3/1/52 | | 978,000 | | 952,626 | |
RGA Global Funding, 2.70%, 1/18/29(1) | | 1,200,000 | | 1,090,199 | |
Sammons Financial Group, Inc., 4.75%, 4/8/32(1) | | 773,000 | | 734,235 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., 5.125%, 11/13/26(1) | | 985,000 | | 979,214 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., VRN, 6.50%(1)(3) | | 2,512,000 | | 2,210,560 | |
| | | 20,087,275 | |
Internet and Direct Marketing Retail† | | | |
Amazon.com, Inc., 3.95%, 4/13/52 | | 683,000 | | 655,818 | |
IT Services — 0.1% | | | |
Fiserv, Inc., 2.65%, 6/1/30 | | 1,235,000 | | 1,073,758 | |
Life Sciences Tools and Services† | | | |
Danaher Corp., 2.80%, 12/10/51 | | 930,000 | | 688,883 | |
Machinery — 0.1% | | | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 4.95%, 9/15/28 | | 2,364,000 | | 2,375,942 | |
Media — 1.0% | | | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.25%, 2/15/29 | | 2,591,000 | | 2,259,391 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | | 1,440,000 | | 1,216,368 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 5.125%, 7/1/49 | | $ | 695,000 | | $ | 597,944 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | | 1,285,000 | | 1,157,575 | |
Discovery Communications LLC, 4.65%, 5/15/50 | | 735,000 | | 633,505 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/26(1) | | 2,360,000 | | 2,171,259 | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/31(1) | | 3,163,000 | | 2,730,475 | |
Omnicom Group, Inc., 2.60%, 8/1/31 | | 910,000 | | 786,981 | |
Paramount Global, 4.20%, 6/1/29 | | 810,000 | | 778,723 | |
Paramount Global, 4.375%, 3/15/43 | | 505,000 | | 418,051 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 4.125%, 12/1/30(1) | | 5,090,000 | | 4,228,136 | |
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42 | | 1,735,000 | | 1,436,821 | |
VTR Finance NV, 6.375%, 7/15/28(1) | | 3,070,000 | | 2,806,793 | |
Walt Disney Co., 4.70%, 3/23/50 | | 585,000 | | 597,550 | |
| | | 21,819,572 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.9% | | | |
Alcoa Nederland Holding BV, 4.125%, 3/31/29(1) | | 2,940,000 | | 2,756,147 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/29(1) | | 5,739,000 | | 5,386,884 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.625%, 8/1/30 | | 3,481,000 | | 3,367,397 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 2.625%, 9/23/31(1) | | 1,280,000 | | 1,069,997 | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | | 2,200,000 | | 1,911,954 | |
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 1/30/30(1) | | 1,283,000 | | 1,181,803 | |
Novelis Corp., 3.875%, 8/15/31(1) | | 1,315,000 | | 1,129,730 | |
Nucor Corp., 3.125%, 4/1/32 | | 835,000 | | 752,247 | |
South32 Treasury Ltd., 4.35%, 4/14/32(1) | | 885,000 | | 854,423 | |
Teck Resources Ltd., 6.25%, 7/15/41 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,304,356 | |
| | | 19,714,938 | |
Mortgage Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) — 0.4% | | | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(1) | | 2,948,000 | | 2,649,810 | |
Starwood Property Trust, Inc., 4.375%, 1/15/27(1) | | 7,288,000 | | 6,806,591 | |
| | | 9,456,401 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.3% | | | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 2.00%, 4/29/28(1) | | 1,645,000 | | 1,480,474 | |
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31 | | 1,243,000 | | 1,163,826 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | | 750,000 | | 750,672 | |
NiSource, Inc., 5.65%, 2/1/45 | | 967,000 | | 990,860 | |
Sempra Energy, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | | 770,000 | | 738,248 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc., 1.375%, 10/15/27 | | 1,240,000 | | 1,086,102 | |
| | | 6,210,182 | |
Multiline Retail — 0.2% | | | |
Dollar Tree, Inc., 2.65%, 12/1/31 | | 1,340,000 | | 1,144,521 | |
Marks & Spencer PLC, 4.50%, 7/10/27 | GBP | 1,400,000 | | 1,684,494 | |
Target Corp., 2.95%, 1/15/52 | | $ | 923,000 | | 734,159 | |
| | | 3,563,174 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 2.0% | | | |
Aker BP ASA, 3.75%, 1/15/30(1) | | 2,580,000 | | 2,411,974 | |
Aker BP ASA, 4.00%, 1/15/31(1) | | 650,000 | | 611,663 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 3.06%, 6/17/41 | | 750,000 | | 612,505 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 1/15/32 | | 770,000 | | 656,369 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 2.27%, 11/15/26(1) | | 920,000 | | 841,473 | |
Continental Resources, Inc., 2.875%, 4/1/32(1) | | 630,000 | | 521,514 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 3.50%, 12/1/29 | | $ | 680,000 | | $ | 639,029 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 4.25%, 3/15/52 | | 200,000 | | 175,397 | |
Enbridge, Inc., 3.40%, 8/1/51 | | 900,000 | | 708,265 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 3.60%, 2/1/23 | | 949,000 | | 950,969 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 3.75%, 5/15/30 | | 500,000 | | 461,737 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | | 450,000 | | 427,135 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | | 1,365,000 | | 1,312,100 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 3.30%, 2/15/53 | | 644,000 | | 485,025 | |
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49 | | 320,000 | | 266,356 | |
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd., 2.94%, 9/30/40(1) | | 4,421,745 | | 3,704,992 | |
Geopark Ltd., 5.50%, 1/17/27(1) | | 2,250,000 | | 2,030,884 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | | 690,000 | | 754,749 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/29(1) | | 4,000,000 | | 3,919,980 | |
MPLX LP, 4.95%, 3/14/52 | | 890,000 | | 817,514 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.95%, 1/28/31 | | 6,000,000 | | 5,058,210 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.70%, 2/16/32 | | 356,000 | | 307,454 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | | 1,290,000 | | 1,048,460 | |
SA Global Sukuk Ltd., 2.69%, 6/17/31(1) | | 5,250,000 | | 4,733,458 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.625%, 3/1/25 | | 2,185,000 | | 2,264,238 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.375%, 3/15/30 | | 4,136,000 | | 4,089,160 | |
Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Co. LLC, 3.25%, 5/15/30 | | 180,000 | | 167,075 | |
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, 3.875%, 11/1/33(1) | | 1,701,000 | | 1,482,490 | |
Williams Cos., Inc., 4.55%, 6/24/24 | | 1,040,000 | | 1,054,689 | |
| | | 42,514,864 | |
Paper and Forest Products† | | | |
Georgia-Pacific LLC, 2.10%, 4/30/27(1) | | 920,000 | | 849,199 | |
Personal Products† | | | |
GSK Consumer Healthcare Capital US LLC, 4.00%, 3/24/52(1) | | 505,000 | | 454,282 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.3% | | | |
Bayer AG, VRN, 2.375%, 11/12/79 | EUR | 1,800,000 | | 1,801,741 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.95%, 3/15/32 | | $ | 1,173,000 | | 1,079,287 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.55%, 11/13/50 | | 1,678,000 | | 1,209,689 | |
Merck & Co., Inc., 1.70%, 6/10/27 | | 915,000 | | 837,538 | |
Viatris, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50 | | 659,000 | | 488,395 | |
| | | 5,416,650 | |
Real Estate Management and Development — 0.2% | | | |
Essential Properties LP, 2.95%, 7/15/31 | | 910,000 | | 750,556 | |
Ontario Teachers' Cadillac Fairview Properties Trust, 2.50%, 10/15/31(1) | | 676,000 | | 586,720 | |
Realogy Group LLC / Realogy Co.-Issuer Corp., 5.25%, 4/15/30(1) | | 4,301,000 | | 3,490,175 | |
| | | 4,827,451 | |
Road and Rail — 0.2% | | | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | | 757,000 | | 714,541 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.30%, 9/15/51 | | 550,000 | | 457,459 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(1) | | 1,289,000 | | 1,203,380 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 3.375%, 3/20/28(1) | | 1,145,000 | | 1,046,244 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.55%, 8/15/39 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,259,628 | |
| | | 4,681,252 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.6% | | | |
Broadcom, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/29(1) | | 565,000 | | 539,540 | |
Broadcom, Inc., 4.93%, 5/15/37(1) | | 823,000 | | 770,214 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Intel Corp., 2.80%, 8/12/41 | | $ | 1,680,000 | | $ | 1,324,765 | |
Intel Corp., 3.20%, 8/12/61 | | 610,000 | | 462,149 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/25 | | 5,145,000 | | 5,109,202 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | | 2,289,000 | | 2,129,640 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 3.375%, 4/1/31(1) | | 1,909,000 | | 1,601,899 | |
| | | 11,937,409 | |
Software — 0.2% | | | |
NCR Corp., 5.125%, 4/15/29(1) | | 2,700,000 | | 2,576,219 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40 | | 970,000 | | 752,657 | |
Workday, Inc., 3.70%, 4/1/29 | | 389,000 | | 372,183 | |
| | | 3,701,059 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.4% | | | |
AutoNation, Inc., 1.95%, 8/1/28 | | 456,000 | | 390,289 | |
Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., 3.15%, 1/15/32 | | 1,388,000 | | 1,160,093 | |
Home Depot, Inc., 3.90%, 6/15/47 | | 630,000 | | 582,552 | |
Home Depot, Inc., 2.375%, 3/15/51 | | 298,000 | | 207,986 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 2.625%, 4/1/31 | | 1,855,000 | | 1,627,723 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 4.25%, 4/1/52 | | 1,930,000 | | 1,737,491 | |
Michaels Cos., Inc., 5.25%, 5/1/28(1) | | 2,015,000 | | 1,735,298 | |
Victoria's Secret & Co., 4.625%, 7/15/29(1) | | 1,620,000 | | 1,330,976 | |
| | | 8,772,408 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.2% | | | |
Apple, Inc., 2.65%, 2/8/51 | | 1,595,000 | | 1,210,912 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.30%, 10/1/29 | | 510,000 | | 526,652 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 8.10%, 7/15/36 | | 689,000 | | 844,460 | |
HP, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/29 | | 965,000 | | 918,563 | |
HP, Inc., 4.20%, 4/15/32 | | 453,000 | | 415,849 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | | 537,000 | | 540,351 | |
| | | 4,456,787 | |
Thrifts and Mortgage Finance — 0.6% | | | |
Freedom Mortgage Corp., 7.625%, 5/1/26(1) | | 2,514,000 | | 2,291,008 | |
Freedom Mortgage Corp., 6.625%, 1/15/27(1) | | 1,878,000 | | 1,628,245 | |
Nationwide Building Society, VRN, 2.00%, 7/25/29 | EUR | 2,400,000 | | 2,511,666 | |
Nationwide Building Society, VRN, 4.125%, 10/18/32(1) | | $ | 1,845,000 | | 1,760,440 | |
Rocket Mortgage LLC / Rocket Mortgage Co- Issuer, Inc., 2.875%, 10/15/26(1) | | 6,259,000 | | 5,546,194 | |
| | | 13,737,553 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.1% | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | | 989,000 | | 987,942 | |
BOC Aviation Ltd., 1.75%, 1/21/26 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,832,588 | |
| | | 2,820,530 | |
Water Utilities — 0.1% | | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30 | | 1,410,000 | | 1,263,622 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.7% | | | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | | 3,310,000 | | 3,524,720 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | | 3,945,000 | | 3,898,153 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/31(1) | | 745,000 | | 661,336 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/31 | | 3,553,000 | | 3,153,998 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.40%, 10/15/52(1) | | 445,000 | | 337,917 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 4.20%, 10/3/78 | EUR | 3,400,000 | | 3,536,170 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 2.625%, 8/27/80 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 988,127 | |
| | | 16,100,421 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $645,026,938) | | | 571,015,780 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 8.6% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.50%, 2/15/39 | | $ | 50,000 | | $ | 53,242 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.375%, 11/15/40(4) | | 500,000 | | 374,346 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 11/15/41(4) | | 5,500,000 | | 4,553,828 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 2/15/42 | | 34,000,000 | | 30,052,812 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,659,180 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | | 13,000,000 | | 11,518,711 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 8/15/45 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,318,848 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/46 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,775,234 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/46 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,224,609 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/47 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,880,762 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 2/15/52 | | 15,000,000 | | 12,883,594 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/32 | | 6,143,640 | | 6,235,693 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/29/24(4) | | 46,000,000 | | 45,045,859 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/15/25 | | 30,000,000 | | 28,884,375 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/28/29 | | 10,840,000 | | 10,125,238 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.375%, 3/31/29 | | 20,000,000 | | 19,284,375 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $200,164,292) | | | 187,870,706 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 4.4% | | | |
Aaset Trust, Series 2021-2A, Class B, 3.54%, 1/15/47(1) | | 5,884,089 | | 5,048,067 | |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.44%, 7/15/46(1) | | 4,573,996 | | 4,074,552 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2 SEQ, 4.94%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 9,350,000 | | 6,924,888 | |
Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 2.05%, 11/21/33(1) | | $ | 2,919,665 | | 2,775,914 | |
Falcon Aerospace Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.60%, 9/15/39(1) | | 3,644,172 | | 3,237,272 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 1.94%, 8/17/37(1) | | 4,057,000 | | 3,743,846 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class E, 2.67%, 10/19/37(1) | | 13,400,000 | | 12,354,288 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class F1, 3.24%, 8/17/38(1) | | 5,800,000 | | 5,076,512 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2 SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(1) | | 10,175,000 | | 9,573,798 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | | 1,677,201 | | 1,581,203 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 10/15/56(1) | | 2,806,539 | | 2,594,254 | |
Lunar Aircarft Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 3.38%, 2/15/45(1) | | 5,711,255 | | 5,104,766 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class A SEQ, 2.64%, 10/15/46(1) | | 6,754,872 | | 6,156,222 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(1) | | 6,785,275 | | 6,066,838 | |
Navigator Aircraft ABS Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class A SEQ, 2.77%, 11/15/46(1) | | 6,861,161 | | 6,234,095 | |
Pioneer Aircraft Finance Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A SEQ, 3.97%, 6/15/44(1) | | 4,249,068 | | 3,964,244 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR1, Class F, 2.76%, 4/17/38(1) | | 7,500,000 | | 6,724,697 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2021-SFR8, Class E1, 2.38%, 10/17/38(1) | | 2,700,000 | | 2,365,239 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class D, 3.17%, 11/20/37(1) | | 1,454,055 | | 1,384,751 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
VSE VOI Mortgage LLC, Series 2016-A, Class A SEQ, 2.54%, 7/20/33(1) | | $ | 1,037,074 | | $ | 1,021,299 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $105,214,251) | | | 96,006,745 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 4.3% | | | |
Aimco CLO Ltd., Series 2019-10A, Class CR, VRN, 3.04%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 7/22/32(1) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,955,970 | |
AMMC CLO XIII Ltd., Series 2013-13A, Class A3R2, VRN, 3.43%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.25%), 7/24/29(1) | | 4,500,000 | | 4,450,255 | |
ARES LII CLO Ltd., Series 2019-52A, Class CR, VRN, 3.24%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 4/22/31(1) | | 2,400,000 | | 2,367,855 | |
ARES LII CLO Ltd., Series 2019-52A, Class DR, VRN, 4.44%, (3-month LIBOR plus 3.30%), 4/22/31(1) | | 5,200,000 | | 5,119,886 | |
Ares XL CLO Ltd., Series 2016-40A, Class CRR, VRN, 3.84%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.80%), 1/15/29(1) | | 5,300,000 | | 5,193,038 | |
Ares XXXIV CLO Ltd., Series 2015-2A, Class BR2, VRN, 2.64%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 4/17/33(1) | | 5,650,000 | | 5,572,847 | |
Ares XXXIX CLO Ltd., Series 2016-39A, Class CR2, VRN, 3.09%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 4/18/31(1) | | 6,225,000 | | 6,125,157 | |
CarVal CLO III Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class DR, VRN, 4.01%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.95%), 7/20/32(1) | | 1,950,000 | | 1,931,691 | |
Dewolf Park CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class CR, VRN, 2.89%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 10/15/30(1) | | 4,250,000 | | 4,156,280 | |
Dryden CLO Ltd., Series 2019-72A, Class CR, VRN, 2.36%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 5/15/32(1) | | 3,050,000 | | 3,003,032 | |
Goldentree Loan Opportunities X Ltd., Series 2015-10A, Class AR, VRN, 2.18%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.12%), 7/20/31(1) | | 3,025,000 | | 3,008,886 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2018, Class CR, VRN, 3.14%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 7/18/30(1) | | 2,975,000 | | 2,951,904 | |
KKR CLO Ltd., Series 2022A, Class B, VRN, 2.66%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/20/31(1) | | 4,000,000 | | 3,966,284 | |
Magnetite XXV Ltd., Series 2020-25A, Class C, VRN, 3.28%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 1/25/32(1) | | 5,200,000 | | 5,149,612 | |
Marathon CLO Ltd., Series 2021-17A, Class B1, VRN, 2.89%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.68%), 1/20/35(1) | | 4,850,000 | | 4,788,558 | |
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO Ltd., Series 2018-30A, Class DR, VRN, 3.91%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.85%), 1/20/31(1) | | 3,500,000 | | 3,421,972 | |
Octagon Investment Partners XV Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class CRR, VRN, 3.04%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.00%), 7/19/30(1) | | 4,500,000 | | 4,433,325 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-1A, Class B, VRN, 2.23%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.00%), 4/15/30(1) | | 3,500,000 | | 3,429,634 | |
Rockford Tower CLO Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class C, VRN, 3.41%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.35%), 1/20/32(1) | | 4,000,000 | | 3,959,820 | |
Sound Point CLO IX Ltd., Series 2015-2A, Class CRRR, VRN, 3.56%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.50%), 7/20/32(1) | | 8,000,000 | | 7,887,684 | |
Symphony CLO XXII Ltd., Series 2020-22A, Class B, VRN, 2.74%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 4/18/33(1) | | 4,750,000 | | 4,711,871 | |
TCI-Symphony CLO Ltd., Series 2016 -1A, Class CR2, VRN, 3.17%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 10/13/32(1) | | 3,850,000 | | 3,795,032 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $93,419,481) | | | 92,380,593 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 3.8% | | | |
Automobiles — 0.2% | | | |
Volkswagen International Finance NV, 3.875% | | 4,500,000 | | 4,372,968 | |
Banks — 0.9% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, 4.75% | | 3,800,000 | | 3,366,111 | |
Bank of America Corp., 4.375% | | 3,740,000 | | 3,319,250 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 4.625%(1) | | 4,585,000 | | 4,158,778 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Commerzbank AG, 4.25% | | 600,000 | | $ | 545,820 | |
ING Groep NV, 3.875% | | 3,885,000 | | 3,166,275 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.75% | | 2,400,000 | | 2,245,462 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 3.40% | | 603,000 | | 520,088 | |
SVB Financial Group, 4.25% | | 1,336,000 | | 1,158,980 | |
UniCredit SpA, 3.875% | | 1,700,000 | | 1,449,440 | |
| | | 19,930,204 | |
Capital Markets — 0.1% | | | |
UBS Group AG, 4.875%(1) | | 1,830,000 | | 1,679,025 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | |
Orange SA, 2.375% | | 1,000,000 | | 1,034,384 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.38% | | 2,300,000 | | 2,000,931 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.875% | | 1,800,000 | | 1,710,223 | |
| | | 4,745,538 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.4% | | | |
Electricite de France SA, 3.375% | | 3,600,000 | | 3,218,653 | |
Enel SpA, 2.25% | | 2,500,000 | | 2,447,379 | |
Naturgy Finance BV, 2.37% | | 1,600,000 | | 1,500,008 | |
SSE PLC, 3.125% | | 2,600,000 | | 2,657,813 | |
| | | 9,823,853 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.1% | | | |
Accor SA, 2.625% | | 2,600,000 | | 2,488,867 | |
Insurance — 1.1% | | | |
Allianz SE, 2.625% | | 2,000,000 | | 1,764,151 | |
Allianz SE, 3.20%(1) | | 7,595,000 | | 6,187,647 | |
Assicurazioni Generali SpA, 4.60% | | 3,900,000 | | 4,132,306 | |
AXA SA, 6.69% | | 1,230,000 | | 1,691,342 | |
BNP Paribas Cardif SA, 4.03% | | 3,100,000 | | 3,372,021 | |
Credit Agricole Assurances SA, 4.25% | | 3,300,000 | | 3,548,682 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo Vita SpA, 4.75% | | 2,300,000 | | 2,433,968 | |
| | | 23,130,117 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.4% | | | |
Eni SpA, 3.375% | | 4,700,000 | | 4,485,436 | |
TotalEnergies SE, 2.625% | | 4,292,000 | | 4,398,260 | |
| | | 8,883,696 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors — 0.4% | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 4.125% | | 4,320,000 | | 3,680,069 | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%(1) | | 5,290,000 | | 4,715,459 | |
| | | 8,395,528 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $98,963,900) | | | 83,449,796 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 3.0% | | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 2.4% | | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-6, Class M1, VRN, 3.39%, 11/25/59(1) | | $ | 5,500,000 | | 5,489,781 | |
Bear Stearns Adjustable Rate Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-1, Class A1, VRN, 2.40%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 2/25/36 | | 204,428 | | 206,200 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class B1, VRN, 4.67%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 3/25/29(1) | | 3,700,000 | | 3,682,789 | |
