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: | 10-31-2023 |
ITEM 1. REPORTS TO STOCKHOLDERS.
(a) Provided under separate cover.
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| Annual Report |
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| October 31, 2023 |
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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 | |
Performance | |
Portfolio Commentary | |
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 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Management | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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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 annual report for the period ending October 31, 2023. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affect performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Asset Class Performance Was Mixed as Volatility Reigned
While most asset class returns improved versus the previous fiscal year, investors faced ongoing challenges from a variety of sources. The Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks continued to aggressively raise interest rates, and inflation persisted. Additionally, banking industry turmoil, economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest added to the volatile backdrop.
Overall, investor expectations for the Fed to conclude its rate-hike campaign fueled optimism. Early on, inflation’s steady slowdown, a series of bank failures and mounting recession worries prompted investors to regularly recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still higher than central bank targets, the Fed and its developed markets peers continued to raise rates.
By period-end, most central banks had paused their tightening campaigns, leaving government bond yields and interest rates at multiyear highs. While many observers believed the pauses indicated tightening had ended, still-high inflation prompted policymakers to leave their options open. Economic growth remained stronger than expected in the U.S., muddying the Fed’s monetary policy strategy, but it cooled notably in Europe and the U.K.
Despite this volatile backdrop, corporate earnings generally remained better than expected. The broad S&P 500 Index gained 10.14% for the 12-month period. However, returns for size and style indices varied widely. Bond returns in developed markets were modest. Conversely, emerging markets bonds rallied as inflation eased and most central banks ended their tightening campaigns.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, tighter financial conditions and recession risk. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war further complicates the global backdrop and represents another key geopolitical consideration for our investment teams.
Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.
With appreciation and respect,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2023 |
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| Ticker Symbol | | 1 year | 5 years | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Investor Class | AEDVX | | 6.95% | 0.55% | 1.71% | 7/29/14 |
50% JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index, 50% JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index | — | | 10.93% | 0.09% | 0.00% | — |
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index | — | | 8.36% | -0.19% | 1.36% | — |
JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index | — | | 13.50% | 0.29% | -1.46% | — |
I Class | AEHDX | | 7.19% | 0.68% | 0.58% | 4/10/17 |
Y Class | AEYDX | | 7.17% | 0.75% | 0.66% | 4/10/17 |
A Class | AEDQX | | | | | 7/29/14 |
No sales charge | | | 6.70% | 0.31% | 1.46% | |
With sales charge | | | 1.90% | -0.61% | 0.96% | |
C Class | AEDHX | | 5.92% | -0.45% | 0.71% | 7/29/14 |
R Class | AEDWX | | 6.56% | 0.06% | 1.22% | 7/29/14 |
R5 Class | AEDJX | | 7.17% | 0.75% | 1.92% | 7/29/14 |
R6 Class | AEXDX | | 7.35% | 0.83% | 1.98% | 7/29/14 |
G Class | AEDGX | | 7.97% | 1.52% | 1.00% | 11/14/17 |
Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.
Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 4.50% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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Growth of $10,000 Over Life of Class |
$10,000 investment made July 29, 2014 |
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure. |
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Value on October 31, 2023 |
| Investor Class — $11,706 |
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| 50% JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index, 50% JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index — $9,997 |
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| JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index — $11,331 |
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| JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index — $8,727 |
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Ending Value of Investor Class would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | |
Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | C Class | R Class | R5 Class | R6 Class | G Class |
0.98% | 0.88% | 0.78% | 1.23% | 1.98% | 1.48% | 0.78% | 0.73% | 0.73% |
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
Portfolio Managers: John Lovito, Thomas Youn and Rajat Ahuja
During the period, Rajat Ahuja joined the portfolio management team.
Performance Summary
Emerging Markets Debt returned 6.95%* for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. By comparison, the fund’s benchmark, 50% JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index/50% JP Morgan GBI-EM Global Diversified Index, returned 10.93% for the same period. Fund returns reflect operating expenses, while index returns do not.
A rally in emerging markets debt in the first half of the reporting period largely accounted for the asset class’s solid 12-month return. Falling U.S. Treasury yields, investor expectations for the Federal Reserve (Fed) to end its rate-hike campaign and U.S. dollar weakness helped create a favorable backdrop for emerging markets bonds.
In the second half of the reporting period, evidence of resilient U.S. economic data suggested U.S. interest rates would remain higher for longer. Treasury yields soared and the U.S. dollar rallied, which broadly weighed on emerging markets debt performance. Additionally, China’s economy struggled with a prolonged property sector crisis, weak trade and persistent deflationary pressures, prompting central bank stimulus. Geopolitical headwinds mounted late in the period when war broke out between Israel and Hamas.
Meanwhile, central banks in many emerging markets countries had started tightening monetary policy ahead of their developed markets counterparts. Accordingly, as inflation eased during the 12 months, many central banks concluded their rate-hike campaigns, and some started easing policy. These actions supported emerging markets bonds. Additionally, the U.S. dollar declined for the 12-month period overall, which aided emerging markets assets.
Security Selection, Yield Curve Positioning Detracted from Relative Results
Security selection detracted from relative performance, primarily among external bonds. Specifically, our positions in Brazil and Mexico weighed on performance due to hedges (credit default swaps) we placed on our holdings. Markets in Brazil and Mexico remained resilient during the reporting period, and the hedges worked against performance.
Our selections among local bonds also hindered relative results due to our underweight position versus the index in central Eastern Europe. For example, in Hungary and Poland, short covering overtook the fundamentals. This led to a huge rally at a time when the central banks were still hiking and real rates remained in negative territory.
Additionally, our yield curve exposure detracted from performance, mainly due to our duration strategy. We maintained a duration overweight through most of the period to align with our expectations for slowing growth and falling yields in the U.S. However, U.S. Treasury yields rose overall, as inflation persisted and the Fed remained hawkish.
Allocation Decisions Boosted Performance
Our asset allocation decisions were broadly positive, with weightings to local and external
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s index, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
securities contributing to results. The steady decline in emerging markets inflation generally supported our allocation to local sovereign bonds. Exposure in countries with steep yield curves, including Indonesia and South Africa, and a real rate cushion, such as Mexico and Brazil, offered value. Our core underweight in China also aided results.
Conversely, underweights to select lower-rated and distressed securities detracted from results. In particular, securities in Sri Lanka and El Salvador rallied in the middle of the year due to relief from multilateral and bilateral entities.
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OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 61.9% |
Corporate Bonds | 20.8% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 2.2% |
Preferred Stocks | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 15.2% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | (0.2)% |
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 May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
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 mutual 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 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 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 5/1/23 | Ending Account Value 10/31/23 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 5/1/23 - 10/31/23 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $968.40 | $4.91 | 0.99% |
I Class | $1,000 | $970.00 | $4.42 | 0.89% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $969.40 | $3.92 | 0.79% |
A Class | $1,000 | $967.20 | $6.15 | 1.24% |
C Class | $1,000 | $963.40 | $9.85 | 1.99% |
R Class | $1,000 | $967.00 | $7.39 | 1.49% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $969.40 | $3.92 | 0.79% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $970.80 | $3.68 | 0.74% |
G Class | $1,000 | $973.10 | $0.20 | 0.04% |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,020.22 | $5.04 | 0.99% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,020.72 | $4.53 | 0.89% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,021.22 | $4.02 | 0.79% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,018.96 | $6.31 | 1.24% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,015.17 | $10.11 | 1.99% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,017.69 | $7.58 | 1.49% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,021.22 | $4.02 | 0.79% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,021.48 | $3.77 | 0.74% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.00 | $0.20 | 0.04% |
(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 184, 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.
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 61.9% | | | |
Angola — 0.6% | | | |
Angolan Government International Bond, 8.25%, 5/9/28(1) | | $ | 2,900,000 | | $ | 2,462,506 | |
Angolan Government International Bond, 9.375%, 5/8/48(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,429,050 | |
| | | 3,891,556 | |
Argentina — 0.5% | | | |
Argentine Republic Government International Bond, 3.625%, 7/9/35 | | 11,550,000 | | 2,882,983 | |
Bahamas — 0.3% | | | |
Bahamas Government International Bond, 5.75%, 1/16/24(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,999,166 | |
Bahrain — 0.3% | | | |
Bahrain Government International Bond, 7.50%, 9/20/47 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,677,492 | |
Brazil — 1.2% | | | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 4.25%, 1/7/25 | | 2,471,000 | | 2,425,778 | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 6.00%, 10/20/33 | | 3,800,000 | | 3,523,247 | |
Brazilian Government International Bond, 4.75%, 1/14/50 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,342,492 | |
| | | 7,291,517 | |
Cameroon — 0.4% | | | |
Republic of Cameroon International Bond, 9.50%, 11/19/25 | | 2,600,000 | | 2,514,278 | |
Chile — 2.3% | | | |
Bonos de la Tesoreria de la Republica en pesos, 4.70%, 9/1/30(1) | CLP | 6,080,000,000 | | 6,127,213 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 2.75%, 1/31/27 | | $ | 4,000,000 | | 3,664,947 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 2.55%, 7/27/33 | | 1,200,000 | | 901,937 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 3.50%, 1/31/34 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,612,265 | |
Chile Government International Bond, 4.95%, 1/5/36 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,779,507 | |
| | | 14,085,869 | |
Colombia — 2.9% | | | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 4.50%, 1/28/26 | | 1,525,000 | | 1,463,096 | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 3.125%, 4/15/31 | | 500,000 | | 371,392 | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 7.375%, 9/18/37 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,810,209 | |
Colombia Government International Bond, 6.125%, 1/18/41 | | 5,300,000 | | 4,070,222 | |
Colombian TES, 7.00%, 6/30/32 | COP | 55,000,000,000 | | 10,114,463 | |
| | | 17,829,382 | |
Costa Rica — 0.1% | | | |
Costa Rica Government International Bond, 6.55%, 4/3/34(1) | | $ | 1,000,000 | | 954,163 | |
Czech Republic — 4.3% | | | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, 0.25%, 2/10/27 | CZK | 624,410,000 | | 23,497,627 | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, 2.00%, 10/13/33 | CZK | 81,000,000 | | 2,768,083 | |
| | | 26,265,710 | |
Dominican Republic — 1.5% | | | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.95%, 1/25/27 | | $ | 3,000,000 | | 2,897,617 | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 4.50%, 1/30/30(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 850,009 | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 4.875%, 9/23/32 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,542,486 | |
Dominican Republic International Bond, 5.30%, 1/21/41 | | 4,900,000 | | 3,585,184 | |
| | | 8,875,296 | |
Ecuador — 0.7% | | | |
Ecuador Government International Bond, 0.00%, 7/31/30(1)(2) | | 11,000,000 | | 3,321,367 | |
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Ecuador Government International Bond, 3.50%, 7/31/35(1) | | $ | 2,000,000 | | $ | 767,103 | |
| | | 4,088,470 | |
Egypt — 1.2% | | | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 4.55%, 11/20/23 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,791,990 | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 7.50%, 1/31/27(1) | | 5,000,000 | | 3,487,500 | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 7.625%, 5/29/32(1) | | 1,950,000 | | 1,120,977 | |
Egypt Government International Bond, 8.50%, 1/31/47(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 940,410 | |
| | | 7,340,877 | |
El Salvador — 0.3% | | | |
El Salvador Government International Bond, 5.875%, 1/30/25 | | 900,000 | | 829,141 | |
El Salvador Government International Bond, 7.65%, 6/15/35 | | 825,000 | | 581,509 | |
El Salvador Government International Bond, 7.12%, 1/20/50 | | 1,000,000 | | 628,934 | |
| | | 2,039,584 | |
Ghana — 0.5% | | | |
Ghana Government International Bond, 8.125%, 1/18/26(3)(4) | | 3,200,000 | | 1,388,192 | |
Ghana Government International Bond, 8.125%, 3/26/32(1)(3)(4) | | 3,500,000 | | 1,484,315 | |
| | | 2,872,507 | |
Guatemala — 0.8% | | | |
Guatemala Government Bond, 4.375%, 6/5/27(1) | | 1,900,000 | | 1,748,477 | |
Guatemala Government Bond, 5.25%, 8/10/29(1) | | 300,000 | | 272,203 | |
Guatemala Government Bond, 7.05%, 10/4/32(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,762,482 | |
Guatemala Government Bond, 4.65%, 10/7/41(1) | | 1,375,000 | | 955,954 | |
| | | 4,739,116 | |
Hungary — 1.9% | | | |
Hungary Government Bond, 4.50%, 3/23/28 | HUF | 3,802,270,000 | | 9,336,253 | |
Hungary Government International Bond, 2.125%, 9/22/31(1) | | $ | 2,950,000 | | 2,132,467 | |
| | | 11,468,720 | |
Indonesia — 6.0% | | | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.10%, 4/24/28 | | 3,800,000 | | 3,576,456 | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.65%, 9/20/32 | | 1,700,000 | | 1,560,651 | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, 4.75%, 7/18/47 | | 780,000 | | 640,472 | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.50%, 2/15/31 | IDR | 339,085,000,000 | | 20,494,477 | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond, 8.375%, 4/15/39 | IDR | 128,000,000,000 | | 8,846,786 | |
Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III, 4.70%, 6/6/32(1) | | $ | 1,500,000 | | 1,392,073 | |
| | | 36,510,915 | |
Iraq — 0.1% | | | |
Iraq International Bond, 5.80%, 1/15/28 | | 450,000 | | 401,175 | |
Ivory Coast — 0.2% | | | |
Ivory Coast Government International Bond, 6.125%, 6/15/33 | | 1,200,000 | | 987,354 | |
Jordan — 0.8% | | | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 4.95%, 7/7/25(1) | | 900,000 | | 841,188 | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.50%, 1/13/29(1) | | 3,400,000 | | 3,173,856 | |
Jordan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 10/10/47(1) | | 860,000 | | 652,860 | |
| | | 4,667,904 | |
Kenya — 0.5% | | | |
Republic of Kenya Government International Bond, 6.875%, 6/24/24(1) | | 2,440,000 | | 2,337,886 | |
Republic of Kenya Government International Bond, 8.25%, 2/28/48(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 704,520 | |
| | | 3,042,406 | |
Malaysia — 3.2% | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond, 3.48%, 6/14/24 | MYR | 40,000,000 | | 8,403,218 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Malaysia Government Bond, 4.70%, 10/15/42 | MYR | 7,500,000 | | $ | 1,628,452 | |
Malaysia Government Bond, 4.07%, 6/15/50 | MYR | 49,500,000 | | 9,582,196 | |
| | | 19,613,866 | |
Mexico — 6.2% | | | |
Mexican Bonos, 5.50%, 3/4/27 | MXN | 262,400,000 | | 12,599,101 | |
Mexican Bonos, 7.75%, 5/29/31 | MXN | 252,300,000 | | 12,199,934 | |
Mexican Bonos, 10.00%, 11/20/36 | MXN | 192,600,000 | | 10,585,896 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 2.66%, 5/24/31 | | $ | 1,400,000 | | 1,094,016 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 3.50%, 2/12/34 | | 1,000,000 | | 766,079 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 6.35%, 2/9/35 | | 205,000 | | 196,485 | |
| | | 37,441,511 | |
Morocco — 0.4% | | | |
Morocco Government International Bond, 3.00%, 12/15/32 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,123,125 | |
Morocco Government International Bond, 3.00%, 12/15/32(1) | | 100,000 | | 74,870 | |
Morocco Government International Bond, 4.00%, 12/15/50(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,073,335 | |
| | | 2,271,330 | |
Nigeria — 1.2% | | | |
Nigeria Government International Bond, 6.50%, 11/28/27 | | 3,500,000 | | 3,019,940 | |
Nigeria Government International Bond, 6.50%, 11/28/27(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,724,466 | |
Nigeria Government International Bond, 7.375%, 9/28/33(1) | | 2,800,000 | | 2,113,888 | |
Nigeria Government International Bond, 7.625%, 11/28/47(1) | | 1,050,000 | | 711,618 | |
| | | 7,569,912 | |
Oman — 0.8% | | | |
Oman Government International Bond, 5.625%, 1/17/28(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,744,983 | |
Oman Government International Bond, 6.00%, 8/1/29 | | 2,600,000 | | 2,526,709 | |
Oman Government International Bond, 6.75%, 1/17/48(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 898,600 | |
| | | 5,170,292 | |
Pakistan — 0.3% | | | |
Pakistan Government International Bond, 7.375%, 4/8/31(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 992,760 | |
Pakistan Government International Bond, 8.875%, 4/8/51(1) | | 1,750,000 | | 855,531 | |
| | | 1,848,291 | |
Panama — 1.2% | | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.40%, 2/14/35 | | 950,000 | | 874,385 | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.875%, 1/31/36 | | 1,809,000 | | 1,709,582 | |
Panama Government International Bond, 4.50%, 4/16/50 | | 5,700,000 | | 3,591,772 | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.85%, 3/28/54 | | 1,000,000 | | 864,739 | |
| | | 7,040,478 | |
Paraguay — 0.8% | | | |
Paraguay Government International Bond, 3.85%, 6/28/33(1) | | 2,900,000 | | 2,342,069 | |
Paraguay Government International Bond, 5.85%, 8/21/33(1) | | 950,000 | | 878,073 | |
Paraguay Government International Bond, 5.40%, 3/30/50 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,427,070 | |
| | | 4,647,212 | |
Peru — 2.7% | | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 2.39%, 1/23/26 | | 2,100,000 | | 1,953,098 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 2.78%, 1/23/31 | | 2,300,000 | | 1,846,996 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 8.75%, 11/21/33 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,926,533 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 3.00%, 1/15/34 | | 4,500,000 | | 3,418,185 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 6.90%, 8/12/37 | PEN | 23,000,000 | | 5,567,017 | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 3.55%, 3/10/51 | | $ | 1,000,000 | | 632,787 | |
| | | 16,344,616 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Philippines — 1.0% | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 1/15/32 | | $ | 1,800,000 | | $ | 1,867,105 | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 5.95%, 10/13/47 | | 4,001,000 | | 3,822,515 | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 5.50%, 1/17/48 | | 733,000 | | 659,639 | |
| | | 6,349,259 | |
Poland — 3.6% | | | |
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, 6.25%, 10/31/28(1) | | 343,000 | | 346,769 | |
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, 5.375%, 5/22/33(1) | | 4,916,000 | | 4,580,606 | |
Republic of Poland Government Bond, 2.50%, 7/25/27 | PLN | 49,000,000 | | 10,605,620 | |
Republic of Poland Government Bond, 1.75%, 4/25/32 | PLN | 30,000,000 | | 5,313,498 | |
Republic of Poland Government International Bond, 5.75%, 11/16/32 | | $ | 850,000 | | 845,565 | |
| | | 21,692,058 | |
Romania — 1.8% | | | |
Romania Government Bond, 8.25%, 9/29/32 | RON | 24,000,000 | | 5,525,607 | |
Romanian Government International Bond, 6.625%, 2/17/28(1) | | $ | 2,000,000 | | 2,005,734 | |
Romanian Government International Bond, 7.125%, 1/17/33(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 997,268 | |
Romanian Government International Bond, 6.00%, 5/25/34(1) | | 1,500,000 | | 1,373,276 | |
Romanian Government International Bond, 7.625%, 1/17/53(1) | | 1,326,000 | | 1,307,961 | |
| | | 11,209,846 | |
Saudi Arabia — 0.3% | | | |
Saudi Government International Bond, 4.75%, 1/18/28(1) | | 1,035,000 | | 1,003,353 | |
Saudi Government International Bond, 4.625%, 10/4/47(1) | | 1,400,000 | | 1,061,256 | |
| | | 2,064,609 | |
Senegal — 0.3% | | | |
Senegal Government International Bond, 6.25%, 5/23/33(1) | | 2,540,000 | | 2,012,074 | |
Serbia — 0.2% | | | |
Serbia International Bond, 6.50%, 9/26/33(1) | | 1,460,000 | | 1,380,704 | |
South Africa — 4.7% | | | |
Republic of South Africa Government Bond, 8.50%, 1/31/37 | ZAR | 535,410,000 | | 21,241,162 | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 4.30%, 10/12/28 | | $ | 1,425,000 | | 1,231,770 | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 5.75%, 9/30/49 | | 6,000,000 | | 3,918,510 | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond, 4.67%, 1/17/24 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,991,732 | |
| | | 28,383,174 | |
Sri Lanka — 0.6% | | | |
Sri Lanka Government International Bond, 6.75%, 4/18/28(1)(3)(4) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,006,227 | |
Sri Lanka Government International Bond, 7.85%, 3/14/29(3)(4) | | 4,800,000 | | 2,414,945 | |
| | | 3,421,172 | |
Thailand — 2.6% | | | |
Thailand Government Bond, 1.59%, 12/17/35 | THB | 678,800,000 | | 15,539,788 | |
Trinidad and Tobago — 0.1% | | | |
Trinidad & Tobago Government International Bond, 5.95%, 1/14/31(1) | | $ | 925,000 | | 892,856 | |
Turkey — 1.6% | | | |
Turkiye Government International Bond, 4.875%, 10/9/26 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,841,300 | |
Turkiye Government International Bond, 6.00%, 3/25/27 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,692,137 | |
Turkiye Government International Bond, 9.875%, 1/15/28 | | 1,025,000 | | 1,074,789 | |
Turkiye Government International Bond, 5.125%, 2/17/28 | | 1,000,000 | | 889,650 | |
Turkiye Government International Bond, 6.875%, 3/17/36 | | 3,500,000 | | 2,903,621 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Turkiye Government International Bond, 6.00%, 1/14/41 | | $ | 2,000,000 | | $ | 1,432,350 | |
| | | 9,833,847 | |
Ukraine — 0.2% | | | |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 7.25%, 3/15/35(3)(4) | | 4,200,000 | | 1,071,575 | |
Ukraine Government International Bond, 7.25%, 3/15/35(1)(3)(4) | | 750,000 | | 191,608 | |
| | | 1,263,183 | |
United Arab Emirates — 0.5% | | | |
UAE International Government Bond, 4.95%, 7/7/52(1) | | 3,300,000 | | 2,795,678 | |
Uzbekistan — 0.2% | | | |
Republic of Uzbekistan International Bond, 4.75%, 2/20/24 | | 1,000,000 | | 993,214 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $402,939,468) | | | 376,205,410 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 20.8% | | | |
Brazil — 2.2% | | | |
Banco Bradesco SA, 3.20%, 1/27/25 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,918,482 | |
Banco BTG Pactual SA, 4.50%, 1/10/25 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,944,763 | |
Banco do Brasil SA, 4.75%, 3/20/24 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,478,978 | |
Banco Votorantim SA, 4.375%, 7/29/25 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,911,233 | |
Embraer Netherlands Finance BV, 7.00%, 7/28/30(1) | | 1,475,000 | | 1,441,651 | |
Guara Norte Sarl, 5.20%, 6/15/34(1) | | 2,696,993 | | 2,290,041 | |
Rede D'or Finance Sarl, 4.50%, 1/22/30 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,632,502 | |
| | | 13,617,650 | |
Burkina Faso — 0.1% | | | |
Endeavour Mining PLC, 5.00%, 10/14/26 | | 1,000,000 | | 884,540 | |
Chile — 0.2% | | | |
Kenbourne Invest SA, 4.70%, 1/22/28(1) | | 1,599,000 | | 825,140 | |
VTR Finance NV, 6.375%, 7/15/28(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 355,000 | |
| | | 1,180,140 | |
China — 0.2% | | | |
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., 4.20%, 12/6/47 | | 450,000 | | 302,622 | |
Tencent Holdings Ltd., 3.24%, 6/3/50 | | 1,300,000 | | 711,241 | |
| | | 1,013,863 | |
Colombia — 2.5% | | | |
Canacol Energy Ltd., 5.75%, 11/24/28 | | 2,200,000 | | 1,589,093 | |
Ecopetrol SA, 6.875%, 4/29/30 | | 3,900,000 | | 3,514,674 | |
Ecopetrol SA, 4.625%, 11/2/31 | | 1,060,000 | | 796,015 | |
EnfraGen Energia Sur SA / EnfraGen Spain SA / Prime Energia SpA, 5.375%, 12/30/30(1) | | 6,260,000 | | 4,172,042 | |
Geopark Ltd., 5.50%, 1/17/27(1)(5) | | 3,918,000 | | 3,295,639 | |
Millicom International Cellular SA, 4.50%, 4/27/31(1) | | 2,200,000 | | 1,661,000 | |
| | | 15,028,463 | |
Guatemala — 0.3% | | | |
Central American Bottling Corp. / CBC Bottling Holdco SL / Beliv Holdco SL, 5.25%, 4/27/29(1)(5) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,762,920 | |
India — 0.5% | | | |
Greenko Dutch BV, 3.85%, 3/29/26 | | 2,035,000 | | 1,820,053 | |
Reliance Industries Ltd., 2.875%, 1/12/32(1)(5) | | 1,750,000 | | 1,364,849 | |
| | | 3,184,902 | |
Indonesia — 1.1% | | | |
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT / Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT, 5.45%, 5/15/30(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 929,195 | |
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT / Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT, 5.80%, 5/15/50(1) | | 2,150,000 | | 1,698,085 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Pertamina (Persero) PT, 6.50%, 5/27/41 | | $ | 2,300,000 | | $ | 2,163,519 | |
Perusahaan Perseroan (Persero) PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara, 3.00%, 6/30/30 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,630,446 | |
| | | 6,421,245 | |
Kazakhstan — 0.3% | | | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 4.75%, 4/19/27 | | 500,000 | | 467,845 | |
KazMunayGas National Co. JSC, 5.75%, 4/19/47 | | 1,500,000 | | 1,117,860 | |
| | | 1,585,705 | |
Luxembourg — 1.0% | | | |
EIG Pearl Holdings Sarl, 3.55%, 8/31/36(1) | | 4,500,000 | | 3,525,345 | |
Petrorio Luxembourg Trading Sarl, 6.125%, 6/9/26(1) | | 2,500,000 | | 2,379,790 | |
| | | 5,905,135 | |
Malaysia — 0.3% | | | |
Petronas Capital Ltd., 4.55%, 4/21/50 | | 2,375,000 | | 1,854,685 | |
Mexico — 5.1% | | | |
Banco Santander Mexico SA Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santand, 5.375%, 4/17/25 | | 1,000,000 | | 982,420 | |
Banco Santander Mexico SA Institucion de Banca Multiple Grupo Financiero Santand, VRN, 7.53%, 10/1/28 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,800,998 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, 4.375%, 4/10/24(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 991,923 | |
BBVA Bancomer SA, VRN, 5.125%, 1/18/33(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,693,808 | |
Becle SAB de CV, 2.50%, 10/14/31 | | 800,000 | | 586,283 | |
Braskem Idesa SAPI, 6.99%, 2/20/32 | | 1,000,000 | | 591,112 | |
Cometa Energia SA de CV, 6.375%, 4/24/35(1) | | 2,606,500 | | 2,371,256 | |
Comision Federal de Electricidad, 4.875%, 1/15/24 | | 2,500,000 | | 2,494,476 | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAPI de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(1) | | 3,062,000 | | 2,084,435 | |
Mexico City Airport Trust, 4.25%, 10/31/26 | | 1,000,000 | | 930,956 | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | | 1,693,000 | | 1,145,219 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 4.875%, 1/18/24 | | 3,200,000 | | 3,182,877 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.35%, 2/12/28 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,615,612 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 5.95%, 1/28/31 | | 7,100,000 | | 5,084,665 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 10.00%, 2/7/33(1)(5) | | 3,690,000 | | 3,265,292 | |
Tierra Mojada Luxembourg II Sarl, 5.75%, 12/1/40(1) | | 2,605,719 | | 2,084,867 | |
| | | 30,906,199 | |
Nigeria — 0.3% | | | |
IHS Netherlands Holdco BV, 8.00%, 9/18/27(1) | | 2,300,000 | | 1,882,619 | |
Panama — 0.4% | | | |
C&W Senior Financing DAC, 6.875%, 9/15/27(1) | | 3,095,000 | | 2,664,083 | |
Paraguay — 0.3% | | | |
Bioceanico Sovereign Certificate Ltd., 0.00%, 6/5/34(2) | | 921,745 | | 637,595 | |
Rutas 2 & 7 Finance Ltd., 0.00%, 9/30/36(2) | | 1,733,333 | | 1,103,570 | |
| | | 1,741,165 | |
Peru — 0.9% | | | |
Credicorp Ltd., 2.75%, 6/17/25 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,685,225 | |
Hunt Oil Co. of Peru LLC Sucursal Del Peru, 8.55%, 9/18/33(1) | | 2,700,000 | | 2,709,031 | |
Inkia Energy Ltd., 5.875%, 11/9/27 | | 1,122,000 | | 1,057,485 | |
| | | 5,451,741 | |
Qatar — 0.5% | | | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 2.625%, 4/8/31(1) | | 400,000 | | 325,216 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 4.50%, 1/31/43(1) | | 1,900,000 | | 1,615,145 | |
Ras Laffan Liquefied Natural Gas Co. Ltd. 3, 6.33%, 9/30/27 | | 1,292,000 | | 1,298,668 | |
| | | 3,239,029 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Saudi Arabia — 1.3% | | | |
Dar Al-Arkan Sukuk Co. Ltd., 6.875%, 2/26/27 | | $ | 1,000,000 | | $ | 956,600 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., 3.25%, 11/24/50 | | 8,000,000 | | 4,745,016 | |
TMS Issuer Sarl, 5.78%, 8/23/32(1) | | 2,000,000 | | 1,944,600 | |
| | | 7,646,216 | |
South Africa — 1.4% | | | |
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., 7.125%, 2/11/25(1) | | 1,900,000 | | 1,867,316 | |
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., 4.31%, 7/23/27 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,757,500 | |
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd., 6.35%, 8/10/28(1) | | 4,100,000 | | 3,720,853 | |
Prosus NV, 4.19%, 1/19/32 | | 1,845,000 | | 1,418,066 | |
| | | 8,763,735 | |
United Arab Emirates — 0.3% | | | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 4.375%, 1/24/29(1) | | 905,000 | | 851,159 | |
DP World Crescent Ltd., 4.85%, 9/26/28 | | 800,000 | | 758,229 | |
| | | 1,609,388 | |
United States — 1.5% | | | |
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc., 6.05%, 1/15/29(1)(6) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,797,066 | |
DAE Funding LLC, 3.375%, 3/20/28(1) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,630,082 | |
SierraCol Energy Andina LLC, 6.00%, 6/15/28(1) | | 5,000,000 | | 3,875,829 | |
Truist Financial Corp., VRN, 7.16%, 10/30/29 | | 637,000 | | 640,928 | |
| | | 8,943,905 | |
Zambia — 0.1% | | | |
First Quantum Minerals Ltd., 8.625%, 6/1/31(1) | | 1,000,000 | | 845,351 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $145,400,035) | | | 126,132,679 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 2.2% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.00%, 8/15/51 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,081,719 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.875%, 8/15/28(7) | | 3,885,000 | | 3,556,975 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.25%, 8/15/31(7) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,298,398 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.875%, 2/15/32(7) | | 6,700,000 | | 5,325,715 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.375%, 5/15/33 | | 1,109,000 | | 980,772 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $17,046,397) | | | 13,243,579 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 0.1% | | | |
Mexico — 0.1% | | | |
Banco Mercantil del Norte SA, 8.375%(1) (Cost $600,000) | | 600,000 | | 547,764 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 15.2% | | | |
Money Market Funds — 1.0% | | | |
State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio(8) | | 6,233,518 | | 6,233,518 | |
Repurchase Agreements — 14.2% | | | |
BMO Capital Markets Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 1.50% - 4.00%, 11/30/28 - 11/15/52, valued at $6,473,298), in a joint trading account at 5.26%, dated 10/31/23, due 11/1/23 (Delivery value $6,320,915) | | | 6,319,993 | |
Fixed Income Clearing Corp., (collateralized by various U.S. Treasury obligations, 2.375%, 10/15/28, valued at $81,235,866), at 5.28%, dated 10/31/23, due 11/1/23 (Delivery value $79,654,681) | | | 79,643,000 | |
| | | 85,962,993 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $92,196,511) | | | 92,196,511 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 100.2% (Cost $658,182,411) | | | 608,325,943 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — (0.2)% | | | (1,012,443) | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 607,313,500 | |
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
BRL | 31,405,494 | | USD | 6,038,357 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | $ | 160,057 | |
BRL | 28,958,753 | | USD | 5,742,936 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (27,428) | |
BRL | 124,009,502 | | USD | 24,809,591 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (334,185) | |
BRL | 31,002,375 | | USD | 6,201,219 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (82,368) | |
BRL | 30,635,157 | | USD | 6,022,955 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 23,420 | |
BRL | 28,906,452 | | USD | 5,667,376 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 37,809 | |
BRL | 16,132,010 | | USD | 3,160,084 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 23,845 | |
BRL | 62,811,534 | | USD | 12,149,233 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 247,703 | |
USD | 5,879,604 | | BRL | 30,626,857 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (165,133) | |
USD | 5,861,922 | | BRL | 29,843,047 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (28,116) | |
USD | 6,929,722 | | BRL | 34,218,273 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 176,157 | |
USD | 2,809,183 | | BRL | 14,384,982 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (29,941) | |
USD | 6,027,374 | | BRL | 30,588,925 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (9,876) | |
USD | 5,945,056 | | BRL | 30,322,757 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (39,662) | |
USD | 3,052,255 | | BRL | 15,548,188 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (16,447) | |
USD | 2,989,774 | | BRL | 15,289,704 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (27,912) | |
USD | 6,039,730 | | BRL | 30,826,781 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (44,465) | |
CLP | 2,860,952,692 | | USD | 3,096,102 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 92,628 | |
CLP | 5,818,659,598 | | USD | 6,354,330 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 130,969 | |
CLP | 5,267,837,868 | | USD | 5,935,592 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (64,222) | |
CLP | 2,762,761,896 | | USD | 2,988,385 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 90,904 | |
USD | 2,979,255 | | CLP | 2,682,818,801 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (10,932) | |
USD | 413,929 | | CLP | 386,568,522 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (16,928) | |
USD | 3,026,236 | | CLP | 2,729,210,995 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (15,658) | |
USD | 5,885,252 | | CLP | 5,520,365,883 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (267,578) | |
CNY | 228,042,765 | | USD | 31,458,514 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 170,996 | |
USD | 1,049,998 | | CNY | 7,572,063 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (246) | |
COP | 27,915,116,829 | | USD | 6,487,362 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 230,164 | |
USD | 3,035,644 | | COP | 12,552,386,088 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 15,023 | |
USD | 3,165,810 | | COP | 12,957,661,775 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 47,664 | |
USD | 10,696,686 | | COP | 44,193,359,539 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 61,946 | |
USD | 5,847,099 | | COP | 25,844,176,620 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (372,073) | |
CZK | 70,488,543 | | USD | 3,081,018 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (48,597) | |
CZK | 142,216,249 | | USD | 6,225,922 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (107,772) | |
CZK | 170,343,052 | | USD | 7,339,039 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (10,872) | |
CZK | 166,930,757 | | USD | 7,177,252 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 4,117 | |
CZK | 143,063,491 | | USD | 6,159,351 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (4,753) | |
USD | 6,184,647 | | CZK | 142,192,450 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 67,521 | |
USD | 1,177,778 | | CZK | 27,105,399 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 11,702 | |
USD | 6,138,775 | | CZK | 143,298,103 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (25,916) | |
USD | 7,418,029 | | CZK | 172,258,566 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 7,457 | |
USD | 9,784,983 | | CZK | 223,802,139 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 157,004 | |
USD | 1,226,537 | | CZK | 28,235,561 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 11,842 | |
USD | 6,185,373 | | CZK | 144,175,355 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (17,058) | |
USD | 6,158,672 | | CZK | 141,975,563 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 50,877 | |
HUF | 1,115,986,293 | | USD | 3,075,587 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (8,026) | |
HUF | 1,337,861,529 | | USD | 3,689,186 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (11,747) | |
HUF | 3,557,185,761 | | USD | 9,781,283 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (3,489) | |
HUF | 3,682,671,183 | | USD | 9,758,781 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 363,941 | |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
HUF | 2,229,724,108 | | USD | 6,133,647 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | $ | (4,705) | |
HUF | 2,214,990,999 | | USD | 5,955,736 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 132,708 | |
HUF | 2,197,661,084 | | USD | 5,912,374 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 128,435 | |
USD | 6,516,844 | | HUF | 2,365,093,184 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 15,808 | |
USD | 3,654,840 | | HUF | 1,336,163,491 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (17,932) | |
USD | 15,718,019 | | HUF | 5,801,130,952 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (227,808) | |
USD | 6,010,582 | | HUF | 2,243,365,569 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (155,857) | |
USD | 6,157,649 | | HUF | 2,252,093,585 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (32,781) | |
USD | 5,988,573 | | HUF | 2,235,573,630 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (156,447) | |
IDR | 145,693,842,424 | | USD | 9,306,537 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (166,686) | |
IDR | 108,075,190,123 | | USD | 6,795,045 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (15,135) | |
USD | 5,886,607 | | IDR | 90,683,186,189 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 197,755 | |
USD | 10,247,096 | | IDR | 157,672,061,584 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 355,812 | |
USD | 1,091,025 | | IDR | 17,295,696,268 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 6,010 | |
ILS | 23,687,848 | | USD | 6,240,900 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (367,294) | |
ILS | 34,805,001 | | USD | 9,083,251 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (453,051) | |
ILS | 18,174,404 | | USD | 4,496,457 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 10,043 | |
ILS | 24,628,524 | | USD | 6,152,968 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (46,114) | |
ILS | 12,247,547 | | USD | 3,037,431 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (546) | |
ILS | 35,812,355 | | USD | 9,443,439 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (563,457) | |
USD | 9,247,829 | | ILS | 35,529,706 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 437,932 | |
USD | 6,301,271 | | ILS | 23,970,497 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 357,579 | |
USD | 4,262,777 | | ILS | 16,703,692 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 120,953 | |
USD | 2,311,789 | | ILS | 9,050,655 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 67,601 | |
USD | 4,537,238 | | ILS | 18,372,178 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (18,302) | |
USD | 9,042,863 | | ILS | 36,678,297 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (51,836) | |
USD | 2,310,019 | | ILS | 9,050,655 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 65,831 | |
INR | 504,755,143 | | USD | 6,054,398 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (664) | |
USD | 6,053,672 | | INR | 504,755,143 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (63) | |
KRW | 8,156,314,215 | | USD | 6,042,162 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 776 | |
KRW | 8,257,880,292 | | USD | 6,239,426 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (121,238) | |
KRW | 8,131,731,197 | | USD | 6,027,746 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (3,021) | |
USD | 6,107,311 | | KRW | 8,156,314,215 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 64,373 | |
USD | 6,131,482 | | KRW | 8,257,880,292 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 13,295 | |
USD | 6,015,929 | | KRW | 8,131,731,197 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (8,796) | |
MXN | 218,621,236 | | USD | 11,931,811 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 110,544 | |
MXN | 85,736,014 | | USD | 4,685,950 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 36,663 | |
MXN | 60,144,763 | | USD | 3,361,491 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (48,525) | |
MXN | 136,285,604 | | USD | 7,750,305 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (243,259) | |
MXN | 97,108,547 | | USD | 5,514,065 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (165,017) | |
MXN | 118,839,719 | | USD | 6,487,537 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 58,534 | |
MXN | 271,710,468 | | USD | 14,989,592 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (22,912) | |
USD | 21,132,629 | | MXN | 373,001,463 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 586,518 | |
USD | 878,760 | | MXN | 15,266,339 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 37,841 | |
USD | 4,314,233 | | MXN | 76,861,947 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 80,432 | |
USD | 5,857,821 | | MXN | 108,623,146 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (125,489) | |
USD | 3,353,459 | | MXN | 60,790,467 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 4,926 | |
USD | 5,656,265 | | MXN | 103,645,240 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (52,845) | |
USD | 5,849,971 | | MXN | 109,188,247 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (164,467) | |
USD | 6,151,462 | | MXN | 111,930,469 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (14,026) | |
USD | 5,990,233 | | MXN | 103,885,164 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 267,906 | |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 2,968,735 | | MXN | 53,348,436 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | $ | 30,133 | |
MYR | 26,648,708 | | USD | 5,751,933 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (143,363) | |
PEN | 2,605,705 | | USD | 698,580 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (21,453) | |
PHP | 513,385,583 | | USD | 9,067,213 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (27,331) | |
USD | 9,044,483 | | PHP | 513,636,205 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 188 | |
USD | 9,044,848 | | PHP | 513,385,583 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 4,966 | |
PLN | 27,823,137 | | USD | 6,420,850 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 177,373 | |
PLN | 26,430,113 | | USD | 6,077,444 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 190,425 | |
PLN | 13,798,850 | | USD | 3,131,646 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 140,735 | |
PLN | 26,847,414 | | USD | 6,091,411 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 275,421 | |
PLN | 25,549,707 | | USD | 5,941,964 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 117,119 | |
PLN | 28,732,378 | | USD | 6,670,759 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 143,091 | |
PLN | 40,079,335 | | USD | 9,244,056 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 260,710 | |
PLN | 26,843,787 | | USD | 6,153,318 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 212,654 | |
PLN | 42,372,224 | | USD | 9,602,791 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 445,731 | |
PLN | 26,849,392 | | USD | 6,156,735 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 210,566 | |
USD | 3,082,268 | | PLN | 13,356,686 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (85,254) | |
USD | 3,103,684 | | PLN | 13,649,116 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (133,187) | |
USD | 9,245,807 | | PLN | 40,228,893 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (294,427) | |
USD | 6,788,681 | | PLN | 28,328,105 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 70,704 | |
USD | 15,580,713 | | PLN | 67,523,726 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (432,458) | |
USD | 6,237,662 | | PLN | 27,092,244 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (187,232) | |
USD | 6,174,221 | | PLN | 27,056,536 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (242,204) | |
USD | 12,214,090 | | PLN | 53,464,348 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (464,916) | |
USD | 3,060,180 | | PLN | 13,410,796 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (120,174) | |
RON | 43,305,651 | | USD | 9,310,628 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (90,226) | |
RON | 28,206,029 | | USD | 6,024,727 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (19,253) | |
RON | 28,768,792 | | USD | 6,225,544 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (100,250) | |
RON | 29,216,487 | | USD | 6,181,831 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 38,784 | |
RON | 56,173,458 | | USD | 11,846,082 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 114,063 | |
USD | 6,173,256 | | RON | 28,861,804 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 28,158 | |
USD | 9,274,649 | | RON | 43,361,369 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 42,384 | |
USD | 11,427,623 | | RON | 54,041,904 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (78,683) | |
USD | 6,092,338 | | RON | 28,184,821 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 91,380 | |
USD | 6,096,868 | | RON | 28,735,742 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (21,388) | |
THB | 297,333,749 | | USD | 8,440,986 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (137,144) | |
THB | 44,335,212 | | USD | 1,230,816 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 7,364 | |
THB | 242,818,539 | | USD | 6,796,850 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (15,491) | |
THB | 49,249,581 | | USD | 1,370,785 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 4,641 | |
THB | 218,870,699 | | USD | 6,029,679 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 82,873 | |
USD | 5,892,805 | | THB | 212,252,959 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (34,928) | |
USD | 3,072,796 | | THB | 110,943,299 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (25,593) | |
TRY | 66,679,326 | | USD | 2,310,007 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (35,286) | |
TRY | 101,546,280 | | USD | 3,499,590 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (35,406) | |
USD | 2,826,831 | | TRY | 83,645,287 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (26,673) | |
USD | 9,380,525 | | TWD | 298,488,311 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 162,969 | |
USD | 1,560,027 | | ZAR | 29,663,437 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (25,666) | |
USD | 6,033,420 | | ZAR | 114,631,456 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | (94,333) | |
USD | 6,238,473 | | ZAR | 117,868,077 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (62,298) | |
USD | 6,037,915 | | ZAR | 114,953,643 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (107,061) | |
USD | 5,856,551 | | ZAR | 115,512,647 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (318,308) | |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 6,299,056 | | ZAR | 119,535,443 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | $ | (90,846) | |
USD | 6,315,055 | | ZAR | 119,021,314 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (47,363) | |
USD | 3,010,344 | | ZAR | 57,262,212 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (50,672) | |
ZAR | 239,818,044 | | USD | 12,533,678 | | Bank of America N.A.(9) | 12/15/23 | 286,066 | |
ZAR | 173,439,009 | | USD | 9,126,362 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 145,016 | |
ZAR | 90,961,905 | | USD | 4,754,331 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 108,140 | |
ZAR | 115,342,273 | | USD | 5,947,446 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 218,306 | |
ZAR | 103,507,268 | | USD | 5,458,224 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 74,874 | |
ZAR | 23,009,900 | | USD | 1,203,754 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 26,266 | |
| | | | | | $ | 444,581 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 64 | December 2023 | $ | 12,955,000 | | $ | (45,241) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 281 | December 2023 | 29,357,914 | | (298,087) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 94 | December 2023 | 9,980,157 | | (68,732) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 10 | December 2023 | 1,094,375 | | (110,401) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 92 | December 2023 | 10,355,750 | | (1,427,369) | |
| | | $ | 63,743,196 | | $ | (1,949,830) | |
^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 Ultra Notes | 262 | December 2023 | $ | 28,512,969 | | $ | 1,593,472 | |
^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^ |
Brazil Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/28 | $ | 16,980,000 | | $ | 583,730 | | $ | 8,597 | | $ | 592,327 | |
Chile Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/28 | $ | 7,500,000 | | (117,879) | | 36,725 | | (81,154) | |
Colombia Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/28 | $ | 12,830,000 | | 687,077 | | (30,759) | | 656,318 | |
Malaysia Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/28 | $ | 6,800,000 | | (160,078) | | 43,361 | | (116,717) | |
Markit CDX North America High Yield Index Series 39 | Buy | (5.00)% | 12/20/27 | $ | 12,474,000 | | 165,348 | | (335,595) | | (170,247) | |
Markit CDX Emerging Markets Index Series 39 | Buy | (1.00)% | 6/20/28 | $ | 16,550,000 | | 664,104 | | 47,025 | | 711,129 | |
Mexico Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/28 | $ | 38,870,000 | | 311,549 | | 15,966 | | 327,515 | |
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond | Buy | (1.00)% | 12/20/28 | $ | 10,568,000 | | 724,464 | | 58,439 | | 782,903 | |
| | | | | $ | 2,858,315 | | $ | (156,241) | | $ | 2,702,074 | |
^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 INTEREST RATE 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 |
BZDIOVRA | Pay | 11.97% | 1/2/26 | BRL | 38,987,649 | | $ | (548) | $ | 87,588 | | $ | 87,040 | |
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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* |
Barclays Bank PLC | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 11.56 | % | 1/2/26 | BRL | 31,677,942 | | $ | 10,051 | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 12.96 | % | 1/2/26 | BRL | 60,455,066 | | 454,981 | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 10.85 | % | 1/2/26 | BRL | 27,510,129 | | (78,751) | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | BZDIOVRA | Pay | 10.37 | % | 1/2/26 | BRL | 27,923,471 | | (140,979) | |
| | | | | | | $ | 245,302 | |
*Amount represents value and unrealized appreciation (depreciation).
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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 |
HUF | – | Hungarian Forint |
IDR | – | Indonesian Rupiah |
ILS | – | Israeli Shekel |
INR | – | Indian Rupee |
KRW | – | South Korean Won |
MXN | – | Mexican Peso |
MYR | – | Malaysian Ringgit |
PEN | – | Peruvian Sol |
PHP | – | Philippine Peso |
PLN | – | Polish Zloty |
RON | – | New Romanian Leu |
THB | – | Thai Baht |
TRY | – | Turkish Lira |
TWD | – | Taiwanese Dollar |
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 $141,896,919, which represented 23.4% 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)Security is in default.
(4)Non-income producing.
(5)Security, or a portion thereof, is on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of securities on loan was $6,017,395. 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.
(6)When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future date.
(7)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 $6,057,568.
(8)Investment of cash collateral from securities on loan. At the period end, the aggregate value of the collateral held by the fund was $6,233,518.
(9)Collateral has been 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 securities received was $382,046.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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OCTOBER 31, 2023 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $565,985,900) — including $6,017,395 of securities on loan | $ | 516,129,432 | |
Repurchase agreements, at value (cost of $85,962,993) | 85,962,993 | |
Investment made with cash collateral received for securities on loan, at value (cost of $6,233,518) | 6,233,518 | |
Total investment securities, at value (cost of $658,182,411) | 608,325,943 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $1,310,105) | 815 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 512,259 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 19,172 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 9,053,121 | |
Swap agreements, at value | 465,032 | |
Interest receivable | 8,326,523 | |
Securities lending receivable | 4,141 | |
| 626,707,006 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for swap agreements and forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 250,000 | |
Disbursements in excess of demand deposit cash | 857,700 | |
Payable for collateral received for securities on loan | 6,233,518 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 2,864,811 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 87,870 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 17,268 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 166,374 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 8,608,540 | |
Swap agreements, at value | 219,730 | |
Accrued management fees | 87,563 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 132 | |
| 19,393,506 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 607,313,500 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 751,716,959 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | (144,403,459) | |
| $ | 607,313,500 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $86,778,412 | 10,376,548 | $8.36 |
I Class | $5,236,900 | 625,988 | $8.37 |
Y Class | $24,197,235 | 2,893,353 | $8.36 |
A Class | $239,351 | 28,663 | $8.35 |
C Class | $7,282 | 875 | $8.32 |
R Class | $153,290 | 18,370 | $8.34 |
R5 Class | $62,411 | 7,463 | $8.36 |
R6 Class | $261,395 | 31,249 | $8.36 |
G Class | $490,377,224 | 58,585,527 | $8.37 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $8.74 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
| | | | | |
YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $237,338) | $ | 40,554,637 | |
Securities lending, net | 33,344 | |
| 40,587,981 | |
| |
Expenses: | |
Management fees | 4,677,773 | |
Interest expenses | 264,146 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 510 | |
C Class | 121 | |
R Class | 898 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 42,941 | |
| 4,986,389 | |
Fees waived(1) | (3,492,157) | |
| 1,494,232 | |
| |
Net investment income (loss) | 39,093,749 | |
| |
Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions | (17,131,861) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 944,892 | |
Futures contract transactions | (73,920) | |
Swap agreement transactions | (8,125,119) | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 399,055 | |
| (23,986,953) | |
| |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments | 28,174,486 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,597,235 | |
Futures contracts | (3,564,613) | |
Swap agreements | 1,152,436 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 13,239 | |
| 27,372,783 | |
| |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 3,385,830 | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 42,479,579 | |
(1)Amount consists of $7,151, $419, $1,839, $15, $1, $15, $5, $20 and $3,482,692 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.
| | |
Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
| | | | | | | | |
YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2023 AND OCTOBER 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2023 | October 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 39,093,749 | | $ | 33,949,339 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (23,986,953) | | (77,230,360) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 27,372,783 | | (89,512,343) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 42,479,579 | | (132,793,364) | |
| | |
Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (4,819,159) | | (2,113,494) | |
I Class | (380,601) | | (247,125) | |
Y Class | (1,226,137) | | (578,115) | |
A Class | (9,908) | | (4,959) | |
C Class | (536) | | (445) | |
R Class | (8,118) | | (2,525) | |
R5 Class | (2,481) | | (180) | |
R6 Class | (13,472) | | (7,445) | |
G Class | (29,076,759) | | (15,053,370) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (35,537,171) | | (18,007,658) | |
| | |
Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 55,352,762 | | (25,855,182) | |
| | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 62,295,170 | | (176,656,204) | |
| | |
Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 545,018,330 | | 721,674,534 | |
End of period | $ | 607,313,500 | | $ | 545,018,330 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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 value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
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. 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.
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 valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee 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; regulatory news, 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 valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee 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. 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 ACIM 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.
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.
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 October 31, 2023.
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Remaining Contractual Maturity of Agreements |
| Overnight and Continuous | <30 days | Between 30 & 90 days | >90 days | Total |
Securities Lending Transactions(1) | | | | |
Corporate Bonds | $ | 6,233,518 | | — | | — | | — | | $ | 6,233,518 | |
Gross amount of recognized liabilities for securities lending transactions | $ | 6,233,518 | |
(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, 50% 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. Effective August 1, 2023, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.03% of the fund's management fee. The investment advisor expects this waiver to continue until July 31, 2024 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 October 31, 2023 are as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| Annual Management Fee | Effective Annual Management Fee After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.96% | 0.95% |
I Class | 0.86% | 0.85% |
Y Class | 0.76% | 0.75% |
A Class | 0.96% | 0.95% |
C Class | 0.96% | 0.95% |
R Class | 0.96% | 0.95% |
R5 Class | 0.76% | 0.75% |
R6 Class | 0.71% | 0.70% |
G Class | 0.71% | 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 October 31, 2023 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 October 31, 2023 totaled $398,432,104, of which $1,061,304 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2023 totaled $325,419,997, 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):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Year ended October 31, 2023 | Year ended October 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 2,927,613 | | $ | 26,075,927 | | 798,617 | | $ | 7,874,076 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 553,255 | | 4,809,898 | | 219,029 | | 2,107,590 | |
Redeemed | (3,502,061) | | (30,553,468) | | (512,418) | | (4,757,455) | |
| (21,193) | | 332,357 | | 505,228 | | 5,224,211 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,033,805 | | 9,110,009 | | 792,201 | | 7,336,400 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 43,813 | | 380,601 | | 25,605 | | 247,035 | |
Redeemed | (1,046,104) | | (9,194,378) | | (1,403,134) | | (12,232,755) | |
| 31,514 | | 296,232 | | (585,328) | | (4,649,320) | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 608,477 | | 5,303,704 | | 460,721 | | 4,400,910 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 141,050 | | 1,225,687 | | 60,272 | | 578,104 | |
Redeemed | (411,895) | | (3,596,253) | | (498,935) | | (4,553,356) | |
| 337,632 | | 2,933,138 | | 22,058 | | 425,658 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 7,782 | | 65,419 | | 2,036 | | 20,745 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,141 | | 9,908 | | 512 | | 4,959 | |
Redeemed | (4,989) | | (43,729) | | (3,704) | | (33,583) | |
| 3,934 | | 31,598 | | (1,156) | | (7,879) | |
C Class | | | | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 62 | | 536 | | 45 | | 445 | |
Redeemed | (1,207) | | (10,607) | | (1,501) | | (13,239) | |
| (1,145) | | (10,071) | | (1,456) | | (12,794) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 10,249 | | 89,257 | | 5,773 | | 51,870 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 933 | | 8,092 | | 257 | | 2,499 | |
Redeemed | (10,889) | | (92,508) | | (3,383) | | (31,593) | |
| 293 | | 4,841 | | 2,647 | | 22,776 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 6,466 | | 56,760 | | 83 | | 761 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 285 | | 2,481 | | 19 | | 180 | |
Redeemed | (135) | | (1,185) | | (43) | | (368) | |
| 6,616 | | 58,056 | | 59 | | 573 | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 6,462 | | 56,321 | | 2,556 | | 24,474 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,550 | | 13,472 | | 777 | | 7,445 | |
Redeemed | (9,281) | | (81,093) | | (4,254) | | (39,696) | |
| (1,269) | | (11,300) | | (921) | | (7,777) | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 5,968,432 | | 52,150,865 | | 3,028,065 | | 28,025,562 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 3,345,892 | | 29,076,759 | | 1,583,182 | | 15,053,370 | |
Redeemed | (3,364,117) | | (29,509,713) | | (7,189,977) | | (69,929,562) | |
| 5,950,207 | | 51,717,911 | | (2,578,730) | | (26,850,630) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 6,306,589 | | $ | 55,352,762 | | (2,637,599) | | $ | (25,855,182) | |
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.
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
Assets | | | |
Investment Securities | | | |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | — | | $ | 376,205,410 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 126,132,679 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 13,243,579 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 547,764 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 6,233,518 | | 85,962,993 | | — | |
| $ | 6,233,518 | | $ | 602,092,425 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 1,593,472 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 3,622,264 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 9,053,121 | | — | |
| $ | 1,593,472 | | $ | 12,675,385 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 1,949,830 | | — | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | $ | 587,848 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 8,608,540 | | — | |
| $ | 1,949,830 | | $ | 9,196,388 | | — | |
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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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 $114,533,250.
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. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. 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 $1,040,540,023.
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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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 $72,656,367 futures contracts purchased and $37,417,901 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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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 $72,944,655.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of October 31, 2023
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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* | — | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 162,678 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 9,053,121 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 8,608,540 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | — | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 17,268 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on swap agreements* | — | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | 3,696 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Swap agreements | 465,032 | | Swap agreements | 219,730 | |
| | $ | 9,518,153 | | | $ | 9,011,912 | |
*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 Year Ended October 31, 2023
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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 | $ | (6,516,890) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | (152,480) | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 944,892 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,597,235 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (73,920) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (3,564,613) | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | (1,608,229) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | 1,304,916 | |
| | $ | (7,254,147) | | | $ | (814,942) | |
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. | $ | 4,018,395 | | $ | (2,271,434) | | $ | (382,046) | | $ | 1,364,915 | |
Barclays Bank PLC | 10,051 | | — | | — | | 10,051 | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 988,398 | | (988,398) | | — | | — | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 2,598,196 | | (2,598,196) | | — | | — | |
Morgan Stanley | 1,543,843 | | (1,543,843) | | — | | — | |
UBS AG | 359,270 | | (15,135) | | — | | 344,135 | |
| $ | 9,518,153 | | $ | (7,417,006) | | $ | (382,046) | | $ | 1,719,101 | |
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Liabilities | | | | |
Bank of America N.A. | $ | 2,271,434 | | $ | (2,271,434) | | — | | — | |
Goldman Sachs & Co. | 1,537,500 | | (988,398) | | $ | (1,590) | | $ | 547,512 | |
JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 3,211,018 | | (2,598,196) | | — | | 612,822 | |
Morgan Stanley | 1,793,183 | | (1,543,843) | | (249,340) | | — | |
UBS AG | 15,135 | | (15,135) | | — | | — | |
| $ | 8,828,270 | | $ | (7,417,006) | | $ | (250,930) | | $ | 1,160,334 | |
*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.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022 were as follows:
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| 2023 | 2022 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | $ | 35,537,171 | | $ | 18,007,658 | |
Long-term capital gains | — | | — | |
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 federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:.
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 666,095,797 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 7,269,326 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (65,039,180) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (57,769,854) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (770,975) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | (58,540,829) | |
Other book-to-tax adjustments | $ | (654,740) | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 7,490,093 | |
Accumulated short-term capital losses | $ | (64,086,900) | |
Accumulated long-term capital losses | $ | (28,611,083) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales. Other book-to tax adjustments are attributable primarily to
the tax deferral of losses on straddle positions.
Accumulated capital losses 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*: | | | | 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 | Distributions From Net Investment Income | 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2023 | $8.22 | 0.48 | 0.10 | 0.58 | (0.44) | $8.36 | 6.95% | 1.00% | 1.01% | 5.54% | 5.53% | 66% | $86,778 | |
2022 | $10.48 | 0.43 | (2.49) | (2.06) | (0.20) | $8.22 | (19.89)% | 0.98% | 0.98% | 4.70% | 4.70% | 125% | $85,456 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.40 | 0.15 | 0.55 | (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) | $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) | $10.46 | 11.35% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 4.24% | 4.24% | 75% | $92,647 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | |
2023 | $8.22 | 0.49 | 0.11 | 0.60 | (0.45) | $8.37 | 7.19% | 0.90% | 0.91% | 5.64% | 5.63% | 66% | $5,237 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.44 | (2.48) | (2.04) | (0.21) | $8.22 | (19.74)% | 0.88% | 0.88% | 4.80% | 4.80% | 125% | $4,887 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.41 | 0.14 | 0.55 | (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) | $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) | $10.46 | 11.47% | 0.87% | 0.87% | 4.34% | 4.34% | 75% | $1,932 | |
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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*: | | | | 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 | Distributions From Net Investment Income | 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 | | | | | | | | | | | |
2023 | $8.22 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 0.60 | (0.46) | $8.36 | 7.17% | 0.80% | 0.81% | 5.74% | 5.73% | 66% | $24,197 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.45 | (2.48) | (2.03) | (0.22) | $8.22 | (19.67)% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 4.90% | 4.90% | 125% | $21,008 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.42 | 0.14 | 0.56 | (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) | $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) | $10.46 | 11.57% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 4.44% | 4.44% | 75% | $11,393 | |
A Class |
2023 | $8.21 | 0.46 | 0.10 | 0.56 | (0.42) | $8.35 | 6.70% | 1.25% | 1.26% | 5.29% | 5.28% | 66% | $239 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.41 | (2.49) | (2.08) | (0.18) | $8.21 | (20.09)% | 1.23% | 1.23% | 4.45% | 4.45% | 125% | $203 | |
2021 | $10.31 | 0.38 | 0.14 | 0.52 | (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) | $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) | $10.45 | 11.08% | 1.22% | 1.22% | 3.99% | 3.99% | 75% | $316 | |
C Class |
2023 | $8.18 | 0.39 | 0.10 | 0.49 | (0.35) | $8.32 | 5.92% | 2.00% | 2.01% | 4.54% | 4.53% | 66% | $7 | |
2022 | $10.45 | 0.34 | (2.48) | (2.14) | (0.13) | $8.18 | (20.67)% | 1.98% | 1.98% | 3.70% | 3.70% | 125% | $17 | |
2021 | $10.29 | 0.30 | 0.14 | 0.44 | (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) | $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) | $10.44 | 10.26% | 1.97% | 1.97% | 3.24% | 3.24% | 75% | $47 | |
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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*: | | | | 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 | Distributions From Net Investment Income | 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) |
R Class |
2023 | $8.20 | 0.44 | 0.10 | 0.54 | (0.40) | $8.34 | 6.56% | 1.50% | 1.51% | 5.04% | 5.03% | 66% | $153 | |
2022 | $10.46 | 0.39 | (2.49) | (2.10) | (0.16) | $8.20 | (20.29)% | 1.48% | 1.48% | 4.20% | 4.20% | 125% | $148 | |
2021 | $10.30 | 0.35 | 0.14 | 0.49 | (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) | $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) | $10.45 | 10.80% | 1.47% | 1.47% | 3.74% | 3.74% | 75% | $88 | |
R5 Class |
2023 | $8.22 | 0.50 | 0.10 | 0.60 | (0.46) | $8.36 | 7.17% | 0.80% | 0.81% | 5.74% | 5.73% | 66% | $62 | |
2022 | $10.48 | 0.46 | (2.50) | (2.04) | (0.22) | $8.22 | (19.75)% | 0.78% | 0.78% | 4.90% | 4.90% | 125% | $7 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.42 | 0.15 | 0.57 | (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) | $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) | $10.46 | 11.59% | 0.77% | 0.77% | 4.44% | 4.44% | 75% | $7 | |
R6 Class |
2023 | $8.22 | 0.51 | 0.09 | 0.60 | (0.46) | $8.36 | 7.35% | 0.75% | 0.76% | 5.79% | 5.78% | 66% | $261 | |
2022 | $10.48 | 0.46 | (2.50) | (2.04) | (0.22) | $8.22 | (19.71)% | 0.73% | 0.73% | 4.95% | 4.95% | 125% | $267 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.43 | 0.14 | 0.57 | (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) | $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) | $10.46 | 11.62% | 0.72% | 0.72% | 4.49% | 4.49% | 75% | $10,229 | |
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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*: | | | | 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 | Distributions From Net Investment Income | 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 |
2023 | $8.23 | 0.57 | 0.09 | 0.66 | (0.52) | $8.37 | 7.97% | 0.05% | 0.76% | 6.49% | 5.78% | 66% | $490,377 | |
2022 | $10.47 | 0.52 | (2.48) | (1.96) | (0.28) | $8.23 | (19.02)% | 0.02% | 0.73% | 5.66% | 4.95% | 125% | $433,025 | |
2021 | $10.32 | 0.50 | 0.14 | 0.64 | (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) | $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) | $10.46 | 12.41% | 0.01% | 0.72% | 5.20% | 4.49% | 75% | $266,091 | |
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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.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the Shareholders of the Emerging Markets Debt Fund and the Board of Trustees of American Century International Bond Funds
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Emerging Markets Debt Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century International Bond Funds, as of October 31, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2023, and the results of its operations for the year then ended and the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial highlights for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2021, were audited by other auditors, whose report, dated December 17, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on such financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 18, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
Board of Trustees
The individuals listed below serve as trustees of the funds. Each trustee will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent trustees). Independent trustees shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Jonathan S. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other trustees (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The trustees serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Jeremy I. Bulow, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the trustees. The mailing address for each trustee other than Jonathan S. Thomas is 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite #800, Santa Clara, California 95054. The mailing address for Jonathan S. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
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Name (Year of Birth) | Position(s) Held with Funds | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of American Century Portfolios Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | |
Tanya S. Beder (1955) | Trustee and Board Chair | Since 2011 (Board Chair since 2022) | Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present) | 32 | Kirby Corporation; Nabors Industries Ltd. |
Jeremy I. Bulow (1954) | Trustee | Since 2011 | Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present) | 82 | None |
Jennifer Cabalquinto (1968) | Trustee | Since 2021 | Chief Financial Officer, EMPIRE (digital media distribution) (2023 to present); Chief Financial Officer, 2K (interactive entertainment) (2021 to 2023); Special Advisor, GSW Sports, LLC (2020 to 2021); Chief Financial Officer, GSW Sports, LLC (2013 to 2020) | 32 | Sabio Holdings Inc. |
Anne Casscells (1958) | Trustee | Since 2016 | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present) | 32 | None |
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Name (Year of Birth) | Position(s) Held with Funds | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of American Century Portfolios Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years |
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Jonathan D. Levin (1972) | Trustee | Since 2016 | Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present) | 32 | None |
Peter F. Pervere (1947) | Trustee | Since 2007 | Retired | 32 | None |
John B. Shoven (1947) | Trustee | Since 2002 | Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019) | 32 | Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines |
Interested Trustee | | |
Jonathan S. Thomas (1963) | Trustee | Since 2007 | President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries | 147 | None |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
Officers
The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each of the officers listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
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Patrick Bannigan (1965) | President since 2019 | Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present)). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries |
R. Wes Campbell (1974) | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018; Vice President since 2023 | Vice President, ACS, (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present) |
Amy D. Shelton (1964) | Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014 | Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS |
John Pak (1968) | General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021 | General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present). Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021) |
Cihan Kasikara (1974) | Vice President since 2023 | Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020) |
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976) | Vice President since 2023 | Vice President, ACS (2017 to present) |
Ward D. Stauffer (1960) | Secretary since 2005 | Attorney, ACC (2003 to present) |
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2023, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent data providers concerning the Fund.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to areas of heightened regulatory interest in the mutual fund industry and certain recent geopolitical and other issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including but not limited to
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees, regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports
include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, and its financial results of operation. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was above the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. The Board and the Advisor agreed to a temporary reduction of the Fund's annual unified management fee of 0.03% (e.g., the Investor Class unified fee will be reduced from 0.96% to 0.93%) for at least one year, beginning August 1, 2023. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees,
costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* 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.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
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 according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*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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| Global Bond Fund |
| Investor Class (AGBVX) |
| I Class (AGBHX) |
| Y Class (AGBWX) |
| A Class (AGBAX) |
| C Class (AGBTX) |
| R Class (AGBRX) |
| R5 Class (AGBNX) |
| R6 Class (AGBDX) |
| G Class (AGBGX) |
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President’s Letter | |
Performance | |
Portfolio Commentary | |
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 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Management | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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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 annual report for the period ending October 31, 2023. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affect performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Asset Class Performance Was Mixed as Volatility Reigned
While most asset class returns improved versus the previous fiscal year, investors faced ongoing challenges from a variety of sources. The Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks continued to aggressively raise interest rates, and inflation persisted. Additionally, banking industry turmoil, economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest added to the volatile backdrop.