Citigroup Mortgage Loan Trust, Inc., Series 2004-UST1, Class A5, VRN, 1.97%, 8/25/34 | | 551,249 | | 557,369 | |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B1, VRN, 5.85%, 5/25/65(1) | | 4,482,000 | | 4,565,822 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ellington Financial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B1, VRN, 5.17%, 5/25/65(1) | | $ | 3,900,000 | | $ | 3,978,700 | |
Imperial Fund Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-NQM1, Class M1, VRN, 2.38%, 6/25/56(1) | | 5,000,000 | | 4,346,593 | |
JP Morgan Mortgage Trust, Series 2006-S1, Class 1A2 SEQ, 6.50%, 4/25/36 | | 186,536 | | 186,157 | |
MASTR Adjustable Rate Mortgages Trust, Series 2004-13, Class 3A7, VRN, 2.76%, 11/21/34 | | 329,927 | | 326,850 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-3, Class 2A, VRN, 2.19%, 11/25/35 | | 19,230 | | 18,916 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A1, VRN, 2.81%, 2/25/35 | | 316,598 | | 314,259 | |
Merrill Lynch Mortgage Investors Trust, Series 2005-A2, Class A2, VRN, 2.81%, 2/25/35 | | 162,791 | | 161,862 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2015-2A, Class B5, VRN, 5.44%, 8/25/55(1) | | 4,439,537 | | 4,215,242 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2019-NQM4, Class B1, VRN, 3.74%, 9/25/59(1) | | 5,154,000 | | 4,837,120 | |
Radnor Re Ltd., Series 2018-1, Class M2, VRN, 3.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.70%), 3/25/28(1) | | 10,900,000 | | 10,801,543 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-2 Class B2E, VRN, 3.00%, 4/25/60(1) | | 5,000,000 | | 5,004,867 | |
Starwood Mortgage Residential Trust, Series 2020-3, Class M1 SEQ, VRN, 3.54%, 4/25/65(1) | | 3,529,000 | | 3,447,088 | |
Structured Adjustable Rate Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2004-8, Class 2A1, VRN, 2.40%, 7/25/34 | | 430,100 | | 434,190 | |
| | | 52,575,348 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.6% | |
FHLMC, Series 2015-HQ2, Class M3, VRN, 3.92%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.25%), 5/25/25 | | 565,955 | | 570,504 | |
FHLMC, Series 2018-DNA3, Class M2, VRN, 2.77%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.10%), 9/25/48(1) | | 4,850,554 | | 4,883,978 | |
FHLMC, Series 2020-HQA4, Class M2, VRN, 3.82%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.15%), 9/25/50(1) | | 331,977 | | 332,460 | |
FHLMC, Series 5123, Class HI, IO, 5.00%, 1/25/42 | | 589,963 | | 108,292 | |
FHLMC, Series 5146, Class DI, IO, 5.50%, 7/25/39 | | 1,028,127 | | 199,402 | |
FNMA, Series 2013-C01, Class M2, VRN, 5.92%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.25%), 10/25/23 | | 2,522,980 | | 2,628,977 | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 3.27%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.60%), 5/25/24 | | 1,508,087 | | 1,520,240 | |
FNMA, Series 2015-C04, Class 1M2, VRN, 6.37%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.70%), 4/25/28 | | 1,468,442 | | 1,576,932 | |
| | | 11,820,785 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $66,625,312) | | | 64,396,133 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.0% |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.2% |
FHLMC, VRN, 2.36%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 9/1/35 | | 436,294 | | 454,551 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 1.88%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.63%), 8/1/46 | | 394,886 | | 405,816 | |
FNMA, VRN, 1.75%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | | 219,253 | | 227,784 | |
FNMA, VRN, 1.77%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | | 203,549 | | 211,214 | |
FNMA, VRN, 1.93%, (6-month LIBOR plus 1.54%), 9/1/35 | | 436,735 | | 450,778 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.18%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | | 749,296 | | 746,061 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.13%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.61%), 4/1/47 | | 476,285 | | 473,477 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.22%, (12-month LIBOR plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | | 570,762 | | 579,616 | |
| | | 3,549,297 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 1.8% | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | | 890 | | 985 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51 | | $ | 7,015,120 | | $ | 6,645,490 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 7/1/51 | | 6,985,031 | | 6,612,666 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 12/1/51 | | 7,066,101 | | 6,689,374 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/40 | | 981,970 | | 971,056 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | | 6,507 | | 6,775 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/41 | | 54,868 | | 54,160 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | | 21,537 | | 21,298 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | | 12,353 | | 12,215 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | | 74,608 | | 73,775 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | | 7,778 | | 7,691 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | | 133,537 | | 134,980 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | | 7,005,830 | | 6,632,311 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | | 322,129 | | 304,795 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, TBA | | 1,400,000 | | 1,402,461 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 7/15/33 | | 2,031 | | 2,240 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 1/15/39 | | 2,198 | | 2,420 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 9/15/39 | | 8,339 | | 9,126 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 10/15/39 | | 2,870 | | 3,034 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 10/15/39 | | 4,784 | | 5,090 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | | 3,736 | | 3,937 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 12/15/40 | | 4,613 | | 4,724 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 12/15/40 | | 15,513 | | 16,397 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | | 2,265,455 | | 2,266,082 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 3/15/46 | | 407,642 | | 409,609 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/51 | | 891,826 | | 875,819 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 9/20/51 | | 718,414 | | 668,460 | |
UMBS, 3.50%, TBA | | 3,240,000 | | 3,143,053 | |
UMBS, 4.00%, TBA | | 2,152,000 | | 2,140,399 | |
| | | 39,120,422 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $44,430,518) | 42,669,719 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.8% | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIV2, Class C, VRN, 3.66%, 3/9/44(1) | | 5,700,000 | | 5,069,760 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIVA, Class D, VRN, 3.67%, 3/11/44(1) | | 6,200,000 | | 5,376,723 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-ACNT, Class D, VRN, 2.41%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 11/15/38(1) | | 10,450,000 | | 10,218,412 | |
BX Trust, Series 2021-RISE, Class D, VRN, 2.30%, (1-month LIBOR plus 1.75%), 11/15/36(1) | | 6,572,000 | | 6,396,645 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class D, VRN, 2.33%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.06%), 2/15/38(1) | | 8,000,000 | | 7,822,324 | |
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-8, Class D, VRN, 2.70%, (1-month LIBOR plus 2.15%), 8/9/37(1) | | 4,800,000 | | 4,686,380 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $42,177,873) | | 39,570,244 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 0.5% | | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | | 605,000 | | 784,038 | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | | 825,000 | | 668,415 | |
Chicago GO, 7.05%, 1/1/29, Prerefunded at 100% of Par(5) | | 45,000 | | 46,369 | |
Chicago GO, 7.05%, 1/1/29 | | 285,000 | | 306,680 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rev., 6.00%, 12/1/44 | | 25,000 | | 31,280 | |
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Rev., (Baptist Health Care Corp. Obligated Group), 3.61%, 8/15/40 (AGM) | | 725,000 | | 645,099 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Rev., 2.75%, 6/1/34 | | $ | 1,905,000 | | $ | 1,655,162 | |
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | | 675,000 | | 957,584 | |
Los Angeles Department of Airports Rev., 6.58%, 5/15/39 | | 70,000 | | 81,156 | |
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Rev., 6.69%, 11/15/40 | | 200,000 | | 239,633 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund Rev., (Flint Water Advocacy Fund), 3.23%, 9/1/47 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,350,712 | |
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | | 175,000 | | 193,413 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | | 100,000 | | 135,943 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | | 230,000 | | 304,351 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Rev., 5.95%, 6/15/42 | | 45,000 | | 56,242 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | | 830,000 | | 655,769 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | | 130,000 | | 158,798 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | | 400,000 | | 443,295 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | | 450,000 | | 355,449 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | | 205,000 | | 234,814 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | | 200,000 | | 232,023 | |
Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority Rev., 5.88%, 4/1/32 | | 300,000 | | 329,984 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | | 120,000 | | 125,250 | |
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | | 410,000 | | 569,178 | |
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | | 595,000 | | 787,070 | |
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40 | | 20,000 | | 28,198 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $12,959,020) | | | 11,375,905 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(6) — 0.5% | | | |
Media — 0.2% | | | |
DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 5.76%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 | | 4,015,775 | | 4,004,069 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.3% | | | |
McAfee, LLC, 2022 USD Term Loan B, 4.50%, (30-day average SOFR plus 4.00%), 3/1/29 | | 5,975,000 | | 5,825,625 | |
TOTAL BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $9,975,289) | | | 9,829,694 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.1% | | | |
FHLMC, 6.25%, 7/15/32 (Cost $2,683,846) | | 2,000,000 | | 2,524,843 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS(7) — 13.7% | | | |
Commercial Paper(8) — 2.4% | | | |
Bennington Stark Capital Co. LLC, 0.36%, 5/4/22(1) | | 20,000,000 | | 19,998,906 | |
Chesham Finance Ltd. / Chesham Finance LLC, 0.32%, 5/2/22(1) | | 70,000,000 | | 69,997,947 | |
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, 0.32%, 5/2/22(1) | | 31,560,000 | | 31,559,058 | |
Nestle Finance International Ltd., 0.44%, 5/18/22(1) | | 20,000,000 | | 19,994,216 | |
| | | 141,550,127 | |
Discount Notes(8) — 1.4% | | | |
FHLB, 0.18%, 5/5/22 | | 31,070,000 | | 31,068,786 | |
Treasury Bills(8) — 5.8% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.15%, 10/6/22 | | 55,300,000 | | 55,018,435 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.55%, 3/23/23 | | $ | 26,300,000 | | $ | 25,873,604 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.94%, 4/20/23 | | 45,200,000 | | 44,307,816 | |
| | | 125,199,855 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $297,952,864) | | | 297,818,768 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 96.9% (Cost $2,318,442,461) | | | 2,109,103,166 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 3.1% | | | 66,600,827 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 2,175,703,993 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
AUD | 2,455,942 | | USD | 1,877,194 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | $ | (140,609) | |
AUD | 14,612,510 | | USD | 11,194,863 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (862,422) | |
AUD | 778,502 | | USD | 557,443 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (6,968) | |
USD | 16,551,147 | | AUD | 22,552,319 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 604,502 | |
BRL | 14,735,452 | | USD | 2,829,442 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 111,289 | |
BRL | 50,434,242 | | USD | 10,049,665 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 15,418 | |
USD | 3,048,256 | | BRL | 14,735,452 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 107,525 | |
USD | 10,377,416 | | BRL | 50,434,242 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 312,333 | |
CAD | 4,918,722 | | USD | 3,953,785 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (125,316) | |
USD | 56,642,687 | | CAD | 72,341,208 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 336,174 | |
CHF | 1,004,553 | | USD | 1,084,895 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (49,967) | |
USD | 13,686,236 | | CHF | 12,631,575 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | 672,718 | |
CLP | 8,884,925,252 | | USD | 10,863,360 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (534,079) | |
CNY | 157,671,185 | | USD | 24,699,802 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (972,366) | |
CNY | 348,525,173 | | USD | 54,538,013 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (2,089,566) | |
CNY | 132,929,418 | | USD | 20,195,901 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (191,775) | |
CNY | 159,996,601 | | USD | 24,114,032 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (36,651) | |
USD | 181,171,544 | | CNY | 1,156,780,311 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | 7,091,348 | |
COP | 94,800,104 | | USD | 24,547 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (767) | |
USD | 3,249,300 | | CZK | 77,749,445 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (67,372) | |
USD | 5,605,598 | | DKK | 38,218,687 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 174,892 | |
EUR | 1,161,928 | | USD | 1,280,093 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (51,904) | |
EUR | 754,015 | | USD | 831,683 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (34,670) | |
EUR | 21,407,549 | | USD | 23,711,066 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (1,082,709) | |
EUR | 6,497,701 | | USD | 7,141,565 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (273,319) | |
USD | 321,191,043 | | EUR | 294,203,734 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 10,209,759 | |
USD | 21,784,070 | | EUR | 19,659,045 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 1,003,929 | |
USD | 11,922,893 | | EUR | 10,776,110 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 532,254 | |
USD | 14,965,706 | | EUR | 13,592,250 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 598,331 | |
USD | 4,636,478 | | EUR | 4,212,720 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 183,519 | |
USD | 4,666,937 | | EUR | 4,192,245 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 235,621 | |
USD | 805,522 | | EUR | 738,524 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 24,882 | |
USD | 3,350,456 | | EUR | 3,184,747 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (15,908) | |
GBP | 4,511,937 | | USD | 5,927,422 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (253,690) | |
USD | 68,366,444 | | GBP | 52,104,599 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 2,845,245 | |
USD | 11,845,774 | | GBP | 8,977,132 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 557,089 | |
USD | 11,977,748 | | GBP | 9,038,582 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 611,789 | |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
HUF | 706,247 | | USD | 1,927 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | $ | 31 | |
HUF | 3,799,095,995 | | USD | 10,512,164 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 22,412 | |
USD | 10,778,358 | | HUF | 3,799,802,242 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 241,823 | |
IDR | 285,495,984,929 | | USD | 19,936,870 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (378,890) | |
USD | 19,764,373 | | IDR | 286,603,179,197 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 130,544 | |
JPY | 1,130,294,136 | | USD | 9,384,629 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (662,817) | |
JPY | 500,000,000 | | USD | 4,049,589 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (191,384) | |
JPY | 166,101,903 | | USD | 1,365,739 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (84,029) | |
JPY | 578,479,897 | | USD | 4,766,466 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (302,678) | |
JPY | 763,684,861 | | USD | 6,226,329 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (333,423) | |
JPY | 1,297,770,936 | | USD | 10,185,506 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (171,374) | |
USD | 177,635,137 | | JPY | 20,442,251,598 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 19,894,351 | |
USD | 1,537,456 | | JPY | 189,354,225 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 76,321 | |
USD | 3,075,291 | | JPY | 402,919,068 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (33,797) | |
USD | 10,689,650 | | JPY | 1,386,661,381 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (10,397) | |
MXN | 219,344,191 | | USD | 10,838,931 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | (178,375) | |
MXN | 217,549,521 | | USD | 10,779,864 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | (206,533) | |
USD | 10,562,775 | | MXN | 215,681,295 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | 80,243 | |
USD | 10,739,746 | | MXN | 221,781,129 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | (39,249) | |
USD | 2,791,953 | | MXN | 60,357,004 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (141,515) | |
USD | 6,800,279 | | MYR | 28,370,762 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 269,336 | |
USD | 5,262,654 | | NOK | 47,658,907 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 180,807 | |
USD | 25,800,403 | | NZD | 37,810,877 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | 1,391,791 | |
USD | 11,239 | | PLN | 52,144 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (463) | |
USD | 2,433,767 | | SEK | 24,268,782 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (40,635) | |
USD | 3,418,436 | | SGD | 4,652,320 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 54,591 | |
THB | 463,788,137 | | USD | 13,539,560 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 9,714 | |
USD | 14,084,061 | | THB | 463,788,137 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 534,788 | |
| | | | | | $ | 39,549,752 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 729 | June 2022 | $ | 97,808,889 | | $ | (4,423,203) | |
Euro-OAT 10-Year Bonds | 188 | June 2022 | 28,924,542 | | (2,512,692) | |
Japanese 10-Year Government Bonds | 53 | June 2022 | 61,104,681 | | (408,807) | |
Korean Treasury 10-Year Bonds | 277 | June 2022 | 25,256,401 | | (1,063,451) | |
U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 324 | June 2022 | 48,254,106 | | (1,577,160) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 110 | June 2022 | 23,189,375 | | 14,395 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 136 | June 2022 | 19,133,500 | | (2,029,937) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 88 | June 2022 | 14,118,500 | | (2,105,797) | |
| | | $ | 317,789,994 | | $ | (14,106,652) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD | | | | |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 591 | June 2022 | $ | 70,421,344 | | $ | (72,332) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 322 | June 2022 | 41,538,000 | | 2,922,216 | |
| | | $ | 111,959,344 | | $ | 2,849,884 | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS | |
Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 35 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/25 | $ | 64,058,000 | | $ | (3,559,617) | | $ | 1,040,292 | | $ | (2,519,325) | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 36 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/26 | $ | 35,000,000 | | (2,830,856) | | 1,495,571 | | (1,335,285) | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 37 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/26 | $ | 80,000,000 | | (4,598,827) | | 1,969,026 | | (2,629,801) | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 38 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 64,739,000 | | (2,375,748) | | 1,070,374 | | (1,305,374) | |
| | | | | $ | (13,365,048) | | $ | 5,575,263 | | $ | (7,789,785) | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index at Termination | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.78% | 8/5/24 | $ | 6,750,000 | | $ | (555) | | $ | 850,602 | | $ | 850,047 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.30% | 2/24/26 | $ | 23,000,000 | | 641 | | 2,732,315 | | 2,732,956 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.29% | 2/24/26 | $ | 23,000,000 | | 640 | | 2,745,061 | | 2,745,701 | |
| | | | | $ | 726 | | $ | 6,327,978 | | $ | 6,328,704 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
AGM | - | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation |
AUD | - | Australian Dollar |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
CAD | - | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CHF | - | Swiss Franc |
CLP | - | Chilean Peso |
CNY | - | Chinese Yuan |
COP | - | Colombian Peso |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
CZK | - | Czech Koruna |
DKK | - | Danish Krone |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLB | - | Federal Home Loan Bank |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
FNMA | - | Federal National Mortgage Association |
GBP | - | British Pound |
GNMA | - | Government National Mortgage Association |
GO | - | General Obligation |
H15T1Y | - | Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Note Yield Curve Rate Index |
HUF | - | Hungarian Forint |
IDR | - | Indonesian Rupiah |
IO | - | Interest Only |
JPY | - | Japanese Yen |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MXN | - | Mexican Peso |
MYR | - | Malaysian Ringgit |
NOK | - | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | - | New Zealand Dollar |
PLN | - | Polish Zloty |
SEK | - | Swedish Krona |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SGD | - | Singapore Dollar |
SOFR | - | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
TBA | - | To-Be-Announced. Security was purchased on a forward commitment basis with an approximate principal amount and maturity date. Actual principal amount and maturity date will be determined upon settlement. |
THB | - | Thai Baht |
UMBS | - | Uniform Mortgage-Backed Securities |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
†Category is less than 0.05% of total net assets.