Overall, investor expectations for the Fed to conclude its rate-hike campaign fueled optimism. Early on, inflation’s steady slowdown, a series of bank failures and mounting recession worries prompted investors to regularly recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still higher than central bank targets, the Fed and its developed markets peers continued to raise rates.
By period-end, most central banks had paused their tightening campaigns, leaving government bond yields and interest rates at multiyear highs. While many observers believed the pauses indicated tightening had ended, still-high inflation prompted policymakers to leave their options open. Economic growth remained stronger than expected in the U.S., muddying the Fed’s monetary policy strategy, but it cooled notably in Europe and the U.K.
Despite this volatile backdrop, corporate earnings generally remained better than expected. The broad S&P 500 Index gained 10.14% for the 12-month period. However, returns for size and style indices varied widely. Bond returns in developed markets were modest. Conversely, emerging markets bonds rallied as inflation eased and most central banks ended their tightening campaigns.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, tighter financial conditions and recession risk. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war further complicates the global backdrop and represents another key geopolitical consideration for our investment teams.
Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.
With appreciation and respect,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2023 |
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| Ticker Symbol | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Investor Class | AGBVX | 0.03% | -0.54% | 0.93% | — | 1/31/2012 |
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD, Hedged) | — | 1.72% | 0.47% | 1.68% | — | — |
I Class | AGBHX | 0.13% | -0.45% | — | -0.16% | 4/10/2017 |
Y Class | AGBWX | 0.23% | -0.34% | — | -0.05% | 4/10/2017 |
A Class | AGBAX | | | | | 1/31/2012 |
No sales charge | | -0.34% | -0.80% | 0.67% | — | |
With sales charge | | -4.83% | -1.71% | 0.21% | — | |
C Class | AGBTX | -1.01% | -1.54% | -0.08% | — | 1/31/2012 |
R Class | AGBRX | -0.47% | -1.05% | 0.43% | — | 1/31/2012 |
R5 Class | AGBNX | 0.12% | -0.36% | 1.13% | — | 1/31/2012 |
R6 Class | AGBDX | 0.17% | -0.30% | 1.18% | — | 7/26/2013 |
G Class | AGBGX | 0.72% | 0.23% | — | 0.29% | 7/28/2017 |
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available. Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.
Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 4.50% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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$10,000 investment made October 31, 2013 |
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure. |
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Value on October 31, 2023 |
| Investor Class — $10,971 |
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| Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD, Hedged) — $11,813 |
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Ending value of Investor Class would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
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Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | C Class | R Class | R5 Class | R6 Class | G Class |
0.84% | 0.74% | 0.64% | 1.09% | 1.84% | 1.34% | 0.64% | 0.59% | 0.59% |
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
Portfolio Managers: John Lovito, Lynn Chen and Simon Chester
During the period, Robert Gahagan left the portfolio management team.
Performance Summary
Global Bond returned 0.03%* for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. By comparison, the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index (USD, Hedged) returned 1.72% for the same period. Fund returns reflect operating expenses, while index returns do not.
Against a backdrop of central bank rate hikes and elevated inflation, government bond yields in developed markets rose overall. In the U.S., Treasury yields declined in the first half of the reporting period, largely in response to banking industry turmoil in early 2023. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other regional banks helped push Treasury yields sharply lower in March and early April. The resulting uncertainty triggered a Treasury market rally. Similarly, uncertainty in the U.S. banking industry along with the failure of Switzerland-based Credit Suisse Group also pushed yields lower in Europe and the U.K.
However, as initial fears of a wider banking crisis faded, U.S. economic growth rebounded, bolstered by consumer and labor market resiliency. An increase in Treasury supply amid declining demand, together with concerns about U.S. debt sustainability, dramatically pushed up the U.S. Treasury premium in 2023’s third quarter.
Treasury and other government bond yields reversed course and continued climbing, reaching multiyear highs late in the fiscal year. Growth was more subdued outside the U.S., including disappointments in China and Europe, while inflation generally eased faster than expected. Accordingly, for the entire 12-month period, non-U.S. developed markets bonds outperformed U.S. bonds. Shorter-maturity government securities outperformed those with longer maturities, while high-yield corporate, investment-grade corporate and securitized securities outpaced government bonds.
Duration Strategy, Sector Allocation Weighed on Performance
We began extending duration in late 2022, as recession risk mounted and government bond yields rose to multiyear highs. We maintained this strategy into 2023, given our expectations for economies in developed markets to slow and yields to decline. This positioning, which included U.S. Treasury futures contracts, detracted from results as yields generally rose through the 12-month period. However, diversifying the fund’s duration exposure helped stem the negative effects.
Additionally, sector allocation detracted from relative results, largely due to an out-of-index allocation to high-yield credit. An overweight position versus the index in securitized securities, particularly agency mortgage-backed securities (MBS), also weighed on performance.
Security Selection Aided Returns
Security selection boosted relative performance, mostly due to our choices in the securitized sector. Specifically, out-of-index positions in collateralized loan obligations, asset-backed securities and non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities and selections among agency MBS lifted results. Our investment-grade corporate bonds modestly aided performance.
Meanwhile, currency positioning weighed on relative results, primarily due to a stronger U.S. dollar and the hedging costs associated with exposure in China and Japan.
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Fund returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s index, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 38.0% |
Corporate Bonds | 22.3% |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | 13.6% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 6.2% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 5.2% |
Preferred Stocks | 3.4% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 2.7% |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | 1.2% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 1.1% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.5% |
Municipal Securities | 0.4% |
Short-Term Investments | 5.0% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.4% |
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 May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
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 mutual 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 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 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 5/1/23 | Ending Account Value 10/31/23 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 5/1/23 - 10/31/23 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
Actual | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $954.80 | $4.04 | 0.82% |
I Class | $1,000 | $954.50 | $3.55 | 0.72% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $955.20 | $3.06 | 0.62% |
A Class | $1,000 | $952.70 | $5.27 | 1.07% |
C Class | $1,000 | $948.70 | $8.94 | 1.82% |
R Class | $1,000 | $951.80 | $6.49 | 1.32% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $955.10 | $3.06 | 0.62% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $955.50 | $2.81 | 0.57% |
G Class | $1,000 | $957.20 | $0.10 | 0.02% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.07 | $4.18 | 0.82% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.58 | $3.67 | 0.72% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,022.08 | $3.16 | 0.62% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,019.81 | $5.45 | 1.07% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,016.03 | $9.25 | 1.82% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,018.55 | $6.72 | 1.32% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.08 | $3.16 | 0.62% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.33 | $2.91 | 0.57% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.11 | $0.10 | 0.02% |
(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 184, 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.
OCTOBER 31, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 38.0% | | | |
Australia — 0.5% | | | |
Australia Government Bond, 1.75%, 6/21/51 | AUD | 8,600,000 | | $ | 2,656,996 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., 1.50%, 2/20/32 | AUD | 5,800,000 | | 2,696,567 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., 2.00%, 3/8/33 | AUD | 6,000,000 | | 2,813,543 | |
Treasury Corp. of Victoria, 4.25%, 12/20/32 | AUD | 3,600,000 | | 2,066,527 | |
Treasury Corp. of Victoria, 2.25%, 9/15/33 | AUD | 6,900,000 | | 3,218,781 | |
| | | 13,452,414 | |
Austria — 0.6% | | | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 0.75%, 10/20/26(1) | EUR | 4,192,000 | | 4,141,016 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 0.90%, 2/20/32(1) | EUR | 5,450,000 | | 4,748,685 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 4.15%, 3/15/37(1) | EUR | 3,939,000 | | 4,364,085 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 0.00%, 10/20/40(1)(2) | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 1,714,212 | |
| | | 14,967,998 | |
Belgium — 0.7% | | | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 0.80%, 6/22/28(1) | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,916,124 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 0.10%, 6/22/30(1) | EUR | 5,000,000 | | 4,337,206 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 0.35%, 6/22/32(1) | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 2,456,948 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 4.25%, 3/28/41(1) | EUR | 3,716,000 | | 4,104,107 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 1.60%, 6/22/47(1) | EUR | 5,586,000 | | 3,759,260 | |
| | | 16,573,645 | |
Canada — 5.8% | | | |
Canada Housing Trust No. 1, 3.10%, 6/15/28(1) | CAD | 10,000,000 | | 6,814,062 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/1/24 | CAD | 10,000,000 | | 7,085,993 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.75%, 8/1/24 | CAD | 7,250,000 | | 5,140,115 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.00%, 11/1/24 | CAD | 13,500,000 | | 9,547,983 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.75%, 2/1/25 | CAD | 17,000,000 | | 12,082,473 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 1.25%, 3/1/25 | CAD | 10,000,000 | | 6,880,620 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 1.50%, 4/1/25 | CAD | 13,000,000 | | 8,945,556 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.75%, 5/1/25 | CAD | 8,500,000 | | 6,035,107 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.50%, 8/1/25 | CAD | 30,000,000 | | 21,192,861 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 1.00%, 9/1/26 | CAD | 8,000,000 | | 5,254,992 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.50%, 3/1/28 | CAD | 22,200,000 | | 15,588,586 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.25%, 9/1/28 | CAD | 20,000,000 | | 13,880,224 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.25%, 6/1/29 | CAD | 1,750,000 | | 1,151,990 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 1.50%, 6/1/31 | CAD | 3,500,000 | | 2,099,672 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.00%, 6/1/32 | CAD | 1,000,000 | | 612,576 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.75%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 3,250,000 | | 1,915,877 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.00%, 12/1/51 | CAD | 2,180,000 | | 1,069,509 | |
Province of British Columbia Canada, 2.85%, 6/18/25 | CAD | 10,911,000 | | 7,617,361 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 5.75%, 12/1/36 | CAD | 12,032,000 | | 9,331,644 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 3.50%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 7,300,000 | | 4,200,283 | |
| | | 146,447,484 | |
Chile — 0.1% | | | |
Chile Government International Bond, 4.95%, 1/5/36 | | $ | 4,000,000 | | 3,559,014 | |
China — 5.4% | | | |
China Government Bond, 2.64%, 1/15/28 | CNY | 957,000,000 | | 131,320,360 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
China Government Bond, 3.81%, 9/14/50 | CNY | 36,000,000 | | $ | 5,568,506 | |
| | | 136,888,866 | |
Colombia — 0.1% | | | |
Colombian TES, 7.00%, 6/30/32 | COP | 11,500,000,000 | | 2,114,842 | |
Czech Republic — 0.2% | | | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, 0.25%, 2/10/27 | CZK | 138,700,000 | | 5,219,521 | |
Denmark — 0.2% | | | |
Denmark Government Bond, 0.50%, 11/15/29 | DKK | 35,000,000 | | 4,324,792 | |
Finland — 0.8% | | | |
Finland Government Bond, 4.00%, 7/4/25(1) | EUR | 5,169,000 | | 5,531,946 | |
Finland Government Bond, 1.50%, 9/15/32(1) | EUR | 2,650,000 | | 2,410,666 | |
Finland Government Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/36(1) | EUR | 11,000,000 | | 7,624,401 | |
Finland Government Bond, 2.75%, 4/15/38(1) | EUR | 3,207,000 | | 3,036,212 | |
Finland Government Bond, 1.375%, 4/15/47(1) | EUR | 3,045,000 | | 2,081,410 | |
| | | 20,684,635 | |
France — 3.3% | | | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.75%, 11/25/24 | EUR | 2,539,000 | | 2,637,403 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.00%, 11/25/25 | EUR | 5,000,000 | | 5,065,760 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.75%, 11/25/28 | EUR | 17,000,000 | | 16,070,775 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 5.50%, 4/25/29 | EUR | 42,980 | | 50,871 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.00%, 11/25/29(2) | EUR | 21,650,000 | | 19,061,090 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 2.50%, 5/25/30 | EUR | 3,845,000 | | 3,919,210 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.00%, 5/25/32(2) | EUR | 25,500,000 | | 20,477,147 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 5.75%, 10/25/32 | EUR | 2,675,000 | | 3,353,085 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 2.00%, 11/25/32 | EUR | 5,100,000 | | 4,847,183 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.25%, 5/25/38 | EUR | 4,621,000 | | 3,539,823 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 3.25%, 5/25/45 | EUR | 3,433,000 | | 3,295,524 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.75%, 5/25/52 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 974,686 | |
| | | 83,292,557 | |
Germany — 2.4% | | | |
Bundesobligation, 0.00%, 4/10/26(2) | EUR | 5,000,000 | | 4,940,299 | |
Bundesobligation, 0.00%, 4/16/27(2) | EUR | 11,500,000 | | 11,096,054 | |
Bundesobligation, 1.30%, 10/15/27 | EUR | 8,000,000 | | 8,034,253 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 2/15/30(2) | EUR | 750,000 | | 674,487 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 2/15/32(2) | EUR | 10,500,000 | | 8,909,985 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.70%, 8/15/32 | EUR | 8,100,000 | | 7,886,969 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 2.30%, 2/15/33 | EUR | 2,400,000 | | 2,445,250 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.00%, 5/15/38 | EUR | 16,950,000 | | 13,646,530 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.25%, 8/15/48 | EUR | 1,200,000 | | 875,180 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 8/15/50(2) | EUR | 3,600,000 | | 1,717,139 | |
| | | 60,226,146 | |
Indonesia — 0.5% | | | |
Indonesia Government International Bond, 3.50%, 2/14/50 | | $ | 2,800,000 | | 1,829,213 | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.375%, 4/15/32 | IDR | 195,000,000,000 | | 11,727,051 | |
| | | 13,556,264 | |
Ireland — 0.8% | | | |
Ireland Government Bond, 3.40%, 3/18/24 | EUR | 6,186,000 | | 6,547,171 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.10%, 5/15/29 | EUR | 3,850,000 | | 3,675,314 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.20%, 10/18/30 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,298,866 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.40%, 5/15/35 | EUR | 8,650,000 | | $ | 6,527,994 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.55%, 4/22/41 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 954,578 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/50 | EUR | 320,000 | | 209,238 | |
| | | 19,213,161 | |
Israel — 0.2% | | | |
Israel Government Bond - Fixed, 1.30%, 4/30/32 | ILS | 27,000,000 | | 5,208,622 | |
Italy — 2.3% | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 2.00%, 12/1/25 | EUR | 4,964,000 | | 5,072,026 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.00%, 4/1/26(2) | EUR | 9,650,000 | | 9,334,521 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.60%, 6/1/26 | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 3,008,104 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.25%, 12/1/26 | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 2,943,240 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.25%, 3/15/28 | EUR | 14,100,000 | | 12,727,181 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 3.40%, 4/1/28 | EUR | 2,300,000 | | 2,377,704 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.35%, 4/1/30 | EUR | 3,550,000 | | 3,155,494 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.60%, 8/1/31(1) | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 797,836 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 2.50%, 12/1/32 | EUR | 6,500,000 | | 5,834,849 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.35%, 11/1/33 | EUR | 4,000,000 | | 4,117,875 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.80%, 3/1/41(1) | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 998,871 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.75%, 9/1/44(1) | EUR | 7,519,000 | | 7,557,658 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.70%, 9/1/51(1) | EUR | 500,000 | | 272,032 | |
| | | 58,197,391 | |
Japan — 3.4% | | | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 2.40%, 3/20/37 | JPY | 231,950,000 | | 1,745,451 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 2.00%, 9/20/41 | JPY | 1,234,500,000 | | 8,657,950 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.40%, 12/20/45 | JPY | 1,673,400,000 | | 10,339,551 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.40%, 3/20/50 | JPY | 700,000,000 | | 3,241,860 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 9/20/51 | JPY | 1,350,000,000 | | 6,683,589 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 12/20/51 | JPY | 1,790,000,000 | | 8,845,717 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.00%, 3/20/52 | JPY | 297,300,000 | | 1,594,436 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.30%, 6/20/52 | JPY | 380,000,000 | | 2,201,385 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.60%, 12/20/52 | JPY | 300,000,000 | | 1,867,276 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.40%, 3/20/53 | JPY | 657,000,000 | | 3,895,456 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.60%, 9/20/37 | JPY | 1,222,000,000 | | 7,353,714 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.30%, 12/20/39 | JPY | 1,078,800,000 | | 5,919,201 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.50%, 12/20/41 | JPY | 831,000,000 | | 4,532,489 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 1.10%, 9/20/42 | JPY | 835,000,000 | | 5,025,879 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 1.10%, 6/20/43 | JPY | 500,000,000 | | 2,981,380 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 1.20%, 6/20/53 | JPY | 1,853,500,000 | | 10,427,167 | |
| | | 85,312,501 | |
Malaysia — 0.2% | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond, 4.70%, 10/15/42 | MYR | 20,900,000 | | 4,537,953 | |
Mexico — 0.5% | | | |
Mexican Bonos, 7.75%, 5/29/31 | MXN | 158,230,000 | | 7,651,192 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 4.15%, 3/28/27 | | $ | 2,518,000 | | 2,418,395 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 6.35%, 2/9/35 | | 1,828,000 | | 1,752,068 | |
| | | 11,821,655 | |
Netherlands — 1.2% | | | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/15/26(1)(2) | EUR | 2,500,000 | | 2,476,100 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.50%, 7/15/26(1) | EUR | 7,389,000 | | 7,326,656 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.75%, 7/15/28(1) | EUR | 5,500,000 | | 5,274,940 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 7/15/31(1)(2) | EUR | 9,000,000 | | 7,582,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.50%, 7/15/32(1) | EUR | 800,000 | | $ | 682,265 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 2.50%, 7/15/33(1) | EUR | 5,000,000 | | 4,999,809 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/15/38(1)(2) | EUR | 600,000 | | 397,792 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 2.75%, 1/15/47(1) | EUR | 2,080,000 | | 1,986,115 | |
| | | 30,725,985 | |
New Zealand — 3.9% | | | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.50%, 5/15/24 | NZD | 51,479,000 | | 29,183,401 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 2.75%, 4/15/25 | NZD | 48,830,000 | | 27,340,967 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.50%, 5/15/26 | NZD | 14,200,000 | | 7,324,192 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.25%, 5/15/28 | NZD | 28,830,000 | | 13,367,436 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/31 | NZD | 10,750,000 | | 4,726,842 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 3.50%, 4/14/33 | NZD | 33,996,000 | | 16,850,425 | |
| | | 98,793,263 | |
Norway† | | | |
Norway Government Bond, 1.75%, 2/17/27(1) | NOK | 2,800,000 | | 232,914 | |
Panama — 0.1% | | | |
Panama Government International Bond, 6.875%, 1/31/36 | | $ | 1,818,000 | | 1,718,087 | |
Peru† | | | |
Peruvian Government International Bond, 3.00%, 1/15/34 | | 1,425,000 | | 1,082,425 | |
Philippines — 0.1% | | | |
Philippine Government International Bond, 6.375%, 10/23/34 | | 1,400,000 | | 1,439,793 | |
Poland — 0.1% | | | |
Republic of Poland Government Bond, 1.75%, 4/25/32 | PLN | 16,300,000 | | 2,887,001 | |
Portugal — 0.1% | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 4.10%, 2/15/45(1) | EUR | 1,550,000 | | 1,634,617 | |
Romania — 0.1% | | | |
Romanian Government International Bond, 6.00%, 5/25/34(1) | | $ | 2,000,000 | | 1,831,034 | |
Saudi Arabia — 0.1% | | | |
Saudi Government International Bond, 4.75%, 1/18/28(1) | | 3,175,000 | | 3,077,918 | |
Singapore — 0.1% | | | |
Singapore Government Bond, 2.875%, 7/1/29 | SGD | 4,240,000 | | 3,027,443 | |
Spain — 1.2% | | | |
Spain Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/31/28(2) | EUR | 7,660,000 | | 7,052,102 | |
Spain Government Bond, 5.15%, 10/31/28(1) | EUR | 1,263,000 | | 1,442,870 | |
Spain Government Bond, 0.10%, 4/30/31(1) | EUR | 11,750,000 | | 9,605,741 | |
Spain Government Bond, 3.15%, 4/30/33(1) | EUR | 5,560,000 | | 5,566,373 | |
Spain Government Bond, 1.85%, 7/30/35(1) | EUR | 2,200,000 | | 1,861,964 | |
Spain Government Bond, 2.70%, 10/31/48(1) | EUR | 7,100,000 | | 5,521,183 | |
| | | 31,050,233 | |
Sweden — 0.1% | | | |
Sweden Government Bond, 1.75%, 11/11/33 | SEK | 29,000,000 | | 2,332,117 | |
Sweden Government Bond, 3.50%, 3/30/39 | SEK | 15,600,000 | | 1,472,292 | |
| | | 3,804,409 | |
Switzerland — 0.3% | | | |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond, 1.25%, 5/28/26 | CHF | 5,902,000 | | 6,511,629 | |
Thailand — 0.3% | | | |
Thailand Government Bond, 1.59%, 12/17/35 | THB | 306,000,000 | | 7,005,267 | |
United Kingdom — 2.3% | | | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 1.25%, 7/22/27 | GBP | 3,000,000 | | 3,263,518 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 3,000,000 | | 3,628,718 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 0.25%, 7/31/31 | GBP | 10,300,000 | | 9,112,746 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
United Kingdom Gilt, 1.00%, 1/31/32 | GBP | 9,500,000 | | $ | 8,847,019 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 3.25%, 1/31/33 | GBP | 11,340,000 | | 12,482,751 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 1.75%, 9/7/37 | GBP | 12,500,000 | | 10,516,694 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.50%, 12/7/42 | GBP | 954,000 | | 1,096,541 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/49 | GBP | 3,720,000 | | 4,057,004 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/55 | GBP | 3,780,000 | | 4,116,581 | |
| | | 57,121,572 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $1,123,675,370) | | | 957,543,051 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 22.3% |
Aerospace and Defense — 0.3% | | | |
Boeing Co., 5.81%, 5/1/50 | | $ | 565,000 | | 486,873 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp., 5.15%, 5/1/40 | | 750,000 | | 657,916 | |
RTX Corp., 4.125%, 11/16/28 | | 3,060,000 | | 2,811,199 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/28(1) | | 2,837,000 | | 2,758,226 | |
| | | 6,714,214 | |
Air Freight and Logistics† | | | |
GXO Logistics, Inc., 2.65%, 7/15/31 | | 926,000 | | 687,452 | |
Automobiles — 0.6% | | | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 3.375%, 11/13/25 | | 2,430,000 | | 2,270,003 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.80%, 5/12/28 | | 4,580,000 | | 4,571,355 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 2.75%, 6/20/25 | | 3,843,000 | | 3,627,908 | |
Hyundai Capital America, 6.50%, 1/16/29(1)(3) | | 472,000 | | 470,756 | |
Hyundai Capital America, 6.20%, 9/21/30(1) | | 933,000 | | 906,701 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 5.25%, 9/11/28 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,181,638 | |
Toyota Motor Credit Corp., 4.55%, 5/17/30 | | 1,990,000 | | 1,862,580 | |
| | | 14,890,941 | |
Banks — 7.4% | | | |
Abanca Corp. Bancaria SA, 0.75%, 5/28/29 | EUR | 600,000 | | 542,488 | |
Alpha Bank SA, VRN, 2.50%, 3/23/28 | EUR | 490,000 | | 453,002 | |
Banco Santander SA, 6.92%, 8/8/33 | | $ | 1,000,000 | | 929,508 | |
Banco Santander SA, 6.94%, 11/7/33(3) | | 600,000 | | 602,263 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 1.72%, 9/14/27 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,387,363 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 2.25%, 10/4/32 | GBP | 1,200,000 | | 1,194,440 | |
Bank of America Corp., 2.30%, 7/25/25 | GBP | 800,000 | | 916,128 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 5.82%, 9/15/29 | | $ | 915,000 | | 891,186 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.88%, 10/22/30 | | 6,137,000 | | 5,023,851 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 2.57%, 10/20/32 | | 860,000 | | 644,324 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 4.57%, 4/27/33 | | 625,000 | | 539,228 | |
Bank of America Corp., VRN, 5.29%, 4/25/34 | | 1,185,000 | | 1,070,741 | |
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA, 5.00%, 1/19/26 | GBP | 1,500,000 | | 1,786,678 | |
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA, 0.25%, 7/19/28 | EUR | 5,100,000 | | 4,446,325 | |
Barclays PLC, 3.25%, 2/12/27 | GBP | 600,000 | | 659,123 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 1.375%, 1/24/26 | EUR | 1,600,000 | | 1,625,532 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 2.28%, 11/24/27 | | $ | 897,000 | | 785,439 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 1.125%, 3/22/31 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,876,691 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 6.69%, 9/13/34 | | $ | 296,000 | | 280,091 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 5.34%, 6/12/29(1) | | 1,105,000 | | 1,061,329 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.00%, 5/24/31 | GBP | 3,500,000 | | 3,710,312 | |
BPCE SA, VRN, 7.00%, 10/19/34(1) | | $ | 1,535,000 | | 1,492,365 | |
Caixa Geral de Depositos SA, VRN, 0.375%, 9/21/27 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,883,645 | |
CaixaBank SA, VRN, 2.25%, 4/17/30 | EUR | 3,700,000 | | 3,704,935 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 5.00%, 4/28/28 | | $ | 1,365,000 | | $ | 1,300,257 | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 6.09%, 10/3/33 | | 580,000 | | 558,931 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.07%, 2/24/28 | | 1,182,000 | | 1,064,219 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.52%, 10/27/28 | | 657,000 | | 590,794 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.98%, 3/20/30 | | 1,005,000 | | 889,433 | |
Citigroup, Inc., VRN, 3.06%, 1/25/33 | | 2,980,000 | | 2,295,348 | |
Commerzbank AG, VRN, 4.00%, 12/5/30 | EUR | 2,500,000 | | 2,539,480 | |
Commerzbank AG, VRN, 8.625%, 2/28/33 | GBP | 1,200,000 | | 1,461,712 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, VRN, 3.875%, 11/30/32 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 2,024,867 | |
Credit Agricole SA, VRN, 6.32%, 10/3/29(1) | | $ | 1,331,000 | | 1,308,237 | |
Credit Agricole SA, VRN, 1.625%, 6/5/30 | EUR | 600,000 | | 599,853 | |
Credit Agricole SA, VRN, 4.00%, 1/10/33(1) | | $ | 2,110,000 | | 1,837,617 | |
Credit Mutuel Arkea SA, 1.125%, 5/23/29 | EUR | 600,000 | | 538,914 | |
Danske Bank A/S, VRN, 4.00%, 1/12/27 | EUR | 1,200,000 | | 1,259,224 | |
Danske Bank A/S, VRN, 1.55%, 9/10/27(1) | | $ | 1,410,000 | | 1,224,776 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 0.40%, 5/31/26 | EUR | 12,000,000 | | 11,825,553 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 2.35%, 7/29/44 | EUR | 1,410,000 | | 1,180,085 | |
European Investment Bank, 3.90%, 6/15/28(1) | CAD | 12,184,000 | | 8,607,674 | |
European Union, 0.00%, 7/4/31(2) | EUR | 20,800,000 | | 17,059,209 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 1.75%, 7/24/27 | GBP | 1,500,000 | | 1,616,696 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 5.89%, 8/14/27 | | $ | 1,240,000 | | 1,218,503 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 6.16%, 3/9/29 | | 2,200,000 | | 2,155,528 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 2.80%, 5/24/32 | | 4,065,000 | | 3,061,685 | |
Huntington Bancshares, Inc., VRN, 6.21%, 8/21/29 | | 822,000 | | 790,415 | |
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 2.90%, 1/19/33 | EUR | 8,061,000 | | 8,159,305 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 4.75%, 9/6/27 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 2,117,885 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 6.625%, 6/20/33(1) | | $ | 1,725,000 | | 1,583,446 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 4.01%, 4/23/29 | | 301,000 | | 274,222 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.07%, 6/1/29 | | 7,534,000 | | 6,264,000 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 2.58%, 4/22/32 | | 1,435,000 | | 1,108,715 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 5.35%, 6/1/34 | | 30,000 | | 27,680 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 6.25%, 10/23/34 | | 170,000 | | 167,775 | |
KeyBank NA, 3.40%, 5/20/26 | | 1,365,000 | | 1,201,706 | |
KeyCorp, VRN, 3.88%, 5/23/25 | | 1,370,000 | | 1,311,610 | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau, 3.75%, 7/30/27 | GBP | 7,700,000 | | 9,023,750 | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau, 0.75%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 6,050,000 | | 6,272,494 | |
La Banque Postale SA, VRN, 0.75%, 8/2/32 | EUR | 4,500,000 | | 3,976,474 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.875%, 1/15/26 | GBP | 700,000 | | 806,131 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 5.99%, 8/7/27 | | $ | 1,317,000 | | 1,298,308 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.99%, 12/15/31 | GBP | 2,000,000 | | 2,089,523 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 1.75%, 3/2/26 | EUR | 500,000 | | 508,694 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 2.11%, 11/28/31 | GBP | 1,900,000 | | 1,968,530 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 6.62%, 10/20/27 | | $ | 1,290,000 | | 1,293,542 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 5.58%, 6/12/29 | | 573,000 | | 548,817 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 5.94%, 8/18/34 | | 830,000 | | 774,020 | |
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc., VRN, 6.875%, 10/20/34 | | 955,000 | | 954,822 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, 0.625%, 9/10/25 | EUR | 3,400,000 | | 3,401,407 | |
Santander UK PLC, 1.125%, 3/12/27 | EUR | 6,000,000 | | 5,838,136 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 0.05%, 7/1/24 | EUR | 1,200,000 | | 1,236,941 | |
Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB, 3.25%, 11/24/25 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,044,103 | |
Societe Generale SA, 1.25%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 3,500,000 | | 3,500,833 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Societe Generale SA, VRN, 6.69%, 1/10/34(1) | | $ | 274,000 | | $ | 256,753 | |
Svenska Handelsbanken AB, 0.125%, 6/18/24 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,032,950 | |
Truist Bank, 3.625%, 9/16/25 | | $ | 296,000 | | 279,343 | |
Truist Bank, 3.30%, 5/15/26 | | 1,286,000 | | 1,177,920 | |
Truist Bank, VRN, 2.64%, 9/17/29 | | 845,000 | | 779,732 | |
Truist Financial Corp., VRN, 7.16%, 10/30/29 | | 885,000 | | 890,457 | |
U.S. Bancorp, VRN, 6.79%, 10/26/27 | | 1,890,000 | | 1,904,643 | |
U.S. Bancorp, VRN, 5.78%, 6/12/29 | | 2,094,000 | | 2,014,133 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 5.57%, 7/25/29 | | 780,000 | | 752,347 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 6.30%, 10/23/29 | | 1,270,000 | | 1,259,818 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 4.90%, 7/25/33 | | 1,001,000 | | 880,209 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 5.39%, 4/24/34 | | 1,972,000 | | 1,786,068 | |
Wells Fargo & Co., VRN, 5.56%, 7/25/34 | | 1,356,000 | | 1,241,804 | |
Westpac Banking Corp., 0.375%, 4/2/26 | EUR | 600,000 | | 586,141 | |
| | | 186,111,184 | |
Beverages — 0.2% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.70%, 2/1/36 | | $ | 3,340,000 | | 2,941,110 | |
Anheuser-Busch Cos. LLC / Anheuser-Busch InBev Worldwide, Inc., 4.90%, 2/1/46 | | 3,025,000 | | 2,521,328 | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA, 1.65%, 3/28/31 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 910,951 | |
| | | 6,373,389 | |
Biotechnology — 0.3% | | | |
AbbVie, Inc., 4.40%, 11/6/42 | | $ | 545,000 | | 433,142 | |
Amgen, Inc., 4.05%, 8/18/29 | | 2,605,000 | | 2,383,497 | |
Amgen, Inc., 5.25%, 3/2/33 | | 1,623,000 | | 1,514,394 | |
Amgen, Inc., 5.65%, 3/2/53 | | 1,695,000 | | 1,491,994 | |
Gilead Sciences, Inc., 5.55%, 10/15/53 | | 1,800,000 | | 1,627,286 | |
| | | 7,450,313 | |
Broadline Retail — 0.1% | | | |
Marks & Spencer PLC, 4.50%, 7/10/27 | GBP | 1,400,000 | | 1,578,210 | |
Building Products — 0.2% | | | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | | $ | 2,966,000 | | 2,591,668 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/32(1) | | 1,855,000 | | 1,700,239 | |
Standard Industries, Inc., 4.375%, 7/15/30(1) | | 545,000 | | 445,801 | |