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $759,807,994, which represented 34.9% of total net assets.
(2)Security is a zero-coupon bond. Zero-coupon securities may be issued at a substantial discount from their value at maturity.
(3)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(4)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward commitments, forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $19,333,380.
(5)Escrowed to maturity in U.S. government securities or state and local government securities.
(6)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(7)Category includes securities purchased with cash collateral received at the custodian bank for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts. At the period end, the aggregate value of cash deposits received was $530,000.
(8)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) |
Assets |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,318,442,461) | $ | 2,109,103,166 | |
Cash | 339,023 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $24,311,181) | 24,037,952 | |
Foreign deposits with broker for futures contracts, at value (cost of $1,069,551) | 1,001,346 | |
Deposits with broker for forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 310,000 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 4,898,212 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 59,842 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 122,565 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 1,423,889 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 49,115,369 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 13,225,914 | |
| 2,203,637,278 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 530,000 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 15,647,817 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 232,739 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 1,722,225 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 9,565,617 | |
Accrued management fees | 234,212 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 675 | |
| 27,933,285 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 2,175,703,993 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 2,356,983,975 | |
Distributable earnings | (181,279,982) | |
| $ | 2,175,703,993 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $284,125,091 | 30,175,329 | $9.42 |
I Class | $10,807,899 | 1,143,735 | $9.45 |
Y Class | $61,507,339 | 6,501,029 | $9.46 |
A Class | $1,209,449 | 129,254 | $9.36* |
C Class | $372,166 | 40,488 | $9.19 |
R Class | $253,574 | 27,268 | $9.30 |
R5 Class | $13,041,555 | 1,380,863 | $9.44 |
R6 Class | $6,680,043 | 707,357 | $9.44 |
G Class | $1,797,706,877 | 189,874,732 | $9.47 |
*Maximum offering price $9.80 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $14,490) | $ | 27,651,347 | | |
Dividends | 1,286,123 | | |
| 28,937,470 | | |
| | |
Expenses: | | |
Management fees | 7,134,464 | | |
Distribution and service fees: | | |
A Class | 1,657 | | |
C Class | 2,409 | | |
R Class | 669 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 66,866 | | |
Other expenses | 19,203 | | |
| 7,225,268 | | |
Fees waived(1) | (5,654,423) | | |
| 1,570,845 | | |
| | |
Net investment income (loss) | 27,366,625 | | |
| | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment transactions (net of foreign tax expenses paid (refunded) of $40,620) | (33,533,748) | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 21,330,295 | | |
Futures contract transactions | 905,834 | | |
Swap agreement transactions | (9,834,462) | | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (994,900) | | |
| (22,126,981) | | |
| | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investments (includes (increase) decrease in accrued foreign taxes of $51,837) | (228,865,051) | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 42,898,072 | | |
Futures contracts | (5,193,890) | | |
Swap agreements | 19,678,674 | | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (433,731) | | |
| (171,915,926) | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (194,042,907) | | |
| | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (166,676,282) | | |
(1)Amount consists of $59,264, $3,077, $12,699, $265, $96, $53, $2,835, $1,420 and $5,574,714 for Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class, respectively.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2021 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | April 30, 2022 | October 31, 2021 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 27,366,625 | | $ | 50,477,291 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (22,126,981) | | 25,849,291 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (171,915,926) | | (51,563,822) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (166,676,282) | | 24,762,760 | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (7,627,906) | | (846,117) | |
I Class | (436,397) | | (51,424) | |
Y Class | (1,655,938) | | (198,452) | |
A Class | (33,350) | | (5,640) | |
C Class | (10,282) | | (2,138) | |
R Class | (6,412) | | (903) | |
R5 Class | (381,723) | | (65,875) | |
R6 Class | (190,580) | | (38,615) | |
G Class | (56,238,487) | | (22,655,670) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (66,581,075) | | (23,864,834) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (85,018,974) | | 542,594,964 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (318,276,331) | | 543,492,890 | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 2,493,980,324 | | 1,950,487,434 | |
End of period | $ | 2,175,703,993 | | $ | 2,493,980,324 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century International Bond Funds (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. Global Bond Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek long-term total return.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, convertible bonds, bank loan obligations, municipal securities, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security
specific information. Hybrid securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes. Certain countries impose taxes on realized gains on the sale of securities registered in their country. The fund records the foreign tax expense, if any, on an accrual basis. The foreign tax expense on realized gains and unrealized appreciation reduces the net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Investment Income — Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Forward Commitments — The fund may engage in securities transactions on a forward commitment basis. In these transactions, the securities’ prices and yields are fixed on the date of the commitment. The fund may sell a to-be-announced (TBA) security and at the same time make a commitment to purchase the same security at a future date at a specified price. Conversely, the fund may purchase a TBA security and at the same time make a commitment to sell the same security at a future date at a specified price. These types of
transactions are known as “TBA roll” transactions and are accounted for as purchases and sales. The fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet the purchase price.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly, but may be paid less frequently. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 56% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent
trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class's daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. During the period ended April 30, 2022, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.04% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until February 28, 2023 and cannot terminate it prior to such date without the approval of the Board of Trustees. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The annual management fee and the effective annual management fee after waiver for each class for the period ended April 30, 2022 are as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| Annual Management Fee | Effective Annual Management Fee After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.83% | 0.79% |
I Class | 0.73% | 0.69% |
Y Class | 0.63% | 0.59% |
A Class | 0.83% | 0.79% |
C Class | 0.83% | 0.79% |
R Class | 0.83% | 0.79% |
R5 Class | 0.63% | 0.59% |
R6 Class | 0.58% | 0.54% |
G Class | 0.58% | 0.00% |
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. During the period, the interfund sales were $1,596,000 and there were no interfund purchases. The effect of interfund transactions on the Statement of Operations was $(14,500) in net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2022 totaled $910,063,492, of which $273,641,324 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2022 totaled $1,268,436,957, of which $130,089,181 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Six months ended April 30, 2022 | Year ended October 31, 2021 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,087,840 | | $ | 11,297,207 | | 3,750,010 | | $ | 39,221,655 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 750,829 | | 7,622,112 | | 80,044 | | 845,266 | |
Redeemed | (319,453) | | (3,257,518) | | (603,064) | | (6,307,220) | |
| 1,519,216 | | 15,661,801 | | 3,226,990 | | 33,759,701 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 50,111 | | 513,924 | | 810,801 | | 8,491,204 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 42,128 | | 430,050 | | 4,772 | | 50,486 | |
Redeemed | (762,156) | | (7,636,435) | | (544,320) | | (5,726,745) | |
| (669,917) | | (6,692,461) | | 271,253 | | 2,814,945 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 945,328 | | 9,631,749 | | 2,228,724 | | 23,475,195 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 162,651 | | 1,655,816 | | 18,735 | | 198,452 | |
Redeemed | (551,452) | | (5,520,577) | | (430,219) | | (4,524,426) | |
| 556,527 | | 5,766,988 | | 1,817,240 | | 19,149,221 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 673 | | 6,777 | | 11,998 | | 125,420 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,300 | | 33,350 | | 504 | | 5,302 | |
Redeemed | (14,678) | | (147,966) | | (70,811) | | (739,616) | |
| (10,705) | | (107,839) | | (58,309) | | (608,894) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 313 | | 3,057 | | 710 | | 7,295 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,024 | | 10,210 | | 191 | | 1,986 | |
Redeemed | (16,923) | | (165,862) | | (13,845) | | (141,943) | |
| (15,586) | | (152,595) | | (12,944) | | (132,662) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,163 | | 30,975 | | 7,588 | | 78,826 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 637 | | 6,412 | | 50 | | 519 | |
Redeemed | (4,352) | | (43,383) | | (8,297) | | (85,807) | |
| (552) | | (5,996) | | (659) | | (6,462) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,078 | | 20,693 | | 6,718 | | 70,225 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 37,506 | | 381,723 | | 6,231 | | 65,875 | |
Redeemed | (106,018) | | (1,065,634) | | (100,295) | | (1,056,279) | |
| (66,434) | | (663,218) | | (87,346) | | (920,179) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 38,925 | | 396,912 | | 148,131 | | 1,556,559 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 18,746 | | 190,580 | | 3,652 | | 38,615 | |
Redeemed | (50,192) | | (506,917) | | (230,687) | | (2,423,000) | |
| 7,479 | | 80,575 | | (78,904) | | (827,826) | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 8,018,617 | | 79,602,792 | | 53,795,515 | | 568,179,957 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 5,527,765 | | 56,238,487 | | 2,137,571 | | 22,655,670 | |
Redeemed | (22,956,196) | | (234,747,508) | | (9,606,581) | | (101,468,507) | |
| (9,409,814) | | (98,906,229) | | 46,326,505 | | 489,367,120 | |
Net increase (decrease) | (8,089,786) | | $ | (85,018,974) | | 51,403,826 | | $ | 542,594,964 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | $ | 610,194,240 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 571,015,780 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 187,870,706 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 96,006,745 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 92,380,593 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 83,449,796 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 64,396,133 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 42,669,719 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 39,570,244 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 11,375,905 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 9,829,694 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 2,524,843 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | — | | 297,818,768 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 2,109,103,166 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 2,936,611 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 6,328,704 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 49,115,369 | | — | |
| $ | 2,936,611 | | $ | 55,444,073 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 4,208,066 | | $ | 9,985,313 | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | 7,789,785 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 9,565,617 | | — | |
| $ | 4,208,066 | | $ | 27,340,715 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $223,145,500.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $1,332,840,778.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $460,652,580 futures contracts purchased and $173,990,590 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements.
Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements held during the period was $53,841,399.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $52,750,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of April 30, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 1,418,551 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 49,115,369 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 9,565,617 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 122,565 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 1,722,225 | |
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 5,338 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
| | $ | 50,661,823 | | | $ | 11,287,842 | |
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | (4,011,641) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 11,585,556 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 21,330,295 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 42,898,072 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 905,834 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (5,193,890) | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | (5,822,821) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 5,434,229 | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 2,658,889 | |
| | $ | 12,401,667 | | | $ | 57,382,856 | |
Counterparty Risk — The fund is subject to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution will fail to perform its obligations to the fund. The investment advisor attempts to minimize counterparty risk prior to entering into transactions by performing extensive reviews of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties. The fund may also enter into agreements that provide provisions for legally enforceable master netting arrangements to manage the credit risk between counterparties related to forward foreign currency exchange contracts and/or over-the-counter swap agreements. A master netting arrangement provides for the net settlement of multiple contracts with a single counterparty through a single payment in the event of default or termination of any one contract. To mitigate counterparty risk, the fund may receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker as designated under prescribed collateral provisions.
The fund does not offset assets and liabilities subject to master netting arrangements on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes. The fund’s asset derivatives and liability derivatives that are subject to legally enforceable offsetting arrangements as of period end were as follows:
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Counterparty | Gross Amount on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Amount Eligible for Offset | Collateral | Net Exposure* |
Assets | | | | |
Bank of America N.A. | $ | 24,039,386 | | $ | (2,044,356) | | — | | $ | 21,995,030 | |
Credit Suisse AG | 80,243 | | (80,243) | | — | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 1,490,947 | | (520,405) | | $ | (530,000) | | 440,542 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12,788,295 | | (1,458,510) | | — | | 11,329,785 | |
Morgan Stanley | 9,155,857 | | (3,874,404) | | — | | 5,281,453 | |
UBS AG | 1,560,641 | | (1,243,785) | | — | | 316,856 | |
| $ | 49,115,369 | | $ | (9,221,703) | | $ | (530,000) | | $ | 39,363,666 | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Bank of America N.A. | $ | 2,044,356 | | $ | (2,044,356) | | — | | — | |
Credit Suisse AG | 424,157 | | (80,243) | | — | | $ | 343,914 | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 520,405 | | (520,405) | | — | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 1,458,510 | | (1,458,510) | | — | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | 3,874,404 | | (3,874,404) | | — | | — | |
UBS AG | 1,243,785 | | (1,243,785) | | — | | — | |
| $ | 9,565,617 | | $ | (9,221,703) | | — | | $ | 343,914 | |
*The net exposure represents the amount receivable from the counterparty or amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default or termination.
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
The majority of the fund is owned by a relatively small number of shareholders. To the extent that a large shareholder (including a fund of funds) invests in the fund, the fund may experience relatively large redemptions as such shareholder reallocates its assets. In the event of a large shareholder redemption, the ongoing operations of the fund may be at risk.
The fund’s investment process may result in high portfolio turnover, which could mean high transaction costs, affecting both performance and capital gains tax liabilities to investors.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 2,319,541,330 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 2,838,156 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (213,276,320) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (210,438,164) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) | | | | | |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.43 | 0.09 | (0.85) | (0.76) | (0.18) | (0.07) | (0.25) | $9.42 | (7.38)% | 0.80%(4) | 0.84%(4) | 1.69%(4) | 1.65%(4) | 42% | $284,125 | |
2021 | $10.40 | 0.15 | (0.09) | 0.06 | — | (0.03) | (0.03) | $10.43 | 0.59% | 0.80% | 0.84% | 1.46% | 1.42% | 119% | $298,790 | |
2020 | $10.44 | 0.15 | 0.05 | 0.20 | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $10.40 | 1.96% | 0.83% | 0.84% | 1.46% | 1.45% | 106% | $264,352 | |
2019 | $10.03 | 0.21 | 0.78 | 0.99 | (0.58) | — | (0.58) | $10.44 | 10.36% | 0.84% | 0.84% | 2.10% | 2.10% | 46% | $277,044 | |
2018 | $10.36 | 0.23 | (0.36) | (0.13) | (0.17) | (0.03) | (0.20) | $10.03 | (1.33)% | 0.84% | 0.93% | 2.26% | 2.17% | 78% | $299,230 | |
2017 | $10.28 | 0.13 | 0.09 | 0.22 | (0.11) | (0.03) | (0.14) | $10.36 | 2.23% | 0.84% | 0.96% | 1.32% | 1.20% | 130% | $294,535 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2022(3) | $10.46 | 0.09 | (0.84) | (0.75) | (0.19) | (0.07) | (0.26) | $9.45 | (7.31)% | 0.70%(4) | 0.74%(4) | 1.79%(4) | 1.75%(4) | 42% | $10,808 | |
2021 | $10.42 | 0.17 | (0.10) | 0.07 | —(5) | (0.03) | (0.03) | $10.46 | 0.70% | 0.70% | 0.74% | 1.56% | 1.52% | 119% | $18,975 | |
2020 | $10.47 | 0.16 | 0.04 | 0.20 | (0.25) | — | (0.25) | $10.42 | 2.01% | 0.73% | 0.74% | 1.56% | 1.55% | 106% | $16,077 | |
2019 | $10.06 | 0.22 | 0.78 | 1.00 | (0.59) | — | (0.59) | $10.47 | 10.44% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 2.20% | 2.20% | 46% | $16,830 | |
2018 | $10.38 | 0.24 | (0.35) | (0.11) | (0.18) | (0.03) | (0.21) | $10.06 | (1.16)% | 0.74% | 0.83% | 2.36% | 2.27% | 78% | $10,569 | |
2017(6) | $10.14 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.24 | — | — | — | $10.38 | 2.37% | 0.74%(4) | 0.86%(4) | 1.51%(4) | 1.39%(4) | 130%(7) | $11,856 | |
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Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
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2022(3) | $10.48 | 0.10 | (0.86) | (0.76) | (0.19) | (0.07) | (0.26) | $9.46 | (7.34)% | 0.60%(4) | 0.64%(4) | 1.89%(4) | 1.85%(4) | 42% | $61,507 | |
2021 | $10.44 | 0.18 | (0.10) | 0.08 | (0.01) | (0.03) | (0.04) | $10.48 | 0.80% | 0.60% | 0.64% | 1.66% | 1.62% | 119% | $62,274 | |
2020 | $10.49 | 0.17 | 0.05 | 0.22 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $10.44 | 2.15% | 0.63% | 0.64% | 1.66% | 1.65% | 106% | $43,071 | |
2019 | $10.07 | 0.22 | 0.80 | 1.02 | (0.60) | — | (0.60) | $10.49 | 10.65% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 2.30% | 2.30% | 46% | $29,035 | |
2018 | $10.39 | 0.27 | (0.38) | (0.11) | (0.18) | (0.03) | (0.21) | $10.07 | (1.09)% | 0.64% | 0.73% | 2.46% | 2.37% | 78% | $7,891 | |
2017(6) | $10.14 | 0.09 | 0.16 | 0.25 | — | — | — | $10.39 | 2.47% | 0.64%(4) | 0.76%(4) | 1.59%(4) | 1.47%(4) | 130%(7) | $5 | |
A Class |
2022(3) | $10.36 | 0.07 | (0.83) | (0.76) | (0.17) | (0.07) | (0.24) | $9.36 | (7.45)% | 1.05%(4) | 1.09%(4) | 1.44%(4) | 1.40%(4) | 42% | $1,209 | |
2021 | $10.36 | 0.13 | (0.10) | 0.03 | — | (0.03) | (0.03) | $10.36 | 0.30% | 1.05% | 1.09% | 1.21% | 1.17% | 119% | $1,450 | |
2020 | $10.39 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.17 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $10.36 | 1.69% | 1.08% | 1.09% | 1.21% | 1.20% | 106% | $2,054 | |
2019 | $9.98 | 0.18 | 0.78 | 0.96 | (0.55) | — | (0.55) | $10.39 | 10.12% | 1.09% | 1.09% | 1.85% | 1.85% | 46% | $1,941 | |
2018 | $10.31 | 0.20 | (0.36) | (0.16) | (0.14) | (0.03) | (0.17) | $9.98 | (1.59)% | 1.09% | 1.18% | 2.01% | 1.92% | 78% | $1,753 | |
2017 | $10.24 | 0.10 | 0.09 | 0.19 | (0.09) | (0.03) | (0.12) | $10.31 | 1.88% | 1.09% | 1.21% | 1.07% | 0.95% | 130% | $2,157 | |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class |
2022(3) | $10.18 | 0.04 | (0.83) | (0.79) | (0.13) | (0.07) | (0.20) | $9.19 | (7.84)% | 1.80%(4) | 1.84%(4) | 0.69%(4) | 0.65%(4) | 42% | $372 | |
2021 | $10.26 | 0.05 | (0.10) | (0.05) | — | (0.03) | (0.03) | $10.18 | (0.48)% | 1.80% | 1.84% | 0.46% | 0.42% | 119% | $571 | |
2020 | $10.25 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.10 | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $10.26 | 0.97% | 1.83% | 1.84% | 0.46% | 0.45% | 106% | $708 | |
2019 | $9.85 | 0.11 | 0.76 | 0.87 | (0.47) | — | (0.47) | $10.25 | 9.27% | 1.84% | 1.84% | 1.10% | 1.10% | 46% | $1,030 | |
2018 | $10.17 | 0.12 | (0.34) | (0.22) | (0.07) | (0.03) | (0.10) | $9.85 | (2.27)% | 1.84% | 1.93% | 1.26% | 1.17% | 78% | $1,196 | |
2017 | $10.10 | 0.03 | 0.08 | 0.11 | (0.01) | (0.03) | (0.04) | $10.17 | 1.13% | 1.84% | 1.96% | 0.32% | 0.20% | 130% | $1,824 | |
R Class |
2022(3) | $10.30 | 0.06 | (0.83) | (0.77) | (0.16) | (0.07) | (0.23) | $9.30 | (7.61)% | 1.30%(4) | 1.34%(4) | 1.19%(4) | 1.15%(4) | 42% | $254 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.10 | (0.09) | 0.01 | — | (0.03) | (0.03) | $10.30 | 0.11% | 1.30% | 1.34% | 0.96% | 0.92% | 119% | $287 | |
2020 | $10.34 | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.14 | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $10.32 | 1.42% | 1.33% | 1.34% | 0.96% | 0.95% | 106% | $294 | |
2019 | $9.94 | 0.15 | 0.77 | 0.92 | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $10.34 | 9.77% | 1.34% | 1.34% | 1.60% | 1.60% | 46% | $165 | |
2018 | $10.26 | 0.17 | (0.34) | (0.17) | (0.12) | (0.03) | (0.15) | $9.94 | (1.75)% | 1.34% | 1.43% | 1.76% | 1.67% | 78% | $97 | |
2017 | $10.19 | 0.09 | 0.07 | 0.16 | (0.06) | (0.03) | (0.09) | $10.26 | 1.63% | 1.34% | 1.46% | 0.82% | 0.70% | 130% | $146 | |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R5 Class |
2022(3) | $10.46 | 0.10 | (0.86) | (0.76) | (0.19) | (0.07) | (0.26) | $9.44 | (7.36)% | 0.60%(4) | 0.64%(4) | 1.89%(4) | 1.85%(4) | 42% | $13,042 | |
2021 | $10.42 | 0.17 | (0.09) | 0.08 | (0.01) | (0.03) | (0.04) | $10.46 | 0.80% | 0.60% | 0.64% | 1.66% | 1.62% | 119% | $15,136 | |
2020 | $10.47 | 0.17 | 0.05 | 0.22 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $10.42 | 2.16% | 0.63% | 0.64% | 1.66% | 1.65% | 106% | $15,988 | |
2019 | $10.06 | 0.23 | 0.78 | 1.01 | (0.60) | — | (0.60) | $10.47 | 10.55% | 0.64% | 0.64% | 2.30% | 2.30% | 46% | $20,582 | |
2018 | $10.39 | 0.25 | (0.36) | (0.11) | (0.19) | (0.03) | (0.22) | $10.06 | (1.13)% | 0.64% | 0.73% | 2.46% | 2.37% | 78% | $28,832 | |
2017 | $10.31 | 0.15 | 0.10 | 0.25 | (0.14) | (0.03) | (0.17) | $10.39 | 2.43% | 0.64% | 0.76% | 1.52% | 1.40% | 130% | $32,206 | |
R6 Class |
2022(3) | $10.46 | 0.10 | (0.85) | (0.75) | (0.20) | (0.07) | (0.27) | $9.44 | (7.34)% | 0.55%(4) | 0.59%(4) | 1.94%(4) | 1.90%(4) | 42% | $6,680 | |
2021 | $10.42 | 0.18 | (0.09) | 0.09 | (0.02) | (0.03) | (0.05) | $10.46 | 0.86% | 0.55% | 0.59% | 1.71% | 1.67% | 119% | $7,319 | |
2020 | $10.47 | 0.18 | 0.05 | 0.23 | (0.28) | — | (0.28) | $10.42 | 2.23% | 0.58% | 0.59% | 1.71% | 1.70% | 106% | $8,114 | |
2019 | $10.06 | 0.22 | 0.79 | 1.01 | (0.60) | — | (0.60) | $10.47 | 10.62% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 2.35% | 2.35% | 46% | $7,231 | |
2018 | $10.39 | 0.25 | (0.36) | (0.11) | (0.19) | (0.03) | (0.22) | $10.06 | (1.08)% | 0.59% | 0.68% | 2.51% | 2.42% | 78% | $1,015 | |
2017 | $10.32 | 0.16 | 0.08 | 0.24 | (0.14) | (0.03) | (0.17) | $10.39 | 2.38% | 0.59% | 0.71% | 1.57% | 1.45% | 130% | $1,489 | |
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Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
G Class |
2022(3) | $10.48 | 0.12 | (0.84) | (0.72) | (0.22) | (0.07) | (0.29) | $9.47 | (6.98)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.59%(4) | 2.48%(4) | 1.90%(4) | 42% | $1,797,707 | |
2021 | $10.46 | 0.24 | (0.10) | 0.14 | (0.09) | (0.03) | (0.12) | $10.48 | 1.35% | 0.01% | 0.59% | 2.25% | 1.67% | 119% | $2,089,178 | |
2020 | $10.54 | 0.24 | 0.04 | 0.28 | (0.36) | — | (0.36) | $10.46 | 2.80% | 0.01% | 0.59% | 2.28% | 1.70% | 106% | $1,599,830 | |
2019 | $10.13 | 0.30 | 0.77 | 1.07 | (0.66) | — | (0.66) | $10.54 | 11.21% | 0.01% | 0.59% | 2.93% | 2.35% | 46% | $970,268 | |
2018 | $10.41 | 0.32 | (0.37) | (0.05) | (0.20) | (0.03) | (0.23) | $10.13 | (0.49)% | 0.01% | 0.68% | 3.09% | 2.42% | 78% | $1,083,103 | |
2017(8) | $10.29 | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.12 | — | — | — | $10.41 | 1.17% | 0.01%(4) | 0.71%(4) | 2.27%(4) | 1.57%(4) | 130%(7) | $1,007,151 | |
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(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(6)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2017.
(7)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2017.
(8)July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2017.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program |
The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by the Program Administrator, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.
Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain Fund’s investments is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.
The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
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| Y Class (AIBYX) |
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| R Class (AIBRX) |
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| R6 Class (AIDDX) |
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Any opinions expressed in this report reflect those of the author as of the date of the report, and do not necessarily represent the opinions of American Century Investments® or any other person in the American Century Investments organization. Any such opinions are subject to change at any time based upon market or other conditions and American Century Investments disclaims any responsibility to update such opinions. These opinions may not be relied upon as investment advice and, because investment decisions made by American Century Investments funds are based on numerous factors, may not be relied upon as an indication of trading intent on behalf of any American Century Investments fund. Security examples are used for representational purposes only and are not intended as recommendations to purchase or sell securities. Performance information for comparative indices and securities is provided to American Century Investments by third party vendors. To the best of American Century Investments’ knowledge, such information is accurate at the time of printing.
Jonathan Thomas
Dear Investor:
Thank you for reviewing this semiannual report for the period ended April 30, 2022. It provides a market overview (below), followed by a schedule of fund investments and other financial information. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Escalating Inflation, Sharp Volatility Hampered Investment Returns
Investors faced increasingly challenging market conditions as the reporting period progressed. From soaring inflation and rising interest rates to mounting geopolitical unrest and slowing growth, most asset classes struggled amid intense volatility.
Inflation was already at multiyear highs when the reporting period began. This was largely due to massive fiscal and monetary support, escalating energy prices, supply chain breakdowns and labor market shortages. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February sent commodity prices even higher, exacerbating existing inflationary pressures and further damaging global supply chains.
By period-end, inflation stood at a 40-year high in the U.S., a 30-year high in the U.K. and a record high in the eurozone. Most emerging markets also grappled with rising inflation. At the same time, global growth slowed dramatically.
In response to surging inflation, the Federal Reserve in March implemented its first rate hike in more than three years and ended its asset purchase program. The Bank of England executed a series of rate hikes, while European Central Bank officials announced their asset purchase program would end in the third quarter.
The combination of accelerating inflation, tighter monetary policy, geopolitical unrest and slowing economic growth fueled widespread and sharp market volatility. Global stock and bond returns plunged for the six-month period. Perceived inflation-fighting assets, including real estate investment trusts, generally fared much better than other securities.
Staying Disciplined in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate this complex backdrop. In addition, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has further complicated a tense geopolitical environment. We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and its implications for our clients and investment exposure.
We appreciate your confidence in us during these extraordinary times. Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable markets, and we’re confident we will continue to meet today’s challenges.
Sincerely,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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APRIL 30, 2022 |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 53.8% |
Corporate Bonds | 18.0% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 5.7% |
Preferred Stocks | 5.5% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 2.1% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 2.0% |
Bank Loan Obligations | 0.2% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.2% |
Short-Term Investments | 11.2% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 1.3% |
Fund shareholders may incur two types of costs: (1) transaction costs, including sales charges (loads) on purchase payments and redemption/exchange fees; and (2) ongoing costs, including management fees; distribution and service (12b-1) fees; and other fund expenses. This example is intended to help you understand your ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing cost of investing in other mutual funds.
The example is based on an investment of $1,000 made at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period from November 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022.
Actual Expenses
The table provides information about actual account values and actual expenses for each class. You may use the information, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. First, identify the share class you own. Then 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 under the heading “Expenses Paid During Period” to estimate the expenses you paid on your account during this period.
If you hold Investor Class shares of any American Century Investments fund, or I Class shares of the American Century Diversified Bond Fund, in an American Century Investments account (i.e., not through a financial intermediary or employer-sponsored retirement plan account), American Century Investments may charge you a $25.00 annual account maintenance fee if the value of those shares is less than $10,000. We will redeem shares automatically in one of your accounts to pay the $25.00 fee. In determining your total eligible investment amount, we will include your investments in all personal accounts (including American Century Investments brokerage accounts) registered under your Social Security number. Personal accounts include individual accounts, joint accounts, UGMA/UTMA accounts, personal trusts, Coverdell Education Savings Accounts and IRAs (including traditional, Roth, Rollover, SEP-, SARSEP- and SIMPLE-IRAs), and certain other retirement accounts. If you have only business, business retirement, employer-sponsored or American Century Investments brokerage accounts, you are currently not subject to this fee. If you are subject to the account maintenance fee, your account value could be reduced by the fee amount.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The table also provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on the actual expense ratio of each class of your fund and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the actual return of a fund’s share class. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of the other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as sales charges (loads) or redemption/exchange fees. Therefore, the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative total costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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| Beginning Account Value 11/1/21 | Ending Account Value 4/30/22 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 11/1/21 - 4/30/22 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $864.30 | $3.65 | 0.79% |
I Class | $1,000 | $864.20 | $3.19 | 0.69% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $864.70 | $2.73 | 0.59% |
A Class | $1,000 | $863.00 | $4.80 | 1.04% |
C Class | $1,000 | $859.80 | $8.25 | 1.79% |
R Class | $1,000 | $861.50 | $5.95 | 1.29% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $864.70 | $2.73 | 0.59% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $865.20 | $2.50 | 0.54% |
G Class | $1,000 | $867.20 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,020.88 | $3.96 | 0.79% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.37 | $3.46 | 0.69% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,021.87 | $2.96 | 0.59% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,019.64 | $5.21 | 1.04% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,015.92 | $8.95 | 1.79% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,018.40 | $6.46 | 1.29% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,021.87 | $2.96 | 0.59% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.12 | $2.71 | 0.54% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,024.74 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
(1)Expenses are equal to the class's annualized expense ratio listed in the table above, multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181, the number of days in the most recent fiscal half-year, divided by 365, to reflect the one-half year period. Annualized expense ratio reflects actual expenses, including any applicable fee waivers or expense reimbursements and excluding any acquired fund fees and expenses.
APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 53.8% |
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Australia — 3.2% | | | |
Australia Government Bond, 2.75%, 4/21/24 | AUD | 19,437,000 | | $ | 13,807,272 | |
Australia Government Bond, 1.50%, 6/21/31 | AUD | 6,500,000 | | 4,010,874 | |
Australia Government Bond, 3.00%, 3/21/47 | AUD | 2,140,000 | | 1,397,265 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., 3.00%, 3/20/28 | AUD | 4,748,000 | | 3,294,498 | |
| | | 22,509,909 | |
Austria — 0.8% | | | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 0.75%, 10/20/26(1) | EUR | 2,352,000 | | 2,478,444 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 4.15%, 3/15/37(1) | EUR | 2,220,000 | | 3,185,068 | |
| | | 5,663,512 | |
Belgium — 0.7% | | | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 4.25%, 3/28/41(1) | EUR | 576,000 | | 834,879 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 1.60%, 6/22/47(1) | EUR | 3,979,000 | | 3,919,327 | |
| | | 4,754,206 | |
Canada — 3.8% | | | |
Canadian Government Bond, 0.25%, 4/1/24 | CAD | 4,000,000 | | 2,976,562 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 0.50%, 12/1/30 | CAD | 16,700,000 | | 10,667,773 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.75%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 1,250,000 | | 971,465 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.00%, 12/1/51 | CAD | 2,200,000 | | 1,434,722 | |
Province of Ontario Canada, 2.85%, 6/2/23 | CAD | 549,000 | | 428,576 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 5.75%, 12/1/36 | CAD | 8,744,000 | | 8,372,520 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 5.00%, 12/1/41 | CAD | 800,000 | | 730,534 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 3.50%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 1,751,000 | | 1,314,426 | |
| | | 26,896,578 | |
China — 7.3% | | | |
China Development Bank, 3.50%, 8/13/26 | CNY | 23,000,000 | | 3,579,927 | |
China Development Bank, 3.50%, 8/13/26 | CNY | 35,260,000 | | 5,486,370 | |
China Government Bond, 3.25%, 6/6/26 | CNY | 120,400,000 | | 18,763,579 | |
China Government Bond, 2.68%, 5/21/30 | CNY | 78,200,000 | | 11,686,608 | |
China Government Bond, 3.86%, 7/22/49 | CNY | 30,900,000 | | 5,091,072 | |
China Government Bond, 3.39%, 3/16/50 | CNY | 24,800,000 | | 3,761,616 | |
China Government Bond, 3.81%, 9/14/50 | CNY | 20,000,000 | | 3,282,603 | |
| | | 51,651,775 | |
Czech Republic — 0.3% | | | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, 4.70%, 9/12/22 | CZK | 58,020,000 | | 2,482,576 | |
Denmark — 0.1% | | | |
Denmark Government Bond, 0.25%, 11/15/52(1) | DKK | 8,000,000 | | 836,005 | |
Finland — 0.7% | | | |
Finland Government Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/36(1) | EUR | 2,500,000 | | 2,178,419 | |
Finland Government Bond, 1.375%, 4/15/47(1) | EUR | 2,390,000 | | 2,466,042 | |
Finland Government Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/52(1) | EUR | 600,000 | | 418,977 | |
| | | 5,063,438 | |
France — 3.1% | | | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.75%, 11/25/24 | EUR | 234,680 | | 255,332 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 5.50%, 4/25/29 | EUR | 346,000 | | $ | 474,000 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.00%, 11/25/29(2) | EUR | 1,850,000 | | 1,786,868 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 2.50%, 5/25/30 | EUR | 3,535,000 | | 4,108,676 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.50%, 5/25/31 | EUR | 1,460,000 | | 1,568,402 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.00%, 5/25/32(2) | EUR | 5,500,000 | | 5,029,778 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 5.75%, 10/25/32 | EUR | 1,060,000 | | 1,590,901 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 3.25%, 5/25/45 | EUR | 4,688,000 | | 6,298,954 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.75%, 5/25/52 | EUR | 750,000 | | 585,812 | |
| | | 21,698,723 | |
Germany — 1.0% | | | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 2/15/32(2) | EUR | 4,000,000 | | 3,858,414 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 8/15/50(2) | EUR | 4,150,000 | | 3,248,705 | |
| | | 7,107,119 | |
Greece — 0.3% | | | |
Hellenic Republic Government Bond, 1.50%, 6/18/30(1) | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,871,737 | |
Ireland — 1.4% | | | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.10%, 5/15/29 | EUR | 4,650,000 | | 4,877,576 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.00%, 10/18/31(2) | EUR | 750,000 | | 687,782 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.40%, 5/15/35 | EUR | 4,500,000 | | 4,053,208 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/50 | EUR | 60,000 | | 57,888 | |
| | | 9,676,454 | |
Italy — 4.7% | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.50%, 6/1/25 | EUR | 8,152,000 | | 8,624,578 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 2.00%, 12/1/25 | EUR | 5,382,000 | | 5,765,180 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.00%, 4/1/26(2) | EUR | 5,350,000 | | 5,280,599 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.25%, 3/15/28 | EUR | 5,400,000 | | 5,109,104 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.35%, 4/1/30 | EUR | 1,450,000 | | 1,409,334 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.75%, 9/1/44(1) | EUR | 5,194,000 | | 6,997,013 | |
| | | 33,185,808 | |
Japan — 9.0% | | | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 2.40%, 3/20/37 | JPY | 1,922,200,000 | | 18,837,095 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 2.00%, 9/20/41 | JPY | 2,303,950,000 | | 21,830,152 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.40%, 12/20/45 | JPY | 96,350,000 | | 831,041 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 9/20/51 | JPY | 1,435,000,000 | | 10,314,728 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 12/20/51 | JPY | 690,000,000 | | 4,953,657 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.00%, 3/20/52 | JPY | 148,000,000 | | 1,147,371 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.30%, 12/20/39 | JPY | 427,200,000 | | 3,098,942 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.50%, 12/20/41 | JPY | 316,000,000 | | 2,329,637 | |
| | | 63,342,623 | |
Jordan — 0.2% | | | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47(1) | | $ | 1,700,000 | | 1,487,721 | |
Malaysia — 0.7% | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond, 3.96%, 9/15/25 | MYR | 20,675,000 | | 4,776,187 | |
Mexico — 0.3% | | | |
Mexican Bonos, 7.75%, 5/29/31 | MXN | 44,200,000 | | 1,987,608 | |
Netherlands — 1.6% | | | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.50%, 7/15/26(1) | EUR | 7,639,000 | | 7,994,274 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 7/15/31(1)(2) | EUR | 1,700,000 | | $ | 1,621,738 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 2.75%, 1/15/47(1) | EUR | 913,000 | | 1,278,321 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/15/52(1)(2) | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 719,366 | |
| | | 11,613,699 | |
New Zealand — 3.5% | | | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.50%, 5/15/24 | NZD | 38,803,000 | | 23,669,862 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/31 | NZD | 2,180,000 | | 1,176,145 | |