| | | 4,737,708 | |
Capital Markets — 1.3% | | | |
Bank of New York Mellon Corp., VRN, 6.47%, 10/25/34 | | 1,900,000 | | 1,907,124 | |
Blue Owl Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | | 494,000 | | 440,921 | |
Blue Owl Credit Income Corp., 3.125%, 9/23/26 | | 641,000 | | 562,724 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., VRN, 5.85%, 5/19/34 | | 1,482,000 | | 1,359,980 | |
Charles Schwab Corp., VRN, 6.14%, 8/24/34 | | 670,000 | | 627,909 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 2.625%, 12/16/24 | GBP | 2,100,000 | | 2,437,523 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 7.15%, 7/13/27 | | $ | 1,320,000 | | 1,319,409 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.00%, 6/24/32 | EUR | 1,700,000 | | 1,625,035 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.25%, 1/29/26 | GBP | 1,400,000 | | 1,644,769 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.95%, 10/21/27 | | $ | 1,025,000 | | 899,199 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 6.48%, 10/24/29 | | 1,125,000 | | 1,125,021 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 1.99%, 1/27/32 | | 1,170,000 | | 858,679 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., VRN, 2.65%, 10/21/32 | | 1,240,000 | | 932,711 | |
Golub Capital BDC, Inc., 2.50%, 8/24/26 | | 409,000 | | 357,989 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.63%, 2/18/26 | | 947,000 | | 901,849 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 3.59%, 7/22/28 | | $ | 675,000 | | $ | 612,385 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 5.12%, 2/1/29 | | 406,000 | | 386,663 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 5.16%, 4/20/29 | | 1,267,000 | | 1,205,780 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.70%, 1/22/31 | | 325,000 | | 261,223 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 2.51%, 10/20/32 | | 1,655,000 | | 1,238,415 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 6.34%, 10/18/33 | | 1,390,000 | | 1,363,185 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 5.42%, 7/21/34 | | 684,000 | | 624,508 | |
Morgan Stanley, VRN, 6.63%, 11/1/34(3) | | 1,265,000 | | 1,264,472 | |
Nasdaq, Inc., 5.55%, 2/15/34 | | 1,082,000 | | 1,004,167 | |
Nasdaq, Inc., 5.95%, 8/15/53 | | 492,000 | | 439,438 | |
UBS AG, 5.80%, 9/11/25 | | 1,183,000 | | 1,177,022 | |
UBS Group AG, 4.28%, 1/9/28(1) | | 1,369,000 | | 1,249,428 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 3.125%, 6/15/30 | EUR | 4,000,000 | | 3,868,283 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 6.30%, 9/22/34(1) | | $ | 975,000 | | 923,902 | |
| | | 32,619,713 | |
Chemicals — 0.1% | | | |
Albemarle Corp., 4.65%, 6/1/27 | | 1,270,000 | | 1,199,866 | |
CF Industries, Inc., 4.95%, 6/1/43 | | 725,000 | | 560,457 | |
| | | 1,760,323 | |
Commercial Services and Supplies — 0.1% | | | |
Veralto Corp., 5.45%, 9/18/33(1) | | 1,300,000 | | 1,215,463 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32 | | 1,315,000 | | 1,065,255 | |
| | | 2,280,718 | |
Construction and Engineering† | | | |
Quanta Services, Inc., 2.35%, 1/15/32 | | 1,620,000 | | 1,167,060 | |
Consumer Finance — 0.1% | | | |
American Express Co., VRN, 6.34%, 10/30/26 | | 1,965,000 | | 1,970,925 | |
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail† | | | |
WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd., 3.50%, 7/27/26 | GBP | 1,300,000 | | 1,261,610 | |
Distributors† | | | |
Genuine Parts Co., 6.50%, 11/1/28(3) | | $ | 758,000 | | 758,260 | |
Diversified REITs — 0.3% | | | |
Agree LP, 2.90%, 10/1/30 | | 1,570,000 | | 1,251,165 | |
Essex Portfolio LP, 3.00%, 1/15/30 | | 1,089,000 | | 889,821 | |
Extra Space Storage LP, 5.50%, 7/1/30 | | 598,000 | | 565,944 | |
Extra Space Storage LP, 2.20%, 10/15/30 | | 535,000 | | 408,511 | |
Federal Realty OP LP, 3.50%, 6/1/30 | | 1,675,000 | | 1,401,281 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 3.05%, 2/15/30 | | 930,000 | | 714,902 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 2.50%, 11/15/32 | | 1,297,000 | | 859,466 | |
Kilroy Realty LP, 2.65%, 11/15/33 | | 120,000 | | 78,531 | |
Spirit Realty LP, 3.20%, 2/15/31 | | 718,000 | | 565,684 | |
| | | 6,735,305 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.6% | | | |
AT&T, Inc., 5.40%, 2/15/34 | | 1,815,000 | | 1,668,314 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.50%, 5/15/35 | | 1,422,000 | | 1,186,360 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.90%, 8/15/37 | | 871,000 | | 733,865 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.85%, 3/1/39 | | 1,995,000 | | 1,628,649 | |
Deutsche Telekom AG, 1.375%, 7/5/34 | EUR | 1,100,000 | | 915,318 | |
Ooredoo International Finance Ltd., 2.625%, 4/8/31(1) | | $ | 3,721,000 | | 3,025,322 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | | 2,979,000 | | 3,059,466 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | | 2,140,000 | | 2,411,568 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Verizon Communications, Inc., 4.81%, 3/15/39 | | $ | 1,040,000 | | $ | 862,418 | |
| | | 15,491,280 | |
Electric Utilities — 1.2% | | | |
Baltimore Gas & Electric Co., 2.25%, 6/15/31 | | 808,000 | | 629,186 | |
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, 4.95%, 4/1/33 | | 480,000 | | 443,631 | |
CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric LLC, 4.45%, 10/1/32 | | 1,190,000 | | 1,065,526 | |
Commonwealth Edison Co., 5.30%, 2/1/53 | | 1,882,000 | | 1,626,475 | |
Duke Energy Carolinas LLC, 2.55%, 4/15/31 | | 542,000 | | 433,719 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 2.55%, 6/15/31 | | 575,000 | | 443,596 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/52 | | 1,465,000 | | 1,138,945 | |
Duke Energy Florida LLC, 1.75%, 6/15/30 | | 1,615,000 | | 1,243,727 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 4.15%, 12/1/44 | | 330,000 | | 241,412 | |
Duke Energy Progress LLC, 5.35%, 3/15/53 | | 445,000 | | 379,398 | |
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA, VRN, 1.70%, 7/20/80 | EUR | 700,000 | | 688,712 | |
Exelon Corp., 5.15%, 3/15/28 | | $ | 560,000 | | 543,530 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.45%, 2/3/32 | | 1,681,000 | | 1,311,864 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 4.125%, 2/1/42 | | 810,000 | | 629,116 | |
Georgia Power Co., 4.95%, 5/17/33 | | 660,000 | | 602,821 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 4.40%, 10/15/44 | | 935,000 | | 723,791 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 3.15%, 4/15/50 | | 800,000 | | 479,880 | |
MidAmerican Energy Co., 5.85%, 9/15/54 | | 360,000 | | 337,583 | |
Nevada Power Co., 6.00%, 3/15/54 | | 330,000 | | 303,735 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.90%, 2/28/28 | | 1,065,000 | | 1,018,249 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.05%, 2/28/33 | | 1,220,000 | | 1,108,003 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.25%, 2/28/53 | | 809,000 | | 657,408 | |
Northern States Power Co., 3.20%, 4/1/52 | | 765,000 | | 458,198 | |
Northern States Power Co., 5.10%, 5/15/53 | | 1,030,000 | | 873,442 | |
NRG Energy, Inc., 2.00%, 12/2/25(1) | | 2,520,000 | | 2,292,605 | |
Oncor Electric Delivery Co. LLC, 4.95%, 9/15/52(1) | | 785,000 | | 645,662 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 6.40%, 6/15/33 | | 330,000 | | 309,843 | |
Pacific Gas & Electric Co., 4.20%, 6/1/41 | | 545,000 | | 363,566 | |
Palomino Funding Trust I, 7.23%, 5/17/28(1) | | 1,810,000 | | 1,809,847 | |
PECO Energy Co., 4.375%, 8/15/52 | | 1,360,000 | | 1,024,270 | |
Southern Co., 5.20%, 6/15/33 | | 1,436,000 | | 1,321,115 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | | 930,000 | | 686,935 | |
Tierra Mojada Luxembourg II Sarl, 5.75%, 12/1/40(1) | | 2,239,218 | | 1,791,625 | |
Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 4/1/52 | | 745,000 | | 513,843 | |
Union Electric Co., 5.45%, 3/15/53 | | 1,040,000 | | 907,016 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 3.40%, 6/1/30 | | 504,000 | | 427,192 | |
Xcel Energy, Inc., 4.60%, 6/1/32 | | 399,000 | | 352,992 | |
| | | 29,828,458 | |
Electrical Equipment — 0.1% | | | |
Regal Rexnord Corp., 6.40%, 4/15/33(1) | | 2,857,000 | | 2,621,969 | |
Energy Equipment and Services† | | | |
Schlumberger Investment SA, 4.85%, 5/15/33 | | 525,000 | | 483,509 | |
Entertainment — 0.1% | | | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.64%, 3/15/25 | | 419,000 | | 405,060 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.79%, 3/15/25 | | 367,000 | | 354,970 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27 | | 372,000 | | 342,556 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.05%, 3/15/42 | | 1,010,000 | | 748,647 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 5.14%, 3/15/52 | | $ | 2,540,000 | | $ | 1,798,690 | |
| | | 3,649,923 | |
Financial Services — 0.8% | | | |
Antares Holdings LP, 2.75%, 1/15/27(1) | | 713,000 | | 599,274 | |
Arkea Home Loans SFH SA, 0.01%, 10/4/30 | EUR | 3,300,000 | | 2,739,022 | |
BPCE SFH SA, 0.125%, 12/3/30 | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 2,490,290 | |
Cie de Financement Foncier SA, 1.20%, 4/29/31 | EUR | 3,300,000 | | 2,937,516 | |
Corebridge Financial, Inc., 3.90%, 4/5/32 | | $ | 1,490,000 | | 1,219,756 | |
Coventry Building Society, 0.125%, 6/20/26 | EUR | 5,300,000 | | 5,103,582 | |
Credit Agricole Public Sector SCF SA, 0.125%, 12/8/32 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 803,108 | |
GE Capital Funding LLC, 4.55%, 5/15/32 | | $ | 1,500,000 | | 1,348,168 | |
Nationwide Building Society, VRN, 2.00%, 7/25/29 | EUR | 2,400,000 | | 2,467,681 | |
Societe Generale SFH SA, 0.75%, 1/29/27 | EUR | 600,000 | | 581,364 | |
| | | 20,289,761 | |
Food Products — 0.5% | | | |
J M Smucker Co., 5.90%, 11/15/28 | | $ | 2,303,000 | | 2,285,828 | |
JDE Peet's NV, 2.25%, 9/24/31(1) | | 1,704,000 | | 1,240,411 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | | 4,110,000 | | 3,389,817 | |
Mars, Inc., 4.75%, 4/20/33(1) | | 1,321,000 | | 1,213,488 | |
Mars, Inc., 3.875%, 4/1/39(1) | | 431,000 | | 330,488 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 2.625%, 3/17/27 | | 1,150,000 | | 1,041,072 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 1.375%, 3/17/41 | EUR | 1,600,000 | | 1,060,464 | |
Nestle Holdings, Inc., 4.85%, 3/14/33(1) | | $ | 1,050,000 | | 985,907 | |
| | | 11,547,475 | |
Gas Utilities — 0.1% | | | |
Infraestructura Energetica Nova SAPI de CV, 4.75%, 1/15/51(1) | | 2,100,000 | | 1,429,560 | |
Ground Transportation — 0.3% | | | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 8/11/32(1) | | 1,900,000 | | 1,701,243 | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.95%, 10/15/33(1) | | 1,863,000 | | 1,700,796 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 4.15%, 4/1/45 | | 902,000 | | 674,923 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 3.30%, 9/15/51 | | 650,000 | | 405,660 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.20%, 4/15/54 | | 1,150,000 | | 994,178 | |
CSX Corp., 4.25%, 3/15/29 | | 717,000 | | 669,399 | |
Union Pacific Corp., 3.55%, 8/15/39 | | 1,660,000 | | 1,226,181 | |
| | | 7,372,380 | |
Health Care Equipment and Supplies — 0.1% | | | |
GE HealthCare Technologies, Inc., 5.65%, 11/15/27 | | 2,745,000 | | 2,717,833 | |
Health Care Providers and Services — 0.8% | | | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | | 2,753,000 | | 2,461,569 | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | | 3,576,000 | | 2,960,031 | |
CVS Health Corp., 4.78%, 3/25/38 | | 385,000 | | 318,712 | |
CVS Health Corp., 5.05%, 3/25/48 | | 2,075,000 | | 1,632,659 | |
CVS Health Corp., 5.625%, 2/21/53 | | 1,910,000 | | 1,620,002 | |
HCA, Inc., 5.20%, 6/1/28 | | 1,200,000 | | 1,142,992 | |
HCA, Inc., 2.375%, 7/15/31 | | 940,000 | | 699,359 | |
HCA, Inc., 5.50%, 6/1/33 | | 1,225,000 | | 1,118,134 | |
HCA, Inc., 5.90%, 6/1/53 | | 1,320,000 | | 1,116,876 | |
Kaiser Foundation Hospitals, 3.00%, 6/1/51 | | 555,000 | | 326,267 | |
Quest Diagnostics, Inc., 6.40%, 11/30/33(3) | | 1,103,000 | | 1,100,892 | |
Roche Holdings, Inc., 2.61%, 12/13/51(1) | | 1,420,000 | | 788,051 | |
Star Parent, Inc., 9.00%, 10/1/30(1) | | 1,039,000 | | 1,032,386 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
UnitedHealth Group, Inc., 5.05%, 4/15/53 | | $ | 1,925,000 | | $ | 1,620,562 | |
Universal Health Services, Inc., 1.65%, 9/1/26 | | 1,633,000 | | 1,440,738 | |
| | | 19,379,230 | |
Hotels, Restaurants and Leisure — 0.4% | | | |
Caesars Entertainment, Inc., 4.625%, 10/15/29(1) | | 1,648,000 | | 1,356,043 | |
International Game Technology PLC, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | | 2,220,000 | | 2,021,954 | |
Light & Wonder International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | | 2,850,000 | | 2,766,680 | |
Marriott International, Inc., 3.50%, 10/15/32 | | 1,482,000 | | 1,177,260 | |
Starbucks Corp., 2.55%, 11/15/30 | | 2,180,000 | | 1,759,244 | |
| | | 9,081,181 | |
Household Durables — 0.2% | | | |
DR Horton, Inc., 2.50%, 10/15/24 | | 945,000 | | 914,149 | |
KB Home, 4.80%, 11/15/29 | | 2,698,000 | | 2,340,798 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/31(1) | | 2,454,000 | | 1,840,938 | |
| | | 5,095,885 | |
Household Products — 0.1% | | | |
Clorox Co., 1.80%, 5/15/30 | | 2,070,000 | | 1,593,362 | |
Independent Power and Renewable Electricity Producers — 0.1% | |
Alexander Funding Trust II, 7.47%, 7/31/28(1) | | 1,830,000 | | 1,817,838 | |
Insurance — 0.1% | | | |
Allstate Corp., 5.25%, 3/30/33 | | 70,000 | | 64,691 | |
Belrose Funding Trust, 2.33%, 8/15/30(1) | | 1,521,000 | | 1,107,727 | |
Credit Agricole Assurances SA, VRN, 2.625%, 1/29/48 | EUR | 1,100,000 | | 1,027,663 | |
Five Corners Funding Trust III, 5.79%, 2/15/33(1) | | $ | 91,000 | | 86,107 | |
MetLife, Inc., 5.375%, 7/15/33 | | 792,000 | | 741,156 | |
| | | 3,027,344 | |
IT Services — 0.3% | | | |
Black Knight InfoServ LLC, 3.625%, 9/1/28(1) | | 9,210,000 | | 8,221,261 | |
Kyndryl Holdings, Inc., 3.15%, 10/15/31 | | 306,000 | | 223,163 | |
| | | 8,444,424 | |
Leisure Products — 0.1% | | | |
Mattel, Inc., 3.75%, 4/1/29(1) | | 2,190,000 | | 1,875,819 | |
Machinery — 0.5% | | | |
Chart Industries, Inc., 7.50%, 1/1/30(1) | | 3,400,000 | | 3,343,000 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc., 5.70%, 8/14/33 | | 850,000 | | 803,541 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.75%, 1/20/28 | | 40,000 | | 38,864 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.95%, 7/14/28 | | 1,065,000 | | 1,039,368 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.70%, 6/10/30 | | 1,154,000 | | 1,086,851 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., Series I, 5.15%, 9/8/33 | | 720,000 | | 685,078 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp., 4.25%, 9/15/27 | | 4,805,000 | | 4,558,442 | |
| | | 11,555,144 | |
Media — 1.2% | | | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/34(1) | | 6,636,000 | | 4,798,742 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 6.48%, 10/23/45 | | 1,140,000 | | 958,999 | |
Charter Communications Operating LLC / Charter Communications Operating Capital, 5.125%, 7/1/49 | | 825,000 | | 571,182 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.20%, 7/15/36 | | 1,210,000 | | 893,644 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | | 1,525,000 | | 1,121,423 | |
Comcast Corp., 2.94%, 11/1/56 | | 1,030,000 | | 546,136 | |
Cox Communications, Inc., 3.15%, 8/15/24(1) | | 383,000 | | 374,057 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Cox Communications, Inc., 3.85%, 2/1/25(1) | | $ | 683,000 | | $ | 663,298 | |
Cox Communications, Inc., 5.70%, 6/15/33(1) | | 588,000 | | 553,251 | |
Cox Communications, Inc., 4.50%, 6/30/43(1) | | 359,000 | | 258,297 | |
Fox Corp., 6.50%, 10/13/33 | | 1,070,000 | | 1,045,524 | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/31(1) | | 5,908,000 | | 3,728,606 | |
Paramount Global, 4.00%, 1/15/26 | | 1,950,000 | | 1,851,297 | |
Paramount Global, 4.95%, 1/15/31 | | 1,705,000 | | 1,424,454 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/29(1) | | 4,335,000 | | 3,845,963 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/29 | | 5,558,000 | | 4,663,718 | |
WPP Finance 2010, 3.75%, 9/19/24 | | 2,535,000 | | 2,474,159 | |
| | | 29,772,750 | |
Metals and Mining — 0.3% | | | |
Arsenal AIC Parent LLC, 8.00%, 10/1/30(1) | | 202,000 | | 199,727 | |
Freeport Indonesia PT, 6.20%, 4/14/52 | | 2,200,000 | | 1,820,940 | |
Glencore Capital Finance DAC, 1.125%, 3/10/28 | EUR | 2,400,000 | | 2,197,624 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 6.375%, 10/6/30(1) | | $ | 680,000 | | 666,590 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 2.625%, 9/23/31(1) | | 1,520,000 | | 1,145,616 | |
Minera Mexico SA de CV, 4.50%, 1/26/50(1) | | 193,000 | | 130,554 | |
South32 Treasury Ltd., 4.35%, 4/14/32(1) | | 1,045,000 | | 859,374 | |
| | | 7,020,425 | |
Multi-Utilities — 0.4% | | | |
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co. PJSC, 4.00%, 10/3/49 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,452,526 | |
Ameren Corp., 3.50%, 1/15/31 | | 1,468,000 | | 1,231,547 | |
Ameren Illinois Co., 4.95%, 6/1/33 | | 1,275,000 | | 1,175,274 | |
Dominion Energy, Inc., 4.90%, 8/1/41 | | 895,000 | | 716,365 | |
DTE Energy Co., 4.875%, 6/1/28 | | 785,000 | | 747,112 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc., 6.125%, 10/15/33 | | 1,882,000 | | 1,837,948 | |
Sempra, 3.25%, 6/15/27 | | 915,000 | | 829,792 | |
Sempra, 5.50%, 8/1/33 | | 1,550,000 | | 1,442,438 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc., 1.375%, 10/15/27 | | 1,040,000 | | 877,428 | |
| | | 10,310,430 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 1.6% | | | |
Aker BP ASA, 6.00%, 6/13/33(1) | | 2,620,000 | | 2,469,755 | |
BP Capital Markets America, Inc., 3.06%, 6/17/41 | | 895,000 | | 592,512 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 1/15/32 | | 915,000 | | 691,989 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.75%, 4/15/29(1) | | 410,000 | | 401,565 | |
Civitas Resources, Inc., 8.625%, 11/1/30(1) | | 102,000 | | 103,926 | |
Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC, 6.04%, 11/15/33(1) | | 1,425,000 | | 1,353,863 | |
ConocoPhillips Co., 5.55%, 3/15/54 | | 650,000 | | 581,576 | |
Diamondback Energy, Inc., 6.25%, 3/15/33 | | 1,010,000 | | 997,430 | |
Enbridge, Inc., 5.70%, 3/8/33 | | 1,220,000 | | 1,141,309 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 5.75%, 2/15/33 | | 972,000 | | 911,925 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.55%, 12/1/33 | | 765,000 | | 755,579 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 4.90%, 3/15/35 | | 530,000 | | 450,389 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.125%, 12/15/45 | | 605,000 | | 523,188 | |
Enterprise Products Operating LLC, 4.85%, 3/15/44 | | 1,059,000 | | 877,814 | |
Equinor ASA, 3.25%, 11/18/49 | | 320,000 | | 203,479 | |
Geopark Ltd., 5.50%, 1/17/27(1) | | 2,250,000 | | 1,892,595 | |
Kinder Morgan Energy Partners LP, 6.50%, 9/1/39 | | 569,000 | | 528,231 | |
MEG Energy Corp., 5.875%, 2/1/29(1) | | 2,995,000 | | 2,801,698 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.625%, 9/1/30 | | 2,341,000 | | 2,350,004 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.45%, 9/15/36 | | $ | 640,000 | | $ | 622,150 | |
ONEOK, Inc., 6.05%, 9/1/33 | | 495,000 | | 474,630 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 10.00%, 2/7/33(1) | | 4,500,000 | | 3,982,063 | |
Petroleos Mexicanos, 6.625%, 6/15/35 | | 1,290,000 | | 851,666 | |
Sabine Pass Liquefaction LLC, 5.00%, 3/15/27 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,541,460 | |
Saudi Arabian Oil Co., 2.25%, 11/24/30 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,937,645 | |
Shell International Finance BV, 2.375%, 11/7/29 | | 1,190,000 | | 996,165 | |
Southwestern Energy Co., 5.375%, 3/15/30 | | 4,916,000 | | 4,514,029 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 6.35%, 1/15/29 | | 764,000 | | 760,484 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 6.15%, 4/1/33 | | 635,000 | | 601,170 | |
Williams Cos., Inc., 4.55%, 6/24/24 | | 1,235,000 | | 1,222,371 | |
Williams Cos., Inc., 5.30%, 8/15/28 | | 1,445,000 | | 1,393,295 | |
| | | 40,525,955 | |
Passenger Airlines — 0.1% | | | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | | 2,639,679 | | 2,569,552 | |
Personal Care Products — 0.2% | | | |
Haleon US Capital LLC, 4.00%, 3/24/52 | | 755,000 | | 530,758 | |
Kenvue, Inc., 4.90%, 3/22/33 | | 4,040,000 | | 3,788,202 | |
| | | 4,318,960 | |
Pharmaceuticals — 0.2% | | | |
Eli Lilly & Co., 4.875%, 2/27/53 | | 870,000 | | 754,701 | |
Jazz Securities DAC, 4.375%, 1/15/29(1) | | 1,521,000 | | 1,324,081 | |
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte. Ltd., 5.11%, 5/19/43 | | 1,940,000 | | 1,704,031 | |
Pfizer Investment Enterprises Pte. Ltd., 5.30%, 5/19/53 | | 1,435,000 | | 1,256,494 | |
Viatris, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50 | | 784,000 | | 451,400 | |
| | | 5,490,707 | |
Residential REITs† | | | |
Invitation Homes Operating Partnership LP, 5.50%, 8/15/33 | | 558,000 | | 506,276 | |
Retail REITs — 0.2% | | | |
Kimco Realty OP LLC, 4.60%, 2/1/33 | | 2,160,000 | | 1,867,918 | |
NNN REIT, Inc., 5.60%, 10/15/33 | | 1,595,000 | | 1,471,218 | |
NNN REIT, Inc., 4.80%, 10/15/48 | | 1,040,000 | | 768,128 | |
| | | 4,107,264 | |
Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment — 0.1% | | | |
Broadcom, Inc., 3.42%, 4/15/33(1) | | 1,540,000 | | 1,197,884 | |
Intel Corp., 5.70%, 2/10/53 | | 1,285,000 | | 1,150,909 | |
NXP BV / NXP Funding LLC / NXP USA, Inc., 2.50%, 5/11/31 | | 1,780,000 | | 1,360,064 | |
| | | 3,708,857 | |
Software† | | | |
Oracle Corp., 3.85%, 7/15/36 | | 555,000 | | 423,568 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40 | | 1,348,000 | | 926,192 | |
| | | 1,349,760 | |
Specialized REITs — 0.2% | | | |
American Tower Corp., 5.55%, 7/15/33 | | 1,787,000 | | 1,646,999 | |
Crown Castle, Inc., 4.15%, 7/1/50 | | 806,000 | | 538,584 | |
Iron Mountain, Inc., 5.625%, 7/15/32(1) | | 1,271,000 | | 1,087,225 | |
VICI Properties LP / VICI Note Co., Inc., 4.125%, 8/15/30(1) | | 2,740,000 | | 2,262,980 | |
| | | 5,535,788 | |
Specialty Retail — 0.1% | | | |
AutoZone, Inc., 4.00%, 4/15/30 | | 1,065,000 | | 938,554 | |
AutoZone, Inc., 6.55%, 11/1/33 | | 805,000 | | 807,545 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/53 | | $ | 2,365,000 | | $ | 2,045,194 | |
| | | 3,791,293 | |
Technology Hardware, Storage and Peripherals — 0.1% | | | |
Apple, Inc., 3.95%, 8/8/52 | | 2,005,000 | | 1,487,819 | |
Dell International LLC / EMC Corp., 5.75%, 2/1/33 | | 935,000 | | 884,521 | |
| | | 2,372,340 | |
Trading Companies and Distributors† | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | | 699,000 | | 680,768 | |
Water Utilities† | | | |
Essential Utilities, Inc., 2.70%, 4/15/30 | | 1,670,000 | | 1,349,763 | |
Wireless Telecommunication Services — 0.2% | | | |
Vodafone Group PLC, 6.15%, 2/27/37 | | 840,000 | | 797,896 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 4.20%, 10/3/78 | EUR | 1,900,000 | | 1,852,088 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 2.625%, 8/27/80 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,936,546 | |
| | | 4,586,530 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $617,773,585) | | | 562,397,118 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 13.6% | |
Adjustable-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 0.1% | |
FHLMC, VRN, 5.11%, (1-year H15T1Y plus 2.25%), 9/1/35 | | $ | 326,400 | | 331,439 | |
FHLMC, VRN, 5.76%, (1-year RFUCC plus 1.63%), 8/1/46 | | 217,109 | | 219,899 | |
FNMA, VRN, 6.94%, (6-month RFUCC plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | | 173,675 | | 176,322 | |
FNMA, VRN, 6.94%, (6-month RFUCC plus 1.57%), 6/1/35 | | 128,408 | | 130,447 | |
FNMA, VRN, 7.22%, (6-month RFUCC plus 1.54%), 9/1/35 | | 229,322 | | 232,534 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.19%, (1-year RFUCC plus 1.61%), 3/1/47 | | 666,371 | | 623,526 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.12%, (1-year RFUCC plus 1.61%), 4/1/47 | | 372,490 | | 348,179 | |
FNMA, VRN, 3.20%, (1-year RFUCC plus 1.62%), 5/1/47 | | 417,760 | | 420,491 | |
| | | 2,482,837 | |
Fixed-Rate U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities — 13.5% | |
FHLMC, 2.00%, 6/1/36 | | 5,601,623 | | 4,788,830 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 2/1/38 | | 712 | | 716 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 2/1/49 | | 7,825,744 | | 6,670,990 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/50 | | 5,091,488 | | 4,316,255 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 10/1/50 | | 6,329,651 | | 4,898,603 | |
FHLMC, 2.50%, 5/1/51 | | 176,575 | | 136,489 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/51 | | 10,901,019 | | 9,223,034 | |
FHLMC, 3.00%, 12/1/51 | | 6,464,371 | | 5,191,146 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | | 1,004,146 | | 837,266 | |
FHLMC, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | | 355,385 | | 300,556 | |
FHLMC, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | | 352,459 | | 305,012 | |
FHLMC, 5.00%, 8/1/52 | | 8,027,433 | | 7,468,675 | |
FHLMC, 4.50%, 10/1/52 | | 5,910,609 | | 5,286,946 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 11/1/52 | | 6,642,517 | | 6,506,686 | |
FHLMC, 6.00%, 1/1/53 | | 5,153,138 | | 5,043,741 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 5/1/36 | | 6,779,409 | | 5,787,599 | |
FNMA, 2.00%, 11/1/36 | | 8,237,040 | | 7,026,526 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/36 | | 6,138,484 | | 5,390,708 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 10/1/40 | | 831,761 | | 730,917 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/41 | | 5,702 | | 5,258 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 12/1/41 | | 45,090 | | 39,622 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/42 | | 18,309 | | 16,090 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 6/1/42 | | 10,570 | | 9,288 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
FNMA, 3.50%, 8/1/42 | | $ | 63,069 | | $ | 55,421 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 9/1/42 | | 7,252 | | 6,355 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 2/1/46 | | 113,237 | | 100,201 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/50 | | 8,141,584 | | 7,125,572 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 6/1/50 | | 9,639,123 | | 7,490,350 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 10/1/50 | | 6,226,441 | | 4,786,747 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/50 | | 7,838,405 | | 6,040,990 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 2/1/51 | | 1,291,678 | | 1,001,072 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/51 | | 10,900,285 | | 9,559,461 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 12/1/51 | | 6,244,887 | | 4,808,667 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 2/1/52 | | 2,524,701 | | 1,952,085 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 2/1/52 | | 6,252,906 | | 5,038,189 | |
FNMA, 2.50%, 3/1/52 | | 16,347,095 | | 12,689,849 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 4/1/52 | | 17,741,878 | | 14,449,048 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 4/1/52 | | 210,343 | | 175,488 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 5/1/52 | | 280,749 | | 229,316 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | | 10,242,204 | | 8,574,604 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | | 6,288,794 | | 5,248,620 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | | 701,788 | | 585,711 | |
FNMA, 3.50%, 5/1/52 | | 655,280 | | 555,834 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 5/1/52 | | 7,626,258 | | 6,602,782 | |
FNMA, 3.00%, 6/1/52 | | 109,324 | | 89,296 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/52 | | 3,039,138 | | 2,806,673 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 9/1/52 | | 7,114,053 | | 6,397,453 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 10/1/52 | | 13,006,284 | | 12,101,580 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 10/1/52 | | 4,909,129 | | 4,662,156 | |
FNMA, 5.50%, 1/1/53 | | 5,612,651 | | 5,334,065 | |
FNMA, 6.50%, 1/1/53 | | 9,578,776 | | 9,531,826 | |
FNMA, 4.50%, 6/1/53 | | 13,761,605 | | 12,379,401 | |
FNMA, 5.00%, 8/1/53 | | 7,357,409 | | 6,836,927 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/53 | | 5,222,069 | | 5,088,192 | |
FNMA, 6.00%, 9/1/53 | | 5,194,446 | | 5,061,677 | |
FNMA, 4.00%, 3/1/51 | | 8,470,693 | | 7,440,271 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, TBA | | 7,117,000 | | 6,972,905 | |
GNMA, 6.50%, TBA | | 3,660,000 | | 3,651,834 | |
GNMA, 6.00%, 7/15/33 | | 1,659 | | 1,678 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 1/15/39 | | 1,645 | | 1,627 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 9/15/39 | | 6,183 | | 6,142 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 10/15/39 | | 1,892 | | 1,789 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 10/15/39 | | 3,898 | | 3,777 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 1/15/40 | | 3,222 | | 3,046 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 12/15/40 | | 3,337 | | 3,018 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 12/15/40 | | 11,480 | | 10,858 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/42 | | 1,867,061 | | 1,627,575 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 4/20/50 | | 1,234,281 | | 1,027,894 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 5/20/50 | | 1,261,505 | | 1,049,978 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 6/20/50 | | 1,887,216 | | 1,572,570 | |
GNMA, 3.00%, 7/20/50 | | 3,329,628 | | 2,766,894 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 2/20/51 | | 7,299,962 | | 5,829,163 | |
GNMA, 3.50%, 6/20/51 | | 739,685 | | 634,997 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 9/20/51 | | 617,842 | | 493,115 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
GNMA, 2.00%, 12/20/51 | | $ | 13,736,785 | | $ | 10,611,330 | |
GNMA, 2.50%, 12/20/51 | | 9,538,668 | | 7,612,814 | |
GNMA, 4.00%, 9/20/52 | | 11,317,982 | | 9,959,565 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 9/20/52 | | 5,313,747 | | 4,810,104 | |
GNMA, 4.50%, 10/20/52 | | 8,242,639 | | 7,456,281 | |
GNMA, 5.00%, 4/20/53 | | 4,763,705 | | 4,439,909 | |
GNMA, 5.50%, 4/20/53 | | 7,431,559 | | 7,113,878 | |
UMBS, 5.00%, TBA | | 7,413,000 | | 7,151,589 | |
| | | 339,601,162 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $369,893,148) | | | 342,083,999 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 6.2% | | | |
ACRES Commercial Realty Ltd., Series 2021-FL1, Class A, VRN, 6.65%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.31%), 6/15/36(1) | | 6,750,392 | | 6,658,668 | |
AIMCO CLO 10 Ltd., Series 2019-10A, Class CR, VRN, 7.57%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.16%), 7/22/32(1) | | 3,600,000 | | 3,537,789 | |
Allegro CLO V Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class BR, VRN, 7.11%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.71%), 10/16/30(1) | | 3,650,000 | | 3,555,173 | |
AMMC CLO XIII Ltd., Series 2020-2, Class A3R2, VRN, 7.91%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.51%), 7/24/29(1) | | 4,500,000 | | 4,457,075 | |
Arbor Realty Commercial Real Estate Notes Ltd., Series 2021-FL4, Class A, VRN, 6.80%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.46%), 11/15/36(1) | | 4,282,500 | | 4,183,710 | |
ARES LII CLO Ltd., Series 2019-52A, Class CR, VRN, 7.77%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.36%), 4/22/31(1) | | 2,400,000 | | 2,335,820 | |
Bain Capital Credit CLO Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class CR, VRN, 7.76%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.36%), 10/17/32(1) | | 4,500,000 | | 4,417,601 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class A, VRN, 6.35%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.01%), 2/15/38(1) | | 3,408,219 | | 3,262,478 | |
BXMT Ltd., Series 2020-FL2, Class D, VRN, 7.40%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.06%), 2/15/38(1) | | 8,000,000 | | 6,411,419 | |
Carlyle US CLO Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class A2R, VRN, 7.31%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.91%), 7/15/32(1) | | 2,400,000 | | 2,376,051 | |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2018-7A, Class B1, VRN, 7.28%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.86%), 7/20/31(1) | | 5,900,000 | | 5,769,513 | |
Cerberus Loan Funding XXVIII LP, Series 2020-1A, Class A, VRN, 7.51%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.11%), 10/15/31(1) | | 2,639,711 | | 2,637,715 | |
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXI LP, Series 2021-1A, Class A, VRN, 7.16%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.76%), 4/15/32(1) | | 4,195,228 | | 4,182,357 | |
Cerberus Loan Funding XXXIX LP, Series 2022-3A, Class A, VRN, 7.79%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.40%), 1/20/33(1) | | 4,563,743 | | 4,548,399 | |
Dewolf Park CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class CR, VRN, 7.51%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.11%), 10/15/30(1) | | 4,250,000 | | 4,168,467 | |
Dryden 65 CLO Ltd., Series 2018-65A, Class C, VRN, 7.76%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.36%), 7/18/30(1) | | 6,800,000 | | 6,610,094 | |
FS Rialto Issuer LLC, Series 2022-FL6, Class A, SEQ, VRN, 7.91%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.58%), 8/17/37(1) | | 5,078,000 | | 5,094,966 | |
Goldentree Loan Opportunities X Ltd., Series 2015-10A, Class AR, VRN, 6.80%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.38%), 7/20/31(1) | | 3,025,000 | | 3,021,916 | |
KKR CLO 18 Ltd., Series 2018, Class CR, VRN, 7.76%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.36%), 7/18/30(1) | | 2,975,000 | | 2,952,433 | |
LMREC LLC, Series 2021-CRE4, Class A, VRN, 6.50%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.16%), 4/22/37(1) | | 995,379 | | 994,447 | |
LoanCore Issuer Ltd., Series 2021-CRE5, Class AS, VRN, 7.20%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.86%), 7/15/36(1) | | 4,999,500 | | 4,817,974 | |
Magnetite XXV Ltd., Series 2020-25A, Class C, VRN, 7.74%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.36%), 1/25/32(1) | | 5,200,000 | | 5,159,091 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Marathon CLO Ltd., Series 2021-17A, Class B1, VRN, 8.36%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.94%), 1/20/35(1) | | $ | 4,850,000 | | $ | 4,788,639 | |
MF1 LLC, Series 2022-FL10, Class D, VRN, 11.06%, (1-month SOFR plus 5.73%), 9/17/37(1) | | 4,000,000 | | 4,008,473 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2020-FL4, Class A, VRN, 7.15%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.81%), 11/15/35(1) | | 4,071,256 | | 4,055,089 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2020-FL4, Class D, VRN, 9.55%, (1-month SOFR plus 4.21%), 11/15/35(1) | | 4,674,000 | | 4,561,718 | |
Monroe Capital MML CLO Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class AR, VRN, 6.97%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.56%), 4/22/29(1) | | 2,735,074 | | 2,726,010 | |
Mountain View CLO LLC, Series 2017-2A, Class B, VRN, 7.36%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.96%), 1/16/31(1) | | 3,750,000 | | 3,692,558 | |
Neuberger Berman Loan Advisers CLO 28 Ltd., Series 2018-28A, Class B, VRN, 7.28%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.86%), 4/20/30(1) | | 2,300,000 | | 2,268,440 | |
Octagon Investment Partners XV Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class CRR, VRN, 7.66%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.26%), 7/19/30(1) | | 4,500,000 | | 4,397,194 | |
Palmer Square CLO Ltd., Series 2013-2A, Class A2R3, VRN, 7.16%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.76%), 10/17/31(1) | | 5,000,000 | | 4,932,256 | |
Palmer Square Loan Funding Ltd., Series 2022-4A, Class B, VRN, 8.15%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.75%), 7/24/31(1) | | 3,900,000 | | 3,845,414 | |