| | | 24,846,007 | |
Norway — 0.1% | | | |
Norway Government Bond, 1.75%, 9/6/29(1) | NOK | 8,270,000 | | 825,920 | |
Poland — 0.4% | | | |
Republic of Poland Government Bond, 4.00%, 10/25/23 | PLN | 12,035,000 | | 2,629,280 | |
Portugal — 0.2% | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 4.10%, 2/15/45(1) | EUR | 950,000 | | 1,315,934 | |
Singapore — 0.4% | | | |
Singapore Government Bond, 2.875%, 7/1/29 | SGD | 3,760,000 | | 2,788,700 | |
Spain — 3.3% | | | |
Spain Government Bond, 4.40%, 10/31/23(1) | EUR | 2,275,000 | | 2,551,176 | |
Spain Government Bond, 1.60%, 4/30/25(1) | EUR | 4,823,000 | | 5,200,390 | |
Spain Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/31/28(2) | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,947,812 | |
Spain Government Bond, 5.15%, 10/31/28(1) | EUR | 3,933,000 | | 5,099,608 | |
Spain Government Bond, 0.10%, 4/30/31(1) | EUR | 3,750,000 | | 3,400,503 | |
Spain Government Bond, 1.85%, 7/30/35(1) | EUR | 800,000 | | 816,839 | |
Spain Government Bond, 5.15%, 10/31/44(1) | EUR | 380,000 | | 599,968 | |
Spain Government Bond, 2.70%, 10/31/48(1) | EUR | 3,210,000 | | 3,567,432 | |
| | | 23,183,728 | |
Sweden — 0.2% | | | |
Sweden Government Bond, 3.50%, 3/30/39 | SEK | 9,400,000 | | 1,197,640 | |
Switzerland — 0.7% | | | |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond, 0.50%, 5/27/30 | CHF | 1,233,000 | | 1,249,347 | |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond, 2.50%, 3/8/36 | CHF | 2,995,000 | | 3,677,281 | |
| | | 4,926,628 | |
Thailand — 0.9% | | | |
Thailand Government Bond, 3.85%, 12/12/25 | THB | 210,450,000 | | 6,535,806 | |
United Kingdom — 4.9% | | | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 0.125%, 1/30/26 | GBP | 5,000,000 | | 5,945,763 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.75%, 12/7/30 | GBP | 2,520,000 | | 3,914,309 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 0.25%, 7/31/31 | GBP | 3,900,000 | | 4,226,442 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 1.00%, 1/31/32 | GBP | 3,500,000 | | 4,045,658 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.50%, 12/7/42 | GBP | 4,128,000 | | 7,274,008 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/49 | GBP | 2,016,000 | | 3,709,181 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/55 | GBP | 2,990,000 | | 5,874,053 | |
| | | 34,989,414 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $414,786,983) | | 379,844,735 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 18.0% |
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Belgium — 0.1% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA, 1.65%, 3/28/31 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 994,604 | |
Bermuda — 0.1% | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | | $ | 413,000 | | 412,558 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Canada — 0.1% | | | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 1/15/32 | | $ | 270,000 | | $ | 230,155 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32 | | 165,000 | | 150,057 | |
| | | 380,212 | |
Cayman Islands — 0.2% | | | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 4.25%, 4/15/26(1) | | 264,000 | | 253,467 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 2.53%, 11/18/27(1) | | 158,000 | | 136,119 | |
Avolon Holdings Funding Ltd., 2.75%, 2/21/28(1) | | 642,000 | | 553,258 | |
Seagate HDD Cayman, 4.875%, 3/1/24 | | 318,000 | | 319,984 | |
| | | 1,262,828 | |
France — 0.6% | | | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.00%, 5/24/31 | GBP | 1,000,000 | | 1,149,012 | |
BPCE SA, 2.875%, 4/22/26 | EUR | 100,000 | | 107,269 | |
Credit Agricole Assurances SA, VRN, 2.625%, 1/29/48 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 990,292 | |
Orange SA, 5.25%, 12/5/25 | GBP | 150,000 | | 205,576 | |
Societe Generale SA, 1.25%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 1,700,000 | | 1,867,966 | |
| | | 4,320,115 | |
Germany — 1.3% | | | |
Bayer AG, VRN, 2.375%, 11/12/79 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,000,967 | |
Commerzbank AG, VRN, 4.00%, 12/5/30 | EUR | 1,100,000 | | 1,152,238 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 2.625%, 12/16/24 | GBP | 1,500,000 | | 1,837,737 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 2.31%, 11/16/27 | | $ | 621,000 | | 549,863 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.30%, 5/24/28 | | 1,331,000 | | 1,306,120 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.875%, 12/1/32 | | 955,000 | | 875,970 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG, 1.375%, 7/5/34 | EUR | 700,000 | | 673,645 | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau, 0.01%, 5/5/27 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 999,825 | |
Mercedes-Benz Group AG, 1.00%, 11/15/27 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,018,265 | |
| | | 9,414,630 | |
Ireland — 0.3% | | | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.00%, 10/29/28 | | $ | 322,000 | | 280,320 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.40%, 10/29/33 | | 340,000 | | 279,360 | |
AerCap Ireland Capital DAC / AerCap Global Aviation Trust, 3.85%, 10/29/41 | | 153,000 | | 118,437 | |
Castlelake Aviation Finance DAC, 5.00%, 4/15/27(1) | | 965,000 | | 869,822 | |
GE Capital International Funding Co. Unlimited Co., 4.42%, 11/15/35 | | 770,000 | | 753,434 | |
| | | 2,301,373 | |
Italy — 0.8% | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.93%, 9/15/26 | EUR | 1,600,000 | | 1,721,289 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, VRN, 4.20%, 6/1/32(1) | | $ | 855,000 | | 708,966 | |
Telecom Italia SpA, 4.00%, 4/11/24 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,058,926 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 3.13%, 6/3/32(1) | | $ | 950,000 | | 786,098 | |
UniCredit SpA, VRN, 5.86%, 6/19/32(1) | | 1,440,000 | | 1,372,756 | |
| | | 5,648,035 | |
Luxembourg — 1.2% | | | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 0.40%, 5/31/26 | EUR | 3,370,000 | | 3,460,998 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 2.75%, 12/3/29 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 2,315,376 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 2.35%, 7/29/44 | EUR | 1,531,000 | | 1,784,866 | |
Telecom Italia Capital SA, 6.375%, 11/15/33 | | $ | 1,155,000 | | 1,011,462 | |
| | | 8,572,702 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Mexico — 0.1% | | | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | | $ | 800,000 | | $ | 695,256 | |
Multinational — 0.3% | | | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | | 1,899,000 | | 1,884,596 | |
Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance USA LLC / Ardagh Metal Packaging Finance PLC, 4.00%, 9/1/29(1) | | 9,000 | | 7,724 | |
| | | 1,892,320 | |
Netherlands — 0.6% | | | |
Deutsche Telekom International Finance BV, 1.25%, 10/6/23 | GBP | 1,150,000 | | 1,425,195 | |
ING Groep NV, 2.125%, 1/10/26 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,595,363 | |
Siemens Financieringsmaatschappij NV, 1.00%, 2/20/25 | GBP | 800,000 | | 964,808 | |
| | | 3,985,366 | |
Norway — 0.3% | | | |
Equinor ASA, 0.875%, 2/17/23 | EUR | 1,950,000 | | 2,066,673 | |
Portugal — 0.3% | | | |
Caixa Geral de Depositos SA, VRN, 0.375%, 9/21/27 | EUR | 600,000 | | 580,448 | |
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA, VRN, 1.70%, 7/20/80 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,458,015 | |
| | | 2,038,463 | |
Spain — 0.4% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27 | | $ | 200,000 | | 176,184 | |
CaixaBank SA, VRN, 2.75%, 7/14/28 | EUR | 900,000 | | 956,748 | |
CaixaBank SA, VRN, 2.25%, 4/17/30 | EUR | 1,400,000 | | 1,433,246 | |
| | | 2,566,178 | |
United Kingdom — 1.6% | | | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 2.00%, 2/7/28 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,055,069 | |
International Game Technology PLC, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | | $ | 780,000 | | 740,852 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.875%, 1/15/26 | GBP | 770,000 | | 929,032 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.99%, 12/15/31 | GBP | 1,000,000 | | 1,138,756 | |
Marks & Spencer PLC, 4.50%, 7/10/27 | GBP | 600,000 | | 721,926 | |
Nationwide Building Society, VRN, 2.00%, 7/25/29 | EUR | 700,000 | | 732,569 | |
Nationwide Building Society, VRN, 4.125%, 10/18/32(1) | | $ | 650,000 | | 620,209 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 2.11%, 11/28/31 | GBP | 900,000 | | 1,030,695 | |
Tesco PLC, 5.00%, 3/24/23 | GBP | 1,150,000 | | 1,477,425 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 4.20%, 10/3/78 | EUR | 1,800,000 | | 1,872,090 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 2.625%, 8/27/80 | EUR | 500,000 | | 494,063 | |
Wm Morrison Supermarkets Ltd., 3.50%, 7/27/26 | GBP | 700,000 | | 869,803 | |
| | | 11,682,489 | |
United States — 9.7% | | | |
Ally Financial, Inc., 5.75%, 11/20/25 | | $ | 1,880,000 | | 1,933,302 | |
AMC Networks, Inc., 4.25%, 2/15/29 | | 827,000 | | 721,156 | |
American Finance Trust, Inc. / American Finance Operating Partner LP, 4.50%, 9/30/28(1) | | 2,020,000 | | 1,723,525 | |
AT&T, Inc., 1.80%, 9/14/39 | EUR | 700,000 | | 604,223 | |
Avantor Funding, Inc., 3.875%, 11/1/29(1) | | $ | 675,000 | | 606,565 | |
Bank of America Corp., 2.30%, 7/25/25 | GBP | 900,000 | | 1,104,020 | |
Blue Owl Finance LLC, 3.125%, 6/10/31(1) | | $ | 74,000 | | 59,380 | |
Boeing Co., 5.15%, 5/1/30 | | 370,000 | | 367,848 | |
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., 2.55%, 11/13/50 | | 590,000 | | 425,338 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | | 553,000 | | 512,274 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 4.25%, 2/1/32(1) | | 399,000 | | 341,247 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 2/1/31(1) | | $ | 560,000 | | $ | 473,032 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | | 320,000 | | 310,400 | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | | 884,000 | | 791,052 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 5.15%, 3/15/34 | | 340,000 | | 352,102 | |
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc., 4.625%, 3/1/29(1) | | 750,000 | | 703,984 | |
Coinbase Global, Inc., 3.375%, 10/1/28(1) | | 1,487,000 | | 1,157,206 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | | 120,000 | | 108,100 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 1.55%, 8/1/24(1) | | 433,000 | | 404,238 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 3.375%, 3/20/28(1) | | 429,000 | | 391,999 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 4.90%, 10/1/26 | | 455,000 | | 464,954 | |
DISH DBS Corp., 5.25%, 12/1/26(1) | | 765,000 | | 703,819 | |
Dollar Tree, Inc., 2.65%, 12/1/31 | | 485,000 | | 414,248 | |
EPR Properties, 4.95%, 4/15/28 | | 2,825,000 | | 2,720,737 | |
EPR Properties, 3.60%, 11/15/31 | | 369,000 | | 312,887 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 2.90%, 2/10/29 | | 1,100,000 | | 917,339 | |
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., 4.625%, 8/1/30 | | 1,210,000 | | 1,170,512 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 1.55%, 7/30/27 | GBP | 1,000,000 | | 1,131,791 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.40%, 10/15/28 | | $ | 345,000 | | 295,721 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 2.625%, 9/23/31(1) | | 450,000 | | 376,171 | |
Global Atlantic Fin Co., 3.125%, 6/15/31(1) | | 235,000 | | 199,045 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.25%, 1/29/26 | GBP | 900,000 | | 1,161,362 | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/31(1) | | $ | 1,147,000 | | 990,153 | |
Hill City Funding Trust, 4.05%, 8/15/41(1) | | 391,000 | | 306,033 | |
IIP Operating Partnership LP, 5.50%, 5/25/26 | | 1,020,000 | | 1,019,644 | |
International Business Machines Corp., 1.75%, 3/7/28 | EUR | 1,100,000 | | 1,152,953 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.95%, 2/24/28 | | $ | 157,000 | | 147,997 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.07%, 6/1/29 | | 135,000 | | 118,360 | |
KB Home, 4.80%, 11/15/29 | | 1,557,000 | | 1,421,557 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | | 339,000 | | 326,863 | |
Ladder Capital Finance Holdings LLLP / Ladder Capital Finance Corp., 4.75%, 6/15/29(1) | | 987,000 | | 887,165 | |
Level 3 Financing, Inc., 4.625%, 9/15/27(1) | | 679,000 | | 611,511 | |
Magallanes, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27(1) | | 253,000 | | 244,995 | |
Microchip Technology, Inc., 4.25%, 9/1/25 | | 1,735,000 | | 1,722,928 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 1.375%, 3/17/41 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,603,291 | |
MPLX LP, 4.95%, 3/14/52 | | $ | 340,000 | | 312,309 | |
MPT Operating Partnership LP / MPT Finance Corp., 5.00%, 10/15/27 | | 1,063,000 | | 1,021,229 | |
National Health Investors, Inc., 3.00%, 2/1/31 | | 748,000 | | 613,416 | |
NCR Corp., 5.125%, 4/15/29(1) | | 975,000 | | 930,301 | |
Netflix, Inc., 3.625%, 6/15/25(1) | | 178,000 | | 174,183 | |
Netflix, Inc., 4.875%, 4/15/28 | | 1,015,000 | | 995,126 | |
Netflix, Inc., 5.875%, 11/15/28 | | 365,000 | | 376,862 | |
Novelis Corp., 4.75%, 1/30/30(1) | | 462,000 | | 425,560 | |
Novelis Corp., 3.875%, 8/15/31(1) | | 486,000 | | 417,527 | |
Nucor Corp., 3.125%, 4/1/32 | | 315,000 | | 283,782 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40 | | 335,000 | | 259,938 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | | 272,000 | | 251,175 | |
Owl Rock Capital Corp., 2.625%, 1/15/27 | | 642,000 | | 566,602 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 6.75%, 6/30/25(1) | | 717,000 | | 734,025 | |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 4.75%, 12/15/25(1) | | 71,000 | | 68,891 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Owl Rock Technology Finance Corp., 2.50%, 1/15/27 | | $ | 311,000 | | $ | 273,890 | |
Paramount Global, 4.375%, 3/15/43 | | 105,000 | | 86,922 | |
Penn National Gaming, Inc., 4.125%, 7/1/29(1) | | 658,000 | | 556,010 | |
Prospect Capital Corp., 3.71%, 1/22/26 | | 294,000 | | 273,110 | |
Public Service Electric and Gas Co., 3.10%, 3/15/32 | | 238,000 | | 222,040 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 4.375%, 10/15/29 | | 814,000 | | 757,329 | |
Qorvo, Inc., 3.375%, 4/1/31(1) | | 675,000 | | 566,413 | |
Rocket Mortgage LLC / Rocket Mortgage Co- Issuer, Inc., 2.875%, 10/15/26(1) | | 4,399,000 | | 3,898,020 | |
Sabra Health Care LP, 3.20%, 12/1/31 | | 372,000 | | 312,462 | |
SBL Holdings, Inc., VRN, 6.50%(1)(3) | | 871,000 | | 766,480 | |
Scientific Games International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | | 900,000 | | 945,733 | |
Sinclair Television Group, Inc., 4.125%, 12/1/30(1) | | 1,835,000 | | 1,524,289 | |
SLM Corp., 3.125%, 11/2/26 | | 865,000 | | 791,475 | |
Sprint Corp., 7.625%, 2/15/25 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,277,844 | |
Sysco Corp., 5.95%, 4/1/30 | | 584,000 | | 637,713 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 4.75%, 2/1/28 | | 1,225,000 | | 1,210,453 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/31(1) | | 970,000 | | 861,069 | |
T-Mobile USA, Inc., 3.50%, 4/15/31 | | 523,000 | | 464,267 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/31(1) | | 753,000 | | 625,397 | |
Time Warner Cable LLC, 4.50%, 9/15/42 | | 570,000 | | 472,039 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 4.625%, 1/15/29 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,002,041 | |
Tronox, Inc., 4.625%, 3/15/29(1) | | 760,000 | | 679,197 | |
Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 4/1/52 | | 224,000 | | 204,178 | |
United Airlines Pass Through Trust, Series 2020-1, Class B, 4.875%, 7/15/27 | | 464,800 | | 449,869 | |
United Airlines, Inc., 4.625%, 4/15/29(1) | | 343,000 | | 315,198 | |
United Natural Foods, Inc., 6.75%, 10/15/28(1) | | 795,000 | | 796,594 | |
US Foods, Inc., 4.75%, 2/15/29(1) | | 1,055,000 | | 975,970 | |
Venture Global Calcasieu Pass LLC, 3.875%, 11/1/33(1) | | 623,000 | | 542,969 | |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.33%, 9/21/28 | | 330,000 | | 332,410 | |
Viatris, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50 | | 257,000 | | 190,466 | |
Victoria's Secret & Co., 4.625%, 7/15/29(1) | | 590,000 | | 484,738 | |
Walmart, Inc., 0.18%, 7/15/22 | JPY | 450,000,000 | | 3,465,008 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 3.07%, 4/30/41 | | $ | 805,000 | | 648,976 | |
Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corp., 4.95%, 9/15/28 | | 880,000 | | 884,446 | |
| | | 68,438,968 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $144,734,891) |
| | 126,672,770 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 5.7% |
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U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 2/15/42 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,209,766 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | | 800,000 | | 708,844 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/46 | | 800,000 | | 710,094 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/46 | | 800,000 | | 675,937 | |
U.S. Treasury Inflation Indexed Notes, 0.125%, 1/15/32 | | 3,071,820 | | 3,117,846 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 2/29/24(4) | | 17,000,000 | | 16,647,383 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/28/27 | | 9,000,000 | | 8,571,094 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/28/29 | | 8,000,000 | | 7,472,500 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $41,729,577) |
| | 40,113,464 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 5.5% |
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Bermuda — 0.2% | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%(1) | | 1,875,000 | | 1,671,358 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
France — 1.8% | | | |
Accor SA, 2.625% | | 1,300,000 | | $ | 1,244,434 | |
AXA SA, 6.69% | | 1,270,000 | | 1,746,345 | |
BNP Paribas Cardif SA, 4.03% | | 1,400,000 | | 1,522,848 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 4.625%(1) | | 1,670,000 | | 1,514,757 | |
Credit Agricole Assurances SA, 4.25% | | 1,900,000 | | 2,043,181 | |
Electricite de France SA, 3.375% | | 1,600,000 | | 1,430,512 | |
Orange SA, 2.375% | | 500,000 | | 517,192 | |
TotalEnergies SE, 2.625% | | 2,900,000 | | 2,971,797 | |
| | | 12,991,066 | |
Germany — 0.5% | | | |
Allianz SE, 2.625% | | 800,000 | | 705,660 | |
Allianz SE, 3.20%(1) | | 2,705,000 | | 2,203,764 | |
Commerzbank AG, 4.25% | | 400,000 | | 363,880 | |
| | | 3,273,304 | |
Italy — 1.2% | | | |
Assicurazioni Generali SpA, 4.60% | | 2,200,000 | | 2,331,044 | |
Enel SpA, 2.25% | | 1,000,000 | | 978,952 | |
Eni SpA, 3.375% | | 2,700,000 | | 2,576,740 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.75% | | 900,000 | | 842,048 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo Vita SpA, 4.75% | | 1,000,000 | | 1,058,247 | |
UniCredit SpA, 3.875% | | 600,000 | | 511,567 | |
| | | 8,298,598 | |
Netherlands — 1.1% | | | |
ING Groep NV, 3.875% | | 1,400,000 | | 1,141,000 | |
Naturgy Finance BV, 2.37% | | 900,000 | | 843,754 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.38% | | 1,200,000 | | 1,043,964 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.875% | | 1,200,000 | | 1,140,149 | |
Volkswagen International Finance NV, 3.875% | | 3,500,000 | | 3,401,197 | |
| | | 7,570,064 | |
Spain — 0.2% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, 4.75% | | 1,350,000 | | 1,195,855 | |
Switzerland — 0.1% | | | |
UBS Group AG, 4.875%(1) | | 680,000 | | 623,900 | |
United Kingdom — 0.1% | | | |
SSE PLC, 3.125% | | 1,000,000 | | 1,022,236 | |
United States — 0.3% | | | |
Air Lease Corp., 4.125% | | 1,485,000 | | 1,265,024 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., 3.40% | | 200,000 | | 172,500 | |
SVB Financial Group, 4.25% | | 482,000 | | 418,135 | |
| | | 1,855,659 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $45,868,039) |
| | 38,502,040 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 2.1% |
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Aimco CLO Ltd., Series 2019-10A, Class CR, VRN, 3.04%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.90%), 7/22/32(1) | | $ | 1,100,000 | | 1,083,855 | |
Ares XXXIX CLO Ltd., Series 2016-39A, Class CR2, VRN, 3.09%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.05%), 4/18/31(1) |
| 2,000,000 | | 1,967,922 | |
CarVal CLO III Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class DR, VRN, 4.01%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.95%), 7/20/32(1) |
| 700,000 | | 693,427 | |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2018-7A, Class B1, VRN, 2.66%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.60%), 7/20/31(1) |
| 2,300,000 | | 2,256,791 | |
CIFC Funding Ltd., Series 2021-4A, Class C, VRN, 2.89%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.85%), 7/15/33(1) |
| 3,800,000 | | 3,749,064 | |
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| | Principal Amount/ Shares | Value |
Magnetite VIII Ltd., Series 2014-8A, Class BR2, VRN, 2.54%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.50%), 4/15/31(1) |
| $ | 2,050,000 | | $ | 2,032,937 | |
Marathon CLO Ltd., Series 2021-17A, Class B1, VRN, 2.89%, (3-month LIBOR plus 2.68%), 1/20/35(1) |
| 1,800,000 | | 1,777,197 | |
Symphony CLO XXII Ltd., Series 2020-22A, Class B, VRN, 2.74%, (3-month LIBOR plus 1.70%), 4/18/33(1) |
| 1,500,000 | | 1,487,959 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $15,195,657) |
| | 15,049,152 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.0% |
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Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.44%, 7/15/46(1) |
| 1,680,244 | | 1,496,774 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2 SEQ, 4.94%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 3,450,000 | | 2,555,173 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class E, 2.67%, 10/19/37(1) | | $ | 5,800,000 | | 5,347,378 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) |
| 794,463 | | 748,991 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(1) |
| 1,571,647 | | 1,451,929 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A SEQ, 2.66%, 10/15/56(1) |
| 1,052,452 | | 972,845 | |
Progress Residential Trust, Series 2020-SFR2, Class C, 3.08%, 6/17/37(1) |
| 750,000 | | 719,908 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class D, 4.18%, 8/20/36(1) |
| 684,593 | | 665,278 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class D, 3.17%, 11/20/37(1) |
| 538,539 | | 512,871 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $15,579,944) |
| | 14,471,147 | |
BANK LOAN OBLIGATIONS(5) — 0.2% |
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DirecTV Financing, LLC, Term Loan, 5.76%, (1-month LIBOR plus 5.00%), 8/2/27 (Cost $1,464,896) |
| 1,461,150 | | 1,456,891 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.2% |
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FHLMC, 6.25%, 7/15/32 (Cost $1,194,312) |
| 890,000 | | 1,123,555 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 11.2% |
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Commercial Paper(6) — 5.3% | | | |
Credit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, 0.31%, 5/2/22(1) |
| 17,335,000 | | 17,334,483 | |
Nestle Finance International Ltd., 0.44%, 5/18/22(1) |
| 20,000,000 | | 19,994,216 | |
| | | 37,328,699 | |
Treasury Bills(6) — 5.9% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.15%, 10/6/22 |
| 15,500,000 | | 15,421,080 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 1.93%, 4/20/23 |
| 27,000,000 | | 26,467,059 | |
| | | 41,888,139 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $79,255,095) | | | 79,216,838 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 98.7% (Cost $759,809,394) |
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| 696,450,592 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 1.3% |
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| 8,827,878 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% |
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| $ | 705,278,470 | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
AUD | 550,928 | | USD | 394,490 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | $ | (4,931) | |
AUD | 4,822,909 | | USD | 3,694,903 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (284,645) | |
USD | 4,942,847 | | AUD | 6,735,041 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 180,529 | |
BRL | 16,741,334 | | USD | 3,335,924 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 5,118 | |
BRL | 4,522,047 | | USD | 868,305 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 34,153 | |
USD | 935,455 | | BRL | 4,522,047 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 32,997 | |
USD | 3,444,719 | | BRL | 16,741,334 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 103,677 | |
CAD | 8,684,537 | | USD | 6,799,935 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (40,358) | |
CHF | 2,491,939 | | USD | 2,700,001 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (132,713) | |
USD | 1,347,141 | | CHF | 1,237,616 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | 72,103 | |
CLP | 2,962,406,484 | | USD | 3,622,055 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (178,072) | |
CLP | 530,030,188 | | USD | 644,570 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (28,377) | |
CNY | 134,125,239 | | USD | 20,214,806 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (30,725) | |
CNY | 35,878,781 | | USD | 5,451,045 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (51,762) | |
CNY | 101,276,898 | | USD | 15,848,040 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (607,201) | |
CNY | 13,433,398 | | USD | 2,097,802 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (76,252) | |
CNY | 54,238,184 | | USD | 8,494,626 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | (332,493) | |
COP | 4,988,539,798 | | USD | 1,291,699 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (40,350) | |
USD | 1,067,542 | | CZK | 25,544,212 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (22,135) | |
DKK | 13,633,148 | | USD | 1,999,596 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (62,386) | |
EUR | 1,166,685 | | USD | 1,282,293 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (49,075) | |
EUR | 497,969 | | USD | 548,611 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (22,245) | |
EUR | 99,069,277 | | USD | 108,156,902 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (3,438,004) | |
USD | 8,298,693 | | EUR | 7,489,160 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 382,449 | |
USD | 3,339,908 | | EUR | 3,018,665 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 149,098 | |
USD | 3,336,044 | | EUR | 3,022,691 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 140,978 | |
USD | 1,751,558 | | EUR | 1,591,472 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 69,329 | |
USD | 1,507,123 | | EUR | 1,355,670 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | 74,143 | |
USD | 1,250,148 | | EUR | 1,188,318 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 6/15/22 | (5,936) | |
GBP | 598,457 | | USD | 785,084 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (32,528) | |
GBP | 11,948,429 | | USD | 15,677,534 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (652,461) | |
USD | 4,364,233 | | GBP | 3,307,364 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 205,243 | |
USD | 4,535,264 | | GBP | 3,422,376 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 231,648 | |
USD | 4,314,164 | | GBP | 3,270,412 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 201,642 | |
HUF | 977,329,835 | | USD | 2,704,288 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 5,766 | |
HUF | 321,963,533 | | USD | 878,647 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 14,131 | |
USD | 3,685,520 | | HUF | 1,299,293,368 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 82,688 | |
IDR | 100,564,710,193 | | USD | 7,022,675 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (133,462) | |
USD | 1,389,993 | | IDR | 20,156,287,927 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 9,181 | |
ILS | 6,143,753 | | USD | 1,913,823 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (69,602) | |
JPY | 497,730,362 | | USD | 3,906,418 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (65,726) | |
JPY | 170,649,913 | | USD | 1,391,310 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (74,505) | |
JPY | 49,241,289 | | USD | 404,876 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (24,911) | |
JPY | 400,000,000 | | USD | 3,239,671 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (153,107) | |
JPY | 372,773,916 | | USD | 3,095,075 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (218,599) | |
JPY | 11,062,708,779 | | USD | 96,130,594 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (10,766,202) | |
USD | 1,177,283 | | JPY | 143,446,669 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 70,390 | |
USD | 587,851 | | JPY | 72,400,144 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 29,182 | |
USD | 1,382,708 | | JPY | 172,824,317 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 49,125 | |
USD | 1,137,858 | | JPY | 149,080,055 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | (12,505) | |
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FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 3,318,960 | | JPY | 430,535,504 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | $ | (3,228) | |
KRW | 18,126,452,165 | | USD | 14,693,351 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (343,792) | |
MXN | 68,120,356 | | USD | 3,375,453 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | (64,671) | |
MXN | 74,891,835 | | USD | 3,700,793 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | (60,904) | |
MXN | 66,691,006 | | USD | 3,272,150 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (30,837) | |
USD | 3,528,529 | | MXN | 72,049,032 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | 26,805 | |
USD | 3,552,926 | | MXN | 73,369,696 | | Credit Suisse AG | 6/15/22 | (12,984) | |
USD | 2,056,739 | | MXN | 44,462,993 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (104,249) | |
USD | 903,411 | | MYR | 3,769,032 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 35,781 | |
NOK | 4,276,925 | | USD | 472,272 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (16,226) | |
USD | 7,711,977 | | NZD | 11,302,017 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | 416,019 | |
USD | 15,528,252 | | NZD | 24,048,636 | | Morgan Stanley | 6/15/22 | 3,782 | |
PEN | 2,680,939 | | USD | 708,231 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (13,303) | |
USD | 608,960 | | PLN | 2,825,192 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | (25,064) | |
RON | 4,028,313 | | USD | 864,445 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | (10,681) | |
SEK | 37,901,266 | | USD | 3,800,885 | | UBS AG | 6/15/22 | 63,462 | |
USD | 343,905 | | SGD | 468,037 | | Bank of America N.A. | 6/15/22 | 5,492 | |
USD | 3,146,477 | | THB | 103,613,472 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 6/15/22 | 119,475 | |
| | | | | | $ | (15,482,821) | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 374 | June 2022 | $ | 50,179,046 | | $ | (2,269,242) | |
Euro-OAT 10-Year Bonds | 136 | June 2022 | 20,924,136 | | (1,817,692) | |
Japanese 10-Year Government Bonds | 39 | June 2022 | 44,963,822 | | (300,821) | |
Korean Treasury 10-Year Bonds | 155 | June 2022 | 14,132,643 | | (595,072) | |
U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 127 | June 2022 | 18,914,418 | | (618,208) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 35 | June 2022 | 7,378,438 | | (140,038) | |
| | | $ | 156,492,503 | | $ | (5,741,073) | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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FUTURES CONTRACTS SOLD |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 191 | June 2022 | $ | 22,758,844 | | $ | (23,376) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 377 | June 2022 | 48,633,000 | | 3,894,702 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 13 | June 2022 | 2,085,687 | | 308,014 | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 239 | June 2022 | 26,928,578 | | 1,209,078 | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 95 | June 2022 | 13,365,313 | | 1,372,617 | |
| | | $ | 113,771,422 | | $ | 6,761,035 | |
^Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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CENTRALLY CLEARED CREDIT DEFAULT SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Reference Entity | Type | Fixed Rate Received (Paid) Quarterly | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value^ |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 35 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/25 | $ | 16,237,000 | | $ | (849,773) | | $ | 211,191 | | $ | (638,582) | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 36 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/26 | $ | 12,000,000 | | (970,442) | | 512,630 | | (457,812) | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 37 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/26 | $ | 7,500,000 | | (397,115) | | 150,049 | | (247,066) | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 38 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/27 | $ | 22,359,000 | | (814,604) | | 363,765 | | (450,839) | |
| | | | | $ | (3,031,934) | | $ | 1,237,635 | | $ | (1,794,299) | |
^The value for credit default swap agreements serves as an indicator of the current status of the payment/performance risk and represent the likelihood of an expected liability or profit at the period end. Increasing values in absolute terms when compared to the notional amount of the credit default swap agreement represent a deterioration of the referenced entity's credit soundness and an increased likelihood or risk of a credit event occurring as defined in the agreement.
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CENTRALLY CLEARED TOTAL RETURN SWAP AGREEMENTS |
Floating Rate Index | Pay/Receive Floating Rate Index at Termination | Fixed Rate | Termination Date | Notional Amount | Premiums Paid (Received) | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | Value |
CPURNSA | Receive | 1.78% | 8/5/24 | $ | 3,250,000 | | $ | (526) | | $ | 409,808 | | $ | 409,282 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.29% | 2/24/26 | $ | 8,000,000 | | 549 | | 954,478 | | 955,027 | |
CPURNSA | Receive | 2.30% | 2/24/26 | $ | 8,000,000 | | 549 | | 950,044 | | 950,593 | |
| | | | | $ | 572 | | $ | 2,314,330 | | $ | 2,314,902 | |
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NOTES TO SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS |
AUD | - | Australian Dollar |
BRL | - | Brazilian Real |
CAD | - | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | - | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CHF | - | Swiss Franc |
CLP | - | Chilean Peso |
CNY | - | Chinese Yuan |
COP | - | Colombian Peso |
CPURNSA | - | U.S. Consumer Price Index Urban Consumers Not Seasonally Adjusted Index |
CZK | - | Czech Koruna |
DKK | - | Danish Krone |
EUR | - | Euro |
FHLMC | - | Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation |
GBP | - | British Pound |
HUF | - | Hungarian Forint |
IDR | - | Indonesian Rupiah |
ILS | - | Israeli Shekel |
JPY | - | Japanese Yen |
KRW | - | South Korean Won |
LIBOR | - | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MXN | - | Mexican Peso |
MYR | - | Malaysian Ringgit |
NOK | - | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | - | New Zealand Dollar |
PEN | - | Peruvian Sol |
PLN | - | Polish Zloty |
RON | - | New Romanian Leu |
SEK | - | Swedish Krona |
SEQ | - | Sequential Payer |
SGD | - | Singapore Dollar |
THB | - | Thai Baht |
USD | - | United States Dollar |
VRN | - | Variable Rate Note. The rate adjusts periodically based upon the terms set forth in the security’s offering documents. The rate shown is effective at the period end and the reference rate and spread, if any, is indicated. The security's effective maturity date may be shorter than the final maturity date shown. |
(1)Security was purchased pursuant to Rule 144A or Section 4(2) under the Securities Act of 1933 and may be sold in transactions exempt from registration, normally to qualified institutional investors. The aggregate value of these securities at the period end was $170,550,465, which represented 24.2% of total net assets.
(2)Security is a zero-coupon bond. Zero-coupon securities may be issued at a substantial discount from their value at maturity.
(3)Perpetual maturity with no stated maturity date.
(4)Security, or a portion thereof, has been pledged at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, futures contracts and/or swap agreements. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities pledged was $8,676,226.
(5)The interest rate on a bank loan obligation adjusts periodically based on a predetermined schedule. Rate or range of rates shown is effective at period end. The maturity date on a bank loan obligation may be less than indicated as a result of contractual or optional prepayments. These prepayments cannot be predicted with certainty.
(6)The rate indicated is the yield to maturity at purchase for non-interest bearing securities. For interest bearing securities, the stated coupon rate is shown.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $759,809,394) | $ | 696,450,592 | |
Cash | 43,637 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $20,298,023) | 20,140,448 | |
Foreign deposits with broker for futures contracts, at value (cost of $599,217) | 561,046 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 686,852 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 295,237 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 225,008 | |
Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements | 339,527 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,814,386 | |
Interest and dividends receivable | 5,699,643 | |
| 727,256,376 | |
| |
Liabilities | |
Payable for investments purchased | 2,479,373 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 72,182 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 858,288 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 18,297,207 | |
Accrued management fees | 270,123 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 733 | |
| 21,977,906 | |
| |
Net Assets | $ | 705,278,470 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 792,334,206 | |
Distributable earnings | (87,055,736) | |
| $ | 705,278,470 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share |
Investor Class | $222,946,508 | 19,581,725 | $11.39 |
I Class | $177,286,773 | 15,494,426 | $11.44 |
Y Class | $24,743,266 | 2,154,776 | $11.48 |
A Class | $2,906,740 | 259,581 | $11.20* |
C Class | $83,047 | 7,746 | $10.72 |
R Class | $29,669 | 2,682 | $11.06 |
R5 Class | $4,124,902 | 359,314 | $11.48 |
R6 Class | $145,653 | 12,677 | $11.49 |
G Class | $273,011,912 | 23,517,399 | $11.61 |
*Maximum offering price $11.73 (net asset value divided by 0.955).
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) | | |
Investment Income (Loss) | | |
Income: | | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $50,444) | $ | 8,320,544 | | |
Dividends | 430,113 | | |
| 8,750,657 | | |
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Expenses: | | |
Management fees | 2,554,220 | | |
Distribution and service fees: | | |
A Class | 4,348 | | |
C Class | 481 | | |
R Class | 122 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 22,465 | | |
Other expenses | 10,296 | | |
| 2,591,932 | | |
Fees waived - G Class | (815,241) | | |
| 1,776,691 | | |
| | |
Net investment income (loss) | 6,973,966 | | |
| | |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment transactions (net of foreign tax expenses paid (refunded) of $12,571) | (7,060,440) | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (12,210,373) | | |
Futures contract transactions | 4,527,417 | | |
Swap agreement transactions | (3,381,234) | | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | (423,153) | | |
| (18,547,783) | | |
| | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investments (includes (increase) decrease in accrued foreign taxes of $17,631) | (90,910,407) | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (15,115,304) | | |
Futures contracts | 2,245,605 | | |
Swap agreements | 6,160,949 | | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (421,567) | | |
| (98,040,724) | | |
| | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (116,588,507) | | |
| | |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (109,614,541) | | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED) AND YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2021 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | April 30, 2022 | October 31, 2021 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 6,973,966 | | $ | 13,685,102 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (18,547,783) | | 676,116 | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (98,040,724) | | (20,058,748) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (109,614,541) | | (5,697,530) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (1,999,807) | | (6,034,310) | |
I Class | (1,517,534) | | (1,285,351) | |
Y Class | (215,263) | | (420,073) | |
A Class | (28,448) | | (63,080) | |
C Class | (827) | | (1,276) | |
R Class | (485) | | (1,014) | |
R5 Class | (36,722) | | (94,336) | |
R6 Class | (1,801) | | (6,300) | |
G Class | (4,222,078) | | (7,141,645) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (8,022,965) | | (15,047,385) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (4,549,883) | | 87,317,873 | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (122,187,389) | | 66,572,958 | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 827,465,859 | | 760,892,901 | |
End of period | $ | 705,278,470 | | $ | 827,465,859 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
APRIL 30, 2022 (UNAUDITED)
1. Organization
American Century International Bond Funds (the trust) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act), as an open-end management investment company and is organized as a Massachusetts business trust. International Bond Fund (the fund) is one fund in a series issued by the trust. The fund’s investment objective is to seek total return.
The fund offers the Investor Class, I Class, Y Class, A Class, C Class, R Class, R5 Class, R6 Class and G Class. The A Class may incur an initial sales charge. The A Class and C Class may be subject to a contingent deferred sales charge.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies consistently followed by the fund in preparation of its financial statements. The fund is an investment company and follows accounting and reporting guidance in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. This may require management to make certain estimates and assumptions at the date of the financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. Management evaluated the impact of events or transactions occurring through the date the financial statements were issued that would merit recognition or disclosure.
Investment Valuations — The fund determines the fair value of its investments and computes its net asset value (NAV) per share at the close of regular trading (usually 4 p.m. Eastern time) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on each day the NYSE is open. The Board of Trustees has adopted valuation policies and procedures to guide the investment advisor in the fund’s investment valuation process and to provide methodologies for the oversight of the fund’s pricing function.