PFP Ltd., Series 2021-8, Class D, VRN, 7.60%, (1-month SOFR plus 2.26%), 8/9/37(1) | | 4,800,000 | | 4,432,690 | |
Rockford Tower CLO Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class C, VRN, 8.03%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.61%), 1/20/32(1) | | 3,300,000 | | 3,264,394 | |
Sound Point CLO IX Ltd., Series 2015-2A, Class CRRR, VRN, 8.18%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.76%), 7/20/32(1) | | 8,000,000 | | 7,804,974 | |
Symphony CLO XXII Ltd., Series 2020-22A, Class B, VRN, 7.36%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.96%), 4/18/33(1) | | 3,500,000 | | 3,421,711 | |
THL Credit Wind River CLO Ltd., Series 2017-4A, Class B, VRN, 7.09%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.71%), 11/20/30(1) | | 5,282,000 | | 5,188,730 | |
Wind River CLO Ltd., Series 2013-1A, Class A1RR, VRN, 6.66%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.24%), 7/20/30(1) | | 1,601,436 | | 1,595,290 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $158,570,078) | | | 156,136,736 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 5.2% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 1.375%, 11/15/40 | | 500,000 | | 282,041 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.375%, 2/15/42 | | 35,210,000 | | 23,264,045 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.75%, 11/15/42 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,485,742 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.00%, 11/15/42 | | 11,012,000 | | 9,338,477 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.875%, 5/15/43 | | 26,956,000 | | 22,392,433 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 8/15/43 | | 3,170,000 | | 2,827,739 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.50%, 2/15/45 | | 13,000,000 | | 8,392,871 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.875%, 8/15/45 | | 3,500,000 | | 2,411,992 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 2.25%, 8/15/46 | | 5,000,000 | | 2,996,875 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.00%, 5/15/47 | | 5,000,000 | | 3,470,117 | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 3.625%, 2/15/53 | | 9,377,000 | | 7,308,200 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.50%, 4/30/24(4) | | 26,685,000 | | 26,292,658 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.50%, 7/15/26 | | 11,050,000 | | 10,930,004 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.625%, 3/31/28 | | 2,000,000 | | 1,903,828 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.625%, 5/31/28 | | 5,000,000 | | 4,755,274 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $160,700,873) | | | 130,052,296 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 3.4% | | | |
Automobiles — 0.2% | | | |
Volkswagen International Finance NV, 3.875% | | 5,500,000 | | 4,779,411 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Banks — 1.4% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, 4.125% | | 1,000,000 | | $ | 799,046 | |
Barclays PLC, 9.25% | | 1,900,000 | | 2,110,172 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 6.625%(1) | | 2,420,000 | | 2,395,215 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 8.50%(1) | | 2,680,000 | | 2,574,646 | |
Citigroup, Inc., 7.625% | | 2,575,000 | | 2,486,016 | |
Commerzbank AG, 4.25% | | 600,000 | | 455,909 | |
Commerzbank AG, 6.125% | | 1,000,000 | | 977,420 | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.10% | | 2,200,000 | | 1,756,036 | |
Credit Agricole SA, 7.25% | | 2,100,000 | | 2,197,268 | |
Credit Agricole SA, 7.875%(1) | | 2,420,000 | | 2,413,950 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, 5.875% | | 1,600,000 | | 1,721,494 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, 6.375% | | 2,455,000 | | 2,379,438 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.75% | | 3,700,000 | | 3,324,151 | |
La Banque Postale SA, 3.875% | | 3,000,000 | | 2,584,500 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 7.50% | | 2,530,000 | | 2,467,867 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 8.50% | | 1,200,000 | | 1,368,132 | |
Societe Generale SA, 7.875%(1) | | 2,420,000 | | 2,403,868 | |
UniCredit SpA, 3.875% | | 2,000,000 | | 1,571,226 | |
| | | 35,986,354 | |
Capital Markets — 0.2% | | | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 4.50% | | 2,400,000 | | 1,830,355 | |
UBS Group AG, 7.00%(1) | | 2,620,000 | | 2,604,503 | |
| | | 4,434,858 | |
Diversified Telecommunication Services — 0.3% | | | |
Orange SA, 2.375% | | 1,000,000 | | 1,012,893 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.38% | | 2,900,000 | | 2,408,151 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.875% | | 1,800,000 | | 1,668,889 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.88% | | 2,000,000 | | 1,801,416 | |
| | | 6,891,349 | |
Electric Utilities — 0.4% | | | |
Electricite de France SA, 3.375% | | 3,600,000 | | 2,939,419 | |
Enel SpA, 2.25% | | 2,500,000 | | 2,317,531 | |
Naturgy Finance BV, 2.37% | | 3,000,000 | | 2,812,564 | |
SSE PLC, 3.125% | | 2,600,000 | | 2,499,916 | |
| | | 10,569,430 | |
Insurance — 0.5% | | | |
Allianz SE, 2.625% | | 5,600,000 | | 4,024,358 | |
AXA SA, 3.875% | | 3,000,000 | | 3,086,024 | |
BNP Paribas Cardif SA, 4.03% | | 3,100,000 | | 3,169,272 | |
CNP Assurances SACA, 4.75% | | 3,500,000 | | 3,370,086 | |
| | | 13,649,740 | |
Oil, Gas and Consumable Fuels — 0.4% | | | |
Eni SpA, 3.375% | | 7,000,000 | | 6,217,001 | |
TotalEnergies SE, 2.625% | | 4,292,000 | | 4,371,242 | |
| | | 10,588,243 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $98,875,015) | | | 86,899,385 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 2.7% | | | |
Aaset Trust, Series 2021-2A, Class B, 3.54%, 1/15/47(1) | | $ | 4,942,831 | | 3,981,599 | |
Aligned Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 1.94%, 8/15/46(1) | | 2,600,000 | | 2,268,487 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Blackbird Capital Aircraft, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.44%, 7/15/46(1) | | $ | 3,807,230 | | $ | 3,220,251 | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2, SEQ, 4.94%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 9,350,000 | | 6,105,970 | |
Cologix Data Centers US Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 3.30%, 12/26/51(1) | | $ | 1,746,000 | | 1,531,671 | |
Diamond Resorts Owner Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class B, 2.05%, 11/21/33(1) | | 1,459,011 | | 1,345,080 | |
FirstKey Homes Trust, Series 2020-SFR1, Class C, 1.94%, 8/17/37(1) | | 4,057,000 | | 3,724,485 | |
Flexential Issuer, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 3.25%, 11/27/51(1) | | 8,675,000 | | 7,527,120 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | | 1,295,847 | | 1,179,231 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.66%, 10/15/56(1) | | 2,076,252 | | 1,688,679 | |
InStar Leasing III LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.30%, 2/15/54(1) | | 3,758,649 | | 3,146,394 | |
Lunar Aircarft Ltd., Series 2020-1A, Class A, SEQ, 3.38%, 2/15/45(1) | | 4,756,165 | | 4,122,136 | |
Lunar Structured Aircraft Portfolio Notes, Series 2021-1, Class A, SEQ, 2.64%, 10/15/46(1) | | 6,055,161 | | 5,137,098 | |
MAPS Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.52%, 6/15/46(1) | | 3,925,978 | | 3,391,024 | |
Navigator Aircraft ABS Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class A, SEQ, 2.77%, 11/15/46(1) | | 6,105,803 | | 5,231,147 | |
Pioneer Aircraft Finance Ltd., Series 2019-1, Class A, SEQ, 3.97%, 6/15/44(1) | | 3,579,306 | | 3,118,396 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-8, Class D, 3.17%, 11/20/37(1) | | 688,159 | | 636,300 | |
Stack Infrastructure Issuer LLC, Series 2021-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 1.88%, 3/26/46(1) | | 3,634,000 | | 3,230,760 | |
Vantage Data Centers Issuer LLC, Series 2019-1A, Class A2, SEQ, 3.19%, 7/15/44(1) | | 6,612,500 | | 6,441,610 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $74,628,092) | | | 67,027,438 | |
COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.2% | | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-VIV2, Class C, VRN, 3.54%, 3/9/44(1) | | 5,700,000 | | 4,512,400 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2021-ACNT, Class D, VRN, 7.30%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.96%), 11/15/38(1) | | 10,450,000 | | 10,079,205 | |
BX Commercial Mortgage Trust, Series 2023-VLT2, Class B, VRN, 8.46%, (1-month SOFR plus 3.13%), 6/15/40(1) | | 6,042,000 | | 6,045,344 | |
BX Trust, Series 2018-GW, Class A, VRN, 6.43%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.10%), 5/15/35(1) | | 5,057,000 | | 5,003,182 | |
Great Wolf Trust, Series 2019-WOLF, Class C, VRN, 7.08%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.75%), 12/15/36(1) | | 4,419,000 | | 4,358,617 | |
TOTAL COMMERCIAL MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $31,600,980) | | 29,998,748 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 1.1% | | | |
Private Sponsor Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.9% | | |
Angel Oak Mortgage Trust, Series 2019-6, Class M1, VRN, 3.39%, 11/25/59(1) | | 5,500,000 | | 4,913,539 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2019-1A, Class B1, VRN, 9.44%, (1-month LIBOR plus 4.00%), 3/25/29(1) | | 3,700,000 | | 3,746,459 | |
Bellemeade Re Ltd., Series 2020-4A, Class M2B, VRN, 9.04%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.60%), 6/25/30(1) | | 2,593,400 | | 2,610,213 | |
Bunker Hill Loan Depositary Trust, Series 2019-3, Class M1, 3.27%, 11/25/59(1) | | 3,000,000 | | 2,645,861 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Deephaven Residential Mortgage Trust, Series 2020-2, Class B1, VRN, 5.80%, 5/25/65(1) | | $ | 4,482,000 | | $ | 4,268,386 | |
New Residential Mortgage Loan Trust, Series 2015-2A, Class B5, VRN, 5.37%, 8/25/55(1) | | 3,571,176 | | 2,863,108 | |
Triangle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M2, VRN, 9.34%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 8/25/33(1) | | 2,023,117 | | 2,035,853 | |
| | | 23,083,419 | |
U.S. Government Agency Collateralized Mortgage Obligations — 0.2% | |
FNMA, Series 2014-C02, Class 2M2, VRN, 8.04%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.71%), 5/25/24 | | 933,384 | | 939,921 | |
FNMA, Series 2022-R09, Class 2M1, VRN, 7.82%, (30-day average SOFR plus 2.50%), 9/25/42(1) | | 2,493,164 | | 2,522,357 | |
| | | 3,462,278 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS (Cost $28,393,120) | | | 26,545,697 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.5% | | | |
FHLMC, 6.25%, 7/15/32 | | 2,000,000 | | 2,160,033 | |
Tennessee Valley Authority, 3.875%, 3/15/28 | | 11,000,000 | | 10,567,539 | |
TOTAL U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES (Cost $13,513,703) | | | 12,727,572 | |
MUNICIPAL SECURITIES — 0.4% | | | |
Bay Area Toll Authority Rev., 6.92%, 4/1/40 | | 675,000 | | 725,019 | |
California State University Rev., 2.98%, 11/1/51 | | 825,000 | | 492,874 | |
City of Los Angeles Department of Airports Rev., 6.58%, 5/15/39 | | 285,000 | | 295,917 | |
Commonwealth of Massachusetts GO, 2.66%, 9/1/39 | | 244,998 | | 180,843 | |
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Rev., 6.00%, 12/1/44 | | 25,000 | | 25,345 | |
Escambia County Health Facilities Authority Rev., (Baptist Health Care Corp. Obligated Group), 3.61%, 8/15/40 (AGM) | | 725,000 | | 515,902 | |
Golden State Tobacco Securitization Corp. Rev., 2.75%, 6/1/34 | | 2,125,000 | | 1,623,649 | |
Los Angeles Community College District GO, 6.75%, 8/1/49 | | 800,000 | | 862,011 | |
Michigan Strategic Fund Rev., (Flint Water Advocacy Fund), 3.23%, 9/1/47 | | 1,600,000 | | 1,089,856 | |
Missouri Highway & Transportation Commission Rev., 5.45%, 5/1/33 | | 275,000 | | 270,049 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.41%, 1/1/40 | | 100,000 | | 112,639 | |
New Jersey Turnpike Authority Rev., 7.10%, 1/1/41 | | 270,000 | | 295,785 | |
New York City Municipal Water Finance Authority Rev., (New York City Water & Sewer System), 5.95%, 6/15/42 | | 55,000 | | 54,198 | |
Ohio Turnpike & Infrastructure Commission Rev., 3.22%, 2/15/48 | | 830,000 | | 536,332 | |
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Rev., 5.56%, 12/1/49 | | 170,000 | | 158,437 | |
Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Rev., 4.93%, 10/1/51 | | 450,000 | | 386,611 | |
Regents of the University of California Medical Center Pooled Rev., 3.26%, 5/15/60 | | 450,000 | | 262,715 | |
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Rev., 5.67%, 5/1/40 | | 205,000 | | 199,768 | |
San Francisco Public Utilities Commission Water Rev., 6.00%, 11/1/40 | | 220,000 | | 218,608 | |
State of California GO, 4.60%, 4/1/38 | | 120,000 | | 104,727 | |
State of California GO, 7.55%, 4/1/39 | | 460,000 | | 525,897 | |
State of California GO, 7.30%, 10/1/39 | | 665,000 | | 734,366 | |
State of California GO, 7.60%, 11/1/40 | | 20,000 | | 22,917 | |
Texas Natural Gas Securitization Finance Corp. Rev., 5.17%, 4/1/41 | | 230,000 | | 213,035 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
University of California Rev., 3.07%, 5/15/51 | | $ | 670,000 | | $ | 399,481 | |
TOTAL MUNICIPAL SECURITIES (Cost $13,931,678) | | | 10,306,981 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 5.0% | | | |
Certificates of Deposit — 2.3% | | | |
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA, 5.30%, 11/1/23(1) | | 56,900,000 | | 56,900,000 | |
Commercial Paper(5) — 1.5% | | | |
Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg, 5.47%, 11/1/23(1) | | 38,454,000 | | 38,448,324 | |
Money Market Funds† | | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 63,975 | | 63,975 | |
Treasury Bills(5) — 1.2% | | | |
Canadian Treasury Bills, 4.34%, 3/28/24 | CAD | 34,000,000 | | 24,019,557 | |
U.S. Treasury Bills, 5.36%, 11/24/23 | | $ | 6,200,000 | | 6,179,074 | |
| | | 30,198,631 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $126,296,224) | | | 125,610,930 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.6% (Cost $2,817,851,866) | | | 2,507,329,951 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.4% | | | 10,426,768 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 2,517,756,719 | |
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
AUD | 10,207,474 | | USD | 6,586,456 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | $ | (102,085) | |
AUD | 10,062,689 | | USD | 6,502,327 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (109,930) | |
AUD | 10,152,784 | | USD | 6,404,257 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 45,372 | |
USD | 6,570,694 | | AUD | 10,186,131 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 99,881 | |
USD | 6,676,554 | | AUD | 10,332,904 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 112,502 | |
USD | 12,038,758 | | AUD | 19,054,303 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (65,626) | |
USD | 6,366,173 | | AUD | 10,012,722 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 5,519 | |
USD | 2,021,014 | | AUD | 3,139,785 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 26,443 | |
CAD | 2,554,826 | | USD | 1,868,058 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (24,391) | |
CAD | 14,185,917 | | USD | 10,500,425 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (263,292) | |
USD | 5,362,019 | | CAD | 7,229,734 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 144,749 | |
USD | 41,814 | | CAD | 56,452 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 1,076 | |
USD | 180,026,792 | | CAD | 243,662,464 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 4,190,069 | |
USD | 10,624,839 | | CAD | 14,353,862 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 266,510 | |
USD | 6,565,961 | | CAD | 8,855,071 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 175,782 | |
USD | 6,834,462 | | CHF | 6,030,627 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 173,212 | |
CLP | 5,829,309,188 | | USD | 6,308,435 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 188,734 | |
CLP | 5,840,270,885 | | USD | 6,317,221 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 192,165 | |
USD | 12,458,479 | | CLP | 11,686,053,629 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (566,436) | |
USD | 144,560,323 | | CNY | 1,047,917,779 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (785,772) | |
COP | 55,395,256,190 | | USD | 12,793,362 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 537,016 | |
USD | 12,403,217 | | COP | 55,628,430,385 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (983,271) | |
USD | 5,257,200 | | CZK | 120,242,685 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 84,354 | |
USD | 4,479,643 | | DKK | 30,930,880 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 84,177 | |
EUR | 3,357,321 | | USD | 3,545,149 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 14,097 | |
EUR | 2,676,984 | | USD | 2,877,305 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (39,314) | |
EUR | 12,093,121 | | USD | 12,701,031 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 119,429 | |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
EUR | 12,251,263 | | USD | 13,041,440 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | $ | (53,326) | |
USD | 1,563,185 | | EUR | 1,473,683 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 868 | |
USD | 536,850,835 | | EUR | 499,158,294 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 7,670,717 | |
USD | 12,938,812 | | EUR | 12,193,208 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 12,244 | |
USD | 490,715 | | EUR | 462,615 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 276 | |
USD | 879,070 | | EUR | 832,623 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (3,631) | |
USD | 467,249 | | EUR | 437,619 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 3,309 | |
USD | 2,566,438 | | EUR | 2,444,576 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (25,167) | |
GBP | 463,697 | | USD | 576,243 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (12,463) | |
GBP | 1,500,000 | | USD | 1,858,279 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (34,526) | |
GBP | 5,369,558 | | USD | 6,551,224 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (22,723) | |
GBP | 1,700,000 | | USD | 2,076,281 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (9,361) | |
GBP | 4,709,863 | | USD | 5,860,269 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (133,849) | |
USD | 125,735,476 | | GBP | 100,861,109 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 3,104,934 | |
USD | 4,036,784 | | IDR | 62,227,028,960 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 133,079 | |
USD | 8,893,902 | | IDR | 136,850,465,103 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 308,825 | |
ILS | 49,462,562 | | USD | 12,943,707 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (679,039) | |
USD | 6,007,546 | | ILS | 23,540,570 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 170,459 | |
USD | 3,258,012 | | ILS | 12,755,118 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 95,271 | |
USD | 5,835,399 | | ILS | 22,129,585 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 348,178 | |
USD | 3,255,518 | | ILS | 12,755,118 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 92,776 | |
JPY | 300,578,026 | | USD | 2,027,621 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (30,637) | |
USD | 93,827,918 | | JPY | 13,602,983,936 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 3,452,255 | |
USD | 1,578,348 | | JPY | 232,766,855 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 31,889 | |
MXN | 230,184,198 | | USD | 12,580,846 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 98,434 | |
MXN | 223,767,799 | | USD | 12,344,714 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (18,869) | |
USD | 8,357,332 | | MXN | 147,511,093 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 231,950 | |
USD | 12,127,650 | | MXN | 219,618,766 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 30,347 | |
USD | 12,404,003 | | MXN | 231,517,633 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (348,727) | |
USD | 4,915,979 | | MYR | 22,775,729 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 122,527 | |
NOK | 69,819,524 | | USD | 6,565,372 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (307,272) | |
USD | 6,782,013 | | NOK | 72,579,484 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 276,530 | |
NZD | 10,504,684 | | USD | 6,261,323 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (140,451) | |
NZD | 9,853,544 | | USD | 5,878,082 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (136,617) | |
USD | 94,291,944 | | NZD | 159,826,335 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 1,164,297 | |
USD | 6,601,061 | | NZD | 11,189,775 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 81,000 | |
USD | 5,843,467 | | NZD | 9,794,614 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 136,339 | |
USD | 6,221,261 | | NZD | 10,507,272 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 98,881 | |
USD | 2,809,778 | | PLN | 12,130,196 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (66,883) | |
SEK | 72,647,417 | | USD | 6,493,679 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 27,636 | |
SEK | 72,825,099 | | USD | 6,536,904 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 361 | |
SEK | 146,349,865 | | USD | 13,317,546 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (180,211) | |
USD | 3,943,404 | | SEK | 43,581,716 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 31,220 | |
USD | 6,523,208 | | SEK | 72,554,749 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 10,212 | |
USD | 6,571,558 | | SEK | 72,470,159 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 66,155 | |
USD | 6,504,445 | | SEK | 72,488,320 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (2,587) | |
USD | 6,606,388 | | SEK | 73,437,139 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 14,183 | |
USD | 3,106,863 | | SGD | 4,207,958 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 27,624 | |
USD | 7,528,052 | | THB | 265,175,623 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 122,311 | |
| | | | | | $ | 19,279,718 | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 226 | December 2023 | $ | 27,808,505 | | $ | (67,642) | |
Euro-Bund 10-Year Bonds | 337 | December 2023 | 45,995,228 | | (1,108,348) | |
Euro-Buxl 30-Year Bonds | 47 | December 2023 | 5,988,573 | | (536,783) | |
Euro-OAT 10-Year Bonds | 37 | December 2023 | 4,826,768 | | (84,620) | |
Japanese 10-Year Government Bonds | 50 | December 2023 | 47,418,770 | | (706,251) | |
Korean Treasury 10-Year Bonds | 350 | December 2023 | 27,262,967 | | (828,635) | |
U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 216 | December 2023 | 24,457,952 | | (371,866) | |
U.S. Treasury 2-Year Notes | 1,324 | December 2023 | 268,006,564 | | (960,807) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 3,096 | December 2023 | 323,459,439 | | (4,207,777) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 393 | December 2023 | 41,725,547 | | (286,123) | |
U.S. Treasury Long Bonds | 65 | December 2023 | 7,113,437 | | (684,021) | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 119 | December 2023 | 13,394,937 | | (1,751,966) | |
| | | $ | 837,458,687 | | $ | (11,594,839) | |
^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 40 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/28 | $ | 18,207,000 | | $ | (483,874) | | $ | 331,326 | | $ | (152,548) | |
^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 |
AGM | – | Assured Guaranty Municipal Corporation |
AUD | – | Australian Dollar |
CAD | – | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | – | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CHF | – | Swiss Franc |
CLP | – | Chilean Peso |
CNY | – | Chinese Yuan |
COP | – | Colombian Peso |
CZK | – | Czech Koruna |
DKK | – | Danish Krone |
EUR | – | Euro |
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 |
IDR | – | Indonesian Rupiah |
ILS | – | Israeli Shekel |
JPY | – | Japanese Yen |
LIBOR | – | London Interbank Offered Rate |
MXN | – | Mexican Peso |
MYR | – | Malaysian Ringgit |
NOK | – | Norwegian Krone |
NZD | – | New Zealand Dollar |
PLN | – | Polish Zloty |
RFUCC | – | Refinitiv USD IBOR Consumer Cash Fallbacks |
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 $633,308,952, which represented 25.2% 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)When-issued security. The issue price and yield are fixed on the date of the commitment, but payment and delivery are scheduled for a future 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 $13,742,923.
(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.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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OCTOBER 31, 2023 |
Assets |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $2,817,851,866) | $ | 2,507,329,951 | |
Cash | 820,806 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $272,500) | 272,487 | |
Receivable for investments sold | 3,098,038 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 173,919 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 289,274 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 24,426,174 | |
Interest receivable | 19,798,488 | |
| 2,556,209,137 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for collateral received for forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 820,000 | |
Payable for investments purchased | 25,281,771 | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 6,207,124 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 613,456 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 45,192 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 5,146,456 | |
Accrued management fees | 327,901 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 494 | |
Accrued foreign taxes | 10,024 | |
| 38,452,418 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 2,517,756,719 | |
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Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 3,016,066,724 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | (498,310,005) | |
| $ | 2,517,756,719 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $258,404,963 | 31,607,877 | $8.18 |
I Class | $169,386,700 | 20,638,611 | $8.21 |
Y Class | $57,339,630 | 6,977,757 | $8.22 |
A Class | $1,305,007 | 160,687 | $8.12 |
C Class | $177,381 | 22,307 | $7.95 |
R Class | $123,231 | 15,279 | $8.07 |
R5 Class | $5,760,175 | 702,381 | $8.20 |
R6 Class | $6,464,797 | 788,282 | $8.20 |
G Class | $2,018,794,835 | 245,480,929 | $8.22 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $8.50 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2023 | | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $91,005) | $ | 89,799,524 | | |
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Expenses: | | |
Management fees | 14,567,532 | | |
Interest expenses | 165,483 | | |
Distribution and service fees: | | |
A Class | 2,976 | | |
C Class | 2,184 | | |
R Class | 1,070 | | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 163,973 | | |
| 14,903,218 | | |
Fees waived(1) | (11,707,002) | | |
| 3,196,216 | | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 86,603,308 | | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | | |
Investment transactions (net of foreign tax expenses paid (refunded) of $9,728) | (95,739,080) | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 232,272 | | |
Futures contract transactions | (26,369,789) | | |
Swap agreement transactions | (4,956,346) | | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 209,696 | | |
| (126,623,247) | | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | | |
Investments (includes (increase) decrease in accrued foreign taxes of $(10,024)) | 42,793,681 | | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (425,272) | | |
Futures contracts | (5,890,422) | | |
Swap agreements | 899,987 | | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (10,884) | | |
| 37,367,090 | | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (89,256,157) | | |
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Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (2,652,849) | | |
(1)Amount consists of $80,100, $1,512, $17,453, $352, $69, $66, $3,061, $1,976 and $11,602,413 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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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2023 AND OCTOBER 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2023 | October 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 86,603,308 | | $ | 54,203,330 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (126,623,247) | | (23,987,688) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 37,367,090 | | (342,348,774) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (2,652,849) | | (312,133,132) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | (15,278,630) | | (9,795,363) | |
I Class | (1,259,367) | | (496,924) | |
Y Class | (4,705,141) | | (2,167,800) | |
A Class | (63,980) | | (41,474) | |
C Class | (13,050) | | (11,319) | |
R Class | (14,096) | | (7,822) | |
R5 Class | (628,186) | | (491,050) | |
R6 Class | (385,508) | | (250,621) | |
G Class | (123,469,440) | | (76,421,628) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | (145,817,398) | | (89,684,001) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | 738,944,792 | | (164,881,017) | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | 590,474,545 | | (566,698,150) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 1,927,282,174 | | 2,493,980,324 | |
End of period | $ | 2,517,756,719 | | $ | 1,927,282,174 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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 value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
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, 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 and certificates of deposit are 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 valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee 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; regulatory news, 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 valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee 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.
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 ACIM 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.
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, 47% 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. From November 1, 2022 through July 31, 2023, the investment advisor agreed to waive 0.04% of the fund's management fee. Effective August 1, 2023, the investment advisor terminated the waiver. 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 October 31, 2023 are as follows:
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| Annual Management Fee | Effective Annual Management Fee After Waiver |
Investor Class | 0.83% | 0.80% |
I Class | 0.73% | 0.70% |
Y Class | 0.63% | 0.60% |
A Class | 0.83% | 0.80% |
C Class | 0.83% | 0.80% |
R Class | 0.83% | 0.80% |
R5 Class | 0.63% | 0.60% |
R6 Class | 0.58% | 0.55% |
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 October 31, 2023 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 October 31, 2023 totaled $2,473,570,926, of which $892,090,963 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2023 totaled $1,822,981,150, of which $832,827,880 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):
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| Year ended October 31, 2023 | Year ended October 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 3,328,244 | | $ | 28,921,359 | | 1,375,374 | | $ | 13,926,862 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,819,792 | | 15,276,696 | | 993,079 | | 9,789,043 | |
Redeemed | (2,640,116) | | (22,488,066) | | (1,924,609) | | (17,781,535) | |
| 2,507,920 | | 21,709,989 | | 443,844 | | 5,934,370 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 20,439,459 | | 171,895,222 | | 66,053 | | 660,907 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 149,491 | | 1,254,391 | | 48,704 | | 489,091 | |
Redeemed | (630,475) | | (5,331,224) | | (1,248,273) | | (12,132,012) | |
| 19,958,475 | | 167,818,389 | | (1,133,516) | | (10,982,014) | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,713,931 | | 41,417,111 | | 4,358,397 | | 41,509,225 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 557,030 | | 4,698,724 | | 219,615 | | 2,167,677 | |
Redeemed | (4,400,534) | | (36,927,240) | | (4,415,184) | | (41,037,305) | |
| 870,427 | | 9,188,595 | | 162,828 | | 2,639,597 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 34,767 | | 291,402 | | 4,993 | | 46,213 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 7,577 | | 63,236 | | 4,203 | | 41,378 | |
Redeemed | (14,375) | | (122,679) | | (16,437) | | (164,088) | |
| 27,969 | | 231,959 | | (7,241) | | (76,497) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,659 | | 38,341 | | 652 | | 6,052 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,573 | | 12,895 | | 1,142 | | 11,237 | |
Redeemed | (14,219) | | (118,340) | | (27,574) | | (259,568) | |
| (7,987) | | (67,104) | | (25,780) | | (242,279) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 8,627 | | 72,497 | | 8,465 | | 78,010 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 1,701 | | 14,096 | | 797 | | 7,822 | |
Redeemed | (25,387) | | (209,387) | | (6,744) | | (64,626) | |
| (15,059) | | (122,794) | | 2,518 | | 21,206 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 15,237 | | 129,698 | | 2,452 | | 24,115 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 74,633 | | 628,186 | | 49,693 | | 491,050 | |
Redeemed | (665,591) | | (5,686,815) | | (221,340) | | (2,109,550) | |
| (575,721) | | (4,928,931) | | (169,195) | | (1,594,385) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 137,561 | | 1,177,615 | | 79,330 | | 770,407 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 45,816 | | 385,508 | | 25,439 | | 250,621 | |
Redeemed | (105,643) | | (893,283) | | (94,099) | | (904,744) | |
| 77,734 | | 669,840 | | 10,670 | | 116,284 | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 62,003,462 | | 542,635,044 | | 13,008,136 | | 125,580,943 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | 14,644,686 | | 123,469,440 | | 7,773,532 | | 76,421,628 | |
Redeemed | (14,318,952) | | (121,659,635) | | (36,914,481) | | (362,699,870) | |
| 62,329,196 | | 544,444,849 | | (16,132,813) | | (160,697,299) | |
Net increase (decrease) | 85,172,954 | | $ | 738,944,792 | | (16,848,685) | | $ | (164,881,017) | |
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 | — | | $ | 957,543,051 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 562,397,118 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 342,083,999 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 156,136,736 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 130,052,296 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 86,899,385 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 67,027,438 | | — | |
Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities | — | | 29,998,748 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 26,545,697 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 12,727,572 | | — | |
Municipal Securities | — | | 10,306,981 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 63,975 | | 125,546,955 | | — | |
| $ | 63,975 | | $ | 2,507,265,976 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 24,426,174 | | — | |
| | | |
Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 7,890,694 | | $ | 3,704,145 | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | 152,548 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 5,146,456 | | — | |
| $ | 7,890,694 | | $ | 9,003,149 | | — | |
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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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 $85,899,378.