Fixed income securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Corporate bonds, U.S. Treasury and Government Agency securities, bank loan obligations, and sovereign governments and agencies are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Mortgage-related and asset-backed securities are valued based on models that consider trade data, prepayment and default projections, benchmark yield and spread data and estimated cash flows of each tranche of the issuer. Collateralized loan obligations are valued based on discounted cash flow models that consider trade and economic data, prepayment assumptions and default projections. Commercial paper is valued using a curve-based approach that considers money market rates for specific instruments, programs, currencies and maturity points from a variety of active market makers. Fixed income securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Equity securities that are listed or traded on a domestic securities exchange are valued at the last reported sales price or at the official closing price as provided by the exchange. Equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges are generally valued at the closing price of such securities on the exchange where primarily traded or at the close of the NYSE, if that is earlier. If no last sales price is reported, or if local convention or regulation so provides, the mean of the latest bid and asked prices may be used. Securities traded over-the-counter are valued at the mean of the latest bid and asked prices, the last sales price, or the official closing price. Equity securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Hybrid securities are valued at the evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or at the mean of the most recent bid and asked prices as provided by investment dealers. Preferred stocks and convertible preferred stocks with perpetual maturities are valued using market models that consider trade data, quotations from dealers and active market makers, relevant yield curve and spread data, creditworthiness, trade data or market information on comparable securities, and other relevant security specific information. Hybrid securities initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
Open-end management investment companies are valued at the reported NAV per share. Repurchase agreements are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded futures contracts are valued at the settlement price as provided by the appropriate exchange. Swap agreements are valued at an evaluated mean as provided by independent pricing services or independent brokers. Forward foreign currency exchange contracts are valued at the mean of the appropriate forward exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service. Investments initially expressed in local currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the mean of the appropriate currency exchange rate at the close of the NYSE as provided by an independent pricing service.
If the fund determines that the market price for an investment is not readily available or the valuation methods mentioned above do not reflect an investment’s fair value, such investment is valued as determined in good faith by the Board of Trustees or its delegate, in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. In its determination of fair value, the fund may review several factors including, but not limited to, market information regarding the specific investment or comparable investments and correlation with other investment types, futures indices or general market indicators. Circumstances that may cause the fund to use these procedures to value an investment include, but are not limited to: an investment has been declared in default or is distressed; trading in a security has been suspended during the trading day or a security is not actively trading on its principal exchange; prices received from a regular pricing source are deemed unreliable; or there is a foreign market holiday and no trading occurred.
The fund monitors for significant events occurring after the close of an investment’s primary exchange but before the fund’s NAV per share is determined. Significant events may include, but are not limited to: corporate announcements and transactions; governmental action and political unrest that could impact a specific investment or an investment sector; or armed conflicts, natural disasters and similar events that could affect investments in a specific country or region. The fund also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that the Board of Trustees, or its delegate, deems appropriate. The fund may apply a model-derived factor to the closing price of equity securities traded on foreign securities exchanges. The factor is based on observable market data as provided by an independent pricing service.
Security Transactions — Security transactions are accounted for as of the trade date. Net realized gains and losses are determined on the identified cost basis, which is also used for federal income tax purposes. Certain countries impose taxes on realized gains on the sale of securities registered in their country. The fund records the foreign tax expense, if any, on an accrual basis. The foreign tax expense on realized gains and unrealized appreciation reduces the net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Investment Income — Interest income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded on the accrual basis and includes paydown gain (loss) and accretion of discounts and amortization of premiums. Inflation adjustments related to inflation-linked debt securities are reflected as interest income. Dividend income less foreign taxes withheld, if any, is recorded as of the ex-dividend date. Distributions received on securities that represent a return of capital or long-term capital gain are recorded as a reduction of cost of investments and/or as a realized gain. The fund may estimate the components of distributions received that may be considered nontaxable distributions or long-term capital gain distributions for income tax purposes.
Foreign Currency Translations — All assets and liabilities initially expressed in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at prevailing exchange rates at period end. The fund may enter into spot foreign currency exchange contracts to facilitate transactions denominated in a foreign currency. Purchases and sales of investment securities, dividend and interest income, spot foreign currency exchange contracts, and expenses are translated at the rates of exchange prevailing on the respective dates of such transactions. Net realized and unrealized foreign currency exchange gains or losses related to investment securities are a component of net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments, respectively.
Repurchase Agreements — The fund may enter into repurchase agreements with institutions that American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor) has determined are creditworthy pursuant to criteria adopted by the Board of Trustees. The fund requires that the collateral, represented by securities, received in a repurchase transaction be transferred to the custodian in a manner sufficient to enable the fund to obtain those securities in the event of a default under the repurchase agreement. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities transferred to ensure the value, including accrued interest, of the securities under each repurchase agreement is equal to or greater than amounts owed to the fund under each repurchase agreement.
Joint Trading Account — Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the fund, along with certain other funds in the American Century Investments family of funds, may transfer uninvested cash balances into a joint trading account. These balances are invested in one or more repurchase agreements that are collateralized by U.S. Treasury or Agency obligations.
Segregated Assets — In accordance with the 1940 Act, the fund segregates assets on its books and records to cover certain types of investment securities and other financial instruments. ACIM monitors, on a daily basis, the securities segregated to ensure the fund designates a sufficient amount of liquid assets, marked-to-market daily. The fund may also receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker for collateral requirements.
Income Tax Status — It is the fund’s policy to distribute substantially all net investment income and net realized gains to shareholders and to otherwise qualify as a regulated investment company under provisions of the Internal Revenue Code. Accordingly, no provision has been made for income taxes. The fund files U.S. federal, state, local and non-U.S. tax returns as applicable. The fund's tax returns are subject to examination by the relevant taxing authority until expiration of the applicable statute of limitations, which is generally three years from the date of filing but can be longer in certain jurisdictions. At this time, management believes there are no uncertain tax positions which, based on their technical merit, would not be sustained upon examination and for which it is reasonably possible that the total amounts of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly change in the next twelve months.
Multiple Class — All shares of the fund represent an equal pro rata interest in the net assets of the class to which such shares belong, and have identical voting, dividend, liquidation and other rights and the same terms and conditions, except for class specific expenses and exclusive rights to vote on matters affecting only individual classes. Income, non-class specific expenses, and realized and unrealized capital gains and losses of the fund are allocated to each class of shares based on their relative net assets.
Distributions to Shareholders — Distributions from net investment income, if any, are generally declared and paid quarterly, but may be paid less frequently. Distributions from net realized gains, if any, are generally declared and paid annually.
Indemnifications — Under the trust’s organizational documents, its officers and trustees are indemnified against certain liabilities arising out of the performance of their duties to the fund. In addition, in the normal course of business, the fund enters into contracts that provide general indemnifications. The maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against a fund. The risk of material loss from such claims is considered by management to be remote.
3. Fees and Transactions with Related Parties
Certain officers and trustees of the trust are also officers and/or directors of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC). The trust's investment advisor, ACIM, the trust's distributor, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS), and the trust's transfer agent, American Century Services, LLC, are wholly owned, directly or indirectly, by ACC. Various funds issued by American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc. own, in aggregate, 41% of the shares of the fund. Related parties do not invest in the fund for the purpose of exercising management or control.
Management Fees — The trust has entered into a management agreement with ACIM, under which ACIM provides the fund with investment advisory and management services in exchange for a single, unified management fee (the fee) per class. The agreement provides that ACIM will pay all expenses of managing and operating the fund, except brokerage expenses, taxes, interest, fees and expenses of the independent trustees (including legal counsel fees), extraordinary expenses, and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act. The fee is computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The difference in the fee among the classes is a result of their separate arrangements for non-Rule 12b-1 shareholder services. It is not the result of any difference in advisory or custodial fees or other expenses related to the management of the fund’s assets, which do not vary by class. The fee consists of (1) an Investment Category Fee based on the daily net assets of the fund and certain other accounts managed by the investment advisor that are in the same broad investment category as the fund and (2) a Complex Fee based on the assets of all funds in the American Century Investments family of funds that have the same investment advisor and distributor as the fund. For purposes of determining the Investment Category Fee and Complex Fee, the assets of funds managed by the investment advisor that invest exclusively in the shares of other funds (funds of funds) are not included. The investment advisor agreed to waive the G Class's management fee in its entirety. The investment advisor expects this waiver to remain in effect permanently and cannot terminate it without the approval of the Board of Trustees.
The Investment Category Fee range, the Complex Fee range and the effective annual management fee for each class for the period ended April 30, 2022 are as follows:
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| Investment Category Fee Range | Complex Fee Range | Effective Annual Management Fee |
Investor Class | 0.4925% to 0.6100% | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.78% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.68% |
Y Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.58% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.78% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.78% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.78% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.58% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.53% |
G Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.53%.
Distribution and Service Fees — The Board of Trustees has adopted a separate Master Distribution and Individual Shareholder Services Plan for each of the A Class, C Class and R Class (collectively the plans), pursuant to Rule 12b-1 of the 1940 Act. The plans provide that the A Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.25%. The plans provide that the C Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 1.00%, of which 0.25% is paid for individual shareholder services and 0.75% is paid for distribution services. The plans provide that the R Class will pay ACIS an annual distribution and service fee of 0.50%. The fees are computed and accrued daily based on each class’s daily net assets and paid monthly in arrears. The fees are used to pay financial intermediaries for distribution and individual shareholder services. Fees incurred under the plans during the period ended April 30, 2022 are detailed in the Statement of Operations.
Trustees’ Fees and Expenses — The Board of Trustees is responsible for overseeing the investment advisor’s management and operations of the fund. The trustees receive detailed information about the fund and its investment advisor regularly throughout the year, and meet at least quarterly with management of the investment advisor to review reports about fund operations. The fund’s officers do not receive compensation from the fund.
Interfund Transactions — The fund may enter into security transactions with other American Century Investments funds and other client accounts of the investment advisor, in accordance with the 1940 Act rules and procedures adopted by the Board of Trustees. The rules and procedures require, among other things, that these transactions be effected at the independent current market price of the security. There were no interfund transactions during the period.
4. Investment Transactions
Purchases of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2022 totaled $197,880,412, of which $42,890,605 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended April 30, 2022 totaled $278,142,232, none of which were U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
5. Capital Share Transactions
Transactions in shares of the fund were as follows (unlimited number of shares authorized):
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| Six months ended April 30, 2022 | Year ended October 31, 2021 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,054,783 | | $ | 13,798,118 | | 2,569,371 | | $ | 35,331,750 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 151,983 | | 1,983,373 | | 420,774 | | 5,915,593 | |
Redeemed | (730,987) | | (9,234,549) | | (10,213,660) | | (141,719,386) | |
| 475,779 | | 6,546,942 | | (7,223,515) | | (100,472,043) | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,058,197 | | 13,558,654 | | 11,306,441 | | 157,250,275 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 115,749 | | 1,517,470 | | 91,084 | | 1,285,196 | |
Redeemed | (501,343) | | (6,569,042) | | (1,723,304) | | (24,043,128) | |
| 672,603 | | 8,507,082 | | 9,674,221 | | 134,492,343 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 296,551 | | 3,841,716 | | 628,290 | | 8,738,960 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 16,370 | | 215,263 | | 29,708 | | 420,073 | |
Redeemed | (184,919) | | (2,352,555) | | (163,804) | | (2,273,004) | |
| 128,002 | | 1,704,424 | | 494,194 | | 6,886,029 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 8,755 | | 110,816 | | 47,642 | | 644,426 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,143 | | 27,511 | | 4,410 | | 61,216 | |
Redeemed | (39,249) | | (478,468) | | (84,186) | | (1,146,190) | |
| (28,351) | | (340,141) | | (32,134) | | (440,548) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | — | | — | | 840 | | 10,991 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 63 | | 784 | | 92 | | 1,235 | |
Redeemed | (497) | | (5,856) | | (8,147) | | (108,076) | |
| (434) | | (5,072) | | (7,215) | | (95,850) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 337 | | 4,159 | | 1,405 | | 18,969 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 38 | | 485 | | 74 | | 1,014 | |
Redeemed | (2,460) | | (30,277) | | (3,017) | | (40,571) | |
| (2,085) | | (25,633) | | (1,538) | | (20,588) | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 108 | | 1,381 | | 444 | | 6,200 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 2,747 | | 36,121 | | 555 | | 7,849 | |
Redeemed | (784) | | (10,294) | | (8,853) | | (120,316) | |
| 2,071 | | 27,208 | | (7,854) | | (106,267) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,734 | | 63,020 | | 9,153 | | 128,268 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 137 | | 1,801 | | 445 | | 6,300 | |
Redeemed | (15,925) | | (211,980) | | (20,927) | | (294,547) | |
| (11,054) | | (147,159) | | (11,329) | | (159,979) | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 573,101 | | 7,267,201 | | 4,502,887 | | 63,206,626 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 318,167 | | 4,222,078 | | 500,466 | | 7,141,645 | |
Redeemed | (2,421,527) | | (32,306,813) | | (1,621,399) | | (23,113,495) | |
| (1,530,259) | | (20,817,534) | | 3,381,954 | | 47,234,776 | |
Net increase (decrease) | (293,728) | | $ | (4,549,883) | | 6,266,784 | | $ | 87,317,873 | |
6. Fair Value Measurements
The fund’s investments valuation process is based on several considerations and may use multiple inputs to determine the fair value of the investments held by the fund. In conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, the inputs used to determine a valuation are classified into three broad levels.
•Level 1 valuation inputs consist of unadjusted quoted prices in an active market for identical investments.
•Level 2 valuation inputs consist of direct or indirect observable market data (including quoted prices for comparable investments, evaluations of subsequent market events, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). These inputs also consist of quoted prices for identical investments initially expressed in local currencies that are adjusted through translation into U.S. dollars.
•Level 3 valuation inputs consist of unobservable data (including a fund’s own assumptions).
The level classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair valuation measurement. The valuation inputs are not necessarily an indication of the risks associated with investing in these securities or other financial instruments.
The following is a summary of the level classifications as of period end. The Schedule of Investments provides additional information on the fund’s portfolio holdings.
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| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | $ | 379,844,735 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 126,672,770 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 40,113,464 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 38,502,040 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 15,049,152 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 14,471,147 | | — | |
Bank Loan Obligations | — | | 1,456,891 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 1,123,555 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | — | | 79,216,838 | | — | |
| — | | $ | 696,450,592 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 6,784,411 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 2,314,902 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 2,814,386 | | — | |
| $ | 6,784,411 | | $ | 5,129,288 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 163,414 | | $ | 5,601,035 | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | 1,794,299 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 18,297,207 | | — | |
| $ | 163,414 | | $ | 25,692,541 | | — | |
7. Derivative Instruments
Credit Risk — The fund is subject to credit risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of a bond generally declines as the credit quality of its issuer declines. Credit default swap agreements enable a fund to buy/sell protection against a credit event of a specific issuer or index. A fund may attempt to enhance returns by selling protection or attempt to mitigate credit risk by buying protection. The buyer/seller of credit protection against a security or basket of securities may pay/receive an up-front or periodic payment to compensate for/against potential default events. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $61,526,333.
Foreign Currency Risk — The fund is subject to foreign currency exchange rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of foreign investments held by a fund may be significantly affected by changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The dollar value of a foreign security generally decreases when the value of the dollar rises against the foreign currency in which the security is denominated and tends to increase when the value of the dollar declines against such foreign currency. A fund may enter into forward foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce a fund's exposure to foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations or to gain exposure to the fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies. The net U.S. dollar value of foreign currency underlying all contractual commitments held by a fund and the resulting unrealized appreciation or depreciation are determined daily. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon settlement of the contract. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of forward foreign currency exchange contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts, respectively. A fund bears the risk of an unfavorable change in the foreign currency exchange rate underlying the forward contract. Additionally, losses, up to the fair value, may arise if the counterparties do not perform under the contract terms. The fund's average U.S. dollar exposure to foreign currency risk derivative instruments held during the period was $433,627,444.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. A fund may enter into futures contracts or interest rate swap agreements in order to manage its exposure to changes in market conditions. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. The risks of entering into interest rate risk derivative instruments include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments.
A fund may enter into futures contracts based on a bond index or a specific underlying security. A fund may purchase futures contracts to gain exposure to increases in market value or sell futures contracts to protect against a decline in market value. Upon entering into a futures contract, a fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the contract value and is recorded as unrealized gains and losses. A fund recognizes a realized gain or loss when the futures contract is closed or expires. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of futures contracts are a component of net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts, respectively. The fund's average notional exposure to these interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $224,805,846 futures contracts purchased and $150,186,040 futures contracts sold.
A fund may enter into interest rate swap agreements to gain exposure to declines in interest rates, to protect against increases in interest rates, or to maintain its ability to generate income at prevailing interest rates. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The fund's average notional amount on interest rate swap agreements held during the period was $18,292,475.
Other Contracts — A fund may enter into total return swap agreements in order to attempt to obtain or preserve a particular return or spread at a lower cost than obtaining a return or spread through purchases and/or sales of instruments in other markets or gain exposure to certain markets in the most economical way possible. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. Changes in value, including the periodic amounts of interest to be paid or received on swap agreements, are recorded as unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements. Upon entering into a centrally cleared swap, a fund is required to deposit cash or securities (initial margin) with a financial intermediary in an amount equal to a certain percentage of the notional amount. Subsequent payments (variation margin) are made or received daily, in cash, by a fund. The variation margin is equal to the daily change in the value and is a component of unrealized gains and losses. Realized gain or loss is recorded upon receipt or payment of a periodic settlement or termination of swap agreements. Net realized and unrealized gains or losses occurring during the holding period of swap agreements are a component of net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions and change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements, respectively. The risks of entering into swap agreements include the possible lack of liquidity, failure of the counterparty to meet its obligations, and that there may be unfavorable changes in the underlying investments or instruments, including inflationary risk. The fund's average notional amount held during the period was $19,250,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of April 30, 2022
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| Asset Derivatives | Liability Derivatives |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value | Location on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Value |
Credit Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 338,611 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 2,814,386 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 18,297,207 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 225,008 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 858,288 | |
Other Contracts | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 916 | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | |
| | $ | 3,378,921 | | | $ | 19,155,495 | |
*Included in the unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts or centrally cleared swap agreements, as applicable, as reported in the Schedule of Investments.
Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Statement of Operations for the Six Months Ended April 30, 2022
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Net Realized Gain (Loss) | Change in Net Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
Type of Risk Exposure | Location on Statement of Operations | Value | Location on Statement of Operations | Value |
Credit Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | $ | (1,402,647) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 3,351,601 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (12,210,373) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (15,115,304) | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | 4,527,417 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | 2,245,605 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | (1,978,587) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 1,840,666 |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | — | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 968,682 |
| | $ | (11,064,190) | | | $ | (6,708,750) | |
Counterparty Risk — The fund is subject to counterparty risk, or the risk that an institution will fail to perform its obligations to the fund. The investment advisor attempts to minimize counterparty risk prior to entering into transactions by performing extensive reviews of the creditworthiness of all potential counterparties. The fund may also enter into agreements that provide provisions for legally enforceable master netting arrangements to manage the credit risk between counterparties related to forward foreign currency exchange contracts and/or over-the-counter swap agreements. A master netting arrangement provides for the net settlement of multiple contracts with a single counterparty through a single payment in the event of default or termination of any one contract. To mitigate counterparty risk, the fund may receive assets or be required to pledge assets at the custodian bank or with a broker as designated under prescribed collateral provisions.
The fund does not offset assets and liabilities subject to master netting arrangements on the Statement of Assets and Liabilities for financial reporting purposes. The fund’s asset derivatives and liability derivatives that are subject to legally enforceable offsetting arrangements as of period end were as follows:
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Counterparty | Gross Amount on Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Amount Eligible for Offset | Collateral | Net Exposure* |
Assets | | | | |
Bank of America N.A. | $ | 792,722 | | $ | (792,722) | | — | | — | |
Credit Suisse AG | 26,805 | | (26,805) | | — | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 340,382 | | (340,382) | | — | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 815,997 | | (815,997) | | — | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | 491,904 | | (491,904) | | — | | — | |
UBS AG | 346,576 | | (346,576) | | — | | — | |
| $ | 2,814,386 | | $ | (2,814,386) | | — | | — | |
| | | | |
Liabilities | | | | |
Bank of America N.A. | $ | 12,044,122 | | $ | (792,722) | | — | | $ | 11,251,400 | |
Credit Suisse AG | 138,559 | | (26,805) | | — | | 111,754 | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 705,926 | | (340,382) | | — | | 365,544 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 3,515,260 | | (815,997) | | — | | 2,699,263 | |
Morgan Stanley | 1,437,595 | | (491,904) | | $ | (945,691) | | — | |
UBS AG | 455,745 | | (346,576) | | — | | 109,169 | |
| $ | 18,297,207 | | $ | (2,814,386) | | $ | (945,691) | | $ | 14,537,130 | |
*The net exposure represents the amount receivable from the counterparty or amount payable to the counterparty in the event of default or termination.
8. Risk Factors
The value of the fund’s shares will go up and down, sometimes rapidly or unpredictably, based on the performance of the securities owned by the fund and other factors generally affecting the securities market. Market risks, including political, regulatory, economic and social developments, can affect the value of the fund’s investments. Natural disasters, public health emergencies, war, terrorism and other unforeseeable events may lead to increased market volatility and may have adverse long-term effects on world economies and markets generally.
The fund may invest in instruments that have variable or floating coupon rates based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). LIBOR is a benchmark interest rate intended to be representative of the rate at which certain major international banks lend to one another over short-terms. Financial institutions have started the process of phasing out LIBOR and the transition process to a replacement rate may lead to increased volatility or illiquidity in markets for instruments that rely on LIBOR. This could result in a change to the value of such instruments or a change in the cost of temporary borrowing for the fund.
There are certain risks involved in investing in foreign securities. These risks include those resulting from political events (such as civil unrest, national elections and imposition of exchange controls), social and economic events (such as labor strikes and rising inflation), and natural disasters. Securities of foreign issuers may be less liquid and more volatile. Investing in emerging markets or a significant portion of assets in one country or region may accentuate these risks.
9. Federal Tax Information
The book-basis character of distributions made during the year from net investment income or net realized gains may differ from their ultimate characterization for federal income tax purposes. These differences reflect the differing character of certain income items and net realized gains and losses for financial statement and tax purposes, and may result in reclassification among certain capital accounts on the financial statements.
As of period end, the components of investments for federal income tax purposes were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 760,271,322 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 4,522,607 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (68,343,337) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | $ | (63,820,730) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales.
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Investor Class |
2022(3) | $13.28 | 0.09 | (1.88) | (1.79) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $11.39 | (13.57)% | 0.79%(4) | 0.79%(4) | 1.45%(4) | 1.45%(4) | 27% | $222,947 | |
2021 | $13.61 | 0.19 | (0.29) | (0.10) | (0.23) | — | (0.23) | $13.28 | (0.83)% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 1.37% | 1.37% | 58% | $253,748 | |
2020 | $13.18 | 0.16 | 0.27 | 0.43 | — | — | — | $13.61 | 3.26% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 1.25% | 1.25% | 72% | $358,334 | |
2019 | $12.40 | 0.20 | 0.76 | 0.96 | (0.18) | — | (0.18) | $13.18 | 7.80% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 1.57% | 1.57% | 46% | $351,630 | |
2018 | $12.96 | 0.23 | (0.74) | (0.51) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.40 | (3.98)% | 0.81% | 0.81% | 1.76% | 1.76% | 40% | $407,913 | |
2017 | $12.82 | 0.09 | 0.05 | 0.14 | — | — | — | $12.96 | 1.09% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 0.74% | 0.74% | 87% | $452,514 | |
I Class |
2022(3) | $13.34 | 0.10 | (1.90) | (1.80) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $11.44 | (13.58)% | 0.69%(4) | 0.69%(4) | 1.55%(4) | 1.55%(4) | 27% | $177,287 | |
2021 | $13.67 | 0.20 | (0.29) | (0.09) | (0.24) | — | (0.24) | $13.34 | (0.73)% | 0.69% | 0.69% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 58% | $197,725 | |
2020 | $13.22 | 0.18 | 0.27 | 0.45 | — | — | — | $13.67 | 3.40% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 1.35% | 1.35% | 72% | $70,363 | |
2019 | $12.44 | 0.19 | 0.78 | 0.97 | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $13.22 | 7.88% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 1.67% | 1.67% | 46% | $76,919 | |
2018 | $12.99 | 0.25 | (0.75) | (0.50) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.44 | (3.90)% | 0.71% | 0.71% | 1.86% | 1.86% | 40% | $18,592 | |
2017(5) | $12.31 | 0.06 | 0.62 | 0.68 | — | — | — | $12.99 | 5.52% | 0.70%(4) | 0.70%(4) | 0.88%(4) | 0.88%(4) | 87%(6) | $20,782 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
Y Class |
2022(3) | $13.38 | 0.11 | (1.91) | (1.80) | —(7) | (0.10) | (0.10) | $11.48 | (13.53)% | 0.59%(4) | 0.59%(4) | 1.65%(4) | 1.65%(4) | 27% | $24,743 | |
2021 | $13.71 | 0.22 | (0.29) | (0.07) | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $13.38 | (0.62)% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.57% | 1.57% | 58% | $27,124 | |
2020 | $13.25 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 0.46 | — | — | — | $13.71 | 3.47% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 72% | $21,015 | |
2019 | $12.47 | 0.22 | 0.76 | 0.98 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $13.25 | 7.97% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 1.77% | 1.77% | 46% | $13,732 | |
2018 | $13.01 | 0.28 | (0.77) | (0.49) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.47 | (3.81)% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 1.96% | 1.96% | 40% | $3,766 | |
2017(5) | $12.31 | 0.07 | 0.63 | 0.70 | — | — | — | $13.01 | 5.69% | 0.60%(4) | 0.60%(4) | 0.96%(4) | 0.96%(4) | 87%(6) | $5 | |
A Class |
2022(3) | $13.08 | 0.07 | (1.85) | (1.78) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $11.20 | (13.70)% | 1.04%(4) | 1.04%(4) | 1.20%(4) | 1.20%(4) | 27% | $2,907 | |
2021 | $13.41 | 0.15 | (0.29) | (0.14) | (0.19) | — | (0.19) | $13.08 | (1.10)% | 1.04% | 1.04% | 1.12% | 1.12% | 58% | $3,766 | |
2020 | $13.01 | 0.13 | 0.27 | 0.40 | — | — | — | $13.41 | 3.07% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.00% | 1.00% | 72% | $4,291 | |
2019 | $12.25 | 0.17 | 0.73 | 0.90 | (0.14) | — | (0.14) | $13.01 | 7.45% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.32% | 1.32% | 46% | $8,981 | |
2018 | $12.83 | 0.20 | (0.73) | (0.53) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.25 | (4.18)% | 1.06% | 1.06% | 1.51% | 1.51% | 40% | $9,192 | |
2017 | $12.73 | 0.06 | 0.04 | 0.10 | — | — | — | $12.83 | 0.79% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 0.49% | 0.49% | 87% | $11,031 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
C Class |
2022(3) | $12.57 | 0.03 | (1.78) | (1.75) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $10.72 | (14.02)% | 1.79%(4) | 1.79%(4) | 0.45%(4) | 0.45%(4) | 27% | $83 | |
2021 | $12.89 | 0.05 | (0.28) | (0.23) | (0.09) | — | (0.09) | $12.57 | (1.86)% | 1.79% | 1.79% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 58% | $103 | |
2020 | $12.60 | 0.03 | 0.26 | 0.29 | — | — | — | $12.89 | 2.30% | 1.80% | 1.80% | 0.25% | 0.25% | 72% | $198 | |
2019 | $11.86 | 0.08 | 0.71 | 0.79 | (0.05) | — | (0.05) | $12.60 | 6.69% | 1.81% | 1.81% | 0.57% | 0.57% | 46% | $310 | |
2018 | $12.52 | 0.09 | (0.70) | (0.61) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $11.86 | (4.92)% | 1.81% | 1.81% | 0.76% | 0.76% | 40% | $482 | |
2017 | $12.51 | (0.03) | 0.04 | 0.01 | — | — | — | $12.52 | 0.08% | 1.80% | 1.80% | (0.26)% | (0.26)% | 87% | $812 | |
R Class |
2022(3) | $12.94 | 0.06 | (1.84) | (1.78) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $11.06 | (13.85)% | 1.29%(4) | 1.29%(4) | 0.95%(4) | 0.95%(4) | 27% | $30 | |
2021 | $13.27 | 0.11 | (0.28) | (0.17) | (0.16) | — | (0.16) | $12.94 | (1.37)% | 1.29% | 1.29% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 58% | $62 | |
2020 | $12.91 | 0.09 | 0.27 | 0.36 | — | — | — | $13.27 | 2.79% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 0.75% | 0.75% | 72% | $84 | |
2019 | $12.15 | 0.13 | 0.74 | 0.87 | (0.11) | — | (0.11) | $12.91 | 7.24% | 1.31% | 1.31% | 1.07% | 1.07% | 46% | $77 | |
2018 | $12.76 | 0.16 | (0.72) | (0.56) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.15 | (4.44)% | 1.31% | 1.31% | 1.26% | 1.26% | 40% | $68 | |
2017 | $12.68 | 0.03 | 0.05 | 0.08 | — | — | — | $12.76 | 0.63% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 0.24% | 0.24% | 87% | $151 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
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| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
R5 Class |
2022(3) | $13.38 | 0.11 | (1.91) | (1.80) | —(7) | (0.10) | (0.10) | $11.48 | (13.53)% | 0.59%(4) | 0.59%(4) | 1.65%(4) | 1.65%(4) | 27% | $4,125 | |
2021 | $13.71 | 0.22 | (0.29) | (0.07) | (0.26) | — | (0.26) | $13.38 | (0.62)% | 0.59% | 0.59% | 1.57% | 1.57% | 58% | $4,780 | |
2020 | $13.24 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.47 | — | — | — | $13.71 | 3.55% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 1.45% | 1.45% | 72% | $5,005 | |
2019 | $12.46 | 0.23 | 0.75 | 0.98 | (0.20) | — | (0.20) | $13.24 | 7.97% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 1.77% | 1.77% | 46% | $5,870 | |
2018 | $13.00 | 0.26 | (0.75) | (0.49) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.46 | (3.82)% | 0.61% | 0.61% | 1.96% | 1.96% | 40% | $5,608 | |
2017 | $12.83 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.17 | — | — | — | $13.00 | 1.33% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.94% | 0.94% | 87% | $6,005 | |
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2022(3) | $13.39 | 0.11 | (1.90) | (1.79) | (0.01) | (0.10) | (0.11) | $11.49 | (13.48)% | 0.54%(4) | 0.54%(4) | 1.70%(4) | 1.70%(4) | 27% | $146 | |
2021 | $13.72 | 0.22 | (0.28) | (0.06) | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $13.39 | (0.65)% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 1.62% | 1.62% | 58% | $318 | |
2020 | $13.25 | 0.20 | 0.27 | 0.47 | — | — | — | $13.72 | 3.62% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 1.50% | 1.50% | 72% | $481 | |
2019 | $12.47 | 0.26 | 0.73 | 0.99 | (0.21) | — | (0.21) | $13.25 | 8.02% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 1.82% | 1.82% | 46% | $310 | |
2018 | $13.00 | 0.27 | (0.75) | (0.48) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.47 | (3.74)% | 0.56% | 0.56% | 2.01% | 2.01% | 40% | $2,691 | |
2017 | $12.83 | 0.12 | 0.05 | 0.17 | — | — | — | $13.00 | 1.33% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.99% | 0.99% | 87% | $3,800 | |
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For a Share Outstanding Throughout the Years Ended October 31 (except as noted) |
Per-Share Data | Ratios and Supplemental Data |
| | Income From Investment Operations: | Distributions From: | | | Ratio to Average Net Assets of: | | |
| Net Asset Value, Beginning of Period | Net Investment Income (Loss)(1) | Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | Total From Investment Operations | Net Investment Income | Net Realized Gains | Total Distributions | Net Asset Value, End of Period | Total Return(2) | Operating Expenses | Operating Expenses (before expense waiver) | Net Investment Income (Loss) | Net Investment Income (Loss) (before expense waiver) | Portfolio Turnover Rate | Net Assets, End of Period (in thousands) |
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2022(3) | $13.57 | 0.14 | (1.92) | (1.78) | (0.08) | (0.10) | (0.18) | $11.61 | (13.28)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.54%(4) | 2.23%(4) | 1.70%(4) | 27% | $273,012 | |
2021 | $13.90 | 0.30 | (0.29) | 0.01 | (0.34) | — | (0.34) | $13.57 | (0.03)% | 0.01% | 0.54% | 2.15% | 1.62% | 58% | $339,841 | |
2020 | $13.35 | 0.27 | 0.28 | 0.55 | — | — | — | $13.90 | 4.12% | 0.01% | 0.55% | 2.04% | 1.50% | 72% | $301,122 | |
2019 | $12.56 | 0.31 | 0.75 | 1.06 | (0.27) | — | (0.27) | $13.35 | 8.62% | 0.02% | 0.56% | 2.36% | 1.82% | 46% | $186,644 | |
2018 | $13.02 | 0.33 | (0.74) | (0.41) | — | (0.05) | (0.05) | $12.56 | (3.19)% | 0.02% | 0.56% | 2.55% | 2.01% | 40% | $207,787 | |
2017(8) | $13.12 | 0.06 | (0.16) | (0.10) | — | — | — | $13.02 | (0.76)% | 0.01%(4) | 0.55%(4) | 1.66%(4) | 1.12%(4) | 87%(6) | $454,794 | |
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Notes to Financial Highlights |
(1)Computed using average shares outstanding throughout the period.
(2)Total returns are calculated based on the net asset value of the last business day and do not reflect applicable sales charges, if any. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Six months ended April 30, 2022 (unaudited).
(4)Annualized.
(5)April 10, 2017 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2017.
(6)Portfolio turnover is calculated at the fund level. Percentage indicated was calculated for the year ended October 31, 2017.
(7)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
(8)July 28, 2017 (commencement of sale) through October 31, 2017.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Liquidity Risk Management Program |
The Fund has adopted a liquidity risk management program (the “program”). The Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") has designated American Century Investment Management, Inc. (“ACIM”) as the administrator of the program. Personnel of ACIM or its affiliates conduct the day-to-day operation of the program pursuant to policies and procedures administered by the Program Administrator, including members of ACIM’s Investment Oversight Committee who are members of the ACIM’s Investment Management and Global Analytics departments.
Under the program, ACIM manages the Fund’s liquidity risk, which is the risk that the Fund could not meet shareholder redemption requests without significant dilution of remaining shareholders’ interests in the Fund. This risk is managed by monitoring the degree of liquidity of the Fund’s investments, limiting the amount of the Fund’s illiquid investments, and utilizing various risk management tools and facilities available to the Fund for meeting shareholder redemptions, among other means. ACIM’s process of determining the degree of liquidity of certain Fund’s investments is supported by a third-party liquidity assessment vendor.
The Board reviewed a report prepared by ACIM regarding the operation and effectiveness of the program for the period January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. No significant liquidity events impacting the Fund were noted in the report. In addition, ACIM provided its assessment that the program had been effective in managing the Fund’s liquidity risk.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding, unless you elect not to have withholding apply*. Tax will be withheld on the total amount withdrawn even though you may be receiving amounts that are not subject to withholding, such as nondeductible contributions. In such case, excess amounts of withholding could occur. You may adjust your withholding election so that a greater or lesser amount will be withheld.
If you don’t want us to withhold on this amount, you must notify us to not withhold the federal income tax. You may notify us in writing or in certain situations by telephone or through other electronic means. For systematic withdrawals, your withholding election will remain in effect until revoked or changed by filing a new election. You have the right to revoke your election at any time and change your withholding percentage for future distributions.
Remember, even if you elect not to have income tax withheld, you are liable for paying income tax on the taxable portion of your withdrawal. If you elect not to have income tax withheld or you don’t have enough income tax withheld, you may be responsible for payment of estimated tax. You may incur penalties under the estimated tax rules if your withholding and estimated tax payments are not sufficient. You can reduce or defer the income tax on a distribution by directly or indirectly rolling such distribution over to another IRA or eligible plan. You should consult your tax advisor for additional information.
State tax will be withheld if, at the time of your distribution, your address is within one of the mandatory withholding states and you have federal income tax withheld (or as otherwise required by state law). State taxes will be withheld from your distribution in accordance with the respective state rules.
*Some 403(b), 457 and qualified retirement plan distributions may be subject to 20% mandatory withholding, as they are subject to special tax and withholding rules. Your plan administrator or plan sponsor is required to provide you with a special tax notice explaining those rules at the time you request a distribution. If applicable, federal and/or state taxes may be withheld from your distribution amount.
Proxy Voting Policies
Descriptions of the principles and policies that the fund's investment advisor uses in exercising the voting rights associated with the securities purchased and/or held by the fund are available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021 or visiting American Century Investments’ website at americancentury.com/proxy. A description of the policies is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at sec.gov. Information regarding how the investment advisor voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent 12-month period ended June 30 is available on americancentury.com/proxy. It is also available at sec.gov.
Quarterly Portfolio Disclosure
The fund files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year as an exhibit to its reports on Form N-PORT. These portfolio holdings are available on the fund's website at americancentury.com and, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021. The fund’s Form N-PORT reports are available on the SEC’s website at sec.gov.
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(b) None.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
ITEM 6. INVESTMENTS.
(a) The schedule of investments is included as part of the report to stockholders filed under Item 1 of this Form.
(b) Not applicable.
ITEM 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGERS OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 9. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS.
Not applicable.
ITEM 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS.
During the reporting period, there were no material changes to the procedures by which shareholders may recommend nominees to the registrant’s board.
ITEM 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.
(a) The registrant's principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) are effective based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report.
(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 period covered by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 12. DISCLOSURE OF SECURITIES LENDING ACTIVITIES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 13. EXHIBITS.
(a)(1) Not applicable for semiannual report filings.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(a)(4) Not applicable.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Registrant: | American Century International Bond Funds |
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan | |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan | |
| Title: | President | |
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Date: | June 23, 2022 | |
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.
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan | |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan | |
| Title: | President | |
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Date: | June 23, 2022 | |
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By: | /s/ R. Wes Campbell | |
| Name: | R. Wes Campbell | |
| Title: | Treasurer and | |
| | Chief Financial Officer | |
| | (principal financial officer) | |
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Date: | June 23, 2022 | |