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. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. 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 $1,355,070,260.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. 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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $540,905,304 futures contracts purchased and $26,457,096 futures contracts sold.
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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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 $34,050,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of October 31, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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* | — | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 45,192 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 24,426,174 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 5,146,456 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 289,274 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 613,456 | |
| | $ | 24,715,448 | | | $ | 5,805,104 | |
*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 Year Ended October 31, 2023
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| 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 | $ | (5,097,107) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 969,202 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | 232,272 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | (425,272) | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (26,369,789) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (5,890,422) | |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 140,761 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (69,215) | |
| | $ | (31,093,863) | | | $ | (5,415,707) | |
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.
9. Federal Tax Information
The tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022 were as follows:
| | | | | | | | |
| 2023 | 2022 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | $ | 145,817,398 | | $ | 81,795,468 | |
Long-term capital gains | — | | $ | 7,888,533 | |
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 federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
| | | | | |
Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 2,821,722,387 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 2,992,210 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (317,384,646) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (314,392,436) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (1,115,529) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | (315,507,965) | |
Other book-to-tax adjustments | $ | (98,848) | |
Undistributed ordinary income | $ | 33,252,669 | |
Accumulated short-term capital losses | $ | (100,228,574) | |
Accumulated long-term capital losses | $ | (115,727,287) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable
primarily to the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain foreign currency exchange
contracts and futures contracts. Other book-to-tax adjustments are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on straddle positions.
Accumulated capital losses 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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2023 | $8.67 | 0.25 | (0.24) | 0.01 | (0.50) | — | (0.50) | $8.18 | 0.03% | 0.81% | 0.84% | 2.96% | 2.93% | 83% | $258,405 | |
2022 | $10.43 | 0.17 | (1.60) | (1.43) | (0.26) | (0.07) | (0.33) | $8.67 | (14.05)% | 0.80% | 0.84% | 1.81% | 1.77% | 97% | $252,306 | |
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 | |
I Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2023 | $8.70 | 0.28 | (0.26) | 0.02 | (0.51) | — | (0.51) | $8.21 | 0.13% | 0.71% | 0.74% | 3.06% | 3.03% | 83% | $169,387 | |
2022 | $10.46 | 0.18 | (1.60) | (1.42) | (0.27) | (0.07) | (0.34) | $8.70 | (13.93)% | 0.70% | 0.74% | 1.91% | 1.87% | 97% | $5,919 | |
2021 | $10.42 | 0.17 | (0.10) | 0.07 | —(3) | (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 | |
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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 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2023 | $8.71 | 0.27 | (0.24) | 0.03 | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $8.22 | 0.23% | 0.61% | 0.64% | 3.16% | 3.13% | 83% | $57,340 | |
2022 | $10.48 | 0.19 | (1.61) | (1.42) | (0.28) | (0.07) | (0.35) | $8.71 | (13.91)% | 0.60% | 0.64% | 2.01% | 1.97% | 97% | $53,201 | |
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 | |
A Class |
2023 | $8.62 | 0.23 | (0.25) | (0.02) | (0.48) | — | (0.48) | $8.12 | (0.34)% | 1.06% | 1.09% | 2.71% | 2.68% | 83% | $1,305 | |
2022 | $10.36 | 0.15 | (1.59) | (1.44) | (0.23) | (0.07) | (0.30) | $8.62 | (14.17)% | 1.05% | 1.09% | 1.56% | 1.52% | 97% | $1,144 | |
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 | |
C Class |
2023 | $8.46 | 0.16 | (0.23) | (0.07) | (0.44) | — | (0.44) | $7.95 | (1.01)% | 1.81% | 1.84% | 1.96% | 1.93% | 83% | $177 | |
2022 | $10.18 | 0.07 | (1.56) | (1.49) | (0.16) | (0.07) | (0.23) | $8.46 | (14.89)% | 1.80% | 1.84% | 0.81% | 0.77% | 97% | $256 | |
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 | |
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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) |
R Class |
2023 | $8.56 | 0.20 | (0.23) | (0.03) | (0.46) | — | (0.46) | $8.07 | (0.47)% | 1.31% | 1.34% | 2.46% | 2.43% | 83% | $123 | |
2022 | $10.30 | 0.12 | (1.58) | (1.46) | (0.21) | (0.07) | (0.28) | $8.56 | (14.47)% | 1.30% | 1.34% | 1.31% | 1.27% | 97% | $260 | |
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 | |
R5 Class |
2023 | $8.70 | 0.27 | (0.25) | 0.02 | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $8.20 | 0.12% | 0.61% | 0.64% | 3.16% | 3.13% | 83% | $5,760 | |
2022 | $10.46 | 0.19 | (1.60) | (1.41) | (0.28) | (0.07) | (0.35) | $8.70 | (13.84)% | 0.60% | 0.64% | 2.01% | 1.97% | 97% | $11,116 | |
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 | |
R6 Class |
2023 | $8.70 | 0.27 | (0.25) | 0.02 | (0.52) | — | (0.52) | $8.20 | 0.17% | 0.56% | 0.59% | 3.21% | 3.18% | 83% | $6,465 | |
2022 | $10.46 | 0.20 | (1.61) | (1.41) | (0.28) | (0.07) | (0.35) | $8.70 | (13.79)% | 0.55% | 0.59% | 2.06% | 2.02% | 97% | $6,179 | |
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 | |
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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 |
2023 | $8.72 | 0.32 | (0.25) | 0.07 | (0.57) | — | (0.57) | $8.22 | 0.72% | 0.01% | 0.59% | 3.76% | 3.18% | 83% | $2,018,795 | |
2022 | $10.48 | 0.25 | (1.61) | (1.36) | (0.33) | (0.07) | (0.40) | $8.72 | (13.30)% | 0.01% | 0.59% | 2.60% | 2.02% | 97% | $1,596,902 | |
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 | |
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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. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized.
(3)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the Shareholders of the Global Bond Fund and the Board of Trustees of American Century International Bond Funds
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of Global Bond Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century International Bond Funds, as of October 31, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2023, and the results of its operations for the year then ended and the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial highlights for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2021, were audited by other auditors, whose report, dated December 17, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on such financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 18, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
Board of Trustees
The individuals listed below serve as trustees of the funds. Each trustee will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent trustees). Independent trustees shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Jonathan S. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other trustees (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The trustees serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Jeremy I. Bulow, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the trustees. The mailing address for each trustee other than Jonathan S. Thomas is 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite #800, Santa Clara, California 95054. The mailing address for Jonathan S. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
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Name (Year of Birth) | Position(s) Held with Funds | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of American Century Portfolios Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | |
Tanya S. Beder (1955) | Trustee and Board Chair | Since 2011 (Board Chair since 2022) | Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present) | 32 | Kirby Corporation; Nabors Industries Ltd. |
Jeremy I. Bulow (1954) | Trustee | Since 2011 | Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present) | 82 | None |
Jennifer Cabalquinto (1968) | Trustee | Since 2021 | Chief Financial Officer, EMPIRE (digital media distribution) (2023 to present); Chief Financial Officer, 2K (interactive entertainment) (2021 to 2023); Special Advisor, GSW Sports, LLC (2020 to 2021); Chief Financial Officer, GSW Sports, LLC (2013 to 2020) | 32 | Sabio Holdings Inc. |
Anne Casscells (1958) | Trustee | Since 2016 | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present) | 32 | None |
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Name (Year of Birth) | Position(s) Held with Funds | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of American Century Portfolios Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | |
Jonathan D. Levin (1972) | Trustee | Since 2016 | Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present) | 32 | None |
Peter F. Pervere (1947) | Trustee | Since 2007 | Retired | 32 | None |
John B. Shoven (1947) | Trustee | Since 2002 | Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019) | 32 | Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines |
Interested Trustee | | |
Jonathan S. Thomas (1963) | Trustee | Since 2007 | President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries | 147 | None |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
Officers
The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each of the officers listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
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Name (Year of Birth) | Offices with the Funds | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years |
Patrick Bannigan (1965) | President since 2019 | Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present)). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries |
R. Wes Campbell (1974) | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018; Vice President since 2023 | Vice President, ACS, (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present) |
Amy D. Shelton (1964) | Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014 | Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS |
John Pak (1968) | General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021 | General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present). Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021) |
Cihan Kasikara (1974) | Vice President since 2023 | Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020) |
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976) | Vice President since 2023 | Vice President, ACS (2017 to present) |
Ward D. Stauffer (1960) | Secretary since 2005 | Attorney, ACC (2003 to present) |
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2023, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent data providers concerning the Fund.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to areas of heightened regulatory interest in the mutual fund industry and certain recent geopolitical and other issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including but not limited to
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the ten-year period and below its benchmark for the one-, three-, and five-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees,
regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, and its financial results of operation. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense group. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different
regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* 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.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
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 according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*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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| International Bond Fund |
| Investor Class (BEGBX) |
| I Class (AIBHX) |
| Y Class (AIBYX) |
| A Class (AIBDX) |
| C Class (AIQCX) |
| R Class (AIBRX) |
| R5 Class (AIDIX) |
| R6 Class (AIDDX) |
| G Class (AIBGX) |
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President’s Letter | |
Performance | |
Portfolio Commentary | |
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 | |
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm | |
Management | |
Approval of Management Agreement | |
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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 annual report for the period ending October 31, 2023. Annual reports help convey important information about fund returns, including market factors that affect performance. For additional investment insights, please visit americancentury.com.
Asset Class Performance Was Mixed as Volatility Reigned
While most asset class returns improved versus the previous fiscal year, investors faced ongoing challenges from a variety of sources. The Federal Reserve (Fed) and other central banks continued to aggressively raise interest rates, and inflation persisted. Additionally, banking industry turmoil, economic uncertainty and geopolitical unrest added to the volatile backdrop.
Overall, investor expectations for the Fed to conclude its rate-hike campaign fueled optimism. Early on, inflation’s steady slowdown, a series of bank failures and mounting recession worries prompted investors to regularly recalibrate their monetary policy outlooks. However, with inflation still higher than central bank targets, the Fed and its developed markets peers continued to raise rates.
By period-end, most central banks had paused their tightening campaigns, leaving government bond yields and interest rates at multiyear highs. While many observers believed the pauses indicated tightening had ended, still-high inflation prompted policymakers to leave their options open. Economic growth remained stronger than expected in the U.S., muddying the Fed’s monetary policy strategy, but it cooled notably in Europe and the U.K.
Despite this volatile backdrop, corporate earnings generally remained better than expected. The broad S&P 500 Index gained 10.14% for the 12-month period. However, returns for size and style indices varied widely. Bond returns in developed markets were modest. Conversely, emerging markets bonds rallied as inflation eased and most central banks ended their tightening campaigns.
Remaining Diligent in Uncertain Times
We expect market volatility to linger as investors navigate a complex environment of persistent inflation, tighter financial conditions and recession risk. In addition, the Israel-Hamas war further complicates the global backdrop and represents another key geopolitical consideration for our investment teams.
Our firm has a long history of helping clients weather unpredictable and volatile markets, and we’re determined to meet today’s challenges. Thank you for your trust and confidence in American Century Investments.
With appreciation and respect,
Jonathan Thomas
President and Chief Executive Officer
American Century Investments
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Total Returns as of October 31, 2023 |
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| Ticker Symbol | | 1 year | 5 years | 10 years | Since Inception | Inception Date |
Investor Class | BEGBX | | 0.61% | -3.81% | -2.69% | — | 1/7/92 |
Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index ex-USD (Unhedged) | — | | 2.59% | -3.01% | -1.92% | — | — |
I Class | AIBHX | | 0.61% | -3.72% | — | -2.64% | 4/10/17 |
Y Class | AIBYX | | 0.71% | -3.63% | — | -2.53% | 4/10/17 |
A Class | AIBDX | | | | | | 10/27/98 |
No sales charge | | | 0.31% | -4.06% | -2.93% | — | |
With sales charge | | | -4.20% | -4.94% | -3.38% | — | |
C Class | AIQCX | | -0.44% | -4.76% | -3.66% | — | 9/28/07 |
R Class | AIBRX | | 0.11% | -4.30% | -3.17% | — | 9/28/07 |
R5 Class | AIDIX | | 0.81% | -3.61% | -2.50% | — | 8/2/04 |
R6 Class | AIDDX | | 0.91% | -3.56% | -2.45% | — | 7/26/13 |
G Class | AIBGX | | 1.40% | -3.05% | — | -3.07% | 7/28/17 |
Average annual returns since inception are presented when ten years of performance history is not available.
G Class returns would have been lower if a portion of the fees had not been waived.
C Class shares will automatically convert to A Class shares after being held for approximately eight years. C Class average annual returns do not reflect this conversion.
Sales charges include initial sales charges and contingent deferred sales charges (CDSCs), as applicable. A Class shares have a 4.50% maximum initial sales charge and may be subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. C Class shares redeemed within 12 months of purchase are subject to a maximum CDSC of 1.00%. The SEC requires that mutual funds provide performance information net of maximum sales charges in all cases where charges could be applied.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
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$10,000 investment made October 31, 2013 |
Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure. |
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Value on October 31, 2023 |
| Investor Class — $7,616 |
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| Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index ex-USD (Unhedged) — $8,236 |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses | | | | |
Investor Class | I Class | Y Class | A Class | C Class | R Class | R5 Class | R6 Class | G Class |
0.80% | 0.70% | 0.60% | 1.05% | 1.80% | 1.30% | 0.60% | 0.55% | 0.55% |
The total annual fund operating expenses shown is as stated in the fund’s prospectus current as of the date of this report. The prospectus may vary from the expense ratio shown elsewhere in this report because it is based on a different time period, includes acquired fund fees and expenses, and, if applicable, does not include fee waivers or expense reimbursements.
Data presented reflect past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance shown. Total returns for periods less than one year are not annualized. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, and redemption value may be more or less than original cost. Data assumes reinvestment of dividends and capital gains, and none of the charts reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. To obtain performance data current to the most recent month end, please call 1-800-345-2021 or visit americancentury.com. For additional information about the fund, please consult the prospectus.
Portfolio Managers: John Lovito, Simon Chester and Lynn Chen
Performance Summary
International Bond returned 0.61%* for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2023. By comparison, the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index ex-USD (Unhedged) returned 2.59% over the same period. Fund returns reflect operating expenses, while index returns do not.
Against a backdrop of central bank rate hikes and elevated inflation, government bond yields in developed markets rose overall. In the U.S., Treasury yields declined in the first half of the reporting period, largely in response to banking industry turmoil in early 2023. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and other regional banks helped push Treasury yields sharply lower in March and early April. The resulting uncertainty triggered a Treasury market rally. Similarly, uncertainty in the U.S. banking industry along with the failure of Switzerland-based Credit Suisse Group also pushed yields lower in Europe and the U.K.
However, as initial fears of a wider banking crisis faded, U.S. economic growth rebounded, bolstered by consumer and labor market resiliency. An increase in Treasury supply amid declining demand, together with concerns about U.S. debt sustainability, dramatically pushed up the U.S. Treasury premium in 2023’s third quarter.
Treasury and other government bond yields reversed course and continued climbing, reaching multiyear highs late in the fiscal year. Growth was more subdued outside the U.S., including disappointments in China and Europe, while inflation generally eased faster than expected. Accordingly, for the entire 12-month period, non-U.S. developed markets bonds outperformed U.S. bonds. Shorter-maturity government securities outperformed those with longer maturities, while high-yield corporate, investment-grade corporate and securitized securities outpaced government bonds.
Duration Strategy Weighed on Performance
We began extending duration in late 2022, as recession risk mounted and government bond yields rose to multiyear highs. We maintained this strategy into 2023, given our expectations for economies in developed markets to slow and yields to decline. This positioning detracted, largely due to an out-of-index position in the U.S., which included Treasury futures, as yields generally rose through the 12-month period. However, diversifying the fund’s duration exposure helped stem the negative effects.
Security Selection, Sector Allocation Aided Returns
Security selection boosted relative performance, mostly due to our choices in the securitized sector. Specifically, out-of-index positions in collateralized loan obligations, asset-backed securities and non-agency commercial mortgage-backed securities and selections among agency mortgage-backed securities lifted results. Our investment-grade corporate bonds modestly aided performance. Sector allocation also generated positive results versus the index, largely due to exposure in Europe.
Conversely, currency positioning weighed on relative results, primarily due to a stronger U.S. dollar and the hedging costs associated with exposure in China and Japan.
*All fund returns referenced in this commentary are for Investor Class shares. Performance for other share classes will vary due to differences in fee structure; when Investor Class performance exceeds that of the fund’s index, other share classes may not. See page 3 for returns for all share classes.
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Types of Investments in Portfolio | % of net assets |
Sovereign Governments and Agencies | 59.3% |
Corporate Bonds | 18.5% |
Preferred Stocks | 5.4% |
U.S. Treasury Securities | 5.4% |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | 1.8% |
Asset-Backed Securities | 1.0% |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | 0.2% |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | 0.1% |
Short-Term Investments | 7.7% |
Other Assets and Liabilities | 0.6% |
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 May 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023.
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 mutual 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 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 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 5/1/23 | Ending Account Value 10/31/23 | Expenses Paid During Period(1) 5/1/23 - 10/31/23 | Annualized Expense Ratio(1) |
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Investor Class | $1,000 | $913.60 | $3.86 | 0.80% |
I Class | $1,000 | $913.20 | $3.38 | 0.70% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $913.60 | $2.89 | 0.60% |
A Class | $1,000 | $911.90 | $5.06 | 1.05% |
C Class | $1,000 | $909.30 | $8.66 | 1.80% |
R Class | $1,000 | $910.70 | $6.26 | 1.30% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $914.40 | $2.90 | 0.60% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $914.60 | $2.65 | 0.55% |
G Class | $1,000 | $916.80 | $0.05 | 0.01% |
Hypothetical | | | | |
Investor Class | $1,000 | $1,021.17 | $4.08 | 0.80% |
I Class | $1,000 | $1,021.68 | $3.57 | 0.70% |
Y Class | $1,000 | $1,022.18 | $3.06 | 0.60% |
A Class | $1,000 | $1,019.91 | $5.35 | 1.05% |
C Class | $1,000 | $1,016.13 | $9.15 | 1.80% |
R Class | $1,000 | $1,018.65 | $6.61 | 1.30% |
R5 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.18 | $3.06 | 0.60% |
R6 Class | $1,000 | $1,022.43 | $2.80 | 0.55% |
G Class | $1,000 | $1,025.16 | $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 184, 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.
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES — 59.3% | | | |
Australia — 1.8% | | | |
Australia Government Bond, 0.50%, 9/21/26 | AUD | 4,000,000 | | $ | 2,269,962 | |
Australia Government Bond, 1.75%, 6/21/51 | AUD | 1,650,000 | | 509,772 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., 3.00%, 3/20/28 | AUD | 4,748,000 | | 2,789,272 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., 1.50%, 2/20/32 | AUD | 1,800,000 | | 836,866 | |
New South Wales Treasury Corp., 2.00%, 3/8/33 | AUD | 1,800,000 | | 844,063 | |
Treasury Corp. of Victoria, 4.25%, 12/20/32 | AUD | 1,300,000 | | 746,246 | |
Treasury Corp. of Victoria, 2.25%, 9/15/33 | AUD | 1,900,000 | | 886,331 | |
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Austria — 1.1% | | | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 0.75%, 10/20/26(1) | EUR | 2,352,000 | | 2,323,394 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 4.15%, 3/15/37(1) | EUR | 2,220,000 | | 2,459,576 | |
Republic of Austria Government Bond, 0.00%, 10/20/40(1)(2) | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 857,106 | |
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Belgium — 1.1% | | | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 3.00%, 6/22/33(1) | EUR | 2,150,000 | | 2,187,599 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 4.25%, 3/28/41(1) | EUR | 576,000 | | 636,159 | |
Kingdom of Belgium Government Bond, 1.60%, 6/22/47(1) | EUR | 3,979,000 | | 2,677,783 | |
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Canada — 4.5% | | | |
Canada Housing Trust No. 1, 3.10%, 6/15/28(1) | CAD | 4,000,000 | | 2,725,625 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.00%, 4/1/26 | CAD | 1,850,000 | | 1,288,803 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.50%, 3/1/28 | CAD | 5,000,000 | | 3,510,943 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 3.25%, 9/1/28 | CAD | 6,000,000 | | 4,164,067 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.75%, 6/1/33 | CAD | 1,220,000 | | 788,287 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.75%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 1,250,000 | | 736,876 | |
Canadian Government Bond, 2.00%, 12/1/51 | CAD | 1,320,000 | | 647,592 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 5.75%, 12/1/36 | CAD | 9,494,000 | | 7,363,250 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 5.00%, 12/1/41 | CAD | 800,000 | | 576,392 | |
Province of Quebec Canada, 3.50%, 12/1/48 | CAD | 1,751,000 | | 1,007,493 | |
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China — 11.0% | | | |
China Government Bond, 3.25%, 6/6/26 | CNY | 120,400,000 | | 16,891,829 | |
China Government Bond, 2.64%, 1/15/28 | CNY | 211,000,000 | | 28,953,600 | |
China Government Bond, 3.86%, 7/22/49 | CNY | 30,900,000 | | 4,798,943 | |
China Government Bond, 3.81%, 9/14/50 | CNY | 29,000,000 | | 4,485,741 | |
| | | 55,130,113 | |
Colombia — 0.2% | | | |
Colombian TES, 7.00%, 6/30/32 | COP | 4,650,000,000 | | 855,132 | |
Czech Republic — 0.4% | | | |
Czech Republic Government Bond, 0.25%, 2/10/27 | CZK | 54,200,000 | | 2,039,640 | |
Denmark — 0.1% | | | |
Denmark Government Bond, 0.25%, 11/15/52 | DKK | 8,000,000 | | 519,190 | |
Finland — 0.6% | | | |
Finland Government Bond, 0.125%, 4/15/36(1) | EUR | 2,500,000 | | 1,732,818 | |
Finland Government Bond, 2.75%, 4/15/38(1) | EUR | 656,000 | | 621,065 | |
Finland Government Bond, 1.375%, 4/15/47(1) | EUR | 1,190,000 | | 813,425 | |
| | | 3,167,308 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
France — 4.0% | | | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.75%, 11/25/24 | EUR | 234,680 | | $ | 243,775 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 2.50%, 9/24/26 | EUR | 3,500,000 | | 3,643,642 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 5.50%, 4/25/29 | EUR | 346,000 | | 409,524 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 3.00%, 5/25/33 | EUR | 10,000,000 | | 10,245,262 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 1.25%, 5/25/38 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 766,030 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 3.25%, 5/25/45 | EUR | 4,688,000 | | 4,500,267 | |
French Republic Government Bond OAT, 0.75%, 5/25/52 | EUR | 750,000 | | 365,507 | |
| | | 20,174,007 | |
Germany — 2.1% | | | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.00%, 8/15/25 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 2,041,137 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 2/15/30(2) | EUR | 250,000 | | 224,829 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.70%, 8/15/32 | EUR | 1,770,000 | | 1,723,449 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 2.30%, 2/15/33 | EUR | 700,000 | | 713,198 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 2.60%, 8/15/33 | EUR | 1,750,000 | | 1,816,857 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.00%, 5/15/38 | EUR | 2,400,000 | | 1,932,252 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 1.25%, 8/15/48 | EUR | 300,000 | | 218,795 | |
Bundesrepublik Deutschland Bundesanleihe, 0.00%, 8/15/50(2) | EUR | 4,150,000 | | 1,979,480 | |
| | | 10,649,997 | |
Hungary — 0.1% | | | |
Hungary Government Bond, 6.75%, 10/22/28 | HUF | 133,000,000 | | 356,940 | |
Indonesia — 0.7% | | | |
Indonesia Treasury Bond, 6.375%, 4/15/32 | IDR | 56,700,000,000 | | 3,409,865 | |
Ireland — 0.8% | | | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.10%, 5/15/29 | EUR | 1,650,000 | | 1,575,135 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.00%, 10/18/31(2) | EUR | 750,000 | | 619,650 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 0.40%, 5/15/35 | EUR | 2,300,000 | | 1,735,767 | |
Ireland Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/50 | EUR | 60,000 | | 39,232 | |
| | | 3,969,784 | |
Israel — 0.3% | | | |
Israel Government Bond - Fixed, 1.30%, 4/30/32 | ILS | 7,000,000 | | 1,350,383 | |
Italy — 6.3% | | | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.50%, 6/1/25 | EUR | 8,152,000 | | 8,325,588 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.20%, 8/15/25 | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 3,033,266 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 2.00%, 12/1/25 | EUR | 5,382,000 | | 5,499,123 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.00%, 4/1/26(2) | EUR | 350,000 | | 338,558 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.25%, 3/15/28 | EUR | 5,400,000 | | 4,874,239 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 3.40%, 4/1/28 | EUR | 2,250,000 | | 2,326,015 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 1.35%, 4/1/30 | EUR | 1,450,000 | | 1,288,864 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 0.60%, 8/1/31(1) | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,595,672 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.35%, 11/1/33 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,029,469 | |
Italy Buoni Poliennali Del Tesoro, 4.75%, 9/1/44(1) | EUR | 3,194,000 | | 3,210,421 | |
| | | 31,521,215 | |
Japan — 6.7% | | | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 2.00%, 9/20/41 | JPY | 2,137,950,000 | | 14,994,140 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.40%, 12/20/45 | JPY | 96,350,000 | | 595,324 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 9/20/51 | JPY | 485,000,000 | | 2,401,141 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 0.70%, 12/20/51 | JPY | 690,000,000 | | 3,409,802 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.00%, 3/20/52 | JPY | 521,000,000 | | 2,794,151 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.30%, 6/20/52 | JPY | 120,000,000 | | 695,174 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.60%, 12/20/52 | JPY | 55,000,000 | | $ | 342,334 | |
Japan Government Thirty Year Bond, 1.40%, 3/20/53 | JPY | 40,000,000 | | 237,166 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.60%, 9/20/37 | JPY | 215,000,000 | | 1,293,820 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.30%, 12/20/39 | JPY | 427,200,000 | | 2,343,977 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 0.50%, 12/20/41 | JPY | 316,000,000 | | 1,723,546 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 1.10%, 9/20/42 | JPY | 110,000,000 | | 662,092 | |
Japan Government Twenty Year Bond, 1.20%, 6/20/53 | JPY | 334,500,000 | | 1,881,784 | |
| | | 33,374,451 | |
Malaysia — 0.4% | | | |
Malaysia Government Bond, 4.70%, 10/15/42 | MYR | 9,700,000 | | 2,106,131 | |
Mexico — 0.7% | | | |
Mexican Bonos, 7.75%, 5/29/31 | MXN | 58,190,000 | | 2,813,770 | |
Mexico Government International Bond, 6.35%, 2/9/35 | | $ | 571,000 | | 547,282 | |
| | | 3,361,052 | |
Netherlands — 3.2% | | | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/15/26(1)(2) | EUR | 2,500,000 | | 2,476,100 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.50%, 7/15/26(1) | EUR | 7,639,000 | | 7,574,547 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.75%, 7/15/28(1) | EUR | 1,300,000 | | 1,246,804 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 7/15/31(1)(2) | EUR | 1,700,000 | | 1,432,214 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.50%, 7/15/32(1) | EUR | 800,000 | | 682,264 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 2.50%, 7/15/33(1) | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 999,962 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/15/38(1)(2) | EUR | 600,000 | | 397,792 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 2.75%, 1/15/47(1) | EUR | 913,000 | | 871,790 | |
Netherlands Government Bond, 0.00%, 1/15/52(1)(2) | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 432,165 | |
| | | 16,113,638 | |
New Zealand — 5.3% | | | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.50%, 5/15/24 | NZD | 12,562,000 | | 7,121,387 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 2.75%, 4/15/25 | NZD | 11,550,000 | | 6,467,093 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.50%, 5/15/26 | NZD | 4,150,000 | | 2,140,521 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 0.25%, 5/15/28 | NZD | 5,220,000 | | 2,420,327 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 1.50%, 5/15/31 | NZD | 9,680,000 | | 4,256,356 | |
New Zealand Government Bond, 3.50%, 4/14/33 | NZD | 8,524,000 | | 4,224,998 | |
| | | 26,630,682 | |
Norway — 0.1% | | | |
Norway Government Bond, 1.75%, 9/6/29(1) | NOK | 8,270,000 | | 654,211 | |
Peru — 0.2% | | | |
Peru Government Bond, 6.15%, 8/12/32 | PEN | 4,500,000 | | 1,071,582 | |
Poland — 0.2% | | | |
Republic of Poland Government Bond, 1.75%, 4/25/32 | PLN | 5,400,000 | | 956,430 | |
Portugal — 0.1% | | | |
Portugal Obrigacoes do Tesouro OT, 4.10%, 2/15/45(1) | EUR | 450,000 | | 474,566 | |
Saudi Arabia — 0.3% | | | |
Saudi Government International Bond, 4.75%, 1/18/28(1) | | $ | 1,338,000 | | 1,297,088 | |
Singapore — 0.5% | | | |
Singapore Government Bond, 2.875%, 7/1/29 | SGD | 3,760,000 | | 2,684,714 | |
Spain — 2.7% | | | |
Spain Government Bond, 1.60%, 4/30/25(1) | EUR | 4,823,000 | | 4,968,238 | |
Spain Government Bond, 0.10%, 4/30/31(1) | EUR | 3,750,000 | | 3,065,662 | |
Spain Government Bond, 3.15%, 4/30/33(1) | EUR | 1,720,000 | | 1,721,971 | |
Spain Government Bond, 1.85%, 7/30/35(1) | EUR | 800,000 | | 677,078 | |
Spain Government Bond, 5.15%, 10/31/44(1) | EUR | 380,000 | | 442,159 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Spain Government Bond, 2.70%, 10/31/48(1) | EUR | 3,210,000 | | $ | 2,496,197 | |
| | | 13,371,305 | |
Sweden — 0.2% | | | |
Sweden Government Bond, 3.50%, 3/30/39 | SEK | 9,400,000 | | 887,150 | |
Switzerland — 0.4% | | | |
Swiss Confederation Government Bond, 2.50%, 3/8/36 | CHF | 1,495,000 | | 1,901,680 | |
Thailand — 0.5% | | | |
Thailand Government Bond, 1.59%, 12/17/35 | THB | 103,000,000 | | 2,357,982 | |
United Kingdom — 2.7% | | | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 0.625%, 6/7/25 | GBP | 2,500,000 | | 2,854,941 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 0.125%, 1/30/26 | GBP | 1,000,000 | | 1,105,796 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 1.25%, 7/22/27 | GBP | 900,000 | | 979,055 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 450,000 | | 544,308 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 3.25%, 1/31/33 | GBP | 700,000 | | 770,540 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 1.75%, 9/7/37 | GBP | 2,200,000 | | 1,850,938 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/49 | GBP | 2,016,000 | | 2,198,635 | |
United Kingdom Gilt, 4.25%, 12/7/55 | GBP | 2,990,000 | | 3,256,237 | |
| | | 13,560,450 | |
TOTAL SOVEREIGN GOVERNMENTS AND AGENCIES (Cost $353,919,582) | | | 296,780,143 | |
CORPORATE BONDS — 18.5% | | | |
Australia — 0.1% | | | |
Westpac Banking Corp., 0.375%, 4/2/26 | EUR | 400,000 | | 390,761 | |
Belgium — 0.2% | | | |
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA, 1.65%, 3/28/31 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 910,952 | |
Bermuda† | | | |
Aircastle Ltd., 5.25%, 8/11/25(1) | | $ | 123,000 | | 119,792 | |
Canada — 0.4% | | | |
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, 5.00%, 4/28/28 | | 285,000 | | 271,482 | |
Cenovus Energy, Inc., 2.65%, 1/15/32 | | 135,000 | | 102,097 | |
Royal Bank of Canada, 0.625%, 9/10/25 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,500,621 | |
Waste Connections, Inc., 3.20%, 6/1/32 | | $ | 80,000 | | 64,806 | |
| | | 1,939,006 | |
Denmark — 0.1% | | | |
Danske Bank A/S, VRN, 4.00%, 1/12/27 | EUR | 600,000 | | 629,612 | |
France — 3.2% | | | |
Arkea Home Loans SFH SA, 0.01%, 10/4/30 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,245,010 | |
Banque Federative du Credit Mutuel SA, 0.25%, 7/19/28 | EUR | 1,900,000 | | 1,656,474 | |
BNP Paribas SA, VRN, 2.00%, 5/24/31 | GBP | 1,400,000 | | 1,484,125 | |
BPCE SA, 1.375%, 3/23/26 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,488,600 | |
BPCE SFH SA, 0.125%, 12/3/30 | EUR | 3,000,000 | | 2,490,290 | |
Cie de Financement Foncier SA, 1.20%, 4/29/31 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,335,234 | |
Credit Agricole Public Sector SCF SA, 0.125%, 12/8/32 | EUR | 4,000,000 | | 3,212,431 | |
Credit Agricole SA, VRN, 1.625%, 6/5/30 | EUR | 300,000 | | 299,926 | |
Credit Mutuel Arkea SA, 1.125%, 5/23/29 | EUR | 400,000 | | 359,276 | |
La Banque Postale SA, VRN, 0.75%, 8/2/32 | EUR | 500,000 | | 441,830 | |
Societe Generale SA, 1.25%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 1,700,000 | | 1,700,405 | |
Societe Generale SFH SA, 0.75%, 1/29/27 | EUR | 300,000 | | 290,682 | |
| | | 16,004,283 | |
Germany — 2.2% | | | |
Commerzbank AG, VRN, 4.00%, 12/5/30 | EUR | 1,100,000 | | 1,117,371 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, VRN, 4.00%, 6/24/32 | EUR | 300,000 | | 286,771 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau, 0.01%, 5/5/27 | EUR | 5,800,000 | | $ | 5,498,994 | |
Kreditanstalt fuer Wiederaufbau, 0.75%, 12/7/27 | GBP | 3,950,000 | | 4,095,265 | |
| | | 10,998,401 | |
Ireland — 0.1% | | | |
Glencore Capital Finance DAC, 1.125%, 3/10/28 | EUR | 500,000 | | 457,838 | |
Italy — 0.2% | | | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 4.75%, 9/6/27 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 1,058,943 | |
Luxembourg — 1.3% | | | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 0.40%, 5/31/26 | EUR | 3,370,000 | | 3,321,009 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 2.75%, 12/3/29 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 2,053,400 | |
European Financial Stability Facility, 2.35%, 7/29/44 | EUR | 1,531,000 | | 1,281,355 | |
| | | 6,655,764 | |
Multinational — 0.1% | | | |
American Airlines, Inc. / AAdvantage Loyalty IP Ltd., 5.50%, 4/20/26(1) | | $ | 641,474 | | 624,433 | |
Norway — 0.1% | | | |
Aker BP ASA, 6.00%, 6/13/33(1) | | 525,000 | | 494,894 | |
Portugal — 0.5% | | | |
Caixa Geral de Depositos SA, VRN, 0.375%, 9/21/27 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 941,822 | |
EDP - Energias de Portugal SA, VRN, 1.70%, 7/20/80 | EUR | 1,500,000 | | 1,475,812 | |
| | | 2,417,634 | |
Spain — 0.6% | | | |
Abanca Corp. Bancaria SA, 0.75%, 5/28/29 | EUR | 300,000 | | 271,244 | |
Banco Santander SA, VRN, 2.25%, 10/4/32 | GBP | 1,100,000 | | 1,094,904 | |
CaixaBank SA, VRN, 2.25%, 4/17/30 | EUR | 1,400,000 | | 1,401,867 | |
| | | 2,768,015 | |
Supranational — 1.6% | | | |
European Investment Bank, 3.90%, 6/15/28(1) | CAD | 3,456,000 | | 2,441,572 | |
European Union, 0.00%, 7/4/31(2) | EUR | 4,400,000 | | 3,608,679 | |
International Bank for Reconstruction & Development, 2.90%, 1/19/33 | EUR | 1,619,000 | | 1,638,744 | |
| | | 7,688,995 | |
Switzerland — 0.4% | | | |
UBS AG, 5.80%, 9/11/25 | | $ | 260,000 | | 258,686 | |
UBS Group AG, VRN, 3.125%, 6/15/30 | EUR | 1,800,000 | | 1,740,728 | |
| | | 1,999,414 | |
United Kingdom — 2.3% | | | |
Barclays PLC, 3.25%, 2/12/27 | GBP | 400,000 | | 439,415 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 1.125%, 3/22/31 | EUR | 500,000 | | 469,173 | |
Barclays PLC, VRN, 6.69%, 9/13/34 | | $ | 200,000 | | 189,250 | |
Coventry Building Society, 0.125%, 6/20/26 | EUR | 1,600,000 | | 1,540,704 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, VRN, 6.16%, 3/9/29 | | $ | 450,000 | | 440,903 | |
International Game Technology PLC, 5.25%, 1/15/29(1) | | 580,000 | | 528,258 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.875%, 1/15/26 | GBP | 770,000 | | 886,744 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, VRN, 1.99%, 12/15/31 | GBP | 1,000,000 | | 1,044,761 | |
Marks & Spencer PLC, 4.50%, 7/10/27 | GBP | 600,000 | | 676,376 | |
Nationwide Building Society, VRN, 2.00%, 7/25/29 | EUR | 400,000 | | 411,280 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 1.75%, 3/2/26 | EUR | 200,000 | | 203,478 | |
NatWest Group PLC, VRN, 2.11%, 11/28/31 | GBP | 900,000 | | 932,462 | |
Santander UK PLC, 1.125%, 3/12/27 | EUR | 2,000,000 | | 1,946,045 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 4.20%, 10/3/78 | EUR | 800,000 | | 779,827 | |
Vodafone Group PLC, VRN, 2.625%, 8/27/80 | EUR | 500,000 | | 484,136 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
WM Morrison Supermarkets Ltd., 3.50%, 7/27/26 | GBP | 700,000 | | $ | 679,329 | |
| | | 11,652,141 | |
United States — 5.1% | | | |
Albemarle Corp., 4.65%, 6/1/27 | | $ | 195,000 | | 184,231 | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.50%, 8/11/32(1) | | 478,000 | | 427,997 | |
Ashtead Capital, Inc., 5.95%, 10/15/33(1) | | 430,000 | | 392,562 | |
AT&T, Inc., 4.50%, 5/15/35 | | 213,000 | | 177,704 | |
AT&T, Inc., 1.80%, 9/14/39 | EUR | 700,000 | | 487,936 | |
Bank of America Corp., 2.30%, 7/25/25 | GBP | 400,000 | | 458,064 | |
Black Knight InfoServ LLC, 3.625%, 9/1/28(1) | | $ | 2,010,000 | | 1,794,216 | |
Blue Owl Capital Corp., 3.40%, 7/15/26 | | 77,000 | | 68,727 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 5.00%, 3/1/30(1) | | 413,000 | | 360,876 | |
Builders FirstSource, Inc., 6.375%, 6/15/32(1) | | 605,000 | | 554,525 | |
Burlington Northern Santa Fe LLC, 5.20%, 4/15/54 | | 180,000 | | 155,610 | |
CCO Holdings LLC / CCO Holdings Capital Corp., 4.25%, 1/15/34(1) | | 1,185,000 | | 856,918 | |
Centene Corp., 4.625%, 12/15/29 | | 240,000 | | 214,594 | |
Centene Corp., 3.375%, 2/15/30 | | 659,000 | | 545,487 | |
Chart Industries, Inc., 7.50%, 1/1/30(1) | | 775,000 | | 762,007 | |
Chesapeake Energy Corp., 6.75%, 4/15/29(1) | | 93,000 | | 91,087 | |
Columbia Pipelines Operating Co. LLC, 6.04%, 11/15/33(1) | | 300,000 | | 285,024 | |
Comcast Corp., 3.75%, 4/1/40 | | 60,000 | | 44,122 | |
CSX Corp., 4.25%, 3/15/29 | | 172,000 | | 160,581 | |
Duke Energy Corp., 5.00%, 8/15/52 | | 195,000 | | 151,600 | |
Energy Transfer LP, 6.125%, 12/15/45 | | 135,000 | | 116,745 | |
Florida Power & Light Co., 2.45%, 2/3/32 | | 240,000 | | 187,298 | |
Ford Motor Credit Co. LLC, 6.80%, 5/12/28 | | 1,040,000 | | 1,038,037 | |
General Motors Financial Co., Inc., 1.55%, 7/30/27 | GBP | 500,000 | | 514,812 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 6.375%, 10/6/30(1) | | $ | 140,000 | | 137,239 | |
Glencore Funding LLC, 2.625%, 9/23/31(1) | | 225,000 | | 169,581 | |
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc., 4.25%, 1/29/26 | GBP | 900,000 | | 1,057,351 | |
Gray Escrow II, Inc., 5.375%, 11/15/31(1) | | $ | 1,342,000 | | 846,951 | |
Ingersoll Rand, Inc., 5.70%, 8/14/33 | | 183,000 | | 172,998 | |
J M Smucker Co., 5.90%, 11/15/28 | | 471,000 | | 467,488 | |
John Deere Capital Corp., 4.70%, 6/10/30 | | 248,000 | | 233,569 | |
JPMorgan Chase & Co., VRN, 4.01%, 4/23/29 | | 4,000 | | 3,644 | |
KB Home, 4.80%, 11/15/29 | | 647,000 | | 561,340 | |
KeyBank NA, 3.40%, 5/20/26 | | 310,000 | | 272,915 | |
KeyCorp, VRN, 3.88%, 5/23/25 | | 665,000 | | 636,658 | |
Kraft Heinz Foods Co., 5.00%, 6/4/42 | | 855,000 | | 705,181 | |
Light & Wonder International, Inc., 7.25%, 11/15/29(1) | | 675,000 | | 655,266 | |
Lowe's Cos., Inc., 5.625%, 4/15/53 | | 175,000 | | 151,336 | |
Mondelez International, Inc., 1.375%, 3/17/41 | EUR | 1,000,000 | | 662,790 | |
Nestle Holdings, Inc., 4.85%, 3/14/33(1) | | $ | 350,000 | | 328,636 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 4.90%, 2/28/28 | | 245,000 | | 234,245 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.05%, 2/28/33 | | 185,000 | | 168,017 | |
NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, Inc., 5.25%, 2/28/53 | | 108,000 | | 87,763 | |
Northern States Power Co., 5.10%, 5/15/53 | | 225,000 | | 190,800 | |
Northrop Grumman Corp., 5.15%, 5/1/40 | | 170,000 | | 149,128 | |
Occidental Petroleum Corp., 6.625%, 9/1/30 | | 513,000 | | 514,973 | |
ONEOK, Inc., 6.05%, 9/1/33 | | 110,000 | | 105,473 | |
Oracle Corp., 3.60%, 4/1/40 | | 115,000 | | 79,015 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Paramount Global, 4.00%, 1/15/26 | | $ | 425,000 | | $ | 403,488 | |
Parker-Hannifin Corp., 4.25%, 9/15/27 | | 757,000 | | 718,156 | |
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc., 6.125%, 10/15/33 | | 100,000 | | 97,659 | |
Regal Rexnord Corp., 6.40%, 4/15/33(1) | | 667,000 | | 612,129 | |
Sirius XM Radio, Inc., 5.50%, 7/1/29(1) | | 640,000 | | 567,801 | |
Southern Co. Gas Capital Corp., 1.75%, 1/15/31 | | 225,000 | | 166,194 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 6.875%, 11/15/28 | | 585,000 | | 600,801 | |
Sprint Capital Corp., 8.75%, 3/15/32 | | 425,000 | | 478,933 | |
Star Parent, Inc., 9.00%, 10/1/30(1) | | 234,000 | | 232,510 | |
TEGNA, Inc., 5.00%, 9/15/29 | | 1,249,000 | | 1,048,036 | |
Tempur Sealy International, Inc., 3.875%, 10/15/31(1) | | 563,000 | | 422,351 | |
TransDigm, Inc., 6.75%, 8/15/28(1) | | 655,000 | | 636,813 | |
Truist Bank, 3.625%, 9/16/25 | | 250,000 | | 235,932 | |
Union Electric Co., 3.90%, 4/1/52 | | 104,000 | | 71,731 | |
Veralto Corp., 5.45%, 9/18/33(1) | | 260,000 | | 243,093 | |
Viatris, Inc., 4.00%, 6/22/50 | | 122,000 | | 70,243 | |
Warnermedia Holdings, Inc., 3.76%, 3/15/27 | | 58,000 | | 53,409 | |
WEC Energy Group, Inc., 1.375%, 10/15/27 | | 117,000 | | 98,711 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 6.35%, 1/15/29 | | 159,000 | | 158,268 | |
Western Midstream Operating LP, 6.15%, 4/1/33 | | 145,000 | | 137,275 | |
| | | 25,676,650 | |
TOTAL CORPORATE BONDS (Cost $103,564,300) | | | 92,487,528 | |
PREFERRED STOCKS — 5.4% | | | |
France — 2.1% | | | |
BNP Paribas Cardif SA, 4.03% | | 700,000 | | 715,642 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 6.625%(1) | | 765,000 | | 757,165 | |
BNP Paribas SA, 8.50%(1) | | 395,000 | | 379,472 | |
CNP Assurances SACA, 4.75% | | 1,500,000 | | 1,444,323 | |
Credit Agricole SA, 7.25% | | 900,000 | | 941,687 | |
Credit Agricole SA, 7.875%(1) | | 765,000 | | 763,087 | |
Electricite de France SA, 3.375% | | 1,600,000 | | 1,306,408 | |
La Banque Postale SA, 3.875% | | 1,200,000 | | 1,033,800 | |
Orange SA, 2.375% | | 500,000 | | 506,446 | |
Societe Generale SA, 7.875%(1) | | 765,000 | | 759,901 | |
TotalEnergies SE, 2.625% | | 2,000,000 | | 2,036,926 | |
| | | 10,644,857 | |
Germany — 0.4% | | | |
Allianz SE, 2.625% | | 1,800,000 | | 1,293,544 | |
Commerzbank AG, 4.25% | | 400,000 | | 303,939 | |
Deutsche Bank AG, 4.50% | | 600,000 | | 457,589 | |
| | | 2,055,072 | |
Italy — 0.9% | | | |
Enel SpA, 2.25% | | 1,000,000 | | 927,012 | |
Eni SpA, 3.375% | | 2,000,000 | | 1,776,286 | |
Intesa Sanpaolo SpA, 3.75% | | 1,300,000 | | 1,167,945 | |
UniCredit SpA, 3.875% | | 1,000,000 | | 785,613 | |
| | | 4,656,856 | |
Netherlands — 0.9% | | | |
Cooperatieve Rabobank UA, 3.10% | | 600,000 | | 478,919 | |
Naturgy Finance BV, 2.37% | | 1,000,000 | | 937,521 | |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.38% | | 800,000 | | 664,318 | |
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| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Telefonica Europe BV, 2.875% | | 600,000 | | $ | 556,296 | |
Volkswagen International Finance NV, 3.875% | | 2,300,000 | | 1,998,663 | |
| | | 4,635,717 | |
Spain — 0.1% | | | |
Banco Santander SA, 4.125% | | 400,000 | | 319,618 | |
Switzerland — 0.1% | | | |
UBS Group AG, 7.00%(1) | | 590,000 | | 586,510 | |
United Kingdom — 0.9% | | | |
Barclays PLC, 9.25% | | 1,000,000 | | 1,110,617 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, 5.875% | | 400,000 | | 430,374 | |
HSBC Holdings PLC, 6.375% | | 765,000 | | 741,454 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 7.50% | | 590,000 | | 575,510 | |
Lloyds Banking Group PLC, 8.50% | | 400,000 | | 456,044 | |
SSE PLC, 3.125% | | 1,000,000 | | 961,506 | |
| | | 4,275,505 | |
TOTAL PREFERRED STOCKS (Cost $31,659,767) | | | 27,174,135 | |
U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES — 5.4% | | | |
U.S. Treasury Bonds, 4.375%, 8/15/43 | | $ | 150,000 | | 133,805 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 2.50%, 4/30/24(3) | | 8,371,000 | | 8,247,923 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 1.50%, 9/30/24 | | 500,000 | | 482,502 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 5.00%, 10/31/25 | | 10,000,000 | | 9,988,281 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 3.75%, 6/30/30 | | 1,000,000 | | 933,828 | |
U.S. Treasury Notes, 4.00%, 7/31/30 | | 7,500,000 | | 7,105,371 | |
TOTAL U.S. TREASURY SECURITIES (Cost $27,227,970) | | | 26,891,710 | |
COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS — 1.8% | | | |
ACRES Commercial Realty Ltd., Series 2021-FL1, Class A, VRN, 6.65%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.31%), 6/15/36(1) | | 2,504,961 | | 2,470,924 | |
Allegro CLO V Ltd., Series 2017-1A, Class BR, VRN, 7.11%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.71%), 10/16/30(1) | | 350,000 | | 340,907 | |
Carlyle US CLO Ltd., Series 2019-2A, Class A2R, VRN, 7.31%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.91%), 7/15/32(1) | | 850,000 | | 841,518 | |
CBAM Ltd., Series 2018-7A, Class B1, VRN, 7.28%, (3-month SOFR plus 1.86%), 7/20/31(1) | | 300,000 | | 293,365 | |
Dryden 65 CLO Ltd., Series 2018-65A, Class C, VRN, 7.76%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.36%), 7/18/30(1) | | 2,200,000 | | 2,138,560 | |
Marathon CLO Ltd., Series 2021-17A, Class B1, VRN, 8.36%, (3-month SOFR plus 2.94%), 1/20/35(1) | | 1,800,000 | | 1,777,227 | |
MF1 Ltd., Series 2020-FL4, Class A, VRN, 7.15%, (1-month SOFR plus 1.81%), 11/15/35(1) | | 1,341,681 | | 1,336,354 | |
TOTAL COLLATERALIZED LOAN OBLIGATIONS (Cost $9,082,218) | | | 9,198,855 | |
ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES — 1.0% | | | |
Cologix Canadian Issuer LP, Series 2022-1CAN, Class A2, SEQ, 4.94%, 1/25/52(1) | CAD | 3,450,000 | | 2,253,005 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2018-1A, Class A, VRN, 3.93%, 10/15/53(1) | | $ | 613,822 | | 558,583 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2020-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.63%, 4/15/55(1) | | 1,174,730 | | 965,403 | |
Goodgreen Trust, Series 2021-1A, Class A, SEQ, 2.66%, 10/15/56(1) | | 778,594 | | 633,255 | |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2019-3A, Class D, 4.18%, 8/20/36(1) | | 327,254 | | 308,510 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Principal Amount/Shares | Value |
Sierra Timeshare Receivables Funding LLC, Series 2021-8, Class D, 3.17%, 11/20/37(1) | | $ | 254,874 | | $ | 235,666 | |
TOTAL ASSET-BACKED SECURITIES (Cost $5,862,452) | | | 4,954,422 | |
U.S. GOVERNMENT AGENCY SECURITIES — 0.2% | | | |
FHLMC, 6.25%, 7/15/32 (Cost $1,154,067) | | 890,000 | | 961,214 | |
COLLATERALIZED MORTGAGE OBLIGATIONS — 0.1% | | | |
Triangle Re Ltd., Series 2021-1, Class M2, VRN, 9.34%, (1-month LIBOR plus 3.90%), 8/25/33(1) (Cost $386,126) | | 383,328 | | 385,741 | |
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS — 7.7% | | | |
Certificates of Deposit — 2.3% | | | |
Credit Agricole Corporate & Investment Bank SA, 5.30%, 11/1/23(1) | | 11,400,000 | | 11,400,000 | |
Commercial Paper(4) — 4.0% | | | |
Landesbank Baden-Wuerttemberg, 5.47%, 11/1/23(1) | | 20,000,000 | | 19,997,048 | |
Money Market Funds† | | | |
State Street Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund, Premier Class | | 65,160 | | 65,160 | |
Treasury Bills(4) — 1.4% | | | |
Canadian Treasury Bills, 4.34%, 3/28/24 | CAD | 10,000,000 | | 7,064,575 | |
TOTAL SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS (Cost $38,729,458) | | | 38,526,783 | |
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES — 99.4% (Cost $571,585,940) | | | 497,360,531 | |
OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES — 0.6% | | | 3,199,134 | |
TOTAL NET ASSETS — 100.0% | | | $ | 500,559,665 | |
FORWARD FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE CONTRACTS
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
AUD | 4,030,548 | | USD | 2,600,744 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | $ | (40,309) | |
AUD | 3,968,600 | | USD | 2,564,437 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (43,355) | |
AUD | 2,037,137 | | USD | 1,285,002 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 9,104 | |
AUD | 9,285,732 | | USD | 5,976,492 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (77,664) | |
USD | 2,602,786 | | AUD | 4,028,176 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 43,858 | |
USD | 4,894,044 | | AUD | 7,746,032 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (26,678) | |
USD | 1,283,690 | | AUD | 2,018,988 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 1,113 | |
CAD | 4,728,639 | | USD | 3,500,142 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (87,764) | |
USD | 8,363 | | CAD | 11,290 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 215 | |
USD | 8,418,285 | | CAD | 11,393,971 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 195,933 | |
USD | 3,541,613 | | CAD | 4,784,621 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 88,837 | |
USD | 2,599,659 | | CAD | 3,505,986 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 69,597 | |
CHF | 2,715,946 | | USD | 3,077,960 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (78,008) | |
CLP | 1,140,686,679 | | USD | 1,234,443 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 36,932 | |
CLP | 461,761,362 | | USD | 515,416 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (751) | |
CLP | 1,155,608,151 | | USD | 1,249,982 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 38,023 | |
USD | 2,465,777 | | CLP | 2,312,898,488 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (112,109) | |
CNY | 61,884,734 | | USD | 8,568,919 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 14,488 | |
CNY | 146,278,374 | | USD | 20,179,111 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 109,686 | |
CNY | 1,714,771 | | USD | 237,820 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 18 | |
COP | 14,917,189,245 | | USD | 3,445,078 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 144,611 | |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 3,238,938 | | COP | 14,526,638,864 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | $ | (256,768) | |
USD | 668,828 | | CZK | 15,297,436 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 10,732 | |
DKK | 8,849,052 | | USD | 1,281,587 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (24,082) | |
EUR | 7,241,182 | | USD | 7,632,361 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | 29,837 | |
EUR | 2,384,369 | | USD | 2,510,330 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | 12,672 | |
EUR | 3,576,235 | | USD | 3,790,993 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | (6,829) | |
EUR | 2,399,691 | | USD | 2,532,372 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | 6,842 | |
EUR | 3,560,946 | | USD | 3,773,365 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | (5,378) | |
EUR | 1,186,701 | | USD | 1,257,099 | | Morgan Stanley | 11/3/23 | (1,401) | |
EUR | 12,069,809 | | USD | 12,977,450 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (181,703) | |
EUR | 152,705 | | USD | 163,530 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (1,641) | |
EUR | 289,168 | | USD | 309,902 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (3,342) | |
EUR | 505,308 | | USD | 543,447 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (7,747) | |
EUR | 1,248,646 | | USD | 1,341,283 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (17,537) | |
EUR | 1,008,145 | | USD | 1,070,988 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (2,209) | |
EUR | 904,491 | | USD | 955,093 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 3,798 | |
EUR | 2,275,000 | | USD | 2,428,679 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (16,849) | |
EUR | 2,323,142 | | USD | 2,496,985 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (34,118) | |
EUR | 758,379 | | USD | 796,502 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 7,490 | |
EUR | 5,150,736 | | USD | 5,482,946 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (22,420) | |
EUR | 879,206 | | USD | 931,731 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 355 | |
USD | 2,506,270 | | EUR | 2,377,944 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 11/3/23 | (9,933) | |
USD | 1,252,116 | | EUR | 1,181,799 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 11/3/23 | 1,605 | |
USD | 1,254,280 | | EUR | 1,186,211 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 11/3/23 | (900) | |
USD | 1,267,972 | | EUR | 1,194,888 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | 3,610 | |
USD | 1,256,715 | | EUR | 1,195,196 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | (7,972) | |
USD | 1,268,028 | | EUR | 1,196,354 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | 2,116 | |
USD | 1,256,190 | | EUR | 1,183,229 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 11/3/23 | 4,165 | |
USD | 2,511,333 | | EUR | 2,382,481 | | Morgan Stanley | 11/3/23 | (9,670) | |
USD | 2,534,765 | | EUR | 2,388,962 | | Morgan Stanley | 11/3/23 | 6,904 | |
USD | 1,248,390 | | EUR | 1,182,659 | | Morgan Stanley | 11/3/23 | (3,031) | |
USD | 6,256,139 | | EUR | 5,977,464 | | UBS AG | 11/3/23 | (68,866) | |
USD | 3,638,620 | | EUR | 3,429,597 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 2,750 | |
USD | 521,062 | | EUR | 491,228 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 289 | |
USD | 4,746,098 | | EUR | 4,472,602 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 4,491 | |
USD | 336,027 | | EUR | 316,785 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 189 | |
USD | 513,288 | | EUR | 488,915 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (5,033) | |
USD | 374,379 | | EUR | 354,963 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (1,933) | |
GBP | 202,931 | | USD | 252,132 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (5,401) | |
GBP | 2,034,525 | | USD | 2,482,258 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (8,610) | |
GBP | 1,150,000 | | USD | 1,404,543 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (6,332) | |
GBP | 1,966,274 | | USD | 2,446,546 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (55,879) | |
GBP | 486,815 | | USD | 593,364 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (1,476) | |
USD | 2,003,115 | | GBP | 1,606,837 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 49,465 | |
USD | 273,164 | | GBP | 226,060 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (1,687) | |
HUF | 109,504,811 | | USD | 299,827 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 1,174 | |
IDR | 8,216,370,709 | | USD | 534,287 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (18,847) | |
ILS | 9,843,748 | | USD | 2,575,980 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (135,138) | |
USD | 1,190,605 | | ILS | 4,665,384 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 33,782 | |
USD | 645,689 | | ILS | 2,527,871 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 18,881 | |
USD | 501,301 | | ILS | 1,901,083 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 29,911 | |
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Currency Purchased | Currency Sold | Counterparty | Settlement Date | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) |
USD | 645,194 | | ILS | 2,527,871 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | $ | 18,387 | |
JPY | 9,937,755,291 | | USD | 68,546,644 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (2,522,069) | |
JPY | 35,286,600 | | USD | 241,939 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (7,502) | |
USD | 320,554 | | JPY | 47,273,732 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 6,476 | |
USD | 1,243,763 | | JPY | 184,377,590 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 18,793 | |
KRW | 15,092,976,522 | | USD | 11,421,786 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (239,538) | |
USD | 644,614 | | KRW | 860,501,091 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 7,076 | |
MXN | 98,786,106 | | USD | 5,399,210 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 42,244 | |
MXN | 4,515,854 | | USD | 259,919 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (11,171) | |
MXN | 44,729,560 | | USD | 2,467,619 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (3,772) | |
USD | 2,434,250 | | MXN | 44,081,668 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 6,091 | |
USD | 225,044 | | MXN | 4,038,354 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | 2,598 | |
USD | 5,342,588 | | MXN | 99,718,080 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (150,202) | |
MYR | 5,363,677 | | USD | 1,157,712 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (28,855) | |
NOK | 27,836,405 | | USD | 2,617,554 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | (122,507) | |
USD | 2,560,285 | | NOK | 27,399,556 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 104,393 | |
NZD | 2,095,813 | | USD | 1,249,211 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (28,022) | |
USD | 20,882,683 | | NZD | 35,396,478 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 257,855 | |
USD | 2,616,091 | | NZD | 4,434,661 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 32,101 | |
USD | 2,367,471 | | NZD | 3,968,272 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 55,237 | |
USD | 1,221,802 | | NZD | 2,063,538 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 19,420 | |
USD | 600,262 | | PEN | 2,238,979 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | 18,434 | |
PLN | 12,035,000 | | USD | 2,837,975 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 16,111 | |
USD | 2,089,237 | | PLN | 9,019,523 | | JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. | 12/15/23 | (49,732) | |
RON | 3,892,651 | | USD | 835,256 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | (6,454) | |
SEK | 28,870,883 | | USD | 2,580,659 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 10,983 | |
SEK | 28,768,455 | | USD | 2,582,305 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 142 | |
SEK | 55,897,362 | | USD | 5,086,548 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (68,830) | |
USD | 2,582,153 | | SEK | 28,720,139 | | Bank of America N.A. | 12/15/23 | 4,042 | |
USD | 2,625,588 | | SEK | 29,260,679 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | (1,044) | |
USD | 2,608,866 | | SEK | 29,000,363 | | UBS AG | 12/15/23 | 5,601 | |
USD | 132,264 | | SGD | 181,108 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (265) | |
USD | 678,671 | | SGD | 919,197 | | Morgan Stanley | 12/15/23 | 6,034 | |
THB | 15,823,101 | | USD | 445,759 | | Goldman Sachs & Co. | 12/15/23 | (3,856) | |
| | | | | | $ | (3,017,698) | |
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FUTURES CONTRACTS PURCHASED |
Reference Entity | Contracts | Expiration Date | Notional Amount | Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation)^ |
Euro-Bobl 5-Year Bonds | 276 | December 2023 | $ | 33,960,829 | | $ | (320,287) | |
U.S. Treasury 5-Year Notes | 413 | December 2023 | 43,148,821 | | (554,747) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Notes | 78 | December 2023 | 8,281,406 | | (57,033) | |
Euro-Bund 10-Year Bonds | 25 | December 2023 | 3,412,109 | | (6,927) | |
U.S. Treasury 10-Year Ultra Notes | 65 | December 2023 | 7,073,828 | | (127,434) | |
Japanese 10-Year Government Bonds | 26 | December 2023 | 24,657,760 | | (367,250) | |
Korean Treasury 10-Year Bonds | 175 | December 2023 | 13,631,484 | | (414,318) | |
U.K. Gilt 10-Year Bonds | 105 | December 2023 | 11,889,282 | | (119,629) | |
| | | $ | 146,055,519 | | $ | (1,967,625) | |
^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 2-Year Notes | 49 | December 2023 | $ | 9,918,672 | | $ | 12,576 | |
U.S. Treasury Ultra Bonds | 39 | December 2023 | 4,389,937 | | 603,348 | |
| | | $ | 14,308,609 | | $ | 615,924 | |
^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 40 | Buy | (5.00)% | 6/20/28 | $ | 3,814,000 | | $ | (110,963) | | $ | 79,082 | | $ | (31,881) | |
^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 |
AUD | – | Australian Dollar |
CAD | – | Canadian Dollar |
CDX | – | Credit Derivatives Indexes |
CHF | – | Swiss Franc |
CLP | – | Chilean Peso |
CNY | – | Chinese Yuan |
COP | – | Colombian Peso |
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 |
SOFR | – | Secured Overnight Financing Rate |
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. |
†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 $117,520,183, which represented 23.5% 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)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 $3,260,348.
(4)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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OCTOBER 31, 2023 | |
Assets | |
Investment securities, at value (cost of $571,585,940) | $ | 497,360,531 | |
Foreign currency holdings, at value (cost of $2,626,162) | 2,622,857 | |
Receivable for capital shares sold | 22,154 | |
Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts | 112,755 | |
Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 1,615,491 | |
Interest receivable | 4,293,716 | |
| 506,027,504 | |
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Liabilities | |
Payable for capital shares redeemed | 524,711 | |
Payable for variation margin on futures contracts | 152,596 | |
Payable for variation margin on swap agreements | 9,467 | |
Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,633,189 | |
Accrued management fees | 138,548 | |
Distribution and service fees payable | 521 | |
Accrued foreign taxes | 8,807 | |
| 5,467,839 | |
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Net Assets | $ | 500,559,665 | |
| |
Net Assets Consist of: | |
Capital paid in | $ | 624,179,072 | |
Distributable earnings (loss) | (123,619,407) | |
| $ | 500,559,665 | |
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| Net Assets | Shares Outstanding | Net Asset Value Per Share* |
Investor Class | $178,142,787 | 18,126,259 | $9.83 |
I Class | $3,902,478 | 394,527 | $9.89 |
Y Class | $24,550,421 | 2,469,298 | $9.94 |
A Class | $2,029,716 | 210,784 | $9.63 |
C Class | $71,345 | 7,826 | $9.12 |
R Class | $50,955 | 5,375 | $9.48 |
R5 Class | $3,439,000 | 345,990 | $9.94 |
R6 Class | $322,103 | 32,349 | $9.96 |
G Class | $288,050,860 | 28,404,826 | $10.14 |
*Maximum offering price per share was equal to the net asset value per share for all share classes, except A Class, for which the maximum offering price per share was $10.08 (net asset value divided by 0.955). A contingent deferred sales charge may be imposed on redemptions of A Class and C Class.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2023 | |
Investment Income (Loss) | |
Income: | |
Interest (net of foreign taxes withheld of $64,609) | $ | 19,331,551 | |
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Expenses: | |
Management fees | 4,284,915 | |
Distribution and service fees: | |
A Class | 6,235 | |
C Class | 759 | |
R Class | 411 | |
Trustees' fees and expenses | 45,418 | |
Other expenses | 49,005 | |
| 4,386,743 | |
Fees waived - G Class | (1,537,742) | |
| 2,849,001 | |
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Net investment income (loss) | 16,482,550 | |
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Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) | |
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |
Investment transactions (net of foreign tax expenses paid (refunded) of $12,028) | (49,748,662) | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (7,102,244) | |
Futures contract transactions | (4,231,940) | |
Swap agreement transactions | (1,669,232) | |
Foreign currency translation transactions | 284,583 | |
| (62,467,495) | |
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Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |
Investments (includes (increase) decrease in accrued foreign taxes of $(8,807)) | 54,583,996 | |
Forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,272,979 | |
Futures contracts | (2,640,387) | |
Swap agreements | 390,301 | |
Translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | 98,872 | |
| 56,705,761 | |
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Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | (5,761,734) | |
| |
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | 10,720,816 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Statement of Changes in Net Assets |
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YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2023 AND OCTOBER 31, 2022 |
Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets | October 31, 2023 | October 31, 2022 |
Operations | | |
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 16,482,550 | | $ | 13,762,026 | |
Net realized gain (loss) | (62,467,495) | | (65,784,754) | |
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 56,705,761 | | (158,578,950) | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 10,720,816 | | (210,601,678) | |
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Distributions to Shareholders | | |
From earnings: | | |
Investor Class | — | | (1,999,807) | |
I Class | — | | (1,517,534) | |
Y Class | — | | (215,263) | |
A Class | — | | (28,448) | |
C Class | — | | (827) | |
R Class | — | | (485) | |
R5 Class | — | | (36,722) | |
R6 Class | — | | (1,801) | |
G Class | — | | (4,222,078) | |
Decrease in net assets from distributions | — | | (8,022,965) | |
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Capital Share Transactions | | |
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from capital share transactions (Note 5) | (144,714,209) | | 25,711,842 | |
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Net increase (decrease) in net assets | (133,993,393) | | (192,912,801) | |
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Net Assets | | |
Beginning of period | 634,553,058 | | 827,465,859 | |
End of period | $ | 500,559,665 | | $ | 634,553,058 | |
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Notes to Financial Statements |
OCTOBER 31, 2023
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 value of investments of the fund is determined by American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM) (the investment advisor), as the valuation designee, pursuant to its valuation policies and procedures. The Board of Trustees oversees the valuation designee and reviews its valuation policies and procedures at least annually.
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 and certificates of deposit are 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 valuation designee determines that the market price for a portfolio security is not readily available or is believed by the valuation designee to be unreliable, such security is valued at fair value as determined in good faith by the valuation designee, in accordance with its policies and procedures. Circumstances that may cause the fund to determine that market quotations are not available or reliable include, but are not limited to: when there is a significant event subsequent to the market quotation; trading in a security has been halted during the trading day; or trading in a security is insufficient or did not take place due to a closure or holiday.
The valuation designee 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; regulatory news, 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 valuation designee also monitors for significant fluctuations between domestic and foreign markets, as evidenced by the U.S. market or such other indicators that it deems appropriate. The valuation designee 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.
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 ACIM 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.
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, 53% 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 October 31, 2023 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% | 0.79% |
I Class | 0.1500% to 0.2100% | 0.69% |
Y Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.59% |
A Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.79% |
C Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.79% |
R Class | 0.2500% to 0.3100% | 0.79% |
R5 Class | 0.0500% to 0.1100% | 0.59% |
R6 Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.54% |
G Class | 0.0000% to 0.0600% | 0.00%(1) |
(1)Effective annual management fee before waiver was 0.54%.
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 October 31, 2023 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.
Other Expenses — A fund’s other expenses may include interest charges, clearing exchange fees, proxy solicitation expenses, fees associated with the recovery of foreign tax reclaims and other miscellaneous expenses.
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 October 31, 2023 totaled $446,152,038, of which $130,315,490 represented U.S. Treasury and Government Agency obligations.
Sales of investment securities, excluding short-term investments, for the period ended October 31, 2023 totaled $552,762,249, of which $180,835,359 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):
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| Year ended October 31, 2023 | Year ended October 31, 2022 |
| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount |
Investor Class | | | | |
Sold | 717,531 | | $ | 7,520,953 | | 1,688,111 | | $ | 20,482,283 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 151,983 | | 1,983,373 | |
Redeemed | (2,309,657) | | (23,919,214) | | (1,227,655) | | (14,471,320) | |
| (1,592,126) | | (16,398,261) | | 612,439 | | 7,994,336 | |
I Class | | | | |
Sold | 1,639,936 | | 17,227,767 | | 2,697,137 | | 31,082,662 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 115,749 | | 1,517,470 | |
Redeemed | (17,972,658) | | (185,240,084) | | (907,460) | | (10,963,132) | |
| (16,332,722) | | (168,012,317) | | 1,905,426 | | 21,637,000 | |
Y Class | | | | |
Sold | 618,352 | | 6,516,289 | | 464,454 | | 5,630,586 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 16,370 | | 215,263 | |
Redeemed | (238,765) | | (2,528,409) | | (417,887) | | (4,879,874) | |
| 379,587 | | 3,987,880 | | 62,937 | | 965,975 | |
A Class | | | | |
Sold | 39,708 | | 406,300 | | 12,808 | | 152,787 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 2,143 | | 27,511 | |
Redeemed | (76,815) | | (787,452) | | (54,992) | | (640,718) | |
| (37,107) | | (381,152) | | (40,041) | | (460,420) | |
C Class | | | | |
Sold | 80 | | 800 | | — | | — | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 63 | | 784 | |
Redeemed | — | | — | | (497) | | (5,856) | |
| 80 | | 800 | | (434) | | (5,072) | |
R Class | | | | |
Sold | 6,453 | | 65,526 | | 6,567 | | 66,416 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 38 | | 485 | |
Redeemed | (9,421) | | (93,630) | | (3,029) | | (36,127) | |
| (2,968) | | (28,104) | | 3,576 | | 30,774 | |
R5 Class | | | | |
Sold | 136 | | 1,427 | | 238 | | 2,775 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 2,747 | | 36,121 | |
Redeemed | (1,959) | | (20,893) | | (12,415) | | (136,279) | |
| (1,823) | | (19,466) | | (9,430) | | (97,383) | |
R6 Class | | | | |
Sold | 18,476 | | 196,645 | | 9,349 | | 112,443 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 137 | | 1,801 | |
Redeemed | (3,419) | | (35,866) | | (15,925) | | (211,980) | |
| 15,057 | | 160,779 | | (6,439) | | (97,736) | |
G Class | | | | |
Sold | 4,133,124 | | 44,508,207 | | 2,581,354 | | 28,921,671 | |
Issued in reinvestment of distributions | — | | — | | 318,167 | | 4,222,078 | |
Redeemed | (795,402) | | (8,532,575) | | (2,880,075) | | (37,399,381) | |
| 3,337,722 | | 35,975,632 | | 19,446 | | (4,255,632) | |
Net increase (decrease) | (14,234,300) | | $ | (144,714,209) | | 2,547,480 | | $ | 25,711,842 | |
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 | — | | $ | 296,780,143 | | — | |
Corporate Bonds | — | | 92,487,528 | | — | |
Preferred Stocks | — | | 27,174,135 | | — | |
U.S. Treasury Securities | — | | 26,891,710 | | — | |
Collateralized Loan Obligations | — | | 9,198,855 | | — | |
Asset-Backed Securities | — | | 4,954,422 | | — | |
U.S. Government Agency Securities | — | | 961,214 | | — | |
Collateralized Mortgage Obligations | — | | 385,741 | | — | |
Short-Term Investments | $ | 65,160 | | 38,461,623 | | — | |
| $ | 65,160 | | $ | 497,295,371 | | — | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 615,924 | | — | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | $ | 1,615,491 | | — | |
| $ | 615,924 | | $ | 1,615,491 | | — | |
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Liabilities | | | |
Other Financial Instruments | | | |
Futures Contracts | $ | 739,214 | | $ | 1,228,411 | | — | |
Swap Agreements | — | | 31,881 | | — | |
Forward Foreign Currency Exchange Contracts | — | | 4,633,189 | | — | |
| $ | 739,214 | | $ | 5,893,481 | | — | |
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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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 $25,795,442.
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. A fund will segregate cash, cash equivalents or other appropriate liquid securities on its records in amounts sufficient to meet requirements. 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 $478,867,057.
Interest Rate Risk — The fund is subject to interest rate risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The value of bonds generally declines as interest rates rise. 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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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. One of the risks of entering into futures contracts is the possibility that the change in value of the contract may not correlate with the changes in value of the underlying securities. The fund's average notional exposure to interest rate risk derivative instruments held during the period was $134,170,796 futures contracts purchased and $30,902,029 futures contracts sold.
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. A fund may incur charges or earn income on cash deposit balances, which are reflected in interest expenses or interest income, respectively. 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 $11,050,000.
Value of Derivative Instruments as of October 31, 2023
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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* | — | | Payable for variation margin on swap agreements* | $ | 9,467 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Unrealized appreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | $ | 1,615,491 | | Unrealized depreciation on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,633,189 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Receivable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 112,755 | | Payable for variation margin on futures contracts* | 152,596 | |
| | $ | 1,728,246 | | | $ | 4,795,252 | |
*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 Year Ended October 31, 2023
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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 | $ | (1,713,961) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | $ | 411,823 | |
Foreign Currency Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on forward foreign currency exchange contract transactions | (7,102,244) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on forward foreign currency exchange contracts | 4,272,979 | |
Interest Rate Risk | Net realized gain (loss) on futures contract transactions | (4,231,940) | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on futures contracts | (2,640,387) |
Other Contracts | Net realized gain (loss) on swap agreement transactions | 44,729 | | Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on swap agreements | (21,522) |
| | $ | (13,003,416) | | | $ | 2,022,893 | |
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 tax character of distributions paid during the years ended October 31, 2023 and October 31, 2022 were as follows:
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| 2023 | 2022 |
Distributions Paid From | | |
Ordinary income | — | | $ | 3,361,941 | |
Long-term capital gains | — | | $ | 4,661,024 | |
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.
The reclassifications, which are primarily due to net operating losses, were made to capital paid in $(5,345,957) and distributable earnings (loss) $5,345,957.
As of period end, the federal tax cost of investments and the components of distributable earnings on a tax-basis were as follows:
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Federal tax cost of investments | $ | 573,833,469 | |
Gross tax appreciation of investments | $ | 837,736 | |
Gross tax depreciation of investments | (77,310,674) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) of investments | (76,472,938) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) on derivatives and translation of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies | (901,804) | |
Net tax appreciation (depreciation) | $ | (77,374,742) | |
Other book-to-tax adjustments | $ | (2,674) | |
Undistributed ordinary income | — | |
Accumulated short-term capital losses | $ | (15,019,718) | |
Accumulated long-term capital losses | $ | (31,222,273) | |
The difference between book-basis and tax-basis unrealized appreciation (depreciation) is attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on wash sales and the realization for tax purposes of unrealized gains (losses) on certain foreign currency exchange contracts. Other book-to-tax adjustments are attributable primarily to the tax deferral of losses on straddle positions.
Accumulated capital losses 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.
10. Subsequent Event
On November 14, 2023, the Board of Trustees approved a plan of liquidation for the fund. The liquidation date is expected to be February 15, 2024.
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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 |
2023 | $9.77 | 0.22 | (0.16) | 0.06 | — | — | — | $9.83 | 0.61% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 2.14% | 2.14% | 76% | $178,143 | |
2022 | $13.28 | 0.18 | (3.59) | (3.41) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $9.77 | (25.86)% | 0.80% | 0.80% | 1.55% | 1.55% | 63% | $192,688 | |
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 | |
I Class |
2023 | $9.83 | 0.23 | (0.17) | 0.06 | — | — | — | $9.89 | 0.61% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 2.24% | 2.24% | 76% | $3,902 | |
2022 | $13.34 | 0.19 | (3.60) | (3.41) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $9.83 | (25.74)% | 0.70% | 0.70% | 1.65% | 1.65% | 63% | $164,354 | |
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 | |
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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 |
2023 | $9.87 | 0.25 | (0.18) | 0.07 | — | — | — | $9.94 | 0.71% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 2.34% | 2.34% | 76% | $24,550 | |
2022 | $13.38 | 0.21 | (3.62) | (3.41) | —(3) | (0.10) | (0.10) | $9.87 | (25.66)% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 1.75% | 1.75% | 63% | $20,616 | |
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 | |
A Class |
2023 | $9.60 | 0.19 | (0.16) | 0.03 | — | — | — | $9.63 | 0.31% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.89% | 1.89% | 76% | $2,030 | |
2022 | $13.08 | 0.15 | (3.53) | (3.38) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $9.60 | (26.03)% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 63% | $2,379 | |
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 | |
C Class |
2023 | $9.16 | 0.11 | (0.15) | (0.04) | — | — | — | $9.12 | (0.44)% | 1.80% | 1.80% | 1.14% | 1.14% | 76% | $71 | |
2022 | $12.57 | 0.06 | (3.37) | (3.31) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $9.16 | (26.53)% | 1.80% | 1.80% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 63% | $71 | |
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 | |
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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) |
R Class |
2023 | $9.47 | 0.17 | (0.16) | 0.01 | — | — | — | $9.48 | 0.11% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 1.64% | 1.64% | 76% | $51 | |
2022 | $12.94 | 0.12 | (3.49) | (3.37) | — | (0.10) | (0.10) | $9.47 | (26.23)% | 1.30% | 1.30% | 1.05% | 1.05% | 63% | $79 | |
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 | |
R5 Class |
2023 | $9.86 | 0.25 | (0.17) | 0.08 | — | — | — | $9.94 | 0.81% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 2.34% | 2.34% | 76% | $3,439 | |
2022 | $13.38 | 0.21 | (3.63) | (3.42) | —(3) | (0.10) | (0.10) | $9.86 | (25.73)% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 1.75% | 1.75% | 63% | $3,431 | |
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 | |
R6 Class | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
2023 | $9.87 | 0.26 | (0.17) | 0.09 | — | — | — | $9.96 | 0.91% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 2.39% | 2.39% | 76% | $322 | |
2022 | $13.39 | 0.21 | (3.62) | (3.41) | (0.01) | (0.10) | (0.11) | $9.87 | (25.68)% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 1.80% | 1.80% | 63% | $171 | |
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 | |
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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 |
2023 | $10.00 | 0.32 | (0.18) | 0.14 | — | — | — | $10.14 | 1.40% | 0.01% | 0.55% | 2.93% | 2.39% | 76% | $288,051 | |
2022 | $13.57 | 0.28 | (3.67) | (3.39) | (0.08) | (0.10) | (0.18) | $10.00 | (25.31)% | 0.01% | 0.55% | 2.34% | 1.80% | 63% | $250,764 | |
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 | |
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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)Per-share amount was less than $0.005.
*The amount shown for a share outstanding throughout the period may not correlate with the Statement(s) of Operations or precisely reflect the class expense differentials due to the timing of transactions in shares of a fund in relation to income earned and/or fluctuations in the fair value of a fund's investments.
See Notes to Financial Statements.
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm |
To the Shareholders of the International Bond Fund and the Board of Trustees of American Century International Bond Funds
Opinion on the Financial Statements and Financial Highlights
We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the schedule of investments, of International Bond Fund (the “Fund”), one of the funds constituting the American Century International Bond Funds, as of October 31, 2023, the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statements of changes in net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the related notes. In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as of October 31, 2023, and the results of its operations for the year then ended and the changes in its net assets and the financial highlights for each of the two years in the period then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The financial highlights for each of the three years in the period ended October 31, 2021, were audited by other auditors, whose report, dated December 17, 2021, expressed an unqualified opinion on such financial highlights.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Fund's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Fund’s financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Fund in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Fund is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Fund’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements and financial highlights, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of October 31, 2023, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers; when replies were not received from brokers, we performed other auditing procedures. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Kansas City, Missouri
December 18, 2023
We have served as the auditor of one or more American Century investment companies since 1997.
Board of Trustees
The individuals listed below serve as trustees of the funds. Each trustee will continue to serve in this capacity until death, retirement, resignation or removal from office. The board has adopted a mandatory retirement age for trustees who are not “interested persons,” as that term is defined in the Investment Company Act (independent trustees). Independent trustees shall retire on December 31 of the year in which they reach their 76th birthday.
Jonathan S. Thomas is an “interested person” because he currently serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of American Century Companies, Inc. (ACC), the parent company of American Century Investment Management, Inc. (ACIM or the advisor). The other trustees (more than three-fourths of the total number) are independent. They are not employees, directors or officers of, and have no financial interest in, ACC or any of its wholly owned, direct or indirect, subsidiaries, including ACIM, American Century Investment Services, Inc. (ACIS) and American Century Services, LLC (ACS), and they do not have any other affiliations, positions or relationships that would cause them to be considered “interested persons” under the Investment Company Act. The trustees serve in this capacity for eight (in the case of Jonathan S. Thomas, 16; and Jeremy I. Bulow, 9) registered investment companies in the American Century Investments family of funds.
The following table presents additional information about the trustees. The mailing address for each trustee other than Jonathan S. Thomas is 3945 Freedom Circle, Suite #800, Santa Clara, California 95054. The mailing address for Jonathan S. Thomas is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
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Name (Year of Birth) | Position(s) Held with Funds | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of American Century Portfolios Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | |
Tanya S. Beder (1955) | Trustee and Board Chair | Since 2011 (Board Chair since 2022) | Chairman and CEO, SBCC Group Inc. (independent advisory services) (2006 to present) | 32 | Kirby Corporation; Nabors Industries Ltd. |
Jeremy I. Bulow (1954) | Trustee | Since 2011 | Professor of Economics, Stanford University, Graduate School of Business (1979 to present) | 82 | None |
Jennifer Cabalquinto (1968) | Trustee | Since 2021 | Chief Financial Officer, EMPIRE (digital media distribution) (2023 to present); Chief Financial Officer, 2K (interactive entertainment) (2021 to 2023); Special Advisor, GSW Sports, LLC (2020 to 2021); Chief Financial Officer, GSW Sports, LLC (2013 to 2020) | 32 | Sabio Holdings Inc. |
Anne Casscells (1958) | Trustee | Since 2016 | Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Investment Officer, Aetos Alternatives Management (investment advisory firm) (2001 to present) | 32 | None |
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Name (Year of Birth) | Position(s) Held with Funds | Length of Time Served | Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years | Number of American Century Portfolios Overseen by Trustee | Other Directorships Held During Past 5 Years |
Independent Trustees | | |
Jonathan D. Levin (1972) | Trustee | Since 2016 | Philip H. Knight Professor and Dean, Graduate School of Business, Stanford University (2016 to present); Professor, Stanford University, (2000 to present) | 32 | None |
Peter F. Pervere (1947) | Trustee | Since 2007 | Retired | 32 | None |
John B. Shoven (1947) | Trustee | Since 2002 | Charles R. Schwab Professor of Economics, Stanford University (1973 to present, emeritus since 2019) | 32 | Cadence Design Systems; Exponent; Financial Engines |
Interested Trustee | | |
Jonathan S. Thomas (1963) | Trustee | Since 2007 | President and Chief Executive Officer, ACC (2007 to present). Also serves as Chief Executive Officer, ACS; Director, ACC and other ACC subsidiaries | 147 | None |
The Statement of Additional Information has additional information about the fund's trustees and is available without charge, upon request, by calling 1-800-345-2021.
Officers
The following table presents certain information about the executive officers of the funds. Each officer serves as an officer for 16 investment companies in the American Century family of funds. No officer is compensated for his or her service as an officer of the funds. The listed officers are interested persons of the funds and are appointed or re-appointed on an annual basis. The mailing address for each of the officers listed below is 4500 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111.
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Name (Year of Birth) | Offices with the Funds | Principal Occupation(s) During the Past Five Years |
Patrick Bannigan (1965) | President since 2019 | Executive Vice President and Director, ACC (2012 to present); Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer, ACC (2015 to present)). Also serves as President, ACS; Vice President, ACIM; Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and/or Director, ACIM, ACS and other ACC subsidiaries |
R. Wes Campbell (1974) | Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer since 2018; Vice President since 2023 | Vice President, ACS, (2020 to present); Investment Operations and Investment Accounting, ACS (2000 to present) |
Amy D. Shelton (1964) | Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President since 2014 | Chief Compliance Officer, American Century funds, (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIM (2014 to present); Chief Compliance Officer, ACIS (2009 to present). Also serves as Vice President, ACIS |
John Pak (1968) | General Counsel and Senior Vice President since 2021 | General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACC (2021 to present). Also serves as General Counsel and Senior Vice President, ACIM, ACS and ACIS. Chief Legal Officer of Investment and Wealth Management, The Bank of New York Mellon (2014 to 2021) |
Cihan Kasikara (1974) | Vice President since 2023 | Senior Vice President, ACS (2022 to present); Treasurer, ACS (2023 to present); Vice President, ACS (2020 to 2022); Vice President, Franklin Templeton (2015 to 2020) |
Kathleen Gunja Nelson (1976) | Vice President since 2023 | Vice President, ACS (2017 to present) |
Ward D. Stauffer (1960) | Secretary since 2005 | Attorney, ACC (2003 to present) |
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Approval of Management Agreement |
At a meeting held on June 14, 2023, the Fund’s Board of Trustees (the "Board") unanimously approved the renewal of the management agreement pursuant to which American Century Investment Management, Inc. (the “Advisor”) acts as the investment advisor for the Fund. Under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “Investment Company Act”), contracts for investment advisory services are required to be reviewed, evaluated, and approved by a majority of a fund’s Trustees, including a majority of the independent Trustees. The Board regards this annual evaluation and renewal as one of its most important responsibilities.
The independent Trustees have memorialized a statement regarding the relationship between their ongoing obligations to oversee and evaluate the performance of the Advisor and their annual consideration of renewal of the management agreement. In that statement, the independent Trustees noted that their assessment of the Advisor’s performance is an ongoing process that takes place over the entire year and is informed by all of the extensive information that the Board and its committees receive and consider over time. This information, together with the additional materials provided specifically in connection with the review, are central to the Board’s assessment of the Advisor’s performance and its determination whether to renew the Fund’s management agreement.
Prior to its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board requested and reviewed data and analysis relating to the proposed renewal. This information and analysis was compiled by the Advisor and certain independent data providers concerning the Fund.
In connection with its consideration of the renewal of the management agreement, the Board’s review and evaluation of the services provided by the Advisor and its affiliates included, but was not limited to
•the nature, extent, and quality of investment management, shareholder services, distribution services, and other services provided to the Fund;
•the wide range of programs and services the Advisor and other service providers provide to the Fund and its shareholders on a routine and non-routine basis;
•the Fund’s investment performance compared to appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of other mutual funds with similar investment objectives and strategies;
•the cost of owning the Fund compared to the cost of owning similarly-managed funds;
•the Advisor’s compliance policies, procedures, and regulatory experience and those of certain other service providers;
•the Advisor’s strategic plans, generally, and with respect to areas of heightened regulatory interest in the mutual fund industry and certain recent geopolitical and other issues;
•the Advisor’s business continuity plans, vendor management practices, and information security practices;
•the cost of services provided to the Fund, the profitability of the Fund to the Advisor, and the Advisor’s financial results of operation;
•possible economies of scale associated with the Advisor’s management of the Fund;
•any collateral benefits derived by the Advisor from the management of the Fund;
•fees and expenses associated with any investment by the Fund in other funds;
•payments to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries in connection therewith; and
•services provided and charges to the Advisor’s other investment management clients.
In keeping with its practice, the Board held two meetings and the independent Trustees met in private session to discuss the renewal and to review and discuss the information provided in response to their request. The Board held active discussions with the Advisor regarding the renewal of the management agreement. The independent Trustees had the benefit of the advice of their independent counsel throughout the process.
Factors Considered
The Trustees considered all of the information provided by the Advisor, the independent data providers, and the independent Trustees’ independent counsel in connection with the approval. They determined that the information was sufficient for them to evaluate the management agreement for the Fund. In connection with their review, the Trustees did not identify any single factor as being all-important or controlling and each Trustee may have attributed different levels of importance to different factors. In deciding to renew the management agreement, the Board based its decision on a number of factors, including the following:
Nature, Extent and Quality of Services — Generally. Under the management agreement, the Advisor is responsible for providing or arranging for all services necessary for the operation of the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor provides or arranges at its own expense a wide variety of services including but not limited to
•constructing and designing the Fund
•portfolio research and security selection
•initial capitalization/funding
•securities trading
•Fund administration
•custody of Fund assets
•daily valuation of the Fund’s portfolio
•liquidity monitoring and management
•risk management, including information security
•shareholder servicing and transfer agency, including shareholder confirmations, recordkeeping, and communications
•legal services (except the independent Trustees’ counsel)
•regulatory and portfolio compliance
•financial reporting
•marketing and distribution (except amounts paid by the Fund under Rule 12b-1 plans)
The Board noted that many of these services have expanded over time in terms of both quantity and complexity in response to shareholder demands, competition in the industry, changing distribution channels, and the changing regulatory environment.
Investment Management Services. The nature of the investment management services provided to the Fund is quite complex and allows Fund shareholders access to professional money management, instant diversification of their investments, the opportunity to easily diversify among asset classes by investing in or exchanging among various American Century Investments funds, and liquidity. In evaluating investment performance, the Board expects the Advisor to manage the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives and principal investment strategies. Further, the Trustees recognize that the Advisor has an obligation to seek the best execution of fund trades. In providing these services, the Advisor utilizes teams of investment professionals who require extensive information technology, research, training, compliance, and other systems to conduct their business. The Board, directly and through its Portfolio Committee, regularly reviews investment performance information for the Fund, together with comparative information for appropriate benchmarks and/or peer groups of similarly-managed funds, over different time horizons. The Trustees also review investment performance information during the management agreement renewal process. If performance concerns are identified, the Fund receives special reviews until performance improves, during which the Board discusses with the Advisor the reasons for such results and any actions being taken to improve performance. The Fund’s performance was above its benchmark for the three- and five-year periods and below its benchmark for the one- and ten-year periods reviewed by the Board. The Board found the investment management services provided by the Advisor to the Fund to be satisfactory and consistent with the management agreement.
Shareholder and Other Services. Under the management agreement, the Advisor, either directly or through affiliates or third parties, provides the Fund with a comprehensive package of transfer agency, shareholder, and other services. The Board, directly and through its various committees,
regularly reviews reports and evaluations of such services at its regular meetings. These reports include, but are not limited to, information regarding the operational efficiency and accuracy of the shareholder and transfer agency services provided, staffing levels, shareholder satisfaction, technology support (including information security), new products and services offered to Fund shareholders, securities trading activities, portfolio valuation services, auditing services, and legal and operational compliance activities. The Board found the services provided by the Advisor to the Fund under the management agreement to be competitive and of high quality.
Costs of Services and Profitability. The Advisor provides detailed information concerning its cost of providing various services to the Fund, its profitability in managing the Fund, and its financial results of operation. The Trustees have reviewed with the Advisor the methodology used to prepare this financial information. This information is considered in evaluating the Advisor’s financial condition, its ability to continue to provide services under the management agreement, and the reasonableness of the terms of the current management agreement. The Board concluded that the Advisor’s profits were reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Ethics. The Board generally considers the Advisor’s commitment to providing quality services to shareholders and to conducting its business ethically. They noted that the Advisor’s practices generally meet or exceed industry best practices.
Economies of Scale. The Board also reviewed information provided by the Advisor regarding the possible existence of economies of scale in connection with the management of the Fund. The Board concluded that economies of scale are difficult to measure and predict with precision, especially on a fund-by-fund basis. The Board concluded that the Advisor is appropriately sharing economies of scale, to the extent they exist, through its fee structure and through reinvestment in its business, infrastructure, investment capabilities and initiatives to provide shareholders enhanced and expanded services.
Comparison to Other Funds’ Fees. The management agreement provides that the Fund pays the Advisor a single, all-inclusive (or unified) management fee for providing all services necessary for the management and operation of the Fund, other than brokerage and other transaction fees and expenses relating to acquisition and disposition of portfolio securities, acquired fund fees and expenses, taxes, interest, extraordinary expenses, fund litigation expenses, fees and expenses of the Fund’s independent Trustees (including their independent legal counsel), and expenses incurred in connection with the provision of shareholder services and distribution services under a plan adopted pursuant to Investment Company Act Rule 12b-1. Under this unified fee structure, the Advisor is responsible for providing investment advisory, custody, audit, administrative, compliance, recordkeeping, marketing, and shareholder services, or arranging and supervising third parties to provide such services. By contrast, most other funds are charged a variety of fees, including an investment advisory fee, a transfer agency fee, an administrative fee, and other expenses. Other than their investment advisory fees and any applicable Rule 12b-1 distribution fees, all other components of the total fees charged by these other funds may be increased without shareholder approval. The Board believes the unified fee structure is a benefit to Fund shareholders because it clearly discloses to shareholders the cost of owning Fund shares, and, since the unified fee cannot be increased without a vote of Fund shareholders, it shifts to the Advisor the risk of increased costs of operating the Fund and provides a direct incentive to minimize administrative inefficiencies. Part of the Board’s analysis of fee levels involves reviewing certain evaluative data compiled by an independent provider comparing the Fund’s unified fee to the total expense ratio of peer funds. The unified fee charged to shareholders of the Fund was below the median of the total expense ratios of the Fund’s peer expense universe. The Board concluded that the management fee paid by the Fund to the Advisor under the management agreement is reasonable in light of the services provided to the Fund.
Comparison to Fees and Services Provided to Other Clients of the Advisor. The Board also requested and received information from the Advisor concerning the nature of the services, fees, costs, and profitability of its advisory services to advisory clients other than the Fund. They observed that these varying types of client accounts require different services and involve different
regulatory and entrepreneurial risks than the management of the Fund. The Board analyzed this information and concluded that the fees charged and services provided to the Fund were reasonable by comparison.
Payments to Intermediaries. The Trustees also requested and received a description of payments made to intermediaries by the Fund and the Advisor and services provided by intermediaries. These payments include various payments made by the Fund or the Advisor to different types of intermediaries and recordkeepers for distribution and service activities provided with respect to the Fund. The Trustees reviewed such information and received representations from the Advisor that all such payments by the Fund were made pursuant to the Fund’s Rule 12b-1 Plan and that all such payments by the Advisor were made from the Advisor’s resources and reasonable profits.
Collateral or “Fall-Out” Benefits Derived by the Advisor. The Board considered the possible existence of collateral benefits the Advisor may receive as a result of its relationship with the Fund. The Board noted that the Advisor’s primary business is managing funds and it generally does not use fund or shareholder information to generate profits in other lines of business, and therefore does not derive any significant collateral benefits from them. The Board noted that the Advisor may receive proprietary research from broker-dealers that execute fund portfolio transactions. The Board also determined that the Advisor is able to provide investment management services to certain clients other than the Fund, at least in part, due to its existing infrastructure built to serve the fund complex. The Board also noted that the assets of those other accounts are, where applicable, included with the assets of the Fund to determine breakpoints in the management fee schedule.
Existing Relationship. The Board also considered whether there was any reason for not continuing the existing arrangement with the Advisor. In this regard, the Board was mindful of the potential disruptions of the Fund’s operations and various risks, uncertainties, and other effects that could occur as a result of a decision not to continue such relationship. In particular, the Board recognized that most shareholders have invested in the Fund on the strength of the Advisor’s industry standing and reputation and in the expectation that the Advisor will have a continuing role in providing advisory services to the Fund.
Conclusion of the Trustees. As a result of this process, the Board, including all of the independent Trustees, taking into account all of the factors discussed above and the information provided by the Advisor and others in connection with its review and received over time, concluded that the terms of the management agreement are fair and reasonable and that the management fee charged to the Fund is reasonable in light of the services provided and that the management agreement between the Fund and the Advisor should be renewed for an additional one-year period.
Retirement Account Information
As required by law, distributions you receive from certain retirement accounts are subject to federal income tax withholding at the IRS default rate of 10%.* 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.
You may elect a different withholding rate, or request zero withholding, by submitting an acceptable IRS Form W-4R election with your distribution request. You may notify us of your W-4R election by telephone, on our distribution forms, on IRS Form W-4R, or through other acceptable electronic means. If your withholding election is for an automatic withdrawal plan, you have the right to revoke your election at any time and any election you make will remain in effect until revoked by filing a new election.
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 according to state regulations if, at the time of your distribution, your tax residency is within one of the mandatory withholding states.
*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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Investment Advisor: American Century Investment Management, Inc. Kansas City, Missouri | |
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(b) None.
ITEM 2. CODE OF ETHICS.
(a) The registrant has adopted a Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers that applies to the registrant’s principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer, and persons performing similar functions.
(b) No response required.
(c) None.
(d) None.
(e) Not applicable.
(f) The registrant’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers was filed as Exhibit 12 (a)(1) to American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc.’s Annual Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, File No. 811-21591, on September 29, 2005, and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.
(a)(1) The registrant's board has determined that the registrant has at least one audit committee financial expert serving on its audit committee.
(a)(2) Tanya S. Beder, Jennifer Cabalquinto, Anne Casscells and Peter F. Pervere are the registrant's designated audit committee financial experts. They are "independent" as defined in Item 3 of Form N-CSR.
(a)(3) Not applicable.
(b) No response required.
(c) No response required.
(d) No response required.
ITEM 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.
(a) Audit Fees.
The aggregate fees billed for each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for the audit of the registrant’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by the accountant in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years were as follows:
FY 2022: $90,989
FY 2023: $75,420
(b) Audit-Related Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for assurance and related services by the principal accountant that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit of the registrant’s financial statements and are not reported under paragraph (a) of this Item were as follows:
For services rendered to the registrant:
FY 2022: $0
FY 2023: $0
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):
FY 2022: $0
FY 2023: $0
(c) Tax Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for professional services rendered by the principal accountant for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning were as follows:
For services rendered to the registrant:
FY 2022: $0
FY 2023: $0
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):
FY 2022: $0
FY 2023: $0
(d) All Other Fees.
The aggregate fees billed in each of the last two fiscal years for products and services provided by the principal accountant, other than the services reported in paragraphs (a) through (c) of this Item were as follows:
For services rendered to the registrant:
FY 2022: $0
FY 2023: $0
Fees required to be approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X (relating to certain engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser and its affiliates):
FY 2022: $0
FY 2023: $0
(e)(1) In accordance with paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, before the accountant is engaged by the registrant to render audit or non-audit services, the engagement is approved by the registrant’s audit committee. Pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X, the registrant’s audit committee also pre-approves its accountant’s engagements for non-audit services with the registrant’s investment adviser, its parent company, and any entity controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant, if the engagement relates directly to the operations and financial reporting of the registrant.
(e)(2) All services described in each of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this Item were pre-approved before the engagement by the registrant’s audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(A) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. Consequently, none of such services were required to be approved by the audit committee pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(i)(C).
(f) The percentage of hours expended on the principal accountant’s engagement to audit the registrant’s financial statements for the most recent fiscal year that were attributed to work performed by persons other than the principal accountant’s full-time, permanent employees was less than 50%.
(g) The aggregate non-audit fees billed by the registrant’s accountant for services rendered to the registrant, and rendered to the registrant’s investment adviser (not including any sub-adviser whose role is primarily portfolio management and is subcontracted with or overseen by another investment adviser), and any entity controlling, controlled by, or under common control with the adviser that provides ongoing services to the registrant for each of the last two fiscal years of the registrant were as follows:
FY 2022: $50,000
FY 2023: $343,325
(h) The registrant’s investment adviser and accountant have notified the registrant’s audit committee of all non-audit services that were rendered by the registrant’s accountant to the registrant’s investment adviser, its parent company, and any entity controlled by, or under common control with the investment adviser that provides services to the registrant, which services were not required to be pre-approved pursuant to paragraph (c)(7)(ii) of Rule 2-01 of Regulation S-X. The notification provided to the registrant’s audit committee included sufficient details regarding such services to allow the registrant’s audit committee to consider the continuing independence of its principal accountant.
(i) Not applicable.
(j) Not applicable.
ITEM 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS.
Not applicable.
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) Registrant’s Code of Ethics for Senior Financial Officers, which is the subject of the disclosure required by Item 2 of Form N-CSR, was filed as Exhibit 12(a)(1) to American Century Asset Allocation Portfolios, Inc.’s Certified Shareholder Report on Form N-CSR, File No. 811-21591, on September 29, 2005.
(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: | December 28, 2023 | |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
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By: | /s/ Patrick Bannigan | |
| Name: | Patrick Bannigan | |
| Title: | President | |
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Date: | December 28, 2023 | |
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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: | December 28, 2023 | |